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Bobby Allen McAfee
Nov 27, 1929 - May 14, 2008
 Bobby
Allen McAfee
Bobby Allen McAfee, “Grandpa,” 78, peacefully passed away Wednesday, May
14, 2008, in Angleton. He was born Nov. 27, 1929, in Corsicana to Leroy
and Johnnie McAfee. He was preceded in death by seven older brothers and
sisters. He was a devoted Christian and dedicated family man. Dad loved
fishing and raised his sons fishing in Matagorda where he retired in
1994 and continued enjoying his love of the bays and, playing cards and
dominoes with all of his friends. He is survived by his four sons,
Dennis, Bob Jr., Hal, and Danny McAfee; three daughters-in-laws, Betty,
Candy and Cheryl; 12 grandchildren, Dennis Jr., Elizabeth, Jonathan,
Bobby III, Shannon, Julian, Jennifer, Cheridan, Christopher, Brandon,
Shawn and James; 11 great-grandchildren; and two older sisters, Florine
Grey and Marcialette Hettig. The family will receive visitors from 3 to
5 p.m. Saturday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Funeral services will be
held at 1 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Matagorda with
the Rev. Pauline Harvey officiating. Interment will follow at the
Matagorda Cemetery in Matagorda. Pallbearers will be Pat Keton, Terry
Oglesby, Bruce Smith, Tom Klaiber, Roff Krueger and Duane Roberts. The
family would like to thank the IPH Hospice and Cypress Woods Care Center
staff in Angleton for all of their wonderful care and support given to
our dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers
Funeral Home, Bay City. |
Notes:
William Thomas "Bill" Estes Jr.
Jun 26, 1923 - May 11, 2008
William Thomas "Bill" Estes Jr.
William “Bill” Thomas Estes Jr., a longtime resident of Kerens, passed away at
the age of 84 Sunday afternoon, May 11, 2008, at Kerens Care Center. He was born
June 26, 1923, in Lubbock. He worked as a rancher for most of his life. He
enlisted in the U.S. Army and retired after serving 21 years. He also fought in
World War II and the
Korean War. The loved ones who preceded him were his wife
Elizabeth Annielee Estes; parents, William Thomas Estes Sr. and Alta Bell Estes;
brothers, Don, Victor and Troy Estes; and his sister, Pauline. He is survived by
one son, Ray Estes and wife Susan of Sparks, Nev.; four daughters, Monica Wood
and husband Joe of Baton Rouge, La., Kay Priddy and husband Dennis of Kerens,
Doris Bekerjeck of Leavenworth, Kan., and Ruth McMillan and husband Tony of
Kerens; one brother, Lon Estes and wife Sharon of Stockton, Calif.; 12
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was a longtime member of First
Baptist Church in Kerens. The family wishes to offer a special thank you to his
nursing home and hospice caregivers and his pastor, Brother Wes Johnson, and
church family. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at
First Baptist Church in Kerens. Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.
Notes:
Rosetta
(Anderson) Larremore
Feb 5, 1926 - May 9, 2008
 Rosetta
Anderson Larremore
On Friday night, May 9, 2008, an angel of the Lord came silently upon
her soul and whispered peace be thine my child. Rosetta A. Larremore,
“Mother Rosetta,” 82, the daughter of the late Albert Leroy Anderson and
Willie Lane Anderson, was born Feb. 5, 1926, in Purdon. This was the
beginning of a special lady who unselfishly loved others and gave to
those who needed and wanted her open heart. Rosetta was a member of Olive
Grove Baptist Church for over 50 years, where she served faithfully
until her health began to fail. Rosetta met and married Vernon Larremore
Sr., and to this union Rosetta and Vernon were blessed with 12 children,
Vernon Jr., Elzie, Carolyn, Patsy, Bobby, Gary, Charles Robert, Joyce,
David, Debbie, Jeff and Toni. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Vernon Larremore Sr.; son, Charles Robert; parents, Albert and Willie
Anderson; three brothers, James Emmitt Anderson, Louis Anderson and
Leroy Anderson; and two sisters, Willie M. Jones and Mary Ella
“Girlfriend” Davis. Survivors include five daughters, Carolyn, Patsy,
Joyce (Wayne), Debbie and Toni (Shawn); six sons, Vernon Jr., Elzie,
Bobby (Cora), David, Gary and Jeff; four sisters, Mamye Johnson
(Raymond), Pinkie Johnson, Ruby Washington and Juanita Carter
(Clarence); two brothers, Aubrey D. Anderson and William David Anderson;
20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces, nephews and
special friends. Rosetta was steadfast and unmoveable in the word of God
and constantly showed off her strong faith and kept believing in the
promises of God. Wake service will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Ross and
Johnson Mortuary. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Second
Mission Baptist Church, 909 S. Fifth St. Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. |
Notes:
Annie Lee Jack (Marr) McDaniel
Nov 23, 1922 - May 11, 2008
 Annie
Lee Jack McDaniel
Annie Lee Jack Marr McDaniel, 85, of Corsicana, passed away Sunday, May
11, 2008, in Rowlett after an eight-month long broken heart and recent
brief illness. She was born on Nov. 23, 1922, in Corsicana to Hugh
Donald Marr and Annie Lee Jack Marr. Visitation will be held from
6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held
at 2 p.m. Friday, May 16, at First United Methodist Church in Corsicana
with the Rev. Mike Alexander and David McDaniel officiating. Interment
will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons Chris
McDaniel and Shawn McDaniel, grandson-in-law Alex Laynor, David Burnett,
Bob Rosen and Howard Brewer. Jack married
Jack Valton McDaniel on June
7, 1941, in Yuma, Ariz., and started a 66-year long marriage of a “Pair
of Jacks.” “She-Jack” was a Corsicana High School Band drum majorette
and while princess of CHS became known for “de-throning” her prince
prior to the coronation ball. “He-Jack” was later re-instated and
remained by her side until his death in August 2007. The pair of Jacks
lived “most” of their adult lives in Corsicana, nurturing numerous
lifelong friendships. Jack’s primary life occupation was wife, homemaker
and mother to “Her Three Sons.” At age 40, she embarked on her “second”
career working for more than 26 years with the Corsicana ISD as
secretary, training six different superintendents. Retiring in 1988, the
pair of Jacks enjoyed life on the farm, at the lake and on the road,
traversing across the country in their travel trailer and around the
globe on other holiday adventures, making new friends from Kerrville,
Texas, to Timaru, New Zealand, to Bar Harbor, Maine. Jack was also known
as the “turtle lady,” establishing a stopover “bed and breakfast” for
scores of Texas box terrapins that visited her home over the years.Jack
was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, continuing a
long family heritage dating to the 1800s.She was preceded in death by
her parents, older brother Donald Asa Marr and the prince of her life,
Jack V. McDaniel. She is survived by her three sons, Ronny McDaniel and
Dr. Reeve Love of Albuquerque, N.M., David and Linda McDaniel of
Rockwall and Brian and Weida McDaniel of Rowlett; grandsons, Chris
McDaniel and Shawn McDaniel and wife Myranda of Austin; granddaughter,
Danielle Laynor and husband Alex of Rowlett; and two
great-grandchildren, Alexis and Austin Laynor of Rowlett. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society Relay For
Life in memory of her valiant prince, Jack V. McDaniel. Arrangements by
Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Rubie Lee (Owens) Doolen
Nov 13, 1923 - May 14, 2008
 Rubie
Lee Owens-Doolen, 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 14, 2008,
after a lengthy battle with illness in Houston. Rubie was born Nov. 13,
1923, in Eureka to Fannie Ola and John Thomas Owens. She is survived by
her loving and devoted husband of 62 years, James Doolen; loving
daughter, Danna Dziedzic and husband Chris; grandson, Chad Dziedzic and
wife Lena; granddaughter, Holly Dziedzic; sisters, Edna McCain and
Lorene Folmar; brother, Jack Owens and wife Elizabeth; and many nieces
and nephews. Rubie was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Velma
Skeene; and brothers, Bufford and George Robert Owens. Rubie was a
friend to all who knew her, with a huge heart. To her family, Rubie was
their inspiration and guiding light with the fight of a tiger. She had
an endearing love of life and loved being with her family and friends.
Some would say she was born to be a grandmother after seeing her with
Chad and Holly. Her storytelling could captivate an audience for hours
especially her grandchildren. This beautiful lady, inside and out, will
be missed forever and always. The family would like to thank Mrs.
Doolen’s caregivers for their steadfast care and support. Visitation
will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home Services will
be 10 a.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at
Resthaven Memorial Park. Pallbearers for Mrs. Doolen will be Steve
Haynie, Scott Haynie, Jimmy Taylor, Danny Owens, Jimmy Dean Owens and
Dale Henning. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Love is stronger
than death. So I must be content to know that love is not affected by
death —it doesn’t end, it doesn’t diminish, it doesn’t change. Instead,
love is immortalized and eternalized through death. And the possibility
of that love ever being damaged or broken is eliminated forever. I’ll
put my trust in love. |
Notes:
Roland Leslie Sherrard Sr.
Jul 15, 1914 - May 14, 2008
Roland Leslie Sherrard Sr.
Roland Leslie Sherrard Sr., 93, of Corsicana passed away on Wednesday, May 14,
2008, in Corsicana. He was born on July 15, 1914 in Richland. He was a beloved
father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother and
uncle. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Corley Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. William Dollar officiating. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his great-grandsons. Mr. Sherrard
was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Nellie B. Sherrard; brothers,
Melvin Eugene and Thomas Sherrard; sister, Vera B. Price; and grandsons, Barry
Sherrard and Arnold Lee Ivie Jr. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law,
Jonell and Jim Barlow of Corsicana, Vera Ivie of Houston, and Barbara and Cecil
Wright of Corsicana; sons and daughters-in-law, Everett Sherrard of Ennis,
Roland Jr. and Nancy Sherrard of Corsicana, and Cody Earl and Harriett Sherrard
of Wills Point; 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and seven
great-great-grandchildren; brother, Cody Russell Sherrard of Dallas; sisters,
Betty Miller of Atlanta, Ga., and Rosa Treadwell of Dallas; and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Juanita "Foi" (Howard) Guerry
May 2, 1937 - May 11, 2008
 Juanita "Foi" Guerry
Juanita
“Foi” Guerry, 71, of Eureka was born May 2, 1937, in Rural Shade and
passed from this life May 11, 2008, to join God’s band of angels and
those loved ones who preceded her: parents J. C. and Maggie Howard and
sister Patty White. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband,
Elmo Guerry; two daughters, Carol Hutson of Abilene and Rhonda Coker and
husband Bobby of Burleson; one son, Allen Guerry and wife Teresa of
Eureka; seven grandchildren, Bobbie Golden, Melissa Mathis, Jacob Hutson,
Jennifer Hutson, Jamie Rogers, Lindsey Guerry and Nathan Guerry; four
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Coker and husband Jimmy Dee of
Navarro and Billie Harrison and husband Charles of Tool; and a host of
nieces and nephews and loving friends. She was a longtime member of
Mildred Baptist Church. The family wishes to offer a special thank you
to her hospice care givers and her pastor, the Rev. Tony Neal. Visitation
will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at
Eureka Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be nephews, Jay Coker, Jim Coker, Chuck Harrison, and Phil
Harrison; cousin, Richard Rash; and friend Bunk Bottoms. Arrangements by
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Annie Sue Harrell
Oct 9, 1917 - May 10, 2008
 Annie
Sue Harrell passed away in Corsicana on May 10, 2008. She was born on
Oct. 9, 1917, in Dew. She graduated from Baylor University School of
Nursing in 1939. She served as a U.S. Army Nurse during
World War II.
