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Nancy (George) Parkinson
Aug 14, 1862 - Oct 18, 1936

October 19, 1936, Dallas, Texas
PARKINSON - Mrs. Nancy G. Parkinson, age 74, died Sunday at the residence, 3418 Lattimer, born in Mississippi, resident of Dallas thirty-two years.
Survived by three daughters, Mrs. Fred Bevill, Mrs. W. A. Black, Mrs. Mattie Ewing; two sons, Pat Parkinson and Jack Parkinson; fifteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, all of Dallas. Services will be held Monday 1 p. m. Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Texas. Arrangements Guardian Funeral Home.

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Fred Parks
abt 1897 - Nov 1952

November 23, 1952, Houston, Texas
Corsicana Native Dies at Houston
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 23 (AP). - Fred Parks, 55, division sales manager for Bethlehem Supply Company, died early Sunday at his Houston home.
A native of Corsicana, Parks had resided here twelve years.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Marie Parks, Houston; two daughters, Mrs. J. C. Walker, Wichita, Kan., and Mrs. Bill P. Neale, Gladewater; a son, Roger Parks, Houston; a sister, Mrs. George S. McLellan, Denver, Colo., and a brother, Leonard Parks, Waxahachie.
Funeral services and burial will be held here Tuesday.

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Ernest Marion Parnell
1890 - Nov 16, 1939

November 18, 1939
PARNELL - Corsicana, Texas, Nov. 18. - Ernest Marion Parnell, 50, died at the veterans' hospital in Muskogee.
Funeral services were held here Saturday afternoon. A son, a daughter, a brother, Jim Parnell, Oakwood, and four sisters, Mrs. W. C. Ralston and Mrs. Joyce Kuykendall, both of Corsicana; Mrs. Maude Daniels, Grapeland, and Mrs. Ruby Sherrar, Trinidad, survive. The local post of the American Legion will have charge of the services at the grave.

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ERNEST PARNELL DIED IN OKLAHOMA; BURIAL TO BE HERE

Funeral services for Ernest Marion Parnell, aged 50 years, who died Thursday night at the veterans hospital in Muskogee, Okla., will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the chapel of the Corley Funeral Home. Interment will be made in the Oakwood cemetery.

Rev. W. R. Hall and Rev. M. B. Howell will conduct the rites.

He is survived by a son and daughter; one brother, Jim Parnell, of Oakwood; four sisters, Mrs. W. C. Ralston, Mrs. Joyce Kuykendall, both of Corsicana; Mrs. Maude Daniels, Grapeland; and Mrs. Ruby Sherrar, Trinidad.

The American Legion will have charge of the services at the cemetery

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Nov 17, 1939
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • WW1 Pvt. 144 Inf. 36 Div.
  • h/o Eddie Gertrude (Acker) Parnell married Oct. 4, 1919 s/o Marrion Jefferson Parnell, Rev. and Nancy Delila Ann “Annie” (Thomas) Parnell

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR E. M. PARNELL ARE HELD SATURDAY

Funeral services for Ernest Marion Parnell, aged 50 years, who died Thursday night at the Veterans Hospital in Muskogee, Okla., were held Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the chapel of the Corley Funeral Home. Interment was made in the Oakwood cemetery.

Rev. W. R. Hall and Rev. M. B. Howell conducted the rites.

Surviving are a son and daughter; one brother, Jim Parnell, of Oakwood; four sisters, Mrs. W. C. Ralston, Mrs. Joyce Kuykendall, both of Corsicana; Mrs. Maude Daniels, Grapeland; and Mrs. Ruby Sherrar, Trinidad.

The American Legion had charge of the services at the cemetery.

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Marion Jefferson Parnell, Rev.
Sep 19, 1848 - Mar 20, 1937

March 21, 1937
Confederate Veteran Expires at Corsicana
CORSICANA, Texas, March 21 - Funeral services for Marion Jefferson Parnell, 88, retired Methodist minister and Confederate veteran, who died here Saturday night were held here Sunday afternoon.
He had been a minister sixty years and was affiliated with the Masonic Lodge sixty-seven years.
Surviving are two sons, four daughters, twenty-five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

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FUNERAL SERVICES HELD SUNDAY FOR REV. M. J. PARNELL

CONFEDERATE VETERAN AND FORMER LOCAL PASTOR PASSED AWAY SATURDAY

Funeral services for Rev. Marion Jefferson Parnell, aged 88 years, Confederate veteran and retired Methodist Protestant minister, who died at his home, 1327 West Thirteenth avenue, Saturday night, were held from the Methodist Protestant church Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. M. B. Howell, pastor of the church.

The Rev. Mr. Parnell was a familiar figure here for many years and served as pastor of the local Methodist Protestant church until advancing years and ill health caused his retirement from active service. He was an active member in Camp Winkler, United Confederate Veterans, and attended many of the annual reunions of that organization. He had been a minister for 60 years and had held membership in the Masonic lodge for 67 years.

Masons had charge of the rites at the grave.

Surviving are two sons, P. L. Parnell, Oakwood, and Ernest Parnell, Edom; four daughters, Mrs. W. C. Ralston, Corsicana; Mrs. George Kuykendall, Corsicana; Mrs. Maude Daniels, Grapeland, and Mrs. Ruby Shearer, Malakoff; 25 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were T. J. York, M. W. Jones, Aubrey Franklin, Floyd Kuntz, Ed Childress and John H. Bryant.

Corley Funeral Home directed the arrangements.

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Maude (Drane) Parr  
Jan 9, 1876 - May 14, 1908

May 15, 1908, Hillsboro, Texas
PARR - Hillsboro, Tex. May 15. - Mrs. James K. Parr, wife of a leading citizen and attorney of Hillsboro, died at the family home at 5:30 o'clock yesterday morning. She had been in a very low state of health for two or three weeks past. The remains will be interred at Corsicana.

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William Manley Parrish
Jul 26-1832 - Jul 8, 1915

FUNERAL LARGELY ATTENDED.

Remains of Pioneer Citizen Laid to Rest This Morning.

The remains of the late William Parrish, who died at his home three miles west of town at an early hour yesterday morning were laid to rest in the Cunningham cemetery four miles west of Corsicana at 10 o’clock this morning. The funeral was largely attended by people from Corsicana, Emhouse, Angus, Rice and Blooming Grove, and by the near neighbors of the deceased.

The funeral was under the direction of C. B. Sutherland, and Rev. E. T. Jones of Cook’s School House community, Rev. W. J. Lackey of Rice and Rev. Geo. Norcross of Corsicana officiated. There were many beautiful floral offerings, and a spirit of genuine sadness pervaded the great throng in attendance.

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July 8, 1915
Parrish - Corsicana, Texas, July 8. - William Parrish, aged 83 years, and a citizen of Navarro County for sixty-three years, died at this home near the States Orphan's Home at an early hour this morning. The decedent came to Navarro County in 1852 from Alabama. He is survived by a wife and four children, as follows; Joe and Nick Parrish of Emhouse and Misses Addie and Sudie Parrish.

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Corsicana, Texas, July 8, William Parrish, aged 85 years and a citizen of Navarro County for sixty three years, died at his home near the State Orphan’s Home at an early hour this morning. The decedent came to Navarro county in 1852 from Alabama. He is survived by a wife and four children as follows: Joe and Nick Parrish of Emhouse and Misses Addie and Sudie Parrish.

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  • Dallas Morning News, Dallas, Tx, Friday, July 9, 1915
  • Submitted by Peggy Thompson

INFANT OF of C. H. Parsons
Dec 1932 - Dec 1932

December 30, 1931
Corsicana Infant Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, Dec. 30. - The 1-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Parsons died at a local hospital Thursday and the funeral was held at Oakwood Cemetery Friday morning.
The services were conducted by the Rev. Joe E. Glenn, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church.

