Ethel
(Melton) Clark-McClure
Apr 17, 1900 - Sept 8, 1978
Ethel McClure Is Buried
Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 10, in the Dresden United
Methodist Church for Ethel Melton McClure, a former resident of the
Dresden area who died on Friday, Sept. 8, in Pampa, her home for the
past 14 years.
Officiating at the services were the Rev. Leroy Reaves, pastor of
the BG United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Thurman Smotherman,
pastor of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Burial followed in
Dresden Cemetery.
Services were under the direction of Ballard Funeral Home.
Survivors include a son, Arthur B. Clark of Pampa; two brothers,
Zack Melton Jr. and Roy Melton, both of Fort Worth; two sisters,
Vera Melton and Mrs. Lucy Brister, both of Dresden; 3 grandchildren;
and 6 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Clovis Haden, Arthur Garrison, Bill Woodland, J.D.
Melton, Dean Melton, and J.D. Patterson.
The Blooming Grove Times
Sept 13, 1978Notes:
Roy H. Melton
Jan 7, 1910 - Feb 6, 1979
Services were held recently at the United Methodist Church in
Blooming Grove for Roy Melton, 69, resident of Fort Worth and
formerly of Blooming Grove, who died at his residence.
Leroy Reaves, minister of the Blooming Grove United Methodist
Church, officiated at the service with burial following at
Dresden Cemetery.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ruth Melton of Fort Worth; two
daughters, Mrs. Roianne Albert of Fort Worth and Mrs. Raejean Little
of Fort Worth; one brother, Zak Melton of Fort Worth; two sisters,
Veran Melton of Blooming Grove and Mrs. Lucy Brister of Blooming
Grove, and six grandsons.
The Blooming Grove Times - Feb 28, 1979
Notes:
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MELTON
ROY H. MELTON, of 110011 Brownfield Drive, Fort Worth, passed away
Tuesday. Retired from LTV. Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Ruth Melton, Fort
Worth; daughters, Mrs. Roianna Albert, Mrs. Raejean Little, Fort
Worth, brother, Zack Melton, Fort Worth; sisters, Mera Melton, Lucy
Brister, Blooming Grove; six grandsons. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday,
United Methodist church, Blooming Grove. Rev. Leroy Reaves
officiating. Interment
Dresden Cemetery.
Arrangements Ballard Funeral Home, Blooming Grove 214-695-2651
Notes:
Alice Mae (Hopkins)
Derryberry
Nov 20, 1894 - Feb 7, 1979
Services were at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Ballard Funeral Home Chapel
in Blooming Grove for Mrs. Alice Mae Derryberry, 84, resident of
Blooming Grove, who died Wednesday, February 7, at Navarro County
Memorial Hospital in Corsicana.
The Rev. Leroy Reaves officiated with burial following at
Dresden Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, Wilburn Derryberry of Corsicana and
Henry Derryberry of Dallas, three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Jones of
Dallas; Mrs. Velma McClure of Blooming Grove and Mrs. Alla Mae Capps
of Corsicana; two brothers, Homer Hopkins and John Hopkins of
Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Pink Richards of Blooming Grove; eight
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Grandsons were pallbearers.
The Blooming Grove Times - Feb 14, 1979
Notes:
John Stokes
abt 1930 - Dec 23, 1988
John Stokes, 68, of Barry died Dec. 23, 1988 at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Services are pending with Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
He was a retired postal employee.
Survivors include a son , Don Stokes of Marshall; a daughter, Joann
Breitling of Sachse; and nine grandchildren.
Notes:
Paul B. Harris
Oct 5, 1900 - Dec 23, 1988
Paul B. Harris, 88, of Corsicana, died Dec. 23, 1988, at Park
Row Health Care Center.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Corley Funeral Chapel, with
the Rev. B. F. Risinger Jr. officiatig. Graveside services will be 2
p.m. Tuesday in the Oleander Cemetery in Galveston.
He was born Oct 5, 1900, in Galveston and was a retired produce
buyer for Piggly Wiggly. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Bertha Harris, of Corsicana; one
niece, Julia Crawford, of Purdon; and one nephew, Henry Cooper, of
La Marque.
Notes:
Vada Grace (Tanner) Farmer
Aug 3, 1906 - Dec 21, 1988
Mrs. Vada Grace Farmer
Mrs. Vada Grace Farmer, 82, of Corsicana, died Dec. 21, 1988, at
Twilight Nursing Home.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, with
the Rev. Horace Crowder and the Rev. Dan Sharpley officiating.
Burial will be in
Resthaven Memorial Park. Corley Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Mrs. Farmer was born August 3, 1906 in Navarro County and had lived
in Corsicana since 1976. She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist
Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Lola Bower, of Corsicana; one son,
Wayne Farmer, of Andrews; four grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Faye Brink, of Waco, and Robbie
Adams, of Dawson; three brothers, Owen Tanner, of Waco, Fred Tanner,
of Carrollton, and Rovene Tanner, of Paso Robles, Calif.; and nieces
and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Bed Fitzgerald, Joe Baumgartner, Rauy Robinson,
David Burnett, Billy McNabb, and Wallace Tomlon.
Notes:
Winston Nelson
abt 1943 - Dec 21, 1988
Winston Nelson, 45, of Corsicana, died Dec. 21, 1988 in
Corsicana.
Wake services will be 7 p.m. Friday at the Ross and Johnson Mortuary
Chapel. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at the Mount Olive
Baptist Church, with the Rev. A. E. Smith officiating. Burial will
be in Woodland Cemetery.
Ross and Johnson Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked for Southern Pacific Railroad.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen Nelson, of Corsicana; one
son, Rodney Dean Nelson, of Corsicana; two step-children, Carla
Williams Lusk and Marvin Williams, both of Corsicana; one adopted
daughter, Anita Nelson, of Corsicana; four grandchildren; mother,
Mrs. Vernadean Nelson of Blooming Grove; two brothers, David Nelson
of Blooming Grove; two brothers, David Nelson, of Blooming Grove,
and James Nelson, of Tyler; and one sister, Gleandall Sanders, of
Blooming Grove.
Pallbearers will be Harold Jackson, Joe Melton, Rickie Nelson,
Rodney Butcher, Richard Thuran, Cedric Nelson, Richard Bartee and
Charles Gaffrey.
Notes:
LeRoy Lamb
1901 - Aug 4, 1935
FREESTONE COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH SLAYING BROTHER
LeRoy Lamb Dead And Webb Lamb Held In Jail At Fairfield After
Killing
FAIRFIELD - Aug 5. - Webb Lamb, 25, is in the Freestone county
jail under a formal charge of murder in connection with the death of
his brother, LeRoy, 32, at the home of his parents eight miles
northeast of Wortham about 7:30 Sunday morning. Examining trial has
been scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. Sheriff Jim Sessions, reported
Monday.
The Elder Lamb boy was fatally wounded by a charge from a .12 gauge
shotgun that struck him near the heart, he living about five
minutes, officers reported. The shooting occurred at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. I. A. Lamb, parents of the boys. No reason was given for
the shooting.
Freestone county officials could not say what action would be taken
following the hearing since there will be no grand jury in session
at Fairfied until November. They intimated it was not likely that a
special jury would be called.
The deceased is survived by his parents, a widow and one small
child, and three brothers, Bert, Homer, and Webb Lamb.
Funeral services were planned for 4 o'clock Monday afternoon with
interment at Old Cade
cemetery. Oliver Burleson of Wortham directed the funeral
arrangements.
Notes:
William
Rector "Bee" Keener
May 17, 1867 - Jan 30, 1936
FUNERAL SERVICES SATURDAY MORNING FOR W. R. KENNER
Funeral services for William R. (Bee) Kenner, aged 68 years, who
died Thursday afternoon at 5:15 o'clock, were held from the family
home 1601 West Thirteenth avenue. Saturday morning at 10
o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. W. R. Hall,
pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
Mr. Kenner had been ill several weeks. He had been a resident of
Corsicana for many years and was manager of the Corsicana Cotton
Warehouse Company.
Surviving are his wife, three sons, Billie, Walter, and Jack Kenner;
a daughter, Emily Kenner, all of Corsicana, a brother, Rod Keener,
Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. C. W. Moores, and Mrs. Leon Guynes,
both of Corpus Christi, and Mrs. P. M. Parks, Dallas, and other
relatives.
Pallbearers were Guy M. Gibson, R. L. Hamilton, Ed M. Polk, Sr.,
John Sloan, J. E. Butler, J. O Burke, Dee Poindexter, B. L. Frost,
Ab King and Byron Cheney.
The funeral was directed by the Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
- The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, February 1, 1936
- 2nd wife Wilma (Walton) Kenner-Hollon-Johnston; s/o
William Fitzgerald Kenner & Jane Elizabeth “Jennie” (Miller)
Kenner
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- View
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WILLIAM R. KENNER DIED THURSDAY
AND BURIAL BE SATURDAY
LONG-TIME MANAGER CORSICANA
COTTON WAREHOUSE COMPANY ILL
SOME TIME
William R. (Bee) Kenner, aged 68
years, long-time manager of the
Corsicana Cotton Warehouse
Company, died at his home
Thursday afternoon at 5:15
o’clock after a several weeks’
illness. The funeral will be
held Saturday morning at 10
o’clock from the family home,
1601 West Thirteenth avenue,
with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be
conducted by Rev. W. R. Hall,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church.
Surviving are his wife, three
sons, Billie, Walter and Jack
Kenner, and a daughter, Emily
Kenner, all of Corsicana; a
brother, Rod Kenner, Corsicana;
three sisters, Mrs. C. W. Moores
and Mrs. Leon Guynes, both of
Corpus Christi, and Mrs. P.M.
Parks, Dallas, and other
relatives.
Pallbearers will be Guy M.
Gibson, R. L. Hamilton, Ed M.
Polk, Sr., John Sloan, J. E.
Butler, J. O. Burke, Dee
Poindexter, B. L. Frost, Ab King
and Byron Cheney.
The funeral will be directed by
the Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Clara
(Garcia) Cantu
Aug. 12, 1917 - Apr 2, 2009
 Clara
Cantu
A rosary for Clara Cantu, 91, of Corsicana, is scheduled for 7 p.m.
today at Corley Funeral Chapel with Deacon Lewis Palos officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery,
with Rev. Bobby E. McCollum officiating. Mrs. Cantu was born Aug. 12,
1917, in Matamoros, Mexico, the daughter of the late Segundino Garcia
and Cruz Garcia. She passed from this life Thursday, April 2, 2009, at
her home in Corsicana. She was a homemaker and a member of Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church. Mrs. Cantu moved with her family to
Corsicana in 1957 from Bishop. Mrs. Cantu is survived by her husband,
Francisco Cantu of Corsicana; sons, Arnulfo Cantu Sr. and wife Maria of
Corsicana, and Jesse Cantu and wife Patricia of Corsicana; daughters,
Petra Cantu of Purdon, Mary Bland and husband Calvin of Corsicana, Maria
E. Cantu of Corsicana, and Rosie Laubscher and husband John of Dawson;
grandsons, Joel Cantu, Roel Cantu Jr., Noel Cantu, Arnulfo Cantu, Alex
Cantu, Christopher Stringer, Stephen Cantu, Higinio Cantu Jr., and
Sebastian Cantu; granddaughters, Petra Williams, Mary Estepp, Alice
Gray, Michelle Slakey, Maria Chrislda Ross, Jennifer Warnix and Patricia
Wells. Mrs. Cantu is also survived by 32 great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by sons, Francisco Cantu Jr. and Pedro Cantu.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Mary Maurine (Fields) Redding-Cook
Sep 27, 1917 - Mar 31, 2009
 Mary
Maurine (Fields) Cook
Mary Maurine (Fields) Cook passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009, after a
short illness. She was born Sept. 27, 1917, in Emmett to John Marvin and
Maggie Vesper Fields. She graduated from Frost High School in
1935. She was
first married to Nathan W. Redding and raised her family in Grand
Prairie. In 1980 she married Ellis F. Cook at First United Methodist
Church of Grand Prairie, where she was a member for the past 60 years.
In her later years, she worked in food service at Grand Prairie High
School, LTV and AMR cafeterias. She was preceded in death by her son,
Michael L. Redding; and her husband, Ellis F. Cook. Survivors include
her daughter, Mary Ann Redding Little and her husband, David;
grandchildren, Vicki Little and David Little and wife, Wanda;
great-grandchildren, Christy Davis, Garret and Kyle Little; and
great-great-grandchildren, Morgan and Trevior Davis. She is also
survived by her brother, Ramsey Fields of Barry, and sister Christene
Melton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 2
p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Grand Prairie. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests donations to First United Methodist
Church of Grand Prairie. Arrangements by Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home,
Grand Prairie. |
Notes:
Lucille (Yeldell) English
Nov 20, 1949 - Mar 30, 2009
 Lucille
English
Lucille English, 59, was born Nov. 20, 1949, in Corsicana to Cleveland
and Georgia Louise Yeldell. She attended and graduated from G.W. Jackson
School in Corsicana, where she was a longtime resident. After high
school, Lucille continued her education and became a certified
medication aide, and was last employed by Corsicana Nursing Home in
1998, before she became ill. She was well known by family and friends
for her beautiful smile, caring and kind spirit, and giving heart.
