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William Franklin "Frank" Harvard 
Jun 22, 1884 - Jan 21, 1951

January 24, 1951
Former County Clerk Of Navarro Succumbs
CORSICANA, Texas, Jan. 24. - W. F. Harvard, 66, former Navarro County clerk, teacher and oilman, died in Hollywood, Calif. He had operated a newsstand at Hollywood and Vine Streets for a number of years.
Surviving are two sons, Curtis Harvard and Crawford Harvard, both of Los Angeles; a grandson, four sisters, Miss Nan Harvard and Miss Zoe Harvard, both of Dallas; Mrs. I. B. Cook of Odessa and Miss Florence Harvard of Corsicana; three brothers, J. B. Harvard of Stanton, Hayden Harvard of St. Louis and J. M. Harvard of Navarro.

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Frank Harvard Services Friday

Funeral services for W. F. Harvard, 66 Navarro county native, who died Sunday in Hollywood, Calif., will be held from the Corley Chapel Friday at 2:30 p.m.

Burial will be in the Hopewell cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. R. T. Perrett.

Services were held Thursday in Hollywood and the body is being sent by plane to Dallas where it arrives Friday morning.

Harvard formerly was a teacher, oil operator and served four years as Navarro county clerk in the early 1920s.

For the past 20 years he has made his home in California and operated a news stand at Hollywood and Vine, a famous location in Hollywood.

Surviving are two sons, Curtis and Crawford, both of Los Angeles; a grandson, four sisters, Misses Nan and Zoe Harvard, both of Dallas; Mrs. B. I. Cook, Odessa and Miss Florence Howard, Corsicana; three brothers, J. B. Harvard, Stanton; Hayden Harvard, St. Louis, and J. M. Harvard, Navarro, and other relatives.

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Services Friday For W. F. Harvard

Funeral services for Wm. Frank Harvard, 66, former Navarro county clerk, teacher and oil man, who died Sunday in Los Angeles, Calif., were held Friday at 2:30 p.m. from the Corley Chapel. Burial was in the Hopewell cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. R. T. Perratt.

For the past 20 years, Harvard had resided on the Pacific Coast and for the past several years operated a news stand at Hollywood and Vine streets intersection in Hollywood.

Surviving are two sons, Curtis and Crawford, both of Los Angeles; a grandson, four sisters, Misses Nan and Zoe Harvard, both of Dallas; Mrs. B. I. Cook, Odessa and Miss Florence Howard, Corsicana; three brothers, J. B. Harvard, Stanton; Hayden Harvard, St. Louis, and J. M. Harvard, Navarro, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Joe Allen, F. C. Paul, Will Middlebrook, Gordon Collins, Malcom Smith and Garland Harvard.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, January 26, 1951
  • h/o Margaret Adelaide (Crofford) Harvard; s/o Benjamin Wade Harvard & Martha Ann “Mattie” (Bressie) Harvard [bur at Hopewell Cemetery]
  • Submitted by Diane Richards

Mrs. J. M. Harvard
Died Dec. 1951

See: Ethar/Ethel (Smith) Harvard
 

Elliott Hampton Harvard
Feb 18, 1867 - Apr 16, 1948

April 18, 1948
Corsicana Rites Held For E. H. Harvard, 81

CORSICANA, Texas, April 18 (Special). - Services were held here Sunday for Elliott H. Harvard, 81, native of Florida and Navarro County resident sixty-eight years, who died at his home here Friday.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gordon Collins, Corsicana, and Mrs.
Eva Horne, Navarro; a son, Garland Harvard, Palmer; a brothers, Wade Harvard, Navarro; four sisters, Mrs. Fannie Knight and Miss Kate Harvard, both of Navarro; Mrs. Oliver Forbes, Breese, Ill., and Mrs. J. W. Collins, Gainesville; six grandchildren, one great grandchild and other relatives.

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ELLIOTT H. HARVARD DIES HERE FRIDAY; FUNERAL SUNDAY

Elliott H. Harvard, aged 81 years, died at 2113 West Second Avenue late Friday afternoon.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Baptist church at Navarro, with interment in the Hopewell cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. R. T. Perritt and Rev. G. C. Bowman.

Native of Florida, Harvard had resided in Navarro county and Corsicana 68 years.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gordon Collins, Corsicana, and Mrs. Eva Horne, Navarro; a son, Garland Harvard, Palmer; four sisters, Mrs. Fannie Knight and Miss Kate Harvard, both of Navarro; Mrs. Oliver Forbes, of Breese, Ill., and Mrs. J. W. Collins, Gainesville; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Ira Marsh, Boyd Marsh, Robert Marsh, Lowell Knight, Weldon Knight and Sammie Harvard.

McCammon Funeral Home directs.

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FUNERAL SUNDAY AT NAVARRO FOR ELLIOTT HARVARD

Funeral services for Elliott H. Harvard, aged 81 years, who died here Friday night, were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Baptist church in Navarro. Burial was in the Hopewell cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. R. T. Perritt and Rev. G. C. Bowman.

Native of Florida, Harvard had resided in Navarro county 68 years.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gordon Collins, Corsicana, and Mrs. Eva Horne, Navarro; a son, Garland Harvard, Palmer; four sisters, Mrs. Fannie Knight and Miss Kate Harvard, both of Navarro; Mrs. Oliver Forbes, of Breese, Ill., and Mrs. J. W. Collins, Gainesville; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a number of other relatives.

Pallbearers were Ira Marsh, Boyd Marsh, Robert Marsh, Lowell Knight, Weldon Knight and Sammie Harvard.

McCammon Funeral Home directed.

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Susanna Sarah Elizabeth "Susan" (Hamilton) Hart
Dec 7, 1848 - Mar 18, 1932

March 18, 1932
HART - Corsicana, Texas. March 18. - Mrs. Susan E. Hart, 83, probably the oldest living native of Corsicana, died at her home Friday and the funeral will be held from the family home Saturday, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The services will be conducted by the Rev. R. A. Crosby, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. R. C. Sisemore, Mrs. J. D. Blackmon and Mrs. J. F. Garvin; four sons, W. H. Hart, Jim B. Hart, Herbert Hart and Jesse Hart, all of Corsicana; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. W. R. Pryor, Ennis. The following will be pallbearers: Guy Hamilton, Sid Story, J. M. Pugh, Clifford Pryor, John Young and Dick Pickens.

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Pioneer Resident of Corsicana Dies Friday Morning
Mrs. Susan Hart Will Be Buried in Oakwood Saturday Afternoon
Mrs. Susan E. Hart, aged 83 years, perhaps the oldest living native of Corsicana, died at her home, 706 South Nineteenth street Friday morning at 3:40 o'clock, and the funeral will be held from the family home Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. The services will be conducted by Rev. RA Crosby, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church.
Mrs. Hart had resided at 706 South Nineteenth street for more than 55 years, less than a mile from where she was born.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. RC Sizemore, Mrs. JD Blackmon and Mrs. JF Garvin; four sons, WH Hart, Jim B Hart, Herbert Hart and Jesse Hart, all of Corsicana; nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. W R Pryor, Ennis; and a number of other Relatives. She was a sister of the late Jimmy Hamilton.
The funeral will be directed by the Sutherland-McCammon funeral home.
The following will by pallbearers: Guy Hamilton, Sid Story, J M Pugh, Clifford Pryor, John Young, and Dick Pickens.
Mrs. Hart was the daughter of Wm. Hamilton and wife, pioneer settlers of Navarro County, the family homestead being just southwest of Corsicana. It was there that Mrs. Hart was born and she has resided within a few miles of her birthplace all her life. Her husband, the late SL Hart, was a teaming contractor for many years and aided in the construction of several Texas railroads with his teams and men. She was a home-loving person and practically all her life remained close to her home and for the past several years as age crept upon her she seldom left her home.

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MRS. SUSAN HART, OLDEST NATIVE OF CORSICANA, BURIED

Funeral services for Mrs. Susan E. Hart, 83 years of age, perhaps the oldest living native of Corsicana, who died at her home, 706 South Nineteenth street, Friday morning at 3:40 o’clock, were held from the family residence Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, were held from the family residence Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. R. A. Crosby, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church.

Mrs. Hart had resided at 706 South Nineteenth street for more than 55 years, less than a mile from where she was born.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. R. C. Sizemore, Mrs. J. D. Blackmon, and Mrs. J. F. Garvin; four sons, W. H. Hart, Jim Hart, Herbert Hart and Jesse Hart, all of Corsicana; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. W. R. Pryer, Ennis; and a number of other relatives.

Pallbearers were Guy Hamilton, Sid Story, J. M. Pugh, Clifford Pryor of Ennis; John Young and Dick Pickens.

She was the daughter of Wm. Hamilton and wife, pioneer settlers of this county, and was the wife of the late S. L. Hart, teaming contractor, who aided in the construction of a number of the railroads in this section.

The funeral was directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.

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Nellie Gertrude (Lee) Hart
Apr 5, 1881 - Feb 22, 1934

February 23, 1934
HART. - Corsicana, Texas. Feb. 23. - Mrs. J. T. Hart, 52, died at the family home Thursday. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church Friday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor. Burial will be in Oakwood.
Surviving are her husband, three sons, George Hart, Pampa; Robert Hart, Tyler; Wayne Hart, Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. George Wentzell, Temple; three brothers, Wick Lee, Teague; Harry Lee, Winkler; Walter Lee, Winkler; a sister, Mrs. O. H. Anderson, Fort Worth and numerous other relatives.

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MRS. J. T. HART DIED THURSDAY AND BURIAL BE FRIDAY

Mrs. J. T. Hart, age 52 years, died at the family home 1401 West Park avenue at 12 o’clock Thursday. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist church Friday afternoon at 2:30 and will be conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor. Burial will be in Oakwood.

Mrs. Hart was a native of Navarro county, having been born at Winkler and had lived in Corsicana and Navarro county practically all of her life.

Surviving are her husband, three sons, George Hart, Pampa; Robert Hart, Tyler; Wayne Hart, Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. George Wentzell, Temple; three brothers, Wick Lee, Teague; Harry Lee Winkler; Walter Lee, Winkler; a sister, Mrs. O. H. Anderson, Fort Worth, and numerous other relatives.

