Mr. Homer Dee Humphries, Jr., 62, of Irving, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2010. He was born March 17, 1948 to Emma and Homer Humphries, Sr. in Corsicana. He was a 1966 graduate of Corsicana High School, a Sgt. in the U.S. Air Force, and then worked for Nabisco as a truck driver until his retirement. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed camping, sports, road trips and was an avid outdoorsman. Homer was preceded in death by his father, Homer Dee Humphries, Sr., and brother, Bill Humphries. He is survived by his wife, Sally Humphries; daughters, Stacey Foster of Ft. Worth, Dee Dee Goff of Krum, and Chelsea Alex of Irving; son, Homer Dee Humphries, III of Krum; grandchildren, Riley Goff of Colleyville, Anthony Foster and Austin Foster of Corsicana, Lauren Ashley Humphries and John Humphries of Caddo Mills, and Laura Rampp of Irving; mother, Emma Gene Humphries of Corsicana; sister, Judi Olsen of Keller; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. B.F. Risinger, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be George Leonard, Paul Dickerson, Bryan Jordan, Jeff Smith, Henry Valley, and Gary Barton. Honorary Pallbearers are Riley Goff and Homer Dee Humphries, III.

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And can it be that in a world so full and busy the loss of one creature makes a void in any heart so wide and deep that nothing but the width and depth of eternity can fill it up! -Charles Dickens Homer Dee Humphries Jr. Still so missed. Still so loved. March 17, 1948 to July 11, 2010

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• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., July 13, 2020

• Submitted by Karen Rost

• published on the 10th anniversary of his death

Martha Estelle (Grady) Wilkinson
July 31, 1895 - Oct 22, 1996

Martha Estelle Wilkinson, 101, of Midland, died Oct. 22, 1996, in Midland.

Services were held earlier today in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Blooming Grove, with Rev. Bryan Connally officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the favorite charity of your choice.

Mrs. Wilkinson was born July 31, 1895, in Blooming Grove.

She is survived by her son, Clark Wilkinson Jr. of Midland; sister, B.H. Kirkland of Wichita Falls; three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 24, 1996
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Beulah Viola (Badgett) Yarber
May 12, 1881 - June 16, 1952

Mrs. Beulah Yarber's Final Rites Conducted


CORSICANA, Texas. June 18. - Mrs. Beulah Yarber, 71, lifelong resident of Navarro County and owner of a monument works here, died in a Dallas hospital Monday night.

Funeral services were held from the First Methodist Church here Wednesday. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Blooming Grove.

Surviving are a son, Robert Yarber, Fort Worth; two daughters, Mrs. Mort Squires, Corsicana, and Mrs. Harry J. Rawlinson, Denver, Colo.; four grandchildren, a brother, D.R. Badgett, Savannah, Ga.; five sisters, Mrs. Rex Megrall, Mrs. Jeff Gentry, Mrs. Warren Hancock, all of Grand Prairie; Mrs Mattie Reid, Littlefield, and Mrs. Bess Ager, Seattle, Wash.

June 19, 1952

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Wednesday Rites For Mrs. Yarber
Mrs. Beulah Yarber, 71, life-long resident of Navarro county, died in the Medical Arts Hospital in Dallas Monday night. She was the widow of the late John F. Yarber.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday from the First Methodist church with burial in Rose Hill cemetery in Blooming Grove.
The rites were conducted by Dr. Chet C. Henson, pastor of the First Methodist church, and Dr. Matthew H. Arnold, pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian church.
A native of Dresden, Mrs. Yarber had resided in Corsicana for many years. She was the owner of the Central Monument Works.
Surviving are a son, Robert Yarber, Fort Worth; two daughters, Mrs. Mort Squires, Corsicana, and Mrs. Harry J. Rawlinson, Denver, Colo.; three grandsons, Jimmy W. Yarber, Corsicana; Harry J. Rawlinson, Jr., Denver, and John Robert Yarber, Fort Worth; a granddaughter, Marianne Yarber, Fort Worth; a brother, D. R. Badgett Savannah, Ga.; five sisters, Mrs. Rex Megrall, Mrs. Jeff Gentry and Mrs. Warren Hancock, all of Grand Prairie; Mrs. Mattie Reid, Littlefield, and Mrs. Bess Ager, Seattle, Wash. Pallbearers were Rufus Pevehouse, C. B. McKinney, L. F. Flynn R. Bruce McCormick, Justin McSpadden, Lloyd Carraway. Corley directed.

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• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed, June 18, 1952
• Submitted by Diane Richards

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Mrs. Yarber Dies In Dallas Monday

Mrs. Beulah Yarber, 71, life-long resident of Navarro county, widow of the late John F. Yarber, died in the Medical Arts Hospital in Dallas Monday night. She was a native of Dresden and had resided here many years where she was engaged in the monument business.

The body will lie in state at the First Methodist church from 2 p.m. Wednesday until 3 p.m., the funeral hour.

The rites will be conducted by Dr. Chet C. Henson, pastor of the First Methodist church, and Dr. Matthew H. Arnold, pastor of the Westminister Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Rose Hill cemetery in Blooming Grove.

Surviving are a son, Robert Yarber, Fort Worth; two daughters, Mrs. Mort Squires, Corsicana, and Mrs. Harry J. Rawlinson, Denver, Colo.; three grandsons, Jimmy W. Yarber, Corsicana; Harry J. Rawlinson, Denver, Colo., and John Robert Yarber, Fort Worth; a granddaughter, Marianne Yarber, Fort Worth; a brother, D. R. Badgett, Savannah, Ga.; five sisters, Mrs. Rex Megrail, Mrs. Jeff Gentry and Mrs. Warren Hancock, all of Grand Prairie; Mrs. Mattie Reid, Littlefield, and Mrs. Bess Ager, Seattle, Wash.

Pallbearers will be Rufus Pevehouse, C. B. McKinney, L. F. Flynn, R. Bruce McCormick, Justin McSpadden, Lloyd Carraway.

Corley will direct.

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• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, June 17, 1952
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Ather C. "Acie" Wooten
Nov 22, 1898 - Dec 7, 1940

Farmer Fatally Hurt In Highway Accident

CORSICANA, Texas. Dec. 8.- A.C. Wooten, 41, Emhouse farmer, died in an Ennis hospital Saturday afternoon of head injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Rice late Friday. Wooten's automobile turned over after it struck a car occupied by Charles F.W. Young of Teague, officers reported.

Wooten's death was the seventh of the year from auto accidents in Navarro County.

Surviving are his wife and three children.

Dec 8, 1940

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Warwick Jesse Spurlock
Nov 30, 1903 - Jul 22, 1975

July 23, 1975—Services will be at 2 p. m. Friday in the Corley Funeral Chapel for W Jessie Spurlock, 71, of Houston, who died Tuesday in Houston.
The Rev. Mickey Loftis will officiate and burial will be Oakwood Cemetery.
A native of Waco and a member of the Baptist Church, he was a retired mechanic.
He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Lou Spurlock of Houston; one son, Jim Spurlock of Dallas; one step-son, Albert Harold Spurlock of Houston; five grandchildren and one great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, S. B. Spurlock of Corsicana and John B Spurlock of Waco, four sisters, Mrs. Tarah Thompson of Athens, Mrs. Effie Rutherford of Corsicana, Mrs. Georgia Gay of San Antonio, and Mrs. Carrie Dawson of Denver City.

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Darthula (Reid) Fitzgerald

December 22, 1994—Darthula Reid Fitzgerald, widow of the late Tom Fitzgerald, died Dec. 17, 1994, in Burleson following a long illness.
Funeral services were Monday. Burial was in Fort Worth.
She is survived by two daughters, Mildred and Ida Mae.
She was preceded in death by her three sisters, Mamie Drain, Eula (Sis) Threat, and Gertrude Combs, and three brothers, Brove Reid, Bailey Reid and James (Dump) Reid.

