James Saylor
Sep 30, 1950 - Apr 8, 2012
James Saylor, 61 of Richland, passed away April 8, 2012. He was born Sept. 30, 1950 in Buffalo, NY. No services are scheduled at this
time.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Wanda Jean (Humphrey) Smith
Feb 10, 1949 - Mar 31, 2012
Wanda Jean Humphrey Smith went home to be with her Lord and Savior March 31, 2012. She passed away at the Green Oaks Nursing Home in
Arlington.
She was born Feb. 10, 1949 in Corsicana to the parentage of Joseph and Mary Humphrey.
Wanda Jean Humphrey Smith was a graduate from the
G. W. Jackson High
School Class of
1967 in Corsicana. She graduated from Navarro College with a
nursing degree as an L.V.N. She was well known in her field. She
worked for 25 years in Corsicana at many nursing homes.
She was preceded in death by her son, Stephen Smith Jr.; her
parents, Joseph and Mary Humphrey; and her three sisters, Josephine
Humphrey Lewis, Annette Phillips, and Mary Delores Mosley.
She leaves to cherish her memories five daughters, Robin Marie
Stewart
(Johnny) of Waxahachie, Lois Lynn Cotlage (Richard) and Della Mae
Reagor, all of Plano, Jacqueline Pyburn Bibles (Keithon) of
Waxahachie, and Nicole Elizabeth Connors (Robert) of Arlington. She
is also survived by eight grandchildren; Robert Webster, Laquisha
Reagor, Christopher Reagor, Sharonda Sanders, Micah Conners,
Zechariah Conners, Bethany Conners, Judaea Pyburn; one sister,
Carrie Elson (Ron) of California; two brothers, Robert Lee Humphrey
(Ella) of Corsicana, and Bobby Joe Humphrey of Washington state, and
a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family.
Two Memorial services will be held for her beloved family and
friends.
The first memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April
7,
2012 at the G.I.F.T. Church, at 300 Expedition Drive, Fort Worth,
Texas.
The second memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14,
2012 at the Temple of Divine Deliverance Church, 310 N. Fifth St.,
Corsicana.
Notes:
Yvonne (Estes) George
Apr 17, 1927 - Apr 2, 2012
Yvonne “Little-one” George, age 85, passed away Monday, April 2,
2012 at Trisun Care Center. She was born April 17, 1927 to Anna
Ellen and Lowell Estes in Corsicana. She was the granddaughter of
Genevieve and H. G.
Johnston and John and Mattie Estes.
Yvonne was a graduate of Hockaday Junior College, Class of 1946, and
attended the University of Texas in Austin. She was an avid lover of
horses and the game of bridge. She also loved sailing and was good
at it.
Yvonne married Gordon George in 1948 and during their 64 years
together, their lives took them to live in many states and Puerto
Rico.
She is survived by her husband, Gordon; daughters, Ann Ellen Smith
of Mesquite and Catherine Kutz of Sand Point, Idaho; three
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Yvonne will be remembered by many friends in Corsicana as a regular
and avid bridge player.
Yvonne will be cremated and no services are planned.
Notes:
Jean Corley-Owen
May 31, 1928 - Apr 3, 2012
 Jean
Corley Owen, wife, mother and teacher passed away April 3, 2012.
She was born May 31, 1928. She led a full and happy life; enjoying
sewing, painting, reading, playing bridge and the fellowship of her
many friends.
She attended East Texas State Teachers College in Commerce where she
met W. L. Corley. They married in 1947. Their first teaching job was
in Kerens. From there they moved to Hunt County and later to Fannin
County where she resumed her teaching career earning her Masters
Degree from East Texas State University. Living in Trenton, she
taught in Blue Ridge, Savoy and Bailey. She had the privilege of
teaching at Grayson County College the first year it was
established. She taught in Terrell when the family moved there and
they moved to Dawson, she taught in Frost, worked as supervisor in
country schools and at Bowie Elementary in Corsicana. After Mr.
Corley's retirement they moved to Star Harbor on Cedar Creek Lake.
She retired from Malakoff School system in 1984. After retirement
she resumed her hobby of oil painting. She taught classes at her
studio in Star Harbor and at the Art Gallery in Corsicana. She
worked on Cunard Princess Cruise Ship on several voyages teaching
pastel classes. Mr. Corley died in 1997 ending a 50 year marriage.
In 2000 she married G.P. Owen. Mr Owen preceded in her in death in
2004. She was active in the Baptist Church in each community where
she lived. She taught Sunday School classes including 20 years as
teacher of a couples class at the First Baptist Church of Malakoff.
She moved to Heritage Oaks Retirement Village in 2005. At the time
of her death she was a member of Northside Baptist Church of
Corsicana.
She is survived by Michael Corley and wife Marcheita of Greenville,
Robert Corley and wife Doris of Corsicana and Susan Corley Brown and
husband Eddie of Sherman. Grandchildren include Jennifer Brown
Lovett, Jason Brown, John Brown, Geoff Corley, Elise Corley, Zack
Corley, Melinda Corley Rothenbach and Cheryl Corley Phillips; great
grandchildren, Shelby and Avery Lovett and Aydin and Austin Brown.
The family request that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to
the Building Fund at Northside Baptist Church or the church or
charity of your choice.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 6 to 7 p.m. at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel.
Service will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2012 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rick Lamb officiating.
Burial will be 2:30 p.m. at Brigham Cemetery, Campbell, Texas.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jason Brown, John Brown, Geoffrey
Corley, Zachary Corley, Diego Rothenbach and Richard Phillips.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Delma Rae
(Murphy) Carroll-Howard
Jun 18, 1924 - Apr 7, 2012
Delma Rae Carroll Howard, passed away April 7, 2012 in Temple at the
age of 87 after a brief illness. She was born June 18, 1924 in
Richland and was a resident of Jonesboro, Hamilton County for the
past 25 years.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jake Morphew officiating.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.
Notes:
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Delma Rae Murphy-Carroll-Howard passed away on April 7, 2012
in Temple, Texas at the age of 87 after a brief illness. She was
born on June 28, 1924 in Richland, Texas and was a resident of
Jonesboro, Hamilton County Texas for the past several years.
She lived many years in Houston, Texas and worked for the Houston
Post and KPRC Television Station from which she retired in 1987.
After her retirement, she and husband Lloyd Hugh Carroll moved to
Jonesboro. They had one son.
Several years after the passing of her first husband, she married
DeWitt Howard and they continued to live in Jonesboro. She was a
member of Plesant Valley Baptist Church in Jonesboro.
A wonderful person, always full of joy and compassion, she will be
missed.
Notes:
Garlton Earnest "Les" Lester
Dec 1, 1928 - Apr 1, 2012
Mr. Garlton E. “Les” Lester, age 83, of Lorena passed away on
Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Temple, Texas. He was
born on Dec.
1, 1928 in Hood County, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2012
at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on
Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment
will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
Notes:
Tommy Joe Brannon
Jun 11, 1954 - Mar 31, 2012
 Tommy
Joe Brannon went home to be with his Heavenly Father on March 31,
2012 at the age of 57 after a lengthy illness. Joe was born on June
11,
1954 to Burl and Cleo Brannon in Dilly, Texas. Joe had moved back to
Corsicana from Temple in the last six months. Prior to that,
Corsicana had been his home for many years. He graduated from
Corsicana High School in
1972. He served in the United States Marine
Corps from 1972 to
1975 at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents Cleo S. Bailey Brannon and
Burl R. Brannon, sister, Barbara Barrett, grandparents, William
Wiley and Frances Brannon and Guy and Georgia Bailey.
Joe is survived by his children, sons, William Joseph (B.J.) Brannon
and wife Alexandra and Jordan Eric Brannon; daughter, Meghan Carlene
Brannon; stepsons, Michel Scott Cox and Justin Phillip Cline;
grandchildren, Zoe, Haley and Mya Brannon; brother, Robert Brannon
and wife Stella; sisters, Martha Murrell and Suzy Brannon Cleve and
husband Bernard; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Joe is
also survived by his dear friend and caretaker Debbie Russell
Widener.
Joe will forever be remembered by his family and many friends that
have known him through his life.
Visitation will be 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at
Corley Funeral Home.
A graveside memorial service with military honors will be at 1 p.m.
on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at
Hamilton-Beemon Cemetery in Retreat
with Bro. John Barber officiating.
The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Heritage Oaks
Retirement Village, Corsicana and Wellington Place in Temple for all
the loving care and kindness shown to Joe during his illness.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice in honor of
Tommy Joe Brannon. |
Notes:
Alvin Earl Chapman Jr.
Aug 26, 1950 - Apr 4, 2012
Mr. Alvin Earl Chapman, Jr., age 61, of Henderson passed away on
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Mother Frances Hospital in Jacksonville,
Texas. He was born on Aug. 26, 1950 in Corsicana to parents, Lillie
and Alvin Earl Chapman, Sr.
He worked as a contractor in several countries.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Earl “Red” Chapman,
Sr., and a brother, Michael Chapman.
He is survived by a son, Robert Gray and wife Kimberly of Rice;
step-daughters, Julie and Mindy; six grandchildren; mother, Lillie
Jean Chapman of Corsicana; brothers, Bobby Chapman and wife Elva of
Waxahachie and Tim Chapman and wife Cindy of Henderson; sisters,
Delores Martin of Corsicana and Diane Rosa and husband Ben of
Malakoff; several aunts and uncles, and numerous nieces, nephews,
and cousins.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday,
April 6, 2012 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2012
at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in
Hamilton-Beemon Cemetery.
