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Arthur Leverne Newsome
Dec 8, 1952 - Apr 25, 2012
Arthur Leverne Newsome, 59, resident of Waco, formerly Corsicana,
passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at his residence.
Arthur was born Dec. 8, 1952 in Corsicana. He received his formal
education in the Corsicana School District and accepted Christ at an
early age and united with the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Later in
life he united with the Lifeline Fellowship Family Church. Upon
graduating from Corsicana High School he enlisted in the United
States Navy and was the first African American to board the USS
Enterprise. After serving six years he received an honorable
discharge.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ollie Faye Ellis;
step-father, Robert Ellis; son, Roderick; maternal grandmother, I.D.
Love; and aunt, Pinkie Jean Burke.
Arthur is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Newsome of Corsicana,
children; Stephen Bowie Newsome (Wanda) of Houston, Cashoundra
Newsome of Tyler, Arthur Newsome (Laura), Jeffrey Hiller, Martes
Martin (Larasha), Emoria Winston and Jazmine Newsome all of
Corsicana, Candace Bradford of Kentucky, and Billie Jean Newsome; a
host of grandchildren; four sisters, Linda Brown (Willie), Barbara
Fortune (Demetric), Greta Gray (Gerald) and Pamela Spry, all of
Corsicana; mother-in-law, Ernestine Allen; nephews and nieces,
Anthony Newsome (Kathy), Brenda Newsome (Fred), Patricia Daniels
(Stanford), Shontel Newsome, Tiffany Holmes and Derrick Holmes;
other relatives and friends.
Wake service is 7 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 at Ross and Johnson
Mortuary.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Lifeline
Fellowship Family Church with Pastor Ricky Walter as eulogist, and
Pastor William Lewis, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park.
Notes:
Marceline (Crawford)
Ross-Ballard
June 29, 1930 - Apr 25, 2012
Marceline Ballard, 81 of Fort Worth, passed away April 25, 2012 in
Fort Worth. She was born June 29, 1930 in Corsicana to Jake and
Irene Crawford. She was owner of Roy's for many years up into the
1970's.
Marceline was a hard-working, genuine and sincere person. Her life
was lived with kindness, integrity and honesty. Her smile could
always brighten someone’s day.
She is survived by her son, Joe Ross and wife Linda of Kemp;
daughter Kay Ballard and husband Nick Harrison of Ft. Worth; special
people, Margaret Smith, Tom Paschal family, Sue Drain and the
Thursday Bingo Group.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 at
Oakwood
Cemetery with Bill Honea officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your charity of
choice.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.
Notes:
Marcel (Brown) Mullins
Nov 16, 1921 - Apr 20, 2012
 Marcel
Mullins, 90, passed away Friday, April 20, 2012, in
Arlington.
Marcel was born Nov. 16, 1921 in Blooming Grove, the
daughter of Emmitt Lewis Brown and Bertha (Hill) Brown. She
joined Northside Baptist Church in 1934 at the age of 12 at
a revival service preached by her step-grandfather J. F.
Prince. The revival was held at a brush arbor on Commerce
St. after which her father Emmitt Brown and a group of other
men formed Northside Baptist Church. They purchased a
building from the Assembly of God Church and moved it to
three acres of land on North Beaton Street donated by the
First Baptist Church, the site of the present day church.
Both her father and Mother were charter members and he
served the church as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher
until his death in 1957. His was the first funeral held in
what was the new sanctuary that had just been completed.
Marcel married Robert Frazier Mullins of Corsicana Sept. 23,
1939, and they moved to Dallas. After serving in
World War
II, he was employed by Braniff Airlines until they purchased
Lakeview Camp at Lake Whitney in 1953, which they operated
until 1963. They moved to Arlington where Mr.
Mullins was employed by Dynalectron Corporation until his
retirement in 1984, at which time they returned “home” to
Corsicana. After his death in 1986, Marcel was a very active
member at Northside, serving as Chairman of the Bereavement
Committee and Food for Fitness, and volunteered at the Care
Center for many years. She was twice nominated as Senior
Citizen of the Year for Navarro County.
Survivors include her son, Michael and his wife Jerri of
Grand Prairie; daughter, Janet Ward and her husband Jerry of
Arlington; three grandsons, Chad Ward of Carrollton, Bret
Mullins and his wife Marlo of San Antonio, and Corey Mullins
and his wife Melissa of Burnet; one granddaughter, Allison
Metcalf and her husband Jeffrey of Frisco. She was blessed
with six great-grandchildren, Austin and Holden Mullins of
Burnet, Katherine Mullins of Rockdale, Kennedy Kate, Addyson,
and Collin Metcalf of Frisco; and one sister, Doris McGaugh
of Corsicana; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held prior to the services from 1 to 2
p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at Northside Baptist Church in
Corsicana.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012,
at Northside Baptist Church in Corsicana with Dr. Rick Lamb
officiating. Interment will be at
Oakwood
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Truitt D. (Bud) Brown II, Todd
Tarkington, David McDaniel, David Johnston, Ed Formby, and
Bruce A. (Chip) Brown II.
Honorary Pallbearers Joe McGaugh and Joe Hambrick.
Jeff Mize of Allen and Marvin Ray of Corsicana will provide
special music for the service.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to
Brenda Myers and the caregivers at Angelic Place Eldercare
home in Arlington and to Freedom Hospice for their loving
care and devotion to our Mother.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Dudley Gene Roberson
Sep 7, 1932 - Mar 28, 1948
Gene Robertson Is Fatally Hurt In Auto Accident
Gene Roberson, aged 15 years, of Frost, died in the P. and S.
Hospital Sunday morning at 12:25 o'clock from a skull fracture and
internal injuries sustained at 10:30 o'clock Saturday night when a
car turned over in the eastern part of Frost.
This is the first automobile accident death in Navarro county for
1948.
Charles Adams and Otis Hinkle, both of Frost, escaped with bruises
when the car in which the three youths were riding turned over at a
curve.
Roberson was rushed to the hospital shortly after 11 o'clock
Saturday night.
Funeral services were held from the Frost Baptist church Monday
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial was in the
Frost cemetery. The rites
were conducted by Rev. C. C. Ellis, pastor of the church.
Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Roberson; two
brothers, Jackie and Gerald Roberson; a sister, Mary Nell Roberson
and grandparents, J. T. Threet and Mrs. Mollie Roberson, all of the
Frost community.
McCormick's Funeral Service directed.
Notes:
Joseph Wilson Lusk
Dec 19, 1922 - May 12, 1944
J.W. LUSK RITES HELD WEDNESDAY BLOOMING GROVE
BLOOMING GROVE, Dec. 1.— (Spl.)—Funeral services for Pvt. Joseph
Wilson Lusk, killed in action May 12, 1944, in Italy, were held from
the Central Baptist church here Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The rites were conducted by Rev. G. C. Bolch, pastor of the church.
Burial was in the Frost cemetery.
Members of the Taylor-Griffin Post of the American Legion served as
guard of honor and pallbearers.
The body arrived here Tuesday. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Katie
Lusk, Dallas; eight brothers and two sisters. The sisters, Mrs. L.
I. Warren and Mrs. C. L. Gillen, Jr., reside in Corsicana.
McCormick Funeral Service directed.
Notes:
Delsa "Delsie" (McElroy) Dortch
Jul 2, 1897 - Nov 24, 1939
Mrs. Grover Dortch Is Buried at Frost
FROST, Dec. 2.—Funeral services for Mrs. Grover Dortch, who died
Tuesday, were held Wednesday afternoon from the Baptist church.
Interment was in the Frost cemetery.
Surviving are her husband and four children, James, J. L., Juanita
and G. E. Dortch, Jr.
Notes:
George Campbell Smith
Sep 27, 1856 - May 11, 1945
GEORGE C. SMITH DIED NEAR FROST; RITES ON SUNDAY
George C. Smith, aged 88 years, died at his home east of Frost
Friday morning following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held from the Frost Baptist church Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock with burial in the Frost cemetery. The rites
will be conducted by Rev. J. E. Stack, pastor of the church,
assisted by Rev. T. D. Ellis, pastor of the First Methodist church.
A native of Arkansas, Smith had resided in the Frost community for
80 years. He formerly was a member of the school board and was a
well-known farmer-stockman. His wife, the former Mary Ridens, to
whom he was married in 1881, died in 1934.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. W. G. Jenkins, Frost; Mrs. J. B.
Fulton, Waxahachie and Mrs. R. G. Durand, Dexter, N. M.; one son,
Jerry M. Smith, Frost; seven grandchildren, three
great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. B. A. Keathley and Mrs. C.
G. Hightower, both of Garden City, and other relatives.
McCormick's Funeral Service is directing.
