Billy Joe "Peanut" Tally
Jan 6, 1926 - May 18, 2007
Billy Joe "Peanut" Tally, 81, of Corsicana passed away Friday, May 18, 2007, at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Resthaven Memorial Park with Brother Bill Honea officiating.
Mr. Tally was born Jan. 6, 1926, in Emhouse. He was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Belinda and Billy Payne of Corsicana; grandson, Pace Payne of Corsicana; and brother and sister-in-law,
Glen and Dorothy Tally of Tyler.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Edna Blanche "Booch" (Goodwin) Chandler
Oct 28, 1931 - May 18, 2007
 Edna "Booch" Chandler
Edna
"Booch" Blanche Goodwin Chandler, 75, of Corsicana passed away Friday, May 18, 2007.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Brother Sonny Buie officiating. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Glidewell, Johnny Goode, Richard Kelley, Chuck Vic, James Marcum and Bill Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike
Forns, Maurice Pollock and Eugene French.
Booch, as she was known to her family and friends, was born Oct. 28, 1931, in Florala, Ala.
She married Clifford Chandler in Reynosa, Mexico, in 1950, and they made their home briefly in Raymondville, Texas. Through the years, Booch and
Cliff had the pleasure of making many new friends while living in various towns in Texas, Louisiana and Florida.
In 1978, Booch experienced a different lifestyle when Cliff was employed with Aramco Oil in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia. This experience gave them
the opportunity to make many friends from all over the world. Booch loved to garden and cook and was equally good at both. She was blessed
over the years with many loving friends and family whom she cherished until her death.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
She is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 57 years, Clifford Chandler; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and John
Chenevert of Denhem Springs, La., and Beverly and Larry Lennon of Corsicana; three grandsons, Caleb Shreffler, Shawn Chenevert of
Louisiana and Nicholas Bourgeois and wife Leah; great-grandson, Dylan of Monterey, Calif.; three brothers, E.M. Chandler and wife Mary Jane of
Alvin, J.D. Chandler and wife Karen of Tishamingo, Okla., and Doug Chandler and wife Kay of Decatur, Ala.; and sisters-in-law, Mary Pittman
and Christi Barnes of Texas.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Lester
Eugene Barlow
Jan 7, 1934 - May 17, 2007
 Lester Barlow
Lester Barlow, 73, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, May 17, 2007, at his residence. He was born Jan. 7, 1934, in Corsicana to Bill and Bessie Sikes
Barlow.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Chapel.
Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bill Sikes, Bo Ivie, Joe McFarland, Matt Murray, Joe Elmore and Kent Dudley.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Barlow of Corsicana; son, Sandy Barlow and wife Pat of Corsicana; daughters, Sharon Nabors and husband Clyde of Corsicana
and Peggy Tidwell of Corsicana; brothers, B.C. Barlow of Corsicana, Fred Barlow of Chatfield and Curtis Barlow of Lubbock; 11 grandchildren and 18
great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Lola Graham (Denbow) Gilbert
Jul 5, 1910 - May 16, 2007
Lola Graham Denbow Gilbert
Lola Graham Denbow Gilbert, 96, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village in Corsicana. She was born on
July 5, 1910, in Chatfield.
Lola resided most of her life in Corsicana. She married Jeppie Gilbert on Oct. 19, 1930. She was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone as a central office
clerk for 41 years and a member of the telephone company Pioneers. She was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Corsicana Chapter No. 118. She was a longtime member of St. Luke United Methodist Church and a member of
Kinsloe House for 12 years. She enjoyed serving as a "pink lady" for 10 years at Navarro Regional Hospital. She loved to travel after her retirement and enjoyed
being close to her many family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charles
Paschall officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeppie Gilbert; son, Raymond M. Gilbert; parents, Thomas and Flora Denbow; and several sisters and brother. The
family would like to express sincere thanks to all the wonderful staff and caregivers at Corsicana’s Heritage Oaks Retirement Village.
She is survived by her grandson and wife, Kyle and Jodi Gilbert of Greeley, Colo.; granddaughter, Vicky White of Oklahoma City, Okla.; great-grandchildren,
Neil and Aaron White of Oklahoma, Okla., and Samantha and Sara Gilbert of Greeley, Colo.; sister, Oriene Adams of Corsicana; brother, Bruce Denbow of
Corsicana; and numerous nieces and nephews of whom she loved dearly.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or other charity of choice.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Joseph Anthony Borsellino
Jan 12, 1920 - May 15, 2007
|
 Joseph Anthony Borsellino
Joseph Anthony Borsellino, 87, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village.
Rosary and visitation will be held at 7 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Danilo Ramos officiating. Interment will
follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Paul Garrett, John Garrett, Bruce Garrett, Melvin Bateman, Jeff Parry and Mark Looney.
Joe was born Jan. 12, 1920, in Corsicana to Paul and Brigida Borsellino. He and his family resided in Dallas for many years before moving back to
Corsicana and retiring from Uniroyal. He loved to work on tractors and collect tools. He was a veteran having served with the U.S. Army during
World War II. He was captured in Germany and was wounded. He told many stories of his ordeal.
He received the Purple Heart. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and Fourth Degree assembly member.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Louise Hobbs Borsellino; parents, Paul and Brigida Borsellino; brothers, Frank Borsellino and
Charles Borsellino; and sisters, Bea Bateman, Camille Reeves, Dolly Garrett and Josephine Looney.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Bridgett and Jeff Parry of Corsicana; son, Paul Borsellino of Dallas; grandsons, Zachary Parry
of Seattle, Wash., and Brayden Parry of Corsicana; granddaughters, Lindsay Parry of Corsicana and Rachelle Borsellino of Oklahoma;
sister-in-law, Margaret Ann Borsellino of Waco; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Donald "Don" Simington
Nov 27, 1940 - May 15, 2007
Mr. Donald (Don) Simington, age 66, of Corsicana, Texas, died Tuesday, May 15, 2007, in Corsicana, Texas.
He was an appliance repairman.
Mr. Simington is survived by his wife Virginia Simington of Corsicana, TX; three Sons, Jay Simington of Purdon, TX, Ronald Simington of Corsicana, TX. and Jeff
Simington of Corsicana, TX. Two Brothers, Malcom Simington of Corsicana, TX. And Mike Simington of Corsicana, TX.
Graveside service will be at Oakwood Cemetery at 3:00 PM Friday, May 18, 2007, Rev. Bruce Carpenter officiating.
Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana, Texas
Gola M. Moody Sumners
Jul 15, 1912 - Mar 31, 1999
Gola M. Moody Sumners
Gola M. Moody Sumners, 86, of Corsicana passed away
Monday, Mar 31, 1999 in Corsicana.
Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Corley Funeral
Chapel, with Brother Bill Honea officiating. Interment will follow at
Pattison
Cemetery in Emhouse.
Pallbearers will be Lance Brown, Billy Fletes, Adam
Pierce, Jerry Ratcliff, Joshua Sanders and Patrick Sanders.
