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Charlene (Wright) Gonzales
Apr 9, 1945 - Apr 5, 2007
Charlene Wright Gonzales - 04/18/07

Charlene Wright Gonzales passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 5, 2007, in Eugene Ore. She was born April 9, 1945, in Bell, Calif. She was a longtime resident of Corsicana before moving to Eugene, Ore. She entertained many children and adults in Corsicana for years as Happy the clown.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Loretta Wright of Oklahoma.

Survivors include her children, Chalma Gonzales and wife Amy of Corsicana, Charles Gonzales and wife Lotus of Houston, and Athena Gonzales of Corsicana; her grandchildren, Colt Gonzales and Michael, Crystal and Jagger Nick, all of Corsicana; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Charlene’s wish was to be cremated.

A celebration of her life will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the home of her son, Chalma Gonzales, 2900 W. State Highway 22, Corsicana.

Arrangements by Poole-Larsen Funeral Home, Eugene, Ore

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Marjorie D. (Grantham) Thomas
Apr 26, 1924 - Apr 14, 2007

Marjorie D. Thomas - 04/18/07

Marjorie D. Thomas, 82, of Temple passed away Saturday, April 14, 2007, in Temple. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, 500 W. Barton Ave., Temple.

Mrs. Thomas was born April 26, 1924, to William and Della Grantham in Corsicana. She married Carroll Yeager Thomas Oct. 22, 1952, in Baltimore, Md., retiring to Temple in 1978. She worked as a volunteer at Scott & White Memorial Hospital and at the Hospice Thrift Store.

Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband in 2003 and a brother, Robert Graham Grantham.

Survivors include her daughter, Carol Fox of Troy; son, Mark Thomas of Houston; son, W. Paige Ballard and wife Dianne of Sterling, Va.; sister, Fredda Klisiewicz of Temple; sister, Bobbie Tidwell of Ennis; brother, Wendel Grantham of Taft, Calif.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, Temple
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Samuel Hugh Brewer
Jun 9, 1919 - Apr 17, 2007

Samuel Hugh Brewer - 04/19/07

Samuel Hugh Brewer, 87, of Barry passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at Navarro Regional Hospital.

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

Service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Dr. Rick Lamb and Dr. David Kimberly officiating. Interment will follow at Dawson Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be James Wright, Joe Sims, Ed Formby, Mike Cox, Danny Wigley and Steven Adams. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Business Men’s Sunday School Class at Northside Baptist Church.

Mr. Brewer was born June 9, 1919, in Azle to James Malford Brewer and Mattie Elizabeth Alexander Brewer. He served in the United States Army in World War II and the National Guard. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church. He served 12 years on the Dawson school board. He liked to play 42 and visit with friends.

Survivors include his wife, Edith Taylor Brewer of Barry; son and daughter-in-law, David and Cathleen Brewer of Barry; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and James Miller of Corsicana; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brothers, J.M. Brewer of Corsicana, S.M. Brewer of Arlington and Jerrel Dwain Brewer of Quinlan; sisters, Willie Lee Coker of Corsicana, Angie Lee Tarrance of Arlington and Geneva Speed of Corsicana.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Dorothy Hornsby
Apr 5, 1905 - Sep 8, 1988

HORNSBY,Dorothy, Mrs. LCAP 9/13/1988 pg.2 #951:
Typed by Chrissy Breaux
Jennings- Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy McWhirter Hornsby, 83, were
at 10am Sat. in Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana, Tx.
The Revs. John Kinnaird and Max Martin officiated. Burial was in Dresden
Cemetery
in Dresden, Tx.
Miguez Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangments.
A native of Saratoga, Tx. she was a resident of Jennings 13 years and was
a Baptist.
Survivors are two sons, AP Williams of Crockett, Tx. and WW "Bill"
Williams of Jennings and 10 grandchildren.

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  • SSDI: Last Residence, Henderson, Rusk Co., TX

Melissa Jean (Freeman) Laedtke
Aug 26, 1959 - Apr 10, 2007

Services for Mrs. Melissa Jean Laedtke, 47, of Athens, Texas, were held Friday, April 13, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at Dresden Cemetery near Blooming Grove, Texas, with Rev. W.M. Compton officiating.

Burial was in Dresden Cemetery under the direction of Chandler Memorial Funeral Home, Chandler, Texas.

Mrs. Laedtke died April 10, 2007 in a Tyler hospital. She was born August 26, 1959 in Dallas, Texas.

She was a member of Hope Community Church of Murchison, Texas, and was a cosmetologist.

She was preceded in death by parents, Jimmy L. Freeman and Bobbie Fields Freeman; aunt, Dorothy McNew; and son, James B. Buckholtz.

Survivors include her husband, Ernest Laedtke; daughter, Bobbie Smith of Ben Wheeler, Texas; brothers, Bruce Pledger and Steve Freeman, both of Gun Barrell City, Texas, Jimmy M. Freeman of Arlington, Texas, Terry F. Dale Freeman and Richard K, Freeman, both of Dallas; and 3 grandchildren.

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  • Chandler & Brownsboro Statesman

Samantha Cythia Ann (Rogers) Stough
Sep 3, 1853 - Oct 26, 1934

Friday November 2 Mrs. Stough, 81, Passes Away Friday Evening

After a number of weeks of illness during which several strokes of paralysis were suffered and a great amount of pain endured, the gentle spirit of Mrs. C. S. Stough departed this life for the eternal, Friday evening at eight o’clock at her home on South Oak street.

Mrs. Stough was 81 years of age and is survived by eight children—four sons and four daughters. All of her children have been with her during different times during the long weeks of illness, doing all possible for her happiness and comfort. These children are: C. W. Stough and P. P. Stough of Arlington, J. C. Stough of Waco, W. Stough of Corsicana, Mrs. C. F. Stamps of Wizard Wells, Mrs. M. O. David and Mrs. B. F. Carroll both of Corsicana, and Mrs. Polly May Harrison of Purdon. There are also 28 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

The funeral cortege left Arlington Sunday morning about 11 o’clock for Dresden, near Waco. Rev. Mr. Doherty of the Methodist Church at Eureka, and Rev. Mr. Roy of Purdon, conducting the services. Interment in the Dresden cemetery followed the services.

Mrs. Stough was known as a loving and kind mother, a thoughtful and loyal friend. She will be sadly missed from her place in the home, the church and the community. The sympathy of all friends and acquaintances is extended to these good people in the loss they have sustained in the death of mother and grandmother.

Among the out-of-town friends and relatives who attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Stough were: Mrs. Zora Butler and daughter, Dorothy Nell, sister and neice of Ennis, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Rogers and daughter of Anson, Mrs. Ruby Thornton of Abilene, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Anthony of Huntsville, Mrs. George Norris and daughter, Mrs. Jimmie Dean of Blanket, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Stewart of Brownwood, Mrs. Lois Fuller of Goldthwaite, Mrs. Willie Merrill and family of Ft. Worth, Mrs. Jeta Davis, Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel of Richland, Mr. and Mrs. Dee Jackson of Eureka, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Butler, roger Butler, Mrs. Joe Adams of Ennis, Mr. and Mrs. Lud Cox, Misses Sythia and Ruth Stough of Dallas, Sam Butler of Ennis.

 

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FUNERAL SERVICES HELD SUNDAY FOR MRS. C. S. STOUGH

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 29.—(Spl.)—Mrs. C. S. Stough, aged 81 years, died at her home, 410 Oak street Saturday night at 8 o’clock and the funeral services were held at the Dresden Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with burial in the
Dresden cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. I. R. Darwood, Eureka Methodist minister, and Rev. J. F. Adams, pastor of the Eleventh Methodist church of Corsicana.

Surviving are four sons, W. M. Stough, Corsicana; C. W. Stough and Johnny Stough, both of Arlington; and Rufus Stough, Waco; four daughters, Mrs. Florence Stamper, Wizard Wells; Mrs. Allie Dowd and Mrs. B. F. Carroll, both of Corsicana; and Mrs. J. C. Henderson, Purdon; twenty-seven grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, three brothers, Wilbern Rogers, Montgomery, Ala.; Milton Rogers, Anson; and J. E. Rogers, Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. W. B. Anthony, Hereford; Mrs. Glasco Ficklin, New Castle; and Mrs. Zora Butler, Ennis.

