Joseph W. Biggar passed away Sept. 9, 2010. He was born in Corsicana and attended Blooming Grove schools. He graduated Blooming Grove High School in 1959. He was a former home delivery contractor for the Dallas Morning News and for over 20 years operated as a wrecker driver for 24 Hour Wrecker Service in Lancaster. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Martin and Letha Ingram Biggar of Blooming Grove; former wife, Robbie Jean Biggar; and grandson, Kasey Wyatt Roberts. Survivors include his wife, Jennie of Ferris; daughter, Cheryl Roberts and husband Kevin of Gun Barrel; step-sons, Michael Sims of Ferris, and Richard and wife Darlene Sims of Glen Heights; brother, Walter "Stinkey" Biggar and wife Joyce of Blooming Grove; nieces Amanda Atkeisson and husband Joe, and Stephanie Pitz of Blooming Grove; grandsons, Korey and Kobey Roberts of Gun Barrel, and Clayton and Austin Sims of Glen Heights; granddaughters, Kayla and Krystal Roberts; grand nieces, Presley Atkeisson and Alyson Pitz; he is also survived by grand nephews Preston Atkeisson and Colton Pitz. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday Sept. 19, at New Beginnings Family Fellowship with Bryan Connally officiating.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sep 17, 2010
• View Obituary Clipping
• Rose Hill Cemetery, Blooming Grove, Navarro Co., TX

Joe Dunn Freeland, Jr.
Jun 21, 1923 - Feb 25, 1944
Airforce

T-Sgt. Freeland To Be Buried In Dawson Friday Funeral services for T-Sgt. Joe D. Freeland, Jr., 20, killed in action over Austria, Feb 25, 1944, will be held from the Christian church in Dawson Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the Dawson cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Max T. Neal, minister of Waco. The body will arrive in Dawson Wednesday. Military rites will be held at the graveside. Graduating from Dawson High school in May, 1941, he entered the air forces in July, 1941, and received his wings at Dyersburg, Tenn., before going to foreign service in October, 1943, with the Fifteenth Air Force in Italy. He was a gunner on a B-17. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Freeland, Itasca, formerly of Dawson; two brothers, John F. and Don Allen Freeland, both of Itasca, and a sister, Mrs. J.K. Harper, Little Rock, Ark., and other relatives. Wolfe Funeral Home will direct.

Notes:

• Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light - Friday, Jan 21, 1949
• View Full Clipping
  Submitted by Karen Rost
• s/o Joe D. Freeland, Sr. and Annie Lee (Statham) Freeland
• See Also: MISSING
• WWII Biography  | WWII Veterans

Wayne Douglas
June 25, 1940 - May 26, 2011

Wayne Douglas, 70, of Corsicana peacefully entered the presence of the Savior surrounded by his family singing to him on Thursday, May 26, 2011 in Conway, Ark. He was born on June 25, 1940, in Corsicana to parents Clifton Clyde Douglas and Annie Lura Tieman. He was a member of Calvary Worship Center for many years. He was a very avid lover of gospel music, and played professionally for the Blackwood Singers in the 1960's. He played for several churches in the area, and always had a smile on his face while playing the piano. He worked for many years tuning pianos, and had a very keen ear for making them sound just right. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Nell Douglas; and his parents, Clifton and Annie Douglas. He is survived by his two sons, Mark Douglas and his wife Penny of Vilonia, Ark., and Gary Douglas and his wife Lori of Corsicana; grandchildren, Clayton, Parker, Mariah and Lauren Douglas of Vilonia, Ark; and Colton, Adrianne, Hannah and Garrett Douglas and Savannah Riddell of Corsicana; brothers, Don Douglas and wife Brenda of Blue Ridge, Texas, and David Douglas and wife Lois of Corsicana; aunt, Fannie Hickey of Grandfield, Okla.; special friend, Pat Junkin of Ennis; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 30, 2011, at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Calvary Worship Center with Dr. Gary W. Johnson and the Rev. Clayton Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Pattison Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Hartis, Robert Horvath, Jimmy Johnson, Rudy Lopez, Ronnie Lucas and Jimmie Ross Young. Honorary Pallbearers will be Clayton Douglas, Parker Douglas, Colton Douglas and Garrett Douglas. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, May 28, 2011
• Submitted by Karen Rost

Jack Harding Selby, Jr.
July 8, 1937 - May 18, 2011

Mr. Jack Selby, 73, of Corsicana passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Corsicana. He was born on July 8, 1937 in Dallas, to parents Jack Harding Selby Sr. and Alma Sally Liston Selby. He attended North Dallas High School, where he lettered in basketball and graduated in 1955. He attended Arlington State College, where he played basketball and majored in Radio-Television. Jack loved all types of sports and upon moving to Corsicana he become an avid fan of Navarro College ladies softball. He valued family life and never had a cross word to say about anyone. He was a tolerant man and was always supportive of his wife and children's goals or endeavors. He was very proud of all his children. Jack's wife had a pet name for him, she always called him “Handsome Man,” and he always called her “Baby.” Handsome Man, Poppy, Dad, Jack you will be missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Harding and Alma Sally Selby Sr. Jack is survived by his wife, Vicki Jones Selby; seven children, Scott Mac Selby, Laura Liston and Jacklyn Selby, all of California; Rhonda Sparks and husband Robert, Gary Norris and wife Cindy, Wendell Norris and wife Kim, and Joshua Kersey and wife Kristina, all of the Dallas area. Jack also leaves behind eight grandchildren; and a brother, Carroll Morgan “Scott” Selby, III. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2011, at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Robert Sparks officiating. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas. Pallbearers will be Joshua Kersey, Gary Norris, Corey Norris, Aaron McGuire, Sean Hughes and Wendell Norris. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218 or the American Heart Association, 1615 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, May 20, 2011
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• h/o Vicki (Jones) Selby - s/o Jack Harding Selby, Sr. and Alma Sally (Liston) Selby

Donald Layton Massey
March 21, 1930 - May 20, 2011

Corsicana —Donald Layton Massey, 81, of Corsicana, former Chief of Police and former City Councilman, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 20, 2011 in Navarro County. Donald (Don) was born March 21, 1930 in Olden to Arthur and Delia Massey. During the early years of his life he worked at Sears and Austin Shoe Store with the desire to serve the public. He earned his degree in Criminal Justice Navarro College and joined the Corsicana Police Department in the early 1960's. Don later became Chief of Police in Corsicana and served office for six years. In 1979 he moved to Conroe, Texas and served as Chief of Police for eight years. After returning to Corsicana Independent School District for four years. Looking forward to retirement years, he enjoyed camping and touring the different State Parks in his RV camper with family and friends. He had a fondness for Christmas decorating and enjoyed participating in the Festival of Lights. After he retired, Don still had a desire to serve the public as a Corsicana City Council Member for eight years. Don was a long time member of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist Church now the St. Luke UMC, where he had a passion for music as a member of the choir, singing with a great appreciation for the Lord and his church family. Don was a member of many Corsicana Civic Groups, as well as serving with honors in the 36th Infantry Division in the Texas National Guard. Don is preceded in death by his parents, brother's Glynn, Gene, Jim, Cols and sister Hattie Massey Perkins and daughter Dianna Sue (Susie) Massey Ganze. He is survived by his wife Doreena Mae Hayes Massey and cherished the memory of sixty one years of marriage; daughters and sons-in-law - Donna Massey Scruggs and her husband Jerry of Purdon and Debbie Massey Dixon and her husband Mark of Burleson; Son-in-law Randy Ganze of Purdon; Sister-in-law Alice and her husband Raymond Davidson of Corsicana; nephew Richard Massey and wife Sammie of Eastland, Niece Ann Massey of Corsicana and numerous other nieces and nephews and his grandchildren Chris and Jeremy Scruggs, Amy Dixon Pillans, Carrie Dixon Hendrix, Lauren Dixon, Jeffery Ganze and Dustin Ganze serving in Afghanistan; eight great-grandchildren and a host of other family members. Visitation will be Sunday, May 22, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Service will be Monday, May 23, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the Chapel at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bruce Carpenter and Chaplain Lewis Palos officiating. A private graveside burial will follow for family at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Leslie Cotton, Mike Cox, Lewis Palos, Ronnie McGaha, Thomas Dockery and Randy Blue. Honorary pallbearers will be Brad Haynie, Neal Baggett and Navarro County, Corsicana and Conroe Peace Officers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Luke UMC Church or Choir Fund. Chief Massey's last wish was for the city of Corsicana to always prosper and grow in peace. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home - Corsicana.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, May 21, 2011
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• h/o Doreena Mae (Hayes) Massey; s/o Arthur Massey & Delia Massey