She was born July 15, 1912 in Blooming Grove.
She is survived by her sons, John Brandon of Corsicana,
Leslie A. Brown and wife Linda of Ovilla, and Wayne Gandy of Florida; daughters,
Dorothy Brown of Longview and Jean Terry of Gun Barrel City; brothers, A.W. Moody of Dallas and Doyle Moody of Lafayette, La.;
sister, Lavalta Warner of Corsicana; seven grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Calvin
Daniel Drain
Nov 27, 1924 - Jul 9, 1999
Calvin Drain
Calvin Drain of Emhouse passed away Friday, July 9, 1999
after a battle with heart and cancer problems.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at Grffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Griffin-Roughton
Chapel, with Teri Hildebrand, pastor of Emhouse United Methodist Church,
officiating.
Interment will follow at
Pattison
Cemetery in Emhouse.
Pallbearers will be Jack Witt, Arlen Wells, Les Cotten,
Bill Ritter, Trent Tompkins, James E. Brown, Kenny Kimes and Tommy Hayles.
Mr. Drain was born Nov, 27, 1924. He was a member of
Emhouse United Methodist Church and he loved to hunt and fish. He retired from
the trucking business after 27 1/2 years in Dallas.
Mr. Drain is survived by his wife, Sue Drain; son and
daughter-in-law, John and Sharon Drain of Duncanville; daughter and son-in-law,
Marilyn and James Smith of Midlothian; grandchildren, Sean Drain, Jordan Drain,
Stephanie Smith and Jennifer Smith; brothers, A.W. Drain of Dawson and R.M.
Drain of Corsicana; special friend, W.B. Slack of Fairfield; several nieces and
nephews; and a host of friends.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society;
Emhouse United Methodist Church, 3308 N. Beaton St., Corsicana; or Pattison
Cemetery, c/o Jeanette Melton, 4571 FM 1839, Corsicana.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
James F. Ray
Oct 30, 1912 - Sep 12, 1999
James F. "Preacher" Ray
James F. "Preacher" Ray, 86, of Quincy, Ill. and
formerly of Cordova, Ill., died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, at Quincy Veterans Home.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Corley
Funeral Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Corley Funeral
Chapel, with Brother Bill Honea officiating. Interment will follow at
Pattison
Cemetery in Emhouse.
Relatives will serve as pallbearers.
Mr. Ray was born Oct. 30, 1912 in Emhouse, the son of
Bez and Laura Meador Ray. He married Helen Yarger on April 4, 1946 in Lela. He
was employed by Rockwell, Inc. in Los Angeles, Calif. for 30 years, retiring in
1974. He was a veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and
several brothers and sisters.
Mr. Ray is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Tracy
and Judy Ray of Decatur, Ill. and John and Tracy Ray and Tom and Julie Ray, all
of Cordova, Ill.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie
Adams of Beaumont and Christine Luther of Corsicana; and brothers, Alvie Ray of
Waco and Garvis Ray of Tyler.
Memorials may be made to Emhouse Baptist Church, 283 N.
Seely Ave., Corsicana, Texas 75110 or Pattison Cemetery Association, 4571
Farm-to-Market Road 1839, Corsicana, Texas 75110.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Eva Marie
(Mitchell) Szenasy
Sep 16, 1913 - Jun 21, 1999
Eva Marie Szenasy
Eva Marie Szenaasy, 85, of Corsicana passed away Monday,
June 21, 1999, in Corsicana.
Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Corley Funeral
Home.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at
Calvary
Cemetery.
Mrs. Szenasy was born Sept. 16, 1913 in Tupelo.
Mrs. Szenasy is survived by her daughter and son-in-law,
Betty and Johnny Lairsey Sr. of San Antonio; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and
Marinelle Szenasy of Hobbs, N.M.; sisters, Annie Bowden of Corsicana and Lilly
Smith of Tupelo; granddaughters, Lori Lairsey Croon of Chesterfield, Mo. and
Patti Lairsey of San Antonio; grandson, Capt. Johnny Lairsey Jr. of Mililiani, Hawaii; and
great-granddaughters, Rachel Croon of Chesterfield, Mo., Courtney Lairsey of San
Antonio and Hope Lairsey of Mililiani, Hawaii.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Cemetery
Association, 2106 W. First Ave., Corsicana, Texas 75110
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Carol
Ruth (Smith) Barham
Nov 2, 1940 - Sep 11, 1999
Carol Barham
Carol Barham, 58, of Blooming Grove passed away
Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in Jamesville, Wis.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Blooming Grove.
Graveside services will be 6 p.m. Tuesday at
Rose Hill
Cemetery in Blooming Grove.
Pallbearers will be Richard Davidson, Jeff Greene and
Robert Henderson.
Mrs. Barham was born Nov. 2, 1940 in Fargo, N.D.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Dora Smith;
brothers, Leonard and Eddie Smith; mother-in-law, Nannie Barham; and son,
Leonard Barham.
Mrs. Barham is survived by her husband, Doe
Barham of
Blooming Grove; daughters, Beth, Dee, Sherry and Lori of Wisconsin; sons, Harold
Barham and wife Barbara of Grand Prairie and Jeff Greene of Wisconsin; father,
Dale Smith of California; brothers, Chuck Smith and wife Doris of San Leandro,
Calif. and Bob Smith of California; sister, Grace Dodd and husband Sam of
Arkansas; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Griffin Roughton Funeral Home of
Blooming Grove.
Notes:
-
Corsicana Daily Sun
- Sept. 13, 1999
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Submitted by
Karen Rost
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Wife of Harold Wayne "Doebelly" Barham; d/o
Dale Eugene Smith & Dora Sedelia (Harmon) Smith
Nannie Jo Harper
May 10, 1900 - Sep 19, 1999
Nannie Jo Harper
Nannie Jo Harper, 99, formerly of Corsicana passed away
Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, at Cresthaven Nursing Home in Groves.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin-Roughton
Chapel, with Pastor B.F. Risinger Jr. officiating and Brother Bill Honea
assisting.
Interment will follow at
Richland Cemetery.
Mrs. Harper was born May 10, 1900 in Freestone County.
She was a member of First Baptist Church and the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Harper is survived by her brother, Rex Shelton of
Athens; sisters, Anneta Estes of Arlington and Mary Andrews of Groves; and a
number of nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Lois Burns Wigley
Mar 3, 1907 - Jan 4, 2002
Lois Burns Wigley
Lois Burns Wigley, 94, of Huntsville, Ala. passed away
Friday, Jan. 4, 2002 in Huntsville, Ala.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Chapel
with Dr. David Hale officiating. Interment will follow at
Richland Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Lois Childress, Brenda Dartez, Frank
Gross, Bill Hewett, Bill Holbrook and Ronald Holbrook.
Mrs. Wigley was born March 3, 1907 in Fred, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband Buck Wigley;
and three children.
