Hardy Eugene Fluker
Aug 24, 1840 - Aug 25, 1930
AGED CONFEDERATE AND LEADING FARMER OF COUNTY PASSES
H. E. FLUKER DIED AT FAMILY HOME NORTHEAST OF CORSICANA MONDAY
Harry Eugene Fluker, aged 90 years, Confederate veteran, resident of
Navarro county for 59 years, one of the best known farmers and
citizens of the county, died at his home, five and one-half miles
northeast of Corsicana, Monday morning at 7 o’clock after an illness
of a few days, and the funeral will be held at Oakwood cemetery
Tuesday morning at 10:20 o’clock. Interment will be made in
Oakwood
cemetery on the family plot beside his wife who died two years ago.
The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Lewis E. Dugger,
pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.
Mr. Fluker came to Corsicana Nov. 21, 1871 and moved to his present
home where he has since resided, except a short time he lived in
Corsicana. He enlisted in the Confederate army at the age of 17
years, and served during the entire war in Company B. 43rd regiment
of the Alabama Infantry.
Soon after the close of the war, Mr. Fluker was married to Cornelia
McCammon in Alabama, and moved to Texas, arriving in Corsicana on
the first passenger train to arrive here.
Surviving are three children, Perry Fluker, Joe Fluker and Mrs.
George Denbow, and a number of grandchildren and other relatives.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
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Monday, August 25, 1930
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- Came in on first passenger train to enter Corsicana in 1871
- Civil War Company B 43rd regiment of the Alabama Infantry—h/o
Cornelia (McCammon) Fluker s/o William Fluker and Margaret
(McCammon) Fluker
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FUNERAL SERVICES TUESDAY MORNING FOR H. E. FLUKER
Funeral services for Hardy Eugene Fluker, aged 90 years, native of
Alabama, Confederate veteran and pioneer resident of Navarro county
and Corsican, who died at his home about six miles northeast of
Corsicana Monday morning at 7 o’clock after a short illness, were
held at
Oakwood
cemetery Tuesday morning at 10:30 o’clock where
interment was made. The funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Lewis E. Dugger, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.
Mr. Fluker came to Corsicana Nov. 21, 1871, on the first passenger
train to arrive here. He enlisted in the Confederate army when 17
years of age and served with Company B 43rd Alabama infantry.
Soon after the close of the war, he married Cornelia McCammon in
Alabama, and they later moved to Navarro county.
Surviving are three children, Joe Fluker, Tupelo; Perry Fluker,
Roane, and Mrs. George Denbow, Roane; and a large number of
grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearer were the following grandsons; Clarence Terry, Lee Denbow,
Finnis Fluker, Harry Fluker, Percy Fluker, Glenn Earle Fluker, Will
Hardy Fluker, Terry Fluker, Clay Fluker, Eugene Fluker and Winston
Fluker.
Honorary pallbearers were Confederate Veterans and friends.
Music was furnished by Mrs. Henry Robbins, Mrs. Albert Guess, Robert
E. Layton and Lloyd Kerr.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland Funeral Home.
Notes:
Cornelia
E. (McCammon) Fluker
Oct 2, 1846 - Jul 11, 1928
PIONEER RESIDENT OF NAVARRO COUNTY BURIED IN OAKWOOD
MRS. H. E. FLUKER DIED WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT HER CORSICANA HOME
Mrs. H. E. Fluker, aged 81, years resident of Navarro county
fifty-seven years, died at her home, 1213 West Fifth avenue at 10:30
o’clock Wednesday night and the funeral was held Thursday afternoon
at 4 o’clock with burial in Oakwood
cemetery.
The services were held at the home and were conducted by the Rev.
David Shepperson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Fluker is survived by her husband; five children, Perry Fluker,
Roane; Brady Fluker, Richland; L. K. C. Fluker, Hester; J. H. Fluker,
Hester and Mrs. George Denbow, Roane; a brother D. K. McCammon,
Corsicana; a half-sister, Mrs. Hattie Molloy, also of this city;
twenty-four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Born in Chester District, South Carolina, in 1847, with her parents
she later moved to Alabama. From Alabama the family moved to Navarro
county, Texas, being among a party of 30 arriving in Corsicana on
the first train to be run over the Houston and Texas Central
railroad in 1871. The family settled in the Hester community where
they resided until several years ago when they moved to Corsicana
where they now reside. She was the daughter of Perry and Harriett
McCammon and was married to Mr. Fluker sixty-one years ago.
Mrs. Fluker was well known throughout Navarro county where she has
hundreds of friends who will be genuinely grieved to learn of her
death. She was a consistent Christian who practiced her religion in
everyday life and the happiness of others was her main source of
pleasure. Of sturdy pioneer stock she took an important part in the
early history of Navarro county and was prominent in the religious
and social circles of her community for many years.
Another sad incident in connection with the death of Mrs. Fluker is
the fact that one of her sons, Brady Fluker, is reported critically
ill at his home in Richland with little hope for his recovery.
Notes:
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PIONEER RESIDENT OF NAVARRO
COUNTY BURIED IN OAKWOOD
MRS. H. E. FLUKER DIED WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT HER CORSICANA HOME
Mrs. H. E. Fluker, aged 81 years, resident of Navarro county
fifty-seven years, died at her home, 1213 West Fifth Avenue at 10:30
o’clock Wednesday night and the funeral was held Thursday afternoon
at 4 o’clock with burial in Oakwood
cemetery.
The services were held at the home and were conducted by the Rev.
David Shepperson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Fluker is survived by her husband; five children, Perry Fluker,
Roane; Brady Fluker, Richland; L. K. C. Fluker, Hester; J. H. Fluker,
Hester and Mrs. George Benbow, Roane; a brother, D. K. McCammon,
Corsicana, a half-sister, Mrs. Hattie Molloy, also of this city;
twenty-four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Born in Chester District, South Carolina, in 1847, with her parents
she later moved to Alabama. From Alabama the family moved to Navarro
county , Texas being among a party of 30 arriving in Corsicana on
the first train to be run over the Houston and Texas Central
railroad in 1871. The family settled in the Hester community where
they resided until several years ago when they moved to Corsicana
where they now reside. She was the daughter of Perry and Harriett
McCammon and was married to Mr. Fluker sixty-one years ago. Mrs.
Fluker was well known throughout Navarro county where she has
hundreds of friends who will be genuinely grieved to learn of her
death. She was a consistent Christian who practiced her religion in
everyday life and the happiness of others was her main source of
pleasure. Of sturdy pioneer stock she took an important part in the
early history of Navarro county and was prominent in the religious
and social circles of her community for many years.
Another sad incident in connection with the death of Mrs. Fluker is
that fact that one of her sons, Brady Fluker, is reported critically
ill at his home in Richland with little hope held for his recovery.
Notes:
Gene Odell Cain
June 19, 1934 - May 1, 2012
Gene
Odell Cain, born June 19, 1934 in Bynum, peacefully ended
his battle with ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's
disease, on Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Betty
Cain, and a brother, Pat Cain.
Gene is survived by his wife Glenda Cain; sons, Monte Cain
and wife Paula of Corsicana, Michael Cain and wife Trudy of
Mexia; daughter, Janet Crist and husband Bryan of Cedar
Park; grandchildren, Amy Pickett and husband Josh of Grand
Prairie, Drew Cain and wife Jennifer of Katy, Peyton Cain,
Jill Cain, Audrey Cain, Keith Mack, and Melody Mack;
great-grandson, Mason Pickett; and sister, Lois Millard and
husband George of Bynum, Texas.
Gene graduated from Bynum High School in 1953 and attended
Abilene Christian University. On Dec. 30, 1955, Gene made
Glenda Scott, the love of his life, forever and always, Mrs.
Gene Cain. Gene and Glenda made their life together in
Corsicana, where Gene used his “never-knew-a-stranger”
demeanor and savvy business mind to become a successful
independent businessman. However, no matter how much
business there was to be done, Gene always put his family
first. Gene also leaves behind many dear friends with whom
he shared countless early morning cups of coffee, discussing
anything life threw their way.
Gene and Glenda have been members of Northside Baptist
Church in Corsicana for many years, actively giving back to
the community through their work with the church's Care
Center.
Memorials may be made to The ALS Association, Development
Department,
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 250, Calabasas Hill, CA 91301 or
online at www.alsa.org/donate. Donations can also be made to
Northside Baptist Church's Care Center online at
www.nbchurch.net/egiving.
Visitation with the family will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday,
May 2, 2012 at Corley Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012 at
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rick Lamb officiating.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. at Ridge Park Cemetery
in Hillsboro. Pallbearers are Ray Phillips, Richard Cutrer,
Bronny Watson, Bob Parrish, Linzy Hazelwood and Don Harvey. |
Notes:
Geraldine (Lewis) Webb
June 30, 1936 - May 1, 2012
Geraldine
Lewis Webb, age 75, of Corsicana passed away on Tuesday, May
1, 2012 in Corsicana. Visitation with the family will be
held from 6 to
8 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 4,
2012 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Gary W.
Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in
Frost
Cemetery.
|
Notes:
Addie Irita Allen
abt 1945 - May 1, 2012
Addie Irita Allen, 67 of Kemp, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at
East Texas Medical Hospital in Athens. Visitation will be 5 to 7
p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012 at Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens.
Graveside service will be
2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012 at
Prairie Point Cemetery with Rev.
David Kamp officiating. Paschal Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Notes:
Clifford Barton
June 21, 1916 - Apr 27, 2012
Clifford
Barton was born in Scurry, Texas on June 21, 1916 to the
parents of Sam Barton and Rosie Alexander Barton. He
professed his faith in Christ at an early age. He became a
member of Mount Olive Baptist Church in 1972 and served as a
faithful deacon until death.
Deacon Barton retired from Oil City Iron Works after more
than 30 years of service. After retirement, he enjoyed life
to the fullest. His favorite past times were watching the
Texas Rangers and going to Brookshire's to talk to the
customers. He kept his mind sharp with many hours of word
search puzzles and walking one mile a day. His love for his
family was always shown through conversations, an
encouraging word or smile. We will miss his quick wit and “I
love you” but we have comfort that he is resting with the
Lord. He departed this life on Friday, April 27, 2012 at the
age of 95.
Brother Barton was proceeded in death by his loving wife
Willie Mae “Baby” Barton; his son, Clifford “Sam Bo” Barton,
Jr.; Joann Barton, infant daughter; and his sisters, Katie
Mae Barton and Bertha Mae Campbell.
He leaves to cherish his memories his sister, Ruby Nell
Newton, Indianapolis, Ind.; children, Madison Stein of
Corsicana, Edna (Harry) Barton Helton of Fort Worth, Cathryn
(Kevin) Cole of Euless, Ruby
(Hollis) McFail of Corsicana, Bertha Bonner of Dallas,
Thomas Barton of Santa Rosa, Calif., William Barton of San
Louis Obisbo, Calif., Chester Barton of Los Angeles, Linda
Mason of DeSoto, and Sherrye (Joe) Willis of Euless. He is
also survived by his grandchildren, Jennifer Robinson,
Darryl Michael Walters, both of Santa Rosa, Calif., Michael
Ellison and LaTonya (Alqasem) Richardson of Grand Prairie,
Sarita (Derrick) McDade of Kerens, Patrica (Billy) Reese,
Alice (Charles) Hervey Robinson, Ronald (LaMonica) Barton,
all of Corsicana, Willie Hervey of Woodville, Carla (Byron)
Hervey of Ennis, James Earl (LaCretia) Bonner of Corsicana,
Andrenette Bonner of Dallas, Ursula (Quinton) Bonner of
Dallas, James Barton, Linda Barton, April Barton and Billy
Jean Barton of Santa Rosa; as well as 32
great-grandchildren, 40 great, great-grandchildren. Deacon
Barton is also survived by one niece, Dr.
Rose Marie Hatchett and her family (one son, two daughters,
and five grandchildren of Indianapolis), one great-niece,
Charlette Barton; two great, great nephews, Bishop D.L.
Barton, and Jermaine Harris; two great, great nieces,
Jessica Ward and Larita Harris, and one great, great, great
niece, Jativia James all of Corsicana; and The Mt. Olive
Church family of 40 years and a host of other friends.
Visitation will be 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012 at M.R.
Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Mt.
Olive Baptist Church with Rev. A. Cox officiating. Burial
will follow at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arrangements by M. R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. |
Notes:
Norma Jean (Farmer) Watkins
Sep 10, 1925 - May 2, 2012
Norma
Jean went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. She
was born in Navarro County on Sept. 10, 1925 to Otis Warner
and Rachael Bell Farmer. Norma Jean attended Emhouse schools
where she met her sweetheart, Dewey Carmack Watkins. On Jan.
14, 1944, they began what would turn into a 68 year
marriage.
Norma's family always enjoyed her and Carmack's fond
memories of Mr.
Bill Watkins taking them into town by horse and wagon on a
muddy, cold January day to be married and then being dropped
off at the local Boarding House for their honeymoon. They
started and raised their family in Corsicana. Norma was a
giving mother that also worked at Adams Hat Factory for a
few years as well as being a board certified teaching
cosmetologist. She always looked forward to spending the hot
Texas summers caring for her children along with helping to
raise her brothers, Johnny, Jimmy, and Charlie Farmer and
her nieces, Lynda and Vicki Farmer. Norma enjoyed sewing,
shopping, and traveling with her husband all over the world
on exotic big game hunts. While cooking was not at the top
of her favorite things to do, she loved to receive accolades
from her grandchildren when she would make sweet treats for
them. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church for many
years and worked serving others in the kitchen as well as
Vacation Bible School.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Randy
Farmer.
She is survived by husband, Carmack Watkins and their three
children, Ronald Watkins and wife Barbara, Janice Watkins
King, and Jerry Watkins and wife Kay. Norma was blessed with
eight grandchildren; Scott Watkins and wife Jeri, Brett
Watkins and partner Nick, Brandye West and husband Tom, Keri
Wright and husband Kyle, Kory King, Jason Walsh, and Ashley
and Lane Watkins. She was delighted when great grandchildren
started arriving and was blessed with six of them; McKenna
and Caleb Watkins and Kathren, Magdalen, Lilliann, and
Gwendalen Wright.
Visitation will be Friday, May 4, 2012 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m.
Services will be at Northside Baptist Church at 1 p.m. on
Saturday, May 5, 2012. Pallbearers will be Scott Watkins,
Kory King, Kyle Wright, Jason Walsh, Tom West and Lewis
Palos. Honorary Pallbearers will be grandson, Brett Watkins
and brothers, John Farmer, Jim Farmer, Charlie Farmer.
If it is your wish, memorial donations may be directed to
Black Hills Cemetery Association or Northside Baptist
Church.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
James Cooper
abt 1922 - May 3, 2012
James
Cooper, 90, of Corsicana passed away May 3, 2012 at Baylor
Hospital in Dallas. Visitation will be Friday, May 4, 2012
from 1 to 8 p.m. at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Graveside service will be 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 5, 2012 at
Woodland Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements by M.
R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. |
Notes:
Eula Lee (Nichols) Petty
Nov 10, 1919 - May 2, 2012
Eula Lee Nichols Petty, 92, of Corsicana passed away May 2,
2012, with her family at her side.
She was born Nov. 10, 1919, in Navarro County. She was a
housekeeper/caretaker for a number of years in Dallas and
Corsicana.
She is preceded in death by her faithful husband of 57
years, Charlie
(Buck) Petty; and her daughter, Barbara Lavon White.
Survivors include her children, Furmas Buford Petty of
Sanford, Fla., Steven Ray Petty of Corsicana, and Donnie
Charles Petty of Danville, Fla.; one sister, Wanda Ruth
Holloway; one brother, Loyd Nichols and wife Birda of
Waxahachie; and a number of grandchildren, great
grandchildren and extended family members.
Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2012, at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2012, in the
Chapel at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Pastor Gary
Stone officiating.
Interment will follow at
Eureka Cemetery.
Pallbearers being Danny Andrews, Aaron Andrews, Johnny
Coker, Leonard Coker, Ben Napier and John Freeman.
Arrangements under the direction of Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Rev. Harvey Leon Hallmark
Oct 15, 1931 - May 3, 2012
Rev. Harvey Leon Hallmark, 80, of Mexia left his earthly
home to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2012.
Harvey Hallmark is a name familiar to many people all across
Texas and parts of New Mexico. He was born Oct. 15, 1931 in
Corsicana to Harvey Clarence and Ruth Melton Bunch Hallmark.
He moved to Mexia early in life. Harvey worked his way
through high school delivering newspapers and working at gas
stations. As a young man, he served as Corporal in the
United State Army.
Harvey began singing and playing the guitar at a young age
and became an outstanding musician and vocalist. In the
early 1950's, he formed a quartet, “The Town Talkers,” and
they performed around the Mexia area for several years. In
1960, he rededicated his life to God and was called to
preach. He attended Southwestern Assembly of God College and
became an ordained minister. He pastored churches in
Lancaster, Bellmead, Littlefield, Mineral Wells, Corsicana
and Mexia.
In addition to preaching, he also worked at Corsicana State
Home and Mexia State School. Harvey played an important role
in the individual lives of clients and employees of MSS with
his smile and guitar. He introduced many to Jesus through
his music and devotionals. He traveled all across the
country with the Sunshine Singers choir, as well as spending
many hours providing nursing home residents with singing and
preaching.
Harvey shared his gift of music, teaching many to play the
guitar. He loved people and never met a stranger. Every
morning, he hit the floor running to join his McDonald's
coffee group. He always had a joke to tell although he
didn’t always remember the punch line. Harvey was a loyal
sports fan. He loved the Mexia Blackcats, Texas Rangers and
Dallas Cowboys. Harvey lived life to the fullest and was
even able to attend his church, The First Assembly of God,
last Sunday.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother,
Clinton Allan Hallmark.