Kathy Elaine Bryant
May 19, 1954 - April 22, 2011

Kathy Elaine Bryant, 56, of Blooming Grove, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011, at her residence following a long-term illness. She was born May 19, 1954, in Terrell, to Jeanette Ruth and J. T. Bryant. Kathy was a graduate of Blooming Grove High School and a member of the Baptist Church. She was employed for nine years at Pauline's Nursing Home as an aide. Kathy loved local sports of any kind. She is preceded in death by her parents, J. T. and Jeanette Ruth Bryant; maternal grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Willie Moore; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bryant. Survivors include her brother, Mike Bryant of Blooming Grove; she is also survived by numerous cousins and dear family relatives. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at the Corley Blooming Grove Chapel. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blooming Grove, with the Rev. Bryan Connally officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011
• Submitted by Karen Rost

Joyce M. (Hollingsworth) Moore
May 10, 1935 - April 24, 2011

Joyce Hollingsworth Moore, 75, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011, at home at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village, Assisted Living, in Corsicana. She was born May 10, 1935, near Frost, to Roy and Ottis Hollingsworth and graduated from Frost High School. She married Charles W. Moore of Frost and in 1968 they settled near Blooming Grove where they raised their two daughters. She was a long-time member of Central Baptist Church of Blooming Grove. She was employed at Blooming Grove ISD as an aide and later worked many years as a ward clerk at Navarro Regional Hospital. She prided herself in her work and in taking care of her family and home. She was a devoted wife and mother. Following the death of her husband in 2007 she moved to Heritage Oaks Retirement Village in Corsicana where she renewed many friendships, made new friends, and grew close to her new family of residents and staff. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Moore; parents, Roy and Ottis Hollingsworth; and by her brother, Darrell Hollingsworth. Survivors include her daughters and their husband's, Beverly and Howard Seely, and Sherry and Mark Baggett all of Corsicana; grandchildren, Chris and Tamara Seely of Wylie, Jeremy and Brooke Seely of Hillsboro, Nicole Seely of Dallas, Joshua and Amber Baggett of Corsicana, and Dan and Jessica Seitzler of Dallas; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Brenda Evans of Blooming Grove, and Linda and Roland Southard of Avalon; she is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends. The family extends a great thank you to the individual caretakers at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village, Bethany Healthcare, and Fresenies Dialysis Center. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Griffin Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at Central Baptist Church in Blooming Grove, with pastors Darren Heil and Grady Cashion officiating. Interment will be at Frost Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Roland Southard, Duane Evans, Rory Evans, Jon Thornhill, Ronald Hollingsworth, and Mark Defrance. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Apr 25, 2011
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• w/o Charles Wesley Moore; d/o Lee Roy Hollingsworth & Ottis Belle (Spicer) Hollingsworth
• Frost High School Class of 1953

Mary Emma (Tadlock) Ivie
March 20, 1922 - May 21, 2011

Corsicana —Mary Emma Ivie, resident of Corsicana, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011 in Corsicana at the age of 89. She was born in Purdon on March 20, 1922 to John L. Tadlock and Virgie D. Hodges Tadlock. She was employed for a number of years at Hagger Slacks and was member of Second Avenue Baptist Church in Corsicana.

She was preceded n death by her parents, her husband Rheuben Ivie, five sisters and five step-children. Survivors include her daughter Patricia Folmer and husband Thomas of Corsicana. Step-daughter Letha Nell Baxter of Fort Worth. Granddaughter Jennifer Meek and husband Greg of San Antonio. Great granddaughter Madilynn Manlove of San Antonio and a number of step-grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon, May 23, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the Younger Cemetery with Brother Charles McBryde officiating.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home - Corsicana.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, May 21, 2011
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• w/o Rheuben Ivie - d/o John Luther "Boss" Tadlock and Virginia Dee "Virgie" Hodges

Alice Faye Hendricks
Nov 7, 1948 - May 19, 2011

Corsicana — Alice Faye Hendricks, 62 of Corsicana, passed away May 19, 2011. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2011. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday May 21, 2011, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.  Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, May 21, 2011
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• d/o Gordon and Emily Hendricks

Felipe Cortez
May 26, 1934 - May 20, 2011

Corsicana — Felipe Cortez, resident of Corsicana, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011 in Corsicana at the age of 76. A rosary service will beheld on Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Corsicana with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home - Corsicana.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, May 21, 2011
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• s/o Alejo Cortez and Nicandra Godines

Sheila Jane Flores
Dec 12, 1963 - May 17, 2011

Sheila Jane Flores, 47, of Corsicana, passed away May 17, 2011, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2011, at The Word Church with the Rev. Bo Loftis officiating.  Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, May 19, 2011
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• d/o Louis Robinson and Ruth (Spencer) Robinson

Allen Anderson
Nov 6, 1894 - May 15, 1941

Co. D 359th Inf 90th Div

OBITUARY OF ALLEN ANDERSON.

Allen Anderson was born November 6, 1894, in Richland. Texas, and lived there all of his life, except for the period of service in the United States Army. He had been in business in Richland for 25 years. He passed away May 15, 1941, at 4:45 p.m. He would have been 47 years of age in November.

Allen Anderson received infant baptism in the Methodist church. On April 26, 1918, the deceased was inducted into the United States Army, and soon thereafter joined the allied forces in France. He served his country in the 359th Infantry, Company D. of the 90th Division. He was in the first major drive of the American forces in France. Allen Anderson engaged in the battle of St. Mihiel, Verdun, Argonne Forest and others. In one of these battles he was gassed and he received the Purple Heart medal from the United States army in 1939. He was honorably discharged from the army February 8, 1919.
On September 23, 1919, Mr. Anderson and Miss Clyde Ballew were united in marriage.
The deceased was a member of he Masonic Lodge. No. 809, A. F. and A. M., Richland, Texas, being initiated March 2, 1928. He was passed to the degree of Fellowcraft April 4, 1928, and raised to the degree of a Master Mason May 9, 1928. He was very active In lodge work, having served as officer in said lodge as follows: Junior deacon during the Masonic year of 1928; senior warden in 1931; worshipful master in 1932 and 1933; then again as junior warden in 1936 and as senior warden in 1937 and 1938. Allen Anderson was active in teaching students in Masonry, having instructed 27 such students during his time in the lodge.

He is survived by his wife, seven brothers, Nix of Oklahoma, Mark of Richland, Walter of New Mexico, D. J. of Oklahoma, Joe of Richland, Fred of Denison, and Bob of Houston, and one sister, Mrs. R. D. Morrison of Houston and other relatives.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, May 27, 1941
• h/o C. Clyde (Ballew) Anderson
• s/o Dr James Thomas Anderson and Lucy Avarilla (Hunter) Anderson
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• WWI Veteran
• Richland Cemetery

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR ALLEN ANDERSON SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services for Allen Anderson, 46, native of Richland, who died Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Richland cemetery where interment was made. He operated a cafe at Richland. Anderson serviced with the 359th Infantry, Nineteenth Division, in the World War. Masons had charge of the rites at the grave.
Surviving are his wife of Richland; seven brothers, Nix, Oklahoma; Mark, Richland; Walter, New Mexico; D. J. Oklahoma; Joe Richland; Fred, Denison, and Bob, Houston, a sister, Mrs. R. D. Morrison, Houston, and other relatives.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home directed arrangements.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light
• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., May 17, 1941
• Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams & Diane Richards
• h/o Cecil Clyde (Ballew) Anderson married Sep 23, 1919
• WWI 359th Infantry, Nineteen Division

William Henry Brown
Nov 21, 1890 - Sept 24, 1976

W. H. Brown

RICHLAND - Services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the First Methodist Church in Richland for William Henry Brown 86, resident of Richland, who died Friday. Burial will be at Richland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Corley Funeral Home.
He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include a son, William E. Brown of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Maxine Brown Love of Fort Worth; three grandchildren, a great-grandchild, and a brother, Tom Brown of Corpus Christi.
The Rev. W. C. Crawford will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Arthur Patrick Jr., A. Neil Brown, Guy Lansford, Guy Campbell, Rube Griffin, and Doug Tidwell.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sunday, Sep 26, 1976
• h/o Gladys (Ballew) Brown
• s/o William Marian Brown and Alice (Jones) Brown (from Death Certificate)
• Submitted by Karen Rost

Roger Dell Arnold
Sept 21, 1950 - June 7, 1957

Funeral Services For Mexia Child Held On Sunday

Funeral services for Roger Dell Arnold, six-year-old Mexia child, accidentally electrocuted at Richland Friday afternoon, were held from the Corley Chapel Sunday at 2 p. m. Burial was in the Richland Cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. James A. Bruner, pastor of the First Methodist church at Richland.

