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Jessie Doris
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Freddie Halbert
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Eddie Fonzo Muirhead
Myrtle Absher Myrtle Absher, 79, of Houston and formerly of Kerens, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at Hospice of Houston Inpatient Unit in Houston. Services are pending with Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens. Notes:
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Velma D. (Simpson) Orsak Velma D. Orsak of Liverpool passed away Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, in Clute at the age of 86. Notes:
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Minnie Cleo (Farish) Brown
Cleo Brown, 88, of Corsicana passed away Friday, Aug. 20, 2004 at Twilight Nursing Home. Notes:
Jimmie "Honey" Gan Jimmie "Honey" Gan, 83, of Midland passed away Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Monday at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana with the Rev. Chad Barr officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Midland. Arrangements by Pipkin Funeral Home, Midland. Notes:
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Siri Ann (Harvasty)
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Jimmie
Lee "Jim" Lusk Jim Lusk, 84, of Dallas passed away Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, at St. Paul Hospital in Dallas. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Pelham with the Rev. Charles Kelly officiating. Interment will follow at Pelham Community Cemetery. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home. Notes:
Abe Lafayette Andrews A. L. Andrews (1872 – 1945)
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Oney Purvis Glasgow Oney Purvis Glasgow, 48 , died August 31, 1950 at his home in Dallas. He was born January 8, 1902 in Bazette, to Robert Sanders and Sarah Catherine Underwood Glasgow. He married Gladys Brown of Powell on August 13, 1922, daughter of S. H. & Blanche Armstrong Brown. He is preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Oney Marion Glasgow. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; son, Robert S. and wife, Pauline Glasgow; four daughters, Juanita & husband, Bud Birdwell: Naomi & husband, Cecil Smith: Mary Ann Glasgow & Sarah Glasgow,all of Dallas. He is also survived by three grandsons: Ronnie Glasgow ; Melvin Bridwell, Jr and Donnie Smith: two granddaughters; Linda Glasgow & Sharon Smith: two brothers; Martin & Sam Glasgow: one sister; Pearl Glasgow Ray. Burial was on September 2, 1950 , in the Prairie Point Cemetery at Bazette where his parents are buried. Notes:
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By STEPHEN FARRIS/Daily Sun Staff
Two local men were killed after their plane crashed in a pasture just a few hundred yards south of Corsicana Municipal Airport late Saturday morning, near the community of Navarro.
Robert Burleson, 67, of Corsicana, a passenger in a 1943 Fairchild PT-26 airplane, was pronounced dead at the scene by Navarro County Justice of the
Peace, Pct. 4, Connie Mayfield. The pilot, Cliff McCluney, 70, of Kerens, was attended to by Corsicana Fire and Rescue and was later airlifted to Navarro Regional Hospital by Sky Med, and died at the hospital.
Dora Horn and her husband Jeff were witnesses to the crash and the first to arrive on the scene.
"We saw the plane take off," she said. "It was ascending upward when they put the landing gear up, that's when we heard the engine stall and the plane just
went nose down toward the ground."
Horn said they ran toward the plane to see if there were survivors and stayed at the crash site until emergency crews arrived. She said the fuel tank popped out during the crash and landed several feet from the wreckage.
Texas Department of Public Safety officials and Navarro County Sheriff Deputies were on scene to investigate the accident.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
McCluney's body was taken to Forensics Sciences Center in Dallas by
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, where an autopsy will be conducted. Burleson's body was taken to Corley Funeral Home.
DPS Sgt. Ken Authier said it was an unfortunate accident.
"I knew both individuals personally," Authier said. "This hit close to home."
Authier said both were good men and each of them served in the military.
"They both loved to fly," Authier said.
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 5, 2004
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Cliff Allan McCluney, Jr.
Aug 27, 1934 - Sep 4, 2004
Cliff Allan McCluney Jr., 70, of Kerens went to the skies of heaven unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004.
Cliff was born August 27, 1934 to Evelyn and Cliff Allan McCluney II. Cliff grew up in Ft. Worth where he graduated from Arlington Heights High School. He
graduated from TCU with a Degree in Physics.
In 1956, he married Flora Trammell and they had two sons and a daughter.
Cliff was a Major in the United States Air Force for over twenty years, where he served countries around the world. Later he married Anita Callahan and they retired in Kerens.
Cliff organized The Flying Frogs while attending TCU. He founded and was President of General Aviation Services in Honolulu. He moved to Keller in the 1980's. At that time he was the Dean of Flight School Instructors in Bridgeport. He was in the Commemorative Air Force in Corsicana and a member of the Corsicana
Airport. He was active in the Republican Party and served as a voting judge. He was a member and elder of Kerens Presbyterian Church. He also taught Sunday classes for adults.
He is survived by his wife, Anita McCluney of Kerens; sons, Michael McCluney and wife Nozomi; Cliff McCluney Jr.; daughter, Melissa Heraty and her husband Tim; grandchild, Nicole Libbey all from Honolulu, Hawaii. He is also survived by Mrs. Marilyn Bassinger of Midland; Ann Knight of Kerens; and John McCluney of Houston; step-children, Jenny Smith of Frisco; Karen White of Oklahoma City; Rozan Chisholm and husband Mike of Carrollton; and seven step-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Cliff began playing with model airplanes when he was a child, and died doing what he loved most.
Visitation will be held at Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9.
Funeral services will be held at Kerens Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Friday,
Sept. 10, 2004, with the Rev. Charles A. Reese officiating. Interment will follow at the Kerens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his friends in The Commemorative Air Force of Corsicana and will be honoring him with a fly over.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 8, 2004
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Robert (Bobby) Frederick Burleson
Robert (Bobby) Frederick Burleson, 67, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Sept.
4, 2004.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Deetz and Dr. David Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Dresden Cemetery in Dresden.
Pallbearers will be members of the Commemorative Air Force, Corsicana Chapter.
Mr. Burleson was born Oct. 27, 1936, in Streetman.
Mr. Burleson was a member of the Baptist church -- affiliated with Town East Baptist Church of Mesquite and Northside Baptist Church of Corsicana, and was part of the Sr. Choir. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the NGAT (retired National Guard) 34 years, and the Commemorative Air Force,
Corsicana Chapter. He had a real love of life and lived it to the fullest. He was known as a real thrill seeker.
His adventures included years of race car driving, sky diving and repelling down cliffs. He traveled to Germany and Puerto Rico with the military and more recently to Alaska and the Caribbean, with his loving wife. He was a member of the Burleson Family Association, and was in the first class of the Corsicana Citizens Police Academy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Willie Helen Burleson; and brother-in-law, Nolan Whitfield and childhood friend.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Martha Jo (Coker) Burleson of Corsicana; son, Eric Burleson of Dallas; daughter, Melissa Rae Burleson of Payne Springs;
grand-daughter, Nicole Wheeler of Payne Springs; grandson, Robert Eric Wheeler of Mesquite; grand-daughter, Sarah Loftis of Payne Springs; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara Ann and Olen Rich of Mesquite; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Lee Roberts of Garland; numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and a big host of friends.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 8, 2004
Helen (White) Whitfield
Jan 30, 1915 - Sep 2, 2004
Helen Whitfield
Helen Whitfield, 89, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004.
Services will be 2 p.m. today, Sept. 5, 2004, at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chad Owens officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Richard Smith, Ronny Bearden, Matthew Smith, Bennie Tucker, Billy Tucker and Ken Tucker. Honorary pallbearers are Sam Gibson, Justin Gibson
and Douglas Haynes
Mrs. Whitfield was a Diet Supervisor at Navarro County Memorial Hospital (now Navarro Regional Hospital).
Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Bonnie Owens of Corsicana; grandson, Steven Ray Cockroft of Amarillo; grand-daughter, Deleana Smith Bearden of Corsicana; grandson, Richard Jay Smith of Corsicana; sister, Laverne Tucker of Alvin; great-grandchildren, Matthew Smith, Sam Gibson, Justin Gibson, Jolene Haynes, Douglas Haynes and Hayley Smith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Whitfield; brother, Richard White; brother, Jesse White; and brother, A.J. White.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 5, 2004
Dan Alan Bee
May 18, 1927 - Sep 3, 2004
Dan Bee
Dan Alan Bee lost his battle with cancer on Friday, Sept. 3, 2004 at the age of 77.
