Lena Taylor
Jul 24, 1919 - Jul 5, 2006

Mrs. Lena Taylor, age 86, of Corsicana, Texas, died Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at Decedent's Residence in Corsicana, Texas. She is survived by her husband Woodrow (Woody) TAYLOR; Daughter-Joy Kendrick of Corsicana, Texas, Daughter-Sybil Hooper of Humble, Texas, Sister-Mollie Winchester of Nettleton, Miss., Sister-Bonnie Patrick of Sarah, Miss., Brother-Billy Grimsley of Trinity, Texas, Brother-Frank Bounds of Sarah, Miss., Brother-James Grimsley of Sarah, Miss., Brother-David Grimsley of Sarah, Miss. 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, July 6, 2006. Funeral service will be at Corley Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 AM Friday, July 7, 2006 , Rev. William Bright officiating. Interment will be at Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana, Texas.

Patsy Ann (Alexander) Nutt
Dec 24, 1933 - Jul 7, 2006

Pat A. Nutt Pat A. Nutt, born December 24, 1933 in Navarro County went to be with her precious Lord on July 7, 2006. Pat's life certainly echo's the words of the Apostle Paul "I have fought a good fight and I have finished my course; henceforth, there is laid up for me in Heaven, a crown of life". She loved her family and grandchildren and was a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church, having served in almost every capacity. No one ever fought harder than Pat to live and serve God. She leaves behind her husband Rufus, daughters Dana Ashby and her husband Gary of Rockford, Illinois, and Judy Hurd and Husband Scott of Mesquite, Texas and a son Earl Nutt of McKinney, Texas. Nine grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Brothers Robert Thomas Alexander and wife Gigi of San Benito, Texas and Clif Alexander and wife Linda of Edmond, Oklahoma. Sister Mary Evans and husband Ted of Houston, Texas. Aunts, uncles and other extended family members and a great host of friends. Pat was preceded in death by her parents; Clifton Alexander and Margaret Elizabeth (Betty) Alexander, sister; Betty Sue Heath. Pat will be sorely missed by all whose lives on her earthly and heavenly journey. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 9, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church with Dr. Rick Lamb officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana. Pallbearers will be Dave Shortnacy, Ed Phinney, Buddy Withrow, Randy Dill, Les Grayson, Darwin Myers. Honorary Pallbearers are O.E. Permenter, and Leon Fletcher. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society for Cancer Research of your choice.

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Patsy Ann Nutt

Patsy Ann Nutt, 72, of Corsicana passed away July 7, 2006 in Corsicana.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Chapel with Rick Lamb officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Survivors include husband Rufus Nutt.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Jul 8, 2006
• w/o Rufus Nutt; d/o Clifton Corbet Alexander & Margaret Elizabeth (Drain) Alexander

Tina Mylia Hatley
Aug 15, 1975 - Jul 5, 2006

Tina Mylia Hatley, 30, of Dallas passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2006, in Dallas. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with the Rev. Nannette Wyatt officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blooming Grove. Pallbearers will be Bret Smith, Chris Hatley, Erik Hatley, Chris Ham, Terry Montgomery and Scott Sorsby. She was born Aug. 15, 1975, in Corsicana. She was a member of the Methodist church. She graduated from Duncanville High School in 1993. She loved to ride horses, barbecue, music, animals, anything outdoors, shopping, movies and making people laugh. She was quick to forgive people no matter what. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Floyd and Barbara Hatley and H. M. Toals Jr.; and nephew, Jacoby Hatley. Survivors include her father and stepmother, Billy and Kim Hatley of Blooming Grove; mother and stepfather, Debbie and Pat Gossett of Dallas; brother, Dustin Hatley of Midlothian; stepsisters, Jessica Welch of Frost and Laura Gonzalez of Arlington; stepbrother, Jerod Welch of Arlington; grandmothers, Beth Fowler of Waco and Ann Woods-Williams of Ennis; grandfather, Dan Smith of Mesquite; great-grandmother, Elizabeth Pryor of Waco; uncles, Terry Montgomery of Corsicana, George Smith and wife Clarissa of Ennis and Gene Hatley and wife Thea of Dublin, Ga.; aunts, Pam Caldwell and husband Weldon of Rice and Tina Scruggs and husband Ed of Corsicana; close cousins, Erik and Chris Hatley, Bret Smith, Lacey Smith and Stacey Johnson; numerous cousins and very good friends; and dogs, Angel and Coco. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Jul 7, 2006