Lucille confessed a faith in Christ at an early age, and was a faithful
member of Second Mission Baptist Church.She departed this life on
Monday, March 30, 2009, at Arlington Memorial Hospital after a lengthy
illness. She leaves behind a husband, McArthur English; three daughters,
April Mwamba (Mike) of Cedar Hill, Regina Williams (Cedric) of
Corsicana, and Kristen English of Arlington; one son, Douglas English
(Tina) of Corsicana; one sister, Margaret Wigfall of Fort Worth; three
brothers, Jessie Yeldell of DeSoto, Cleveland Yeldell Jr. (Hattie) of
Lancaster, and Ricky Yeldell of Orlando, Fla.; grandchildren,
Jacqueline, Joslynn, Kevin, Jessica, Robert, Christopher, Olivia, Adrian
and Devin; great-grandchildren, Damia, Deazia and Dereck Singleton; and
a host of sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, uncles, aunts, nieces,
nephews and cousins whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by
her parents and two sisters, Essie Yeldell and Mary Louise Yeldell
Bowens. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Second Mission Baptist
Church, 909 S. Fifth St. Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. |
Notes:
Ronald Ray
Hiler
Aug 31, 1941 - Apr 2, 2009
Ronald Ray Hiler, 67, of Frost, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009,
in Corsicana. He was born Aug. 31, 1941, in Blooming Grove to George
and Georgia Hiler. Mr. Hiler was a longtime resident of Trinidad
where he worked for 23 years with Texas Utilities. He enjoyed
woodworking and building things; his greatest enjoyment was his
grandchildren, fishing and playing with them. Mr. Hiler is survived
by wife, Sandra Hiler of Frost; sons, Brent and Tara Hiler of Van,
Bryan and Paulette Hiler of Frost, and Jeff Hiler of Arlington;
grandchildren, Aaron, Amy, Blake, Reid, Leah and Bryan Thomas Hiler;
special grandchildren, Ashley and Jennifer Rhodes; and brothers and
sisters, Macel Nicholson of Barry, Dot and Bob Russell of Blooming
Grove, Barbara and Jerry Garrison of Kerens, Doug and Mary Hiler of
Blooming Grove. He was preceded in death by parents, George and
Georgia Holcomb Hiler; siblings, Inez Hemmingway, Fern Woodland,
Sadie Hill, Maxine Armstrong, Mattie Niver and Hugh Hiler.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April
5, at Griffin-Roughton Chapel. Burial will follow at
Rose Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Mattie Pearl (Carter) Ingram-Jones
Aug 1, 1930 - Mar 31, 2009
 Mattie
Pearl Jones
Mattie Pearl Jones, 78, was born in Dallas County on Aug. 1, 1930, to
parents Lawrence "Jack" Carter and Georgia Gentry Carter. She received
her formal education in Freestone County and professed a faith in Christ
at an early age. She met and married James Ingram Jr. and to this union
four children were born: James, Pamela, John and Bob. She later married
the Rev. Clem Jones and to this union one child was born: Crissandra.
Mattie Pearl led an inspiring life. In her early 40s, she received her
GED and enrolled in the Navarro College nursing program where she earned
her L.V.N. license. She worked for many years as an L.V.N. at Mel-Haven
Convalescent Home and ended her career at Westside Development Center.
She became a member of Harmony Baptist Church and served in many
capacities. She was a member of the choir and also a member of the
Friendship Auxiliary where she served as a teacher. She was also a
licensed minister, and served as Navarro County directress for the
Friendship District Association. Later she united with Straight Way
Missionary Baptist Church where she was one of the mothers of the
church. She was also a member of the Women AGLOW and Navarro County
Ministers' Wives. Mattie Pearl was a great source of wisdom, inspiration
and strength. She departed this life Tuesday, March 31, 2009. She was
preceded in death by her father, mother, and six brothers; husband, the
Rev. Clem Jones; daughter, Crissandra Jones Lee; and granddaughter,
Angel Thibodeaux. She leaves to cherish her memories four children:
James (Ruth) Ingram and John (Cher') Ingram, all of DeSoto, Pamela
(Charles) Colbert of Corsicana, and Bob Ingram of Dallas; 13
grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a host of cousins and friends.
Wake service will be 7 p.m. today at Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel
with expressions of love given at this time. Funeral service will be 11
a.m. Saturday at Straight Way Missionary Baptist Church, 400 S. 15th
St., with the Rev. Samuel Washington officiating and Pastor Alvin E.
Smith as eulogist. Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Dante' Williams, Joshua Wright, Vernon Colbert,
Jason Ingram, Leon Tilley and Billy Hubbard. Arrangements by Ross and
Johnson Mortuary. |
Notes:
Glenn Charles "Buster"
Auerbach Sr.
Sep 15, 1923 - Apr 2, 2009
 Glenn
Charles "Buster" Auerbach Sr.
Glenn Charles "Buster" Auerbach Sr., 85, of Kerens, passed from this
life peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2009, at the ETMC Hospital in Athens.
Glenn was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Curry to Charles and Effie Lewis
Auerbach. Glenn served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a well-respected
general contractor. He retired at age 75. He was preceded in death by
parents, Charles and Effie Auerbach; brothers, Larry and Don Auerbach;
and one sister, Charlene Massey. He is survived by wife of 42 years,
Haydee Melon Auerbach; life-long friend, Judy Sanchez; children, Brenda
Fields and husband Larry, Glenn "Coco" Auerbach Jr. and wife Joan,
Debbie Edrington and husband Bruce, Gary Auerbach, Rickey Auerbach and
wife Cathy, David Auerbach, Randy Auerbach and wife Cheryl, and Rodney
Auerbach; sisters, Juanita Nowlin, and Claudine Orchard and husband Jim;
brothers-in-law, Enrique Melon and wife Tata, Felipe Melon and wife
Altita, John Rivera and wife Auria; sisters-in-law, Blanca Sevillans,
Jose Antonio and Gina Morillo; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren;
numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday,
April 11, at First Baptist Church in Kerens with the Rev. Wes Johnson
officiating. Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens. |
Notes:
Joyce Florene (Cotton)
Mitchell
Feb 18, 1943 - Apr 3, 2009
 Joyce
Florene Cotton-Mitchell was born Feb. 18, 1943, in Rock Creek to William
and Irene Cotton. She went on to be with Christ Friday, April 3, 2009,
in Dallas, due to complications from a liver transplant. She married the
love of her life, Joe Mitchell, June 9, 1961. Together they shared their
lives building family, faith and friends. Her "can-do" attitude showed
up early as she graduated valedictorian of her class at Graford High
School. After starting her family, she began her career as an interior
designer and opened Mitchell Interiors in Corsicana. After retiring from
her business, she earned her master's degree in public administration
from Dallas Baptist University. She then served with the State of Texas
at MHMR in Mexia. While excelling in business, her life revolved around
her family and faith. She raised two sons, Kevin and Kyle, to serve God
in all things and modeled serving others by leading in her church,
building churches with the Texas Retired Builders, going on mission
trips and giving to mission projects over the world. She is survived by
her husband of nearly 48 years, Joe Mitchell; her sons, Kevin Mitchell
and wife Kathy of Mansfield and Kyle Mitchell and wife Lisa of
Midlothian; and seven loving grandchildren, Grant, Garett, Gage,
Makenzie, Ian, Caed and Braedan. Also surviving are brothers, Lee Roy
Cotton and Clyde Dean Cotton; and her sister, Joan Allred; as well as
many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her
mother and father; her brother, Marvin Cotton; and sister, June Cotton-Wagnon.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home in
Corsicana. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Northside Baptist Church
in Corsicana with the Rev. Rick Lamb officiating. Graveside services
will be at 4 p.m. Monday at McAdams-Pickwick Cemetery near Graford. In
lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Gideons.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Michael
Wayne Martin
Oct 7, 1958 - Apr 2, 2009
 Michael
Wayne Martin, 50, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009, at his residence.
He was born in Loranco, Texas on Oct. 7, 1958. Survivors include his
mother and step-father, Wanda and Troy Hudson of Corsicana; father, Lee
Roy Martin of Meingus, Texas; son, Aaron Martin of Corsicana; brothers
and sisters, Tammie Martin, Keith Martin, Chuck Williams, and Olin
Williams, all of Corsicana, Scott Williams of Buffalo, and Kelly
Williams of San Marcos; grandmother, Lois Bell of Corsicana; a number of
aunts, uncles and cousins; mate and partner Stacy Kuykendall of
Corsicana. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 5 p.m. Monday at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Gary W. Mayo
June 28, 1933 - Feb 14, 2009
Gary W. Mayo, 75, of Kerens, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009,
at this home. Mr. Mayo was born June 28, 1933, in Kerens and was a
lifelong resident. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Mayo;
daughter, Harriet R. Davis; sons, Scotty Mayo and Roy Glasgow;
brother, Roy A. Mayo Jr.; sister, Lora Ruth Beasley; four
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Paschal
Funeral Home, Kerens.
Notes:
Hugo Daniel
Salas
June 10, 1992 - Apr 4, 2009
Hugo Daniel Salas, 16, of The Colony passed away Saturday, April 4,
2009. Hugo was born June 10, 1992, in Laredo. Hugo was a student at
The Colony High School. He was witty, funny and well liked by
everyone that knew him. He was always willing to give a helping hand
and was a good listener. He was preceded in death by his
grandfather, Ignacio Perez I; his uncle, Ignacio Perez II; his
father, David Salas Sr.; and his baby sister, Teresita. He is
survived by his mother, Rosa Maria; and stepdad Jose Silva; his twin
brother, Diego Salas; brothers, David Salas and Nestor Salas;
sister, Rosy Salas; his abuelita, Hortencia Perez; many aunts,
uncles and 31 cousins who will miss him greatly. Graveside service
will be 5 p.m. today at
Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home,
Corsicana.
Notes:
Mary Emma (McFadden) Brown
abt 1864 - May 1940
FUNERAL SUNDAY FOR MRS. BROWN AT PRAIRIE POINT
Mrs. Mary Emma Brown, aged 76 years, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. R. L. Tubbs, Mamie avenue, early Sunday, Funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the Prairie
Point cemetery with interment in the
Prairie Point cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. S. R. Goff, pastor of the Northside
Baptist church.
Surviving are four children Mrs. Hugh Wheat, Coleman; Seth Brown,
Brownfield; Mrs. Tubbs, Corsicana, and Fred Brown, Coleman; seven
grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. T. E. Newsom, Fort Worth, and a
brother, J. T. McFadden, Mirando City, Texas, and other relatives.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Active pallbearers were Pete O'Daniel, Elmer Norris, Rube Bennett,
Harold Wheat, Duren Norris and Russell Carroll.
Honorary pallbearers were J. O. Burke, B. L. Davis, R. R. Owen, O.
E. Stone, J. S. Callicut, John David, Lee Jester, Will Price, Derens,
and Bob Coates, Kerens.
Notes:
Reuben Tucker
abt 1910 - Nov 1986
Reuben Tucker, 76, of Petty's Chapel died Tuesday at Navarro
Regional Hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Corley
Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Collins officiating. Burial will
be in Oakwood Cemetery.
He was a native and life-long resident of Navarro County, the
retired owner of the International Truck Agency and was a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Mable Estes Tucker of Petty's Chapel; a
daughter, Peggy Murphy of Houston; three sisters, Hallie Page of San
Antonio, Irene Howell of Carrollton and Evelyn Stark of Grand
Prairie, two granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; and a several
nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Billy Jack
McCurdy
abt 1928 - Nov 1986
Billy McCurdy
SAVOY - Billy Jack McCurdy, 58, of Savoy, died Saturday in a Sherman
hospital after being struck by a car.
Service was 2:30 p.m. Monday at Mullican Little Funeral Home in
Savoy. Burial was in Crossroads Cemetery in Desert.
Survivors include two brothers, Earnest McCurdy of Corsicana and
Wesley McCurdy of Denison, and nephews.
Nephews were pallbearers.
Notes:
James H.
Wallace
May 4, 1876 - Jan 29, 1936
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR J. H. WALLACE FRIDAY MORNING
Funeral services for James H. (Dad) Wallace, aged 56 years, who died
in the veterans hospital at Legion, Texas, at 12:45 o'clock
Wednesday morning following a lingering illness, will be held Friday
morning at 10 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Ross Owen, 1500
Woodlawn, with burial in
Oakwood Cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Monsignor V.