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Mrs. T. F. Paschal
abt 1868 - Jul 1947

July 12, 1947
Mrs. T. F. Paschal's Funeral Set Sunday
CORSICANA, Texas, July 12. - Mrs. T. F. Paschal, 79, native of Kentucky but a resident of Navarro County forty-seven years, died at her home Friday morning. Funeral services will be held at the Bazette Baptist Church Sunday. She was a member of the Powell Methodist Church.
Surviving are five sons, J. A. Paschal, Kerens; A. B. Paschal and O. B. Paschal, all of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. C. W. Sawyer, Athens; three brothers, Tom Sims, Haskell; Wesley Sims, Dallas, and Rose Sims, San Angelo; a sister, Mrs. Jimmie Hullett, Chickasha, Okla.; fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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Mayme Patrick
Died Sept. 1951

September 28, 1951
Miss Mayme Patrick's Funeral Set at Denton
CORSICANA, Texas, Sept 28. - Funeral services for Miss Mayme Patrick of Mobile, Ala., formerly of Corsicana, who died in New York Wednesday, will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Denton at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Miss Patrick was principal of Oakdale School in Mobile, Ala., at the time of her death. She formerly taught at Milwaukee State Teachers College, North Texas State Teachers College, Alabama College for Women, Alabama University and Teachers' Workshop at Orlando, Fla. She was a graduate of North Texas State Teachers College and received a master degree from Columbia University.
Surviving are three brothers, W. H. Patrick of Corsicana, J. C. Patrick of Buffalo, N.Y., and C. M. Patrick of Dallas and three sisters; Mrs. Janie Roseamond of Lubbock, Miss Anne Patrick of Dallas and Miss Adymae Patrick of Fort Worth

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Eldridge Adolph Patterson, Sr.
Sep 30, 1883 - Mar 1, 1935

March 11, 1935
PATTERSON - Corsicana, Texas, March 11. - E. A. Patterson, 50, water meter reader for the city, died of a sudden heart attack Monday while at work. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Eunice Farmer, Miss Ruby Patterson and Miss Annie Mae Patterson, and one son, Eldridge Patterson Jr., all of Corsicana, and five brothers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Eleventh Avenue Methodist Church.

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E. A. PATTERSON VICTIM OF HEART ATTACK ON DUTY

E. A. Patterson, 50, 1215 West Summitt avenue, water meter reader for the city, died with a sudden heart attack Monday morning at 9:30 o’clock on West Seventh avenue while at work.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church. The rites will be conducted by Rev. J. F. Adams, pastor. Burial will be in Prairie Point cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Eunice Farmer, Miss Ruby Patterson and Miss Annie Mae Patterson, and a son, Eldridge Patterson, Jr., all of Corsicana; five brothers, H. R. Patterson, Hereford; B. A. Patterson, Longview; C. A. Patterson, Corsicana; N. F. Patterson, Corsicana, and T. V. Patterson, Houston; and other relatives.

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

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, March 11, 1935
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Nannie Durgan (Clark) Patterson married Aug. 19, 1903; s/o William Newton Patterson & Sarah Ann “Sallie” (Pollock) Patterson

 

William Newton Patterson
Apr 6, 1852 - Dec 6, 1930

December 8, 1930
W. N. Patterson Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, Dec. 8 - William Newton Patterson, 78, resident of Navarro County thirty-eight years and Corsicana four years, died at the home of his son. B. A. Patterson. Burial was in the Prairie Point Cemetery. Surviving are six sons, H. R. Patterson, B. A. Patterson, E. A. Patterson, C. A. Patterson and N. F. Patterson, all of Corsicana, and P. V. Patterson of Houston; nineteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Rube Bennett, Bob Mills, Robert Doolen, Elmer Morris and Tom Scroggins.

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FUNERAL SERVICES SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR AGED RESIDENT

William Newton Patterson, aged 78 years, native of Tennessee, but resident of Navarro county 38 years, died at the home of his son, B. A. Patterson, 1300 West Fourteenth avenue, Saturday afternoon at 5:05 o’clock, following a stroke of paralysis Friday. He had been in feeble health for some time.

The funeral was held from the residence Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock with burial in the Prairie Point Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. J. L. Hines, Church of Christ minister, assisted by Rev. R. A. Crosby, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church.

Surviving are 6 sons, H. R. Patterson, Herford; B. A. Patterson, E. A. Patterson, C. A. Patterson and N. F. Patterson, all of Corsicana; and P. V. Patterson, Houston; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Rube Bennett, Bob Mills, Robert Doolen, Elmer Morris and Tom Scroggins.

The funeral was directed by the Sutherland Funeral Home.

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Wesley Monroe Paul
Oct 30, 1873 - Jul 13, 1947

June 15, 1947
CORSICANA, Texas, June 15. - Funeral services were held at Kerens Saturday for Wesley M. Paul, 75, Rural Shade farmer, who died Friday night.

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KERENS RITES HELD FOR WESLEY M. PAUL, PIONEER RESIDENT

KERENS, June 14, - (Spl.) - Funeral services for Wesley M. Paul, aged 75 years, who died at his home in Rural Shade Friday night at 10:40 o'clock after a long illness, were held Saturday afternoon from the Stockton Funeral chapel. Burial was in the Long Prairie cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. T.R. Vaughn of Trinidad.

Born in Alabama, he came to Texas 65 years ago and had been a farmer in the Rural Shade community for many years. He was a member of the Rural Shade Baptist church.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Addie Paul, Rural Shade; six sons, A.M., H. J., Melvin, Wayne and Rowe Paul, all of Kerens, and J.M. Paul, Dallas; three daughters, Mrs. Ola Montgomery, Fort Worth; Miss Grace Paul and Mrs. Mary Jane Honea, both of Kerens; a sister, Mrs. H.J. Cockrell, Kerens, and eight grandchildren.

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William Edward Patterson
Feb 22, 1875 - Feb 8, 1928

February 10, 1928
Former Corsicana Man Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, Feb. 10 - William Edward Patterson, 54, resident of Navarro County for thirty years, died at Corpus Christi. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at the Baptist Church at Pursley and burial was made in the Pursley Cemetery. The I. O. O. F. Lodge had charge of the services at the grave. Surviving are his wife, four children, Burt S. Patterson of Corpus Christi, W. B. Patterson of Waco, Mrs. Laura Waddell of Corpus Christi and Mrs. Agnes Stoffregen of Corpus Christi.

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FORMER RESIDENT OF NAVARRO COUNTY DIES CORPUS CHRISTI

William Edward Patterson, aged 54 years, resident of Navarro county for 30 years, died at the emergency hospital in Corpus Christi Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock and the remains reached Corsicana at an early hour Friday morning. The funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at the Baptist church at Pursley and interment was made in the Pursley Cemetery. The I. O. O. F. Lodge had charge of the services at the grave. He was a member of the Kerens I. O. O. F. Lodge.

Surviving are his wife, four children, Burt S. Patterson, Corpus Christi; W. B. Patterson, Waco; Mrs. Laura Waddell, Corpus Christi; Mrs. Agnes Stoffregen, Corpus Christi.

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Mr. William E. Patterson was born in Polk county, Arkansas, on Feb. 22, 1875. He was married to Miss Clara Jordon in Sept., 1894 in Clark county, Ark. He moved to Texas with his wife a few monthes after he was married and settled at Pursley in Navarro county. He was the father of eight children, four of whom died in infancy, the others, two sons and two daughters are living and have families, Bert C Patterson of Kingsville, Texas, William B. Patterson of Waco, Texas, Mrs. Lora Waddell and Mrs. Agnes Viola Stoffergen of Chapman Ranch, Texas. Brother Patterson’s wife died March 1st, 1913, and he was married to Mrs. Carrie Frederick, who never having any children of her own, became a true loving faithful mother to his children, and until his death she stood by him and the children with her prayers and all the love and sympathy of a true wife and mother.

He professed faith in Christ when he was about thirty years old and united with the Baptist church at Pursley and was ordained a deacon which office he filled in the church until his death. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge at Kerens, Texas.

He moved to Chapman Ranch, Texas, three and a half years ago and was a fine faithful worker in the Baptist church there. He died Feb. 8, 1928. Funeral services were held by Rev. W. A. Strickland of Chapman Ranch, Texas, and Rev. W. A. Corkern, Kerens, Texas.

He leaves a wife, Mrs. Carrie Patterson of Chapman Ranch, Texas, two sons, two daughters, three brothers and two sisters and a host of friends to mourn his departure.

W. A. STRICKLAND.
Chapman Ranch, Texas.

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Kate Kellan (Green) Patton
Mar 31, 1864 - Jul 15, 1923

July 18, 1923, Amarillo, Texas
PATTON - Amarillo, Texas. July 18. - Mrs. Kate Patton, 59, died Sunday night at the family home, 1100 Taylor street, after an illness of a year. She was a pioneer resident of Amarillo and prominent in church and charity work. She was a sister of Charles Green and mother of Dr. Louis K. Patton of this city. Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church by Dr. R. Thomson and the body was sent to Corsicana for burial.

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Died in Amarillo.

