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Mildred (Chesser) Chapman
Sep 24, 1934 - Mar 13, 2004
Mildred Chapman
Mildred Chapman, 69, of Bellmead passed away Saturday, March 13, 2004. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, March 15, at
Dawson
Cemetery with John Curry officiating.
Mildred was born Sept. 24, 1934, to Sarah and Arthur Chesser of Athens,
Texas. She grew up in Dawson, Texas. She married Wesley Chapman in June of 1955, in Pittsburg, Kan.
After two years of marriage, the couple moved to Kansas City, Mo. While there, she was employed with a retail grocery chain, and never worked at
any other job. The retail chain sent her to Kansas City, Norman, Okla., and San Diego, Calif.
For the last 25 years she lived in the Bellmead area. She knew more people by their first name than anyone.
Mrs. Chapman was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Sarah Chesser; and her brother, Clarence Chesser.
Survivors include her loving husband of 49 years, Wesley Chapman of Bellmead; sons, Leslie Wayne Chapman of Dallas, John David Chapman, who
has served in the Air Force for the last 13 years.
Mildred will be greatly missed by all those who knew her, including her
beloved husband, Wesley.
Bellmead Funeral Home, Bellmead, Texas 76715-0016
Notes:
Georgia Katherine (Casey) Chapman
Oct 3, 1899 - Mar 14, 1994
IN MEMORY OF Georgia K. Chapman
DATE OF BIRTH: Oct 3, 1899
DATE OF DEATH: March 14, 1994
SERVICES: Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Wednesday, March 16, 1994 11:00 AM
OFFICIATING: Tommy Hood
PALLBEARERS: Grandsons
INTERMENT:
Dresden Cemetery
ARRANGEMENTS: Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Blooming Grove Texas
Notes: - View
Image of Funeral Program
- TXDI: Chapman Georgia Katherine 03-14-1994 NAVARRO F
- Social Security Death Index: Oct 3, 1899 - Mar 14, 1994; 75110 Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX; 460-52-7230
James Hunter "Jimmy" Haggard
IN MEMORY OF JIMMY HAGGARD
DATE OF BIRTH: June 19, 1924
DATE OF DEATH: April 28, 1991
SERVICES: Central Baptist Church, Blooming Grove, Texas
Thursday April 30, 1991 2:00 PM
OFFICIATING: Barry Fikes
PALLBEARERS: Tommy Northern, Jason Haggard, Stan Dugan, Terry Boaze,
Bobbie Gantt, Darrell Northern
INTERMENT: Dresden Cemetery
ARRANGEMENTS: Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Blooming Grove, Texas
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Obituary:
Jimmy Haggard
Jimmy (J.H.) Haggard, 66, of Blooming Grove, died April 28,
1991, at his residence.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Central Baptist
Church in Blooming Grove, with the Rev. Barry Fikes
officiating. Burial will be in Dresden Cemetery
under the direction of Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in
Blooming Grove.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Haggard of Blooming
Grove; two sons, Royce Haggard of Ann Arbor, Mich, Rex
Haggard, of Blooming Grove; one daughter, Robbie Dreden of
Corsicana; his mother; Roxie Winslette of Roby; four
brothers, C.G. Haggard of Sweetwater, Billy Haggard of
Ennis, Bobby Haggard of Mineola and Willie Haggard of
Roanoke; three sisters Alice Masters of Rotan, Maggie
Briggs, of Roby and Bertie Boaz of Roanoke; and six
grandchildren .
Pallbeares will be Darrell Northern, Tommy Northern, Stan
Dugan, Jason Haggard, Bobbie Gantt and Terry Boaz. |
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Notes:
Everett Alva
Merrell
abt 1913 - Jan 23, 2003
Everett Alva Merrell, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Thursday,
January 23, 2003.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he will be deeply
missed by all that knew and loved him. During
World War II, Everett served
in the U.S. Army as a captain in an anti-aircraft artillery unit. Upon
returning to Texas, he worked for the Texas Employment Commission and
retired with 30 years of service to spend more time with his family.
Everett is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Evelyn Merrett; his
sons, Tommy Merrett and his wife Pat, John Merrett and his wife, Marcie;
grandsons, Greg Merrett, Barry Merrett and Michael Merrett, all of
Austin. He is also survived by one sister, Faye Berry of Dawson, Texas.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday,
January 26, 2003, at Cook-Walden Funeral Home on North Lamar. Graveside
service will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2003, at the
Cook-Walden / Memorial Hill Cemetery in Pflugerville with Reverend Bobbi
Kaye Jones officiating.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to
Hospice Austin and Christopher House. They made his last days
comfortable and provided a beautiful environment for him. We thank them
tremendously.
Cecil
Laverne Northern
Nov 14, 1917 - Aug 1, 1992
IN LOVING MEMORY OF CECIL NORTHERN
BORN: November 14, 1917
DIED: August 1, 1992
AGE 74 years, 8 months, and 17 days
FUNERAL SERVICE: August 4, 1992
Three o'clock p.m. Tuesday, Marshall & Marshall Chapel, Hillsboro, Texas
CLERGYMAN OFFICIATING Vorpahl, Hillsboro, Texas
MEMORIALS: May Be Made To The Memorial of your choice
Notes:
- TXDI: Northern Cecil Laverne 19920801 McLENNAN M
- SSDI: SSN 459-16-7049 Residence: 76628 Brandon, Hill, TX
Born 14 Nov 1917; Died 1 Aug 1992; Issued: TX (Before 1951)
Evelyn
Fae (Dugan) Northern
Mar 10, 1922 - May 7, 2000
IN CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF
Fae Northern
BORN: March 10, 1922, El Dorado, Arkansas
ENTERED INTO REST: May 7, 2000, Waco, Tex
SERVICES: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at 11:00 AM, Waco Memorial Park
OFFICIATING: Pastor Ben Disney
INTERMENT: Waco Memorial Park, Waco, Teas
Pecan Grove Funeral Home - Waco, TX 76706
Notes:
Sallie
(Massey) Brown
? - 1906
Death in Texas.
Mrs. S. M. Jones received a letter from Texas a few days ago telling of
the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. W. A. Brown, who died in Corsicana,
Friday of last week, Before her marriage she was Miss Sallie Massey,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Massey, who moved from Bascomville to
Texas several years ago. She was the mother of little Miss Mary Brown,
who has been living with her aunt Mrs. S. M. Jones, for about three
years. She is survived by her husband and two children, Mary and Frank.
Notes:
- From The Lantern, Chester, South Carolina - 20 July 1906
- I am interested in any of the descendants of W. H. Massey.
... John D. Caldwell
- The W. H. Massey in the above is William Henry Massey. He
died on 28 Aug
1902 and is buried at the
White Church,
Navarro County, Texas.
W. A. Brown
? - 1906
Mr. W. A. Brown Dead.
Mr. W. A. Brown, brother of Mrs. S. M. Jones, died suddenly Tuesday
afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. Henry Massey, in Rock Hill.
His wife died in Corsicana, Tex., about the middle of July. After her
death Mr. Brown had an attack of malarial fever and when lie got able,
lie with his little son Frank came to Chester and after spending a few
days with Mrs. Jones, went to Rock Hill and were making their home with
Mr. and Mrs. Massey. He leaves two children, a son and daughter. The
latter has I been making her home with Mrs. Jones for about three years.
Notes:
- Submitted by
John D. Caldwell
- From The Lantern, Chester, South Carolina - 7 Sep 1906
Norman Morris Werner
Jan 24, 1924 - Jan 31, 2007
 A
graveside service for Norman M. Werner, 83, of Tyler were
scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today at the
Hebrew Cemetery in
Corsicana with Rabbi Neal Katz officiating. Mr. Werner passed
away Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, in a Tyler hospital.
Mr. Werner was born Jan. 24, 1924, in Corsicana to the late
Robert and Berdie Horwitz Werner. He was a graduate of Corsicana
High School, The University of Texas, and was a member of Phi
Sigma Delta Fraternity. He served as a lieutenant in the Navy
during World War II.
After the war, he joined the diplomatic service and graduated
from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. He served
in Mexico, Venezuela and Spain. He was chargé d’affairs, chief
of passports and visa section. After over 20 years in government
service, he settle din Tyler in 1963. As a member of
Congregation Beth El, he served as board member and chairman of
the ritual committee. He also led services at Congregation Beth
El during times when a rabbi was not available. He also served
as a board member of PATH, East Texas Symphony, and the Historic
Preservation Society. His love of art, music and civic actions
kept him active in various city organizations. Norman regaled
family and friends with interesting stories of his world travels
and acquaintances with notable people.