Born on May 18, 1927 in Corsicana, he was a resident of New Orleans for the past 25 years. After graduating from Texas Tech University with degrees in petroleum
and mechanical engineering, he worked for Amoco Production Company for 35 years, and retired as Division Drilling Superintendent in 1986. Dan founded the Amoco Retirement Club in 1986 and served as President for four terms. He was a member of the Krewe of Endymion, the New Orleans Round Table Club and a 32nd degree Master Mason. His many interests included traveling, fishing, hunting and gardening, but his greatest love was of his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was a member of Christ Church Cathedral for 25 years.
Dan is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Carolyn Pinkston Bee, his son,
Michael Alan Bee and wife Patty E. Bee, his daughter. Katherine Bee Peveto and husband William J. Peveto, and grandchildren Victoria Marie Bee, Marcus Alan Bee and Danielle Katherine Devine. He is also survived by his brother, Gerald R. Bee and wife Jerry of Fairfax County, Va.
A private memorial service will be held at Christ Church Cathedral.
Cards and letters are appreciated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the Memorial Flower Fund at Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115.
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 5, 2004
Betty Elaine
(Gour) Fonseca
July 15, 1929 - Sep 2, 2004
Betty Elaine Fonseca, 75, of Frost passed away Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004 at the Twilight Home. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. today at Dresden Cemetery with Rev. Sharon Bell officiating. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 5, 2004
Monique Nicole (McDade) Davis
May 4, 1987 - Aug 31, 2004
Monique Nicole Davis
Monique Nicole Davis, 17, of Dallas passed away Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center.
Services will be noon today at First Independent Baptist Church in Corsicana with Elder Myron Williams officiating. Interment will follow at
Samaria Cemetery in Kerens.
Pallbearers will be Erick McDade, Derrick McDade, Sidney Davis, Ricky Brooks, Quinton Shannon and Roderick Armstrong. Honorary pallbearers will be uncles.
Monique Nicole Davis was born May 4, 1987, in Corsicana. She attended Collins Middle School and Corsicana High School and graduated from East Jefferson Honors Academy in 2004. She was presently attending Southeastern College in Dallas, majoring in criminal justice.
Survivors include her mother, Penny Davis; father, Robert (Robin) McDade; five brothers, Damian Steward, William Davis, Ricky Brooks, Larry Brooks and Don
Brooks; one sister, Lisa Brooks; grandfathers, Elmo Davis and Robert McDade Sr.; grandmother, Gloria Roberts; five uncles, William Grant, Eric McDade, Derrick McDade, Dwight McDade and Myron (Kim) Williams; five aunts, Patricia Davis, Kristy McDade, Michelle (Henry) Jackson, Le Cretia Williams and Kimberly Shannon; great-grandmothers, Viola Hunter and Eliza Miller; "Big Mama," Rosie V. Williams; and a host of cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.
Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 4, 2004
Kerry L. Slater, 53, of Rice passed away Friday, Sept. 3, 2004 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Mr. Slater was cremated. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 4, 2004
Joyce Ann (Huggins) Hart
Sep 30, 1935 – Apr 6, 1993
Joyce Huggins Hart
Joyce Huggins Hart, 57 , passed away Tuesday, April 6, 1993 at Memorial Hospitalin Palestine.
Services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Paschal Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. LeroyFenton officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery, near Kerens.
She was born September 30, 1935 in San Antonio to R. J. & Isabell Huggins. She graduated from Kerens High School, and was employed as a lab technician. She had lived the past 22 years in Tennessee Colony.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Hart of Tennessee Colony; two daughters, Jaye Smith of Waxahachie and Leslie Hart of San Angelo; Christy & Jeff Henson of Rustin; Richard & Lana Hart of Tennessee Colony; her mother; Isabell Huggins of Kerens; two sisters, Janie Quinn of Kerens, Elaine Reeves of Brookhaven, MS; one brother, Jack Huggins of Oklahoma City; two grandsons, Fallow Hart of Waxahachie and Carl Jones of San Angelo; two granddaughters, Sarah Hart of Tennessee Colony and Christine Henson of Austin.
Pallbearers were Carl Frentress, Ray Telfair, Dr. Nolan Geddie, Jr, Kenneth Scott, Bob Burns and Herschel Walthall.
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Submitted by Melba Brown Love
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Joyce Huggins Hart, 57, of Tennessee Colony, died April 6, 1993.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Hart of Tennessee Colony; three
daughters, Jaye Smith of Waxahachie, Leslie Hart of San Angelo and Christy
Henson of Rustin, Texas; one son, Richard Hart of Tennessee Colony; two
sisters, Janie Quinn of Kerens, Elaine Reeves of Brookhaven, Miss; mother,
Isabell Huggins of Kerens; and four grandchildren.
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- The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, April 7, 1993
- Submitted by Karen Rost
Marian LaQuita (Kennedy) Birdwell-Webster
Jun 14, 1932 - Sep 5, 2004
Marian L. Webster, 72, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004 at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Oakwood Cemetery with the Father Ed Monk officiating.
Mrs. Webster was born June 14, 1932, in Hillsboro. She was retired from KAND Radio.
She was preceded in death by husband, Marvin Webster in 1988.
She is survived by her mother, Viola B. Knight of Corsicana; sons, Donald J. Birdwell and wife Marsha and Johnny L. Birdwell, all of Corsicana; grandsons,
Jason Birdwell and Donald J. Birdwell Jr. and wife Demeka; granddaughters, Destiny Jean Mendoza and husband Rosalio and Michelle Jenkins and husband Kenny; and five great-grandchildren, Dylan, Rosalio, Sarah, Miranda and Mickenzye.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 8, 2004
Homer Lee Blackburn
Apr 18, 1933 - Sep 6, 2004
Homer Lee Blackburn, 71, passed away Sept. 6, 2004. He was born April 18, 1933, in Richland to Virgil G. and Bertha Blackburn.
Homer served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged. After leaving the army, he went to work at Western Electric Co./AT&T in the Houston area, where he worked for 38 years. He retired and moved to Austin to a home on the Colorado River.
Homer was a devoted husband and loving father. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Maudine Brooks Blackburn, and his son, Larry W. Blackburn, and daughter-in-law, Diane Blackburn.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Corley Funeral Chapel with Merrell Brooks officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 8, 2004
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Homer Lee Blackburn
Homer Lee Blackburn, 71, passed away Sept. 6, 2004. He was born April 18, 1933, in Richland to Virgil G. and Bertha Blackburn.
Homer served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged. After leaving the army, he went to work at Western Electric Co./AT&T in the Houston area, where he worked for 38 years. He retired and moved to Austin to a home on the Colorado River.
Homer was a devoted husband and loving father. He is survived by his wife of 48
years, Maudine Brooks Blackburn, and his son, Larry W. Blackburn, and daughter-in-law, Diane Blackburn.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Chapel with Merrell Brooks officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 9, 2004
Charles Donald LaSusa
Apr 1, 1927 - Sep 7, 2004
Charles Donald Lasusa, 77, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, in Sequoia Hospital. Services are pending at Corley Funeral Home. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 8, 2004
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Don LaSusa
Charles Donald "Don" LaSusa died Sept. 7, 2004, in Redwood City, Calif.
Don was born April 1, 1927, in Battle Creek, Mich. He grew up in Murphysboro, Ill., and at the age of 16 attended Southern Illinois University on a football scholarship. Don served his country as a United States Marine during World War II. After graduating from Northwestern University with a degree in chemistry,
Don worked for Armour Foods in Chicago and St. Louis, where he also attended law school at St. Louis University.
In 1962 Don moved to Corsicana, where he was cofounder and president of Jetco Chemicals. Don's work at Jetco was one of his proudest professional achievements. His work in the petrochemical industry sent him to far-flung destinations across the globe. He met Irene, his wife of 34 years, on a plane to Rome.
After the sale of Jetco to Procter and Gamble Inc. in 1986, Don pursued other interests in oil and gas as well as hunting, fishing and ranching. Don loved
Corsicana and the lifelong friends he made. He was active in many organizations including the Warehouse Living Arts Center, James L. Collins Catholic School at St. John's Episcopal Church.
Don was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Irene, of Corsicana, and his daughter, Raney, of Paris, France. Don also leaves behind his friends who will miss his kindness and generosity.
Donations may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church in his memory.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Edward Monk officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana. Pallbearers will be John Moderi, John Crawford, Tom Stewart, Max Carter, Robert Gegenheimer, Byron Cook, Dick Skewes, Clint Anderson and Dusty Sanderson. Herb
Johnson will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 12, 2004
Afton Goff
Mar 20, 1942 - Sep 4, 2004
Afton Goff, 62, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at the VA Hospital in Temple.