Notes:
Lee Andrew Watts
July 27, 1865 - Feb 28, 1945
L. A. WATTS DIED AT MILFORD; BURIAL AT FROST ON FRIDAY
L. A. Watts, 79, of Italy, died Wednesday night at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. S. V. French, at Milford.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 3:30 from the
Baptist church at Frost with Rev. A. O. Hinkle conducting the rites.
Burial will be in the Frost cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Italy; five sons, G. W. Watts, Frost; F. M.
Watts, Frost, E. W. Watts, Penelope; Allmon Watts, Frost; T. D.
Watts, Frost; two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Osborne, New London; Mrs.
S. V. French, Milford; a brother, Oscar Watts, Fort Worth; 16
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Nephews will be pallbearers.
Corley’s Funeral Home is directing the arrangements.
Notes:
Esther Amelia (Bruner) Payne
Mar 29, 1897 - Jan 1, 1930
MRS. ESTHER PAYNE BURIED WEDNESDAY FROST CEMETERY
FROST, Jan. 1.—(SP)— Mrs. Esther Bruner Payne, age 35, died at her
home here Wednesday morning at 4:15 following an illness of three
years.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the
Baptist church and were conducted by Rev. N. L. Range, assisted by
Rev. Swindell of Hillsboro.
Mrs. Payne was born and reared here and was one of the leaders in
church and social life.
Surviving are two small daughters, Imogene and Johnnie L., her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bruner, Frost; four brothers. Earl,
Eldred and Eugene Bruner, Frost, and Ernest Bruner of Dallas.
Notes:
Jack William Fletcher Jr.
May 7, 1930 - Oct 25, 1930
Frost News.
The little baby of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fletcher died Saturday morning
in a hospital at Corsicana. and funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon at home, with burial in
Frost cemetery.
Notes:
Minnie Lee (Weir) Searcy
May 18, 1870 - Apr 6, 1945
MRS. MINNIE SEARCY BURIED AT FROST ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON
FROST, Apr. 10.—(Spl.)—Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie L. Weir
Searcy, aged 74 years, who died at her home here Friday night, were
held at the Methodist church here Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Interment was in the Frost cemetery. The rites were conducted by
Rev. T. D. Ellis, pastor, assisted by Rev. Finis A. Crutchfield,
district Methodist superintendent, Corsicana, and, Rev. J.. E.
Stack, pastor of the Frost Baptist church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Iva Grimes and Mrs. Maude Scott,
both of Frost; two sons, James O. Searcy, Houston, and Roy B.
Searcy, Frost; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a
brother, Jim Weir, Italy, and a sister, Miss Betty Weir, frost. Mrs.
Searcy was the widow of the
late Charlie O. Searcy, a prominent farmer and landowner. She had
resided in the community for more than 50 years.
Pallbearers were Tom and John Slay, Frost; Frank and Jack Slay,
Hillsboro; Carl Slay, Waxahachie, and Charlie Slay, Dallas, all
nephews.
McCormick's Funeral Service directed.
Notes:
Nila Virginia (Hightower) Downey
Mar 22, 1874 - Jan 10, 1962
Mrs. Downey Dies Wednesday
FROST, Jan. 10-(Spl.)—Mrs. Nila Downey, native of Frost who had
lived away from her native town for the past 20 year, died in a
Sherman hospital
early Wednesday. She was 85.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at McCormick's here, but rites
will be held from the Frost Methodist church with the pastor. Rev.
Frank Williams, officiating. Interment will be in the
Frost cemetery.
Mrs. Downey, widow of Mark Downey, was the daughter of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Tom Hightower, prominent residents of Frost.
Surviving are three sons, Kendall Downey, Alabama; Otis Downey,
Pottsboro, and Tommy Downey, Amarillo; four grandchildren; a number
of great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other
relatives.
Notes:
Mattie (Knox) Doyle
Sep 7, 1849 - Aug 18, 1928
MOTHER CORSICANA WOMAN DIED FROST AT NOON SATURDAY
Mrs. M. K. Doyle, aged 79, died at the home of her brother, Dr. Rice
Doyle of Frost, at noon Saturday, and funeral services were held at
the home Sunday afternoon at 3:30, Rev. C. B. Diltz, pastor of the
Methodist church, conducting the rites.
The deceased would have been 80 years old in September, and was a
member of the Presbyterian church. She had been a resident of Frost
for about 37 years.
She is survived by two children, Mrs. J. M. Tullos of Corsicana and
Knox Doyle of Dallas.
Notes:
William Capus Doyle
Jul 15, 1880 - Dec 3, 1954
W. C. Doyle Rites Are Held Sunday
Funeral services for William Caper Doyle, 74, Italy who died Friday,
were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from the Italy church of Christ.
Burial was in the Frost cemetery.
Doyle was a retired farmer-merchant and formerly resided in the Slay
community north of Frost.
Surviving are six sons, Carl Doyle, Cleburne; James C. Doyle, Italy;
William E. and Buster Doyle, both of Frost; Malcom Doyle, Dallas,
and Raymond Doyle, Farmington, N. M.; two daughters, Mrs. W. A.
Bason, Frost, and Mrs. Mary Bobo, now in England; a brother, Kelly
B. Doyle, Tennessee; a sister, Mrs. Tom Gilliam, Columbia, Tenn.; 14
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Ollie Josephine (Downey) Clifton
Jan 5, 1886 - Mar 17, 1972
Mrs. Clifton
FROST-Mrs. Ollie J. Clifton, 86, longtime resident of Frost, died in
a Hillsboro hospital Friday.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today in McCormick Funeral Chapel at
Frost with the Rev. Earl Miller officiating. Burial will be in
Frost cemetery.
Mrs. Clifton was born Jan. 5, 1886 in Tennessee. She was a member of
the church of Christ. Her husband, T.E. Clifton, preceded her in
death Feb. 9, 1971.
Survivors include two sons, Arthur Clifton of Hillsboro and Douglas
Clifton of Frost; four daughters, Mrs. Louise Skinner of Denton,
Mrs. Faye Helms of Denton, Mrs. Jaunita Graham of Anaheim, Calif.,
and Mrs. Ruby Rawlings of Fort Worth; 10 grandchildren, 15
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sunday, Mar 19, 1972
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- Ollie Josephine (Downey/Downing) Clifton; d/o William
Pierce Downing/Downey & Mattie (Parker) Downey/Downing
(On Texas Births the last names are spelled Downing also says
birth is Jan. 18))
Otis E. Dickson
Apr 23, 1900 - Jul 14, 1965
Otis Dickson Services Held Frost Thursday
FROST, July 15 (Sp.)—Funeral rites were held here Thursday at 4 p.m.
for Otis Dickson, 65, native of Navarro county and longtime resident
of Frost
who died in Memorial Hospital, Corsicana, Wednesday morning. Burial
was in the Frost cemetery, following services from the Methodist
Church here.
Conducting were Rev. Frank Williams, Ennis, former pastor at Frost,
assisted by Rev. Thad Son, pastor of the Frost Methodist Church and
Rev. C. C. Ellis pastor of the Frost Baptist church.
Dickson, a retired security guard in a Fort Worth aircraft plant,
was worshipful master of Halbert Lodge No, 641, AF and A.M. at the
time of his death.
His survivors are his wife of Frost; two sons, Bobby Frank Minns,
Big Spring, and Jack Minns, Beaumont; three brothers, Hubert
Dickson, Canton;
Freeman Dickson, Los Angeles: Calif., and Opal Dickson, LasCruces,
N.M.; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Johnson, and Mrs. Margaret Martin, both
of Dallas;
five grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Clyde Tullos, E. E. Omberg, Oran Williams, Arnold
Armstrong, Jim Bonner, Carroll Young, W. B. Denn and Marvin Speer.
McCormick Funeral Service directed.
Notes:
Bessie Pearl (Wade) Ditto
May 1, 1891 - Nov 15, 1962
Mrs. Ditto Of Frost Expires
FROST, Nov. 16 (Spl.)—Mrs. Bessie Pearl Ditto, 72, died in Nederland
Thursday following an illness of about two years.
Funeral services will be held from the Frost Methodist church
Saturday at 10 a.m. with burial in the Frost cemetery. The rites
will be conducted by Rev. Frank Williams, pastor.
A native of Milam county, Mrs. Ditto had resided in Frost for 45
years.
Surviving are two sons, Otis Ditto, Houston, and Richard H. Ditto,
Irving; three daughters, Mrs. Joe Yarbrough, Bossier City, La.; Mrs.
W. P. Petzgold, Nederland, and Mrs. Marie Helton, Garland; a
brother, Houston F. Wade, Fort Worth; 10 grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren.
McCormick Funeral Service directs.