Sutherland – McCammon Funeral Home will have charge of the funeral.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, Feb 22, 1934
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o John Thomas “Tom” Hart d/o George Joseph Lee and Annie Mariah (Sullivan) Lee buried in Lee cemetery, Freestone county, Texas

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. J. T. HART FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Funeral services for Mrs. J. T. Hart, 52 years, who died at the family home, 1401 West Park avenue, Thursday noon, were held from the First Baptist church Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of the church.

Mrs. Hart was a native of Navarro county, having been born in Winkler, and had lived in Corsicana and Navarro county practically all of her life.

Surviving are her husband, three sons, George Hart, Pampa; Robert Hart, Tyler; and Wayne Hart, Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. George Wenziello, Temple; three brothers, Wick Lee, Teague; Harry Lee, Winkler; Walter Lee, Winkler; a sister, Mrs. O. H. Anderson, Fort Worth; and numerous other relatives.

The funeral was directed by the Sutherland – McCammon Funeral Home.

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Mary Alice Hart
Feb 6, 1910 - Mar 5, 1936

March 6, 1936
HART. - Corsicana, Texas. - March 6. - Funeral services for Miss Mary Alice Hard, 26, who died Thursday night after an extended illness, were held from the First Baptist Church Friday afternoon, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery, the Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of the church, officiating, assisted by the Rev. U. S. Grant of the Full Gospel Church. Her mother, Mrs. Rosa Hart, survives.

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Sick and Convalescent.

The condition of Miss Mary Alice Hart was reported by P. and S. Hospital attendants Monday to be slightly improved. She has been seriously ill at the hospital for some time.

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Sick and Convalescent.

Miss Mary Alice Hart was reported by P. And S. Hospital attendants to be resting a little better Wednesday. She has been a patient in the hospital for some time.

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MARY ALICE HART DIED LAST NIGHT; BURIAL ON FRIDAY

Funeral services for Miss Mary Alice Hart, aged 26 years, who died in the P. and S. Hospital at 6:30 o’clock Thursday night after an extended illness, were held from the First Baptist church Friday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. U. S. Grant of the Full Gospel Church.

Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Rosa Hart, 610 North Beaton street, and a number of other relatives.

Pallbearers were Clifton Miller, Edwin Miller, Clyde Nutt, Wesley Ficklin, Roland Edwington and John Browning.

Funeral arrangements were directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.

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In Memory of Mary Hart

I know as I stand by the bedside
Where death’s dark shadows fall
And the light of faith seems useless
To cheer, or lift the dreadful pall
That under the blighting sting or sorrow
By the mourner seldom guessed
Lies hid the balm of the Master,
For whatever is, is best.

I know that the yearnings and the longings,
Sometimes seem too great to bear.
That the heart turns back from its training.
And that hope is wed to despair.
I know there must be tears and anguish
And I know the weary long for rest.
And know, I know that God is goodness,
And whatever is, is best.

When word flew over Corsicana that Mary Alice Hart had passed away, there was universal sorrow. Possessed of an alert and interesting personality, she had endeared herself to an unusually large circle of friends.

Charming and gracious and friendly, hers was a friendship which could be relied on to do the proper friendly act at the right time.

Death is always a painful shock to loved ones and friends, but she was upheld by the presence of God and His loving kindness, so that everlasting rest has been granted her.

And so the curtain falls for Mary Hart, but we who are left behind will always love and think of her as one who made this old world better for having lived in it.

And when the final shadows fall for you and I and we answer the last great summons, may we too, be upheld in God’s loving arms.

--M. L. W.

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Charles R. Hart & Laura Elizabeth (Mills) Hart

October 6, 1931
Wife Dies at Funeral Held for C. H. Hart
CORSICANA, Texas, Oct. 6. - Funeral services for Charles R. Hart, 25, former student of the I. O. O.F. Home here and later well-known musician in Dallas, who was killed Thursday morning in an automobile accident near Seligman, Ariz., were held here from the residence of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Nutt, Monday afternoon.

Mrs. Laura Elizabeth Hart, 21, wife of Carl Hart, died in a Prescott, Ariz. Hospital Tuesday afternoon from head injuries received in the same accident, according ot information received by relatives here late Monday. The body will arrive in Corsicana Thursday morning.
Surviving are her daughter, Mary Sue, 4, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mills, Austin; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Ward, Austin; five younger brothers, all of Austin, and two aunts, Miss Bertha Ward, Austin, and Mrs. Addie Camp Saunders of Dallas.

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Laura Elizabeth (Mills) Hart
May 25, 1911 - Oct 5, 1931

October 9, 1931
HART. - Corsicana, Texas. Oct. 9. - Funeral services for Laura Elizabeth Hart, 21, who died Monday in Prescott, Ariz., from injuries received in an automobile accident last week in which her husband, Carl R. Hart, was instantly killed, were held Friday from the chapel of the Sutherland Funeral Home with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Sue Hart, 4; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mills of Austin; five younger brothers, all of Austin; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Ward of Austin; two aunts, Mrs.
Addie Camp Saunders of Dallas and Miss Bertha Ward of Austin.

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Former Student In Odd Fellows Home Here Is Killed

DALLAS, Oct. 1—(AP)—Carl Hart, 25, former Dallas musician, was killed today in an automobile accident near Seligman, Ariz. It was learned Mrs. Hart was injured seriously.

Corsicana, Tex.-- Carl Hart, fatally injured in an automobile accident near Prescott, Ariz., Thursday, was well known in Corsicana, having been reared in the I. O. O. F. home here, and having visited the city on several occasions as a member of Ligon Smith’s orchestra.

His wife was believed fatally injured in the accident, but their four-year-old daughter was reported uninjured. Hart’s body was taken in charge by a Prescott undertaking parlor and will be forwarded by rail to Corsicana for interment in Oakwood Cemetery, according to information received by the Sutherland funeral home. It is expected to arrive Saturday.

In addition to his wife and daughter, Hart is survived by his mother, Mrs. Rose Hart, of Emhouse, and a sister Mary Alice Hart of Fort Worth, and several aunts and uncles in Corsicana.

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FUNERAL SERVICES MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR CARL R. HART

Funeral services for Carl R. Hart, aged 25 years, former student in the I.O.O.F. Home here and later a well-known musician in Dallas, who was killed in an automobile accident near Seligman, Ariz., Thursday morning, were held from the residence of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Nutt, 1201 West Thirteenth avenue Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. L. B. Jenkins, Mesquite, assisted by Rev. J. F. Stanley, Baptist minister of Emhouse.

He is survived by his wife, who was seriously injured in the automobile accident, a 4-year-old daughter, mother, Mrs. Rose Hart, Emhouse; a sister, Mary Alice Hart, Fort Worth; and a number of relatives in Corsicana.

The funeral was directed by the Sutherland Funeral Home.

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FUNERAL SERVICES MRS. LAURA E. HART FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Elizabeth Hart, 21, who died in a Prescott, Ariz., hospital Monday afternoon from injuries received a week ago in an automobile accident near Seligman, Ariz., in which her husband, Carl R. Hart was instantly killed, will be held from the Sutherland Funeral Home Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. The body arrived in Corsicana early Thursday afternoon.

Surviving are a four-year-old daughter, Mary Sue Hart; parents, , Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mills, Austin; five younger brothers, all of Austin; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Ward, Austin; two aunts, Mrs. Addie Camp Saunders, Dallas, and Miss Bertha Ward, Austin; and other relatives.

Funeral services for Carl Hart were held Monday afternoon with interment in Oakwood cemetery.

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LAST RITES HELD FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR MRS. CARL HART

Funeral services for Mrs. Carl Hart, 21, who died Monday from injuries received last week in an automobile accident in Arizona, were held from the Sutherland Funeral Home chapel Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. Stanley of Emhouse and Rev. Jenkins of Mesquite, the ministers who conducted the funeral of her husband Monday.

Surviving are a 4-year-old daughter, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mills, Austin, five brothers and other relatives.

Pallbearers were C. C. Moore, Bennett Parnell, John Ward, J. K. Morris, Eugene Nutt, Jack Russell, Ligon Smith and R. D. Smyers.

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Sarah Emma (Jackson) Harrison
Dec 30, 1875 - Oct 31, 1953

November 2, 1953, Dallas, Texas
Corsicana Rites Held For Mrs. Harrison
CORSICANA, Texas. - Mrs. H. R. Harrison, long-time resident of Corsicana, died in a local hospital Saturday.
Funeral services were held from the McCammon Chapel Sunday with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Surviving are a son, Roy Harrison, Corsicana; two nephews whom she reared, Robert Walker, Corsicana, and H. Thomas Adams, California; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert C. Jackson, Corsicana, and J. A. Jackson, Powell; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Newman, Corsicana.

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Mrs. Harrison Dies Saturday

Mrs. H. R. Harrison, long-time Corsicana resident, died in the Navarro Clinic Saturday morning.

Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Chapel Sunday at 4 p.m. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Claude B. Holcomb, minister of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ.

A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Harrison came to Texas as a child. She was a life-long member of the Church of Christ.

Surviving are a son, Roy Harrison, Corsicana; two nephews whom she reared, Robert Walker, Corsicana, and H. Thomas Adams, California; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert C. Jackson, Corsicana, and J. A. Jackson, Powell; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Newman, Corsicana, and a number of other relatives.

Pallbearers will be F. A. Bunch, C. A. Deveny, L. M. Warren, J. H. Burke, Charlie Bee, Roland Bee, W. C. Pearce and C. F. Dominy.

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Albert Bryan Harshaw
 Aug 22, 1896 - Jul 14, 1948

July 17, 1948, Dallas, Texas
Corsicana Rites Held For A. B. Harshaw, 51
A. B. Harshaw, 51, of 2614 Almeda, was buried Thursday in Corsicana, his former home, it was learned here Friday. He died in Athens of a heart attack on Wednesday.
He was in the produce business. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Kelly Roberts, Dallas, and Mrs. Tom Browning, Houston, and two grandsons.

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FORMER RESIDENT FATALLY STRICKEN WITH HEART ATTACK

A. B. Harshaw, aged 51 years, former Corsicana grocer, died with a heart attack at Athens Wednesday about 6 p.m. while on a business trip there from his home in Dallas.

Funeral services were held here Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock from the First Baptist church. The rites were conducted by Rev. J. B. Ousley, pastor of the Memorial Baptist church. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.