Quiet hour will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Scott Funeral Home.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Elm Flat (Powell) with Elder Joseph Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Elm Flat Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be friends of the family and deacons of the church.
Mr. Goff was born March 20, 1942, in Kerens. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist
Church. He was a retired soldier who served 26 years, seven months and 15 days. He was a life member of VFW Post 4621 and a graduate of G.W. Jackson High School.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Lillian Goff; sister, Louise Fair; two brothers, Kelton Goff and Alton Goff; and six other siblings.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Horrice Goff; brother, Ray (Lois) Goff of Ennis; aunt, Geneva Goff of Corsicana; uncle, James "Bird" Hurd of Corsicana; mother-in-law, Katheryn Norwood of Fort Worth; nieces and nephews including Joyce (Sydney) Chandler of Corsicana and David (Evelyn) Crittendon of
Madisonville; and other relatives.
Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 9, 2004
Earl Douglas “Doug” Graves
March 24, 1923 - September 14, 1998
 Doug Graves was born at Dawson, Texas to Audie and Susan Macca Lawrence Graves. His maternal Grandparents were from two of the oldest families of Dawson, Brit Dawson who settled in Western Navarro Co in 1848, and Joseph Thompson Lawrence
who had arrived in Texas in the early 1840s, married Macca Orange McCandless in 1848, and settled on the headwaters of Richland Creek in 1857.Doug Graves brought his famous smile to the 1930 First Grade at Dawson, a class that numbered almost fifty students, and taught by Mrs. Warren Agee from Mt. Pleasant, Texas. He was not to be found in the school picture and the story handed down was that he had climbed out a window and had hidden behind bushes until the picture making was concluded. Doug excelled in school yard sports and played on the softball teams that competed at the County Meet held annually at the Corsicana State Home. When he entered High School he began to play football and was one of the star players during his junior and senior years. He matured into a handsome young man while in High School, but it was his personality, his smile, his down to earth attitude, his optimism, and his humor that attracted not a few girls from Dawson…and…..from surrounding towns. When WWII came, he volunteered for service, but failed the physical due to a football injury. Anxious to serve his country, he found his place in the shipyards of Houston. He, also…found a cute girl in Houston and he married Gloria Jean Slaid from Logansport LA in 1944. It was a marriage that was to last for fifty-four years. His brother, Ralph Graves, was so impressed with Gloria Jean Slaid that he married her sister, Jerri Slaid. After WWII, Houston Lighting & Power Co. provided his career and LaPorte became his home for thirty-five years.. He began as a Linesman's Helper, became a lineman…then Head Lineman…to foreman, and, finally, to Safety Supervisor. He was remembered as an “Expert Craftsman” and that his fairness as a foreman created harmony. His dedication to safety brought constant reminders to be vigilant, not to let the guard of safety down. Glen Cole worked on poles with Doug in their early years with HLP and became a lifelong friend. He had developed a trust in Doug as they hung high above the ground and near high voltage lines. Glen Cole said…”I would trust Doug with anything I have.” Doug and Gloria Jean moved to Huntington in 1989 and, with brother Ralph Graves and his wife, Jean, became active members of the First Baptist Church. He was, also, a member of the Eastgate Masonic Lodge in Houston. Doug was diagnosed with lung cancer and passed away at his home, September 14, 1998. The service, conducted at The First Baptist Church of Hunnington, and itwas there that relatives and friends gathered to pay last respects to Doug. Six days later, in the same community and of the same condition…Ralph Graves died. Both Slaid sisters became widows in a single week. Doug and Gloria had two children. Daughter Sylvia Graves married James Hight, son of Bucky & Kathryn Miars Hight of Hubbard. James & Sylvia reside on a farm not far from Hempstead, Texas. Gloria Graves and Kathryn Hight, both widows, live nearby. Son Kevin G Graves married Elaine Purvinis and lives at Spring, Texas Margared Graves Evans, an older sister, passed away in 2003. Margaret had a single son, Larry Wayne Evans, who resides at San Antonio. |
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- Submitted by Carl W. Matthews
Leonard Perkins
Sep 26, 1919 - Sep 8, 2004
Leonard Perkins, 84, of Purdon passed away Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004, at
his residence.
Services will be 10 a.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with the Rev. Bobby McCollum officiating. Interment will follow at Waxahachie City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mike White, Jessie Gomez, Buddy Clemons, Josh Carpenter, Johnny Steel and Jeffrey Perkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Cecil Easley and Joe Dodson.
Mr. Perkins was born Sept. 26, 1919, in Purdon to Henry Perkins and Nettie Mandrell Perkins. He was a member of Purdon Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Jennifer McCulloch; one brother and three sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Terry Perkins of Purdon; sons and daughter-in-law, Roger Perkins of Corsicana, Ronnie and Letha Perkins of Corsicana and Dell
Perkins of Purdon; daughters and son-in-law, Evelyn McCulloch of Waxahachie, Joanna and Hiram Dotson of Ennis and Hazel Sullivan of DeSoto; grandchildren, Cheryl and Gary Bond, Sandra and Larry Ford, Lori and Tom Remmer, Cecil Easley, Josh Carpenter, Michael Langley, Johnny Steele, Joe Dotson, Jeffrey Perkins, Kim and Craig Horne, Stephanie Perkins and Terri and Collin Goodman; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, George Perkins of Hillsboro, Lonnie Perkins of Dallas, Gerald and Betty Perkins of Killeen and Olan Perkins of Hubbard; and sisters, Louise and Don Pohl of Corsicana and Gayle and J.W. Christie of
Corsicana.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 19, 2004
Carl Dean Curry
Oct 2, 1954 - Sep 10, 2004
Carl Dean Curry, 49, of Atascocita and formerly of Corsicana, passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at Northeast Medical Center in Humble.
Services will be 3 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with the Rev. Nancy
Schusler officiating. Interment will follow at Dresden Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be David Coley, James Shelton, C. K. Miller, Mickey Don McCaine, Mark Barnes and Jim Roby.
He was preceded in death by his father, R. T. Curry; and sister, Joan Roby.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie of Atascocita; daughter and son-in-law, Misty and Brian Bush of Corsicana; two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Deanna; mother, Gelene Curry of Corsicana; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert "Skip" and Vivian
Curry of Kingwood and Abb and Lee Ann Curry of Corsicana.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 19, 2004
- On Sept 11 2004 Obit was listed as Carl Dean Perry
- Social Security Death Index: CARL D CURRY 02 Oct 1954 10 Sep 2004 (P) (72) (none specified) 454-08-7834 Texas
Patsy Lee Back, 63, of Dallas passed away Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at Richland Cemetery with the Rev. Troy Miles officiating. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 19, 2004
 Ernesto Ocon Jr., 25, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Rosary and visitation will be held at 7 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Danilo Ramos officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
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Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 19, 2004
- Son of Ernesto Ocon, Sr. (Obituary) & Amelia Ocon
Charles Clovis Jones, 78, of Malakoff passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at Park Highlands Nursing Center in Athens. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Ross and Johnson Mortuary, Corsicana, and from 6 to 8 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, 205 N. Walker St., Malakoff. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Malakoff with the Rev. Robert C. Hodge officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 19, 2004
Delie Mae (Ross) Cote
Sept. 14, 1926 - Sep 16, 2004
 Delie CoteDelie Cote, 78, of Dawson passed away Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004, in Dawson. |
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- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 19, 2004
Ida Lavada (Wilson) Brown
Mar 28, 1923 - Sep 16, 2004
Ida Lavada Wilson Brown, 81, passed away Sept. 16, 2004, in Corsicana. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at First Methodist Church in Wortham with
the Rev. Terry Colwell officiating. Burial will follow in the Wortham Cemetery among her many ancestors, family and friends.
Mrs. Brown was born March 28, 1923, in Corsicana at the old Brown Hospital. Her parents were Raymond Wilson and Vada Calame. The family lived in Wortham. She graduated from Wortham High School in May 1939 and while in high school she was a member of the pep squad and went to county meet in music memory and tennis. After graduation she received a scholarship to Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos. After two years there she spent one year at Trinity
University in San Antonio and later graduated from East Texas State University in Commerce. She received a B.S. in elementary education with a teaching certificate. As a teacher she held certificates for Texas, Kentucky and California.
