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Levi George Jayroe
Mar 15, 1841 - May 12, 1931

May 13, 1931
J. I. Jayroe Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, May 13 - J. I. Jayroe, 92, Confederate veteran and resident of Navarro County sixty years, died at Purdon. Funeral services were had Wednesday at Dresden. Survivors are a son, three daughters and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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AGED CONFEDERATE VETERAN DIED NEAR PURDON TUESDAY

J. I. Jayroe, aged 92 years, a Confederate veteran, resident of Navarro county for 60 years, died two miles northwest of Purdon Tuesday morning, and the funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at Dresden, where interment was made. He received a wound in the right elbow during the Civil War. Prior to moving to the Purdon community a number of years ago, he lived in the Spring Hill community. He was actively engaged in farming until a couple of years ago.

Surviving are one son, Jim Jayroe, Purdon; three daughters, Mrs. Anna Warren, Ennis; Mrs. Roxie McElroy, Corbet, and Mrs. Mettie Ivie, Silver City, and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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"Grandpa" Jayroe, who had been ill several weeks, died Tuesday morning at

6:30 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Ivie.  He was 90 years, one month and 27 days old.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock with burial in the Dresden Cemetery.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Tom Smith of Hillsboro.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun  -  Friday, May 22, 1931

  • Submitted by Diane Richards

  • the Daughter is Mittie Lou (Jayroe) Ivie-Henderson, wife of Elgin Hanson Ivie & William Thomas Henderson; buried at Younger Cemetery

Lucy A. (Barnhart) Jobe
abt 1894 - Dec 1921

December 5, 1921
JOBE - Corsicana, TX, Dec. 5. - Mrs. Lucy A. Jobe, 27 years old, died at her home in East Corsicana Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock and the body was sent to Frost for burial.

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Alma Reynolds Tippett
Nov 8, 1874 - Jun 10, 1919

June 11, 1919
Corsicana Man Is Killed In Automobile Accident A. R. Tippett of this city was killed about 3:30 o'clock Tuesday night in an automobile accident off the high dump on the Ennis and Emhouse road between Chambers and Waxahachie Creeks. Mr. Tippett, Mr. Calloway and anther man were on their way from Dallas to Corsicana and had reached the point about eight miles southwest of Ennis when they found that the road was badly washed. They decided to turn around and were attempting to do so the high dump is said to have given way beneath the car. Two of the occupants managed to jump from the car before it overturned, but Mr. Tippett fell to the base of the dump with the automobile, which pinned him to the earth and crushed him to death. The body was taken to Ennis Tuesday night and brought to Corsicana this morning.
Mr. Tippett was 44 years old and was engaged in the real estate and ads business. He leaves a wife and two children. He was a member of the Corsicana Masonic bodies and of Hella Templar of the shrines at Dallas.
The funeral will be held from the family residence Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. The Knights Templar will have charge of the funeral services.

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KILLED IN AN AUTO WRECK

A. R. Tippett of Corsicana Pinned Beneath Big Automobile

About 9:30 last night Mr. A. R. Tippett met death in an auto accident on the big dump on the Ennis and Emhouse road, between Chambers and Waxahachie creeks and on the Ellis County side of the road.

Mr. Tippett had been to the West Texas oil fields for several days and was on his way home. After reaching Dallas yesterday afternoon, Mr. Tippett met with Mr. Calloway, a friend who was coming to Corsicana in his Hudson super six automobile, and accompanied by another man whose name the reporter could not learn, the three started to Corsicana.

About 9:30 last night they reached the big dump and drove upon it, but hadn’t gone far when Mr. Calloway found that there was a big wash out in the dump and that they could not go further. Mr. Calloway got out of the car and after examining the ground decided to turn around and go back to Ennis. As they were trying to back the car to turn round, Mr. Calloway and the third occupant of the car felt that the dump was caving at the rear end of the car and they both jumped out on the opposite side and called to Mr. Tippett to jump out, but he was on the side of the car in the rear seat that was going down and had no time to jump and the car rolled down the dump that is many feet high and the unfortunate man was caught under the car with the machine across his chest.

The news of the unfortunate accident reached Mrs. Tippett by telephone from Ennis near 1 o’clock this morning and she at once telephoned Mr. J. A. Thompson, and he came to town and reached the interurban station soon after the last car came in and got the dispatcher to let that car run back to Ennis and Mr. Thompson boarded it for Ennis.

When Mr. Thompson reached Ennis he found Mr. Calloway at the undertaking parlor with the body and he gave Mr. Thompson the details of the accident. Mr. Calloway told Mr. Thompson that when the car reached the bottom of the dump and landed across the chest of Mr. Tippett he uttered one groan, and when he and the other man with him went down the dump to see if they could get him out he was dead when they reached him. They went a mile of more to a camp of levee workers and got members of the crew to go with them and carry along their jack screws to get the car off the body. This done the undertaker at Ennis was phoned for and a hearse was sent out and the body taken to Ennis and prepared for burial.

Mr. Thompson remained with the body and accompanied the remains home this morning reaching here at 8:45.

The deceased had been a resident of Navarro County for a number of years. For several years he taught school in this county and for some time was cashier of the bank at Powell. Near five years ago he came to Corsicana and has engaged in the real estate business. He was a quiet, educated and polished gentleman, for whom all who knew him had the highest respect and those who were near to him in business and in social life, and knew his real worth as a man and as a friend, trusted and loved him, and no death has occurred here recently that has caused more profound sorrow.

The deceased was forty-four years of age, and was reared in Greenville, Texas. He first came to Corsicana as a teacher in the Corsicana High School. Surviving the deceased is his widow and two little daughters, his parents, who are now living in Dallas and a number of brother and sisters.

The funeral will take place from the family home, 1423 West Fourth Avenue at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning. The services at the home will be conducted by Rev. J. S. Taylor, after which the Masons will take charge and conclude the services at the grave.

The following pall bearers have been named: Active, G. G. Owen, J. S. Eubank, O. L. Albritton, Dexter Hamilton, W. F. Tolleson, A. Hanks. Honorary, J. A. Thompson, C. E. Upchurch, R. D. Johnson, Dr. W. W. Carter, L. H. Elrod, Jno. R. Mays, J. Frank Williams, J. C. Christian, J. C. Beck, P. D. Williams, B. B. Munsey, J. M. Parrish, C. L. Knox, W. F. Dunn, W. M. Peck.

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Attention Masons.

You are hearby summoned to appear at the lodge room Thursday morning at 9 o’clock, June 12th, to attend the funeral of Bro. A. R. Tippett.

J. Y. STUART, W. M.
R. B. MITCHELL, Sect’y.

The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, June 11, 1919 - Submitted by Diane Richards

Funeral Largely Attended

The remains of the late A. R. Tippett who was killed in an auto accident on the Corsicana-Ennis road in Chambers Creek bottom Tuesday night were laid to rest in Oakwood this morning after services at the home conducted by Rev. J. S. Taylor at 10 o’clock. The services at the grave were in charge of the Masons, of which the deceased was an honored member. There was a large attendance upon the last sad rites and there were many beautiful flowers.

A quartette composed of Messrs. C. L. Knox and R. D. Johnson and Mrs. Robins and Mrs. Paul Allen sang appropriate hymns and Rev. Mr. J. S. Taylor’s talk was touching and there were many words of consolation out of which the sorrowing wife and other relatives and friends received much encouragement.

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Myrtle Lee (Jackson) Hyden
Mar 28, 1902 - May 4, 1930

May 5, 1930
Mrs. Myrtle Lee Hyden Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, May 5. - Mrs. Myrtle Lee Hyden, 28, native of Corsicana and wife of A. A. Hyden Jr., died Sunday. Surviving are her husband, two sons, Robert Lee and Albert Glenn Hyden; parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Jackson, Corsicana; eight sisters, Mrs. L. J. Ashmore, Corpus Christi; Mrs. I. S. Holcomb, Roaring Springs; Mrs. W. B. Huggins, Fort Worth; Mrs. J. O. Payne, Fort Worth; Mrs. T. A. Jasper, Dallas; Mrs. A. H. McLeod, Ozona; Mrs. Jack Heaton, Mexia, and Mrs. Elbert Neely, Corsicana, and a brother, J. H. Jackson, Corsicana.

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FUNERAL SERVICES MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR MRS. HYDEN

Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Lee Hyden, aged 28 years, native of Corsicana, wife of A. A. Hyden, Jr., 910 South Nineteenth street, who died in the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic Sunday afternoon zg 4:20 o’clock after a several week’s illness, were held from the Church of Christ Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. The services were conducted by J. L. Hines, minister of the Church of Christ.

Surviving are her husband, two sons, Robert Lee and Albert Glenn Hyden, parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Jackson, Corsicana; eight sisters, Mrs. L. J. Ashmore, Corpus Christi; Mrs. I. S. Holcomb, Roaring Springs; Mrs. W. B. Huggins, Fort Worth; Mrs. J. O. Payne, Fort Worth; Mrs. T. A. Jasper, Dallas; Mrs. A. H. McLeod, Ozona; Mrs. Jack Heaton, Mexia; and Mrs. Elbert Neely, Corsicana; one brother, J. H. Jackson, Corsicana; and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Elbert Neely, Jack Heaton, T. Jasper, J. O. Payne, L. J. Ashmore, Nev. Hyden Brooks Huggins, A. H. McLeod and Sam Holcomb.

The funeral was directed by the Corley-McMahon Funeral Home.

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Mary Nancy "May" Barnett-Hustead
Feb 2, 1863 - Feb 7, 1954

February 11, 1954
Mrs. Mary Hustead
CORSICANA, Texas. - Mrs. Mary N. Hustead, 80, of Malakoff, a former resident of Dresden, died Tuesday at her home.
Surviving are four sons, J. E. Barnett, Purdon; Tom Hustead and B. R. Hustead, both of Malakoff, and W. L. Hustead, Athens; a daughter, Mrs. Irene Bramall, Pueblo, Colo.; fourteen grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; a brother, T. B. Griffin, Athens, and two sisters, Mrs. Ed Griffin, Dallas, and Mrs. Belle Jones, California.

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Mrs. M. Hustead Dies At Malakoff

Ms. Mary N. Hustead, 80, former resident of the Dresden community, died suddenly Tuesday morning at Malakoff.

Funeral arrangements were incomplete Tuesday afternoon, but the rites will be held at the Dresden cemetery.

Surviving are four sons, J. E. Barnett, Purdon; Tom and B. R. Hustead, both of Malakoff, and W. L. Hustead, Athens; a daughter, Mrs. Irene Bramall, Pueblo, Colo.; 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a brother, T. B. Griffin, Athens; two sisters, Mrs. Ed Griffin, Dallas, and Mrs. Belle Jones, California, and other relatives.

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Hustead Rites Held Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Hustead 80 of Malakoff were held from the Dresden church Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial was in the Dresden cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. John Curtis of Decatur.

Mrs. Hustead a former Dresden resident died early Tuesday morning at her home.

Surviving are four sons, J. E. Barnett, Purdon; Tom and B. R. Hustead, both of Malakoff, and W. L. Hustead, Athens; a daughter, Mrs. Irene Bramall, Pueblo, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, T. B. Griffin, Athens; two sisters, Mrs. Ed Griffin, Athens; two sisters, Mrs. Ed Griffin, Dallas, and Mrs. Belle Jones, California, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Ralph Ward, Eddie Ward, Armelius Ivy, Burrell Johnson and J. Don Hustead.