Mrs. K. K. Patton, who was reared in Corsicana, died last night in Amarillo after many months of ill health, and the remains will reach here at 10:50 in the morning over the Houston and Texas Central railroad, and the funeral will take place from the depot with interment in Oakwood. The services will be conducted by Rev. R. Girard Lowe and J. C. Moran. J. C. Hughes, Murphy Williams, H. O. Blanding, Dr. L. C. Polk and E. T. Wareing will act as pallbearers. The deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. J. F. Stout and Mrs. A. J. Wareing and by two brothers, C. L. Green of Amarillo and Macon Green of Athens. She had a host of friends here who are pained to learn of her death.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Jul 16, 1923
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o David Samuel Patton; d/o Richard Macon Green, Dr. & Mary E. (Toney) Green (sons Walter and Louis Patton buried in Llano cemetery, Llano, Tx.

A. C. Payne
abt 1872 - Mar 28, 1943

March 28, 1943
PAYNE - Corsicana, Texas. - Funeral services for A. C. Payne, 71, of Houston, who died Tuesday, were held in Houston Thursday afternoon. He was a native of Navarro County and formerly was in business at Pursley. Surviving are three sons, a brother, W. B. Payne, Pursley, and a sister, Mrs. Lee Pursley of Pursley.

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John W. Payne
Mar 27, 1881 - Aug 23, 1934

August 25, 1934
PAYNE - Corsicana, Texas. Aug. 23. - John W. Payne, 58, native of Navarro County, died Thursday night in Piedras Negras, Mexico. Funeral services will be held at the Church of Christ at Pursley Sunday at 4 p.m. Payne was a graduate of Corsicana High School and the University of Texas. He had lived in Piedras Negras for twenty-six years. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Reba Payne of Emhouse; two brothers, C. M. Payne of Pursley and Mat Payne of Dallas, and three sisters, Mrs. Lela Dobbs of Rice, Mrs. John Sharpley of Emhouse and Miss Lucy Payne of Fort Worth.

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NATIVE OF NAVARRO COUNTY BE BURIED SUNDAY ADFTERNOON

John W. Payne, aged 53 years, native of Navarro county died Thursday night in Pedras Negras, Mexico, and the funeral will be held from the Church of Christ at Pursley Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock with burial in the Ward cemetery. The rites will be conducted by J. L. Hines, minister of the Corsicana Church of Christ.

Mr. Payne was a graduate of Corsicana High school and the University of Texas. He had resided in Pedras Negras for the past 26 years and was engaged in ranching.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Reba Payne, Emhouse; two brothers, C. M. Payne, Pursley, and Mat Payne, Dallas and three sisters, Mrs. Lela Dobbs, Rice; Mrs. John Sharpley, Emhouse, and Miss Lucy Payne, Fort Worth.

The funeral will be directed by the Sutherland – McCammon Funeral Home.

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FUNERAL SERVICES SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR J. W. PAYNE

Funeral services for John W. Payne, 53, native of Navarro County, resident of Pedras Negras, Mexico, for the past 26 years, who died Thursday night in Mexico, were held from the Pursley Church of Christ Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock with burial in the Ward cemetery. The rites were conducted by J. L. Hines, local Church of Christ minister.

Mr. Payne was fatally shot from ambush Thursday night according to information received here, but particulars of the slaying have not been received by relatives, it was stated.

He was a graduate of Corsicana high school and the University of Texas, and had been engaged in ranching in Mexico for a number of years.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Reba Payne, Emhouse; two brothers, C. M. Payne, Pursley, and Mat Payne, Dallas; and three sisters, Mrs. Lela Dobbs, Rice; Mrs. John Charpley, Emhouse; and Miss Lucy Payne, Fort Worth.

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

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Matthew Payne
Apr 18, 1885 - Nov 9, 1940

November 10, 1940
Testing Laboratory Manager Stricken
Heart Attack Takes Life of Business Head
A sudden heart attack in his office in the Santa Fe Building about 3 p.m. Saturday proved fatal to Matthew Payne, 55, of 7012 Lakewood, vice-president and manager of the Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory of Texas. He died before medical aid could reach him.
Mr. Payne had lived in Dallas, with the exception of three years, since coming here in 1913 with the Pittsburgh company from Corsicana. He was well known over the state.
Except for his business, his chief interest was in hunting and raising registered cattle. He owned two farms near Gunter, Grayson County, and one at Forney, Kaufman County.
Born in Pursley, Navarro County, Mr. Payne attended the University of Texas and later went to Mexico for a shot time on an engineering project before moving to Corsicana.
He was a Mason and a member of the Dallas Technical Club and the Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Inez Calhoun Payne; a son, Clyde M.Payne of Ennis, and three daughters, Miss Lucy Payne of Fort Worth, Mrs. John Sharpley of Houston and Mrs. Leila Dobbs of Rice, Navarro County.
Funeral services have been set tentatively for Monday afternoon in the Weiland Funeral Church, with burial in Restland Memorial Park.

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Matthew Payne, 55, of 7012 Lakewood, vice-president and manager of the Pittsburg Testing Laboratory of Texas, died of a sudden heart attack in his office in the Santa Fe Building about 3 p. m. Saturday.

Mr. Payne had lived in Dallas with the exception of three years, since coming here in 1913 with the Pittsburg company from Corsicana. He was well known over the state.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Inez Calhoun Payne; a son, Clyde M. Payne of Ennis; and three daughters, Miss Lucy Payne of Fort Worth, Mrs. John Sharpley of Houston, and Mrs. Leila Dobbs of Rice, Navarro County.

Services have been tentatively set for Monday afternoon in the Weiland Funeral Church with burial in Restland Memorial Park.

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  • Dallas News - 11-04-1940
  • CHS grad abt 1903
  • h/o Inez (Calhoun) Payne s/o James Smith Payne and Rebekah/Rebecca (Ward) Payne buried in Ward cemetery

Almeda Lovy (Garrett) Payne
Oct 17, 1875 - Nov 5, 1952

November 7, 1952
Services Conducted For Mrs. J. T. Payne
CORSICANA, Texas, Nov. 7. - Final rites for Mrs. J. T. Payne, 77, formerly of Navarro County, who died in a hospital at Athens, were held Thursday at the Corley Chapel.
Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
Surviving are a son, E. E. Payne, Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. L. E. Griffin, Houston, and Mrs. Ila Jones, Athens; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; five brothers and two sisters.

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Mrs. J. T. Payne Dies In Athens

Mrs. J. T. Payne, 77, former resident of this vicinity, died in Memorial Hospital in Athens Wednesday night.

Funeral services were held Thursday at 3:30 p.m. from the Corley Chapel. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Wilson Cowlie and Rev. Hopkins, both of Athens.

Surviving are a son, E. E. Payne, Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. L. E. Griffin, Houston, and Mrs. Ila Jones, Athens; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five brothers, N. M. Garrett, Conroe; A. A. Garrett, Dallas; Grover Garrett, Delta, Ala.; Cumby Garrett, Gadston, Ala., and John Garrett, Birmingham, Ala.; two sisters, Roxie Miller, Dallas, and Mrs. Vaughnie McColloch, Delta, Ala., and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Everett Payne, Troy Payne, Harvey Payne, Kyle Payne, Howard Payne and Joe Payne.

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Robert Wylie Payne and Charlie Jordan
Dec 31, 1907 - Jan 31, 1934

January 30, 1934
Two Men Killed, Third Injured as Train Hits Auto
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Car Demolished When in Collision With Locomotive at Corsicana
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CORSICANA, Texas, Jan. 30. - Two men were dead and a third was in a Corsicana hospital as a result of a collision between an automobile containing the trio and the engine of a southbound Southern Pacific passenger train a few blocks from the railway station about 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Robert Payne, aged 26, of Cryer Creek, was killed almost instantly, dying before he could be taken to a hospital.
Charlie Jordan, 45, died about four hours later as a result of severe head and facial injuries.
The third man, John A. Nicholson, 26, also of Cryer Creek, was reported in a serious condition as a result of a broken collarbone, a badly injured leg and other hurts.
The car was demolished. The passenger train proceeded to Houston after a twenty-minuet delay.

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SECOND MAN DEAD AS RESULT CRASH TUESDAY AFTERNOON

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THIRD MAN CRITICALLY INJURED; FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS NOT COMPLETE

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Funeral arrangements for two victims of the collision Tuesday afternoon in which the crack Sunbeam, Southern Pacific lines passenger train, and a car figured on East Third avenue, had not been perfected early Wednesday afternoon. It is expected the rites will be held Thursday or Friday, with burial in the Dresden cemetery.

Robert Wylie Payne, 26, Cryer Creek farmer, died within a few minutes after the accident.

Charles Robert Jordan, 45, Corsicana, died in the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic Tuesday night at 6:25 o'clock from injuries sustained in the wreck.