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Viola Effie (Spurlock) Howell-Baker-Rutherford
Aug 8, 1901 - Dec 20, 1994

December 21, 1994—Effie “Granny” Rutherford, 93, of Corsicana, died Dec. 20, 1994, in Corsicana.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Corley Funeral Chapel, with Revs. Gary Johnson and Horace Cobb officiating. Burial will be in the Post Oak Cemetery in Roane.
Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
She was born Aug. 8, 1901 in Waco. She worked in the old cotton mill and at Dairy Queen and was a sitting nurse.
Survivors include five sons, Otto Baker, Herschell Baker, David Rutherford and John Rutherford, all of Corsicana, and James Rutherford of El Paso; two daughters, Joyce Disotell of Athens and Juanita Glasgow of Corsicana; a step son, John H. Rutherford of Houston; a step daughter, Carroll Allen of Henderson; a brother, John Bird Spurlock, of Waco; 26 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Rutherford, and a daughter, Alice Neidringhause.

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Robert Ernest “Bob” Albertson
Aug 20, 1936 - Aug 4, 2010

Robert Ernest “Bob” Albertson, age 73, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at his residence in Richland, Texas. He was born on August 20, 1936 in Coalton, Oklahoma to Jess and Norma Albertson. He married Harriett Ann Prine on June 18, 1960 in Richland, Texas. Mr. Albertson was retired from Guardian Industries in Corsicana, Texas and had formerly served in the US Air Force. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. He is survived by his wife, Harriett Prine Albertson; daughters, Kimberly Cunningham and husband Patrick, Jennifer Cofer and husband Christopher, and Andrea Catanzaro and husband John; a brother, Raymond Albertson of Midwest City, Oklahoma; sisters, Pat Machetta of Henryetta, Oklahoma, Ginger Nichols of Bixby, Oklahoma, Norma Lorenz of Loyal, Oklahoma and Barbara Hammitt of Fritch, Texas; seven grandsons and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his father, Jess Albertson; mother, Norma Albertson Spurlock; and a brother, Benny Albertson. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 11:00AM at the Richland United Methodist Church in Richland, Texas. Bob spent much of his life fishing for trout and redfish on the Texas Coast. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Coastal Conservation Association, 6919 Portwest, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77024.

Irvin Troy Thompson
Oct. 31, 1909 - Nov. 21, 1971

FUNERAL FOR I.T. THOMPSON HELD MONDAY

Irvin Troy Thompson of Frost died Sunday afternoon and funeral was held Monday at 3 p.m. in Hubbard Primitive Baptist Church.  Interment was in Dawson Cemetery.  A coroner's verdict gave cause of death as gunshot wounds, self inflicted.

Rev. James Henthorne was the minister.  Casket Bearers were J.O. Williams, Clifford Williams, Ira Hassell, Bud York, J.D. Boulware and Truman Raley.

Mr. Thompson was born in the Brushie Prairie community and had lived all his life in west Navarro County.  He was 62 years old.

Survivors include his wife, Gladys of Frost; a son, Kenneth Thompson of Waxahachie; two grandsons; mother, Mrs. R.J. Thompson of Dawson; four sisters, all of Dawson, Mrs. Lester Jordan, Mrs. Mary McNutt, Mrs. Earline Whalen and Mrs. Eva Pierce.

The Blooming Grove Times - Nov. 24, 1971

Dates from Death Cert. (Family Search)

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Will Oscar Taylor
Nov 25, 1900 - Jul 7, 1976

FORMER RESIDENT OF FROST DIES

Funeral services for a former resident of  Frost, Will Oscar Taylor, 75, were held last week in Corsicana last week in Corsicana.  Burial was in Brushie Prairie Cemetery.

The Blooming Grove Times - July 14, 1976

Parents: Bill Taylor and Mary (Johnson) Taylor - Information from Death

Certificate (Family Search)

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W. O. Taylor
Services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel for Will Oscar Taylor, 75, former resident of Frost who was pronounced dead on arrival to Parkland Hospital in Dallas Wednesday.

The Rev. Paul Curry, Second Mission Baptist Church pastor, officiated, and burial was in Brushie Prairie Cemetery in Navarro County.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Geneva Hutson of Dallas, Mrs. Bertha Harper of Fort Worth, and Mrs. Annie Marie Wair of Fort Worth; 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, a brother, Wallace Taylor of Plano; and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Johnny Ray Atkins, Lorenzo Christian, Charles Christian, Vernon Wair, Ellis Hutson, and Louis Maberly.

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• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sunday, July 11, 1976
• s/o Bill Taylor & Mary (Johnson) Taylor
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Emily Pearalee (Keen) Smith
Jan 22, 1860 - Nov 29, 1939

SMITH - Corsicana, Texas. - Dec 2 - Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Smith, 79, widow of the late John T. Smith of Purdon, who died in a Longview hospital, were held at Dresden with burial in the Dresden Cemetery.  Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. J.A. Miller, Purdon; Mrs. Charles R. Smith, Longview, and Mrs. E.A. Stamps, Odessa; four sons, C.G. Smith, Tipton, Okla.; J. Charles Smith, Sarye, Okla.; Robert O. Smith, Mount Vernon, Ill., and Vernon Smith, Pettit; twenty grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Dec 3, 1939

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MRS. EMILY SMITH BURIED AT DRESDEN THURSDAY MORNING

BLOOMING GROVE, Dec. 2.-(Spl.)—Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Smith, aged 79 years, wife of the late John T. Smith of Purdon, who died in a Longview hospital Wednesday, were held Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock at Dresden with interment in the Dresden cemetery,
The rites were conducted by Rev. J. C. Redwine, pastor of the Purdon Baptist church.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. J. A. Miller, Purdon; Mrs. Charles R. Smith, Longvlew, and Mrs. E. A. Stamps, Odessa; four sons. G. H. Smith, Tipton, Okla. J. Charles Smith, Sarye, Okla.; Robert O. Smith, Mount Vernon, Ill., and Vernon Smith, Pettat, Texas; 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Hubert Whitten, Fred Bunch, Corsicana; Haddox Boldin and Selma Dickson, Purdon; Ray Alderman, Drane, and Charley McElree, Levelland.

McCormick's Funeral Service in charge.

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, Dec 2, 1939
• Submitted by Karen Rost

Mary Ardenia (Butler) Rutherford
Apr 3, 1873 - Oct 5, 1951

Mrs. W.B. Rutherford Funeral Sevices Held

CORSICANA,  Texas, Oct. 8. - Funeral services for Mrs. W.B. Rutherford, 78, were held at the Grange Hall Cemetery northeast of Blooming Grove.  The rites were conducted by the Rev. Jack Garrett, pastor of the First Christian Church in Blooming Grove, of which Mrs. Rutherford was a member.

Mrs. Rutherford and her husband had observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary Sept. 23.  They had resided in Navarro County since 1900.

Surviving are her husband; three sons, T.H. Rutherford of Dallas, Claud B. Rutherford of Blooming Grove and Oren Rutherford at Fort Worth; two daughters, Mrs. M.C. Spurlock of Shreveport, La., and Miss Lila Rutherford of Corsicana; six grandchildren; a brother, W.A. Butler of Austin, and a sister, Mrs. John Simpson of Jackson, Miss.

Oct 9, 1951

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• Blooming Grove High School Class of 1926

Mrs. Rutherford Expired Friday

Mrs. W. B. Rutherford, 78, died at the family residence, 741 West Park avenue, Friday at 4 p. m.  Mrs. Rutherford had been an invalid for eight years. Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford observed their 60th wedding anniversary September 23. They were married Sept. 23, 1891, in Hickory Flat, Miss., and came to Texas and Ellis county shortly after their marriage, and moved to near Blooming Grove In 1900. She was a member of the First Christian church in Blooming
Grove.

Graveside rites will be conducted at 4 p. m. Saturday at Grange Hall cemetery. The services will be conducted by Rev. Jac. Garrett, minister of the first Christian church in Blooming Grove.

Surviving are her husband, Corsicana; three sons, T. H. Rutherford, Dallas; Claud B. Rutherford, Blooming Grove, and Oren Rutherford, Fort Worth; two daughters, Mrs. M. C. Spurlock, Shreveport, and Miss Lila Rutherford, Corsicana school nurse; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a brother, W. A. Butler, Austin; a sister, Mrs. John Simpson, Jackson, Miss., and other relatives.

McCormick Funeral Service directed.

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• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, Oct 6, 1951

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR ANDREW ODEN FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Funeral services for Andrew Oden, 76, West Fourth Avenue, were to be held at 4 o’clock Friday afternoon at Navarro Mills Baptist Church, with interment following in Brushy Prairie cemetery.