The Moore Funeral Home had charge of the funeral arrangements.

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Hastings Sullivan Key Jr.
Jul 22, 1922 - Apr 24, 2007
 
Retired Senior Master Sgt. Hastings Sullivan Key Jr., 84, of Corsicana and formerly of Austin, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village.

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

Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at New Beginnings Family Fellowship in Blooming Grove with the Rev. Bryan Connally officiating. A full military graveside service will be held at noon Saturday at Luling City Cemetery in Luling.

Mr. Key was born July 22, 1922, in Port Lavaca to Sullivan Key Sr. and Thelma Roberts Key. He graduated from Runge High School in 1940. He attended The University of Texas until the war started. He joined the Army Air Corps to serve his country. He was the only survivor of a mid-air collision and then was shot down over Germany and was a POW of World War II. Hastings returned to Austin and worked at Western Electric. While in Austin, he met the love of his life, Delores Thurman, and they married May 5, 1950. He was recalled in 1951 to the Air Force and retired in 1979 after serving in Turkey, Germany, Japan and Thailand. He worked for GTE and retired after 10 years. Then he volunteered at the VA. Hastings was an avid baseball fan. In 2002, he moved to Blooming Grove to be closer to his grandsons and watch them play ball. He then became an avid Lions fan. He attended New Beginnings Family Fellowship in Blooming Grove.

Survivors include his wife, Delores Key of Corsicana; son, Jim Key and wife Sharon of Austin; daughter, Jane Connally and husband Bryan of Blooming Grove; grandchildren, Parker Connally and Garrett Connally of Blooming Grove, Christy and Van Hilderbrand of Austin, Brandy Key of Houston, and Misty and Scott Green of Houston; and nine great-grandchildren.

An online guest book is available at www.griffin-roughton.com by selecting the Hastings Sullivan Key obituary.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

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Mr. Hastings Sullivan Key Jr. SMSgt, 84, resident of Corsicana, formerly of Austin, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2007.

He was born in Port Lavaca, Texas on July 22, 1922 to Sullivan Key Sr. and Thelma Roberts Key.

The visitation will be Thursday evening 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

Services will be held on Friday, April 27, 2007, 11:00 a.m., New Beginning Family Fellowship Church, Blooming Grove . Graveside services will be on Saturday, 12:00 p.m., Luling City Cemetery, Luling with Rev. Bryan Connally officiating. Burial will be at Luling City Cemetery.

He graduated from Runge High School in 1940. He attended the University of Texas until the war started, he joined the Army Air Corps to serve his country. He was the only survivor of a mid air collision and then was shot down over Germany and was a POW of WWII. Hastings returned to Austin and worked at Western Electric, while in Austin he met the love of his life Delores Thurman and they married May 5, 1950. He was recalled in 1951 to the Air Force and retired in 1979 after serving in Turkey, German, Japan and Thailand. He worked for GTE and retired after 10 years. Then he volunteered at the VA. Hastings was an avid baseball fan. In 2002 he moved to Blooming Grove , Texas to be close to his grandsons and watch them play ball. He then became an avid Lions fan. He attended New Beginnings Family Fellowship in Blooming Grove .

He is survived by his wife, Delores Key, Corsicana; son, Jim Key and wife, Sharon, Austin; daughter, Jane Connally and husband, Bryan, Blooming Grove ; grandchildren, Parker and Garrett Connally, Blooming Grove , Christy and Van Hilderbrand, Austin, Brandy Key, Houston, Misty and Scott Green, Houston; nine great grandchildren.

Memorial guest book available at www.griffin-roughton.com click on obituaries and go to the name (Hastings Sullivan Key) to sign the book and submit memorial message.

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  • US Army Air Corps WWII (Pow)
  • h/o Ethel Delores (Thurman) Key s/o Hastings Sullivan Key, Sr. and Thelma (Roberts) Key
  • Luling City Cemetery, Luling, Tx.

Margaret (Kerr) Chew-Goodyear
1922 - Apr 21, 2007

Margaret K. Goodyear

On Saturday morning, April 21, 2007, Margaret Kerr Goodyear died peacefully, with a small group of her family and close friends gathered around, in her house in Bryn Mawr, Pa. She finally found the strength and calm to let go after battling illness for a number of months.

Maggie was born in 1922 in Corsicana, daughter to Elva and Lloyd Kerr. She was married to Frank H. Goodyear Sr. in 1993 and was previously married to John T. Chew Sr. from 1944 until his death in 1988.

She is survived by her three children, John T. Chew Jr. of Wayne, Pa., Margaret C. Newbold of Cornish, N.H., and Robert R. Chew of Grantham, N.H.; two stepchildren, Frank H. Goodyear Jr. of Paradise Valley, Ariz., and Alison G. Freehling of Charlottesville, Va.; and three grandchildren, John T. Chew III of Wayne, Pa.; Juliana C. Newbold of Durham, N.C., and Robert R. Chew Jr. of Radnor, Pa.

She was an active member of the following clubs and organizations: The Garden Club of Philadelphia, from 1949 until 2007, serving as president from 1970 until 1972; the board of directors of The Garden Club of America in the 1980s; The Acorn Club; the Women’s Committee for The University of Pennsylvania Children’s Hospital; Cliveden of The National Trust for Historic Preservation; and an honorary member of The Orchestral Committee of the Philadelphia Orchestra. She was also a regular contributor and successful competitor in the annual Philadelphia Flower Show.

Maggie was on the board of directors at Beaumont, and served as the first woman chairman. Additionally, she was an accomplished golfer and member for many years of The Gulph Mills Golf Club. Finally and maybe lesser known to some, was that Maggie, or Marg as she was affectionately referred to by her family, had a love of traveling, horseback riding and fly fishing in Wyoming, grandmothering, cooking, and most of all providing tough but unconditional love to all of her family and friends.

Services for Margaret K. Goodyear will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 26, at St. Martins Church on King of Prussia Road in Radnor, Pa.

Arrangements by Stuard Funeral Home, Ardmore, Pa.

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Emily Ann Steinmann
Mar 9, 1985 - Apr 21, 2007

Emily Ann Steinmann

Miss Emily Ann Steinmann, of Chatfield, passed away at the Baylor Medical Center on April 21, 2007.
She was born on March 9, 1985 in Dallas, Texas. She was a Preschool Teacher at Candy Cane Daycare in addition to being a certified Paralegal.

She is survived by her Parents Jerry and Nellie Steinmann, Brothers David and Will Steinmann, all of Chatfield. Grandfather Robert Oliver of Kaufman, Aunt Theresa Digman of Roane, Frankie Oliver of Pelltown, Uncle Weldon Steinmann of Sulpher Springs, Boyfriend Jason Gardner of Tool, and Numerous Cousins and extended family, as well as a host of friends.

Visitation will be held at Corley Funeral Home on Tuesday Evening April 24, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday Evening, April 25, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. David Lambert will officiate.

A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. at the
New Chatfield Cemetery.

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Emily Ann Steinmann

Emily Ann Steinmann, 22, of Chatfield passed away Saturday, April 21, 2007, in Dallas.

Services will be 7 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with David Lambert officiating. Graveside service at 10 a.m. Thursday at New Chatfield Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Kyle Richardson, Jessica Richardson, Heather Hendon, La Crissia Duvall, Donnie Goines, A.J. “Bubba” Kirksey, Missy Kirksey and Jake Linder.

Ms. Steinmann was born March 9, 1985, in Dallas. She was a preschool teacher and a certified paralegal.

Survivors include her parents, Jerry and Nellie Steinmann of Chatfield; brothers, David Steinmann and Will Steinmann, both of Chatfield; grandfather, Robert Oliver of Kaufman; aunt, Theresa Digman of Roane; uncles, Frankie Oliver of Peeltown and Weldon Steinmann of Sulphur Springs; boyfriend, Jason Gardner of Tool; and numerous cousins and a host of friends.

An online guest book is available at www.corleyfuneralhome.com by selecting the Emily Steinmann obituary.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Loyd Wilson Kent
Jun 28, 1923 - Apr 21, 2007

Loyd Kent

Loyd Kent, 83, of Kerens passed away Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Navarro Regional Hospital.