She also served as a flight nurse for the U.S. Air Force during the
Korean Conflict, and served for 20 years more through the Vietnam era,
retiring in 1967. After retirement she graduated from A and I
University. Survivors include her sister, Lucille Nugent of Corsicana;
brother and sister-in-law, Haral and Vernell Woodall of Forney; nieces,
Carol Woodall of Forney, and Cathy Hanks and her husband Kyle of
Gladewater; sister-in-law Betty Johnson of Boulder, Colo. A graveside
service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Laurel Land Memorial Park in
Dallas. Arrangements by Corley Funeral
Home. |
Notes:
Joe Tarbutton
Oct 15, 1921 - May 9, 2008
 Joe
Tarbutton
Joe Tarbutton, 87, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2008, at Lake Shore
Village Health Care Center in Waco. Wake service will be held from 6 to 7
p.m. Friday, May 16, at Ross and Johnson Chapel, where there will be a
video tribute. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at
Johnson Memorial Church of God in Christ, 1700 S. Business Highway 45,
Corsicana. Born on Oct. 15, 1921, in Dallas County, he was a longtime
resident of Corsicana. For over 50 years, he worked as a laborer to
support his family. As a Korean-era veteran, he enlisted in the U.S.
Army in 1944 and served dutifully for 15 years. He now joins his beloved
wife of 62 years, Julie Beatrice (Cobb) Tarbutton. Additionally, he was
preceded in death by the following family members: parents Henry and
Willie John (Conley) Tarbutton, infants Willie Joe and Joe Henry, aunt
Lulu Mae Collins, cousin Foster Mackey, sisters Mattie Lue Johnson and
Brandon Bonner, niece Tabitha “Ann” Watson, and nephew Edward “Rabbit”
Earl Nolan. Joe Tarbutton is survived by nine children including Ada Mae
Tarbutton Hall of Mesquite, Adolphus (Kay) Tarbutton of Corsicana,
Beatrice Tarbutton Green (Herman McKinney) of Arlington, Bobby Joe
(Cindy) Tarbutton of Austin, Michael Tarbutton, Donald Tarbutton, Ronald
Tarbutton (Mary Price), Carl (Yolanda) Tarbutton, and Robert (Kay)
Tarbutton, all of Corsicana; grandchildren Marcus Tarbutton, Jo Ella
Tarbutton-Springfield, Ralph David Earl Johnson Jr., Jesse Tarbutton,
Regina Johnson, and Jerry Tarbutton, Judy Price, Adonis Tarbutton, and
Krystal Tarbutton, Donita Nevels (Richard Smart) and Ethel Price, Taneka
Tarbutton and LaDonna Tarbutton, Joe Marcus Tarbutton, Isaiah Tarbutton,
and Bobby “Tiger” Tarbutton, Carl Steward, Kevin Norris, Karla Tarbutton
and Tracey Tolliver, Sarah Jo Green (Derrick Rice), Michael Green, and
Brittney Butcher, Robert “Josh” Tarbutton, and Kaycie Tarbutton;
great-grandchildren LaKeisha Diggles, Adrienne Costello Dawes, Victoria
Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Kennedy Tarbutton, Tiara Steward, Karlesha
Steward, Takyrn Tarbutton, and Kayla Tarbutton; and nephews and nieces
Tyron Bonner, Arthur “Skeet” Bonner, Joe Willie “Poochie” Nolan, and
Nokomis Williams, Annie Lou Bonner, Evangelina “Nadine” Means, and
Francis “Monkey” Bonner. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. |
Notes:
Hudson Gage Gillen
May 3, 2008 - May 9, 2008
Hudson Gage Gillen
Hudson Gage Gillen, born May 3, 2008, passed away May 9, 2008. Although he had a
short time on this earth his tiny hands and feet have made lasting imprints on
our hearts. He will always be remembered and never forgotten. He is survived by
his parents, Tiffany and Heath; his big sister Hannah and by his identical
brothers Owen Gavin and Paul Gunner Gillen; grandparents Janet and Mike Allred,
Jerry Gutherie, Paul and Paula Gillen, Janet and Marvin Henderson; and
great-grandparents Ray and Beth Owen, Don and Shirley Allred, Marianna Jackson
and Earldene Patterson.A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
May 14, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blooming Grove. In lieu of flowers, please make
a donation that will help to foster the therapeutic program and equipment needs
of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Please
send donations to Prosperity Bank, 100 S. Main St., Corsicana, TX 75110, in the
name of Gillen N.I.C.U. Fund.With all donations, a plaque will be placed in the
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit honoring Hudson. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Wayne Alan Curry
Dec 19, 1945 - May 8, 2008
Wayne Alan Curry
Funeral services for Wayne Alan Curry, 62, of Mexia will be held 2 p.m. Sunday,
May 11, at Blair-Stubbs in Mexia. The Rev. Chet Brake will officiate with
interment to follow in the Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Navarro County. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Curry was born on Dec.
19, 1945, in Wollaston, England, to Aubrey and Hazel Curry and passed away May
8, 2008, in Providence Hospital in Waco. He was area manager for Hanson
Aggregates and served in the U.S. Army during the
Vietnam War. He was a member
of the Lutheran Church. He moved from Amarillo to Mexia in 1979 to be the
superintendent for D. P. Frost Construction at the rock crushing plant west of
Mexia and continued employment with subsequent owners. He is survived by his
wife, Joyce Curry of Mexia; sons, Chris Curry and wife Belinda of Corsicana and
Robert “Bobby” Sacco of Eagle Pass; grandchildren, Gage Curry and Macee Curry of
Corsicana; brothers, Donnie Curry of Brandywine, Md., and Dale Curry of
Thorndale; and sister, Lorraine King of Thorndale. Pallbearers will be Ray Fleet,
Bruce Bates, Bill Bates, Anthony Farris, John Carlson, Jr. and McKinley
Murkledove. Honorary pallbearers will be Cyril Farris and Ray Jones. Arrangements by Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home, Mexia.
Notes:
Jack Robinson London
Oct 10, 1924 - May 8, 2008
 Jack
Robinson London
Jack
Robinson London, 83, of Corsicana passed away peacefully on Thursday,
May 8, 2008. He was born on Oct. 10, 1924, in Hereford. He graduated
from Hereford High School in 1942 as valedictorian. He also became the
first in his family to attend college. After starting Texas A and M, he
quickly left to join the Army to fight in
World War II. After serving in
both the European and Pacific theatres, he returned to Texas A and M to
complete his civil engineering degree and become a licensed professional
engineer. He was also a registered public surveyor. Jack and Gretchen
Bruins married in 1949 and eventually settled in Corsicana. He began his
36-year career with the Texas Highway Department in Karnes City, then
moved to Rockdale to spend two years working for EBASCO Corporation,
before returning to the Highway Department in Kaufman and then being
transferred to Corsicana. At the time of his retirement, he was the
supervising resident engineer in Navarro County. Jack was an active
member of First United Methodist Church, serving in numerous leadership
capacities, including the administrative board and the board of
trustees. He has served as president of the Corsicana Lions Club and
member of the board of directors of the Texas A and M 12th Man
Foundation. In addition, he served on the transportation committee of
the Corsicana Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed his years as Little League
baseball coach. He was an avid golfer, fisherman, and Texas A and M
supporter. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen; daughter, Cheryl Skinner
with husband Greg of Garland; son, Stephen London with wife Jann of
Katy; daughter, Melanie Fossum with husband Mike of Houston; and his
grandchildren, Brittney and Paige Skinner, Mylea and Bryce London, and
Carrie (Braun), Mitch, John, and Kenny Fossum. He was preceded in death
by father, A. B. London; mother, Emma Gertrude London; and brother,
William Boyd London. Funeral services are planned for 3 p.m. Sunday at
First United Methodist Church of Corsicana. Interment will be at Oakwood
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral
Home. Pallbearers will be Mitchell Fossum, John Fossum, Kenny Fossum,
Jonathan Braun, Boyd London, John London and Bryce London. Memorial
contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th
St., Corsicana, TX 75110. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Joe Lynn Cranford
Feb 3, 1951 - May 7, 2008
Joe Lynn Cranford
Joe Lynn Cranford Joe Lynn Cranford passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in
Dallas. He was born Feb. 3, 1951, in Corsicana. He had a great love for animals
and operated a dog rescue service in the Metroplex. He was preceded in death by
his parents, George and Copie Rawson. He is survived by his faithful Boston
Terrier companion Josie and many friends who loved him dearly. A memorial service
will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Resthaven Memorial Park in the gazebo. Donations
may be made to Texas Humane Legislative Network, P.O. Box 685283, Austin, TX
78768-5283. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Faynell (Morris) Hambrick
Dec 2, 1924 - May 7, 2008
 Faynell Hambrick
Faynell Hambrick, 83, of Corsicana passed away on Wednesday, May 7,
2008, in Corsicana. She was born on Dec. 2, 1924, in Frost. She was a
member of Northside Baptist Church since 1958. She was employed by
Fireside Gift Shop for many years. She was an active part of the Food
for Fitness delivery, worked in the nursery and the care center of
Northside Baptist Church. She served on the Bereavement Committee of
Northside Baptist Church. She married Joe D. Hambrick on June 17,
1944. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Corley Funeral
Home Chapel with Dr. Rick Lamb and Bro. Bill Honea officiating.
Interment will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park. Pallbearers will
be Billy Owen, Kurt Knauth, Eddie Denbow, Mike Cox, Cecil Miller and
David Brewer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar H. and
Annie Morris; brother, Curtis Morris; and sisters, Rudell and Wilton
Morris. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Joe D. Hambrick of
Corsicana; daughter and son-in-law, Jonell and Chuck Kirk of San
Antonio; grandson, Cameron Ralston of San Antonio; granddaughters and
husbands, Gina and John Hahn of College Station and Kristen and Justin
Pollei of Pflugerville; sister, Hazel Traw of Sherman; brother, W. A.
Morris of Alexandria, La.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Northside Baptist Church
Building Fund at 2800 N. Beaton St., Corsicana, TX 75110. Arrangements
by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Lessie C. Wooten
Nov 28, 1908 - Apr 17, 1981
BLOOMING GROVE, - Mrs. Lessie Wooten, 72, of Blooming Grove, died Friday
afternoon in
Memorial Hospital in Corsicana.
Service is Sunday, 2 p.m., First Baptist Church in Blooming Grove with the Rev.
David
Fortner officiating. Burial will be at
Dresden Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Blooming Grove Funeral Home (formerly Ballard Funeral
Home).
Survivors include her husband, Lloyd C. Wooten, of Blooming Grove; one son,
Floyd
Dean Wooten, of Denver Colo.; three brothers, Lawrence Garrison, of Orange,
Leonard
Armstrong, of Houston, and Bruce Armstrong, of Alvin; one sister, Pearl Selinger,
of
Tulsa, Okla.; one grandson; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Larry Farish, Danny Hall, Cecil Staggs, J.K. Melton, Donny
Ingram,
Bobby Staggs, Ray Dixon and Don Garrison.
Notes:
Benny Fred McElroy
Mar 2, 1936 - Mar 27, 1996
Benny F. McElroy, 60, of Frost, died March 27, 1996, at his residence.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral home in
Corsicana, with Rev. Randy Pell officiating. Burial will follow in
Dresden Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Dan Cooper, Val Garrick, Hal Collins, Red Fields, Porter
Griggs and Kenneth Finch.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Mercy and the American Cancer Society.
Mr. McElroy was born March 2, 1936, in Richland. He was a member of the Blooming
Grove Masonic Lodge #497, Hella Temple of Dallas and Scottish Rite 32 of Dallas.
He retired from the Dallas Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife, Pat McElroy of Frost; his sisters, Peggy Graball of
Boerne and Jane Beil of Wortham; and his brother-in-law, Ronnie Clanton of
Midlothian.
Mr. McElroy was preceded in death by his father, Milner McElroy; his mother,
Dannie Lou McElroy; and his sister, Bobbie Mathison.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Sharon Ann
(Maxwell) Hill
Aug 31, 1945 - June 16, 1999
Sharon Ann Hill, 53, of Purdon passed away Wednesday, June 16, 1999, at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Services will be 10 a.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Chapel, with Harold Scott and
Ron Fontenot. Interment will follow at
Dresden Cemetery.
Mrs. Hill was born Aug. 31, 1945 in Ozark, Ark.