He is survived by several cousins and many friends.
There will be a shiva and memorial service held at 6 p.m. today
at the home of Maurine Muntz, 407 W. Sixth St., Tyler.
If desired, memorials may be made to Congregation Beth El, 1010
Charleston Drive, Tyler, TX 75703 or a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by Lloyd James Funeral Home, Tyler. |
Notes:
Geneva D. Wigley
Jan 14, 1949 - Jan 27, 2007
 Geneva
D. Wigley, 58, of Richland passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007,
at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral
Home.
Service will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Corley Funeral Chapel with
Pastor Walter G. Libhart and Dr. Janice Kreitner-Cain
officiating. Committal service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at
Rosewood Memorial Park in New Caney.
Mrs. Wigley was born Jan. 14, 1949, in El Campo.
She was preceded in death by her son, Howard Laten Wigley; and
father, Howard Turney.
Survivors include her husband, Elmer “Sonny” Wigley of Richland;
sons, Steven Thomas Wigley and Paul Franklin Hubbard, both of
New Caney; brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Nancy Turney of
Apalachicola, Fla.; grandsons, Michael A. Wigley and Marcus A.
Wigley, both of Richland; granddaughter, Maria A. Wigley of
Richland; mother, Marie Johnson of Corsicana; uncle, Bub
Schulter of Ganado; and ex-sister-in-law, Angel Craft of
Houston; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Catherine "Rena" L. (Barrowman) Bloom
Jul 3, 1932 - Jan 27, 2007
Catherine (Rena) L. Bloom, 74, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Jan.
27, 2007 at Heritage Oaks West.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Westminster Presbyterian Church with
Dr. Robert M. Young officiating.
Mrs. Bloom was born July 3, 1932 in Glasgow, Scotland. She came to
Corsicana in 1983 with her husband, Daniel C. Bloom, who preceded her in
death in 1998. She was active in her community and church. She will be
sorely missed by her family and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Bloom, parents Mary and
Daniel Barrowman, sister Mary Kinsey and brothers Bill and James.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law Larry and Mary Bloom and Tom
and Robin Bloom, all of California; daughters Cathy Bloom of Nevada and
Linda Garcia of California; 10 grandchildren, including Andy, Jenny,
Valerie and Joey of Colorado, and Christina, Deana, Ryan and Jesse of
California; and great-grandchildren Anthony, Joselyn and Trevor of
California, and Benjimin of Colorado.
Memorials may be made to one’s charity of choice.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Geneva J. Goff
abt 1920 - Jan 30, 2007
Geneva J. Goff, 87, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007,
at Heritage Oaks West. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at
First Independent Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Lacey, pastor,
officiating. Interment will follow at
Woodland Cemetery.
Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.
Notes:
Kenneth
Warren Whiteside
May 11, 1960 - Jan 29, 2007
 Kenneth
Whiteside - Fairfield
Mr. Kenneth Warren Whiteside, 46 of Fairfield, passed away
January 29, 2007 in Houston. Mr. Whiteside was born May 11, 1960
to Fred and Maxine McAdams Whiteside in Fairfield.
Mr. Whiteside has lived in Fairfield all of his life and was a
member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. He had many joys in life
gardening, carpentry work, building his own home, Dallas
Cowboys, riding four wheelers. One joy he loved the most was
babies, his children and grandchildren brought lots of joy to
his life.
He is survived by parents Fred and Maxine Whiteside of
Fairfield, wife Lisa Whiteside of Fairfield, daughter Kimberly
Whiteside Neal of Teague, son Kristopher Warren Whiteside of
Fairfield, daughter Sara Amber Whiteside of Fairfield, daughter
Levi Nicole Whiteside of Fairfield. Brother William Leslie
Whiteside of Lanley, sister Angela Kaye Whiteside Tibbitt of
Waco. Grandchildren Justin Neal, Warren Neal, Sophia Neal,
Aynslie Whiteside and Carson Whiteside.
Pallbearers: Jeff Whiteside, Chad Whiteside, Phillip Gaitan,
Heath Jones, David Barnes, L.J. McAdams, Ronald Jones and Danny
Fields.
Honorary Pallbearers: Ed Prasil, Wes Kehn, Jessie Lee Whiteside,
Woody English, LaSalle Tippens, Lowell Dyer, Paul Milliff, Jimmy
McAdams.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 31, 2007 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Services will be 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 1, 2007 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Chapel
with Bro. Don Suits officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion
Cemetery.
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Kenneth Warren Whiteside, 46, of Fairfield passed away Monday, Jan.
29, 2007 in Houston. Services will be 3 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home in Fairfield with Brother Don Suits officiating. Interment
will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home, Fairfield.
Notes:
Glenn Dale Minze
Dec 5, 1947 - Jan 29, 2007
 Glenn
Dale Minze
Loving husband, caring dad, wonderful granddaddy, Glenn Dale
passed from this world to a place where there is no cancer or
pain anymore. He was born on Dec. 5, 1947, and passed away on
Jan. 29, 2007, in the arms of his loving family at his home in
Streetman. He was the youngest of three sons born to Dudley and
Ruble Minze. He grew up in the St. Elmo/Winkler community and
was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Fairfield.
Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home Chapel in Fairfield with the burial at
Birdston Cemetery
in Streetman. John H. “Hoppy” McGilvary be officiating.
Pallbearers will be Mark Duke, Kelly Cobos, Erich Brown, Paul
Lopez, John Gellegos and Clay Faughn.
Glenn Dale attended Fairfield High School and graduated with the
class of 1966. Shortly after graduation he married his high
school sweetheart, Sherrie Carroll of Streetman. This was the
beginning of a marriage that would last more than 40 years. From
this marriage were born three sons: Jeffrey Glenn, Joseph Dean
“Jody,” and Gene Allen.
These three red-headed boys would learn from their dad the
values of working hard to provide for your family, the fun of
preparing for the sitting around the camp fire at the opening
weekend of deer season each year, and treating other folks the
way you want to be treated.
Glenn Dale worked for 30 years at the TXU Big Brown Power Plant
in Fairfield.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sherrie; sons, Jeff and wife
Tammy of Corsicana, Jody and wife Teresa of Fairfield, and Gene
of Streetman; grandchildren, Cullen, Colby, Morgan, Mason, Aaron
and Averi; brothers, Johnny and wife Harriett of Longview, and
Bud and wife Sherrill of Streetman; two aunts, Peggy Toms and
Jettie Bell, both of Corsicana; and a host of nephews, nieces
and cousins. He also had a special aunt and uncle in his life
from the time he married Sherrie, Nell and Harris Wilson Milner
of Streetman.
Glenn Dale was preceded in death by his father and mother,
Dudley and Rubie Minze; and by his father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Gordon “Bert” and Edith Carroll. |
Notes:
Helen
Mae (Bailey) Hunsaker
Nov 12, 1940 - Jan 28, 2007
Helen Hunsaker, 66, passed away at the home of her uncle and aunt,
Wendell “Peb” and Diane Richards of Barry at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28,
2007. Helen was born Nov. 12, 1940 in Barry to Olan and Avis Bailey.
She was preceded in death by her father, Olan Bailey, son Cory Bailey
and granddaughter, Angel Garza.
She is survived by her mother, Avis Bailey of Heritage Oaks West in
Corsicana; sister Rose Marie Bailey and brother Wayne Bailey of Navarro;
son and daughter-in-law James and Jeanie Millspaugh of Howe; son and
daughter Tony and Angie Terry of McKinney; son and daughter-in-law
Stacie and Genett Hunsaker of San Angelo; grandchildren Jennifer and
Breanne Millspaugh, Chris Smith, Michael and David Shelley, Jenna, Adam,
Thomas, Stacie and Daniel Hunsaker; and great-grandchildren Amber Reyna,
Gage and Alexander Smith, and Cory and Stormey Shelley.
Due to her strong faith in God, she battled her cancer bravely.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home in Blooming Grove.