Harvey is survived by his wife, Grace Hallmark of Mexia;
children, Donna Duckworth and husband, Cloyd of Corsicana,
Taloa Willis, Harvey Clinton Hallmark and companion, Barri
Uhl and Bryan Hallmark and wife, Cindy all of Mexia;
grandchildren, Jeffery Willis, Candice, Alan, Joshua and
Nathaniel Hallmark and Corey Wedgman.
Visitation with the family will be 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May
5, 2012 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home in Mexia.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2012 at the
First Baptist Church in Mexia with Dr. Gary Johnson
officiating. Interment will be in the Mexia Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Darrell Tweedle, Danny Tweedle, Freddy
Tweedle, Howard Tweedle, Johnny Killingsworth and Tim
Edwards.
Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home of Mexia in charge of
arrangements. |
Notes:
Virginia Ruth (Franklin) Lilly
Mar 16, 1932 - May 3, 2012
Virginia
Ruth Lilly, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Thursday,
May 3, 2012. She was born on March 16, 1932 in Mt. Pleasant.
She was affectionately known by many as “Grandmolly.”
Virginia was kind to everyone and had a mischievous sense of
humor that made her a joy to be around. She loved her family
deeply and was happy to be a great-grandmother. She also had
a special place in her heart for animals.
She was preceded in death by her parents Lois and Louise
Franklin.
Virginia is survived by her loving husband of 61 years,
Harold Lilly; daughter, Kay Lilly Cook and husband Byron;
granddaughter, Katie Cook, and granddaughter Ginne Davis and
husband Josh; and great-grandson, Lee Byron Davis. She is
also survived by sister-in-law, Maydeene Davlin of Omaha,
Texas and many nieces and nephews and special friend and
caretaker Sherry Tollefson.
Virginia graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1949.
After graduation, she began her career in the insurance
business at Mitchner and Leftwich Insurance Agency where she
retired after 35 years. Virginia and Harold moved to
Corsicana in 1999 to be close to their daughter and her
family.
She was a member of Northside Baptist Church where she
especially enjoyed participating in the ladies game day on
Thursdays. She was also an active member of The Newcomers
Club which she joined when they moved to Corsicana.
Visitation with the family will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May
6, 2012 at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, May 7,
2012 at Northside Baptist Church with Dr. Rick Lamb
officiating. Burial will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Byron Cook, Josh Davis, Bud Davlin, Nathan
Nash, Jeff Nelson and Wayne Nelson. Honorary pallbearers
will be Leon Allard, Jim Roy Brown, Dale Campbell, Ed
Formby, Ken French, Jim Henry, and Jim Hodge.
Memorials may be directed to Northside Baptist Church
Building Fund,
2800 N. Beaton, Corsicana, Texas 75110 |
Notes:
Amanda (Yates) Martin
Aug 31, 1941 - May 5, 2012
Amanda
Yates Martin, 70, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 at
Trisun Care Center in Corsicana.
She was born Aug. 31, 1941 to Alfred and Ezelle Yates in
Montgomery, Ala.
Amanda moved to Corsicana when she was in the fifth grade.
She attended Corsicana schools and graduated in
1959. She
married Finis Martin on Feb. 22, 1960, and they celebrated
52 years of marriage.
Mrs. Martin was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her
two grandsons were the light of her life. She loved them
dearly. She was a member of Westhill Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and special
nephew, Marty Yates.
Survivors include her husband, Finis Martin of Corsicana;
and one daughter, Kala Reamy and husband Ryan; special
grandsons, Ross and Rick Reamy, all of Kerens; one sister,
Freida Payne of Tyler; and brother, Sonny Yates of Angus.
She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at
Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana and the memorial service
will follow immediately at 3 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the
charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Ola Mae (Leyendecker) Sykes
Nov 22, 1924 - May 5, 2012
Ola
Mae Sykes, 87, of Corsicana passed away on Saturday, May 5,
2012, at her residence in Corsicana surrounded by her loving
family.
She was born on Nov. 22, 1924, in Dawson to parents, Annie
Mae and John Thomas Leyendecker.
She was a very devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother,
great grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a longtime
member of Calvary Worship Center which she had a great love
for her Lord, and was an awesome Christian example to her
family and friends. She was employed with Wal-Mart for many
years and later retired from there to help her daughter,
Alisha, in her Affordable Affairs catering business.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Kenny Dyer;
son-in-law, John W. Armstrong Jr.; and six brothers and
sisters.
She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, J. D.
Sykes of Corsicana; daughters, Patricia Armstrong of West
Columbia, Sondra Dyer and husband Kenneth of Corsicana, and
Alisha Greer and husband Dan of Corsicana; six
grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren; sister, Myrtle
Clemons of Pursley; and numerous nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 7,
2012, at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Dr. Gary W. Johnson
officiating.
Pallbearers will be John Armstrong III, Shannon Dyer, Alvin
Mullican and Jarrett Greer.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dustin Robinson, Dillion
Robinson, Taylor James, Jeremiah Armstrong, Mason Dyer and
Clayton Dyer.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Kenneth Wayne Cook Sr.
abt 1943 - May 5, 2012
Kenneth Wayne Cook Sr., 69, of Corsicana, passed away Saturday, May
5, 2012, at a Corsicana nursing facility. Graveside services will be
11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at
Younger Cemetery near Silver City
in Navarro County. Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard.
Notes:
Billy Frank "Chick" Whistler
Feb 12, 1947 - May 4, 2012
Billy Frank “Chick” Whistler passed away peacefully, Friday,
May 4, 2012, in Flower Mound after an extended illness.
Chick was born on Feb. 12, 1947, in Fort Worth. He was the
younger of two children.
Chick was graduated from Corsicana High School in 1965. He
attended Navarro College and Northeast Louisiana
University–Monroe.
Chick is a proud member of the undefeated 1963 AAA State
Champion Corsicana Tigers football team. He was an
accomplished athlete, lettering in multiple sports high
school. Chick was an avid golfer.
Chick served his country proudly during the Vietnam conflict
in the U.S.
Army. After military service, he pursued a professional
career in manufacturing and became a successful independent
businessman in the Dallas area for many years.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lynda;
brother, James; and father, John.
Chick is survived by his mother, Othell Hunt; son, Wade and
wife Courtney; and grandchildren Owen (4) and Lyndey (2) of
Lantana, Texas, as well as son Colby of Carrolton. He is
further survived by many relatives, friends, and teammates.
Visitation and viewing was 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2012,
at Rhoton Funeral Home, 1511 South Interstate 35E,
Carrollton.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 8,
2012, at Rhoton Funeral Home.
Family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations are sent
to M.D.
Anderson Cancer Center (for Research and Genetic Testing).
Many people will pass through your life; only a true friend
leaves a foot print on your heart.
Arrangements by Rhoton Funeral Home, Carrollton. |
Notes:
Jerry Lee "Snake" Morehead Sr.
June 27, 1953 - May 5, 2012
Jerry
Lee “Snake” Morehead Sr. passed away on Saturday evening,
May 5, 2012, at his residence with his family at his side
after a hard fought battle with lung cancer at the age of
58.
He was born in Corsicana on June 27, 1953, to Troy Lee
Morehead and Katherine Poteet Morehead. He graduated from
Corsicana High School in
1971 and married Vicki Bowden on Nov. 22, 1972, in
Corsicana. He retired from Jetco Chemical where he worked as
a lab technician. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to fish
the local lakes and was a member of the Calvary Worship
Center in Corsicana.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Katherine
Morehead; and his best friend, Johnny Baker.
Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Vicki Bowden
Morehead; their children, Hanna Morehead Phillips and
husband David of Forney, and Jerry Morehead Jr. of
Corsicana; grandchildren, Blake and Lanna Phillips and Eve
Morehead. Survivors also include his sister, Barbara Kubicek
and her husband Buddy of Barry, and Gary Morehead and his
wife Linda of Corsicana; sisters-in-law, Angie Sterns and
husband George of Johnson City, and Teri Clakley of
Whitehouse; and a brother-in-law, Danny Bowden and wife
Barbara of China Springs, and a number of extended family
members.
Visitation was held 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2012, at
Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 8,
2012, in the Chapel at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with
Dr. Gary Johnson of Calvary Worship Center officiating.
Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Curtis Reese, Johnny Farmer, Garland
Bailey, Brian Phillips, Jason Alsap and Danny Bowden.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary Morehead, Jerry Morehead
Jr., David Phillips, Blake Phillips, C-Nod Chenault, Buddy
Kubicek and Otto Baker.
Arrangements under the direction of Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Henry Littleton Chambless
Jul 22, 1870 - Sep 24, 1955
Sunday Rites; For H. L. Chambliss
Funeral services for H. L. Chambliss, 85, retired carpenter, were
held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Corley Chapel. Burial was in
Oakwood
cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Revs. Clayton Lewis, A. F. Duke, Vernon
E, Liertey and C. N. McDonald.
Chambliss died at his home in Hillsboro early Saturday morning.
Surviving are his wife of Hillsboro; seven daughters, Mrs, O. M.