Corley directed.

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Arthur Fletcher Huskinson
Jul 14, 1860 - Nov 21, 1921

November 23, 1921
HUSKINSON - Corsicana, Texas, Nov. 23. - The body of Arthur F. Huskinson, 61 years old, and a former resident of Corsicana, and who died at Wichita Falls yesterday as a result of injuries received in a fire at Munday, Texas, recently, reached Corsicana last night and the funeral took place here this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Vanna Harwell, 1421 West Collin street, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The services were conducted by the Rev. A. E. Corroway, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist Church, and were largely attended. There were many beautiful floral offerings. He is survived by his wife, several children and other relatives.

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THIRD MAN DIES FROM INJURIES

Another Victim Added To Munday Fire Casualty List

By Associated Press.

Abilene, Nov. 22.—A. F. Huskinson who died last night at Wichita Falls from injuries received in the big fire at Munday two weeks ago, was the third victim of the disaster.

Huskinson leaves a widow, two sons and two daughters.

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A. F. Huskinson of Munday was for many years a resident of Corsicana, and his remains will be shipped here for interment in Oakwood. Funeral arrangements will be arranged later.

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Henry B. Hurlock
4 Apr 1833-11 Sep 1898

Sep 11, 1898
HURLOCK - Corsicana, Tex., Sept. 11. - Col. Henry B. Hurlock, an old citizen of this city, died at his home 502 West Fourth avenue, at an early hour this morning, and was buried this afternoon. The deceased had been an invalid for some time and his death was expected. Consumption carried him off.

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Leonard O'Neil Hurley
Jun 2, 1915 - Feb 6, 1944

February 8, 1944, Dallas, TX
HURLEY - Leonard O. Hurley, age 28, 3122 North Pearl, died Sunday. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hurley; wife, Mrs. Mary Ella Hurley; son, Billie Ray Hurley; four sisters, Mrs. Lily Sykes, Mrs. Mozelle Sykes, Mrs. Dora Lee McCarter, Mrs. Pauline Cook, all of Dallas; one brother, R. H. Hurley, Corsicana. Services Tuesday 5 p.m., First Baptist Church, Corsicana, Rev. Dave Langston officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
Arrangements Oneal Funeral Home.

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RITES TUESDAY FOR LEONARD HURLEY AT 1ST BAPTIST CHURCH

Funeral services for Leonard Hurley, aged 28 years, are planned for 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon from the First Baptist Church here with Rev. J. I. Cartlidge conducting the rites. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Hurley was killed in Dallas Sunday evening, allegedly after an argument over President Roosevelt.

Surviving are his wife, parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hurley; a son, Billie Ray Hurley; four sisters, Mrs. Lily Sykes, Mrs. Mozelle Sykes, Mrs. Dora Lee Carter and Mrs. Pauline Cook, all of Dallas; a brother, R. H. Hurley, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Corley’s Funeral Home will assist in the arrangements here.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Feb 8, 1944
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Devota Lee (Bamburg) Hurley-Adair buried in Hamilton Beeman cemetery; s/o John A. Hurley & Mary Ella (Bosley) Hurley

 

Josiah Cheatam Hunter, Jr.
Jun 16, 1923 - Mar 17, 1934

Mar 19, 1934
HUNTER - Corsicana, Texas, March 19. - Funeral services for J. C. Hunter Jr., 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hunter of Pecos, former residents of Corsicana, who died Saturday at Pecos, were held at the residence of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Griffin, Monday morning with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Surviving are the parents and a brother, David Lee Hunter, Pecos and grandparents.

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Pecos boy Will Be Buried in Corsicana Sunday Afternoon

J. C. Hunter, Jr., 10 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hunter of Pecos, former residents of Corsicana, died at Pecos Saturday morning.

The funeral will be held Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock with burial in Oakwood cemetery, with Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of the First Baptist church in charge.

Surviving are the parents, a brother, David Lee Hunter, Pecos; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Griffin, Corsicana; and other relatives.

Funeral arrangements here are being directed by the Corley Funeral Home.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR PECOS BOY ARE HELD ON MONDAY

Funeral services for J. C. Hunter, Jr., 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hunter of Pecos, former resident of Corsicana, who died early Saturday morning at Pecos, were held from the residence of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Griffin, 616 North Main street, Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of the First Baptist church.

Surviving are the parents and a brother, David Lee Hunter, Pecos; and grandparents.

Pallbearers were H. C. Griffin, J. D. Griffin, Ray Griffin and Ernest Newman.

The funeral was directed by the Corley Funeral Home.

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JOE HUNTER, JR., BURIED MONDAY IN OAKWOOD CEMETERY

Joe Hunter, Jr., 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hunter of Pecos and Wink, Texas, was buried from the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Griffin, 616 North Main street at 11 o’clock Monday morning, March 19, with interment in Oakwood cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Thomas Lenox, pastor of the First Christian church.

Surviving are his parents, one brother, David Lee, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Griffin, Corsicana, and Mrs. Kate Hunter, Wichita Falls.

Pallbearers were W. B. Hunter, W. H. Burney, J. D. Griffin, Ray Griffin, Cliff Franks and Ernest Newman.

The Corley Funeral Home directed the funeral.

Out of town relatives and friends attending the funeral included Mrs. Kate Hunter, Wichita Falls, grandmother; Mrs. Neale Norwood, Archer City; Mrs. Mary H. Dahoney, Dallas; Mrs. Amos Brewer, Dallas; Mrs. Robie Miller, Cisco; Mrs. N. A. Smith, Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hunter, Wichita Falls; J. J. Hunter, Wink; Mrs. Julia Wood, Wichita Falls; Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Griffin, Kilgore, and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Burney, Longview.

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Chlora Ann (Hines) Hunter
Sep 18, 1872 - Jan 1952

Jan 22, 1952
Mrs. Hunter's Rites
CORSICANA, Texas, Jan. 22. - Mrs. Chlora A. Hunter, 79, died at her home in Kerens. Funeral services were held at Kerens with burial in the Prairie Point Cemetery. Surviving are a brother, O. G. Hines, and a sister, Mrs. G. C. Black, both of Kerens.

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Mrs. C. A. Hunter Services Sunday

KERENS, Jan. 21.—(Spl.)—Mrs. Chlora A. Hunter, 79, died at her home here Saturday morning. She had resided here since 1929. Mrs. Hunter was a Methodist.

Funeral services were held from the Lamon Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday. The rites were conducted by Rev. W. F. Smith, pastor of the First Methodist church.

Burial was in the Prairie Point cemetery.

Surviving are a brother, O. G. Hines, Kerens; a sister, Mrs. G. C. Black, Kerens, and four nephews.

Pallbearers were Milton Johnston, Wilbur Black, Dub Ainsworth, Freddie Banks, Dock Fields and Tillman Reed.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Jan 21, 1951
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o J. W. Hunter married Jan. 27, 1910 Sumner, Tennessee d/o William E. Hines died Sep. 1, 1917 death certificate says buried Chipman, Tennessee & Melvina (Thurman) Hines buried Bethpage Cemetery, Bethpage, Tennessee

Alexander Hunt
Died Jul 1898

July 23, 1898
A Negro Killed
Corsicana, Tex., July 23. - At 12:30 this afternoon, while a negro man named Alexander Hunt was seated at the dinner table at his boarding-house in East Corsicana, with his landlady, a negro woman named Hines and others, a double-barreled shotgun was fired through the back entrance to the room and Hunt fell backwards with his body resting against the wall, a load of buckshot having struck him squarely in the right eye, tearing a hole as large as a silver dollar and causing instant death. he never spoke after the shot was fired and after his head struck the wall his body never moved, remaining erect and presenting a picture that destroyed the appetites of all others at the table.
Those who were at the table saw a negro man walking away from the house quite leisurely with a shotgun in his hands and in a short time afterward George Hines, the husband of the woman who runs the boarding-house, surrendered himself to Officer Cole. He was lodged in jail pending an inquest on the body of Hunt.

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Mrs. Don Humphries
Died Jan 1942

Jan 31, 1942
Funeral Services Set For Mrs. Don Humphries Funeral services will be held here Monday morning for Mrs. Don Humphries, 58, long-time resident of Corsicana. She died in Dallas Saturday morning. The Rev. A. W. Luper of Dallas will officiate.
Surviving are four sons, Byram (Jack) Humphries, Louis Humphries and Don Humphries, all of Corsicana, and Lloyd Humphries, Dallas; two daughters, Mildred and Marie Humphries, both of Corsicana, and two grandsons.

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J. M. Human
Died Aug 1916

August 22, 1916
HUMAN - Corsicana, Texas, Aug 22. - J. M. Human, for a number of years a merchant in Corsicana, but later of Kerens, died at Kerens yesterday while apparently taking an afternoon nap. He is survived by his wife and stepson, O. R. Curry.

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Mary Lee (Sheets) Huitt
Oct 18, 1875 - Feb 9, 1953

February 11, 1953
Mrs. Huitt Buried
CORSICANA, Texas, Feb. 11. - Mrs. A. W. Huitt, 78, was buried Wednesday after funeral services at the Eleventh Avenue Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, A. W. Huitt, Corsicana; a son, E. E. Huitt, Stockton, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Frances Langan, Mount Stenley, Ill.; Mrs. Charles Wilson, Bayless, Ill.; Mrs. Allen Day, Longview, and Mrs. R. L. Blakney, Odessa; sixteen grandchildren, a brother, E. E. Sheets, Corsicana, and three sisters, Mrs. Clara Brennon, Little Rock; Mrs. Lizzie Kessinger, Corsicana, and Mrs. Lillie Parker, Orlando, Fla.

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Mrs. A. W. Huitt Expires Monday

Mrs. A. W. Huitt, 78, died at the family residence, 1519 West Eleventh Avenue Methodist church Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with burial in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Cecil Taylor, pastor.

Surviving are her husband, Corsicana; a son, E. E. Huitt, Stockton, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Frances Langan, Mt. Stanley, Ill.; Mrs. Charles Wilson, Bavilss, Ill.; Mrs. Allen Day, Longview, and Mrs. R. L. Blakney, Odessa; 16 grandchildren; a brother, E. E. Sheets, Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Brennon, Little Rock; Mrs. Lizzie Kessinger, Corsicana, and Mrs. Lillie Parker, Orlando, Fla., and other relatives.

The board of stewards of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church will be pallbearers.

Corley will direct.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Feb 10, 1953
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband John Franklin McConnell married Sep. 14, 1892 2nd husband Arthur Wilson Huitt married Oct. 19, 1905

John Wilson Huitt
Sep 6, 1847 - Jan 8, 1915

January 9, 1915
HUITT - Corsicana, Texas, Jan. 9. - J. W. Huitt, aged 67 years, who had been connected with the city health department for a number of years, died at his home last night. Interment will take place tomorrow afternoon at Oakwood at 3 o'clock.

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Arthur Lee Huitt
Jan 11, 1911 - Feb 9, 1950

Feb 11, 1950
Arthur Lee Huitt Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, Feb. 11. - Funeral services will be held here Sunday for Arthur Lee Huitt, 36. He died in Galveston Thursday. Surviving are his wife and a son, Pat Huitt, both of Galveston; parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Huitt of Corsicana; a brother, E. E. Huitt of Corsicana; and four sisters, Mrs. Allen Day of Athens, Mrs. Robert Blakney of Odessa, Mrs. Francis Langan of Mount Sterling, Ill., and Mrs. Charles Wilson of Payless, Ill.