Mrs. Hill is survived by her husband, Jerry Hill of Purdon; father, Ray Maxwell
of Arkansas; daughter and son-in-law, Loree and Alan Scott of Ennis;
grandchildren, Robert, Ricky and Katelyn; sisters, Angelia Reeves, Quita Johnson
and Loretta Brandenburger, all of Arkansas.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Emmett Selby
Nov 21, 1916 - Jun 27, 1999
Emmett Selby, 82, of Rio Vista passed away Sunday, June 27, 1999, at Cleburne.
Services were 10 a.m. today at Mountain Valley Chapel, with Dennis Crecelius and
the Rev. Ed Raley officiating. Interment followed at
Dresden Cemetery.
Mr. Selby was born Nov. 21, 1916 in Frost. He married Wanda Garner May 2, 1970
in Forest Hill. He was a member of Rio Vista Church of Christ. He was a retired
grocerman and farmer.
Mr. Selby was preceded in death by his father, mother, three sisters and one
stepson.
Mr. Selby is survived by his wife, Dorothy Selby of Rio Vista; daughter, Geneva
Baker of Burleson; sons, Rufus Selby of Rendon and George Selby of Haltom City;
stepson, James Mitchell of Rio Vista; stepdaughters, Wanda Finley of Rio Vista
and Peggy Mitchell of Springtown; brother, Wayne Selby of Burleson; three
grandchildren; and five step grandchildren.
Arrangements by Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson.
Notes:
Billie Janice (Cates)
Wren
Feb 17, 1932 - July 3, 1999
Billie J. Wren, 67, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, July 3, 1999, in
Corsicana.
Services will be 2 p.m. today with Brother Bill Honea officiating. Interment
will follow at Dresden Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Bruce, Carl Wayne Bruce, Tim Cates, Gideon Little, Jim
Little and Lyle Wren.
Mrs. Wren was born Feb. 17, 1932 in Durant, Okla. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Wren is survived by a daughter, Patricia Smith of Corsicana; sons, Danny
Wren of Corsicana and Jimmy Wren of Tivoli; brothers, Charles Cates, Darrell
Cates and Delmar Cates, all of Corsicana; granddaughters, Brandy Smith of
Powell, Alisha Wren of Corsicana and Randee Wren of Tivoli; grandsons,
Christopher Smith of Powell, Daniel Wren of Corsicana and Kyle Wren of Tyler;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Grady Odell McKinney
Apr 27, 1915 - Sep 3, 1999
Grady Odell McKinney, 84, of Frost passed away Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, at a
Mabank nursing home.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Gene Craven
officiating. Interment will follow at
Dresden Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Scoter Hall, Steve Mitchell, Butch Whitaker, Mark Reamy,
James Richards, Bill Parker and Alton Brown.
Mr. McKinney was born April 27, 1915, in Bibb County, Ala.
Mr. McKinney is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Diana
McKinney of Mabank, Leroy and Edna Hall of Frost, Jessie and Robin Hall of Plano
and James and Ilene Weatherall of Frost; daughters and son-in-law, Diane and
Bill Parker of Gun Barrel, Pat Fulgam of Longview and Claudine Hall of Frost;
sisters, Lahoma Harbin of Ala. and Veda Mae Courtyman of Ala.; seven
grandchildren; brothers, Buddy McKinney of Eustace and Cecil McKinney of
Alabama; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
Frank Lynn Herrin
Mar 16, 1927 - Jul 6, 1999
 Frank Lynn
Herrin, 72, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, July 6, 1999, at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Griffin Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at
Dresden Cemetery, with Brother James
T. Davis officiating.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Cryer, Doug Powers, Kevin Farmer, Dale Meador,
Howard Garnett, Ricky Loftis and Chance Whitehead.
Mr. Herrin was born March 16, 1927. He was a 50 year resident of
Corsicana and retired from Oil City Iron Works. He was a veteran having
served in the United States Air Force.
Mr. Herrin is survived by his wife,
Wanda Jean Herrin of
Corsicana; sons and daughter-in-law, Lyndel Herrin and Wesley and Anne
Herrin; daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and John McAdams, Kathie and
Reggie Farmer and Teresa and Monte Atchley; numerous grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; brothers, Weldon Herrin of Pasadena, Alva Herrin
Jr. of Mississippi; sisters, Annie Lee Trogdan of Irving, Geneva Jones
of Corsicana, Wanda Robinson of Navasota and Margaret Poston of Mosheim.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Douglas Leland
Warren
May 28, 1966 - Oct 23, 1999
Douglas Leland Warren, 33, of Dallas passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999, in
Dallas.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at
Eureka Cemetery, with the Rev. Sondra
Johnson.
Mr. Warren was born May 28, 1966 in Kingsville. He was a very loving person who
liked to be around people and loved to laugh.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ted Howard Warren.
Mr. Warren is survived by his mother, Joann Warren of Corsicana; sister, Dyce
Marcelle Branch of Corsicana; grandmother, Viola Pritchett of Corsicana; nephew,
Casey Charles Godwin of Hope, Ark.; niece, Chelsey Joelle Branch of
Collinsville; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Ireland
Faye (Reeder) Stroder
Jan 8, 1942 - May 30, 1999
Ireland Faye Stroder
Ireland Faye Stroder, 57, of Emmett passed away Sunday, May 30, 1999 at
her residence.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Prairie Grove Baptist Church in Emmett,
with Roger Erickson officiating. Interment will follow at
Emmett Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Seth Fuller, Doug Fuller, Nathan Stroder, Joel Stroder, John
Mark Stroder and Zeke Stroder.
Mrs. Stroder was born Jan. 8, 1942 in Stewart, Okla.
Mrs. Stroder is survived by her husband, Kenneth Harold Stroder of Emmett;
mother, Ilean Daniels of Stewart, Okla.; sons, Mica William Stroder and James
Todd Stroder, both of Emmett; daughters, Arla Renay Brock of McKinney and Tracy
Ann Erickson of Corsicana; sister, Sue Palummer of McAlester, Okla.; and 13
grandchildren.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Edgar Wood Laseter,
Jr.
Jan 11, 1942 - Nov 3, 1999
E.W. Laseter, 57, of Richland passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, in Corsicana.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at
Richland Cemetery, with the Rev.
Teri Hildebrand officiating.
Mr. Laseter was born Jan. 11, 1942 in Navarro County.
Mr. Laseter is survived by his wife, Glenda Laseter of Richland; son and
daughter-in -law, Chris and Christie Laseter of Angus; daughter, Charlotte
Wilbanks of Dallas; sister, Elnora Allen of Mexia; and brother, J.C. Laseter of
Houston.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Winnie E.
(Christie) Truelove
Nov 5, 1898 - Apr 18, 1974
Winnie E. Truelove
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Sunday at the Eubank's Funeral Chapel
for Mrs. Winnie E. Truelove, 75, resident of Hubbard, who died Thursday night in
Hubbard Hospital.
Rev. Sam Cluck, Rev. Willie B. Crouch, and Rev. Eddie Ricks officiated, and
burial was held at Fairview Cemetery.
She was a native of Palestine and had lived in Blooming Grove, Hubbard, and
Dawson area most of her life.
Her husband W. T. Truelove preceded her in death Oct. 4, 1971. She was a member
of the Hubbard Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Tommy Truelove of Dawson; five grandchildren, Neva
Jean, Bubba, Shelia, Dianne, and Buck; six great-grandchildren; six sisters,
Mrs. Loyd Robinson and Mrs. Ruth Graves both ofCorsicana, Mrs. Herchel Seaboat
and Mrs. Luther Patterson both of Ennis, Mrs. Ernest Gordon of Panhandle and
Mrs. Dan Beets of Kilgore; three brothers, A. S. Christie of West Columbia, O.J.
Christie of Donie, and Gene Christie of Corsicana.
Notes:
--
Mrs. Truelove
HUBBARD - Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Eubanks Funeral
Chapel for Mrs. Winnie E. Truelove, 75, resident of Hubbard, who died
Thursday night in Hubbard Hospital.
Rev, Sam Cluck, Rev. Willie B. Crouch, and Rev. Eddie Ricks will officiate, and
burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.
She was a native of Palestine and had lived in Blooming Grove, Hubbard, and
Dawson area most of her life.
Her husband W. T. Truelove preceded her in death, Oct. 4, 1971. She was a member
of the Hubbard Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Tommy Truelove of Dawson; five grandchildren, Neva
Jean, Bubba, Shelia, Dianne, and Buck; six great-grandchildren,; six sisters,
Mrs. Loyd Robinson and Mrs. Ruth Graves both of Corsicana, Mrs. Herchel Seaboat
and Mrs. Luthur Patterson both of Ennis, Mrs. Ernest Gordon of Panhandle and
Mrs. Dan Beets of Kilgore; three brothers, A. S. Christie of West Columbia, O.
J. Christie of Donie, and Gene Christie of Corsicana.
Notes:
- The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Friday, April 19, 1974
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- Fairview Cemetery, Hubbard, Texas
- w/o Walter T. (Ray) Truelove d/o Elvin Eugene Christie and Ida Bell
(Chandler) Christie
Elizabeth Pearl Pigg
Jan 30, 1888 - Apr 18, 1974
Elizabeth Pigg
Funeral services were held at 4 pm Friday at the Frost Baptist Church for
Mrs. Elizabeth Pearl Pigg, 86, resident of Frost, who died April 18 at the Italy
Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 30, 1888 in Mississippi.
Rev. James Aldridge, pastor, officiated, assisted by Rev. Buddy Stegman, Frost
Methodist Church pastor. Burial was at City Cemetery in Waxahachie, under the
direction of Bradley Funeral Home.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Willie Caroll and Mrs. Mae Bowman both of
Frost; a step-son, Calvin Pigg of Bryan; a step-daughter, Mrs. Otis Gaston of
Waxahachie; and two grandchildren, Linda Simpson and Mike Simpson both of
Newport News, Va.
Pallbearers were Richard Pigg, James C. Pigg, Ralph Roebuck, John Roebuck,
Kenneth Logan and Noble Downey.
Notes:
--
Mrs. Pigg
FROST—Funeral services were to be at 4 p.m. today at the Frost Baptist Church
for Mrs. Elizabeth Pigg, 86, resident of Frost, who died April a8 at the Italy
Nursing Home.
Rev. James Aldridge, pastor, will officiate, assisted by Rev. Buddy Stegman,
Frost Methodist Church Pastor. Burial will be at Waxahachie Cemetery in
Waxahachie. Arrangements are with Bradley Funeral Home in Frost.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Willie Carroll of Frost and Mrs. Mae Bowman
of Frost; a step-son, Calvin Pigg of Bryan; a step-daughter, Mrs. Otis Gaston of
Waxahachie and two grandchildren.
Pallbearers include Richard Pigg, James C. Pigg, Ralph Roebuck, John Roebuck,
Kenneth Logan and Noble Downey.
Notes:
- The Corsicana Daily Sun
- April 19, 1974
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- Waxahachie City Cemetery, Ellis County, Waxahachie, Texas
- w/o Calvin Harvey Pigg d/o Aaron Weaver Roebuck and Sarah A. “Sallie”
(Tarpley) Roebuck buried at Rose Hill cemetery, Blooming Grove, Texas.
J. S. Ivy
abt 1901 - May 1974
J. S. Ivy
A native of Navarro Co. and a resident of Glen Rose, J.S. Ivy, 73, died
Thursday at a Glen Rose Hospital.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Rufus Pevehouse of Corsicana and Mrs.
Clarence Vaughn of Grandberry; and a brother A.D. Ivy of Ft. Worth.
Notes:
Acton Madison Nash
Dec 5, 1895 - May 1, 1974
A. M. Nash
Funeral services were held Friday, May 3, 1974 in the Carmichael-Whatley
Colonial Chapel for A.M. Nash, 78, of Odessa, who died Wednesday at Medical
Center Hospital in Odessa.
Rev. Ted Savage, pastor of Central Baptist Church, officiated with burial in the
Fairview Cemetery.
Mr. Nash was born Dec. 5, 1895 in Navarro County, Texas. He moved to Pampa in
1927 from Barry, and moved to Odessa two years ago.
He was employed by Gulf Oil Co. about 40 years. He was a member of Central
Baptist Church, Pampa.
Mr. Nash married Jewel Gertrude Varnell Sept. 1, 1914 at McKinney. She died in
Pampa Feb. 1971.