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

Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Paschal Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wes Johnson officiating.

Pallbearers will be Bill Kent, Will Kent, Jack Kent, Phillip Kent, Andy Kent and Chad Kent.

Mr. Kent was born June 28, 1923 in Powell. He served with the Army during World War II.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Macye Kent; parents George and Mattie Kent; daughter Frances Coppock; and grandson Mathew Coppock.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Kent of Kerens; sons and daughters-in-law Bill and Amy Kent and Will and Shivaun Kent, all of Kerens, and Jack and Dana Kent of Burleson; son Wayne Schneider of Kerens; daughter Elaine Lankford of Howe; son-in-law Dr. Charles Coppock of Jacksonville; sister Kathleen Tramel of Tyler; brother and sister-in-law Bobby and Linda Kent of Kerens; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home.
 

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Myron Gilmore ‘Monk’ Kyser Sr.
Sep 17, 1917 - Apr 19, 2007

Myron Gilmore “Monk” Kyser Sr., 89, of Rowlett passed away Thursday, April 19, 2007, at Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett.

Services will be 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Kerens with the Rev. Buddy Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Kerens Cemetery.

Mr. Kyser was born Sept. 17, 1917, in Kerens. After spending his childhood and graduating from high school in Kerens, he served in the Air Corps during World War II. Upon honorable discharge, he attended and graduated from SMU before starting his own business in Hillsboro. Following retirement, Myron moved to Lake Whitney where he enjoyed spending time with his family and visiting with old friends at the American Legion. He then moved to Waco where he was highly involved in the Sul Ross Senior Center. He had spent the last year living with family in Dallas. Myron never met a stranger and brought happiness to everyone around him. He would often say, “I’m just happy to be here,” and he meant it. He could light up a room with his smile and charming personality. Even when faced with his most recent adversity, he would try to lift the spirits of those around him with a smile and a wink. We will miss him dearly, and we thank God for the time we were blessed to share with him.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Kyser; mother, Ella Kyser; and older brother, John Henry.

Survivors include his three sons, Tom, Myron and Keith; one daughter, Bettie; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens

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Danny Ray Lenox
Apr 9, 1953 - Apr 19, 2007

Danny Lenox

Danny Ray Lenox, 54, of Elk passed away Thursday, April 19, 2007, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 23, at Wade Funeral Chapel in Hubbard. The family will receive friends before the services Monday at the funeral home.

Danny was born April 9, 1953, in Corsicana to Elmer Ray and Lilly Jewell (Prince) Lenox. He was a graduate of Frost High School and was Catholic. Danny was a veteran having served in the Navy for six years. He later worked for almost 20 years as a case worker for the Paralyzed Veterans Administration in California, Washington, D.C., Little Rock, Ark., Houston and Waco. Danny was also a hang gliding enthusiast who flew ultralight aircraft and was once featured on “That’s Incredible” television program. He also worked with the Boy Scouts and served as a troop leader.

He was preceded in death by his son, Byron Lenox in 1997.

Survivors include his mother, Jewell Snodgrass and husband Jim of Hubbard; father, Elmer Lenox of Hillsboro; brothers, Ron Lenox and wife Giselle of San Diego, Calif., and Gary Lenox and wife Paula of Hubbard; sisters, Marilyn Horn and husband Keith of Bynum and Carolyn Wren of Malone; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard

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James Harold Williams
abt 1966 - Apr 21, 2007

Zakery Kniight, also known as James Harold Williams, 41, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2007. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Palmyra, Ill. Arrangements by Staab Funeral Home, Springfield, Ill.

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Dorothy Nell Chandler Lewis
Jul 18, 1942 - Apr 19, 2007

Dorothy Nell Chandler Lewis, 64, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, April 19, 2007, at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 409 N. Third St., with the Rev. James Reese officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

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Allen Blake Northern
Apr 17, 1921 - Apr 25, 2007

Allen B. Northern

Allen B. Northern, 86, of Waco passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at a Waco nursing home. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco. Graveside service will be Monday at Waco Memorial Park. Arrangements by Pecan Grove Funeral Home, Waco.

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Allen Blake Northern, 86, of Waco passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at St. Catherine's Nursing Home after a long illness. Graveside services will be Monday, April 30, 2007, at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home in Waco.

Allen was born in Emmit, Texas, the fifth of eight children. He played in a country western band as a teenager when he met Evelyn Fae Duggan, who he married on Christmas Eve, 1940. They moved to Waco where Allen worked and coached Little League before opening Allen's Auto Supply in 1962. Although Allen had no formal education beyond high school, his engineering skills were used during World War II at the Waco Army Air Base where he worked on fighter planes. A devoted Little League coach, it was rumored in the family that Northern Little League was named after him. He loved gardening, golfing, bowling, and working on cars. He was very skilled with his hands and could build almost anything by just looking at it. Allen and Fae operated Allen's Auto Supply together for over 20 years before retirement when together they built a lake house on Lake Limestone and enjoyed bringing the family out on weekends. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Fae, in 2000; his parents; and four brothers.

He is survived by his sons, Randy, and Larry and his wife, Vicki; grandchildren, Blake Northern and wife, Chris, and Kim Nye and husband, Jay, Breeanne Leonard and husband, Kyle, and Robin Northern; great-grandchildren, Amanda Nye, Rance Northern, Scott Nye, and Chelsey Northern; brother, Roy Dan and wife, Imogene; sisters, Georgia Ruth Carroll and Mary Frances Schrader; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Waco Tribune-Herald: 4/26/2007

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Allen Blake Northern

Allen Blake Northern went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2007, at St. Catherine’s Nursing Home after a long illness. Family graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 30, at Waco Memorial Park with Elder John Byrom officiating. The family will receive visitors from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco.

Allen was born April 17, 1921, in Emmett, the fifth of eight children. He played in a country western band as a teenager when he met Evelyn Fae Duggan, who he married on Christmas Eve, 1940. They moved to Waco where Allen worked and coached Little League before opening Allen’s Auto Supply in 1962. Although Allen had no formal education beyond high school, his engineering skills were used during World War II at Waco Army Air Base where he worked on fighter planes.

A devoted Little League coach, it was rumored in the family that Northern Little League was named after him. He loved gardening, golfing, bowling, and working on cars. He was very skilled with his hands and could build almost anything by just looking at it.

Allen and Fae operated Allen’s Auto Supply together for over 20 years before retirement when together they built a lake house on Lake Limestone and enjoyed bringing the family out on weekends. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Fae, in 2000. He also survived four brothers.

He is survived by his two sons, Randy and Larry and Larry’s wife, Vicki. Survivors also include his grandchildren Blake Northern and his wife Chris, and Kim Nye and her husband Jay, Breeanne Leonard and her husband Kyle, and Robin Northern. His great-grandchildren are Amanda Nye, Rance Northern, Scott Nye, and Chelsey Northern. He is also survived by siblings Roy Dan and Imogene Northern, George Ruth Carroll, Mary Frances Schrader and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Baylor School of Social Work Excellence Fund or charity of choice.

Arrangements by Pecan Grove Funeral Home, Waco

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Carrie Mae (Campbell) Barron
abt 1917 - Apr 18, 2007

Carrie Mae Campbell Barron, 90, of Dawson passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2007, in Temple. Visitation is noon to 8 p.m. Friday at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James C.M.E. Church in Dawson with Minister Marilyn Steven and the Rev. Sam Hill officiating. Interment will follow at Farmerville Cemetery in Dawson. Arrangements by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.

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Willie Mae (Humphrey) Ruiz
abt 1927 - Apr 22, 2007

Willie Mae Humphrey Ruiz, 80, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2007, at Twilight Home in Corsicana. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Land of Memory Cemetery. Arrangements by Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.

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Henry W. Scoggins
Dec 30, 1917 - Apr 17, 2007

Henry W. Scoggins
Services for Henry W. Scoggins, 89, Tyler, are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home chapel, Tyler, with the Rev. B.C. McCoy officiating.

Burial with military honors and Masonic rites will be in Tyler Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Scoggins died April 17, 2007, in a Tyler hospital.