The child had been crawdad fishing and when he was missed, a brother, Otis Arnold, discovered the body and reported he (Otis) was "shocked" when he touched his brother's body. The father, E. L. Arnold, is reported to have kicked a loose electric power wire away, picked up his son's body from the weeds in the grader ditch and rushed him to Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. E. S. Allen, Richland justice of the peace, returned a coroner's verdict of accidental death by electrocution following an investigation.

Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Arnold; brother, Otis, and a twin-sister, Ruby Nell Arnold, all of Mexia; grandmother, Mrs. Emma Arnold, Richland, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Merle McCord, Leonard Griffin, J.W. Shipley and Howard Price.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Jun 10, 1957
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• s/o Edgar L. Arnold and Vera (Crocker) Arnold

Danny Glenn Williams
Mar 3, 1962 - Feb 15, 1965

Danny Williams Rites Tuesday

Services for Danny Glenn Williams, aged two years, 11months, 2103 West Second avenue, who died Monday morning, were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist church in Richland with burial in the Richland Cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Jarrell Chappell, pastor, and Rev. A. T. Isling, Jr., former pastor.

Surviving; are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams, a sister, Cheryl, Corsicana; grandparents, Jack Schultz, Richland; Mrs. Joy Young, Corsicana, and Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Williams, Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were James McNeel, Fred Grice, Alvin Holley and David Dycus.
Corley directed.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, Feb 16, 1965
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• View Obituary Clipping
• s/o Charles Harmon Williams & Jackie Charlene (Shults) Williams; grandson of Charles Reno Williams; great grandson of Joseph Thomas Williams

Eugene White
Jan 18, 1915 - July 6, 1952

Eugene White Is Fatally Injured

Eugene White, 37, salesman for Magnolia Paper Company, was killed at 3 a.m. Sunday in an automobile accident at Hallettsville, Texas. He resided at San Benito.

His wife and son, Gene Arthur White, both of San Benito, are in a Hallettsville hospital in critical conditions of injuries suffered in the same mishap that cost White's life.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday from the First Baptist church in Richland. Burial will be in the Richland Cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. L. B. fowler, Baptist minister of Malakoff.

The Masons will have charge of graveside rites.

Surviving are his wife, son, parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. White, Richland; two brothers, J. D. White, Brownsville, and Jack White, Richland; three sisters, Mrs. George Barton, Overton; Mrs. R. L. Hogan, Texas City, and Mrs. Wayne Weatherford, Henderson.

Corley will direct.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Jul 7, 1952
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• s/o J. E. White and Eva (Hill) White

Theodore W. Cunningham
Oct 5, 1899 - July 24, 1976

Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Paschal Funeral Home Chapel for Theodore Cunningham, 76, native of Ennis and resident of Kerens, who died Saturday.

He was an artist.

Father John Fowler of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church officiated.

He is survived by a sister Mrs. E. H. McGlasson of Waco

Notes:

• Kerens Tribune - Aug 5, 1976
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• Death Certificate shows burial in Restland Cem., Dallas Texas
• s/o E. D. Cunningham and Nezilda (Bredtel) Cunningham
• Kerens Cemetery

Ethan William. Melton
Oct 26, 1918 - April 22, 2011

Ethan W. Melton, 92, of Irving, died Friday, April 22, 2011, at his home. He was born Oct. 26, 1918, in Blooming Grove, to Ernest Carter Melton and Donna Hunt Melton. Ethan was raised on the family farm until he was called to serve in World War II. He joined the US Army Air Corps and went on to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross after flying 58 missions. Ethan returned to Blooming Grove a hometown hero. He met and married Christene Fields and they made their home in Irving where they raised their children David and Chrisanne. Ethan worked at LTV for 28 years before retiring in 1975. Ethan worked at Burton-Curry Buick an additional 10 years before finally retiring. He was an avid fisherman and sportsman. He is preceded in death by his brother, Ervin Melton. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Christene; son, David Melton and wife Lucy; daughter, Chrisanne Lanier and husband Jeff; three grandchildren, Casey Melton and wife Natalie, Kealey Melton, and Morgan Lanier; he is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Donovan Floyd, Kobe Floyd, Sydney Melton, and Presley Melton. The family would like to especially thank Ethan's caregivers Angela and Lidia for all their love and care and many meals they shared at Joe's Coffee Shop. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2011, at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Plymouth Park Baptist Church. Interment with military honors was at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home, Irving.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, Apr 28, 2011
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• Men and Women in WWII;  WWII Biography
• Blooming Grove High School Class of 1937
• h/o Christene (Fields) Melton; s/o Ernest Carter Melton and Donna (Hunt) Melton

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Melton, Ethan W. 92, of Irving, died Friday, April 22, 2011 at his home. Born October 26, 1918 in Blooming Grove, Texas to Ernest Carter Melton and Donna Hunt Melton. He was raised on the family farm until he was called to serve in World War II. He joined the U S Army Air Corps and went on to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross after flying 58 missions. He returned to Blooming Grove a hometown hero. He met and married Christene Fields. They made their home in Irving and raised their children David and Chrisanne. Ethan worked at LTV for 28 years before retiring in 1975. He worked at Burton-Curry Buick an additional 10 years before finally retiring. He was an avid fisherman and sportsman. Preceded in death by a brother Ervin Melton, he is survived by his wife of 67 years, Christene; and two children.

Notes:

• Published in Dallas Morning News on Apr 24, 2011.

Howard Hitt
Apr 11, 1896 - Nov 30, 1973

Howard Hitt

BLOOMING GROVE—Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Central Baptist Church for Howard Hitt, 77, retired Blooming Grove blacksmith who died Friday in Maywood Manor Nursing Home in Kerens. The Rev. Ken James pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill cemetery here under direction of McCormick Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be men of Central Baptist Church of which he was a member.
A native of Dresden, he had lived in Blooming Grove most of his life. He was a veteran of World War 1 and a member of the VFW.
Surviving are two sons, J. K. Hitt of Arlington and Bill Hitt of Blooming Grove; one daughter Mrs. Mary Griggs of Kerens; one brother, Herman Hitt of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Lola Cluop and Lyda Rogers, addresses unavailable and six grandchildren.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sunday, Dec 2, 1973
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Military Marker Photo; WWI Veteran;

George Green
Oct 14, 1884 - Jun 9, 1973
G. Green

BLOOMING GROVE--Funeral services were at 10 a m Saturday at Central Baptist Church in Blooming Grove for George Green, 88, of Blooming Grove, who died Thursday at a hospital in Waxahachie. Rev Sam Tullock, First Baptist Church of Waxahachie pastor officiated, and burial was at Rose Hill cemetery.
Survivors include his widow a daughter, two sisters and a grandson.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sunday, Jun 10, 1973
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Rufus Hardy Green
Jan 31, 1888 - Mar 26, 1963

Rufus H. Green Rites Saturday
BLOOMING GROVE, March 29 (Spl.)—Rufus Hardy Green, 75, native of Blooming Grove, died in Memorial Hospital Thursday night following a short illness. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from the First Baptist church with burial in the Rose Hill cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. C. C. Ellis, pastor of the Frost Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Charles Reeves, pastor of the First church.
Surviving are his wife of Blooming Grove; three sons, Stanford Green, Lancaster; Ray Green, Lewisville, and W. B. (Pete) Green, Farmington, N.M.; four daughters, Mrs. Opal Rasco, Irving; Mrs. Ruth Rasco, Blooming Grove; Mrs. Sammie Lynch, Arlington; Mrs. Bonnie Story, Irving; two sisters, Mrs. Addie Sheppard, Lancaster, and Mrs. Lillie Willhelm, Dallas; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Fred McGraw, Don McGraw, Joe McGraw, Earnest Hiler, Olin Fuller and Rupert Dozier.
McCormick Funeral Service directs.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Mar 29, 1963
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Jack Smith Griffin
Apr 30, 1920 - Sep 10, 1947

Major J. S. Griffin Of Blooming Grove Is Crash Victim
Major Jack S. Griffin, aged 32 years, Blooming Grove, was one of the three Texans killed in a crash of a twin-engined C-47 transport plane near Castle Rock, Colo., Thursday, according to an Associated Press dispatch.
The plane, bound from Hobbs, N. M., to Denver, Colo., crashed into a rocky bluff on Spruce Mountain 11 miles from Castle Rock.
Others killed were Lt. Oran M. Richardson, 26, co-pilot, San Antonio, and Sgt. Edmond J. Buehler, crew chief, stationed at Kelly Field, San Antonio, and on loan to Hobbs Army Air Field, N. M. Major Griffin was pilot.
He was the son of Postmaster J. R. Griffin of Blooming Grove.
The body is scheduled to be returned to Blooming Grove for burial, according to information received early Friday morning.
Major Griffin is survived by his wife of Hobbs, father, several sisters
and other relatives including an uncle, L. I. Griffin, Corsicana.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Sep 12, 1947
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Rose Hill cemetery, Blooming Grove, Navarro Co., TX