Mitchell Beaux Hatley
Jan 21, 2011 - Jan 27, 2011

"No one is ever gone as long as someone still has memories of them."- Ed Worthington VICTORIA - Mitchell Beaux Hatley, Jan. 21, 2011 to Jan. 27, 2011 - We met you in June when you were just a speck next to your sister in an ultrasound. We watched you grow over the next few months and fell more and more in love with you with every ultrasound we received. Daddy picked out your name and dreamed of playing catch with you in the backyard. Mommy couldn't wait to for you to get here. You were a fighter and you never gave up. We watched you come into this world at 7:48 a.m. and you were as perfect then as when you left us too soon at 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 27, 2011. Even in your short time here you brought so much joy to your family. You will be remembered as that sweet little boy who fought his way into this world and you kept fighting until the end. Beaux don't be afraid. Daddy and Mommy will always dream of you and never forget what love you brought into our hearts. We will love you forever, like you always and forever and ever our baby you will be. We would like to thank all the nurses in the NICU at Citizen's Hospital and the tireless work and care they gave Beaux during his stay with them. We know this must be hard for each of you but our memories will always be fond of each one of you ladies. We also want to thank Dr. Romeu, Dr. Gonzales, David Maddux and the doctors and staff of Texas Children's Hospital in Houston for the care they provided our little boy. We would also want to thank our friend and pediatrician Dr. Matthew Pesek at Texas Children's Hospital for being with us and providing guidance as Beaux received his care. Beaux is survived by his beautiful twin sister, Charlotte Elizabeth; his loving parents, Micah and Erin Hatley; his grandparents, Janie and Tony Hatley, TJ O'Dowd, Merry and Martin O'Dowd; and many other loving family members and friends. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Mitchell Beaux's body was donated to Texas Children's Hospital in hopes that they can find a treatment and cure for the rare metabolic disorder that took his life.

Notes:

• Body Donated to Medical Science, marker placed at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blooming Grove, Navarro Co., TX

Claude Marion McAfee
Aug 27, 1891 - Jul 24, 1947

OBITUARY
McAfee Rites In Shawnee
SHAWNEE, July 25 - (Special)
Services for Claud M. McAfee, 55, oil field foreman from Altamont, Ill., will be in the Gaskill chapel Saturday afternoon.
McAfee had worked for the Carter Oil Company 28 years. He was in Shawnee to buy a home, in which to live after his retirement, when he suffered a heart attack and died in a local hospital Thursday.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Laura McAfee of the home, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Delton Kever of Dallas, Texas; four brothers, Ernest McAfee of Vallejo, Calif.; Guy McAfee of Purcell; Roy McAfee of Houston, Texas, and Wayne McAfee of Tecumseh; one sister, Mrs. Velma Dawson of Wanette.

Notes:

• View Obituary Clipping
• Son of Dwayne Sylvanus McAfee & Mary Evalin "Eva" (Fryar) McAfee; Grandson of Charles Renow McAfee & Cecila Ann (Terry) McAfee
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Edith Ellen (O'Daniel) Beauchamp
Apr 18, 1886 - Aug 4, 1936

Funeral Services in Corsicana for Mrs. R. S. Beauchamp

Funeral services for Mrs. R. E. Beauchamp, aged 50 years, who died at her home, 2020 South Thirty-Fourth street in Corsicana, Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock were held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 from the First Methodist Church, with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Rev. J. F. Adams pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist Church conducted the rites.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Carl Owens, Ennis; Mrs. H.E. Montgomery, Dallas; Mrs. Otha Gardner, Dallas; Miss Elizabeth Beauchamp, Corsicana; Miss Laura Beauchamp, Corsican; four brothers, E.W. (Pete) O'Daniel, Corsicana; O.G. O'Daniel, Corsicana; Pate O'Daniel, Dallas; Jester O'Daniel, Corsicana; two sisters Mrs. John Crosser, Corsicana; Miss Van O'Daniel Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Clarence Powell, Carl Owens, Otha Gardner, Charles Beauchamp, Alvin Howard, and Dick O'Daniel.

