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Nancy George (Cunningham)
Tatum
Aug 2, 1862 - Nov 9, 1953
Mrs. Tatum, 91,
Dies Following
Extended Illness
Mrs. W. M. Tatum, 91, pioneer Corsicana resident and civic and church leader, died at her home, 723 West Third avenue Monday at
1:30 p. m. following an extended illness.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete Monday afternoon, but will probably be held sometime Wednesday.
Ellis County Native
Born, August 2, 1862, at Bethel, Ellis county, the daughter of George Henderson Cunningham and Tennessee Sims Cunningham, Mrs.
Tatum was married to William Montgomery Tatum, January 15, 1885, and moved to Corsicana where they resided at the Abe Mulkey home until
they moved to their own home. Mrs. Tatum's ancestors came to America during Colonial days before the American Revolution She was the last
of nine children of the Cunningham family.
Five children were born to the Tatums, two preceding their mother in death. Clifford A. Tatum died in 1916 and Wister died in infancy.
Religious Leader
Surviving children are G. L., Ralph and Miss Ethel Mae Tatum, all of Corsicana; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and other
relatives.
Mrs. Tatum was superintendent of the junior department of the Sunday School and president of the WSCS of the First Methodist church for
many years. She finished her education at the Marvin Female College
in Dallas. Corley will direct.
Notes:
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Rites Tuesday For Mrs. Tatum, Pioneer Resident
Funeral services for Mrs. W. M. Tatum, 81, who died at the family
home, 729 West Third avenue, Monday afternoon, were held from the
First Methodist church Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.
The rites were conducted by Rev. John Wesley Ford, pastor of the
church, and Dr. E. B. Hawk, retired Methodist minister and SMU
professor. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.
Native of Bethel, Ellis county, Mrs. Tatum was the daughter of the
late George Henderson Cunning and Tennessee Sims Cunning ham,
pioneer Ellis county residents. She came to Corsicana in January,
1885, following her marriage to the late W. M. Tatum, long-time
business leader of this area.
Mrs. Tatum was educated at the Marvin Female College in Dallas, and
was long a civic and religious leader of this community. She was
superintendent of the junior department of the Sunday School and
president of the WSCS of the First Methodist church for many years.
She was a descendant of colonist coming to America prior to the
American Revolution.
Two children preceded her in death-Clifford A. Tatum dying in 1946
and Wester in infancy.
Surviving are two sons, G. L. and Ralph Tatum, and a daughter, Miss
Ethel Mae Tatum, all of Corsicana; five grandchildren, six
great-grandchildren and other relatives.
She was a sister of the late J. D. and C. C. Cunningham, Corsicana
business leaders.
Pallbearers were Wm. B. Tatum, Ralph Tatum, Jr.; John Tatum, John R.
Corley, Jack Cunningham, E. Y. Cunningham, Dr. Miles Hastings, Miles
Hastings, Jr., and Roger Edmonson.
Corley directed. |
Notes:
Myrtle
Ophelia Gallemore,
Miss.
1894 - Sep 1973
Funeral services were to be at
2 p.m. Wednesday at a local
funeral home for Miss Myrtle
Gallemore, 80, Rice resident,
who died Tuesday at Kerrville.
Revs. Randall McCollum and
Ode Meadows officiated, with
burial at Old Chatfield
Cemetery.
Survivors include six
nephews, J. N. Gallemore of
San Antonio, R. C. Dukeminer
of Houston, John Gallemore of
Hobbs, N. M. A. W. Patterson of
Crockett, Rev. Lee Patterson of
Texarkana and Dr. Cecil
Patterson of Dallas; a sister,
Mrs. Merle Hayes of Rice; and
a brother, Hugh Gallemore of
Tulsa, Okla.
Pallbearers include Orin
Gilbert, J. T. Allen, Floyd
Brewer, Alvin Jones, Cal
Barton, Nathan Rawlings, Ott
Loper and Henry Swafford
Notes:
William Henry Thompson
Feb 02, 1888 - Apr 07, 1955
W. H. Thompson Services Friday
Funeral services for Will H. Thompson, 67, retired farmer, Northwest
Apartments, who died Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital, were
held from the Memorial Baptist church Friday at 2 p.m. The rites
were conducted by Rev. H. G. Starkey, pastor of the church, and Rev.
J. L. Andrews, Baptist minister of Eustace. Burial was in the
Birdston cemetery near Streetman.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; four sons, Alton Thompson,
Odessa; Rev. Cecil Thompson, Baptist minister of Athens; Carlton
Thompson, Corsicana, and Wade Allen, San Antonio; two daughters,
Mrs. E. L. Gibson, Bay City, and Mrs. Gordon Sheffield, Corsicana; a
brother, T. J. Thompson, Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Duke Brown,
Odessa, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Alvin Miller, E. H. Richards, Hollis Simmons, T. J.
Glasgow, L. O. Blakeney and Vernon Tackett.
Corley directed.
Notes:
Willie Irene (Thompson) Oliver
Dec 30, 1896 - Apr 16, 1974
Mrs. Oliver
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Corley Funeral Home
Chapel for Mrs. Joe Oliver, 77, resident of Corsicana, who died
Tuesday at Memorial Hospital.
Rev. Luther Crawford will officiate, and burial will be at
Birdston cemetery.
Survivors include her husband; five daughters; 11 grandchildren;
three sisters, Mrs. John Acres of Hatch, N. M., and Mrs. Verna
Walker of Alburquerque, N. M. and Mrs. Walter Owens of Fairfield;
and two brothers, Jack Thompson of Streetman and Joe Thompson of
Mexia.
Notes:
Ruth Edna (Clark) Steele
Dec 22, 1891 - Nov 12, 1981
Mrs. Ruth Edna Steele
STREETMAN—Mrs. Ruth Edna Clark Steele, 89, of Streetman, died at her
home in Streetman Thursday.
Service is Saturday, 10 a. m., First Baptist Church in Streetman,
with the Rev. Grayson Glass Officiating. Burial will be at
Birdston cemetery.
She was a native of Streetman.
Survivors include five children, T. C. Steele, of Streetman, Mrs. J.
R. Manahan of Houston, Robert James Steele of Lake Jackson, Mrs.
Elbert F. Tucker, Neches and Mrs. John J. Innis, of Fort Worth;
seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs.
J. B. McConnice, of Kingsville, Mrs. H. B. Cole, of Streetman, and
Mrs. J. A. Coleman, of Streetman.
Notes:
Corrie (Johnson) Clark
Aug 31, 1895 - Apr 15, 1979
Mrs. Clark
Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Griffin funeral Home
Chapel for Mrs. Corrie Clark, 83, resident of Streetman, who died at
Fairfield Memorial Hospital Sunday.
Burial will be at Birdston cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jack Inmon of Silver City, N.
M. and Mrs. Billy McConnico of Streetman; two grandsons, three
great-grandsons, a sister, Mrs. Ada Benight of Purdon; and a number
of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Grady Conner, Leonard Ward, Robert Hull, Willie D.
Pillans, Jack Pillans, and Dillard Burleson.
Notes:
Christine (Jenkins) Steele
Dec 28, 1913 - Apr 15, 1979
Mrs. Steele
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist church in
Streetman for Mrs. Christine Steele, 66, resident of Streetman, who
died Sunday in Birdston.
Arrangements are with Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana.
The Rev. O. E. Permenter will officiate, with burial following
Birdston cemetery.
She was born Dec. 28, 1913 in Limestone County. She was the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jenkins.
She was a life-long resident of Streetman.
Survivors include her husband, H. W. Steele of Streetman; a son,
Billie Hugh Steele of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Newsome
and Mrs. Leann Smith of Euless; five granddaughters, a grandson,
three brothers R. Jenkins and Jim Jack Jenkins both of Streetman and
Douglas Jenkins of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Wilma Berry of
Streetman and Mrs. Glaydeen---------of Winkler.
Pallbearers are Butch----, Johnny James, Jimmy--------, Don Hodge,
Danny-----, and Lowell Carter.
Notes:
Ethel Earl
(Christie) Hanks
Sept 3, 1884 - Oct 9, 1959
Sunday Rites For Mrs. Hanks
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Earl Hanks, 75, widow of the late
Dr. M. L. Hanks of Corbet, will be held from the First Baptist
church Sunday at 4 p.m. The services will be conducted by Rev.
Robert Wooddy, pastor of the church of which she had been a member
since 1910. Burial will be in the
Campbell cemetery in the Drane
community.
Mrs. Hanks died Friday morning at 111 South Fifteenth street
following a several years' illness.
She was a charter member of Grove No. 1366, Woodman Circle,
organized in 1913.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Mourene Banks and Mrs. A. A.
Taylor, both of Corsicana, and Mrs. James A. Burkes, Malvern, Ark.;
five sons, J. Carlton Hanks, Dallas; Oscar C. Hanks, Lufkin; Roy C.
Hanks, Clovis, N. M. ; Duren H. Hanks, Dallas, and Marvin R. Hanks,
Wilmer; 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and other
relatives.
Pallbearers will be W. C. Nokes, Weeks DuBose, Charles Keathley,
Harmon Pope, Marvin Sanders and George Wilson.
McCammon will direct.
Notes:
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Mrs. M. L. Hanks Dies On Friday
Mrs. Ethel Earl Hanks, 75, widow of the late Dr. M. L. Hanks of
Corbet, died at 111 South Fifteenth street Friday morning following
a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. D.
Christie.
Mrs. Hanks and her late physician husband were married at Corbet,
Dec. 11, 1904.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Mourene Banks and Mrs. A. A.
Taylor, both of Corsicana, and Mrs. James A. Burkes, Malvern, Ark.;
five sons, J. Carlton Hanks, Dallas; Oscar C. Hanks, Lufkin; Roy C.
Hanks, Clovis, N. M.; Duren H. Hanks, Dallas, and Marvin R. Hanks,
Wilmer; 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Four
children preceded Mrs. Hanks in death.