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Arthur L. Huitt Dies In Galveston

Arthur Lee Huitt, former Corsicana resident, died in Galveston Thursday afternoon. He was 36 .

A native of Corsicana, Huitt had been living in Galveston for the past few years.

Survivors include the widow; a son, Pat; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Huitt, Corsicana; a borther, E. E. Huitt of Corsicana; four sisters, Mrs. Allen Day, Athens; Mrs. Robert Blakney, Odessa; Mrs. Francis Langan, Mount Sterling, Ill., and Mrs. Charles Wilson, Bayless, Ill.

Funeral services will be held at the Corley Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. E. L. Craig officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood cemetery.

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Wister Hughes
abt 1893 - Oct 1921

Oct 30, 1921
Meets Instant Death in Fall Off Derrick
CORSICANA, Texas, Oct. 30. - Wister H. Hughes, 28 years old, workman for the McMan Oil and Gas Company, met almost instant death late Wednesday on the H. G. Anderson lease near Chambers Creek when he fell from a derrick. The body was forwarded to Garrison, Nacogdoches County, for burial.

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Permelia (Parson) Tickle-Hughes
Feb 20, 1844 - Mar 25, 1929

March 17, 1929
Mrs. Permelia Hughes Buried
Mrs. Permelia Hughes Buried
CORSICANA, Texas. March 17. - Funeral services for Mrs. Permelia Hughes, 86, resident of Navarro County for more than sixty years, who died at the residence of her son, A. R. Tickle, here were held at Purdon with burial in the Purdon Cemetery [Younger Cemetery]. Surviving are three sons, Mr. Tickle; Will Hughes of Hubbard, Joe Hughes of Enid, Ok.; three daughters, Mrs. Lillie Bolton of Corsicana, Mrs. Addie Kennemore of Purdon, Mrs. Mattie Shunk of Harlingen; eighteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, one brother, Joseph Carson of Blanket.

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  • View Obituary Clipping
  • Submitted by Dana Stubbs
  • she is listed both in Hughes and Tickle This is her real full name: She divorced the Hughes, married the Tickle divorced him and remarried the Hughes

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AGED RESIDENT OF CORSICANA PASSED AWAY EARLY MONDAY

Mrs. Permelia Hughes, 86 years, native of Wise county, Texas and pioneer resident of Purdon, died at the home of her son, A. R. Tickle, 112 East Second avenue, Monday morning at 3 o’clock following an eight-day illness, and the funeral will be held at Purdon Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with burial in the Purdon cemetery.[Younger Cemetery]

Mrs. Hughes had resided in Navarro county for more than 60 years. She had been a member of the Methodist church for many years.

Surviving are three sons, A. R. Tickle, Corsicana; Will Hughes, Hubbard; Joe Hughes, Enid, Okla.; three daughters, Mrs. Lillie Bolton, Corsicana; Mrs. Addie Kennemore, Purdon; Mrs. Mattie Shunk, Harlingen; 18 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one brother, Joseph Carson, Blanket, Texas and other relatives.

The funeral will be under the direction of the Corley-McMahon Funeral Home.

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Winnie Frances (Harry) Hugghins
May 5, 1876 - Nov 22, 1936

Nov 23, 1936
HUGGINS - Corsicana, Texas, Nov. 23. - Funeral services for Mrs. Winnie Huggins, 60, who died at her home at Chatfield Sunday, were held Monday at the Methodist Church at Chatfield.
Surviving are her husband, D. R. Huggins; seven sons, Lester Huggins of Malone, J. R. Huggins of Palestine, O. H., B. B., E. D., F. B., and J. T. Huggins of Chatfield; three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Parker of Penelope, Mrs. Gertrude Osborne of Hubbard and Irene Huggins of Chatfield, and two sisters.

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CHATFIELD WOMAN DIED THERE SUNDAY; BURIAL ON MONDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Winnie Huggins, aged 80 years, wife of D. R. Huggins, who died at the family home in Chatfield Sunday morning at 11:30 o’clock, were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Methodist church at Chatfield with interment in the Chatfield cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. W. M. Justice, Methodist minister.

Surviving are her husband, seven sons, Lester Huggins, Malone; J. R. Huggins, Palestine; O. H. Huggins, Chatfield; B.B. Huggins, Chatfield; E. D. Huggins, Chatfield; F. B. Huggins, Chatfield; J. T. Huggins, Chatfield; three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Parker, Penelope; Mrs. Gertrude Osborne, Hubbard; and Irene Huggins, Chatfield; and two sisters, Mrs. T. Greer, California and Mrs. Mattie Sheppard Cameron.

Arrangements were handled by the Sutherland – McCammon Funeral Home.

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Clara Horne
Died Aug 1944

August 9, 1944, Dallas, TX
Mrs. Clara Horne passed away Tuesday at local hospital. Survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ed Duefour, San Francisco; two sons, Carson W. Horne, Dallas; Clarence W. Horne, U. S. N.; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the McCammon Funeral Chapel, Corsicana. Interment Corsicana.

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Willie Christine Hooser
Aug 11, 1910 - Mar 14, 1937

March 15, 1937. Dallas, TX
HOOSER - Miss Christine Hooser, died Sunday at Rhome, Texas, residence 5456 Vickery boulevard. Survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hooser; a brother, Hobert Ray Hooser; two sisters, Mrs. Phillip Jones, all of Dallas, and Mrs. Rance Corley, Italy, Texas. Funeral services 9 a.m. Monday, Ed C. Smith & Bro. Chapel, Ross and St. Paul. 2-9277. Remains to be forwarded to Frost, Texas for services and interments Tuesday.

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Three Dallasites Killed In Crash Automobile-Bus

RHOME, March 15—(AP)—Funeral services were arranged today for three victims of an auto-bus accident near here yesterday.

The accident occurred as the Dallas-bound bus (Bowen) from Amarillo and the automobile met on a sharp turn.

The dead: Steve L. Russell, 25-year old druggist; Miss Christine Hooser, 25 year old nurse, and Paul Longley, 18-year old high school student, all of Dallas.

Russell was to be buried at Corsicana where his wife was buried six weeks ago. Burial for Miss Hooser was planned at Frost. Rites were planned at Dallas for Longley.

Miss Inez Tyler, 27-year old nurse, was sent to a Dallas hospital. Her condition was described as not serious.

The automobile party was enroute to Wichita Falls to visit Miss Tyler’s family.

None of the bus passengers was injured.

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VICTIM AUTOMOBILE AND BUS ACCIDENT BE BURIED HERE

THREE FORMER NAVARRO COUNTY RESIDENTS WERE INVOLVED IN FATAL CRASH

Funeral services for Steve L. Russell, 26, of Dallas, fatally injured in an automobile accident near Rhome, Wise county, Sunday morning, will be held in Oakwood cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock following services in Dallas. Rev. M. E. McPhail of the Third avenue Presbyterian church, will conduct the Corsicana rites while those in Dallas will be conducted by Dr. Wallace Bassett.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Thornton of Corsicana; four brothers, W. F. C. and Tommie Russell of Dallas, Kelton Sikes of Corsicana, and James Sikes of Louisiana; one sister, Mrs. E. B. Sherrard of Corsicana. He was reared in the Odd Fellows Home, along with Miss Inez Tyler, who was injured in the same accident. The wife of the deceased died about six weeks ago and was buried in Corsicana, and Miss Tyler had nursed her.

Miss Christine Hooser, Dallas nurse and former resident of Frost, was fatally injured in the same accident, and will be buried in her former home Tuesday following services in Dallas. Misses Hooser and Tyler were roommates at St. Paul’s Hospital.

The Russell services will be under the direction of the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.

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Mrs. R. K. Hough
Died Jun 1909

June 23, 1909
Telegram Tells of Death
Fort Worth, Tex., June 22. -B. M. Harding, deputy county clerk, received a telegram from Houston this morning announcing the death of his sister, Mrs. R. K. Hough of that city. The funeral will be held at Corsicana tomorrow and will be attended by relatives of deceased from this city.

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Ralph K. Hough
Oct 25, 1847 - Jan 11, 1917

January 12, 1917, Ennis, TX
Ennis, Texas, Jan. 12 - R. K. Hough, one of the oldest conductors on the Houston & Texas Central Railroad, died in the Southern Pacific Hospital in Houston at 10:40 o'clock last night after a long illness. His funeral and burial will take place in Corsicana at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Postmaster A. H. Bule, Dr. A. J. Cox and Fred Nave of this city being on the list of pallbearers.
Mr. Hough was past 70 years of age, but retained his run up to the time he had to go to the hospital three weeks ago, although he had been in failing health for several months.

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REMAINS INTERRED TODAY.

Former Resident of Corsicana Died in Houston.

The remains of the late Conductor, R. K. Hough arrived here from Houston this morning and the funeral took place this afternoon from the Sutherland Undertaking parlors at 3 o’clock with Rev. W. J. Hearon officiating. There was a large attendance and many beautiful flowers.

Among those in attendance from a distance were the daughter and granddaughter of the deceased, Mrs. Ada Archer and Mrs. A. B. Howe of Houston, Claude Archer, a grandson, and Eugene Biggers, also of Houston, and the deceased’s son, Will Hough of Muskogee, Okla. Those here from Ennis, the home of the deceased, were his wife and her sister, Mrs. Joe Blakey, E. H. Clanton, O. E. Long, J. T. Moore, Mat Williams, A. Bentley and wife, Mrs. F. E. Moore and Lucien Stranghan.

The deceased was 69 years of age, and death came as the result of a cancer of the throat, for which an operation was performed in New Orleans a few weeks ago. The deceased was thought to be on the road to recovery, and left the New Orleans sanitarium for the railroad hospital in Houston about a week ago. Soon after reaching Houston he became worse and death came unexpectedly Thursday night.

Following were the pall bearers: Mr. Snodgrass, A. R. Boule, Dr. Cox, and Fred Nave of Ennis and P. H. Loggins and R. B. Caldwell of Corsicana were active pallbearers. Hon. R. E. Prince, Robert Daniels, Dexter Hamilton, A. Bentley and Tom Hay, the latter two being from Ennis, were honorary pallbearers.

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WELL KNOWN CONDUCTOR DEAD.

Passed Away in Houston and Will Be Buried Here.

R. K. Hough, for many years a conductor on the Houston & Texas Central railroad and at one time a resident of Corsicana, died in Houston this morning and the remains will arrive here tomorrow morning at 5:30 and the funeral will take place from the Sutherland undertaking parlors tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock.

The following will act as pallbearers: W. A. Polk of Dallas; Rufus Caldwell, Robert Daniels, P. H. Loggins, R. E. Prince and Dexter Hamilton.