On April 20, 1942, in Wortham she married George Pat Brown of San Antonio. During her lifetime she and her husband lived four years in Puerto Rico, two years in Greenland and three years in Japan. In 1945 she took flying lessons in a Poterfield airplane and soloed in Alexandria, La., and completed all of her cross-country flights necessary to obtain the private pilot certificate. At the
time of her death she and her husband had been married for 62 years and were living at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village in Corsicana.
Survivors include her husband, George Pat Brown of Corsicana; three children Bobby Brown of Galveston, Melinda Nichols of Dripping Springs and Mark Brown of Fort Worth; and three grandchildren, Brooke Eyre and Calvin Eyre of Dripping Springs and Allyson Brown of Wortham. She made a profession of faith while sitting around a camp fire during a church overnight camp out. During her lifetime she normally attended either the Methodist or Nazarene Church, but
while in Corsicana she and her husband attended Believers Bible Church.
Pallbearers will be friends of the family.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association.
Arrangements by Porter Chapel, Wortham.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sep 19, 2004
Jessie Laverne (Standard) Gilliam
Oct 4, 1911 - Sep 15, 2004
Laverne Standard 'Mama' Gilliam
Laverne Standard "Mama" Gilliam, 92, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Sept.
15, 2004 in Mesquite.
Services will be 10 a.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Dr. David Hale and Dr. Sonny Buie officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Gilliam was born Oct. 4, 1911, in Kosiusko, Miss., to Sidney Standard and
Nannie Mae Goss Standard. She was a member of Petty's Chapel Baptist Church for over 60 years. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Connie D. Gilliam; two grandsons, David Redford and Monte Ground; parents; two brothers, Drennon Standard and Olan Standard; and two sisters, Nina Blue and Iris Cate.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, James and Shirley Gilliam of Corsicana; daughter and son-in-law, Aleene and Maurice Pollock of Corsicana;
daughter, Verna McDonald of McKinney; daughter and son-in-law, Audra and Randall Ground of Paris, Texas; daughter, Marjorie Tidwell of Mesquite; 12 grandchildren, Michael Redford, Philip McDonald, Connie Baker, Brenda Godwin, Alisha Worley, Ramona Bates, Nickie Ragan, Stacy Hoots, Jeffery Gilliam, Kimberli Currin, Carolyn Worsham and Gwen Decker; 23 great-grandchildren, Amy McDonald, Tamisha Williams, Heidi Jungbluth, Lauren Godwin, Melissa Godwin, Sarah Worley, Kaitlyn Bates, Sydney Stout, Amilyn Gilliam, Jennifer Currin, Justin Redford, Chris Redford, Joshua Redford, Aaron Jungbluth, Evan Godwin,
Matthew Bates, Will Bates, Danson Worley, Joshua Stout, Justin Currin, Nathan Currin, Travis Decker and Steven Sanders; three great-great-grandchildren, Myja Williams, Breja Williams and Jayden Jungbluth; and sisters, Imogene Moore of Corsicana and Ruby Johnston of Tyler.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 19, 2004
Otis Hubbard Estes
1937 - 2004
Otis Hubbard Estes, 67, of Abilene passed away Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004, in Abilene. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at Eureka Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Shafer officiating. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sep 19, 2004
Doris Evelyn (Morris) Long-Laza
Oct 2, 1928 - Sep 20, 2004
Doris Evelyn Long-Laza
Doris Evelyn Long-Laza, 75, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, in Corsicana.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev.
Dan Rogers officiating.
She was born Oct. 2, 1928, in Frost.
Survivors include her husband, Wesley Laza of Corsicana; daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Ann and Don LaLone of Grand Prairie and Linda Joyce and Glen Tomlin of Corsicana; brothers, Jessie Morris of Kemp, Don Morris and wife Pam of Arlington, James Morris of Dawson, Melvin Morris and Kenny Morris, both of Georgetown; sisters, Rene Person and husband Troy of Florence, Betty Gaston of Wilson, Okla., Janis Keith of Grandview and Darla Davis of Missouri; and beloved pet, Evelina.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sep 22, 2004
Essie
Telmer (Hunter) Richards
July 4, 1921 - Sep 20, 2004
Essie Richards
Essie Richards, 83, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, at Heritage Oaks.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with the Rev. Mike Alexander officiating. Interment will follow at Pattison Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Mrs. Richards was born July 4, 1921, in Richland to William M. Hunter and Bertha Robertson Hunter. She had worked for Haggar Slacks for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney Richards; and brother and sisters, Bunk Hunter, Gladys Holloway and Evelyn Jones.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Alvin "Buddy" and Wanda Richards and William "Billy" and Sharon Richards, all of Corsicana, and James and Beverly Richards of Maypearl; grandchildren, Joey and Sheila Richards, Chad and Jerri Richards and Billy Richards Jr., all of Corsicana, Shane Richards of Barry, Scott and Brittany Richards of Red Oak and Kristy and Doug Dowd of
Weatherford; great-grandchildren, Brooke Richards, Hagen Richards and Chesney Richards; brother, Hershel Hunter of Corsicana; sisters, Dollie Brown of Tyler and Odessa "Snooks" Wiswell of Wichita Falls; three special nieces, Jackie Marie Nicholson and Doris Marie May, both of Corsicana, and Jo Carolyn Helpenstill of Gilmer; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Pattison Cemetery Association, 4571 Farm-to-Market Road 1839, Corsicana, TX 75110.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sep 22, 2004
Boyce Martin Jr.
Oct 27, 1926 - Sep 18, 2004
Boyce Martin Jr., 77, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, in Denver, Colo.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Corley Funeral Chapel. Interment
will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Boyce Martin Jr. was born Oct. 27, 1926, in Corsicana to Boyce and Estelle Martin. He attended Corsicana public schools and Navarro Junior College.
Photography was his great passion, and he was very good at it. In later years, he was his church photographer. Despite his nearly life-long confinement to a wheelchair, he was very active. He traveled and lived on his own. His good sense of humor and personality kept him with many friends both in Texas and Colorado.
He was the nephew of the late Lowery Martin, owner and publisher of the
Corsicana Daily Sun who was part owner of the paper upon his death.
Boyce Martin Jr. was a longtime member of First Methodist Church in Corsicana, later being an active member of Jefferson Avenue Methodist Church in Wheat Ridge, Colo. Like his father, he loved football being an active member of the Denver Broncos Club until his forced retirement.
He leaves one sister, Martha Martin Bernard of Fort Worth; nephews, Martin Bernard of Austin, Mark Bernard and Brian Bernard of Fort Worth; niece, Beverly B. Davis of Fort Worth; great-nephew, Zackary Davis of Fort Worth; and cousins,
Gene and Fay Caldwell of Round Rock.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sep 22, 2004
Laura Arline Lewis, 74, of Powell passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at New Chatfield Cemetery with Steve Orbison officiating. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sep 22, 2004
Chester Elmer Thomas
Oct 9, 1900 - Sep 18, 2004
Chester Elmer Thomas, 103, of Elm Flat, Powell, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18,
2004, at Mel-Haven Convalescent Home in Corsicana.
Quiet hour will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Scott Funeral Chapel.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Kerens with the Rev. Walter McDonald officiating. Interment will follow at Elm Flat Cemetery in Powell.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Thomas, Elmer Thomas Jr., Marcus Harper, Traevoyie Tolbert Thomas, Henry Noble and Broderick Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be O.D. Harper, Willie Reese, Willie Russell, James Sharpless, Richard Thomas and
Renard Thomas.
Mr. Thomas was born Oct. 9, 1900, in Pelham. He was a 1925 graduate of Paul Quinn College, a high school principal for 36 years, classroom for 42 years, a member of the Texas State Association, 25 years as president of Elm Flat Cemetery Association, member of Woods Chapel AME and later Mount Vernon AME, and a member of Jerusalem Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four siblings and one son.
Survivors include his wife, Owena Saunders Thomas; son, James Tolbert Thomas; two daughters, Armelia Thomas Williams and Esther Thomas Yelder; 10
grandchildren, Virginia Thomas Mays, Elmer Thomas, Earlene Gillespie, James Thomas, Beradine Bryant, Kevin Thomas, Charles Thomas, Marion Thomas, Tamika Jackson and Herscheal Yelder; 25 great-grandchildren; 37 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Esther Mae Bush and Clemmie C. Thomas; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sep 23, 2004
- 1st wife Emmaline (Swift) Thomas 2nd Marion Emma (White) Thomas married Jan. 28, 1939 3rd wife Owena (Saunders) Thomas
James Dennis "Jim" Tramel
Mar 4, 1870 – Dec 8, 1962
Jim Tramel, 81 , died December 8, 1962 in Grand Prairie, Dallas Co. TX.