John Richard Griffin, Sr.
Apr 9, 1885 - Oct 25, 1952

Services Tuesday For J.R. Griffin, Blooming Grove
BLOOMING GROVE, Oct. 27— (Spl.)—J. R. Griffin, 67, Blooming Grove postmaster, died Sunday night at the Memorial Hospital, Corsicana.
Services are planned Tuesday at 2 p. m. at the Blooming Grove Methodist church conducted by the Rev. Finis A. Crutchfield, pastor of the First Methodist Church, Mineral Wells, assisted by the Rev. Pat Brown, pastor of the local church. He was a native of Texas and a longtime resident of Blooming Grove.
Former Teacher
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs, Beth Okuna, Chapel Hill, N. C.; Mrs. Mavis Manion, Geneva, N. Y.; Mrs. Zama Corbin, and Mrs. Jean Lee, both of Blooming Grove; two brothers, L. I. Griffin, Corsicana and Clay Griffin, El Paso.
Griffin was a school teacher and banker before becoming postmaster in the middle 1930s on appointment by the late President F. D. Roosevelt.
He was assistant cashier of the Blooming Grove State bank and later rose to the presidency of the institution. After the bank was merged with the Citizens National Bank a number of years ago, he served several years as cashier, Prominent Leader Griffin had long been prominent in church, financial and political circles of Navarro county.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Grady, Corsicana; Robert High, H. S. Whorton, Loyd Simpson, Arthur Garrison and Den Garrison, all of Blooming Grove.
McCormick Funeral Home will direct.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Oct 27, 1952
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Rose Hill cemetery, Blooming Grove, Navarro Co., TX

Lois Marie (Staggs) Hargrove
Oct 29, 1911 - Aug 9, 1971

Hargrove
BLOOMING GROVE (Spl.)—Mrs. Lois M. Hargrove, 59, a lifelong resident of Navarro County, died suddenly Monday at 2 p.m. at her home in Blooming Grove.
Mrs. Hargrove was born Oct. 29, 1911 at Emhouse. She was employed at the Corner Drug in Blooming Grove and was a member of the First Baptist Church there.
She is survived by her husband, J. L. Hargrove of Blooming Grove; two grandsons, Ronald Gene Clark and James Keith Clark of Arlington; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Roach of Overton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Blooming Grove, with the Rev. Ronnie Chesser officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill cemetery in Blooming Grove. McCormick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, Aug 10, 1971
• Submitted by Diane Richards

William Martin Thompson
Feb 17, 1880 - Sep 20, 1954

W. M. Thompson Rites Wednesday
Funeral services for W. M. Thompson, 75, retired farmer, who died in Memorial Hospital Monday, were held from the Methodist Church in Blooming Grove Wednesday at 3 p. m. The rites were conducted by Rev. Roy Davis, pastor. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery.
Surviving are his wife of Blooming Grove, three daughters, Mrs. Emma Brittain, Refugio; Mrs. Dewey Littlejohn, and Mrs. Maime Hope, both of Lubbock; 26 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren; three brothers, John, Horace and Sam Thompson, all of Hamilton; two sisters, Mrs. Dykes Little, Hamilton, and Mrs. Lula McLoin, Waco, and other relatives.
Grandsons were pallbearers.
Corley directed.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, Sep 22, 1954
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Sudie Alma (Holditch) Patterson
Mar 5, 1892 - Sep 14, 1954

Blooming Grove Woman Expires
BLOOMING GROVE, Sept. 15 — (Spl.)—Mrs. Sudie Alma Patterson, 63, was found dead at the family home late Tuesday afternoon by her husband, Gus Patterson, on his return from work.
Mrs. Patterson apparently had been dead several hours from a heart attack, an attending physician said, following an examination.
The husband is employed in Corsicana by the Texas Highway department.
Mrs. Patterson is believed to have been stricken shortly after her husband left home since the breakfast dishes had not been cleared from the table.
Mrs. Patterson was a life long resident of Blooming Grove.
Funeral services are planned from the Central Baptist church here Thursday at 10 a. m. Burial will be in the Rose Hill cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. T. R. Harrison, pastor.
Surviving are her husband, two sons, George W. Patterson, Blooming Grove, and Jim W. Patterson, Hubbard; a brother, Wm. S. Holditch, Blooming Grove; a sister, Mrs. Lucius Barr, Blooming Grove; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be H. S. Whorton, Loyd Simpson, Sam Carroll, Dorsey McGraw, Miller Reid, and Earl McGee.
McCormick Funeral Service will direct.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, Sep 15, 1954
• Submitted by Diane Richards

John Everett Walker, Sr.
Aug 30, 1880 - Jun 16, 1954

Blooming Grove Merchant Dies
John Everett Walker, 73, retired hardware merchant of Blooming Grove, died in Memorial Hospital early Wednesday morning following a four-year illness.
Funeral services will be held from the Blooming Grove Methodist church Thursday at 4 p. m.
Burial will he in the Rose Hill cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Roy Davis, pastor, assisted by Rev. T. R. Harrison, pastor of the Central Baptist church, and Rev. C. T. Brockette, retired Methodist minister, all of Blooming Grove.
Born west of Corsicana, Walker became a hardware merchant in Blooming Grove in 1904 and was a leader in the Methodist church business and other circles until ill health forced his retirement several years ago. He was a Mason and Woodman of the World Surviving are his wife of Blooming Grove; two sons, J. E Walker, Jr., Longview, and T-Sgt R. L. Walker, Smokey Hills Air Force Base, Kansas; two daughters, Mrs. D. P. Moore. II, Dallas and Mrs. Mike Cumpston, Waco two brothers, H. E. Walker, Huntingbeach, Calif., and C. E. Walker, Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. O. Beardslee, Gushing, Okla.; several grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Miller Reid Sam Carroll. Ernest Williams, H. S. Whorton, Bruce McCormick and John Dorsey George.
McCormick Funeral Service directs.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, Jun 16, 1954
• John Everett Walker Sr. Hardware Store
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Annie (Wilkinson) Low
Nov 9, 1898 - Aug 13, 1957

Mrs. Lee Low Rites Wednesday
BLOOMING GROVE, August 14 —(Spl.) —Mrs. Annie Low, 53, a native of Blooming Grove, died late Tuesday.
Services will be held Wednesday at 5 p. m. from the First Baptist Church of Blooming Grove. Rev. Charlie Hall, pastor of the Carthage Baptist Church, will officiate.
Burial will be in the Rose Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Low resided in Blooming Grove all her life. She was active in the Baptist church having taught a Sunday school class for more than a quarter of a century.
Surviving are her husband, Lee Low of Blooming Grove; a son, Bill Low of Tulsa. Oklahoma; a brother, Clark Wilkinson, Longview; two grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be W. W. Spurlock, College Station; H. L. Spencer, Austin; C. C. Isbell, McAllen; and J. O.. McSpadden, Frank B. Taylor, W. P. Orme, Glenn Wiggs and Jay L. Sewell, all of Blooming Grove.
McCormick Funeral Home will direct.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, Aug 14, 1957
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Margaret Bell (Stephens) Hatley
Mar 18, 1864 - Oct 18, 1933

(The head line and the first two paragraph is blacked out on the left side)

Margaret Bell Hatley, of
in the State
18, 1864. was
Hatley, of Ar-
1883, removing
to Texas in 1900.
an early age, she
Baptist church in
a member of that
death, and was ever
duties as a wife, a.
member of the church
ity.
Mrs. Hatley departed this life
the age of 69 years.
She is survived by her husband
Rev. A. F. Hatley of---
four daughters and six sons; Mrs. D. W. Spurrier, Milford; Mrs. Anderson, Purdon; Mrs. C. W. Dunn, Tyler; Mrs. George Magee, Blooming Grove; W. A. Hatley, Waco; J. J. Hatley, Chatfield; B. V. Hatley, Rice; and Marvin, Leahman, and John Hatley of Dallas. Thirty-two grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many friends likewise mourn her loss though rejoicing in her victory.
Funeral services were held at First Baptist church of Blooming Grove with Rev. Albert W. Luper, Pastor, of First Baptist church of Oak Cliff, assisted by Rev. G. L. Gipson, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Blooming Grove, October 19.
Bruce McCormick, Blooming Grove had the direction of the funeral and the interment was in Rose Hill cemetery of Blooming Grove.
----Continued.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Oct 20, 1933
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Frank Dunbar Henderson
Feb 24, 1867 - May 3, 1944