Graveside services will be held at
Rose Hill Cemetery in
Blooming Grove at 11 a.m. Tuesday with Brother Bryan Connally
officiating.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes: -
Corsicana Daily Sun - Jan 31, 2007
- TXBI: BAILEY HELEN MAE 11-12-1940 f NAVARRO AVIS MAE HINKLE OLIN
ELMER BAILEY
- Children with last names Terry & Millspaugh were adopted
Buster “Runt”
Morris
abt 1931 - 2007
Buster “Runt” Morris, 76, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Jan. 29,
2007, at Heritage Oaks West. A memorial service will be held at a later
date. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Margie Ruth (Klutts) Griffith
Jul 4, 1929 - Jan 25, 2007
Margie Ruth Griffith
Margie Ruth Griffith, 77, of Retreat passed away at her residence on
Jan. 25, 2007. She was born on July 4, 1929, in Scurry to her parents
Jason William and Rosie Modena Klutts. She was an employee of Tom’s
Foods for 31 years, working in various capacities.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert Lee and Debra
Griffith of Jamestown, N.M.; son, Jimmy Griffith of Terrell; daughter
and son-in-law, Barbara Ruth and Billy Hardin of Corsicana; son and
daughter-in-law, David Ross and Patricia Griffith of Nacogdoches;
grandson and wife, James and Tammy Hardin and their children Bailey,
Blair and Nina of Corsicana; granddaughter and husband, Christina and
Scott McManus and their children Grant and Coy of Mabank; granddaughter
and husband, Barbara Jean and Thomas Mullins of Robinson; grandson,
Dwayne Griffith of Corsicana; grandson and wife, Steven and Tina
Griffith and their son Alex; grandson, Michael Griffith and son P.J.,
both of Jamestown, N.M.; grandson and wife, David Lee and Stephanie
Griffith and their children Chris, Blake and Alexis of Nacogdoches;
granddaughter, Alicia Griffith of Terrell; grandson and wife, Jimmy
Wayne and Jennifer Griffith and their sons Cord and Chase of Forney; and
brother and sister-in-law, George Dillard and Gloria Klutts of Onalaska.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jason Klutts Sr. and Rosie
Modena Hopkins Klutts; brother, Jason Klutts Jr.; and sister, Betty Jean
Klutts.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Chapel
with Scott McManus officiating. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Wayne Griffith, James Wesley Hardin, Thomas
Mullins, Clifford Hallon, Ben Hardin and William Dillard Klutts.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Melvin
Green Springfield
Oct 7, 1926 - Jan 24, 2007
Melvin Green Springfield, 80, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Jan.
24, 2007 in Desoto.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Eastside Church of Christ with
Minister Willie Wilmore officiating. Interment will follow at
Elm Flat Cemetery in
Powell.
Mr. Springfield was born Oct. 7, 1926 in Corsicana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Birdie and Florida Springfield;
brothers, Odie and James Clyde; and sister, Birdia Lee (Springfield)
Harris.
Survivors include wife, Kate Springfield; two daughters, Diane Scott and
husband LaFattress of Tyler, and Natasha Foreman and husband Keith of
Cerritos, Calif.; son, Jacques and wife Maria of Los Angeles, Calif.;
sister, Chausie Springfield of Dallas; four grandchildren, Lamond,
Tajsma, Noelle and Rachna; and several great grandchildren.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Weldon I. Hudson
Sep 3, 1916 - Feb 3, 2007
 Hudson,
Weldon I.
Weldon I. Hudson, 90, a retired U.S. Postal Service employee,
passed away Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Richland Hills Baptist Church.
Burial: Lower Green's Creek Cemetery in Dublin. Visitation: 6 to
8 p.m. Monday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.
Weldon I. Hudson was born Sept. 3, 1916, in Dublin to John and
Delphia Hudson.
Weldon served in the Coast Guard from 1942-45 in the American
and Asiatic theaters during
World War II.
He married Lillie Baugh in 1946 and resided in Richland Hills
for all of their married life.
Weldon was a deacon at Richland Hills Baptist Church for many
years. He was a past president of the Fort Worth Genealogical
Society, was a member of the Texas State Genealogical Society
and a member of the National Association of Retired Federal
Employees.
Survivors: Wife, Lillie Hudson; sister, Roena Whisenant;
numerous nieces and nephews.
Notes:
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Syble
Lorene (Brewer) Golden
Oct 20, 1928 - Jan 19, 2007
Golden, Syble L.
Syble L. Golden, 78, a homemaker, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2007.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday in Nowlin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Gentry's
Mill Cemetery near Hamilton.
She was born Oct. 22, 1928, in Frost to the late Samuel Lige Brewer and
Annie Mae Faulkenbury Brewer.
Survivors: Sons, Robert Golden of Artesia, N.M., and Randy Golden of
Houston; brother, O.D. Brewer of Snyder; sister, Opal Cole of Hico; nine
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Notes:
- Published in the Star-Telegram on 1/20/2007.
Joyce
Marie ‘Chuck’ Medanich
Jan 26, 1924 - Dec 24, 2006
 Joyce
Marie ‘Chuck’ Medanich
Fort Worth Joyce Marie “Chuck” Medanich, 82, a retired
accountant for Texas Electric, passed away Dec. 24, 2006, at her
home in Fort Worth.
Funeral was held at the North Richland Hills Baptist Church and
wake was held at Smithfield Cemetery.
Joyce was born Jan. 26, 1924, in
Frost, Texas.
She graduated from Odessa High School. She was a member of
American Legion and member of North Richland Hills Baptist
Church.
She is survived by her daughter, JD Stewart of Fort Worth;
grandchildren, Philip James, Glen James and Sandy, Maurie McGill
and Danny, Johnny Hollis and Alicia; eight great-grandchildren;
and five great-great-grandchildren. |
Edna (Fowler) Reed
Sep 15, 1915 - Feb 2, 2007
 Edna Fowler Reed, 91, of Barry passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, in Barry.
Service will be 2 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Ricker
officiating. Interment will follow at
Dresden Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John Wade Braly, Wade Braly, Larry Boswell, Bayless Elmore,
Ray Scoggins and Gene A. McLain.
Edna was born Sept. 15, 1915, in Wyatt to Udolphus Thornton Fowler and Amanda
Elizabeth Proctor Fowler.
After graduation from Mary Hardin-Baylor in 1936, she moved to Barry to start
her teaching career. Edna married H. Lowell Reed on Nov. 26, 1941.
Mrs. Reed, as her students knew her, had a great love for teaching. Mrs. Reed
taught 14 years at Barry. While at Barry she taught all grades because of the
school size. Mrs. Reed taught second and third grade at Bowie Elementary in
Corsicana for 25 years. She received her Master of Education from Baylor
University in 1959. Mrs. Reed had fond memories of all students.
Edna was an active member of Barry United Methodist Church where she served as a
Sunday school teacher for 50 years. After retirement Edna and the other ladies
of the church quilted for the Lord’s Acre festival each year and made a quilt
for each pastor. Edna was also an active member of United Methodist Women.
Edna was very active in the Barry Heritage Society; she helped her former
students write the history of Barry.
Mrs. Reed served on the board of the Central Texas Credit Union and was active
in all school-related activities. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Retired
Teachers and active in PALS.
After retirement Lowell and Edna loved to travel. They traveled to all the
states except Alaska and North Dakota. Lowell and Edna made several trips
overseas to visit places Lowell had been while in the service.
Edna was preceded in death by her husband, H. Lowell Reed; parents, Udolphus and
Amanda Fowler; and brothers, R.S Fowler, Ethel Fowler and Amos Fowler.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Jerry Reed and Joe and Pat Reed,
all of Barry; grandsons, Scott Reed and Jacob Reed of Barry and Russell and
Audrey Reed of Fort Worth; sisters, Daisy Edwards of Midlothian and Judy Sandlin
of Alamo; brothers, Pete Fowler of Lipan and Doc Fowler of Wichita Falls;
sisters-in-law, Lenna Dale Massengale of Barry and Bunnie Reed of Longview; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Bowie Elementary School Library, Barry United Methodist
Church or Barry Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
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Notes:
Esther Mae
(English) Price
Aug 28, 1944 - Jan 27, 2007
Esther Mae Price
Esther Mae Price, of McKinney, passed away to be with the Lord on
Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007 in McKinney. Ms. Price was born on Aug. 28, 1944
in Corsicana, to Bonner and Ester (Webster) English. Esther retired from
Southwestern Bell after 20 years of service and then became an executive
assistant in the Allen Police Department where she worked until her
illness.