Survivors include a son, Col. Albert M. Nash, Raleigh, N.C.; two daughters, Mrs.
Evelyn Moore, Monahans and Mrs. W.W. Henson, Odessa; three brothers, B. R. Nash,
Pampa; Robert W. Zachry, La.; and Earl, Bullhead City, Ariz; two sisters, Mrs.
E. J. Ormsby, Waco, and Mrs. Kay L. Herd, Kilgore; six grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.
Mrs. Virginia Page of Blooming Grove and Mrs. Bobby Beam of Barry are nieces.
Mr. Quilla Varnell of Tyler is a nephew.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - May 15, 1974
- Submitted by Karen Rost
- TXDI: Nash Acton M 05-01-1974 ECTOR M WIDOWED
- SSDI: ACTON NASH 05 Dec 1895 May 1974 79750 (Texas)
- View Obituary Clipping
Margaret
Lillie (Honea) Hambrick
Mar 17, 1892 - Dec 24, 1974
See Dee & Lillie Biography Page
Thomas Thurman Raley
Dec 18, 1945 - May 28, 1999
Thurman Raley, of Blooming Grove, passed away Friday, May 28, 1999, after a
battle with cancer.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Donations may be made to
the American Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association.
Pallbearers will be Gary Wood, Sam Thompson, Ronny Martin, Owen Dhonall, Roy
Shaw and Ted Green.
Mr. Raley was born Dec. 18, 1945, in Blooming Grove. He graduated from Frost
High School in 1964
where he was an all-district football and basketball player.
He loved to fish and hunt and cook for his friends and family. He worked for
Deluxe Check Printer, where he was a pressman for 28 years.
Mr. Raley is survived by his fiance', Sandra Taylor of Navarro Mills; sons and
daughters-in-law, Bryan and Alysha Raley and Jarred and Alyssa Raley, both of
Irving; parents, Truman and Lometa Raley of Corsicana; brother and
sister-in-law, Robert and Mickie Raley of Corsicana; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Marceline Seaton of Corsicana and Joyce and Dave Sellers of
Irving; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
George William Watts
Apr 8, 1891 - Dec 25, 1974
George W. Watts
Funeral services were held December 27 for George W. Watts, 83, of Boyce, Texas.
Mr. Watts died December 25 at his home. Services were held at Boze-Mitchell
Funeral Chapel in Waxahachie with burial at
Frost Cemetery.
Mr. Watts was raised in Emmett and Frost.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lela Bailey Watts of Boyce; two sons, J. L.
Watts of Frost and William D. Watts of Boyce; three grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Paul Watts, Henry Sullins, Jimmy Owens, Billy Joe Watts, and
Richard and Billy Thrailkill.
Notes:
Thomas Gilmer
Sheppard
Aug 24, 1906 - Oct 7, 1987
Gilmer Sheppard, 81, of Blooming Grove, died Wednesday at his residence.
Arrangements are pending with Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Blooming Grove.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys Sheppard, of Blooming Grove; one son Thomas
Sheppard, of Houston; two daughters, Jean Hinkle and Faye Kagler, both of
Blooming Grove; two granddaughters, Janie Hatley, of Blooming Grove, and Kathy
Ward, of Mexia; four great-grandchildren, Jessie and Micah Hatley, both of
Blooming Grove, and Christie and Zane Ward, both of Mexia.
Notes:
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Gilmer Sheppard
Gilmer Sheppard, 81, of Blooming Grove, died Wednesday at his residence.
Service will be 10 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Blooming Grove,
with Bruce Cotton officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Blooming Grove is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys Sheppard, of Blooming Grove; one son, Thomas
Sheppard, of Houston; two daughters, Jean Hinkle and Fay Kagler, both of
Blooming Grove; two granddaughters, Janie Hatley, of Blooming Grove, Cathy Ward
of Mexia; four great-grandchildren, Jessie and Micah Hatley, both of Blooming
Grove, and Christie and Zane Ward, both of Mexia.
Pallbearers will be Mike Barham, Raymond McGraw, Roland Southard, Kenneth Ray
Southard, Bobby Dan Bell and Ed Peddie.
Notes:
Mary Pearl
(Brannon) Green
Jun 19, 1892 - Dec 24, 1974
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 26, 1974 for Mary Pearl Green, 82,
at the First Baptist Church in Blooming Grove. Rev. W. A. Corley, pastor,
officiated, assisted by Rev. Buerl Johnson. Interment was in
Rose Hill Cemetery under the
direction of Bradley Funeral Home.
Survivors included three sons, Stanford Green of Lancaster, Ray Green of
Blooming Grove, and Pete Green of Farmington, New Mexico; four daughters, Opel
Ross and Ruth Rasco of Blooming Grove, Sammie Lynch of Arlington and Bonnie
Story of Irving; two brothers, Frank Brannon of Sweetwater and E. A. Brannon of
Corsicana; two sisters, Ercle Pollock of San Saba, and Grace Winslett of Oceana,
Calif; 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Rupert Dozier, E. Don McGraw, Reagan Grounds, Fred McGraw,
Phillip Story and Gerald Tuley.
Notes:
Eula Thomas
(Frederick) McGraw
Mar 2, 1887 - Feb 2, 1975
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 4, 1975 for Mrs. Eula McGraw, 87,
of Blooming Grove. Services were held at 3:00 pm in the First Baptist Church.
Rev. W. A. Corley, pastor, officiated. Burial was held at
Rose Hill Cemetery under the
direction of Bradley Funeral Home. Mrs. McGraw died February 2.
Survivors include six sons; L. O. McGraw of Barry, T. E. McGraw of Corsicana,
Fred McGraw of Blooming Grove, Joe McGraw of Blooming Grove, H. C. McGraw of
Dallas, and Ervin McGraw of Corsicana. Three daughters, Mrs. Marie Littlejohn of
Milford, Mrs. Pauline North of Blooming Grove, and Mrs. Dell Phillips of
Corsicana. Two brothers, R. E. Frederick and Wayne Frederick, both of Dallas.
Two sisters, Mrs. Nettie McCraken of El Paso and Mrs. Sue White of San Antonio.
There were 28 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren and one great-great
grandchild.
Pallbearers were grandsons.
Notes:
Mrs. McGraw
BLOOMING GROVE—
Services will be held at 3 p.m.
Tuesday at the First Baptist
Church for Mrs. Eula McGraw,
87, lifelong resident of Blooming
Grove, who died Sunday afternoon
in Blooming Grove.
Rev. W.A. Corley, pastor, will
officiate, and burial will be at
Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements
are with Bradley Funeral Home.
Survivors include six sons,
L.O. McGraw of Barry, T.E.
McGraw of Corsicana, Fred
McGraw of Dallas, and Erwin
McGraw of Corsicana; three
daughters, Mrs. Marie Littlejohn
of Milford, Mrs. Pauline
North of Blooming Grove and
Mrs. Dell Phillips of Corsicana;
two brothers, R.E. Frederick
and Wayne Frederick both of
Dallas; two sisters Mrs. Nettie
McCracken of El Paso and Mrs.
Sue White of San Antonio; 28
grandchildren, 56 greatgrandchildren,
and one greatgreat-grandson.
She was preceded in death by
two children, Carl McGraw in
1957 and Mrs. Sue Moore in 1974.
Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Notes:
Joe Jack Slater
Feb 23, 1908 - Sep 16, 1986
Jack Slater, 78, of Frost, died Tuesday at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Frost Methodist Church with the Revs.
Jim McWilliams and McAfee Daniel officiating. Burial will be in
Dawson Cemetery. Arrangements are
with Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Blooming Grove.
He was a member of the Mason Lodge in Frost.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Slater of Frost; three brothers, C.M.
Slater of Blooming Grove, Harvey Slater of Corsicana and Jessie J. Slater of
Frost; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Ernie Wagner, James Wright, Namon Yates, Freddie Melton,
Robert Sam Thompson, Tim Pullin, Buddy Ross and Jimmy Mitchell. Honorary
pallbearers will be Arlon Simmons, Charlie Hyles, Buck Douglas, Charlie Warren,
Charlie Roy Green, Homer McNabb, Truman Raley and Guy Tullos.
Notes:
David Daniel Tucker
Jun 22, 1897 - May 16, 1975
GRANDVIEW - Services were held Sunday at 2 pm at the First Baptist Church here
for David Daniel Tucker, 78, a former resident of Blooming Grove, who died
Friday morning in a Cleburne hospital.
The Revs. Jeff Pritchard and Leslie White officiated, with burial following at
the Dresden Cemetery.
A native of Mississippi, Mr. Tucker was a retired farmer and a member of the
First Baptist Church of Grandview.
Survivors include four sons, J.C. Tucker of Dallas, Otho Tucker of Ft. Smith,
Ark., Ross Tucker of Borger and Jerry Tucker of Waco; two daughters, Mrs.
Kathleen Payne of Wentworth, Mo., and Mrs. Paulyne Griffin of Modesto, Cal.; 11
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
His wife preceded him in death Aug. 21, 1971.
Services were handled by Clayton Kay Funeral Home of Grandview.
Notes:
Willard P. Staggs
Mar 3, 1906 - Jan 22, 1975
Services were held Thursday at 10:30 am at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for
W. P. Staggs, 68, of 1207 W. 13 Ave., Corsicana, who died Wednesday at Memorial
Hospital.
Rev. Gene Gardner and Rev. T. R. Vaughn officiated, with burial following at
Dresden Cemetery.
He was a member of the Second Avenue Missionary Baptist Church and a member of
the Blooming Grove Masonic Lodge No. 497.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Jessie Staggs of Corsicana; two sons, Billy
Staggs of Garland; six grandchildren; four sisters, Miss Clara Staggs of
Corsicana, Mrs. Virgie Dixon and Mrs. Effie Melton both of Blooming Grove, and
Mrs. Elcie Gorham of Burkburnette.
Pallbearers were Otis Atkeisson, Thelbert Percival, Dan Paschal, Willie Sims,
Johnny Rhoads, and Wayne Moody.
Notes:
Dr. William Frank
Cole, Sr.
Sep 13, 1908 - Jan 22, 1975
Dr. William Frank Cole Sr. native of Blooming Grove, died suddenly Wednesday
night in Houston where he practiced medicine for about 40 years.
Funeral and burial was Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in Houston.
Dr. Cole, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Claude Cole, grandson of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Cole, was honored October 5, 1974 as Outstanding BGHS Ex-Student
at the annual ex-students homecoming. He graduated from BGHS in
1925.
Survivors are his widow, Lora; two sons, Dr. Wm. F. Cole Jr. and Richard Claud
Cole Sr. of Houston; two daughters, Kay Cole Segrato of San Antonio and Linda
Cole Eddins of Houston and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a
daughter.
Blooming Grove cousins of Dr. Cole are Mrs. R. W. George, Mrs. Flint Albrecht,
Mrs. W.E. Carroll and R.B. McCormick.