James Johnson, minister of the West Side Church of Christ, and the Rev. Madden of the Navarro Mills church were to officiate.

Oden died at his home shortly after noon Thursday following a lingering illness. He had resided in Navarro county for a number of years.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Johnnie Oden, Corsicana, three sons, W. E. Oden, Corsicana, J. R. Oden, Navarro Mills, and Jim Beacher Oden, stationed in Washington D. C., and three daughters, Mrs. Artie Putman, Frost, and Mrs. Fred Lunn and Mrs. Lendon McClough, both of Corsicana. Other survivors are five step-children, a brother, a sister and a number of grandchildren.

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• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, June 7, 1946
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Mary Elmira (Roberts) Chambers-Smith
Feb 16, 1858 - Dec 29, 1938

SMITH, - Corsicana, Texas. Dec. 30 - Funeral services for Mary E. Smith, 80, native of Navarro county, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Sprowl, will be held at a funeral chapel Saturday at 10 a.m. with burial in the Ward Cemetery. Mrs. Smith lived in the Pursley community all her life until coming to Corsicana several months ago. Surviving are two sons, A.E. Chambers, Fort Worth, and G.B. Chambers, Pursley; two daughters, Mrs. Matthew Roberts, Grapevine, and Mrs. Sprowl, Corsicana; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Dec 31, 1938

Parents: Aaron Stanley Roberts and Rachael Angeline (Smiley) Roberts (from Death Cert.) both buried in Ward Cem.
Husband: Alfred L. Smith Nov 11, 1857 - Dec 29, 1938 buried at Ward Cem.

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AGED NATIVE OF NAVARRO COUNTY DIED LAST NIGHT

Mrs. Mary E. Smith, aged 81 years, native of Navarro county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Sprowl, 1524 West Seventh avenue, Thursday night at 11 o’clock. Funeral services will be held from the Corley Funeral Home chapel Saturday morning at 10 o’clock with interment in the Ward cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Leslie G. Thomas, minister of the local Church of Christ.

Mrs. Smith resided in the Pursley community all of her life until coming to Corsicana several months ago.

Surviving are two sons, A. E. Chambers, Fort Worth and G. B. Chambers, Pursley; two daughters, Mrs. Matthew Roberts, Grapevine, and Mrs. Sprowl, Corsicana; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers included W. B. Payne, Tom Owens, Tom Stewart, Ed Griswold, C. M. Payne and W. Y. Bankhead.

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• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Dec 30, 1938
• Submitted by Diane Richards

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MRS. MARY E. SMITH NATIVE OF PURSLEY, IS BURIED SATURDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Smith, aged 81 years, native of Pursley, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Sprowl, 1524 West Seventh avenue, Thursday night, were held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock from the chapel of Corley Funeral Home. Interment was in the Ward cemetery. The rites were conducted by Leslie G. Thomas, minister of the Church of Christ.

Mrs. Smith resided in the Pursley community all of her life until coming to Corsicana several months ago.

Surviving are two sons, A. E. Chambers, Fort Worth and G. B. Chambers, Pursley; two daughters, Mrs. Matthew Roberts, Grapevine, and Mrs. Sprowl, Corsicana; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were W. B. Payne, Tom Owens, Tom Stewart, Ed Griswold, C. M. Payne and W. Y. Bankhead.

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• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., Dec 31, 1938
• Submitted by Diane Richards

William Robert Neeley
Nov 11, 1869 - Mar 17, 1959

William Robert Neeley, 89, of 1314 North Fitzhugh, a retired merchant who had lived in Dallas three years, died Tuesday in his home after a long illness.

A native of Rusk County, he lived in Corsicana and several East Texas towns before opening a general store in Tyler. He operated it until his retirement about 25 years ago.

Survivors are a son, Alfred Neeley of Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. Leslie W. Thompson of Ruston, La.; a brother, J.V. Neeley of Crane, Crane County; a sister, Mrs. John McCord of Quinlan, Hunt County, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dresden Cemetery near Corsicana. The Rev. Robert Ferguson of Highland Park Methodist Church will officiate.

Mar 18, 1959

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Susan A. (York) Taylor
Sep 3, 1864 - Sep 6, 1949

Mrs. S.A. Taylor Buried at Dresden

CORSICANA, Texas, Sept. 7. - Mrs. S.A. Taylor, 83, formerly of Barry, died in Houston. Funeral rites were held here Wednesday. Burial was in Dresden Cemetery.
Surviving are two sons, Roy Taylor, California, and Gippy Taylor, Kansas; four daughters, Mrs. Ben Freeman, Dallas; Mrs. Lum Price and Mrs. Arthur Williams, both of Houston, and Mrs. Vera Christopher, Kaufman and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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• The Dallas Morning News - Sep 8, 1949
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Portie Jeneva (Ratliff) Dockery-Chapman
Dec 9, 1887 - Mar 15, 1964

CHAPMAN, Portie Jeneva, 9729 Home Place Dr. Survived by son, Dexter Chapman, daughters, Mrs. Opal Dean, Mrs. Imarie Pierce, Mrs. Gladys Jeffery, Mrs. W.E. Ellis, Mrs. B.H. LaFon, both of Cleburne; thirteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oak Crest Baptist Church, 829 N. St. Augustine, Rev. Walter Enans officiating. Interment Dresden Cemetery, near Blooming Grove. Pallbearers; Nephews.

TROY SUGGS FUNERAL HOME 7623 Military Parkway EV1-1109

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Julia Ada (Brence) Steel
Dec 29, 1867 - Nov 5, 1952

Corsicana Rites Held For Mrs. T.A. Steel

CORSICANA, Texas, Nov. 7. - Funeral for Mrs. T.A. Steel, 82, formerly of Navarro County, who died in Dallas, was held Friday from the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ here, with burial in the Dresden Cemetery.

Surviving are a son, T.E. Steel, Midland; five daughters, Mrs. S.B. Brown and Mrs. W.T. Ball, both of El Paso; Mrs. Essie Herring, Baytown; Mrs. W.B. Leonard, Dallas, and Mrs. Lena B. Frizzelle, Denver, Colo.; thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Nov 8, 1952

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Mrs. T. A. Steel Services Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. T. A. Steel, 82, formerly of Navarro county, were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Fifth avenue Church of Christ.

The rites were conducted by Claude B. Holcomb, Church of Christ minister. Burial was in the Dresden Cemetery.

Mrs. Steel died in Dallas Wednesday afternoon.

Surviving are a son, T. E. Steel, Midland; five daughters, Mrs. S. L. Brown and Mrs. W. T. Ball, both of El Paso; Mrs. Essie Herring, Baytown; Mrs. W.B. Leonard, Dallas, and Mrs. Lena B. Frizzelle, Denver, Colo.; 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a niece, Mrs. Myrtle Graves, Corsicana and other relatives.

Pallbearers were J. D. Dowd, Johnny Thompson, J. R. Gunter, Houston Kent, Ed Sims and Norman Chambers.

Corley directed.

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• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Nov 7, 1952
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Paschal Paoli Spivey, Jr.
May 18, 1886 - Apr 11, 1947

Paoli Spivey Dies

CORSICANA, Texas, April 13. - Services were held at Blooming Grove with burial in the Dresden Cemetery for Paschal Paoli Spivey, 60, who died in Blooming Grove Friday.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Florence Blair, Denison, and Mrs. Travis Holland, Houston.

Apr 14, 1947

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Rites Saturday For Paschal Paoli Spivey

Paschal Paoli Spivey, aged 60 years, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Spivey of the Dresden community died at the home of a nephew, Robert S. High, in Blooming Grove Friday night at 8:50 o'clock.

Funeral services were held from the High home Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment was in the Dresden Cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Finis A. Crutchfield. superintendent of the Corsicana Methodist district.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Florence Blair, Denison, and Mrs. Travis Holland, Houston; three nieces and three nephews.

McCormick Funeral Service directed.