Notes:
Henry Brown
July 2, 1928 - Apr 8, 2012
Henry Brown passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2012 at home surrounded
by loved ones. He was born July 2, 1928 in Purdon to Will and Ruth
Brown.
He worked as a pressman for the Waco Tribune Herald for 31 years. He
will be remembered as a fun loving husband, father and friend. He
was an avid fisherman known for his famous fried catfish. He was a
member of the First United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Johnny Brown,
sisters Willie Mae Johnson and Mary Tidwell. He is survived by his
wife of 42 years Jo, daughters Barbara and Ron Fraze, Peggy and Mark
Parker and sons Jackie and Alta Gunn, Neil and Phyllis Gunn, and 16
grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Alexander and Rev. Jay Fraze.
Burial will follow at
Hamilton-Beemon Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Mark Parker, Ron Fraze, Bobby Griffin, Larry Griffin, Jackie Gunn,
Neil Gunn, and Lew Robinson.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be sent to the American Cancer
Society or the Stained-Glass Window fund at First United Methodist
Church. The family wishes to express appreciation to Karen, Sheryl,
Jackie, Patsy and Brother Otis of Hand in Hand Hospice.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.
Notes:
Dorothy
Rose (Miley) Russell
Dec 17, 1925 - Apr 2, 2012
 Dorothy Russell passed away at home to be with her Heavenly Father,
April 2, 2012 at the age of 80. She was born Dec. 17, 1925 in Port
Arthur to C.L. and Mary Miley. She was the owner of Deb's Doll House
for
30 years with her sister Bobbie Greer. Her faith and loving heart
made her special. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church and
enjoyed making Christmas stockings and sewing with her sisters.
She is preceded in death by her husband Jack Russell Jr., twins
Ronald Troy Russell and Donald Roy Russell, sisters Catheryn
Virginia Conn and Hilda Marie Hardin, grandson Joshua W. Widner.
She is survived by her children, Michael J. Russell and wife Judy of
Canyon Lake and Debbie Russell Widener and husband Johnny of
Corsicana; grandchildren, Dennis W. Russell, Donna Michelle Mannke
and Shane J.
Widener; six great-grandchildren; sisters Mary Juanita Conn of
Corsicana, Verlie May “Bobbie” Greer of Corsicana; brother Charles
Robert Miley and wife Gerry of Longview; numerous nieces and
nephews.
Visitation will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rick Lamb officiating.
Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be
Billy Conn, Ray Hardin, Ricky Byers, Wayne Nelson, James Wright, and
Tom Taylor.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northside Baptist
Church Building Fund or Music Ministry.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Phyllis Ray (Forsythe) Lane
July 29, 1927 - Apr 1, 2012
Phyllis Ray Lane, resident of Hubbard and formerly of Dawson, passed
away on Sunday, April 1, 2012 in Hubbard at the age of 84. She was
born in Beaumont, Texas on July 29, 1927 to Charles Herbert Forsythe
and Gussie Perteet Forsythe. Phyllis worked for Gilbert Marketing in
Arlington and Adams Hats in Corsicana. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Hubbard. Phyllis had a number of hobbies including
bottle feeding calves, cooking for her family and friends, and
fishing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Charles Forsythe
of Mexia, a sister Mildred Bruce Clemmons of Dawson, and her husband
in October 2007 Elton Glenn Lane. Survivors include her daughter and
son-in-law Sandy and Jack Reed of Dawson; grandchildren, Craig
McEntyre and wife Jessica and Misty McCallie and husband Scott; and
great-grandchildren Ashley, Justin, Cody, Conner, and Megan. She is
also survived by one sister-in-law Mildred Harris of Mexia and a
number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m.
at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at
the Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana.
The family would like to thank the employees of Oakview Healthcare
in Hubbard for the special care they gave Phyllis.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Ruby Ruth (White) Paul
Jun 24, 1919 - Mar 31, 2012
Ruth Paul, 92, of Kerens passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012 in the
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Kaufman.
Mrs. Paul is survived by her daughter, Wanda Johnston of Corsicana;
daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Jerry Cordell of Kaufman; five
grand-children, Paulette Roundtree of Malakoff, Jana Curry of Port
Lavaca, Leanne Day of Kaufman, Melanie Reynolds Kaufman and Sidney
Johnston of Irving; 11 great-grandchildren and three
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the First
Baptist Church in Kerens with Rev. Wes Johnson officiating. Burial
will be in the Kerens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Caleb Day, Kyle Harris, Dylan Reynolds, Will
Kent, Bill Kent.
Memorials may be made the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O.
Box 216, Kerens, Texas 75144.
Paschal Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Notes:
MSGT James Oral Warren Sr.
Jun 19, 1939 - Apr 3, 2012
 MSGT James Oral Warren Sr. passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the
age of 72 in Navarro Regional Hospital surrounded by his family.
James Oral Sr. was born June 19, 1939 in Kerens to Square and
Mildred Warren. He served in the United States Army for 24 years,
and then retired to Kerens, where he owned Chris’s Coffee Shop with
his beloved wife, Christine.
He was preceded in death by his wife Christine, his mother Mildred
Warren, and brother-in-law Roy Lynn Rose.
He is survived by his six children; Dale Warren, Frances Jennings,
James Oral Warren Jr., Sondra Warren, Justin Warren and Gayla
Brunson. He is also survived by his father, Square Warren; three
brothers, Larry, Randy and Buddy; two sisters, Diane and Racene; 16
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and
nephews who knew him as “Uncle Charlie” because of his love for
harmonica playing.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 5 at Paschal’s
Funeral Home.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2012 at Paschal Funeral
Home Chapel, with Dr. Gary Johnson officiating. Interment will
follow at Prairie Point Cemetery.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Alon Lee Gaines
Apr 15, 1923 - Mar 31, 2012
 Alon Lee Gaines passed peacefully from this life Saturday, March 31,
2012.
His wonderful life began April 15, 1923 in Eureka, Texas. Alon was
the eighth child born to James Oscar and Maggie Mae Gaines. He
honorably served with the 552 Anti-Aircraft Division in Europe
during World War II and was a member of the Westhill Church of
Christ.
Alon was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two
sisters. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of
sixty-three years, Lois Hamilton Gaines.
Mr. Gaines is survived by his two devoted daughters; Marsha Owens
and husband Jim of Blooming Grove, Donna Drain and husband, Mike of
Eureka; four grandchildren, Rusty Owens and wife Lee of Blooming
Grove, Mandy Owens of Plano, Zach Drain and wife Courtney of
Corsicana and Zip Drain and wife Sarah of Austin. Alon is also
survived by four great-grandchildren; Brody and Korri Owens, Ethan
and Deylon Drain. Alon and Lois spent many enjoyable years sharing
in the activities of their daughters and grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons; Rusty Owens, Zach Drain, Zip Drain,
and nephews; Gary Gaines, James Horn, Walter Holmes. Honorary
pallbearers
are: James Walter Gaines (nephew), Ralph Putman (lifelong friend),
and Charles Mahaffey (552 AAA B Battery/friend).
Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2012 and 1 to 2
p.m.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 4th at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Interment will be at Prairie Point Cemetery, Bazette, Texas.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Travis DeChaume
Nov 27, 1942 - Mar 30, 2012
Travis DeChaume, 69, of Corsicana passed away March 30, 2012. He was
born Nov. 27, 1942 in Corsicana to Luke and Lillie DeChaume.
He is survived by his wife, Christie DeChaume of Corsicana;
children, Kathy and Eric of Kansas City, Kan., Judy and Steve of
Dallas, Jamie and Paul of Corsicana, Naomi of Corsicana, Samantha of
Corsicana and Edward of Rice; sisters, Amanda of Mansfield and Donna
of Missouri; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Owens officiating. Burial will
follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John Covington, Eric Covington, Joshua Mills,
Michael Altman, Eric Fisher, Joseph, Roy Bradford, Edward Chappell,
Matthew Goodnoe and James Barina. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff
Mills and Ronnie Christopher.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Lewis Walker Fraley
Nov 27, 1872 – Jan 30, 1958
Lewis W. Fraley Rites Saturday
Lewis W. Fraley, 85, retired farmer, native of Hill county, longtime
resident of Navarro county, died at the Twilight Home Thursday
night.
Funeral services will be held from the First Baptist church Saturday
at 2 p.m. at Purdon with burial in the Younger cemetery. The rites
will be conducted by Rev. Chester Reames, pastor.
Fraley was reared at Malone and had resided in Navarro county 50
years, making his home at Blooming Grove for a number of years.
Corsicana Lodge No. 63, IOOF. will have charge of the graveside
rites and will provide the pallbearers. He had been an Odd Fellow 49
years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nora Fraley, Blooming Grove; three
sons, Frank Fraley, San Angelo; John Fraley, Purdon, and Peyton
Fraley, Blooming Grove; three daughters, Mrs. Bettie DeHaven,
Medford Ore.; Mrs. Lula Stone, Houston, and Mrs. Halie Darden,
Purdon; a sister, Mrs. Lula McDonald, Corsicana; 15 grandchildren,
seven great-grandchildren, two nieces and a nephew.