Mrs. Hanks had been a member of the First Baptist church here since
1910 and was a charter member of Grove No. 1366 Woodmen Circle
organized in 1913.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete early Friday afternoon pending
the arrival of relatives.
McCammon will direct.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Friday, Oct 9, 1959
- w/o Mandred Leslie Hanks, Dr. married Dec. 11, 1904; d/o
William B. Christie and Martha Adella “Della” (DeHart) Christie
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
Catherine (Croft) Blue
Mar 7, 1931 - June 13, 2012
 A
bell rang early Wednesday morning, June 13, 2012 and a
beautiful angel Catherine Croft Blue received her wings.
Catherine was born to William Croft Sr. and Alma Grantham
Crost Beauchamp on March 7, 1931 in Corsicana. She graduated
from Corsicana High School and Navarro Junior College. On
April 19, 1952, she married Aubrey Blue and they were
married 59 years. She worked for CISD and retired in 1989.
She and Aubrey attended all CHS football games for over 40
years being known as the “True Blue” supporters. She will be
dearly missed by all.
She is preceded in death by her husband Aubrey, grandson
Bobby Barlow, her parents, and siblings, William Croft Jr.
and Hallie Lucko.
Survivors include her daughters, Vickie Kirk and husband
James of Corsicana, Beverly Barlow of Corsicana, Tressa
Marusak and husband Jeff of Ennis; grandchildren Dylan,
Chance and Austin Kirk, all of Corsicana, Alyssa and Kayla
Marusak of Ennis, Les Barlow of Corsicana; and
great-grandchildren Jacey Kirk, Rex Marusak, Destiny and
Bobby Barlow.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2012 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012 at
Oakwood Cemetery.
A special thanks and appreciation extended to all the staff
at Heritage Oaks West and her care staff: Tina, Tammy,
Patricia, Lisa, Jessica, Coretta and many others that cared
for her.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.
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Notes:
Lt. Col.
Charles Dewey McMullan, Ret. USAF
Jan 9, 1935 - May 18, 2012
 Charles
Dewey McMullan, 77, of College Station, passed away on May
18,
2012 at the Isle at Watercrest after a long battle with
Parkinson's disease.
He learned early on the values of faith, family, and country
and he embodied these qualities throughout his life. He was
a wonderful example of a Godly man to his family, school,
and country.
Charles Dewey was born on the family farm in Tupelo, Texas,
on Jan. 9, 1935, to Thomas Clark McMullan and Mary McCord
McMullan. He was the youngest of their four children. He
attended school in Rice until 10th grade, when he
transferred to Corsicana High School where he graduated in
1953. He attended Texas A&M University where he was a member
of the class of 1957. He received a Bachelor of Science
degree in Architectural Construction. He was a member of the
Ross Volunteers, Air Force ROTC and was active in the Wesley
Foundation. In 1963 he received a master's degree in
Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas.
While at a Wesley Foundation event in 1957 he met the love
of his life, Helen Ann Tasto. They were married Aug. 31,
1957. Their 54-year marriage was a beautiful example of a
true partnership.
After graduating as a Distinguished Military Graduate from
Texas A&M, Charles Dewey entered the United States Air
Force. He served in various engineering capacities for 21
years, and their travels took them all over the world. His
final assignment was as Base Civil Engineer and Commander of
the 351st Civil Engineering Squadron at Whiteman AFB, Mo.
He received many honors and awards, including the Air Force
Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Joint
Service Commendation Medal, and the Meritorious Service
Medal with three oak leaf clusters. He retired from the Air
Force in 1979 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
After retirement from the Air Force, Charles Dewey served as
the president of an architectural concrete company in
Austin. In 1980 he had the opportunity to return to Texas
A&M University to teach in the Construction Science
Department. He received the Association of Former Students
Distinguished Teaching Award in 1997. He was honored to have
the Charles D. McMullan ’57 Endowed Scholarship established
to be awarded annually to undergraduate students in
Construction Science. He was further honored with the
establishment of The Charles Dewey McMullan Endowed Chair in
Construction Science. He retired in 1998 and was named
Associate Professor Emeritus of Construction Science.
Charles was an AIC Certified Professional Constructor and
Fellow and a licensed Professional Engineer. He was active
in many community activities including the Stonebridge
Homeowners Association and the Kiwanis Club, serving as
President in 1989. He was an active member of First United
Methodist Church of Bryan. He loved hunting, fishing,
woodworking, arrowhead hunting, and attending Texas A&M
University athletic events.
Charles was preceded in death by his mother, father, and
brother, Robert.
Survivors include his wife, Ann; his daughters, Diane
Galloway and husband Mark of Prosper, and Ruth McMullan, ’83
of College Station; grandsons, Steven Robert Galloway of
Chicago, Ill., Jeffrey Charles Galloway of Austin, and Drew
Michael Galloway of College Station; his sisters, Joyce
Bowden Kyles of Conroe and Marjorie Roberts of Waco;, and
his sister-in-law, Wilma McMullan of Corsicana; and numerous
cousins, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to visit the family from 10 a.m. to noon
on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Memorial Funeral Chapel in
College Station.
A private family graveside service will be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at the College Station cemetery.
Friends are invited to the Celebration of Life service at 2
p .m. on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the First United
Methodist Church in Bryan.
The family is grateful to Lighthouse Hospice and the staff
at the Isle at Watercrest for the loving care they provided
to Charles.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to
First United Methodist Church Bryan (506 E. 28th Street,
Bryan, TX 77805-3846) or the Texas A&M Foundation for the
Charles D. McMullan ’57 Endowed Scholarship in Construction
Science (401 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840).
Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Chapel, College Station. |
Notes:
Charles Edward Bonin
Aug 30, 1932 - June 14, 2012
 Charles
Edward Bonin passed away in Corsicana on the morning of June
14,
2012 ending a valiant, nine-month battle with cancer. In his
final, peaceful moments and throughout his convalescence, he
was attended and comforted by family and beloved friends.
That is to say, we were doing for him as he would have done
for us.
He was born on Aug. 30, 1932, to Charles Anthony and Jeanne
Marie Bonin in Broussard, La., a rural, French-speaking
Acadian (“Cajun”) community straddling the Lafayette and St.
Martin parishes. Throughout his youth, he helped his parents
farm the land. Charles's love for gardening remained with
him all of his life and became one of many ways he affected
those who knew him.
Charles's love of learning was life long, and his interests
were broad, extending from agriculture, astronomy,
engineering and mathematics, and woodworking to religious
studies and theology. He graduated as the Valedictorian at
St. Cecilia Catholic School in Broussard and attended the
University of Louisiana in Lafayette, earning a B.S. with
Honors in Civil Engineering. In fulfillment of his ROTC
obligation, Charles served as a navigator in overseas
military transport operations in the Air Force from
1954-1957. In 1991, Charles returned again to school to
receive a M.A. in Religious Education from the University of
Dallas. He received certification as a Master Gardener and
in Rainwater Harvesting from Texas AgriLife Extension
Service.
Charles often said that the best decision of his life had
been to marry Maria Sylvia Rodriguez. They wed in 1957 at
the Shrine of the Little Flower in San Antonio. By 1963, the
couple had four sons. As a project engineer for Brown &
Root, Inc., Charles managed large constructions projects
throughout the south and southwest. The Bonin family became
active in civic life wherever they settled.
In 1982, with their last child in college, Charles and
Sylvia settled in Corsicana. Within a few years, he retired
and began a second career as a volunteer in service of his
church, his family, and his community. Among his many
commitments, Charles supported Sylvia's work as the Director
of the Navarro Council of the Arts. He volunteered with the
Navarro County Extension Service, the Master Gardening
Program, Food for Fitness, Christmas in October, the Chamber
of Commerce, Junior Achievement, the Red Cross, and the
United Way. For Immaculate Conception Church, Charles
coordinated Adult Religious Education, served on the Parish
Council and as a Lector and Commentator, and ministered to
the sick and homebound.
More recently, he oversaw the construction of the Immaculate
Conception Holy Family Reception Center.
Charles is lovingly remembered by Sylvia, their children and
their children's families: these include Michael and Diana
Bonin of Farmington, N.M., and their children Reneé, Kevin,
Kyle and Robyn; Stephen Bonin of Corsicana and daughter
Andrea; Dr. Thomas and Rebecca Bonin of Greenwood, Ark. and
children Sara and Andrew; and Dr. Paul Bonin and Hank Lee of
San Antonio and Austin. He is survived by his sister, Mrs.
Patsy Deshotels of Nederland, Texas, and brother Monte
Bonin, and his wife Catherine of Gonzales, La.;
sister-in-law Josie Rodriguez of Houston and brother-in-law
Dr. Carlos Rodriguez of Washington, D.C., numerous nieces,
nephews, and friends.
We draw inspiration from Charles as a man of great character
and expansive intellect, a deep and abiding faith, and
abundant love and generosity. He read avidly. He was a
gifted archivist who documented on well-ordered lists the
events of his life as well as the steps for each project he
undertook. Given his capacity for remembering chronology and
context and his natural gifts as a storyteller, he might
have been a historian. Instead, he committed his life to
serving others, to sharing his knowledge, as well as his
culinary, organizational, and construction skills. In so
many ways, he cultivated a better life for each of us and
planted a garden from which we are all still taking
nourishment.
We wish to express our gratitude for the exceptional, loving
care we received from Cedar Lake Home Health and Hospice and
to the many friends whose acts of kindness have blessed us
in so many ways.
Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 7 p.m. and a
rosary at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 18 at Corley Funeral Home.
A funeral Mass will be held at the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 with
Father Jason Cargo and Father Danilo Ramos officiating.
Interment will follow at
Calvary Cemetery. A reception with
the family is scheduled following the burial.
Pallbearers are Wesley Betik, Rudy Garcia, John Heard, Mike
Schroeder, Steve Stoecklein and Wayne Tlustos.
Memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Church at
3000 W. Hwy 22, Corsicana, TX 75110. |
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Sunday, June 17, 2012
- Submitted by Karen Rost
Charles J. Good
Mar 7, 1925 - Apr 23, 2012
 Charles
J. Good passed away April 23, 2012 at his home in Montrose,
Colo.
Born March 7, 1925 in South Bend, Ind. to Blanche Lee
(Davidson) and Charles Walling Good, he grew up mainly in
Rochester, Ind.
Charles entered the army in April of 1943. He was awarded
the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star while serving in many
countries in Europe during WW II as a radio operator/forward
observer.
Shortly after his honorable discharge in January 1946, he
married Berniece Stewart in Fort Worth at her parents’ home.
He had met Berniece during his army training and continued
correspondence with her while overseas.
He joined the Texas Department of Public Safety in 1948 and
became a State Highway Patrolman. After a short stint in
Bonham, he served the remainder of his 18 years with the
State of Texas in Dallas. The majority of his service in
Dallas was as a plainclothes officer performing special
investigations. He was on duty at Market Hall at the time of
President Kennedy's assassination performing communication
liaisons and post-assassination command center set-ups and
chauffeuring Kennedy staff members to Love Field. He retired
from the state in 1966 following cancer surgery in 1964 and
1965, which had left him permanently disabled.
Charles and Berniece lived in Dallas several more years
before moving to Lake Athens, and then Frost. Following his
wife's death in 2006, he moved to Montrose, Colo. where he
lived with his daughter, Charla, until his death.
Charles was a man of many interests and hobbies, having
enjoyed building model boats and planes, fishing, boating,
camping, and woodworking among other things.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and four siblings,
Harold, Dale, Chester and Mary; his son, Charles Stewart
Good; and infant grandson, Charles Samual Good.
Survivors include his daughter, Charla Arbuckle;
granddaughter, Megan
(Brian) Kittell; and great granddaughters, Lillian and Robin
Kittell, all of Montrose, Colo.
Charles was a good and honorable man of many talents who had
many interesting real-life stories which he loved retelling.
He is finally free of pain and at peace and will be sorely
missed by his family and friends.
Memorial services to honor both Charles and his wife,
Berniece, who died January 21, 2006, will be held at 9:30
a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the Psalms Scattering Garden
in the Laurel Land Funeral Home and Cemetery at 7100 Crowley
Road in Fort Worth. |
Notes:
Charles Newton Knott
July 31, 1941 - June 22, 2012
 Mr.
Charles Newton Knott, age 70, passed away Friday, June 22,
2012, at his residence in Corsicana. He was born July 31,
1941 in Corsicana, Texas to Nannie and Charles B. Knott.
Mr. Knott was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in
Corsicana. He was truck driver for 50 years.
He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father and a son,
Robert Campbell.
Mr. Knott is survived by his wife, Patsy Knott; 3 sons,
Charles Knott and wife Jaye, Billy Thomas and wife Val, and
Ronnie Threet; 2 daughters, Cindy Haywood and husband
Harold, and Kim Freeman and husband John; 11 grandchildren;
and 7 great grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at
Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday,
June 25, 2012 at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Floyd
Peterson officiating. Burial will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ellis Young, Phillip McCulloch, James
Shackelford, Randy Richards, David Dycus, Gene Grace, Jerry
Beasley and Lowell Hudson. Honorary pallbearers will be
Charles McCrory and Wayne McClellan. |
Notes:
Charlie Virgil Jones, Jr.
Apr 18, 1939 - May 13, 2012
 Charlie
Virgil Jones, Jr. age 73 of Galveston died Sunday, May 13,
2012 at his residence in Galveston. Memorial services are 2
p.m. Friday, May 18, 2012 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in
Galveston.
Mr. Jones was born April 18, 1939 in Jonesborough, Texas to
Charlie Virgil Jones, Sr. and Cleona Dixson Tackett. He was
employed by the Telephone Company for many years before
retiring to Corsicana, Texas. He is survived by his sisters;
JoAnn Humphrey, Lois Sloyan and Etta Marie Adams, Children;
Charlie V. Jones, III, Diana Rector, Belenda Williams and
Cleona Dawson. He is also survived by his grandchildren;
Audrey Williams, Sabra Williams, Ashley Capra, Courtney
Dawson and Leah Dawson; three great grandchildren; and his
dog Dipstick. |
Notes:
Donna Lue Mullin
abt 1961 - May 15, 2012
Donna Lue Mullin, 51, of Dallas, formerly of Corsicana, passed away
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas.
Wake services are 7 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2012 at Ross and Johnson
Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Services are 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012
at the Greater Love Outreach Fellowship Church located at 700 East
Park Avenue wuth Pastor William Lewis Jr., officiating. Interment
will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ross and
Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Douglas Kenneth Lane
Dec 23, 1941 - May 27, 2012
 Douglas
Kenneth Lane, 70, of Trinidad, passed away on Sunday
morning, May 27, 2012, at Trinity Mother Francis Hospital in
Tyler.
He was born in Paris, Texas on Dec. 23, 1941, to Shield H.
Lane and Mary Viola Grimes Lane. Mr. Lane married Avon
Basham on Feb. 10, 1962, at the Pacio Baptist Church and had
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
He had been the Superintendent of Mildred I.S.D. for 24
years retiring in 2011 and was a respected educator.
He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Clyde G.
Lane, James R. Lane, Gerald R. Lane, Shield H. Lane Jr., Mae
E. Beason, Florence Usery, and Betty J. King.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Avon Lane; daughter
and son-in-law, Amy Venable and husband Bruce of Corsicana;
grandchildren, Jordan Venable, Megan Venable, and Devin
Venable of Corsicana; siblings, Mary Evonko of San Antonio,
Dorothy Howard and her husband Bob of Longview, and Barbara
Sue Harrington and her husband Lary of Richardson.
He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Gertrude Lane of
Paris, and Polly Lane of Euless; and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012,
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 31,
2012, in the Lane Gymnasium at Mildred High School with his
nephew, Donald Preston, officiating. Interment will follow
at the Eubank Cedar Creek Memorial Park in Mabank.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Mildred
School District Library at 5475 HWY 287 South Corsicana,
Texas 75109.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Edith (Szenasy) Phillips
Jul 22, 1923 - May 29, 2012
Edith Szenasy Phillips, 88, of McGregor, passed away May 29, 2012,
at Regent Care Center of Woodway.
She was born July 22, 1923, to Sam and Ethel Szenasy in Corsicana,
where she grew up and attended elementary and high school. Edith
worked 18 years for the First National Bank of Corsicana and later
married her husband of 43 years, Waco auto dealer Maynard J.
Phillips. The couple eventually settled in Waco where Edith
continued in the banking business for a number of years. She was a
member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit in Waco since 1968
serving on many volunteer committees and lending her time to many
service organizations throughout the community.
Edith was an exceptional athlete and avid sports enthusiast. She
played basketball for the Dr Pepper women's team of Corsicana and
was a member of various bowling leagues. She never missed the
opportunity to root on her favorite teams, the Dallas Cowboys, Texas
Rangers, Dallas Mavericks and faithfully cheered for the Texas
Longhorns.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard J Phillips; and
sisters, Margaret Sullivan, Ethel Lord, and Helen Warner Gilcrease.
She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Flanagan and her husband
Tim of McGregor; grandchildren, Tim Flanagan and his wife Melanie of
McGregor, Mark Flanagan and wife Amy of Woodway, and Cathy Flanagan
of Dallas; great grandchildren, Carson Flanagan, Hudson Flanagan,
Kellan Flanagan, and Kyndal Flanagan; brother, Sam Szenasy of Tulsa,
and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family expresses a special thanks to longtime faithful
caregiver, Vicenta Huerto, who was always by her side. Thanks to
Rachel Degrate and the team at Bluebonnet Hospice as well as the
Regent Care staff, especially Shereil Cross and Carolyn Wilson.
Visitation to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012, at
Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway.
Graveside services to be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2012, at
Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fuzzy Friends
Rescue, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20966 Waco, Texas 76702 in honor
of any of her beloved pets, Boston Terriers, Sampson and Susie or
her rescue kitty Dee Dee.
Arrangements by Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Woodway.
Notes:
Edna (Wright) Cobb
Jun 10, 1928 - Jun 18, 2012
 Edna
(Wright) Cobb
June 10, 1928 - June 18, 2012
Edna Wright Cobb, age 84, was called home to be with her
heavenly Father on Monday, June 18, 2012 at her residence in
Corsicana, Texas.
Edna was born on June 10, 1928 to John Wright and Ora Lee
Griffith Wright. Edna was a member of the Fundamental
Baptist Church in Corsicana. In earlier years she taught
Sunday School at Northside Baptist Church in Mexia. She had
a deep and abiding love for the Lord, her family and
friends. Edna enjoyed visiting the sick and elderly in
nursing homes and touched many lives with her loving care
and kindness.
She lived a Christian life as a wife and mother of two
daughters. She will always be in our hearts and missed
forever.
Edna was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years,
Clyde; her infant son, William; her parents; step-father,
Joe Vawters and three brothers, Eugene, Sam and Grady
Wright.
Edna is survived by her two daughters, Connie Little and
husband, Bill of Corsicana, Karen McCain and husband, Dale
of Marietta, Ohio; four grandchildren, Kevin Hill and wife,
Tina of Corsicana, Sherri Jaecks and husband, Bob of
Fairfield, Andrea Davis and husband, Mitch of Marietta,
Ohio, Lisa Michael and husband, Zach of Marietta, Ohio;
eight great-grandchildren, Britney Hill of Waco, Skyler Bell
of Fairfield, Mackenzie Hill of Corsicana, Ashton and
McKinlee Michael of Marietta, Ohio, Cameron, Collin and
Jenna Davis of Marietta, Ohio; one brother, Johnny Wright
and wife, Darlene of Overton, Texas; aunt, Elizabeth
Lockhart of Athens; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews as
well as Fred Leo Brown of Chicago, Ill. who was like a son
to her.