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• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, April 12, 1947

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Horace Augustus Brown
Feb 10, 1871 - Dec 20, 1955

BROWN, Horace A., Route 8, Dallas, passed away local sanitarium Tuesday. Survived by son, Sammie L. Brown; daughters, Mrs. Roy A. Brown, Mrs. L.F. Arnold, Mrs. Roy Griffin, brothers, Joe and John Brown; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Services Friday 10 a.m. Ed C. Smith and Bro. Chapel, Virgil Poe assisted by B.C. Ballard officiating. Interment Dresden, Texas. Pallbearers R.B. Brown, Orville Arnold, Norwood Arnold, Eugene Hague, Tommie Tardiff, Delbert Willis
ED.C. SMITH AND BRO. INC. Swiss and Haskell VI-4523

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J. Loyd Lewis
Nov 5, 1906 - Jan 12, 1980

LEWIS, Loyd, Dallas. Survived by wife, Katherine Lewis, Dallas; son, Leslie Lewis, Dallas; daughter, Cleta Richmond, Arlington; granddaughter, Kenna Richmond, Arlington; sisters, Edna McNabb, Corsicana, Italy Parrish, Dawson, Steen Parrish, Dawson, Kathleen Garner, Mildred, Texas. Services 2 p.m. Monday, First Missionary Baptist Church, O.L. Howard officiating. Interment Dresden Cemetery, Dresden, Texas.
LAUREL LAND-RESTLAND S. Thornton at Laurel Land Rd. 371-1336

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Joe F. Patterson
Sept 27, 1912 - Aug 29, 1949

Dallasite's Funeral Held in Blooming Grove

CORSICANA, Texas. Sept. 1. - Joe Patterson, 37, of Dallas died in an Amarillo hospital Monday after a stroke.

Funeral services were held in the First Methodist Church in Blooming Grove Wednesday and burial was in the Grange Hall Cemetery. He was reared in Blooming Grove.

Surviving are his wife, three daughters and a brother, J.D. Patterson, all of Dallas, and a number of relatives at Blooming Grove.

Sept 2, 1949

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Nellie Clyde (Garrett) McCandless
Dec 28, 1884 - Feb 1, 1960

McCANDLESS
Mrs. Nellie C., 2515 Catherine. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Rex Smith, Mrs. Alline Stubblefield, Mrs. Tommie Hall, Miss Addie McCandless; sister, Mrs. Mamie Hollingsworth; niece, Mrs. Naomi Bratcher, Little Rock, Ark; two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Services 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, First Christian Church, Blooming Grove, Texas, Rev. Wendell Vaughn, pastor Memorial Christian Church, Dallas, officiating. Pallbearers; Kay Yarbrough, Gene Paul Terry, Bobby Vandiver, Raymond Lancaster, Elhreen Eberhart, David Cochran. POOLE's 315 S. Hampton WH8-7348 Private Parking

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• Dresden Cemetery, Dresden, Navarro Co., TX

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Mrs. McCandless Dies In Dallas

BLOOMING GROVE, Feb. 2 (Spl.)—Mrs. Nellie McCandless, 75, former resident of this community, died at her home in Dallas Monday afternoon.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the First Christian Church. Burial will be in the Dresden Cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Wendell Vaughn, pastor of the Memorial Christian church in Dallas, assisted by Willie Hamblen, pastor of the local Church of Christ church.

A native of Dallas county, Mrs. McCandless came to this area when 10 years of age, moving to Dallas in 1938.

Surviving are four daughters, Miss Addie McCandless, Mrs. Rex Smith, Mrs. Alline Stubblefield and Mrs. Tommie Hall, all of Dallas; a sister, Mrs. Mamie Hollingsworth, Dallas; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

McCormick Funeral Service directs.

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• The Corsicana Daily Sun
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Charlton Lee Tillman, Sr
Oct 26, 1881 - Nov 3, 1948

Charlton L. Tillman, Blooming Grove, Dies

BLOOMING GROVE, Texas, Nov. 4. - Charlton L. Tillman Sr., 67, retired merchant, died at his home in Blooming Grove Wednesday.

Funeral services wre held at the Methodist Church in Blooming Grove Thursday afternoon, with burial in the Dresden Cemetery.

Native of South Carolina, Tillman came to Dresden when eight years old and had resided in Blooming Grove thirty-five years. He was vice-president of the First State Bank in Blooming Grove and had extensive cattle and farming interests.

Surviving are his wife; a son, C. L. Tillman Jr., Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. John Stone, Dallas, and Mrs. Taylor McClelland, Fort Worth; two grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Lottie Reed, Mrs. Jeff Jones and Mrs. Frank Massey, all of Kerens, and a brother, Ike Tillman, Kerens.

Nov 5, 1948

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C. L. TILLMAN DIES EARLY WEDNESDAY; FUNERAL THURSDAY

BLOOMING GROVE, Nov. 3,--(Spl.)—Charlton L. Tillman, aged 67 years, banker and farmer, died at his home here Wednesday morning.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Methodist church. Burial will be in the Dresden cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Roy L. Felder, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. C. T. Brockette, retired Methodist minister.

Native of South Carolina, Tillman came to Dresden when eight years of age and had resided here for 35 years. He was a grocer until his retirement five years ago and since that time has devoted his time to banking, cattle and farm interests.

Tillman was vice president of the First State Bank.

The Masonic Lodge will have charge of the graceside rites, Tillman also was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge. He was a trustee of the Methodist church.

Surviving are his wife of Blooming Grove; two daughters, Mrs. John Stone, Dallas, and Mrs. Taylor McClelland, Fort Worth; a son, C. L. Tillman, Jr., Corsicana; two grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Lottie Reed, Mrs. Jeff Jones and Mrs. Frank Massey, and a brother, Ike Tillman, all of Kerens, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Hollis Pitts, Justin McSpadden, Lloyd Simpson, Floyd Smith, Corsicana; Jim Fields, Grand Prairie, and R. C. Smith.

McCormick Funeral Service will direct.

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• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, Nov 3, 1948
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Thomas Adam Steel
Apr 28, 1867 - Apr 25, 1948

Funeral Service Held For Thomas A. Steele

CORSICANA, Texas, Apr 28 - Funeral services for Thomas A. Steel, 81, who died in Midland Sunday, were held at the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ here Tuesday. Burial was in the Dresden Cemetery.

Prior to moving to Midland a short time ago, Mr. and Mrs. Steele had resided in Navarro County and Corsicana about fifty years.

Surviving are his wife of Midland, a son, Thomas Earl Steele, Midland; five daughters, Mrs. S. L. Brown, El Paso; Mrs. Bill Ball, Bogalusa, La.; Mrs. Sam E. Herring, Baytown; Mrs. W.B. Leonard, Dallas and Mrs. T.M. Frizzell, Midland; two half-sisters, Mrs. Lee Moody, Grand Saline and Mrs. Mattie Avery, Little Rock, Ark.; two half-brothers, George Steele, Little Rock, and Stonewall Steele, Fort Smith, Ark.; twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Apr 29, 1948
 

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Gertie Jewel (Hale) Middleton
Jan 23, 1895 - Jan 28, 1952

Middleton Rites Held

CORSICANA, Texas, July 1, - Funeral services for Mrs. R.H. Middleton, 57, were held here Monday. Burial was in Dresden Cemetery. Surviving are her husband; four sons, Max Middleton, Glenn Middleton, Bill Middleton and Pet Middleton, and three daughters, Mrs. Winnie Hayes, Mrs. Janie Kirk and Miss Jewell Middleton, all of Corsicana; four brothers, Barry Hales of Houston, D.D. Hales and Dick Hales, both of Barry, and Hubbard Hales of Corsicana, and a sister, Mrs. Frankie Hatley of Barry.

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Mrs. Middleton Services Monday

Mrs. R. H. Middleton, 57, West Fourth avenue, died in the P. and S. Hospital Saturday night several hours after suffering a heart attack at the family home.

Funeral services were slated at 4 p.m. Monday from the Corley Chapel with burial in the Dresden Cemetery.

The rites were to be conducted by Rev. Obie F. Barton, pastor of the Fellowship Baptist church.

The family formerly resided between Barry and Blooming Grove.

Surviving are her husband; four sons, Max, Glenn, Bill and Pet Middleton; three daughters, Mrs. Winnie Hayes, Mrs. Janie Kirk and Miss Jewell Middleton, all of Corsicana; nine grandchildren, four brothers, Merry Hale, Houston; D. D. and Dick Hale, both of Barry and Hubbard Hale, Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Frankie Hatley, Barry, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were to be Thomas Waller, Ernest Earl Waller, R. L. Odam, Floyd Hayes, Leroy Barton and J. W. Dunlap.