RITES THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR FRANK HENDERSON
Funeral services for Frank Henderson, age 78 years, who died at his home near Blooming Grove Wednesday afternoon, were held Thursday afternoon at 3:30 from the Baptist church at Blooming Grove with Rev. Mr. Griffith conducting the rites.
Burial was in Cryer Creek cemetery.  [ actually buried at Rose Hill cemetery ]
Surviving are his wife, Blooming Grove; four sons, Jeff Henderson, Barry; William Henderson, Richland; Charley and Homer Henderson. Satin; six daughters.
Mrs. Carrie King, Marietta, Okla.; Mrs. Lila Hicks, Wharton; Mrs. Pearl Prince. Blooming Grove; Mrs. Lillian Rhoads, Blooming Grove; Mrs.  Mabel Burgany, Athens; Mrs. Vera Harris, Blooming Grove; two sisters, Mrs. Willie Langston, Corsicana; Mrs. Lila Bucanan, Amarillo; two brothers, Jim Henderson. Ft. Worth; Boyd Henderson. Fairfield; 33 grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were C. P. Lynch, Jack Gillen, Bill Crawford, Otis Varnell, D. Harris and Mr. Walker.
Corley Funeral Home directed the arrangements.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, May 4, 1944
• Submitted by Diane Richards

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Funeral Services For Frank Henderson Held Thursday

Funeral services for Frank Henderson, age 78 years, who died at his home at 1:20 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, were held at the First Baptist church at 3:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon with Rev. W. G. Griffith, pastor, assisted by Rev. W. S. Fisher, conducting the rites.

Mr. Henderson was a native of Texas, was born in Freestone county and had lived in and near Blooming Grove since 1920. He joined the Baptist church in young manhood.

Pallbearers were: Jack Gillen, J. A. Harris, James E. Ealker, Pete LIvingston, L. L. Powell, and Claude Watson.

Surviving are his wife and Four sons, Charlie and Homer Henderson, Sattin; Jeff Henderson, Barry; William Henderson, Richland; six daughters, Mrs. J. W. King, Marietta, Okla., Mrs. Jesse Hix, Whorton; Mrs. J. D. Prince, Mrs. C. L. Rhoads and Mrs. Jeff Harris, Blooming Grove, and Mrs. E. G. Burgamy, Athens. Two brothers Boyd Henderson, Fairfield, and Jim Henderson of Waco. Two sisters, Mrs. Lila Budkhannan, Amarillo, and Mrs. Willie Langston, Corsicana, and twenty-eight grandchildren.

Burial was made in the Rose Hill cemetery.

Notes:

• The Blooming Grove Times - Friday, May 5, 1944
• Submitted by Karen Rost

Carolyn Joyce Hester
Jul 22, 1950 - Jul 22, 1950

Infant Services Held On Sunday
Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Hester, who died Saturday at the Navarro Clinic, were held Sunday at 2:30 p. m. from the McCammon Funeral Chapel. Burial was in the Blooming Grove cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Clifford Thompson, Baptist minister.
Surviving are the parents, two brothers, James E. and Thomas R. Hester; a sister, LaVerne Hester, and grandparents, Mrs. Abbie Curry and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tipping, all of Corsicana.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Jul 24, 1950
• Submitted by Diane Richards

George Hubert Hiler
Feb 18, 1886 - May 6, 1960

George Hiler Dies On Friday
George H. Hiler, 74, retired Blooming Grove farmer, died in the Navarro Clinic early Friday morning. He was a native of Blooming Grove.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. from the First Methodist church in Blooming Grove with burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Denzil Wright, Hubbard Methodist pastor, formerly of Blooming Grove, assisted by Rev. Ed Otwell, pastor.
Surviving are his wife Blooming Grove; three sons, Hubert Hiler, Cleburne; Doulas Hiler, Blooming Grove, and Ronnie Hiler, U.S. Navy, San Diego, Calif,; eight daughters, Mrs. Fern Woodland, Mrs. Maxine Armstrong and Mrs. Dorothy Russell, all of Blooming Grove; Mrs. Inez Hemingway and Mrs, Mattie Ruth Estes, both of Midland; Mrs. Sadie Hill, Prince George, Ga.; Mrs. Macel Nicholson, Barry, and Mrs. Barbara Garrison, Odessa;
a sister, Mrs. Maggie Ewing Blooming Grove, and 22 grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be George, Jim and Henry Ward, J. D. and Clarence Walker and E. L. Hiler.
McCormick's Funeral Service directs.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, May 6, 1960
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Dorothy Jean Hope
Feb 5, 1929 - Jul 21, 1930

Little Girl Died
In Blooming Grove
BLOOMING GROVE, July 26.— Funeral services for Dorothy Jean Hope, 16-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hope, who died with pneumonia Monday, were held at the Central Baptist church Tuesday with interment in Rose Hill cemetery.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, Jul 26, 1930
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Walton Eldridge Huffstutler
May 5, 1874 - Apr 17, 1944

W.E.HUFFSTUTLER DIED LATE MONDAY AT BLOOMING GROVE
BLOOMING GROVE, April 18.— (Spl.)—W. E. Huffstutler, age 69 years, died at his home here late Monday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Methodist church with Rev. W. S. Fisher and M. B. Howell conducting the rites. Burial will be in Rose Hill cemetery.
Prior to retiring a few years ago, he conducted a drygoods business here for many years.
Surviving are his wife, two sons.
Lt. Joe D. Huffstutler, U. S. Army; Sgt. Walton Huffstutler, U. S. Army; a daughter, Miss Frances Huffstutler, Fort Worth; a sister, Mrs. Clayton Webb, Houston, and other relatives.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, Apr 18, 1944
• Submitted by Diane Richards

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Funeral Services Held For W. E. Huffstutler

Funeral services for W. E. Huffstutler, age 69 years, who died at his home at 5:15 o'clock Monday afternoon, were held at the Methodist church at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with the pastor, Rev. W. S. Fisher, conducting the rites, assisted by Rev. Maggart B. Howell, pastor of the Methodist church of Kerens, and L. L. Powell, a close friend of the family.

Mr. Huffstutler was a native of Adville, Alabama, came to Blooming Grove in 1900 and engaged in the dry goods business here for 31 years. He united with the Methodist church when a small boy and was an active member in the Blooming Grove church for 44 years. He was a member of the Board of Stewards for many years. His efficient leadership and loyal devotion to the church he loved was an inspiration to the minister and congregation.

Surviving are his wife, daughter, Miss Frances Huffstutler, Fort Worth; two sons, Lt. J. D. Huffstutler, U. S. Army; Sgt. Walton Huffstutler Jr., U. S. Army; three sisters, Mrs. E. P. Patterson and Mrs. J. N. Davidson, Alabama; Mrs. W. C. Webb, Houston; a half-brother, Howard Huffstutler, Houston; a step-sister, Mrs. Frank Westbrook, Ellis county and a number of nieces and nephews.

Burial was made in the Rose Hill cemetery, with the McCormick Funeral Service in charge.

Notes:

• The Blooming Grove Times - Friday, Apr 21, 1944
• Submitted by Karen Rost

Barney Williamson Hughes, Capt
Sep 10, 1919 - Oct 1, 1950

KILLED IN ACTION
BLOOMING GROVE, Oct. 13— Mrs. Barney Hughes of Waxahachie has received a telegram from the army headquarters in Washington that her husband, Capt. Barney Hughes, had been killed in action. Mrs. Hughes is the former Miss Katherine Armstrong of Blooming Grove.
Details of the death of Capt. Hughes has not been received here.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Oct 13, 1950
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Rose Hill cemetery, Blooming Grove, Navarro Co., TX

Jessie E. Hunter
Dec 22, 1892 - Dec 28, 1962

Jesse E. Hunter
Rites Sunday
BLOOMING GROVE, Dec. 31 (Spl.) — Final rites for Jesse E. Hunter, 70, who died Friday in the Lisbon VA Hospital in Dallas, were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from Central Baptist Church here.
The services were conducted by the Rev. Tatum, pastor of First Baptist Church, New London, assisted by the Rev. H. V. Southerland Jr., pastor of Central Baptist Church, and the Rev. E. A. Jordan, a nephew, student in Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth. Nephews were pallbearers.
Burial was in the Rose Hill cemetery.
Mr. Hunter, who had been a New London druggist for 30 years, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Oderra Hunter, New London; a brother, Johnny Hunter, Philadelphia, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. A. M. Turner and Mrs. Ross Kelly, both of Santa Anna, and other relatives.
McCormick Funeral Home directed.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Dec 31, 1962
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• WWI Veteran