Harshaw operated grocery stores here for a number of years before moving to Dallas.

Surviving are his wife, of Dallas; two daughters, Mrs. W. Kelly Roberts, Dallas, and Mrs. T. Calvin Browning, Houston; and two grandchildren.

Pallbearers were H. E. Smalling, Jesse Bradford, E. C. Sears, W. M. Hurley and Virgil Williamson, all of Corsicana, and Monroe, DeHay, Dallas.

Honorary pallbearers were the friends of the family.

McCammon Funeral Home directed.

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Pricilla J. "Tillie" (UNKNOWN) Harrison
abt 1838 - Oct 1919

October 8, 1919
Harrison - Corsicana, texas, Oct 8. - Mrs. Tillie Harrison, 81 years old, died at her home near Pursley, this county. The body was buried at the Dresden Cemetery yesterday.

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Henry Richardson Harrison
 Mar 10, 1870 - Jul 7, 1939

July 9, 1939
HARRISON. - Corsicana, Texas. July 9. - Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery, for H. R. Harrison, 69, who died at his home. A resident of Navarro County sixty-five years, he lived in Corsicana twenty-five years. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Roy Harrison of Corsicana and Preston Harrison of Minden, La.; a brother, Bud Harrison, Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. R. F. Arnett, Kerens, and Mrs. R. L. Campbell, Powell, and three grandchildren.

July 10, 1939
HARRISON. - Corsicana, Texas, July 10. - Funeral services for H. R. Harrison, 69, were held with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, two sons, Roy Harrison, Corsicana, and Preston Harrison, Minden, La.; a brother, Bud Harrison, Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. R. F. Arnett, Kerens, and Mrs. R. L. Campbell, Powell; and three grandchildren.

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Thomas Simeon "Tom" Harris
May 27, 1866 - Mar 16, 1936

March 17, 1936
HARRIS - Corsicana, Texas. March 17. - Thomas Harris, 69, long-time resident of Navarro County, died here Monday night. The funeral was held from the home of his son, W. W. Harris, with whom he made his home, Tuesday afternoon, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery, the Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Mr. Harris was a native of Freestone County but had resided in Navarro County practically all of his life. Surviving are his wife; three sons, W. W. Harris, R. I. Harris and R. J. Harris; a daughter, Miss Kelley Harris; a sister, Mrs. C. E. Love, and a half-brother, W. Womack, all of Corsicana, and twelve grandchildren and a number of other relatives.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THOMAS HARRIS TUESDAY AFTERNOON

Funeral services for Thomas Harris, aged 69 years, pioneer Navarro county resident and native of Freestone county, who died Monday night at 7 o’clock after a lingering illness, were held Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 from the residence of his son, W. W. Harris, 1901 West Collin street. Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of the First Baptist church.

Surviving are his wife, three sons, W. W. Harris, R. I. Harris and R. J. Harris; a daughter, Miss Kelly Harris, a sister, Mrs. C. E. Love, and a half-brother, W. Womack, all of Corsicana; 12 grandchildren and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Albert Young, Jack Megarity, Lee Stovall, Russell Purifoy, Hugh Cummings and Jim Taylor.

Corley Funeral Home directed the rites.

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NAVARRO COUNTY PIONEER WILL BE BURIED TUESDAY

Thomas Harris, aged 69 years, long-time resident of Navarro county, died here Monday night at 7 o’clock after a lingering illness. The funeral will be held from the home of his son, W. W. Harris, with whom he made his home, 1901 West Collin street, Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock, with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of the First Baptist church.

Mr. Harris was a native of Freestone county but had resided in Navarro county practically all of his life. He resided in the Drane community for a number of years.

Surviving are his wife, three sons, W. W. Harris, R. I. Harris and R. J. Harris; a daughter, Miss Kelley Harris; a sister, Mrs. C. E. Love, and a half-brother, W. W. Womack, all of Corsicana; 12 grandchildren and a number of other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Albert Young, Jack Megarity, Lee Stovall, Russell Purifoy, Hugh Cummings and Jim Taylor.

The funeral arrangements are being directed by the Corley Funeral Home.

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Ruth Lee (Miller) Harris
Jun 29, 1894 - Aug 23, 1932

August 24, 1932
HARRIS. - Corsicana, Texas. Aug. 24. - Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Miller Harris, 38, wife of W. W. Harris, local attorney, who died in Breckenridge Tuesday morning, were held from the First Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Surviving are her husband, three sons, William Wesley, Murray and Marion Harris, and a daughter, Elizabeth Harris, all of Corsicana; mother, Mrs. Giller, Greenville, and three sisters, Mrs. Whitten, Greenville; Mrs. Edgar Price, Mount Pleasant, and Mrs. Chapman, Dallas.

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MRS. W. W. HARRIS BURIED IN OAKWOOD LATE WEDNESDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Miller, Harris, aged 38 years, wife of W. W. Harris, local attorney, who died in Breckenridge early Tuesday after being taken seriously ill while en route to San Angelo from Greenville, were held from the First Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Bergin, pastor of the First Methodist church of which Mrs. Harris was a member, assisted by Rev. J. Howard Williams of Dallas, executive secretary of the Texas Baptist convention, and formerly of the First Baptist church here.

Surviving are her husband, three sons, William Wesley, Murray and Marion Harris; a daughter, Elizabeth Harris, all of Corsicana; mother, Mrs. Miller, Greenville; three sisters and other relatives.

Pallbearers were D. Burle Daviss, C. E. McWilliams, R. A. Purifoy, Monroe Hurley, A. D. McMichael and J. B. Redden.

The funeral was directed by the Corley Funeral Home.

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Ruby Harris
abt 1933 Jun 1947

June 20, 1947
Girl Dies in Accident
CORSICANA, Texas, June 20. - Ruby Harris, 14, was dead Friday-the victim of a Juneteenth outing. The girl, a resident of Kerens, fell from a truck and was killed while returning with a group that had attended a barbecue. Two persons paid fines for reckless driving after the fatal accident which put Navarro County's traffic death toll at three for the year.

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Margaret L. (Singleton) Harris
Aug 24, 1910 - Jan 6, 1933

January 6, 1933
Eureka Woman Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, Jan. 6. - Mrs. W. H. Harris of the Eureka community died at the Navarro clinic Friday morning and the funeral was held from the home of Mrs. John Bonner (Mr. Harris' mother) at Eureka in the afternoon with burial in the Eureka Cemetery. The services were conducted by the Rev. I. R. Darwood, Methodist minister. Surviving are her husband, two sons, Charles Haden and Weldon Darwood Harris; her father, H. I. Singleton of Eureka; three brothers, John Singleton of Pampa; Cecil Singleton of Ennis and Edward Singleton of Eureka; two sisters, Mary and Minnie Singleton, both of Eureka, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Meck of Eureka.

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MRS. W. H. HARRIS OF EUREKA DIED IN LOCAL HOSPITAL

Mrs. W. H. Harris, 23, of the Eureka community died at the Navarro clinic Friday morning at 2 o’clock following an illness of several weeks and the funeral was held from the home of Mrs. John Bonner (Mr. Harris’ mother) at Eureka Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. I. R. Darwood, Methodist minister.

Surviving are her husband, two sons, Charles Haden and Weldon Darwood Harris, aged 5 and 2 years, respectively; father, H. I. Singleton, Eureka; three brothers, John Singleton, Pampa; Cecil Singleton, Ennis; and Edward Singleton, Eureka; two sisters, Mary and Minnie Singleton, Eureka; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Mock, Eureka.

Pallbearers were Gerald Harris, D. E. Harris, Ed Harris, Lloyd Land, Hervey Land and Paul Henserling.

The funeral was directed by the L. B. Bonner Co., of Eureka and Corley Funeral Home of Corsicana.

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Miss Willie Harris
Feb 9, 1900 - Feb 9, 1928

February 11, 1928
Young Corsicana Woman Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, Feb. 10. - Miss Willie Harris, 28, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Harris, died Thursday. Burial was in Zion's Rest Cemetery Friday. Surviving are her parents and several brothers and sisters.

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YOUNG CORSICANA WOMAN DIED NOON THURSDAY AT HOME

Miss Willie Harris, aged 28 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Harris, died at 605 East Seventh avenue Thursday at noon following a lingering illness, and the remains were interred in the Zion's Rest Cemetery Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock.

Surviving are her parents and several brothers and sisters.

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Theodocia Ella "Doshie" (Farmer) Harris
 Jan 23, 1873 - Jan 10, 1954

January 13, 1954
Mrs. J. H. Harris
CORSICANA, Texas. - Funeral services for Mrs. J. H. Harris, 81, lifelong Navarro County resident, were held at the Corley Chapel Tuesday. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
The rites were conducted by the Rev. Jack Goff, pastor of the West Side Baptist Church, and the Rev. Bob Cheek, pastor of the North Side Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Harris are two sons, John F. Harris, Denver City, and C. V. Harris, New Orleans; eight daughters, Mrs. Lucy Woodard, Mrs. A. L. Norton and Mrs. William Lee Ickles, all of Corsicana; Mrs. G. B. Walker, Bay City; Mrs. Exie Brannon, Alice; Mrs. C. W. Hargrove, Cleveland, Tenn.; Mrs. R. I. Black, Fort Worth, and Mrs. J. M. Taylor, Dallas; twenty-four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and two brothers, H. H. Farmer and Isaac Farmer, both of Corsicana.

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Tuesday Services For Mrs. Harris

Funeral services for Mrs. J. H. Harris, 81, life-long Corsicana resident, 108 Gorman avenue, who died at 709 West Park avenue Sunday, were held Tuesday at 4 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Jack Goff, pastor of the West Side Baptist church, and Rev. Bob Cheek, pastor of the North Side Baptist church. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Harris was born January 28, 1872.