Gilcrease, Hillsboro; Mrs. Ray Bunnell, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Tony
Kutchka, Inez; Mrs. Harriet
Johnston and Mrs. Carley Scott, both of San Antonio; Mrs. Kate
Willoughby, Port Lavaca; and Mrs. Ray Sylvester, Houston; a son,
Charles E. Chambliss, San
Antonio, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Grandsons were pallbearers.
Notes:
Sidney Powell Story
Aug 03, 1879 - Sep 23, 1955
Monday Services
For S. P. Story
Funeral services for S. P. Story, 76, who died Friday at Wichita,
Kansas, were held Monday at 10:30 a. m. from St. John's Episcopal
church. Burial was in Oakwood
cemetery. The rites were Conducted by
Rev. Fred C. Wolf, rector.
A native of Angus, Story was employed by this newspaper for more
than a half a century. He was the last surviving: charter member of
the Corsicana typographical
union organized in 1900. He was an Episcopalian and a Knights of
Pythias.
Story served this newspaper as printer, linotype operator, telegraph
editor and proof reader. Declining health caused his retirement
three years ago and following
the death of his wife, he went to Wichita, Kansas, to be with his
daughter. Mrs. Jon Henderson.
Surviving are a son, Major Dan A. Story, U. S. Air Force, Elmendorf
Field, Anchorage, Alaska; a daughter, Mrs. Henderson, Wichita,
Kansas, and five granddaughters.
Pallbearers were Boyce Martin, Paul Moore, C. B. Haley, Roy C. Love,
Dick Anderson. E. C. Sears, L. A. Wortham, Lowry Martin, H. T.
Robinson, Daily Sun Staff, members of Typographical Union No. 234,
Knights of Pythias and friends of the family.
McCammon directed.
Notes:
Walter Norton Hanks
Jan 03, 1892 - Sep 25, 1955
Services Monday
For W. N. Hanks
Walter Norton Hanks, 63, formerly of Corsicana, died about noon
Sunday in the Veterans Hospital at Kerrville following a long
illness.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Griffin chapel,
with the Rev. W. M. Shamburger, pastor of the First Baptist Church,
officiating. Burial was at Oakwood, with Masons in charge of
graveside rites.
A veteran of World War I, Hanks is survived by his wife; two
daughters, Mrs. Floyd Terry of Dallas, and Mary Alice Hanks, Hobbs,
N. M.; two brothers, Hays Hanks, Houston; and Joe Hanks, Corsicana;
a sister, Mrs. Maggie Roberts, Corsicana; his mother, Mrs. Alice
Covington of Corsicana; two grand children, and a number of nieces,
nephews and other relatives.
Pall bearers were Albert Fullerton, Lee Craig, Talmadge Canant,
Clyde Heifner, Lee Heifner and George Ferguson.
Notes:
Walter Camp Caldwell
Nov 01, 1855 - Apr 29, 1955
W. C. Caldwell
Died In Austin
W. C. Caldwell, 99, former Corsicana and Blooming Grove resident,
died In Austin Friday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p. m. from the Corley
chapel. Burial will be In Oakwood
cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. John Wesley Ford, pastor of the
First Methodist church, of which he was a member.
Born in Tennessee, Nov. 1, 1855, Caldwell was a bookkeeper for the
Armour Company and the Drane and McKee Garage for many years before
moving to Blooming Grove.
He had resided in Austin for a number of years. Surviving are a son,
Major Beverly C. Caldwell, Austin; a brother, M. C. Caldwell, Fort
Worth, and other relatives.
Notes:
Delia Hortense (Ramsey) Molloy
Jul 13, 1866 - Mar 26, 1955
Molloy
Dies Saturday
Mrs. Delia Molloy, 88, widow of the late W. H. Molloy, died at the
family home, 202 South Thirteenth street, early Saturday morning.
Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Chapel Sunday at 2
p. m.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. James L. Bridges, pastor of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church of which she was a longtime member.
Burial will be in Oakwood
cemetery.
Mrs. Molloy was born, July 18, at Hillsboro, Tennessee, and had
resided in Corsicana 60 years. She was a lifelong member of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church.
Surviving is a niece, Mrs. J. R. Sivess, Dallas.
Pallbearers will be W. P. McCammon, Raphael Levine, Clint Bell, R.
D. Hamilton, Murry Basham and Howard West.
Notes:
Jessie Frances (Burritt) Mower
Jul 10, 1857 - Aug 30, 1955
Mrs. T. E. Mower Rites Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. T. E. Mower, 98, former Corsicana
resident, were held Tuesday in Tulsa.
Interment was made in Oakwood
cemetery here immediately after the
body arrived on the 10:34 a. m. Wednesday southbound Rock Island
Lines train.
Mrs. Mower died Tuesday in Tulsa, Okla.
Surviving are a son, Robert L. Mower, Tulsa, and a granddaughter.
The family was at the H. T. Sparks home, 1119 West Fourth avenue,
following the interment.
McCammon directed local arrangements.
Notes:
William H. “Will” Molloy
Feb 19, 1857 - Jul 10, 1921
DIED SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Had Been Resident of Corsicana For Many Years.
Will Molloy, son of the late Henry Molloy, for many years,
proprietor of the Molloy Hotel here, died at his home 507, South
Eighteenth Street, late Saturday afternoon, and the remains were
interred in Oakwood yesterday afternoon at 6 o'clock. The services
were conducted by Rev. W. T. Ingram of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church, and Frank Kerr, Dr. J. B, Cooksey, Aaron Ferguson, Will
Coker, E. R. Glover, H. C. Nash and Rev. Burgess acted, as pall
bearers. There were numerous flowers and many friends attended the
services at the grave. The deceased was fifty years of age and had
been in ill health for many months. He was a good citizen, and had
many friends here where he had spent practically all his life. His
widow und numerous relatives survive.
Notes:
Hattie
Rowena (McCammon) Molloy
Oct 1, 1856 - Jul 24, 1937
MRS. HATTIE MOLLOY DIED SHORTLY AFTER NOON ON SATURDAY FUNERAL BE
HELD SUNDAY
AFTERNOON SUTHERLAND M'CAMMON CHAPEL
Mrs. Hattie Molloy, 81, a resident of Corsicana since 1871, died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Thames, 206 South Twelfth
street shortly after noon Saturday, and funeral services are planned
at the Sutherland-McCammon funeral chapel at 420 West Sixth avenue
at five o'clock Sunday afternoon, with interment
in Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Molloy was born in Wilcox county, Alabama, Oct. 1, 1856, and
came to Corsicana with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry McCammon in
November, 1871. On August 28, 1879, she was married to the late R.
B. Molloy, to which union three children were born, one of which
died in infancy.
Surviving are two children, D. Molloy and Mrs. Thames, both of
Corsicana; three grandchildren, Mrs, Henry Alvin, Mrs, Phil Upton of
Kermit, and Miss Harriett
Thames of Corsicana and a number of nieces and nephews.
She joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church as a young lady, and
was active in work of the church for many years.
Pallbearers will be J. M. McDaniels, Roy Thompson, Will Thompson, B.
T. Delahay, Cecil Foster and H. R. Smalley.
Honorary pallbearers will be officers of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home will have charge of the
arrangements.
Mrs. Molloy was one of the best-loved women in Corsicana and up
until a few years ago, when the infirmities of age and failing
health forced her to curtail
her activities, she went about dong good in a quiet and
unostentatious way and there are many in Corsicana who can testify
to her great goodness and
charitableness.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. MOLLOY SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Molloy, 81, longtime resident of
Corsicana who died Saturday afternoon were held at the
Sutherland-McCammon funeral chapel, 420 West Sixth avenue, at 5
o’clock Sunday afternoon and interment was made in Oakwood cemetery.
Rev. H. R. Allen of Dallas, assisted by Rev. N. A. Woychuk, pastor
of the Cumberland Presbyterian church here, of which she had been an
active member, conducted the services.
Surviving are two children, D. Molloy and Mrs. Harry Thames, both of
Corsicana; three grandchildren, Mrs. Henry Alvin, Mrs. Phil Upton of
Kermit, and Miss Harriett Thames of Corsicana and a number of nieces
and nephews.
Pallbearers were J. M. McDaniels, Roy Thompson, Will Thompson, B. T.
Delahay, Cecil Foster and H. R. Smalley. Honorary pallbearers were
officers of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
Notes:
Clive Milton “Dick” Molloy
Nov 19, 1880 - Jul 11, 1938
FUNERAL SERVICES TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR DICK MOLLOY
Funeral services for Dick Molloy, aged 57 years, who died late
Monday night, were held from the home of his sister, Mrs. Joe L.
Wilson, 1394 West Seventh avenue Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
Interment was in Oakwood
cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev.