Notes:
Vernon Bell
Mar 26, 1940 - May 19, 2008
Vernon Bell
Vernon Bell, 68, of Corsicana passed away Monday, May 19, 2008, in Corsicana. He
was born March 26, 1940, in Chattanooga, Tenn., to Luther Vernon Bell and Annie
Mabel Phillips Bell. He is survived by wife, Dorothy Bell of Corsicana; mother,
Ann Rowe of California; daughters, Verna Bell of Corsicana and Roseann Bell of
Waxahachie; brothers, Bobby Bell of Columbus, Kan.; sisters, Caroline Bell of
California and Debbie Roper of California; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel will Manuel
Castillo officiating. Burial will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Paul Delcortea, Jerry DelaRosa, Michael Ruiz, Miguel Ruiz,
Justin Brown and Will Ruiz. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Faustino DeLaRosa
Feb 15, 1936 - May 16, 2008
 Faustino DeLaRosa
Faustino DeLaRosa, 72, of Corsicana passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16,
2008. He was born on February 15, 1936 in Chatfield, Texas. He was a dedicated
employee of 42 years at Nelson Plumbing in Corsicana. Visitation will be held
from 6 to 8 p.m. today, May 19, 2008, at Corley Funeral Home.. Graveside service
will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at
Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will
be Francisco Lopez Jr., Johny Gonzales, Claudio Amador Jr., Eddie Castillo,
Kristopher Ramirez and Simon DeLaRosa Jr. He is preceded in death by his
parents, Margarito and Siria DeLaRosa. He is survived by his wife of 48 years,
Rachel DeLaRosa; sons, Raul DeLaRosa of Rice and Victor DeLaRosa of Corsicana;
daughter, Trena DeLaRosa Lopez of Tyler; brothers, Simon DeLaRosa, Jessie
DeLaRosa, Juan DeLaRosa and Pete DeLaRosa of Dallas; and sisters, Julie Garcia
and Sundee Amador of Ennis; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Morgan James Ivie
May 2008 - May 17, 2008
Morgan James Ivie
Morgan James Ivie, infant, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at
Providence Hospital in Waco. Morgan was our little miracle and though we will
miss watching him grow, we will take comfort in knowing he will be living the
best life anyone can have. God needed Morgan to come home early and what a
homecoming he must have had. Numerous grandparents, aunts and uncles were there
to meet him. Morgan is survived by his mother, Juli Elaine Ivie of Waco; father,
Duane Scott Collins of San Antonio; half-brother, Dallas Whitehead of Louisiana;
maternal grandfather, James Ivie of Waco; aunt, Jamie Ivie of Waco; uncle, Jim
Ivie of Phoenix, Ariz.; paternal grandparents, Art and Christine Collins of
Stafford; aunt, Toni Davis of Houston; and aunt, Wendy Abeel and husband Joe of
San Antonio. There are also a multitude of extended friends and family that will
miss him dearly. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at
Griffin-Roughton Chapel with the Rev. B. F. Risinger officiating. Burial will
follow at Younger Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Pierce Ward McClendon
Dec 27, 1908 - May 17, 2008
 Pierce
Ward McClendon
Pierce Ward McClendon, 99, of Waco and formerly of Dawson, Dallas and
Nevada, Texas, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2008 in Waco. The family
will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on today at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at Wade Funeral
Chapel in Hubbard with his grandson, Pastor Jeff Bianchi, officiating.
Interment will follow in Dawson
Cemetery. Pierce was born Dec. 27, 1908, in Nevada, Texas, to Robert
Abraham and Emma Delia McClendon. He grew up in Collin County on the
family farm with seven siblings. Pierce attended East Texas State
College in Commerce and then taught sixth through eighth grade in
Millwood. He married Gladys Evelyn Beene on Dec. 10, 1932 and was
married 66 years when she preceded him in death. During the Depression,
Pierce was recommended by Congressman Sam Rayburn for postal work in
Dallas. He was a postman in Highland Park/University Park and downtown
Dallas. He was a member of St. John's Methodist Church of Dallas and
also was a member and secretary of the Dallas Lodge #44 IOOF. After
retiring from postal work, Pierce and Gladys moved to Corsicana where he
served as IOOF Grand Secretary for ten years from 1970-80. In 1980, at
age 72, he began farming/ranching in Dawson and retired at age 87. He
was active in the First United Methodist Church of Dawson. Pierce was a
fun-loving, happy family man who loved to tell jokes and stories about
the good ole days, sing songs to his grandchildren and bowl with his
league friends and grandchildren. Besides his wife, Pierce was also
preceded in death by five siblings, Naomi O'Neal, Foy Attaway, Onella
Austin, Linus McClendon and Sam McClendon. Survivors include his sister,
Alice O'Neal of Houston; brother, T. G. McClendon and Lila of Corsicana;
son, Dayle Ward McClendon and Beverly of Hubbard; daughters, Mary Sue
Allen and Paul from San Antonio and Emma Bianchi and Ted of Waco; and
many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to
Community of Faith Int., 410 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135 where
his grandson, Jeff Bianchi is associate pastor. Arrangements by Wade
Funeral Home, Hubbard. |
Notes:
Ruthe Ellen
(Beckler) Melton
Jan 1, 1928 - May 16, 2008
Ruth Beckler Melton, resident of Corsicana, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2008,
in Corsicana at the age of 80 years. She was born in Chappell, Nebraska on Jan.
1, 1928, to Delmer Beckler and Clara Roth Beckler. Ruth was a member of
Northside Baptist Church for 58 years. She was employed at Tom’s Foods for 15
years and with Corsicana I.S.D. for 10 years, working at Fannin Elementary in
the cafeteria, and was a volunteer with Food for Fitness in Corsicana. She loved
her grandkids and loved to cook and bake food for them. Ruth was preceded in
death by her husband Cecil “Tex” Melton in 2001. Survivors include her children,
Marilyn Boulter and husband David of Murchison, Clara Machal and husband Bob of
Haughton, LA., Deborah Knavel and husband David of Dresden, Brent Melton and
wife Rene’ of Dallas, and Mike Melton of Waco.; 12 grandchildren and 18
great-grandchildren; brother, Gary Becklar and wife Jean of Mesquite; sisters:
Donna Little of Oregon, IL, Mary McCall of Chappell, NB., and Millie Eichel
Berger of Mansfield, MO. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today, May 19, 2008, at
Northside Baptist Church with Dr. Rick Lamb officiating. Burial will follow in
the Dresden Cemetery. Serving as
pallbearers will be Jeremy Melton, Todd Melton, Nick Melton, Lance Lockridge,
Aaron Melton, Brad Albright, and Dan Planeta. The family asks that memorials be
made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home, Corsicana.
Notes:
Jo Carolyn (Cox)
Whatley
abt 1943 - May 9, 2008
Jo Carolyn Cox Whatley
Jo Carolyn Cox Whatley, formerly of Barry, passed away at the age of 65 on
Friday, May 9, 2008 in Fairfax, Va. Jo was a member of the Blooming Grove High
School class of
1960
and attended Navarro Junior College before graduating from North Texas State
University. She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Carter Whatley, and by
her parents, J. L. and Ira D. Cox. Survivors include her children, Jennifer
Whatley of Arlington, Va. and Chris Whatley of Annapolis, Md.; and her
grandchildren, Samantha and Charlotte Whatley. She is also survived by her
sister, Mary Lou Cox Hoyle of Dallas, and her dear friend Ted Briggs. Funeral
services are May 19 at St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Annandale, Va.
Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery on June 4, 2008. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests donations to the Jo and Carter Whatley Scholarship
fund at Texas A and M Corpus Christi University.
www.tamucc.edu. Arrangements by Advent Funeral and Cremation Services, Falls
Church, Va.
Notes:
George Edward Dortch
Sept 7, 1924 - Feb 27, 1975
Services were held at 3 pm Saturday at the Bradley Funeral Home Chapel in Frost
for George E. Dortch, 50, resident of Frost, who died Thursday night in
Corsicana.
Rev. Buddy Stegman, Frost Methodist Church pastor, officiated and burial was at
Frost Cemetery.
He was a member of VFW in Corsicana and a veteran of
World War II.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Jewel Dortch of Frost; four brothers, John
Dortch of Corsicana, Robby Dortch of Frost, Jerry Dortch of Dallas, and Joe
Dortch of Louisiana; six sisters, Mrs. Ray Heib of Dallas, Mrs. Paul Comer of
Albuquerque, NM, Mrs. Doug Clifton of Frost, Mrs. Freddie Reeves of Mesquite,
Mrs. Charles Pickett of Euless, and Mrs. Roman Aday of Fort Worth.
Notes:
Leslie Owen Ellis
Sep 4, 1898 - Mar 2, 1975
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 4, for Mr. Leslie Owen Ellis at the
Frost United Methodist at 2:00 pm. Mr. Ellis, 76, died Sunday, March 2. Rev.
Buddy Stegman, pastor, officiated. Interment was at
Frost Cemetery under the direction of
Bradley Funeral Home.
Mr. Ellis was a member of Woodsman of the World.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mittie Ellis of Frost; one son, Mr. Charles
Ellis of Dallas; one daughter, Mrs. Melba Rossiter of Dallas; one brother, Mr.
M. L. Ellis of Mansfield; four sisters, Mrs. Lovella Keathly of Dallas, Mrs. O.
Z. Porter of San Angelo, Mrs. R. L. Stanley of Palo Alto, Calif, and Mrs. J. H.
Corbin of Roswell, NM; five grandchildren; two great granddaughters; five
stepsons, Harvey Smith, Don Smith, Bobby Smith, James Smith, and Gerald Smith.
Notes:
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Leslie Ellis
FROST—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Frost
Methodist Church for Leslie O. Ellis, 76, retired distributor for
Magnolia (Mobil) Petroleum Co., who died Sunday in Memorial
Hospital. The Rev. Buddy Stegman, pastor, will officiate. Burial
will be in the
Frost Cemetery under direction of
Bradley Funeral Home.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Frost, a member of the
Methodist Church and the Woodman of the World lodge.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mittie Ellis, Frost; one son, Charles
Ellis, Dallas; one daughter, Mrs. Melba Rossiter, Dallas; five
step-sons, Harvey Smith, Jr., and Don D. Smith, both of Irving;
Bobby G. Smith, Dallas; James D. Smith, Fort Worth; and Gerald S.
Smith, Redoak; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one
brother, M. L. Ellis, Mansfield; and four sisters, Mrs. Louella
Keathley, Dallas; Mrs. O. Z. Porter, San Angelo; Mrs. R. L. Stanley,
Palo Alto, Calif., and Mrs. J. H. Corbin, Roswell, N.M.
Notes:
Edward R. V. Prater
May 10, 1910 - Feb 23, 1975
Funeral services were held at 11 am Wednesday in the Metcalf Funeral Home's
Chapel of the Pines for Edward R.V. Prater, 64, Frost city marshal who died
Sunday in Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Howard Lee officiated. Burial was in the
Bethel Cemetery near Montgomery.
A native of Dawson, he had lived most of his life around Conroe. He had lived at
Frost the past three years and was a member and deacon of
Prairie Grove
Baptist Church at Emmett.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Virgia Prater of Frost; three daughters, Mrs.
Melba Barrett and Mrs. Jean Johnson, both of Dacus, and Mrs. Shirley Harris of
Oxford, Ind.; two sons, Billy Prater of Conroe and Gerald Prater of Houston; two
stepdaughters, Mrs. Wanda McFatridge of Burleson and Mrs. Betty Thomas of
Gilmer; four brothers, Wilson Prater of Corsicana; Leon Prater of Narin, La.;
Doyce Prater of Blooming Grove, and Cecil Prater of Dacus; two sisters, Mrs.
Evelyn Peel of Houston and Mrs. Juanita Stevenson of Southgate, Calif.; 22
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Notes:
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Edward Prater
CONROE - Funeral servics will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Metcalf
Funeral Home's Chapel of the Pines for Edward R. V. Prater, 64, Frost city
marshall who died Sunday in Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Howard Lee will
officiate. Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery near Montgomery.
A native of Dawson, he had lived most of his life around Conroe. He had lived at
Frost the past three years and was a member and deacon of
Prairie Grove
Baptist Church at Emmett.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Virginia Prater of Frost; three daughters, Mrs.
Melba Barrett and Mrs. Jean Johnson, both of Dacus, and Mrs. Shirley Harris of
Oxford, Ind.; two sons, Billy Prater of Conroe and Gerald Prater of Houston; two
step-daughters, Mrs. Wanda McFatridge of Burleson and Mrs. Betty Thomas of
Gilmer; four brothers, Wilson Prater of Corsicana; Leon Prater of Narin, La.;
Doyce Prater of Blooming Grove, and Cecil Prater of Dacus; two sisters, Mrs.
Evelyn Peel of Houston and Mrs. Juanita Stevenson of Southgate, Calif.; 22
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Mae (Compton)
Starcher
May 11, 1913 - May 9, 2008
Our sweet spirit has gone to be with her Lord. Mae Compton Starcher passed away
peacefully May 9, 2008.
A service was held for her at Eubank Funeral Home, Mabank on Wednesday, May 14,
2008, at 2 p.m. Burial followed in Chatfield Cemetery.