John A. Nicholson, 20, Cryer Creek farmer, is in the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic, suffering a broken left collarbone, head, leg and other injuries. He is regarded to be on the road to recovery.

The automobile containing the three men was reported traveling in an easterly direction at the time of the accident, shortly before 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.

The car was demolished.

Surviving Payne are his wife, one child, parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Payne, Blooming Grove: a sister, Myrtle Payne. Blooming Grove; a half-brother. John Pullins, Blooming Grove, and two half-sisters, Mrs. Will Boyd, Blooming Grove, and Mrs. Parker, New Mexico.

Surviving Jordan are his wife mother, Mrs. E. J. Jordan, Barry; five brothers, T E. Jordan, Corsicana; Joe Jordan, Corsicana, A. E. Jordan, Blooming Grove, Lee Jordan, Dorchester; Hanks Jordan, Fort Worth; a sister, Mrs. J. W. Carroll, Blooming Grove and other relatives.

The funerals will be directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.

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ONE DEAD, TWO HURT IN CRASH
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ROBERT PAYNE OF CRYER CREEK DEAD RESULT ACCIDENT
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WRECK OCCURRED THIRD AVENUE CROSSING SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD

One man was killed and two seriously injured shortly before 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon when the car in which they were riding figured in a collision with the southbound Sunbeam passenger train of the Southern Pacific Lines at the intersection of East Third avenue. Robert Payne, aged 26 years, of Cryer Creek, was killed. Charlie Jordan, about 45, of Corsicana, sustained a broken jaw and cheekbone and other injuries. John A. Nicholson, 26, of Cryer Creek, brother-in-law of Jordan, suffered a broken collar bone, a badly hurt leg and other injuries. Nicholson and Jordan were taken to the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic in a Sutherland-McCammon ambulance. The exact extent of their injuries had not been determined at press hour. It was reported the car in which the three were riding was proceeding In an easterly direction; at the time of the accident. Payne's body was taken to the Sutherland - McCammon Funeral Home and prepared for burial. No funeral arrangements had been made early in the afternoon. Surviving are his wife, one child, Cryer Creek; father, Joe Payne, Blooming Grove; a, sister and other relatives. The train was in charge of J. H. Kent, conductor, of Houston, and was delayed here 20 minutes following the accident.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, Jan 30, 1934
  • Submitted by Diane Richards

 

SECOND MAN DEAD AS RESULT CRASH TUESDAY AFTERNOON THIRD MAN CRITICALLY INJURED; FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS NOT COMPLETE Funeral arrangements for two victims of the collision Tuesday afternoon in which the crack Sunbeam, Southern Pacific Lines passenger train, and a car figured on East Third avenue, had not been perfected early Wednesday after- noon. It is expected the rites will be held Thursday or Friday, with burial in the Dresden cemetery. Robert Wylie Payne, 26, Cryer Creek farmer, died within a few minutes after the accident. Charles Robert Jordan, 45. Corsicana, died in the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic Tuesday night at 6:25 o'clock from injuries sustain- ed in the wreck. John A. Nicholson, 26. Cryer Creek farmer, is in the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic, suffering a broken left collarbone, head, leg and other injuries. He is regarded to be on the road to recovery. The automobile containing the three men was reported traveling in an easterly direction at the time of the accident, shortly be- fore 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The car was demolished. Surviving Payne are his wife, one child, parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Payne, Blooming Grove: a sister, Myrtle Payne. Blooming Grove; a half-brother. John Pullins, Blooming Grove, and two half-sisters, Mrs. Will Boyd Blooming Grove, and Mrs. Parker New Mexico. Surviving Jordan are his wife mother, Mrs. E. J. Jordan, Barry, five brothers, T. E. Jordan, Corsicana; Joe Jordan, Corsicana, A. E. Jordan, Blooming Grove, Lee Jordan, Dorchester; Hanks Jordan, Fort Worth; a sister, Mrs. J. W. Carroll, Blooming Grove and other relatives. The funerals will be directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, January 31, 1934

 

FUNERAL SERVICES THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR CRASH VICTIMS CRYER CREEK AND CORSICANA MEN BURIED IN DRESDEN CEMETERY

 Funeral services for Robert Wylie Payne, 26, Cryer Creek, and Charles Robert Jordan, 45 Corsicana, who were fatally injured Tuesday afternoon when their car figured in a collision with the southbound Sunbeam passenger train here, were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Dresden church with burial in the Dresden cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Paul Utley, pastor of the Blooming Grove Methodist Church. Payne died within a few minutes alter the accident. Jordan died in the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic Tuesday night. John A Nicholson, 26, Cryer Creek, is in the clinic with a broken collarbone and severe leg and head injuries. He was the third occupant of the car. The accident which cost the two lives occurred at the intersection of the railroad and East Third Avenue. The auto was reported to have been traveling east at the time of the accident. The car was demolished. Surviving Payne are his wife, one child, parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Payne, Blooming Grove; a sister, Myrtle Payne, Blooming Grove; two half-brothers, John Pullins, Blooming Grove, and J. Pullins, Tyler; and two half-sisters, Mrs. Will Boyd, Blooming Grove, and Mrs. Parker, New Mexico. Surviving Jordan are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Jaunita Collis, Gunter, Texas; a grandchild; mother, Mrs. E. J. Jordan. Barry; five brothers, T. E. Jordan, Corsicana; Joe Jordan, Corsicana; A. E. Jordan, Blooming Grove; Lee Jordan, Dorchester; Hanks Jordan Fort Worth; a sister. Mrs. J. W. Carroll, Blooming Grove; and other relatives. The funerals were directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, Feb 1, 1934

 

DAMAGE SUITS ARE FILED AGAINST SP CONNECTION CRASH RAILROAD COMPANY MADE DEFENDANT IN ACTION SEEKING $36,380

Three damage suits asking an aggregate of $36, 380 damages of The Texas and New Orleans Rail- road Company (Southern Pacific Lines) were filed in the Thirteenth judicial district court Wednesday by Davis, Jester and George, law firm by John Nicholson, Lucille Payne and Maggie Jordan in connection with the injuring of John Nicholson and the deaths of Robert Wylie Payne and Robert Charles Jordan when the car in which the three men were riding figured in a collision with a Southern Pacific Lines train on East Third Avenue, January 30, 1934. Nicholson, driver of the car, received serious injuries and is seeking $(not legible) ,510 damages. Lucille Payne is the widow of Robert Wylie Payne and is suing for $20,577.50 on behalf of herself and her little son, Bobby Wendel Payne. Maggie Jordan is the widow of Robert Charles Jordan and is seeking $13,272.50. It is alleged the train figuring in the accident was proceeding in a southerly direction and the automobile was going in an easterly direction at the time of the accident. The car in reported to have been driven by Robert Wylie Payne at the time of the tragedy. The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, December 26, 1934 District Court An agreed judgment for $600 was entered in the suit of Lucille Payne Boyd, et al, vs. Texas and New. Orleans railroad company, damages, as a result of the death of Robert Wiley Payne here, Jan. 30, 1934, when an automobile figured in a collision with a Southern Pacific Lines train in East Corsicana. Suits against the Texas and New Orleans railroad by John Nicholson and Maggie Jordan, both for damages, were dismissed.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, Dec 24, 1935
  • Submitted by Diane Richards

Charles Monroe John Lane
Dec 21, 1925 - Aug 15, 1926

Little Child at Barry Died Sunday
Charles Monroe Lane seven-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Lane of Barry died Sunday and the funeral services were held Monday with interment in the Dresden cemetery.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, August 16, 1926
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • s/o Aaron Matthew Lane and Mary Marie “Ann” (Vaughn) Lane

W. L. Payne
Died Jul 1927

July 24, 1927
Covington Man Killed When Auto Overturns
CORSICANA, Texas, July 24. - W. L. Payne, 27 years old, died at a local hospital at an early hour Sunday morning from internal injuries received Saturday, July 16, when his automobile turned over near Powell. The body will be forwarded to Covington, Hill County, Monday morning, where interment will be made Monday afternoon. He is survived by his wife and several small children.

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Maude Grayson (Burns) Davis-Peabody
Apr 12, 1882 - Dec 20, 1939

January 1, 1940
PEABODY - Corsicana, Texas, Jan. 1 - Funeral services for Mrs. C. M. Peabody, 57, were held Monday afternoon from the North Side Baptist Church with burial in the Dresden Cemetery.
Besides her husband she is survived by five daughters, Mrs. S. M. Scull, El dorado, Ark.; Mrs. E. A. Evans, Shreveport, La.; Miss Ruth Davis, Corsicana; Mrs. J. C. Dozier, Tom Ball; Miss Nellie Gracie Peabody, Corsicana, and a son, Cloyd Marion Peabody, Corsicana.