Euba Louene (Bell) Ingram
Aug 17, 1890 - Aug 10, 1970

Mrs. Ingram
Dies Monday
BLOOMING GROVE (Spl.) - Mrs. Euba Bell Ingram of Blooming Grove died Monday morning in a rest home in Italy.
Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Tuesday by the Rev. Paul Roan and the Rev. Roy Davis in the Methodist Church.
Burial will be in Rose Hill cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Oscar Ingram of Blooming Grove and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be C. L. Saunders, Bruce McCormick, A. D. Garrison, Noel Furra, Harold
Bell and Reagan Grounds.
McCormick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, Aug 11, 1970
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Mary Tennessee (Pond) Ingram
Apr 3, 1871 - Apr 11, 1962

Mrs. Ingram Of Blooming Grove Dies Wednesday
BLOOMING GROVE, April 11. (Spl)—Mrs. W. G. Ingram. 91, native of Arkansas, but resident of this community 6 years, died at her home Wednesday morning.
Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist church here Thursday at 4 p.m. with
burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. J. W. Hodges, pastor, assisted by Rev. Denzil Wright,
Hubbard Methodist minister, formerly local pastor.
Surviving are two sons, Oscar C. and Elmer D. Ingram, and a daughter, Mrs. Letha Biggar,
all of Blooming Grove; four grandsons, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grand-
children.
Pallbearers will be E. L. Hiler, D. W. Springer, R. Bruce McCormick, C. L. Saunders, Lloyd
Simpson and Reagan Grounds.
McCormick Funeral Service directs.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, Apr 11, 1962
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Emily Caroline (Carroll) Barnett-Stokes-Ivy
Jan 27, 1835 - Jan 17, 1928

PIONEER RESIDENT OF BLOOMING GROVE DIED IN ATHENS
_____________
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. CAROLINE IVEY BE HELD THURSDAY
_____________
Special to the Sun.
Blooming Grove, Jan. 18. Mrs. Caroline Ivey, aged 93 years, a resident of Blooming Grove community seventy-seven years and of Texas eighty years, died at Athens at 3 o’clock Wednesday morning and the funeral will be held here Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock with burial in the Blooming Grove cemetery.
The services will be conducted by the Rev. George W. Karneguy, pastor of the First Methodist church, of which denomination she had been a member all of her life. The body will arrive in Blooming Grove Wednesday evening at 6 o’clock.
She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. D. M. Fultz, aged 88 years, Dresden, and Mrs. E. M. Mabry, aged seventy-six years, Blooming Grove; two sons, J. D. Stokes, Dallas; Stroud Barnett, Hillsboro. She is also an aunt of Mrs. Fred Fleming and Mrs. Mary H. Sullenberger of Corsicana.
Mrs. Ivey was born in Lotterdale, Miss., January 27, 1835, coming to Texas in 1848. She moved to the Blooming Grove community in 1851 where she has resided continuously since.
For many years Mrs. Ivey was prominent in the social religious and civic life of the community in which she lived. She joined the Methodist church as a child and throughout the long years of her life she was a consistent Christian and very active in the work of her church. She had hundreds of friends throughout the county who loved and honored her and who will be genuinely grieved to learn of her death.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Jan 18, 1928
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Ethel Mae (Wright) Ivy
Mar 11, 1878 - Aug 25, 1963

Mrs. P. H. Ivy Rites Monday
BLOOMING GROVE, Aug. 26 (Spl.)-- Mrs. P. H. Ivy, 85 died in Memorial Hospital Sunday.
Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist church Monday at 5 p.m. with burial
in the Rose Hill cemetery.
The rites will he conducted by Rev. Hubert Taylor, pastor, assisted hy Rev. Roy H. Davis
pastor of the Central Methodist church of Corsicana.
Native of Nash, Ellis county, Mrs. Ivy had resided in this community 71 years.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Orme, Blooming Grove; a brother, Elwood G. Wright,
Pomona, Calif.; a .sister, Mrs. Ruth Mountjoy, Tempe, Ariz.; three grandchildren, six great
grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Arthur Garrison, Rufus Pevehouse, Norman Brister, R. Bruce McCormick,
H. S. Whorton and Earnest Williams.
McCormick Funeral Service directs.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Aug 26, 1963
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Frances (Butler) Johnson
Nov 17, 1906 - Jan 5, 1940

Dallas Woman Was Buried Saturday At Blooming Grove
DALLAS, Jan. 6.—Funeral services were held here Saturday morning at 10 o'clock for Mrs.
Frances Johnson, who died Friday.
The rites were conducted by Rev. John E. McLean. Interment was at Blooming Grove, Texas.
Surviving are her husband, Lewis F. Johnson, Dallas, and father, Bob Butler, Lufkin.
Pallbearers were Homer Sanders Wharton. Douglas McGee, Dr. Kit Rowe, Tennyson Wharton, Gaston Hallam, Chilton Barge.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, Jan 6, 1940
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Rose Hill cemetery

Nathaniel Perdue Dishough
Dec 27, 1874 - Oct 31, 1918

DIED AT BLOOMING GROVE.
Husband Follows Wife to Grave in Just a Week.
N. P. DeShon, aged forty-five years died in Blooming Grove at 7 o'clock this morning of influenza and pneumonia. The wife of deceased was buried just a week ago, dying of the
same trouble. The couple are survived by three children, whom the good people of Blooming Grove have taken and will rear. The youngest is an infant and the eldest, both girls, are ten
and twelve years of age.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, Oct 31, 1918
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Rose Hill cemetery
• The obituary has the last name misspelled.

Theodore Alexander Lee
Jun 3, 1867 - May 31, 1941

T. A. LEE DIED ON SATURDAY MORNING AT BLOOMING GROVE

BLOOMING GROVE, May 31,-- (Spl) –T. A. Lee, aged 75 years, died at his home here at 7 o’clock Saturday morning following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Methodist church. The rites will be conducted by Rev. M. B. Howell, pastor, assisted by Rev. W. O. Patterson, pastor of the Baptist church.
Mr. Lee came to Texas from Mississippi when a young man and spent most of his life thereafter in Navarro county. He was at one time engaged in business in Corsicana and moved to Blooming Grove in March, 1939.
Surviving are his wife. a number of nephews and nieces and other relatives.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, May 31, 1941
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Rose Hill cemetery, Blooming Grove, Navarro Co., TX

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Funeral Services For T. A. Lee Held Sunday

The funeral services for T. A. Lee, aged 74, who died at his home at 7:10 Saturday morning after a short illness, were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Methodist church, with Rev. Maggart B. Howell, pastor, conducting the rites.

Mr. Lee was a native of Alabama, moved to the state of Mississippi at the age of 11, and made his first trip to Texas in 1890. Returned to Mississippi in 1894 and remained there until December, 1897, when he came back to Texas and settled in Navarro county, north of Kerens. He spent several years in other states but most of the past 44 years he made his home in Navarro county. For a number of years he was in the grocery business in Corsicana, moved to Blooming Grove two years ago, where he made many friends who regret his passing.

He is survived by his wife and several nephews and nieces.

Pall bearers were Drew Gillen, E. A. Jordon, L. J. McGraw, Ben Shel, R. W. Perry and Gilmer Sheppard.

Burial was made in Rose Hill Cemetery with the McCormick Funeral Service in charge.

Notes:

• The Blooming Grove Times - Friday, Jun 6, 1941
• Submitted by Karen Rost

John Frank Henderson

Oct 21, 1866 - Nov 12, 1918

Prominent Man Dead

J. Frank Henderson of Frost and a well known and prominent citizen of the County, died in a Waco Sanitarium last night as the result of an operation on his neck for a carbuncle.

The deceased was near fifty years old and is survived by his wife and two children.

The remains were brought to Frost today and interment will take place there some time tomorrow.

The deceased, in his early manhood practiced law at Waxahachie for some years, but finally quit the profession and returned to Frost where he spent the past several years looking after his farm and other business interests.

He was a Mason of high standing and a member of the Frost good roads board. As a man and a citizen he was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends who will sympathize with his wife and children in their sorrow.

Notes:

• Corsicana Semi Weekly, Nov 15, 1918

• Submitted by Dana Stubbs

• Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro Co., TX

J. R. French
Apr 15, 1852 - Nov 14, 1918

Frost Citizen Dead
J. R. French, aged 65 years, and for many years a resident of Frost, died there Thursday night and the remains were interred yesterday. The deceased had been ill with Bright's disease for several years, and while his death was not unexpected, it was nevertheless a source of regret to a large circle of friends.