McCormick Funeral Service will direct.
Notes:
Richard Giddy "Dick" Lee
Jan 6, 1907 - May 23, 1974
R. Lee
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Corley Funeral Home
Chapel for Richard (Dick) Lee, 67, resident of Corsicana, who died
Thursday in Memorial Hospital.
Rev. Charles Pringle and Rev. Doug Welborn will officiate, with
burial to follow at St. Elmo Cemetery.
He was a retired mechanic for Navarro County, a native of Freestone
County, and had lived in Corsicana all his life. He was also a
member of St. Elmo Baptist Church and a veteran of
World War II.
Survivors include two brothers, Alton Lee of Farmington, N.M. and
Gordon Lee of Corsicana; four sisters, Mrs. A.V. Neal, Mrs. R.J.
Andrews, and Mrs. S.D. Standard all of Corsicana and Mrs. H.C.
Goldsmith of Dallas and a number of nieces and nephews.
Nephews will be pallbearers.
Notes:
Dorothy Mae Brown
Dec 3, 1935 - Nov 15, 2009
Dorothy Mae Brown, 73, of Corsicana passed
away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Corsicana. Graveside services
will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at
Pattison Cemetery with
Dr. Gary Johnson officiating. Arrangements by Corley Funeral
Home.
Notes:
--
Ms. Dorothy Mae Brown, 73, of
Corsicana, Texas passed away on Thursday, November15, 2009 in
Corsicana, Texas. She was born on December 3, 1935 in Corsicana,
Texas to Floyd and Gola (Moody) Brown.
Graveside Services for Ms. Brown will be Tuesday, November 17, 2009,
at 2:00 P.M. at
Pattison Cemetery
with Dr. Gary Johnson officiating.
Ms. Brown is survived by her brother and sister-in-law: Leslie and
Linda Brown of Ovilla, Texas, sister: Jean Terry of Corsicana,
Texas, brother John Brandon of Temple, Texas.
She is also survived by numerous Nieces and Nephews.
Notes:
Dallie Lavina (Sheppard) Gideon
May 19, 1897 - Nov 27, 1983
Mrs. Dallie S. Gideon, 86, of Corsicana, died Sunday morning at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Novemaber 29, at Blooming
Grove Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Heydenberk and Rev. Houston
C. Sheppard officiating. Burial was at
Pattison Cemetery at Emhouse.
Survivors include one daughter, Donna Lois Gideon of Corsicana; a
brother, Joe O. Sheppard of Stephenville; and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Nephews will be pallbearers.
Notes:
Thelma (McClendon) Crawford
Jun 22, 1899 - Nov 23, 1983
Thelma M. Crawford, 84, of Blooming Grove died November 23, 1983 at
Navarro Memorial Hospital in Corsicana. She was born in Purdon, June
22, 1899.
She was preceded in death by her husband W. A. Crawford in 1968 and
one son Jim Crawford in 1963.
Survivors include one son, Mack Crawford of Corsicana; one daughter,
Mrs. Ralph (Jean) Tatum of Corsicana; one sister Mrs. Kate Wilson of
Houston; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 25, at Blooming Grove
Methodist Church with Rev. Ken Shultz officiating and David Mahoney
assisting. Burial was in Rosehill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were; Tate Crawford, Neal Crawford, Crawford Tatum, D.
W.
Springer, Bobby Ralston, Edwin Sheppard, Hershal Minatra served as
Honorary Pallbearers.
Notes:
- Blooming Grove's Community News - Thursday, Dec 1, 1983
- Submitted by Karen Rost
Sadie Bell (Pollard) Kitchens
Dec 29, 1889 - Aug 8, 1979
Services for Mrs. Ira Kitchens of Mansfield were Thursday August 9,
1979 at 2 p.m. at The Central Baptist Church in Mansfield.
Mrs. Kitchens and Mr. Kitchens moved from Navarro County some 23
years ago and have made their home in Mansfield since. She leaves
her husband of 70 years, Mr. N. I. Kitchens of Mansfield also six
sons, Less Kitchens of Barry, Tom Kitchens of Ennis, Chess Kitchens
of Blooming Grove, Charley, Harvey and N. A. all of Mansfield; three
daughters, Mrs.
Earl Barham and Mrs. T. A. Lile of Mansfield and Mrs. Edwin Meek of
Grandview; 2 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; four great great
grandchildren and a host of nephews and nieces.
Pallbearers were grandsons Bill Kitchens, Don Kitchens, Thomas
Kitchens, Curtis Kitchens, Jerry Kitchens, Jim Waldrop, Bob Barham,
Glen Kitchens and Tommie Lile.
Notes:
- Blooming Grove Times - Wednesday, Aug 15, 1979
- Submitted by Karen Rost
- Burial: Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Tarrant Co. TX; w/o
Noah Ira Kitchens
William Newton Sheppard
Feb 24, 1890 - Aug 12, 1979
Mr. Willie Sheppard of Kilgore (formally of Blooming Grove) passed
away Sunday, Aug. 12. He was born Feb. 24, 1890 and married Beulah
Fitzgerald Jan. 1, 1909. He is survived by his widow and four
children, Reuben Sheppard, Houston, Mrs. Vera Ruth Petty, Kilgore,
Billy Sheppard Florida and J. D. Sheppard, Corsicana. Nine grand
children, nine great grand children, his sister Mrs. Rose Dale and
brother Gilmer Sheppard of Blooming Grove and a host of nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were held in Kilgore on Tuesday.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - Wednesday, Aug 15, 1979
- Submitted by Karen Rost
- Burial: Kilgore City Cemetery, Kilgore, Gregg Co. TX
Grady Alexander Dyer
Nov 27, 1911 - Nov 12, 1983
Grady Dyer, 71, of Houston died Saturday, November 12, in Houston.
He was a native of Blooming Grove, a retired mechanic and a menber
of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Violet Meiners of Houston; two
grandchildren; three brothers, Gene Dyer of Pursley, Elton Dyer of
Dallas and Clyde Dyer of Corsicana; and one sister, Mrs. Clara
Covinton of Purdon.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 13 at the
Eubanks Funeral Home Chapel in Hubbard with Rev. Bill Grisham
officiating.
Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard.
Notes:
- Blooming Grove's Community News Weekly - Thursday, Nov 17,
1983
- Submitted by Karen Rost
- Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Hubbard, Hill Co. TX
Gerald Pevehouse,
Jr.
Dec 2, 1937 - Dec 14, 1983
Mr. Gerald Pevehouse, Jr. of Whitney died Wednesday, December 14, in
a Whitney hospital. He was born December 2, 1937, at Frost, the son
of Jerald and Mary Frances Burts Pevehouse, Sr. He lived in Whitney
since
1949 and was a graduate of Whitney High School and North Texas State
University in Denton. He married Bette Harris April 29, 1962, and
was a member of the Lions Club and the First Baptist Church in
Whitney.
Survivors include his wife, Bette of Whitney; two children, Page
Pevehouse and Christ Pevehouse of Whitney; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Gerald Pevehouse, Sr. of Whitney; one sister, Mary Beth McCown of
Whitney; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Agnes Harris of Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma; his grandmother, Mrs. Jesse Pevehouse of Whitney; and two
nieces. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 17, at 2 p.m.
at the Marshall and Marshall Funeral Home in Whitney with Rev. Eddie
Booth and Rev. Don Maloney officiating. Burial was at the Whitney
cemetery.
Notes:
- Blooming Grove's Community News Weekly - Thursday, Dec 22,
1983
- Submitted by Karen Rost
Weldon Conger
Mar 7, 1912 - Dec 13, 1984
Mr. Weldon Conger, 72, of Navarro Mills, died Thursday, December 13,
at Navarro Regional Hospital. He was a former resident of Malakoff
and a member of Navarro Mills Baptist Church. Mr. Conger was retired
from Oil City Iron Works. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Conger of
Navarro Mills; Carroll Conger of Corsicana; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 14, at Paschal
Funeral Home in Kerens with the Rev. John Kennard officiating.
Burial was at Mankin Cemetery in Henderson County. Nephews served as
pallbearers.
Notes:
- Blooming Grove's Community News Weekly - Thursday, Dec
20, 1984
- Submitted by Karen Rost
Leslie (Carter) Huff-Franklin
July 20, 1903 - Dec 3, 1984
Mrs. Lessie (Carter Huff) Franklin, a former resident of Blooming
Grove, died Monday, December 3, as a result of a car-truck accident
which occurred about 5 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 81 (35W)
and Highway
67 in the western sector of Alvarado. She was returning home to
Malakoff after attending a funeral of her husband's cousin, Emma
Coble, in Chico. Born in Malakoff in 1906, the oldest of eight
children, she came to Blooming grove at the age of 17 and married
Ernest (Pete) Huff, living in that area for 15 years. She moved to
Dallas in 1939 and worked for Texas Power & Light Company. In 1940
she married Paul Franklin, and, upon their retirement, they moved
back to Malakoff on the lake near her beloved piney woods. Here she
was active in the First United Methodist Church, a member of the
choir and a singing group, The Sweet Adolines of Malakoff. Survivors
include her husband; several sisters; many nieces and nephews; and a
host of friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 6, at
First United Methodist Church in Malakoff. Burial was at the Carter
family plot at Post Oak Cemetery located off HIghway 90 near
Malakoff. By a devoted friend, Mrs. William H. (Ruth) Blue.