He was born Dec. 30, 1917, in Corsicana to the late Joseph Henry and Eunice Webb Scoggins. He served in the Army during World War II and retired from A.P. Parts Corp. He lived in Tyler for 45 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Tyler. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eloise Scoggins.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby D. Scoggins, Tyler; son, Wesley Scoggins, Long Beach, Miss.; stepson, Robert Ballard, Arlington; stepdaughter, Dr. Trisha Ballard, Carrollton; sisters, Maurine Rhodes, Leda Watson and Inez Hammonds, all of Corsicana; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Peyton Scoggins, Nowlin Scoggins, Kameron Scoggins, Keeman Dowdy, Criss Sudduth and Harold Kniffin.

Family will receive friends 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home

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Henry W. Scoggins

Henry W. Scoggins, 89, of Tyler passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2007, in a Tyler hospital.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home, 215 Front St., Tyler.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. B.C. McCoy officiating. Interment will follow at Tyler Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Peyton Scoggins, Nowlin Scoggins, Kameron Scoggins, Keeman Dowdy, Criss Sudduth and Harold Kniffin.

Mr. Scoggins was born Dec. 30, 1917, in Corsicana to the late Joseph Henry Scoggins and Eunice Webb Scoggins. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was presented a Distinguished Military award and retired from A.P. Parts Corp. He was a resident of Tyler for the past 45 years and a member of First Baptist Church in Tyler.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eloise Scoggins.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby D. Scoggins of Tyler; son, Wesley Scoggins of Long Beach, Miss.; stepson, Robert Ballard of Arlington; stepdaughter, Dr. Trisha Ballard of Carrollton; sisters, Maurine Rhodes, Leda Watson and Inez Hammonds, all of Corsicana; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Alliance of N.E. Texas, 3613 S. Broadway, Suite 401, Tyler, TX 75701.

Arrangements by Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home, Tyler.

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Newton Carson
abt 1898 - Aug 30, 1989

Newton Carson

Netwon Carson, 91, of Corsicana, died Aug 30, 1989, at Northside Nursing Home.

Services Will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Survivors include one daughter, Madra Dobie of Sherman; one sister, Marie Mitchell of Corsicana and eight grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Mark Miller, Mitchael Holcemack, Richard Miller, Walter Earl Parker, Jef Abbot and Jimmy Holcemack.

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Ila Ruth (Taylor) Sykes
Dec 16, 1907 - Aug 26, 1989

Ila Ruth (Taylor) Sykes, 81, of Dawson, died Aug. 26, 1989, in Midway Hospital in Lancaster.

Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at thhe First Baptist Church in Dawson with the Rev. Paul Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the Dawson Cemetery. Wade Funeral Home in Hubbard is in chare of arrangements.

She was born in Dawson on Dec. 16, 1907, and was a homemaker. She lived in Dawson most of her life, and had resided in Lancaster the past eight years with her son.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dawson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Doc H. Sykes, May 22, 1971.

Survivors include one son, Donald Ray Sykes of Lancaster; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nphews.

Pallbearers will be Donald Mitchum, Buel Lee Hagle, Jerry DeLong, Glen Jones, James Sykes and Bobby NeSmith.

Honary pallbearers will be Bryant Merrill, and Roy NeSmith.

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Frances Mae "Fannie" (Owens) Greenup
Nov 26, 1889 - Aug 17, 1989

Fannie Greenup

Fannie Mae "Mamaw" Greenup, 99, of Navarro, died Aug 17, 1989, in Corsicana.

Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Corley Funeral Chapel with the Reva. M.G. McNeill and Jim Jones officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 26, 1889 in Emhouse and lived in Navarro for many years. She was the oldest member of the Eureka Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Phil Greenup, in 1963.

Survivors include one son, Frank Greenup of Corsicana; two daughters, Rosie McNeill of Corsicana and Anna McNeill of Henderson; 7 grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Greenup, James Greenup, Ronny McNeill, Joe Lynn Blackmon, Jjimmy Epperson and Frank Vaughtn.

Great-grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family will be at Corley Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening.

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Mary Elvira (Jones) Stevenson-Henley
Jul 26, 1905 - Aug 13, 1989

Mary Henley

Mary  Henley, 84, of Kerens, died Aug 13, 1989, at Navarro Regional Hospital.

Services were 2 p.m. Tuesday ath the Paschal Funeral Home Chapel in Kerens. The Rev. John Shipman will officiate at the service. Burial will be in Prairie Point Cemetery.

She was the daughter of Ben Jones and Mamie Westbrook, and was a resident of Los Angeles, Calif., for 35 years. She was a housewife.

Survivors include two brothers, R.W. Jones of Corsicana and L.C. (Buck) Jones of Kerrville; one step-daughter, Betty Piana of California; and one step-son, Bill Henley of California.

Pallbearers will b e gene Fields, Larry Fields, Richard Fields, Royce Bancroft, Elmer Jones and Doc Fields.

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James Clark Jernigan
May 31, 1915 - Aug 8, 1989

J. C. Jernigan

J. C. Jernigan, 74, of Corsicana, died Aug. 8, 1989, at Navarro Regional Hospital.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery, with the Rev. George Merriman officiating. Corley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

He was born May 31, 1915, in Pilltown, and had lived most of his life in Corsicana. He was a retired pipeline welder and a World War II veteran. His wie Lucille Jernigan, preceded him in death on Feb. 20, 1989.

Survivors include one daughter, Vicki Folks of mesquite; three sisters, Sammie Jo Adams of Houston, Betty Lou French of Teague and Billie Tinnin of Spring; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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Roger Thomas "Dolly" Richards
Jul 7, 1914 - Aug 2, 1989

R. T. Richards
Mr. R. T. "Dolly" Richards, 75, died Wednesday, August 2, 1989, at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services will be Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel. Internment will be in Pattison Cemetery.
He is survived by four sons, James Richards of Emhouse; Roger, Tommy and Eddie Richards, all of Corsicana; three grandchildren; a brother, Ruben Richards of Corsicana; a sister, Lilah Garnett of Grand Junction, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Richards.

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Virgia (Dunagan) Minze-Prater
abt 1914 - Jul 30, 1989

Virgia Prater

Virgia Minze Prater, 75, of Corsicana, died July 30, 1989 at Navarro Regional Hospital.

Services are 10 a.m. at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Burial will be in Emmett Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Betty Thomas, and Wanda Speed of Burleson; one brother Bryan Dunagan of Corsicana; four grandchildren, Deborah Stracener, and Brad Thomas, both of Gilmer, and Jeff McFatridge and Tim McFatridge, both of Burleson; one great-grandchild, Misty Stracener of Gilmer.
Pallbearers will be friends of Mrs. Prater.

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Roy Newton Berryhill
Apr 9, 1922 - Jul 25, 1989

Roy Berryhill

Roy N. Berryhill, 67, of Waco, died July 25, 1989, at Olin E. Teague Veteran's Hospital in Temple.

Graveside services were 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Waco.

Survivors include his wife, Pat Berryhill of Waco; one son, Kirby Berryhill of Waco; three sisters, Flo Edwards, Edith Gandy and Essie Williams, all of Corsicana; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

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Ernest Coleman Ponder, Sr.
Sep 29, 1899 - Jul 25, 1989

Earnest Ponder Sr.

Earnest Coleman Ponder, Sr., 89, of Hillsboro, formerly of Frost, died Tuesday, July 25, 1989 at the Hillsboro Hospital.

Graveside services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Frost Cemetery.  Arrangements were with Griffin Roughton Funeral Home in Blooming Grove.

Survivors include one son, Earnest Ponder, Jr. of Frost; one brother Knox Ponder of Hillsboro one sister Lucy Ponder of Dallas; two granddaughters Patricia Ann Drogitis of Corsicana and Debra K. Ponder of Frost and two great-grandchildren.

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Samuel "Sam" Williams
Aug 7, 1899 - July 9, 1989

Sam Williams

Sam Williams, 89, of Corsicana died July 9, 1989, at the Cedar Lake Nursing Home in Malakoff.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Griffin-Roughton  Funeral Home with the Rev. W. W. Bryant Jr. officiating. Burial will be at the Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

He was a member of the Northside Assembly of God Church and also worked for 50 years at the Corsicana Cotton Mill.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Williams, Oct. 22, 1972. He also is preceded in death by five sons, the Rev. Preston Williams, Roy Williams, Bobby Williams, the Rev. Johnny Williams and Richard Williams.