Mrs. Price is survived by her daughters, Valerie Wordlaw, and husband
Jerry, and Vickie Lewis, and husband Aaron; granddaughters, Amberly,
Ashley, and Larrisha; grandsons, Desmond, Aaron II, and Andrew;
great-granddaughter, Peyton; brothers, Vernell, R.L., C.J., David,
MacArthur, and Willie Joe English; and sisters, Jimmie English-Brown and
Linda English.
She is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and
friends. Mrs. Price is preceded in death by her parents and by one
brother, L.J. English.
Esther was a dedicated mother and grandmother who will be missed by all
who knew her. Funeral services will be held at the Shiloh Missionary
Baptist Church, 920 E. 14th St. Plano, Texas 75074, at 1 p.m., today.
Graveside services will follow at Restland Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Restland Funeral Home, Plano.
Notes:
Mary Garr
abt 1920 - Feb 2, 2007
Mary Garr, 87, of Corsicana passed away Feb. 2, 2007 at Twilight Nursing
Home. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at West Hill
Cemetery in Sherman with Mr. Don Brown officiating.
Mrs. Garr was born on Nov. 13, 1919 in Denison.
She is survived by her husband Raymond Garr of Corsicana; son and
daughter-in-law John and Tara Garr of Grand Prairie; two grandsons,
Jackson and Stephen Garr both of Grand Prairie.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home.
Notes:
Linda Scott
(Gallup) Gail
Aug 23, 1948 - Feb 3, 2007
Linda Scott Gail
Linda Scott Gail was born Aug. 23, 1948 and passed away Feb. 3, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Dell Scott, mother Lometa
Smith, father Marion Gallup and step-father Clarence Smith.
She is survived by two sons, Sidney Scott and Bryan Scott; two brothers,
Royce Gallup and David Gallup and wife Tina; sister Debbie Pruitt and
husband Jerry; three grandchildren, Krystal, Nicholas and Jacob;
numerous nieces and nephews; great niece Shelbie and great nephew
Anthony and many other relatives and friends.
Services will be at noon Tuesday at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Laurel Land Funeral Home.
Notes:
Charles Frank
Brown
Dec 20, 1931 - Feb 2, 2007
 Mr. Charles Frank Brown, 75, of Seagoville passed away on Friday,
February 2, 2007 in Dallas, Texas. He was born on December 20, 1931 in
Purdon, Texas.
He was employed with Dallas Power & Light as a meter reader for a number
of years, and was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy during the
Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Elks Lodge.
Visitation will be held from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 6, 2007 at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be
held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his Parents, Cloyce & Vivian Brown.
He is survived by his Son, Clint Brown of Dallas, TX, Daughters &
Sons-in-Law, Kym Donachie of Dallas, TX, Lura & Keith McMichael of
Rowlett, TX, and Denise & Donald Mayes of Seagoville, TX., Eleven
Grandchildren, Brothers, Bill Brown of Midlothian, TX., Gary Brown of
Port Isabel, TX., Larry Brown of Coppell, TX, and Ben Brown of
Midlothian, TX. and Numerous Nieces & Nephews. |
Jeneva Ortega
Sep 5, 1920 - Feb 2, 2007
 Jeneva
Ortega, 86, of Corsicana passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2007 at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be 7 p.m. at Sunday at Corley Funeral Home
Chapel.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church with Father Danilo Ramos officiating. Interment
will follow at Calvary
Cemetery.
Mrs. Ortega was born Sept. 5, 1920 in George West. She was a
member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She loved to
garden.
She was preceded by husband, Jose Joe Gonzales, son Paul
Gonzales and brother Eugene Aguirre.
Survivors include husband Roy A. Ortega of Corsicana; son and
daughter-in-law Marty and Lilly Gonzales of Boyton Beach, Fla.;
daughter Frances Lopez of Corsicana; daughter and son-in-law
Teresa and Danny Conaway of Murchison; son Pete Gonzales of
Plano; son and daughter-in-law Joe and Helen Gonzales of Angus;
son and daughter-in-law Nick and Sylvia Gonzales of Corsicana;
sons Esmal Gonzales and Eugene Gonzales, both of Corsicana;
step-daughters Melissa Modesta Sanchez of Corsicana and Rita
Bowman of Oklahoma City; step-son Roy Ortega Jr. of Corsicana;
27 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Manuela
Gonzales of Corsicana; and numerous cousins.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
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JENEVA ORTEGA
Jeneva Ortega, 86, of Corsicana passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2007 at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at Corley Funeral
Home Chapel.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church with Father Danilo Ramos officiating. Interment will follow at
Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Ortega was born Sept. 5, 1920 in George West. She was a member of
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She loved to garden.
She was preceded by husband, Jose Joe Gonzales, son Paul Gonzales and
brother Eugene Aguirre.
Survivors include husband Roy A. Ortega of Corsicana; son and
daughter-in-law Marty and Lilly Gonzales of Boyton Beach, Fla.; daughter
Frances Lopez of Corsicana; daughter and son-in-law Teresa and Danny
Conaway of Murchison; son Pete Gonzales of Plano; son and
daughter-in-law Joe and Helen Gonzales of Angus; son and daughter-in-law
Nick and Sylvia Gonzales of Corsicana; sons Esmal Gonzales and Eugene
Gonzales, both of Corsicana; step-daughters Melissa Modesta Sanchez of
Corsicana and Rita Bowman of Oklahoma City; step-son Roy Ortega Jr. of
Corsicana; 27 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law
Manuela Gonzales of Corsicana; and numerous cousins.
Nancy
Sue (Morgan) Montgomery
May 7, 1940 - Feb 1, 2007
 Nancy
Sue MontgomeryNancy Sue Montgomery, 66, passed away Thursday,
Feb. 1, 2007, at Richland-Chambers.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at
Pattison Cemetery
with Brother Matt Conner officiating.
Mrs. Montgomery was born May 7, 1940, in Chatfield to Mark
Morgan and Oneta Farmer Morgan. She was a homemaker. She was a
member of First Baptist Church of Rice.
She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kami Dickens.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Edgar Lee Montgomery,
whom she married on Aug. 29, 1957; sons, Lee Montgomery Jr. and
wife Janette of Rice and Scott Montgomery and wife Tamera of
Emhouse; daughter, Lynette Montgomery Dickens and husband Mark
of Tupelo; grandchildren, Crystal Montgomery, Daniel and Wendy
Montgomery, David and Melissa Saucedo, Jeremy and Jessica Owen,
Sarah Dickens, Jeff and Kyle Montgomery; great-grandchildren,
Adrian Saucedo and Gracie Owen; mother-in-law, Ernie Fincher;
brothers and sisters, Wayne and Marlene Morgan of Emhouse, Wilma
Morgan of Richland-Chambers, Barbara and Larry Bailey of Rice
and Jerry and Shirley Morgan of Corsicana; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
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Nancy Sue Montgomery
Nancy Sue Montgomery, 66, of Richland Chambers, passed away Thursday,
February 1, 2007 at her residence.
Nancy was born May 7, 1940 in Chatfield, Texas to Mark Morgan and Oneta
Farmer Morgan.
Graveside services have been set for Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 2:00
p.m. at
Pattison Cemetery
with Brother Matt Conner officiating. Vistiation has been set
for Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home.
Nancy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rice and she was a
homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Kami Dickens.
Surviving relatives include husband of 49 years, Edgar Lee Montgomery
whom she married on August 29, 1957. Her children Lee Montgomery Jr. and
wife Janette of Rice; Scott Montgomery and wife Tamera of Emhouse;
Lynette Montgomery Dickens and husband Mark of Tueplo. Grandchildren
Crystal Montgomery, Daniel and Wendy Montgomery, David and Melissa
Saucedo, Jeremy and Jessica Owen, Sarah Dickens, Jeff and Kyle
Montgomery. Great Grandchildren Adrian Saucedo and Gracie Owen. Mother
in law Ernie Fincher. Brothers and Sisters Wayne and Marlene Morgan of
Emhouse; Wilma Morgan of Richland Chambers; Barbara and Larry Bailey of
Rice; Jerry and Shirley Morgan of Corsicana. Numerous nieces and nephews
Rita (Hohmann)
Coffey
Feb 20, 1930 - Feb 6, 2007
 The
home-going celebration of Rita Hohmann Coffey, 76, of Chatfield
will be on Friday. Rita went to be with her Lord on Tuesday,
Feb. 6, 2007, following a lengthy illness. She fought a hard
battle to the end.