W. R. Hall, pastor of the First Presbyterian
church. Mr. Molloy had resided in Corsicana practically all of his
life.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, Milton and Allan Molloy; a
brother, L. C. Molloy; five sisters, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Dude Ransom,
Mrs. W. A. Lang and Misses Allie and Roche Molloy, all of Corsicana,
and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Randolph Jackson, Robert Lee, Ed Black, W. P. Ruth,
James Redden, Gene Highnote and W. J. Smith. Sutherland-McCammon
Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR DICK MOLLOY
BE HELD TUESDAY
Funeral rites for Dick Molloy, aged 57 years, resident of Corsicana
practically all of his life, who died Monday night, will be held
Tuesday afternoon at 5 o’clock. The services will be held from the
residence of his sister, Mrs. Jo Wilson, 1394 West Seventh avenue.
Interment will be in Oakwood
cemetery. Rev. W. R. Hall, pastor
of the First Presbyterian church, will conduct the services.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, Milton Molloy and Allan Molloy; a
brother, L. C. Molloy; five sisters, Mrs. Joe Wilson, Mrs. Dude
Ransom, Mrs. Allyn Lang, and Misses Allie and Roche Molloy, all of
Corsicana and other relatives.
The arrangements are being handled by the Sutherland-McCammon
Funeral Home.
Note:
Samuel Alan Molloy
Apr 26, 1920 - Aug 16, 1964
Tuesday Rites Allan Molloy
Funeral services for S. Alan Molloy, 44, native of Corsicana, 5701
Winding Creek Road, Houston, who died suddenly Sunday, were held
Tuesday at 2 p.m. with burial in Oakwood
cemetery.
Molloy was connected with the Small Business administration, a
federal agency.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Olive Molloy of Houston and a number
of uncles, aunts and cousins.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Homer Cox, pastor of the Eleventh
Avenue Methodist Church.
Mrs. Molloy suffered a broken left wrist Monday at the home of her
brother, C. L. Humphreys, 918 South Eighteenth street, and was
admitted to Memorial hospital.
Pallbearers were W. A. Lang, Dr. Robert Lang, J. E. Davant, James
Smith, Newt Carson, Walter Earl Parker and Ernest Moore.
Notes:
Roche Molloy
Mar 17, 1879 - Dec 3, 1948
MISS ROCHE MOLLOY FUNERAL SERVICES SATURDAY AT 4 P.M.
Funeral services for Miss Roche Molloy, native of Navarro county and
lifelong resident of Navarro resident here, who died at the home of
her sister, Mrs. Joe Wilson, Friday night were held Saturday at 4
p.m. from the McCammon chapel with burial in Oakwood
cemetery.
Dr. Matthew Arnold, pastor of the Third Avenue Presbyterian church
conducted the services.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Dude Ransom and
Mrs. Allyn Lang, all of Corsicana; a brother, Major L. C. Molloy, El
Paso.
Pallbearers were Milton Molloy, Allen Molloy, Morris Lockhart, Bill
Lang, Bobbie Lang and Hal Bookout.
Friends of the family were honorary pallbearers.
Notes:
Olive (Humphreys) Molloy
Oct 14, 1890 - Jul 9, 1972
Mrs. Molloy
Funeral services for Mrs. Olive Molloy, 81, native Navarro Countian
and long-time resident who died Sunday in Memorial hospital, will be
2 p.m. Tuesday at Corley Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Oakwood
cemetery.
She is survived by two brothers, C. L. Humphreys of Corsicana and H.
L. Humphreys of Lancaster, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Louise
Molloy of Corsicana; and several nieces and nephews.
Notes:
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Mrs. Molloy
Funeral services for Mrs. Olive Molloy, 81, of Navarro County were
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Chapel with burial in
Oakwood Cemetery. Rev. Leroy Reaves officiated.
Survivors include two brothers, a sister-in-law, and several nieces
and nephews.
Pallbearers were W. A. Lang, W. P. Ruth, Hal Bookout, David Redden,
Clayton Smith and Fred Ellett.
Notes:
Helen Jean (Secrest) Ketchum
Nov 30, 1925 - May 10, 2012
Mrs.
Jean Ketcham, 86, of Corsicana passed away on Thursday, May
10, 2012, at Trisun Care Center in Corsicana.
She was born on Nov. 30, 1925 in Barberton, Ohio, to
parents, Jay W. and Blanche Secrest.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church of
Corsicana.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jay Watson Secrest;
mother, Blanche Secrest; sister, Eleanor Brockman; brother,
Robert Secrest.
Survivors include her son, Jon Ketcham of Corsicana; and
nieces, Beverly Martin of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Barbara
Neff of Sharon, Penn.; and her cat, CJ.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 11,
2012, at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May
12, 2012, at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. B.
F. Risinger Jr.
officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakwood
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be to the Navarro County Humane
Society at P.O. Box 1734, Corsicana, Texas 75151.
The Ketcham family wishes to express their sincere gratitude
to her caregivers who has helped her on her journey of the
past two years, Delores McClain, Mary Bonds, and Linda Joles,
along with the staff of Hand-in-Hand Hospice, to the staff
of Trisun Care Center, and to Dr.
Ronald L. Rodriguez and his staff for their outstanding care
of Mrs.
Ketcham.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Betty Joyce (Knott) Harrell
Sept 15, 1938 - May 9, 2012
Mrs.
Betty Joyce Harrell, 73, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012
at Trisun Care Center in Corsicana.
She was born Sept. 15, 1938, in Rice to Maurice and Frankie
William Knott. She married Travis Harrell on June 7, 1960 in
Corsicana. They were happily married for 51 years.
Survivors include her husband, Travis Lee Harrell; a son,
Billy Harrell and wife Lisa; a daughter, Debbie Donnell and
husband Jake; a brother, Billy Gene Knott; a sister, JoAnn
Stewart; a grandson, Christopher Harrell; four
granddaughters, Angie Neal, Jennifer Farmer, Molly Dardar
and Leia Harrell; seven great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren.
She will be missed by many.
Visitation with the family will be 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May
12, 2012, at Corley Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, May 13, 2012, at
Pattison Cemetery in Emhouse with the Rev. Otis Connor
officiating. Interment will follow at
Pattison Cemetery.
The family wishes to extend many thanks for those who cared
for her.
There will be a gathering following graveside services at
704 Oxford in Corsicana.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Msgt. Neal Francis Sparks
June 5, 1930 - May 12, 2012
Msgt.
(Retired) Neal Francis Sparks of Corsicana passed away
peacefully in Arlington on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at the
age of 81.
He was born on June 5, 1930, to Webster Francis and Majorie
Wilburn Sparks in Patroon, Texas.
Survivors include his wife of 59 1/2 years, Lolly Frances
Sparks of Corsicana; their five children, Michael Sparks and
wife BachCuc of Houston, Denise Reed and husband Fred of
Killeen, Wayne Sparks and wife Janet of Arlington, Kevin
Sparks and wife Jeanette of Corsicana, and Kenneth Sparks
and wife Julie of Missouri City, Texas; eleven grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his
brother, Webster Ivan Sparks of North Carolina.
Neal had many interests and inexhaustible energy. Neal's
careers included a 20 year career in the service of his
country in the United States Air Force, followed by a full
career at Guardian Industries.
After retiring from Guardian Industries, Neal and Lolly
started Video Personalities and Lolly's Embroideries, a
successful small business.
Neal was also an active member of the Vietnam Veterans of
America organization and an amateur (HAM) radio operator.
Visitation with the family will be held at 6 to 8 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012,
at Corley Funeral Home.
Interment with full military honors will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Dallas/Forth Worth National
Cemetery.
Neal was deeply committed to family and will be missed by
his wife, his family, and his many friends. They will always
cherish the memory of his wit, his sense of humor, and his
way with words.
Memorials may be made to The American Cancer society at 1000
W. 2nd Ave., Corsicana, Texas 75110.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
William Gerrel "Jack" Conger
Oct 9, 1924 - May 13, 2012
William
Gerrel “Jack” Conger, 87, of Corsicana, passed away on
Sunday, May 13, 2012.
He was born Oct. 9, 1924, to Will and Josephine Conger of
Round Prairie, Texas, and preceded in death by his parents;
his sisters, Florence Bates and Mary Conger; and brothers,
Eldred and Ernest Conger.
Survivors include his wife, Patty Cunningham Conger of
Corsicana; his son, Tim Conger of Austin; step-son, Bill
Cunningham of Corsicana; grandchildren, Steven and Kristen
Cunningham Sanders of Midlothian, Amanda Cunningham of
Forney, William Cunningham of Midlothian, Allison Cunningham
of Midlothian, Stewart and Jarrett Cunningham of Corsicana;
great grandson, Noah Sanders of Midlothian; and a niece and
nephew.
A lifetime resident of Navarro County, Conger attended
public school in Kerens. He used his tinsmith skills to open
and manage Conger Heating and Air Conditioning and Sheet
Metal Works. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing,
hunting, trail rides and spending time with is horses and
dog, Bandit.
Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2012,
at Oakwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Navarro
County Humane Society, PO Box 1734 Corsicana, Texas 75151.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Julia "Judy" May (McNeill) Anglin
Aug 18, 1924 - May 12, 2012
Julia “Judy” May Anglin passed away peacefully on Saturday,
May 12, 2012, at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village.