Notes:
James Walter Dortch
Nov 25, 1883 - Jul 26, 1955
J. W. Dortch Rites Held At Frost
Funeral rites for J. W. Dortch, 71, rooming house manager, who died
at 320 West Sixth avenue early Tuesday, were held from the First
Methodist church at Frost Wednesday at 3 p. m. Burial was in the
Frost cemetery. Rev. Earl Harper and Ray Brooks, conducted the
services.
A native of Grant county, Arkansas, Dortch resided in Frost prior to
moving to Corsicana 11 years ago.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; three sons, Luther and Buel
Dortch, both of Frost, and L. D. Dortch, Huntsville; five daughters,
Mrs. Iva Horn, Odessa; Mrs. Lloyd: Horn and Mrs. R. E. Smith, both
of Waco; Mrs. Nathan Rawlings, Frost, and Mrs. W. W. Key, Mt. Calm;
37 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; a brother, Joe Dortch,
Sheridan, Ark.; a sister, Mrs. Annie Johnston, Santa Ana, Calif.,
and other relatives.
Pallbearers were grandsons.
Corley directed.
Notes:
Beecher Kurkendal Downey
Feb 15, 1881 - May 11, 1954
Beecher Downey Rites Wednesday
FROST, May 12— (Spl.)—Beecher K. Downey, 73, retired farmer, died at
his home here Tuesday. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p.
m. from the Frost Methodist church with burial in the
Frost cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Milton Slayden, pastor, assisted by
Rev. W. T. Boulware, Methodist minister of Hillsboro.
A native of Tennessee, he had resided in this vicinity since three
years of age.
Surviving are his wife of Frost; two sons, Leroy Downey, Frost, and
Ralph Downey, Shallowwater; two daughters, Mrs. Opal Reed,
Corsicana, and Mrs. Robbie Carter, Leroy; a brother, W. B. Downey,
Plainview; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Nephews were pallbearers.
McCormick Funeral Service directed.
Notes:
James Crocket “Jim” Downey
Feb 23, 1878 - Oct 3, 1930
Funeral Services For Former Frost Resident Sunday
FROST, Oct. 4.—(Spl.)—Funeral services for Jim Downey, former
resident of this city who died at Stamford, will be held from the
home of his sister, Mrs. Sam Smith Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
The body was brought overland, and is at the home of his sister.
Surviving are his wife, one son, a daughter, two brothers, Will
Downey and Beecher Downey, Frost, and one sister, Mrs. Sam Smith.
Notes:
Anna
R. (Johnson) Stroud
Oct 23, 1873 - Sep 25, 1911
Died This Morning.
Mrs. Annie Stroud, aged 38 years, wife of Baxter Stroud, died at
their home, corner First avenue and Twelfth street, this morning
after a, lingering illness. The deceased is survived by her husband
and a sister, Mrs, H. S. Keathley, of Frost.
The remains will be taken to Frost tomorrow morning and interment,
will take place there tomorrow afternoon.
Notes:
Ida Mae (Goins) Ivy
Aug 22, 1886 - Sep 11, 1911
Died at Frost.
Mrs. Ivey, wife of J. R. Ivey, died at the family home near Frost
Saturday night.
Notes:
John Hampton “Hamp” Keathley
Feb 15, 1862 - Nov 8, 1933
PROMINENT CITIZEN FROST COMMUNITY BURIED THURSDAY
FROST, Nov. 10.—(Spl.)— Funeral services for Hamp Keathley, age 71
years, who died Wednesday night, were held Thursday afternoon at 4
o'clock.
Mr. Keathley had lived and reared his family on the Jones Ranch and
was well known in this section. He was superintendent of the
Methodist Sunday school of that place for years and was a steward in
the Methodist church. He always took an active part in civic as well
as church affairs.
Surviving are his wife, eight sons, Herschel Keathley, Frost; Matt
Keathley, Dallas; Hulbert Keathley, Corsicana; Charles Keathley,
Denton; Forrest Keathley, California; Morris Keathley, Frost; Rev.
Bryan Keathley, Graham; Hampton Keathley, Eagle Pass; a daughter,
Mrs. Charles Mason, Irene; 15 grandchildren, three brothers, H. S.
Keathley, Frost; B. A. Keathley, Garden City and W. L. Keathley,
Corsicana; and a sister, Mrs. Nettie Green Mereford. He had resided
in the Jonas Ranch community for 42 years. The Masonic Lodge had
charge of the services at the grave. The services were conducted by
Rev. Haynes of Frost and Rev. Weldon of Brenham.
Mr. Keathley had been ill a month.
Pallbearers were the following nephews: T. J. Keathley, Coleman
Keathley, Maurice Keathley, Hunter Keathley, Flem Keathley, and
Raymond Jones.
Notes:
Samuel Felix Jones
Mar 17, 1860 - Nov 30, 1933
PROMINENT FROST CITIZEN DIED ON SATURDAY MORNING
Sam F. Jones, pioneer resident of Frost, about 70, and prominent
leader of Navarro county affairs, died at his home in Frost Thursday
morning at 10
o'clock after a lingering illness. The funeral was held at Frost
Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Masons had charge of the rites at
the grave.
Mr. Jones was a director of the Frost National Bank of Frost and had
taken an active interest in various civic and other enterprises in
the Frost community for many years.
Surviving are his wife, four sons, Dock Jones, Bill Jones, Raymond
Jones and Causey Jones, all of the Frost community; and four
daughters, Mrs. Walter Sanders, Frost; Mrs. Herschel Keathley,
Frost; Mrs. Faye Chamberlain, Dallas: and Miss Beatrice Jones,
Frost.
Notes:
James Albert Short
Jan 9, 1855 - Jun 03, 1931
Long Time Resident Frost Community Was Buried on Thursday
FROST, June 4.—(Spl.)—Funeral services for James Short, age 76
years, who died at his home in the Hackberry community at 12:30
Wednesday afternoon, were held at the
Frost cemetery Thursday
morning at 9:30. He had been a resident of this section of the
county many years and was well known.
Surviving are his wife, three sons, W. L. and N. L. Short of Frost
and Wiley Short of Gladwater.
Notes:
Mary Elizabeth “Bettie” (Selvidge) Wright-Reed
Mar 15, 1857 - Aug 10, 1931
AGED FROST WOMAN DIED MONDAY NIGHT FUNERAL TUESDAY
FROST, Aug. 11.—(Spl.)— Funeral services for Mrs. Bettie Reed, age
73 years, who died Monday night at 10:40 at the home of her
granddaughter, Mrs. Floren Malone, about three miles south of here,
were held at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist church
with Rev. D. P. Cagle, pastor,
conducting the services. Interment was in the
Frost cemetery.
Surviving are two sons, Mel Wright, Frost; Jack Wright. McCamey, and
four grandchildren.
Mrs. Reed had been ill over a year but had been confined to her bed
about a week.
Notes:
Frances Louise "Fannie" (Barnes) Hunter
Mar 3, 1866 - Feb 24, 1931
Pioneer Resident Frost Community Died There Tuesday
FROST. Feb. 24.—(Spl.)—Mrs. W. W. Hunter, 65, died at her home here
at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning following a short Illness. Funeral
arrangements had not been completed at noon Tuesday.
Surviving are three daughters. Mrs. Sudie Smith, Mrs. Annie
Warrington, Mrs. Verna Doyle, two sisters and one brother. Mrs.
Hunter had been a resident of this city practically all her life and
was an active member of the Methodist church.
Notes:
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Frost News
Funeral services for Mrs. Hunter were held Wednesday afternoon at
the Methodist church.
Services being conducted by Rev. W. W. Richeson, pastor. Interment
was made in
Frost cemetery with McCormick Brothers in charge.
Out of town relatives to attend the funeral of Mrs. Hunter were: Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Thummel, Mrs. Dexter Hamilton and Mrs. Sudie Gray of
Corsicana; Mrs.
Pete Walling and Mrs. Preston Boyd of Malone; Mrs. J. W. Harkins and
son of Olney; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Barnes of Red Oak and Mrs. Willie
Barnes of
Dallas.
Notes:
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Burial of Frost Woman Wednesday; Died There Tuesday
FROST, Feb. 28.—Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Louise Hunter, 65,
who died at her home here Tuesday, were held Wednesday afternoon
with interment in the Frost cemetery.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Annie Warrington, Mrs. Clyde
Smith and Mrs. Eris Doyle, all of Frost; two sisters, Mrs. M. M.
Barrett and Mrs. W. A. Bynum, both of Sterlin; and one brother, W.
B. Barnes, Hubbard.
Notes:
Thomas Jefferson “Tom” Hightower
Mar 14, 1844 - Apr 10, 1931
FORMER RESIDENT FROST COMMUNITY BURIED SATURDAY
FROST, April 13.—(Spl.)—Funeral services were held here Saturday
afternoon at 4 o'clock for Tom Hightower, aged 87 years, formerly
resident of this community, but resident of Meridian for a number of
years, who died Friday. Interment was made in the
Frost cemetery.