Surviving are two sons, John F. Harris, Denver City, and C. V. Harris, New Orleans; eight daughters, Mrs. Lucy Woodard, Mrs. A. L. Norton and Mrs. William Lee Ickles, all of Corsicana, Mrs. G. B. Walker, Bay City; Mrs. Exie Brannon, Alice; Mrs. C. W. Hargrove, Cleveland, Tenn.; Mrs. R. I. Black, Fort Worth; and Mrs. Jim Taylor, Dallas; 24 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and two brothers, H. H. and Isaac Farmer, both of Corsicana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were J. R. Harris, Jr.; James Harris, Dwayne Taylor, Glenn McNeill, Earl Hutchison, Carl and Narl Hester and Milton O’Neill, all grandsons.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Jan 12, 1954
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o John Henry Harris, Sr; d/o John B. H. Farmer & Martha Ann (Yarbrough) Farmer buried in Zion’s Rest cemetery

Charles Sidney Harris
Jun 8, 1874 - May 11, 1947

May 14, 1947, Emhouse, Texas
EMHOUSE, Texas, May 13. - Charles Sidney Harris, 72, Emhouse farmer, died Sunday. Funeral services were held Monday. Surviving are his wife; a son, Frank A. Harris; a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Shaw, Corsicana; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four brothers, R. L. Harris, Corsicana; J. Wesley Harris, Las Cruces, N. M.; Ed Harris, San Angelo, and Elmer Harris, Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Alpha Edwards, Houston, and Mrs. C. A. Thomas, Tahoka, and stepmothers, Mrs. S. J. [Sarah Jane (Smith)] Harris, Tahoka.

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Blanche Harris
Jun 11, 1908 - Jan 4, 1929

January 4, 1929
Miss Blanche Harris Died
CORSICANA, Texas, Jan. 4 - Miss Blanche Harris, 20, daughter of Mrs. Berta Harris, died at the family home. Funeral services were conducted from the residence Friday afternoon with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J. Howard Williams, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Surviving are her mother and two brothers, Lawrence and Orrie Harris, all of Corsicana.

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Eulalia (Flynne) Smith-Hearl
Jul 13, 1865 - Mar 17, 1932

March 18, 1932
Mrs. Eulalia H. Hearl, 65, former resident of Corsicana, died at the family home in Dallas and the funeral will be held here Saturday from the Church of the Immaculate Conception, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The services will be conducted by Monsignor V. Graffee of the local parish. Surviving are two sons, W. S. Smith and Lucian T. Smith; a daughter, Helen E. Schmitz, all of Dallas, and a sister, Mrs. O. W. P. Garrett, Fort Worth.


March 19, 1932, Dallas, Texas
Mrs. Eulalia H. Hearl, age 65 years, passed away early Thursday morning at the family residence, 3924 Holland, Resident of Dallas 25 years.
Survived by 2 sons, W. S. Smith Sr., Lucian T. Smith; 1 daughter, Helen E. Schmitz; 1 sister, Mrs. O. H. P. Garrett of Fort Worth. Funeral service at the Church of Immaculate Conception, Corsicana, Saturday, the Father Grayfield officiating, cortege leaving the home at 10 a.m. and going overland. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana. Arrangements with the Weever Funeral Home.

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Former Corsicana Woman Dies Dallas; Burial in Oakwood

Mrs. Eulalia H. Hearl, aged 65 years, former resident of Corsicana, died at the family home, 3924 Holland, Dallas, Thursday morning and the funeral will be held here Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Church of the Immaculate Conception, with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. The funeral services will be conducted by Monsignor V. Graffeo of the local parish. The family resided here for many years prior to moving to Dallas 25 years ago.

Surviving are are two sons, W. S. Smith and Lucian T. Smith; a daughter, Helen E. Schmitz, all of Dallas; and a sister, Mrs. OHP Garrett of Fort Worth.

Mrs. Hearl was formerly Mrs. Steve Smith of Corsicana, her first husband having been in business here many years and was a leading business man of Corsicana prior to his death many years ago. The family resided at the corner of Fourteenth street and Third avenue, and was prominent in business, social and religious life of the city.

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FORMER CORSICANA WOMAN WHO DIED IN DALLAS BURIED HERE

Funeral services for Mrs. Eulalia H. Hearl, aged 65 years, former resident of Corsicana, who died at the family home in Dallas Thursday morning, were held from the Church of the Immaculate Conception here Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock with interment in Oakwood cemetery. The services were conducted by Monsignor V. Graffeo of the local parish. The family resided here a number of years prior to moving to Dallas twenty-five years ago.

Surviving are two sons, W. S. Smith, Sr., and Lucian T. Smith; a daughter, Helen E. Schmitz, all of Dallas; and a sister, Mrs. O. H. P. Garrett of Fort Worth.

Mrs. Hearl was formerly Mrs. Steve Smith, her first husband being a prominent merchant of Corsicana prior to his death.

The funeral here was directed by the Corley Funeral Home.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, Mar 19, 1932
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Stephen William Smith 2nd husband UNKNOWN Hearl; d/o John T. Flynne & Elizabeth (Evans) Flynne

Charles Fuller Hearn
1861 - Feb 13, 1913

February 15, 1913, Dawson, Texas
Mayor of Dawson Dies
Dawson, Navarro County, Tex., Feb. 14. - C. F. Hearn, a prominent citizen of this place, died today with meningitis and was buried in the Dawson Cemetery. Mr. Hearn was Mayor of the city.

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Mary Alyne (Pursley) Slater
Aug 31, 1914 - Dec 17, 2005

Mary Alyne (Pursley) Slater, 91, of Dawson passed away Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, at a Hubbard nursing facility. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Dawson Cemetery with Bobby McClenny officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday before the services at Wade Funeral Home in Hubbard.

Mrs. Slater was born Aug. 31, 1914, in Pursley to Robert E. Lee and Mary Gip (Payne) Pursley. She was the last surviving member of a pioneer Navarro County family as her grandfather, William H. Pursley, and his two brothers, established the community of Pursley in the 1850s. Mrs. Slater was a lifelong resident of Navarro County and married W. B. Slater Sr. on July 15, 1933, in Pursley. She was a homemaker and member of the Church of Christ in Dawson and Pursley.

She was preceded in death by her husband on May 11, 1995.

Survivors include her son, W.B. Slater Jr. and wife Betsy of Dawson; daughter, Mary Lee Evans and husband Rush of Houston; four grandchildren, Kevin Wood Slater, Kristen Slater, John J. Vossler III and Rush F. Evans III; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard.

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Katherine (Freeman) Barnett
Jul 8, 1915 - Dec 19, 2005

Katherine Barnett, 90, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, in Corsicana.

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

Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Rufus Nutt officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Emmett Prickett, Keith Seago, Aaron Hernandez, Randy Blue, Wayne Barnett and Scott Stephens.

Mrs. Barnett was born July 8, 1915, in Terrell.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas B. Barnett; son, Thomas Wayne Barnett; and grandson, Freddie Joe “Joey” Barnett.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Freddie and Shirley Barnett of Corsicana; daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Pat O’Sullivan of Corsicana; daughter-in-law, Hattie Lee Barnett of Corsicana; grandchildren, Angela Morelock, Aaron Hernandez, Phillip Barnett, and Wayne and Teresa Barnett, all of Corsicana, and Kay and Keith Seago of Baytown; brother and sister-in-law, W.D. and Evelyn Freeman of San Francisco, Calif.; sister-in-law, Aleene McDaniel of Terrell; many great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

An online guest book is available by going to the Web site at www.corleyfuneralhome.com and selecting the Katherine Barnett obituary.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Thomas Lucas
Jul 15, 1921 - Dec 3, 2005

Thomas “Dad” Lucas, 84, of Orange, Texas, died Saturday, December 3, 2005, at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2005, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley from First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home in Orange. Mr. Lucas was born on July 15, 1921, in Blooming Grove, Texas. He was the son of Thomas M. and Beatrice (Gordon) Lucas. He was a veteran of the United States Navy then worked for 28 ½ years as an operator for Chevron. Thomas was a lifetime member of VFW Post 2775 and also a member of First Baptist Church in Orange. He was preceded in death by his parents. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Ruth Lucas of Orange; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Lester Goss of West Lake, Louisiana; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Bettie Howard of Sacramento, Kentucky, Michael and Cindy Lucas of Little Cypress; grandsons, David Goss, Eddie Simpson, Damon Goss, James Kenneth Howard II, Greg Lucas, Brian Lucas; granddaughters, Kitty Howard, Leslie Fontenot, Kelly Burdette, Bridget Lucas; twenty-two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and sister, Lois Kennann of Lakeside, California. Serving as pallbearers are his grandsons, David Goss, Eddie Simpson, Damon Goss, Greg Lucas, Kenneth Howard II and Brian Lucas.

Dorothy (Graham) Lenford
Feb 28, 1930 - Nov 12, 2004

ODESSA Dorothy Lenford, 74, a homemaker, passed away Friday, November 12, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. She was born February 28, 1930, in Blooming Grove, Texas, the daughter of Willie and Roberta Gray Graham. Mrs. Lenford was previously from Blooming Grove, Texas, before settling in Odessa, where she has lived for several years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lenford Sr.; her son, Johnny Lenford; her father, Willie Graham, and her mother, Roberta Gray Graham.
She is survived by her son, Robert Lenford Jr. of Raleigh, NC; her grandson, Coury Joseph Lenford of Crane, TX; one sister, Herline Rosemond of Odessa; and one brother, Jimmie Dale Graham of Dalhart, TX.
Visitation for Mrs. Lenford will be Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 20, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. J.W. Hanson officiating. Interment will follow at the Ector County Cemetery in Odessa.
Funeral Services are entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home.

Alvern Jones
May 5, 1944 - Mar 24, 2005

Odessa Alvern Jones, 60, of Odessa, died Thursday, March 24, 2005, at Medical Center Hospital.
She was born in Kerens.
Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Agape Ministries Dream Center with the Rev. Jimmy Dennis officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral Home.
Survivors Husband, Tommy J. Jones of Odessa; sons, Tommy J. Jones Jr. and Travorak Jones, both of Odessa; daughters, Deborah Smith, Cheryl Torres, Sherita LeShaw and Tometra Mitchell, all of Odessa; brother, Jimmy Soders of Fort Worth; sisters, Pearlie Mae Harris of Odessa, Linda Ingram of Cleburne, and Margaret Modester of Kerens; and nine grandchildren.

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  • Rose Hill Cemetery, Odessa, Ector Co., TX

Opal Doris (Merrell) Wear
Mar 8, 1906 - Dec 22, 2005

Opal Wear, 99, of Rice passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, in Corsicana.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at Rice Cemetery with the Rev. Howard Martin officiating.