Survivors include her daughters, Dorothy Holbrook of
Orange and Marie Hewett of Huntsville, Ala.; nine grandchildren and numerous
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Richland Cemetery Association,
in care of Dolores Baldwin, Rt. 1, Box 145, Richland, Texas 76681.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Frances Evelyn Shults
Jan 29, 1932 - Nov 8, 1999
Frances Evelyn Shults
Frances Evelyn Shults, 67, of Purdon passed away Monday,
Nov. 8, 1999, at her residence.
Services will be 3 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton
Chapel, with Dan Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at
Richland Cemetery.
Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Mrs. Shults was born Jan. 29, 1932 in Montalba. She had
been employed at Adams Hat Factory.
Mrs. Shults is survived by her stepdaughters, Jackie
Rogers of Corsicana and Janice Skinner of College Station; five step
grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; stepbrother, Richard Harris of
Jacksonville; nieces, Tina Blevins and Jonie Ivie, both of Corsicana; and
nephew, Billy Murray of Corsicana.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Christener Burnett Colbert
Feb 6, 1910 - Jun 8, 1999
Christener Burnett Colbert
Christener Burnett Colbert, 89, of Samaria passed away
Tuesday, June 8, 1999, at Cedar Lake Nursing Home in Malakoff.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Samaria Baptist
Church with the Rev. T.J. Payne officiating. Interment will follow at
Samaria
Cemetery.
Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Mrs. Colbert was born Feb. 6, 1910 in Jacksonville.
Mrs. Colbert is survived by her husband, Lexie Colbert
of Samaria; sister-in-law, Nellie M. Colbert of Corsicana; nephews and nieces
including Robert Colbert and John Glenn Colbert, both of Corsicana, Derrel
Colbert of Malakoff, Doris Fay Younger Hall of Samaria and Stella Mae Washington
of Fort Worth; and a host of other relatives.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Vernon Charles "V.C." Carter
d. Jul 1, 1999
Vernon Charles "V.C." Carter
Vernon Charles "V.C." Carter of Goodlow passed away
Thursday, July 1, 1999, at his residence.
Services will be 11 a.m. today at Samaria Baptist Church
in Kerens, with the Rev. D.R. Colbert officiating. Interment will follow at
Samaria
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Lawrence Haynes, Anthony Haynes,
Chuck Tolliver, Jeffery Baxter, Carle Bluitt and Tyrone Balley. Honorary
pallbearers will be Crosby Lindsey, Lewis Hall, Chester Hall, John Ellis Baxter
and Joe Hall.
Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his parents, Clatie
and Edward Carter; son, Edward Bluitt Carter; sister, Edna Faulk; and brother,
Homer Carter.
Mr. Carter is survived by his wife, Lillie Pearl Carter
of Goodlow; daughters, Pam Carter Dowell and husband David Dowell of Kerens, and
Lois Murray of Dallas; sons and daughters-in-law, the Rev. Nathan and Annette
Carter and James and Mary Carter, all of Kerens; nine grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; brothers, Jack Carter of Kerens and Edward Carter of
Midland; sisters, Vernia Cotton of Corsicana and Juanita Johnson of California;
and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
John
Thomas "J.T." Nash
Oct 31, 1914 - Dec 23, 2005
John "J.T." Nash
John "J.T." Nash, 91, of Lake Kiowa, Texas passed away
Friday, Dec. 23, 2005 at Pecan Tree Manor in Gainesville.
Memorial services are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lake
Koowa Lodge with the Rev. Hubert Wright officiating. Interment will be today at
1 p.m. at New Chatfield Cemetery in Chatfield.
Mr. Nash was born Oct. 31, 1914 in Rusk to Joe Claude
and Minnie Frances Howell Nash. Following completion of his education, J.T.
Nash was employued by the Southern Pacific Railroad in various capacities,
retiring after 40 years service. He moved to Lake Kiowa from Chatfield in the
1990s
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; former
wife, Lucille; a son, James Nash; by his brothers, Howell and Jack Nash; and by
his sisters, Louise McBroom Helen Brewer, and Maggie (Polly) Henkel.
Mr. Nash is survived by his son, John Nash of Lake
Kiowa; daughters Jerry Roberts of Nacogdoches, Sadie Lou Coleman of Dallas and
Corinda King of Waxahachie; stepsons, Bill Hatch of Penticton, British Columnbia
and Jim Hatch of Salt Springs, British Columbia; sisters Frances Harwell of
Dallas and Hallie Baker of San Antonio; and several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Geo. J. Carroll and Son, Gainesville.
Notes:
Carolyn
Jarrell-Parson
Nov 16, 1942 - Jun 15, 1999
Carolyn Parson
Carolyn Parson, 56, of Corsicana and formerly of
Streetman, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 1999, at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at
Cade Cemetery
in Streetman, with Bill Cook officiating.
Mrs. Parson was born Nov, 16, 1942 in Dallas.
Mrs. Parson is survived by her husband, Jerry D. Parson
of Streetman; mother, Lillian Dennis of Dallas; sons, Ricky Jarrell of Irving,
Jerry Jarrell of Dallas and Don Parson of Dallas; daughters, Teresa Cook of
Irving and Tammy Cook of Mildred; 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and
brother, James Morgan of Dallas.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Mary Compton-Steele
Jan 13, 1912 - Jul 4, 1999
Mary Compton Steele
Mary Compton Steele, 87, of Teague passed away Sunday,
July 4, 1999, at East Texas Medical Center in Fairfield.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist
Church in Streetman, with Brother Wayne Mahoney and Grayson Glass officiating.
Interment will follow at Cade Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be James M. Compton, Ken Tyner, Keith
Tyner, Mark Compton, Jay Compton, Michael Compton, David Tyner, James Compton II
and Matthew Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews Billy Massey,
Charles Compton, Richard Compton, Joe Folk, Willie Lambert and Ken Lambert.
Mrs. Steele was born Jan. 13, 1912.
Mrs. Steele was preceded in death by her first husband,
Irby Compton, father of all five children; and her second husband, Garner
Steele.
Mrs. Steele is survived by her sons and
daughters-in-law, J.S. and Viola Compton of Streetman, Edward Compton of Teague
and Kenneth "Sonny" and Suzanne Compton; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lee and
Joe Tyner of Freeport and Jimmie and Tommy Casey of Bastrop; grandchildren,
James Compton, Glenda Crosby, Ken Tyner, Keith Tyner, Mark Compton, Jay Compton,
Michael Compton, Christi Tyler, Lisa Cothran, Kim Aman, Carmene Harmon, Kevin
Casey, Michael Compton, David Tyner, James E. Compton II, Mathew Anderson;
sisters, Gladys Lambert and Lurana Folk, both of Fairfield.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Jimmie
Lois (Sims) Jenkins
Jul 9, 1923 - Jun 5, 1999
Jimmie Jenkins
Jimmie Jenkins, 75, of Kerens passed away Saturday, June
5, 1999 in Brachenrige Hospital in Austin.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Paschal Funeral
Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Paschal Funeral Chapel
with Mr. Jimmy Glenn officiating and Mr. Jesse Jenkins assisting. Interment
will follow at Prairie Point Cemetery.