We will always be thankful for her three loving caregivers,
niece, Susan Lenamon of Mexia, Teresa Barajas of Corsicana,
and Lena Davis of Corsicana. May God Bless them for the
love, care, and dedication they gave our Mother. We would
also like to thank the staff of Hand in Hand Hospice;
especially Jennifer and Jodie, who cared for our Mother with
dignity and respect.
Graveside services will be held at Eutaw Cemetery in Kosse,
Texas at
11 a.m. on Friday, June 22, 2012, with Rev. Bill Wright, Sr.
and Rev.
Bill Wright, Jr. officiating. Visitation with the family
will be held at Porter Funeral Home on Thursday, June 21,
2012 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Notes:
Fenton La Duke
Aug 18, 1939 - May 26, 2012
 Fenton
La Duke, 72, passed away at 3:25 p.m. Saturday May 26, 2012
at his daughter's residence in Dawson.
He was born in Happy Valley, Oregon to Robert and Hilah La
Duke on Aug.
18, 1939. He was a rancher and lumber mill worker in Oregon.
He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Oh wow! Where to start? I was asked by my family to write
about my grandfather. To describe the type of man that my
grandfather was would probably take pages and pages and even
with all those words written, I don’t think anyone would
truly understand him. He was truly complex with many layers
to be uncovered.
As a child remembering my grandfather, I would have
described him as a clone of John Wayne. He was stoic,
unemotional, seemed to be very hard, a hard worker,
disciplinarian, and provide for his family. Although, at
times, he would give a glimpse into his soft inner-self
under the hard surface he portrayed. His soft spot always
seemed to be apparent for his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Spare the rod, spoil the child seemed
to be his motto, but for his grandchildren he would do
anything for them.
In the past few years after my grandmother passed away, the
hard exterior had slowly melting away and his soft interior
came to light. He started showing more emotions to those he
loved and made sure to tell the ones close to him that he
loved them. He told me multiple times of how much he missed
my grandmother and that she was a great woman. He would even
cry when talking about her.
In the end, my grandfather never let go of his true feisty
lively nature for which he was known. He fought till the end
and made sure to let others know he was a fighter. He was a
tough, sirley old man that loved a good debate and loved to
get a rise out of people. He loved when people would argue
back and give him a hard time. He would then become tickled
and laugh at those willing to give it right back to him.
Overall, my grandfather was respected and loved by many. All
those that are left behind will truly miss him. Wherever my
grandfather is today, I know he is smiling while holding my
grandmother's hand and maybe even dancing to some old
Charley Pride.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Ardis Owilla Porter La
Duke in September 2006; parents, Robert Carl La Duke and
Hilah Fairy Kraft La Duke.
Survivors include brothers Fred, Forest, Bobby, Leroy, and
Gerry La Duke of Oregon; sister, Viviann Chubb of Oregon;
daughters, Floann Lund and husband John of Oregon, Barbara
Swartzendruber and husband Carl of Oregon, Annette Stanley
and husband Richard of Oregon, Beatrice La Duke and fiancée
Mike of Oregon, and Billie Raines and husband Bene of Texas;
sons, Carl La Duke and fiancée Dee Bardwell of Texas, and
Allan La Duke of Oregon; grandsons, Orrin Brock and wife
Jessie of Texas, Justin Swartzendruber and wife Shyra of
Oregon, Toby Swartzendruber of Oregon, Jason Lund and wife
Licia of Oregon, Jesse Raines and wife Morgan of Texas, and
Lee Bardwell, Jr. and wife Victoria of Texas;
granddaughters, Katie Dunn and husband Jason of Oregon,
Bethany Swartzendruber of Oregon, Magdalena Swartzendruber
of Oregon, Heather Hall and husband Russell of Oregon,
Christina Lund of Oregon, Susan McCorkle and husband William
of Oregon, Jonnie Saucedo and husband Daniel of Oregon,
Brittany Bardwell of Texas, Chelsea Devlin and husband of
Texas, Tabitha Brock of Texas, Hilah Brock of Texas, Sara
Raines of Texas, and Shalena Brock of Texas;
great-grandchildren, 14 in Oregon and eight in Texas; and
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a big host of
friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 30,
2012, at Wade Funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Woodall
officiating.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard. |
Notes:
Frances (Emerson) Speer
Jan 15, 1921 - Jun 14, 2012
Frances E. Speer born on Jan. 15, 1921 and joined her Heavenly
Father on Thursday, June 14, 2012.
She is preceded in death by her husband Marvin O. Speer, father Sam
Houston Emerson, mother Eunice English, and two brothers, Warren W.
and Robert L. Emerson.
She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Ybarra and Eunice Baker;
eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and six
great-great-grandchildren.
She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and involved in
community activities. Frances worked as a bookkeeper and accountant
for various businesses in Corsicana. She enjoyed her grandchildren,
dancing and cooking for family and friends.
Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 18, 2012 at
Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Brandon Bachtel officiating.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.
Notes:
Francisco Cantu
Jun 4, 1917 - May 28, 2012
 Francisco
Cantu, 94, passed away May 28, 2012 at his residence in
Corsicana.
He was born June 4, 1917 to Eduardo Cantu and Lorenza
Hinojosa Cantu in Los Herreras Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara; his parents;
five brothers; two sisters; and two sons.
Survivors include sons, Arnulfo Cantu Sr. and wife Maria of
Corsicana, and Jesse Cantu and wife Patricia of Corsicana;
daughters, Petra Cantu of Purdon, Mary Bland and husband
Calvin of Corsicana, Maria E. Cantu of Corsicana, and Rosie
Laubscher and husband John of Dawson; grandsons, Joel Cantu,
Roel Cantu Jr., Noel Cantu, Arnulfo Cantu, Alex Cantu,
Christopher Stringer, Stephen Cantu, Higinio Cantu Jr. and
Sebastian Cantu; granddaughters, Petra Williams, Mary E.
Stepp, Alice Gray, Michelle Slakey, Maria Chrislda Ross,
Jennifer Warnix and Patricia Wells. Mr. Cantu is also
survived by 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great
grandchild.
Mr. Cantu worked for many years for Texas Power and Light
and retired from TXU. Mr. Cantu was a devoted husband and
father and leaves behind many loving and devoted children.
Visitation with the family was held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May
30, 2012, at Corley Funeral Home with the Rosary starting at
7 p.m. with Deacon Lewis Palos officiating.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May
31, 2012, at Hamilton Beeman Cemetery in Retreat with the
Rev. Bobby E. McCollum officiating.
Pallbearers will be Mr. Cantu's grandsons.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Albert
Arthur Fagala
Jan 5, 1885 - Jan 17, 1952
A. A. Fagala Dies Thursday Night
BLOOMING GROVE, Jan. 18—(Spl)—A. A. Fagala, 67, retired painter,
died at his home here on Thursday night.
Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist church at 2
p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in the
Dresden cemetery. He was
a member of the First Methodist church.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Roy L. Felder, pastor, assisted
by Rev. C. T. Brockett, retired Methodist minister, and Rev. T. R.
Harrison, pastor of the Central Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife,
Mrs Mattie McAfee Fagala,
of Blooming Grove; four daughters, Mrs. Chris Hoffman, Corsicana;
Mrs. R. N. Hester, Crane; Mrs. Lou Lowry, Fort Worth, and Mrs.
Donald Hayes, Austin; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren,
a sister, Mrs. W. M. Thompson, Corsicana, and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers will be Earl Griffin, LeeRoy McAfee, Ernest J. Huff,
Roger Carroll, Loyd Simpson and Oscar Ingram.
McCormick's will direct.
Notes:
William Clarence Gunn, Jr.
Jul 9, 1923 - Feb 4, 1978
W. C. Gunn Jr.
Funeral for William Clarence Gunn, Jr., 55, of Purdon, who died
Saturday at Memorial Hospital, was at 2:30 p.m. Monday in the Shady
Grove Baptist Church. The Rev. Lee Maritz officiated with burial in
Resthaven Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Gunn of Pursley; by one
daughter, Mrs. Sandy Coker of Pursley; by his mother, Mrs. Edna T.
Gunn of Corsicana; by six sisters, Mrs. Mayciel Cox of Pursley; Mrs.
Eloise Bosley of Richland; Mrs. Judy Rae of Freeport; Mrs. Myrtle
Hairell of Houston; Mrs. Dorothy Scroggins of Nacogdoches; and Mrs.
Edna Earl Price of Pursley; by one grandson and one granddaughter.
Pallbearers were Thomas Dyer, Lewis Tanner, Dale Lane, Bill Bougis,
Billy Tallant, Elwin Rhodes, Raymond Rice and Walter Seago.
Notes:
Exa
(Grayson) Love
Sep 11, 1895 - Dec 6, 1990
Exa Love
Exa Love, 95, of Tyler, died Dec. 6, 1990, at Medical Center
Hospital in Tyler.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
with the Rev. B. F. Risinger Jr. officiating. Burial will be in
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
She was born Sept. 11, 1895 in Marquez, and was a former resident of
Corsicana. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Exa Claire Laughlin of Corsicana;
two grandchildren, Jim Harville of Flint, and Jane Hickey of Wills
Point; six great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Darwin Grayson, D. J. Bryant, Dewey Underwood,
Bob Souther, Tom Johnson and Guy Coker.
Notes:
- The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Dec 7, 1990
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
Walter Vernon “Day Break”
Knight
Nov 29, 1909 - Apr 15, 1979
W. V. Knight
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Corley Funeral Chapel for
Walter V. (Day Break) Knight, 69, resident of Corsicana, who died
Sunday at Memorial Hospital.
The Rev. Mickey Loftis will officiate, with burial following at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
He was born Nov. 29, 1909 at Corbet. He was the son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. George Knight and was a veteran of
World War II.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. George Ann Long of Arlington
and three sisters, Mrs. S. R. Luther, Mrs. E. H. Richards, and Miss
Margaret Knight, all of Corsicana.