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• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, June 30, 1952
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Blanche Maddux
Sept 14, 1869 - Feb 1, 1896

MADUX, Miss Blanche Maddux, Feb. 1, at the residence of her sister Mrs. F.C. Van Horn, 598 Live Oak St. The remains were carried to Corsicana yesterday for interment at Dresden, Texas.

Feb 2, 1896

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• Submitted by Karen Rost
• Dresden Cemetery, Dresden, Navarro Co., TX

James Thomas "Jim" Chilcoat
Mar 10, 1879 - Mar 15, 1964

CHILCOAT, James T., 833 Pleasant Dr., Dallas. Remains forwarded to Blooming Grove Texas for services and interment.
ROGERS FUNERAL CHAPEL Duncanville

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• Rose Hill Cemetery, Blooming Grove, Navarro Co., TX

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J. T. Chilcoat
Rites Monday
BLOOMING GROVE, March 16 (Spl.)—Funeral rites were held here Monday at 2 p.m. for James T. Chilcoat, 85 who died Sunday morning in a Duncanville nursing home.
Chilcoat, a native Alabaman and resident of Blooming Grove area until 8 years ago was a retired farmer.
Rites were held from the First Christian Church here, with Rev. Walter Lynn Zimmerman, pastor of the Byers Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Surviving him are a daughter, Mrs. C. J. Hogue, Dallas; a brother Rev. Luther Chilcoat, Ada, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Mittie Adams, Marshall; Miss Bessie Chilcoat, Ada, Okla.; Mrs. Cora York, Holdenville, Okla.; 16 grandchildren, 23 great grand children; two great-great grand children, and other relatives.
Grandsons were pallbearers.
McCormick Funeral Services directed.

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• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Mar. 16, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Dorsey David Richards
Mar 27, 1922 - Apr 14, 2000

Dorsey David Richards went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2010. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Mary; his twin sister, Dorothy Fuller: daughter and son-in-law, Lou and Norman Archibald; son and daughter-in-law David and Molly Richards; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Amy and Scott Harp; granddaughter, Nina Walker, and precious great grandchildren, Lark and Austin Walker and Hank and Ty Harp. Mr. Richards was born on March 27, 1922 in Emhouse, Texas to Frank William and Minnie Mary Richards. He graduated from Barry High School in Barry, Texas, where he was a star basketball player. Soon after graduation he was drafted and proudly answered the call to serve his country, joining the United States Army. Mr. Richards trained at Camp Barkley in Abilene and then was shipped overseas with his unit, the 358th Infantry. He landed just seven days after the Battle of the Bulge and ended his tour of duty with a Bronze Star for bravery, Distinguished Unit Badge, Combat Infantry Badge and Good Conduct Badge. Upon his return from the war, Mr. Richards made his career in the grocery business working until retirement after 28 years of service for Brookshire Grocery Company. He enjoyed 26 years of retirement in Corsicana surrounded by adoring friends and family, playing dominos, planting and tending his ever-expanding garden, attending Sunday school and worshipping at Northside Baptist Church and spending quality time with Mary. He enjoyed all his activities and pursuits benefited by wonderful health and a sprightly, loving attitude. Dorsey will always be remembered for his generosity, kind spirit and sense of humor, but his absolute devotion to his family and his Lord were his most enduring qualities and those that will be most cherished among those who loved him in return. Well done good and faithful servant. We will remember you and miss you always. Visitation will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 15, at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 16, at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rick Lamb officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Retreat. Pallbearers will be Larry Fuller, Bob Luther, Billy Richards, James Richards, Buddy Richards, Danny Richards and Derwood Richards. In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to the Northside Baptist Church building fund.

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• WWII Biography

Edna (Martin) “Nanny” Skinner
Apr 17, 1917 - Aug 16, 2010

Mrs. Edna Martin “Nanny” Skinner, age 93, passed away Monday at her residence in Retreat, Texas. She was born April 17, 1917 in Retreat, Texas to Travis Wesley and Lela Vandergriff Martin. Mrs. Skinner was a member of the Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church for over 65 years. She was a self-employed child care provider for over 30 years. She is survived by 2 sons, Allen Skinner and Larry Skinner; 9 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Retreat, Texas, with Rev. William Dollar officiating. The family request memorials to your favorite charity.

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• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Florence Estelle "Florine" (McAfee) Gray
Apr 3, 1913 - Aug 19, 2010

Mrs. Florine McAfee Gray, age 97, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2010 in Groesbeck, Texas. She was born April 3, 1913 in Corsicana, Texas to Leroy and Johnnie McAfee. Mrs. Gray was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Corsicana and a past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Haskel Gray. She is survived by four daughters, Doris Scott of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Marcia Beaver and husband Morris of Groesbeck, Texas, Glenda Novak and husband Paul of Corsicana, Texas, and Sarah Dunn of Grapeland, Texas; a sister, Marcialete Hettig of Houston, Texas; nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:00 PM Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Corley Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 7:30 PM Saturday at Pattison Cemetery in Emhouse, Texas with Paul Grayson Novak officiating.

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• w/o Haskell Gray; d/o Leroy McAfee & Johnnie Velma (Inmon) McAfee; granddaughter of Almerine Cicero McAfee
• 1930 Corsican (Sophomore) pg 54
• Funeral Program (submitted by Dana Stubbs)
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Hudnal Myrl (Lynch) Absher-Wilson
Feb 4, 1923 - Aug 17, 2010

Myrl Wilson, 87, passed away Tuesday, Aug.17, 2010, in Slaton, Texas.

She was born Feb. 4, 1923, in Rusk, Texas to Lula and George Lynch.

She resided in Navarro County most of her life prior to moving to Slaton one year ago, and was a long time member of First Baptist Church in Corsicana.

Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Wilson, on Aug. 17, 2007.

Survivors include her daughters, Kay Halbert and Joann Morton; she is also survived by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at Corley Funeral Home.

Services will be 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bill Honea officiating. Interment will follow at Dresden Cemetery.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

Vernon Gregg
d. Aug 17, 2010

Corsicana — Vernon Gregg, 75, of Corsicana, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, at his residence. Vistation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20 at Ross and Johnson Mortuary. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 at St. John Baptist Church located at 104 T. A. Carroll Avenue. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - Aug 19, 2010

Michael David Seregi
Nov 11, 1948 - Aug 19, 2010

Corsicana Daily Sun

Michael David Seregi, 61, of Corsicana, passed away Aug. 19, 2010. He was born Nov. 11, 1948 in Atlanta, Ga.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Survivors include his wife Verla Bernice Seregi of Corsicana; daughter, Tanya Seregi Littlesun and husband Joshua of Plano; brother, Brian Seregi of Shawnee Mission, Kan.; sisters, Theresa Young of Prairie Village, Kan. and Deborah Baud of Egg Harbor, NJ.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, and from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug.. 21, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Corsicana, with Zachary Herrin officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Tom Herrin, Zachary Herrin, Ricky Murry, Gary Sears, Ron Ludlow and Gerry Newsom.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - Aug 20, 2010

Victor Bernard Wilkerson
d. Aug 10, 2010

Corsicana — Victor Bernard Wilkerson, 44, of Kerens, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at Ross and Johnson Mortuary. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug.21, at Lifeline Fellowship Family Church, located at 5301 West Hwy 31, Corsicana. Interment will follow at Petersburg Cemetery in Round Prarie. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - Aug 19, 2010

Alton Wayne Norris
Jan 20, 1918 - Aug 18, 2010

Wayne Norris, born in Corsicana on Jan. 20, 1918, passed away on Aug. 18, 2010.