Notes:
- Blooming Grove's Community News Weekly - Thursday, Dec 20,
1984
- Submitted by Karen Rost
- Burial: Post Oak Memorial Cemetery, Cross Roads, Henderson
Co. TX - w/o Robert Paul Franklin
Robert Mitchell Gorman
Jun 22, 1879 - Jan 25, 1942
ROBERT M. GORMAN DIED AT ROANE AND RITES HELD MONDAY
Robert Mitchell Gorman, aged 69 years died at his home in the Roane
community about noon Sunday
after a several days Illness.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Corsicana Church of Christ with burial in the
New Chatfield
cemetery. The rites were conducted by Leroy Brownlow, minister of
the local Church of Christ.
A native of Arkansas, he had resided In Navarro County for forty
years.
Surviving are his wife, four sons, Melvln Gorman, Montfort; Howard
Gorman, Roane; Stanley Gorman, Brownwood, and Albert Gorman,
Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. Lonnie Burgett, Dallas; Mrs. R. H,
Wheeler, Tupelo, and Mrs. Tom Bancroft, Powell; two sisters, Mrs.
Lizzie Aycock, Arkansas, and Mrs. Delia Lankston, Louisiana; three
brothers, Eli Gorman, Montfort, and Vosser and Americus Gorman, both
of Arkansas and eight grandchildren.
He was a member of the WOW Lodge.
Pallbearers were Sam Ragan, Joe Sims, Robert Jones, Buda Gorman A.
D. McMullen and Oscar O'Daniel.
Corley Funeral Home directed arrangements.
Notes:
Daniel Burgett Hartzell
May 13, 1828 - Nov 12, 1891
D.C. Hartselle
CORSICANA, Tex., Nov 13. Mr. D. C. Hartselle, an old farmer in this
neighborhood, died at Dresden Tex., about six miles east of this
city yesterday.
Notes:
Hubert Theodore
"Theo" Marlow
Nov 1, 1909 - Sep 14, 1980
Hubert Theo Marlow, 70, of Blooming Grove, died Sunday at 6:25 p.m.
at Navarro County Memorial Hospital in Corsicana.
Services were Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Navarro Mills Baptist Church with
burial following at Dresden
Cemetery. The Rev. Weldon Bernard
officiated.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Zelma Faye Marlow of Blooming
Grove; a son, Hugh Allen Marlow, of Arlington; one daughter, Bobbie
Nell Brooks of Euless; and three grandchildren.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - Wednesday, Sep 17, 1980
- Submitted by Karen Rost
Bennie Lee Hanna
Aug 20, 1952 – Oct 11, 2010
 Bennie
Hanna, 58, of Angus passed away on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, in
Streetman in the home of his sister and brother-in-law, with
his family by his side after a lengthy illness.
Bennie was born Aug. 20, 1952, in Teague to W.B. (Bill) and
Donnie Hanna of Angus. He attended Mildred High School then
joined the Army Special Forces in 1970. He served in the
Army until 1972, when he joined the National Guard and
served until 1974. Bennie obtained the rank of Private and
Private First Class and also Specialist four. He married the
late Vicki Malone Hanna in 1971.
Bennie is preceded in death by his wife, Vicki Hanna, in
2004; and his father, Bill Hanna, in 2003.
Survivors include his daughter, Hope Hanna; mother, Donnie
Hanna of Corsicana; three brothers and two sisters, Peggy
and husband Charles Wilson of Streetman, Danny and wife
Rhonda Hanna of Eureka, Dennis and wife Kathy Hanna of
Kerens, Terry and wife Karen Hanna of Mildred, and Donna and
husband Dave Thomas of Eureka; along with numerous nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14,
2010, at Angus Baptist Church with the Rev. Benny Horn
officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angus Baptist
Church or American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
– Tuesday, Oct 12, 2010
- Submitted by Karen Rost
- Bennie's wife is buried at Dresden, I assume he is there
as well but have not verified this ...elw
James Lester Hyden
Oct 10, 1941 – Aug 14, 2010
 James
L. Hyden, beloved mentor, father, husband and grandfather
passed away Aug. 14, 2010. Jim was born on Oct. 10,1941, in
Fort Worth.
Our beloved original “Goat Man of Lake Worth” may have moved
on, but his memory and legend will live on for all time
through all those who loved him.
Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years, Helen Jean
Hyden; children, Wanda Hyden Christ, Russell J. Hyden, and
Catherine Hyden Shaw; she is also survived by four
grandsons, Aaron Q. Shaw, Nathaniel K. Christ, Alexander J.
Christ and James T. Hyden.
Memorial will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at First
United Methodist Church in Cedar Hill.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Paula Ruth (Hope) Howard
Feb 1, 1940 - Nov 8, 2009
Paula Ruth Howard, born in Lone Oak on Feb. 1 1940, to the home of
John Hope and Mamie Thompson Hope, passed away in Kaufman on Nov. 8,
2009.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Peggy Bownds, Michael
Charters, Randy Charters, Deanna Howard and Billy Howard; brother,
Derwood Hope; sisters, Genie Gatewood and Dorothy Williams; 10
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Her husband, Jack D. Howard; a daughter, Nancy Spence;
daughter-in-law, Sandy Charters; son-in-law, Sammy Bownds; her
parents, six brothers and sisters preceded her.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held 11 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 20, in the Moorhead-Epps Funeral Home Chapel officiated
by the Rev. Raymond Neal Jr.
Memorial donations maybe made to Bridgeway Health Services 401 N.
Adams, Kemp, TX 75143.
Moorhead-Epps Funeral Home, Gun Barrel City.
Notes:
Winnie Norman
(Lanier) Allen
Jul 9, 1917 - Apr 20, 2010
 Winnie Norman Allen, 92, of Fort Worth, formerly of Corsicana and
Canton, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010, in Fort Worth. She was
born July 9, 1917, to John and Ethel Hitt Lanier in Seagoville. A
memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Eubank Funeral
Chapel in Canton.
She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Kay Reese Ward of Fort
Worth and Beverly Ann Norman Williams of Plano; five grandchildren,
Charles Reese Jr., Kristen Taylor, Eric Reese, John Williams Stanton
and Jason Williams; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alvin Earnest
Norman; second husband, H.C. “Pete” Allen; granddaughter, Jennifer
Williams; two brothers, Jasper and Morris Lanier; and sister, Helen
Stout.
Winnie graduated from Seagoville High School, the University of
North Texas at Denton and earned her master’s at East Texas State
University in Commerce.
She and her first husband, Alvin Norman, raised their two daughters
in Canton, where she taught the second grade for many years. She and
Alvin were involved in a car accident in 1963 which left Winnie a
widow. After recovering from her injuries she moved to Corsicana to
work as a Navarro County school supervisor. She retired from
teaching and became a Realtor. She was named Realtor of the Year by
the Navarro County Board of Realtors, rewarding her for her work
establishing a real estate curriculum at Navarro College. She
married H.C. “Pete” Allen of Corsicana and they traveled extensively
in Europe, Asia, and Australia. After Pete’s death in 1989 Winnie
continued to run her real estate office in Corsicana until she
retired for a second time at the age of 85. Winnie was a member of
the Corsicana Westhill Church of Christ. She was an accomplished
pianist and singer, she loved working with children, selling homes,
fishing, travel, music, crossword puzzles, and playing “42.”
Memorials may be sent in memory of Winnie Allen to James L. West
Alzheimer Center, 1111 Summit Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76102; or
Community Hospice of Texas, 6100 Western Place, Suite 500, Fort
Worth, TX 76107.
Arrangements by Eubank Funeral Home, Canton. |
Notes:
Betty Marie (Smith) Dunn
Nov 13, 1929 – Aug 4, 2010
 Mrs. Betty Marie (Smith) Dunn, 80, of Corsicana, formerly of Fort
Worth, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, at a Corsicana nursing
facility.
Mrs. Dunn was born Nov. 13, 1929, in Mesquite to Tom and Bonnie
(Brummett) Smith. She was raised in the Frost and Blooming Grove
area, and also lived and attended school later in Hubbard. She
married William Boyd “Billy” Dunn Jr. in December 1945 and they
moved to Fort Worth in 1953. They lived in several different cities
including Fort Worth, Dallas, Irving, and Lubbock until 1970 when
they moved back to Fort Worth where she remained until moving to
Corsicana in 2000. Mrs. Dunn worked as an office manager and cashier
for Big Value Grocery Stores in Fort Worth for over 30 years. She
loved her family, cooking for her family and others, and watching
Texas Rangers baseball. Mrs. Dunn was a member of Central Methodist
Church in Corsicana.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1982; an
infant daughter, Beverly Dunn; a son, Michael Dunn; and by two
brothers, Roy Smith and Thomas Smith.