She was born March 8, 1908, in Rice.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Larry Shelton of Rice; granddaughter, Lisa Shelton of Lindale; grandson and wife, Alan and Greta Shelton of Rice; and great-grandson, Justin Shelton of Rice.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Barbara (Kilman) Adsit
Aug 9, 1944 - Dec 22, 2005

Barbara Adsit

Barbara Adsit, 61, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, at Navarro Regional Hospital.

Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Brother Bill Honea officiating. Interment will follow at North Belton Cemetery in Belton.

She was born Aug. 9, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, to Vernon Kilman and Lois Kathrine Summrall Kilman.

She was preceded in death by her son, Darrell Adsit; and brother, Mike Kilman.

Survivors include her mother, Lois Kilman; sons, David Risen and Robert Risen; daughters, Tami Risen, Darla Hendricks and Patricia Anderson; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sisters, Shirley Etamadfar and Carol Turnbo.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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Barbara Adsit

Barbara Adsit, 61 of Corsicana passed away December 22, 2005 in Corsicana. She was born to Leslie Vernon Kilman and Lois Summrall Kilman August 9, 1944 in Toledo Ohio.

Services will be 1:00 pm Monday December 26, 2005 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial at North Belton Cemetery in Belton Texas.

Survivors are Mother Lois Kilman, Sons David Risen, Robert Risen. Daughter Tami Risen, Darla Hendricks, Patricia Anderson. 15 Grandchildren 6 Great Grandchildren. Sisters Shirley Etamadfar and Carol Turnbo.

She is preceded in death by son Darrell Adsit and brother Mike Kilman.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Corsicana

Leo B. Hanson
Dec 21, 1913 - Dec 23, 2005

Leo B. Hanson, 92, of Corsicana and formerly of Blooming Grove, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at Heritage Oaks West.

Private graveside services will be held Monday, Dec. 26, at Forest Park Cemetery in Houston.

Mr. Hanson was born Dec. 21, 1913, in New Lisbon, Wis., to George and Lena Olsen Hanson. He served in World War II.

Survivors include his daughters, Kathy Haggard of Corsicana and Pamela Hesse of Houston; grandchildren, Kelly Amerson of Corsicana and Cynthia Hesse of Houston; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Helen Hinds of Wisconsin.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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Leo Hanson

Leo B. Hanson 92 of Corsicana formerly of Blooming Grove passed away December 23, 2005 in Corsicana.
Mr. Hanson was born December 21, 1913 in New Lisbon Wisconsin to George and Lena Olsen Hanson. He served in World War II.

Services will be private graveside Monday December 26, 2005 at Forest Park Cemetery Houston.

Survivors are daughters Kathy Haggard of Corsicana, Pamela & Coby Hesse of Houston. Grandchildren Kelly Amerson of Corsicana, Cynthia Hesse of Houston, 4 Great Grandchildren. Sister Helen Hinds of Wisconsin.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Corsicana

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MR. LEO B. HANSON, 92 of Corsicana passed away Friday December 23, 2005. He was born December 21, 1913 in New Lisbon, Wisconsin to George and Lena Olsen Hanson. He served in World War II. Private graveside services will be Monday December 26, 2005 at Forest Park Cemetery in Houston. Survivors include daughters Kathy Haggard of Corsicana, Pamela and Coby Hesse of Houston, Grandchildren Kelly Anderson of Corsicana, Cynthia Hesse of Houston, 4 Great Grandchildren. Sister Helen Hinds of Wisconsin. Memorial guest book available at www.griffin-roughton.com click on obituaries and go to the name Leo B. Hanson to sign the book and submit memorial message. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Corsicana, Texas.
Published in the Houston Chronicle on 12/24/2005.

Robert Earl ‘Rusty’ Scoggins Sr.
Jan 22, 1961 - Dec 22, 2005

Robert Earl “Rusty” Scoggins Sr., 44, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, at Navarro Regional Hospital.

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

Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Willie Brown officiating.

Mr. Scoggins was born Jan. 22, 1961, in Gulfport, Miss.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jewel Ard; stepfather, James Ard; and niece, April Deshay Scoggins.

Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Lawrence Brown of Corsicana; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy Dean and Sheryl Scoggins of San Antonio, Edward Dale and Pam Scoggins of Fort Worth and Steven Ray and Tammy Scoggins of Freeport; father, Ed Scoggins of Fort Worth; son, Robert Earl Scoggins Jr. of Channelview; daughters, LaChrisha Reneé Scoggins and Audra Marie Scoggins, both of Channelview; one grandson; two granddaughters; special friends, Buffy Faulk and Linda Mertz, both of Corsicana; and special niece, Peggy Contreras and family.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Robert Earl “Rusty” Scoggins Sr.

Mr. Robert Earl Scoggins, Sr., age 44, of Corsicana, Texas, died Thursday, December 22, 2005, at Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana, Texas.

He was the son of Ed Scoggins and the late Jewel Ard.

He is also survived by his Two Daughters, Daughter-LaChrisha Marie Scoggins of Channelview, Texas Daughter-Audra Marie Scoggins of Channelview, Texas, One Son, Son-Robert Earl Scoggins, Jr. of Channelview, Texas, Four Brothers, Sister & Brother-in-law-Brenda & Lawrence Brown of Corsicana, Texas, Brother & Sister-in-law-Jimmy Daen & Sheryl Scoggins of San Antonio, Texas, Brother & Sister-in-law-Edward Dale & Pam Scoggins of Fort Worth, Texas Brother & Sister-in-law-Steven Ray & Tammy Scoggins of Freeport, Texas

Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, December 23, 2005. Funeral service will be at Corley Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 24, 2005 , Rev. Willie Brown officiating.

Donald Gene ‘Don’ Wylie
Jan 28, 1932 - Dec 21, 2005

Donald “Don” G. Wylie, 73, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, in Corsicana.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Ferman Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Bill Barnes, Ned Polk, Ben Sharpley, Gene Cain, Bill Mixon and Jack Conger. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Johnson, Van Johnson, Doug Johnson, Beauford Wright, Maynard Sowell, Lee Driggers and Sammy Martin.

Mr. Wylie was born Jan. 28, 1932, in Corsicana. He was a member of Westhill Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Ozella Wylie; granddaughter, Sara Elizabeth Wylie; and first wife, Betty Daniel Wylie.

Survivors include his wife, Ann Wylie of Corsicana; sons, Ronnie Wylie and wife Mary Jane of Corsicana, Scott Wylie and wife Debra of Chicago, Ill., and Michael Wylie and wife Lauren of Abilene; daughters, Robin Wylie of Corsicana and Lesli McBride and husband Mike of San Antonio; sister, Faye Wright of Rusk; and grandchildren, Christopher Wylie, Philip McBride, Alison Wylie, Haley Wylie, Sara McBride, Katherine McBride and Ann Claire McBride.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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Gerald ‘Gerry’ C. Kenner
Sep 15, 1930 - Dec 16, 2005

Services for Gerry Kenner, 75, of Crockett and formerly of Palestine, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at Evangelistic Temple with Dr. Barry Roberts and Chris Kenner officiating. Burial followed at Roselawn Park.

Pallbearers were Oscar Chrisman, Homer Wasson, Randy Gray, Travis Davidson, Jeff Gaines and Van Goolsby. Honorary pallbearers were Randy Parten, Rick Culver, Troy Sheppard, Ronnie Dartez, Mark Tinsley, Joel Hazlett, Billy Little, Ricky Cummings, Jo Darren Wiggins, Walter Clary, John Shelly, Don McGalliard and J.L. Smith.

Mr. Kenner died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, in a Palestine hospital. He was born Sept. 15, 1930, in Corsicana to Fitzgerald Kenner and Lorena Christian Kenner.

Mr. Kenner attended the Church of Christ. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Mr. Kenner graduated from Powell High School and attended Navarro College. He spent 52 years in the oil field beginning with Copeland Well Service in Corsicana and moved to Palestine in 1964. He began his own business, Kenner Well Service, in 1978.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Peggy Kenner; and an infant son, Kenny Kenner.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Kenner of Crockett; daughters, Candis Wells and husband Jim of Palestine, Mary Kay Corman and husband Danny of Palestine, Kathy Commiato and husband Dave of Kerens, and Kristi Archer and husband Ray of Needville; sons, Bobby Alexander and wife Francis of Park City, Utah, Chris Kenner and wife Glenna of Palestine, Alex Grier and wife Ashley of Huntsville, and Marcus Grier of Madisonville; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother, John Kenner and wife Mudge of Powell.

Arrangements by Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.

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James Rojas
Aug 11, 1954 - Dec 19, 2005

James Rojas, 51, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, in Corsicana.

Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Chapel.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Danilo Ramos officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Pete Ayala, Christopher Ayala, Fabian Ayala, Pete Ayala Jr., Fabian Ayala Jr. and Abel Medrano.

Mr. Rojas was born Aug. 11, 1954, in Ennis.

Survivors include his brother, Jessie Rojas of Corsicana; sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Pete Ayala of Corsicana; mother, Frances Rodriguez of Corsicana; nieces and their husbands, Vallerie and Jose Ayala of Corsicana and Maria and Lorenzo Esquivel of Dallas; nephews and their wives, Pete Jr. and Marie Ayala and Fabian and Gloria Ayala, all of Trinidad; 15 great-nieces and great-nephews, two great-great-nephews, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

An online guest book is available by going to the Web site at www.corleyfuneralhome.com and selecting the James Rojas obituary.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Harold Davis
Jul 31, 1920 - Dec 25, 2005 

Mr. Harold Davis, age 85, of Corsicana, Texas, died Sunday, December 25, 2005, at Decedent's Residence in Corsicana, Texas. He is survived by: Wife-Mrs. Ramona Davis of Corsicana, TX Son & Daughter-in-law-Wesley Stephen & Ann Davis of Lufkin, TX Son-Jacky Bill Davis of Purdon, TX Son & Daughter-in-law-Michael Keith & Rhonda Davis of Corsicana, TX Grand Daughter & Husband-Lisa & David Ford of Grand Prairie, TX Granddaughter-Lashelle Davis of Lufkin, TX Great Grand Daughter-Kristen Ford of Grand Prairie, TX Great Grand Son-Casey Ford of Grand Prairie, TX Great Grand Daughter-Madison Davis of Lufkin, TX and Numerous Nieces & Nephews. Preceded in death by Twin Sister-Helen Kirk, Brother-Guy Davis, and Brother-Andrew Vernon "Cotton" Davis.
Arrangements are being handled by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana, Texas, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, December 27, 2005. Funeral service will be at Corley Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 28, 2005 Mr. James Vannoy officiating. Interment will be at Dresden Cemetery in Dresden, Texas.