Survivors include one son, the Rev. David P. Williams of Corsicana; two daughters, Margaret Sykes and Martha Patterson, both of Corsicana; 22 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie Patterson, Leslie Patterson, Randy Porter, David Knaus, David Glenn Williams and James Williams.

Honorary pallbearers will be Hayes Cox, Jack Abbe, Otto Smith, Bobby Stringer, Charles Barnaby and Ted Pair.

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Dorothy David
Oct 7, 1926 - Jul 5, 1989

Dorothy David

Dorothy David, 62, of Corsicana, died July 5, 1989, at Navarro Regional Hospital.

Services were 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Michael Metcalfe officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

She was born Oct 7, 1926 in Corsicana. She was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. J. Wilson David.  She attended Ward-Belmont College in Nashville, Tenn., and graduated from Southern Methodist University.

Survivors included a sister, Frances David Look of Corsicana; a niece, Frances Look of Fort Worth; and a nephew, David Barrington Look of Dallas.

Pallbearers were Bill Register, John Taylor, Dr. Robert Lang, Leonard Fuller, Clyde Johnson and Walter Lang.

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Mattie Modenia (Moody) Sykes
Dec 22, 1901 - Feb 10, 1989

Modenia Sykes

Modenia Sykes, 87, Waxahachie, died Feb. 10, 1989 at Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie.

Services will be 4 p.m. Sunday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with L. H. Raney and Jack McDaniel officiating. Burial will be at Dresden Cemetery.

Survivors include one son, Ballard Sykes of Chatfield; one daughter, Fabris Bryant of Waxahachie; one brother, L. D. Moody of Corsicana; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

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Edward W. Pollard
Oct 12, 1941 - Apr 27, 2007

 
Edward W. Pollard

Edward Wayne “Ed” Pollard of Palm Springs, Calif., passed away at Desert Regional Hospital with family and friends at his side on April 27, 2007.

Ed was born Oct. 12, 1941, in Osceola, Texas, to Lucille and Harold Pollard. He graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in education. After serving in the Air Force, Ed taught for a few years in Texas but decided that his true interest was in the real estate field. He received his brokers license and operated a successful real estate business for over 30 years in Corsicana. He was a broker with Century 21 and opened the first Century 21 office in Corsicana. He had served on the Navarro County Board of Realtors since 1972. He was a chairman from 1980 to 1995. He was a two-term director for the board, vice president, and was president of the board in 2003. Ed was very active with the Association of Realtors as well as the Chamber of Commerce in Corsicana. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Corsicana.

After retirement, Ed moved to Palm Springs as he had visited the area quite often and had expressed the desire to relocate at some point in time. Ed quickly adapted the desert retirement life and enjoyed the relaxing environment. During his time in Palm Springs, he developed a number of close friends and was recognized for his southern drawl, smile and keen sense of humor. Ed was an avid walker and enjoyed the desert mornings during his daily four-mile walk.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Phillip Michael Pollard.

He is survived by his loving children, daughter, Kristen and husband Chen Tsu of Plano; son, Roney and wife Misti Pollard of Fort Worth; three grandchildren, Mya, Brendan and Cortlyn; and two brothers and their families, Bob of Keller and Harold of Crystal Beach. He is also survived by a number of devoted family and friends both in Texas and California who will dearly miss him.

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

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at 4 p.m. Saturday at Covington Cemetery in Covington. A celebration of life will be held for Ed in Palm Springs with the time and date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Habitat for Humanity, 6605 W. Park Blvd., Suite 306-PMB 218, Plano, TX 75093.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Pearlene (Johnson) Hollie
May 31, 1918 - May 1, 2007

 
Pearlene Hollie - 05/04/07

Pearlene Hollie was born May 31, 1918, in Flynn to Dave Johnson and Ida Johnson. She received her formal education in Dallas. She graduated from Mary Allen Junior College in Crockett. She started teaching school when she was 17 years old in a one-teacher school in Marquez. She continued her education at Tillotson College where she finished. She attended Texas Southern where she received a master’s in education and a special education certification from Baylor University. She attended Howard County College in Big Spring for piano, music and voice. She also attended The University of Texas for music. She taught school in the Corsicana Independent School District until she retired in 1986. She was also a licensed beautician.

When she retired, her permanent residence was in Waco. Due to her illness she was moved back to Corsicana and resided at Mel-Haven Convalescent Home until it closed in June. She was moved to Heritage Oaks West and deceased there.

She went to a variety of churches and did what she enjoyed best — playing the piano.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Guthrie Johnson.

The angel of silence entered into her life Tuesday, May 1, 2007.

She is survived by cousins, friends and her adopted families, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Johnson and Mr. Frank Sustiata.

Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

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Ethel ‘Dollie’ (Stovall) Jones
Aug 25, 1916 - May 1, 2007

 
Ethel ‘Dollie’ Jones - 05/04/07

Ethel “Dollie” Jones, 90, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Scott Funeral Home.

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Rev. Dairy Johnson Sr., pastor, officiating and the Rev. Leonard Johnson as eulogist. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Mrs. Jones was born Aug. 25, 1916, in Powell. She attended G.W. Jackson High School. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she served as musician, mission member and senior choir member. She was a beautician for many years and a nurse’s aide at Navarro Regional Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Ella Stovall; 10 siblings; two grandchildren, Kathy Green and Kim Sims; husband, the Rev. R.L. Jones; and son, Ralph Johnson.

Survivors include her daughter, Beverly Sims of Corsicana; grandchildren, Tommy Sims (Debra), David Sims, Lloyd Sims, Scott Sims, Jennifer Williams (Gregg), Kevin Butcher, Tosha Butcher, Rickey Johnson, Jo Ella Tarbutton and David Tarbutton; great-grandchildren, Tommy Sims, Vertrice Jennings, Tommy Corney, Alisha Sims, Erica Sims, Eric Sims, David Sims, Brandon Sims, Tammye Sims, Sable Sims, Kellie Sims, Brandy Sims-Reed, Lloyd Sims, Danyelle Lusk, Scott Sims, Rashon Sims, Octavia Sims, Jennifer Williams, Ciara Sims, Imani Williams and Adrianne Costello; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.

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R.D. Eugene Perry
May 14, 1921 - May 1, 2007

R.D. Eugene Perry, 85, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2007, in Corsicana.

Graveside service will be 3 p.m. today at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, with Chaplain R.P. Lawson officiating.

Mr. Perry was born May 14, 1921, in Athens, Ark. He was a veteran having proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He was preceded in death by his beloved partner, Naomi Perry; parents, Eugene and Minda Perry; grandson, Dustin Cossaboom; great-granddaughter, Fancy Riker; three brothers and one sister.

Survivors include his daughters, Linda Cossaboom and fiancé Ben Edwards of Corsicana and Marie Flanagan and husband Reggie of New Baden; four grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Glena (Aylor) Geisler
Oct 3, 1928 - May 3, 2007

 
Glena Geisler

Glena Geisler, 78, of Kerens passed away Thursday, May 3, 2007, in Athens.

Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Corley Funeral Chapel with Dr. Gary W. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Mrs. Geisler was born Oct. 3, 1928, in Orchard. She was a member of Calvary Worship Center. She was a former member of Trinity Church in Lubbock. She was an avid bird watcher, and loved feeding them. She was a member of the National Audubon Society.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George Edward and Maude E. Aylor; nine brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include her daughters, Marilyn Hill and husband Thomas of Kerens, Dorothy Schilter of Vista, Calif., and Carol McMillan and husband Randy of Las Cruces, N.M.; sons, Kenneth Reed of Sinton and Dennis Reed and wife Brenda of Houston; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Bernice Frey of Wichita, Kan.; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and a big host of friends.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Worship Center, 1364 N. Beaton St., Corsicana, TX 75110.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Tommie D. Sims
abt 1934 - Apr 30, 2007

Tommie D. Sims, 73, of Corsicana passed away Monday, April 30, 2007, at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Wake service will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church with Bishop K.D. Davis Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

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Geraldine “Jerry” Evans
abt 1931 - Apr 30, 2007

Geraldine “Jerry” Evans, 76, of San Diego, Calif., passed away Monday, April 30, 2007, in California. Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Dresden Cemetery. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Nora Graves (Heacker) Reese
Sep 26, 1914 May 1, 2007

Nora Graves Heacker Reese

Nora Graves Heacker Reese was born Sept. 26, 1914 to Dr. Herman Everett Heacker and Doris Grace (Smith) Heacker in Knoxville, Tenn., who preceded her in death. Mrs. Reese left this world for a better place on May 1, 2007.