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  • View Obituary Clipping
  • Submitted by Dana Stubbs
  • buried with her first husband Othman Davis
  • I met with a Davis family member  a few months ago in Corsicana and we did research together.  Maude Davis was married to Cloyd Marion Peabody between 1915 and 1925. She was buried with her first husband Othman Davis.  This researcher says that her name is Maude Grayson (Burns) Davis-Peabody.  The researcher says that the name Glasen on her headstone is incorrect and her middle was Grayson..... Karen Rost

Alexander Franklin Peacock
Nov 6, 1852 - Jul 15, 1916

Jul 15, 1916
Peacock - Corsicana, Texas, July 15. - Alex F. Peacock died today following an operation. He had been a resident of this county for a long number of years, most of which were spent on a farm at Eureka. A widow and three children survive. The children are Homer Peacock of Eureka, Will Peacock of Corsicana and Mrs. Robert Wilson of Dallas. Three brothers and a sister also survive; Captain W. J. and J. A. Peacock of Dallas, T. M. Peacock of Alabama and a Mrs. Perry Roberts of Alabama.

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Leon Peacock
abt 1922 - Mar 14, 1945

Mar 31, 1945
Killed in Germany
CORSICANA, Texas, March 31.
Sgt. Leon Peacock, 23, in the infantry, was killed in Germany March 14.
His wife lives at Malakoff. In addition to his wife, he leaves a 2-year-old son and his parent, the Rev. and Mrs. B. L. Peacock, Memphis.

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Luther M. Peacock
abt 1886 - Jan 1938

January 12, 1938, Italy, Texas
PEACOCK - Italy, Ellis Co., Texas. Jan. 12. Luther M. Peacock, 52, PWA foreman, dropped dead as he and a group of PWA employees were gathering to go to a PWA road project near Maypearl Wednesday morning. Peacock was born near Durango, Falls County and lived in Ellis County thirty-seven years. He is survived by his wife, one son, James Peacock of Corsicana; two daughters, Miss Marie Peacock of Dallas and Miss Alene Peacock of Italy High School; one brother and one sister.
Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church Thursday.

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Sammie Joe Hawkins Jr.
Jun 5, 1947 - Sep 5, 2006

Sammie Joe Hawkins Jr., 59, of Kerens passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, in Navarro County.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Harold Scott officiating.

Mr. Hawkins was born June 5, 1947, in Monticello, Ark., to Sammie Joe Hawkins and Helen Rose Hill Hawkins.

Survivors include his mother, Helen Rose Hawkins of Farmerville, La.; first wife of 35 years, Teresa Knox of Corsicana; daughters and husbands, Julie and Felipe Arteaga of Barry, Samantha Hawkins and Mitchell Sessions of Houston, and Adrian and Ryan Chapman of Ennis; three grandchildren, Haylee Arteaga, Tristan Arteaga and Gavin Sessions; brother, Carl Lee Hawkins of Clarksville, Ark.; sisters and brother-in-law, Joyce Hawkins of Bastrop, La., Kathy Watson of Farmerville, La., Darlene Hawkins of Clinton, Okla., and Lorie and Junior Hawkins of Farmerville, La.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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Sammy Hawkins murdered; suspect escapee from Alabama

Sammie Joe Hawkins, 59, was found dead Sept. 5 at his home near Kerens, and the man arrested for the crime escaped from an Alabama prison over 25 years ago.

Gary Thomas Sharron, a convicted murderer from Alabama who escaped from prison in 1977, was first identified as Glenn Ray Boelter, having lived in the Cedar Creek area using that identity for several years.

Navarro County Sheriff’s deputies discovered Boelter’s former identity when they ran his fingerprints through a national databank.

Sharron ran a barbecue restaurant in Seven Points and Mabank for several years under the Boelter identity.

Sharron was convicted of stabbing a man to death in Alabama in February 1973, and sentenced to 25 years in prison in Alabama. He was made a trustee and allowed into a work-release program. In April 1977, he walked away from the work detail and never came back

Lee Johnson
May 9, 1920 - Sep 4, 2006

Lee Johnson, 86, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2006, at Twilight Home. Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m. today at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Rev. Dairy Johnson, pastor, officiating and the Rev. Charles Brewster as eulogist. Interment will follow at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Arrangements by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.

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Martha Mosley Smith
abt 1914 - Aug 28, 2006

Martha Mosley Smith, 92, of Littlefield passed away Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, at Littlefield Hospital Center. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana with the Rev. Dave K. Young officiating. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.

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Cozeinne Jacob Stone
abt 1919 - Sep 4, 2006)

Cozeinne Jacob Stone, 87, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2006, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Roane Chapel Full Gospel Church, 100 N. Parham St., with the Rev. B.R. Whitehead officiating. Interment will follow Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

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Richard Warren "Bootsie" George, Jr.
Nov 24, 1912 - Sep 5, 2006

R.W. "Bootsie" George

R.W. "Bootsie" George, 93, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, in Corsicana.

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

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with the Rev. B.F. Risinger Jr. officiating.

Mr. George was born Nov. 24, 1912, in Blooming Grove. He was avid supporter of First Baptist Church in Corsicana and an avid supporter and alumni member of Baylor University.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patty Harris George; second wife, Ladelle Green George; sister, Edith George Albrecht; brother, Dudley George; and parents, R.W. George Sr. and Alva George.

Survivors include his daughters, Frances Dianne Brillhart and husband Richard of Waxahachie and Patricia George of Mexia; granddaughters, Maria Patricia Hagelstein and husband Robby of Waco and Georgina Buman of Frisco; sister, Lorraine Carroll of Blooming Grove; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 200 N. 13th St., Suite 102, Corsicana, TX 75110; or Baylor University.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Bevvie Gertrude "Gertie" (Breedlove) Quinn
Feb 16, 1914 - Sep 2, 2006

Gertie B. Quinn

Gertie B. Quinn, 92, a former resident of Corsicana and most recently a resident of Nacogdoches, died in Tomball on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, following several months of physical illness.

She was born Feb. 16, 1914, in Morgan County, Ala., to the late Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Breedlove.

In 1949, she married Harry Quinn, a Corsicana resident, and they both moved to Houston where they both worked for the Bemis Company. She retired from Bemis in the early 1970s.

She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Houston for several years and most recently was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Nacogdoches.

She was affectionately known to her 10 grandchildren as “Memaw.” Her grandchildren have lifetime memories of her wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. She always made sure she spent time with each grandchild and always had time to listen to the needs of each one.

Gertie Quinn is survived by her 10 grandchildren, David Cantrell, Pam Barrow, Larry Chase, Rickey Cantrell, Sandy Helms, Debbie Staszewski, Linda Philley, Catherine Juarez, Cynthia Grothe and Terry Cantrell. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends in the Corsicana area. She was preceded in death by her siblings and her three children.

A memorial service for Gertie B. Quinn will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Corley Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at Younger Cemetery following the memorial service. All relatives and friends are welcome to attend.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Mildred (Hughes) Atchley-Jones
Nov 25, 1916 - Sep 3, 2006

Mildred Atchley Jones

Mrs. Mildred Atchley Jones, 89, of Rice passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends at Twilight Nursing Home in Corsicana on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006.

Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Rice Cemetery with Pastor Scott Schaller officiating.

Mrs. Jones was born Nov. 25, 1916 in Freestone County. She was a longtime resident of Rice, and she retired from the Rice ISD.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Cora Hughes, and her husband, Jess Atchley.

Survivors include family, close friends Susan and Bryan Whitley and their son Joshua; Mrs. Era Rawlins, all of Rice, and many others.

Memorials may be made to the Rice Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 146, Rice, TX 75155.

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Judith Kay (Kennemore) Martin
Nov 11, 1914 - Sep 7, 2006

Judith Kay Martin

Judith Kay Martin, 60, of Eureka passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, in Athens.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Brother Darin Wood officiating. Interment will follow at Eureka Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Billy Moore Jr., Johnathan Moore, Clint Speed, Tony Cooper, Walter Arnett, Bill Bowling and Otto Baker.

Mrs. Martin was born Nov. 11, 1914, in Sulphur Springs to Julian and Merla Kennemore. She worked at Russell Stover and enjoyed going to Cedar Creek Lake. She loved animals and she loved being with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Linda.