He was born March 4, 1870 in Smithville, DeKalb Co. TN to William Harrison & Louisa Elizabeth McIntire Tramel. He married Verna Etha Hudson, April 25, 1907 in OK Territory, Greer Co. OK.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Harrison Tramel in DeKalb Co. TN in 1889 and his mother, Louisa McIntire Tramel in Navarro Co, TX in 1906; brothers, William Grant Tramel in Navarro Co. in 1955, Winket Alexander Tramel in DeKalb Co. TN in 1944; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Tramel in DeKalb Co. TN in 1869, Tennessee Tramel Smith in Nav. Co. in 1941, Cora Tramel Johnson in Gila Co. AZ in 1956; half-brothers, Carroll Savage Tramel in Caddo Co. OK in 1926, Alonzo Harrison Tramel in Navarro Co. in 1904, Elijah Tramel in Navarro Co. in 1938; half-sister, Arminta Tramel in DeKalb Co. TN in 1869.
He is survived by his wife, Verna Hudson Tramel, after 55 years of marriage; sons, Doyle Dennis Tramel, William Elston Tramel, Carey Livingston Tramel; daughters, Coleen Tramel Pascal, Vila Tramel Hill, Norma Faye Tramel Paul; granddaughters, Patricia Pascal, Linda Hill, Jean Tramel, Carol Tramel, Saundra Tramel, Brenda Tramel; grandsons, Robert Duane Tramel, Carey Don Tramel; brother, Jackson Milton Tramel and many neices and nephews in and around Navarro Co.
Burial is in the Hudson Family Cemetery, Tyler, Smith Co. TX.
Notes:
Submitted by Melba Brown Love
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Hudson Cemetery, Smith Co., TX
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h/o Verna Etha (Hudson) Tramel; s/o William Harrison Tramel & Louisa Elizabeth (McIntire) Tramel
Jerry M. Smith
Sep 27, 1875
- Apr 14, 1958
Jerry Smith, 82 , died April 14, 1958 in Corsicana.
He was born September 27, 1875 in DeKalb Co. TN to Jeremiah C. & Matilda Hendrixson Smith. He married Tennessee Tramel in DeKalb Co. TN on August 3, 1894.
He was a retired carpenter and Assembly of God Preacher.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Tenney, in 1941; his father, Jeremiah Smith in 1908; his mother, Matilda “Tilda” Hendrixson Smith in 1882; brothers, Elijah Smith in 1905, T. R. Smith in 1941.
He is survived by two brother-in-laws; Jim Tramel of Dallas, Jack Tramel of Fort Worth and other relatives.
Burial is in the Prairie Point Cemetery in Bazette.
Notes:
Submitted by Melba Brown Love
Lorenzo Dow Walker (CSA)
Sep 25, 1847 - Jan 13, 1941
VETERAN OF CIVIL WAR DIED MONDAY AT BLOOMING GROVE
BLOOMING GROVE, Jan, 14, 1941 - L. D. Walker, 93-year-old confederate veteran, died about 5 o'clock Monday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. I. W. Moody, near Blooming Grove.
The deceased was a native of Mississippi and is survived by 147 descendants including seven children: Mrs. Moody, Mrs. L. C. Wooten and George Walker, all of Blooming Grove; Mrs. W. P. Miller of Arkansas; Mrs. H. Y. Williams, and J. E. Walker of New Albany, Miss.
Arrangements were handled by the McCormick Funeral Service.
Notes:
Lorenzo Walker was born Sep 25, 1847 in New Albany, Mississippi.
Ingram, Thompson, WatkinsSubmitted by: Pamela Ingram Ashcraft
Confederate Veteran; Buried in the Dresden Cemetery
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L. D. Walker Buried Wednesday
L. D. Walker, aged 93, years, died Monday afternoon at the home of I. W.
Moody.
Mr. Walker was a native of Mississippi, came to Texas about three years ago.
He was an old Confederate soldier and had been a member of the Methodist
church for many years.
Funeral services were held at Dresden Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
with Rev. W. O. Patterson, pastor of the First Baptist church, conducting
the rites, assisted by Rev. Maggart B. Howell pastor of the Methodist
church.
Survivors are Mrs. L. C. Wooten, Dresden; Mrs. W. O. Miller, Arkansas; Geo.
Walker, Blooming Grove; L. D. and J. E. Walker, Turns, MIssissippi; Mrs. I.
W. Moody, Blooming Grove; Mrs. H. Y Williams, Mississippi; 147
grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Notes:
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The Blooming Grove Times - Friday, Jan 17, 1941
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Submitted by Karen Rost
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Dresden Cemetery, Dresden, Navarro Co., TX
Rev. David Williams
May 4, 1927 - Sep 23, 2004
The Rev. David Williams, 77, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, at his residence.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Northside Assembly of God Church with the Rev. R. C. Helms officiating and the Rev. Joe Tucker assisting. The Williams Family will provide music and singing. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Leslie Patterson, Ronnie Patterson, Richard Williams, Hiram Pair, Robert Pair and Billy Wayne Pair. Honorary pallbearers will be Reuben
Lehmberg, James Stephens and Jim Swaney.
David Williams was born May 4, 1927, in Corsicana. He was an ordained minister of the North Texas District of the Assemblies of God for 41 years. He was a member of the Corsicana section of the Assemblies of God and served as a committeeman, as secretary, treasurer and presbyter during this time. During the ministry, he also did evangelist work but the last 37 years he pastored Northside Assembly of God Church in Corsicana. He retired from the church because of illness. The happiest time of his life was when he was playing his
guitar, singing and preaching the gospel. After he became ill, someone asked him if he had his life to do over would he change anything. He just smiled and said, "No, because man didn't call me but God did." Many will remember him because of his ministry. His family will remember him as a good father, a good provider and a spiritual leader. His children often make the statement that the heritage he was leaving them was one that money couldn't buy. There is an empty place in our hearts today but we know that our loss is heaven's gain.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Pearl Williams; brothers, Richard Williams, the Rev. Preston Williams, the Rev. Johnny Williams, Roy Williams and Bobby Williams.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Williams of Corsicana; sons, David G. Williams and the Rev. James Williams and wife Judy, all of Corsicana; daughters, Nell
Jenkins and husband Henry and Shirley Pritchett and husband Dwayne, all of Corsicana, and Sandra Williams of Lufkin; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Martha Patterson and Margaret Sykes, both of Corsicana; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Northside Assembly of God Church Building Fund for a
new church.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 26, 2004
Lester L. Nabors
July 22, 1919 - Sep 26, 2004
Lester L. Nabors, 85, of Kerens passed away Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, in Kerens.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral
Home in Mabank.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Trinidad with the Rev. Jim Bob Farmer officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Mabank.
Pallbearers will be Denver Spears, Lloyd Thrasher, Charlie Williams and Richard Craft.
Mr. Nabors was born July 22, 1919, in Sulphur Bluff. He was a farmer and a
veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of American Legion and VFW.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Linnie Mae (Duncan) Nabors; father, James Madison Nabors; and daughters, Mary Ella Cope and Glenda Mae Thrasher.
Survivors include his wife, Wilda Nabors of Kerens; daughter, Brenda K. (Nabors) Howell of Malakoff; son, Boyce Nabors of Wills Point; stepsons, Ron Lightfoot of Indiana and Barry Lightfoot of Odessa; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Erma Sue Collins of Lubbock; 10 caregivers, Faye Baker, Tina Martinez, Sharon Brown, Sarah Raymond, Saunya Lott, Debbie Watson, Sandra Wood, Tamera
Tilly, Jon and Lila of Hospice of Cedar Lake, and Angels at Home; nieces, nephews, other family members and a host of friends.
Arrangements by Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home, Mabank.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 28, 2004
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Lester L. Nabors
Services for Lester L. Nabors, 85, Kerens, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home, Mabank, with Rev. Jim Bob Farmer officiating.
Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery under direction of Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home, Mabank.
Mr. Nabors died September 26, 2004, in Kerens.
He was born July 22, 1919 in Sulphur Bluff to the late James Madison and Linnie Mae Duncan Nabors. He was a farmer. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by daughters, Mary Ella Cope and Glenda Mae Thrasher.