Graffeo of the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
The body arrived hers Thursday morning.
Surviving are his wife, a sister, Mrs. Nannie Hazlett, Dallas, and
other relatives.
Pallbearers will be members of the American Legion.
Corley Funeral Home will direct the arrangements.
Notes:
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JAMES H. WALLACE DIED AT LEGION; BE BURIED HERE FRIDAY
James. H. (Dad) Wallace, age 56 years, died in the veterans
hospital at Legion, Texas, at 12:45 Wednesday morning following
a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held sometime
Friday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Ross Owen, 1500 Woodlawn
avenue. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery. The body will arrive
in Corsicana Thursday morning.
Mr. Wallace was a Spanish American and World War veteran. He had
been in the veteran's hospital some time for his health.
Surviving are his wife, a sister, Mrs. Nannie Hazlett, Dallas,
and other relatives.
Corley Funeral Home will direct the funeral arrangements.
Notes:
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VETERANS OF WORLD AND SPANISH WARS WAS BURIED FRIDAY
Funeral services for James H. (Dad) Wallace, aged 56 years, who died
in the veterans hospital at Legion, Texas, Wednesday morning after a
lingering illness, were held Friday morning at 10 o’clock from the
residence of Mrs. Ross Owen, 1500 Woodlawn, with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites
were conducted by Monsignor V. Graffeo of the Church of the
Immaculate conception.
Surviving are his wife, a sister, Mrs. Nannie Hazlett, Dallas, and
other relatives.
Mr. Wallace was a veteran of the Spanish-American and World wars.
Pallbearers were members of the American Legion.
Corley Funeral Home directed the services.
Notes:
Dovie Lee
(Kyser) Strange
Nov 30, 1910 - Apr 8, 2009
Dovie Lee Strange, 98, of Kerens, passed away on Wednesday,
April 8, 2009, at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village in Corsicana.
Dovie was born to William H. and Nettie F. Kyser on Nov. 30, 1910,
in Kerens. She graduated from Kerens High School in
1931. She was a
member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Dovie was a member of the
Navarro County Home Demonstration Club. She was noted for her many
quilts that she made. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Lonnie Strange; and brothers, Eldridge and Charlie "Buz" Kyser. She
is survived by her children, Bazel and wife Mona Strange of Kerens
and Betty and husband Claude Armstrong of Richardson; grandchildren,
Ed and wife Christy Strange of Kerens and Pam and husband Randy Cole
of Emory; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Rhett and Dawson, all of
Kerens, and Briley and Corley Cole of Emory; and special caregiver,
Gladys Coleman. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. today at
Oak Grove
Cemetery near Kerens. Honorary pallbearers will be Thomas Hill, Don
Baxter, Bill Kent, Roy Kamp, Bobby Strange and Don Kyser.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.
Notes:
Elizabeth (Colson) McNeel-Burge
abt 1931 - Apr 9, 2009
 Elizabeth
Colson McNeel Burge, 78, of Hewitt, passed away Thursday, April 9,
2009.Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at
OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco. Services will be 2 p.m.
Monday, April 13, at Peace Lutheran Church of Hewitt with Pastor Steve
Rynearson officiating. Committal will be 4:30 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery
in Hubbard. Pallbearers will be Trey McNeel, Christian Stewart, Ryan
Rasberry, Rhett Williams, Randy Williams, Bill Byerley, David Curington
and Donald Citrano. Elizabeth was born in Iola to Jimmie and Carrie
(Ward) Colson. She married James McNeel on Sept. 6, 1947, in Richland.
They moved to Navarro County where they proudly raised their two
children. Elizabeth worked for nearly 30 years at Texas Miller Hats.
James preceded her in death on Feb. 11, 1968. She married Aubrey Burge
on Feb. 14, 1978, in Hubbard. She was a faithful member of Peace
Lutheran Church. Elizabeth's life constantly revolved around her loving
family, and she took great pride in her children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents;
brother and sister-in-law, Howard and O'Dail Colson; and father-in-law
and mother-in-law, Clyde and Nora McNeel. She is survived by her
husband, Aubrey Burge of Waco; daughter, Paula J. McNeel of Corsicana;
son, Jim McNeel and wife Marylin of Corsicana; stepdaughters, Audie
Williams and husband Randy of Lorena, Susan Byerley and husband Bill of
Houston, and Deborah McCullum of Amarillo; grandchildren, Trey McNeel
and Amy and Christian Stewart; great-grandchildren, Samantha Stewart,
Noah, Sydney, Landrey and Luke McNeel; and step-grandchildren, Ryan
Rasberry, Rhett and Aston Williams, Annie and Sarah Byerley, and Shelby
and Rae McCullum. Memorials may be made to Mildred Elementary School
Library, 5475 S. U.S. Highway 287, Corsicana, TX 75109; or Peace
Lutheran Church, 9301 Panther Way, Hewitt, TX 76712. Arrangements by
OakCrest Funeral Home, Waco. |
Notes:
Velma Jean (Garcia)
McDaniel-Beamon
Feb 2, 1931 - Apr 10, 2009
 Velma
Jean Beamon, 78, passed away Friday, April 10, 2009.She was born on Feb.
2, 1931 in Pickett to Louis and Callie Garcia. She was preceded in death
by her parents and her son Sammy McDaniel. Survivors include a number of
nieces and nephews, and a sister, Viva Gray of Keller. Visitation will
be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral services
are 2 p.m. Monday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rick
Lamb and the Rev. Josh Whistler officiating. Interment will follow in
the Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Stephen Collins,
Robert Roberts, Ryan Roberts, David D. Gilbert, Drew Whistler and Todd
Whistler. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Daniel A. Carter Jr.
Feb 13, 1925 - Apr 9, 2009
 Mr.
Daniel A. Carter Jr., 84, of Richland, entered into rest on Thursday,
April 9, 2009 in Richland. He was born on Feb. 13, 1925 in Hemphill. He
received his B.A. from SMU in 1959, and his M.A. from the University of
Arizona in 1969. He served in the United States Air Force from 1943
until 1966, retiring as a Major. He loved to travel to visit friends
around the globe, smoke fine cigars, read, and speak Japanese and
Spanish. Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel A.
Carter Sr. and Lillie Emily Hogan Carter; brothers, Issac, Clyde,
Fields, Paul and Thomas; and a sister, Oma Shelley. Survivors include
his sister, Ella Mae Jones of Richland; children, Steven Carter and wife
Tammie of Round Rock, Elizabeth Guttormsson and husband Chris of
Westminster, Colo., and David Carter and wife Jana of Round Rock;
grandchildren, Stephanie, Victoria, Matthew, CJ, Kirsten, Colin, and
Aiden; nine nieces and four nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10
a.m. Monday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Bishop South
officiating. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Dallas
Fort-Worth National Cemetery. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home,
Corsicana. |
Notes:
Herman Milton Campbell
Feb 24, 1917 - Apr 13, 2009
H. Milton Campbell, 92, of Corsicana passed on Monday, April
13, 2009. Mr. Campbell was born on Feb. 24, 1917, in Teague to Cline
Virgil and Emma (Boswell) Campbell. He was a member of First United
Methodist Church in Corsicana and was an accountant. Mr. Campbell is
survived by his wife, Opal Campbell of Corsicana; and two sons and
daughters-in-law, Mike and Debbie Campbell of Lewisville and Gary
and Susan Campbell of Corsicana. He is also survived by four
grandchildren, Lesley and husband Albert Lusby of Amarillo, Stephen
and wife Stephanie Campbell of Lewisville, Blair Campbell of Tyler,
and Sarah Campbell of Corsicana; great-granddaughter, Lillian Lusby
of Amarillo; and sister and brother-in-law, Lillian and Tom
McCuiston of Overland Park, Kan. Mr. Campbell was preceded in death
by his brother, Emory Campbell; two sisters, Jene Maniss and Mary
Lee Green; and brother, Jack Bridger. Funeral services will be 10:30
a.m. Thursday, April 16, at First United Methodist Church with the
Rev. Mike Alexander officiating. Interment will follow at
Oakwood
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gerry Harris, Vaughn Wyatt, Alan
Roberts, Andy Rodgers, Campbell Scott and Mike Dowd. Honorary
pallbearers will be Mark Harris and Rudy Carroll. Arrangements by
Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Donna
(Rogers) Kircher
July 12, 1931 - Apr 14, 2009
Donna Kircher
Donna Kircher, 77, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, April 14,
2009. She was born in Magic City on July 12, 1931, to George and
Vera Rogers. She is survived by her sister, Pat Sloan and husband
Mike; nieces, Veran Barrett and husband Terry and Felicia Poe and
husband Kirk; grandson, Zachary Kircher; numerous cousins; aunt,
Alene Greathouse; and uncle, Charles Snow. She was preceded in death
by her son, Zachary Kircher Sr. A private memorial service will be
held at a later date. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Geneva Ann
(Compton) Thomas
June 3, 1936 - Apr 13, 2009
 Geneva
Ann Thomas
Geneva
Ann Thomas, 72, of Corsicana passed away on Monday, April 13, 2009, in
Corsicana. She was born on June 3, 1936, in Dawson. She was a member of
Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 7
to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at Corley Funeral Home. Graveside services
will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 17, at
Younger Cemetery with
Brother Bill Honea officiating. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her
parents, Vester and Lettie Compton; sister, Lee Minchew; and a
sister-in-law, Glenda Compton. She is survived by her husband, Dale
Thomas of Corsicana; son, Mitchell Prowell and wife Debra of Barry;
daughter, Mary Owens and husband Donnie of Streetman; stepdaughter,
Sherrie Sanders of Corsicana; stepson, Rickie Thomas of Oak Valley;
grandchildren, Laura Jones and husband Chuck of Conroe, Johnna Boyland
and husband Pat of Shreveport, La., Jessica Davis and husband Tony of
Blooming Grove, Scott Johnson and wife Heather of Blooming Grove,
Kimberly Prowell of Richland, Amber Gunn and husband Charles of
Richland, Dusty Owens and Amber Cook of Streetman, Derek Owens of
Streetman, Justin Owen of Corsicana, Brice Sanders of Oak Valley,
Britney Haynie of Bridgeport, Brady Grant and wife Amanda of Weslaco,
Taylor Haynie of Glen Rose, and Tate Haynie of Barry; nine
great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas Compton of Dawson; and a
brother-in-law, Pete Minchew of Union High. Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society, 1301 S. Broadway, Tyler, TX 75701. Arrangements
by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Charles Isaac Anderson Jr.
July 28, 1964 - Apr 15, 2009
 Charles
Isaac Anderson Jr., was born July 28, 1964, in Kinston, N.C., the son of
Charles Isaac Anderson Sr. and Betty Louise Hammett Anderson. He passed
from this life Wednesday, April 15, 2009, in Corsicana. Major Anderson
was the commanding officer of The Salvation Army Corsicana Corps and had
been with The Salvation Army for 19 years. He and his family moved to
Corsicana three years ago from Atlanta, Ga. He was also a member of the
Corsicana Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Major Elizabeth
Anderson of Corsicana; two sons, Caleb and Aaron Anderson of Corsicana;
daughter, Rebekah Anderson of Corsicana; mother and stepfather, Bettie
Louise and Raymond Farve of Lawrence, Kan.; brother, Richard Allen
Anderson of Lawrence, Kan.; and sisters, Betsy Louise Anderson and Julie
Rebekah Anderson of Lawrence, Kan. Services will be held at 1 p.m.
Monday at Northside Baptist Church with Dr. Rick Lamb and Col. David
Jeffery officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Monday
at Northside Baptist Church. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Samuel Dwayne Mullin
Jul 31, 1952 - Apr 14, 2009
 Samuel
D. Mullin, 56, of Corsicana, passed away April 14, 2009 at his
residence. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Second Mission Baptist
Church with Pastor Larry L. Polk officiating. Interment will follow at
Woodland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alonzo Lacy, Harold Wilson, Larry
Wilson, Robin Keith Wilson, Dwayne Wadley, Darrell Henley, Leland Adams
and Timothy Lusk. Honorary pallbearer is Michael Simmons. Mr. Mullin was
born July 31, 1952 in Corsicana. He was a
1970 graduate of Jackson High
School. He was employed at Bill's Fried Chicken for 33 years. He also
worked several years at Regal. He was a member of Second Mission Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Mullin of Corsicana; children, Jermane Mullin, Lauren Mullin and Shayla Mullin, all of Corsicana;
step-daughters, Pamela Schultz and Melissa King; granddaughters: Shikia
Parks, CaTonya Tate and Denym Mullin; mother Ruthie L. Mullin of
Corsicana; brothers Dubart Mullin (Lydia), Harold V. Mullin (Tracy) and
Paul Mullin, all of Corsicana, and Donald Ray Mullin (Irene) of
Richland; sisters Shirley Ray Gibson (Johnny) of Waco, Vanessa Jenkins
(Ronald), Phoebe M. Thomas (John), all of Ennis; Donna Lou Mullin (Wendall)
of DeSoto; Patricia A. Mullin (Robin Keith) of Corsicana and Teresa M.