Notes:

• Corsicana Semi Weekly, Nov 19, 1918
• Submitted by Dana Stubbs
• Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro Co., TX

Travis Puckett
abt 1902 - Nov 14, 1918

Died Last Night
Travis Puckett's Body Will Be Shipped Home
Travis M. Puckett, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Puckett died in Mussel Shoals, Ala., last night after a brief illness with influenza, and the remains will be brought here for interment.
The deceased, who was vary large for his age, enlisted in the National Guard here some months ago, but he became restless to get in the Government service and went to Mussel Shoals to work in the nitrate mines there.
Yesterday his parents were notified of his serious illness, and this morning a telegram came announcing his death. A peculiar coincident of his death is that a sister is boarding with Mrs. Gowan, whose son Harry Cowan, died a the same place a few weeks ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Puckett, father and mother of the dead boy live just south of the State Home.

Notes:

• Corsicana Semi Weekly, Nov 15, 1918

Funeral Took Place Today

The remains of Travis Puckett, the 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Puckett, who died in Mussel Shoals, Alabama , some days ago, were interred in the Hamilton cemetery today at noon, Rev. E.O. Gunter officiating. The funeral was largely attended, and his brother, C.C. Puckett, who is with the army at Camp Travis , was here to attend the last sad rites.

Notes:

• Corsicana Semi Weekly, Nov 19, 1918
• Submitted by Dana Stubbs

INFANT Tinkle
Oct 12, 1918 - Nov 11, 1918

Died Near Emhouse
The one-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Tinkle died near Emhouse last night and the remains were interred there this afternoon.

Notes:

• Corsicana Semi Weekly, Nov 15, 1918
• Submitted by Dana Stubbs
• Pattison Cemetery
• Infant of Nathan Edward Tinkle & Vida (Kukendall) Tinkle

Mary Boleger

- Nov 1918

Died at I.O.O.F. Home

Mrs. Mary Boleger, aged 55 years, and who came to the I.O.O.F. Widows and Orphans Home from the Abilene lodge, died there Saturday night and the remains were interred in the Odd Fellows Old Folks lot in Oakwood cemetery.

Notes:

• Corsicana Semi Weekly, Nov 26, 1918

• Submitted by Dana Stubbs

Floy Sawnson
- Nov 1918

Miss Floy Sawnson, 18-year-old stepdaughter of Joe Hodge of Purdon, died at the family home Monday night of pneumonia following influenza, and the remains were interred in the neighborhood cemetery yesterday.

Notes:

• Corsicana Semi Weekly, Nov 15, 1918
• Submitted by Dana Stubbs
• Purdon Cemetery ??

Cordelia E. "Carrie" (Martin) Mason
Apr 16, 1887 - Nov 16, 1918

Died Here Last Night
Mrs. Carrie E. Mason, wife of J.C. Mason, aged 31 years, died at the P. and S. hospital at 4 o'clock this morning after an illness of two weeks. The deceased was sick at her home, 629 North Thirteenth street , for some time and was taken to the P. and S. on Thursday. The husband and three little sons survive. The funeral took place from the Sutherland Undertaking Parlors this afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment in Oakwood.

Notes:

• Corsicana Semi Weekly, Nov 19, 1918
• Submitted by Dana Stubbs

Amos Richard Lewis
Mar 18, 1876 - July 30, 1952

Sunday Services For A. R. Lewis
Funeral rites for A. R. Lewis, real estate operator, were held at 3 p. m. Sunday from the Griffin Chapel. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. W. M. Shamburger, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which Mr. Lewis had been a member since 1913.

He died of a heart attack at the family home, 631 West Fourth avenue, Wednesday night.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; two sons, London E. Lewis, Marlcalbo, Venezeula, South and Walter G. Lewis, Houston; a grandson, Walter G. Lewis, Jr., Houston; two brothers, M. J. Lewis, Dallas, and J. L. Lewis, Italy; a sister, Mrs. P. W. Kilpatrick, Grand Prairie, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Malcolm Smith, Merlin Lewis, Leon Lewis, Roland Lewis, Chester Kilpatrick, Roland Kilpatrick, Ivan Thorne, T. P. Westbrook and Stanley Sissom, all nephews.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Aug 4, 1952
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• h/o Lila (Seale) Lewis - s/o Henry Martin Lewis, Sr. and Tabitha (Richardson) Lewis

Henry L. Dillon, Sr.
Feb 24, 1881 - Aug 1, 1952

Henry L. Dillon Services Sunday

Funeral services for Henry L. Dillon, 71, formerly with the Oil Well Supply Company, who died in Beaumont Friday, were held at 2 p. m. Sunday at Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Herbert G. Dudley, minister of the First Christian church. Earlier services were held in Beaumont Saturday morning.
Surviving are five sons, Henry L., Jr., Carl and Wayne Dillon, all of Beaumont; Cecil Dillon, Thebedeaux, La., and Ray S. Dillon, Kilgore; a daughter, Mrs. Burton Powers, Beaumont; four brothers, Jay and Brose Dillon, both of Ohio; Douglas and Franz Dillon, both of West Virginia; and 11 grandchildren.

Corley directed.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Aug 4, 1952
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• h/o Mary Elizabeth (McMullen) Dillon - s/o John Dillon, Sr. and Julia Ann (Beardmore) Dillon

Mary Elizabeth (McMullan) Dillon
Jan 25, 1885 - Dec 7, 1940

MRS. MARY E. DILLON DIED IN BEAUMONT; BURIAL IN CORSICANA

Funeral rites for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dillon, who died in Beaumont Friday, were held in Beaumont Saturday afternoon. The body arrived in Corsicana shortly afternoon Sunday, and interment was made in Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, W.L. Dillon; five sons, Cecil, Ray, Henry, Carl and Wayne Dillon; a daughter, Mrs. Bert Powers, parents, Mr. and Mrs. George B. McMullan, four brothers, three sisters, and other relatives.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Dec 9, 1940
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• w/o Henry L. Dillon, Sr. - d/o George B. McMullan and Polina D. (Turner) McMullan

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BEAUMONT WOMAN BE BURIED HERE SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dillon, died in Beaumont Friday. Funeral services were held in Beaumont Saturday afternoon. The body will arrive in Corsicana shortly after noon Sunday and burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

Surviving are her husband, W. L. Dillon; five sons, Cecil, Ray, Henry, Carl and Wayne Dillon; a daughter, Mrs. Bert Powers; parents, Mr. and Mrs. George B. McMullan, four brothers, three sisters and other relatives.

Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home is directing local arrangements.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun – Sat., Dec 7, 1940
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Alice E. (Jackson) Walker
Mar 29, 1864 - Mar 8, 1949

Mrs. Alice Walker Dies At Houston Tuesday Evening

Mrs. Alice Walker, aged 64 years, widow of the late James Walker, former resident of Corsicana, died in Houston Tuesday night.
Funeral services will be held at Oakwood cemetery Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock where burial will be made.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. F. D. Ward, Houston, with whom she resided; two sons, James Walker, Ennis, and Eugene Walker, New Orleans, La.; five grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
McCammon Funeral Home will direct.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, Mar 9, 1949
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• w/o James S. “Jim” Walker married Sep 13, 1882 Navarro county

Fred Everett Newman
May 2, 1881 - May 28, 1950

Fred Newman Dies Late Sunday; Funeral Tuesday

Fred Newman, 70, former restaurant operator and well-known Corsicanan, died at the P. and S. Hospital Sunday night following a short illness. He resided at George's Hotel.
Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Obie F. Barton, pastor of the Fellowship Baptist church.

Surviving are a sister-in-law, Mrs. Harriett Newman, North Hollywood, Calif., and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be S. N. Georgas, Max Brustein, Bob Holloway, N. C. Goodman, Dr. W.K. Logsdon and John Hayden.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, May 29, 1950
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• His birth year is according to his WWI registration because he shows to have a temp marker with birth 1879 and D.C. with 1880. h/o Ruby (Hill) Newman - s/o George M. Newman
• Oakwood cemetery
   

Mary Jane "Jennie" (Brown) Collins
Mar 25, 1872 - Oct 19, 1963

Mrs. Collins Dies Saturday, Burial Monday
Mrs. D. T. Collins, aged 91 years, 520 North Beaton street, died Saturday night in Paulyne's Convalescent Home.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First Baptist church.