Mr. Hightower was a Confederate veteran, and was well known in this
section of the county.
Surviving are one son, Lem Hightower, West Texas; three daughters,
Mrs. Beatrice Chamberlain, Port Arthur; Mrs. Nila Downey, Frost, and
Mrs. Clara Emhoff, San Antonio, and a number of other relatives.
Notes:
Charlie Carlile Stephenson
Oct 21, 1873 - Jun 22, 1931
PROMINENT FROST MAN DIED MONDAY; BURIAL TUESDAY
FROST, June 22.—(Spl.)—C. C. Stephenson, age 58 years, died at his
home here at 11 o'clock Monday morning following a stroke of
paralysis several days ago. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at
the Methodist church and will be conducted by Rev. W. W. Richerson
and Rev. D. T. Cagle. Burial will be in the
Frost cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, three brothers, Dr. H. H. Stephenson, Frost;
John W. Stephenson, Houston; E. H. Stephenson, Breckenridge and one
sister, Mrs. J. I. Bush, Itasca.
Notes:
INFANT DAUGHTER Keathley
July 17, 1931 - July 17, 1931
Infant Died in Hospital Friday
An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Keathley, 403 South
Twentieth street, died at the P. and S. hospital shortly after noon
Friday and the funeral will be held at Frost sometime Saturday. The
little child was only a few hours old.
Surviving are the parents.
The funeral will be directed by the Corley-McMahon Funeral Home.
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Jul 17, 1931
Infant Was Buried In Frost Saturday
Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. H.
Keathley, 403 South Twentieth Street, who died shortly after noon at
the P. and S. Hospital Friday, were held in Frost Saturday where
interment was made.
Corley-McMahon Funeral home had charge of the funeral.
Notes:
Zacharia Joshua “Zack” Keathley Sr.
Dec. 1880 - Sep 5, 1925
ZACK KEATHLEY OF FROST DEAD RESULT STABBING TRINIDAD
THOMAS BROMELOW REPORTED IN TRINIDAD JAIL AS RESULT TROUBLE
Zach Keathley, aged 45 years, is dead as a result of knife wounds
and Thomas Brownlow is in jail at Trinidad as a result of an
altercation that is alleged to have occurred in a drug store late
Friday night. The deceased has been a resident of the Frost
community for many years. He is survived by his wife and six
children. John A. Keathley of Blooming Grove and a married daughter
living at Hillsboro, son and daughter of a former marriage, and his
wife and four small children survive. He is also survived by a
brother, Fred Keathley of Corsicana and several brothers who live in
Tennessee.
The altercation took place late Friday night and Keathley died this
morning at 5 o’clock.
The remains will be taken to Frost late today and the funeral will
be held at Frost Sunday afternoon at three o’clock at the Methodist
church. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. H. D. Landrum.
The deceased was well known in the Frost community.
Notes: The Corsicana Daily Sun -
Saturday, Sep 5, 1925
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR ZACH KEATHLEY HELD ON TUESDAY
Funeral services for Zach Keathley, who was killed Friday night at
Trinidad, were held at his home in Frost Tuesday morning with burial
in the cemetery at that place.
Keathley met his death from stab wounds. Two men of Trinidad are
said to be under arrest in connection with the affair. Keathley's
body was brought to his home Saturday and at u post mortem held
Sunday by Dr. Dubart Miller, of Corsicana. Navarro county Health
officer, and Dr. H. H. Stephenson, of Frost, it was revealed that
one of the knife wounds were in the man's heart, which caused his
death. The sheriff of Henderson county with two doctors from
Trinidad also made an examination of the wounds found on the body.
Both wounds were in the breast.
Notes:
Mamie Ruth (Keathley) Williams
Dec 9, 1895 - Sep 17, 1925
FORMER RESIDENT FROST DIES DALLAS REMAINS INTERRED
Special to the Sun.
Frost, Sept. 18.—The body of Mrs. Gene Williams, aged 30, who died
in a sanitarium in Dallas, was shipped here Friday for burial. The
funeral service was held at the First Baptist church and was
conducted by Rev. Mr. Boulwear of Dawson.
The deceased was a former resident of Frost and is survived by her
husband and three children in addition to her father and mother,
eight brothers and one sister.
Notes:
William Monroe Patterson
July 7, 1870 - June 6, 1950
Former Resident Buried Here Sunday Afternoon
William Monroe Patterson for many years a resident of Dawson, but
who has lived in Dallas and Hillsboro some 23 years died at his home
at 217
1/2 West Gould in Hillsboro Saturday morning at 5 o'clock. The
funeral service was held at Hillsboro at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. F. E. Weller of Whitney. Burial was made in the
Dawson cemetery.
Mr. Patterson was born in Alabama July 7, 1870 and came to Texas
when nine years of age. He had been in ill health a long number of
years.
Mr. Patterson was a member of the Dawson Methodist church and in
earlier life was a prominent cotton buyer and business man here. He
visited Dawson quite frequestly and had a large number of friends
here who regret his death. Included among his survivors are one
brother, Floyd Patterson of Hillsboro, and one sister, Mrs. R. P.
Morter of this place.
Among those who attended the funeral in Hillsboro were Mr. and Mrs.
R.
P. Morter, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Dickson of Waco, Mrs. Clara Patterson,
Bill Patterson, D. E. and Miss Emma Dickson, Mr. and Mrs. C. D.
Allard, Mrs. Joseph Hagle and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Clemons.
Notes:
- Dawson Herald - Friday, Feb 16, 1951
- Submitted by Karen Rost
Jerome Spencer Shaw
Feb 8, 1892 - Dec 14, 1948
J. S. Shaw Buried Here Wednesday Afternoon
J. S. Shaw, a well known former resident of Dawson but for some 25
years of Italy, died in a Temple hospital Tuesday morning at 12:30
o'clock, where he had returned Monday for treatment for a blood
trouble. The body was returned to Italy and the funeral service held
there Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Revs. E. C.
Cargill, Dick Griffin and Melvin Purvis, all of Italy, after which
burial took place in the Dawson cemetery.
Mr. Shaw was near 57 years of age and was a prominent ginner and
land owner. He was born in Mississippi and came to Texas in early
life, his family settling in the Italy vicinity and later moving to
south of Dawson. He with his wife moved to Italy in 1924, where they
have since resided. He is survived by his wife, also four brothers
and two sisters; Hester Shaw of Normangee; Burns Shaw, Dawson;
Carlisle Shaw, Fort Worth; Ivan Shaw, Franklin; Mrs Dora Hooser,
Dawson; Mrs. R. B.
Skinner, Italy.
Mr. Shaw had land interests near Dawson and was a frequent visitor
here. He had many friends here who sincerely regret his death.
Notes:
- The Dawson Herald - Friday, Dec 17, 1948
- Submitted by Karen Rost
----
J. S. SHAW DIES IN TEMPLE; RITES
SLATED WEDNESDAY
Jerome S. Shaw, aged 55 years, well-known figure in the cotton
ginning circles of Texas, of Italy, died in a Temple hospital at an
early hour Tuesday.
Funeral services will be held from the Rudolph Funeral Chapel in
Italy Wednesday afternoon. Burial will be in the Dawson cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. E. C. Cargill, Rev. Dick Griffin
and Rev. Melvin Purvis, all of Italy.
Shaw owned gins in Frost, Italy and South Texas and formerly
operated a gin at Dawson. He was a 32 degree Mason and held
membership in Hella Temple Shrine in Dallas.
An avid checker player, Shaw competed in many tournaments over
Texas.
Surviving are his wife of Italy; four brothers, Hester Shaw,
Normangee; Burns Shaw, Dawson; Carlisle Shaw, Fort Worth, and I. F.
Shaw, Franklin; two sisters, Mrs. Dora Hooser, Dawson, and Mrs. R.
B. Skinner, Italy, and other relatives.
Notes:
Lora Equilla
(Wood) Berry
Aug 25, 1885 - Nov 23, 1948
Long Time Resident Died In Austin Tuesday, Nov. 23
Mrs. Marvin Berry, a native of this vicinity, died at 8:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, Nov. 23, in Austin, after several years of illness, the
past three months of which being very serious.
Mrs. Berry was born in Dawson on August 25, 1885. On Dec, 4, 1904,
she was united in marriage with Marvin Berry. She lived in the
Spring Hill community for a number of years, then moved to Dawson a
number of years ago. To the union four children were born, two who
survive her, Altus Berry of Harrisburg, Pa., and Douglas Rhea Berry
of the U. S. Navy, and five grandchildren, two of whom she reared,
M. B. McCulloch and Mrs.
Vernon Roloff of Dawson. Also survived, are two sisters and a
brother, Mrs. Hoyt Bown, Odessa, and Mrs. Horace Parkinson, Austin,
and Alvin Wood, San Angelo. Mrs. Berry was a long time member of the
Dawson Methodist Church. She had many friends who regret her death.