Survivors include her husband, Richard Gene Martin of Eureka; sons and daughters-in-law, Marlin Crabb of Irving, Sam Crabb of Irving, Jesse and Cindy O’Bryan of Grand Prairie and Gene and Donna O’Bryan of Hewitt; daughters and son-in-law, Gena and Brandon McDonald of Dawson and Sherri Stallings of Corsicana; grandchildren, Cole Stallings, Logan Stallings, Dylan McDonald and Dalton McDonald; brothers, Phil Kennemore of Dallas and Don Kennemore of New Mexico; sisters and brother-in-law, Shirley Jones of Tyler, Mary Morris of Payne Springs, Mary Ann Lammers of Fayette, Mo., and Margie and Bobby Spillers of Flint; and numerous nephews.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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Glendell "Skip" Roberts
Apr 30, 1925 - Sep 7, 2006

Glendell “Skip” Roberts, 81, of Kerens passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, at Kerens Care Center.

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

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Kerens Cemetery with the Rev. Buddy Moore officiating.

Mr. Roberts was born April 30, 1925, in Gober.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jolouis Roberts in November 2005.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Debra Roberts of Kerens; grandson, Colton Roberts of Kerens; sisters, Carol Crossland of Windom and Vilous McBurnett of Mesquite; and brother, Bill Roberts of Windom.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Kerens.

Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.

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Jacqueline Corrine (Larsen) Postak
Jan 31, 1925 - Sep 7, 2006

Mrs. Jacqueline Corrine (Larsen) Postak, 81, graduated to Glory on Thursday, September 7, 2006 at Twilight Nursing Home in Corsicana, Texas. She was born on January 31, 1925 in Barberton, Ohio and lived there until 1980 when she and her husband, Mike moved to San Diego, California. She was employed as a medical transcriptionist for many years and was a member of Scott Memorial Baptist Church in San Diego. She started a ladies Bible study group which she named the Women of One Accord and it still presently meets today. In 2001 she moved to Texas to be near her daughter.
Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2006 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bryan Connally officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Blooming Grove, Texas. Pallbearers will be Frode Andersen, Donnie Grounds, Bob Bray, Mike Hambrick, Adam McLean, and Peb Richards.

Mrs. Postak was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Mike Postak.

She is survived by her daughters & son-in-law, Karen & Mark Hambrick of Barry, TX., and Michele Bender from Barberton, Ohio., Four Grandchildren and Two Great Grandchildren, and a brother, Keith Larsen of Barberton, Ohio.

Friends desiring to do so may make memorial contributions to the New Beginnings Family Fellowship, P.O. Box 241, Blooming Grove, Texas 76626.
 

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Mrs. Jacqueline C. Postak, 81, of Barry passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006 in Corsicana. Services are pending with Corley Funeral Home.

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James Calvin "Dub" Turner 
Jul 20, 1911 - Sep 10, 2006 

J.C. ‘Dub’ Turner - 09/12/06

J.C. “Dub” Turner, 95, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at Mother Frances Hospital, Tyler.

Graveside services and interment will be at 3 p.m. today at Pattison Cemetery in Emhouse.

Dub was born July 20, 1911, near Emhouse, the son of Will and Fannie Turner, and he attended school at Farmer and Emhouse. Dub farmed through 1933 and worked at Farmer’s Union Gin for four years. He was employed for 19 years and was store manager of Safeway Stores in Corsicana, Taylor and Waxahachie. He was a salesman for Rains Wholesale Grocery in Ennis and for Bewley Mills in Fort Worth. In 1958, he moved from Waxahachie back to Corsicana and was store manager for Burney’s Food Store for 16 years. Then for six years he was a salesman for American Calendar Company.

He was preceded in death by his son, Michael. Dub married Lois Nevill Beaird in 1965, who preceded him in death earlier this year.

Survivors include his children, Wayne and Carol Ann; 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Corsicana. The family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society instead of flowers.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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James Bryan Trecek
Oct 15, 1940 - Sep 7, 2006

James Bryan Trecek, 65, died Sept. 7, 2006, of medical complications related to cystic fibrosis. Born Oct. 15, 1940, in Madison, Wis., he lived a long, courageous life with such a rare disease. Jim was the son of the late Louis John Trecek and Catherine Wrend Trecek.

Jim earned B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering at the University of Iowa. He was with American Cyanamid Company in New Jersey for 26 years. He worked as a scientist in research and development and is credited with a number of patents. He held several positions at the managerial level in the Industrial and Specialty Chemicals Divisions. From 1992 through 1998, Jim worked for Freedom Textile Chemicals Company in Charlotte, N.C., as vice president of manufacturing and technology. Always active in many engineering professional organizations, he was also a member of Sigma Xi and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Trecek of Charlotte, N.C.; son, Bryan James (Kimberly) Trecek of Rochester, N.Y.; son, Jon Benjamin (Elizabeth) of Cleveland, Ohio; two granddaughters, Autumn and Kelsea of Rochester, N.Y.; three sisters, Constance Sylvia (David) Lomen of Tucson, Ariz., Jane Louise (Tom) Murray of Alexandria, Ind., and Betty (Russell) Gilfoy of Virginia; three nieces and one nephew as well as family members in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.

A memorial service will be held to celebrate Jim’s life at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at Sharon Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends at a reception following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Attn: Comm. Dept., 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814.

The family wishes to thank the surgical team, the pulmonary doctors of the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center and the many caring nurses and staff of the Intensive Care Units of the UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill for their loving care.

Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service, Pineville Chapel, Charlotte, N.C.

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Carlos Rodriguez
Dec 1, 1977 - Sep 12, 2006

Mr. Carlos Rodriguez 28, of Corsicana, Texas, died Tuesday, September 12, 2006, at Trinity Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler, Texas.
He is survived by his wife Juana Rodriguez. His Sons Cesar Carel and Carlos Alexis Rodriguez Vista. His Mother Eva Mendoza and Father Miguel Rodriguez Perez. His Brothers Antonio, Miguel, and Cesar Mendoza. His Sisters Zetica Rodriguez Mendoza, Susana Rodriguez Mendoza, Sylvia Rodriguez Mendoza, and Eva Rodriguez Mendoza.

A Rosary service wil be held, at 7:00 P.M. September 13, 2006, at the Corley Funeral Home.

A Funeral Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Corsicana, at 10:00 AM Thursday, September 14, 2006, with Father Danilo Ramos Officiating.

Interment will follow at the Calvary Cemetery in Corsicana.

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Carlos Rodriguez

Carlos Rodriguez, 28, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006 in Tyler.

Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.

Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Fr. Danilo Ramos officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Carlos Rodriguez was born Dec. 1, 1977 in Mexico. He was a factory worker at Corsicana Bedding.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Murl Austin Colvin
Aug 18, 1896 - May 19, 1944

Funeral services for Murl Colvin age 47 years who died Friday were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Corley Chapel with Rev. J. I.  Cartlidge conducting the rites. Bural was in Oakwood cemetery.

Survivors are a son, two sisters, four brothers and other relatives.

Note:

  • Biological father of Murl Wesley Colvin (AKA Buddy Langston)
  • Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light, May 23, 1944
  • Submitted by John C. Barron

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MURL COLVIN DIED IN LOCAL HOSPITAL NEAR NOON FRIDAY

Murl Colvin, age 47 years, died shortly after noon Friday at the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic. Funeral arrangements are pending word from relatives.

Surviving are a son, Murl Colvin, Jr., Corsicana; four brothers, Jim Colvin, Dallas; George Colvin, Dallas; Herman Colvin, Corsicana; Clyde Colvin, U. S. Navy; two sisters, Mrs. W. D. Langston, Corsicana; Mrs. Andy Szenasy, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Corley's Funeral Home will direct the arrangements.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MURL COLVIN SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Funeral services for Murl Colvin, age 47 years, who died at the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic Friday afternoon, will be held Sunday afternoon, will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Corley Chapel with Rev. J. I. Cartlidge conducting the rites. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

Surviving are a son, Murl W. Colvin, Corsicana; four brothers, Jim Colvin, Dallas; George Colvin, Dallas; Herman Colvin, Corsicana; Clyde Colvin, U. S. Navy; two sisters, Mrs. W. D. Langston, Corsicana; Mrs. Andy Szenasy, Corsicana; two nieces, Mrs. W. B. Mayo and Miss Mary Szenasy, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Lyman Davis, W. S. Kellum, W. H. Milam, Edgar Blackburn, J. I. Ellett, A. H. Auld, L. T. Barnes and David M. Cates.

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Friends, Relatives Attend Colvin Rites

Out of town relatives and friends here to attend the funeral of Murl Colvin Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Colvin and daughter, Dallas; Clyde Colvin, U. S. Navy; Mrs. Clyde Colvin, Tyler; Jimmy Colvin, Dallas; George Colvin, Ennis; Mrs. W. D. Colvin, Ennis; Mrs. W. E. Colvin, Ennis; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Watson, Fort Worth, and Mrs. Jerome Ray, Fort Worth.