Mrs. Jenkins was born July 9, 1923 in Kerens. She
worked for Halls Grocery for many years.
She is survived by a son, Roy Lynn Jenkins Sr. of
Garland; daughter, Clydia Anderson of Kerens; brother, William Curtis Sims of
Houston; sister, Doris Wille of Corsicana; four grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Adam Keith Anderson, Roy Lynn
Jenkins Jr., Bill Cody Anderson, James Green, Jeff Weyandt and Floyd Young.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home.
Notes:
Newell Emmett McCaslin
Mar 25, 1923 - Aug 6, 1999
Emmett McCaslin
Emmett McCaslin, 76, of Kerens passed away August 6,
1999, in Kerens.
Services will be 4 p.m.. today at Paschal Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. Tony Neal officiating and Mr. Jimmy Glenn officiating..
Interment will follow at Prairie Point Cemetery.
Mr. McCaslin was born March 25, 1923, in Roane, Texas.
He was a farmer and rancher.
He is survived by his wife, Genell McCaslin of Kerens;
daughter and son-in-law, Donnie and Kent Wiltmer of Kerens; granddaughter and
husband, Jeanie and Benny Brown of Kerens; grandson and wife, Emmett "Bubba" and
Karla Clemons of Corsicana; grandson, Kent "Pee Wee" Wiltmer Jr. of Mississippi;
great-granddaughters, Hailey Williams and Christy Clemons, both of Corsicana;
niece, Martha Sue Smith of Cedar Creek; and nephew, Roger McCaslin of Kerens.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home of Kerens.
Notes:
Bernice L. (Mays) Faughn
abt 1932 - Jul 11, 1999
Bernice L. "Granny" Faughn
Bernice L. "Granny" Faughn, 67, of Deer Park passed away
Sunday, July 11, 1999.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at
Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at
Prairie Point Cemetery in Bazette.
Mrs. Faughn is survived by her husband of 45 years, M.H.
Faughn of Deer Park; sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Andrea Faughn of Deer
Park and Jeffery and Susan Faughn of La Porte; daughters and sons-in-law,
Barbara Faughn of Montgomery, Carolyn and Jim Trimble, Debbie and Steve Driehs
and Nettie and Gary Carmouche, all of Deer Park; brothers and sister-in-law,
Wilborn and Billie Mays of Houston, and Murl Mays of Dallas; brother-in-law, Jim
Faughn of Houston; sister-in-law, Joyce Faughn of Deer Park; 14 grandchildren,
Stephanie and Jennifer Driehs, Rickey Jr. and Brandi Loyd, Sonyia Stovall, Vicki
Carlson, Aimee Faughn, Brandon, Cameron and Andren English, Brandon and Amanda
Faughn, and Gary Jr. and McKinlyn Carmouche; and one great-grandson, Nick
Stovall.
Arrangements by Deer Park Funeral Directors.
Notes:
Farris Owen Sessions
Jan 17, 1913 - Oct 11, 1999
Farris O. Sessions
Farris O. Sessions, 86, of Kerens passed away Monday,
Oct. 11, 1999, at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Paschal Funeral
Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist
Church of Kerens, with the Rev. Wes Johnson officiating. Interment will follow
at Prairie Point Cemetery.
Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Mr. Sessions was born Jan. 17, 1913 in Kerens.
Mr. Sessions is survived by his wife, Frances Sessions
of Kerens; daughters, Elizabeth Simmons of Sulphur Springs, Jonell Riddle of
Athens, Carolyn Clayton of Hurst, Susan Kurtz of Columbia, Mo. and Kathy
Sessions of Spring; brother, Glenn Sessions of Dallas; sister, Hazel Jones of
Kerens; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a nunber of nieces and
nephews.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home of Kerens.
Notes:
Robbie
Knowles (Sims) Watkins
Nov 3, 1922 - Jun 11, 1999
Robbie (Sims) Watkins
Robbie Sims Watkins, 76, of Paris, Texas passed away
Friday, June 11, 1999, in Paris.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Chapel,
with the Rev. Larry Templeton officiating. Interment will follow at
Eureka Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Derald Burns, Christopher Lawson,
Jared Lawson, Allen Sims and Joe. C. Sims.
She was born Nov. 3, 1922 in Streetman.
She is survived by her daughters, Melissa Lindsey of
Paris, Wanda Matson of Balch Springs and Kathy Woodruff; son, Thomas Watkins of
Orange; and brother, E.V. Sims of Clute; 13 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Tom Clay Lacy
Jul 4, 1929 - Jul 4, 1999
Tom Clay Lacy
Tom Clay Lacy, 70, of Wills Point passed away Sunday,
July 4, 1999, in Terrell.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at
Eureka Cemetery, with Brother Bill Honea officiating.
Mr. Lacy was born July 4, 1929 in Poyner.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Ray
Lacy.
Mr. Lacy is survived by his daughter, Joan Lilian Lacy
of Louisiana; son, Tommy Clay Lacy of Louisiana; brother, Coy Lacy Jr. of Wills
Point; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Virginia C. (Johnston) Montfort
Feb 29, 1964 - Dec 9, 1999
Virginia C. Montfort
Virginia C. Montfort, 35, of Mineola passed away
Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, near Mineola.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at English Funeral
Home.
Services are pending with Corley Funeral Home. Burial
will be at Eureka Cemetery.
Mrs. Montfort was born Feb. 29, 1964 in Corsicana to
George Worth Johnston and Katie Marie Mageors. She lived in Mineola about four
months and worked at Brookshire's Grocery Store in Mineola.
She was preceded in death by her brother, George W.
Johnston.
Mrs. Montfort is survived by a special friend, Junior
Staley of Hainesville; father and stepmother, George and Billie Johnston of
Corsicana; mother and stepfather, Katie and Hugh Harper of Palmer; son, Mark
Montfort of Mineola; daughter, Mason Montfort of Mineola; sister, Mary Elizabeth
Niedringhaus of Palmer; and nieces, Kallie Marie Jabenskic and Kathlyn Virginia
Collier.
Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by English Funeral Home of Mineola.
Notes:
Helen
Christie (Grace) Flanagan
Feb 1, 1922 - Aug 16, 2005
Helen Flanagan
Helen Flanagan, 83, of Chandler passed away Tuesday,
Aug. 16, 2005, at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Visitation will be
held from
7 to 9 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Services will
be 10 a.m.
Friday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Horace
Cobb officiating.
Interment will follow at
Eureka Cemetery.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Robert
Sanders Newland Jr.
Feb 24, 1928 - Nov 29, 2002
Robert Newland Jr.
Robert Newland Jr., 74, of Kemp passed away Friday, Nov.