Rita was born Feb. 20, 1930, in Mainz, Germany, to Valentine and
Anna Maria Hohmann. She met the love of her life, Leon, in
Germany during his time served in Mainz, Germany, during World
War II. They married in Germany and she joined the Coffey family
in Chatfield in the 1950s.
She was known for baking and sharing of her wonderful cakes and
candies. She was known to all as a giver of herself to others.
She enjoyed trying new recipes that she received from her family
in Germany as well as the many cherished cookbooks she used,
especially her “Taste of Home” selections. She loved her church
family and the many longtime friends she had there. She came to
know the Lord under the pastorate of Brother B.J. and Sister
Jimmie Johnson. She was a longtime member of First Pentecostal
Church of God, now Calvary Worship Center of Corsicana.
The Coffey family would like to invite all of the friends and
family of Rita Coffey to join them from 6 to 9 p.m. today at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home to share the life of Rita and
reminisce of the fun times she shared with everyone.
The Coffey service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at
Griffin-Roughton Chapel. The service will be held jointly by her
nephew, the Rev. Bill Coffey, and her pastor, Dr. Gary Johnson.
Music will be provided by Mrs. Coffey’s niece and nephew, Brenda
and Mike Bailey. Interment will follow at New Chatfield
Cemetery. Also at the interment will be the honorary ROTC flag
corps in celebration in the home-going of Rita as well as
reuniting with the love of her life, Leon. Lunch will be served
in the fellowship hall at Calvary Worship Center.
Pallbearers will be nephews Ronnie Ogburn, Roy Coffey, Tim
Dickerson, Bill Coffey and Larry Horn. Honorary pallbearers will
be great nephews ROTC Senior Airman Jeremy J. Bailey and ROTC
Airman First Class Jody M. Bailey bearing commemorative flags
from both Germany and the United States of America in memory of
the meeting and marriage of Leon and Rita Coffey during World
War II in Germany.
She was preceded in death by her husband, R.L. “Leon” Coffey,
the love of her life, in 1990; sisters-in-law and
brothers-in-law, Willie Mae Coffey Pierce of Ennis, Lee Roy
Coffey of Brownsboro, Harvey Coffey of Chatfield, Billy D.
Coffey of Corsicana and Birtie Faye Coffey of Corsicana. Also
preceding her in death was Judy, her beloved rat terrier in
2003.
Rita is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Gernot and
Ann Marie Hohmann of Mainz, Germany; niece and nephew, Britta
and Bernhard Ketzler, Nina and Marsha of Mainz, Germany; nephew
and niece, Joerg and Janette Hohmann, Maja and twins Melina and
Mirco of Mainz, Germany; nephew, Markus Hohmann of Dill,
Germany; special cousins, Elizabeth and Andy of Germany; the
Labon family of Telton, Germany; sisters-in-law and
brothers-in-law, Earl and Gladys Coffey Ogburn of Roane, George
and Sandra Coffey of Chatfield, Carlos and Mary Coffey Garza of
Corsicana, Troy Pierce of Ennis, Carolyn Coffey Horn of
Corsicana, Evelyn Coffey of Brownsboro and Betty Coffey of
Chatfield; and a host of nieces and nephews from both Texas and
Germany as well as a host of cousins and relatives from Germany.
A very special heartfelt thanks is extended by the family of
Rita Hohmann Coffey to the second floor staff of Navarro
Regional Hospital for providing exceptional care and
consideration not only to Rita, but the family as well. We have
never seen a more caring and considerate group of people!
Another exceptional exhibition of love and care was shown by Dr.
and Mrs. Kyle Hamilton. Rita considered the Hamiltons her
extended family and we appreciate the fact that you reciprocated
that love to our loved one.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
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Notes:
Helen Jayne
(Minefee) Graves
Nov 28, 1940 - Feb 6, 2007
 Helen Jayne Minefee Graves, 66, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Feb.
6, 2007, after a short battle with cancer.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Rodney
Bancroft and Steve Orbison officiating. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Paschal Nichols, Tad Bates, Mike Kaster, Charlie
Robinson, Jerry Morehead and Gary Morehead. Honorary pallbearers will be
Sonny Weakley, Bud Glanville, David Jock, Mickey McCain, Chuck Goff and
Wayne Pritchett.
Mrs. Graves was born Nov. 28, 1940, in Navarro County where she spent
her entire life. At a young age, she gave her heart and soul to Christ
and she was a member of Providence Baptist Church in the Mildred area.
She went to school in Blooming Grove where she played softball and
basketball. Later she met Douglas, married and moved to Mildred in 1957.
She worked for six years with Texas Miller Hat Company, then 12 1/2
years for Haggar Slacks. In January 1977, she began working for
Curington Cleaners as the alteration person, where she worked until
December 2006 when her health forced her to retire. She also ran a small
sewing shop at her home for 30 years. On the weekend she and her husband
ran the concession stand for six years for horse events throughout the
year at the Navarro County Exposition Center. They were horse lovers and
rode in horse events for many years. They were active in Tri-Co. Horse
Association, Roane Riding Club as well as the Retreat Riding Club. For
over 40 years, they were members and workers with the Central Texas
Quarter Horse Association, where she served as president for several
years as well as other offices over the years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Wesley and Gladys Ella
Minefee; husband, Douglas Eugene Graves; daughter, Debbie Lynn Graves
Glanville; and two sisters, Frances Louise Minefee and Patsy Gelene
Hanson.
Survivors include her son, Larry Gene Graves and Lexia of Corsicana;
grandchildren, Crystal and Aaron Teerlink of Urbana, Mo., Donnie and
Melissa Morehead of Sedalia, Mo., Charlie Glanville, Cassandra Glanville
and son-in-law Charles “Bud” Glanville, all of Urbana, Mo.; brothers,
Johnny and Sandra Minefee of Fort Worth and Donnie and Teresa Minefee of
Benbrook; sisters, Marie and J.L. Bentley of Burleson, Dorothy and Edwin
Grounds of Everman and Linda and Larry Lackey of Joshua; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church of your choice.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Christine "Chris"
(Hanks) McGraw
Jun 18, 1928 - Feb 6, 2007
 Chris
McGraw
Chris McGraw, 78, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, at Twilight Home.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday at
Resthaven Memorial Park with
the Rev. B.F. Risinger Jr. officiating.
Mrs. McGraw was born June 18, 1928, in Ennis. She was a member of First
Baptist Church. She was Dr. Mertz’s nurse for 42 years, where she was
also one of the first employees of Medical Arts Clinic.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years,
Erwin McGraw; and
mother and stepfather, Ruby and C.C. Carroll.
Survivors include her uncle, Harvey Farmer of Corsicana; cousins, Billy
and Peggy McCulloch and Kenneth and Mable Foster, all of Purdon; and a
number of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cedar Lake or to the American Cancer
Society.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Anna Melba
(Cowden) Foster
Oct 11, 1921 - Feb 2, 2007
Anna Melba Cowden Foster was born Oct. 11, 1921 in Corsicana, the third
daughter of Queenie Mai (Bell) and Grover Cleveland Cowden. She passed
away Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, at Georgetown Hospital after a short battle
with pneumonia. She was in state at the Gabriels Funeral Chapel from
noon, until 5 p.m., and the family received friends from 10 a.m. to noon
Tuesday.
Graveside services were noon today at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery on FM
2555, just outside Corsicana, with Dr. Dan Bonner of The Wesleyan Homes
in Georgetown officiating.
Melba graduated from Corsicana High School at the age of 16 and
graduated with honors from the TWU/Scott & White nursing program. She
was working in various hospitals in the San Antonio area when she met
Randolph N. Foster Jr. of Ennis. They were married Dec. 18, 1943 in San
Antonio. She continued her nursing career through the war years and
later was active in Faculty Wives and other groups associated with her
husband’s positions at colleges and universities. She was an avid bird
enthusiast, as well as an excellent gardener and especially loved her
roses. She was also an excellent seamstress, making everything from
wedding gowns to men’s suits.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her oldest sister,
Elizabeth Adair of Austin. Melba is survived by her husband, Randolph,
son, Nelson and his wife Jo Ann of Mesa, Ariz.