He was the son of Will N. and Ocie Jackson Norris. He lived in Corsicana all of his life except for the years 1978 to 2003. He and his wife of 65 years resided in Star Harbor on Cedar Creek Lake in Henderson County during those years. In Nov. of 2003 he and Winnette returned to Corsicana to be nearer to medical facilities and care givers. He was a resident of Heritage Oaks Retirement Village at the time of his death. He was a member of the Westhill Church of Christ. He was a graduate of the Corsicana public school system. He married Lois Winnette Laudan on Dec. 11,1938, and from that union were born three sons, Ronald W. of Arlington, G. Michael of Houston and William A. “Tony” Norris. Wayne's work history included 35 years with the U.S. Postal Department. He began his career in 1941 and retired as Postmaster in 1976. He was involved in many civic activities and responsibilities for the city of Corsicana. He served three terms as City Commissioner, with one term as Mayor Pro-Tem. Wayne was the last survivor of the members of the City Commissioners who dedicated the new government center on May 16, 1975. He was chairman of the organized Corsicana Civil Service Commission in 1975. He was president of the local Kiwanis Club in 1968 and served as a director for the Chamber of Commerce. While in Star Harbor he served two terms as City Commissioner and Auditor. Wayne's military career involved service in the U.S. Navy in World War II. After he was discharged, he joined the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring in 1960 as Battalion Command Sergeant Major.

Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Winnette on Nov. 12, 2004 and his son Tony on Aug. 25 of 2004.

Survivors include his two sons, Ron and Mike; daughter-in-law, Wanda Harris of Arlington; sister, Elaine Jenkins of Plano; grandchildren, John of Dallas, Becky of Arlington, and Courtney Wurz of Spring; he is also survived by two great grandchildren, Garrett and Alyssa Hayslip of Arlington, and many nephews and nieces.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Ferman Carpenter officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Bower, Billy Ray Quinn, Bud Gorman, Elbert Prince, and Charles Hosack.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - Aug 19, 2010
• WWII Biography

Lyndon Gerald Norwood
Jun 25, 1941 - Aug 14, 2010

Corsicana Daily Sun

Corsicana — Lyndon Gerald Norwood, 69, of Dallas passed away Aug. 14, 2010 at his residence in Dallas. He was born June 25, 1941, in Corsicana to Marion and Emmett Norwood. Survivors include his brothers, Clay Norwood and wife Eula Faye, and Noel Norwood. A memorial service may be held at a later date. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - Aug 18, 2010

Harvey Lawrence Farmer
Jun 30, 1923 - Aug 15, 2010

Harvey Lawrence Farmer, 87, of Corsicana, passed away Aug. 15, 2010. He was born June 30, 1923 in Purdon to Marshall and Essie Belt Farmer.

Survivors include his niece, Peggy McCulloch and husband Billy of Purdon; nephew, Kenneth Foster and wife Mable of Purdon; he is also survived by many more nieces, nephews, family and his extended family at the Sterling House.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at Younger Cemetery with Bro. Bill Honea officiating.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - Aug 16, 2010

Mary Lucille (Fullerton) Prince-Ragain
Jan 9, 1943 - May 18, 2008


Mary Ragain: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Gloucester County Times, The (NJ) - May 22, 2008
Deceased Name: Mary Ragain
Mary Ragain, 65, died Sunday, May, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday May, 21 at GLEN PARK FUNERAL HOME. Funeral Services will follow the visitation.
Mary was preceded in death by her father and mother, Harry and Leona Fullerton. She is survived by her daughter, Margie and Kenny Putz; daughter, Kathy and Alvin Arrington; and son, Mike and Kim Ragain; 10 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

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• Rose Hill Cemetery, Blooming Grove, Navarro Co., TX

Jesse Benjamin Jones
Aug 1, 1895 - Oct 10, 1918 in WWI

NAVARRO COUNTY BOY KILLED
Son of R. N. Jones of the Montfort community, was reported in Tuesday's casualty list as having been killed in action, but previously reported missing in action.
The deceased left here for Camp Travis in June and soon qualified there as a sharpshooter and was transferred to Virginia and was there transferred to the regular army as a sharp-shooter.
Jesse was well known and highly esteemed young man in his community and had many friends who are pained to learn of his death and who will sympathize with his parents and other relatives in their bereavement.

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• Submitted by Dana (Bell) Stubbs
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WAS KILLED IN ARGONNE
Jesse B. Jones of Roane Met Death as He Went Over the Top

R. N. Jones of Roane has received the following letter from Lon Call, chaplain of the 39th Infantry, telling of the death of Mr. Jones' son, Jesse B. Jones:
3rd Bn., 39th Infantry, Feb. 5, 1919.
Mr. Dear Mr. Jones:
The Colonel has requested me to write to the nearest relatives of the soldiers of his command who were killed in action or to their emergency address.  Your name was given to me as the emergency address of Jesse B. Jones.
As near as I am able to determine from the facts at hand your son met his death in the following manner:
During the drive on the Argonne front your son was hit by a piece of shrapnel and killed instantly while going over the top with his comrades.
I know that it is hard for you to learn of the passing of one who was so dear to you and all of us who knew him regret that it was he who had to make the supreme sacrifice, yet he died a hero on the field of battle, fighting for his country.
it is to him and those like him that we owe the victory that we have gained and while we mourn his passing we cannot but rejoice that America gave to this war such a man as he.
He gave all he had and all we can do is to pledge ourselves to make the victory he secured for us permanent and worth while.
I hope that this may give you some of the information that you desire.
Sincerely yours.
LON CALL
Chaplain 3rd Bn., 39th Inf.
Corsicana Daily Sun - March 5, 1919

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• KIA World War I

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• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Nov 11, 1921
• Submitted by Diane Richards and Karen Rost

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BODIES OF SOLDIERS ARRIVE HERE

Funerals For Two Navarro County Boys Who Died Fighting

At 9:30 this morning the bodies of Jesse B. Jones and James P. Lumpkin, two Navarro county boys who were killed in France, arrived here from San Antonio, accompanied by Corporal Arthur N. Brofy, of Fort Sam Houston.

Both bodies were taken to the Sutherland undertaking parlors. A large number of the friends and relatives of the two young men met the bodies at the train.

At 12 o’clock the funeral part for Jesse Jones left for his mother's home in the Montfort community, and from there the remains were laid to rest by the side of R. N. Jones, father of the deceased, who died a few months ago. Rev. M. C. Cuthbertson, of Denison, former pastor of the Church of Christ here officiated at the funeral, and the following acted as pallbearers:

Active—E. W. O’Daniel, B. P. Gorman, Eddie Bell, Eddie Medaris, Leonard Speed, Jesse Speed, Oscar O’Daniel, Lewis Wise and H. B. Doyle.

Honorary—Dell Jackson, J. W. Davidson, M. H. Montfort, O. E. Ttone, E. M. Gorman, J. T. Brown, A. O’Daniel, B. D. Doyle, J. T. Montfort, H. W. Gabriel, L. W. Carlisle, D. D. Wylie, B. G. Mayo, Will Jackson and Will Jeffers.

The funeral was largely attended and there were many beautiful floral offerings.

Jas. P. Lumpkin, who was killed on November 11, 1919, three years ago, was survived by his wife, and a few months ago she was married by T. L. Brown, and they now live near Drane. The body of the deceased was taken soon after its arrival here to the Brown home in the Drane community, and the funeral will take place from there tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock, and interment will be in Oakwood.

The same train that brought these boys here took the body of James William Hodge to his former home at Athens.