Davis of Glenn Heights; aunt, Lela Mae Bryant of Dallas; three uncles,
Nelson Jessie of Corsicana and Veo Jessie and Frank Jessie, both of
Dallas; special sister-in-law, Victoria Simmons of Corsicana; special
cousins, Glen and Mary Brewer of Corsicana; and a host of nieces,
nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, other relatives and many
friends. He was preceded in death by father, Samuel Mullin; brother,
Larry Joe Mullin; and grandmother, Febbie Jessie. Arrangements by Ross
and Johnson Mortuary. |
Notes:
Robert James Smith
abt 1940 - Apr 10, 2009
Robert James Smith, 69, of Corsicana passed away Friday, April
10, 2009, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m.
today at Ross and Johnson Mortuary. Funeral service will be 11 a.m.
Saturday, April 18, at Lifeline Family Fellowship Church, 5301 W.
State Highway 31, with Superintendent Rayford Chimmney officiating.
Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by
Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Tonya
(Mistachkin) Jacobs
d. Apr 16, 2009
 Tonya
Jacobs, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully Thursday morning,
April 16, 2009. Tonya's first love was her family and lived life to its
absolute fullest. She was a unique and unforgettable lady who touched
many lives. Tonya was a lifelong member of Hadaassah and Eastern Star. A
resident of Corsicana of 40 years, she moved to Dallas in 1983. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Julius Jacobs; parents, Harry and
Florence Mistachkin; as well as her three brothers and one sister. Tonya
is survived by her daughter, Hildy Jacobs and her partner Donna Simon;
daughter, Jill Jacobs Russell and her husband Randy R. Russell;
granddaughter, Francine Hart; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside
services will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the
Hebrew Cemetery
in Corsicana. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American
Cancer Society. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Jack Glynn "Jackie" Tramel
Mar 4, 1930 - Apr 17, 2009
 Jack
Tramel went to be with his Lord Friday morning, April 17, 2009, after a
three year battle with cancer. He was born March 4, 1930, in Bazette,
Texas to John and Arlene Pierce Tramel who precedes him in death as well
as infant daughter Becky Tramel. He retired from Firestone Tire and
Rubber Company after thirty-six and a half years of service. He served
his country during the Korean War in Japan in the U.S. Military. He is
survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Shirley Tramel of Angus.
Daughter Pat Davis and husband Rennie of Angus. Sons, Rory Tramel and
wife Suzanne of Arlington and Jay Tramel of Dallas and family friend
Louie Guerra of Dallas. Sister, Shirley Allred and husband Don of
Corsicana. Granddaughters, Amber Wheeler of Arlington, and Candace
Gorman of Arlington. Great-grandsons Derek Wheeler, Dylan Wheeler, Ethan
Gorman and Caleb Gorman all of Arlington. Step-grandchildren, Susan
Larson and Billy Davis of Kingman, Ariz. and Rennie Davis, II of Las
Vegas, NV. Twelve step-great-grandchildren, and sister-in-law Sammie
Gray of Corsicana. Nephew, Mike Allred and wife Janet of Corsicana and
niece Diane McDonald of Dallas, numerous great nieces and great nephews,
aunts and uncles. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Corley Funeral
Chapel with Rev. Joe Bullard officiating . Visitation will be 6 p.m. to
8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mexia City
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Wheeler, Bryan Gorman, Michael Allred,
Lance Allred, Andy Perrualt and Heath Gillen. He will be missed by his
numerous family and friends, especially his beloved church family at New
Harmony Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon of the Lord's work.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Lisa Ann
(Rankin) Annis-Capps
Mar 31, 1959 - Apr 14, 2009
Lisa was born on March 31, 1959 in Shreveport, La. She left this
earthly place to be with her Lord and Savior on April 14, 2009. She
is survived by sons William Annis and his girlfriend Deeann Stewart;
Joshua Christopher Annis and his wife Lynette; sister Tama Zuniga
and her husband Carlos; nephew Joe Haynes and his wife Tina; niece
Melody Mosqueda and her husband Valentin. Lisa leaves a loving
extended family; parents Robert and Betty O'Dell, sister Sharon
O'Dell and son Keith. She was a loving "Grammy" to Cassie, Case,
Jacob, Carlos, Emily, Adriana, Kera, Colton, Cavander and Melanie.
She also leaves a host of friends and "family" from the Pleasant
Grove United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by the love
of her live, husband James Capps; parents James and Oweta Rankin;
daughter Leona Nicole Rankin; granddaughter Savannah Danielle
Haynes. A memorial service will be held for Lisa on Sunday, April 19,
2009 at 9 a.m. at the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church at 1437
South 45th Street in Corsicana.
Notes:
Jessie Ray
Curry
May 5, 1941 - Apr 16, 2009
 Jessie
Ray Curry, 67, of DeSoto passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009 in Dallas.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Second Mission Baptist Church
with Rev. Larry L. Polk, Sr. officiating. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey
Curry, Gregory Collins, Danzell Lee, David McKinzie, Chris Rooks, Dwight
Jones, Chester Jones III, and Otis Reese. Honorary Pallbearers will be
Bro. Labron Walker and Deacons of the Church. Mr. Curry was born May 5,
1941 in Corsicana. He received his formal education from
G.W. Jackson High School
School [abt
1959] and Navarro College. He served in the U.S. Army 1963-1965.
He worked for Quaker Oats for 42 years before retiring in 2001, formerly
Wolf Brand Chili.
He was a member of Second Mission Baptist Church where he was a Deacon,
President of the Ushers, President of the Trustee, and sang in the
choir. He was preceded in death by Brother, C.J. Curry and father, Rev.
Paul Curry. Survivors include: A devoted wife, Ruby Lee Curry of DeSoto.
One son, Darrell Curry (Catherine) of Arlington. One grandson, Patrick
Curry of Edmond, Okla. Two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Wilson, of Madera
California and Mrs. Ora Slaughter of DeSoto. Two sisters-in-law, Nellie
Collins (Arthur) of Corsicana and Stormy Lewis (Edward). One
brother-in-law, Joe (Gwen) Green; a host of nieces including a special
niece, Deborah Curry; nephews, cousins, friends and Church family.
Viewing will be held Monday April 20 from 11-7 p.m. at Scott Funeral
Home. |
Notes:
Billye "Jan" Joan Huckeba
Aug 14, 1930 - Apr 17, 2009
 Billye
"Jan" Joan Huckeba, 78, of Barry, passed away Friday, April 17, 2009, in
Corsicana. Jan was born Aug. 14, 1930, to Hollis Berry and Anna Fay
Huckeba in Forreston. After honing her skills as a drafting technician
at SW Bell Telephone she earned the title of engineer and contributed
her meticulous skill and knowledge to the telecommunications industry
for many years. She was a kind and wonderful sister and aunt who will be
dearly missed. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 21,
at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas with Brother Bill Honea
officiating. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Mason Lee Albritton
Oct 3, 2005 - Apr 14, 2009
 Mason
Lee Albritton
Mason Lee Albritton, age 3, of Genoa Ark., died Tuesday, April 14, 2009
from injuries received in an auto accident. Mason was born October 3,
2005 at Texarkana, Tx. , and was a lifetime resident. He brought a smile
to everyone he came in contact with. Survivors include: his father, Earl
Lee Albritton of Genoa, Ark. , his mother, Trisha James of San Angelo,
Tx., one brother, Miles Albritton of Genoa, Arkansas, his step-mother,
Gina Jewell Albritton of Genoa, Ark., his step-sister and step brother,
Emily and Dillon, his grandmothers, Norma Williams of San Angelo, Tx.,
and Freda Albritton of Texarkana, Tx. , two uncles and aunts, Jack and
Lisa Albritton of Rice and Henry and Darlene Stiner of Texarkana, Ark.,
and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday
at the Texarkana Funeral Home Arkansas Chapel with Rev, Jeff Schreve
officiating. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the
Bazette
Cemetery, Kerens.The family will receive funds at the funeral home from
6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday. Donations may be made to the Earl Albritton
Benefit Account #68508,98 Century Bank, 4820 Texas Blvd. Texarkana, TX ,
75503The family will be at 2712 Woodland Oaks Drive, Texarkana, Ark. |
Notes:
Benjamin E.A. “Woody” Alden
abt 1990 - Apr 6, 2009
Benjamin E.A. “Woody” Alden, 19, of Blooming Grove passed away
Monday, April 6, 2009. Visitation and rosary will be 7 p.m. Friday
at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 3 p.m. Sunday at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Danilo Ramos
officiating. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Eugene E. Slaughter
Jun 1, 1869 - May 12, 1944
E. E. Slaughter Buried
CORSICANA, Texas, May 14. - Funeral service for E. E. Slaughter who
died at his home in the Purdon community Friday, were held Sunday
with burial in the Younger Cemetery.
The following children survive; Mrs. D. W. Palmer and Mrs. J. J.
Durham, both of Dallas; E. L. Slaughter, Purdon; L. L. Slaughter,
Douglas, Ariz.; G. A. Slaughter, Dawson; Mrs. S.W. Peden, Barry; D.
J. Slaughter, Corsicana; Mrs. Ellis Horn, Frost; Mrs. J. B. Taylor,
Corsicana. Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. R. G. Compton,
Corsicana; Mrs. D. Freeman, Dallas; two brothers, J. G. Slaughter,
Vernon; C. W. Slaughter, Purdon, and twenty-nine grandchildren.
May 15, 1944
Notes:
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E. E. SLAUGHTER
DIED LATE FRIDYA
PURDON COMMUNITY
E. E. Slaughter,
died at his home in
the Purdon community
Friday evening at
7:30 o’clock.
Funeral services
will be held at the
Sutherland-McCammon
chapel Sunday
afternoon at 3
o’clock. Interment
will be in Younger
cemetery.
The rites will be
conducted by Rev.
Mr. McElroy, and
Dillard W. Thurman,
Church of Christ
minister.
Surviving are the
following children:
Mrs. D. W. Palmer,
Dallas; Mrs. J. J.
Durham, Dallas; E.
L. Slaughter,
Douglas, Ariz.; G.
A. Slaughter,
Dawson; Mrs. S. W.
Peden, Barry; D. J.
Slaughter,
Corsicana; Mrs.
Ellis Horn, Frost;
and Mrs. J. B.
Taylor, Corsicana.
Other survivors
include two sisters,
Mrs. R. G. Compton,
Corsicana; Mrs. D.
Freeman, Dallas; two
brothers, J. G.
Slaughter, Vernon;
C. W. Slaughter,
Purdon and 29
grandchildren.
Notes:
Willie Ada Wood
Jan 27, 1888 - Mar 4, 1949
William A. Wood's Rites Held in Purdon
CORSICANA, Texas, March 6. - Funeral services for William A. Wood,
61, Purdon ginner, were held in Purdon. Burial was in the
Younger
Cemetery. Wood died in Waco Friday after an extended illness.
Survivors include his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Ford Dempsey and
Mrs. John Morris Pickle, both of Waco, and Mrs. Emmett Wallace of
Abilene; a sister, Mrs. Josh Melton, Corsicana, and a brother, Henry
Wood of Houston.
Mar 7, 1949
Notes:
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Willie A. Wood Of Purdon Dies In Waco On Friday
Funeral services for Willie A. Wood, 61, Purdon ginner, who died in
Waco Friday afternoon, were held from the Purdon Baptist church
Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Burial was in the
Younger
Cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Roy Tumlinson.
Wood had been in ill health for some time.
Surviving are his wife of Purdon; three daughters, Mrs. Ford Dempsey
and Mrs. John Morris Pickle, both of Waco, and Mrs. Emmett Wallace,
Abilene; three grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Josh Melton, Corsicana;
and a brother, Henry Wood, Houston.
Pallbearers were Quinn Harrison, Clyde Horne, Richard Crenshaw,
Luther Hodge, Guy Farmer, Roy Farmer and Robert Collie.
Corley Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Samuel Wesley Peden
Dec 31, 1909 - June 25, 1951
Oil Field Accident Victim's Rites Held
CORSICANA, Texas, June 27. - S.W. Peden, 41, who died in a Houston
hospital from injuries sustained in an oil field accident, was
buried in Younger
Cemetery following services at Purdon Baptist
Church.
Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. A. B. McClintock, and
Mrs. A.D. Farmer; a son, Charles Wesley Peden, all of Houston; seven
brothers, Preston Peden, Jim Peden and John Peden, all of Purdon;
Dougle Peden, Henrietta; Arch Peden, Corsicana; Walter Forshaw and
Alford Forshaw, both of Purdon; four sisters, Mrs. John Mahoney,
Pursley; Mrs. Lottie Wylie, Corsicana; Mrs. W. N. Monroe and Mrs.