The deceased was one of the most popular conductors on the road, and had many friends by the hundreds all over Texas. After leaving Corsicana, and before going to Houston, he resided for a number of years in Ennis and in each of these towns he had many warm friends who will be pained to learn of his death.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Jan 12, 1917
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • Oakwood cemetery
  • 1st wife Florinda Martin (Tapscott) Hough married Nov. 24, 1869 2nd wife Willie May/Mack (Harding) Chapman-Hough; s/o Armistead T. M. Hough & Harriet Elizabeth (Elliot) Hough

T. J. House
abt 1891 - Jul 1921

July 29, 1921
Corsicana Man Killed By Live Electric Wire
Corsicana, Texas, July 23. - T. J. House, 30 years old, was instantly killed at 4 o'clock this afternoon when he came in contact with a high-voltage electric wire at the substation of the Texas Electric Railway, one mile north of Corsicana.
Twenty-three hundred volts are said to have passed through the man's body. He was burned in a number of places about the neck and arms. House had been in the employ of the company for six or seven years and made his home in Corsicana. Just how the accident occurred could not be learned, but it is supposed that House was wiping the engine in the rear of the switchboard when he came in contact with the wire. He is survived by a widow. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

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Frank L. Houser
abt 1870 - Aug 1935

August 31, 1935
HOUSER - Corsicana, Texas, Aug 31. - Frank L. Houser, 64, traveling salesman, died at his home Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon. Houser was a native of Alabama, but had lived here twenty-five years. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Hubert Redden, and two grandchildren.

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Benjamin Franklin Houston, Dr. Jr.
Sep 11, 1852 - May 26, 1932

May 26, 1932
Veteran Physician Dies Thursday at Corsicana
CORSICANA, Texas, May 26. - Dr. Benjamin Franklin Houston, 79, native of Tennessee and pioneer resident of Corsicana, died at his home here Thursday morning. Funeral will be held from the family home Friday afternoon with interment of Oakwood Cemetery. The services will be conducted by the Rev. J. L. Hines, Church of Christ minister, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Cuthbertson, Church of Christ minister of Dallas.
Dr. Houston was born in Lewisburg, Tenn. He came to Corsicana 47 years ago and had practiced medicine for forty-two years.
He had been a member of the Church of Christ for more than sixty years and had been one of the leading members of the local church for many years.
Children surviving are Dr. Trim Houston, Corsicana; David Houston, Wichita Falls; Mrs. W. D. Fountain, Corsicana; Mrs. Frank Micheaux, Wichita Falls, and Mrs. Harrold Weiler, Washington; B. F. Houston Jr., Los Angeles, Cal; Jack Houston, Corsicana; Miss Helen Houston, Corsicana, and Mrs. W. L. Harmon, Goodman, Miss.
Active pallbearers will be Roy Layton, Roy Harrison, Henry Jackson, Lonnie Murphy, Mack Warren and B. T. Farr.

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FUNERAL SERVICES CORSICANA PIONEER FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Funeral services for Dr. B. F. Houston, 79, pioneer physician and dean of local eye, ear, nose and throat specialists, who died at his home Thursday morning following a lingering illness, were held from the family home, 1589 West Fourth avenue, Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. J. L. Hines of the local Church of Christ congregation, assisted by Rev. Cuthbertson of Dallas.

Dr. Houston was born in Lewisburg, Tenn., Sept. 11, 1852. He had resided in Corsicana 47 years and had practiced medicine here for 42 years. He had been a member of the Church of Christ for more than 60 years and was a long-time member of the I. O. O. F., Lodge No. 63, Corsicana. He was past president of the Navarro County Medical society.

Surviving are his wife, nine children, Dr. Trim Houston, Corsicana; David Houston, Wichita Falls; Mrs. W. D. Fountain, Corsicana; Mrs. Frank Micheaux, Wichita Falls; Mrs. Harrold Weiler, Washington; B. F. Houston, Jr., Los Angeles, Calif.; Jack Houston, Corsicana; Miss Helen Houston, Corsicana and Mrs. W. L. Harmon, Goodman, Miss.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Active pallbearers were Roy Layton, Roy Harrison, Henry Jackson, Lonnie murphy, Mack Warren, and B. T. Farr.

Honorary pallbearers were members of the Navarro County Medical society, W. M. Peck, R. P. Bates, W. M. Dayton, H. R. Harrison, M. T. Jackson, Pat McKie, O. L. Albritton, Henry Warren of Houston and W. A. Watt of McGregor.

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

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Clinton Dewitt Howard
1871 - May 1933

May 8, 1933
Corsicana Man Dies While Visiting Sun
CORSICANA, Texas, May 8. - C. D. Howard, 62, died at the home of his son, Tobie Howard, at Christoval, Monday morning. The body will be brother here for burial.
Funeral services will be conducted from the family residence Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. J. W. Bergin, pastor of the First Methodist Church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Mr. Howard had been a resident of Corsicana for thirty-two years and had been visiting his son at Christoval during the last several weeks.
Surviving are his wife, three sons, Raymond Howard, Corsicana; Jack Howard, Corsicana; Tobie Howard, Christoval; two daughters, Mrs. N. E. Talkington, McKinney, Miss Lola Bell Howard, Corsicana, and other relatives.

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LONG-TIME RESIDENT CORSICANA WILL BE BURIED TUESDAY

C. D. HOWARD DIED WHILE ON VISIT TO HIS SON IN CHRISTOVAL

C. D. Howard, age 62 years, died at the home of his son, Tobie Howard, at Christoval Monday morning at 4:30 o’clock. The body will be brought here for burial and will arrive Tuesday afternoon at 1:24 over the H. and T. C. Lines. Funeral services will be held from the family residence, 110 South Twentieth street, Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. The services will be conducted by Rev. J. W. Bergin, pastor of the First Methodist church. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

Mr. Howard had been a resident of Corsicana for 32 years and had been visiting his son, Tobie at Christoval, during the past several weeks. Mr. Howard was an employee of the Municipal Gas company 25 years prior to his retirement three years ago due to ill helath.

Surviving are his wife, three sons, Raymon Howard, Corsicana; Jack Howard, Corsicana; Tobie Howard, Christoval; two daughters, Mrs. N. E. Talkington, McKinney; Miss Lola Belle Howard, Corsicana and other relatives.

Sutherland -McCammon Funeral Home will have charge of the funeral arrangements.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR C. D. HOWARD TUESDAY AFTERNOON

LONG-TIME EMPLOYEE MUNICIPAL GAS COMPANY DIED IN CHRISTOVAL MONDAY

Funeral services of C. D. Howard, 62, who died at the home of his son, Tobie Howard, at Christoval Monday morning at 4:30 o’clock, were scheduled to be held Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock from the family residence, 110 South Twentieth Street, with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The services were to be conducted by Rev. J. W. Bergin, pastor of the First Methodist church.

Mr. Howard had been a resident of Corsicana for 32 years, and prior to his retirement three years ago due to ill health, had been an employee of the Municipal Gas company for 25 years.

He was visiting his son at the time of his death. The body arrived here Tuesday afternoon over the Sothern Pacific lines at 1:24 o’clock.

Surviving are his wife, three sons, Raymon Howard, Corsicana, Jack Howard, Corsicana; and Tobie Howard, Christoval; two daughters, Mrs. N. E. Talkington, McKinney, and Miss Lola Belle Howard, Corsicana and other relatives.

Pallbearers were to be Dr. O. L. Smith, H. J. Robbins, E. T. Wareing, C. F. Borg, Hugh Stewart and T. J. Walton.

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

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Charles Adrian Howard
Mar 12, 1877 - Mar 10, 1937

Mar 11, 1937
HOWARD - Corsicana, Texas. March 11. - Funeral services for Charles A. Howard, 60, who died in Longview Wednesday, were held Thursday afternoon. Mr. Howard lived in Corsicana for many years. Surviving are his wife and daughter, Mrs. John Held, both of Longview.

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FUNERAL SERVICES HELD THURSDAY FOR CHAS. A HOWARD

Funeral services for Charles A. Howard, about 60, who died in Longview, Wednesday, were held from the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. J. F. Adams, pastor of the church.

Mr. Howard resided in Corsicana for many years and formerly was connected with Young Bros. He had been making his home with his daughter for the past several months.

Surviving are his wife and daughter, Mrs. John Held, both of Longview.

Funeral arrangements were directed by the Corley Funeral Home.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Mar 11, 1937
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Martha Ann “Mattie” (Locke) Howard married May 5, 1902; s/o Jeremiah H. “Jerry” Howard & Lucinda (Brinkley) Howard

Laura (Green) Howard
Sep 18, 1873 - Feb 28, 1929

Mar 1, 1929
Corsicana Woman Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, March 1. - Mrs. Laura Howard, 55, wife of Ben Howard, real estate operator, who died at the family residence Thursday night, was buried Friday afternoon in Oakwood Cemetery. She is survived by her husband.

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CORSICANA WOMAN DIED SUDDENLY AT HOME LATE THURSDAY

Mrs. Laura Howard, 55, wife of Ben Howard, local real estate operator, died suddenly with a heart attack at the family residence, 904 North Beaton street, Thursday night at 11:30 o’clock and the funeral was held from the residence, Friday afternoon, at 4 o’clock with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. J. L. Hines, minister of the Church of Christ. The funeral was under the direction of the Sutherland Funeral Home.

Mrs. Howard was sitting in a chair when death came. She had complained of a smothering feeling and asked for a glass of water, dying a few moments later.

Mrs. Howard was born in Tennessee but had resided in Corsicana for 35 years.

Surviving is her husband.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Mar 1, 1929
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Ben Albert Howard married Oct. 14, 1894 Wise Co., Tx; d/o R. A. Green & UNKNOWN (Cope) Green per death certificate

Mary (Birdsong) Howard
Sep 20, 1849 - May 31, 1931

June 1, 1931
HOWARD - Corsicana, Texas. June 1. - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Howard, 82, who died at her home here Sunday, were held from the residence Monday with burial in Hamilton Cemetery. The Rev. M. W. Burgess conducted the services. She had resided in Corsicana for thirty-three years, and almost a half century in Navarro County. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Fred Landridge, Mrs. George Morris and Joe Howard; one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter.

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Resident Corsicana For Many Years Died At Home on Sunday

Mrs. Mary Howard, 82, a resident of Corsicana for nearly forty years, passed away Sunday morning about 9 o’clock at the residence of her son, Joe Howard, 504 East Tenth avenue. Surviving are one son, Joe Howard; two daughters, Mrs. Mattie Landgridge and Mrs. Mandy Morris, all of Corsicana; and a granddaughter, Mrs. Minnie Cooper of Kilgore.

Funeral services were conducted at the residence of her son, by Rev. A. O. Burgess, pastor of the Nazarene church at 10:30 a. m. Monday.

Though not confined to her bed, hers was the baptism of suffering a number of years, and intensely so for several months. Yet she bore it with great patience and with little murmuring. It is such a pleasure to note the beautiful traits of a noble soul. We can throw our hearts open without reserve and pluck from the English language, the loveliest adjectives in its great store. She has raised her family so much like the pattern given in the 31st chapter of proverbs, that her children truly rise up to call her blessed.

We can gladly state that she was not penniless by the providence of God, but praise His name she was enemyless. Rich and universal, was the praise of friends and neighbors. Yes, and there lurks not a doubt in our hearts that the merciful and loving God will some day demonstrate before us the glory of her beautiful life.

I am proud to embrace this privilege to join in the prayerful benediction that those of us whose lives have been touched by the sainted life of this our mother and sister in the Lord, may be inspired to double our diligence to make our peace calling, and elections sure, to be reunited with her in the kingdom our Heavenly Father.

A devoted friend,
W. F. Sanders.

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George Harwell
Jul 12, 1916 - Nov 28, 1921

November 29, 1921
HARWELL - Corsicana, Texas,  Nov. 29. - George, the 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Harwell of this city, died last night. The funeral took place at noon today with burial in the Hopewell Cemetery in the Navarro community, this county.

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Died Here Last Night.