Survivors include three sons, Dennis Dunn and wife Debbie of
Corsicana, Greg Dunn and wife Lorena Dunn of Irving, and Ricky Dunn
of Arizona; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Dunn of Haltom City; two
brothers, Loyd Smith and wife Mary, and Jerry Smith; three sisters,
Wanda Hartley and husband Tim, Paula Hartley and husband James, and
Sue Hawthorne, all of Corsicana; sister-in-law Pat Blackwell ;three
grandsons, Chris Dunn and wife Christie of Fort Worth, Matt Dunn of
Corsicana, and Rene Nunez and wife Natalie of Las Colinas; three
granddaughters, Shelly Villa and husband Joe of Haltom City, Lisa
Nelson of Haltom City, and Jennifer Noe and husband Matt of
California; six great-grandsons, Boston Dunn, Tyler Villa, Drake
Villa, Aiden Nelson, Landen Nelson and Christopher Noe; she is also
survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Chris Dunn, Matt Dunn, Rene Nunez, Joe Villa,
Matt Noe and Scott Robinson.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1700 Lake
Success Drive, Waco, TX 76710, or the American Diabetes Association,
4100 Alpha Road, Suite #100, Dallas, Texas 75244.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard. |
Notes:
Jim Hitchcock
Feb 13, 1937 - Apr 6, 2010
 Jim Hitchcock, 73, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Tuesday, April
6, 2010, at Conroe Regional Medical Center. A memorial service is
set for 2 p.m. Sunday, April 11, at Nobles Funeral Chapel, 402 E.
Blackshear, Navasota.
Jim was born Feb. 13, 1937, in Corsicana to James Roy and Lillian
(Bass) Hitchcock. He graduated from Corsicana High School in
1956.
He then enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served until 1962, and
was released with an honorable discharge. He went to work as an
oilfield production manager for Drillco Oil Tools, where he worked
for 18 years. He was an avid sportsman and loved the outdoors,
especially playing golf.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Jim is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Robert
Friesenhahn of LaVernia; sons and daughters-in-law, Matt and Debra
Hitchcock of Casper, Wyo., and Mark and Gloria Hitchcock of
Anderson; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Eugene Harris of
Covington, Ga.; brother, Bob Hoover of Corsicana; and five
grandchildren.
Arrangements by Nobles Funeral Chapel, Navasota. |
Notes:
Bill G. Underhill
Jan 7, 1935 - Jul 28, 2010
 Bill G. Underhill, 75, of Gainesville, passed away July 28, 2010, at
the Atrium Medical Center of Corinth.
He was born Jan. 7, 1935, to William L. and Maud Lambert Underhill
in Barry. He had been a “cutter” for many years, and only in the
last year or so had given up training and showing cutting horses.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dick Anderton;
and sister, Dorothy Macky.
Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Patricia Underhill;
children, Kim Larue, Carla Cameron, Bobby Underhill, Elaine Robbins,
and Fred J. Yancy and his wife Holly; grandchildren, Wesley,
Sterling, Marty, Natalie, Jonathan, Jennifer, Jason, and Josh; great
granddaughter, Riann Yancy, and “special” granddaughter, Michelle,
who has been a constant in his life; sisters, Polly, Betty, Pauline,
Wanda and Jimmie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, at the
George J. Carroll and Son Funeral Home in Gainesville.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, at the George J.
Carroll and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Gainesville, with the Rev.
Joe Howard Williamson, and Larry Sullivant officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to NCHA
Charities Foundation Cutters In Action, P.O. Box 470064, Fort Worth,
Texas 76147-0064.
Arrangements by George J. Carroll and Son Funeral Home,
Gainesville. |
Notes:
Carroll “Eddie” Hambrick
Mar 30, 1956 - Oct 7, 2010
Eddie Hambrick, 54, went to his eternal resting place with Christ on
Oct. 7, 2010, at home surrounded by his family, after a seven year
battle with renal cell cancer.
He was born March 30, 1956 in Alvin. He was valedictorian of his
1974 graduating class in Grapeland. He graduated from Texas A&M in
1978 and also completed a Masters in Horticulture from A&M.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Estha Maye Hambrick.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Denise Hambrick; daughter,
Rebecca Joy, and son Michael Edward; sister and brother-in-law,
Martha and Darrel Brown; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Lil
Williams; brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws, Wayne and Judy
Nelson, Billy and Pat Nelson, John and Rosemary Nelson, Lynette and
Gary Bailey, Patresa Nelson Bolton and Vicki Nelson Farmer;
mother-in-law, Joy Horn Nelson.
Eddie was a man of deep faith in Christ, strong convictions and
unswerving loyalty to his family and friends. His passions were
demonstrated at St. John's Episcopal Church in his service as Senior
Warden and organizer of mission trips to Burkina Faso, Africa. He
spent countless hours in service with his friends in the Corsicana
Lions Club. Eddie also embraced the men and vision of Gideon's
organization and labored with them to bring the Bible to seekers
here and around the world.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, at
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 North 14th Street in Corsicana. The
family will receive visitors in the church Parish Hall after the
service.
The family requests that all memorial donations be made to St.
John's Episcopal Church with a notation of your choice for Africa
missions, Lions Camp or the Gideons.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.
Notes:
Nancy (Griffin) Chapman-George
Oct 21, 1919 – Oct 7, 2010
 Nancy Griffin George, 90, passed away Oct. 7, 2010, at the Twilight
Home in Corsicana.
She was born October 21,1919, to George Holman and Katherine Morrel
Griffin in Milford. Nancy graduated from Milford High School. She
attended the University of Texas for her Undergraduate Degree and
received her Masters in Education from Baylor University. She was a
teacher at Fannin Elementary for most of her teaching career. She
was very active in the First Christian Church as a Sunday School
Teacher, Board Member, and Secretary. She was a member of the
Navarro Regional Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary and a volunteer for
the Carter Blood Drive, a private tutor, as well as a volunteer
tutor in the Shelton Dyslexia Program. She attended the Community
Bible Study and she volunteered at the Texas Youth Commission. Nancy
was the most giving and most loving and humble woman in Navarro
County. She loved her Lord, her family, and all God’s children. If
Nancy saw a need she did all in her power to fulfill it, and no one
ever knew all she did for others. Heaven has truly received a Godly
woman and Nancy blessed all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, James
Campbell Chapman, and husband, John Dorsey George.
Survivors include her sons, James Chapman and wife Beth of Blooming
Grove, Dorsey George of Mansfield, and David George and wife Sara of
Dallas; grandchildren, Katy, Elizabeth, and Daniel George of
Mansfield, and Scarlett George of Dallas; she is also survived by
step-grandsons, Chase and Cole Cunningham.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 10, at
Corley Funeral Home Chapel.
Donations may be made to the charity of choice. Nancy made her final
donation to the Willed Body Program at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Lillian
(Howard) Rieckhoff
Jan 7, 1925 - Jun 30, 1997
Lillian Howard Rieckhoff, 72, of Kingwood, Texas died June 30.
Rieckhoff graduated from Corsicana High school in
1941. She is
survived by her daughter, Anita Morton of Kingwood; son, Gary Rieckhoff and wife, Jan of Vacaville, Cal.; brothers John “Toady”
Howard of Houston and Allyn Howard of Texarkana; sister, Linda
Hunting of Jasper; and grandchildren, Greg Morton of Kingwood and
Amy Rieckhoff of Vacaville, Cal. and other loving relatives.
Rieckhoff was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Rieckhoff,
daughter, Fran, parents, Elmer and Lucile, two brothers, Leland and
Harold “Tiny” and sister, Elmora.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
–Saturday, Jul 12, 1997
- Submitted by Karen Rost
- Burial: Rosewood Funeral Home and Cemetery (Also known as
Rosewood Park Cemetery)– Humble, Harris Co., TX
Mark Fedric Pohland
Jul 27, 1956 - Aug 18, 1997
Mark Fedric Pohland, 41, of Corsicana died August 18 at the Baylor
Hospital in Dallas.
Memorial services will be held today at 3 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran
Church.
Mr. Pohland was born July 27, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Mr. Pohland is survived by his wife, Donna Pohland of Corsicana;
sons: Eric Pohland of Corsicana, Bryan and Jordan Pohland of Dallas,
and Chad Pohland of Albuquerque, NM; brothers: Walter Pohland of
Raymonvile, Eric Pohland of Ramstein, Germany and Glenn Pohland of
Glencoe, Minn.; sister, Ellen Adrian of Albuquerque, NM; and a
number of nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Dazell Lee
Apr 24, 1924 – Mar 20, 1997
Mr. Dazell Lee was born April 24, 1924 in Waco to the parentage
of Mr. Joe and Mrs. Ada Wilder Lee.
Following his formal education in the Waco Independent School
District, he graduated from A. J. Moore High School. He received an
undergraduate degree in music education from Paul Quinn College,
prior to attending the University of Minnesota. Mr. Lee subsequently
received a masters degree in counseling and guidance from Texas
Southern University, in Houston.
Dazell professed a faith in Christ early in life and served his
Father diligently as a trustee, assistant treasurer, and deacon of
the First Independent Baptist Church of Corsicana where he was a
member of the men’s choir.
On September 5, 1957, Dazell was joined in marriage to Cleo
Elizabeth Austin. To this union, three children were born; Dazell
Ivan Lee who preceded him in death, Danzell Ivan Lee and Valinda Lee
Johnson. Dazell was also the devoted father of Joan Ann Lee
Castlebury and Paula L. Lee.
Until his retirement in May of 1986, he served the Corsicana
Independent School District as a band director of Jackson High
School for eleven years and as a counselor for an additional
twenty-four years.