She also is survived by her grandson Brandon and his wife, Stefanie and
their children Isabella and Adam and grandson Tyson and his daughters,
Marisa and Skylar. She also leaves her daughter Carol Kennedy and her
husband Mike of Casper, Wyo. and her older sister, Frances Cowden of
Houston and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins as well as many good
friends.
Her kindness and compassion will be remembered and missed by all who
knew her. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wesleyan
Nursing Home, 2001 Scenic Dr., Georgetown, Texas 78626.
Arrangements by The Gabriels Funeral Chapel, Georgetown.
Notes:
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Anna Melba Foster
CORSICANA, Texas -- Graveside services for Anna Melba Cowden Foster, 85,
will be held at noon Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007, at Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery, on CR 25, in Corsicana, Texas, with Dr. Dan Bonner
officiating. - Casper Star Tribune - Wyoming
Imogene (Taylor)
Vickers
May 5, 1926 - Feb 7, 2007
Imogene Taylor Vickers
Imogene Taylor Vickers, 80, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday,
Feb. 7, 2007, in Corsicana.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with
Dr. Mark Luera officiating. Interment will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Trent Linch, Richie Holloway, Robert Gray,
Bruce Adams, Jackie Bounds, Jasin Bounds and Terry Farmer.
Mrs. Vickers was born May 5, 1926. She was a member of First
Christian Church. She was a secretary at Bowie Elementary in the
1970s. She was a secretary for the Navarro County Justice of the
Peace in 1980s, as well as working at the State Home as an
accountant in Corsicana. She loved Shreveport, La.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Vickers; and
son, Stephen Vickers.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Troy
Lane of Corsicana; two grandsons, Gary Lane and wife Stacy of
Corsicana and Garrett Lane of Corsicana; sister, Marjorie
Ethridge of Greenville; and two brothers, Norris Taylor of Utah
and Grady Taylor of Granbury.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Carrie Ann (Moore) Simmons
Feb 28, 1930 - Feb 6, 2007
Carrie Ann Simmons, 76, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007,
in Corsicana.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday at
Oakwood Cemetery with
Brother Bill Honea officiating.
She was born Feb. 28, 1930, in Kirvin.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Willard and Brenda
Simmons of Kaufman; daughter and son-in-law, Tommye Jean and David
Hansen of Benicia, Calif.; grandson and wife, Kenny and Jennifer Simmons
of Mesquite; granddaughter and husband, Erin and John Leathers of
Kaufman; great-grandsons, Landon Simmons of Mesquite and John leathers
III of Kaufman; great-granddaughter, Bailee Leathers of Kaufman; sister,
Christine Murphy of Corsicana; and niece, Helen Ann Hall of Corsicana.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Bob ‘Patches’
Hailey
Nov 29, 1929 - Feb 1, 2007
Bob ‘Patches’ Hailey, 77, of Frost passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007 at
Twilight Nursing Home.
Wake services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 2007 at Ross and
Johnson Mortuary.
Services will be noon Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007 at Hopewell Baptist Church
in Centerville with the Rev. A.L. Thidodeaux officiating. Interment will
follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Centerville.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
Mr. Hailey was born Nov. 29, 1929 in Hopewell.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Easter Hailey; wife Pollie
Hailey; and three children.
Survivors include daughters Jannie Hailey and Bessie Scott, both of
Corsicana; sons Larry James Hailey (Ernestine) of Mertens and Bobby
Hailey (Celestine) and Tommy Hailey (Betty), all of Corsicana; 14
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins, other
relatives and friends.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Funeral Home.
Notes:
Rosita G. Martinez
abt 1929 - Feb 6, 2007
Rosita G. Martinez, 78, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, in Corsicana.
Services are pending with Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
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Rosita G. Martinez
Rosita G. Martinez, 78, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, in Corsicana.
There are no services scheduled at this time. The family has chosen
cremation services.
Edward Grant Sr.
Apr 28, 1918 - Feb 1, 2007
Edward Grant Sr., 88, of Streetman passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007,
at Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at New Bethel Baptist
Church with Pastor Earnest Betts officiating. Interment will follow at
Pleasant Hall Cemetery in Winkler.
Pallbearers will be Mark Grant, Michael Grant, William Grant, Kenneth
Torrance, Joseph Shed and Charles Grant. Honorary pallbearers will be
Melvin Bryant, Freddie Clark, Robert Lewis Bryant, Samuel Bryant, James
Grant and Colby Grant.
Mr. Grant was born April 28, 1918, in Winkler. He was a faithful member
of the AME Church in Winkler until his health failed. He was a longtime
farmer and rancher of Freestone County. His hobbies included working in
the yard, gardening, fishing, reading and spending time with his dogs,
Dusty and Ben.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonas and Martha Grant; four
brothers, Joseph Grant, Bryant T. Grant, Louis Charles Grant and Dewey
Grant; four sisters, Elnora, Ora B., Lula Mae and Irene; and one son,
Wiley James Grant.
Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Mary Betts Grant of
Streetman; one son, Edward Grant Jr. (Gracie) of Streetman; four
daughters, Gladys Hall (Joe) of Kerens, Bobbie Torrance (Walter) of Fort
Worth, Minnie Shed of Arlington, and Erma Eatmon (Joe) of Fairfield; 26
grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren,
numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Dwayne Keith
Lawrence
abt 1958 - Feb 5, 2007
Dwayne Keith Lawrence, 49, of Navarro County passed away Monday, Feb. 5,
2007, in Kerens. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Ebenezer Baptist
Church, the Rev. Charles Douglas, pastor, with the Rev. Nathan Carter
officiating. Interment will follow at
Elm Flat Cemetery in Powell.
Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.
Notes:
Myrtle (Long) Lamkin
Jul 24, 1920 - Feb 5, 2007
Myrtle Arvella (Long) Lamkin, 86, of Ball Ground, Ga., formerly of
Dawson, passed away Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, in Canton, Ga.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today at Wade Funeral Chapel with the
Rev. Dennis Mott officiating. Interment will follow at
Dawson Cemetery.
Mrs. Lamkin was born July 24, 1920, in Wheeler to Frank and Johnnie (Keesee)
Long. She was a longtime resident of Dawson before moving to Georgia.
Mrs. Lamkin was a homemaker, member of the Order of Eastern Star and
First Baptist Church of Woodstock, Ga.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and by her husband, Harry
Lamkin in 1985.
Survivors include two sons, Brent Lamkin and wife Karen of Atlanta, Ga.,
and Kenneth Lamkin and wife Linda of Little Rock, Ark.; a brother, Bud
Long of Taft, Calif.; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and
two great-great grandchildren.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard
Notes:
Marie
Elizabeth Johnson
Aug 5, 1927 - Feb 6, 2007
Marie Elizabeth Johnson, 79, of Conroe passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6,
2007, in Corsicana. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements
by Corley Funeral Home.
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Marie Elizabeth Johnson
Mrs. Marie Elizabeth Johnson, 79, of Conroe passed away on Tuesday,
February 6, 2007 in Corsicana. She was born on August 5, 1927 in Ganado,
Texas.
She was preceded in death by her Daughter, Geneva Wigley.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her Husband, Henry B. Johnson of Conroe,
TX., Her Son, Tommy Turney, Jr. of Apalachie, FL.
Mrs. Johnson was cremated and no services are planned at this time.
Notes:
Odie Mae Wilson
Oct 30, 1910 - Feb 2, 2007
Mrs. Odie Mae Wilson, 96, of Ennis passed away on Friday, February 2,
2007 in Dallas, Texas. She was born on October 30, 1910 in Corsicana,
Texas.
She was employed with Ennis Business Forms for 30+ years, after
retirement she became involved in Home Nursing Care for 25 years.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 4,
2007 at Corley Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00
a.m. on Monday, February 5, 2007 at
Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Irvin
Anthony officiating.
She is survived by her Daughter & Son-in-Law, Gwendolyn & Larry Lamp of
Gun Barrel City, TX., Sons & Daughters-in-Law, Odell & Jean Wilson of
Ennis, TX & Rickey & Becky Wilson of Waxahachie, TX. Eighteen
Grandchildren, Thirty-One Great Grandchildren, and One Great Great
Grandchild.