George, the 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Harwell, who lives on Sycamore street, died last night after a few hours illness with pneumonia, and the remains were interred at Hopewell cemetery near Navarro near noon today. Clifford Harwell of Navarro, Bryan Harwell of Mt. Calm, and Arthur Harwell of Hamlin, uncles of the deceased, were here today to attend the funeral.

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Lemuel Carroll Howell, Rev.
Aug 31, 1872 - Sep 21, 1925
 

BAPTIST MINISTER DIED SUDDENLY AT HOME LAST NIGHT

REV. L. C. HOWELL SUCCUMBS TO ATTACK ACUTE INDIGESTION

Rev. L. C. Howell, age 53, died at his home, 922 West Tenth avenue Monday night about 11 o’clock from an attack of acute indigestion. He was seemingly in good health when he retired for the night, but died immediately after the attack.

He is survived by his wife and ten children: Jewell Howell, who is at Shanghai, China, with the United States Navy; Ezra Howell of Corsicana; Virgil Howell, Archer City; L. C. Jr., Corsicana; Miss Jettie Mae Howell, Corsicana; Mrs. Carrie Howell Adams, Corsicana; Mrs. Reba Howell Gore, Corsicana; Mrs. Ruth Howell Griffin, Corsicana, and two younger daughters, Misses Cassie and Mamie.

The Rev. Mr. Howell had been a minister of the Gospel for 26 years and was entering his tenth year as pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Baptist church of this city. He had served other pastorates and in various capacities in the Baptist work. At one time he was State Missionary but resigned that to return to the pastorate of the Eleventh Avenue Baptist church.

He was born in Amity, Ark., Aug. 31, 1872, removed to Lindale, Texas, after reaching manhood, thence to Jacksonville and from there to Corsicana in 1916.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Eleventh Avenue Baptist church and will be conducted by Rev. J. M. Newburn of Jacksonville. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

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In Memoriam.

In loving memory of our dear pastor, Rev. L. C. Howell, who died Sept. 22, 1925.

He was born in Amity Arkansas, Aug. 31, 1872. He leaves a wife and ten children, many other relatives and friends to mourn his loss, but our loss is heaven’s gain. At an early age he felt the call of the ministry and he attended school in Jacksonville college for seven years. Along with him in school was his daughter Carrie, and later his son Jewel. A man like that can be depended on any time and anywhere. Such was known of Bro Howell. His ministry soon spread over Eastern Texas and over all portions of the state and soon he moved to Central Texas where he served until his death. I don’t think I have ever known a more noble man or one so full of the knowledge of God. He preached Christ only and him crucified. He was serving the Eleventh Avenue Baptist church in his tenth year. Practically it has known no other pastor in its History. He has united a lot of us in marriage and has buried untold numbers in baptism. He has been a father to the fatherless, a comforter in the hour of sadness. I’m sorry we let a man of God exist in our town on so little of this life’s needs. May the scene of his death be instruments to us to do the things God would have us to do. And for God’s sake may we see that his widowed wife is provided for. Funeral services were held at the Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church and burial took place in Oakwood Cemetery. The Klansmen took charge of the services at the grave. I don’t’ think I have ever looked upon a more beautiful scene than that as they marched all robed in white, placed his suit on his coffin and the U. S. flag in motion marched quietly away. They made it very plain that he loved the Klan and dearly would have given his life for it rather than to see the work of our Master trodden down. We believe that it is the Lord’s work, and, that the God of all truth leads them as he did our dearly beloved brother who is dead and gone. To his beloved family we would ask God’s blessings on you, restore and keep you is our prayer. Follow the footsteps of Father, and it won’t be long until we’ll meet you over yonder in that glorious, happy home where no sickness, sorrow nor death can ever come and where we shall all be as one. Weep not, dear ones, but turn your tear-dimmed eyes to an all-seeing God and ask him to lead you in the paths of righteousness.

Death has claimed our loved one,
Claimed our pastor dear.
Sad and lonely is his home
For he is not here.

Oh that dear one, how we loved him,
Oh how hard to give him up;
But an angel came down for him
And removed him from our home.

Yes, he has left us—
Left us broken-hearted,
Again we hope to meet him
And never more be parted.

Our cries can’t bring him back;
No, he has gone to stay
Where Jesus ever reigns,
And there is everlasting day.

Some day we will meet you, Bro. Howell.
The time will not be long
Until we will be united
In the land of joy and song.

Written by One Who loved him.

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September 23, 1925
Rev. L. C. Howell of Corsicana Is Dead
CORSICANA, Texas, Sept 22. - The Rev. L. C. Howell, 53 years old, died at his home here Monday night at 11 o'clock from an attack of acute indigestion.
He is survived by his wife and ten children-Jewell Howell, who is at Shanghai, China, with the United States Navy; Ezra Howell of Corsicana; Virgil Howell, Archer City; L. C. Howell Jr., Corsicana; Miss Jettie Mae Howell, Corsicana; Mrs. Carrie Howell Adams, Corsicana; Mrs. Reba Howell Gore, Corsicana; Mrs. Ruth Howell Griffin, Corsicana, and two younger daughters, Misses Cassie and Mamie Howell.
The Rev. Mr. Howell had been a minister of the gospel for twenty-six years and was entering his twenty years as pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church of this city. He had served other pastorates and in various capacities in Baptist work. At one time he was State missionary, but resigned that to return to the pastorate of the Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church here.
He was born in Amity, Ark., Aug. 31, 1872; removed to Lindale, Texas, after reaching manhood, thence to Jacksonville and from there to Corsicana in 1916.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church and will be conducted by the Rev. J. M. Newburn of Jacksonville. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR REV. L. C. HOWELL WERE HELD TODAY

LARGE CONCOURSE FRIENDS FOLLOWED REMAINS TO LAST RESTING PLACE

Funeral services for Rev. L. C. Howell, who died suddenly at his home Monday night from an attack of acute indigestion, were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the Eleventh Avenue Baptist church, of which he was pastor.
Burial was in Oakwood.
The services were conducted at the church by Rev. J. M. Newburn of Jacksonville and at the cemetery the Ku Klux Klan had charge
of the services and the address was made by Rev. Alonzo Monk, former pastor, of the First Methodist church of. this city.
Active pallbearer were Rev. Edgar Parker, Ennis; Rev. Earl Anderson, Dallas; Rev. C. R. Meadows, Dallas; Rev. W. Z. Corbin, Blooming Grove; Rev. Alonzo Monk, Mineral Wells; Rev. P. C. Scott, Ferris.
Honorary—Mose Wells, ,Rev. Tom Allmon of Dawson; Fred White, John C. Hughes, R. J. Wilson; Bruce Nutt. Henry Gibson, Lee Russell, Thomas Scroggins, Edward Langston, Charles Jackson, members of his congregation, and friends.
The funeral was largely attended and there were many beautiful floral offerings.
The Klan ceremony at the grave followed the usual form of the burial ceremony of that order.

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Rev. Howell Dead

REv. L. C. Howell died suddenly in Corsicana Monday night. The deceased was 53 years old, a B. M. B. (Baptist) preacher and had been pastor of the 11th Ave. Baptist church in Corsicana ten years. The funeral was conducted by Dr. Newburn of Jacksonville.

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  • The Blooming Grove Times - Friday, Sep 25, 1925
  • Submitted by Karen Rost

Sidney Clay Howell
Dec 6, 1853 - Oct 21, 1934

October 22, 1934
HOWELL - Corsicana, Texas, Oct. 22. - Sidney C. Howell, 80, pioneer resident of the Pickett community, died Sunday morning and funeral services were held Monday afternoon.
Surviving are three sons, Joe Howell, Corsicana; Sam Howell, Corsicana, and John Howell, Overton; three daughters, Mrs. J. E. Henry, Corsicana; Mrs. G. W. Watkins, Corsicana, and Miss Billie Howell, Corsicana; one brother, J. V. Howell of Tenseness, and one sister, Mrs. M. J. Lumpkin of California.

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PIONEER RESIDENT PICKETT COMMUNITY WAS BURIED MONDAY

Sidney C. Howell, aged 80 years, pioneer resident of the Pickett community, died Sunday morning and the funeral was held Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock at Hamilton cemetery where burial was made. The rites were conducted by Rev. Jones, Baptist minister.

Surviving are three sons, Joe Howell, Corsicana; Sam Howell, Corsicana and John Howell, Overton; three daughters, Mrs. J. E. Henry, Corsicana; Mrs. G. W. Watkins, Corsicana, and Miss Billie Howell, Corsicana; a brother, J. V. Howell, Tennessee; a sister, Mrs. M. J. Lumpkin, California, and other relatives.

The funeral was directed by the Corley Funeral Home.

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Jessie Marion Hubbard
Apr 3 1871 - Dec 18, 1930

December 18, 1930
J. M. Hubbard Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, Dec. 18. - J. M. Hubbard, farmer of the Dawson community, 59, died in the Navarro County Hospital Thursday from injuries received Dec. 8 when a wagon ran over him, and the funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a. m. Mr. Hubbard, who was six feet eight inches tall, is survived by his wife, two sons, James Hubbard and Henry Hubbard, both of Dawson; one daughter, Mrs. Vivian Young, Dawson; one grandchild; five brothers, E. A. Hubbard, Bill Hubbard, and Ben Hubbard, all of the Purdon community; Louis Hubbard, Corsicana, and Ezra Hubbard; one sister, Mrs. Henry Harrison, Iselia, and other relatives.

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DAWSON FARMER SUCCUMBS INJURIES IN LOCAL HOSPITAL

J. M. HUBBARD SUFFERED INJURIES WHEN WAGON PASSED OVER HIS BODY

J. M. Hubbard, farmer of the Dawson community, aged 59 years, died in the Navarro county hospital Thursday morning at 2:45 o’clock from injuries received Dec. 8 when a wagon ran over him, and the funeral services will be conducted by Rev. W. T. Allmon, Baptist minister.

According to information received here, Mr. Hubbard was hauling wood, and the load slipped, throwing him to the ground, the team pulling the loaded wagon over his body. He did not think he was seriously hurt, and climbed back on the wagon and continued his trip. He was alone at the time.

No medical attention was sough until two days later when his condition became serious. He was brought to the hospital here where an operation was performed in an effort to save his life.

Mr. Hubbard was six feet, eight inches tall and it was necessary to have a special casket manufactured for him.

Surviving are his wife, two sons, James Hubbard and Henry Hubbard, both of Dawson; one daughter, Mrs. Vivian Young, Dawson; one grandchild; five brothers, E. A. Hubbard, Bill Hubbard and Ben Hubbard, all of the Purdon community; Louis Hubbard, Corsicana, and Ezra Hubbard; one sister, Mrs. Henry Harrison, Delta and other relatives.

The funeral will be directed by the Sutherland Funeral Home.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, Dec 18, 1930
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • Dawson Cemetery
  • h/o Maggie Levenia (Wyatt) Hubbard married Sep 9, 1906; s/o James K. Polk Hubbard and (one scource says Rosana “Rosie” (Shuttlesworth) another scource says Lucretia Lucinda (Shuttlesworth)

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR VICTIM WAGON ACCIDENT FRIDAY

Funeral services for J. M. Hubbard, aged 59 years, farmer residing in the Spring Hill community, north of Dawson, who died in the Navarro county hospital at an early hour Thursday morning following an operation occasioned by injuries received several days ago when a loaded wagon was pulled over his body, were held at Dawson Friday morning at 11 o’clock where interment was made. The services were conducted by Rev. W. T. Allmon, Baptist minister.