His earthly endeavors ended in the morning hours of March 20, 1997.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Cleo Lee and loving children,
son Danzell Ivan Lee, wife, Paula, and daughter MaKenzie Danielle of
Corsicana; Valinda Lee Johnson, husband, Vernon, and daughter Lauren
Elizabeth of Denison; Joan Ann Lee Castlebury of Detroit, Michigan;
and Paula L. Lee and son of Atlanta, Georgia. Dazell’s memory is
cherished by his adopted children; Virginia Alpha Rowe Franklin and
husband, Charles of Houston; Oran Alpha Rowe, II and his wife, Paula
of Houston; and Exie Loraine Rowe of Houston; eight grandchildren;
one aunt, Berrie Denegal of Los Angeles, California; a brother, Paul
Hill of Dallas; a brother-in-law, Daniel W. Austin of Los Angeles,
California; sisters-in-law, Alma Rush of Waco; Melinda Marlin and
husband, C. J. of El Paso; Virgie Rowe of Houston; a host of
relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, at 2:00 p.m. at the First
Independent Baptist Church of Corsicana. The Rev. Kennedy Young will
be officiating.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Funeral Home of Corsicana.
Notes:
Sallie Dobbs
Nov 9, 1915 - Apr 7, 1997
Sallie Dobbs, 81, of Kerens, died April 7 at Maywood Manor in
Kerens.
Services were today at 2 p.m. at the First Methodist Church with
Rev. Claude Davison officiating.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Johnston, Tom B. Washburn, Bob Bush, D.
F. Fields, Glen May, and Otis Ray Spurlock.
Ms. Dobbs was born November 9, 1915 in Kerens.
Ms. Dobbs is survived by her daughter, Barbara June Jantz of Waco;
granddaughter, Marie Smith of Emory; brother, Wade Black of Pine
Bluff, Ark.; great-granddaughter, Courtney Smith of Emory;
great-grandson, Caleb Smith of Emory; three nieces, Karen Bush and
Debbie Coppock both of Corsicana, and An Best of Kerens; Two
Nephews, Wade Johnson of Marshall and Kenneth Johnston of Kerens.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home.
Notes:
Azelle (Patterson) Smart
Nov 13, 1905 - Jun 15, 1997
Azelle Smart, 91, of Corsicana died June 15, in Corsicana.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 23, at the
Corley Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jim Baggett officiating.
Mrs. Smart was born November 13, 1905 in Texarkana to Annie and
Dennis Patterson. She was a resident of Heritage Oaks Retirement
Village.
Mrs. Smart is survived by her son, Rev. Dennis and Jean Smart of
Corsicana; granddaughter, Sandra and Douglas Shirey of Scurry;
granddaughter, Denise McClure of Corsicana; grandson, Dennis and
Teresa Smart, Jr., of Midlothian; 7 great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Smart is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Elton D. Smart.
Friends desiring to do so may make memorial contributions to the
American Heart Association, 1615 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas
75207 or to the Westside Baptist Church, 1522 N. 24th St.,
Corsicana, Texas. 75110
Notes:
Lurlene Holt Sims
Aug 9, 1901 - Aug 19, 1997
Mrs. Lurlene Holt Sims, 96, of Hubbard died August 19 in Oakview
Manor of Hubbard.
Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Wade Funeral Home in
Hubbard awith Rev. Ricky Woodall officiating.
Mrs. Sims was born Aug. 9, 1901 in Dawson. She was a dormitory
supervisor of the Methodist Orphans Home in Waco. She was a member
of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the First
Methodist Church in Waco.
Mrs. Sims is survived by her nieces, LaVerne Vardeman of Hubbard,
Ellen Boldin of Edmond, Ok., Mary Daulton of Houston, and Adalina
Davis of Houston.
She was preceded in death by a son, Glen Sims in 1983.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home of Hubbard.
Notes:
Glenda Faye (Wehling) Carver
Feb 15, 1927 - Apr 27, 2010
 Glenda
Faye Carver passed away at her home Tuesday, April 27, 2010.
She was born Feb. 15, 1927, in Hennessey, Okla., to John and
Clara Marie Driskell Wehling.
Glenda graduated from Enid High School. She moved to
Corsicana in 1984. Glenda was a loving mother and
grandmother who loved to cook and spend time with her
children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Glenda is survived by her husband, Frank Carver of Athens;
four sons and daughter-in-law, Terry and Mary Beth Carver of
Chickasha, Okla., Michael John Carver of Fort Smith, Ark.,
Donnie Carver of Waxahachie and Tommy Dean Carver of
Corsicana; two daughters, Eugenia Ann Weber of Oklahoma
City, Okla., and Toni Denise Carver of Fort Smith, Ark.;
brothers, Dewayne Wehling of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Jerry
Wehling of Chickasha, Okla.; 16 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren.
She will always be loved and remembered by her family.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 30,
at 1330 CR 3824, Athens. For more information, call Toni at
(903) 467-9136. Flowers can be sent to the address above.
Arrangements by Hannigan Smith Funeral Home, Athens. |
Notes:
Bobby Edward McQuary
Jan 28, 1939 - Aug 3, 2010
A memorial service for Judge Bob McQuary will take place at 10 a.m.
Friday at Northside Baptist Church, the Rev. Wes Johnson of Kerens
Baptist Church officiating.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herman D. McQuary, mother,
Opal Hillhouse McQuary; sister, Nancy Granger.
He is survived by wife, Nancy; sons Chuck and Scott McQuary, Shannon
Harker, Brent Durant, and daughter Syndi Nobles; brother-in-law
Darron Granger, eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may make memorial donations to the ALS Foundation, by making
checks payable to The ALS Association North Texas Chapter, at ALS
Association North Texas Chapter, 1231 Greenway Drive, Ste. 270,
Irving, TX 75038.
Notes:
Cliff Edward “Hoss” Miller
Feb 19, 1949 - Oct 18, 2010
Cliff Edward “Hoss” Miller, 61, passed away Monday Oct. 18, 2010, in
Dallas.
He was born Feb. 19, 1949, in Corsicana, to the late Clifton Speed
and Kathryn Jones Miller.
Mr. Miller was a resident of Malakoff. He was an Army Veteran,
serving his country from April 24, 1970 to Nov. 24, 1967.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Kathryn Miller.
Survivors include his wife, Dana J. Miller; and Clifton Harley
Miller, Morgan David Miller, Clint J. Barbee, Zach Wayne Barbee,
Melanie Miller and Jessica Barbee.
A Memorial Service will be held at noon on Saturday, Oct. 23, at
Tomlinson Funeral Home, with Bro. Jim Alford officiating.
Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Homes, Malakoff.
Notes:
Pat Auld
(Pate) Apperson
Feb 1, 1918 – Mar 20, 2010
Pat Auld Apperson, 92, of Corsicana, passed away Saturday, March 20,
2010, at her home. She was born Feb. 1, 1918, to Clarence and Inez
Pate in Goose Creek, Texas, where her father was production
supervisor for Gulf Oil Co.
Pat is survived by her husband, Lee Apperson of Corsicana.
Pat was known as one of the world’s greatest women hunters. The
government of India honored her for heroism in taking “the
man-killer Semmen.” She is in the record books for the largest polar
bear ever taken by a woman — the second largest recorded polar bear
kill. She bagged Africa’s leopard, rhino, elephant, and cape
buffalo, four of the continent’s “big five” game animals.
Yet for all her trophies, all her “kills,” Mrs. Apperson was also
known as one of the outstanding conservationists of our time. A
founder of the 28-nation Game Conservation International, she did
more to encourage wildlife management than any woman before her.
As an author, lecturer and educator, Pat brought the “thrill of the
hunt” to thousands — from enthralled elementary school students to
the great hunters of the Skilcar-Safari International Club. Yet
carefully entwined into each fabulous story was the central theme of
conservation, of preserving nature’s resources through sportsmanship
and conservation.
The respected hunter has even greater lasting distinctions than
record-book kills and thrilling hunts, for Pat blazed the trail for
women. She proved that women are men’s equal in both the field and
the board room. Only the second woman to serve as board member of
the National Rifle Association of America (NRA), she dedicated her
efforts towards public education and the advancement of women.
Chairperson of the NRA’s Department of Public Relations, and
co-chairperson of the organization’s Women’s Policy Committee, she
forged a new conservationist and safety role for the nationwide
association, while simultaneously proving by example the equality of
women.
From her early days as a fashion model and barnstorming aviatrix, a
hunter, conservationist, educator and philanthropist, she has left a
permanent mark that few men and even fewer women can duplicate.
The same dedication that saw her become the first woman to bag the
elusive Western Bongo Antelope of Africa saw her lead the drive to
provide a desperately needed All-Faiths Chapel for the mental
patients of the Kerrville State Hospital in her hometown of
Kerrville. The significance of her efforts in founding the “Pat Auld
Chapel of the Hills” is witnessed by the chapel being one of only
two state government buildings dedicated in honor, rather than in
memoriam.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Steven Keith Vandiver
Nov 3, 1961 - Mar 28, 2010
Steven Keith Vandiver of Fairfield passed away Sunday, March 28,
2010, in Dallas. He was born Nov. 3, 1961, at St. Paul’s Hospital in
Dallas to Don and Deann Vandiver.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Fairfield. Services will be 2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 31, at Calvary Baptist Church of Fairfield.