Notes:

• From Scrapbook of Helen Louise Whitfill Fowler
• Submitted by Virginia Crilley

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MRS. R. S. BEAUCHAMP DIED TUESDAY; TO BE BURIED WEDNESDAY

Mrs. R. S. Beauchamp, age 50 years, died at her home, 202 South Thirty-fourth street at 9:30 Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock from the First Methodist church. Rev. J. F. Adams, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church, will conduct the rites. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Carl Owens, Ennis; Mrs. H. E. Montgomery, Dallas; Miss Laura Beauchamp, Corsicana; Miss Elizabeth Beauchamp, Corsicana; four brothers, Pete O’Daniel, Corsicana; O. G. O’Daniel, Dallas; Pate O’Daniel, Dallas; Jester O’Daniel, Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Joe Crosser, Corsicana; Mrs. Otha Gardner, Dallas; Miss Van O’Daniel, Corsicana and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Clarence Powell, Carl Owens, Otha Gardner, Charles Beauchamp, Alvin Howard and Dick O’Daniels.

Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Aug. 4, 1936
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o Roy Sessions Beauchamp married Oct. 29, 1905 buried in Myrtle cemetery, Ennis, Tx; d/o Alphonzo O’Daniel & Dora (Spann) O’Daniel

Dorothy Louise (Gilliam) Stoehr
Feb 2, 1924 - Jul 9, 2006

Dorothy L. Stoehr, 82, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, July 9, 2006 in Corsicana. She was born on Feb. 2, 1924 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at Dresden Cemetery with Rev. Rufus Nutt officiating. Interment will follow. She was preceded in death by her husband Allen and her son Jim. Survivors include three sons, Chris and wife Teresa of Navarro Mills, David and his wife Linda of Arlington and Greg of Navarro Mills; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Jul 10, 2006
• w/o Allen William Stoehr; d/o Tillman Mason Gilliam & Lucia Estelle (King) Gilliam

Ann Chance
Jul 15, 1911 - Jul 6, 2006

Ann Chance, 84, of Corsicana, a longtime resident of Stephenville, made her final journey to meet her Lord and Savior July 6, 2006 at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Stephenville Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Erath Gardens of Memory in Stephenville.
Ann was born in Lamar County on July 15, 1911. She married Houston Chance on Feb. 26, 1930 in Hugo, Okla. and eventually moved to Stephenville in 1950. Ann lived in Stephenville until Dec. 2001, when she moved to Corsicana to be near her daughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Houston in 1981; a son, Bobby Chance; and two grandsons, Timothy Chance and Cody Dechert.
Survivors include her daughter, Rita Messick; granddaughter, Kristi Bracken and children of Garland; grandson, Lance Chance and children of Winona. Ann was blessed with five great grandchildren in all.
Arrangements by Stephenville Funeral Home, Stephenville.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Jul 10, 2006

Eula Leona (Mosley) Putman
Nov 22, 1911 - Jul 9, 2006

Eula Putman

Eula Putman of Midland passed away on July 9, 2006 in Midland.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at Navarro Mills Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Dawson Cemetery.
Mrs. Putman is survived by Ronnie Putman of Midland.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Jul 10, 2006

Jackie E. Smith-Garrett Sr.
Mar 24, 1944 - Jul 7, 2006

Jackie E. Garrett Sr., 62, of Corsicana passed away Friday, July 7, 2006, at his residence. Services will be 1 p.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist Church with Pastor Alfred Cox Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Don Jones, Zelmo Davis, Sidney Davis, Patrick Brown, Chester Davis, Maurice Harris, Johnny Burgess, Curtis Brown and Christopher Choice. Mr. Garrett was born March 24, 1944, in Kerens. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church and was employed as a truck driver at Ennis Transportation. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Garrett; father, Ray Smith; stepfather, L. G. Garrett; and sister, Kay Doris Britt. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Betty Garrett of Corsicana; six children, Jackie Garrett Jr., Gwan Hawthorne, Dolly Rena Radford, Michael (Regina) Garrett, and Dwight (Lois) Garrett, all of Corsicana, and Edgar (Tarsha) Garrett of Mexia; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorine Choice of Dallas; one stepbrother, David Smith of Trinidad; two aunts, Inez Brown of Fort Worth and Gussie Marie Fisher of Trinidad; and a host of nieces, other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Jul 11, 2006