Nora graduated from Oliver Springs High School in Oliver Springs, Tenn. She left her home in Tennessee and moved to Texas to attend North Texas Teachers College, currently the University of North Texas. While attending college she met and married her beloved, Roy, in 1934, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage prior to his death. She and Roy had one son, Tom, who along with his wife Janet, of The Colony, survive her.

Nora and her family moved to Corsicana in 1952 where they became active in the Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was active in the Women’s work of the church as well as in the community. She served as a Cub Scout Den Leader, the Community League of Voters and Kinsloe House. Nora also volunteered as a “Pink Lady” at the hospital for a number of years as well as serving with the Food Pantry program. She enjoyed all types of table games, especially bridge, canasta and rummy as well as spending time in the outdoors fishing and camping with Roy and Tom.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Reese is preceded in death by her siblings; brothers, Herman Heacker Jr., Howard Heacker and Bill Heacker; and sisters Martha Smith and Elizabeth Davis. Survivors include sisters Sallie Ferris and husband Frank of Harriman, Tenn., and Louise Smith of Oliver Springs, Tenn.; brother Frederick Heacker and wife Robbie of Harriman, Tenn. Along with her siblings, Nora is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and a host of friends.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Nora Reese will be held at the Westminster Presbyterian

Church at 4 p.m. today, followed by a visitation.

Memorials may be sent in her memory to: Shriners Children’s Hospital, c/o Hella Shrine, 2121 Rowlett Road, Garland, TX, 75043.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Heritage Oaks West Nursing Home, and Navarro Regional Hospital for the love and care given to Mrs. Reese during the last three years.

Memorial services are pending in Tennessee.

Local arrangements by Corley Funeral Home

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Betty Jo (Owen) Wareing
Sep 6, 1924 - May 1, 2007

Betty Jo Owen Wareing, 82, of Lufkin passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2007, in Lufkin.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John's Episcopal Church in Corsicana with the Rev. Ed Monk officiating.

Mrs. Wareing was born Sept. 6, 1924, in Corsicana. She was a member of Lufkin Junior League. She was instrumental in founding Lufkin Hospice, an active member of St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church in Lufkin, and was a duplicate bridge life master.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nelda Wareing Bate; and parents, Fred and Jewel Owen.

Survivors include her husband, Edgar C. Wareing of Lufkin; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert E. and Pat Wareing of Sugar Land and Fred O. and Addie Wareing of Lufkin; grandchildren, Robert O. Wareing, Rebecca E. Wareing, Lori Wareing and Jon C. Bate; and great-grandchildren, Wrangler, Mackenzie, Garrett and Mason.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, 919 S. John Redditt Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Peggy (Roper) Flynn
Dec 19, 1927 - Apr 30, 2007
 
Peggy Flynn
Paggy Flynn, 79 of Corsicana, passed away Monday, April 30, 2007 in Corsicana.

Born December 19, 1927 to James Roper and Mae Leoma Gregory Roper in Shamrock, Texas.

Visitation will be held Tuesday evening 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, with services to be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Nancy Schusler and Rev. Mike Alexander officiating, Burial will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Jake Allen, Richard Cutrer, Bob Parrish, Elbert Prince, Sid Schutte, Zane Stites, Charles Washburn and Gerald York.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Members of the Friendship Sunday School Class and W.D. (Hank) Wyatt and Jack McFerran.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1998, parents, four brothers, one sister.

Peggy was a member of the First United Methodist Church, She served on the Administrative Board, she was a member of the Chancel Choir until her health problems arose, she was an active member of the United Methodist Woman, serving in several capacities. Very active in the WYO program for the past several years, she served as secretary - treasure of the Friendship Sunday School Class for the last six years, at the current time she was serving on the Prayer Card Ministry, she was a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxilliary, Post 3366. She was employed by the First National Bank of Corsicana for twenty one years, retiring as Vice President in the Trust Department in 1989.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First United methodist Church or to the Hospice of Cedar Lake.

Surviving relatives include: Son and Daughter in law; Jack Flynn Jr. and Judy of Houston; Daughter & Son in law: Paula and Mike Jennings of Kerens; four grandchildren; 2 great granddaughters and a host of nieces and nephews.


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Peggy Flynn

Peggy Flynn, 79, of Corsicana passed away Monday, April 30, 2007, in Corsicana.

Services will be 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Nancy Schusler and the Rev. Mike Alexander officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jake Allen, Richard Cutrer, Bob Parrish, Elbert Prince, Sid Schutte, Zane Stites, Charles Washburn and Gerald York. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Friendship Sunday School Class, W.D. “Hank” Wyatt and Jack McFerran.

Mrs. Flynn was born Dec. 19, 1927, in Shamrock to James Roper and Mae Leoma Gregory Roper. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, served on the administrative board and member of the chancel choir until health problems arose. She was an active member of the United Methodist Women, serving in several capacities. She was very active in the WYO program for several years. She served as secretary/treasurer of the Friendship Sunday School Class for the last six years. At the current time she was serving on the prayer card ministry. She was a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Post 3366. She was employed by First National Bank of Corsicana for 21 years retiring as vice president in the trust department in 1989.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1988, her parents, four brothers and one sister.

Survivors include her son, Jack Flynn Jr. and wife Judy of Houston; daughter, Paula Jennings and husband Mike of Kerens; four grandchildren, two great-granddaughters and a host of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church or to Hospice of Cedar Lake.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

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Freda Lee (Madison) Teer
Mar 13, 1933 - Apr 28, 2007
 

Freda Lee Teer

Freda Lee Teer, 74 of Kerens, passed away Saturday morning April 28, 2007 at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Chapel with Brother Tom Hart officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time in the chapel.

Freda was born on March 13, 1933, in Cawker City, Kan., to Fred and Amy Madison. She was a longtime employee of Humbert’s Hickory House and Bill’s Fried Chicken.

She was preceded in death by her three daughters, Lynn Awalt, Jaynece Awalt and Claudette Hopkins; and sisters, Ruth Awalt and Ann Bottenberg.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years Bobby Teer; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Larry Anderton of Corsicana; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Freda Awalt of Rochester N.H.; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Melody and Don Allen of Wortham; stepson, Mike Teer of Corsicana; sister-in-law, Maureen Awalt; grandsons and their wives, Chase and Alyson Tunnell of Chattanooga, Tenn., Lennie and LeAnne Tunnell of Van, Coy and Holly Anderton of Corsicana, and Scott Anderton of Corsicana; granddaughter, Cerra Hopkins; step-granddaughter, Jill Hill; step-granddaughter and husband, Heather and Jason Miller; step-grandson, B.J. Allen; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Hilscher, Margaret (Pete) Rogers, Nita Johnson and husband Jake; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family would like to thank Family First Ho

spice of Ennis and staff: Brandy, Nickie, Donna, Rick and Chaplain Dan Rogers.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

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Dorothy Gunn (Walker) Parker
Oct 28, 1923 - Apr 28, 2007

Dorothy Gunn Parker, 83, of Kerens passed away Saturday, April 28, 2007 in Corsicana.

Services will be 3 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home with the Rev. Wes Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Chris Barber, Stacy Crawford, Austin Mullen, Steve Green Jr., Steve Green Sr. and Kaell Mullen.

She was born on Oct. 28, 1923, in Shady Grove. Dorothy was a homemaker.