Pallbearers are Derwood Richards, Johnnie Harper, John Harper, Kyle
Harrison, Lewis Harrison, Russell Ball and Mike Ball.
Notes:
Odean (Schrimshear)
Burns
Jun 14, 1928 - Sep 14, 1991
Mrs. Odean Burns
Mrs. Odean Burns, 63, of Corsicana, died Sept. 14, 1991, at her
residence.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Corley Funeral Chapel, with
Rev. Wayne Mahoney officiating. Burial will be in
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
She was born June 14, 1928 in Searcy, Arkansas. She had been a
resident of Corsicana for 13 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Burns.
Survivors include one daughter, Becky Lynn Ochs of Corsicana; two
sons, Tommy Joe Burns of Mexia and Jerry Alan Burns of Athens, La.;
one daughter-in-law, Betty Burns of Athens, La.; four grandsons; and
two sisters, Edith Pate of Sacremento, Calif., and Lavern Pray of
Flint, Mich.; two sisters-in-laws, Ovie Mahoney of Corsicana and
Mary Frances Reynolds of Waco; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Roger Steel, Robbie Steel, Tommy Kalinas, Ricky
Moore, Richard Mahoney and Mike Burns.
Notes:
Luther Carroll Boswell, Sr.
Jan 14, 1889 - Dec 03, 1956
Wednesday Rites
For L. C. Boswell
Funeral services for L. C. Boswell, 67, civic leader, Barry
resident, who died of a heart attack
Monday afternoon in Memorial Hospital, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m.
from the First Baptist church in Barry.
The rites were conducted by Rev Claude Jacks, pastor, and Rev. H. B.
Prather. Burial was in
Hamilton Cemetery.
Boswell, a native of Tennessee, had resided in the Barry community
60 years. He had served a number of years as a member of the Navarro
County school board and was a Baptist and Mason.
Surviving are his wife of Barry; two sons. Luther Carroll Boswell,
Barry, and Kimes Boswell
Sundown; a daughter, Mrs. Carroll McCurdy, Corsicana; eight
grandchildren; two brothers, R. M. Boswell, Kennedy, and Clifford L.
Boswell, Sweetwater; two sisters, Mrs. G. J. McCarty, Lubbock, and
Mrs. Ernest Speegle Lovington, N.M., and a number of nieces, nephews
and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Percy Varnell Leon Reed, Lowell Reed, Marshall
Massengale, L. O. McGraw, G. A Bell, Roger Johnston and A. M.
Russell. Honorary pall bearers were the deacon board of the First
Baptist church in Barry, Navarro County school board and friends of
the family.
Corley directed.
Notes:
Bertha L. (Nelson) Thurston
Feb 21, 1883 - Oct 29, 1965
Mrs. Thurston Rites Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. J. H. Thurston, 82, native of Readyville,
Tenn., long-time Corsicana resident, were held Friday at 4 p.m. from
the Corley Chapel with burial in the
Hamilton Cemetery.
The rites were conducted by G. R. Holton, minister of the Fifth
Avenue Church of Christ.
Mrs. Thurston died early Friday morning at Paulyne's Convalescent
Home.
Surviving are three sons, J. W. Thurston, Houston; Lester Thurston,
Spokane, Wash., and Martin Thurston, Corsicana; six grandchildren,
one great-grandchild, a brother, Oliver Nelson, Dawson, and other
relatives.
Pallbearers were B. C. Nesmith, J. O. Carver, Dan McCreary, Wilmer
Emory, Lonnie Monroe, Duren Norris, Paul Dresser and James Nelson.
Notes:
James
Henry Thurston
Sep 13, 1883 - May 15, 1936
Friends, Relatives Here For Funeral Of J. H. Thurston
A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends attended the
funeral services for the late J. H. Thurston Sunday afternoon at the
Church of Christ, and accompanied the remains to the
Hamilton Cemetery
where he was laid to rest under a canopy of lovely flowers.
Among those out of town were his son, J. W. Thurston, of Monahans,
and sisters, Mrs. W. M. Harris and Miss Jessie Thurston of
Covington, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Nelson and son of Hubbard, O.
A. Nelson, Delia, and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Nelson and granddaughter,
Ruth Petty of Dallas, relatives of Mrs. Thurston; and Mr. M. C.
Culberson of Dallas, former pastor of the local Church of Christ,
and who conducted the services and Mr. Alton Wimbish, pastor of the
Ennis Church of Christ; Mr. Sid Young, Mt. Calm, Mrs. W. W. Roberson
and Mrs. J. E. Christian, and Mrs. Earl Christian Ennis, close
friends of the family.
Notes:
FUNERAL SERVICES SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR J. H. THURSTON
Funeral services for J. H. Thurston aged 52 years, who died at his
home, 307 South Twentieth street, late Friday afternoon, were held
Sunday afternoon from the Church of Christ with interment in
Hamilton Cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. M. C. Cuthberson, Dallas, and
Leslie G. Thomas, minister of the local church.
Mr. Thurston formerly was connected with Southern Pacific Lines and
the Magnolia Petroleum Company.
Surviving are his widow, three sons, J. W. Thurston; Monahans, and
Lester and Martin Thurston, both of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. W.
M. Harris and Miss Janie Thurston, both of Covington, and seven
brothers, Jess Thurston, Oklahoma; Foster Thurston, Oklahoma; Mason
Thurston, Oklahoma; Robert Thurston, Oregon; Bill Thurston,
Tennessee; John Thurston, Tennessee, and Sid Thurston, Godley,
Texas.
Pallbearers were Doyle Pevehouse, John R. Curington, Cap Curington,
Dr. Dubart Miller, R. L. Murphy and Joe Hobbs.
Funeral services were directed by the Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Lillie Mae (Pratt)
Reeve-Hunter
Mar 15, 1889 - Dec 2, 1935
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR WOMAN BE HELD AT RICE CEMETERY
Mrs. Lillie Mae Hunter, aged 46 years, Corsicana Route 2, died
Monday afternoon and the funeral will be held at the
Rice cemetery Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o’clock where interment will be made. The rites will
be conducted by Rev. Toms, Pentecostal minister.
Surviving are her husband, J. C. Hunter, Corsicana 2; six children,
Mrs. Clemmie Ellis, Electra; Homer L. Reeve and David Reeve, both of
Corsican 2; Mrs. Willie M. Downing, Medical Lake, Wash; Mrs. Rosa
Lee Knott and Mrs. Mattie Parrish, both of Rice; father, W. A.
Pratt, Wichita Falls; and four brothers, W. A. Pratt, Jr., Henry Lee
Pratt and Lucian A. Pratt, all of Wichita Falls, and Tommie B.
Pratt, California.
Pallbearers will be Price Pate, R. B. Hughes, W. T. Franks, R. F.
Hughes, T. J. Toms and L. M. Greer.
The funeral will be directed by the Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. HUNTER
THURSDAY MORNING
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Mae Hunter, 46, of Corsicana Route
2, who died Monday, were held Thursday morning at 10 o’clock at the
Rice cemetery
where interment was made. The rites were conducted by Rev. Toms,
Pentecostal minister.
Surviving are her husband, J. C. Hunter, Corsicana2; six children,
Mrs. Clemmie Ellis, Electra; Homer L. Reeve and David Reeve,
Corsicana 2; Mrs. Willie M. Downing, Medical Lake, Wash.; Mrs. Rosa
Lee Knott and Mrs. Mattie Parrish, both of Rice; father, W. A.
Pratt, Wichita Falls; four brothers, W. A. Pratt, Jr., Henry Lee
Pratt and Lucian A. Pratt all of Wichita Falls and Tommie B. Pratt,
California.
Pallbearers were Price Tate, R. B. Hughes, W. T. Franks, R. F.
Hughes, T. J. Toms and L. M. Greer.
Corley Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Notes:
David Osker
Reeve
Nov 2, 1915 - Nov 26, 1970
Reeve Rites Set Saturday
Funeral services for David O. Reeve, 55, will be held Saturday at
3:30 p.m. in Corley Funeral Chapel with burial in
Rice cemetery. Mr. Reeve
died Thursday in Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Rice and a member of the Baptist Church, He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Walterene Reeve of Alma; three daughters,
Mrs. LeeRene Tullos of Humble, Mrs. Doris Cook of Ennis and Mrs.
Laverne Crocker of Ennis; one son, Howard Music of Chico; a brother,
Homer Reeve of Duncanville; four sisters, Mrs. Rose Knott of Dallas,
Willie Mae Reeve of Wash., Mrs. Mac Parish of Dallas and Miss Clemie
Reeve of Abilene; 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Notes:
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David Osker Reeve
Nov 2, 1915 - Nov 26, 1970
Reeve Services
Saturday afternoon funeral services were held at Corley Funeral Home
here for David O. Reeve, who died Thursday in Memorial Hospital.
The Rev. T. G. Melton officiated and burial was in Rice Cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, three daughters, a brother, four sisters, 18
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Kenneth Knott, Frankie Knott, Jr., Jimmie Lee
Foster, Larry Dean Davis, Waymond Crocker, and John Harris.
Notes:
Zachery
Miles Moore
Mar 27, 1863 - Oct 13, 1919
RICE NEWS.
(The Rice Rustler.)
Died At Rice.
Zackery Miles Moore, aged 55 years and six months, died at the home
of his brother, G. W. Moore, east of town at 2 o’clock Monday
morning after a short illness.
Mr. Moore was born in Henderson county, Tenn., and moved to the Rice
county several years ago with his brother, with whom he made his
home. For the past six or seven years he has conducted a grocery
business in Rice. He was a member of the Baptist church, having
united with them about thirteen years ago. He was a man highly
respected in the community, and the entire citizenship regrets his
death. He is survived by his brother here, G. W. Moore, and seven
sisters.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Tuesday morning at
11 o’clock, conducted by Rev. R. B. Key, interment taking place at
the Rice cemetery.