Nona Peden, both of Anson; three grandchildren and other relatives.
June 28, 1951
Notes:
John Franklin Lane
Jan 6, 1865 - June 19, 1953
John F. Lane, Pursley, Succumbs at Wortham
CORSICANA, Texas, June 20. - John F. Lane, 88, long-time resident of
Pursley, died at his home in Wortham Friday morning. He was a native
of Tennessee.
Funeral services were held at the Union High Church Saturday with
burial in the Board Tree Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, a son, J. L. Lane of Snyder; six daughters,
Mrs. Elzadie Wallace of Eustace, Mrs. Eda Dunn of Wortham, Mrs.
Hettie Tanner of Purdon, Mrs. Hauty Wallace of Dallas, Mrs. Johnny
McLamore of Abilene and Mrs. Alma Compton of Barry; a brother, J.J.
Lane of Dawson; thirty-nine grandchildren and fifty-six
great-grandchildren.
June 21, 1953
Notes:
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Wortham Man Expires Friday
John F. Lane, 88, formerly of Pursley, died at his home in Wortham
early Friday morning following a stroke Thursday night.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. from the Union High
Church with burial in the Board Tree Cemetery.
Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Born January 6, 1865, near Chattanooga, Tenn., he came to Texas as a
small child with his parents.
Surviving are his wife of Wortham; a son, J. L. Lane, Snyder; six
daughters, Mrs. Elzadie Wallace, Eustace; Mrs. Eda Dunn, Wortham;
Mrs. Hettie Tanner, Purdon; Mrs. Hauty Wallace, Dallas; Mrs. Johnnie
McLamore, Abilene, and Mrs. Alma Compton, Barry; a brother, J. J.
Lane, Dawson; 39 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Sarah Lou "Sallie" (Ivie) Lancaster
Oct 12, 1871 - Feb 18, 1937
LANCASTER, - Corsicana, Texas. Feb. 19. - Funeral services for Mrs.
Sarah L. Lancaster, 65, who died Thursday, were held at
Campbell
Cemetery, near Drane, Friday afternoon. Surviving are three sons, L.
Lancaster, Honolulu, Hawaii; Sam Lancaster and Jim Lancaster, both
of Corsicana, and three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Nokes and Mrs. Ina
Bunch, both of Corsicana, and Mrs. Otha Thomas, Purdon.
Feb 20, 1937
Notes:
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MRS. LANCASTER IS BURIED IN
CAMPBELL CEMETERY ON FRIDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah L.
Lancaster, aged 65 years, who died
at the P. and S. Hospital Thursday
afternoon at 4:30 o’clock were held
at
Campbell
Cemetery, near Drane, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, where
interment was made. The rites were
conducted by Rev. J. F. Adams,
pastor of the Eleventh Avenue
Methodist church.
Surviving are three sons, L.
Lancaster, Honolulu, Hawaii; Sam
Lancaster and Jim Lancaster, both of
Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs.
Bessie Nokes and Mrs. Ina Bunch,
both of Corsicana, and Mrs. Otha
Thomas, Purdon; 18 grandchildren,
two great-grandchildren, seven
brothers and two sisters.
Corley Funeral Home directed the
arrangements.
Notes:
Allen Andy York
Oct 25, 1891 - Aug 15, 1954
CORSICANA, Texas. - Allen A. York, 62,
World War I veteran and
long-time peace officer, died of a heart attack at his home here. a
native of Purdon, he was a city policeman many years before becoming
a guard at the Bethlehem Supply Company's Corsicana plant here
twelve years ago.
Funeral services were held at the Corley Chapel Tuesday. Burial was
in the Hamilton Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife; three sons, Maj. Leo L. York, Oklahoma City;
Ray A. York, Lubbock, and Freddy D. York, Irving; six grandchildren,
a brother, W. Andrew York, Purdon, and two sisters, Mrs. J.E. Crews,
and Mrs. Mattie Bailey, Ennis.
Aug 18, 1954
Parents: William A. York and Missouri Elizabeth (Cooey) York
Notes:
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Allen A. York Expires Sunday; Rites Tuesday
Allen A. York, 62, veteran peace officer,
World War I
veteran, died at his
home 1913 West First Avenue Sunday morning of a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Corley
Chapel. Burial will be in the Hamilton Cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. J. W. McKinney, minister of the
First Christian church.
The American Legion and Texas National Guard will have charge of the
graveside rites, with the Legion providing the pallbearers.
A native of Purdon, York was a long-time member of the Corsicana
police department and operated a night squad cruising car for years
before becoming a guard at the Bethlehem Supply Company, Corsicana
plant 12 years ago.
Surviving re his wife of Corsicana; three sons, Major Leo L. York,
Oklahoma City; Ray A. York, Lubbock, and Freddy D. York, Irving; six
grandchildren; a brother, W. Andrew York, Purdon; two sisters, Mrs.
J. E. Crews, Dallas, and Mrs. Mattie Bailey, Ennis, and other
relatives.
Notes:
Mamie Beatrice (Faust) Gunn
Oct 15, 1890 - Mar 1, 1956
CORSICANA, Texas. - Mrs. O.B. Gunn, 65, of Pursley was found dead
Tuesday in her garden in the Pursley community. Judge Joe P. Davis,
Dawson justice of the peace, returned a coroner's verdict of death
from a heart attack.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Pursley
Church of Christ with burial in the
Hamilton Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband of Pursley; seven daughters, Mrs. Jaynell
Hubbard, Dallas; Mrs. R.B. Comer, Snyder; Mrs. F.L. Anderson,
Odessa; Mrs. E.S. Brown, Rice; Mrs. R.S. Kirk, Purdon; Miss Nadine
Gunn, Mexia, and Miss Louise Gunn, Shreveport, La.; two brothers,
W.C. Faust, Houston, and S.H. Faust, Pasadena; three sisters, Mrs.
Inez Terrell, Houston; Mrs. Will Murphree, Kilgore, and Mrs. Winnie
Weldon, Beaumont; 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and other
relatives.
Mar 2, 1956
Parents: W.J. Faust and Mamie (Houston) Faust
Husband: O.B. Gunn
Notes:
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Melton
Oct 17, 1900 - Oct 18, 1978
Funeral Services For Mrs. Elizabeth Melton Held
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Melton, 77, of Blooming
Grove, were held Sunday, Oct. 22, in the Tyree Chapel, A.M.E. Church
in BG, with the Rev. Melvin Stinson officiating. Burial followed in
Brushie Prairie Community Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Winnie Montgomery of
Morrisville, Pa., and Mrs. Bennie Davis of Fort Worth; four sons,
John Melton of BG, Aubrey and William, both of Fort Worth, and
Lonnie Melton of Garland; two sisters, Mrs. Ira White and Mrs. Pearl
Hurd, both of Dallas; 34 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and
a number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
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- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- The Blooming Grove Times - Oct 25, 1978
Birth date from SSDI
This obit. is for a burial in the Brushie Prairie (Black)
Cemetery. I
checked it in the cemetery book.
- Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Jefferies) Melton Oct. 17, 1978 Oct. 18,
1978 wife of Alonzo “Lonzo” Melton and Elizabeth “Lizzie”
(Jefferies) Melton
Jimmy Lynn
Sullivan
Nov 20, 1976 - Sept 10, 1997
 Jimmy
Lynn Sullivan much loved spirit and gentle loving soul, beloved son
of J.R. and Carolyn Sullivan, exited this earthly plane at 9:45
p.m., Sept. 10, 1997.
A memorial service will be conducted by Rev. Troy Miles and assisted
by Lonnie Keele, on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 4 p.m. at the
Griffin-Roughton Chapel. Family visitation will be at the
Griffin-Roughton Chapel Friday from 6-8 p.m.
He was born in Corsicana November 20, 1976. Jimmy was a student at
Navarro College studying bookkeeping and hoping to pursue real
estate. His generosity was especially to the underdog and needy, but
his kindness and warmth were extended for all to enjoy whether
personally or in his work, most recently at Victorian Sample.
Jimmy is survived by his mother, Carolyn Watson Sullivan; father,
J.R. (Ervin) Sullivan; brother, Robert Lee Sullivan; sister-in-law,
Amelia Sullivan; niece, Sylvia Sullivan; nephew, Steven Sullivan;
grandfather, Robert Watson; grandmother, Bernie Martin; aunts:
Shirley Diaz, Florence Sullivan, Diane Butler, Mary Matte, Bertha
Cox, Frances Sullivan, and Shirley Hall; uncles: Sonny Sullivan,
Eines Diaz, and Jeff Matte; 21 cousins; and, soul mate, Joe E.
Brooks, and special friend, Doris Pritchet.
Memorial contributions may be made to M.A.D.D. or to the Food
Pantry.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Mattie Elizabeth (Fuller)
Strain
Oct 29, 1904 - Jul 14, 1997
Mattie Strain, 92, of DeSoto died July 14 in Parkerville Manor of
DeSoto.
Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 7:30.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Frost Methodist
Church with Rev. Nancy Schusler and Rev. Gene Cravens officiating.
Burial will follow in the
Frost Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Charles Martin, Ronnie Martin, Clifford Williams,
Kenneth Logen, J.O. Williams, Billy Hargrove, Erselle Crawford, Ken
Haws, Marion Green, and Namon Yates.
Mrs. Strain was born October 29, 1904 in Barstow. She was a long
time teacher and resident of Frost.
Mrs. Strain is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmie and
Donna Strain of Duncanville; a grandson, Jeremy Fuller Strain of
Duncanville.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of Blooming Grove.
Notes:
Mamie Violet (Cantrell)
Shadix
July 13, 1907 - Jul 2, 1997
Mamie Shadix, 89, died July 2 in Longview.
Graveside services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the
Pattison Cemetery with
Rev. Roger Marsh officiating.
Ms. Shadix is survived by her brothers, R.L. Shadix and E.R. Shadix
both of Dallas and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Valentine
Bud Way
Feb 14, 1914 - June 16, 1997
Valentine Bud Way, 82, of Corsicana died June 16 in Corsicana.
Graveside services were earlier today at
Pattison Cemetery with
Dr. David Hale of Northside Baptist officiating.
Mr. Way was born August 14, 1914 in Navarro County.
Mr. Way is survived by his son, Tim Way of Ft. Worth; son, Joseph
Way of Las Vegas, Nevada; daughter, Mary Ann and Gene Womack of
Corsicana; and sister, Vera Way Brooks of Corsicana.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home
Notes:
Vestal Ray
Baggett
Dec 2, 1944 - July 13, 1997
Vestal Ray Baggett, 52, of Emhouse died July 13 in Corsicana.
Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Corley Funeral
Home.
Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel
with Dr. Gary W. Johnston of First Pentecostal Church of God
officiating. Burial will follow in the
Pattison Cemetery in
Emhouse.
Pallbearers are Allyn Nix, Dale Nix, Marty De Rusha, Clark McConathy,
V.J. Newlan, and John Owen.
Mr. Baggett was born December 2, 1944 in Port Arthur.
Mr. Baggett is survived by his wife, Ann Baggett of Emhouse; two
sons, Sam Kirk of Corsicana and Will Kirk of Corsicana; a daughter,
Dawn Owen of Corsicana; father, Jack Baggett of Corsicana; two
grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Frank
Lee Morris, Jr.
Dec 7, 1912 - Jul 4, 1997
Frankie Morris, 84, of De Sota died July 4 in De Sota Nursing Home.
Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home.
Services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home in Blooming Grove with Russell Jones officiating.
Burial will follow in
White Church.
Pallbearers were Travis Bagwell, Johnny Morris, Ray Morris, Bill
Krah, Alan Johnson, and Jerry Mack Morris.
Mr. Morris was born December 7, 1912 in Lone Oak. He was a retired
truck driver for Dal Tile. He worked there for 27 years.
Mr. Morris is survived by two daughters, Clidella Jean Bowman of
Malakoff and Pelly Tallant of De Sota; 9 grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; two brothers, Woody Morris of Floydada and
Milton Morris of Dallas; and two sisters, Lois Nelson of Canton and
Helen Norvell of Lubbock.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of Blooming Grove.
Notes:
Clelialee (Major) Page
Jun 6, 1909 - Aug 1, 1997
Clelialee Page, 88, of Blooming Grove died Aug. 1 at her son's home
in Blooming Grove.
Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. at Central Baptist
Church with B.F. Risinger and Bryan Connally officiating. Mrs. Page
will be buried at the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Page was born June 6, 1909 in Itasca, Texas. She was a teacher
in the Blooming Grove area for over 30 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband James Uriah Page, brothers
B.T. Major and Elbert Major, and her parents Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Major
of Milford.
Pallbearers are Myron Herbert Major, James Hugh Major, Randy
Ellison, Charles Ellison, David Major, Tom Major, Charles Major, and
Gary Price.
Mrs. Page is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Jimmy and
Georgia Page of Blooming Grove; grandson Michael Todd Page of
Mabank; granddaughter Allyson Page of Blooming Grove; daughters June
Evans of Garland and Kay White of Fort Worth; brother Myron H. Major
of Milford; sisters Jewell Major of Milford, Beth Price of Desoto,
Billie Pannill of Fort Worth, and June Ellison of Clifton.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Blooming Grove.
Notes:
Windol
Royce Thomas
Dec 31, 1941 - July 31, 1997
Windol Royce Thomas, 55, of Farmers Branch died July 31 in Farmers
Branch.
Visitation will be tonight from 4 to 8 at the Corley Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be Saturday at 4 p.m. at the
Campbell-Elrod
Cemetery towards Dresden with Rev. Tony Neal of Mildred Baptist
Church officiating.
Mr. Thomas is survived by four sisters: Deene Wadsworth of Garland,
Rene' Waller of Andrews, L. Beth Allen of Farmers Branch, and Gwen
Faulk of Rosemark; and five brothers: Ronald Gene Thomas of
Georgetown, Carlos Thomas of Corsicana, Don E. Thomas of Lancaster,
Jackie Thomas of Rahway, New Jersey, and Larry Thomas of Mesquite.
Friends desiring to do so may make memorial contributions to a
Hospice of your choice.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Jewel Brown
Feb 21, 1905 - July 24, 1997
Jewel Brown, 92, of Corsicana died July 24 in Corsicana.
Services were earlier today at the Ebenezer Baptist Church with Eld.
Rickie Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at the
Elm Flat
Cemetery in Powell.
Pallbearers are C. Bernard Thomas, Elmer Thomas, Julius Holmes,
Tolbert Thomas, and Ray Mays.
Mrs. Brown was born February 21, 1905 in Pelham. She was a member of
Woods Chapel AME Church where she served as a member of the Senior
Choir and Mission Society.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her son, Richard Springfield and wife
Saundra of Limon Grove, California; two sisters, Clemmie thomas of
Corsicana and Esther Bush of Indianapolis, Ind.; a brother, Chester
Thomas of Palestine; 3 grandchildren, Shelby R., Richard C., and
Angela L. Springfield all of San Diego, CA.; 7 great grandchildren
and other relatives.
Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, 2
sisters, and her husband.
Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.
Notes:
Robert Earl Williams
July 3, 1951 - Mar 24, 1997
Mr. Robert Earl Williams, age 45, died March 24, 1997, at John Peter
Smith Hospital.
Visitation will be Friday, March 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. Graveside
services will be Saturday, March 29, at noon at
Elm Flat
Cemetery in
Powell.
Mr. Williams was born July 3, 1951 in Powell. He was the first black
Golden Glove Champion of Texas. He worked as a truck driver.
Mr. Williams is survived by his daughter, Cheona Jackson of Ft.
Worth; brother, J.C. Castle of Ft. Worth; half-brothers, William
Albert Lewis of Corsicana and Paul A. Lewis of Corsicana;
half-sisters, Cathy Lee Lewis, Carolyn Waites, Della Horn all of
Corsicana; two grandchildren Jasmine L. Frazier and Garion D.
Jackson.
Arrangements by Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors, Inc.
Notes:
Russell Eliot Williams
May 25, 1932 - July 3, 1997
Eliot Williams, 65, of Somerville, died Thursday, July 3, at Trinity
Medical Center at Brenham.
Services will be held Monday, July 7, at 11 a.m., at First United
Methodist Church of Somerville with the Rev. Phyllis Riney
officiating.
Burial will follow at Grape Creek Cemetery at Navarro County near
Corsicana. The family will receive family and friends at the funeral
home Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made
to M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston, 77030, in memory of Russell Eliot Williams.
Mr. Williams was born May 25, 1932, at Corsicana to William Anthony
Williams and Sue Allie Eliot Williams. He was baptized at New
Iberia, La., at First United Methodist Church in 1942. He was a
retired automobile appraiser and served in the United States Air
Force during the Korean conflict. He was married in Sweetwater to
his wife, Pat.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Williams of Somerville; his mother,
Sue Williams; sons and daughter-in-laws, Robert Williams of Katy,
Kennis and Jeanne Morphis of Kingwood; daughters and sons-in-laws,
Deborah and Chris Parker of Katy, Debra and Rusty Braun of Willis,
and Rebekah and David Calabuig of Dallas.
He was preceded in death by his father, William A. Williams and a
son, Russell (Rusty) E. Williams.
Arrangements are under the direction of Strickland Funeral Home.
Notes:
Letha Ernestine (Scruggs) Collins
Mar 25, 1914 - Aug 6, 1997
Letha Collins, 83, a former resident of Corsicana, died August 6 in
Houston.
Graveside services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the
Grape Creek Cemetery.
Mrs. Collins was born March 25, 1914 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Mrs. Collins is survived by her sons: Melvin and Ernie Scruggs of
Houston, and Tommy Scruggs of Hempstead; stepsons: Glen and Bobby
Collins of Houston; a brother, Donald Thompson of Houston; a sister,
Shirley Garrison of Dallas; 5 grandchildren and 7
great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
Annie Belle (Horton) McConnico
Oct 6, 1910 - Aug 27, 1997
Graveside services for Annie Belle Horton McConnico, 86, of Sulphur
Springs, formerly of Grand Prairie, will be held today at 2 p.m. in
Birdston Cemetery near Streetman, Freestone County.
Honorary pallbearers will be the nurses and aides of Hopkins County
Memorial Hospital Home Health.
Mrs. McConnico died Wednesday at the home of her daughter's family
after an extended illness.
She was born Oct. 6, 1910, near Streetman, the daughter of William
Virgil and Mary Cross Weeks Horton. She married Robert D. "Mike"
McConnico on Dec. 25, 1933, in Normangee. He preceded her in death
on Jan. 5, 1986.
Mrs. McConnico was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church,
Sulphur Springs.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Don
O'Neal of Sulphur Springs; grandsons, Scott O'Neal and Steven
O'Neal; a sister, Rena Kilgore of Baytown; two brothers, O.O. Horton
of Baytown and E.F. Horton of La Porte; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Robert D. "Bob: McConnico,
Jr.; one sister, Virgie Mae Tunks; and four brothers, Bradley
Horton, Alton Horton, Doyle Horton, and Joel Horton.
Memorials may be made to the Library Building Committee of the
Sulphur Springs Public Library.
Arrangements by Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home of Sulphur Springs.
Notes:
Florence Lucille (Livingston) Emerson
Dec 27, 1923 - July 27, 1997
Florene Emerson, 73, of Streetman died Sunday July 27 in Dallas.
Services were earlier today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Birdston Cemetery.
Mrs. Emerson was born December 27, 1923 in Eureka.
Mrs. Emerson is survived by her husband, Bill Emerson of Streetman,
sons: Billy David Emerson of Richardson and wife Linda, Gary Michael
Emerson of Richardson and wife Suzy, and James Richard Emerson of
Dallas; brother, Kenneth Livingston of Corsicana; and sisters: Edith
Carroll of Corsicana, Nell Milner of Streetman, and Frances Bryant
of Duncanville; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Lottie Longorio
Aug 19, 1910 - July 3, 1997
Lottie Longorio, 86, of Corsicana died July 3 at the Rembrandt
Center.
Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Griffin-Roughton
Chapel with Dr. Gary Johnson officiating Burial will follow in the
Birdston Cemetery.
Pallbearers are John Pate Longorio, David Sullivan, Emory Horuath,
and W.E. McBride.
Mrs. Longorio was born August 19, 1910 in Cade.
Mrs. Longorio is survived by her sons, John Longorio of Corsicana
and Royce Pollard of North Carolina; two grandchildren; and 4
great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Jack Robert Reed
Nov 10, 1930 - June 21, 1997
Jack Robert Reed, of Frost, died Sturday, June 21, at Columbia
Navarro Regional Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at
Dresden Cemetery, Tuesday, June
24, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Stanley Brown officiating. Visitation
will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.
Mr. Reed was born Nov. 10, 1930, at Sedelia, Mo.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta Reed, Frost; step sons, Billie
Swadley of Dawson, Hallan Swadley of Delaware, John Swadley of
Memphis Tenn., Mark Swadley of Corsicana, Guy Swadley of Frost and
Nathan Swadley of Frost; a daughter, Connie Swadley of Corsicana; a
brother, Clarence Reed of Montana; sisters, Opal Gaskin-Hewitt and
Betty Coker of Waxahachie; 14 grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. Arrangements are under the direction of
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of Corsicana.
Notes:
Ponciano Contres "Pete" Gonzales
Apr 26, 1926 - Sept 26, 1997
Ponciano Contres Gonzales, 71, of Blooming Grove died Friday, Sept.
26, 1997, at Corsicana.
Services will be held today, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. at Immaculate
Conception Catholic with Father Robert Williams officiating. Burial
will follow at Dresden Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Eldridge Howard, Kenneth Livingston, Otto Baker,
Sonny Gonzales, Rick Chavoya and Richard Aldama.
Mr. Gonzales was born April 26, 1926, at Corsicana.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Gonzales of Blooming Grove; son,
Morris and Janis Gonzales of Rice; daughter, marsha and Bill
McClellan of Mildred; son, Tony and Rosa Gonzales of Navarro;
daughter, Terri and Kevin Choate of Waco; son, Tim Gonzales of
Blooming Grove; sister, Beatrice Chavoya of Corsicana; brother,
Emmett Gonzales of Corsicana; 10 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Corley funeral Home.
Notes:
Nora B. "Cecil"
(Price) Berryhill
Aug 14, 1920 - Sep 1997
Funeral services for Nora B. (Cecil) Price Berryhill, 77, of
Longview will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Oakland Heights
Baptist Church Chapel in Longview with the Rev. Tom Roberson
officiating. Burial will be at 4:30 p.m. in
Dresden Cemetery near
Corsicana, with Mike Berryhill officiating.
Open visitation will be at Rader funeral Home, 1617 Judson Rd.,
Longview.
Mrs. Berryhill died Tuesday at good Shepherd Medical Center. She was
born Aug. 14, 1920, in Grand Bayou, La. She was a resident of
Longview since 1990 moving from Minerva. She was a loving wife,
mother and homemaker. She was a member of the Air Base Baptist
Mission of Hobbs, N.M., and attended Oakland Heights Baptist Church
in Longview.
Mrs. Berryhill is survived by three daughters, Ann Stewart and
Shirley Oliver, both of Longview, and Von Veuleman of Pleasant Hill,
La.; a son, kenneth Berryhill of San Antonio; 16 grandchildren; 24
great-grandchildren; and her sister, Louise Cook.
Mrs. Berryhill was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Kelton
Berryhill; a daughter, Maggie Lou Gibbs; and a son, Eugene Lee
Berryhill.
Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home of Longview.
Notes:
Robert F. Hook, Jr.
Dec 7, 1976 - Aug 4, 1997
Robert Hook, Jr., 20, a former resident of Corsicana, died August 4,
in Nashville, Tennessee.
Visitation will be today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Graveside services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the
Dresden Cemetery with Dr. David Hale officiating.
Mr. Hook attended Blooming Grove High School. He was born December
7, 1976.
Mr. Hook is survived by his father, Robert Hook, Sr., of Nashville;
his mother, Connie Putman of Corsicana; a sister, Cathy Neacle of
Jacksonville; and grandparents, Hollis and Betty Swink of Corsicana
and I.V. Ewers of Seagoville.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Doyle Hampton "Blackie" Allen
July 10, 1922 - Aug 21, 1997
Doyle Hampton Allen, 75, of Kerens died Aug. 21 at Columbia Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Services will be held today at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church
with Dr. Royce Measures and Rev. Wes Johnson officiating. Burial
will follow in the Kerens City Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Caleb Allen, Dickie Allen, Naaman Allen, Tommy
Darby, Joe David Darby, Andy Darby and Brian Dillon Allen.
Honorary pallbearers are members of the Texas 36th Division and the
local domino club.
Mr. Allen was born July 10, 1922 in Prairieville. He was a
World War
II veteran, 1st Sergeant of the Texas 36th Division Battery B 133
Field Artillery Battalion. Mr. Allen's tour of duty included North
Africa and European campaigns. He was a farmer and rancher. He was a
member of the First Baptist Church of Kerens.
Mr. Allen is survived by his wife, Queena Allen of Kerens; three
sons, Gregory Allen of Kerens, Jackie Allen of Crandall and Larry
Allen of Ft. Worth; daughter-in-law, Carol Allen of Kerens; 8
grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home of Kerens.
Notes:
Jasper
Newton "Newt" Stovall
May 29, 1902 - Aug 3, 1997
Jasper Stovall, 95, of Plano died August 3 in Plano.