29, 2002 in Athens.
Graveside services will be 3 p.m today at
Younger
Cemetery with Rev. Jim Jones officiating.
Pallbearers will be Brian Peters, Craig Erwin, Allen
Koenig, Jason Peters, Danny Newland and Jerry Newland.
Mr. Newland was born Feb. 24, 1928 in Ennis. He worked
as a bread salesman for Wonder and Sunbeam Companies for 38 years, retiring in
1991. He served in the United States Air Force as a Military Police in Germany
from 1945-'48. He was a member of the Payne Springs United Methodist Church and
was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
He was preceded in death by parents Robert and Bernice
Newland Sr. and brothers Carl Newland and Derwood Newland.
Survivors include wife of 54 years Marion Newland of
Kemp; daughters Kathy Peters and husband David of Arlington and Debby Erwin and
husband Henry of Fort Worth; brother James L. Newland and wife Sandra of
Shreveport, La.; grandsons Jason Peters and wife Heather of Pottstown, Pa.,
Brian Peters and wife Margaret of Crowley and Craig Erwin and wife Sissy of Fort
Worth; granddaughters Lauren Koenig and husband Allen of Fort Worth and Dana
Erwin of Fort Worth; great-granddaughter Morgan Peters of Pottstown, Pa.;
great-grandsons Austin Peters of Pottstown, Pa. and Dillon Erwin of Fort Worth;
and other numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Mary Inez Peden
Sep 24, 1910 - Dec 30, 1999
Mary Inez Peden, 89, of Silver City passed away
Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 in Corsicana.
Visitation will be 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 4 p.m. Sunday at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home with Pastor B.F. Risinger and Bobby Cave officiating. Interment
will follow at Younger Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Oscar McCrory, Bill Ford, Robert
Richards, James Orler, Kenneth Brooks and Don Whitten.
Honorary pallbearer will be Grover S. Melton.
Ms. Peden was born Sept. 24, 1910 in Silver City. She
was a member of the First Baptist Church, Purdon.
She is survived by sisters, Lorena Peden of Silver City
and Emma Peden Branham of Dawson; and nephews and nieces, James Linehan, Henry
Linehan, Margie Quinn and Frieda Ann Mason.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home,
Corsicana.
Notes:
Myrlie
(Parish) Green
Nov 8, 1920 - Aug 10, 1999
Myrlie Green
Myrlie Green, 78, of Kemp passed away Tuesday, Aug. 10,
1999, in Athens.
Visitation will be 6 to 9:30 p.m. today at Corley
Funeral Home.
Services will be 2 p.m.Thursday at Corley Funeral
Chapel, with the Rev.
Thurman Boatright officiating. Interment will follow at
Rice Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Gary Algood, Danny Parish, Eddie
Parish, Tommy Parish, Don Rodgers and Scott Rose.
Mrs. Green was born Nov. 8, 1920 in Rice. She was a
member of First Baptist Church of Rice and worked as a seamstress for 15 years.
She enjoyed sewing and cooking, and welcomed anybody in her home.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Franks;
grandson, Vernon Ray Cobb; brothers, Jody Parish and Thurman Parish; and sister,
Enzie Rogers.
Mrs. Green is survived by her husband, Clinton B. "Pete"
Green of Kemp; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and James Dickey of Trinity and
Ruby and Charles Gadberry of Kemp; brothers, Billy Parish of Longview, Joy
Parish of Lancaster and Lester Parish of Laredo; sisters, Katherine Pilgram of
Kemp and Maggie Chandler of DeSoto; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Ernest Irvin Reynolds
Nov 22, 1931 - Jun 10, 1999
Ernest Irvin Reynolds
Ernest Irvin Reynolds, 67, of Rice passed away Thursday,
June 10, 1999, in Corsicana.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral
Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral
Chapel, with the Rev. Dave Alexander officiating. Interment will follow at
Rice
Cemetery.
Mr. Reynolds was born Nov, 22, 1931 in Grand Saline. He
served as chairman of the board of trustees of First Methodist Church in
Freeport and the Haynie Memorial Methodist Church in Rice. He was a city
councilman in Rice for a number of years and also served on the Rice ISD school
board. He was a veteran, serving in the Korean War.
Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife, Ruella Reynolds of
Rice; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Susan Reynolds of Waco; daughter, Leigh
Ann Weber of Clearwater, Fla.; sister and brother-in-law, Erna Lee and Gary
Dunkerley of Columbia, Mo.; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Rebecca
Reynolds of Duncanville; granddaughter and her husband, Lauren and Chuck Jones
of Garland; grandsons, Matt Reynolds and Chris Reynolds, both of Waco;
great-granddaughter, Juliette Jones of Garland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 200 N.
13th St., Corsicana or Humane Society, 617 S. 12th St., Corsicana.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Quida
Faye (Sullivan) Hartley
Dec 20, 1906 - Oct 11, 1999
Quida Hartley
Quida Hartley, 92, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Oct.
11, 1999, in Corsicana.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral
Chapel with the Rev. Nanette Wyatt officiating. Interment will follow at
Rice
Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. at Corley Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Roy Wayne O'Neal, Tim Hartley Jr.,
Doug Adler, Chris Hartley, Rusty Hartley and Ricky Gonzales.
Memorials can be made to Haynie Memorial Methodist
Church in Rice.
Mrs. Hartley was born Dec. 20, 1906.
She is survived by three sons, Lorenzo Dow and Judy
Hartley of Tallahassee, Fla., Tim and Wanda Hartley Jr. of Corsicana and James
and Paula Hartley of Corsicana; sisters, Dorothy Lowe of Houston and Elen Dubose
of Tulsa, Okla.; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and nine
great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dow Hartley
Sr., daughters, Helen O'Neal and Billie Chase, and a son, Robert Hartley.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Willie B. Ribble
Dec 28, 1906 - Dec 24, 1999
Willie B. Ribble
Willie B. Ribble, 92, formerly of Rice, passed away
Friday, Dec. 24, 1999 in Fort Worth.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at
Rice
Cemetery
with the Rev. Nanette Wyatt officiating.
Mr. Ribble was born Dec. 28, 1906 in Rice.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty McElroy.
Mr. Ribble is survived by his wife, Mrytis Ribble of
Fort Worth; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Sandra Ribble of Corsicana;
son-in-law, Henry McElroy of North Richland Hills; brother, Harvey Ribble of
Arlington; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Bessie
(Baker) Fulton
Mar 21, 1912 - Dec 11, 1999
Bessie Fulton
Bessie Fulton, 87, of Dallas passed away Saturday, Dec.
11, 1999 in Dallas.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home with Solon Bailey officiating. Interment will follow at
Rice
Cemetery.
She was born March 21, 1912 in Emhouse.