Notes:
Chester Hugh Arthur Morris
Aug 24, 1902 - Jul 4, 1919
Rice News.
(The Rice Rustler.)
Died Friday
Chester Hugh Arthur Morris, aged 17 years, died at the home of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morris west of town last Friday morning
of pneumonia.
The deceased had been sick for several days with pneumonia but it
was not thought his condition was so serious. He was reared in the
Rice country and attended the Rice public school and is survived by
his parents and two sisters.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Saturday afternoon
at 4 o’clock, conducted by Revs. Howard Walker and Colley, interment
taking place at Rice cemetery
Notes:
Henry Earl
Green
Nov 20, 1925 - Mar 27, 1990
Henry Green
Henry Earl Green, 64, of Duncanville, died March 27, 1990 in
Duncanville.
Services were 11 a.m. Wednesday at the David Clayton and Sons Chapel
in Duncanville with the Rev. Bob Wallace officiating. Graveside
services were 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the
Rice cemetery. Corley
Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.
He was born Nov. 20, 1925 in Eustace. He was a mechanic and a member
of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean Derden Green of Duncanville;
one daughter, Lynette Jean Cordell Smith of Midlothian; three
grandchildren; two brothers, Clinton Baxter Green of Cedar Creek
Lake and Robert Doyle Green of Mineral Wells.
Notes:
INFANT
DAUGHTER Franks
B & D Jul 13, 1941
Infant Died Sunday;
Burial Was in Rice Cemetery Monday
The infant daughter or Mr. and Mrs. Willie Franks died at the P. and
S. Hospital Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Rice
with burial in the Rice
cemetery.
Surviving are the parents, a brother and seven sisters.
Corley Funeral Home directed arrangements.
Notes:
Virginia Frances (Brewer)
Hobbs
Jan 12, 1853 - Dec 27, 1938
AGED RICE WOMAN DIED ON TUESDAY;
BURIAL WEDNESDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. J W Hobbs, aged 85 years, long-time
resident of Rice, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the Haynie Memorial Methodist church at Rice with interment in the
Rice cemetery. Mrs. Hobbs
died at Rice Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The rites were
conducted by Rev. R. E. Briggs, pastor ot the church.
Surviving are four sons, Woodie Hobbs, Wolfe City; Gennie Hobbs, S.
L. Hobbs and Chess Hobbs, all of Rice; four daughters, Mrs. Lucy
Medford, Rice; Mrs. Marco Cassell, Ferris; Mrs. P. W. Neal, Fort
Worth, and Mrs. Florence Cassell, Rice; and other relatives.
McCammon & Hodge had charge of funeral arrangements.
Notes:
Alva Lowell Cave
Aug 25, 1908 - Jul 14, 1927
Lowell Cave, aged 19 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Cave near here,
died at an early hour Thursday morning after an illness of several
weeks. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Thursday
afternoon at 4 o'clock conducted by Rev. A. E. Caraway.
The pallbearers were his class mates. A large crowd of friends
followed the remains of this splendid young, man to the
Rice cemetery, where he was
laid beneath a mound of beautiful flowers. He is survived by his
father and mother, two sisters and three brothers.
Notes:
Joseph C.
Hunter
Sep 11, 1871 - Aug 19, 1945
JOSEPH C. HUNTER DIED AT RICE EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON
Joseph C. Hunter, aged 73 years, died at Rice early Monday
afternoon. Funeral arrangements were not immediately completed, but
interment will be in the Rice
cemetery.
Surviving are two step-sons, Homer Reese, Rice, and David Reese,
Emhouse; a step-daughter, Mrs. Clemmie Ellis, Amarillo; a brother,
John Hunter, Mabank, and three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Griggs, Mabank;
Mrs. Jimmie Brewer, California, and Mrs. Bertha McCammon, Grapeland.
Corley Funeral Home is in charge.
Notes:
Timothy
Dow Marriott
May 6, 1910 - Oct 31, 1941
RITES HELD HERE SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR EMHOUSE MAN
Funeral services for T. D. Marriott, aged 30 years, of Emhouse, who
died at his home there Friday afternoon, were held Saturday
afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Corley Chapel. Burial was in the
Rice cemetery. Rites were
conducted by Rev. Mr. Hunt of Rice.
Surviving are his wife, four children, Norman, Weldon, Robert and
Jerry Marriott, all of Emhouse; parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. L.
Marriott, and two brothers.
James Marriott and Russell Marriott, Emhouse; five sisters, Mrs.
Earl Ballew of Levelland; Mrs. Howard Huddleston and Mrs. Elvia
Parish, both of Midlothian; Mrs. Raymond Davidson, Corsicana, and
Mrs. Stella McDaniel, Emhouse; grandfather, T. M. Marriott, Rice.
Pallbearers were Howard Huddleston, Raymond Davidson, Earl Ballew,
R. B. Hughes, Newton Hughes and Jesse Davidson.
Notes:
Jean
(Martin) Stanley
May 10, 1934 - June 28, 2012
 Jean
Stanley, 78, of Dawson, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012,
in Hubbard. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Saturday,
June 30, 2012, at Wade Funeral Chapel in Hubbard with
interment to follow at Younger Cemetery near Silver City in
Navarro County. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8
p.m. on Friday, June 29, 2012, at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard.
Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, June 29, 2012
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Mrs. Jean Stanley, 78, of Dawson, passed away Thursday, June
28, 2012 in Hubbard. Funeral services will be 10:00 am on
Saturday, June 30 at Wade Funeral Chapel in Hubbard with
interment to follow at
Younger Cemetery near Silver City in
Navarro County. The family will receive friends from
6-8 pm on Friday, June 29 at the funeral home.
Jean was born May 10, 1934 in Dallas to Richard and Bertha
(Potter) Martin. She lived most of her life in the Dallas
area where she worked as a cashier and also as a file clerk
for an insurance company and was a member of Blessed Hope
Baptist Church. Jean had lived in Dawson since 1985.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years,
William T. Stanley who passed away in 1991 and a son, Ricky
Stanley who passed away in 1992.
Survivors include five children, Betty Burns of Dallas, Tom
Stanley and wife, Janet of Canyon Lake, Brenda O’Pry and
husband, James of Dawson, Billy Stanley of Canyon Lake and
Randy Stanley and wife, Callie of Seagoville; 17
grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and six
great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jaime O’Pry, Michael O’Pry, Bryan
Stanley, Tommy Stanley, Wayne O’Briant, Charlie O’Briant,
Dustin Stanley, Randy Stanley Jr. and Brice Stanley. |
Notes:
Robert Lee Henderson Rooks
abt 1948 - June 24, 2012
Robert Lee Henderson Rooks, 64, of Corsicana, passed away Sunday,
June 24, 2012, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Funeral services are 11
a.m.
Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Kelly's Temple Church Of God In Christ
with Pastor Billy Joe Kelly officiating. Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Wilbur
Lionel Thompson Jr.
Nov 22, 1925 - June 25, 2012
 Wilbur
L. Thompson, Jr. was born on Nov. 22, 1925 in Dallas to
Wilbur L.
Thompson and Opal Franchelle Meagher. He passed away on June
25, 2012 at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Wilbur graduated from Corsicana High School in
1942. He briefly attended NTAC (later renamed UT
Arlington) before joining the Army Air- Corps.
After the war, he attended the University of Oklahoma on the
GI Bill and graduated with a degree in geology. (He was the
only OU graduate in a family of Longhorns). He moved his
young family back to Corsicana and founded Thompson Oil
Company with his father and his uncle, Jack Thompson. He
spent seemingly endless hours in the field “sitting on
wells” and regularly brought home orphaned baby animals to
raise.
Besides wildlife and bird watching, he loved spending
summers in Rockport with his family. He was an avid
fisherman who would modify or even build a boat to get to
the perfect fishing spot.
When Wilbur pursued an interest, he did it with passion. He
learned to love flying in the war, and maintained his skills
long after, often taking up his plane to fly to no
particular destination. He explored the universe from his
backyard and spent hours grinding his own lenses for the
large telescopes that he built. As a geologist, Wilbur
collected rocks from around the world. His grandchildren
have precious memories of late nights in his backyard
workshop, cutting and polishing geodes. They also remember
him as a man who could tell a great story. Wilbur learned to
love wildlife and gardening from his parents, and he spent
his entire life enjoying the beauty of nature. In his later
years, he spent most of his time cultivating a beautiful
backyard oasis that is home to many raccoons, squirrels,
rabbits, and his favorite, birds. He set up wildlife cameras
to document all of the bird species that call his yard their
home and meticulously documented their migration patterns.
One of his proudest accomplishments was his marriage to his
high school sweetheart, Thelma; he often told strangers that
they had been married almost 70 years.
He is survived by Thelma. He is also survived by his
daughters, Tricia Matthews and husband Bill of Kerrville,
Jill and Dr. Larry Bredthauer of Austin; son, Scott Thompson
and wife Candy of Houston; six grandchildren, Christian
Matthews, Daniel Matthews, Lauren Appenbrink and husband
Read, Hope Bredthauer, Traci Thompson and Scott Thompson;
one great-grandson, Will Appenbrink; and sisters, Mary
Johnson of Corsicana and Carol Ann Wilson and husband Bill
of Hideaway.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Bob
Thompson; and a granddaughter, Natalie Bredthauer.
Visitation with the family was held 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday,
June 28,
2012 at Corley Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 29,
2012 at Oakwood Cemetery with Dr. Mark Luera officiating.
Burial will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery. |
Notes:
Weldon "Deanie" Montgomery
Apr 30, 1932 - June 29, 2012
 Deanie
Montgomery
Deanie Montgomery, Husband, Father, Grump, Pilot, A&P-IA
Mechanic, boat racer, drag car driver, motorcycle racer and
friend, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2012 at Twilight
home in Corsicana.