She is survived by her daughter Sandi Mullen and husband Kenneth of Kerens; brother Ernest Walker of Corbet; sisters Valta Berry of Pursley and Veta Brown of Foss, Okla.; grandchildren Mary Demoss of Kerens, Robin Mobley of Kerens, Jason Mobley of Corsicana, Kaell Mullen of Kerens, Austin Mullen of Kerens, Angie Powell of Corsicana and Allen Coker of Dallas; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home

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Hazel Ruth (Pullin) Gillen
Aug 15, 1918 - Apr 29, 2007
 

Hazel Ruth Gillen

Hazel Ruth Gillen, resident of Corsicana and formerly of Blooming Grove, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2007 at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village at the age of 88. She was born on Aug. 15, 1918 in Cryer Creek to John T. Pullin and Alma Boyd Pullin.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Bill Honea officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blooming Grove.

Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Gillen; and children, Jerry Gillen and Megan Gillen.

Hazel is survived by her children Donnie and Peggy Gillen of Corsicana, Johnnie and Karen Gillen of Waxahachie, Mike Gillen of Pattonville, Larry and Terri Gillen of Blooming Grove, Betty and Jack Campbell of Bynum, Lelia and James Brown of Mesquite, Pam and Cliff Giese of La Grange, and Kathy Gillen of Whitney; sister Fannie Dugan of Frost; brothers and sisters-in-law Buddy and Billie Pullin of Blooming Grove and Darwood and Bessie Pullin of Oreville, Calif.; grandchildren Vicki and Randall Arnett, Hank and Sharon Campbell, Tina Campbell, Tiffany Gillen, Chad Gillen, Kim Kinzler, Jim and Claudia Brown, Jerry Brown and Amy Lunday, Randy and Pam Gillen, Rodney and Krista Gillen, Matthew Giese, Josh and Jennifer Gillen, Haley Gillen, Hillary Gillen, Cody and Leslie Reed; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

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Robert Clifton ‘Bob’ Jackson Jr.
Jul 30, 1923 - Apr 27, 2007

Robert Clifton “Bob” Jackson Jr., 83, a native of Corsicana and resident of the Cryer Creek community of Navarro County, passed away Friday, April 27, 2007, in Corsicana. He was born July 30, 1923, in Corsicana to Robert Clifton Jackson Sr. and Minnie Lee Farish Jackson.

He graduated from Barry High School and was in the first class of Navarro Junior College. He also attended Hill Junior College, Baylor University, and graduated from Baylor Law School with his LLB and Juris Doctorate degree. He was a veteran having served with the 556th Army Air Force Unit during World War II. He served Navarro County in the State Legislature from 1955 through 1960. He worked within the Democratic Party for over 25 years. He was appointed and served as judge of the Corsicana City Court for three and a half years. He was appointed and elected county judge of Navarro County. He was in the practice of law in Navarro County for 50 years.

He helped organize Civitans Service Club in Corsicana and served as president. He taught government classes for Navarro Junior College to employees of Terrell State Hospital. He was a farmer and rancher. He was president of Navarro Junior College Ex-Students Association in the mid-1950s, served on the YMCA board of directors, and was president of the Navarro County Bar Association.

Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Corley Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Harold Scott officiating.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert C. Jackson Jr. and Minnie Jackson; and a sister, Carolyn.

Survivors include his wife, Marianna Clements Jackson of Barry; stepson, Gerald Guthrie of Garland; stepdaughter, Lou Ann Guthrie of Barry; four granddaughters and their husbands; one great-granddaughter; sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Bill Schoemeris of Quinlan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends desiring to do so may make memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., New York, NY 10001.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Brenda Gail (Welch) Farmer-Welch
May 7, 1959 - Apr 27, 2007

Brenda Gail Welch, 47, of Corsicana passed away Friday, April 27, 2007.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Services are slated for 10 a.m., Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. Floyd Petersen officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Brenda was born on May 7, 1959.

She was preceded in death by her father Tom B. Welch; brother Daniel Welch and close friend Dayly Gee.

Survivors include her daughter and son in law Crystal and Casey Clarkson of Corsicana; son Joseph Farmer of Corsicana; grandchildren Daniel Clarkson and Whitney Farmer both of Corsicana; mother Johnnye Welch of Corsicana; brothers Jerry Welch and Darrell Welch of Corsicana; nephews Jerod Welch, Tommy Welch, Zack Carver, Kalen Welch and Jacob Welch; nieces Laura Gonzales of Arlington and Jessica Welch of Blooming Grove; great nephews Alexander Welch of Blooming Grove and Mickey Carver of Blooming Grove; close friend Kindelle Gomez of San Antonio; longtime friend Don Rogers of Corsicana.

Pallbearers will be Carl Sorsby, Jimmy Sorsby, Zack Carver, Jacob Welch, Kalen Welch and Jerod Welch.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
 

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Luther V. Tanner
Jan 23, 1911 - Apr 27, 2007

Luther V. Tanner, 96, passed away April 27, 2007, in Ennis. He was born Jan. 23, 1911, in Navarro County to his parents, John and Pleasant Tanner.

Luther served his country during World War II in the United States Army. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge 63 since 1943.

He worked as a finish carpenter, construction superintendent in the building construction industry. He was also employed as a maintenance man for U.S. Gypsum for 15 years, retiring in 1973.

Mr. Tanner is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Johnie and Monte Shipley of Eufaula, Okla.; daughter and son-in-law, Bobbie and Clyde Spencer of Quinlan; son and daughter-in-law, William and Anna Tanner of Denton; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette Tanner; and his son, L.V. Tanner.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Chapel with Mr. Steve Orbison officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be fellow I.O.O.F. Lodge members Jack Tatum, Paskell Nichols, Cecil Loranger, Joe Sims, James Curtis and Tom McClendon.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Beverly Ann Melton
Mar 12, 1936 - Apr 26, 2007

Graveside services for Beverly Ann Melton are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Kerens Cemetery in Kerens.

Beverly passed away Thursday, April 26, 2007. She was born March 12, 1936, to George and Eula Gray Melton in Corsicana. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, George and Eula Gray Melton; brother, Billy Baron Melton; and niece, Stacey Huffman.

She is survived by her sister, Madelynn Shaver, and nephew, Scott Shaver, of Tyler; nephews, Justin and Cody Melton of Fort Worth; niece, Tana Roquemore of Whitehouse; nephew, Charles Shaver of Euless; numerous cousins and a very special aunt, Frank Smotherman of Corsicana.

Beverly graduated from high school in Waco and entered St. Paul School of Nursing in Dallas where she graduated as a registered nurse. She worked for many years at St. Paul Hospital in surgery. Upon moving to Corsicana, she worked for 28 years at Memorial Hospital in surgery and emergency room. She was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler.

Beverly always wanted to be a nurse and took great satisfaction in her work. She became a victim of Alzheimer’s and had to give up the profession she loved so much. She loved to sing, crochet and do crafts. She has passed from the shadows of Alzheimer’s into paradise.

Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.

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Fannie E. (Howell) Bradford
Sep 21, 1903 - May 1, 2007

Fannie Bradford
BRADFORD, , FANNIE E. HOWELL Born on September 21, 1903 in Corsicana, TX and passed away on May1st, 2007 in Dallas, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband H.M. Bradford, Jr. She is survived by brother Robert L. Howell and wife Elizabeth; nieces and nephews; Ann Smith and husband Dr. Bart Smith; Dr George Edwards and wife Dr. Marsha Edwards; Marilyn Wheeler and husband Bill; Virginia Boggess; Tahlie Martin and husband Bob; Robert Howell and wife Karen; Charles Worth Howell and wife Ida; and numerous other relatives and friends. Long time member of White Rock United Methodist Church where in her honor the Fannie Bradford circle was established. Aunt Fannie is loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Service will be held at 10 AM Tuesday May 8th, 2007 at Restland Wildwood Chapel. Interment at 1 PM at Forest Park Cemetery, 5605 Highway 69 South Greenville, TX. Restland 972-238-7111 restlandfuneralhome.com

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  • Dallas Morning News on 5/6/2007.

Margaret Ambrilla (House) Ellis
Sep 9, 1870 - Nov 1943

WOMAN PIONEER RESIDENT PASSES

Mrs. Margaret A. Ellis passed away Sunday morning at 3:30 (?) following a long illness. Burial services were held at the Frost Methodist Church with the Rev. T. D. Ellis pastor in charge. Interment was in the Frost Cemetery with the McCormick Funeral Service in charge.