Frances (Kent) Coppock
Sep 24, 1949 - Jul 9, 2006

Frances Kent Coppock went to be with her Lord after a valiant battle with kidney disease on Sunday, July 9, 2006, in a Tyler hospital.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Autry Funeral Home, 1025 S.E. Loop 456, Jacksonville.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, at Autry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Daniels officiating. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kerens Cemetery.
Mrs. Coppock was born Sept. 24, 1949, in Corsicana. She was a member of Fairfield Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Macye White Kent.
She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Dr. Charles Coppock; her three children, Matt, Cara and BreeAnn Coppock of Houston; parents, Loyd and Mary Kent; brothers, Will and Bill Kent of Kerens and Jack Kent of Fort Worth; mother-in-law, Geneva Coppock; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Jul 11, 2006

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Frances Kent Coppock

Frances Kent Coppock, 56, went to be with her Lord after a valiant battle with kidney disease on Sunday, July 9, 2006, in a Tyler hospital.
Services are scheduled for Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at 10 a.m. in the Autry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Daniels officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. at Kerens Cemetery, Kerens, Texas.
Mrs. Coppock was a member of Fairfield Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Macye White Kent.
She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Dr. Charles Coppock; her three children, Matt, Cara and BreeAnn Coppock of Houston; parents, Loyd and Mary Kent; brothers, Will and Bill Kent of Kerens and Jack Kent of Fort Worth; mother-in-law, Geneva Coppock; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, at Autry Funeral Home.

Notes:

• Jacksonville Daily Progress

Carolyn L. (Reed) Stovall
Aug 3, 1937 - Jul 9, 2006
 

Carolyn Stovall Mrs. Carolyn L. Stovall, 68, died Sunday, July 9, 2006, at the Baylor All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth. She was born Aug. 3, 1937 in Vernon, the daughter of Harley and Opal Downey Reed. She was reared in Vernon and Corsicana. On July 17, 1972 she was married to Dennis D. Stovall. After their marriage they lived in Fort Worth, moving to Corsicana in 1995. She was a brokers assistant for Daine and Rauscher for 14 years. She was a member of the 2nd Avenue Baptist Church in Corsicana. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Dennis, of Corsicana; two sons, Steve and his wife, Joyce Stovall of Mansfield and James Stovall of Ennis; two daughters, Vallory Leech, Denise and her husband, Ed Brassart all of Arlington; six grandchildren, Steve, Chris, Stephany, Eddie, Evan and Nancy; three great grandchildren, Tristin, Caleb and Ella; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters, Patricia Richardson and Kerri Nodine. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Keever Chapel with Rev. Jim Anderson officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time on Wednesday.

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Carolyn L. Stovall

Carolyn L. Stovall, 68, died Sunday, July 9, 2006, at Baylor All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth.
She was born Aug. 3, 1937, in Vernon, the daughter of Harley and Opal Downey Reed. She was reared in Vernon and Corsicana. On July 17, 1972, she was married to Dennis D. Stovall. After their marriage they lived in Fort Worth, moving to Corsicana in 1995. She was a brokers assistant for Dain and Rauscher for 14 years. She was a member of Second Avenue Baptist Church in Corsicana.
Carolyn is survived by her husband, Dennis of Corsicana; two sons, Steve Stovall and wife Joyce of Mansfield and James Stovall of Ennis; two daughters, Vallory Leach and Denise Brassart and husband Ed, all of Arlington; six grandchildren, Steve, Chris, Stephany, Eddie, Evan and Nancy; three great-grandchildren, Tristin, Caleb and Ella; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters, Patricia Richardson and Kerri Nodine.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Keever Chapel with the Rev. Jim Anderson officiating.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to service time on Wednesday.
Arrangements by J.E. Keever Mortuary, Ennis.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Jul 11, 2006
• Published in the Star-Telegram on 7/11/2006
• Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro Co., TX
• h/o Dennis D. Stovall; d/o Harley E. Reed & Opal Ward (Downey) Reed