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• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, November 10, 1921
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Single s/o Robert Napoleon Jones & Melissa Deliah (McClain) Jones

Joseph Turner Dawson
Mar 20, 1914 - Nov 28, 1998

DAWSON
JOSEPH TURNER, a resident of Corpus Christi, passed away on Saturday November 28, 1998 at home. He was born in Temple, Texas on March 20, 1914 to Joseph Martin Dawson and Willie Turner Dawson. Joe Dawson was acknowledged as an example of how one man's courage and conviction can help change the course of history. In 1944, Captain Joe Dawson was the commanding officer of G. Company in the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment of the First Division - the Big Red One. He had enlised in May of 1941, graduated in the top 10 of his class at Officers Candidate School in Ft. Benning, Georgia, and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in March 1942. He had served in North Africa ad in Sicily before assuming command of & Company in August 1943. On the morning of June 6, 1944, D-Day, Dawson and & Company landed on Omaha Beach at 0700. Dawson led his men across the enemy minefield to the base of the bluff atop which today the memorial to D-Day and the American cemetery stand. He found a path up the bluff, silenced a German machine gun nest, and opened the first path off the beach. For his actions on D-Day, Dawson was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, presented by General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Fifty years later, on June 6, 1994, Dawson was asked to return to Omaha Beach, to be recognized for his role in history and to represent the troops who fought on the Normandy beachheads by introducing the President of the United States, Bill Clinton, at the ceremonies commemorating D-Day. Following D-Day, Dawson and G. Company stayed at the front. Just outside Paris, Dawson rescued a platoon of men separated from his company and ambushed by the enemy. For this action, he was awarded the Silver Star. In September, Dawson was given the  task of defending a vital ridge overlooking the city of Aachen Germany. Dawson's leadership so inspired the men that for thirty-nine brutal days pitted against large forces of the enemy, G Company and I Company held the ridge against all assaults. To this day, it is called "Dawson's Ridge."  For their defense of the ridge, G. Company and I Company received the Presidential Citation. Dawson was also awarded the Bronze Star; Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster; the Combat Infantry Badge; beachhead arrows for the North Africa, Sicily, and France landings, Unit honors earned by the First Division and the  and the 16th Regiment; campaign medals for the European theater; and the American Defense medal. Dawson retired from the U.S. Army in 1946 with the rank of Major. In 1984, the Army authorized individuals to be cited as Distinguished Members of the 16th Infantry Regiment of the First Division; Dawson was among five to be first selected for this honor. Dawson also was inducted into the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame at Ft. Benning, Georgia. A geologist, Dawson worked for Humble Oil Corporation before the war. He was the assistant to the CEO of Renwar Oil Corporation in Corpus Christi from 1945 to 1951, when he resigned to become an independent oil operator. Dawson operated in Denver Colorado for 10 years, before returning with his family to Corpus Christi in 1963. Dawson was actively involved in civic and community affairs in Corpus Christi. He was one of the founders and served as Vice Chairman of the Board of the University of Corpus Christi; he was elected to the Corpus Christi City Council under the Wesley Seal administration; and he served on numerous civic boards and commissions. He took special pride in being honored by his community with the 1997 dedication of the Joseph T. Dawson Elementary School. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Melba Bruno Dawson (d. 4/23/98). He is survived by two daughters, Diane Dawson Delk (Tom) of Houston and Roslyn Randolph Dawson of Dallas; two sisters, Alice Cheavens and Donna Van Hoove (Roy); two brothers, Leighton Dawson (Elsie_ and R. Matthew; five grandchildren: Lance Corporal Colin Dawson Davis, USMC (Mandy), Brian Sanders Davis, Justin Randolph Davis, Diane Elizabeth Hartenstein and Stephen Dawson Hartenstein; nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday - December 12, 1998 at the First Baptist Church, Corpus Christi, with Dr. Hulitt Gloer officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memroy of Joseph T. Dawson to the U.S. Army Fist Division Museum. The Cantigny First Division Foundation, 1 South 151 Winfield Road., Wheaton Illinois 60187, or to the Red Cross Coastal Bend, Texas Chapter, 1721 S. Brownlee Corpus Christi, Texas 78404.
SEASIDE FUNERAL HOME
Corpus Christi, TX

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• The Dallas Morning News - Dec 6, 1998
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Elijah Melton Cornell
May 6, 1844 - Feb 24, 1924

Corsicana Semi Weekly Light

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• Marker Photo at Oakwood Cemetery, Section A
• Confederate Veteran - Co A 7 Regt. US Inf. Civil War
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Alice V. (Holloway) Holloman
Apr 30, 1879 - Apr 12, 1964

Mrs. Holloman Rites Monday
Mrs. Alice Holloman, 84, retired teacher , 1532 West Fifth avenue, died Sunday morning.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the McCammon Chapel with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which she was a long-time member.
Native of Brown County, Mrs. Holloway taught in the Corsicana school system for many years before her retirement.
Surviving are a brother, Porter Holloway, Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Edna Gibson, Corsicana, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Harrell Gray, Rufus Nutt, E. W. (Pete) O'Daniel, Curry Butler, Paul Miller and Paul Dresser.

Cora Eugene (Hughes) Hardy
Apr 3, 1872 - Apr 10, 1964

Mrs. Cora Hardy Expires Friday
Mrs. Cora Hardy, 93, of 301 East Twelfth avenue, died in Memorial Hospital Friday night following an extended illness.
Born in Palestine, April 5 (?), 1871, Mrs. Hardy had resided in Corsicana most of her life..
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday from the McCammon Chapel with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Obie F. Barton, Baptist minister.
Mrs. Hardy was the widow of the late C. E. Hardy of Corsicana.
Surviving are a son, Floyd Hardy, Corsicana; a grandson, Ben Hardy, Lafayette, La.; a granddaughter, Mrs. C. R. Smith, Austin; a great-grandson, Michael Hardy, Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Shepard, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Johnny Fitch and Mrs. Mattie Barnhart, both of El Reno, Okla; a brother Walter Goad, Oklahoma, City and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Rufus Pevehouse, W. G. Morris, Wayne Buchanan, G. P. Buchanan, Don Buchanan, Cecil Bondurant, Rufus Nutt, Hary Bruton and Jack Schultz.

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - April 11, 1964

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Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Hardy,93, who died in Memorial hospital Friday night were held Sunday at 1 p.m. from the McCammon Chapel. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Obie F. Barton, Baptist minister.

Native of Palestine, Mrs. Hardy had resided in Corsicana most of her life.

Surviving are a son, Floyd Hardy, Corsicana; two grandchildren, Ben Hardy, Lafayette, La., and Mrs. C. R. Smith, Austin; a great-grandson, Michael Hardy, Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Sheppard, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Johnny Fitch and Mrs. Mattie Barnhart, both of El Reno, Okla.; a brother Walter Goad, Oklahoma City.

Pallbearers were Rufus Pevehouse, W. G. Morris, Wayne Buchanan, G. P. Buchanan, Don Buchanan, Cecil Bondurant, Rufus Nutt, Harry Bruton and Jack Schultz.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Apr 13, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o William Britton Hardy; d/o George M. Hughes & Cuzzie Isabella (Parker) Hughes-Goad (Cuzzie is buried at El Reno Cemetery, El Reno, Ok.

Effie Mae (Hall) Burkhalter
d. 1964

Hold Services Mrs. Burkhalter
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday for Mrs. Effie Mae Burkhalter, 72, at the Chatfield Methodist church.
Burial was in the Chatfield cemetery.
Rev. Don Johnson, pastor of the church, conducted the final rites.
Mrs. Burkhalter died Thursday morning in Paulyne's Convalescent Home. A long-time resident of Chatfield, she was the widow of the late W. F. Burkhalter, retired rural route carrier.
Survivors are three sons, Wayne Burkhalter, Chatfield; Erwin Burkhalter, Shreveport, La. and Freddy Burkhalter, Dallas; two daughters, Mrs. A. J. Salos <?>, Whitesboro, and Mrs. T. H. Keeling, Pittsburg, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Donna Richards, Areadia, Mo., Mrs. Ethel Buchanan, Corpus Christi, and Mrs. Lottie Parker, Brownsboro; 18 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
McCammon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were grandsons.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - April 11, 1964

Nody Levy Neeley
July 9, 1899 - Apr 10, 1964

Set Services for N. L. Neeley
Funeral for N. L. Neeley, retired farmer of 1736 West Seventh avenue, will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Griffin chapel with burial in the Younger cemetery in Purdon.
Rev. A. T. Ilseng, Jr., Navarro, assisted by Rev. Ezra Burns, Baptist ministers will officiate.
Neeley, age 64, died Friday morning in Memorial hospital.
He is survived by his wife of Corsicana; two sins, Bill Neeley, Teague, and Bobby Neeley, Richards; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Tanner, Corsicana, and Mrs. Mrs. Helen Reed, Mesquite; four grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Willie Howard, Purdon, and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Charles Copeland, Louis Owens, Howe French, Buddy Bennett, Preston Frost and J. H. Wigley.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - April 11, 1964
• h/o Celia May (Farmer) Neeley s/o J. W. Neeley and Alice (Wheat) Neeley