 

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Harold Davis

Harold Davis, 85, of Corsicana, passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2005 in Corsicana.

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

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. James Vannoy officiating. Interment will follow at Dresden Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Darrell Posey, Baize Taylor, Steve Lackey, Steve Ramsey and Mike Jones.

Mr. Davis was born July 31, 1920 in Purdon. He also served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II fighting in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, the Rhineland and Central Europe. He later was employed as a bus supervisor.

Mr. Davis is preceded in death by his twin sister Helen Kirck, brother Guy Davis and brother Andrew Vernon “Cotton” Davis. He is survived by his wife, Ramona Davis of Corsicana; son and daughter-in-law Wesley Stephen and Ann Davis of Lufkin; son, Jacky Bill Davis of Purdon; son and daughter-in-law Michael Keith and Rhonda Davis of Corsicana; grand daughter and husband, Lisa and David Ford of Grand Prairie; greand daughter Lashelle Davis of Lufkin; great grand daughter Kristen Ford of Grand Prairie; great grand son, Casey Ford of Grand Prairie; great grand daughter, Madison Davis of Lufkin and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana.

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Joseph Stanley Satagaj
Nov 28, 1925 - Dec 24, 2005

JOSEPH STANLEY SATAGAJ

Joseph Stanley Satagaj passed away December 24, 2005. He was a resident of San Antonio for the past 41 years. Joe was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in St. Elmo. He attended church at Dodd Chapel, Fort Sam Houston. Son of Polish immigrants, Joe proudly served in the Army for over 30 years in various positions. His service during the Korean Conflict, as a medic, earned him a Bronze Star for courage in rescuing wounded soldiers. He also served in Vietnam. He retired at the rank of Master Sergeant. “Pop” was a devout family man and an exceptional cook. It was apparent to all that he loved his country, his family, and his kitchen. Survivors include: daughter, Sallie Ann Satagaj and husband Walter Reinhard, Jr of Lockhart; son, John M. Satagaj and wife Sue Milner Satagaj of Colorado Springs, their children Julie of Lubbock and Brian of Frisco; son, Joseph S. Satagaj, Jr. and wife Rita M. Satagaj of Rowlett, their daughters Lisa of Plano, Elizabeth and husband Steve Wood of Plano, and Kimberly of Rowlett; three brothers, Frank Satagaj, Teddie Satagaj, Eddie Satagaj, all of Connecticut; two sisters, Frances Strukus of Connecticut and Carol Restelli of California; numerous nieces and nephews and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Sallie Oletha Pillans Satagaj; his parents John Stanley Satagaj and Anna Rys Satagaj; his brothers Stanley Satagaj and Bernie Satagaj; his sisters Mary Walicki, Anne Bartosiak, and Rose Slisz. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation is from 6 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, December 28, and the Funeral Service will be held at 1 pm Thursday, December 29, both at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana. If friends and relatives desire, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

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Mr. Joseph Stanley Satagaj, Sr., age 80, of San Antonio, Texas, died Saturday December 24, 2005, at Lake Pointe Hospital in Rowlett, Texas. He is survived by his Son-Joseph Satagaj, Jr. of Rowlett, Texas. Arrangements are being handled by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana, Texas, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, December 28, 2005. Funeral service will be at Corley Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 PM Thursday, December 29, 2005. Interment will be at St. Elmo Cemetery in Winkler, Texas.

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Joseph Stanley Satagaj Sr.

Joseph Stanley Satagaj Sr., 80, of San Antonio passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, in Rowlett.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Elton McCann officiating. Interment will follow at St. Elmo Cemetery.

Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Joe was born Nov. 28, 1925, in Middletown, Conn. He was a resident of San Antonio for the past 41 years. Joe was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in St. Elmo. He attended church at Dodd Chapel, Fort Sam Houston. Son of Polish immigrants, Joe proudly served in the Army for over 30 years in various positions. His service during the Korean Conflict, as a medic, earned him a Bronze Star for courage in rescuing wounded soldiers. He also served in Vietnam. He retired at the rank of master sergeant. “Pop” was a devout family man and an exceptional cook. It was apparent to all that he loved his country, his family, and his kitchen.

Survivors include his daughter, Sallie Ann Satagaj and husband Walter Reinhard Jr. of Lockhart; son, John M. Satagaj and wife Sue Milner Satagaj of Colorado Springs and their children Julie of Lubbock and Brian of Frisco; son, Joseph S. Satagaj Jr. and wife Rita M. Satagaj of Rowlett and their daughters Lisa of Plano, Elizabeth and husband Steve Wood of Plano, and Kimberly of Rowlett; three brothers, Frank Satagaj, Teddie Satagaj and Eddie Satagaj, all of Connecticut; two sisters, Frances Strukus of Connecticut and Carol Restelli of California; numerous nieces and nephews and a large extended family.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Sallie Oletha Pillans Satagaj; his parents, John Stanley Satagaj and Anna Rys Satagaj; his brothers, Stanley Satagaj and Bernie Satagaj; his sisters, Mary Walicki, Anne Bartosiak and Rose Slisz.

A video tribute may be viewed on the Internet by going to the Web site at www.corleyfuneralhome.com. Select Joseph Satagaj’s obituary and click on the view video tribute link. There is also an online guest book for your use.

If friends and relatives desire, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Grant Rash
Feb 19, 1980 - Dec 24, 2005

Grant Rash of Richland passed away at his home in Richland, Texas on December 24, 2005.
He was born on February 19, 1980 in Corsicana. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator in the Building Construction business.

He is survived by his Parents Gene and Jill Rash of Richland, Texas. His sister Lauren Rash of Richland, Texas. A Fiancee Amanda Oertwich of Mansfield, Texas.His Grandparents Charlie and Ethel Rash, and Charles and Kay Ray both of Richland, Texas. Numerous Aunts, Uncles & Cousins, and a host of friends.

A visitation will be held at Corley Funeral Home on Monday December 26, 2005 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery.

Donations may be made to The Father's House Ministry, P.O. Box 144, Richland, TX 76681 in Grant's Memory.

Florist that the family is using is Creations Florist in Fairfield Phone 903-599-1114 or 903-388-4120

Erma Jean (Goodnight) Nixon
Oct 7, 1950 - Dec 23, 2005)

Erma Jean Nixon

MRS. ERMA JEAN "JEANNE" NIXON, age 55, of Corsicana, Texas, died Friday, December 23, 2005, in Corsicana, Texas .
She was the daughter of the late Herman and Lillian Upchurch Goodnight.

She is survived by her Daughter & Son-in-law-Jennifer & Rick Yeager of Garland, Texas, Mother- Lillian Goodnight of Corsicana, Texas, Brother & Sister-in-law-Johnny & Cindy Goodnight of Corsicana, Texas, Sister & Brother-in-law-Denna & David Smith of Navarro Mills, Texas. Funeral service will be at Corley Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM Monday, December 26, 2005 , Rev. B. F. Risinger, Jr. officiating. Interment will be at Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana, Texas

Leo Hanson
Dec 21, 1913 - Dec 23, 2005

Leo B. Hanson 92 of Corsicana formerly of Blooming Grove passed away December 23, 2005 in Corsicana.
Mr. Hanson was born December 21, 1913 in New Lisbon Wisconsin to George and Lena Olsen Hanson. He served in World War II.

Services will be private graveside Monday December 26, 2005 at Forest Park Cemetery Houston.

Survivors are daughters Kathy Haggard of Corsicana, Pamela & Coby Hesse of Houston. Grandchildren Kelly Amerson of Corsicana, Cynthia Hesse of Houston, 4 Great Grandchildren. Sister Helen Hinds of Wisconsin.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Corsicana.

Hubert Coy Grace
Sep 16, 1932 - Dec 22, 2005

Hubert Coy Grace, 73, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, December, 22, 2005 at Health Care & Rehab in Corsicana.
Born on September 16, 1932 in Pisguh Ridge to Marvin P. Grace & Vennie Nutt Grace.
Visitation has been set for Friday 5:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Funeral arrangements have been set for Saturday, December 24, 2005 11:00 a.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
He worked at Oil City for many years. Surviving relatives include sons: Terry Carver and Wayne Carver, both of Ennis. Daughters: Sheila Lamb and Kay Elmore of Corsicana. Number of Grandchildren. sister: Addie Arnold of Corsicana

Mary Katherine York
Sep 24, 1948 - Dec 16, 205

Ms. Kathy York 57 of Hillsboro passed away December 16, 2005 in Hillsboro. Ms York was born September 24, 1948 in Corsicana to Bud and Maggie York. Visitation will be 6-8pm Saturday December 17, 2005 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Services will be 2:00 pm Sunday December 18, 2005 at First Baptist Church Hillsboro with Dr. Howard Daniel officiating. Burial will follow at Frost Cemetery. Ms. York is preceded in death by her parents Bud and Maggie York. She is survived by sister and brother in law Nancy and Norman Divin of Hillsboro, 3 nephews Ryan and wife Leah Divin of Hillsboro, Andrew and wife Sallie Divin of Waxahachie, Joshua Divin of College Station. Great niece Kaitlyn Divin and great nephew Blake Divin.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Corsicana

Albert Webb Jr.
Aug 22, 1928 - Dec 15, 2005

Mr. Albert Webb Jr. 77 of Corsicana passed away December 15, 2005 in Corsicana. Mr. Webb was born August 22, 1928 in Kerens Texas to Albert Webb Sr. and Beulah Fisher Webb.
Visitation will be December 16 and 17 from 9-5 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will 2:00pm graveside at Oakwood Cemetery Sunday December 18, 2005. Mr Webb is preced in death by Louise Webb in 1999. He is survived by son Bobby Webb of Corsicana, 3 Daughters Wanda Rogers of Corsicana, Shirely Scott of Oklahoma City, Maggie Bottoms of Oklahoma City. 9 Grandchildren 5 Great Grandchildren. Brother George Webb.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Corsicana

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Frankie Marin "Frank" Smith, Sr.
Feb 19, 1913 - Dec 14, 2005

Frank M. Smith, 92 of Kerens went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, December 14, 2005. Born on February 19, 1913 in Kerens. He will be welcomed by his wife of 63 years, Myrtle Smith, who preceded him in death. A loving Christian man who always had a good word, handshake and hug for a family and friends. Frank was a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Outreach Team Member at First Baptist Church Heights and Woodhaven Baptist Church in Houston for many years. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by brothers: Jim, Cecil, Curry and A. J. (Buck), sister: Mary Bobbitt. Visitation has been set for Thursday evening 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. with services to be held on Friday, December 16, 2005 11:00 a.m. at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.
He is survived by daughters: Marilyn (Tippi) Atwood and husband James, Corsicana. Donna Hogg, Dallas. Son: Frank Smith Jr. and wife Gaile, Nelson, BC. Grandchildren: Kim Bernhagen and Mike, Scott Butler and Kristie, Rachael Hogg and Ashley Hogg. 11 Great Grandchildren. Sister: Mattie Powell and sister in law: Kathleen Smith, Numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Honorary Pallbearers: Herbert Smart, Earl Williams, Dennis Gray and Richard Green.