He graduated from Ennis High School in 1980 and was a graduate of
Tarleton State University in 1984. He retired from
Corsicana Fire
Department in 2007.
He was preceded in death by mother-in-law, Sonda Whatley;
grandparents, Author and Lilly Vandiver and Bert and Edith Carroll.
He is survived by wife of 22 years, Teresa Whatley Vandiver of
Fairfield; daughter, Chrisi Vandiver Oakes and husband Tommie of
Donie; son, Cooper Keith Vandiver of Fairfield; parents, Don and
Deann Vandiver of Ennis; grandchildren, Annie and Ava Oakes of Donie;
brother, Kerry Don Vandiver and wife Karen of Ennis; brother-in-law,
Kent Whatley and wife Deborah of Fairfield; father-in-law, James
Whatley and wife Janie of Fairfield; aunt, Sherrie Minze of
Streetman; and uncle, Donald Carroll and wife Linda of Streetman.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Fairfield.
Notes:
Edith
(Batchelor) Johnson
Jun 16, 1931 – Nov 19, 2010
Edith Batchelor Johnson, resident of Corsicana, went to be with her
Lord and Savior on Friday, November 19, 2010 at the age of 79 in
Corsicana. She was born on June 16, 1931 in Henderson, County to
Wesley Batchelor and Marie Carrigan Batchelor. She was a loving
wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many people in the
community.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bobby Joe
Johnson, sister Patsy Christian, and brother John Batchelor.
Survivors include her daughter Debra Johnson Packard of Palastine.
Her grandson Drew Johnson of Corsicana. Brother-in-law Bill
Christian of New Caney a niece Patty Posey of New Caney and two
nephews Billy Christian of Humble and Wayne Christian of Houston.
There are also many cousins that she loved and were dear to her.
Visitation will be held at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home on
Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 2 to 4 p.m. A private burial will
follow at a later date with the family.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the
American Cancer Society, 1000 West Second Avenue Corsicana, Texas
75110.
Arrangements by Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home - Corsicana.
Notes:
Billy C. Franklin
Apr 13, 1939 – Mar 29, 2010
Billy C. Franklin, 70, of Kerens passed away Monday, March 29, 2010,
at East Texas Medical Center in Athens.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, at
Paschal Funeral Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 1, at Paschal Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. Wes Johnson officiating.
Mr. Franklin was born on April 13, 1939, in Kerens. He was a veteran
of the U.S. Air Force.
He was preceded in death by one grandson, Michael “Bubby” Franklin
Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Berry Franklin of Kerens; sons
and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Mary Franklin of Granite Shoals and
Michael and Lisa Franklin of Montrose, Colo.; daughter and
son-in-law, Shirley and John Coleman of Temple; daughter, Lorie
Haden of Belton; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers,
Audrain Franklin of Midland and Robert Franklin of Denison; and
sisters, Bessie Johnston of Trinidad and Sandra Monroe of Malakoff.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.
Notes:
Opal Mae Dooley
Aug 2, 1910 - Sep 2, 1997
Opal Mae Dooley, 87, of Corsicana, died Sept. 2, 1997, in Corsicana.
Visitation will be today from 6-8 p.m. at Corley Funeral Home.
Services are Thursday at 2 p.m. at Corley Funeral Home, with Rev. B.
F. Risinger of First Baptist Church officiating.
Mrs. Dooley was born Aug. 2, 1910, in Anna. She was a member of
First Baptist Church in Corsicana since 1937.
Mrs. Dooley is survived by her sons, Duane and Peggy Dooley of
Temple and Robert and Sally Dooley of Alpharetta, Ga., sister, Marie
Keeler of Allen, four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Dooley was preceded in death by her husband, A. J. Dooley.
Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church, 510 W. Collin
Ave., Corsicana, 75110.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Imogene
(Robinson) Granberry
Jan 29, 1914 - Jul 19, 1997
Imogene Robinson Granberry died Saturday 19, in Midland.
Memorial services were held Monday, July 21, at Holy Trinity
Episcopal Church in Midland with the Rev. Jeff Fouts officiating.
Imogene Robinson Granberry was born on January 29, 1914 in Corsicana
to Eugene Wilks Robinson and Flora Ramsey Robinson. She married R.
C. Granberry, Jr., on September 25, 1935 in Corsicana. At the time
of her death, she was a member of First Methodist Church in Corpus
Christi.
Mrs. Granberry is survived by her two sons, Cutis E. Granberry of
Concan, and William R. Granberry of Midland, a sister, Bettye Davis
of Jackson, Miss., six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Granberry is preceded in death by her husband in 1992 and her
brother, William B. Robinson (Bill) in 1975.
Notes:
Thomas Porcher White Jr.
Aug 25, 1921 - Jun 18 2010
 Tom
White was involved his entire life in business, farming, and
service to his community and his church. He set a fine
example of how a life can be well lived, inspiring many
others to succeed in their endeavors and encouraging the
prosperity of the communities in which he lived.
He was born Aug. 25, 1921, and passed away Friday, June 18,
2010, at the age of 88.
Tom White was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He lived
with his parents, Thomas P. White Sr. and Gulielma Simmons
White, his brother, Morton, and his sister, Henrietta, on
farms in the Charleston area until he left to attend Clemson
Agricultural College at the age of 16. Upon graduating with
a degree in chemical engineering in 1942, Tom joined the
U.S. Army and advanced to the rank of Captain, serving in
Germany where he was seriously wounded in action. In
addition to the Purple Heart, he was honored with two Bronze
Stars.
Tom spent most of his business career in the car business,
starting in McKinney at Cox Chevrolet and eventually opening
Tom White Chevrolet in Corsicana in 1967. Soon thereafter
Tom bought the farm which has come to be known as Pecan Run
on Richland Chambers Reservoir where he and his wife, Edwina
White, lived for many years.
During Tom’s years in Navarro County, he was active in St.
John’s Episcopal Church, the Corsicana Chamber of Commerce,
where an annual award was named in his honor — the Tom White
Community Service Award — for his efforts over 40 years in
helping the town and county grow, the Navarro College
Foundation and numerous other community and business
organizations, boards and commissions.
Tom was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Shelley
White. He is survived by his wife, Edwina; sons and
daughters-in-law, Tom and Karol White of Freeland,
Washington, Carl and Melissa White of Corsicana, and John
and Nan White, Sims and Cindy White, and Greg White, all of
Dallas; 14 grandchildren and 11 great -grand children.
In lieu of flowers Tom requested that donations be made to
the Navarro College Foundation.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June
23, 2010, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Corsicana with
Father Ed Monk officiating. |
Notes:
David Joe Runnels
Sep 18, 1930 - Jun 7, 2010
 David
Joe Runnels, 79, left this world to join our Heavenly Father
on June 7, 2010, at Clear Lake Regional Hospital in Webster.
David was born Sept. 18, 1930, in Corsicana to A.L. and
Velma Runnels. He served as a staff sergeant in the United
States Air Force in the late 1940s and was later elected as
the first mayor of Pinehurst where he served several terms.
David returned to college and received a degree in
electrical engineering from Lamar University in 1973. He
worked as an engineer for Dow Chemical Company and in 1983
founded Value Line Telephone Service. David was an avid
pilot who enjoyed flying both helicopters and private
airplanes and was successful in achieving additional
certification enabling him to fly under Instrument Flight
Rules (IFR).
On June 4, 2010, David and his wife, Frances Runnels,
celebrated their marriage of 60 years surrounded by family
and friends.
David was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Ann
Runnels Berardi; parents, A.L. and Velma Runnels; and
brother, Ambrose Brooklyn Runnels.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Frances Runnels;
daughter, Mary Runnels Alber; sister, Evelyn Giarratano;
brother, Lester Kelton Runnels and wife Cathie;
sister-in-law, Glenda Fay Runnels; son-in-law, John Berardi
and wife Sharon; grandchildren, David, Jason, and Garrett
Alber, Ross, Scott, Brian, and Alyssa Berardi; and many
nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested any donations
be sent to Westside Baptist Church, 1522 N. 24th St.,
Corsicana, TX 75110; or to a charity of your choice.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 19,
at Westside Baptist Church with Pastors Larry Talbert and
Wayne Mahoney conducting the service.
Arrangements by Crowder Funeral Home, Webster. |
Notes:
Donald Ray “Bubba” Perry Jr.
Feb 6, 1960 - Jun 2, 2010
 Donald
Ray “Bubba” Perry Jr., 50, of Dawson went home to be with
the Lord on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, in the comforts of his
home with his family by his side. Memorial services will be
2 p.m. Saturday, June 5, at Wade Funeral Chapel in Hubbard
with the Rev. Troy Sykes and the Rev. Butch Boatright
officiating.
Don was born Feb. 6, 1960, in Dallas to Donald Ray Perry Sr.
and Virginia Fincher Perry. He was a horseman and worked as
a jockey on numerous race tracks throughout the State of
Texas. Don later became self employed in the construction
business. He lived life to its fullest and enjoyed each day
with his family and friends. His love for life and the
outdoors was contagious. Don was an avid hunter and
fisherman. He loved his family and friends and demonstrated
that love to them each day. Don also loved and knew the Lord
Jesus Christ and so shall the saved see him again.
He was preceded in death by his very special friend, Joe
Venable on March 24, 2010.