Harvie Lee Boone
Aug 28, 1902 - Apr 10, 1964

Sunday Rites For H. L. Boone
Funeral services for Harvie L. Boone, 61, grocer, who was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital Friday afternoon following a heart attack at his grocery store 1019 North Twentieth, were held Sunday at 4 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.
Rev. Cass French, Jr., pastor of the West Second Avenue Baptist church conducted the services. Burial was in the Hamilton cemetery.
Boone had operated grocery stores in Navarro county for 40 years. He was a native of Dexter, Mo.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Doe Boone, Corsicana; two sons, Vernon Dan and Wilburn Lee Boone, both of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Billye Fern Bivins, Linton, Ind.; five grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Sadie Cooper, Marshall, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were G. W. Ward, Clyde Boldin, W. C. Miller, C. E. Wright, Frank Leathers, Otis Atkeisson, J. M. Cobb and Beauford Armstrong.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - April 11, 1964

Elizabeth Jane (Selman) Nichols-Parks
May 31, 1924 - Apr 29, 1993

Elizabeth Jane Parks, 68, of Little Elm died April 29, 1993 at Trinity Medical Center in Carrollton.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church in Little Elm with the Rev. Banks Dishman and the Rev. Bobby Blaylock officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. in Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Corsicana under the direction of Cantrell Funeral Home of Frisco. The family will receive visitors in the Cantrell Funeral Home between 7-9 p.m. Friday.
She was born May 31, 1924, the daughter of Charlie and Maggie Selman. She married Floyd Nichols in Freestone County.
She was a retired cook with Little Elm ISD and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Little Elm.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd.
Survivors include three sons, Floyd Nichols and Tommy Nichols, both of Little Elm and Paul Nichols of Garland; three daughters, Joanne Duncan of Mesquite and Peggy Crow and Kathy Henson, both of Little Elm, two brothers, Pete Selman of Longview and George Selman of Nacogdoches; three sisters, Jewell Harris of Garland and Francis Cantrell and Alberta Binns, both of Dallas; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, April 30, 1993

Carroll Ballard ‘C.B.’ Huddleston
July 12, 1928 - Sept 6, 2010

Anonymous Corsicana Daily Sun Corsicana Daily Sun Wed Sep 08, 2010, 08:57 PM CDT

Carroll Ballard “C.B.” Huddleston, 82, passed away Monday, Sept. 6, 2010, at Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana.

C.B. was born in Mabank to William Carroll and Ola O. (Ballard) Huddleston on July 12, 1928. He grew up in Mabank and graduated from Mabank High School in 1946. After graduation, he attended Henderson County College for two years. On June 20, 1947, he married Bettie Jo Teet and they made their home in Mabank, then Denver, Colo., and finally Rice in 2004. C.B. worked in sales for many years with Van Waters and Rogers Company and then became the owner of his own business, B and M Chemical. He was a member of the Roddy Masonic Lodge of Mabank for over 50 years, Hella Temple, Scottish Rite, Shriners, First Baptist Church of Mabank, First Baptist Church of Corsicana, Westminster Baptist Church in Colo. and First Southern Baptist Church in Colorado.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and one great-grandson, Zachary Diller, in 1992.

Survivors include his wife, Bettie “Jo” Huddleston of Rice; one daughter, Elaine and husband Ed DeWitt of Rice; he is also survived by four grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at the First Baptist Church of Mabank, with the Rev. Brent C. Tucker and the Rev. Dick Bramblitt officiating.

The family requests no flowers be sent to the service, but that memorials be made to either First Baptist Church of Mabank or First Baptist Church of Corsicana.

Arrangements by J.E. Keever Mortuary.
 

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun -- September 8, 2010

Quinten Loyd Dixon
Oct. 7, 1919 - Sept 7, 2010

Quinten Loyd Dixon Anonymous Corsicana Daily Sun Corsicana Daily Sun Wed Sep 08, 2010, 08:52 AM CDT Quinten Loyd Dixon, 90, passed way Sept. 7, 2010, at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village. He was born on Oct. 7, 1919, in Emhouse to Claude and Arvilla Dixon. Quinten was a World War II Veteran and achieved the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and other foreign campaign metals. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 8, 1945. He was a finish carpenter and cabinet maker until he retired. He married Juanita Bates Dixon in 1952 and they shared over 50 years of marriage. They lived in Houston until 1980 when they retired and moved back to Corsicana. He was preceded in death by his loving and constant companion, Juanita, on Jan. 19, 2004; and by two sisters and five brothers. Survivors include his caretaker and nephew, James Duvall and other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wed., Sept. 8, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Thurs., Sept. 8, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Alexander , pastor of First Methodist Church where Mr. Dixon was a member, officiating. Interment will be at Pattison Cemetery in Emhouse. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun -- September 8, 2010

Robert Allen McGhee
d. Sept 5, 2010

Corsicana — Robert Allen McGhee, 57, of Corsicana passed away Sept. 5, 2010, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. at New Cornerstone Baptist Church, W. 10th Ave., Corsicana, with Pastor Donee’ R. Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun -- September 7, 2010

Iva Dycus
d. Sept 6, 2010

Corsicana — Iva Dycus, 72, of Corsicana, passed away Sept. 6, 2010. No services are scheduled. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Wed., Sept. 8, 2010 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.  Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun -- September 7, 2010

Mary Lala (Miles) Lakin
May 28, 1940 - Sept 5, 2010

Corsicana — Mary Lala Miles Lakin passed away Sept. 5, 2010 in Dallas. She was born May 28, 1940, in Houston, to Sherman Allen Miles and Judith Witherspoon Miles. Mary grew up in Corsicana, graduated from Corsicana High School in 1958, and then received her Bachelors Degree from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth in 1962 where she was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority. She worked at LTV in Garland where she met her future husband Bob Lakin. Bob and Mary lived in the Dallas area until moving to Chatfield in 1999 returning to live in her grandparents’ home, where Mary followed her mother's footsteps in being a cattlewoman. After retiring from Navarro College in 2006, Mary and her husband, Bob, traveled extensively for pleasure and seeking antiques. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Sherman Allen Miles and mother, Judith Witherspoon Miles. Survivors include her husband Bob Lakin of Chatfield; brother, Robert Witherspoon Miles and wife Toni of Chatfield; mother-in-law, Gertrud Lakin; nephew, B. J. Arnold and wife Allyson and daughter, Keltyn Grace of Chandler; she is also survived by numerous cousins and friends. Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 8, at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thurs., Sept. 9, at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Moss officiating. Pallbearers will be Larry McVay, Benny Phillips, Ronnie Norris, Jimmy Crouch, Billy Joe Coker, Dwight Duncan, Roland Christian and Terry Montfort. Honorary Pallbearers are Darrell Raines and Don Parrish. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Navarro County Shelter Fund at P.O. Box 1734, Corsicana, Texas, 75151. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun -- Sep 7, 2010

Ted Rich
May 15, 2910 - Sept 3, 2010

CMSGT Ted Rich, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Corsicana, Friday, September 3, 2010. Mr. Rich was born to John H. and Dora Rich on May 15, 1920 in Princeton, Kentucky. He graduated from Butler High School in 1939. Out of his love for his country he entered the service as a Marine in September 1941 and fought in WW II. After the war was over he went to Chicago to resume his civilian career at General Motors. In 1950 he was recalled to active duty to engage in the Korean Conflict. He later cancelled his reserve status and enlisted in the US Air Force as a career. After fighting in the Vietnam War he retired in 1975 with 34 years of service to his country. His military decorations and awards include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Cluster, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, World War II Victory Medal, National Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal with 7 Bronze Stars and 1 Bronze Arrowhead, Vietnam Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Marine Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters. After his retirement he enjoyed wood working, gardening, working on his genealogy, and the Dallas Cowboys. Mr. Rich was preceded in death by his mother and father, granddaughter Christina Rich, his wife Pauline Rich, 2 brothers John (Bud) and William, and 7 sisters, Mary Belle, Lorene, Galena, Ora Mae, Jewel, Gurtrude and Odie. He is survived by his son Edd Rich and wife Debbie of Watauga, Texas; granddaughter Tracey Balonos and husband Randy of Ft. Worth; grandson Josh Prather and fiancé Danielle Landry of Bedford; great granddaughter Natalie Edwards and great grandson Jayden Balonos, both of Ft. Worth; and his wonderful friend Jerry Caton of Corsicana. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Cedar Lake Hospice Home helpers and Angels at Home and all of their staff. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 7 at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, at Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial with full military honors will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens.