Jerry Wayne Horner
Jul 2, 1950 - Jun 24, 2007
 Jerry Horner - 06/25/07
Jerry Horner, 56, of Corsicana, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2007 at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Wayne Scott officiating. Interment will follow at
Blackhills Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Eric Murphey, Brett Murphey, Matt Murphey, Justin Gaines, Nathan Gaines, David Williamson, Layton Williamson and Clint McHenry.
Mr. Horner was born July 2, 1950 in Corsicana.
Survivors include wife Wanda Horner; son and daughter-in-law Lance and Tracie Horner of Pursley; daughter and son-in-law Laura and Mike Bruyere of Blooming Grove; mother Margie Chandler of Rice; sisters Debbie and Perry Williamson, Dianne and Tom Marusak, and Brenda Castillo of Rice,
Linda Chandler of Navarro, and Kathy Fleming of Purdon; and seven grandchildren.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
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Edith Carl (Beaty) Bogart
Dec 21, 1924 - Jun 23, 2007
 Edith
Carl Beaty Bogart
With loving family by her side, Edith went home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 23, 2007. She was born on Dec. 21, 1924 in Dallas.
Edith was a loving wife, a wonderful mother and a model of grandmotherly devotion. She was admired by all her family, her life was an example to all who knew and loved her, and exemplified the type of love our Lord intended. Her children rise up and call her blessed; and her husband
praises her.
Edith and Walter were constant companions since childhood and were rarely apart. They enjoyed 63 wonderful years of marriage while working,
playing and building a family together.
She is survived by her husband, Walter Lee Bogart, her daughter, Vivian Isbell and husband Robert, granddaughters, Christie Mayer and husband Alan, Allison Rash and husband Todd, grandson, Steven Isbell and wife Amanda, great-grandson, Caide Southard, great-granddaughters, Katelyn
Rash, Sydney Rash and Caris Mayer. Sister-in-laws, Pearl Beaty and Effie Peters and other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Annie Beaty, stepmother, Mary Padgett, sister, Jean Souther and brother, Calvin Dennis Beaty.
Edith graduated from Dallas Crozier Tech and retired from LTV Corporation.
Pallbearers will be Caide Southard, Steven Isbell, Alan Mayer, Todd Rash, Bobby Grantham, David Brundige, Jim Mullins and Gene Hathorn.
Visitation will be held today, June 25, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at 2 p.m., at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Max Rash and the Rev. Chris Moody officiating. Graveside serves will follow at
Eureka Cemetery.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. John Updegrove, Dr. Deepak Patel, Dr. Shawkat Shafik and the staff at Fresenius Dialysis Center for the wonderful care and kindness shown to Edith.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Faye Allene (Woods) Coker
Nov 8, 1926 - Jun 22, 2007
Faye Allene Coker
Faye Allene Coker, 80, of Corsicana passed away Friday, June 22, 2007 at
Heritage Oaks West.
Visitation will be today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services were 11 a.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Dr. Gary Johnson
officiating. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Gary Grimes, Leslie Grimes, Jackie Coker, Mike Jordan, Dale
Jordan and Richie Holloway.
Mrs. Coker was born Nov. 8, 1926 in Ennis.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Coker, grandson Grant Russell,
brother Vidal Woods, sisters Dee Pike and Ollene Armstrong, mother Cecil Woods
and father Clif Woods.
Survivors include daughters Linda and Kenneth Currington of Levelland and
Carolyn and Johnny Russell of Corsicana; grandchildren Alan and Julie Collier,
Stacie and Brian Warrner, Traci and Terry Neal, Leigh and Lonnie Lewis and
Dustin Russell; nine great-grandchildren; and sisters Nanette and David Bray of
Corsicana, and Dianne Massey of Corsicana.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
-
Corsicana Daily Sun - Jun 25, 2007 and Griffin
Roughton Funeral Home
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Junior Martin Coker; d/o Denver Clifton
Woods & Ora Cecil (Stewart) Woods
Damon Laton DeMoss
May 30, 1938 - Jun 23, 2007
Damon Laton DeMoss
Damon Laton DeMoss, 69, of Corsicana passed
away Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Chapel with
Brother Gary Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at
Hopewell Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Donald DeMoss, Joey DeMoss, Stan DeMoss, Steve DeMoss, Phil
DeMoss and Jackie Coker.
Mr. DeMoss was born May 30, 1938 in Eureka. He was married 51 years to his best
friend, Ann. He retired and worked part-time at P&S Pharmacy. When not working
he could be found crappie fishing, catfishing, hunting and at Mildred softball
games, which he loved. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was loved by
everyone who knew him. He was one in a million.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Evie DeMoss, brothers Jack
and Buck DeMoss, and his sister, Bonnie Douglas.
Survivors include his wife, Ann; son Randy DeMoss of Euless; daughters Debbie
and her husband Mackey Shofner of Corsicana, and Donna King of Palestine;
brother Lawrence DeMoss and his wife Doris; sister-in-law Catherine DeMoss of
Corsicana; brother-in-law Robert and Sheila Betterton of Ben Wheeler; seven
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a
host of friends; and his best pal, Stretch.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Jayne Joyce Baker-Saetre
Nov 11, 1922 - Jun 21, 2007
 Jayne
Joyce Baker-Saetre
Jayne Joyce Baker-Saetre, 84, passed away Thursday night, June 21, 2007,
at Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie. She was born Nov. 11, 1922, in
Ponca City, Okla., to Joseph and Mabelle Claire (Watson) Donahue. Mrs.
Saetre was retired from the State of New Mexico as personnel director.
She had lived in Waxahachie since 1998, moving from Los Lunas, N.M. She
was a member of First United Methodist Church of Waxahachie, The Century
Club and Widows Club.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Vincent Baker Jr.;
second husband, Oywind Saetre Jr.; and a sister.
Survivors include her daughters, Dani Muckleroy of Ovilla and Paula
Sears and husband Gary of Dawson; grandchildren, Anne Rickabaugh, Mark
Rickabaugh and wife Angela, Linea McPherson-Larson and husband Dave,
Annjennette Tucker and husband Brian, Michelle Sears, Becca Murray and
husband Ricky; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. The family has
requested no flowers, please.
No services are planned.
Arrangements by Wayne Boze Funeral Home, Waxahachie |
Notes:
Willie Ray Sims
Jan 10, 1944 - Jun 22, 2007
Willie Ray Sims
Willie Ray Sims of Corsicana passed away at the Twilight Nursing Home on June
22, 2007 at the age of 63. He was born in Curry, Texas on Jan. 10, 1944. He was
a lifelong member of Unity Baptist Church. He is survived by his brother
Clarence David Sims of Dallas, brother Robert Sims of Hurst, brother-in-law
Lavon Hull of Angus, and his beloved companion Jane Adams of Corsicana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Eula Sims, sister Christy Jo
Hull and brothers Rufus and Johnny Sims.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery
in Retreat.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Edward Hughes
Jun 1, 1948 - Jun 22, 2007
 Edward
Hughes
Edward Hughes passed away on Friday, June 22, 2007, at the V.A. Hospital
in Temple after a short illness. Eddie as he was known by the family,
Tex or Cowboy to his friends, was born on June 1, 1948, in Dallas to
Thomas F. and Margaret Regina Hughes. He was the 15th of 16 children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Susan, three brothers
and two sisters.
Eddie was employed by the City of Corsicana Parks Department for the
past four years.
He is survived by his daughter, Regina; sons, Chuck and Nicholas of
Spartanburg, S.C., Chris of Cave Junction, Ore., and Timmy of Abilene;
granddaughters, Kiah Kershaw and Kiernan Kershaw of Spartanburg, S.C.;
brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom and Nancy Hughes of Graham, Joe and
Barbara Hughes of Cherry Hill, N.J.; Mike and Barbara Hughes of Bedford,
and Johnny and Sandra Hughes and Tim and Jan Hughes, all of Corsicana;
sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Bill Sorrells of Granbury, Jean
and Ted Vickers of Fredricksburg, and Dodie and Donnie Barbee of
Abilene; brother-in-law, Sid Foster of Wichita Falls; and sister-in-law,
Sharon Hughes of Sheridan.
A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Corley Funeral Home.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fairway Gardens
Cemetery in Van.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Mary Ruth (Woodring) Formby
Jul 28, 1911 - Jun 21, 2007
 Mary
Ruth (Woodring) Formby
Mary Ruth (Woodring) Formby, 95, a resident of Corsicana for 71 years,
the last 11 as a resident of Heritage Oaks, passed away Thursday, June
21, 2007 at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with
B.F. Risinger Jr. and Bill Honea officiating.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Mrs. Formby was born July 28, 1911 in Plainview. She was a member of
First Baptist Church for more than 70 years. She was a director of the
4- and 5-year-old Sunday School Department for more than 40 years. She
sang in the Solid Rocker Choir for many years, along with being active
in the Woman’s Missionary Union. Her love of church work led to many
mission trips to Haiti, Canada and places throughout the United States.
She was a homemaker until her children were grown, and then she worked
as a kindergarten teacher at the State Home. She attended Navarro
College to further her education. For 14 years, Mrs. Formby worked as a
manager of Parkway Marble and Granite Co., selling and designing
monuments. The Formby monument design was chosen to go in the “Rock of
Ages” memorials, a book done by Norman Rockwell, and was included in his
publication. She treasured the certificate of merit from him. For 10
years, she worked as a nurse’s attendant at Navarro County Memorial
Hospital, where she fell in love with small babies.
When her children were in school, she served as an officer for many
years in PTA. Later, she was president of the City Parent-Teacher
Organization. She enjoyed her work as an auxiliary member at Navarro
Regional Hospital. Ruth served as president of that auxiliary from
1989-’90. She was a charter member of the Altrusa Club, the group that
started the program of Food for Fitness, better known as Meals on
Wheels.
Ruth was known for her beautiful art work in china painting and oil
painting. She loved to paint and give her paintings away. Many people
across the community have beautiful pieces that she painted. She taught
china painting for several years. Along with her painting, she was an
accomplished musician. She played for years at the church and the local
nursing homes. At 95 years of age, she was still playing the piano for
the residents where she lived. Before health problems, she loved to
travel. Her travels took her to many places all over the world.
Memorials can be made to the Building Fund, First Baptist Church, or
Alzheimer’s Association. A special thanks to the Heritage Oaks staff for
the wonderful care given and to Pat Watkins, her caregiver for the past
year.
She was preceded in death by her parents, C.B. and Ruby Woodring;
husband Andrew Franklin Formby in 1973; grandchild Andrew James Formby;
great-grandchild, Colton Lee Knauth; sisters Christine Bristow, Doris
Sturges and Wanda Westmoreland; and brothers Willard Woodring and Lee
Woodring.
Ruth is survived by two sons, Bill Formby and wife Katrine of Austin,
and Ed Formby and wife Joanne of Corsicana; daughter Patty Knauth and
husband Calvin of Eureka; grandchildren Jim Formby and wife Carol of
Bedford, Tim Formby and wife Kim of Steuben, Maine, Donna Hair of
Corsicana, Amy Cook and husband Michael of Eureka, and Kurt Knauth and
wife Michelle of Eureka; eight great-grandchildren; five
great-great-grandchildren; brother Wayne Woodring of Dallas; and
numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. ∞ |
Notes:
Michael Zuniga
Mar 20, 1963 - Jun 19, 2007
 Michael
Zuniga
Michael Zuniga, 44, of Streetman passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2007, in
Dallas. He was born March 20, 1963, in Carlsbad, N.M.
He was employed as a contracting officer with General Services
Administration with the federal government.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral
Home. Mr. Zuniga will be cremated following the visitation, and a
memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Corley Funeral Chapel
with his uncle, Michael Zuniga, officiating.
Mr. Zuniga is survived by his wife, Alma Sosa of Streetman; son, Zachary
Zuniga of Streetman; parents, Henry and Anita Zuniga of Roswell, N.M.;
and brothers and sister-in-law, Robert and Rose Zuniga of Dallas and
Rueben Zuniga of Roswell, N.M.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Grace (Hamilton) Owen
May 13, 1923 - Jun 18, 2007
Grace Owen passed away Monday, June 18, 2007, at Heritage Oaks West Nursing
Home. She was born May 13, 1923, in Hubbard. She was a charter member of Trinity
Baptist Church in Corsicana. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post
3366.
Her funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Chapel with
Brother Bill Honea and the Rev. Edwin Lipsey officiating. Interment will follow
at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Carl Arnold, Buck Lipsey, Joe Hamilton Jr., Paul Russell,
Kelly Paul and Cameron Paul.
She is survived by her son, Bobby Owen and family friend Amy Adcock of Barry;
son and daughter-in-law, Hugh Roland and Sherri Owen of Forreston;
granddaughters, Neely Todd, Anna Paul and husband Kelly, Amber Townsend and
husband Dan, and Melissa Werner and husband Austin; grandson, Paul Russell; four
great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam T. and Hattie Hamilton; husband,
Robert H. Owen; and daughter, Darla Kay Owen.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Linda Joyce (Long)
Lalone-Tomlin
Oct 28, 1948 - Jun 17, 2007
Linda Joyce Tomlin passed away Sunday, June 17, 2007, at Navarro Regional
Hospital in Corsicana. She was born Oct. 28, 1948, in Corsicana. She had been
employed as a certified nursing assistant at many nursing homes in Corsicana.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Glynn Tomlin of Corsicana; daughter and
son-in-law, Chastity and Jon Davis of Gun Barrel City; son and daughter-in-law,
Kevin and Danielle Tomlin of Corsicana; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Mitch
Casler of Joshua; daughter and son-in-law, Renee and Manuel De La Cerda of
Joshua; sister and brother-in-law, JoAnn and Don LaLone of Plano; stepfather,
Wesley Laza of Corsicana; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
James Robert Black
Jul 20, 1917 - Jun 19, 2007
James Robert Black of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at Navarro
Regional Hospital at the age of 89. He was born on July 20, 1917, in Murchison
to Frank C. and Carrie Mae Black. He was one of nine children. He was preceded
in death by his parents, sister Myrtle Edwards, brother C.F. Black, and his
beloved wife China E. Dubose Black.
He married China Dubose during the Depression years on Dec. 25, 1936, and they
were married 69 years. He lived in Roane and worked at the cotton gin for John
Bryant. In 1940 he went to work for Mobil Oil (then Magnolia Oil Company)
driving a truck for 10 years, then he was a tapping machine operator. His last
10 years he was a station operator in Corsicana Pump Station and retired after
42 years in 1982.
He was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a member of the Solid
Rockers choir, a deacon and volunteer at the Family Life Center. He was also a
mason.
Mr. Black is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, China and Freddy Drew of
Katy; his sisters, Florence Peabody, Thelma Graham and Carrie Powell, all of
Corsicana, Doris Hansen of Harlingen, Katie Nowlin of Sulphur Springs and Mary
Anderson of Harlingen; sister-in-law, Velma Black of Farmers Branch; and many
nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 22, at Corley Funeral
Home Chapel with the Rev. B.F. Risinger Jr. and Brother Bill Honea officiating.
Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Terry Anderson, David Black, Michael Black, Doug Hansen, A.T.
Powell and Mark Powell.
The family would like to express their appreciation for the wonderful care of
the Health Care and Rehab of Corsicana staff, and the staff at Navarro Regional
Hospital, and Dr. William McHenry.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Jack Jasper Mack Sr.
abt 1935 - May 15, 2007
Jack Jasper Mack Sr.
Jasper Jack Mack Sr., 72 of Corsicana, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2007. Mr.
Mack was born August 24, 1934 in Lancaster, Kentucky. He was a self-employed
truck driver. Survivors include his children, Martha Rowen and husband Ray of
Salina, Kansas, John I Mack of Salina, Jasper Mack Jr. of Kanopolis, Kansas;
brothers, Paul Mack and T.J. Mack, both of North Vernon, Indiana; sisters, Ruby
Marple of Denton and Daisy Marie of North Vernon, Indiana; Seven grandchildren;
and a great grandchild.
David Earl Hollaway
May 9, 1934 - Jun 24, 2007
 David
Earl Hollaway
David Earl Hollaway, 73, of Kerens passed away Sunday, June 24, 2007, in
Corsicana.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Graceland Mausoleum Chapel at
Resthaven Memorial Park, West State Highway 31, Corsicana, with Major
Chuck Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Graceland Mausoleum at
Resthaven Memorial Park.
Mr. Hollaway was born May 9, 1934, in Mesquite.
He was preceded in death by his son, Eddie Dean Hollaway; and parents,
Bradford Ray and Pirley Hollaway.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Mary Hollaway of Kerens; sons
and daughter-in-law, David and Roe Hollaway of Rockett and William and
May Hollaway of Corsicana; and daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Love,
Zina and Dennis Crecelius, and Tammy and Rodney Harris, all of Italy,
Texas, and Sparkie and Donny Gavin of Kerens.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Eva Irene (Hargrave)
Talbert
Oct 31, 1931 - Apr 4, 2007
Eva Irene Hargrave Talbert, 75, of Houston, passed away Wednesday at Kindred
Hospital in northwest Houston. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m,
Friday April 6 at Heartfield-Ritter Funeral Home in Hearne. Services will begin
at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Norwood Cemetery in Hearne.
She was born October 31, 1931, in Corsicana, Texas, and was a retired
administrator for the Veteran's Administration. She was preceded in death by her
daughter, Debra Lynn Biesert.
She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Bill & Linda Talbert, of Houston;
sister, Juanita Myers, formerly of Hearne; brothers & sister-in-law, Doyle & Ann
Hargrave and Buster Hargrave, all of Baytown; 5 grandchildren; and 11
great-grandchildren.
Notes:
- The Bryan-College Station Eagle
Ottie Mae (Lane)
Simmons
Mar 8, 1922 - Apr 1, 2007
Ottie Mae Simmons
Ottie Mae Simmons was born March 8, 1922 in Corsicana, Texas to Jessie L. Lane
and Ada Bell Lane. She died April 1, 2007 in Texarkana, TX.
She had resided in Texas for 14 years and lived her last 4 years at Pleasant
Manor Nursing Center in Ashdown, Arkansas where she was loved and cared for by a
wonderful staff.
She was a member of Faithview Baptist Church in Saucier, MS.
Ms. Simmons was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Simmons of Gulfport, MS,
two sisters, Mattie Morris and Audie Faye Cruisenturner and one brother J. W.
Lane.
She is survived by four children, Robert Pinkston of Bakersfield, CA, Glenda
Elliott of Brownsboro, TX, Kathy Peterman of Saucier, MS and Glenn Simmons of
Gulfport, MS. Eight grandchildren, Aaron and Emily Pinkston, Scott and Todd
Elliott, Brain Matheny, Beth, Joshua and Gentry Peterman; one sister JoAnn
Myers; two brothers, Calvin and Robert Lane all from Snyder, TX, and many loved
ones and friends.
Visitation was held Tuesday, April 3, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at
Riemann Memorial Funeral Home, Hwy 49N Gulfport. Funeral services will be held
on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Rodney
Smith, Rev. Ernest Elliott and Hubert Simmons will be officiating. Interment
will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery in Gulfport, MS.
Notes:
- Published in The Sun Herald from 4/3/2007 - 4/4/2007. (South
Mississippi)
Clyde T. Irwin
Nov 6, 1905 - Jan 3, 1989
Clyde T. Irwin
Clyde T. Irwin, 83, of Harker Heights died Jan. 3, 1989 at his residence.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Ricks Funeral Home Chapel in Teague
with the Rev. T. I. Sandlin officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in
Teague.
He was born Nov. 6, 1905 in Wortham, and was a retired store clerk for the
Rock Island Railroad. He was a member of the First Christian Church, had been a
resident of Teague for most of his life, and was a member of the Boggy Masonic
Lodge of Teague.
Survivors include a son, Forest C. Irwin of Houston; two daughters, Lenora
McSpadden of Harker Heights, and Patricia Watson of Wildwood; one sister,
Lucille Pringle; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Notes:
James E. Owen
Dec 7, 1940 - Jun 29, 2007
 Mr.
James E. (Eddie) OWEN, age 66, of Corsicana, Texas, died Friday, June
29, 2007, peaceful with his family by his side in Corsicana, Texas.
He is survived by: Daughter & Son-in-law-Debbie & Terry Green, Son &
Daughter-in-law-David & Teri Owen, Son & Daughter-in-law-Dayne & Terri
Owen, Daughter Cynthia Penney, Son & Daughter-in-law-Daniel & Shana
Owen, Daughter Summer McGrath, Daughter Billie Griffin, Son Jordan
Conatser, Brother-Joe Wayne Owen, Sister Iva Nell Reamey, 17
Grandchildren, and 7 Great Grandchildren.