Judy was born Aug. 18, 1924 to Tom and Mary McNeill in
Purdon.
She owned and operated the Buckhorn Laundromat for over 40
years. She loved to dance and could be found on the dance
floor at the VFW most Saturday nights until she was over 80
years old.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; parents;
and two brothers, Johnny and Boyd McNeill.
Judy leaves behind three devoted daughters, Betty McCulloch
and her husband Don of Odessa, Bertha Brady of Plano, and
Dorthy Kirk of Corsicana; one grandson, Donald McCulloch of
Gardendale; and grand-dog, Sweetie.
At her request, cremation has taken place and there will be
no memorial service.
The family is forever grateful for the care she received
from the employees at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village over
the last six years.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in memory of Judy
Anglin to:
Susan G Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250,
Dallas, TX 75244; or Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for
Children, P.O. Box 199300, Dallas, TX 75219.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Calvert Allen Carroll
Mar 24, 1936 - May 18, 2012
Calvert
Allen Carroll, resident of Streetman, passed away at the
Medical Center of McKinney on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the
age of 76. He was born in Streetman to Calvert Vell and
Pauline Coleman Carroll on March 24, 1936. He was a rancher
in the Streetman area and attended the First Baptist Church
in Streetman. He was a veteran of the United States Air
Force and served on the Birdston Cemetery Association Board.
He was preceded in death by his parents C.V. Carroll and
Pauline Carroll. Survivors include his son Mike Carroll and
his wife Shawna of Princeton. Grandchildren: Brooke Carroll
Richardson and husband Tyler and Colby Carroll, step
grandchildren Cody Calhoun and Colton Calhoun.
Great grandchildren Aiden and Cooper Richardson. He is also
survived by one sister Amanda Carroll and her husband
Milton, a lifetime friend George Westover and a number of
nieces, nepews and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 6 to
8 p.m. at the Grifin - Roughton Funeral Home in Fairfield.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 20,
2012 in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home with
Clayton Smith officiating. Burial will follow at
Birdston
Cemetery in Streetman. Pallbearers will be Mike Carroll,
Colby Carroll, John Benton Carroll, Justin Gonzales, Benton
Gonzales, Elbert Menard, George Westover, and Tyler
Richardson. Honorary pallbearer will be Cody Calhoun.
An on-line guest book is available at
www.griffin-roughton.com by selecting the obituary for
Calvert Allen Carroll. Funeral arrangements under the
direction of Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home - Fairfield. |
Notes:
Linnis Strum
Nov 2, 1913 - May 21, 2012
Linnis Strum, 98, of Corsicana, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012,
at the Twilight Home in Corsicana. Graveside services were held at 9
a.m.
on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.
Notes:
Jacky Bill Davis
Apr 9, 1956 - May 19, 2012
Jacky Bill Davis, 56, of Purdon, passed away on Saturday, May 19,
2012, at his residence in Purdon. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Corley Funeral Home. Graveside services
will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at
Dresden Cemetery
with Mr. Steve Lackey officiating.
Notes:
Opal Dean Minatra
Mar 5, 1920 - Jan 1, 1981
Miss Dean Minatra
Miss Dean Minatra, 60, of Corsicana, died Thursday in Memorial
Hospital.
Service is 2 p.m. Saturday in the Corley Funeral Chapel with the
Rev. Woody McClendon of Blooming Grove, and the Rev. B. F. Risinger,
Jr., of Corsicana, officiating. Burial in
Dresden Cemetery.
She was a native of Dawson and the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
O. C. Minatra. She was a long-time Houston resident where she taught
in the Houston Independent School District for 20 years. She also
was a social worker with the Department of Health, Education and
Welfare and a counselor for the Girl Scouts of America.
She is survived by sisters, Mrs. Hoyt (Lena) Moore and Mrs. Bruce (Favis)
Denbow, both of Corsicana; brother Herschel Minatra, of Blooming
Grove; and several nieces and nephews.
The family has asked that memorials be donations to the Heart Fund
or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Pallbearers will be John Putman, Wendell Putman, Clark Putman,
Lyndon Parks, Dan Nicholson and Jimmy Nicholson.
Notes:
Lois (Poulter) Burgamy
Feb 15, 1916 - Feb 13, 1983
Lois Burgamy
Mrs. Lois Burgamy, 66, of Mesquite, died Sunday in Dallas.
Service will be Tuesday, 2 p.m., Wildwood Baptist Church in Mesquite
with Dr. M. V. Pruett officiating. Burial will be in the
Frost
Cemetery. Corley Funeral Home is in Charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Burgamy was a native of Blooming Grove and had lived in
Mesquite for 16 years.
She is survived by her husband, E. F. Burgamy, Mesquite; one
daughter, Mrs. Mary Jo Williams, Springtown; three brothers, Ralph
Poulter, Dallas, Fred Poulter, Victoria, and Joe Dean Poulter, Port
Arthur; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Notes:
Katherine Daffin “Katie” (Cosanhan) McLendon
Jun. 20, 1889 - Dec. 2, 1976
Mrs. McLendon
Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Friday at Oakwood
Cemetery for
Mrs. Katie McLendon, 87, resident of Corsicana, who died Thursday in
Twilight Home.
The Rev. James E. Shuler officiated. Arrangements were with Corley
Funeral Home.
She was a native of Mexia, lived in Corsicana 60 years, and was a
member of First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kathryn McLendon Gesell of
Midland and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. T. P. McLendon.
Notes:
- Corsicana Semi Weekly Light - December 9, 1976
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, December 2, 1976
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Dr. Thomas P. McLendon; d/o Robert W. Cosnahan
& Amaryllis
(Baldwin) Cosnahan
Josephine E. Peterson
Mar 29, 1894 - Dec 12, 1976
Miss Peterson
Services were at 11 a. m. Wednesday in the Corley Funeral Home for
Miss Josephine E. Peterson, 83, of Dallas, who died Sunday. George
E. Lentz, Christian Science Reader, officiated. Burial was in
Oakwood Cemetery.
A native of Corsicana, she was a retired school teacher.
She is survived by Mrs. Mamie May of Dallas.
Notes:
- Corsicana Semi Weekly Light - December 16, 1976
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
Ole Buck Peterson
Sep 21, 1891 - May 12, 1960
O. B. Peterson Rites Friday
Funeral services for O. B. Peterson were held Friday at 2 p.m. from
the McCammon chapel with Rev. Paul W. Wiseman, pastor of Eleventh
Avenue Methodist church, conducting the final rites. Interment was
in Oakwood Cemetery.
A native of Corsicana, Mr. Peterson, 68, was a veteran of
World War
I. Death came in the VA Hospital in Waco shortly before noon
Thursday.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. O. B. Peterson, Dallas; two
sisters, Misses Mary and Josephine Peterson, both of Corsicana, and
other relatives.
Pallbearers were George Hodge, A. H. Bonner, J. P. Hodge, Ernest
Cummins, Robert F. Hodge and Mack Burkhead. Honorary pallbearers
were friends of the family.
Notes:
Mary (Howell) Peterson
Jan 1, 1857 - Jun 8, 1932
PIONEER CORSICANA WOMAN PASSED AWAY AT HOME WEDNESDAY
Mrs. O. M. Peterson, aged 75 years, native of Louisana, but resident
of Corsicana for more than 50 years, died at the family home, 613
South Fourteenth street Wednesday afternoon at 1:15 o’clock and the
funeral will be held from the family home Thursday afternoon at 4
o’clock with interment in Oakwood
Cemetery.
Mrs. Peterson had been a devoted member of the First Church of
Christ, Scientists, for many years.
Surviving are two daughters, Misses Mary and Josephine Peterson,
both of Corsicana; and a son, Olie Buck Peterson, Olney.
The funeral will be directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral
Home.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR Mrs. Mary Peterson, aged 75 years, who died at
the family home Wednesday afternoon at 1:15 o’clock were held
Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock from the family residence, 613 South
Fourteenth street, with interment in Oakwood
Cemetery. The services
were conducted by Mr. McRae, reader of the First Church of Christ,
Scientist, Dallas.
Mrs. Peterson was a native of Louisiana, but had resided in
Corsicana for more than 50 years. She had been a devoted member of
the First Church of Christ, Scientist, for many years.
Surviving are two daughters, Misses Mary and Josephine Peterson,
both of Corsicana, and a son, O. B. Peterson, Olney, Texas.
Pallbearers were William King, E. F. Archibald, J. J. Mixon, G. H.
Hodge, Hayes Bonner and John Adkins.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.
Notes:
Ole M. Peterson
Oct 13, 1844 - Nov 4, 1924
WELL KNOWN CITIZEN CORSICANA DIED AT EARLY HOUR TODAY
O. M. PETERSON HAD BEEN RESIDENT OF CORSICANA FORTY YEARS
Ole M. Peterson, who was 80 years of age on the 13th of last month
passed away at 1:30 this morning at his home, 613 South fourteenth
street and the remains were interred in Oakwood
Cemetery this
afternoon at 4 o’clock.