Mr. Hubbard, did not think that he was seriously injured and no medical attention was sought for a couple of days after he was injured, when his condition became serious.

Surviving are his wife, two sons, James Hubbard and Henry Hubbard, and one daughter, Mrs. Vivian Young, all of Dawson community; five brothers, E. A. Hubbard, Bill Hubbard and Ben Hubbard all of the Purdon community; Louis Hubbard, Corsicana, and Ezra Hubbard; one sister, Mrs. Henry Harrison, Delia; one grandchild and other relatives.

The body was forwarded to Dawson Thursday night by the Sutherland Funeral Home.

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ALLIANCE HALL

ALLIANCE HALL, Dec. 24.—(Spl.)--Word was received early Thursday morning of the death of Mr. Jess Hubbard who died in the Corsicana hospital. He is survived by his wife, two sons and one daughter and five brothers and one sister. He was buried in the Dawson Cemetery Friday afternoon. Rev. Almon of Dawson conducted the funeral service.

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William Russell Hubble
Dec 19, 1882 - Jul 24, 1954

July 25, 1954, Dallas, Texas
Dies at His Home
W. R. Hubble, 71, of 1502 Maywood, a retired employee of a petroleum company, died Saturday at his home.
Hubble was a lineman in the telephone and telegraph department of the Magnolia Petroleum Company before his retirement several years ago. He lived many years in Hillsboro before moving to Idaho. He had lived in Dallas about a year.
He was a member of the Founders Club of the Magnolia Company and the Magnolia Ex Club.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Marshall and Marshall Funeral Chapel in Hillsboro. Burial will be in Corsicana.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Edith Pretre of Dallas; a son, Eugene Hubble of Caldwell, Idaho, two grandchildren and one great-grandson.

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Hillsboro Rites For R. R. Hubble

Funeral services were held in Hillsboro Monday at 10 a.m. for Richard Russell Hubble, 71, former Magnolia employe here who died at his home in Dallas Saturday.

Services were held from the Marshall and Marshall Funeral Chapel in Hillsboro, with Rev. Brooks Perry of Dallas officiating.

Burial was in Oakwood cemetery here. Corley directed local arrangements.

A telephone mechanic, Hubble was born in Tennessee. He resided in Hillsboro for many years.

Surviving are two brothers, Tom and Jim Hubble, both of Tennessee; a daughter, Mrs. Edith Pretre of Dallas; a son, Allen Eugene Hubble of Eugene, Idaho; two grandchildren and one grandchild.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Jul 26, 1954
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • (Obit says Richard Russell Hubble but he is William Russell Hubble)
  • h/o Clara E. (Breithaupt) Hubble married Dec 25, 1910

Hiram Hucherson
Aug 31, 1886 - Nov 8, 1931

November 9, 1931, Dallas, Texas
HUCHERSON - Hiram Hucherson, 45, died Sunday at his residence, 424 West Twelfth St. Survived by his wife, Mary Alice Hucherson; a sister, Mrs. Clara Pittman of Corsicana; two brothers, Dave Hucherson of Lufkin and George Hucherson of Houston. Remains will be forwarded to Corsicana Monday afternoon by Lamar & Smith for burial there.

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FORMER CORSICANA MAN DIED DALLAS; INTERMENT HERE

Hiram Hucherson, aged 45 years, native of Corsicana, but resident of Dallas for a number of years, died in Dallas Sunday afternoon following a lingering illness, and the funeral was held here Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock from St. John’s Episcopal church with interment in Oakwood cemetery. The body arrived in Corsicana Monday afternoon on the 1:24 Southern Pacific train.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. J. Ellis, rector of St. John’s church. The American Legion had charge of the services at the grave.

Mr. Hucherson was a resident of Corsicana until the World War. After his return from the army he had made his home in Dallas and Houston.

Surviving are his wife, a sister, Mrs. Clara Pittman, Corsicana; two brothers, George Hucherson, Houston, and Dave C. Hucherson, Lufkin; an aunt, Mrs. W. W. Clopton, Corsicana; three uncles, J. P. Redden, Corsicana; A. D. Redden, Ennis and Dick Redden, Waco; and a number of other relatives.

Pallbearers were Wesley Redden, Dock Redden, Jim Redden, Jester Pittman, A. C. Choate and R. W. Wiggins.

The funeral was directed by the Sutherland Funeral Home.

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INFANT OF Hubert Harris
Died Jun 1929

Jun 17, 1929
Corsicana Infant Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, June 17. - The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Harris of Richland died Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and the funeral was held at Birdston Sunday afternoon.

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Mrs. Joseph Huey
Died Jul 12, 1902

July 13, 1902, Dallas, TX
Mrs. Joseph Huey died at her home in Corsicana yesterday morning after an illness of about ten days. Her remains will arrive at the union depot, this city, this afternoon, where carriages will be waiting, and proceed to Greenwood Cemetery, where the interment will take place. Mrs. Huey had resided in Texas since 1859, and had many friends throughout the State, especially in Corsicana and Dallas.

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Beatrice (Brennan) Huff
abt 1881 - Jul 1939

July 19, 1939, Dallas, TX
Burial in Dallas Set for Woman Accident Victim Mrs. Beatrice Brennan Huff, 58, of Longview, who died Tuesday in a Corsicana hospital of injuries received in an auto crash, will be buried in the Garden of Memories here Wednesday.
Her husband, Crump Huff, and daughter, Miss Helen Huff, were severally injured when their car collided with another occupied by two Negroes Sunday on Highway 1. Willie Scourten, Malakoff Negro, reported driver, was in the Navarro County jail at Corsicana Tuesday on a drunken driving charge.
Funeral services for Mrs. Huff will be held at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Corsicana, where she was born and reared.
Survivors are her husband and eight children, Mrs. O. F. Jones of Dallas, Mrs. H. D. Seaton and Miss Sunnye Huff of Chattanooga, Tenn.; Miss Helen Huff and Robert Huff of Longview; Mrs. John J. Smith of Milwaukee, Wis.; Harmon Huff of Rodessa, La., and Mrs. J. C. Lewis of Los Angeles; two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Burkhalter of Dallas and Mrs. Ed Sheets of Corsicana, and a brother, Walter Brennan of Pottsboro, Grayson County.

July 19, 1939, Corsicana, Texas
Woman Car Accident Victim Is Buried
Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice Brennan Huff, 58, who died Tuesday following injuries received in an automobile accident Sunday, were held Wednesday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception here and burial was made in the Garden of Memories in Dallas. Msgr. V. Graffeo conducted the rites.
Surviving are her husband, Crump Huff, eight children, Mrs. O. F. Jones, Dallas; Mrs. H. D. Seaton, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Mrs. John L. Smith, Milwaukee, Wis.; Miss Sunnye Huff, Chattanooga; Harmon Huff, Rodessa, La.; Mrs. J. C. Lewis, Los Angeles, Calif.; Miss Helen Huff, Longview, and Robert Huff, Longview; two sisters, Mrs. Ed Sheets, Corsicana, and Mrs. J. H. Burkhalter, Dallas; one brother, Walter Brennan, Pottsboro; three grandchildren.

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Ernie C. Stamey
Jul 31, 1954 - Jan 24, 2006

Ernie C. Stamey, 51, of Corsicana, beloved father, grandfather and friend, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, 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. Friday at Corley Funeral Chapel with Dr. Gary W. Johnson officiating.

Mr. Stamey was born July 31, 1954, in Greenville, S.C. He worked for Guardian Glass for the last 27 years.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Buchanan; and dad, Paul Buchanan.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, T.J. and Heather Stamey of Kerens; daughter and son-in-law, Cassie and Craig Warren of Kerens; daughter, Kandice Stamey of Mildred; grandsons, Eric Stamey and Garrett Warren, both of Kerens; granddaughters, Kristan Warren and Breanna Warren, both of Kerens; godmother, Betty Grace of Corsicana; beloved friend, Betty Atkeisson of Mildred; best friend, Cathy Teer of Angus; numerous nieces and nephews and his extended family at Guardian Glass.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Elzie R. Beaird
Jun 16, 1916 - Jan 25, 2006

Elzie R. Beaird, 89, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at Twilight Nursing Home. Services are pending with Corley Funeral Home.

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Mr. Elzie Ray "Bud" Beaird, age 89, of Corsicana, Texas, died Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at Twilight Nursing Home in Corsicana, Texas He Served in the Army during World War II.

He is survived by his Daughter-Janis R. Greenup of Corsicana, Texas, Son & Daughter-in-law-Larry R. & Leslie Beaird of Rockwall, Texas, Daughter & Son-in-law-Jacquelyn R. & Martin Martinez of Grand Prairie, Texas, Son-Jimmy R. Beaird of Dallas, 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 Friday, January 27, 2006. Funeral service will be at Corley Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 28, 2006 , Dr. Gary W. Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana, Texas.

Farrie Berniece (Stewart) Good
Jun 28, 1924 - Jan 21, 2006

Farrie Berniece Stewart Good of Frost went to be with the Lord on Jan. 21, 2006. Born June 28, 1924, in Arkansas to Farrie Wahle and Elmer Stewart, she grew up in Fort Worth on her parents’ dairy farm. She married World War II soldier Charles J. Good on Feb. 4, 1946, upon his return from overseas. She lived in Dallas many years, worked at Grand Avenue Bank for 18 years and moved to Frost 28 years ago after living for a time in Athens. She enjoyed crafts, gardening, genealogy and playing 42.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Charles Stewart Good; and infant grandson, Charles Samual Good.

She is survived by her husband, Charles J. Good of Frost; sister, Joy Reed of Fort Worth; daughter, Charla Good Arbuckle of Colorado; granddaughter, Megan Arbuckle Kittell of Colorado; and great-granddaughter, Lillian Kittell of Colorado.

She was a loving lady who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

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Audrey Fay (Sheppard ) Kagler
Jul 31, 1929 - Jan 24, 2006

Fay Kagler

Fay Kagler, 76, of Corsicana and formerly of Blooming Grove, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village where she was a resident.

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

Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Blooming Grove with Brother Grady Cashion officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Kagler was born on July 31, 1929, in Blooming Grove to Thomas Sheppard and Gladys Bell Sheppard. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Blooming Grove.

Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Mazelle Sheppard of Spring; sister, Jean Hinkle of Blooming Grove; nieces, Cathy and Bill Ward of Mexia, Janie and Tony Halley of Friendswood and their families, Christie and Christopher Shults of Cypress, Zane Ward of Mexia, Micah and Erin Hatley of Houston and Jessie Hatley of Houston.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Chapel, Blooming Grove.

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Monroe Clyde Davis Sr.
Aug 11,1936 - Jan 7, 2006

Graveside services for Monroe Clyde Davis Sr., 69, of Pass Christian, Miss. were held Jan. 14, 2006, at Cottonwood Cemetery in Wylie.
Dr. Dan Rainey officiated.
Mr. Davis died Jan. 7 at Dixie White House Nursing Home in Pass Christian, Miss. after a long illness.
He was born Aug.11,1936 in Blooming Grove to Bruce Monroe and Betty (Compton) Davis. He was a retired mechanic and had lived in Houston, Austin, Big Springs and Wylie before moving to Pass Christian, Miss.
Survivors include his daughter, Betty Davis Schmitz; three sons, Monroe Davis Jr., James Davis and Billy Davis; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janette Davis; daughter, Lawanda Davis and great-grandson, Jacob Eaves.