Mr. Owen is preceded in death by: Parents Clinton and Alene Owen,
Brother Jeff Owen and Brother Cecil Owen.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, July 2,
2007. Funeral service will be at Calvary Worship Center at 2:00 PM
Tuesday, July 3, 2007, Dr. Gary W. Johnson officiating. Interment will
follow in
Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana, Texas |
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James E. (Eddie) Owen - 07/02/07
James E. (Eddie) Owen, 66, of Corsicana passed away Friday, June 29, 2007
peacefully with his family by his side at his residence.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Worship Center with Dr. Gary W.
Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Randy Rollins, Mickey Rollins, Doc Owen, Red Howard, Ryan
Reamey and Curley Calame.
Honorary pallbearers will be Andy Reamey and Bronny Watson.
Mr. Owen was born Dec. 7, 1940 in Mexia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Arlene Owen and brothers
Jeff Owen and Cecil Owen.
Survivors include daughters Debbie Green and husband Terry, Cynthia Penney,
Summer McGrath and Billie Griffin; sons David Owen and wife Teri, Dayne Owen and
wife Terri, Daniel and Shana Owen, and Jordan Conatser; 17 grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; brother Joe Wayne Owen; sister Iva Nell Reamey; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Alvin Lynn Brunson
Feb 19, 1939 - Jun 26, 2007
 Alvin
Lynn Brunson - 06/29/07
Alvin Lynn Brunson, born Feb. 19, 1939, beloved husband, father,
grandfather, brother, uncle and devoted friend, joined his Heavenly
Father, and departed his family on Wednesday, June 26, 2007.
He passed away after his battle with cancer, which he fought with great
strength, dignity and exceptional courage. He was preceded in death by
his mother and father, Addie Lee and Leroy Brunson; brother, Thomas and
twin brother Calvin; and special uncle, Thomas Brunson.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Sandra; his children and
their spouses, Kim and Dennis Draper and Brandon and Stefanie Brunson;
grandchildren, Micah, Cristan and husband Dennis, Tyler, Jaime, Austin
and Mason; great-grandchildren, Reagen, Reanna, Brooklyn, Riley and
Cash; special second mother, Aunt Mae Brunson; mother-in-law, Ophelia
Twomey; in-laws, Carol Harvath, Tommy Twomey, Patsy Brunson and Jeannie
Brunson; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, his special friends
and buddies at Cedar Creek Lake, and his devoted dog Scooter. He was a
friend to so many and loved by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home in
Corsicana.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment will follow
at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Henrietta Woods Hall
Mar 30, 1917 - Jun 22, 2007
 Henrietta
Woods Hall
Henrietta Woods Hall, 90, of Powell passed away Friday, June 22, 2007,
at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village in Corsicana.
Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m. today at M.R. Smith Parlor
for Funerals.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 30, at Ebenezer Baptist Church
in Powell with the Rev. Charles Douglas, pastor, officiating. Interment
will follow at Elm Flat Cemetery in Powell.
Pallbearers will be friends of the family. Honorary pallbearers will be
grandsons.
Mrs. Hall was born March 30, 1917, in Frankston.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; son, Joseph Hall;
daughter, Edrine Smith; and sisters, Windnie Gipson and Pearlie B.
Rainey.
Survivors include her husband, Burl Hall Sr. of Powell; sons, Thurman
Herman of Chandler, James Hall of Mississippi, Burl Hall Jr. and wife
Sherry of DeSoto, and Jerry Hall and wife Thelma of Corsicana; daughter,
Katie Bryant of Powell; 38 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and
many other family and friends.
Arrangements by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. |
Notes:
Sadie Pauline
(Benton) Craig
Oct. 22, 1921 - Jun 26, 2007
Sadie Pauline Craig, 85, of Wortham passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at
Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Porter Chapel in Wortham with Pastor Mike Fautt
officiating. Interment will follow at Wortham Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brian Anthony Craig, Troy Craig, Ken Allen Craig, Brian
Kernell, Glenn Herman, Jeff Russell, Patrick McDade and Joey Cherry.
Mrs. Craig was born Oct. 22, 1921, in Currie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Earl Craig; and parents,
Willis and Georgia Benton.
Survivors include her children, Leonard C. Craig and wife Sylvia of Tyler,
Kenneth E. Craig and wife Debbie of Wortham, and Lynita Dvorak and husband Jerry
of Wortham; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Porter Chapel, Wortham.
Notes:
Jerry Wayne VanZuuk II
Nov 28, 1967 - Jun 26, 2007
Jerry Wayne VanZuuk II, 39, of Rice passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at his
residence.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow at New Chatfield Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chad Grant, Greg Barlow, Steve Henderson, Glenn Loper, Blake
Bryant and David Baucon.
Mr. VanZuuk was born Nov. 28, 1967, in Houston to Jerry Wayne VanZuuk I and
Geraldine Marusak VanZuuk.
Survivors include his wife, Jennifer VanZuuk of Rice; son, Trey; daughter,
Hayley; parents, Geri and Dub Green of Hot Springs, Ark.; stepsister, Becky
Packer of Red Oak; and in-laws, John and Jenny Matous of Rice.
Memorials may be made to the VanZuuk children, in care of Rice State Bank.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Henry H. Higgins
Jul 13, 1918 - Jun 26, 2007
Henry H. Higgins, 88, of Corsicana passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 26,
2007, at Heritage Oaks West Nursing Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Deacon Lewis Palos
officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Henry was born July 13, 1918, in Flovilla, Ga., to Augustus Loyd Higgins and
Annie Funderburk Higgins. He retired from the Post Office maintenance department
after 40 years. He was a World War II veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alyne, in October 2004.
Survivors include his children, grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and
other relatives.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Worsham Pryor
Jan. 11, 1924 - Jun 24, 2007
 Worsham Pryor, age 83, left this world on Sunday, June 24, 2007, to join our
risen Lord and his beloved wife Odera. His joyful spirit, friendship and love
will be missed dearly by those he touched.
Worsham was born to George Elmer and Eula Mae Norwood Pryor on Jan. 11, 1924, in
Corsicana. He grew up in Corsicana where he went to high school. He served
dutifully in the U.S. Army during World War II and later lived most of his life
in Odessa working in the oil and gas service industry.
After retiring, Worsham moved to Austin to be closer to his family. He is
survived by his son, Randy Pryor of Austin, and his daughter, Loretta Pryor
Bruce of Burleson. He is also survived by his grandsons, Allen and Bryan Pryor,
and granddaughters, Shanna Clark and Shealynn Schank, as well as his beloved
great-grandchildren, Corbin, Kristen, Sarah, Andrew, Lauren and Rachel.
Services for Worsham will be held at 2 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home Chapel
in Corsicana. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Arrangements by Beck Funeral Home, Round Rock/Austin. |
Notes:
Robert C. Walker
Jun 22, 1906 - Jun 25, 2007
 Robert
C. Walker - 06/27/07
Robert C. Walker, 101, of Corsicana passed away Monday, June 25, 2007,
at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Don
Bowen officiating. Interment will follow at
Eureka Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jim Jackson, Oliver Jackson, John Jackson, Kit
Herrington, Charles Henry Harrison and Robert Harper Jr.
Robert was born June 22, 1906, in Kerens to Pete Walker and Tennie
(Jackson) Walker. Robert’s father passed away when he was 2 years old.
When he was 12, his mother passed. At this time he went to live with his
uncle and aunt, H.R. and Emma Harrison, in Corsicana. Emma and H.R. had
two sons, Roy and Preston. Also, his cousin, H. Thomas Adams, lived with
the family. Robert considered Roy, Preston and H. Thomas his brothers.
Robert graduated from Corsicana High School in
1942; attended Abilene
and graduated from Draughons Business College in Dallas, and Navarro
College.
In 1921, Robert was baptized at the Church of Christ on 18th Street in
Corsicana. This congregation later moved to what was known as Fifth
Avenue Church of Christ. The Fifth Avenue congregation relocated to
College Hill. After the building burned, he attended services at West
Side Church while the building was being rebuilt. That church was
renamed Westhill and Robert returned to worship here. He was a faithful
member of the Church of Christ for 83 years. Robert married Gertrude
Watkins on Feb. 11, 1933, in Corsicana. They have been lifelong
residents of Corsicana, with the exception of the years 1942-1943.
During this time, Robert was stationed with the U.S. Army in La Jolla,
Calif., and served as an ambulance driver. They celebrated their 10th
wedding anniversary while they lived in California. Robert owned and
operated the Bob Walker Candy Company for many years, retiring in 1982.
Robert ranched on land he owned in Powell and Eureka.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Walker of Corsicana; his favorite
niece, Beverly Watkins of Austin; nephews, Barry Watkins of Austin,
Charles Bell of Dallas, Larry Bell of Benton, Ark., Fred Waters of San
Antonio and Richard Waters of Austin; brother-in-law, E. Page Watkins
and wife Ruth of Corsicana; and a number of cousins.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Gladys Ethel (Bryant) Beasley
Apr 24, 1918 - May 15, 2007
Gladys Beasley, 89, died Tuesday, May 15, 2007, of congestive heart failure at
the Heartland Nursing Home in Austin. Services were held at Cedar Creek Lake
United Methodist Church in Tool at 3 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2007.
She was buried in Resthaven Cemetery in
Corsicana. Services were under the direction of Tomlinson Funeral Home, Seven
Points.
Born in Montague, Texas, she married R.D. Beasley on Sept. 5, 1936. They were
married 63 years, eight months, 10 days when R.D. passed away. She is survived
by three children, James Beasley of Dallas, Tobye Burgin-Braun of Evergreen,
Colo., and Sandy Fivecoat of Austin; nine grandchildren and 19
great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Beasley started Beasley Real Estate in Cockrell Hill and later in the Cedar
Creek Lake area, where she moved with her husband in 1974. She was also a
charter member of Cedar Creek Lake United Methodist Church and past president of
the Cedar Creek Lake Women's Club.
Mrs. Beasley lived with a gift of joy that she willingly shared with everyone
around her. She prided herself on her family, her marriage, and her involvement
with her friends and church. She leaves a legacy of laughter with her family,
including water skiing with her grandchildren when she was 65 and riding a
scooter with her grandsons when she was 87. All of her family called her when
they needed a good joke to tell. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and
loved her.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gladys and R.D. Beasly Music
Scholarship Fun at Cedar Creek Lake United Methodist Church.
Notes:
Betty J. (Hill)
Warren
Mar 30, 1947 - Jul 7, 2007
Betty J. Warren, 60, of Navarro Mills passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007
at her home surrounded by her family and friends after a courageous and hard
fight with cancer. Betty was born in the Irving community on March 30, 1947.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Dr.
Rick Lamb officiating. Interment will follow at
Resthaven Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Billy Murray, Floyd Smith, Bubba Price, Deak Smith, B.J.