Visitation will be today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the
Kerens City Cemetery with Rev. Wes Johnson officiating.
Mr. Stovall was born May 29, 1902 in Round Prairie.
Mr. Stovall is survived by his wife, Bessie Stovall of Plano; a son,
Jerry Stovall of Plano; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; and
a number of nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home of Kerens.
Notes:
Maci Dawn Dinger
Nov 18, 1997 - Nov 19, 1997
Maci Dawn Dinger, infant daughter of Shannon and Glenda Dinger of
Kerens, died Wednesday Nov. 19, 1997 at Baylor Hospital, Dallas.
Graveside services were 10 a.m. Friday at
Kerens City Cemetery, with
Rev. Wes Johnson officiating.
Other survivors include grandparents, Sammy Franklin of Mexia, Sue
Spears of Odessa, Eddie and Pam Warner of Van; great grandparents,
Calvin and Ozell Franklin of Kerens, D. L. and Charlcie McMillan of
Corsicana; great great grandparents, Robert and Mary Warner of Grand
Saline; and uncle, Edman Warner of Van.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.
Notes:
Annie Mae
(Horne) Beasley-Andolsek
Jan 19, 1919 - Sept 30, 1997
Annie Mae Andolsek, 78, of Kerens died Sept. 30 at Baylor Hospital
in Dallas.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Paschal
Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the
Kerens City Cemetery with Mr. Jimmie Glenn officiating.
Mrs. Andolsek was born January 19, 1919 in Ferris. She was a
resident of Malakoff for 25 years. She was a member of the Church of
Christ.
Mrs. Andolsek is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Rita and
Keith Fields of Kerens; a son, Don Beasley of Ft. Worth; five
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Andolsek was preceded in death by her husband, James Andolsek
in 1993
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home of Kerens.
Notes:
Alvin Johnson
Sept 2, 1922 - Aug 14, 1997
Alvin Johnson, 74, of Whitney died August 14 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held today at 2 p.m. at the
Kerens Cemetery with Dr. Gary Johnson officiating.
Mr. Johnson was born September 2, 1922 in Strawn, Palo Pinto County.
He was the son of Let and Effie Joanna Autry Johnson. He lived in
California for 25 years, Corsicana for 5 years, and he lived in
Whitney the past 14 years. He married Lydia Varela in 1978. He was a
member of the Church of God. He was a Army
WWII veteran.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Lydia Varela of Whitney; 6
children: Alvin K. Johnson of Medford, Oregon, Kenneth Johnson of
Hot Spring, Ar., Juanita Helton of Medford Oregon, Christine L.
Johnson of Las Vegas, Nev., Leonard L. Johnson of Springfield,
Oregon, Geraldine C. Cornado of Las Vegas, Nev.; 2 brothers, Thomas
Hill of Kerens and Leroy Johnson of Pensacola, Florida; a sister,
Louetta "Penny" Dockery of Corsicana; 8 grandchildren and 1
great-grandson.
Arrangements by Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors.
Notes:
Jacqueline
(Reese) Curry
Aug 1, 1930 - July 18, 1997
Jacqueline Reese Curry, 66, of Waco, died July 18, 1997, in Mexia.
Services were earlier today at Kerens Presbyterian Church, with Dink
Reese officiating and Rev. John McCord assisting. Burial will follow
at Kerens City Cemetery.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Paschal Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Charles M. Reese, Charles F. Smith, Joe Baxter,
Ted Berry, Dick Jennings, Bill Billwiehs, Jim Reese and John Reese.
Mrs. Curry was born Aug. 1, 1930, in Kerens. She was a resident of
Waco for many years. She was a bookkeeper and received her degrees
from both North Texas State and Texas Tech University.
Mrs. Curry is survived by her husband, Dale Curry of Waco; sons,
Clyff Curry of Groesbeck and Jack Marshall of Haltom City; daughter,
Katilou Curry of Waco; mother, Lucille Reese of Kerens; brothers,
Dink Reese of San Antonio and Ricki Reese of Waco; three
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home.
Notes:
Joe A. Johnston
Oct 17, 1918 - June 21, 1997
Joe A. Johnston was born October 17, 1918 in Barry and passed away
at his home June 21, 1997.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6 to
8 p.m.
Services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Lake Highlands
Baptist Church, 642 Brookhurst, Dallas with Rev. Mark Farish
officiating. Interment will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the
Kerens Cemetery.
Mr. Johnston was a veteran of
WWII. He was a rancher in Fannin and
Navarro Counties. He was also an aircraft mechanic. He was a member
of the Lake Highlands Baptist Church. He was a loving and devoted
husband, father, and grandfather.
Mr. Johnston is survived by his wife of 51 years, Garrie Hortense;
son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Angelia Johnston; granddaughters,
Sydney and Shelby; brother, C.W. Johnston of Bonham; sister, Evalee
Tackett of Grand Prairie; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of
friends.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Clyde Johnston.
If desired, memorials may be made to the Lake Highlands Baptist
Church Children's Ministry, 642 Brookhurst, Dallas, 75218.
Arrangements by Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home, 10501 Garland Rd.,
Dallas.
Notes:
Luda
Bunn (Farris) May
Oct 23, 1903 - Apr 6, 1997
Luda May, age 93, of Kerens died April 6 at Rembrandt Nursing Home
in Corsicana.
Services were earlier today at Paschal Funeral Home Chapel with the
Rev. Claude Davison officiating. Burial will follow at
Kerens City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Lessner, Roy Lessner, Dan Berry, Kenneth
Mueller, Jeffrey Saunders, and Brian Ainsworth.
Mrs. May was born October 23, 1903 in Rural Shade, Texas.
Mrs. May is survived by her two daughters, Mauriee Lessner of
Pasadena and Francine Berry of Kerens; two daughters and
son-in-laws, Juanelle and Aubrey Lee Saunders of Kerens and Diane
and Marshall Ainsworth of Kerens; daughter-in-law, Delphine May of
Brenham; two sisters, Avie King of Lamesa and Faye Piper of Houston;
sister-in-law, Muriel Farris of Dallas; two brothers and
sister-in-laws, John and Edna Farris of Myrtle Springs and Aalon and
Sylvia Farris of Houston; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. May is preceded in death by her husband, Dan May and one son,
Quindell May.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home.
Notes:
Viola (McQuary)
McInnis-Henson
Sep 17, 1915 - Mar 18, 1997
Viola Henson, 81, of Kerens died March 18, at her residence.
Services will be Friday, March 21, at 2 p.m. at Paschal Funeral Home
with Rev. Wes Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at
Kerens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the
funeral home.
Pallbearers will be her nephews.
Ms. Henson was born September 17, 1915 in Mississippi.
Ms. Henson is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and
Mike Barnes of St. Louis, Mo.; grandson and granddaughter-in-law,
Chuck and Katie Woolly of St. Louis; granddaughter and
grandson-in-law, Kari and Shannon Slaughter of Chiefland, Fl.;
granddaughter, Kelley Barnes of St. Louis; great granddaughter,
Taylor Woolly of St. Louis; three brothers, Grady McQuary of
Trinidad, Herman McQuary and Harlan McQuary both of Kerens; two
sisters, Mattie Albritton of Kerens and Desma Layfield of Powell.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cedar lake at 625 N. Main in
Corsicana.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home.
Notes:
Herschell Griggs
Jan 21, 1921 - Mar 18, 1997
Herschell Griggs, 76, of Kerens, died March 18, 1997 at Columbia
Navarro Regional Hospital.
Graveside services were earlier today at
Kerens Cemetery with Rev.
Wesley Johnson officiating.
Mr. Griggs was born January 21, 1921 at Targan, Texas.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home.
Notes:
Thomas Vernon Lynch
Apr 29, 1916 - July 20, 1997
Thomas Vernon Lynch, 81, of Corsicana died July 20 in Corsicana.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Corley Funeral
Home.
Services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Corley Funeral
Chapel with Rev. Connally Dugger of First United Methodist Church
officiating. Burial will follow in the
Younger Cemetery.
Mr. Lynch was born April 29, 1916 in Corsicana. He was retired from
General Motors in Arlington. He was a beloved husband and father.
Mr. Lynch is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby Lynch of Corsicana; two
daughters, Tommie Works of Ft. Worth and Lynda and Jack Kilpatric of
Alpine; a step-daughter, Ann Betts of McAllen; three granddaughters:
Paula Russell of Irvine, California, Kimberly Castillo of El Paso
and Kathy Williams of Austin; a grandson, Brett Goforth of Ft.
Worth; four great-grandchildren: Eric Castillo of El Paso, Matthew
Castillo of El Paso, Adam Castillo of El Paso, and Chad Williams of
Austin; and a brother, Leslie Lynch of Corpus Christi.
Mr. Lynch was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Lynch.
Friends desiring to do so may make memorial contributions to the
Charity of their choice or the First United Methodist Church, 320 N.
15th St., Corsicana, Texas 75110.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
James Dial Stone
Jan 25, 1917 - Aug 21, 1997
James Dial Stone, 80, of Silver City died Aug. 21 at Heritage Oaks
Nursing Home.
Services will be today at 2 p.m. at the Griffin-Roughton Chapel with
B.F. Risinger, Jr., officiating. Burial will follow in the
Younger Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Joseph Dial Stone, Christopher Don Stone, Kenneth
Lewis, Bruce McDonald, James Bradley and Carl Scott.
Mr. Stone was born Jan. 25, 1917 in Wilton, Arkansas. He was a
former resident of Ft. Worth.
Mr. Stone was survived by his sons, Dial M. Stone of Dawson and Rick
Stone of Hollywood, Florida; grandchildren: Joseph Dial Stone, of
Arlington, Texas, Elizabeth Sue Lewis of Corsicana, Christopher Don
Stone of San Diego, California, and Tracy Lynn Stone of Hollywood,
Florida; and 5 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Stone was preceded in death by his wife, Geline Myreece Stone,
father, Benjamin Franklin Stone and mother, Bessie Mae Garrett
Stone.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Vernon
Deryle Brownfield
Dec 18, 1914 - July 26, 1997
Vernon Brownfield of Round Rock, died July 26, 1997, in Round Rock.
Services at Younger Cemetery are pending with Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Mr. Brownfield is a former resident of Purdon.
Mr. Brownfield is survived by his wife, Billy Louise Ford
Brownfield, formerly of Purdon.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton
Notes:
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Vernon Brownfield
Vernon Brownfield, 82, of Round Rock, died July 26, 1997, in Round
Rock.
Services will be today at 2 p.m. at the Griffin-Roughton Chapel with
Bill Honea officiating. Burial will follow at
Younger Cemetery.
Mr. Brownfield is a former resident of Purdon. He was born December
18, 1914 in Ridgeway. He was master mason for more than 50 years.
Mr. Brownfield is survived by his wife, Billy Louise Ford
Brownfield, formerly of Purdon; a daughter Linda Louise Hudson; two
grand daughters, Janice Inell Lambert of Tyler and Sherrie Lee Gill
of Austin; great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Sarah Gill; brothers,
Billy Gene Brownfield and Arthur Brownfield both of Garland; and a
sister Geraldine Tidee of Neasho, Missouri.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, Jul 26, 1997
- s/o Willie Alfred Brownfield & Mellie Rowena (Anderson)
Brownfield buried in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Texas
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
Timothy "Tim" Neal Smith, Jr.
Sept 19, 1978 - July 4, 1997
Tim Neal Smith, Jr., 18, of Corsicana died July 4 at Columbia
Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services were earlier today at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
with Rev. Tony Neal officiating. Burial will follow at the
Hopewell
Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Robert Fleming, Zack Goodin, Josh Carter, John
Walton, Josh Smith, and Eric Carver.
Mr. Smith was born September 19, 1978 in Dallas. He was a 1997
graduate of Mildred High School.
Mr. Smith is survived by his parents, Tim and Cathy Smith of
Corsicana; a brother, Wesley Smith of Corsicana; grandparents are
Clint and Marline Harris of Corsicana and B.C. and Mary Myer of
Wylie; and grandfather, James Smith of Duncanville.
Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of Mildred Baptist
Church, c/o Corsicana National Bank, 321 North 15th Street,
Corsicana, Texas
75110.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Wanda Jo
(Radney) Woods
Mar 23, 1935 - Died Aug 9, 1997
Wanda Jo Woods, 62, of Kerens, died Aug 9, 1997 in Columbia Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Visitation is today 6-8 p.m. at Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens.
Services are Monday at 10 a.m. at Paschal Funeral Home Chapel, with
Rev. Larry Burden officiating. Burial will follow at
Long Prairie
Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Hobart Hilliard, A. L. Sunders, Homer Gene
Wasson, Bobby Bain, R.A. Bain and David Paschal.
Ms. Woods was born March 23, 1935, in Rural Shade.