She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Travis and
Peggy Fulton of Mabank; daughters and son-in-law, Julia Rogers and Anna and Bill
Tanner of Carrolton; brothers, Thurman Baker of Corsicana, Jerry Baker of Irving
and William Baker of Richardson; sisters Lula Mae Smith and Annie Brown, both of
Corsicana; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
William Roy Sanders
Apr 16, 1927 - Jun 2, 1999
William Roy Sanders
William Roy Sanders, 72, of Frost passed away Wednesday,
June 2, 1999 at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services will be 10 a.m. today at Griffin-Roughton
Chapel in Blooming Grove, with Joe Dowdy officiating. Interment will follow at
Frost Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be E.L. Rich, Donny Buchanan, S.L.
Buchanan, Brad Honea, Lynn Short and Ken Haws.
Mr. Sanders was born April 16, 1927 in Grand Prairie.
He had worked in pipeline construction and served in
World War II.
Mr. Sanders is survived by his wife, Jean Sanders of
Frost; son, Tony Sanders of Frost; brother and sister-in-law, Searcy and Colleen
Sanders of Frost; and sister, Audie Sanders of Las Cruces, N.M.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of
Blooming Grove.
Notes:
Terry Lee Smithey
Jun 11, 1963 - Jun 28, 1999
Terry Lee Smithey
Terry Lee Smithey, 36, of DeSoto passed away Monday,
June 28, 1999, at his residence.
Services will be 2:30 today at Mertens Baptist Church,
with Matt Wood officiating. Interment will follow at
Frost Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Laurence Hopkins, Robet Hughes,
Wayne Elmore, Keith Thomas, Joe Zasquez and Don Ballew.
Mr. Smithey was born June 11, 1963 in Hillsboro.
Mr. Smithey is survived by his grandmother, Susie
Stringer of Mertens; father, Lee Smithey of Grand Prairie; mother, Dorothy R. De
Los Santos of Irving; brothers, Jerry Smithey and Timothy Smithey, both of
Duncanville; and sisters, Tammie Sue Smithey of Duncanville and Theresa Smithey
of Connecticut.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Thelma Earleen (Young) Doyle
Mar 23, 1916 - May 26, 1999
Earleen (Young) Doyle
Earleen Doyle, 83, of Italy passed away Wednesday, May
26, 1999 at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services will be 3 p.m. today at Boze-Mitchell Chapel in
Ialy, with the Rev. Ronnie Dabney officiating. Interment will follow at
Frost Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Mitchell, Billy Bason, Pat
Doyle, Jimmy Doyle and Danny Cates.
Mrs. Doyle was born March 23, 1916 in Frost to Fenton
and Ethel Young.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Italy.
She was preceded in deathy by her parents; her husband,
Buster; sister, Opal Young; brothers, Lloyd, F.M. and Travis Young; and nephew,
Ronnie Young.
Mrs. Doyle is survived by her daughter and son-in-law,
Nelda and Truman Commons of Italy; granddaughter and husband, Susan and Mark
Jacinto of Italy; and great-grandchildren, Reid and Ashlyn of Italy.
Arrangements by Boze-Mitchell Funeral Home of Italy.
Notes:
John Henry Raney
1948 - Sep 22, 2005
John Henry Raney
John Henry Raney, 57, of Frost passed away Thursday,
Sept. 22, 2005, in Frost. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Friday at
Frost Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Violet Lorene
(Whitaker) Cranford
Nov 19, 1916 - Jul 3, 1999
Violet Lorene Cranford
Violet Lorene Cranford, 82, of Wilmer passed away
Saturday, July 3, 1999, in Irving.
Services will be 3 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Chapel,
with Brother Bill Honea Officiating. Interment will follow at
Modral Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jimi Cranford, Leonard Cranford,
Lloyd Cranford, Ricky Cranford, Rusty Cummings, Michael King, Freddie McGowan
and Donnie Spurrier.
Mrs. Cranford was born Nov. 19, 1916 in Aquilla. She
was a housewife.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruby L.
Cranford; sons, Arvil Cranford and Billy Cranford; and grandson, Jimmy Dale
Spurrier.
Mrs. Cranford is survived by sons, David Cranford of
Fountain, Fla., Howard Cranford of Palmer, James Cranford of Wilmer, and Thomas
Cranford of Kaufman; daughters, Glenda King of Wilmer, Mary Lee Spurrier of
Corsicana, Ruby Cummings of Rockwall, Sybil Slocum of DeSoto and Betty Case of
Dallas; brothers, David Whitaker of Garland and Otis Whitaker of Corsicana; 33
grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Sondra Lee Hogan
abt 1950 - Feb 15, 2004
Sondra Lee Hogan
Sondra Lee Hogan, 54, of Corsicana passed away Sunday,
Feb. 15, 2004, at Baylor Medical Center of Irving. Graveside services were 2
p.m.
Wednesday at Modral Cemetery with Brother Bill Honea
officiating.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Homer Sidney Dennis
Aug 12, 1911 - Feb 18, 1989
Homer Sidney Dennis
Homer Sidney Dennis, 77, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 1989, in Corsicana.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Corley Funeral Chapel. Burial
will be at Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. George Merriman will officiate.
He was born Aug. 12, 1911, in Rusk, Texas. He was a truck
driver. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Corsicana.
He is survived by his wife, Hallie Dennis; three
daughters, Marie Rash of Corsicana, Faye Wilson of Livingston, Texas and Evelyn
Neagle of Alba, Texas; three sons, E. W. Dennis of Alba, Billy Dennis of
Livingston, Danny Dennis of Corsicana; two brothers, James Dennis of Corsicana,
L. C. Dennis of Corsicana; and a number of grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun
- Feb. 18, 1989
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From the collection of Pat Bunch, posted by Edward L.
Williams
Hugh Clinton Traweek
Sep 10, 1907 - Feb 17, 1989
Hugh Clinton Traweek
FAIRFIELD - Hugh Clinton Traweek, 81, died Friday at
Tyler's Mother Francis Hospital.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Capps Funeral Home
Memorial Chapel.
The Rev.
Morris House of Bryan will officiate. Burial will be in Cooledge City
Cemetery.
Survivors include
his wife, Georgia Traweek, of Oakwood; two brothers,
Melvin Traweek of Richland and
Gayle Traweek of Huntsville, and three grandchildren, Heather Levin, of Chicago,
Ill., Holly Hansen, of Austin, and Johnathan Hancock, of Palestine.
Pallbearers will be Larry Traweek, Gary Traweek, Jerry
Traweek, Kenneth Daniel, Ronnie Daniel and Curtis Roberts.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun
- Feb. 18, 1989
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From the collection of Pat Bunch, posted by Edward L.
Williams
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Husband of Georgia Lee (Hancock) Traweek; Son of Hugh Israel "Chub" Traweek &
Anna Zelma (House) Traweek
Geraldeane (Beard) Dodson-Stack
abt 1931 - Feb 17, 1989
Geraldean Stack
Geraldean
Stack, 58, of Jefferson Texas, died Friday, Feb 17, 1989 at the University of
Teas Health Center at Tyler.