Don is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kathryn Elizabeth
Perry of Dawson; his parents, Donald Ray Perry Sr. and Nella
Perry of Barry and Virginia Beasley of Quitman; a daughter
and son-in-law, Elizabeth and T.J. Boatright of Purdon; a
son, Robert Franklin Jr. of Dawson; a brother and
sister-in-law, Glen and Charlotte Fuller of Dawson; two
sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean and Billy Watson of
Cleburne and Deborah and Dennis Redden of Corsicana; three
beautiful grandchildren, Ashley Boatright of Purdon, Joshua
Boatright of Purdon and Shauna Franklin of Burkburnett. He
is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, a host of
nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Providence Hospice, 107 E. Commerce, Mexia, TX 76667; or
American Cancer Society, 1700 Lake Success Drive, Waco, TX
76710.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard. |
Notes:
Solomon "Sol" Boldin
Feb 28, 1862 - Jun 18, 1911
Sol Bolin a well known citizen of the Jester community and who
was raised near Dawson died at the Houston hospital Sunday morning
about twenty four hours after having had his left foot amputated at
the ankle. Several weeks ago he injured the foot while in a creek or
was bitten by something and later gangreen set in and two of his
toes were taken off. This did not remove the cause of the trouble
and amputation of the foot followed. He was a sufferer from Bright
disease and this is thought to have hastened his death.
To all who knew Sol Bolin he appeared like a brother, a man loved by
all who knew him, he had no enemies and his death brings sorrow to a
large acquaintance in all parts of Navarro county. He leaves a
mother, brothers and sisters besides a great acquaintance to grieve
at his passing.
Corsicana Democrat and Truth – Thursday, Jun 22, 1922
Submitted by Karen Rost
Sol Boldin Dead
The above named will known citizen of the Jester community, who had
one of his feet amputated at the Houston hospital Saturday, died
there yesterday morning at 8 o’clock as a result of gangreen
poisoning. The deceased was 49 years of age and lived at the family
home with his mother and two sisters. He also had two brothers,
Charles and Dock Boldin.
The deceased was a good citizen and his unexpected and tragic death
is a source of genuine regret among a large circle of warm friends,
many of whom live in Corsicana.
The remains were taken to Dawson last night and were buried there
this afternoon.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun – Monday, Jun 19, 1911
- Submitted by Karen Rost
- View Obituary Clipping
- His death certificate shows burial in Dawson Tex. He is not
in the Dawson Cemetery book. There is a Solomon Boldin in The
Spring Hill Cem. book but the dates do not match. He has a
sister buried in Dawson Cem. so he may be there without a
marker.
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Sol Boldin Dead.
The above named well known citizen of the Jester community, who had
one of his feet amputated at the Houston hospital Saturday, died
there yesterday morning at 8 o’clock as a result of gangrene
poisoning. The deceased was 49 years of age and lived at the family
home with his mother and two sisters. He also had two brothers,
Charles and Dock Boldin.
The deceased was a good citizen and his unexpected and tragic death
is a source of genuine regret among a large circle of warm friends,
many of whom live in Corsicana.
The remains were taken to Dawson last night and were buried there
this afternoon.
Notes:
John Thomas Nichols
Sep 27, 1881 - Sep 6, 1957
John T. Nichols Services Sunday
Funeral services for John T. Nichols, 75, former farmer of
Streetman, who died at the family residence, 705 North Twenth-third
street Friday, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Northside Baptist
church.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Weldon R. Drake, pastor of the
church, assisted by Rev. Weeks DuBose, Baptist minister. Burial was
in the Hamilton cemetery.
Nichols was a member of the Providence Missionary Baptist church.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; three sons, Floyd Nichols,
Mesquite; Wyley Nichols, Austin, and Neal Nichols, Seminole; six
daughters, Mrs. Ammie Collins, Mrs. Jerry Foster, and Mrs. B. B.
Rash, all of Corsicana; Mrs. L. E. Williams, Trinity; Mrs. Vera
Scott, Houston, and Mrs A. A. Bowles, Rochester, N. Y.; 27
grandchildren, six great grandchildren, three brothers, S. M.
Nichols, Dallas; P. V. Nichols, Blue Springs, Miss., and Kenny
Nichols, Corsicana; two half-brothers, Albert Nichols, Alabama, and
Osborne Nichols, Mississippi; a sister, Mrs. Sallie Gill, Bay City;
two half-sisters, Mrs. E. R. Shaddix, Corsicana, and Mrs. Ada
Johnson, Dallas, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Pete McCain, C. G. Rash, Lawton McCain, Odis Dean
Jones, Dan Rogers, Jr., and Charles Slate.
Griffin directed.
Notes:
Edith Neal (Melton) Tarkington-Richards
Oct 3, 1921 - Mar 21, 1954
Mrs. H. E. Richards Dies At Houston
Mrs. H. E. Richards, 32, former resident of Corsicana, died Sunday
in Houston.
She was the former Edith Neal Melton of this city.
Services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Corley Chapel
here, with J. W. McKinney, First Christian church pastor,
officiating. Interment will be in the
Hamilton cemetery.
Mrs. Richards is survived by her husband H. E. Richards of Chenango
Fork, N. Y.; three sons, Roy Lee Tarkington and Larry Neil
Tarkington, both of Evadale, Texas; and Kenneth Richards, Chenango
Fork, N. Y.' two daughters, Mary Ann Tarkington, Waco, and Sandra
Kay Richards, Chenango Fork, N. Y.; fahter, George Melton, corsicana;
two brothers, George F. Melton, Houston; and Bill Melton, Waco;
three sisters, Madlyn Melton, Denton; beverly Melton, Waco, and
Geirgie Gay Melton, Waco, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Gene Woods, dexter Odom, T. E. Lewis, Mearle
Lennon, Douglas Chatman and Wilbur derryberry.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, Mar 22, 1954
- Submitted by Karen Rost
- View
Obituary Clipping
- d/o George Washington Melton and Ora Neal (Cook) Melton -
w/o Ollie Ray Tarkington buried in Magnolia Cem., Beaumont,
Jefferson Co., TX and Halsey Eugene Richards, buried in
Kattellville Cemetery, Broome Co. NY
Robert
Haywood Minatra
Feb 12, 1914 - Jan 21, 1997
Robert Minatra, 82, of Corsicana, died Jan. 21, 1997, at his
residence.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home Chapel, with Bill Honea officiating. Burial will follow
in the Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Robert Dixon, Danny, Nick and Todd Nichols, Brad
Holder and Brandon Minatra.
Mr. Minatra was born Feb. 12, 1914.
Mr. Minatra is survived by his wife, Letha Minatra of Corsicana;
stepson, Kenneth Danford of Waxahachie; daughters, Geraldean Dixon
and Bessie Nichols both of Corsicana and Elouise Holder of Blanco;
stepdaughter, Kay Stuckley of Georgetown; brother, Jodie Minatra of
Corsicana; sisters, Nova Duncan of Branham and Ona Lee Bragg, of
Mount Pleasant; 19 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Maybell Minatra and son,
Robert E. Minatra.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Annie Lee Price
Jun 13, 1916 - May 21, 1998
Annie Lee Price, 81, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed away
Thursday, May 21, 1998, in Broken Arrow.
Graveside services at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Retreat are 4 p.m.
Tuesday with the Rev. Thomas Ayres officiating.
Mrs. Price was a member of Northside Baptist Church. She grew up in
Corsicana and was a nurses aide at Paulynes Nursing Home for 22
years. Mrs. Price went to Broken Arrow, OK to live near her son
Calvin in the early 80s. She was very fond of flowers, especially
roses; she loved pets, dogs and birds. She was a very active member
of the Broken Arrow Senior Citizens group. Cake decorating was her
specialty. She had many friends and will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. William Franklin
Price.
Mrs. Price is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Calvin Joe and
Mary Ann Sprayberry of Broken Arrow; stepson and
stepdaughter-in-law, Clifford E. and Marie Price of Purdon; stepson,
Robert Price of Ft. Worth; stepdaughters-in-law, Helen Price of
Albany, GA and Jessie Lee Price of Corsicana; several
stepgrandchildren and great stepgrandchildren; and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Mattie Sue (Harris) George
Nov 6, 1906 - Nov 26, 1979
Funeral services for Mrs. Derwood George, 73, of Retreat, are
pending at Griffin Funeral Home.
She died Monday at St. Paul's Hospital in Dallas. Burial will be at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Mrs. George is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Harris.
She was born in Blooming Grove.
She is survived by her husband, Derward, of Retreat; three
daughters, Mrs. Cullen W. Dunn, of Retreat, Mrs. Pat Beard, of Waco,
and Mrs. Joe Dyar, of Falls Church, Va.; 10 grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. R. W. George Jr. of Retreat.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1979
- Submitted by Karen Rost
Mary Jane (Grimes) Scarbrough-Carol
Jan 6, 1892 - Oct 28, 1980
Mary Jane Carol, 88, of Blooming Grove died Tuesday at the Colonial
Acres Nursing Home in Dallas.
Funeral service was Thursday at 10 a.m. in Blooming Grove with the
Reverend Woody McLendon officiating. Burial was in the
White Church
Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Wallace G. I. Carol, Dallas; one
brother, Fred M. Grimes, Athens; two grandsons and one
granddaughter.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - Wednesday, Nov 5, 1980
- Submitted by Karen Rost
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