The Wylie News, Wylie Tx
1/18/2006 Sec A, pg 4

William James "Bill" Rogers
May 31, 1958 - Jan 27, 2006

Williams James (Bill) Rogers, 47, of Kerens passed away Friday, January 27, 2006 in Athens.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church of Kerens.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Kerens with the Rev. Roger Garrett officiating. Interment will follow at Trinidad Cemetery.

Bill was born May 31, 1958 to William Merle and Carolyn Gann Rogers in San Bernidino, CA and moved to Kerens from the Dallas area in 1992. Bill owned his own carpet cleaning business and was a member of the Kerens Volunteer Fire Department, Kerens Chamber of Commerce, Kerens Kiwanis and First Responder as well as the First Baptist Church of Kerens. Bill also served in the U.S. Army.

Bill is survived by his wife, Joyce Rogers of Kerens; Stepfather (Dub) Dickson; sons Jesse Allyn Rogers of Iowa and James Merle Rogers of Kerens and sister Tina Settegest.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Association.

Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home in Malakoff.

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Lucille (Finney) Medford
Jan 11, 1916 - Jan 27, 2006

Lucille Medford, 90, passed away Friday, January 27, 2006 in Corsicana.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the Mountain Valley Funeral Home located between Burleson and Joshua.

Services will be at 4 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church of Joshua. Interment will follow Tuesday at the Dennison Cemetery in Idabel, Oklahoma.

Lucille was born Jan. 11, 1916 in Amity Arkansas to Marvin Junior and Myrtle Mattie Martin Finney. She attended Hayworth High School in Oklahoma where she played basketball. She then married Milton Marvin Medford on April 23, 1937 in Idabel, Oklahoma. She was a longtime member of Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor until she moved to Joshua with her daughter, Kay, where she had been a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Joshua until recently moving to Corsicana with Kay. She currently was a member of North Side Baptist Church in Corsicana. She was an accomplished singer singing in gospel quartets for many years.

Lucille was a homemaker, an excellent seamstress, quilter, craftswoman and gardener. Gardening was her true love. She also taught Sunday School most of her adult life and was loved and respected by everyone who knew her.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a sister, Bernice “Kat” McBrayer; brother-in-laws, Emerson McBrayer and Trenver McKee.

Survivors include Son, D.M. “Pal” Medford of Pineland; daughters, Kay Medford Kammerdiener and husband Greg of Corsicana, Susan Detweiler of Beaumont; sister, Doris McKee of Idabel, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Stacey Graham and husband Steve, Shane Medford and wife Valerie; Chris Fowler and wife Michelle, Aaron Fowler, Robin Trumble and Casey Martin and husband Clayton; step-grandchildren, Todd Kammerdiener and wife Natalie and Julia Ekpo and husband Lloyd; great grandchildren, Christina Fontenot, Vanessa Medford, Gage Baker, Cody Fowler, Madalyn Bell Fowler, Tristain Fowler; step great grand children, Christian Bennett, Christopher Bomboy, Esther Ekpo; step great great grand children, Hannah Bennett and Rebecca Bennett and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

Arrangements by Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson.

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Jennifer Dee (Nicholson) Price
May 21, 1976 - Jan 25, 2006

Jennifer Dee Nicholson Price
Jennifer Dee Nicholson Price, 29, of Whiteville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, in Jacksonville, Fla.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Peacock Funeral Home in Whiteville, N.C.

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Peacock’s Chapel in the Pines. Interment will follow at Peacock’s Columbus Memorial Park.

Jennifer was born May 21, 1976, in Corsicana. She graduated from Wills Point High School in 1994, and she was a 1996 graduate of Navarro College. Jennifer was a longtime employee of Wal-Mart in Corsicana and Whiteville, N.C.

She is survived by her husband, Rocky Price of Whiteville, N.C.; daughter, McKenzie Jade Price of Whiteville, N.C.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Willie and Debbie Price of Whiteville, N.C.; sister, Dana Nicholson of Blooming Grove; stepfather and stepmother, Gary and Glendine Huddleston of Post Oak Bend; uncle, Jim Nicholson of Barry; grandmother, Ethelyne Nicholson of Blooming Grove; and numerous other relatives.

Jennifer was preceded in death by her father, Dan Nicholson; and her mother, Linda Huddleston.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements by Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville, N.C.

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Jennifer Price

Services for Jennifer Dee Nicholson Price, 29, Whiteville, N.C., formerly of Wills Point, will be held in Whiteville.
Mrs. Price died January 25, 2006, in Jacksonville, Fla.
She was born May 21, 1976, in Corsicana. She graduated from Wills Point High School in 1994, and was a 1996 graduate of Navarro College. She was a longtime employee at Wal-Mart in Corsicana and in Whiteville.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dan Nicholson; and her mother, Linda Huddleston.
Survivors include her husband, Rocky Price, Whiteville; daughter, McKenzie Jade Price, Whiteville; father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Debbie Price, Whiteville; sister, Dana Nicholson, Blooming Grove; stepfather and stepmother, Gary and Glendine Huddleston, Post Oak Bend; grandmother, Ethelyne Nicholson, Blooming Grove; and other relatives.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

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JENNIFER D. PRICE

CRUSOE – Jennifer D. Price, 29, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla. She was born May 21, 1976 in Blooming Grove, Texas, the daughter of the late Dan Nicholson and Linda Nicholson Huddlenston.

She attended Texas A&M and graduated from Navarro Community College with an associate degree in art. She was formerly employed with Walmart in Whiteville and Blooming Grove, Texas.

Final rites were held Monday, Jan. 30 at Peacock’s Chapel In The Pines by the Reverends Scott Cumbee and Ervin Etheridge. Interment followed in Columbus Memorial Park. Peacocks Funeral Home of Whiteville handled the arrangements.

She is survived by her husband, Rocky Price; a daughter, McKenzie Price of the home; a sister, Dana Nicholson of Blooming Grove, Texas; paternal grandmother, Ethelyne Nicholson of Blooming Grove, Texas; maternal step-grandmother, Sandra Palmer of Corsicana, Texas; and step-father, Gary and step-mother, Glendine Huddleston of Post Oak Bend, Texas.

The family will receive friends at the home of William and Debbie Price, 2678 Dock Road, Whiteville.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058.
 

Jeane (Hyles) Bearden
Mar 6, 1926 - Jan 26, 2006

Jeane Bearden, 79, of Blooming Grove passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie.

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

Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Oak Branch Cemetery in Waxahachie.

Mrs. Bearden was born March 6, 1926, in Mertens to Roy Hyles and Sarah Williams Hyles. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Blooming Grove.

Survivors include her two sons, Michael Bearden and wife Marla of Waxahachie and Larry Bearden and wife Fontaine of Little Elm; grandchildren, Corey and Jennifer, Allison, Cody, and Nolen; and great-grandchild, Nathan Bearden.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Chapel, Blooming Grove.

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Ida Mae McDaniel
July 25, 1911 - Jan 24, 2006

Ida Mae McDaniel, 94, of Ennis passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at Ennis Care Center.

Mrs. McDaniel was born July 25, 1911, in Barry to Sidney Lee and Sarah Myrtle Mitchell. She attended school in Barry, and lived there and in Corsicana until her marriage in 1963. On Feb. 24, 1963, she was married to Lawrence McDaniel of Texico, N.M., and resided there for many years where they farmed. After his health began to decline, they moved to Clovis, N.M., and she lived there until about a year ago. Mr. McDaniel preceded her in death on March 30, 1999. She was a longtime member of Central Christian Church in Clovis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lawrence McDaniel on March 30, 1999; one sister, Theo Ruth Ragsdale; and one brother, Jesse Bob Mitchell.

She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Alta Lou Kimmons of Winston Salem, N.C., and Winona Porter of Woodburn, Ore.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Viewing for family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Steed-Todd Funeral Home, Clovis, N.M.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Steed-Todd Chapel. The Rev. Michael Johnston will officiate. Burial will be at Texico Cemetery, Texico, N.M.

Pallbearers will be Ben Kilmer, Lewis Heisch, Randy Brian and Gene Woodcock.

Arrangements by Steed-Todd Funeral Home, Clovis, N.M.

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Jessie C. Haynes
July 17, 1911 - Jan 25, 2006

Jessie C. Haynes, 94, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at Navarro Regional Hospital.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Brother Darin Wood.

Mr. Haynes was born July 17, 1911, in Easley, S.C., to E.E. Haynes and Rilla Stegell Haynes. He came to Texas when he was young and grew up in Rio Vista, Johnson County, where he attended school and First Baptist Church. He was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad and retired after 45 years. He served four years in the U.S. Navy in World War II, and he spent 22 months in England. He loved to read, garden and travel.

He was preceded in death by his infant son, Jess Jr.; and a sister.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Jackie Frances Haynes of Corsicana; sons, Marion Haynes and wife Mary Lyn of Humble and Gary Haynes and wife Debbie of Mansfield; granddaughter, Katherine and husband Steve of Marble Falls; two great-granddaughters, Rebecca and Kaylea; grandsons, Chris Haynes of Mansfield and Jay Haynes of Houston; and friends and family.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

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Angela "Ann" Darlene (Morrison ) Lamb
Jul 12, 1951 - Jan 16, 2006

Angela "Ann" Darlene Lamb, 54, of Amarillo passed away Jan. 16, 2006.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27 at South Georgia Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Miller officiating. A private burial at Memorial Park Cemetery will follow.

Mrs. Lamb was born on July 12, 1951 in Fort Worth. She moved to Amarillo in 1983. She worked as a cashier at numerous locations in Amarillo. She loved to collect eagles and angels, and now she is soaring with them. The family wishes to express their thanks to the many who loved and cared for Ann. She was preceded in death by her "Dad" George McCurry Sr. in 2000 and by her sister: Victoria McCurry in 1961.

She is survived by her daughter: Misty Rivera and husband Rayes of Hereford; Her Mother: Vera McCurry of Amarillo; Her Father: Roy Morrison of Corsicana; two Sisters: Edythe Robinson and husband Wayne of Amarillo and Regina Swaim and husband Mark of Amarillo; One Brother: George "Mac" McCurry Jr. and wife Deidra of Alva, OK; Three Grandchildren: Nikkie, Jackie, and Jessie Rivera, all of Hereford; And many other loving family members and friends

Memorials can be sent to South Georgia Baptist Church Building Fund, 5209 S. Georgia St., Amarillo, Texas 79110 or LifeGift Organ Donation Center of West Texas, 1200 Wallace Blvd. Amarillo, Texas 79106

Arrangements by Schooler Funeral Home, Amarillo.

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Peggy Harwell Jurecka
Dec16, 1931 - Jan 23, 2006
 
Peggy Harwell Jurecka, 74, of Granbury passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, in Granbury.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Otto.

Mrs. Jurecka was born on Dec. 16, 1931, in Corsicana. She married Donald Ray Jurecka on March 4, 1951, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Mrs. Jurecka and her husband owned and operated Don’s Sales and Service in Mart. She served as the church organist and was a homemaker and caregiver. She volunteered at a nursing home and was an excellent seamstress.

Survivors include her daughters, Donna Blasingame and husband Ronnie of Weatherford, Diana Schaeper and husband Randal of Lorena; grandson, Lane Blasingame and wife Meri of Weatherford; five great-grandchildren; special friend, Tammy Blasingame; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 400, Riesel, TX 76682.

Arrangements by Wiley Funeral Home, Granbury.