Miller and P.C. Smith.
She was preceded in death by her father, Pleasant C. Hill; mother, Mary L. Hill;
son, James R. Baker; sisters, Elsie Mendoza and Louise Smith; brothers, Charlie
Hill and Jimmy Hill.
Survivors include her husband, Lawrence M. Warren Sr.; two sons, Lawrence M.
Warren Jr. and wife Sarah of Fairfield, and Tony Warren and wife Tammy of
Dawson; daughter, Betty Morgan and husband Matt of Navarro Mills; 13
grandchildren she adored: Jonathan Baker of Mesquite; Amanda and Chris Warren of
Fairfield; Toby and Jessie Devries of Fairfield; Katie Warren, Kameron Warren,
Troy Trustey, and Courtney Warren of Dawson; Jeffrey Cagle of Navarro Mills;
Tyler and Dakota Lewis of Corsicana and Cassie Morgan of Blooming Grove; one
great grandchild, Christian Baker; sister, Alice Price and husband Leon of
Streetman; brothers, Murrill and wife Maggie Hill of Irving, Buddy and wife
Georgia Hill of Teague, Jackie and wife Barbara Hill of Gun Barrel City, Bill
and wife Nesa Hill of Arkansas; several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Anna Geneva (Collier) Henderson-Bonner
Feb 4, 1920 - Jul 6, 2007
 Anna
Geneva Henderson Bonner
Anna Geneva Henderson Bonner was born Feb. 4, 1920, to Virginia and John
Collier at Blooming Grove. She left the arms of her loving family to be
with the Lord at 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2007, at her home in
Corsicana.
She is survived by three daughters and one son, Betty Spencer and
husband John of Fort Worth, Judy Nelson and husband Wayne of Corsicana,
Glenda Beller and husband Gary of Houston, and John F. Henderson and
wife Susie of Navarro. Her family includes 15 grandchildren, 30
great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, a number of nieces
and nephews, and two dear sisters-in-law, Charlene Collier and Lillian
Rhodes.
She was a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church, where for many
years she was involved in the Care Center Ministry. She also prepared
meals for Wednesday night suppers and for Meals on Wheels.
As a vibrant, outgoing mother, grandmother, and friend, she was an
inspiration to all, and she will be dearly missed by all who loved her
dearly.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, William L.
Henderson; by her second husband of 13 years, Oliver Bonner; and by
three grandsons, William Michael Nelson, William Clyde Henderson and
William Graham Cunningham. Also preceding her in death were eight
sisters and two brothers, Edna Smithen, Emma Sherman, Georgie Duncan,
Dora Kagler, Clara McGraw, Mary Kagler, Gladys Mahone, Nannie Ruth
Collier, Howard Collier and Tommy Collier.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Northside Baptist Church.
Interment will be at Richland Cemetery.
Grandsons will be pallbearers.
A special thank you to Dr. Ronald Rodriguez and to her caregiver
Margarita Monje and to the staff and nurses of Angels at Home for many
dedicated hours of love and attention.
Memorials may be made to Northside Baptist Church Care Center Ministry,
2800 N. Beaton St., Corsicana, TX 75110. |
Notes:
Lee Wilbur Criddle,
Sr.
Nov 15, 1928 - Jul 2, 2007
Lee Wilbur Criddle, 78, of Corsicana passed away Monday, July 2, 2007, at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services will be 1 p.m. today at Eastside Church of Christ, 906 E. 13th Ave.,
with Brother W.W. Wilmore officiating. Interment will follow at
Woodland Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Charles Williams, Charles Washington, Cedric Roberts, James
Thomas, Gary Jessie and Ira Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons.
Mr. Criddle was born Nov. 15, 1928, in Corsicana. He was a faithful member of
Eastside Church of Christ and a Sunday school teacher and associate minister. He
was an educator for 33 years serving in the Houston ISD as assistant principal.
After retiring, he worked as a substitute teacher for Corsicana ISD. He was a
veteran of the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He served as a physical training
instructor at Ellington Air Force Base.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Criddle Sr. and Rubie Criddle;
two sisters, Tennie Chimeny and Eula Juanic Criddle; and one brother, Willie
Criddle.
Survivors include his loving wife, Bettye Criddle; three sons, Lee Criddle Jr.
(Eugenia) of Missouri City, and Harvey Criddle and Gregory Criddle, both of
Houston; one daughter, Blynthia Scott of Houston; two brothers, Tyrone Criddle
and Lee Warren Davis of California; two stepsons, Robert Gerard Reynolds
(Felicia) and Byron Reynolds of Corsicana; two special granddaughters, Monica
Andrews and Na Tasha Criddle; special great-grandchildren, Kasey Jessie, Cailyn
Roberts and Carmieshia Wilson; nine grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; six sisters-in-law, Eula Criddle, Annie Crawford, Tiny
Ward, Cherry Jones, Virginia (Leroy) Wilson and Margie (Charles) Williams;
special friend, Vernal Jackson; daughter-in-law, Ann Criddle; and a host of
other relatives and friends.
Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.
Notes:
Jeanette Ruth
(Moore) Bryant
Jul 13, 1924 - Jul 1, 2007
Jeanette Ruth Bryant
Jeanette Ruth Bryant passed away Sunday, July 1, 2007, at Navarro Regional
Hospital. She was born on July 13, 1924, in Minden to Willie and Eunice Moore.
She was a homemaker with many agricultural talents, which she employed on the
family farm. She was valedictorian of her graduating class of 1942 at Henderson
High School. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Blooming Grove.
She is survived by her son, Mike Bryant of Blooming Grove; and daughter, Kathy
Elaine Bryant of Blooming Grove. She was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband, J.T. Bryant; and a brother, Cleburne Alvin Moore.
A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. today Corley Funeral Chapel with Bryan
Connally officiating. Interment will follow at
Rose Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Russell, Steve Foster, Ronald Hollingsworth, Lee
Armstrong, Loyd Cowan and Adam Barrett. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Kent
Rogers, James Ryno and Todd McGraw.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Verlin
Estelle (Williams) Loper
Oct 23, 1919 - Jul 2, 2007
Verlin Estelle Loper
Verlin Estelle Loper, 87, of Corsicana passed away Monday, July 2, 2007,
at Navarro Regional Hospital. She went to be with the Lord after a long battle
with Parkinson’s Disease.
Services are pending with Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, 1617 S. Bay St., Eustis,
Fla., with burial to be at Conquest Cemetery in Zellwood, Fla.
Mrs. Loper was born Oct. 23, 1919, in Tifton, Ga., to Jasper Jack Williams and
Stella Mae Langford Williams. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her sons, Jack Ashmore of Killeen, Bill Ashmore of Portsmouth,
Va., James Ashmore of Zellwood, Fla., John Ashmore of Port Charlotte, Fla.,
Christopher Ashmore of Zellwood, Fla.; daughters, Louise Combs of Zellwood,
Fla., Linda Sunshine of Ocala, Fla., and Elizabeth Lucik of Corsicana; 19
grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Local arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Percy Johnson
abt 1909 - Jul 1, 2007
Percy Johnson, 98, of Corsicana passed away July 1, 2007 at Heritage Oaks
Nursing Home. Visitation will be noon today at Church of the Living God P.G.T.
with Pastor Robert L. Newsome and Bishop Jerry Burley officiating. Interment
will follow at Woodland Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
James Oliver Howard
abt 1931 - Jul 5, 2007
James Oliver Howard, 76, of Hubbard passed away Thursday, July 5, 2007, at a
Hubbard nursing center. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Wade Funeral Chapel
with Delbert Goins officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard.
Notes:
Marsha
Evelyn “Marcie” Littrell
Mar 4, 1939 - Jul 5, 2007
Marsha Evelyn “Marcie” Littrell, 68, of Barry passed away Thursday, July 5,
2007, at her residence. Memorial service will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Calvary
Worship Center with Dr. Gary W. Johnson officiating. Arrangements by
Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
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MARSHA (MARCIE) EVELYN LITTRELL
Marcie, to those who knew her had just turned 68 years old in March. She made
her homeward journey to be the Lord and her loving husband on Thursday, July 5,
2007.
She was born March 4, 1939 in Washington D.C., daughter of Clifford L. and
Evelyn Schneider. She graduated from Annapolis High School, Annapolis, Maryland
in 1956. Marcie then went to work for the Defense Department in Washington, D.C.
While there she worked on the Mercury Space Project. Later, she would move to
Dallas to work for Texas Instruments where she met and married Ray Littrell on
August 15, 1966. She would later attend Grayson County Junior College where she
received Honors in Real Estate. Marcie loved singing as a child and went on to
be a gifted writer and gospel singer, she would write and sing in the Assemblies
of God Church in Haworth, Oklahoma. Her poetic gifts in writing would make her
one of the accomplished writers for the Mockingbird Chapter of the Poetry
Society of Texas in the 1980’s. With her many talents, she also was a bookkeeper
assisting her husband in the Longhorn Propane business until his health
prevented him from continuing and then she was instrumental in the early
development of what is now known as the Microsoft Gaming Zone. Even though
Marcie was a private person she endeavored in many aspects of her life to give
encouragement to all those that knew her.
She is survived by two sons and a daughter. Lee-Edward Sr. and wife Ann Littrell
of Corsicana, TX. Vincent Littrell of Corsicana, TX. and Kay and husband Larry
Schipper of Berry, TX. 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, numerous
nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death buy her loving husband, Ray Littrell, Father and
Mother Clifford and Evelyn Schneider, several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins, and
both sets of Grandparents.
A Memorial Service will be at Calvary Worship Center at 2:30 PM Sunday, July 8,
2007, Dr. Gary W. Johnson officiating
Ruben Chavez
Nov 21, 1953 - Jul 9, 2007
 Ruben
Chavez - 07/10/07
Mr. Ruben Chavez, 53, of Frost passed away Monday, July 9, 2007 at his
residence in Frost.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Calvary Worship Center in Corsicana
with Dr. Gary W. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the
Dresden Cemetery.
He was born Nov. 21, 1953 in Austin. He was a member of Calvary Worship
Center in Corsicana.