Weldon Dean “Deanie” Montgomery was born to Hazel Clements
Montgomery and Oliver Dean Montgomery on April 30, 1932. He
attended Corsicana ISD and graduated in 1949. After
graduation he attended Navarro Junior College as one of the
Barracks Bunch. He graduated from North Texas State College
with a BS.
While at Navarro he got his private pilots license. Later he
completed all requirements to add commercial, multi,
instruments ratings to his license. He was able to realize
his dream of flying for an airline when he went to work for
Central Airlines based in Fort Worth. He was later based in
Kansas City. Short time later he resigned from the airline
to move back to Corsicana to run the family business, Rob's
Battery & Electric Co.
While flying for Central Airlines he met and married his
wife of 46 years, Lee Hackney. They did everything as
family. They all traveled and backed Deanie up in his racing
pursuits. He was a World Champion Hydroplane and Runabout
racer. Over the years he raced go carts, Enduro Motorcycle,
cross country motorcycles. He rode motorcycles with all
three sons and grandson, Mike Montgomery. When he began
cross country motorcycle racing he was also affiliated with
Texas Cross Country Racing Association.
At one time during his racing career he obtained a fuel
funny car named Long Gone. He was well known at the drag
strip with this car.
With his avid interest in aviation he was able to obtain his
A&P-IA Mechanics License.
Over the years he restored several antique airplanes to fly
and to sell.
Again his entire family was involved.
Deanie and family loved to travel and flew on most trips.
When attending air shows all over the country, Deanie and
one of the boys flew, while Lee and the rest of the family
drove in the motor home. Flying and airplanes remained a
passion all his life. Deanie was a lifetime member of
Antique Airplane Association and EAA. He maintained his
membership in Stearman Restorers Association for years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, son, Billy Dean
Montgomery, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and
Edith Hackney, and dear
friends: Joe McAdams, Ollie D. Fountain, Roosevelt Hamilton,
Dr. Louis Gibson, Jack Winthrop, Lynn Sanders, Liston Herod,
Paul Currington, Ray Scoggins, Travis Coe, Col. Sid Hess,
and Leon Williams.
He is survived by his wife Lee. He is also survived by his
sons Chad and wife Shannon of Fort Worth, and Joe of
Corsicana; grandsons: Michael Chad Montgomery, Allen
Gonzales, and Luke Gonzales; granddaughter:
Lauren Gonzales; aunts: Katie Denbow of Ennis, Billie
Grammar of Dallas;
cousins: Rex Stell and wife Mildred, W.M. Montgomery and
wife Loudene, Marianna Jackson; dear friends: Bobby and
Diane Wilson, Joe and Vada Borsellino, Jim and Sharon
Howard, Hank Hervey, Glenn McAdams, Kenneth and Linda Napps,
Dale and Gerry MacNeill, Randy Porter, Milton and Connie
Webb, Gene and Ellen Bland, Joe and Betty Stroube, Tommy and
Carol Jenkins, Oscar and Rosie Bonilla, Raymond Rodgers,
John and Belinda Taylor, Sammy Lattner, Dan and Windy
Morris, Heath and Christie Bell, Wayne Darnaby, Jeannie Coe
and Andrea Davis; beloved pets, Deanie's precious pug Louis,
and favorite lap sitter and office guard, Rosa.
Visitation with the family will be 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday,
July 6, 2012 at Corley Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July
7, 2012 at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Lewis
Palos officiating. |
Notes:
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Weldon “Deanie” Montgomery, 80, of Corsicana passed away on Friday,
June 29, 2012 at Twilight Home in Corsicana. Visitation will be 6 to
8 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2012, at Corley Funeral Home. A memorial
service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Corley
Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Lews Palos officiating. Arrangements
by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana.
Notes:
Nellie Grace (Peabody)
Mooneyhan-Lewis
Apr 5, 1922 - Jun 29, 2012
 Mrs. Nell P. Lewis, beloved mother, Grannie, and GG,
age 90, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2012, at the
Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Plano.
She was born on April 5, 1922, in Corsicana.
She worked as a sales clerk, and retired from J.C. Penney's
after 20 plus years of service. She loved to crochet, and
had a great love for her grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Ling and husband
Glenn of Florida, Rosemary Hollenshead and husband Don of
Colorado, and Sherry Slimmer and husband Gordon of Garland
and New Orleans; son, David Mooneyhan and wife Marian of
Garland; grandchildren, Jeff, Amber, Lori, Emily, Sonya,
Todd, Heath, Melanie, and Beth.; 10 great grandchildren; and
numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 1,
2012, at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. B F.
Risinger Jr. officiating.
Interment will follow in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Gordon Slimmer, Geoff Rowell, Justin
Hughey, Jason Coker, and Don Hollenshead.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Maco Colquitt Stewart
Sep 17, 1913 - Jun 27, 2012
 Maco
Stewart, 98 of Corsicana, passed away Wednesday, June 27,
2012. He was born Sept. 17, 1913 in Pursley to James R. and
Edna Owen Stewart.
Maco was a Godly man of character, integrity, honesty and
dependability.
He began his football career with a friend buying his first
pair of cleats. He played football at Corsicana High School
and was inducted into the High School Hall of Fame. He then
went on to play for SMU, playing in the Rose Bowl in 1936,
he was inducted into the SMU football Hall of Fame also. He
coached in Mexia and then in McAllen upon meeting his
soon-to-be wife Betty Miller. Maco and Betty married March
23, 1939.
Maco then joined the Navy, serving for four years before
returning to be the head coach of football and baseball in
Longview. His former Lobo football players started a golf
tournament in his name where many have gathered as a reunion
for over 20 years. A scholarship to Stephen F Austin in his
name was also created for students aspiring to teach. He
later returned to Corsicana in 1951 to join his brother at
Stewart Motor Company.
Maco was a leader in the community. He served 25-plus years
on the Corsicana Independent School District school board.
He had many enjoyments in his life, one of those being quail
hunting. He also had a great compassion for the youth and
special needs children. He always put God first in his life
and was an active member of Westhill Church of Christ where
he served and taught for many years.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Betty
Miller Stewart who passed away in 1994; brother and
sister-in-law F.C. and Ava Nell Stewart; and two brothers at
childhood.
He is survived by his children, Leland Stewart of Las Vegas,
Nev., Sandra Stewart of Waxahachie, Paul Stewart and wife
Dianne of Corsicana, Terry McElroy and husband Dr. Pete of
Corsicana, Dr. Chris Stewart and wife Michelle of Garland.
He is also survived by grandchildren, Scott Bechtel and wife
Sheila of Waxahachie, Mark Stewart of Houston, Don Bechtel
of Waxahachie, Rhonda Bechtel of Waxahachie, Michelle
Glasscock and husband Larry of Missouri, Brent Stewart and
wife Lanette of Corsicana, Courtney Drain and husband Dr.
Zach of Corsicana, R.P. Stewart of Kentucky, Wes McElroy and
wife Christine of College Station, Byron McElroy of Justin,
Christopher Stewart of Garland, Tyler McElroy of Corsicana,
Meagan Stewart of Garland; and great grandchildren, Brandon
Bechtel, Emily Glasscock, Bryson Bechtel, Kate Glasscock,
Kylie Glasscock, Elliette Stewart, Colton Stewart, Ethan
Drain, Deylon Drain and two on the way. Maco is also
survived by his sister, Winona Stewart, and numerous nieces,
nephews, friends and many cousins in Texas and other states.
Funeral service was at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2012, at
Westhill Church of Christ with Ferman Carpenter officiating.
A visitation was held following the service at the church.
Interment was at
Resthaven Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Scott Bechtel, Mark Stewart, Don
Bechtel, Brent Stewart, R.P. Stewart, Wes McElroy, Byron
McElroy, Christopher Stewart, Tyler McElroy. Honorary
pallbearers were The Boys of Longview LOBO 1946-1951.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to cureangelman.org
or Challenger League 311 N. First St. Kerens, TX 75144.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Lila
May (Obuch) Wyatt
Aug 15, 1918 - Jun 27, 2012
 Lila
May Wyatt, 93, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at
Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana.
She was born Aug. 15, 1918 to William Arthur Obuch and Lila
Barnett Obuch in Enid, Okla.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband,
William David “Hank” Wyatt.
She is survived by her children, Jennifer Lowrance and
husband Larry, David Wyatt, Vaughn Wyatt, Candace Wyatt, and
Kim Wyatt and wife Kim; grandchildren, Kyle Sweeney and wife
Jill, Emily Shackelford and husband Reid, Jamie Wyatt and
wife Suzanne, Angela Hammond and husband Isaac, Wyatt
Turner, Rebecca Wyatt, Meredith Wyatt, Erin Derden, and
Matthew Derden; and seven great-grandchildren, Isabella
Sweeney, Aidan and Lainey Shackelford, Jackson, Tanner and
Luke Wyatt and Allison Hammond.
Lila was very active in The Navarro County Association for
Retarded Citizens and was instrumental in starting the NCARC
Annual Fair. She was a member of First United Methodist
Church for over 50 years and was active in FUMC Circle I.
Lila enjoyed membership in Le Livre. She was an avid bridge
player and served as President of the Kinsloe House. Lila
was a member of the Corsicana Writer's Club. She was also a
member of the Daughters of the American Revolution James
Blair Chapter since 1965.
She graduated from Oklahoma University. Lila was a devoted
mother and wife and spent her life making a warm and loving
home for her family. She was gracious and kind to all who
knew her.
A private graveside service was held on Friday, June 29,
2012 at 9 a.m. at
Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Alexander
officiating.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church
Stained Glass Window Fund at 320 N. 15th Street, Corsicana,
Texas 75110.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Jack Parker Sisco
Dec 30, 1931 - Jun 27, 2012
 Jack
P. Sisco, 80, former Baylor great and resident of Corsicana,
passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012, as a result of a long
time battle with cancer.
The celebration of Jack's life will be held at 1 p.m.
Monday, July 2, 2012, at First Baptist Church of Corsicana.