Graveside services will be Monday, Feb. 20, at 12 p.m. at
Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements will
be handled by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Survivors are two sons, Roddy O. Dodson, and Ken R.
Dodson, both of Decatur; a daughter, Deana A. Dodson of Decatur; parents,
Raymond and Rheudeane Beard, both of Dallas; two sisters Cindy Corley and
Maryann Parks, both of Dallas.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun
- Feb. 18, 1989
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From the collection of Pat Bunch, posted by Edward L.
Williams
Lloyd Ray Estell
Mar 22, 1946 - Feb 16, 1989
Lloyd Ray Estell, 42, of Greenville, died Feb. 16, 1989, in Hunt
County.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Corley Funeral Chapel, with
the Rev. Calvin Francis officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood
Cemetery.
He was born March 22, 1946, in Corsicana and was employed by Xerox.
He was a member of the Baptist Church and was stationed in
Korea in
1964-66.
He is survived by his daughter, Monica Denise Estell, of Palestine;
son, Brent Estell, of Palestine; mother, Mrs. I.I. Estell, of
Corsicana; brother, Nathan Estell, of Corsicana; three sisters, Mary
Scoggins, of Corsicana, Josie Estell, of Irving, and Patricia Reed,
of Corsicana; and nieces and nephews.
Notes:
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Lloyd Ray Estell
Loyd Ray Estell, 42, of Greenville, died Feb 16, 1989, in
Hunt County.
Services will
be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Corley Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Calvin Francis
officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood
Cemetery.
He was born
March 22, 1946, in Corsicana and was employed by Xerox. He was a member of the
Baptist Church and was stationed in Korea in 1964-1966.
He is survived by his daughter, Monica Denise Estell, of
Palestine; son, Brent Estell, of Palestine; mother, Mrs. I. I. Estell, of
Corsicana; brother, Nathan Estell of Corsicana; three sisters; Mary Scoggins of
Corsicana, Josie Estell, of Irving, and Patricia Reed of Corsicana and nieces
and nephews.
Pallbearers
will be Collin Green, Jack Fowler, Buddy Caton, Thomas Hester, Ronnie Arnette
and Larkin Coston, Jr.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun
- Feb. 19, 1989
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From the collection of Pat Bunch, posted by Edward L.
Williams
George Robinson
Feb 6, 1907 - Feb 19, 1989
George Robinson
George
Robinson, 82, of Corsicana, died Feb. 19, 1989 at his residence.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Corley Funeral
Chapel with the Rev. A. L. Cronk officiating. Burial will be at
Resthaven Memorial Park.
He was born Feb 6, 1907 in Tupelo, and was a lifelong
resident of Navarro County. He was a retired machinist for Oil City Iron Works
where he was employed for 35 years. He owned R and R Machine Co. of
Corsicana, was a member of the St. Luke's United Methodist Church and I.O.O.F.
Survivors include a wife, Johnnie P. Robinson of
Corsicana; two sons, Durwood Robinson and David Gene Robinson, both of
Corsicana; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs.
Alex (Lady) Lockhart of Corsicana; two brothers, Joe Robinson, and Reuben
Robinson, both of Rice; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Dale A. Robinson, Whelyn G. Robinson,
Hugh Robinson, John W. Robinson, David Robinson, and Jack Summit.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun
- Feb 20, 1989
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From the collection of Pat Bunch, posted by Edward L.
Williams
Audra Alvin Yarborough
Jun 2, 1903 - Feb 17, 1989
Aurdra Alvin Yarborough
Aurdra Alvin Yarborough, 84, of Dallas, died in Dallas.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the
Campbell-Elrod Cemetery.
Corley Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
He was born June 2, 1903, in Corsicana.
He is survived by his wife, Caroline Yarborough, of
Dallas; four sons, Ralph E. Yarborough, and George D. Yarborough, both of
Dallas, and John A. Yarborough and Aaron F. Yarborough, both of Boise City, Olka;
one daughter, Ila M. Melton, of Springfield, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; and 18
great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Pauline M. (Cornebise) Smith
Oct 4, 1909 - Feb 20, 1989
Pauline M. Smith
Pauline M.
Smith, 79, of Frost died Monday, Feb. 20, 1989, at Hubbard Hospital in Hubbard.
Services will be 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home in Blooming Grove. The Rev. John Kinnaird will officiate.
Burial will be at
Rose Hill Cemetery.
She was a member of the Navarro Mills Baptist Church.
Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law,
Margaret and Lee Colburn of Frost, Lyla and Tom Ryan of Plano, Yvonne and Elmer
Boyd of Frost, Gayle and Dennis Alexander of Grapevine; one sister, Clemence
Cornebise of Dallas; one sister-in-law Velda Biggs of Irving; six grandchildren
and 17 great-grandchildren and two nieces.
Pallbearers will be Ben Acock, Jay Stroud, Arnold Vail,
Charlie Boyd, Don Jones and Raymond Morris.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun
- Feb 21, 1989
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From the collection of Pat Bunch, posted by Edward L.
Williams
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Wife of Oty C. Smith
Cornelia Beulah (UNKNOWN) Matthews
Feb 8, 1913 - Feb 20, 1989
Cornelia Matthews
Cornelia Matthews, 76, of Corsicana, died Monday, Feb. 20, 1989, at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at
the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. John Shero will officiate. Burial will be at
Dawson Cemetery.
She was a member of the Westhill Church of Christ.
Survivors include one stepson, C.C. Matthews, Jr. of Hobbs, N.M.; one
stepdaughter Betty Jean Qualls of Henderson, N.C.; five grandchildren and a
number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Roark
Barnes, Blair Beamon, Don Bowen, Joe Glass, Jr., Gene McDougald and James
Nelson.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun
- Feb 21, 1989
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From the collection of Pat Bunch, posted by Edward L.
Williams
Lucille
(Levins) Jernigan
Aug 10, 1917 - Feb 20, 1989
Mrs. Lucille Jernigan
Mrs. Lucille Jernigan, 71, of Corsicana, died Feb. 20, 1989, at Navarro Regional
Hospital.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in
the Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery,
with the Rev. George Merriman officiating. Corley Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
She was born Aug. 10, 1917, in Corsicana.
She is survived by her husband, Clark Jernigan, of Corsicana; one daughter,
Vicki Folks, of Mesquite; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild, mother, Mrs.
N. W. Levins, of Farmers Branch; two brothers, Hollis E Levins, of Andrews, and
William Earl Levins, of Odessa; four sisters, Carolyn Novak, of Lubbock, Inez
Aston, of Mesquite, and Pat Bressie and Bettie McBroom, both of Farmers Branch.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun
- Feb 21, 1989
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From the collection of Pat Bunch, posted by Edward L.
Williams
Nathaniel Jones, Rev.
Oct 10, 1925 - Feb 20, 1989
Rev. Nathaniel Jones
The Rev. Nathaniel Jones, of Corsicana, died Feb. 20, 1989 at his residence.