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William David (Bill) Langston
Jul 22, 1896 - Jul 30, 1951

W. D. (Bill) Langston, 55, native of Navarro county, died at his home, 1516 West Fifth avenue at an early hour Monday morning after suffering a heart attack.

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

The rites will be conducted by Rev. W. M. Shamburger, pastor of the First Baptist church of which Langston was a long-time member.

Surviving are his wife, a son, Buddy Langston; a daughter Mrs. W. B. Mayo; two grandchildren, David and Sue Mayo, all of Corsicana; father D. W.
Langston, Kerens; a brother, E. N. Langston, Edmond, Okla.; five sisters Mrs. S. D. Rooks, New London; Mrs. Rora Wright and Mrs Gordon Crawford, both of Corsicana; Mrs. N. S. Anderson, Moore, Okla., and Mrs. H. N. Stoffregen, Waco, and other relatives.

Note:

  • Adoptive father of Murl Wesley Colvin (AKA Buddy Langston)
  • Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light, July 31, 1951
  • Submitted by John C. Barron

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Bill Langston Rites Tuesday

Funeral services for W. D. (Bill) Langston, 55, who died at his home, 1516 West Fifth avenue early Monday with a heart attack, are to be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday from the Corley Chapel.

The rites are to be conducted by Rev. W. M. Shamburger, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of which Langston had been a long-time member. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

Langston was a native of Navarro county.

Surviving are his wife; a son, Buddy Langston; a daughter, Mrs. W. B. Mayo; a grandson, David Mayo; a granddaughter, Sue Mayo, all of Corsicana; father, D. W. Langston, Kerens; a brother, E. N. Langston, Edmonds, Okla., and five sisters, Mrs. S. D. Rooks, New London; Mrs. Rora Wright and Mrs. Gordon Crawford, both of Corsicana; Mrs. N. S. Anderson, Moore, Okla., and Mrs. H. N. Stoffregen, Waco.

Pallbearers will be T. H. Hancock, J. I. Ellett, Vick Allen, Harmon Ferguson, Z. T. Banks, John B. Davis, L. C. Cook, Herbert Stevenson.

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Minnie (Colvin) Langston
Nov 16, 1897 - Jan 13, 1987

Minnie Colvin Langston, 89, of Corsicana, died Tuesday at Navarro Regional Hospital.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Corley Funeral Home with the Rev. B. F.
Risinger Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Survivors include a daughter, Billie Mayo of Clifton; a brother, George Colvin of Arlington; and two grandchildren, David Mayo of Waxahachie and Sue Harris of Hawaii.

Pallbearers will be Joe Sims, J. C. Dillard, Jimmie Pitts, Harry Clowe, Neil Van Stavern and Sonny Levy.

Note:

  • Adoptive mother and aunt of Murl Wesley Colvin (AKA Buddy Langston)
  • Corsicana Daily Sun, January 14, 1987
  • Submitted by John C. Barron

Helen (Bartlett) Bell
Dec 10, 1900 - May 24, 1992

Helen Bell

Helen Bell, 91. of Cincinnati, Ohio, died May 24, 1992 in Cincinnati.

Funeral services will be 1 P.M. Saturday at the Corley Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until service at Corley Funeral Home.

She was born December 10, 1900, in Rice, Texas and was a member of the First United Methodist Church for many years.

She is survived by one granddaughter Sandra Likes of Cincinnati, Ohio, one grandson, Randy Harwell of Louisville, KY, two sisters, Queena Aylward of Dallas and Ruby Morgan of Dallas, four great-grandchildren, and one son-in-law, Roy Harwell, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Sybil Lynn (Fondren) Mitcham
Nov 24, 1918 - Sep 15, 2006

Sybil Lynn (Fondren) Mitcham, 87, of Hubbard passed away Friday, Sept. 15, 2006 at a Hubbard nursing center. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Wade Funeral Chapel in Hubbard with Rev. Bruce Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday evening at the funeral home.

Mrs. Mitcham was born Nov. 24, 1918 in Dawson, one of six children born to C.F. and Dora (Williams) Fondren. She lived all of her life in the Dawson and Hubbard area and was a graduate of Dawson High School. Mrs. Mitcham liked to read, cook, keep up with politics and listen to her son Billy Roy sing and her late son, Joe, work as an auctioneer. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church of Hubbard.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Mitcham in 1981 and by son, Joe Mitcham in 2002.

Survivors include son, Billy Roy Mitcham of Hubbard; daughter-in-law, Carol Mitcham of Hubbard; granddaughter, Katherine Lynsey Mitcham of Hubbard; grandson, Jeffrey Smith of Hubbard; two nieces, Carolyn Humphries of Dawson and Sharon Maass of Brownwood; seven great nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be Kenneth Nesmith, Stephen Nesmith, Mark Burleson, Robert Skidmore, Don Nichols and Jim Ray Hammer.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dwayne Stuckly, Mike Bixby, Dale Prowell and Ronnie Parish.

The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff at Oakview Manor in Hubbard and the staff of Providence Hospice in Mexia.

Memorials may be made to Providence Hospice, 206 E. Palestine, Mexia, TX 76667.

Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard.

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Earline ‘Webb’ Gaines
Mar 25, 1927 - Sep 17, 2006

Earline ‘Webb’ Gaines, 79, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006 at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Black Hills Cemetery with Tommy Stringer officiating.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Ms. Gaines was born March 25, 1927 in Thorndale. She was a member of Westhill Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Verne T. Gaines and sons Barney and Robert Gaines.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law Wanda and Jerry Horner of Corsicana and Valerie and Tom Murphey II of Houston; daughters-in-law Debbie Gaines of Robinson and Margie Gaines of Springdale, Utah; sisters-in-law Alma Webb of Smithville and Irma Mae Webb of San Antonio; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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Juan/Johnny Gonzales, Sr.
Dec 1, 1938 - Sep 17, 2006

Juan Gonzales, 67, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oakwood Cemetery with Brother Bill Honea officiating.  Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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JUAN GONZALES

Mr. Juan Gonzales passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2006 at the Navarro Regional Hospital.
He was born on December 1, 1938 in Corsicana, Texas. He was employed by the Hat Factory.

A graveside service will be held at the Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana on September 20, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. Bro Bill Honea will officiate.

A visitation will be held at the Corley Funeral Home on Tuesday Evening,September 19, 2006 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

He was survived by his son Johnnie Gonzales, Jr. of Corsicana, daughter Janie Gonzales of El Dorado, Arkansas. Son Jessie Gonzales of Corsicana, Texas. Sisters Micaela Joles,Alifonsa Cobb, Delores Gonzales, Catalina Hodge and Rosie Monroe of Corsicana.

He was preceded in death by his Ex-Wife Mary Gonzales, daughter Avilina Alvarez, son Burney Gonzales, daughter Priscilla Thomas, sisters Opal Wiggins, Ida Joles, and Avelardo Gonzales.

Annie Pearl (Bryant) Raymond
Mar 18, 1945 - Sep 9, 2006

Ann Bryant Raymond

Annie Pearl Bryant Raymond, also known as Ms. Bryant, Mrs. Raymond, Big Annie and Tuta, was born March 18, 1945, to the late Rev. and Mrs. Charles Bernard Bryant. She entered into eternal rest Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, in Midwest City, Okla.

Ann taught school for 38 years in Marshall, Corsicana and Arlington ISD. She was currently employed with Oklahoma City ISD.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Bethel AME Church, 105 N. Fourth St., Corsicana.

Flowers and memorials may be sent to Scott Funeral Home and viewing of the remains may be seen at Scott Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today.

She was preceded in death by her sibling, Shirley Bryant.

Survivors include her siblings, Brenda Gould, Charles Bernard Bryant IV (Sharon), Howard Bryant (Mari), Dorothy Jean Bryant-Hardy (Kerry), all of Houston, George Bryant (Tina) of Marshall, Marilyn Bryant-Jones (Paul) of Irving, and Wendell Strain (Delores) of Fort Worth; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Emanuel Funeral Home, Palestine.

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Ross Benton Tarkington
Dec 27, 1932 - Sep 14, 2006

Ross Tarkington, 73, of Kerens passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.

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

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Prairie Point Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy Carson officiating.

Mr. Tarkington was born Dec. 27, 1932, in Henderson County. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the Korean War. He worked 27 years with Chattanooga Glass Company.