A native of Mississippi, she had resided in Corsicana 25 years. She was the widow of the late D. T. Collins of Cryer Creek, long-time Navarro county commissioner from Precinct 4 in the 1920s. Surviving are a son, W. T. Collins, Fort Worth; two daughters, Mrs. Otis Cole, Fort Worth and Mrs. Munroe Hurley, Corsicana; five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. A. G. DuBose, Crosbyton, and Mrs. Eula Melton, Plainview; two brothers, W. E. Brown, Emhouse, and Ed Brown, Athens, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Walter A. Collins, Earldean Collins, James E. Fortson, C. G. Winn, J. Harold Greene and Ed M. Polk.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Oct 21, 1963
• Submitted by Karen Rost

Evelyn Douglas
Jun 7, 1935 - Sep 3, 1942

RITES ON SATURDAY FOR EVELYN DOUGLAS BURIAL IN OAKWOOD

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Sutherland-McCammon chapel for Evelyn Douglas, seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Douglas, who died Thursday afternoon at the P. and S. Hospital.
Rites were conducted by Dr. B. O. Herring of the First Baptist church. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery.

Surviving are the parents, two brothers, Elmer and Ernest Douglas; three sisters, Elsie, Edna and Ellen Douglas, all of Corsicana; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Chewning, Dallas; and J. W. Douglas, Corsicana, and a number of other relatives.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, Sep 5, 1942
• Submitted by Karen Rost

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EVELYN DOUGLAS DIED THURSDAY; BURIAL SATURDAY

Evelyn Douglas, seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Douglas of this city, died Thursday afternoon at the P. and S. Hospital. Funeral services will be held from the Sutherland-McCammon Chapel Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Dr. B. O. Herring, supply pastor of the Corsicana Baptist church will conduct the rites. Interment will be in the Oakwood cemetery.

Surviving are her parents, two brothers, Elmer and Ernest Douglas; three sisters, Elsie, Edna, and Ella Douglas, all of Corsicana; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Chewning, Dallas; and Mr. J. W. Douglas, Corsicana, and a number of other relatives.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Sep 4, 1942
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Richard Fritz Perkins
July 13, 1951 - Mar 28, 1952

Perkins Infant Expires Tuesday

Richard Fritz Perkins, eight-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Perkins, Luling, died at Luling late Tuesday night. Funeral services are planned at 4 p. m. Friday from the Corley chapel. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are the parents, two sisters, Judy and Durenda Perkins, all of Luling; grandparents, Mrs. Nelie Perkins, Corsicana, and Mr. and Mrs. Berney Denson, Cleveland; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Donson, Palestine, and other relatives.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, Mar 26, 1952
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• s/o Richard L. Perkins and Durene (Danson) Perkins.

Roy Fletcher Bunch
Sept 7, 1901 - Apr 13, 1957

Sunday Services For Roy Bunch

Funeral services for Roy Bunch, 55, Oil City Iron Works employee, who died in Memorial Hospital Saturday, were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the West Side Church of Christ with burial in Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Earl L. Craig, minister of the church, and Claude B. Holcomb of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ.
Bunch had been ill several weeks.

Surviving are his wife, Laura Bunch, Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. J. T. Burks, San Antonio; a son, Royce Bunch, Corsicana; two grandchildren; five brothers, Charlie and Fred A. Bunch, both of Corsicana; Bonnie C. Bunch, Marshall ; Wm. J. and Joe T. Bunch, both of Fort Worth; a sister, Mrs. J. J. Baker, Corsicana, and a number of other relatives.
Pallbearers were Reuben Bunch, Gene Bunch, R. B. Bunch, J. W. Anderson, Marshall Anderson and Ed Anderson, all nephews.

Griffin directed.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Apr 15, 1957
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• h/o Laura Alice (Anderson) Bunch - s/o Erasmus Berry Bunch and Martha Matilda "Mattie" (Mitchell) Bunch

Ettie Foster (Robinson) Robinson
Feb 9, 1873 - April 15, 1957

Mrs. T.H.Robinson Dies On Monday, Services Tuesday

Mrs. T. H. Hohinson, 84, died at her home, 526 North Nineteenth street, Monday morning.
Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Chapel Tuesday at 3 p.m. with burial in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Eugene E. Wood, minister of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, of which Mrs. Robinson was long and active member.
A native of South Carolina, Mrs. Robinson had resided in Corsicana since her marriage in 1898.

Surviving are seven sons, W. H. and Hale Robinson, both of Corsicana; Mack Robinson, Streetman; Bonner Robinson, Stewart's Mill; James Lee Robinson, Elk City, Okla.; T. H. Robinson, Oregon, and Cowin C. Robinson, Raleigh, N. C.; three daughters, Mrs. Clyde Gray, Corsicana; Miss Ettie Belle Robinson, Corsicana, and Mrs. Connie Ray Short, Mt. Pleasant; 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Grandsons will be pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Session of the Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Apr 15, 1957
• Submitted by Karen Rost

James Wilson
About 1884 - Nov 26, 1945

Jas. Wilson Rites Tuesday Afternoon
Funeral services for James Wilson aged 61 years, fatally injured Monday morning at Angus when he was struck by an automobile, will be held from the Corley Chapel at 4:30 o'clock. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Andrew Byers, pastor of the First Presbyterian church.

Wilson was reared in the State Home and made his home with Miss Nan Stewart on West First avenue for many years. His death was the fourteenth automobile fatality in Navarro county during 1945. No close relatives survive.
Sheriff Cap Curington said the car figuring in the death of Wilson was driven by O. A. Reynolds of Elgin, temporarily residing at Streetman. No complaint was filed. Witnesses appeared before the grand jury Monday afternoon. Wilson was walking across Highway 75 pavement at Angus at the time of the accident, the sheriff said.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, Nov 27, 1945
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• There is no birth information on his death certificate.

Manuel Thomas Allison, Jr.
Dec 27, 1942 - Apr 30, 1947

Manuel Allison, Jr. Rites Held Friday
Funeral services were held Friday morning at the Talco Church of Christ for Manuel Allison, Jr., four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Allison of Greggton, who was fatally burned Tuesday at 'Talco when he fell into a tub of boiling water. The child died several hours later in a Mt. Pleasant hospital. Dan Clark, minister of the West Side Church of Christ here conducted the services. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery here.

Surviving are the parents and other relatives including an aunt, Mrs. J. T. Cavender, Corsicana.
McCammon Funeral Home directed.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, May 2, 1947
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• s/o Manuel Thomas Allison Sr. & Bessie Fae (Kelley) Allison

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FOUR-YEAR-OLD BOY IS FATALLY BURNED; BURIAL IN OAKWOOD

Funeral services are planned Friday at 10 a.m. at the Talco Church of Christ for Manuel Allison, Jr., four, son of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Allison, Gregston, and burial will be in Oakwood cemetery here at 3 p.m. Friday. Dan Clark, pastor of the Westside Church of Christ, will conduct the services.

The boy was fatally burned Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the home of an aunt, Mrs. Arthur Dyson, Talco, when he accidentally fell into a tub of boiling water. He died several hours later in a Mt. Pleasant hospital. Another aunt, Mrs. J. T. Cavender, resides at 315 North Twenty-Fourth street, Corsicana.

He is survived by his parents and other relatives.

McCammon Funeral Home is directing.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., May 1, 1947
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Wincey Monroe Ard
Mar 1, 1891 - Feb 15, 1965

W. M. Ard Dies In VA Hospital

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, Feb 16, 1965

• Submitted by Karen Rost

• WWI Veteran

Lilla (Pearce) Brown
Sept 17, 1891 - Feb 16, 1965

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, Feb 17, 1965

• Submitted by Karen Rost

Sarah (Bracken) Spicer-Smith
Jan 25, 1929 - Nov 1, 1997

Sarah Bracken Smith, 68, of Corsicana, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997, in Corsicana.

Services are Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Corley Funeral Chapel, with Wallace Wilbanks officiating.  Burial will follow at Oakwood cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Roger Spicer, Shane Spicer, Christopher Hargrove, Bob Hatlett, Spencer Shirley and Steven Sutherland.

Ms. Smith was born Jan. 25, 1929, in Italy, Texas.

Ms. Smith is survived by her son, Vernon Spicer, Jr., of Corsicana; daughter, Donna Mechell of Houston; sisters, Joann Spicer of Corsicana; brothers, Larry Bracken of Dublin, Texas and Billy Bracken of Dallas; eight grandsons and nine great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

Notes:

William Max Tatum
Sept 20, 1900 - Apr 15, 1951

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Apr 16, 1951

• Submitted by Karen Rost

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sunday, Oct 31, 1982

• Submitted by Karen Rost

Margaret Emma Steely
Nov 26, 1908 - Oct 31, 1982

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Nov 1, 1982

• Submitted by Karen Rost