Survivors include his wife, Wilda Nabors, Kerens; daughter, Brenda K. Howell, Malakoff; son Boyce Nabors, Wills Point; stepsons, Ron Lightfoot, Indiana, and Barry Lightfoot, Odessa; 12 grand children; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Erma Sue Collins, Lubbock; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers included Denver Spears, Lloyd Thrasher, Charlie Williams and Richard Craft.
Notes:
Mabel (Beauchamp) Kloecker
July 16, 1914 - Sep 27, 2004
|
Mabel Kloecker Mabel Kloecker, 90, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2004. |
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 28, 2004
Hudson Grant Calvin
Sep 1, 2004 - Sep 27, 2004
Hudson Grant Calvin, infant son of Wes and Emily (Moore) Calvin, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, in a Fort Worth hospital.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Marshall and Marshall Chapel in Whitney with the Rev. Bill Mayfield of Triangle Park Missionary Baptist Church in Whitney officiating. Interment will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Whitney.
Hudson Grant Calvin was born Sept. 1, 2004, in Waco.
Survivors include his parents, Wes and Emily Calvin of Frost; grandparents, Jeff
and Debbie Moore of Whitney and Phil and Cindy Calvin of Frost; great-grandparents, Edna Earl Calvin of Hutchins, Bob Phillips of San Antonio, Glenda Whitworth of Whitney and Tommy and Linda Sheffield of Hillsboro; brother, Triston Calvin of Frost; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support.
Arrangements by Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, Whitney.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 28, 2004
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HUDSON CALVIN
Hudson Grant Calvin of Frost died Monday, September 27, 2004, at a Fort
Worth hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September
29, 2004, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Whitney.
Burial was at Bethlehem Cemetery near Whitney.
Notes:
- The Reporter
Charline Rhoden Akins
Charline Rhoden Akins, 80, of Midlothian passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, at Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. B.F. Risinger Jr. officiating. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Camp Ruby Cemetery in Polk County with the Rev. Mitchell Murphy officiating. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 28, 2004
- SSDI: CHARLINE R AKINS 24 Jun 1924 27 Sep 2004 (V) 76065 (Midlothian, Ellis, TX) (none specified) 464-24-9686 Texas
Clifford Johnson
Clifford Johnson, 66, of Amarillo passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, at Odyssey
Health Care in Amarillo. Services were 11 a.m. today at Scott Funeral Chapel with the Rev. L. Facen officiating. Interment followed at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home, Corsicana.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 28, 2004
Warren I. Stephenson
Nov 29, 1924 - Sep 27, 2004
Warren I. Stephenson, 79, of Purdon passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, in Corsicana.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Corley Funeral Home.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Cave and the Rev. Ralph Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Campbell-Elrod Cemetery.
Mr. Stephenson was born Nov. 29, 1924, in Purdon. He served in the Army Air Force in Normandy, Rhineland and the Air Offensive Europe where he received the EAME Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, and three Overseas Service Bars. He loved golf. He was a carpenter for General Dynamics for 35 years before he retired.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dahl O. and Reba Bell Dyson Stephenson; first wife, Edith Ivie Stephenson; and brother, Robert Marion Stephenson.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Stephenson of Purdon; son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Charley Stephenson of Weatherford; daughter and son-in-law, Dana Cheryl and James Daniel of Weatherford; and sisters, Loleta Darnell of Walters, Okla., and Kathyrin Hendriecks of Fort Worth.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 29, 2004
Donnell O. Love Jr., 76, passed away Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, in Lubbock. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel in Lubbock with Dr. Will Cotton officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock. Arrangements by Resthaven Funeral Home, Lubbock.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 29, 2004
Houston Clayton Sheppard
March 18, 1918 - Sept. 28, 2004
Houston Clayton Sheppard, 86, the son of the late William Owen Sheppard and Addie Mabel Sheppard, was born March 18, 1918, in Blooming Grove and passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004, in Rowlett. He was a graduate of Blooming Grove
schools. He was an ordained minister and lived most of his life in the Dallas-Fort Worth area where he served many years at Yeary Street Baptist Church and also as senior adult minister at First Baptist Church in Red Oak. He had lived the past two years in Rockwall. Mr. Sheppard volunteered for military service May 28, 1940, and served the United States Army until being discharged Oct. 27, 1945, with the rank of staff sergeant. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the European Theater of Operations ribbon with four bronze campaign stars and was the most decorated soldier of the Sheppard family during
World War II.
Mr. Sheppard was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Dorothy Grizzard Sheppard.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita Rasco Sheppard of Red Oak; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Bari Sheppard of Terrell; daughter and son-in-law, Nora and Ron LaPrade of McKinney; five grandchildren, Erin, Cole, Shea, Lorin and Ross; two great-grandchildren, Tommy and Cami; and other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at Goggans Funeral Home in Terrell.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. at
Frost Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society and Red Oak Baptist Church Senior Adults.
Arrangements by Goggans Funeral Home, Terrell.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 30, 2004
- WWII Biography
- BGHS 1936
Baylor Delane Brooks
2004 - Sep 28, 2004
Baylor Delane Brooks, infant, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Kerens with the Rev. Wes Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Kerens Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Flo Neumayer; and aunt, Brenda Neumayer.
Survivors include her parents, Scott and Linda Brooks of Corsicana; sister, Bailey Saunders of Corsicana; brother, Branch Brooks of Corsicana; grandparents, Rick Neumayer of Kerens and Penne and Kelly Don Berry of Kerens; aunts and uncles, Brian and Sandra Ware of Kerens, Craig and Jennifer Brooks of Corsicana
and Teri and James Inmon of Kerens; great-uncle, Bob Neumayer of Kennedy; and great-grandparents, Tot and Retha Gunn of Gonzalez.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 30, 2004
Julia Beatrice (Cobbs) Tarbutton
July 1, 1922 - Sep 24, 2004
 Julia Beatrice Cobbs Tarbutton, 82, passed away on Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, in a nursing home in Mesquite. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, she mentally deteriorated over the years and was surrounded by family members when she took her last breath.Wake services, with a video tribute, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ross and Johnson Mortuary. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Grace Temple AME Church, 402 E. 14th Ave., Corsicana. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Born July 1, 1922, in Richland, she was a longtime resident of 909 E. First Ave. in Corsicana. Loved by many for her warmth and caring personality, she was always spreading humor, joy, and kindness to all those she encountered. She worked as a domestic for Dr. Robert Bone and Dr. Jack Bankhead before retiring. She was preceded in death by her parents; George Cobbs and Beatrice (Watson) Cobbs. She was youngest of five siblings who also preceded her in death, Elizabeth "Bess" Curry, Minnie B. Williams, Ernest "Bubba" Cobbs, and Henry "Frogg" Cobbs. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Joe Tarbutton, 83; and nine children, Ada Mae Tarbutton, Adolphus Tarbutton, Michael Tarbutton, Donald Tarbutton, Ronald Tarbutton, Bobby Joe Tarbutton, Carl Tarbutton; Beatrice Tarbutton Green and Robert Tarbutton; grandchildren, Marcus Tarbutton, Jo Ella Tarbutton Costello, Ralph (David) Earl Johnson Jr., Jesse Tarbutton, Regina Tarbutton Johnson, Jerry Tarbutton, Judy Tarbutton, Adonis Tarbutton, Crystal Tarbutton, Donita Nevels Tarbutton, Taneka Tarbutton, LaDonna Tarbutton, Joe Marcus Cook Tarbutton, Isiah Tarbutton, Bobby "Tiger" Tarbutton, Carl Steward, Kevin Norris, Karla Tarbutton, Sarah Jo Green, Michael Green and Brittany Butcher; great-grandchildren, LaKeisha Diggles, Adrienne Costello Dawes, Victoria Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Kennedy Tarbutton, Tiara Steward, Karlesha Steward, Josh Tarbutton, Kasey Tarbutton, Takyrn Tarbutton and Kayla Tarbutton. Additionally, a host of nieces and nephews and other extended family members will cherish her memory as she opened up her home and heart to many friends and family. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. |
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 30, 2004
- Find-A-Grave
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JULIA BEATRICE (COBB) TARBUTTON
With a unique ability to make people smile and laugh, she lived her life according to her favorite saying: "Treat the person that serves you your food, like you treat the person you eat your food with!"
Julia Beatrice (Cobb) Tarbutton (82) passed away on Friday, September 24, 2004 in a nursing home in Mesquite, Texas. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, she mentally deteriorated over the years and was surrounded by family members when
she took her last breath.