She is survived by her parents. Bill and Gladys Radney of Kerens;
aunts, Lennie Radney and Lannie Harp of Kerens and a number of
cousins.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home.
Notes:
James
Denver Boulware
Oct 17, 1915 - Dec 21, 1996
J. (Denver) Boulware, 81, of Purdon, died Dec. 21, 1996, at
Rembrandt Nursing Home.
Services are today at 2 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with
Ron Sander officiating. Burial will follow at
Dresden.
Mr. Boulware was born Oct. 17, 1915 in Comanche.
Mr. Boulware is survived by his wife, Ruby Vestal Boulware of
Purdon; sons, Kenneth Boulware of Corsicana and Ricky Boulware of
Purdon; five grandchildren and one great grandchild; brother, Marvin
Boulware of Beaumont; and sisters, Hazel Farmer of Lindale and
Lillie Smith of Olney.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Lois Virginia (Derden) Sykes
Sept 13, 1910 - Dec 27, 1996
Lois Virginia Sykes of Corsicana, died Dec. 27, 1996, at
Columbia Navarro Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Sykes is survived by her husband, Edmon Troy Sykes of
Corsicana; son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Patricia Sykes of
Corsicana; and grandchildren, Gary Paul Sykes of Corsicana, Devin
and Danielle Garrett both of Corsicana.
Mrs. Sykes was preceded in death by her son, James Jerry Sykes.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
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A Memorial to Lois Virginia Sykes
Friday, 27, Dec. 1996
This morning at a very early hour, my darling sister-in-law went to
be with the Lord. Lois Sykes, wife of my precious brother, Troy
Sykes for 58 years, died bout 4:00 am. Funeral services were held
Sunday at 2:00 pm with Bro. Grady Cashion Officiating.
She was born 13 September 1910, 86 years ago.
She also leaves her son, Ricky Dan Sykes and grandson, Gary Paul
Sykes.
Lois Virginia Sykes was a loving, passionate and caring wife and
mother.
To her loving family she gave her all, and to her elderly patients,
she waited on and cared for.
She was an angel of mercy come to call.
We love you Lois,
Gertie Bryant
Notes:
Flora Alene (Whitfield) Selby
Feb 3, 1921 - Sept 9, 1996
Flora Alene Whitfield Selby 75, of Burleson, died Sept. 9,
1996, in Ft. Worth.
Visitation services will be tonight from 7-9.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 Thursday at the Greenwood
Chapel.
Burial will be held at 4 p.m. at the
Dresden Cemetery.
Mrs. Selby was born to Charles Jackson and Sarah Whitfield on Feb.
3, 1921. She was married to Rufus Wayne Selby on Dec. 24, 1941. Mrs.
Selby was a nurses aide for 25 years at Watson's Memorial Nursing
Center. She lived in Ft. Worth for 38 years and was a devoted mother
and grandmother.
She is survived by her spouse, Rufus Wayne Selby of Burleson; sons
and daughter-in-laws, Ronald and Sharon Selby of Burleson, Jack and
Patsy Selby of Joshua, Steve and Gloria Selby of Burleson, Bobby and
Karen Selby of Burleson, Sterling and Maxine Selby of Springtown and
Melvin Selby of Springtown; daughter and son-in-law, Helen Sue and
Jimmy Forbes of McAlester, Okla.; 17 grandchildren; three great-
grandchildren; and special care-givers, Sharon and Julie Selby. Mrs.
Selby was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Jackson and
Sarah Jane Ledbetter Whitfield and sisters, Marjorie Hall and Edna
Graham.
Arrangements by Greenwood Funeral Home.
Notes:
Exa Willene (Castellaw) Jones
Oct 1, 1916 - Nov 12, 1996
Exa W. Jones, 80, of Waco, died Nov. 12, 1996, in Waco.
Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, with the Jones family
before the services begin.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Corley Funeral Chapel,
with Hazel Thomas officiating. Burial will take place in the
Dresden Cemetery.
Pallbearers are friends of the family.
Mrs. Jones was born Oct. 1, 1916, in Barry.
Mrs. Jones is survived by her daughters, Janice Holley of Waco and
Virginia Tardy of Greenville, Miss.; grandsons, Ben and Dan Holley
of Waco, Austin and McCough Tardy of Greenville, Miss.; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
William Eugene McDonald
Nov 21, 1911 - Mar 25, 1997
Mr. William E. McDonald, age 85, of Hubbard died March 25, 1997 at
his residence.
Services were earlier today at Wade Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
Ricky Woodall officiating. Burial will follow at
Liberty Hill
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Shelby Reed, Dallas Ulbrich, Michael Ulbrich,
Bobby Ulbrich, Eddie Wise, Emil Ulbrich, and Carl Marchese Jr.
Mr. McDonald was born November 21, 1911 in Kansas City, Missouri. He
married Violet A. Roberts on November 4, 1937. He was retired from
the Civil Service in Corpus Christi after 30 years service in
hospital supply. He has been a resident of Hubbard since 1981. He
was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Dawson.
Mr. McDonald is survived by his wife, Mrs. Violet M. McDonald of
Hubbard; four daughters: Deanna Reed of Hubbard, Enza McDaniel of
Mart, Jeanne Ulbrich of Corpus Christi, and Patricia Schultz of
Palacios; sister, Freda Wynona Lane of Orange California; fifteen
grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home.
Notes:
Larry Moore Land
Feb 19, 1934 - Mar 20, 1997
Larry Moore Land, 63, of Dawson, formerly of Reno, Nev., died
Thursday, March 20, 1997, in Dallas' Presbyterian Hospital.
Services are Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at
Liberty Hill
Cemetery, with Rev.
Bill Hughes officiating.
Mr. Land was born Feb. 19, 1934 in Hubbard. He was retired from the
U.S. Air Force in 1978 as an E-9 Master Sergeant. He was a former
resource director at Comstock Casino in Reno. He was born and raised
in Hubbard, graduating from Hubbard High School. He was a resident
of Dawson the last three months, living in Reno for the previous 15
years.
Mr. Land is survived by his wife, Patricia Cunningham Land of
Dawson; sons, Robin L. Land of Beaumont and Larry Richard Land of
Dawson; daughters, Cheryl Candace Land Richards of Reno and Brandy
Jo Land Roberts of Reno; sisters, Mary Etta Weise of Houston and
Joyce Rucker of Houston; and six grandchildren.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home.
Notes:
William "Bill" Lewis Erwin
May 7, 1953 - Sept 12, 1997
William Lewis Erwin, 44, of Irving died Sept. 12 at Cedar Creek
Lake.
The family will receive friends tonight from 5-7 at the Wade Funeral
Home.
Services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Wade Funeral Chapel
with Rev. Bruce Austin officiating. Burial will follow at the
Liberty Hill
Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Lang Etheredge, Damon Jamieson, Brent Reiter, Troy
Reiter, Dustin Erwin, and Tommy Kimbrell.
Mr. Erwin was born May 7, 1953 in Longview. He was a graduate of
Brownfield High School and attended South Plains College in
Levelland for two years. He was a self-employed graphite machinist
who had lived in Irving for the past 20 years.
Mr. Erwin is survived by his father, Mr. W.C. (Bill) Erwin of
Bellmead; mother, Mrs. Belle Erwin of Bellmead; a son, Lucas Pilgrim
of Bryan; a brother, Douglas Crawford Erwin of Bellmead; a sister
and brother-in-law, Cindy and Ed Reiter of Fort Worth; one niece,
two nephews and one great niece.
Memorials may be made to the Van Fund at the Bellmead First Baptist
Church.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home of Hubbard.
Notes:
Walter Jay
Thomas
Aug 26, 1940 - Apr 19, 2009
 Walter
Jay Thomas
Walter Jay Thomas was born Aug. 26, 1940, in Dallas County to Doratha
Haswell and W.J. Thomas and died Sunday, April 19, 2009. He lived his
early years in Cedar Hill. He married Jean May in Sherman in 1965. He
worked in commercial construction in Dallas most of his adult life. When
Walter and Jean moved to the Dresden area they bought the feed store.
They made numerous friends who were the support system that was needed
during his illness. He was preceded in death by his father and several
aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife, Jean Thomas of Barry; his
mother, Doratha Thomas of Blooming Grove; sister, Helen Hyden and
husband Jim of Angus; brothers-in-law, Dewayne May of Dallas and Clifton
May of Artesia, N.M.; nieces, Wanda Christ and Cathy Shaw; and nephew,
Russell Hyden. A special appreciation to Silver City Volunteer Fire
Department, Bubba and Lisa Cottongame, Cedar Lake Hospice, Dr. Fink and
staff at Baylor, First Baptist Church, family and friends. A celebration
of Walter's life will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25. The informal service
will be held at the Cross Roads Feed and Seed in Dresden with the Rev.
B.F. Risinger officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the American Cancer Society, your church or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Catherine F. (Carlisle)
Sewell
July 1, 1911 - Apr 20, 2009
 Catherine
F. Sewell, 97, of Waco, completed her life's journey on Monday, April
20, 2009, with family and friends at her side. Visitation with family
and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Connally/Compton Funeral
Directors, 4400 Waco Drive, Waco. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday,
April 23, at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors Chapel with the Rev.
Bill Pack and the Rev. Mary Louise Brasher officiating. Burial will
follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. Pallbearers will be Alex Dugan, Stan
Dugan, Tommy Nelson, Don Sneed, Joe Lee Cornett and Nolan Wood.
Catherine Flowers Carlisle was born on July 1, 1911, in Waco to Katie
Maury Coleman and Joseph Augustus Carlisle. She was a lifelong resident
of Waco. She and her husband of 62 years were active members of North
Waco Baptist Church all their lives. A happy person, Catherine enjoyed
life, fishing, sewing and especially family activities. At age 95,
complications from diabetes led to the amputation of one leg. Catherine
bravely and courageously learned mobility skills that enabled her to
frequently visit her home and take short trips to visit her daughters
and family. She loved to laugh and always had a smile and a thank you to
share with others. Preceding her in death were her husband, Ray B.
Sewell; parents, Joe and Katie Carlisle; two sisters and six brothers.
Left behind to cherish her memory are daughters, Betty Ray Sewell of
Schertz and Sherilyn Kay and husband Stan Dugan of Corsicana;
granddaughter, Katie Dugan of Tyler; grandson, Alex Dugan and family of
Blooming Grove; sister, Louise Stafford of Plano; and many nieces and
nephews. The family wishes to thank the staff of St. Catherine Center,
Providence Hospital and Providence Hospice for the care and concern they
gave our mother. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association.
Arrangements by Connally/Compton Funeral Directors, Waco. |
Notes:
Joan Edith (Heath) Slaughter
abt 1925 - Apr 19, 2009
Joan Edith Slaughter
Services for Joan Edith Slaughter were held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April
21, at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator in Meridian, Miss., with
the Revs. Helen Tester and Steve Owen officiating. A graveside
memorial service will be held at a later date at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery in Corsicana. Mrs. Slaughter, 84, of Meridian, Miss.,
died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Infinity Hospice in Marion, Miss.
Mrs. Slaughter was a native of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, and
a former resident of Corsicana. She retired from the City of
Corsicana after serving 25 years as municipal court clerk. Mrs.
Slaughter was a talented seamstress who enjoyed sewing, quilting,
crocheting, cooking, canning, gardening and crossword puzzles. The
matriarch of a small but close-knit family, she loved life and she
loved to laugh. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the
Mediator. Survivors include her daughter, Pat Downey and her husband
Grady of Meridian, Miss.; two granddaughters, Adrienne Webber and
Audrey Coley, both of Brandon, Miss.; her grandson, Nicholas "Nick"
Maloney and his wife Melissa of Eustace; her great-granddaughter,
Jocelyn Webber of Meridian, Miss.; two great-grandsons, Tommy
Maloney of Eustace and Jason Creekmore of Brandon, Miss.; and two
sisters, Shirley Doolan and Stephanie Anderson, both of Brisbane,
Queensland, Australia. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Ellis Slaughter; her daughter, Marcy Maloney; her parents, Earnest
Alfred and Edith Mae Heath; and her brother, Douglas Heath.
Arrangements by Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, Meridian, Miss.
Notes:
Rosie B. Wade
Mar 6, 1928 - Sept 8, 1997
Rosie B. Wade, 69, of Corsicana died Sept. 8 at Park Row Health Care
Center.
Wake services will be held Friday from 7-8 p.m. at the Ross and
Johnson Mortuary.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the First Independent
Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Henry officiating. Burial will follow
at the Robinson
Cemetery in Chatfield.
Pallbearers are George Cook, Marshall Cook, Charles Nelson, Darrell
Durkee, Bryson Cook, Ricky Robinson, and Freddie Jones.
Mrs. Wade was born March 6, 1928 in Corsicana.
Mrs. Wade is survived by Lonnie Wade, Sam Robinson, Iris Harris and
Jean Irvin.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
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