Survivors include his wife, the Rev. Debbie Chavez of Frost; son, Ruben
Chavez Jr. of Baytown; sons and daughters-in-law Richard and Christina
Chavez of Austin, Adrian and Robin Chavez of Baytown, the Rev. Daniel
and Rachel Chavez of Corsicana, Sgt. Joseph and Jamie Chavez of Killeen;
daughter, Caland Chavez of Frost; 11 grandchildren; parents, Augustine
and Josephine Chavez of Baytown; brothers, Michael Chavez of Baytown,
Tino Chavez of Baytown, Alberto Chavez of Mission; sister, Diana Chavez
of Baytown.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Jimmy Dale Buckner
Feb 3, 1953 - Jul 8, 2007
Jimmy Dale Buckner, 54, of Fort Worth passed away Sunday, July 8, 2007. He was
born to Elbert Ray Buckner and Mary Mae York Feb. 3, 1953 in Corsicana.
Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday at
Oakwood Cemetery with Dr. Gary
Johnson officiating.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Easter Ruth Wood; brothers,
Elbert Daniel Buckner and Willie Ray Buckner.
Survivors include fiancee, Ruth Jarrell of Fort Worth; son, Jimmy Dale Buckner
Jr. of Silverton; daughters, Angela Deann Buckner of Haltom City, and Alicia
Marie Buckner of Fort Worth; brother, Jimmy Gene Buckner and wife Carol of
Cisco; sisters, Robbie Solenburg of Oklahoma City, Oleta Middleton of Corsicana,
Charlotte Arnold of Corsicana, Shirley Marie Bryan of Dublin, Barbara McGruder
of Athens and Elizabeth Gordon of Purdon; and numerous grandchildren.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Diana
(Booth) Blanton-Sanders
Mar 1, 1943 - Jul 4, 2007
 Diana
Booth Sanders
Dian, born March 1, 1943, in Dallas to Adele Henry Booth and James
Randolph Booth, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2007, after a
nine-month battle with cancer. Dian was preceded in death by her parents
and beloved grandmother Nannie (Della Rice Henry).
Dian graduated from Highland Park High School in 1960 and attended Texas
Tech University, where she pledged Kappa Alpha Theta. She later studied
art history, photography and psychology at SMU and Eastfield College.
After careers in modeling, banking, and retail, Dian and her husband
Mike founded and operated Sanders & Associates. Throughout her life, she
was a committed volunteer with the Junior League of Dallas, Dallas
Woman’s Club, Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Opera, Dallas Symphony
Orchestra, The Salvation Army, Pastoral Counseling and Education Center
Ambassadors, and most importantly the Presbyterian Women at Highland
Park Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her husband, Mike A. Sanders; her two precious sons,
Darren Blanton and wife Julie and Brett Blanton and wife Cheryl;
cherished grandchildren, Eva, Luke, Mia, Jack, Claire and Samantha
Blanton; former husband, Barry Blanton; stepsons, Mike Sanders Jr. and
Todd Sanders and wife Joy; step-grandchildren, Colton and Chloe;
brother, Pat Henry Booth and wife Amy; mother-in-law, Daliah Sanders of
Center; and brother-in-law, Chet Sanders and wife Betty. She was dearly
loved by cousins and devoted friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Highland Park
Presbyterian Church, Main Sanctuary.
Honorary pallbearers will be Julian Buenger, Tom Deakins, Louis Francis,
Sandy Henry, David Taylor, Jim Vandermeer and Paul Willey.
Memorials may be made in memory of Dian to The Salvation Army, 6500
Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235; Highland Park Presbyterian Church,
3821 University Blvd., Dallas, TX 75205; or Pastoral Counseling and
Education Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave., Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75219.
Arrangements by Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, Dallas |
Notes:
Marie
Nelvine (Stumpf) Hopkins
Apr 14, 1909 - Jun 29, 2007
Marie Nelvine (Stumpf) Hopkins, 98 years old, a resident of Corsicana for 30
years, passed away Friday, June 29, 2007, at Heritage Oaks West Nursing Home.
She was born April 14, 1909, in Maple Lake, MN. Her family moved to California
in 1925. In 1928 she married and had one son in 1930. They moved to Loa Angeles,
CA in 1937. She started to work at North American Aircraft in 1942 and retired
after 35 years and moved to Corsicana in 1977 to be with her son, Alvin Earl
Hopkins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Josephine Stumpf, husband
Roy Earl Hopkins, daughter-in-law Shirley Mae (Smith) Hopkins, sister Cecelia
Krona, brothers, Leo, Vincent, Henry, and Irving Stumpf, grandson Kenneth Rae
Hopkins, and granddaughter-in-law Caroline Claudette (Awalt) Hopkins.
She is survived by her son, Alvin Earl Hopkins, sister Lorraine Richardson,
granddaughter Suzan and husband Richard Beasley, with great granddaughters
Crystal and Cindy Beasley, grandson Steve and wife Denise Hopkins with great
granddaughter Caitlyn Hopkins, grandson Patrick and wife Suzett Hopkins with
great grandsons Kenneth and Kaleb Hopkins, and great granddaugher-in-law Cerra (Awalt)
Hopkins.
She will be cremated and there will be a close-family graveside burial at
Resthaven Memorial Park.
William H.
‘Hooter’ DeChaume
Jun 26, 1945 - Jul 11, 2007
 William
H. ‘Hooter’ DeChaume
William H. “Hooter” DeChaume, a resident of Corsicana, passed away
Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at his home at the age of 62 years.
He was born June 26, 1945, in Corsicana to E.V. DeChaume and Nora Mae
Capehart DeChaume. He was an active outdoors person who loved to hunt
when he was younger. He would like to go for rides with no certain
destination in mind. At one point in time, he was probably one of the
best mechanics around, working on race cars and later on heavy
equipment, whether at the construction site or on a tractor trailer when
drove a truck. He especially loved his grandchildren, taking them to
Wal-Mart shopping, where if you could fit it into the basket you got it,
until the basket was full. He was an example to his family of how to
work hard and take care of your own family, and how to treat others with
respect.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Billy Ray DeChaume;
sister, Mamie Louise DeChaume; and double cousin, Jody DeChaume.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Erlene Price DeChaume of
Corsicana; children, Becky Dozier and husband Billy of Corsicana, Scott
DeChaume and wife Hope of Corsicana, and James DeChaume of Corsicana;
adopted daughter, Betty “Beb Beb” DeChaume of Corsicana; grandchildren,
Chris Dozier, Kristen “Sissy Mae” Dozier, Kevin Dozier, William Ray
DeChaume, Avery “Mae” DeChaume and Preston DeChaume, all of Corsicana;
sister, Betty Rousey of Corsicana; and numerous nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews, other
relatives, close friend Tommy Walters, and a host of friends.
Family visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with
Brother Grady Cashion officiating. Interment will follow at
Grape Creek Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bill Bowling, Dennis Terrell, Harry Owens, Ray
Scoggins, Jack Harris and Vecinta Cortez. Honorary pallbearers will be
Billy Worthington, Dale Lake, Johnny Williams, Milton Morgan, Richard
Harris, Buddy Eaton and Donald Dillon.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Cedar Lake and Donna
Whittenburg for the care they have given to the family.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society and American Heart
Association.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Robert Lee Shaw
May 24, 1923 - Jul 12, 2007
The Rev. Robert Lee Shaw, 84, of Corsicana passed from this life and went home
to be with God. He passed away Thursday, July 12, 2007, at VA Hospital in Waco.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church with Dr. David Edwards
and Brother Bill Honea officiating. Interment will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Mr. Shaw was born May 24, 1923, in Konowa, Okla., to Samuel Lee Shaw and Jewell
Lorinda Ensey Littleton Shaw. His was a life of service to his family, to his
country and to his church. His father, Samuel Shaw, died when Robert was 11
leaving him to take care of his mother and younger siblings. He joined the
United States Marine Corps in June 1941 and was at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7. He
fought in the South Pacific Islands until he was wounded and evacuated on Guam
in July 1944. He received the Purple Heart. He received the Pearl Harbor
Survivors Medal, Sharp Shooters Medal and several other battle medals and stars.
He married Valara Gaile in 1946 and was ordained a Baptist minister in 1947. He
served as pastor of several churches in Oklahoma and North Texas. In 1958 he was
ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. The last 10 years of his life
were spent in the VA Hospital in Waco, where he was given the most kind and
loving care.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Samuel Luther Shaw; and
sisters, Venita Shaw and Delores Reeves.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Valara Gaile Shaw; daughter and
son-in-law, Delora and Rick Harding; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald Lee and
Carolyn Shaw; grandchildren, Richard Harding and Heather Valene Shaw; sister and
brother-in-law, Alice Lou and Ben Owens; sister-in-law, Geneva Parker and
husband Glen; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Chilton "Chuck" Mathes
Jan 17, 1934 - Jul 29, 2001
Chilton "Chuck" Mathes
Chilton "Chuck" Mathes, 67, of Ennis passed away
Sunday, July 29, 2001 at Ennis Regional Medical Center.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at
Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Randall Evett officiating. Interment will follow
at Eureka Cemetery.
Mr. Mathes was born Jan. 17, 1934 in Cowen, W.V. to
Daniel and Mildred Mathes.
Mr. Mathes is survived by his wife, Peggy Mathes of
Mildred; son, Charlie Mathes of Mildred; daughters, Pam Bristol of Niceville,
Fla. and Penny Raby of Hewitt; brothers, Richard Mathes and Charles Mathes, both
of West Virginia; and five grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Providence Missionary
Baptist Church Youth Program, County Road SE 3060, Corsicana, Texas 75110; or
Mildred Homemakers Scholarship Fund, in care of Mildred Independent School
District, South U.S. Highwat 287, Corsicana, Texas 75110.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Clarence Leslie Blancet
May 9, 1923 - Feb 18, 2001
Clarence L. Blancet
Clarence L. Blancet, 77, of Corsicana passed away
Sunday, Feb. 18, in Corsicana.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana with Dr. David Hale officiating.
Interment will follow at Cade
Cemetery in Streetman.
Pallbearers will be Don Smith, Harry Fergueson, R.B.
Wallis, Vic Howell, Jay Payne and W.M. Montgomery.
Honorary pallbearers are members of the Navarro
County Shrine Club.
Mr. Blancet was born May 9, 1923, in Axtell. He
owned and operated Navarro Paint and Body for a number of years until his
retirement in 1980. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church and was a 32nd
degree Mason and Shriner.
Mr. Blancet is survived by his wife Peggy Blancet of
Corsicana; children, Vickie Jennings of Tyler, Sherrie and Rick Richardson of
Corsicana, Michelle Bass and Harvey Smith of Arlington and Mike Bass of Irving;
grandchildren, Leslie and Troy Kropik of Garland, Angie and Brian Payne of
Arlington, Toby and B.J. Richardson of Corsicana, Gary Richardson of Corsicana,
Melissa Smith and Jule Smith of Arlington and 10 great grandchildren. In lieu
of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of Cedar Lake at 625 N. Main in
Corsicana or to the Shriner's Crippled Children's Hospital in care of the
Navarro Shrine Club in Corsicana.