The funeral service was held at the Dawson Methodist Church Thursday
afternoon, Nov. 25, at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Tom Allman of
Hubbard. Burial was made in the Dawson cemetery.
Pallbearers were her nephews, Loran, Lopez, Horace, Jerry, Carlos
and Livy Berry.
Notes:
- The Dawson Herald - Friday, Dec 3, 1948
- Submitted by Karen Rost
Nettie Lorine (Berry) Hardy-Prater
Aug 8, 1904 - Apr 26, 1951
Mrs. Lorine Prater Died Thursday Night Last Week
Mrs. Lorine Prater, who suffered a cerebral hemorrhage early
Wednesday morning of last week, died Thursday night, April 26, at
eleven o'clock at the residence of Mrs. J. D. Calhoun where she was
making her home.
Mrs. Prater was in a critical condition from the time of her attack
until her death.
Mrs. Nettie Lorine Prater was born August 8, 1904, having reached
the age of 46 years, 8 months and 18 days. She was married to Burty
Elmer Hardy October 26, 1919, who preceded her in death October 22,
1944.
From this union four children survive. They are Mrs. Frances Marie
Vanderhoeven of Palo Alta, California, R. B. Hardy of Lott, Olin R.
Hardy of Hereford and Billy Clyde Hardy of this place. Also
surviving are a sister and two brothers, Miss Lema Berry of
Hereford, Marshall Berry of Carbon and Livey Berry of Dawson. She
was married to Sam Prater October 12, 1946, he having preceded her
in death October 28, 1950. Mrs. Prater united with the Methodist
church in early life and lived a consecrated christian life.
The funeral service was held at the Methodist church Friday
afternoon at
3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Milton Slayden, Wolfe Funeral Home
being in charge of burial in the Dawson cemetery. Pallberers were Roy
Raley, Jim Nesmith, Wallace Davis, Doyle Ivy, T. B. Teer and Chester
Moore.
Notes:
- The Dawson Herald - Friday, May 4, 1951
- Submitted by Karen Rost
Milton Widford Long
May 17, 1874 - Apr 9, 1951
M. W. Long Buried in Dawson Tuesday Afternoon
M. W. Long, for many years a resident of this vicinity up to some
twelve years ago, who died at his home in Corbet Monday, was buried
in the Dawson cemetery Tuesday afternoon, the funeral service being
held at the Corbet Baptist church.
Mr. Long was 77 years of age and a native of Alabama. He had engaged
in farming several miles north of town for a long number of years
before moving to Corbet; Surviving are his wife of Corbett; two
sons, Hayden Long, Fort Stockton, and Ray Long, Dallas; four
daughters, Mrs. Mattie Mae Langridge, Corsicana; Mrs. Katie Bell
Crawford, Fairfield; Mrs.
Lorene Hayes, Tyler; and Mrs. Annie Lou Griggs, Frost; eight
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. J. A. Roper,
Decatur, Ala., and other relatives.
Notes:
- The Dawson Herald - Apr 13, 1951
- Submitted by Karen Rost
M. W. Long Rites Are Held Tuesday
Funeral service for M. W. Long, 77 retired farmer, who died Monday
at his home in Corbet, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Corbet
Baptist church. Burial was in Dawson.
Native of Alabama, Long had resided at Emmett and Dawson many years
before moving to Corbet 12 years ago.
Surviving are his wife of Corbet; two sons, Hayden Long, Fort
Stockton, and Roy Long, Dallas; four daughters, Mrs. Mattie Mae
Langridge, Corsicana; Mrs. Katie Bell Crawford, Fairfield; Mrs.
Lorene Hayes, Tyler, and Mrs. Annie Lou Griggs, Frost; eight
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. J. A. Rogers,
Decatur, Ala., and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Bud Horn, Tom Lake, Sam Tucker, Blue Womack, M. E.
Roman and Eddie Gathright.
Notes:
---
M. W. Long Dies
At Corbet Home
M. W. Long, 77, long-time Navarro county resident, died at his home
in Corbet Monday at 11 a.m. following an illness of six months.
Funeral services will be held from the Corbet Baptist Church Tuesday
at 2 p. m. with burial in the Dawson cemetery.
Native of Alabama, Long came to Texas and Navarro county more than
40 years ago and resided in the Emmett community for years before
moving to Dawson, where he resided until he came to Corbet 12 years
ago.
He was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife of Corbet; two sons,
Hayden Long, Fort Stockton, and Roy Long, Dallas. four daughters,
Mrs. Mattie Mae Langridge, Corsicana; Mrs. Katie Bell Crawford,
Fairfield; Mrs. Lorene Hayes, Tyler: and Mrs. Annie Lou Griggs,
Frost; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a sister. Mrs.
J. A. Rogers, Decatur, Ala. and other relatives.
Wolf Funeral Home directs.
Notes:
Gracie Mae (Breedlove) Crawford
May 19, 1901 - May 18, 1992
Gracie Mae Crawford, 90, of Waxahachie, died May 18, 1992.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Corley Funeral Home
Chapel, with the Rev. Rany Pell and the Rev. Merrell Brooks
officiating. Burial will be in the Dawson cemetery.
She was born May 19, 1901, in Hartselle, Ala., and was a member of
the Navarro Mills Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Crawford.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Charles Boyd of Dallas and
Ruth Whitfield of Irving; two sons, Arvil Crawford of Cedar Creek
Lake and Bill Crawford of Irving; two sisters, Gertie Quinn of
Houston and Zolema French of Corsicana; one brother, Gurnie
Breedlove of Corsicana, 11 grandchildren; a number of
great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Eugene Everett Murray
Feb 17, 1931 – Oct 31, 2010
 Eugene
Everett Murray, 79, of Purdon passed away Sunday, Oct. 31,
2010.
He was born Feb. 17, 1931, in Pursley, to Arthur Harvey
Murray and Stella Ora Scogin. He was a member of the First
Christian Church. He also enjoyed working cattle with his
brother and checking cattle.
He is preceded in death by his parents, A.H. and Stella
Murray.
Survivors include his sister, Helen Morgan; two children,
Jeff Murray of Forney, and Becky Walters and husband Richard
of Dawson; grandchildren, Jeffery Murray of Pursley, Ryan
Walters of Houston, and Thresa Cates of Corsicana; 2
brothers, A.C. Murray and wife Lea of Corsicana, and Kenneth
Murray and wife Anita of Purdon; longtime friend, Margie
Dyer of Hubbard; he is also survived by a number of nieces
and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, at
New
Pursley Cemetery with Bro. Mickey Loftus officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to New Pursley
Cemetery Association.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Wade Wilson
Aug 12, 1964 – Sept 1, 2010
 Wade
Wilson, 46, of Chatfield, passed away Sept. 1, 2010, in
Corsicana.
He was born Aug. 12, 1964 in Corsicana to James O. and Janet
Burkhalter Wilson.
He is survived by parents, James and Janet Wilson of
Chatfield; daughter, Kathryn Rose Wilson of Corsicana;
sister, Kelly Reynolds; husband, Jim Ed of Caldwell;
brother, Logan Wilson and wife Kristie of Poolville; nieces,
Avery Reynolds, Riley Reynolds and Laynie Wilson.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home chapel with Michael Howard
officiating. Interment will follow at
New Chatfield
Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
J. A. Young
May 8, 1926 - June 28, 1997
CS2 US NAVY WORLD WAR II, KOREA
J. A. Young, 71, of Richland passed away June 28, 1997, in Killeen.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 at Corley Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral Home.
Mr. Young was born May 8, 1926 in Corsicana. Mr. Young was preceded
in death by his wife Nell in 1968.
Mr. Young is survived by his sons: Michael Young of Killeen, Bruce
M. Young of Corsicana, James Young of Bland, Virginia, and Joseph
Young of Roane; two daughters, Linda Cramer of Dallas and Candis
Collier of Richland; two brothers, Delmer Young of Pueblo, CO., and
Royce Young of Sulpher Springs; two sisters, Hessie Marie Jones of
Austin and Jean Taylor of Garland; 18 grandchildren; 8
great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
George Felix Davis Sr.
Jan 22, 1885 - Oct 25, 1957
Dawson Services For Felix Davis
DAWSON, Oct 28 – (Spl.)-Funeral services for Felix Davis, 72,
long-time resident of this area, who died Friday afternoon, were
held from the First Baptist church Sunday at 3 p.m. with burial in
the local cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Jimmy Baggett, pastor; Rev. W. O.
Estes, local Baptist minister, and Rev. Monroe Gardner, Naples
Baptist ministry.
Surviving are his wife of Dawson; two daughters, Mrs. A. G. Lucas,
Fort Worth; and Mrs. Milford Tibbetts, Yuma Colo.; a son, Felix Earl
davis, Odessa; a grandson, Armon Guinn Lucas, fort Worth; three
brothers, Bruce Davis, Houston; Charlie and Vernon Davis both of
Brownwood; five sisters, Mrs. J. D. Goodman, Waco; Mrs. Floyd
Sawyer, Bullard; Mrs. J. E. Scott, Weatherford; Mrs. J. M. Gardner,
Naples; Mrs. Bill Godbold, Port Arthur, and other relatives.
Wolfe Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Don Lamar Moody
Mar 31, 1931 - Sep 23, 1980
Don Lamar Moody, 49, died Tuesday, September 23, at Mexia State
School.
Services were Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Eubanks Chapel in Hubbard,
with Chaplain Mel Lin officiating. Burial was in the
Dawson Cemetery.
Moody was born in Dawson. He is survived by his mother, Olen
McAllister of Dawson.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - Wednesday, Oct 1, 1980
- Submitted by Karen Rost
Laura Cecil (Dawson) Anderson
Aug 24, 1889 - Sep 19, 1980
Mrs. Laura Cecil Anderson, 91, of Purdon, died Friday at Navarro
County Memorial Hospital.
Services were Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel
in Corsicana. Burial was in the
Dawson Cemetery.
Mrs. Anderson was a native of Dawson. She was the daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dawson and the granddaughter of Britton
Dawson, the first settler in the Dawson area. The town was named
after Britton Dawson.
Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus J.
Anderson and her son Rufus E. Anderson.
Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Janelle Omberg, Corsicana, Mrs.
Sue Phillips, Purdon, Mrs. Loraine Edens, Hillsboro, Mrs. Grace
Clardy, and Mrs. Charlene Cain both of Dallas; 14 grandchildren; 15
great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Pallbearers were Curtis McGehee, Tommy Wheeler, Albert Mosley, Homer
McNabb, Dicky Phillips and Gary Roman.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - Wednesday, Sep 24, 1980
- Submitted by Karen Rost
Homer Edward Cagle
Jan 30, 1899 - Sept 17, 1980
Homer Edward Cagle, 81, of Dawson, died Wednesday morning, September
17, in the Hubbard Hospital. Services were held on Thursday at
Eubanks Funeral Home Chapel in Hubbard with the Rev. Danny Curry
officiating. Burial was at
Dawson Cemetery.
Mr. Cagle was born in Frost, lived in Dawson most of his life, and
was a retired farmer.
Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Geraldine Ramsey and Mrs.
Pauline Frederick, both of Blooming Grove, Mrs. Olga Jones, of
Dawson, Mrs. Ava Smith of Waco and Mrs. Carrie Robinson of Houston.
Out of town relatives and friends attending the funeral were; Mr.
and Mrs. G. R. Luther, Ouida Franks and David Frederick all of
Corsicana; Bess Green, Bud Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Coggins, of
Hillsboro, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wallis of Shreveport, Louisiana; Mrs.
Bill Bonner of Fairfield; Mr. and Mrs. Carey Cagle and son, Douglas,
of Grapevine, Bill Cagle of Gainesville, Carolyn Ivie of Purdon,
John Wesley Towney of Waxahachie and Mrs. Betty Honea of Frost.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - Wednesday, Sep 24, 1980
- Submitted by Karen Rost
Royce
Ray Vanibuls, Jr.
About 1989 – Mar 17, 2012
Royce Ray Vanibuls, Jr., 22, of Corsicana passed away Saturday,
March 17, 2012 in Trinidad. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March
24, 2012 at Eastside Church of Christ with Bro. Alton Albert
officiating, and Bro. Willie Wilmore as master of ceremony.
Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home, Corsicana.
Notes:
Sally Doddridge
“Dottie” (Jones ) McFarlen
Sep. 18, 1870 - Aug. 6, 1925
FROST WOMAN DIES THURSDAY; HAD BEEN ILL MANY MONTHS
Special to the Sun.
Frost, Aug. 7.---Mrs. R. D. McFarlen age 52 years, died at 11:30
Thursday night at her home here following an illness of over a year.
The deceased way a long time resident of this city and was well
known. Her husband is one of the leading business men of the city.
She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. John Slay.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock from
the Baptist church with the pastor, Rev. R. D. Wade officiating.
Notes:
Marion
Louise Ramage
Sep 10, 1923 - May 27, 1925
Lost Their Infant Daughter.
Marion L. Ramage, aged twenty months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S.
Ramage, died at Mildred this morning at 5 o’clock and the remains
will be interred at Frost tomorrow.
Notes:
Myrtle Mae (Hunt) Hamilton
Jul 15, 1893 - Oct 13, 1925
In Memory.
Written in memory of Mrs. Myrtle (Hunt) Hamilton.
She was born in 1893 and died October 13, 1925, at the home of Mr.
Ernest Melton. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hunt. She
was married to Mr. W. B. Hamilton December 20, 1909. She professed
faith in Christ at the age of 10 years and united with the
Missionary Baptist church at Bethany and several years later she
moved her membership to the Baptist church at Port Arthur and there
she lived a consistent Christian life until her death.
She leaves to mourn her departure a husband, W. B. Hamilton; two
brothers, W. O. Hunt of Blooming Grove and Johnnie Hunt of Fort
Worth, and two sisters, Mrs. Dona Milton of Blooming Grove and Mrs.
Tennie Covington of Jester, and many other relatives and a host of
sorrowing friends. And dear relatives, we can not understand why our
loved ones are taken so suddenly from us, for our ways are not God’s
ways, and His will must be done and the Bible says: All things work
together for good to those who love the Lord. And remember known
things belong to men and unknown things to God and someday we’ll
understand; so let each of us as friends and relatives say God’s
will be done. We know that it is hard but just submit to His will is
all we can do and is the right thing for us to do; and if each of
you will do that and lean on the strong arm of your Heavenly Father
He will hold you up, for he says, My grace is sufficient and he will
give you sustaining grace in this sad and trying time. We hope if
any of your are still living in sin that this will be the time in
your life that you will stop and ask yourself, Where am I going to
spend Eternity? And if your loved ones are waiting on the other
shore for you, are you going there to be an unbroken family around
the throne of God. Our bodies go back to dust but our spirit’s go
back to the God who gave them. Then look far beyond the silent tomb
to a happy reunion in the sweet bye and bye for—
There’s one who can comfort
when all else fails;
Who’s able to save when the foe assail;
Once she traveled the way we go,
Felt the pangs of deceit and woe,
Who more perfectly than can know,
I have Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Weep not, dear loved ones, for
from earth she has fled,
For we know that we shall meet her
If the Bible we have read.
O, slumber sweetly, darling one, in Jesus be thy rest,
For there in heaven you will be,
and Jesus knoweth best,
There may we meet our loving sister,
There where suffering is no more.
Where all is love and peace and joy
Beyond the crystal shore.
When we leave this world of sorrow
When we leave this world of care,
We shall find our missing loved one.
In our Father’s mansion fair.
All is dark within our dwelling,
Lonely are our hearts today,
For the one loved so dearly
Has Forever passed away.
The golden gates were open wide,
A gentle voice said, come,
The angels from the other side
Welcomed our loved one home.
A precious one from them is gone,
Her sweet voice they love so well is still,
A place is vacant in that home
Which never can be filled.
Weep not, dear loved ones
For we know she’s gone to rest.
To be at home with Jesus,
With one who loved her best.
Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Carroway of Blooming Grove
and her body was laid to rest in the Frost Cemetery to await the
resurrection. There were many beautiful floral offerings.
(Written by her friends Jessie Clark and Clara Staggs)
Notes:
Samuel F.
Smith
Dec 11, 1869 - Feb 12, 1925
Well Known Farmer Died Near Frost
Sam Smith, 55, and one of the good citizens of the Frost community
died at his home there Thursday night and the funeral took place
there yesterday. The deceased had been afflicted for a number of
years, and his death was not a surprise, but nevertheless a source
of genuine sorrow to hundreds of friends.
He was among best known farmers of the county and had friends
wherever he was known. Deceased is survived by his widow and five
children, Wade Smith, mayor of Frost, is a brother of the deceased.
Notes:
Taylor
Benjamin Dugan
Aug 13, 1874 - Feb 13, 1925
FROST MAN DROPPED DEAD WHILE WATCHING BASKETBALL GAME
Special in the Sun.
Frost, Feb. 14—Taylor Dugan, age 51, dropped dead Friday afternoon
at 4 o’clock, while watching a basketball game near here. He is
survived by a wife and six children.