James Harris Parks
Oct 28, 1920 - Dec 27, 2005

James Harris Parks, 85, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, at Twilight Home.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with the Rev. B.F. Risinger Jr. and Brother Bill Honea officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Joe Nussbaum, Woody Dosser, Steve Stroube, Dewain Turner, Evin Frank, Bill Brietz, Larry Morrison, Stafford Beaubouef, John Kenner and J. W. Christie.

Mr. Parks was born Oct. 28, 1920, in Barry to James Bedford Parks and Katie Bell Parks. He was a wholesale drug salesman for many years. He was a member of First Baptist Church and a Sunday school teacher. He was active in all youth sports (coaching and officiating). His passion was bird hunting and training bird dogs at Upland Bird Country.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Marie (Humphries) Parks; son, Robert Douglas Parks; and sister, Leona Cairns Janes.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Phyllis Parks of Corsicana; two grandchildren, Michael Parks and Lindsey McCaleb; two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Kylie; brothers, Joe Parks of Austin, Don Parks of Waco and Lyndon Parks of Longview; sister, Judy Holloway of Corsicana; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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James Harris Parks
James Harris Parks, resident of Corsicana, passed away Tuesday December 27, 2005 at the age of 85 years at Twilight Nursing Home. Mr. Parks was born on October 28, 1920 in Barry, Texas.

He was born to James Bedford Parks and Katie Bell Parks. He was a wholesale drug salesman for many years. James was a member of the First Baptist Church in Corsicana where he was a Sunday School Teacher. He was active in youth sports of all ages in coaching and officiating. His passion was bird hunting and training bird dogs at Upland Bird Country.

James was preceded in death by his wife Betty Marie (Humphries) Parks, Son: Robert Douglas Parks, Sister: Leona Cairns Janes.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law Jim and Phylis Parks of Corisicana. Two grandchildren: Michael Parks and Lindsey McCaleb. Two great grandchildren: Taylor and Kylie. Brothers: Joe Parks of Austin, Don Parks of Waco, Lyndon Parks of Longview. Sister: Judy Holloway of Corsicana, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Funeral services are schedualed for Thursday December 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with B.F. Risinger and Bro. Bill Honea officiating. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Nussbaum, Woody Dosser, Steve Stroube, Dewain Turner, Evin Frank, Bill Brietz, Larry Morrison, Stafford Beaubouef, John Kenner, and J.W. Christie.

Meorial may be made to a charity of your choice

Kelton James Kelly
Nov 28, 1944 - Dec 20, 2005

Kelton James Kelly, 61, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, at UT Southwestern University Hospital St. Paul, Dallas.

Wake service will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at 13th Avenue Christian Church, 817 E. 13th Ave.

Funeral service will be noon Thursday, Dec. 29, at Northside Baptist Church, 2800 N. Beaton St., with the Rev. Donald Hollie officiating. Interment will follow at Timothy Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be John Brown, Charles Brown, Robert Brown, James Brown, Jeff Brown and J.B. Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Casey Kelly, Kelton Kelly, J.B. Brown Sr., Anthony Kelly and Ricky Bartee.

Mr. Kelly was born Nov. 28, 1944, in Timothy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel and Ella Mae Kelly; and siblings, William Frank “Rusty,” Willie Earl “Snooty,” Montry, Lura Dell Wilson, Johnnie Mae Albert, Georgia Lou Brown, and Melton “Pig.”

Survivors include seven daughters, Rosalyn Kelly of Los Angeles, Calif., Ora Nell Polk of Athens, Vivian Nolan of Lancaster, Angela Nolan of Dallas, Bernettra Green of DeSoto, and Ann Williams and Theresa Williams, both of Corsicana; two sons, Casey Kelly of Los Angeles, Calif., and Kelton Bernard Kelly of St. Paul, N.C.; 29 grandchildren including a special granddaughter, Morgan Richardson; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Sadie Williams of Corsicana; two brothers, Elder Billy Joe Kelly and Nathaniel Kelly, both of Corsicana; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

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Clara (Collins) Florence
Sep 21, 1917 - Nov 16, 2005

Graveside services for Clara Collins Florence, 88, of Montgomery, TX will be held on Friday, November 18,
2005 at 1 p.m. in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, New London, Texas with Steve Meddows officiating. Visitation is schelduled for Thursday, November 17, 2005 from 5 to 9 p.m. in Cashner Funeral Home.

Mrs. Florence was born to Grady and Myrtle (Echols) Collins on September 21, 1917 in Navarro, Texas. She was comforted by the loving embrace of her family as she passed away on November 16, 2005.

Clara was a member of First Methodist Church of Conroe. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter W. Florence, parents Grady and Myrtle, three brothers, two sisters, one niece and one nephew.
She is survived by very loving daughters, Janie and husband Bobby Bone of Montgomery, Judy and husband Joe Dell'Aira of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and Suzanne King of Houston; honorary daughters, Liv Marie Sandberg of Norway and Jane Rush Arbisi of Frisco; sister, Zelda Crouch; grandchildren, Tammyand husband David Schmitt of Katy, Scott Bone of Montgomery, and Nathan King of Houston; great grandchildren, Beau and wife Misty Aucoin, Stephanie Schmitt and Colton Bone; 11 nephews;
7 nieces; and special friends also survive.
Pallbearers: Bobby Bone, Joe Dell'Aira, Scott Bone, Nathan King, Beau Aucoin, Colton Bone, Bill Herrin, and Wes Herrin.

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Warren Morris Glenn Ivie
Dec 3, 1935 - Nov 6, 2005

Warren Morris Glenn Ivie
Graveside services for Warren Morris Glenn Ivie, 69, of Sulphur Springs, TX, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Younger Cemetery in Silver City, Navarro Co., TX.

There will be no formal visitation.

Mr. Ivie died at his residence and was found at 1:58 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6.

He was born in Silver City, TX, on Dec. 3, 1935, the son of Warren Garland and Ida Bell (Williams) Ivie.

Mr. Ivie was a minister and was a member of the Church of God. He served in the United States Air Force during the time of the Vietnam War.

Survivors include two daughters, Beth M. (Ivie) Allen of New Hope, AL., and Beryl L. (Ivie) Myers of Burkburnett, TX; one sister, Annie Gwyndolene
(Ivie) Freeman of Irving, TX; one brother, Larry Wayne Ivie of North Richland Hills, TX; five grandchildren, Laura (Allen) Parker, Amy Allen, Julie Allen, Jonathan Myers and Kara Myers; and one great-grandson, Armer Joseph "A.J." Allen-Parker.

Mr. Ivie was preceded in death by both his parents, two brothers, James Elgin Ivie and William Douglas Ivie; and one sister, Keith Ann (Ivie) Johnson.

Pallbearers were, sons-in-law; Jeff Allen and Jerry Myers, brother; Larry Ivie, and nephews; Jimmy Ivie, Anthony Freeman, and Mike Ivie.

Speakers were; Billy Ivie and Beryl (Ivie) Myers.

Mr. Ivie’s favorite song was sung by all present; “How Great Thou Art”.

Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

 

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Maggie Louise (Adams) Collins
Feb 1, 1921 - Dec 31, 2005

Louise Collins, 84, of Irving passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005 in Irving.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Don Hatch officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

Mrs. Collins was born February 1, 1921 in Kerens. She later was employed as a seamstress.

Mrs. Collins is preceded in death by her husband Horace Henry Collins, daughter Barbara Jo Collins, grandson Joel Tapley, granddaughter Anita Jo Tapley and a sister Beatrice Ivy.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Jerry McKey of Irving; granddaughter and husband Melissa and Darrell Allen of Irving; grandson and wife, Blaine and Donna Tapley of Newton; sisters Pearl Dubose of Orlando, Faye Trent of Corsicana and Carrie Vest of Forney; nine great grandchildren; a great great grandchild and numerous nephews and nieces.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana

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Gene Robinson
Dec 4, 1936 - Dec 30, 2005

Our Heavenly Father received His servant, Gene Robinson, on the morning of Dec. 30, 2005. He fought a long battle with lung and heart disease and wanted others to realize the dangers of smoking.

Gene was born in Tupelo, Texas, on Dec. 4, 1936, and graduated from Corsicana High School in 1955 and attended Navarro College. Gene was a member of the Jaycees, coached little league football, and was a Cub Scout leader. He loved to go camping with his family and friends and to the mountains of Colorado. Gene’s best friend, George Aldama, and his family were a big part of his life, as was Billy Tallant and his family. Gene served in the Army Reserve and was a reserve deputy sheriff for Navarro County. Gene became a member of the North Beaton Church of Christ in January 1960 and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Gene will always be remembered by his open kindness, his gentle manner, and his love for his family and friends. God bless you, Daddy. We’ll see you in heaven.