Palbearers were Frank Johnson, Beldon English, Paul Chalmers, Ralph Woolridge, Claude Young and Ben Green.

Mrs. Ellis is survived by six daughters; Mrs. Hallie Eddleman, Frost; Mrs. Cecil Quast, Sweetwater; Mrs. Louella Keathley, Dallas; Mrs. Grace Porter, Sylvester; Mrs. Fay Griffiths, California; and Mrs. Ruth Corbin, Irving. Four sons; Leslie, Frost; William, San Angelo; Laffey, Arlington and Frank, Fort Worth; 20 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

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PIONEER FROST RESIDENT FUNERAL HELD MONDAY

Corsicana, Tex., Dec 23 (Special) - Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Ellis, 73, pioneer Frost resident who died Sunday, were held Monday with burial in Frost.

Surviving are four sons, six daughters and a large number of grandchildren and other relatives.

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Letha Emmaline (Grantham) Keathley
May 15, 1909 - May 6, 2007

Letha Keathley

Letha Emmaline Keathley, a few days prior to her 98th birthday, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2007, at Heritage Oaks Retirement Center. Mrs. Keathley was born May 15, 1909, in McGregor to parents Luther and Sarah Grantham.

Letha attended McGregor and Corsicana public schools and graduated from high school in England, Ark., in 1928. In 1927, she was a starting forward on the Arkansas state championship girls high school basketball team.

Upon the death of her mother, Letha moved to Corsicana in 1922 and resided with her aunt, Pherba Huckabee. From 1924 until 1928 Letha resided with her father in Arkansas. Letha returned to Corsicana in 1928 and graduated from the Lacy Rice Corsicana Business School. She loved her piano and played part time for local silent movie theaters.

In 1929, Letha and Charlie Keathley were married on the front porch of her parents-in-law-to-be, the John Hampton Keathley’s home, at Jones Ranch near Frost. Letha and Charlie entered into a wonderful 60-year loving marriage.

From 1929 until 1972 she was employed with the Navarro County Tax Assessor and Collector’s offices. In 1970, she was appointed chief deputy to Jerry Sam Scott, the head of that county office.

Letha resided most of her life in Corsicana except for a brief period during the mid-1930s when she and her husband were transferred to Denton with American National Insurance Company. They returned to Corsicana in 1936 when her husband was appointed district superintendent of American National. Letha and Charlie resided the remainder of their lives in Corsicana.

Letha was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church and was a founding member of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She was especially proud of her grandfather who once hauled cypress logs by ox cart from the Houston area to provide support foundations for the original Corsicana Methodist church. It was upon this site where she would spend many years in fellowship and worship.

During World War II, Letha did volunteer work by sewing pajamas and items for the American Red Cross. She was a leader in local PTAs, scouting programs and served as an officer for her Sunday school class and in the Navarro County A&M Mother’s Club. As a lifelong member of the Democratic Party, she also served as a voter registrar, a polling clerk and a precinct election judge. In some capacity or another, she participated in every local election from the early 1930s until the mid-1980s.

Letha loved her close circle of church friends and family. There were many memorable picnics and “84” games at the old Magnolia Lake Club and complex south of Corsicana.

She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Pherba, in 1938; two brothers, Harold and Horace Grantham, in the 1960s; and her husband, Charlie, in 1989.

She is survived by her son, C. Robert Keathley; a grandson, Steve Keathley, and his wife, Sarah, and their children, Luke and Katherine, Letha’s two great-grandchildren.

The family would like to express sincere thanks to our friends for their prayers and well wishes; and a heartfelt thanks to the aid of Family Service Association, Food for Fitness program, Angels at Home, Letha’s skilled physician Dr. Kyle Hamilton, and all the wonderful staff and caregivers at Corsicana’s Heritage Oaks Retirement Village.

A special appreciation is extended to home caretaker, Mrs. Bonnie “Carrie” Wilson of Corsicana, for her steadfast loyalty, Christian concerns and loving attentiveness for Letha in her time of home-bound needs and comforts.

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

The Rev. Harold Scott will conduct Letha’s services at Corsicana’s Oakwood Cemetery at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, at her place of interment near the American Legion flagpole hill.

Honorary pallbearers will be Liston Herod, Harry Hudson, Russell Hudson, John Martin, Bobby Fluker, Dee Hawkinson and Billy Lewis.

A calm, patient, generous and caring lady, Mom, and our Grannie, shall be dearly missed until we’ve all crossed over that river to reunite and rest together in the shade of the trees.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home

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Jimmy Lee Wilson
Oct 11, 1951 - May 4, 2007

Jimmy Wilson - 05/08/07

Jimmy Wilson, 55, of Corsicana passed away Friday, May 4, 2007, in Fort Worth.

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

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. William Dollar officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Braudrick, Kenneth Julian, Wes Davis, Joe Golden, Kerry Garrison and Howard Sparbanie. Honorary pallbearers will be Stoney White, Trent Crosby, Bell Cummings, David Wilson and Kenny Wilson.

Mr. Wilson was born Oct. 11, 1951, in Paris, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, the Rev. Eddie Wilson and Billy Joel Nowell; and parents, Edgar Thurman and Jessie Thelma Wilson.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Wilson of Corsicana; daughters, Lindsay Wilson of Fort Worth, Misty Lempke of Haltom City, Shawn Jimenez and husband Earnest, Brandy Sparbanie and husband Howard, and Sherry Gray of Lubbock; sons, Kenneth Julian and wife Elizabeth of Corsicana, and Ray Julian and wife Linda of Weatherford; brothers, Bobby Nowell of Paris, Texas, David Wilson and wife Lawanda of Cleveland, Texas, and Kenneth Wilson and wife Judy; sisters, Lou Davis of Corsicana, Betty Saint Gean and husband Eugene of Purdon, Sue Benson and husband Gene, Mary Judkins and husband Jerry of Lubbock, Nancy Hokit and husband Everritt of Broken Bow, Okla., Carole Braudrick and husband Jerry, and Pat Goodwin and husband Larry of Graham; 18 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, numerous nieces and nephews and many loving friends.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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Charles Lallan ‘Kelly’ Camden
Jan 8, 1930 - May 6, 2007

Charles Lallan “Kelly” Camden, 77, of Dresden passed away Sunday, May 6, 2007, at his residence.

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

Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Steve Orbison officiating. Interment will follow at Campbell-Elrod Cemetery.

Mr. Camden was born Jan. 8, 1930, in Point Pleasant, W.V., to Joseph Camden and Inez Jordan Camden. He was a chemical engineer for Owens Corning for many years. He was a member of the I.O.O.F.

Survivors include his sons, Todd Camden and wife Carol of Point Blank and Charles Camden Jr. and wife Terry of Oakhurst; daughter, Cyndi Hart and husband Roy of Goodrich, Kelly Mitzunaga and husband Lynn of Salt Lake City, Utah; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Joseph Camden of Lexington; and sisters, Connie of Lexington and Lillie of Mexia.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana
 

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Homer Paul Bonner, Sr.
Apr 29, 1939 - May 6, 2007

Homer Paul Bonner

Homer Paul Bonner, 68, of Wortham and formerly of Streetman, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2007, at Wortham Nursing Home.

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

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with the Rev. Ed Ridge officiating. Interment will follow at Birdston Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Doyle Cannon, Kent Whatley, Jerry Richards, Brett Carroll, Buddy Robinson and Clyde Ridge.

Mr. Bonner was born April 29, 1939, in Teague to Ernest Bonner and Afton Fullerton Bonner. He was a rancher.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Bonner in 2006; and son, H.P. Bonner Jr. in 1962.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Duane West of Tehuacana, Paulette and Lamar Addy of Mexia, and Marlyn and Lance Bland of West; grandchildren, Dellynn Pratt, Randall Addy and Macy Savage; sister-in-law, Cheryl Mullens; and brother-in-law, Jimmy Carter.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Fairfield.

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Dianne Claire Reeves
Oct 5, 1943 - May 6, 2007

Dianne Claire Reeves, 63, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, May 5, 2007, in Corsicana. No services are planned.  Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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