The remains will be shipped to El Dorado, Arkansas for burial.
Notes:
Veronica
Lee Chavez
abt 1948 - Apr 27, 2012
Veronica Lee Chavez, 64, of Dawson passed away Friday, April 27,
2012 at her residence. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April
29, 2012 at Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens. Graveside services will be
2 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2012 at the
Kerens Cemetery with Rev.
Jerry Johnson officiating. Paschal Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Notes:
Beatrice Beaty
abt 1917 - Apr 17, 2012
Beatrice Beaty, 95, of Pelham passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at
Parkland Hospital in Dallas. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Saturday,
April 28, 2012 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Michael Gee
officiating.
Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sunday, Apr 29, 2012
- Submitted by Karen Rost
Donna Green
Burton
abt 1956 - Apr 27, 2012
Donna Green Burton, 56, of Corsicana, passed away April 27, 2012, at
Twilight Nursing Home. Visitation will be noon to 7 p.m. Monday,
April 30, 2012, at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. Services will be
at noon Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at New Cornerstone Baptist Church with
the Rev.
D.R. Watson and the Rev. M.L. Green officiating. Arrangements by M.R.
Smith Parlor for Funerals, Corsicana.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sunday, Apr 29, 2012
- Submitted by Karen Rost
May
Dale (German) Sims
May 1, 1934 - Apr 25, 2012
 Dale
German Sims passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at
Kindred Hospital in Mansfield, after 5 weeks in ICU.
She was born in Aquilla to Bessie and Arra German. Ms. Dale
enjoyed the land and her cattle very much.
Survivors include her daughter, Cindy Browning; a brother,
Nelson “Sage”
German; two sisters, Linda Dearen and Dovie Bratcher; three
grandsons, Christian Browning, Cody Ellis and Casey Siegmund.
We love and miss you, Ms. Dale. We hope there are cows in
heaven.
“Mom, me and Callie, Bonnie and Christian will take care of
the cows til you come home, I love you.” - Cindy
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2012, at
the Corley Blooming Grove Chapel in Blooming Grove. A
private family service will be held later.
Pallbearers will be Cody Ellis, Dale Crownover, Ryan
Crownover, Clay Sparks, Brett Cantwell and Casey Siegmund.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Blooming Grove. |
Notes:
Charles
David Campbell
July 16, 1956 - Apr 26, 2012
Charles lived his life with dignity, always concerned with the
welfare of others. He departed this life peacefully on April 26,
2012 with his family at his side.
Born July 17, 1956 at Laredo Air Force Base, he arrived in Corsicana
as a happy 1-year-old in 1957 where he spent his formative years,
attending James L. Collins Catholic School and graduating from
Corsicana High School in 1974. It was during his maturing years that
he developed a keen interest in cooking and foods under the
influence of a close family friend, Dr. A.L. Grizzaffi.
He attended Texas Tech University where he was active in campus
affairs, becoming the president of the student body his senior year
and was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. Following graduation with his
business degree he was awarded a Rotary Graduate Fellowship and
subsequently received his MBA in finance from the Australian
Graduate School of Management of the University of New South Wales
in Sydney, a school considered by the Pacific rim nations to be on a
par with Harvard.
Upon his return he spent his professional career in finance and
banking, primarily in California, where he had a long career with
Wells Fargo in San Francisco and San Diego.
He was wed to Hollye Hammond of Graham, Texas, on April 20, 1991,
continuing his career with Wells Fargo while Hollye pursued her
career as a flight attendant with American Airlines. The love of
food and dining always tugged at them, and they opted to make a
change in their plans which led them to own and operate what was
voted the best seafood restaurant in north San Diego County. He
continued to hone and expand his knowledge of food, wines, and
coffees, becoming skilled in each.
But it was his love of banking and people that led him back to his
beginnings and back to Corsicana where he took a position with
Community National Bank and Trust. In that setting he would soon be
once again deeply involved in the worthwhile affairs of his
hometown. He has been active in Rotary International, The Legacy
Outfitters, Family Service, and was a trustee of the Navarro County
Health Services Foundation.
He was preceded in death by his father in law, John C. Hammond; and
his brother in law, J. T. Pass.
He is survived by his wife, Hollye; his parents, Dr. and Mrs. David
Campbell; his sister, Chari Hust and husband Bob of Houston, and
sister Carolyn Pass of Aledo; by his uncle and aunt, Dr. and Mrs.
Lowell Campbell of Corsicana; by his aunt, Mrs. Doris Binnion of
Kerrville, and numerous loving cousins. Also surviving are Hollye's
family, including her mother, Frances Hammond; sister, Libby Burkett
and husband Zack, and sister Mary Sanders, all of Graham; and her
brother, Chad Hammond and wife Heather, who reside in Japan. Chad is
associated with The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Charles
and Hollye were not blessed with children, but counted among their
blessings numerous nieces and nephews whom they loved as their own.
Services are under the direction of the Morrison Funeral Home of
Graham, Texas. Graveside services and interment will be in the
Hammond family plot at the Pioneer Cemetery in Graham at 3:30 p.m.
Monday, April 30, 2012.
On the following Thursday, May 3, 2012, there will be a Memorial
Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Corsicana, Texas at
4 p.m.
If it is your wish memorial donations may be directed to the James
L.
Collins Catholic School of Corsicana, the Corsicana YMCA, or a
charity of your choice.
Notes:
Lester W.
Heard
Nov 24, 1945 - Apr 25, 2012
Lester W. Heard, 66, of Frost passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012,
at his residence.
Lester was born Nov. 24, 1945 in Pittsburg, Texas to Lester W. and
Jean
(Roberts) Heard. He grew up and attended school in Corsicana. On
Feb.
22, 1969 he married Illene Sparks and she preceded him in death on
Dec.
2, 1995. They settled in Bynum following their marriage. For many
years he was a truck driver for Central Freight and Brown Express.
He later married Sue Wallace on May 17, 2004 in Hillsboro and they
moved to Frost. Lester enjoyed a good game of poker, fishing, and
collecting knives. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the
Woodman of The World Lodge.
Also preceding him in death were his parents and a son, Rusty Heard.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Heard of Frost; sons, Robert Heard
and wife, Lori, of Bynum and Jason Dozier of Frost; brother, Bobby
Heard and wife, Judy, of Purdon; two sisters, Sharon Heard and
Michelle Beckham both of Fort Worth; four grandchildren, Austin
Heard, Illene Heard, Luke Heard, and Tommy Dozier; and a number of
nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012, at
Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Rev.
Edward Sumrall officiating. Burial will follow at Bell Springs
Cemetery near Bynum.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box
841125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125.
Notes:
Elbert O.
Prince
Jan 4, 1923 - Apr 26, 2012
 Elbert
O. Prince was born in Frost on Jan. 4, 1923 and passed away
at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village on April 26, 2012.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Louise
Washburn Prince, his parents and his brother, Alvin Prince.
He is survived by daughter Sharon Prince of Pasadena, son
Rickey and wife Pat of Trinidad; granddaughter Christie
Johnson and husband Jed of Del Rio, and grandson Kevin
Prince and wife Tia of Powell; great-grandchildren Lauren
and Parker Johnson and Holden Prince; brothers--in-law
Charles Washburn and wife Martha of Corsicana, Felix
Washburn and wife Sue of St. Louis, Mo.; sisters-in-law
Rosemary Washburn of Ennis and Charlene Signor of Robstown,
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Elbert worked for Buie Implement Company from 1941 until he
entered the military in February 1943. He served at Ft.
Hood, in Europe and at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. In 1947 he
joined the National Guard and retired from the reserves in
1973 at the rank of full colonel.
Upon his return from overseas Elbert was hired as the parts
manager for Buie Implement Company, and in 1970 bought
Buck's Appliance Store where he remained until his
retirement in 1985.
Elbert was an active member of Central Methodist Church and
the First United Methodist Church. He served on the Board of
Trustees, as church treasurer, local and District Lay
Leader, the Conference Board of Pensions and numerous other
committees. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Road to
Recovery. He was also an active member of the Kiwanis
International and was proud of his 16 years of perfect
attendance.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First
United Methodist Church, 320 North 15th Street, Corsicana,
TX 75110 or another charity of choice.
Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 28 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 29 at the
First United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Jondell
AJ Ham-Mualia
Apr 23, 2012 - Apr 23, 2012
Jondell AJ Ham-Mualia was born and died on Monday, April 23, 2012 at
Ennis Regional Medical Center in Ennis, Texas. Graveside services
will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at
Calvary Cemetery with
Father Jason Cargo officiating.