Notes:
Billy Gene Steele
Nov 23, 1927 - Feb 21, 2001
Billy Gene Steele
Billy Gene Steele, 73, of Corsicana passed away
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001 in Corsicana.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley
Funeral Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Corley Funeral
Chapel with the Rev.
Chet Brake officiating. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Bardwell, Phillip Brown,
Jeffrey Ganze, Tony Gist, Gale Ramm, Brad Steele, Brent Steele and Robert
Steele. Honorary pallbearers will be Texas Highway Department.
Mr. Steele was born Nov. 23, 1927 in Corsicana. He
was a deacon at Pursley Missionary Baptist Church. He was a member of Corsicana
Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. He retired from the Texas Highway Department
after 28 years. He was a World War II veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert
Edward and Alma Steele; and half-brothers, Lynn Moses and Ronald Moses.
Mr. Steele is survived by his wife, Gwen Steele of
Corsicana; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Vickie Steele and Ricky and
Debbie Steele, both of Corsicana; brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Sue Steele
of Corsicana; granddaughtgers, Alicia Steele and Danielle Steele, both of
Corsicana; grandsons, Brent Steele and Brad Steele and wife Carla, all of
Corsicana; great-grandsons, Dalton Davis and Montana Steele, both of Corsicana;
uncle, James R. Steele of Corsicana; sister-in-law, Ester Moses of Irving; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Myrl (Wright) Lawrence
Oct 5, 1902 - Feb 16, 2001
Myrl Wright Lawrence
Myrl Wright Lawrence, 98, of Dawson passed away
Friday, Feb. 16, 2001 in a Hubbard nursing center.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cumberland
Presbyterian Church in Hubbard with the Rev. Charles Wallace officiating.
Interment will be at Liberty Hill
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Floyd Blount Jr., Travis
Anderson, Dale Sullins, Lonnie Sullins, Bobby Nesmith and Leroy Sullins.
Mrs. Lawrence was born Oct. 5, 1902 in Hubbard. At
the age of one, Mrs. Lawrence moved with her parents to the old Wright homeplace
in the Liberty Hill Community of Navarro County. As a child she joined the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Liberty Hill and in later life moved her
membership to the Dawson Cumberland Church. She was educated in the schools of
Liberty Hill and Dawson. Mrs. Lawrence worked as a saleslady at Beasley's
Drygoods Store and at Culbrith's both in Dawson.
Mrs. Lawrence married Rober Q. Lawrence on Sept. 3,
1925. His maternal grandfather was Britton Dawson, for whom the town of Dawson
was named.
After their marriage, she became a homemaker.
In later years, she became very active in the Liberty
Hill Cemetery Association. The land for the cemetery, church and school was
given by her great grandfather, Samuel Wright. She spent long hours of time and
effort in obtaining a Texas Historical Marker for the cemetery and wrote the
narrative for the marker. She was a secretary-treasurer of the Liberty Hill
Cemetery Association for several years. She was also active in the Ladies Aid
Social in Hubbard and held the office of Parliamentarian.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger
Lawrence in 1971; parents, Robert Daws and Nellie Dove Wright; sisters, Mary
Nell Bennett, Jo Anna Soupiset and Alice McNeil, and brother, Robert Daws Wright
Jr.
She is survived by daughter, Betty Sullins of Dawson;
sister, Sidney Blount of Hamilton; grandsons, Dale Sullins and Lonnie Sullins;
great grandsons, Stephen Sullins, Derik Sullins and Colbie Sullins; great
granddaughter, Laura Sullins; nephew, Floyd Blount Jr. and great niece,
Stephanie Bennett.
Memorials may be made to the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church of Hubbard or the Liberty Hill
Cemetery in care of Betty Sullins, Dawson.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home of Hubbard.
Notes:
Margaret Estelle (Sims) White
May 7, 1914 - Feb 19, 2001
Margaret Estelle Sims White
Margaret Estelle Sims White, 86, went to be with the
Lord Monday, Feb. 19, 2001.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at
Paschal Funeral Home.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Paschal Funeral
Chapel with the Rev. Wes Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at
Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. White was born May 7, 1914 in Cox's Chapel. She
was a faithful and active member of First Baptist Church of Kerens. She retired
from J.C. Penney of Corsicana. For many years she enjoyed her beautiful yard
and through the years had belonged to several garden clubs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe M.
White.
Mrs. White is survived by her sister, Ann Friery of
Houston; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe L. and Velma White of Kerens and G.H.
and Joyce White of Houston; grandsons and their wives, Ed and Susan White of
Gilmer, Joe and Kathy White of Fort Worth and Wesley and Carman White of
Houston; great-grandchildren, Lindsey White of Galveston, Kristin White of Fort
Worth and Daniel White of Gilmer; numerous nieces and nephews including her
special niece, Cynthia Simmons; and many cousins and friends.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home of Kerens.
Notes:
Daisy
Lela Mae (Sterling) Sawyer
Sep 15, 1927 - Feb 19, 2001
Daisy Sawyer
Daisy Sawyer, 73, of Navarro passed away Monday, Feb.
19, 2001 in Corsicana.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley
Funeral Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral
Chapel with the Rev.
Benny Horn officiating. Interment will follow at
Richland Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be David Aldama, Mike Alonzo, Joe
Ayala, Arnold Cantu, Lance Martin and Ottie Rochelle.
Mrs. Sawyer was born Sept. 15, 1927 in Wortham. She
was a member of Angus Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde
Sawyer; parents, four sisters, one brother and one grandchild.
Mrs. Sawyer is survived by her daughter and
son-in-law, Susie and John Henderson of Navarro; son, Clyde Ray Sawyer of
Prairie Hill; sister Jane Brown of Houston; grandsons, Mike Henderson and Bryan
Henderson, both of Navarro; granddaughters, Tammy Rochelle of Marlin, Pam Aldama
and Kim Wolfford, both of Navarro, Trail Ayala, Faye Alonzo and Recky Cantu, all
of Corsicana, and Kaye Martin; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Olivia (Sendejo) Ferrer
Jun 4, 1933 - Feb 17, 2001
Olivia Ferrer
Olivia (Sendejo) Ferrer, 67, of Blooming Grove,
passed away Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, at her residence.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home in Corsicana with the Rev. Pentaleon P. Rios officiating.
Interment will be at Resthaven
Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Jose Guerra, Andres F. Cano,
Jason F. Cano, Luis Castillo, Ronald Morrison and Raul Munoz. Honorary
pallbearer will be Manuel Castillo.
Mrs. Ferrer was born June 4, 1933, in Hidalgo. She
was a member of Iglesia Bautista Calvario since 1863. She was active in Wonem's
MIssionary Union (WMU) and was a missionary in Mexico. She taught Sunday school
since 1964.
She was preceded in death by parents, Jorge and Lucia
G. Sendejo of Pharr and brother Ramiro Sendejo of Pharr.
She is survived by husband, Baldomaro Ferrer Sr. of
Blooming Grove; sons Baldomaro Jr. and Cathy Ferrer of Rice, Daniel and Belinda
Ferrer of Rice and Ernie and Stephanie Ferrer of Purdon; daughters, Juanita
Ferrer and Amador Lopez Cano of Killeen, Lucy Ferrer and Walid Meneimneh of
Arlington, Delia Ferrer De LaRosa of Corsicana, Amanda G. Ferrer of San Antonio;
16 grandchildren and one great grandchild; brothers, Arturo Sendejo of Rosenburg,
Gonzalo Sendejo of Mathis, Juan Sendejo, Willie Sendejo of McAllen; sisters
Elida Sendejo de Leon of Edinburg and Eloda Rodriguez of Rio Grande.
Memorials may be made to Iglesia Bautista Calvario
Church.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in
Corsicana.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun - Feb 19, 2001
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Submitted by
Karen Rost
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SSDI: Olivia Ferrer Jun 4, 1933 - Feb 17, 2001
last residence: 76626 Blooming Grove TX
Doris K. Simpson
Aug 31, 1916 - Feb 22, 2001
Doris K. Simpson
Doris K. Simpson, 84, of Corsicana passed away
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001 in Corsicana.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Resthaven Mausoleum
Chapel with Dr. Jimmy Finley officiating. Interment will follow at
Resthaven Memorial Park.
Mrs. Simpson was born Aug. 31, 1916 in Westmoreland
County, Pa. She was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, R. Leslie
Simpson, who was a former superintendent of North Star School District.
Mrs. Simpson is survived by her daughter and
son-in-law, Becky and Jack Lester of Flowery Branch, Ga.; grandson, Mark Lester
of Flowery Branch, Ga.; granddaughters, Sandy Lester and Veronica Lester, both
of Corsicana; and cousins and nephews in Pennsylvania and Michigan.
Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
William Earl Shelton
Apr 3, 1923 - Feb 14, 2001
William Earl Shelton
William Earl Shelton, 77, passed away Wednesday, Feb.
14, 2001 in Corsicana.
Services will be 11 a.m. today at Corley Funeral
Chapel with the Rev.
Timothy Shane officiating. Interment will follow at
Resthaven Memorial Park.
Mr. Shelton was born on April 3, 1923. He was a U.S.
Air Force veteran of World War II.
Mr. Shelton was a retired draftsman for the city of Houston.
Mr. Shelton is survived by his wife, Shirley Shelton
of Corsicana; son, Keith Shelton of Corsicana; daughters and son-in-law, Paula
and Rudy Lopez of Corsicana, Ronda Kirkham of Dallas and Stacy Shelton of
Carrollton; brother; Edward Sanford Shelton of Cedar Creek; three
granddaughters, Ashley Ann Lopez, Jana Shelton and Danielle Lea Lopez, all of
Corsicana; and two grandsons, Zachery Taylor Lopez and Jordan Scott Lopez, both
of Corsicana.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Wanda Jean (Watts) Goggans
Jan 31, 1925 - Jul 27, 2001
Wanda Jean Goggans
Wanda Jean Goggans, 76, of Corsicana passed away
Friday, July 27, 2001 in Corsicana.
Services will be 4 p.m. today at Corley Funeral
Chapel with Rev. Bill Thompson and Rev. Mickey Loftis officiating. Interment
will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Bramall, David Bray, Monty
Casbeer, Jerry Davis, Donny Robinson and Dwayne Robinson.
Ms. Goggans was born Jan. 31, 1925 in Navarro
County. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
She is survived by daughter Dianne Massey, daughters
and son-in-laws Nanette and David Bray and Frances and Benny Robinson, all of
Corsicana; brother Max Watts of Frost; grandson Jeremy Bramall of Arlington;
granddaughters Whitney Bramall of Flower Mound, Shannon Massey of Texarkana and
Darla Littrel and Wanda Diane Massey, both of Corsicana; granddaughter and
husband Davelyn and Monty Casbeer of Corsicana; grandsons and wives Donny and
Kathy Robinson and Dwayne and Sonya Robinson, all of Corsicana; 12
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews
and cousins.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
William Marcellius "Slim" Bolen
Mar 3, 1921 - Jul 28, 2001
William M. (Slim) Bolen
William M. (Slim) Bolen, 80, of Corsicana passed away
Saturday, July 28, 2001 in Corsicana.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Northside Baptist
Church with Rev. Clayton Smith officiating. Interment will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be nephews.
Mr. Bolen was born March 3, 1921 in Pursley. He was
a member of Northside Baptist Church for 55 years, where he served as a deacon.
He was a lay missionary in Australia, Canada and Alaska with the Baptist General
Convention. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in Alaska and
Florida.
He was preceded in death by sisters Anita Bolen, Edna
Flynn and Alyene Murray; brothers Bob Bolen and George W. Bolen; and son William
Andy Bolen.
Mr. Bolen is survived by his wife, Beth Bolen of
Corsicana; sister Barbara Bruner of Fort Worth; sister and brother-in-law Lessie
and Hub Ganze of Powell; daughters and sons-in-law Marinette and Loyd Cowley of
Duncanville and Anita and Terry Fox of Texarkana; grandsons and wives Aaron and
Kelly Flinchum of Irving, Andrew and Analissa Oliphant and Aric and Shanda
Oliphant, all of Duncanville; granddaughter and husband Amanda and Dean Wycough
of Thorndale; four great-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous
nephews and cousins.
Memorials may be made to Benevolence Fund of
Northside Baptist Church, 2800 N. Beaton, Corsicana, Texas, 75110.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home
Notes:
Carolyn Sue (Fulton) Langley
Oct 28, 1943 - Jul 16, 2007
Carolyn Sue “Nana” Fulton Langley
Carolyn Sue “Nana” Fulton Langley, age 63, of Italy,
Texas, passed away Monday, July 16, 2007, in Ennis. She was born Oct. 28, 1943,
in Lone Cedar to W.C. “Bill” and Sallie Leona (Parks) Fulton. She married Melvin
J. Langley on July 2, 1971, in Corsicana. Carolyn loved to go camping and play
dominoes on the computer.
She is survived by the love of her life, Melvin of Italy; children, Tony Langley
and his wife Tracy of Lampasas, Vickie Williams and her husband Clay of New
Caney, Leona Fowler and her husband Steven of Italy, Christy Antle and her
husband Darren of Waxahachie, Talmadge Langley and Emily Langley and James Lee
Finley, all of Italy; 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; son-in-law,
Luis Arnold Aparicio; special friends, Margaret Poe and Joyce Helms; brother and
sisters, William Fulton of New Caney, Margie Beets of Red Oak and Laverne Branam
of Corsicana; brother-in-law, J.L. Langley of Avalon; nieces and nephews, Kevin,
Lori and Lexie Fulton, and Bryan Fulton, and numerous other nieces and nephews;
and dogs, Harli and Scribbles.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Gladys Beckham, Billie
Minze and Edith Hall; and brother, James Keith Fulton.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin
Chapel in Italy. Interment will follow at the
Dresden Cemetery.
Arrangements by Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, Waxahachie.
Notes:
Sarah Mildred (Fuller) Sutherlin
abt 1911 - Jul 18, 2007
 Sarah
Mildred Sutherlin
Sarah Mildred Sutherlin, 96, of Corsicana went home to be with her Lord
and Savior and soon coming King on July 18, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Erwin and Annie Fuller; infant
daughter, Evelyn Maxine; brother, Ira T. Fuller; grandson, Gilbert
Sutherlin Jr.; and her beloved husband of 69 1/2 years, Gilbert H.
Sutherlin.
She is survived by her son, Gilbert W. Sutherlin of Angus; daughters and
sons-in-law, Wyvonne and Joe Ivie and Delores and Glenn Prater, all of
Corsicana; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, six
great-great-grandchildren; her church family and a host of friends and
relatives.
From a young age she always loved to work in the church. Through the
years her church activities included teaching, women’s ministries, VBS,
choir and other positions wherever needed. She was a praying servant of
God. She set a Christian example for her family and to all who knew her.
She was a member of Calvary Worship Center where she attended
faithfully. She will be greatly missed. Her hobbies included sewing,
working in her garden, and planting flowers. She loved to read the
Bible, Christian books, and health books.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 20, at Calvary Worship
Center with Dr. Gary Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Keven Prater, Jeremy Prater, Steven
Sutherlin, Reese Hines, Ronny Patterson and Keith Vaughn.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Worship Center, 1364 N. Beaton St.,
Corsicana, TX 75110.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Robert Lee Clemons
Apr 8, 1917 - Jul 17, 2007
 Robert
Lee Clemons
Robert Lee Clemons, 90, of Dawson passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at
a Waco hospital.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wade Funeral
Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Wade
Funeral Chapel in Hubbard with Brother Phillip Smith officiating and
Chad Smith providing the music. Interment will follow in
New Pursley Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Robert Walls, Matt Tanley, Scott Tanley, David Lee
Walls, Bob LaValley, Avery Bruce and Aubrey Bruce.
Mr. Clemons was born April 8, 1917, in Pursley to Robert Benjamin and
Maude (Coker) Clemons. During his lifetime he served in the Army Air
Force during World War II. For many years he was an active member of the
Masonic Lodge, Lions Club and Kiwanis Club and was a lifetime member of
the Baptist church.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Olin Clemons, Curtis Clemons,
Everett Clemons, Wendel Clemons and Buddy Clemons; and two loving wives,
Clara (Cooper) Clemons and Mildred (Forsythe) Bruce Clemons.
Survivors include his son, Jim Bruce of Dawson; two daughters, Deborah
Ann Walls of The Colony and Bobbie Gail Tanley of Houston; two
stepdaughters, Carolyn Bruce Wiley and Betty Almond; five grandchildren,
Matt Tanley of Houston, Scott Tanley of Houston, David Lee Walls of The
Colony, Robert Tilden Walls of The Colony and Aubrey “Bubba” Bruce of
Garland; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews
including Jane Douglas of Houston, Everett Clemons Jr. of Houston and
Mack Clemons of Purdon.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard |
Notes:
Shelby Nicole Speed
Jul 3, 2003 - Jul 16, 2007
 Shelby
Nicole Speed
Shelby Nicole Speed, 4, of Pursley passed away Monday, July 16, 2007, in
Corsicana.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Services will be 4:30 p.m. Friday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Chapel with James Murphey officiating. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ben Tarpley, Daniel Partovi, Frank Farley and Tyler
Speed.
Shelby was born July 3, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. She loved Barbie and
Cinderella, playing outside in the mud, and helping her dad work in the
yard.
Survivors include her father and mother, Bill and Tamara Speed of
Pursley; brother, Matthew Speed of Pursley; grandparents, Carolyn and
Billy Don Tarpley of Fort Smith, Ark., and Larry and Rita Speed of
Corsicana; aunts and uncles, Amber and Daniel Partovi, Ben and Mary
Tarpley, and Brittney Tarpley, all of Fort Smith, and Lisa and Alec
Smith of Corsicana; and numerous cousins and family members.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Daphna Jean Able
abt 1922 - Jul 12, 2007
 Daphna
Jean Able
Daphna Jean Able, 85, passed from our lives on July 12, 2007, after
recently being diagnosed with colon cancer. The family of Daphna gives
thanks for the blessing of her life and her love as mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and aunt. She was a generous and kind-hearted woman
who always thought of her family first and foremost.
Her parents, five sisters and one brother preceded her in death.
She is survived by her only child, Kay Harrison and husband William of
Rice; two grandsons, Joseph Gambill and wife Amy and Christopher
Harrison of Rice; two great-grandsons, Seth and Garrett of Ferris;
great-niece, Kim Vielma and family of Corsicana; great-nephew, Jim
Pickett and family of Stroud, Okla.; and numerous nieces, nephews and
friends.
She was a breast and ovarian cancer survivor and, in lieu of flowers,
the family requests memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society.
The family would also like to thank the wonderful ICU nurses at Navarro
Regional Hospital, Jamie, Sandy and Shammy, for the care and compassion
given during her brief stay.
Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until service time Saturday, July
21, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday
at Griffin-Roughton Chapel.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Frances
Pauline (Crawford) Goode
Aug 5, 1927 - Jul 18, 2007
Frances Pauline Goode
Frances Pauline Goode, a resident of Corsicana, passed away on Wednesday,
July 18, 2007, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas at the age of 79 years. She
was born on Aug. 5, 1927, in Emmett to Homer Crawford and Katie Bell Long
Crawford. Frances was a member of the Petty’s Chapel Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Goode; twin sons, Danny and Randy
Goode; mother and father, Homer and Karie Bell Crawford; and brother-in-law,
Gene Sullivan.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Shirley Goode of
Corsicana; grandson, Russell Goode of Corsicana; grandson and wife, Wes and
Melissa Goode of Dallas; great-granddaughters, Katie Miller and Jaden Goode;
great-grandson, Drew Miller; sister, Nalda Sullivan of Hobbs, N.M.;
brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. L.T. Goode; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and
a loving church family.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Sonny Buie officiating. Burial will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in
Corsicana.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Leola Mae
(Crocker) Ferguson
Jan 3, 1924 - Jul 18, 2007
Leola Mae Ferguson
Leola Mae Ferguson, 83, of Corsicana passed away July 18, 2007, at
Heritage Oaks Nursing Home.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Paschal Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at
Prairie Point Cemetery with
David South officiating.
Mrs. Ferguson was born Jan. 3, 1924, in Bazette. She was a 52-year breast cancer
survivor.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Lela Crocker; and
brothers, Robert, Jim, A.T., Eldred, Raymond and Joe Crocker.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Kenneth Bumpers of
Corsicana; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Karen Ferguson of Sunnyvale,
Billy and Terri Ferguson of Corsicana and Benny and Dana Ferguson of New
Braunfels; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ben and Ada Crocker of Athens and Owen
and Elma Lea Crocker of Greenville; 13 grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Society, 5005 LBJ Frwy.,
Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.
Notes:
Lula Mae (Bybee)
Smith-Terriah
Jul 16, 1927 - Jul 15, 2007
Lula Mae Terriah
Lula Mae Terriah, 79, of Frost passed away July 15, 2007, in Tyler. She
was born July 16, 1927, in Kirkland to James M. Bybee and Lula Mable Graham
Bybee.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Chris
Shirley officiating. Burial will follow at
Frost Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Murphy, Mary Murphy, Joseph Murphy, Jonathan Murphy,
Marvin Helton, Noel Tinney, Juan Francisco, Blake Rice, Jerad Lawson and Jeremy
Ray. Honorary pallbearers will be Benjamin Terriah and Bobby Hazelwood.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Madison Bybee; mother, Lula Mable
Bybee; brothers, Handley Bybee and Larry Bybee; sister, Beulah Daniels; and son,
Jason Terriah.
She is survived by her son, Benjamin Terriah of Frost; daughters, Bobbie Rios of
Frost, Marion Church of Flower Mound, Patricia Morales of Los Fresnos, Mexico,
Francis Boehning of Hillsboro and Diana Terriah of Frost; brothers, Ray Bybee of
Wills Point and James Bybee of Balch Springs; sister, Faye Myers of Greenville;
14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Cecil T. ‘Buz’ Brown
Feb 22, 1946 - Jul 13, 2007
Cecil T. “Buz” Brown
Cecil T. “Buz” Brown, 61, a resident of Corsicana, passed away Friday,
July 13, 2007, in Corsicana. He was born on Feb. 22, 1946, in Oklahoma City,
Okla., to Veta Brown and Cecil T. Brown Sr.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 20, at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Shugart and the Rev. Leroy Reeves
officiating.
Mr. Brown was a service technician with Northland Cable for 37 years. He served
his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the
Vietnam War. He was a member of Church in
the Park and Wesley Methodist Church. He was actively involved in the Corsicana
Youth Baseball Association as a coach and commissioner for many years. He was an
avid gun collector and also loved to fish.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil T. Brown Sr.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Sharon Brown of Corsicana; his
mother and stepfather, Veta and Robert Elrod of Macon, Ga.; three sons and their
wives, Chad T. and Lindsey Brown, Blaine G. and Kelly Brown, and Cecil “Teddy”
Brown, all of Corsicana; seven grandchildren, Chad Timothy Jr., Courtney,
Carmen, Peyton, Jaxson, Zac and Sam Brown; brothers, Richard C. Brown of
Oklahoma and Tony Elrod of Missouri; and a number of friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help with medical
expenses.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Patricia Luise
(Cunningham) Land
Jul 14, 1934 - Jul 16, 2007
Patricia L. Land
Mrs. Patricia Louise (Cunningham) Land, 73, of Dawson passed away Monday, July
16, 2007 in Tyler.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Wade Funeral Home in Hubbard.
Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Wade Funeral Home Chapel in Hubbard with
the Rev. Tim Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in
Liberty Hill Cemetery near
Dawson.
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Land, Jared Land, Ryan Land, Jake Richards, Jeff
Hills and Russell Hills.
Patricia was born July 14, 1934 in Hillsboro and was a longtime resident of Hill
County. She also lived in several different locations around the United States
with her late husband, who was in the military. Patricia loved working in her
yard and visiting with people, especially at her job at Cunningham Construction
and Lumber in Hillsboro.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Moore Land, in 1997; and by son
Larry Richard Land in 1999.
Survivors include son, Robin L. Land and wife Linda of Tyler; two daughters,
Cheryl Candace Richards of Reno, Nev. and Brandy Jo Hills and husband Jeff of
Reno, Nev.; two former daughters-in-law, Susan Land of Vidor, and Kathy
Cunningham of Hillsboro; brother, Charles Cunningham of Hillsboro; sister, Ann
Bowman and husband Gary of Hillsboro; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Hospice of one’s own choice.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard.
Notes:
DeAnna Coyle
abt 1959 - Jul 16, 2007
DeAnna Coyle, 48, of Plano passed away Monday, July 16, 2007, in
Richardson. A private graveside was held Tuesday in Corsicana and a memorial
service is being planned for a later date in Plano. Arrangements by Corley
Funeral Home.
Notes:
Edwin Reinhold York Jr.
Mar 11, 1924 - Jul 14, 2007
 Edwin
Reinhold York Jr. - 07/17/07
Edwin Reinhold York Jr. died on Saturday, July 14, 2007. He was born in
Austin to Edwin R. York and Carolyn Richter York.
Ed joined the firm of McCreary, Huey, and Eskew in 1966 and resigned in
1977 to start his own law firm in Corsicana. He set up his own practice
in Corsicana, collecting delinquent property taxes for schools, cities,
and counties.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sara; his son, Robert York and
wife Suzanne of Corsicana; daughter, Elise McGarrah and husband Mark of
Austin; son, Scott York and wife Kristin of Jonestown; grandchildren,
Brenna, Hayden, Katie, Anna, Drake, Griffin, Dalton and Vaughn; and by a
number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Weed-Corley-Fish
Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Weed-Corley-Fish
Chapel with Dr. Ralph Smith officiating. Burial with military honors
will follow at Austin Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, Austin. |
Notes:
Janie (Scruggs) Sawyer
Sep 22, 1920 - Jul 15, 2007
 Janie
(Scruggs) Sawyer
Janie (Scruggs) Sawyer, 86, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, July 15,
2007 in Garland.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at North Beaton Church of Christ with
Mr. Steve Orbison officiating. Interment will follow in
Dawson Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Roy Thomas, Mike Adams, Matt Anderson, Wilson Dosser,
Tommy Tubbs and Grant James.
She was born Sept. 22, 1920 in Navarro County.
Survivors include a daughter, Janice Peterson of Corsicana; son, Ron
Sawyer of Dallas; sister, Lillian Adams of Corsicana; brother and
sister-in-law, Lynn D. and Genelle Scruggs of Corsicana; granddaughter
and husband, Laura and Ivan James of Converse; granddaughter and
husband, Christine and David Wilson of Mechanicsburg, Penn.;
granddaughter, Kandyce Peterson of Corsicana; two great granddaughters;
four great grandsons; two nieces and two nephews.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Martha Sue (Cline) Milligan
Jan 23, 1935 - Jul 15, 2007
Martha Sue Milligan, 72, of Van passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007, in Grand
Saline. She was born Jan. 23, 1935, in Waxahachie.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, William A. Milligan of Van; two
sons, Gary Milligan of Bradford Conn., and Michael Milligan of Van; 10
grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and all the Milligan family.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
Frances (Starek)
Sheppard
Jan 7, 1930 - Jul 14, 2007
Frances Starek Sheppard
Frances Starek Sheppard, resident of Blooming Grove, passed away Saturday,
July 14, 2007 at her residence at the age of 77 years. She was born on Jan. 7,
1930 in Kaufman County to Frank Starek Jr. and Annie Balajka Starek.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years Donald E. Sheppard of Blooming Grove;
sons Michael R. Myers and wife Jewell of Mansfield and Gary Sheppard and wife
Martha of Crosby; and daughters, Terri Watson and husband Christopher of
Commerce, and Kyra Cariker and husband Kenneth of Henderson; a number of
grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, Jerry “Buddy” Starek of Aley,
and Richard Starek of Mount Vernon; sisters: Joan Stewart of Ennis and Dorothy
Baker of Aley; and dear friend and caregiver Nikki.
Visitation will be today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in
Corsicana.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at noon at First Baptist
Church in Blooming Grove with Bro. Grady Cashion officiating. Burial will follow
at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Myers, Jerry Pommerening Roger Sewell, Steve Dwcraczyk,
Bob Hailey and Jim Henry.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Ivey, Leon Phillips, John Ferrell and Boyd
Bryant.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Robert Henry Lowe
Jan 20, 1938 - Jul 13, 2007
Robert Henry Lowe, 69, of Corsicana passed away Friday, July 13, 2007 in
Corsicana.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Dr.
Gary Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at
Resthaven Memorial.
Pallbearers will be Warren Lowe, Raymond Lowe, Freddie Alexander, Michael
Franks, Robert Franks and Ronnie Lee.
Mr. Lowe was born Jan. 20, 1938 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucian and Dorothy Lowe, wife
Peggy
Jane Lowe in 1994, and brothers Donald Lowe and Ernest Lowe.
Survivors include sons Stephen and Theresa Lewis of Kerens and Charles and
Brenda Lowe of Dawson; daughter Terri and Michael Franks of Eastland; brothers
Warren Lowe of Georgia, Raymond Lowe of Whitney and Freddie Alexander of
Florida; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
An online guest book is available at www.griffin-roughton.com by selecting the
Robert Henry Lowe obituary.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
Robert Earl Dycus
Apr 12, 1927 - Jul 13, 2007
 Robert
Earl Dycus 7/15/07
Robert Earl Dycus, 80, went to heaven Friday, July 13, 2007, in Fort
Worth.
Services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday in Greenwood Chapel. Visitation is 6
to 8 p.m. today at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Robert Earl Dycus was born April 12, 1927, in Jester to parents, LeRoy
and Eva Ellis Dycus. He went to school at Navarro High School. He
followed many career paths but spent about 30 years as a machinist for
an oil field supply company and later enjoyed about 15 years in his last
career as a barber in his own shop. He was a member of the International
Association of Machinists, and served in the U.S. Navy during
World War II.
Robert was a member of the Williams Road Baptist Church and had served
the church as a deacon in previous years. He was a 33rd degree-Mason,
York Rite, Scottish Rite and a Shriner. He was a past Worshipful Master
of Cooke-Peavy Masonic Lodge. As a Shriner, he derived a great deal of
pleasure in participating in the Flying Fez where he made more than 60
round trips to take crippled and burned children to the Houston and
Galveston Shrine Hospitals. He was also a member of the Ridglea Chapter
of the Order of the Eastern Star and had served as worthy patron with
his daughter Donna, as worthy matron in the Denton Chapter of OES.
He always had time for family and friends and he loved to travel and
meet new people. Taking an active part in his children’s lives, he had
served as Scout master and as Rainbow Girls Advisory Board member.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Robert Ford Dycus; and
grandson, Robert Douglas Ross Montgomery.
Survivors include sister, Sue Garen and husband, Bob of Tyler; brother,
David Dycus and wife, Linda of Corsicana; children, John Ford Sr. and
wife, Linda of Arkansas, Robbie Montgomery and husband, Douglas of Fort
Worth, and Donna Dean and husband, Albert of Corsicana; grandchildren,
John Ford Jr., Jaina Ford, Linda Dean and Donald Dean; and eight
great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Greenwood Funeral Home. |
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