Floyd Carter “Pop” Hatley
Oct 15, 1930 - Jun 22, 2006

Floyd Carter “Pop” Hatley of Coolidge, Texas passed away June 22, 2006 at the age of 75 in Mexia. Floyd was born October 15, 1930 in Chatfield, Texas to the late Jessie J. and Plony Ann Couch Hatley. He retired in 1994 after working 40 years in foundries in Corsicana, Pampa, Nederland and Coolidge. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, father in law, and friend. Floyd enjoyed fishing, all sports, dominoes, and his family who will miss him dearly. In the early to mid 1960’s he coached several ball teams and what used to be known as Grey Y football. His love for sports continued until his passing and he didn’t like to miss a Texas Rangers game. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife Barbara Wilson Hatley, brothers Carl D., Ralph E., Jessie “Wayne” Hatley, sister Opal Gilbreath, and his great grandson Jacoby Lynn Hatley. He is survived by sons Gene Hatley and wife Thea of Dublin GA, Billy Hatley and wife Kim of Blooming Grove, and his daughter Pam Hatley and husband Weldon of Ennis. He is also survived by his granddaughter Stacey Hatley Johnson of Dallas, grandson Chris Hatley and wife Brandi of Plano, granddaughter Mylia Hatley of Dallas, grandson Dustin Hatley of Midlothian, grandson Erik Hatley of Ennis and granddaugher Hanah Caldwell of Ennis. He also leaves behind his sister Suedell Burns Kimble of San Antonio, sisters in law Francis Hatley of Blooming Grove, Louise Hatley of Hubbard, and Dorothy Hatley of Stamford. Three great grandchildren Ariana Johnson, Austin and Chris Ann Hatley. Three step grandchildren Jarod, Jessica and Laura and a very good friend Jodie Rodgers. Services will be held 3pm Sunday June 25, 2006 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel burial following at Rosehill Cemetery Blooming Grove. Visitaion will be Saturday June 24, 2006 6-9pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Mike Rogers, Chris Hatley, Dustin Hatley, Erik Hatley, Scott Chambers and Dana Williams. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana Texas.

Notes:

• Memorial Website by Pam Hatley Caldwell

John W. Horrice
Jun 25, 1947 - Jul 8, 2006

J. W. Horrice, 59, of Wichita Falls passed away Saturday, July 8, 2006, at United Regional Health Care System in Wichita Falls. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel with Supt. Elijah Baptist officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Jul 12, 2006

Stoner Baker
Oct 12, 1912 - Jul 12, 2006

Stoner Baker, 93, of Kerens passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Heritage Oaks West. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Paschal Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Mott and the Rev. Frank Upchurch officiating. Military graveside service will follow at Kerens Cemetery. Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.

Notes:

• WWII Veteran
• WWII Biography
• Corsicana Daily Sun - Jul 13, 2006

John Canales
May 27, 1927 - Jul 12, 2006

Mr. John Canales, age 79, of Corsicana, Texas, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at his residence in Corsicana, Texas.  He is survived by Daughter-Bobbie Jean Hopkins of Marlin, Texas, Daughter-Stella Butler of Marlin, Texas, Daughter-Mary Price of Dallas, Texas, Daughter-Queene Vega of Plainview, Texas, Daughter-Betty Kelly of California, Daughter-Rita Canales of Corsicana, Texas Daughter-Delores Canales of Corsicana, Texas, Daughter-Carolina Ruiz Canales of Corsicana, Texas, Daughter-Tanisha Brown of Corsicana, Texas, Son & Daughter-in-law-Tommy & Sarah Canales of Corsicana, Texas, Son & Daughter-in-law-Richard & Barbara Ann Canales of Corsicana, Texas, Son & Daughter-in-law-Damasto & Wendy Canales of Corsicana, Texas, Son & Daughter-in-law-Daniel & Dawn Canales of Corsicana, Texas Son & Daughter-in-law-Dena & Inez Lane Canales of Marlin, Texas, Brother-Malahandro Canales of Houston, Texas. Arrangements are being handled by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana, Texas. Funeral service will be at Corley Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 PM Saturday, July 15, 2006 , Deacon Lewis Palos officiating.