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Vera Fay Burkholder) Crabb
Sep 3, 1918 - Jan 30, 2006

Vera Fay Crabb, age 87, of Corsicana, Texas, died Monday, January 30, 2006, at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village in Corsicana, 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 Tuesday, January 31, 2006. Funeral service will be at Corley Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 1, 2006 , Rev. Jim Anderson officiating. Interment will be at Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana, Texas.

 

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Vera Fay Crabb - 1/31/06

Vera Fay Crabb, 87, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, in Corsicana.

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

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

She was born Sept. 3, 1918, in Corsicana.

Survivors include her nephews, Tommy Burkholder and wife Jeanie of Corsicana, Jerry Burkholder and wife Trudy of Bartley, Neb., and Tim McMillan of Chatfield; niece, Patricia McMillan of Ann Arbor, Mich.; sister-in-law, Jo Burkholder of Corsicana; and cousins, John and Dee Burkholder of Victoria and Bobbie and Curtis Woffard of Lolita.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Jerry Lee Shell
Jan 1, 1947 - Jan 30, 2006

Mr. Jerry Lee Shell, age 59, of Corsicana, Texas, died Monday, January 30, 2006, at Harris Southwest Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
He is so survived by his wife Audrey Shell, Daughter & Fiancee-Shawnee Shell & Michael Davis, Jr. of Corsicana, Texas, Daughter & Son-in-law-Christina & Robin Green of Rice, Texas Step-Son-Michael Warstler of Kansas City, Kan., Step-Daughter & Husband-Linda & Sam Buchanan, Sister & Brother-in-law-Shawnee & Mel Worters of Mesa, Ariz. Brother & Sister-in-law-Larry & Cheryl Shell of Mesa, Ariz., as well as his Mother Nellie Shell of Mesa, AZ.

Arrangements are being handled by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana, Texas, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, February 3, 2006. Funeral service will be at Corley Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 4, 2006 . Interment will be at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Retreat, Texas.

Sheila Ann Mullens
Sep 18, 1962 - Jan 29, 2006

Sheila Ann Mullens, age 43, of Mesquite, Texas, died Sunday, January 29, 2006, at Magnolia Tree Nursing Center in Mesquite, Texas. She is also survived by her Daughters-Felicia Brummett, Cathy Brummett, & Brandy Brummett, Son-Charles Brummett, Sister-Mrs. Pam June Haley of Coppell, Texas, Brother-William Charles Sharp, Brother-William Dale Mullens III, and Father-William Vharles Sharp. Arrangements are being handled by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana, Texas, where the family will receive friends from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Tuesday, January 31, 2006. Funeral service will be at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 31, 2006 , Rev. B. F. Risinger, Jr. officiating. Interment will be at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Retreat, Texas.

Linda (Huff) Kelley
Apr 4, 1950 - Jan 25, 2006

Linda Kelley, 55, of Blooming Grove passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006 in Corsicana.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Chapel, Blooming Grove.

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Chapel, Blooming Grove, with Roy Baker officiating. Interment will follow at Dresden Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Richard Loew, Dwaine Bailey, Joshua Bryant, Bobby Baxter, Eugene Busby and Johnny Pina.

Mrs. Kelley was born April 4, 1950 in Electra.

She is survived by her husband, Johnnie T. Kelley of Blooming Grove; four children, Barbara Loew of Arlington, John M. Kelley of McKinney, Michelle Kelley of Blooming Grove and Steven Kelley of St. Louis, Mo.; five grandchildren, Megan, Miste, Shelby, Zachary and Meagan; two sisters, Melody Locke of Arlington and Cleona Huff of Ft. Collin, Col.; and a brother, Marshall Huff of Texarkana.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Chapel, Blooming Grove.

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Hallie Mae (Compton) Doolen
Oct 6, 1912 - Jan 27, 2006

Hallie Mae Compton Doolen, 93, of Richwood, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 27, 2006. Born in Navarro County, Texas, on October 6, 1912, she grew up in the Corsicana area and moved to Sweeny in 1940. She was a homemaker, beautician and active member of the First Baptist Church of Sweeny.

Hallie was devoted to every member of her family and to her Savior, Jesus Christ. Her encouragement and prayers will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, infant son, Clarence Alden, two brothers and one sister.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Carla Doolen of Beaumont; daughter and son-in-law, Fredell and Drew Culpepper of Richwood; sister, Mattie V. Marsh of Nederland; grandchildren, Wendy Povinelli and her husband, Geoff, Amy Marroquin and husband, Mark, Jason Doolen and wife, Kate, Kent Culpepper and wife, Carrie, Lyndsey Doolen; great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Lauren Povinelli, Jacob Marroquin and Spencer Doolen, and many other loving relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, 2006, from 4 to

6 p.m. at Stroud Funeral Home in Clute.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2006, at Stroud Funeral Home with burial to follow at Sweeny Cemetery.

Final arrangements entrusted to Stroud Funeral Home in Clute, Texas. (979) 265-1188.

Charlotte Marie (Bailey) Kleespies
Jan 11, 1935 - Jan 20, 2006

Charlotte Marie Kleespies

Charlotte Marie Kleespies, 71, of Nederland died Friday, January 20, 2006 in Navarro County near Corsicana. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 28, 2006 at Broussard's in Nederland with Dr. David Higgs officiating. Private interment will follow. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 8 PM Friday evening at the mortuary. Mrs. Kleespies was a native of Dawson, Texas and lived in Nederland since 1941. She retired as a high school secretary with the Nederland Independent School District. She also was a member of the First Baptist Church in Nederland. Mrs. Kleespies was preceded in death by her parents, J.D. and Johnnie Bailey. She is survived by her husband, George T. Kleespies of Nederland; two sons, Keith Kleespies of Nederland, and Glen Kleespies of Arlington; one sister, Helen Bailey Adkins and husband Donald of Richmond. Also her loving nieces and nephews.

Andrew David "Red" McSpedden
May 6, 1938 - Jan 21, 2006

Red McSpedden Memorial Services Held January 25.
Memorial services for Andrew David (Red) McSpedden, 67, of Lake Mexia were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 26 in First Baptist Church, Point Enterprise with Rev. Bruce Rudd and Rev. Darryl Hatley officiating.
Mr. McSpedden was born May 6, 1938 in Corsicana to Raymond Howard McSpedden, Sr. and Iva Nina Phillips McSpedden and passed away on January 21, 2006 in Limestone Medical Center, Groesbeck. He received a full scholarship from TCU to play football and Bob Lilly was his roommate there. He was recruited his senior year by the Pittsburg Steelers to replace an all-pro that was retiring. He then signed on with the Dallas Texans who are now the Kansas City Chiefs. The New York Giants were trying to get him at the same time, but the Kansas City sign-on bonus was better. While playing for the Dallas Texans, he was in an automobile accident which ended his pro-ball career.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pt. Enterprise and Springfield Masonic Lodge. He retired from Lynn Adams Distributing Co., after 37 years. He was past president of the Mexia Ex-Students Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Howard McSpedden, Sr. and Iva Nina Phillips McSpedden, and a brother, Raymond H. McSpedden, Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Dixie T. McSpedden of Lake Mexia; daughter and son-in-law, Debra Jo and Billy Don York of Mexia; grandchildren: Erica York, Ken David York and Joe Kyle York, and a brother, Joe McSpedden of Cape Charles, VA.
Honorary pallbearers were Billy Ed Felz, Troy Miller, Sonny Adams, Marcus Wilson, Alan Ingram, Bert Lynn Harrison, Jay Gatlin, and Miles Skipper.
Memorials may be made to Pt. Enterprise Baptist Church, 375 CR 498, Mexia, TX 76667.
Blair-Stubbs Mexia was in charge of arrangements.

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  • The Groesbeck Journal - Jan 26, 2006

Martha Almeda (Northern) Bray
Nov 16, 1926 - Feb 1, 2006

Amanda Bray
Mrs. Almeda Bray, age 79, of Corsicana, Texas, died Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Texas She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was also a member of Hospital Auxillary & First Baptist Church Ruth Sunday School Class. She is survived by her Son & Daughter-in-law-David & Nanette Bray, Daughter & Son-in-law-Marilyn & Tom Oliver of Corsicana, Texas, & Sister-Jo Burkholder of Corsicana, 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 Thursday, February 2, 2006. Funeral service will be at Corley Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 AM Friday, February 3, 2006 , Rev. B. F. Risinger, Jr. officiating. Interment will be at Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana, Texas.

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Almeda Bray - 2/2/06

Almeda Bray, 79, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, in Dallas.

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

Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. B.F. Risinger Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Burkholder, T.J. Burkholder, Thomas Dockery, Doug Turner, Michael Dockery and Mitchell Dockery.

Mrs. Bray was born Nov. 16, 1926, in Angus. She was a member of the Ruth Sunday School Class, First Baptist Church and Navarro Regional Hospital Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John David “Sonny” Bray; son, Danny Carl Bray; parents, Dewey and Clara Northern; and brothers, Donald Northern, Bill Northern and Bobby Northern.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, David and Nanette Bray of Corsicana; daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Tom Oliver of Corsicana; granddaughters, Davelyn Casbeer and husband Monty of Corsicana, Christene Oliver of Corsicana, Tonya Deren and husband Ron of Chatfield and Whitney McConnico and husband Clay of Lantana; grandsons, Jeremy Oliver and wife Mandy of Palmer, Jason Oliver of Corsicana, Joey Bray and wife Kathy of Nacogdoches, Danny Carl Bray Jr. of Arlington and Jeremy Bramall and wife Toni of Sunnyvale; numerous great-grandchildren; numerous nephews; and sister, Jo Burkholder of Corsicana.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 510 W. Collin St., Corsicana, TX 75110.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Randy Lee Green
Nov 5, 1954 - Jan 31, 2006

Randy Lee Green, 51, went to be with his Lord on Jan. 31, 2006. Randy was born in Vina, AL, on Nov. 5, 1954. He is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Green Sr. and Belva Green. Randy is survived by his wife, Pam; three children, Matt Parrish and wife, Jade, Haley Green and Hunter Green; two grandchildren, Kealey and Kieran Parrish; one brother, Curtis Green Jr. of Adrian MI; one sister, Twila Phillips of Castlewood, VA, and a multitude of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Randy attended Michigan Christian College in Rochester, MI, and graduated from Harding University in Searcy, AK. He received his Masters in Mid-Management from Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches.

Randy dedicated his entire career to teaching and coaching. Next to his love for his family, the ability to help young people through his teaching and coaching was what he loved best.

He was a big man with an even bigger, kinder heart. The love and affection shown for him by those whose lives he touched is a testament to Randy as a role model and inspiration. The positive difference he made in so many lives will go on forever.

A document written by Randy many years ago reflects how he lived his life. Here are his words:

“Are you accomplishing what you honestly feel God intends for you to accomplish with your life? One of our biggest problems in attaining our dreams is that we try to do it alone. There may be some things you can do alone, but there isn’t anything of importance you can do without God. He can make our plans greater and better than we can ever imagine. You ask ‘how do you know if it’s God’s will?’ I really can’t answer that, I only know the important thing is don’t sit and wait ... Even if the direction seems totally impractical, but ever so interesting, move toward it as if it were a possibility and let God though his intervention stop you if it’s not right. I wonder how many miracles a day we miss because we do not live in the now, but look back at the past or try to gaze into the future.”

Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4., at the Corsicana High School Auditorium.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis Tenn.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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