Notes:
Nora
(Donaho) O'Neill
Oct 3, 1899 - Dec 8, 1943
MRS. ED C. O'NEILL DIES FOLLOWING AN ILLNESS FEW DAYS
Mrs. Ed. C. O'Neill, Grayvllle, IL., died at the P. and S. Hospital
Wednesday night about 10 o'clock following an illness of only a few
days. Funeral arrangements have not been completed pending word from
her two sons.
Mrs. O'Neill was visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. W. K. Steele when
she was stricken. She was born and reared in Corsicana, having moved
to Illinois a few years ago. She was Miss Nora Donaho before her
marriage.
Surviving are her husband, Ed O'Neill, Grayville. IL.; two sons,
Sgt. Neill O'Neil, U. S. Army; Storekeeper Third Class Jack O'Neill,
U. S. Navy, Norfolk, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Ed Willimason,
Corsicana; Mrs. P. E. Kiser, Cayuga; Mrs. O. M. Rector Jr., Cayuga;
a brother, Bill Donaho, Austin, and other relatives.
Sutherland-McCammon will direct the arrangements.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES SUNDAY AFTERNOON MRS. ED C. O’NEILL
Funeral services for Mrs. Ed C. O’Neill, Grayville, Ill., who
died at the P. and S. Hospital here Wednesday night, will be
held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Eleventh Avenue
Methodist church. Rev. J. H. Baldridge, pastor, will conduct the
rites. Burial will be in
Hamilton cemetery.
Mrs. O’Neill was visiting relatives here at the time of her
death.
Surviving are her husband, Ed C. O’Neill, Grayville, Ill.; two
sons, Sgt. Neil O’Neill, U. S. Army; Storekeeper Third Class
Jack O’Neill, U. S. Navy, Norfolk, Va.; four sisters, Mrs. Henry
Buchanan, Bryan; Mrs. Ed Williamson, Corsicana; Mrs. O. M.
Rector, Jr., Cayuga, Mrs. P. E. Kiser, Cayuga; a brother, Bill
Donaho, Austin, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Ernest Newman, Hugh Bryant, Claude
Patterson, Earl Auld, Frank Stanley and Grady Christie.
Sutherland-McCammon will direct the arrangements.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR MRS. ED O’NEILL
Funeral services for Mrs. Ed C. O’Neill, who died in the P. and
S. Hospital Wednesday night, were held from the Eleventh Avenue
Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Rev. J. H.
Baldridge conducted the rites. Burial was in
Hamilton cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, two sons, four sisters, a brother and
other relatives.
Sutherland McCammon directed the arrangements.
Notes:
Louetta Jean
Fort
Feb 17, 1928 - Sept 18, 2008
Louetta Jean Fort, 80, of Kerens passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2008,
at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village. Services will be 11 a.m. today
at Paschal Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Buddy Moore officiating.
Interment will follow at
Kerens Cemetery. Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.
Notes:
Elizabeth Ellen “Betty”
Melear
Mar 13, 1836 – May 10, 1918
VENERABLE LADY PASSES AWAY
Had Lived In Navarro County Fifty Years
From Saturday’s Daily – Mrs. Elizabeth Ellen Melear, widow of the
late B. E. Melear, died at the home of R. H. Daniels last night and
the remains will be interred at Kerens tomorrow morning at 10:30.
The deceased came with her husband from Lincoln county, Tenn., in
1868, and settled near Kerens, and she had spent most of these fifty
years in this community. She is survived by eight grown children,
Judge H. S. Melear, of Corsicana; C. K. Melear of Waco; R. H. Melear
of Lufkin; R. S. Melear of Trinidad; B. O. Melear of Houston; Mrs.
Eleanor Anthony of Galveston; Mrs. Sallie Berry of Plymouth; and
Mrs. Kate Wellington of Wellington.
The deceased was eighty two years of age on Mar 3, last, and was
highly esteemed by all who knew her as a woman of fine intelligence
and high character.
The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. J. W. Joiner, pastor
of the Presbyterian church at Kerens.
Notes:
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VENERABLE LADY PASSES AWAY
Had Lived in Navarro County Fifty Years
Mrs. Elizabeth Ellen Melear, widow of the late B. E. MeLear, died at
the home of R. H. Daniels last night and the remains will be
interred at Kerens tomorrow morning at 10:30.
The deceased came with her husband from Lincoln county, Tenn., in
1868, and settled near Kerens, and she had spent most of these fifty
years in this community. She is survived by eight grown children,
Judge H. S. Melear, of Corsicana; C. K. Melear of Waco; R. H. Melear
of Lufkin; R. S. Melear of Trinidad; B. O. Melear of Houston; Mrs.
Eleanor Anthony of Galveston; Mrs. Sallie Berry of Plymouth; and
Mrs. Kate Wellington of Wellington.
The deceased was eight two years of age on March 3, last, and was
highly esteemed by all who knew her as a woman of fine intelligence
and high character.
The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. J. W. Joiner, pastor
of the Presbyterian church at Kerens.
Notes:
Cora
(Berry) Coates
Feb 11, 1867 – Oct 27, 1957
Kerens Pioneer Expires Sunday, Services Tuesday
KERENS, Oct. 28 – (Spl.) – Mrs. W. B. Coates, 90, died at her home
here Sunday night.
Funeral services will be held from the Presbyterian church Tuesday
at 10 a.m. with burial in the
Kerens Cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Harvell
Norris, pastor of the church.
Born at Old Wadeville, south of Kerens, February 11, 1867, Mrs.
Coates was married to W. B. Coates in 1890. She was an elder in the
Presbyterian church.
Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. P. N. Stockton and
Mrs. Fred Jennings all of Kerens; eight grandchildren, 14
great-grandchildren and other relatives.
A son, John B. Coates, died in 1932.
Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Inmon Funeral Home directs.
Notes:
- Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light – Thursday, Oct 31, 1957
- Submitted by Karen Rost
Gentlemen:
When Mrs. Cora Berry Coates, the wife of Wm. B. Coates, of Kerens,
quietly slept away in the wake of an early frost this October, she
passed as she had lived-quietly, gently, and with infinite trust in
her God. Her long life of ninety years and some months had been a
benediction to all who knew her; and her passing, like her life, was
without confusion.
Born in old Wadeville back in 1867, she lived all her days in
Navarro County-helping her husband manage his farming interests,
raising her family, and being a good neighbor; a source of
never-failing help to the large colored community who looked to her
for assistance; and an influence for good generally in the Kerens
area.
I knew Mrs. Coates personally for more than fifty years and vividly
recall her first kindness to me when, as a boy of seven or eight
years, I first visited Kerens with my father. With deep appreciation
I recall her subsequent kindnesses to myself and to my three sons
when, 20 years ago, I first brought them to Kerens. I remember how
she took care of old Sam Sebron, a former slave, who lived to be
nearly 105 years old and who, when she was a little girl, had waited
on her. In his old age Sam became addled from time to time and from
his cabin back of her home, sometimes he would call out “Cora! Cora.
Come help me” – And always she did help him, quieting his childlike
fears and looking after him. And I remember the amusement that
lighted her eyes when she often recalled an incident in which my
father was the central figure. He was spending the night and had
jocosely requested her to “Wake me early-I want to hear your
roosters crow.” Of course, in those days, nearly everybody had
chickens in the backyard; and roosters do have a way of crowing
throughout the early, early morning hours. When Col. Bob finally
came to breakfast he exclaimed, “My God, Mrs. Coates, you must have
a thousand roosters-and all of ‘em crowed all night long.”
Mrs. Coates will be missed in and around Kerens, but I suspect she
will be welcomed by a heavenly host now that she has gone to her
peaceful and well-deserved earthly rest. Her husband, children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren should receive some comfort in
the knowledge that she was a grand lady; neither worldly minded, nor
envious, nor resentful-a long-lived example of the truth of the old
saying “He also serves who only stands and waits.”
MARION A. KNIGHT
Notes:
Linn Foushe Kerley
May 10, 1890 - Oct 26, 1957
Rites Sunday For Linn F. Kerley
KERENS, Oct. 28 – (Spl.) – Funeral services for Linn F. Kerley 67,
retired farmer who died Saturday morning after an extended illness,
were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Church of Christ. The rites were
conducted by J. B. Tomlinson, minister of the church and Cato
Sheerer, minister from Cameron, formerly of Kerens. Burial was in
the Kerens Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Kerens; a son, L. C. Kerley, Pasadena; two
daughters, Mrs. M. H. Smith, Houston, and Mrs. Buck Buchanan, Blue
Eye, Mo.; two brothers, W. H. Kerley, Kerens, and E. C. Kerley,
Claud; a sister, Mrs. B. A. Inmon, Kerens, and a number of nieces,
nephews and other relatives.
Inmon Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
- Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light – Thursday, Oct 31, 1957
- Submitted by Karen Rost
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