Ira F. Hemphill, Jr.
Nov 16, 1927 - Jul 13, 2006

Ira Hemphill

Ira F. Hemphill Jr., resident of Corsicana, Texas passed away Thursday July 13, 2006 in Corsicana at the age of 78. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on November 16, 1927. Ira was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. serving at the end of World War II and during the Korean War. He was a member of the Westhill Church of Christ where he was involved with the Monday night outreach program and enjoyed drinking coffee every morning with the men of the Church. He was a member of the V.F.W. and was also a Mason.
Ira was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Jean Hemphill. He is survived by his daughters: Cidney Veran Barrett and her husband Terry of Corsicana and Felicia Jean Poe and her husband Kirk of the Woodlands. Grandsons: Jason Barrett and wife Melissa of Corsicana, Jared Poe and Harley Poe both of the Woodlands. Great grandchildren: Lacy and Blake Barrett of Corsicana. Sister-in-laws: Donna Kircher of Corsicana and Patricia Sloan and husband Mike of Green Mountain Falls, Colorado. Number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 15, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Ferman Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Corsicana. Pallbearers will be Jared Poe, Harley Poe, Terry Barrett, Kirk Poe, Zac Kircher, and Jimmy Barber. Honorary pallbearers will be the Westhill Coffee Drinkers. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Gary Stevens Stokes
Feb 22, 1957 - Jul 12, 2006

Gary Stokes
Gary Stevens Stokes, resident of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Wednesday July 12, 2006 in Houston, Texas at the age of 49 years. He was born in Corsicana on February 22, 1957 to Ernest Stokes and Emalily Burgess Stokes.
Survivors include his wife Beverly Stokes of Fort Worth, Texas. Sons: Philip King of Fort Worth, Texas and Chris King who is stationed in Bagdad, Iraq in the United States Army. Cousin: Dewy and Frances Wofford of St. Louis, Missouri.
A memorial service will be held at a later date with burial at Pattison Cemetery in Emhouse, Texas.

Roy Ruiz
May 25, 1974 - Jul 8, 2006

Roy Ruiz, 32 of Corsicana died Saturday, July 8, 2006. He was born May 25, 1974 in Corsicana. Funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with C. Dan Layne officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Pallbearers will be Eric Gafford, Alex Smith, David Sullivan, Bruce Speak, Keith Tacker and Eric Heaslet. He is survived by his Father: Antonio Ruiz, Sr of Corsicana; 3 Sisters: Alice Tacker and husband Keith, Teri Smith and husband Steve and Maria Kidwell all of Corsicana; 1 Brother: Antonio Ruiz, Jr., of Corsicana. Preceded in death by his mother Wanda Nell Ruiz and his nephew Matthew Louis Glidewell.

Lawrence David Bonner
Mar 10, 1918 - Jul 7, 2006

Lawrence David Bonner, 88, resident of Corsicana, Texas passed away Friday July 7, 2006 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. Mr. Bonner was born on March 10, 1918 in Angus, Texas to Dee Lover Bonner and Mertie Hestella Cox Bonner. Lawrence had a love for wood working and worked for a number of lumber companies in Corsicana. He also loved to work in his yard and gardening where he planted tomato plants and potatoes. He was preceded in death by his parents Dee Lover Bonner and Mertie Hestella Cox Bonner, one sister Ethelyne Stokes and one brother Freddie Bonner. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Martha Louise Bonner of Corsicana. Daughter and son-in-law; Marsha and Carl Taylor of Corsicana, Texas. Son and daughter-in-law; Rickey Glen and Louise Bonner of Retreat, Texas. Grandchildren; Chris Taylor and his wife Christie of Hurst, Todd Taylor and his wife Nicole of Trophy Club, Annette French and her husband Eli of Corsicana, Melissa Bonner and companion Michael Brooks, and Michael of Navarro Mills, and Rickey Glen Bonner Jr. and wife Christina of Eureka, Texas. Great grandchildren; Brendan Taylor, Joseph Schmidt, Peyton French, Tyler Bonner, Haley Marie Bonner, Kailey Bonner, and Kaden Brooks. Brother; Clarence Bonner and his wife Ora Lee of Eureka, Texas. Sister; Lorene McBride and her husband Mac of Corsicana, Texas.  Also survived by a number of neices and nephews. Pallbears where nephews Ronnie Stokes and Bobby McNeeley, Son-in-law Carl Taylor, Brother-in-law Mac McBride and special friends of the family Robert Edwards and Brad Haynie. Funeral services will be held Monday July 10, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Darin Wood and Brother Bill Honea officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Notes: Corrections from Marsha Taylor applied h/o Martha Louise "Nell" (Hoffman) Bonner; s/o Dee Lover Bonner & Mertie Hestella (Cox) Bonner