Born on July 1, 1922, in Richland, Texas, she was a longtime resident of 909 East First Avenue in Corsicana. Loved by many for her warmth and caring personality, she was always spreading humor, joy, and kindness to all those she encountered. She worked as a domestic for Dr. Robert Bone and Drs. Jack &
Mary Bankhead before retiring.
Preceded in death by her parents: George Cobb and Beatrice Watson Cobb. The youngest of five siblings who also preceded her in death including: Mary Elizabeth "Bess" Curry, Georgia "Minnie" Beatrice Williams, Ernest "Frogg" Cobb, and Henry "Bubba" Cobb.
Julia is survived by her cherished in-laws who she loved and treated as brother and sisters: Jasper Williams (Minnie) of Dallas, Texas; Ora Lee Cobb, of Tulsa, OK, and Lula Mae Cobb of Waco, Texas.
Additionally, she is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Joe Tarbutton. According to Julia, they married when she was 19, and he was 20. Joe, a handsome surly man was loved and shielded by her. Soon after they married, she became
pregnant, but their first son died of pneumonia shortly after birth. Tragedy struck again in January 1942 with the arrival and sudden death of a daughter named Willie Joe. Julia was beside herself with grief. Upon discovering that she was pregnant yet again, she got down on her knees and asked, "Dear Father in Heaven, am I ever gonna be able to have a child that lives?" According to her, the Heavenly spirit answered, "If you want your next child to live, name him after the first letter of the alphabet."
On August 2, 1944, Julia gave birth to twins: a girl and a boy, Ada Mae and Adolphus. Julia's prayers had been answered. Yet shortly thereafter, Joe was sent off to the Army where he served for 15 years. When Joe got out of the
service his twins were practically adults. Without a moment to waste in the reunion, Julia was pregnant and delivered Michael on July 5, 1959. Ten short months later on May 3, 1960, another set of fraternal twins were born, Donald and Ronald. Seventeen months later on October 17, 1961, another son arrived, Bobby Joe. On January 1963, Carl Tarbutton was born. The following year marked the celebrated arrival of baby sister, Beatrice Maxine. On August 3, 1967, the last of the Tarbutton brood arrived with Robert.
She was a devoted mother and grandmother who treasured her family. The
following is a listing of her children who she provided unconditional love and acceptance.
Julia Tarbutton is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family members (and friends) who will forever cherish her memory.
Faye "Tommie" (McGaugh) Britton
 Faye McGaugh Britton of Corsicana passed on to her Lord, Sept. 29, 2004. |
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sept 30, 2004
Griffis Ray 'Bo' Hancock
Sep 6, 1936 - Sep 29, 2004
Griffis Ray "Bo" Hancock, 68, of Kerens passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at his residence.
Services will be 3 p.m. today at Paschal Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wes
Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Kerens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Johnathan Davenport, Tim Evans, Andy Hancock, Brandon Hroza, Allen Hroza and Robert Huddleston.
Mr. Hancock was born Sept. 6, 1936, in Rural Shade. He worked 35 years with Adams Hat in Corsicana.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Hancock; and sister, Lou Etta Steelman.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Hancock of Kerens; daughter and son-in-law,
Tisha and Robert Huddleston of Eureka; brothers, Larry Glenn Hancock and Mike Hancock, both of Corsicana; sister, Reta Hroza of Ennis; grandson, Alex Huddleston of Eureka; mother, Jessie Mae Hancock of Corsicana; and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 2, 2004
Frank R. Kelley
Jan 26, 1936 - Sep 29, 004
Frank R. Kelley, 68, of Streetman passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. today at Lakeside Untied Methodist Church, St. Elmo, with the Rev. Tom Connolly officiating. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Fairfield.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 3, 2004
FRANK R. KELLEY 68 of Streetman, Texas, former resident of Irving, passed away Wednesday September 29, 2004 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. Mr. Kelley was born January 26, 1936 in Lamesa, Texas to Carter and Vida Lois Holt Kelley. Memorial services will be held Sunday October 3, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at the Lakeside United Methodist Church in St. Elmo community with Rev. Tom Connolly officiating.
Survivors include wife Bea Kelley of Streetman. Daughter Kathy Kelley of Shreveport, La. Daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Roger Woerner of Fort Worth.
Daughter Lois Kelley of Colleyville, Tx. Nine Grandchildren. Brother and sister-in-law Wendell and Cecile Kelley of Portales, New Mexico. Sister Jean Crozier of Monahans.
Fredna (Lawler) Turner
Jun 27, 1940 - Oct 1, 2004
Fredna Turner
Fredna Turner, 64, of Purdon passed away Friday, Oct. 1, 2004 at Medical City Hospital of Dallas.
Services will be 3 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Grady Cashion officiating and Father Ed Monk assisting. Interment will be at
Dresden Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Wes Turner, Lynn Pommerening, Lann Pommerening, Jeremy Pommerening, Roger Wear and Gerald Lawler. Honorary pallbearers will be Mrs. Turner's fourth grade class at Carroll Elementary, who will forever carry the knowledge she has given them.
Mrs. Turner was born June 27, 1940 to J. Olin and Lillie Richards Lawler in Dawson. She was a teacher at Carroll Elementary.
Mrs. Turner is survived by her mother, Lillie Lawler of Navarro Mills; son, Wes Turner of Dallas; daughter, Stephanie Turner of Corsicana; grandchildren,
Melanie Baker and Megan Baker; brother, Jim Lawler of Oklahoma; and sister, Joann Pommerening of Navarro Mills.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 4, 2004
Augustina DeLaCruz Castaneda
Sep 29, 2004 -Oct 3, 2004
Augustina DeLaCruz Castaneda, 83, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, in Corsicana.
Visitation and rosary will be held at 7 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Chapel.
Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas with the Rev. Danilo Ramos officiating.
Mrs. Castaneda was born Sept. 29, 2004, in San Leisdor, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucas and Maria DeLaCruz.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Paul Moreno of Corsicana; son and daughter-in-law, Aurelio Castaneda and Nancy of Carlisle, Pa.; grandchildren, Paula Moreno and Margaret Moreno, both of Huntsville, Linda Smith and husband Jeff of Schuylkill Haven, Pa., and Scott Castaneda and wife Brenda of Boiling Springs, Pa.; and great-grandchildren, Grace, Emily and Luke Smith of Schuylkill Haven, Pa.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 5, 2004
Bruce Wayne Butler
April 17, 1947 - Oct 2, 2004
Bruce Wayne Butler, 57, of Annetta died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, in the local hospital. Born April 17, 1947, in San Antonio, he was a resident of Dallas before moving to Parker County three months ago. He was a supervisor in the Public Works Department for the City of Dallas.
Mr. Butler was preceded in death by his parents, Newt Butler and Bessie Butler Pittman; and brothers, Michael Butler and Tony Pittman.
Survivors include his partner, Cerelle Woods of Annetta; daughter, Sarah Butler of Austin; sisters, Linda Cochran of Fulton and Marty Drechsel of Corsicana; brother, Ray Pittman of Memphis, Tenn.; and ex-wife, Martha Butler of Austin.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel in Weatherford. Graveside and interment will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Little River Wilson Valley Cemetery near Temple.
Arrangements by Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, Weatherford.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 6, 2004
Angela Leann Horton
May 5, 1982 - Oct 3, 2004
 Angela Leann Horton, 22, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, in Waco. |
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 6, 2004
Johnnie Nolan Derden
Nov 17, 1966 - Oct 2, 2004
 Johnnie Nolan Derden, 37, of Rice passed away Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, in Dallas. |
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 6, 2004
Jackie Lynn (Montgomery) Elam
Mar 3, 1960 - Oct 3, 2004
 Jackie Lynn (Montgomery) Elam, 44, of Corsicana went home to be with our Lord
Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004. |
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 6, 2004
Tony Gonzales Sr.
July 14, 1933 - Oct 3, 2004
 Tony Gonzales Sr., 71, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, in Corsicana. |
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 6, 2004
Glen N. Essary
Dec. 13, 1933 - Oct 3, 2004
Glen N. Essary, 70, of Mesquite passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, in Mesquite.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Russell Floyd officiating.
Mr. Essary was born Dec. 13, 1933, in Commerce. He was retired from the Federal Reserve Bank in Dallas.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Betty Fluker Essary of Mesquite; son, Brian Essary; daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Sherman Burns; grandson, Nathan Essary Scott; sister, Mary Hewell; and numerous friends and relatives.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 6, 2004
Ronny Wayne Tally
Sep 24, 1946 - Oct 2, 2004
Ronny Wayne Tally, 58, of Brushie Prairie passed away Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, in Lake Jackson.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with the Rev. James Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Brushie Prairie Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Pete Lucas, Jerry Long, Jimmy Hohenberger, Benji Hohenberger, Billy Barham, Johnny Campbell, Tom Thornton and Joe Venable.