Services are pending at Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nola Faye Jones of Corsicana; one daughter,
Esther Williams of Fairfield; and other relatives.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun
- Feb 21, 1989
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From the collection of Pat Bunch, posted by Edward L.
Williams
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Rev. Nathaniel Jones
Rev. Nathaniel Jones, 63, of Corsicana, died Feb. 20, 1989 at his
residence.
Wake services will be conducted Friday at 7 p.m. in the Ross and
Johnson Mortuary Chapel.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Sixth Avenue
Baptist Church, with Rev. James Chaney officiating.
Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery, under the direction of Ross
and Johnson Mortuary in Corsicana.
Jones was retired from Oil City Iron Works, and was pastor of the
Silent Grove Baptist Church in Cheneyboro.
Survivors include his wife, Nola Fay Jones, of Corsicana; a
daughter, Esther J. Williams of Fairfield; four sons, Donald Ray
Jones and Richard James Jones, both of San Antonio, Nathaniel Jones,
Jr., of Corpus Christi, and Jimmy Lee Jones of Cuero; his mother,
Beaulah Jones of Charlotte, N.C.; one brother, Henry Jones of
Charlotte, N.C.; a step-daughter, Lizzie Taylor of Cameron; ten
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers will be James L. Gooden, Joe Williams, John
McCaleb, Howard Miller, Ira Bradford, and T.C. Wright. Honorary
pallbearers will be Allen Swift, David Shockley, Stephen Carroll,
and the Deacons of the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church.
Notes:
Roy
Perry Derden
Jul 10, 1921 - May 23, 2007
 Roy
Perry Derden
Roy Perry Derden, 75, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2007,
at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Corley Funeral Chapel with Brother
Bill Honea officiating. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Billy Morehead, Mark McGaugh, Kenneth Derden, Tim
Derden, Gary Derden and Roy Lynn Derden. Honorary pallbearers will be Al
Skinner, David Rutherford, David Sanchez, Justin Jewell, Wade Derden and
Clyde Neighbors.
Mr. Derden was born July 10, 1931, in Streetman. He was a lifelong
resident of Navarro County and well known by many people. He served with
honor in the Korean Conflict where he attained the rank of sergeant on
the field of battle. He worked the majority of his life in the oil and
gas business from which he retired in 1990. During his retirement he
repaired washers and dryers for many people that knew him simply as the
"Washing Machine Man." He loved to fish, hunt and trap hogs. He also
enjoyed bargain shopping at flea markets and garage sales. He will be
greatly missed by many family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Willie Derden;
brother, Bruce Derden; and sister, Edna Morehead.
Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Linda Derden and Teri
and Al Skinner, all of Corsicana; sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and
Stacey Derden and Roy Lynn and Karen Derden, all of Corsicana, and Gary
and Robbie Derden of Blooming Grove; seven grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; brother, Doyle Derden of Corsicana; sisters,
Virginia Grimmet of San Antonio, Bonnie Vineyard of Palestine and Lois
McGaugh of Corsicana; former wife, Peggy Lewis Derden of Corsicana; and
numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Billy Lawrence Sanders
Jul 8, 1928 - May 21, 2007
The Rev. Billy Lawrence Sanders, born July 8, 1928, went to be with the Lord on
May 21, 2007, at 11:40 a.m. Pastor, Daddy, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Paw-Paw, and
Uncle to many who will greatly miss him.
The Rev. Sanders pastored Shady Oaks Assembly of God and The Lighthouse Church
for over 40 years. During his years of ministry, he also evangelized, and worked
in foreign ministries. Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Melba; parents,
Walter and Erma Sanders; and brother, Marvin. Besides his children, he is
survived by his sisters-in-law, Virginia Prisock and husband Gene, and Velma
Sanders, along with a host of nieces and nephews.
After retiring, he and his wife Melba moved to Lindale where he enjoyed farming
watermelons and peas, if the deer did not eat them first. There he enjoyed
visits from his family, Becky Graham and husband Jesse, son Gary and wife Dolly,
and daughter Belinda Davis and husband Kenny. His greatest joy was his
grandchildren, Gary and wife Machelle, Deana, Leah, and Austin. He lived to add
six great-grandchildren, Aaron, Rachel, Chanity, Majesty, Natalya, and Baby
Seth.
Billy will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful dad, and grandfather. His
reunion with family and friends in heaven was a "Great Day."
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. today at Grace Church, 7224 N. Sam Houston
Parkway East, Humble. Interment will follow at Brookside Lauder.
Arrangements by Earthman Resthaven, Houston
Notes:
Buena
June Womack
Jun 4, 1949 - May 21, 2007
Buena June Womack, 57, of
Conroe passed away Monday, May 21, 2007, at Conroe Regional Hospital.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. today at Cornerstone Baptist Church in
Corsicana with Dr. John LaNoue officiating.
She was born June 4, 1949, to Lee and Mary Womack.
She was preceded in death by Lee Womack.
Survivors include her mother, Mary Womack of Corsicana; sons, Sean Eggleston and
Laura of Corsicana and Eddie Eggleston and Connie of Fairfield; daughter, Dawn
Orand and Michael of Jacksonville, Fla.; grandchildren, Ashley and Drew
Eggleston, Brach Eggleston and Miranda Orand; and brothers, Larry Womack and
Donna of Houston and David Womack and Jan of Conroe.
Notes:
Roy Preston "Buster" Wright
Aug 6, 1927 - May 19, 2007
 Roy
P. "Buster" Wright - 05/23/07
Roy P. "Buster" Wright, 79, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon,
May 19, 2007, in Corsicana. He was born Aug. 6, 1927, in Corsicana and
attended Mildred schools. He served in the U.S. Army during
World War II
and Korea earning two Bronze Stars and the Korean Service Medal. Buster
married Annie Barnum Nov. 8, 1952, in Waxahachie. He was owner/operator
of Wright Studios in Waxahachie for 46 years, retiring in 1997. Before
his photography business he had been a Waxahachie police officer and had
worked at LTV. Buster was a charter member of Heritage Baptist Church in
Waxahachie where he was deacon emeritus.
His survivors include his sister, Willie Mae Owen and her husband Royce
of Corsicana, and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents, his wife of
51 years, Annie, and two brothers, Calvin Wright and Clyde Cagle,
preceded him in death.
The celebration of life was 2 p.m. Tuesday at Heritage Baptist Church
with Brother Tim Gibson and Brother Roy Brashear officiating. Interment
followed in the Waxahachie City Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Carl Pace, Kenneth Bryant, Butch Nelson, Billy Walker,
Randall Osborn and James Williamson.
The family requests that memorials be made to Heritage Baptist Church,
1000 Butcher Road, Waxahachie, TX 75165.
Arrangements by Wayne Boze Funeral Home, Waxahachie. |
Myrtle
Agnes Shepler
Navarro County TXGenWeb