Mattie Irene (Beene) Yielding
Dec 9, 1922 - Jun 30, 2006

Mattie Irene Yielding

Mattie Irene Yielding, 83 of Corsicana, passed away June 30, 2006 in Corsicana. She was born December 9, 1922 to Charlie Matthew Beene and LaNora Barge Beene in Teague Texas, Freestone County. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Sunday July 2, 2006 from 6-8pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 11 am Monday July 3, 2006 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Lain Teel and Bro. Harold Scott officiating. Graveside service will be 3pm Monday July 3, 2006 at Salem Cemetery in Freestone County.
She is survived by son Maurice Yielding of Hallsville Texas, daughter Gailen Kupper of Bedford, Texas, two sisters Edna Lambert of Corsicana, Annie Mae Richards of Corsicana, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana, Texas.

Notes:

• w/o Weldon Woodrow Yielding; d/o Charlie Mathew Beene & Nora (Barge) Beene

Allyn Anglin
Jun 22, 1927 - Jun 29, 2006

Allyn Anglin, 79 of Angus, passed away in Angus on Thursday, June 29, 2006.
Graveside Services will be Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Richland Cemetery in Richland.
Born on June 22, 1927 in Richland to Johnny Dandy Anglin and Minnie Lee McGee Anglin. Mr. Anglin worked on the assembly line for Ford Motor Company for many years before retiring.
He was preceded in death by his wife Hazel Anglin.
Surviving Relatives include; daughter and son in law Lisa and Larry Hoppe of Angus, granddaughter Rachel Hoppe of Angus, brother Bill Anglin of Angus, sister Minnie Lee Glass, Corsicana and a number of nieces and nephews, Special Friend Sue Kennedy.

Leroy Kenneth Denton
Mar 27, 1932 - Jun 19, 2006

Leroy Kenneth Denton, 74 of Barry, passed away Monday, June 19, 2006 in Dallas.
Born on March 27, 1932 in Aransas Pass to Tommy Denton & Opal Freeze Denton.
Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2006 3:00 p.m. at Dresden Cemetery. Officiating will be Elwood Ferrell.
Mr. Denton served in Korea, serving both in the United States Army and Navy.
Surviving relatives include; wife Earlene Denton, Barry; son Marshall Lee Denton, Greenwood, Indiana; brother Howard Denton, Gun Barrell City, 2 nieces and nephews.

Notes:

• Military Marker Photo
• Korea Veteran

Willie "Bill" Farmer
Nov 8, 1937 - Jul 2, 2006

Mr. Willie "Bill" Farmer, 68, died Sunday, July 2, 2006, at the Kerens Care Center. He was born Nov. 8, 1937 in Avalon, the son of Willie and Gretchen Davis Farmer. He was reared in Bardwell where he attended school. He was employed in the maintenance department of Kreck Packing Co. and Ennis Steel. He was a member of the Bardwell Church of Christ. He is survived by two brothers and their wives, W.K. and Sharon Farmer of Euless, Jimmy and Sue Farmer of Kerens; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Curtis Roy Farmer. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 7th, in the Elm Branch Cemetery in Bardwell with John L. Sullivan officiating

Erma Bernice (Herron) Evans
Aug 22, 1933 - Jul 3, 2006

Erma Evans

Erma Bernice Herron Evans, formerly of Wolfe City, died July 3, 2006.