The deceased was a native of Norway, but came to America when a
youth. He served in the Federal army under Gen. W. H. Sherman, and
voted for Abraham Lincoln in his second race for the presidency.
The deceased came to Corsicana forty years ago, and for thirty-five
years was weigher at the Corsicana Cotton Compress. He was a quiet,
unobtrusive, good citizen, and was highly esteemed by all who knew
him.
He is survived by his wife and three children, Mrs. Mary Peterson,
Miss Mary O. Peterson, a teacher in the Dallas public schools, Miss
Josephine E. Peterson with Rhoades Brothers, Corsicana, and Ole Buck
Peterson, connected with the Corsicana postoffice.
The following were pallbearers:
Honorary: Capt. James Garrity, Dr. E. A. Johnson, Tom Cobb, E.
Raphael, Geo. Miller, D. N. Rice, L. A. Pinkston, Isaac Levy, R. L.
Hodge, John R. Atkins, Dallas; J. A. Jarrell, Wade Smith, W. D.
Nolen, J. J. Bledsoe, A. Weidman, Tom McElwoe, A. A. Allison, Simon
Daniels, W. B. Orrell, John Hughes, Ed M. Polk, S. J. Rogers,
Charles Welton, Will Hillard.
Active: Molton Dixon, Fred Hodge, Dick Anderson, Harry Miller, Mose
Miller, Ben Miller, Grey Kennedy, Chas. Highnote, Mayes Bonner, J.
R. Hodge and G. H. Hodge.
The last sad rites were conducted by J. B. Turner, reader of First
Church of Christ, Scientist, Dallas, Texas with the services at the
home on South Fourteenth Street.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, November 4, 1924
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- Served in Federal army under Gen. W. H. Sherman
- Voted for President Abraham Lincoln in his second race for
the Presidency
- born in Norway, Sweden h/o Mary (Howell) Peterson s/o Neilss
Peterson and Maria (unk) Peterson
John F. Brennan
Apr 12, 1846 – Apr 18 1924
J.F. BRENNAN DIED HOME OF DAUGHTER EARLY HOUR TODAY
HAD LIVED IN NAVARRO COUNTY FOR OVER FIFTY-SIX YEARS
Corsicana lost another good and highly esteemed old citizen when J.
F. Brennan passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. Huff,
1528 West Fifth avenue, at 8:15 this morning. The deceased came home
from a visit in Dallas some days ago suffering from a severe case of
hiccoughs, and the malady finally ended in his death. The deceased
was a native of Ireland where he was born 78 years ago last
Saturday, April 12 and had lived in Navarro county for fifty-six
years. During all those years his life had been such as to challenge
the esteem and confidence of all who knew him, and his death is
regretted by a large circle of friends. The deceased is survived by
these children; Mrs. Ed Sheets, Mrs. C. Huff and T. J. Brennan of
Corsicana; Walter Brennan, Pottsboro, and Mrs. J. H. Burkhalter of
Dallas. His only other relative in this county is Pat Garvin, a
cousin of Mildred. He had a large number of grand children and great
grandchildren, and Mrs. R. W. Gilbert of Holliday, Texas, John
Driver and wife of Dallas, and Mrs. O. F. Jones of Shreveport, La.
grandchildren were with him when the end came.
The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 with Rev.
Father Graffeo officiating.
The following will be pallbearers:
Active – All grandsons of deceased: Willie Lee Brennan, Thomas
Charles Brennan, Phillip Sheets, Tippie Sheets, John Driver, Harold
Brennan.
Honorary – S. J. Lanham, M. C. Haynes, T. J. Hickey, F. E. Hesack,
Jeptha Harris Kerr, W. L. Bailey, J. D. Story, Andy Smith, James
Jackson, Newt Jack, Oscar Caffey, John Caffey, E. A. Eliot, L. C.
Jester, Judge H. B. Daviss, Al King, Chas. King, John Walling, R. L.
Hamilton, Allyn Lane, Lucien White, T. W. Holloway, E. E. Sheehey,
Gus Young, Dr. Kelton, C. B. Sutherland, S. M. Batson, John Stewart
and Will Jeffers.
Notes:
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Funeral Largely Attended.
The funeral services for the remains of the late J. F. Brennan took
place from the Catholic church this afternoon and it was largely
attended. The mass of beautiful floral offerings were mute, but
expressive testimonials of the esteem in which the deceased was
held. Interment was in the
Catholic cemetery.
Notes:
Antoinette Marie (Chirafis) Steele
Jan 23, 1918 - June 6, 1950
Funeral Services For Mrs. Steele Held On Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. J. Sidney Steele, aged 32 years, the
former Miss Antoinette Chirafis of Corsicana, who died in Baylor
Hospital, Dallas Saturday, were held Monday morning at 9 o’clock at
the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Burial was in the
Catholic
cemetery. The funeral mass was said by the Very Rev. Msgr. V. Graffeo.
Surviving are her husband and two daughters, Frances and Rose Ann of
Grand Prairie; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Chirafis, Corsicana; a
brother, Johnny Chirafis, Corsicana, and a sister Mrs. Mack Bowyer,
Abilene.
Pallbearers were Richard Steele, Louis Territo, Roy Patrick, Sam
Nagy, Joe Borsellino and Steve Palmeri.
McCammon Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
James Thomas Childress
II
Aug 30, 1883 - Feb 9, 1918
Funeral Was Largely Attended
The funeral of the late James T. Childress at the Catholic Church
was largely attended yesterday afternoon. The impressive burial
rites were said by Rev. Father Fraffeo, and Geo. Leonard, John
Murchison, Sylvan McDaniel, Hawkins Scarborough, Roy Medaris and Dee
Molloy acted as pallearers. There were many beautiful floral
offerings, and a large procession followed the remains to the last
resting place.
Notes:
--
Well Known Young Man Dead.
James T. Childress, who would have been twenty-nine years old in
August next, died at the family home corner West Seventh avenue and
South Twelfth Street at 11:30 today after two weeks illness of
pneumonia. The deceased was born in Waxahachie, but had lived in
Corsicana since he was one year old. Surviving the deceased are his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Childress, his widow and two little
sons, one five years old and the other one year old and two
brothers, Ed and Robbie Childress. The wife of the deceased is a
daughter of G. Wes Martin, a well known citizen of Corsicana. He was
a young man of genial nature and had many friends who are pained at
his untimely death.
Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock
from the Catholic Church, Father Graffeo officiating, and interment
will be in the Catholic Cemetery.
Notes:
---
Funeral Was Largely Attended
The funeral of the late James T. Childress at the Catholic Church
was largely attended yesterday afternoon. The impressive burial
rites were said by Rev. Father Graffeo, and Geo. Leonard, John
Murchison, Sylvan McDaniel, Hawkins Scarborough, Roy Medaris and Dee
Molloy acted as pall bearers. There were many beautiful floral
offerings, and a large procession followed the remains to the last
resting place.
Notes:
Ralph Ortega
Aug 2, 1917 - July 13, 1947
RITES SCHEDULED TUESDAY MORNING FOR RALPH ORTEGA
Ralph Ortega, aged 29 years, died near Barry Sunday morning at 8
o'clock.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from the
Church of the Immaculate Conception with interment in the
Catholic
cemetery. The rites will be conducted by the Very Rev. Monsignor V. Graffeo.
Surviving are his wife of Barry; two daughters, Rafala and Brenda
Ortega, a son Edmundo Ortega; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francisco
Ortega, and two brothers, Roy and Ruben Ortega, all of Barry.
Corley funeral home will direct.
Notes:
Henry Clay Reed
Apr 15, 1887 - Apr 22, 1960
H. C. Reed, 84, Dies Saturday
Henry Clay Reed, 84, native of Navarro county, died at his home in
Houston early Saturday following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. from the Corley
Chapel. Rev. Robert Wooddy, First Baptist pastor, will officiate.
Interment will be in the
Hamilton cemetery.
A farmer at Angus, Mr. Reed had moved to Houston nine years ago. He
was preceded in death by his wife in June, 1950.
Surviving are two daughters, Lola Reed, Houston, and Mrs. Charles
Pugh, Corsicana; four sons, E. F. Reed, Kingsville, L. A. Reed,
Corpus Christi; C. D. Reed, Freeport, and M. L. Reed, Houston; three
sisters, Mrs. Burt Jones, Angus, Mrs. J. E. Cox and Mrs. Henry
Frazier, both of Corsicana; three brothers, Edd Reed and L. G.
Bonner, both of Corsicana, and Dee Bonner, Angus, and a number of
grandchildren and other relatives.
Notes:
Clarence Jefferson “Jeffie” Wooley
Mar 17, 1899 - Aug 15, 1968
Wooley Rites
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Missionary
Baptist church for Clarence Wooley, 69, who died Thursday. The Rev.
Bruce Hibbitt, pastor, officiated. Burial was in
Hamilton cemetery.
Surviving are a sister and a number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
R. K. Smith
Dec 22, 1855 - Aug 1, 1922
Died Near Pursley
R. K. Smith, who lived on the Jester farm near Pursley, died
yesterday afternoon and the remains were interred in the Pursley
community this afternoon. The deceased was a widower and is survived
by four children.