Bruce Lynn Oakley
May 9, 1954 - Feb 2, 2007
 Bruce Lynn Oakley, 52, of Corsicana passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2007 at
Baylor Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at
Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday at
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with interment at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olive
Cemetery in Scurry with Dr. Gary W. Johnson officiating.
Mr. Oakley was born on May 9, 1954 in Dallas.
He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law Heath and Curran Oakley
of Rice, Michael and Holly Oakley of Mission; sons Seth Oakley of
Denton, Joshua Oakley of Corsicana; grandchildren Emily Oakley of
Breckenridge, Heath Michael Oakley of Breckenridge, Justin Alsup of
Rice, Dalton Oakley of Rice and Fiona Ann Oakley of Mission.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
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Bruce Lynn
Mr. Bruce Lynn , 52, of Corsicana passed away on Friday, February
2, 2007 in Dallas, Texas. He was born on May 9, 1954 in Dallas, Texas.
He worked as a diesel mechanic.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 5,
2007 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr.
Gary W. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m on
Tuesday at the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Scurry, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his Sons & Daughters-in-Law, Heath & Curran Oakley of
Rice, TX, Michael & Holly Okaley of Mission, TX., Seth Oakley of Denton,
TX., and Joshua Oakley of Corsicana, TX., Granddaughters, Emily Oakley
of Breckenridge, TX. & Fiona Ann Oakley of Mission, TX., Grandsons,
Heath Michael Oakley of Breckenridge, TX., Justin Alsup of Rice, TX.,
and Dalton Oakley of Rice, TX., Sister Diane.
Mary (Hitt) Johns
Apr 14, 1925 - Feb 7, 2007
Mary Hitt Johns, 81, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007, in Arlington.
Graveside service: 1 p.m. Saturday in
Rose Hill Cemetery in Blooming
Grove. Visitation: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.
Survivors: sons, Billy Hatch of Sulphur Springs, Charley Geer of Fort
Worth, and Ronnie Geer of Hill County; seven grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; brothers, James K. Hitt of Arlington and Johnny
McClure of Corsicana; and sister, Ann Egler of Mesquite.
Notes:
- Ft. Worth Star-Telegram on Feb 9, 2007
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Mary Hitt Johns, 81, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007 at Medical
Center Arlington. Visitation will 9:00am - 9:00pm Friday February 9,2007
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services are 1:00 pm Saturday February
10, 2007 at Rose Hill Cemetery,
Blooming Grove.
Donald Ray Curry
Dec 6, 1938 - Jan 16, 2006
Donald Ray Curry, age 67 of Magnolia, passed away on January 16,
2006. Mr. Curry is survived by his wife, Barbara Curry; daughters,
Michelle Hayes and husband Mike, Carol Tisdale and husband Andy, Vicky
Phillips and husband Paul, and Sherry Bennett and husband Danny; sister,
Linda Fontenot; 8 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 2:00pm
at Pattison Cemetery with
Pastor Jim Daniel officiating.
George Madison Pattison
Jan 4, 1923 - Oct 17, 2006
 George
Madison Pattison, the son of Mr. Jim and Ms. Evelyn Pattison, was born
on January 4, 1923 in Pattison, Texas. George was a descendent of an
1834 Land Grant Family; he was a longtime resident of Pattison where he
was a graduate of Pattison High School. He continued his education
earning his Bachelors Degree at Houston Baptist University and his
Masters Degree at the University of St. Thomas. George served in
World
War II as a radio technician with the 20th Air Force on the island of
Guam.
He loved people and Christian ministry was his life's work. He actively
served as minister, Sunday school teacher, Boy Scout Leader, and a
mentor to numerous young people. His love for people was evident in the
kindness he showed to all who knew him. For his community George
Pattison established the Brandyburg Scholarship at Royal High School for
a deserving graduate.
George passed away Monday, October 17, 2006 at the age of 83, at
Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. He is survived by his
brother: Joseph C. Pattison and his wife, Marie, of Pattison; sister:
Corrie P. Tatum and her husband, John, of Pattison; devoted friend: Gean
Carey of Rockford, Illinois; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr.
Pattison was preceded in death by his parents, James and Evelyn; wife,
Verna; half-brothers, James and Vernon; and half-sisters, Vivian and Jo
Addie.
Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 21, 2006
at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Brookshire.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 22, 2006 at the
Pattison United Methodist Church with Reverend Herb Stallknecht
officiating and Father David DuBois assisting. Pallbearers were John P.
Tatum, John Tatum, Michael Tatum, Al Ruble, Lawrence Brandyburg and
Andrew Buy. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Keith Tingle, Sidney Levine,
Oliver Kitzman, Karl Micklitz, Joe Carey and Bill Carey.
Interment followed in the
Pattison Cemetery. In lieu of usual
remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Pattison
United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 67, Pattison, TX 77466.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral
Home in Brookshire, TX. |
Joe Alton Fowler
Oct 13, 1914 - Feb 11, 2007
 Joe
Alton ‘Jughead’ Fowler
Joe Alton “Jughead” Fowler, 92, of Corsicana passed away Sunday,
Feb. 11, 2007, in Corsicana. He was born Oct. 13, 1914, in
Bardwell to Joseph and Josie Floyd Fowler.
Mr. Fowler was a member of Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church
in Retreat. Joe was the vice president for the Pickett Riding
Club for a number of years. His love for horses and young people
made this an easy job and his life’s passion. Being the city
marshal for Retreat and a member of the volunteer fire
department for years kept him busy.
Joe worked at Oil City Iron Works and retired leaving many good
friends. He lived life to the fullest and will be missed by
family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17,
at Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Retreat with the
Rev. William Dollar officiating.
Mr. Fowler is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and
Roger Stewart of Corsicana; daughter, Patty Hardgrave of
Corsicana; son-in-law, Jeff Hardgrave of Dallas; granddaughter,
Ally Hardgrave of Corsicana; sisters, Opal Steele, Floy Kirby
and Annie Chenault; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends
in Corsicana and very close friends at Heritage Oaks Retirement
Village.
Mr. Fowler was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Fowler;
grandson, Chad Stewart; parents, Joe and Josie Fowler; and
brothers, E.J. Fowler and Claude Fowler.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Cedar Creek
Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, 4094 Farm-to-Market
Road 709, Corsicana, TX 75110.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Billy Charles Kennedy
July 2, 1939 - Feb 10, 2007
 Billy
C. Kennedy - 02/13/07
Billy C. Kennedy, Ed., D., of Duncanville, passed away Feb. 10,
2007. A graduate of Baylor University, Dr. Kennedy retired in
1990 after 31 years in public education. He had served as
superintendent of schools for Goose Creek CISD in Baytown,
Greenville ISD and Cedar Hill ISD. Since 1990, Bill had worked
for a number of publishing companies selling curriculum
materials and taught as an adjunct in the College of Education
at Dallas Baptist University. He was a well-known and respected
educator across the state of Texas.
Bill is survived by his wife, Jeanette Kennedy; children, Kim
McManus and husband Mark of Red Oak, Greg Kennedy and wife
Angela of Jewett, and Amy Bender of DeSoto; stepson, David Sink
and wife Tara of Plano; grandchildren, Greg McManus, Haylie
Bender, Amanda McManus, Caitlyn Kennedy, Madison Kennedy, Jordan
Corn and Troy Cameron Sink; his mother, Evelyn Kennedy of
Teague; and a brother, Jack N. Kennedy of Silver City.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, Charles Kennedy.
Funeral service was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at First Baptist
Church, 323 W. Wheatland Road, Duncanville, with Dr. Michael
Oden officiating. Interment will be held at 3 p.m. today at
Younger Cemetery in
Silver City.
Memorial donations may be made to Family First Hospice, 109 S.W.
Main St., Ennis, TX 75119; or First Christian Church, 208 S.
Main St., Duncanville, TX 75116.
Arrangements by Jaynes Memorial Chapel, Duncanville. |
Notes:
Alta Marie
(Carter) McKee
Apr 9, 1924 - Feb 12, 2007
Marie Carter McKee
Marie Carter McKee, 82, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Feb. 12,
2007, in Corsicana.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral
Home.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at
Oakwood Cemetery with the
Rev. Michael Bedard officiating.