Mae was born May 11, 1913, to Perry and Missouri Compton in Raven, Va., and
married Kermit B. Starcher in 1933 in W.Va.
She lived her life with honesty, integrity, great love for her family, and as a
devout Christian. Moving to Chatfield several years ago, she became a member of
the Chatfield Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son, James Robert Starcher and wife Elizabeth of Gun
Barrel City; son, Fred Allen Starcher of Chatfield, Texas; grandchildren, David
A. Starcher (Denise), Jeffrey A. Starcher, Laurie L. Geston (Christopher),
Michael D. Starcher (Jenny), Krystal A. Neufeld (Christopher), James R. Starcher
(Shannon); great-grandchildren, Jared Starcher, Gunnar Geston, Bram Starcher,
Bennett Geston, Claire Starcher, Jett Starcher and Christian Neufeld.
Also surviving are step-grandchildren Mary Ann Lide, Bradley Hennigan, Sean
Hennigan, and LaToya Branecky, and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
A sister, Betty Jo (Compton) Hancock and a sister-in-law, Freda (Starcher) Cripe
also survive.
Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit B. Starcher; an infant son,
John Perry Starcher; four brothers, John, Charles, Robert and Millard; and four
sisters, Florence, Ethyl, Bertha and Hazel.
Notes:
William Curtis Beale
Jun 17, 1913 - May 27, 2008
 William Curtis "W.C." Beale
William Curtis “W.C.” Beale, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27,
2008. He was born on June 17, 1913, in Corbet. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Albert Jabers Beale and Lena Lake Beale; his brother, Aubrey Jackson
Beale; and his wife Loris O’Lena Ronning Beale. He is survived by his three
children, Curtis Maurice Beale and wife Joy, Glenda Beale Earley and husband
Wyndal Earley, and Frances Carolyn Hyden and husband Abner; grandchildren, Tammy
Cantrell, Sheryl Wadle, Anjanette Davis, John Brighton Earley, Heather Hollander
and Julie Beale; and great-grandchildren, Scott Cantrell, Hollie Cantrell, Zoe
Wadle, Hannah Davis, Christopher McKnight, Preston McKnight, Sarah Hyden, and
Rachel Hyden. W.C. was a well-known general contractor around the Corsicana area
for many years and his work is seen both inside and outside and he also enjoyed
both hunting and fishing. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at
Corley Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Corley
Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Scott Cantrell, Gary Davis, Preston McKnight, Christopher
McKnight, Jon Earley and Jim Wadle. The family would like to thank the entire
staff at Heritage Oaks for their kind and dedicated work in providing care for
W.C. Beale. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Jerry Don
Braudrick
Dec 28, 1944 - May 27, 2008
 Jerry Don Braudrick
Jerry Don Braudrick, 63, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008, in
Dallas. He was born on Dec. 28, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Okla. He worked as a
truck driver. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Corley
Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the
Rev. Nancy Bland officiating. Interment will follow at 4 p.m. at Gethsemane
Cemetery in Caddo, Okla. He is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law,
Carril Jr. and Pat Braudrick of North Richland Hills, John Marvin and
Carolyn Braudrick of Lakeland, Fla., Wendell Jr. and Pattie Buckmaster of
Phoenix, Ariz., and Troy and Connie Buckmaster of Harlingen; and numerous
nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Jessie Ola
Rush-Brown
Dec 25, 1925 - May 24, 2008
 Jessie
“Mother Jessie” Rush Brown, 82, of Corsicana passed away Saturday,
May 24, 2008, at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.
Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Ross and Johnson
Mortuary and from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Johnson Memorial Church of
God in Christ, 1700 S. Business 45. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday
at Lifeline Fellowship Family Church, 5301 W. State Highway 31, with
Pastor Joseph Johnson Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at
Dawson Cemetery in Dawson.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Gary Johnson, Quinton Johnson, Fisher
Johnson III, Curtis Johnson Jr., Myron Rush and Hubert Rush Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be sons. Mrs. Brown was born Dec. 25,
1925, in Tehucana. She was a faithful member of Johnson Memorial
Church of God in Christ, where she served as the mother of the
church. She was preceded in death by husbands, Matthew Rush Sr. and
Frank Ernest Brown; and three children, Robbie Jean Rush, Barbara
Ann Rush and Roy Anthony Rush. Mrs. Brown is survived by 10
children, Gladiola Perkins and husband Willie of Fort Worth, Ruby
Jane Rush Pinkard of Corsicana, Matthew Rush Jr. of Dallas, Jesse
Ray Rush, Hubert Glenn Rush, John Edward Rush, and Michael Dean
Rush, all of Corsicana, Mary Lee Rush Johnson and husband Curtis Sr.
of DeSoto, Carol Vernita Davis Lumar, and Terri Lynn Colbert and
husband Robert, both of Corsicana; 23 grandchildren; 30
great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; three sisters,
Elvia Cephus and Viola Reese and husband Joe, all of Corsicana, and
Rosell Fisher of Fort Worth; a host of nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends including a special friend, Mrs. Johnnie
Washington, and the Johnson Memorial Church family. Arrangements by
Ross and Johnson Mortuary. |
Notes:
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Jessie Ola Brown
Jessie Ola Brown, 82, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, May 24,
2008, at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.
Visitation will be 1 to 4 p.m. Friday at Ross and Johnson Mortuary
and 6 to 8 p.m. at Johnson Memorial COGIC, 1700 S. Business 45, also
on Friday.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Lifeline Fellowship Family
Church, 5301 W. Hwy 31, with Pastor Joseph Johnson Sr. officiating.
Interment will follow at
Dawson Cemetery in Dawson.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Gary Johnson, Quinton Johnson, Fisher
Johnson III, Curtis Johnson Jr., Myron Rush and Hubert Rush Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be sons.
Mrs. Brown was born Dec. 25, 1925 in Tehucana, Texas. She was a
faithful member of Johnson Memorial Church of God in Christ, where
she served as the mother of the church.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Matthew Rush Sr. and Frank
Ernest Brown; and three children, Robbie Jean Rush, Barbara Ann
Rush, and Roy Anthony Rush.
Mrs. Brown is survived by 10 children, Gladiola Perkins and husband
Willie of Ft. Worth, Ruby Jane Rush Pinkard of Corsicana, Matthew
Rush Jr. of Dallas, Jesse Ray Rush, Hubert Glenn Rush, John Edward
Rush, and Michael Dean Rush, all of Corsicana, Mary Lee Rush Jonson
and husband Curtis Sr. of Desoto, Carol Bernita Davis Lumar, and
Terri Lynn Colbert and husband Robert, both of Corsicana; 23
grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; six
great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Elvia Cephus and Viola
Reese and husband Joe, all of Corsicana, and Rosell Fisher of Ft.
Worth; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
including a special friend, Mrs. Johnnie Washington, andthe Johnson
Memorial Church family.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Iva
Irene (Robinson) Buchanan
Feb 12, 1927 - May 28, 2008
 Iva
Irene Buchanan
Iva Irene Buchanan, 81, of Richland passed away on Wednesday, May
28, 2008, in Waco. She was born on Feb. 12, 1927, in Siloam Springs,
Ark. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley
Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Corley
Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tony Neal officiating. Interment will
follow at Richland Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John Bentley, Michael Bentley, Douglas Glenn
Huff, Donald Brown, Brett Reagan and Keith Berry. Mrs. Buchanan was
preceded in death by her husband, John Buchanan; parents, Maynard
and Mary Robinson; brothers, Harry and Houston Robinson; sister,
Pearl Burks; and great-grandsons, Jerry Gafford and Keith Bennett.
She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Mary Ann Huff of
Johnson City, Tenn., Virginia Nicklas of Gun Barrel City, and Alice
and Donald Brown of Richland; stepdaughter, Ruby Jane Barnett of
Waxahachie; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 26
great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to
Mildred Baptist Church, 5502 S. U.S. Highway 287, Corsicana, TX
75109. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Eunice (Eppes)
Fulton
abt 1921 - May 24, 2008
 Eunice
Eppes Fulton
Funeral services for Eunice Eppes Fulton, 87, are scheduled for 11
a.m. today at Bowers Funeral Home in Teague. Interment will follow
the services at Union Cemetery near Freestone. Mrs. Fulton passed
away on Saturday, May 24, 2008, in Corsicana. She was born in
Freestone to Lewis and Cora Eppes. Eunice grew up in Freestone and
attended the Freestone School, graduating valedictorian in the class
of 1938. She loved to square dance, make handcrafts, crochet, and
quilt. She was also known for holding numerous garage sales and
enjoyed seeing people at her sales. Mrs. Fulton always looked
forward to large family gatherings. She was a longtime member of the
Church of Christ. She is survived by three daughters, Shirley Nanny
of Corsicana, Jean Schroeder and husband Mel of Rio Rancho, N.M.,
and Tanya Michalies and husband Kelly of Billings, Mont.; one son,
Charley Ray Ellis and wife Dianne of Tellico Plains, Tenn.; eight
grandchildren, Robert Nanny, Mark Nanny, Randy Nanny, Jason Ellis,
Tracy Greenlee, Roger Beebe, Terry Beebe, and Zackery Tice; 11
great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother,
Lewis Dean Eppes and wife Mary of Arlington; two nieces, one nephew,
several great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. Mrs. Fulton
was preceded in death by one son, Roger Lane Ellis; her parents; her
infant sister; one brother, Eddie Herschel Eppes; and her husband,
James Arthur Fulton. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Teague. |
Notes:
Belinda Jean Hobbs
Sep 1, 1957 - May 25, 2008
Belinda Jean Hobbs
Belinda Jean Hobbs, 50 of Conroe, passed away May 25, 2008, in Conroe. She
was born Sept. 1, 1957, in Houston to Billy Joe and Brancey Reese Hobbs.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Brother
Bill Honea officiating. Burial will follow at Trinidad Cemetery. She was
preceded in death by her father, Billy Joe Hobbs. She is survived by her
mother, Brancey Druppal of Corsicana; stepfather and wife, Everett and Peggy
Holley of Corsicana; brothers, Billy and wife Linda Hobbs of Corsicana,
Danny Paul Thomas of Taylor, and Lynn Thomas of Barry; sister, Amanda Jo
Melton of Kerens; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Julio
Enrique Maldonado Sr.
Feb 14, 1963 - May 24, 2008
Julio Enrique Maldonado Sr.
Julio Maldonado Sr., 63, passed away at his home in Rice, Saturday, May 24,
2008. He was born on Sept. 25, 1945, in Guatemala. On Feb. 14, 1963, he
married Marina Maldonado and they moved to New Orleans. They lived there
until 1968, and then moved to Texas. They have been in the Ennis area for 30
years. Julio worked as a rigger with Oil City Iron Works for 16 years. He is
survived by three sons, Perry and his wife Rebecca of Garrett, Rick and his
wife Pat of Ennis, and Julio Jr. and his wife Barbara of Rice; two
daughters, Jonnice and her husband Robert of Missouri, and Cindy Maldonado
of Waco; one brother, Jose Francisco Maldonado of Corsicana; and three
sisters, Aida, Yolanda and Josefina; and eight grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his brother, William Maldonado; his father, Jose
Fransisco; and mother, Matilde Cuevas Maldonado. Visitation was held from 4
to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at the Keever Chapel. Arrangements by J. E.
Keever Mortuary, Ennis.
Notes:
Ruby Lee Stone
May 8, 1912 - May 23, 2008
 Ruby
Lee Stone
Ruby Lee Stone, 96, passed away Friday, May 23, 2008, in Dallas. She
was born May 8, 1912, in Eureka. She is survived by five nieces and
two nephews. Viewing will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Golden Gate
Funeral Home, 4155 S. R. L. Thornton Frwy. Funeral service will be
11 a.m. Thursday at Chapel Crest Baptist Church, 2629 Morrell,
Dallas. Arrangements by Golden Gate Funeral Home, Dallas.
|
Notes:
Dorothy Marie (Hodge) Whittington
Jan 22, 1928 - May 27, 2008
Dorothy Marie Whittington
Dorothy Marie Whittington was born Jan. 22, 1928, in Eureka and passed away
May 27, 2008, in Tyler. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40
years, James; and her parents, Forrest and Eva Hodge. She is survived by her
children, Lynda Hyndmond and husband Jack, Bobby Whittington and wife Jayna,
Karen Ruble, and Jerry Whittington; 11 grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Lambert and Mildred Whitacre; and
brothers, Ray, Scot, Bill and David Hodge. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m. today at Laurel Land Funeral Home, 6000 S. R. L. Thornton Frwy.,
Dallas. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Laurel Land
Memorial Chapel. Arrangements by Laurel Land Funeral Home, Dallas.