He was preceded in death by his parents, I.C. and Ruby Tarkington; sister, Juanita Tarkington; and brother, Troy Tarkington.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Doris Tarkington of Kerens; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Cindy Tarkington of Dallas and Dale and Suzanne Tarkington of Kerens; sister and brother-in-law, Hazel Lee and Earl Mullins of Mabank; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Francis Tarkington of Athens; a number of nieces and nephews; and Ross' beloved dog, Baby Doll.

Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.

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Janet (Brannon) Watts
Mar 29, 1916 - Sep 13, 2006

Janet Brannon Watts, 90, died peacefully in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 13, 2006. A lover of life and all her extended family, her unwavering faith made her life a testament to all who knew her. Though she had no children of her own, she helped raise many of her 11 brothers and sisters and their children. Her careers in cosmetology, elder care and childcare, including her roles as “dorm mother” at Navarro College and “house mother” at I.O.O.F. Children's Home, allowed her to shower unconditional love on all that she encountered.

Born in Blooming Grove on March 29, 1916, she was preceded in death by her parents, William Wiley Brannon and Francis Delaney Brannon; and 11 siblings, Charlie, Stella, Carl, Hubert, Roy Lavester, Burl, James Tommy, William “Bill” Brannon, Lucille Brannon Boyd, Della Brannon Mabry, Lorraine Brannon Wilson, all formerly of Corsicana.

Survivors include nieces, Randye Brannon Carter of Pine Bluff, Ark., Sharon Brannon McCone of Washington, D.C., Ima Lee Brannon King of Corsicana, Martha Brannon Murrell of Fort Worth, Suzy Brannon Cleve of New Mexico and Mildred Davis of California; nephews, Bob Brannon of Garmisch, Germany, Joe Brannon of Fort Worth, Marvin Davis of Corsicana and John Davis of St. Louis, Mo.; and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Griffin-Roughton Chapel. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday preceding the service at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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Annie Laura ‘Lottie’ (Fowler) Chenault
Aug 7, 1919 - Sep 12, 2006

Annie Laura “Lottie” Chenault

Annie Laura “Lottie” Chenault, 87, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, in Corsicana.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with the Rev. Harrell Braddock Jr. officiating.

Mrs. Chenault was born Aug. 7, 1919, in Greenville to Joe Fowler and Josie Floyd Fowler. She worked at the Hat Factory for nine years and Woolsworth for eight years. She was a loving mother and wife. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and making beautiful quilts.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Henry Leon Chenault; son, Joe Wesley Chenault; parents; and brothers and sisters, E.J. Fowler, Claude Fowler, Opal Steele and Floy Kirby.

Survivors include her sons, Don “C-Nod” Chenault and Lee Chenault and wife Sheila; grandchildren, Chad and Amy Chenault, Noel and Eyon Land, Traci and Randy Thomas, Shelly Chenault, Jayme Chenault, Laura Chenault, Jeff and Francea Halloran, and Nick and Renee Halloran; great-grandchildren, Danielle Land, Rebekah Land, Yonnie Land, Thomas Land, Esther Land, Joshua Land, Andrew Wesley Thomas, and William Henry Chenault; brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Helen Fowler; brother-in-law and wife, Bid and Billie Lou Sheets; sister-in-law, Louise Thompkins; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chatfield Methodist Church, P.O. Box 76, Chatfield, TX 75105; Chatfield Fire Department, P.O. Box 95, Chatfield, TX 75105; and American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038-1132.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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Odessa Mae Edom
Abt 1908 - Sep 13, 2006

Odessa Mae Edom (Precious Elam), 98, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006 at Healthcare and Rehab of Corsicana. Visitation will be noon to 8 p.m. Friday at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Roane Chapel Full Gospel Church with Elders Harold Evans and Henry Edom officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.

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Rodger Rollins
Apr 14, 1949 - Sep 13, 2006

Mr. Rodger "Stork" Rollins passed away on September 13, 2006.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday September 17, 2006 at the Star Hall in Corsicana, with Rev. Chad Owens of Unity Baptist Church officiating.

He was preceded in death by his son Brian Rollins, his sister Rose Rollins, and his parents Harry & Jeanette Collins.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Laura and Hank Waller of Dawson, daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth and Jeff Hestand of Corsicana. His brothers Randy Rollins of Kerens, Mitchell and Paul Rollins of Corsicana. His Sisters Sharon Rollins and Juanita Ward both of Corsicana, and Barbara Gallup of Mansfield. He also leaves behind Eight Grandchildren, and his ex-wife Frances Bishop of Corsicana, TX.

Daniel Glenn Thompson
Aug 18, 1941 - Sep 17, 2006

Mr. Glenn Thompson, age 65, of Corsicana, Texas, died Sunday, September 17, 2006, at his residence. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church. And was self employed in the petroleum marketing business.

He is survived by hs Wife-Mrs. Beth Thompson of Corsicana, TX Mother-Elvina Thompson of Katy, TX, Daughter & Son-in-law-Leighnea & Ron Phillips of Montgomery, TX, Daughter & Son-in-law-Michelle & Gerry Talley of Little Elm, TX, Son & Daughter-in-law-Mark & Melonie Nelson of Monroe, LA Brother & Sister-in-law-Stanley & Dava Thompson of Katy, TX, Sister & Brother-in-law-Carolyn & Byron Boyce of Spring, TX, Granddaughter-Sherry Phillips of Lake Charles, LA, Granddaughter-Stacy Phillips of Montgomery, TX, Granddaughter-Brittany Talley of Little Elm, TX, Grandson-Beau Talley of Little Elm, TX, Grandson-Cole Nelson of Monroe, LA, Granddaughter-Elise Nelson of Monroe, LA, Grandson-Landry Nelson of Monroe, LA, Mother-in-Law-Mittie Cumpton of Corsicana, TX, Numerous Nieces & Nephews, He was proceeded in death by his Father-D.G. Thompson, Sr. & Daughter-Sherri Thompson.

Arrangements are being handled by Corley Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, September 20, 2006. Funeral service will be at Northside Baptist Church at 10:00 AM Thursday, September 21, 2006 , Dr. Rick Lamb officiating. Interment will be 4:00 P.M. Thursday at Forest Park Westheimer in Houston, Texas.

Ernesto Terrazas Ocon, Sr.
Jul 22, 1941 - Sep 18, 2006

Mr. Ernesto Terrazas Ocon, Sr., 65, of Corsicana passed away on Monday, September 18, 2006 in Corsicana. He was born on July 22, 1941 in Durango, Mexico.

He retired from Oil City Iron Works in August after 30+ years of service. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother.

A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at Corley Funeral Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Danilo Ramos officiating. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joel Ocon, Erik Ocon, Marty Maham, Alvoro Ocon, Victor Toledano, and Jesse Marques.

Mr. Ocon was preceded in death by a Son, Ernesto Ocon, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Amelia Ocon of Corsicana, TX., Sons, Joel & Erik Ocon, Daughters, Vanessa & Araceli Ocon all of Corsicana, TX., Son, Alvoro Ocon of Monterey, Mexico, Daughter, Marina Ocon of Monterey, Mexico., Grandsons, Joel Ocon, Jr., Joseph Lee Ocon, Ernesto Flores, Marco Antonio Rubio, and Brian Aguilar & Granddaughters, Brissa Ocon, Haliee Ocon, and Aubriana Ocon all of Corsicana, TX., Six Great Grandchildren, Brother, Diego Ocon of The Philippines, Nephew, Gerado Ocon of Austin, TX., Nieces, Blanca & Nancy Ocon both of Corsicana, TX.

Cullen Bryant Knight

Rites Wednesday for Retired Ennis Christian Pastor

ENNIS, Texas, July 8—The Rev. C. B. Knight, retired minister of the Christian Church here, died Tuesday morning at his home in Knighthurts Addition to Ennis after several weeks’ illness. The funeral will be held at the First Christian Church here Wednesday afternoon at 4 O’clock, with the pastor, the Rev. Dean Harrison conducting the service, assisted by the Rev. Alfred Holman of the Presbyterian Church with burial in the cemetery at Chatfield.
Cullen Bryant Knight was born near Houston. He entered the ministry at Vanderbilt, Pa. And came to Ennis as pastor in 1905. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Harper at Chatfield June 1, 1910.
Owing to _________, Mr. Knight retired from the ministry and engaged in the insurance business in Ennis.
Surviving are his wife, two brothers, Tom Knight of Tyler and Adolfus Knight of Wichita Falls, and two sisters, Mrs. T. E. Goble of Houston and Mrs. L. D. Wright of Tyler. He was a member of the Christian Church and the Woodmen of the World.

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