Notes:
James Webb "Jim" Richards
Jan 31, 1886 - Apr 24, 1964
Jim Richards Rites Sunday
Funeral services for Jim Richards, 78, retired Richland banker, who
died Friday in the Wortham hospital, were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from
the Corley Chapel with burial in the
Dresden cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Johnny Johnson, pastor of the
Richland Methodist church.
He was a native of Cryer Creek but had resided at Richland 41 years.
Surviving are his wife of Richland; four brothers, E. D. Richards,
Dallas; Ed Richards, Tyler; W. C. Richards, Athens, and Evans
Richards, Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Miller, Tyler, and Mrs.
Ruth Corbin, Bay St. Louis, Miss.; and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Guy Campbell, A. Neal Brown, Dan Budal, R. R.
Fleming, W. E. Brown and A. R. Keeling.
Notes:
Oscar
Warren "Swede" Segerlind Oscar Warren "Swede" Segerlind
abt 1922 - June 13, 2012
O.W. “Swede” Segerlind, 90 of Houston, passed away Wednesday, June
13,
2012 in Houston. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 18,
2012 at Brookside Memorial Funeral Home in Houston. Visitation will
be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2012 at Paschal Funeral Home in
Kerens. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at
Kerens Cemetery.
Paschal Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.
Notes:
Autumn
Grace-Ann Lilley
Nov 30, 2005 - Jun 18, 2012
LILLEY, Autumn Grace-Ann of Mesquite, born Nov. 30, 2005, passed
away Monday, June 18, 2012.
She is survived by her mother, Wendy Chudej and husband, Matthew;
father, Brandon Lilley and wife, Kristen; sisters, Hana Lilley,
Angelina, brothers, Allen, Dylan, and Lil Bubba; grandparents, Greg
and Kim Thomas; Debra Shickner and husband, David; Craig Griggers
and wife, Marie.
Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2012 at New Hope Funeral
Home, 500 E. Hwy. 80, Sunnyvale, TX. 75182.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from
6 to 8 p.m.
Notes:
6-year-old girl in Dawson crash dies
From Staff Reports
Corsicana Daily Sun
The Texas Department of Public Safety has confirmed that a
6-year-old girl has died as a result of injuries from a two vehicle
crash at 8:30 p.m. Friday night in Dawson.
Autumn Lilly, 6, of Rice, passed away at about 2 p.m. Sunday at
Children's Medical Center, said Sgt. Thomas Moore of the Corsicana
DPS office. She had been taken by air ambulance from the crash scene
Friday night on State Highway 31 in Dawson.
The girl was a passenger in a 2010 Chevy Aveo driven by her aunt,
Krystal Griggers, 27, of Rice. The car was struck by a 1999 Dodge
truck driven by Christopher Krisp of Holland, when the truck crossed
the center line and struck the Aveo.
Also riding in the Aveo were Hannah Lilly, 9; Matthew James,
9-months; and Matthew Chudej, 25, also of Rice. All were treated and
released at Navarro Regional Hospital, Moore said.
Krisp was also taken by air ambulance to Parkland Hospital, and was
treated and released, Moore said. Passengers in the truck were
Christina Love, 32, also of Holland, and Robert Dailey, 9. The two
passengers were also treated and released, Moore said.
The DPS is investigating the crash after the initital report was
taken by the Dawson Police Department. Moore said their
investigation is continuing.
Notes:
Bobbie Ray
Hawkins
abt 1954 - May 19, 2012
Bobbie Ray Hawkins, 58, Corsicana; passed away Saturday, May 19,
2012 at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Funeral services
are 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Roane Chapel Full Gospel
Church located at 100 South Parham Street, with Pastor David E.
Wilson officiating.
Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson
Mortuary.
Notes:
George Boone
Anderson
Services Monday
Boone Anderson
Boone Anderson, 81, retired Wlnkler farmer, died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. L. G. Lee, at Streetman Sunday night following
an extended Illness. He was a life-long resident of Freestone
county.
Funeral services were held from the St. Elmo Baptist church Monday
at 2 p. m. with burial In the
St. Elmo cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Cecil Thompson, pastor of the First
Baptist church in Streetman, and Rov. A. C. Corley, Baptist
minister.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Clyde Walker, Winkler; Mrs. Lee,
Streetman, and Mrs. Julia Whitlock, Dallas; a) granddaughter, Mary
Alice Lee, Streetman; two sisters, Mrs. Belle Robinson, Streetman,
and Mrs. Bess Evans, Italy; and a number of nieces, nephews and
other relatives.
Pallbearers were Chester Neal, Alvin Neal, Wayne Pillans, Everett
Gregory, Elmer Holt and David Wilson. Corley directed.
Notes:
Ora Mae
(Coley) Rea
Mar 10, 1887 - Apr 5, 1971
Rea Rites
Set Tuesday
Mrs. Ora Mae Rea, a 25 year resident of Kerens, died in that city
Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the
Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens. The rites will be conducted by the
Revs. Ralph Stovall and Don Kelley, with interment in
Campbell Cemetery.
Mrs. Rea was born in Georgia in 1888 and was 83 years of age.
Survivors include one son, Deruad C. Rea of Kerens; four
grandchildren, Delta Mattingly of Malakoff, Darlene Berry of Kerens,
Dickie Rea of Lubbock and Lonnie Rea of Kerens, one sister, Miss W.A.
Bolen of Corsicana, six great-grand children.
Pallbearers will be Dickie Rea, Lonnie Rea, Jimmy Mattingly, Kelley
Barry, William Bolen and Gillian Rea.
Notes:
Thomas
Ormond Williams
Jun 5, 1871 - May 31, 1953
Orman Williams Services Monday
Funeral services for Orman Williams, 82, who died at Cryer Creek
Sunday were held Monday at 4 p.m. from the Barry Methodist Church.
The rites were conducted by the pastor. The Rev. Don Hazelwood.
Burial was at Barry.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Jimmy Yates and Glenn
Williams, both of Kerens; two daughters, Mrs. Pat Cook, Frost; and
Mrs. Pat Yancey, Wichita Falls, and seven grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Roy Massengale, Leon Reed, Fate Brown, Marshall
Magers, Dolly Hollingsworth, Roy Posey, Henry Ray Nicholson and
Derwood Watkins.
McCormick Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Jack Hayes
May 31, 1878 - 1947
JACK HAYES RITES SATURDAY AFTERNOON DIED HERE FRIDAY
Funeral services for Jack Hayes, aged 69 years, who died Friday
morning, were held from the family home, 219 West Third avenue
Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The rites were conducted by Very
Rev. Monsignor V. Graffeo of the Church of the Immaculate
Conception. Burial was in the
Catholic cemetery.
Born, May 31, 1878, at Cade, Navarro county, Hayes came to Corsicana
and Petty's Chapel communities as a small lad. He began working for
Navarro county before his majority, and served as constable of
Precinct 1 from 1908 to 1912.
Since leaving the constable's office, he devoted his entire time to
horseracing until ill health forced his retirement a few years ago.
Hayes was well-known throughout racing circles of the nation, and
formerly was farm manager and trainer for the Waggoner's,
owners of the Arlington Downs between Dallas and Fort Worth, and
later was connected with Ben Whitaker of Dallas. He has sent his
trained racers into competition in most of the well-known race
tracks of the country.
Surviving are his wife, a son, Jimmy Childress; a grandson, Tommie
Childress; two brothers, Walter Hayes, deputy sheriff, and T. P.
(Pink) Hayes, all of Corsican; two sisters, Mrs. Harold Blankenship,
Sr., Corsicana, and Mrs. S. R. Fausett, Dallas, and a number of
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Marion Martin, Ernest Prince, George Campbell, John
Blair, Warren Young, Ed Chlldress, Clay Nash and Eddie Kessinger.
McCammon Funeral Home directed
Notes:
John
C. Easterling
Oct 7, 1888 - Mar 6, 1964
Hold Services
John Easterling
Funeral services for John Easterling, 75, Chatfleld farmer-rancher,
who died in the Navarro clinic Friday night, were held Sunday at
2:30 p.m. from the McCammon Chapel.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Don Johnson, pastor of the
Chatfield Methodist church, of which he was a member.
Burial was in the
Chatfield cemetery.
Native of Streetman, he had resided at Chatfield since 1902.
Surviving are his wife of Chatfield; two brothers, Ben and Earl
Easterling, both of Chatfleld; two sisters, Mrs. R. Montfort,
Corsicana, and Mrs. R. L. Henderson, Waco; and other relatives.
Pallbearers were H. P. Hodge, Jr.; Win. R. Hodge, W. A. Mizell, Jr.;
John H. Montfort, J. Little, Jr.; Roland Johnston, Robert Earl
Montfort, George Hodge and R. L. Henderson
Notes:
- Corsicana Semi Weekly Light - March 10, 1964
- Old Chatfield Cemetery
- Submitted by
Tim Childress
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