Notes:
Johnnie
Lurlean Richards
Oct 12, 1917 - May 24, 2008
Johnnie Lurlean Richards, 90, of Mexia passed away Friday, May 24, 2008. She
was born Oct. 12, 1917, in Buffalo and raised by Earnest and Mary Talley.
Johnnie grew up farming and picking cotton. She was a loving wife, mother,
grandmother, unselfish and devoted to her family. For 35 years she worked
for the family business, Richards Exxon located in Corsicana. A memorial
service will be held at 4 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Chapel with Brother
Bill Honea officiating. She was preceded in death by a son, James Howard;
parents; three sisters and two brothers. Johnnie is survived by her husband,
Ralph Richards; sons, Jack Howard Shivers and wife Della of Corsicana and
Dale Ralph Richards of Malakoff; grandsons, Tony Cole Shivers and wife Mary
of Wortham, Clayton Howard Shivers and wife Christi of Mexia, and John Dale
Richards and wife Anna Marie of Pennsylvania; great-grandchildren, Ashley
Ansley and husband Jeffrey, Whitney N. Shivers, Alley Shivers, M.J. Shivers,
Trinity Shivers, Calob Bowden, Cole Shivers, Jack Henry Richards, Mary Rose
Richards and Alex John Richards; great-great-grandchildren, Holton Ely
Ansley and Haylee Dianda Shivers; sisters, Willie Scroggins, Earnestine
McCauley, Faye Bailey and Betty Talley; and numerous nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her son, James Howard; parents, three sisters and
two brothers. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
John Frank Neel
May 26, 1937 - Mar 21, 2008
John Frank Neel departed this life on March 21, 2008, in Lancaster, near his
home after a long illness. John was born in Frost on May 26, 1937. He
completed high school in Frost and served in the United States Air Force
Reserve. He then worked for Chance Vought in Grand Prairie. He was later
employed by the Pollock Paper Company as a machinist for 30 years from which
he retired. John was married to Dorothy Jane Mason on Nov. 30, 1963, and to
this union two children were born: Alana Jane Neel and Lee Alan Neel. John
loved his family and leaves four grandchildren Amber Neel, Zachary Sims,
Nicholas Neel and Ryan Sims. Other survivors include sister Bettye L.
Thompson and brother Earl M. Neel, and nieces and nephews Michael Neel,
Theresa Simmons and Ricky Neel. John was preceded in death by his parents
Lewis Franklin Neel and Ocie Ileen Moore Neel. A memorial service will be
held at the Frost Cemetery at 1
p.m. Monday, May 26.Memorial contributions may be made to Scottish Rite
Hospital, 500 Harwood, Dallas, TX 75201. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Notes:
Ora Mae
(Fetty) Johnson
Aug 6, 1917 - May 22, 2008
 Johnson,
Ora Mae
Ora Mae Johnson, 90, of Conroe died May 22, 2008, in a local
hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, at
Cashner Funeral Home Chapel, 801 Teas Road, Conroe, with the Rev.
Merle Blado officiating. Graveside services and interment will
follow at 3 p.m. at Oakwood
Cemetery in Corsicana. Visitation hours will be from 3 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 25, at the funeral home. She was born Aug. 6, 1917, in
Richland to Sophie Sherrard Fetty and William Rufus Fetty. She
attended school in Richland and married the late Clifton “Red”
Johnson Jan. 31, 1934, in Corsicana. They lived in Emhouse until
1942 when they moved to Houston, where they raised their family.
After Red’s death in 1973, she moved to Corsicana in 1975 where she
resided until moving to Conroe in 1994. She was a member of First
Baptist Church of Conroe and an enthusiastic member of the church’s
Livewires group and Fidelis Homemaker’s Sunday School Class. In
addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents
and three sisters, Verdie Calame of Wortham, Thelma Frazier of
Comanche and Clyde Joy Jackson of Baytown. She is survived by two
daughters, Carmelita Johnson of Garden City and Sharon Longworth and
husband Dennis of Houston; a son, Carey Johnson of Conroe; sister,
Charlene Lafevre of Wortham; brother, Cecil Fetty of Corsicana;
grandsons, Mark and Steve Longworth and their families; special
friends, Joe Calverley, Jack Buckalew and Maurine Fiveash; and
numerous nieces and nephews.The family is grateful to Dr. Gary
Sharpless, his staff and the doctors, nurses and other personnel at
Conroe Regional Medical Center who have been so kind, caring and
supportive.Her wishes were that in lieu of flowers, memorials be
made to the First Baptist Church of Conroe’s building fund, 600 N.
Main St., Conroe, TX 77301, the American Heart Association, P.O. Box
20448, Houston, TX 77225-0448, or a favorite charity. Arrangements
by Cashner Funeral Home, Conroe. |
Notes:
Leland Lee Murphey
Sept 26, 1918 - May 19, 2008
 Graveside
services for Leland Lee Murphey, 89, of Athens are scheduled for 11
a.m. Friday at Oaklawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Donald Perschall
officiating. Mr. Murphey died Monday, May 19, 2008, in Athens. He
was born Sept. 26, 1918, in Corsicana to the late Lonny Robert and
Mattie Beatrice Warren Murphey. At the age of 24, Leland joined the
United States Navy to serve during
World War II. After
completing his military term, Leland owned and operated Dallas
Asphalt and Equipment. He retired from Delta Steel Buildings in 1989
as construction foreman after 15 years of service. Leland and his
wife Marguerite Scoggins Murphey, whom he married June 6, 1939,
moved to Athens in 1989. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and
was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the York Rite.
He was preceded in death by his wife on Aug. 15, 1993; brothers, J.
W. Bowden, Homer, Warren and Tom Murphey; and sisters, Audrey Kirner
and Jean Whistler. Survivors include sons, Mike Murphey and wife
Camille of Garland and Pat Murphey and wife Judy of Austin;
grandchildren, Jennifer Sloan and husband Jake, Molly, Melissa and
Shawn Murphey; and great-granddaughter, Hannah Marie Murphey.
Friends may call Thursday at Caroll-Lehr Funeral Home, 1910 State
Highway 31 East, Athens. Family will receive condolence calls from
10 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements by
Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home, Athens. |
Notes:
Vernon Larremore
Jr.
Jan 13, 1947 - May 18, 2008
 Vernon
Larremore Jr., 61, of Blooming Grove passed away Sunday, May 18,
2008, at Health Care and Rehab. Visitation will be held from noon to
8 p.m. today at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. Services will be 2
p.m. Thursday at Second Mission Baptist Church with the Rev. Aubrey
Hart officiating. Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Larremore was born Jan. 13, 1947, in Blooming Grove. He served
in the U.S. Army from Jan. 22, 1964, to Feb. 8, 1967, serving two
tours of duty in Vietnam. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Larremore Sr. and
Rosetta Anderson Larremore; and brother, Charles Robert Larremore.
Survivors include his children, Tetra Lavonne Larremore Taylor
(Kevin) of Houston, Vernice Larremore and Donzilai Anderson of
Seattle, Wash., Sherelle Briggs (Eric) of Houston, and John Anderson
of Seattle Wash.; grandsons, Eric DeAlexander and Michael Moss, both
of Houston; sisters, Carolyn Larremore of Seattle Wash., Patsy
Larremore of Dallas, Joyce Simpson (Wayne) of DeSoto, Debbie
Larremore of Blooming Grove and Toni Garnerway (DeShawn) of Kerens;
brothers, Elzie Larremore and Rodger Lee Larremore, both of Dallas,
Bobby (Corinne) of Victorville, Calif., Gary Larremore and Jeffrey
Larremore, both of Blooming Grove, and David Larremore of Seattle,
Wash.; and many other relatives and friends. Arrangements by M.R.
Smith Parlor for Funerals. |
Notes:
Joe Dean Hill
Dec 29, 1932 - Jun 2, 2008
 Joe
Dean Hill, 75, of Corsicana passed away on Monday, June 2, 2008, in
Corsicana. He was born on Dec. 29, 1932, in Frost.He was a member of
Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was employed with Oil City Iron Works,
retiring after 40 years of service. He was a veteran having
served his country in the U.S. Army. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lain Teel and the
Rev. Ed Straubing officiating. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chad Hill, David Mahoney, Troy Mahoney, John Gunn,
Lamoin Lawhon and Vince Keys. Mr. Hill was preceded in death by his
first wife, Corra Lee White Hill; parents, Joseph and Minnie Hill;
sister and brother-in-law, Jenelle and Johnny Gilbert; and a stepson,
Tommy Mahoney. He is survived by his wife, Alto Fay Hill of Corsicana;
sons and daughters-in-law, Joe Randy and Courtney Hill of Gun Barrel
City and Ricky and Marka Hill of Athens; stepdaughters, Virginia McCaleb
and husband John and Vickie Mahoney, all of Corsicana; stepson, Marlon
Mahoney and wife Connie of Corsicana; 13 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; niece, Ronnie Ann Peddycourt of Oklahoma; nephews,
Billie Gilbert and wife Barbara of Oklahoma and Richard Gilbert and wife
Rachelle of Georgia; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and a
cousin, Willene Baxter of Payne Springs. Memorial contributions may be
made to American Cancer Society, 1301 S. Broadway, Tyler, TX 75701; or
American Heart Association, 1615 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Warren R. "Ray"
Huffer
Dec 10, 1919 - Jun 4, 2008
Warren R. “Ray” Huffer, 88, beloved by all who knew him, peacefully passed
away at Legacy Hospice in Tyler on June 4, 2008, with his wife and family at his
side. Ray was born in Addington, Okla., on Dec. 10, 1919, to Ida and Marvin
Huffer. After high school Ray worked in Addington until the bombing of Pearl
Harbor after which he and his brother, Elmer “Huff” Huffer, joined the Army.
Although trained as a telegraph operator, Ray became a scout for the infantry
upon his arrival overseas. He saw extended action in the Aleutian Islands and
the Philippines winning a Bronze Star and other commendations. After serving
four years in the Army during World War
II, Ray was hired by Exxon for whom he worked for 35 years, retiring in
1982. He and his wife Wanda settled in Dawson where they lived for 12 years
before moving to Corsicana. He and his wife were members of First Methodist
Church of Corsicana for many years. Ray enjoyed traveling and he and his wife
visited several countries as well as Alaska and Hawaii. A self-educated man and
a voracious reader, he once read the entire encyclopedia in his quest for
knowledge. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Elmer. He is
survived by his wife of 61 years, Wanda Hawkins Huffer; one daughter, Patricia
Prince and husband Wayne Prince of Tyler; and several nieces, grand-nieces and
nephews. Services are pending. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Warren R. “Ray” Huffer, 88, beloved by all who knew him, peacefully
passed away at Legacy Hospice in Tyler on June 4, 2008, with his
wife and family at his side. Ray was born in Addington, Okla., on
Dec. 10, 1919, to Ida and Marvin Huffer.
After high school Ray worked in Addington until the bombing of Pearl
Harbor after which he and his brother, Elmer “Huff” Huffer, joined
the Army. Although trained as a telegraph operator, Ray became a
scout for the infantry upon his arrival overseas. He saw extended
action in the Aleutian Islands and the Philippines winning a Bronze
Star and other commendations. After serving four years in the Army
during World War II, Ray was hired by Exxon for whom he worked for
35 years, retiring in 1982. He and his wife Wanda settled in Dawson
where they lived for 12 years before moving to Corsicana. He and his
wife were members of First Methodist Church of Corsicana for many
years. Ray enjoyed traveling and he and his wife visited several
countries as well as Alaska and Hawaii. A self-educated man and a
voracious reader, he once read the entire encyclopedia in his quest
for knowledge.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Elmer.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Wanda Hawkins Huffer; one
daughter, Patricia Prince and husband Wayne Prince of Tyler; and
several nieces, grand-nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at
Resthaven Memorial Park with the Rev. Nancy Schusler officiating.