Gene is survived by his lifelong love and mother of his children, Pat Robinson of Corsicana; son and daughter in law, Jim and Tammie Robinson of Corsicana, daughter, Jane Farmer of Corsicana; daughter, Jennifer Robinson of Corsicana; son, Jeff Robinson of Corsicana; and daughter, Jill Murphy of Corsicana. Grandchildren include Scottie Robinson of Mexia, Chris Farmer of Corsicana, Leah Farmer of Plano, Jessica Wilson of Corsicana, Ellesha and Billy Jack Heathco of Corsicana, Wendie Huffman of Corsicana, Justin Russell of Corsicana and Keith Fulton of Corsicana; and great-grandchildren include Katelyn Wilson, Hannah Heathco, Cheyenne Heathco and Brayden Huffman. Gene is also survived by his nephew, David Robinson of Corsicana, as well as other cousins and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Johnnie Robinson of Corsicana; and his brother, Durwood Robinson of Corsicana.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1, 2006, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2006, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Chapel with Ferman Carpenter and Steve Orbison officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will include Greg Dickey, Jack Tatum, John Brown, Dale Robinson, David Robinson, David Bonner and Jerry Blackmon. Honorary pallbearers will be George Aldama, Bill Roughton, Troy Gunn and Billy Tallant.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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Lula M. Thomas O’Banion
Aug 4, 1951 - Dec 24, 2005

Lula M. Thomas O’Banion, 54, of Grand Prairie passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, in Grand Prairie.

Services will be 11 a.m. today at Kelly’s Temple Church of God in Christ in Corsicana, where Elder B.J. Kelly is pastor. Officiating will be Dayvid L. Griggs Jr., pastor of Zion Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana.

Pallbearers will be Fred Hall, James Roberts, Keith Washington, Leroy Johnson, B.J. Deeds Jr., Jimmy Parhm, Frank Parhm and Rodger Q. Driver. Honorary pallbearers will be André Perry, Drexter White II, Donovan White, John Earl Thomas, Voderick Thomas, Clinton Moton, Drexter White, Chrishown Thomas, LaMarcus Green, Emmanuel Wilson and Mackey Brothers.

Ms. O’Banion was born Aug. 4, 1951, in Rice. She graduated from G.W. Jackson High School in 1969.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Henry Thomas.

Survivors include her mother, Julies Mae Porch of Corsicana; daughters and sons-in-law, Shanique and Clinton Moton of Houston and Taminisha and Drexter White of Rowlett; grandchildren, André Perry, Christal Kelly, Brianna Rankin, Drexter White II, Jada White and Donovan White; brother, John Earl Thomas of Corsicana; sister, Ethel Lee Thomas Smith of Corsicana; biological father, Vernon Mackey Sr. of Hobbs, N.M.; nephews, Voderick Thomas, Chrishown Thomas and LaMarcus Green; aunts, Corrine Porch of Seattle, Wash., and Jumilla Brown (Ed) of Ennis; and great-aunts, great-uncle, cousins and a host of family and special friends.

Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.

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Tressie Mae (Summa) Keith
Aug 19, 1919 - Dec 31, 2005
 

Tressie Mae Keith, Beloved Mother and Grandmother passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2005 at the Heritage Oaks Retirement Village in Corsicana, Texas.
She was born on August 19, 1919 in Hightower, Texas. She was a houseparent for the Texas Youth Commission, and a member of the Westhill Church of Christ.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday January 3, 2006 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2006. Mr. David Mahoney and Mr. Dick James will officiate. Pallbearers will be her Grandsons.

She is survived by her Daughter and Son-in-law Ida and Donald Barnhart of Mesquite, her son Guy Ross Keith, Jr. and his wife Delores of Corsicana, Granddaughters Tammy Bunch and Kathy Severn, and Step-Granddaughter Colleen Woodcock all of Corsicana. Grandson Tommy Keith of Chicago, Illinois. Granddaughters Karen Keith and Tressie Jolene Diaz of Roundrock, Grandsons Matthew Baker of Wichita Falls, and Jon Barnhart of Cabot, Arkansas. Step granddaughter Shannon Armstrong of Tyler, and Step Grandson Greg Barnhart of Seven Points. Thirteen Great Grandchildren.

She was proceeded in death by her Husband Guy Ross Keith, Sr. and Son Joel Allen Keith, Three brothers and Six sisters.

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Tressie Mae Keith, Beloved Mother and Grandmother passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2005 at the Heritage Oaks Retirement Village in Corsicana, Texas. She was born on August 19, 1919 in Hightower, Texas. She was a houseparent for the Texas Youth Commission, and a member of the Westhill Church of Christ.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday January 3, 2006 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2006. Mr. David Mahoney and Mr. Dick James will officiate.

Pallbearers will be her Grandsons.

She is survived by her Daughter and Son-in-law Ida and Donald Barnhart of Mesquite, her son Guy Ross Keith, Jr. and his wife Delores of Corsicana, Granddaughters Tammy Bunch and Kathy Severn, and Step-Granddaughter Colleen Woodcock all of Corsicana. Granddaughter Ginger Guthrie of Mesquite, Grandson Tommy Keith of Chicago, Illinois. Granddaughters Karen Keith and Tressie Jolene Diaz of Round Rock, Grandsons Matthew Baker of Wichita Falls, and Jon Barnhart of Cabot, Arkansas. Step granddaughter Shannon Armstrong of Tyler, and Step Grandson Greg Barnhart of Seven Points. Eighteen Great Grandchildren.

She was proceeded in death by her Parents Joel Elmer Summa and Ida Georgia Williams Summa, Husband Guy Ross Keith, Sr. and Son Joel Allen Keith, Three brothers and Six sisters.

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James Henry Cerf
Mar 14, 1915 - Jan 1, 2005

James Henry Cerf was born on March 14, 1915 in Corsicana, Texas and passed away January 1, 2006. He was the son of Isaac and Eugenie Levy Cerf. James graduated from Corsicana High School and followed in his fathers footsteps at the State National Bank, becoming the youngest bank vice-president in Texas at the time. He became director at the bank and after his father's death took over the families private investment business.

Ranching and Hunting were James' passions. He was a great outdoor sportsman, killing the Big Five game in Africa in 1964. He was such a sharpshooter the natives called him "One Shot Bwana".

James supported many charities, including the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the Red Cross, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, the YMCA, the National Jewish Research Center, and Benai Brith. He was past president of Beth El and a member of Temple Emanu-El in Dallas.

James is survived by son and daugher-in-law Irwin and Jackie Cerf of Dallas. Daughter and son-in-law Linda Cerf Garner and husband David of Dallas. Grandchildren: David Cerf, Rebekha Thompson, Anson Switzer, and Brooklyn Garner. Great grandchildren: Nicholas and Jeremy Cerf. Myra Lanier his longtime friend and business assistance, and Frances Soloman, his caretaker of five years.

Graveside services will be held Monday January 2, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hebrew Cemetery in Corsicana with Rabbi Gerald Klein officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Kent Rogers, Les Leskoven, Gary Brown, Abe Stroud, and Robert Walker.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of your choice.

Cora Butler
May 23, 1908 - Dec 31, 2005

Cora Butler, resident of Corsicana, Texas passed away December 31, 2005 at the age of 97 years in Corsicana. Cora was born on May 23, 1908 in Trinton, Texas.

No services are planned and Cora chose immediate cremation for her funeral service.

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Cora Butler

Cora Butler, 97, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, at Healthcare and Rehab of Corsicana.

Private memorial services will be held.

She was born May 24, 1908, in Trenton to Lorenzo Dow Butler and Florence Isabella May Butler. She graduated from Baylor University School of Nursing in January 1936. After that she worked as a nurse for more than 40 years in various places including New Orleans, San Francisco, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and Corsicana.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews in Dallas, Garland, Fort Worth, Austin, Denver, Colo., Statesboro, Ga., Columbia, S.C., and in China.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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Colby Crockett
Dec 27, 2005 - Dec 31, 2005

Colby Crockett was born on Friday December 27, 2005 in Ennis, Texas and passed away four days later at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Survivors include his mother Andrea Crockett of Corsicana. Father Thomas Del Rosa of Corsicana. Brother: Zachary Crockett of Corsicana. Maternal grandfather Billy Aulds of Corsicana. Paternal grandmother Francis Rodriguez of Corsicana. Uncles: John Aulds of Corsicana, Pedro Luna of Corsicana, and Jessie Del Rosa of Corsicana. Aunts: Melissa Del Rosa of Corsicana and Jane Del Rosa of Corsicana.

Graveside services wil be held Monday January 2, 2006 at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. with ed Straubing officiating. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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Colby Crockett

Colby Crockett, 4 days old, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Graveside services were held Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Ed Straubing officiating.  Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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Margie Ann (Sartor) Smith
Jan 27, 1949 - Dec 22, 2005

Mrs. Margie Ann Smith 56 of Dallas passed away December 22, 2005 in Dallas. She was born January 27, 1949 in Tahoka Texas to Woody Aaron Sartor and Effie Pauline McIntire Sartor.
Visitation will be 6-9 pm Monday December 26, 2005 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 2:00pm Tuesday December 27, 2005 at Hopewell cemetery.
Mrs. Smith cherished her family.
She is survived by husband Jimmy Smith of Dallas. son Jimmy Smith Jr. of Combine, daughters Marjorie Smith of Midlothian, LaDonna Smith of Dallas. 12 Grandchildren, 2 Great Granddaughters. Brothers Billy Jack Sartor of Orange County, Bluford Douglas Sartor of Whitney, Donnie Ray Sartor of Orange County. Sister Linda Sue Sartor of Dallas.
She is preceded in death by parents, son Jonathan Wesley Smith, 2 brothers, 2 sisters.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

Mary Lee (Mayes) Harris
Apr 15, 1930 - Jan 5, 2017

Mary Lee Harris, 86, of Corsicana, passed away early Thursday morning, January 5, 2017, at Heritage Oaks Retirement. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, January 8, 2017, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, January 9, 2017, at Eureka Cemetery with Sam Dilbeck officiating.

Mary Lee was born in Erath County, Texas, to the late John and Maudie Mayes. She was a member of Westhill Church of Christ. Mary enjoyed crocheting.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Harris; and grandson, Jeffrey Hutchinson.

Survivors include her son, Don Walton and wife, Brenda; daughter, Linda Luna; grandson, John Walton and wife, Lindsey; great-grandchildren: Luke Hayden Walton, Ty Walton, Gannon Hutchinson, and Tanis Hutchinson; sister, Lillie Palmer; other relatives and many friends. J5
 

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