Mr. Tally was born Sept. 24, 1946, in Corsicana to William P. Tally and Vera Gann Tally. He served in the United States Army in the
Vietnam War. He was a truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Larry Tally.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Tally of Brushie Prairie; sons and daughter-in-law, Donald and Rebekah Tally of Brushie Prairie and Johnny Allen of
Teague; daughter, Sherry Ruiz of Port Aransas; grandchildren, Billy Wayne Barham, Jessica Gross, Michael Tally, Christine Tally, Joshua Tally and Gregory Robinson; aunt, Helen Caton of Corsicana; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 6, 2004
Shelia Lynn Henderson
Mar 1, 1956 - Oct 3, 2004
Shelia Lynn Henderson, 48, of Streetman passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, in Navarro County.
Graveside services will be 3 p.m. today at Birdston Cemetery with Pastor Don Vail officiating.
Pallbearers will be Bradley Van Dyke, Chad Vail, Bobby Hammonds, Micheal Hammonds, Bruce Slagle and Will Reddoch.
Shelia was born March 1, 1956. She was preceded in death by her parents, William
Mageors and Billy Joe and Shirley Henderson. She is survived by her son, Jeff Caves; daughter, Casey and husband Donny Hammonds; and five grandchildren, Brianna, Christina, Cheyenne, Cameron and Dillon, all of Streetman; sister, Lori McCall and husband Gary of Kerens; three stepsisters, Brenda Henderson and
husband Bryan Allen of Athens, Janice Holloway of Waco, and Cheryl McConnell and husband Steve of Missouri; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Shelia had a love for the outdoors, and she enjoyed taking her grandchildren fishing and camping. She was always a wonderful friend to everyone she met and
will be missed by her family, coworkers and friends.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 6, 2004
Frankie
Louise (Vyres) Plant
Sept 18, 1918 - Oct 7, 2004
 Frankie "Granny" Plant, 86, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004, in Corsicana. |
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 8, 2004
Lester Eugene Brown
June 19, 1916 - Oct 6, 2004
Lester Eugene Brown, 88, of Red Oak passed away Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004, in Lancaster.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Corley Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Hale officiating. Interment will follow at
Resthaven Memorial Park.
Mr. Brown was born June 19, 1916, in Henderson County.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elzie Lee Russell Brown.
Survivors include his son, Russell E. Brown of Bandera; daughter, Linda G. Grissom of Ferris; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 8, 2004
- WWII Veteran
- WWII Biography
Robert Wayne Collins
Apr 25, 1952 - Oct 6, 2004
 Robert Wayne Collins, 52, of Malakoff died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004, in Malakoff.
He was born April 25, 1952, in Corsicana. He was a truck driver like all of the other Collins men. |
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 8, 2004
Mary Alyne Higgins
March 25, 1919 - Oct 7, 2004
Alyne Higgins, 85, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004, at Heritage Oaks West.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Graceland Mausoleum at
Resthaven Memorial Park with Deacon Lewis Palos officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Mrs. Higgins was born March 25, 1919, in Dresden.
Survivors include her husband, Henry Higgins of Corsicana; daughters, Barbara
Palos and Doris Boulware, both of Corsicana; grandchildren, James, Kelly, Tanya and Kyle; a number great-grandchildren; sisters, Billie Eaton, Doris Christan and Vestal Harris, all of Corsicana; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 8, 2004
Francys Charlotte Vickery
Nov. 23, 1942 - Oct 7, 2004
Francys Charlotte Vickery, 61, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004, at her residence.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Northside Baptist Church with Dr. David Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Heath Bell, Wayne Snowden, Allen Guerry, Jimmy Cherry,
Malcolm Shwadlenak and Osye Pritchett.
Ms. Vickery was born Nov. 23, 1942, in Fort Worth to F.C. and Mattie Cherry Vickery. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Karen Vickery of Dallas; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Wayne Snowden of Corsicana;
nieces, Christie Bell and husband Heath of Corsicana and Brooks Vickery of Dallas; and nephew, Jackson Vickery of Dallas.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 8, 2004
Exie Laverne (Baker) Donaldson
July 20, 1951 - Oct 4, 2004
Exie Laverne Donaldson
Exie Laverne Donaldson, 53, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2004 at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
A wake service will be 7 p.m. today at Harmony Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 900 E. Freeman Street, Ennis, with Bishop John Baker officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Ennis.
Mrs. Donaldson was born July 20, 1951 in Houston.
Mrs. Donaldson is survived by her husband, Arthur Donaldson; brothers, Bishop John Baker and wife Vanessa of Corsicana, Carl Baker and wife Laverne of Ennis,
and Roy Baker and wife Beverly, Charles Baker and wife Joslyn, and Larry Baker and wife Jean, all of Houston; sisters, Maxine Elmore and husband Henry of Ennis and Charlotte Hall and husband Donald of Houston; uncles, George Gordon of Houston and Carl Gordon of Mexico; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 8, 2004
 Nellie Irene AllenNellie Irene Allen, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully on Thursday Oct. 7, 2004, at the age of 96, healthy and active all of her life. |
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 11, 2004
- Also in the San Antonio Express
Lillian
Lenora (Silverdecker) Lee
July 19, 1922 - Oct 7, 2004
Lillian Lenora Lee, 82, of Texarkana, Ark., formerly of Frost passed on to be with our Lord Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Chapel with grandson
David Lee officiating. Interment will follow at Frost Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chris Smith, Aaron Smith, Donnie Stember, Charlie Stember, David Lee, John Wood, George Eckhardt, Christopher Viars and Randy Anderson.
Mrs. Lee was born July 19, 1922, in Dexter, Mo. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Lee; sons, Charles Lee Jr. and Bob Lee; daughters, Wanda Burrit, Shirley Jean Lee and Pam Whatley; grandson, Brian Fauller; and granddaughter, Christi Cauley.
Survivors include her husband, Gary of Texarkana; sons, Terry Lee of Frost, Mike Lee and wife Jan of Scurry and Sonny Lee of Texarkana; daughters, Phyllis Sparks and husband Ron of Camdendon, Mo., Linda Remy of San Marcos, Bonnie Lee of Texarkana and Sandi Lee Howell and husband J. R. of Texarkana; 27 grandchildren;
29 great-grandchildren; and granddaughters, Tina Lee and Beverly Lee.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 8, 2004
James E. Rennie, Sr.
Apr 16, 1940 - Oct 7, 2004
James E. Rennie Sr., 64, went to be with our Lord Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with the Rev. Danilo Ramos officiating. Interment will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery in
Pittsfield, Mass.
Mr. Rennie was born April 16, 1940, in Pittsfield, Mass. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He joined the Kmart organization in 1981 and worked there until retiring in 2004 as assistant director.
Survivors include his loving wife, Norma T. Rennie of Corsicana; children, James
E. Rennie Jr., Gregor A. Rennie, Kimberly Rovchelen, Amy L. Rennie, Terry Sienna, Sandra Taylor, Kenneth Chapman, Robert Chapman and Ronald Chapman; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Ronald Rennie; and sister, Cheryl Miesejewski.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 9, 2004
Hubert Rex Benton
July 25, 1925 - Oct 8, 2004
Hubert Rex Benton, 79, of Pursley passed away Friday, Oct. 8, 2004, at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Chris Blacksmith officiating. Interment will follow at New Pursley Cemetery.
Mr. Benton was born July 25, 1925, in Pisgah Ridge.
He was preceded in death by his son, Billy Wayne Benton; grandson, Christopher Rex Benton; and great-grandson, Zachary Ray Benton.
Survivors include his wife, Billie Benton of Pursley; sons, Bobby Benton and Donnie Benton, both of Pursley; daughter, Mary Louise Moss of Rialto, Calif.;
nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Billy O. Benton Sr. of Frost and Lewis Tanner of Union High; and sisters, Faylene Dick of Wortham, Lois Lane of Mexia, Marie Gullet of Brownsboro, Juanita Dyer of Shady Grove and Bessie Sawyer of Corsicana.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 9, 2004
Alvis W. Calame
Oct 12, 1911 - Sep 22, 2004
 Alvis W. Calame, 92, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, in Corsicana. |
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