Memorials may be made to Legacy House Hospice, 1515 Rice Drive,
Tyler, Texas.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Wanda (Hawkins) Huffer
Feb 6, 1924 - Mar 14, 2012
 Wanda
Huffer, 88, of Tyler passed away March 14, 2012. She was
born Feb. 6, 1924 in Loving to Martin B. Hawkins and Jessie
Jordan.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Warren Ray Huffer.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Prince and husband
Wayne of Tyler; brother, Bobbie Allison of Corsicana and a
number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, March 16, 2012 from 12 to 1:30
p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 16,
2012 at Resthaven Memorial Park with Rev. Bruce Carpenter
officiating.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Tarquin Carv’y
Lewis
Nov 1, 1985 - May 29, 2008
 Tarquin
Carv’y Lewis
Tarquin Carv’y Lewis was born Nov. 1, 1985 in Corsicana to the parentage
of Mark and Lou Ella Lewis. Passed away May 29, 2008, the loving spirit
of Tarquin Lewis went to join the Lord in that home not built with
hands, whose maker and builder is God. Tarquin was a graduate of John
Horn High School in Mesquite, a member of the R.O.T.C. and attended El
Centro College. Tarquin accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an
early age. An active member including Pilgrim Rest P.B. Church and
Greater Renfro Memorial C.O.G.I.C. He moved to Dallas in 1996 and united
with Friendship West Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor
Fredrick Haynes III.We will remember Tarquin as a talented, loving, kind
and faithful friend who loved God with his whole heart. Visitation is 3
to 8 p.m. today at Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel. Services are 1 p.m.
Friday at Greater Renfro Memorial C.O.G.I.C. with Pastor Gary Moore and
Pastor William Lewis Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at
Woodland Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Morris, Landon Wright, Wesley Wheat, James
Grant, Donovan Clark, Raymond Rivera and Steven Williams. Honorary
pallbearers are William Lewis III, Arthur McAdams, Wyckoff McAdams and
LeAnder Lee. Tarquin was preceded in death by his father, Mark D. Lewis;
paternal grandfather, William Lewis Sr.; and uncle Elder Claude Waites
Sr. Survivors include his devoted and loving mother, Lou Ella Lewis;
sisters, Markita Lewis Elmore (Marcus) of Mesquite, and Raynette Brown;
brother, Mark Brown; maternal grandmother, Maxine McAdams Smith (Windell)
of Corsicana; maternal grandfather, Samuel Jones Sr. of Corsicana;
paternal grandmother, Missionary Mary Jo Dixon (Rev. John Dixon);
uncles, Samuel Jones Jr., Sonny Jones, Don Bailey, Leon Perry Jr., Elder
William Lewis (Marilyn), Paul Lewis (Sheanette), all of Corsicana;
aunts, Pamela Farris (Darrin), Missionary Carolyn Waites, Cathy Lee
Della Horn (Michael); God parents, Roger and Shirley Mills; special
parents, LaRon and Tonya Wright of Mesquite, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Wheat,
Raymond and Suzette Rivera; special friends, Aaron Morris, James Grant
Jr., Landon Wright, Sam Nickleopus, Wesley Wheat, Raymond Rivera,
Donavon Clark and Steven Williams; and earthly angels, Theresa, Octavio,
Mary, Alma, DeWayne, Jeaneen, Anna, Vickie, Chris Betty and June.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. |
Notes:
Carma Lois Rhodes
Oct 9, 1911 - Jun 2, 2008
 Carma Lois Rhodes
Carma Lois Rhodes, 96, of Cryer Creek, passed away Monday, June 2, 2008, in
Corsicana. He was born Oct. 9, 1911, to Charlie Ross Sr. and Dora Parker Rhodes
in Cryer Creek. Mr. Rhodes married Lillian Henderson on Dec. 24, 1931, and was a
loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and
great-great-grandfather. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Blooming
Grove. He was a lifelong resident of Cryer Creek and a farmer all his life. He
retired from the City of Corsicana after 22 years of service. He is survived by
children Elwyn Rhodes Sr. and wife Brenda of Purdon, Eddie Rhodes and wife Peggy
of Waxahachie, Ross Rhodes and wife Terri of Blooming Grove, Wanda Robinson and
husband George of Corsicana, Genell Ponder and husband Henry of Corsicana,
Marguerite Page and husband Eddie of Kingsport, Tenn., Janis Harrison of
Corsicana, and Pamela Green of Corsicana; 24 grandchildren and spouses, 32
great-grandchildren and spouses, and eight great-great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by infant children C. L. and Gwendolyn Rhodes,
great-granddaughter Rachel Slovak, and son-in-law Randy Green. Visitation will
be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 6, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at First Baptist Church in Blooming
Grove with Brother Grady Cashion officiating. Burial will follow at
Cryer Creek Cemetery. The family
would life to thank all the caregivers for their love and kindness that was
shown to the family. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.
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Notes:
Wayne Lee Stephens
Mar 22, 1943 - Jun 2, 2008
Wayne Lee Stephens
Wayne Lee Stephens, 65, of Chatfield passed away Monday June 2, 2008, in
Corsicana. He was born March 22, 1943, to Jim and Roxie Stephens in Mesa,
Ariz. Wayne was a very outgoing person. He was a member of Hopewell Assembly
of God Church. Garage sales and flea markets were well attended and tools
purchased at bargain prices. Hard work and devotion to family were
characteristic of Wayne; a loving husband, father, grandfather and
great-grandfather even to acquaintances of no relation he nurtured and cared
for as his own. His much-loved passion of fishing — with “running rights” —
always passed the time when nothing else could. Wayne L. Stephens is
survived by his loving wife, Marie Stephens; son, Bryan Stephens and his
wife Lisa of Ennis; daughters, Carla Hernandez and her husband Meynardo of
Angus and Sally Mahoney and her husband Anthony of Corsicana; sister, Betty
Henderson and her husband Tracy of Kenard; brothers, Cletis Stephens of
Kenard and George Stephens and his wife Cora of Chatfield; and numerous
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Jim Ray Stephens and Roxie Mae (Waites) Stephens; twin brother,
Dewayne; brothers, Damion, Haskel, Norman, and Jimmy Stephens; sister, Helen
Naves; and daughter, Debra Darlene Stephens. 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. Friday at
New Chatfield Cemetery
with the Rev. Tim Grant officiating. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Sarah Katherine
"Snooks" (Coggins) Clowe
Mar 12, 1914 - May 31, 2008
 Katherine
“Snooks” Clowe, age 94, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, May 31,
2008, at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village. She was born on March 12,
1914, in Mississippi. She was owner of Harry’s Flowers and a member
of First Christian Church. Snooks loved her family, her friends, her
church and her home. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at
the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Her service is scheduled for 2
p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at First Christian Church with Dr. Mark
Luera officiating. Burial will be at
Oakwood Cemetery. Snooks
is survived by her son, Donald A. Clowe and his wife Gail of San
Antonio; grandchildren, Duncan Clowe of Austin and Beth Miller of
Plfugerville; three great-grandchildren, Emme, Rhyder and Parker;
and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to First
Christian Church, P.O. Box 1197, Corsicana, TX 75151.Arrangements by
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Charlie Leon "Slim" Dorton
Sep 23, 1920 - May 29, 2008
C. L. "Slim" Dorton
C. L. “Slim” Dorton, 87, of Ennis passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008, in
Ennis. He was born Sept. 23, 1920, in Hickman, Tenn. Visitation will be held
from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 3 p.m.
Sunday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. G.G. Melton officiating.
Interment will follow at New
Chatfield Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jack Johnston, Mike Ford,
Michael Holland, Bobby Pryor, Adam Pryor, Bryan Atkinson, Keith Denbow and
Joe Eppler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Dorton; and
granddaughter, Heather Holland. Survivors include his son and
daughter-in-law, Marvin and Virginia Dorton of Alma; daughters and
sons-in-law, Sandra and Jack Johnston of Alma and Vicki and Mike Ford of
Ennis; granddaughters, Dana Dorton of Rice, Kelly Pryor and husband Bobby of
Alma, Tammie Johnston of Gatesville, and Melanie Atkinson and husband Bryan
of Mansfield; grandson, Keith Denbow of Ennis; 12 great-grandchildren and
one great-great-grandchild. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Minnie Sue
(Boyd) Bryant-Ross
Aug 8, 1921 - May 30, 2008
 Minnie
Sue Ross
Services for Minnie Sue Ross, 86, of Tyler are scheduled for 10:30
a.m. Monday, June 2, at Lloyd James Funeral Home Chapel, 1011 E.
First St., Tyler, with the Rev. Kenneth Hensley and Brother Art
Cantu officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery in Corsicana. Mrs. Ross passed away on Friday, May 30,
2008, in Tyler. She was born on Aug. 8, 1921, in Navarro to the late
Thomas Alexander and Ella May Harwell Boyd. She was a homemaker and
a member of Green Acres Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Clovis Earl Ross in 2001; brothers, Roger Boyd, Harmon
Boyd and Ralph Boyd; and sisters, Velma Muncy and Ada May Graham.
She is survived by her daughters, Joy Beale of Corsicana, Charlotte
Harmon of Tyler and Pam Lambert of Broken Arrow, Okla.; son, Don
Bryant of Meade, Okla.; sister, Martha Junge of Porter; eight
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Eddie
Harmon, Todd Lambert, Jeff Frankum, Gary Davis, Tyler Vickers and
Sammy Atkinson.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
today at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lloyd James Funeral Home,
Tyler. |
Notes:
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Minnie Sue Ross
Services for Minnie Sue Ross, 86, of Tyler were held Monday, June 2, 2008 at
Lloyd James Funeral Home Chapel in Tyler with Rev. Kenneth Hensley and Brother
Art Cantu officiating. The burial took place at 2:30 P.M. at Hamilton Beeman
Cemetery in Corsicana under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home. Mrs. Ross
passed away on Friday, May 30, 2008 in Tyler. She was born on August 8, 1921 in
Navarro to the late Thomas Alexander and Ella May Harwell Boyd. She was a
homemaker and a member of Green Acres Baptist Church. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Clovis Earl Ross in 2001, brothers, Roger Boyd, Harmon Boyd and
Ralph Boyd; sisters, Velma Muncy and Ada May Graham. She is survived by her
daughters, Joy Beale of Corsicana, Charlotte Harmon of Tyler and Pam Lambert of
Broken Arrow, OK; son, Don Bryant of Meade, OK; sister, Martha Junge of Porter;
8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Eddie Harmon, Todd
Lambert, Jeff Frankum, Gary Davis, Tyler Vickers, Sammy Atkinson.The family
received friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, June 1, 2008 at the funeral
home.
Notes:
- Published in the Cedar Creek Pilot on 6/4/2008.
Edward Lee Whisnant
Feb 24, 1949 - May 31, 2008
Edward Lee Whisnant, 59, of Corsicana, TX passed way May 31, 2008. He was born
on February 24, 2008. Visitation will be held Wednesday June 4, 2008 from
6pm-8pm. Graveside Service will be Thursday June 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM at
Younger Cemetery.
Timothy
Kym'shaun Williams " Lil Dude "
God gave to us July 2,2007
God called our Angel home July 13,2007
Services Thursday July 19,2007
at 11Am Greater Northpark COGIC
Dallas, Texas
He leaves to cherish his memories his beloved mother, Kimberly Williams of
Dallas, Texas and special brother Trey Williams Grandparents Mr.& Mrs.Clarence
Coleman (Barbara Ann Banks) of Tenn. Colony, Texas.
Three uncles, Michael (Regina), Clarence (Ferilyn), Christopher (Sheila)
Williams all of Dallas, Texas.
Two aunts , Natalie (Larry) Harris and Romonica Moore,Honorary God Mother Mrs.
Maple "MV " Ross
A host of cousins, family and friends.
Notes:
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