Mrs. McKee was born April 9, 1924, in Mexia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. McKee; son, Marcus Wayne
McKee; sister, Betty Stretcher; and parents, Joseph C. and Tessie
Carter.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra (McKee) and
Charles Maines of Muldrow, Okla.; granddaughters, Rachel McKee of Sugar
Land and Rebecca McKee of Comanche; and brother-in-law, Joe D. Stretcher
of Dallas.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
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Alta Marie McKee
Mrs. Marie Carter McKee, 82, of Corsicana passed away on Monday,
February 12, 2007 in Corsicana. She was born on April 9, 1924 in Mexia,
Texas.
She was employed with Navarro Regional Hospital as a Lab Technician.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14,
2007 at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m.
on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Michael
Bedard officiating.
Mrs. McKee was preceded in death by her Husband, J.T. McKee, Son, Marcus
Wayne McKee, Sister, Betty Stretcher, and Parents, Joseph C. & Tessie
Carter.
She is survived by her Daughter & Son-in-Law, Sandra & Charles Maines of
Muldrow, Oklahoma, Granddaughters, Rachel McKee of Sugarland, TX &
Rebecca McKee of Comanche, TX., Brother-in-Law, Joe D. Stretcher of
Dallas, TX.
James Edgar
‘Jim’ Calhoun
Feb 28, 1929 - Feb 12, 2007
James Edgar “Jim” Calhoun, 77, of Edom passed away Monday, Feb. 12,
2007, in Tyler after a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 28, 1929, in
Corsicana, the youngest child of William E. and Annie Fay (Cathey)
Calhoun.
At the time of his death, he was a member of New Beginnings Baptist
Church of Edom. His long career, spanning over several decades of radio,
television and public relations, first began as an announcer at
KAND radio station in Corsicana
during his senior year in high school. From there he worked at radio and
television stations in several other Texas towns including Athens and
Tyler, gaining experience in every facet of the industry. He was
instrumental in establishing many broadcast stations around the area as
the on-air personality for newscasts and mid-day music, programming,
production, sales and marketing. He was always a “people person,” and
radio quickly became his favorite outlet, where he was able to connect
with his listeners on a very personal level in every market he served.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Billy Calhoun and
William Calvin Calhoun; brother-in-law, Clifton A. Pickering; and
daughter, Stephanie Little.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Calhoun of Edom; two daughters, Kathy
and husband Mike Wood of Greenville and Lynne and husband Dennis Waller
of Montgomery; one son, Stanley Castleberry of Edom; his sister, Mildred
Pickering of Corsicana; seven grandchildren, Meredith and husband
Michael Anderson, Jeff and wife Amy Wood, Brad Pace, Jesse Little, Jayme
Coleman, Donie Little, Zowie Little and Daniel Waller; three
great-grandchildren, Caroline Anderson, Sydney Anderson and Landon Wood;
a niece, Carolyn Stewart of Richardson; and numerous cousins and
extended family members.
Family visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Eubank Funeral
Home in Canton.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Eubank Chapel in
Canton with the Rev. Shelby Davidson and the Rev. James Golden
officiating. Burial and graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday at Oakwood Cemetery
in Corsicana with the Rev. Bill Honea officiating.
Pallbearers will include Mike Jordan, Sam Jordan, Pat Jordan, Jack
Gandy, Billy Gandy, Kent Gandy, Ricky Gandy, Steven Gandy and Wayne
Adams.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to New Beginnings Baptist
Church, 424 VZ CR 4807, Ben Wheeler, TX 75754; or Hospice of East Texas,
4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701.
Arrangements by Eubank Funeral Home, Canton.
Notes:
James Madison Ivie
Oct 8, 1928 - Feb 11, 2007
James Madison Ivie, 78, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007,
in Corsicana.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral
Home.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at
Campbell-Elrod Cemetery.
Mr. Ivie was born Oct. 8, 1928, in Purdon. He graduated from Purdon High
School. He was employed with Bell Helicopter as a pattern maker,
retiring after many years of service. He was a
veteran, having served in the
U.S. Coast Guard. He was a 32nd degree mason, recently receiving his
50-year pin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Simeon and Roxie Ivie;
brothers, Roy, Calvin, Doe, Lewis, Arnold and Daniel Ivie; sisters,
Gladys Brown, Sula Ward, Katherine Hodges, Maudine Priddy, Edith
Stephenson, Faith Freeman and Lucille Burns.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Ivie of Corsicana; daughter, Evonne
Blackwell of Corsicana; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Debra Ivie
of Big Spring and Jeff and Terri Ivie of San Antonio; stepdaughters,
Wendy Darley of Corsicana and Cindy Durham and husband Keith of Van;
stepson, Chuck Miller of Corsicana; grandsons, Andrew Blackwell of
Corsicana, Erin Ivie, Michael Ivie and Brendan Ivie, all of San Antonio,
and Shane Haney of Big Spring; granddaughters, Richelle Blackwell and
Ivie Blackwell, both of Corsicana, Nicole Harbour and husband Brian and
Casey Martin and husband Michael, all of Big Spring, and Natilie Ivie of
San Antonio; step grandson, Clee Finley and wife Morgan of Smithville;
step granddaughters, Jennifer Williams and husband Steven of Fort Worth,
Kelly Britton and husband Shawn of Rockwall, and Jordan Durham of Van;
great-granddaughter, Ava Grace Martin of Big Spring; step
great-granddaughter, Madison Jennings of Rockwall; step great-grandson,
Lawson Williams of Fort Worth; sisters, Pearl Bates of Rockwall and
Joann Freeman and husband Butch of Mart; and numerous nieces, nephews
and cousins.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Jerry Dwayne
Jarrell
abt 1965 - Feb 8, 2007
 Jerry
Dwayne Jarrell
Jerry Dwayne Jarrell, resident of Dallas, Texas, passed away
Thursday, Fabruary 8, 2007 in Dallas at the age of 42 years.
Jerry was born on March 17, 1964 in Dallas, Texas. He was
preceded in death by his mother Carolynn Ann Morgan Parsons and
daughter: Ashley Marie Jarrell. Survivors include his sons:
Jeremy Jarrell and Casey Jarrell both of Balch Springs. One
granddaughter. Grandmother: Lillian Dennis of Dallas. Brothers
and sisters: Rickey Lionel Jarrell of Irving, Teresa Ann
Cook-Freeman and Husband Steven D. of Gun Barrell City, Tammy
Darlene Cook and husband Benny John Sr. of Corsicana, Don W.
Parson of Gun Barrell City, and Samantha D. Vargas and husband
Mitchel of Lewisville. Uncle: James Morgan of Dallas.
Step-father: Jerry D. Parsons of Streetman. Numerous nieces and
nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside at
Cade Cemetery
in Streetman on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. |
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Jerry Dwayne Jarrell
Jerry Dwayne Jarrell, 42, of Dallas passed away Thursday, Feb. 8,
2007 in Dallas. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to
noon Wednesday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside services will
be 2 p.m. Wednesday at
Cade Cemetery in Streetman. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Notes:
Dorothy Nell Vyers
Jan 30, 1928 - Feb 12, 2007
Dorothy Nell Vyers, 79, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Feb. 12,
2007, in Corsicana. Services are pending with Corley Funeral Home.
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DOROTHY NELL VYERS
Miss Dorothy Nell Vyers, age 78, of Navarro, Texas, died Monday,
February 12, 2007, at her residence in Navarro.
She is survived by Sister-in-Law-Gladys Vyers of Denison, Texas,
Niece-Terri Bassham of Corsicana, TX as well as numerous Nieces &
Nephews.
She was preceded in death by her Parents-Frank & Ella Mae Vyers,
Sister-Maggie Vyers, Sister-Cleo Bell Vyers, Sister-Bertha Mae Vyers,
Sister-Mable Pollock, Sister-Frankie Plant, Sister-Willie Mae Bassham,
Brother-Raymond Vyers, Brother-Leroy Vyers, Brother-Jim Vyers and
Niece-Elizabeth Oakley.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday,
February 15, 2007 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at
Corley Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 AM Friday, February 16, 2007 , with
Rev. Benny Horn and Dr. Gary W. Johnson officiating. Interment will
follow at Pattison Cemetery
in Emhouse, Texas.
Earlester James
abt 1936 - Feb 2, 2007
Earlester James, 71, of Los Angeles, Calif., passed away Feb. 2, 2007,
in Los Angeles, Calif. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.
14, at Second Mission Baptist Church, 909 S. Fifth St., with Pastor
Larry L. Polk Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
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