Born Aug. 22, 1933, in Wolfe City, she was the daughter of Archie Tom and Erma “Moma Sue” Herron. She attended schools in Wolfe City, Neylandville, Altus, Okla., and later graduated from Lincoln High School in Dallas in 1952. Erma was united in matrimony with Curley Evans of Corsicana on Feb. 2, 1953. Erma was a homemaker, devoted employee of the Visiting Nurses Association and mother to many in the neighborhoods in which she lived. She loved to laugh, fish and cook.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband; 10 children, Chester (Shelby) Herron of Denton, Shirley (Roy) Rivers-Youngblood of Reagan, Claude (Connie) Evans of Houston, Leamond Paul Evans of Lewisville, Edythe Evans, Brenda (Patrick) Montgomery, Tracy Aaron Evans, Timothy Carl Evans and Danny Drew Evans of Dallas, and Marri (Jeffrey) Lewis of Wolfe City; sisters Melba Clark, Terry Pippin, Ethel (Brady) Williams, and Terry Pippin of Dallas, Myra (Willie) Jones Crook of Sulphur Springs, Darnetta Fae Day of Copperas Cove and Beverly Williams of Denton; brothers Archie (Willie) Herron of Dallas, Jimmy Don (Carol) Crowder of Frederick, Okla., Rodney (Jackie) Herron of Columbia, Md., and Roger Dale (Denise) Herron of Tucson, Ariz.; 30 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Bertha Gaffney; and granddaughter Demetria Janice.
A wake is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Tabernacle of Deliverance, 8807 Scyene Road in Dallas.
Services will be at noon Saturday at New Covenant Christian Fellowship, 2205 West Wheatland in Dallas.
Grace & Mercy Funeral Home of Greenville is in charge of arrangements.

Ruthie Bell (Grissom) Gartman
Mar 24, 1927 - Jul 1, 2006

Ruthie Bell Gartman
Services for Ruthie Bell (Grissom) Gartman, 79, of Athens were held Wednesday, July 5, at Gordon-Foster-Brown Funeral Home in Athens.
Interment followed at Shelby Chapel Cemetery in Athens.
Mrs. Gartman died July 1, 2006 in Athens. She was born March 24, 1927 in Navarro County.
She was preceded in death by her husband Enoch Cleveland Gartman in 1983.
She is survived by her three sons, Mark, Larry and Dennis, and daughter, Lanore Read, two sisters, 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Notes:

• The Monitor

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Jul 16, 2006

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Winnie Elora (Stockard) Nesmith

Winnie Elora (Stockard) Nesmith, 90, of Dawson, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2006, in Killeen, Texas. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Monday, July 17, at the First Baptist Church of Dawson with the Rev. Bill Klinglesmith officiating. Burial will be at Dawson Cemetery. Arrangement by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard.

Winnie was born on November 18, 1915, in Dawson, Texas, to the late Skillman and Clara (Gable) Stockard. She lived most of her life in Dawson and was a 1934 graduate of Dawson High School. For many years Winnie was the oldest graduate present at the annual Dawson homecomings. She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church of Dawson.

Winnie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Dewey Aldon Nesmith, in 2003.

Survivors include son, Don A. Nesmith and wife, Herlinda, of Dawson; daughter, Clara Patterson and her husband, Charles, of Killeen; grandchildren: Phyllis Ransdell, Jennifer Carranza, David Nesmith, Amy Lippa, and Blaine Nesmith; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard, Texas.

Notes:

• Waco Tribune-Herald – Jul. 17, 2006
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Dawson High school graduate 1934

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Jul 19, 2006

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Jul 19, 2006

Notes:

• Biography in The Men and Women in World War II From Navarro County, Texas
• Sophomore in 1934 CHS Yearbook

Billy Joe Owen
Jul 11, 1928 - Jul 14, 2006

Billy Joe Owen, 78, of Lake Jackson passed away Friday, July 14, 2006. He was born July 11, 1928, in Corsicana, Texas.
July 19, 2006.

Clarence E. "Jack" King
May 7, 1924 - Jul 7, 2006

Clarence E. "Jack" King, 82, of Hempstead, Texas passed away Friday, July 7, 2006.
He was born May 7, 1924 in Corsicana, Texas to Lonnie King and Annie Laura Karnes King.
Jack was a Hempstead city judge for 12 years and founded King Insurance Agency in Hempstead in the early 1980s. He was a longtime member of the Hempstead Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Annie King, and brothers, Arlee and Norman King.
He is survived by his wife Florence, daughter Nita Lewis and husband David, son Jesse King and wife Sue of Lucedale, Miss., six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation was Monday, July 10, 2006 at McWilliams Funeral Home in Hempstead from 6 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Service was Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Hempstead Church of Christ with the Rev. Eugene Dewveall officiating. Burial followed at Salem Cemetery in Hempstead under the direction of McWilliams Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Don Datry, Boyd Peyton, Jeff Smith, Charles Stautmeister, Dave Thompson, and Jerry Crow.
Honorary pallbearers were James Smith, Donald Long, and Helmer Long.