Interment will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday evening between 6 and 8 p.m.
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Jack was born on Dec. 30, 1931, in Denton, the son of Robert
Dickey “Jack” Sisco and Sue Louise Parker-Sisco. He was a
graduate and Hall of Fame Inductee of both Weatherford High
School and Baylor University.
Jack was a collegiate football All-American and
All-Southwest Conference center for Baylor University and
played in the 1952 Orange Bowl Classic.
He received his Masters Degree at North Texas State
University. He married Sylvia Leatrice Burton in the fall of
1953.
He proudly served as an Air Force Captain during the
Korean War before
beginning a 33 year career with the Dallas I.S.D. as a
teacher and school principal at several elementary schools
in the East Dallas area.
He was well known for his big smile, jovial laugh, telling
stories and more than anything, he enjoyed time at his
summer home in Creede, Colorado, where he had spent his
summers since childhood. He made many lifetime friends
wherever he went. He had a heart for people and was a very
dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather
and friend and he will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lea Sisco; son, Jeff
Lee Sisco of Seattle, Wash.; daughter and son-in-law, Sue
Ann and Rich Maler of Chatfield; grandsons, Jeff Lee Sisco
Jr., Timothy Dale Morris, Eric Wayne Maler, Luke Daniel
Maler and Jack Parker Maler; granddaughters, Sarah Alline
Sisco, Jaclyn Sue Wilhelm, Emilee Nicole Sisco, and
Gabrielle Juliette Sisco; great-grandchildren, Haley Grace
Sisco, Mason Parker Sisco and Riley Mae Wilhelm and several
nieces and nephews.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world that He gave His only
begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him shall not
perish but have everlasting life.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be
made to: Summit Ministries, 928 Osage Ave., Box 207, Manitou
Springs, CO 80829 or The Salvation Army.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Wealthey Ellen (Head) Hux
Dec 14, 1854 - Jan 16, 1937
Mrs. Welthy E. Hux Died In Mexia; Has Grandsons Corsicana
Mrs. Welthy E. Hux, 82, former resident of Corsicana, died at her
home in Mexia Saturday and funeral services were held from the
residence at Mexia Monday afternoon at 1 o’clock with burial in
Hamilton cemetery.
She is survived by two sisters; several grandsons including Lee,
Eddie, Willie Mac, Judge and Beckley Gathwright, all of Corsicana;
and John Dempsey of Olney, and other relatives.
Arrangements were handled by the Corley Funeral Home.
January, 18, 1937
Notes:
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FUNERAL FOR AGED WOMAN HELD MEXIA MONDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services for Mrs. W. E. Hux, aged 82 years, who died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. V. L. Herrin, at Mexia Saturday, were
held Monday afternoon with burial in the Hamilton cemetery 3
o’clock. The services were held from the Herrin Home in Mexia.
Mrs. Hux was born in Alabama Dec. 14, 1854, and came to Texas in
1900.
Surviving are six children, Mrs. Herrin and Mrs. Mackie James, both
of Mexia; Mrs. Ada Tharp and Mrs. S. I. Gathright, both of
Corsicana; J. E. Hux and W. A. Hux both of Como; a sister Mrs. Emma
Lee, Lindale; 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
The services were conducted by Elder W. R. Blackmon, pastor of the
Primitive Baptist church at Point Enterprise.
A. L. Gathright, Jack Coleman, V. D. Herrin, W. M. Gathright, J. C.
Dempsey and R. B. Herrin, all grandsons were pallbearers.
Corley Funeral Home was in charge.
Notes:
Hugh
Wilson Sitton, Sr.
Sep 14, 1871 - Jun 28, 1929
FUNERAL SERVICES SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR HUGH SITTON
Hugh W. Sitton, 57, resident of Navarro county 45 years and
Corsicana 35 years, who died at his home, 1414 West Park avenue,
Friday night at 10:30 o’clock was buried Sunday afternoon at 4
o’clock. The funeral was held from the residence by Rev. J. Howard
Williams, pastor of the First Baptist church, and burial was made in
Oakwood cemetery. Mr.
Sitton had been ill for six months.
Surviving are his wife, five sons, C. V. Sitton, Houston; T. H.
Sitton, Corsicana; H. W. Sitton, Jr., Venezuela, S. A.; Preston
Sitton, Corsicana; Jack Sitton, Corsicana; one daughter, Mrs. F. N.
Warfield, Corsicana; mother, Mrs. J. S. Sitton, Waxahachie; two
sisters, Mrs. Berry McGee, Waxahachie; Mrs. S. P. Utley, Dallas;
five brothers, Jim Sitton, Virginia; Carroll Sitton, Barry; Luke
Sitton, Blooming Grove; Guy Sitton, Corsicana; Hardy Sitton,
Brownwood and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Hugh Bryant, H. A. Deskin, tom M. Kenner, Gilliam
and Clyde Gray.
Honorary pallbearers were Dr. W. T. Shell, Dr. W. K. Logsdon, Dr. J.
E. Kelton, Dr. E. A. Johnson, Dr. R. N. Holloway, Pat Gerraughty, E.
A. Hallmark, George O. Bryant, Walter Bates, J. M. Henry, T. P.
Shivers, W. H. Warren, Robert Cooksey, John R. Currington, James
Chambliss, J. L. Milburn, S. E. Lang, Hugh Stewart, F. L. Bingham,
Will Mash, H. B. Hester, R. Mattingly, J. S. Harllee, Will Dodds, H.
A. Clowe, James Kreager, S. L. McNeill, Claude Absher, H. Iversen,
R. N. Elliott, W. W. Clopton, Charles Kessinger, Tom McDonald and
Claude McDonald all of Corsicana; C. C. Panniel, Beaumont; H. N.
Sanders, Hillsboro; B. S. Mayfield, Athens; Roy Hargett, Dallas, and
others.
The funeral was directed by the Corley-McMahon Funeral Home.
Notes:
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HUGH W. SITTON DIED FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER LONG ILLNESS
FUNERAL SERVICES FROM THE HOUSE SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT 4 O’CLOCK
Hugh W. Sitton, 57, resident of Corsicana for 35 years and Navarro
county for 45 years, died at his home, 1414 West Park avenue, Friday
night at 10:30 o’clock following an illness of six months.
The funeral will be held from the family residence Sunday afternoon
at 4 o’clock, with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. Services will be
conducted by Rev. J. Howard Williams, pastor of the First Baptist
church.
Surviving are his wife, five sons, C. V. Sitton, Houston; T. H.
Sitton, Corsicana; H. W. Sitton, Jr., Venezuela, South America;
Preston Sitton, Corsicana; Jack Sitton, Corsicana; one daughter,
Mrs. F. N. Warfield, Corsicasna; mother, Mrs. J. S. Sitton,
Waxahachie; two sisters, Mrs. Berry McGee, Waxahachie, and Mrs. S.
P. Utley, Dallas; five brothers, Jim Sitton, Virginia; Carroll
Sitton, Barry; Luke Sitton, Blooming Grove; Guy Sitton, Corsicana;
Hardy Sitton, Brownwood, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Hugh Bryant, H. A. Deskin, Tom M. Kenner, C. R.
Steely, N. F. Garrett, F. L. Gilliam and Clyde Gray.
Honorary Pallbearers will include, Dr. W. T. Shell, Dr. W. K.
Logsdon, Dr. L. E. Kelton, Dr. E. A. Johnson; Dr. R. N. Holloway,
Pat Geraughty, E. A. Hallmark, George O. Bryant, Walter Bates, J. M.
Henry, T. P. Shivers, W. H. Warren, Robert Cooksey, John R.
Curington, James Chambliss, J. L. Milburn, S. E. Lang, Hugh Stewart,
F. L. Bingham, Will Mash, H. B. Hester, R. Mattingly, J. S. Harliee,
Will Dodds, H. A. Clowe, James Kreager, S. L. McNeill, Claude Absher,
H. Iversen, R. N. Elliott, E. K. Moores, Gene Elliott, W. W. Clopton,
Charles Kessinger, Tom McDonald and Claude McDonald all of
Corsicana; C. C. Panniel, Beaumont; H. N. Sanders, Hillsboro; B. S.
Mayfield, Athens; Roy Hargett, Dallas and others.
The funeral will be directed by the Corley McMahon Funeral Home.
Notes:
Kattie Bell (Nored) Sitton
Sep 12, 1875 - Oct 19, 1960
Mrs. H. W. Sitton Dies Wednesday, Rites Thursday
Mrs. Hugh W. Sitton, 85, died at her home, 520 North Sixteenth
Street, Wednesday morning following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Thursday at 3
p.m. with burial in Oakwood
cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Robert Wooddy,
pastor of the First Baptist church.
Born, September 12, 1875, in Shiloh, Ark., Mrs. Sitton had resided
in Navarro county since seven years of age and at the family home
for 63 years.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. F. H. Warfield, Corsicana; three
sons, T. H. and Hugh W. Sitton, Jr., both of Corsicana and Preston
L. Sitton, Wewoka, Okla.; three grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be H. J. Wallace, Vernon Grimes, Dr. Leslie E.
Kelton, Jr.; Dr. W. K. Logsdon, Clyde Gray, Charlie Steely, and
Lloyd Chambliss.
Notes:
Velma Ludie (Washburn)
Bentley
Aug 1895 - Aug 14, 1986
Velma W. Bentley
Velma Washburn Bentley, 90, of Corsicana, died Thursday at Twilight
Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at
Oakwood Cemetery with
the Rev. B. F. Risinger officiating. Arrangements are under
direction of Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Survivors include three daughters, Etha Hand of Tyler, Ora Lee
Bonner of Eureka and Norma Bartholomew of Waco; a brother, Miles
Washburn of Houston; a sister, Ellen Robertson of Duncanville; eight
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Notes:
Henry Boyd
Bentley
Nov 21, 1888 - Nov 15, 1965
Hold Services H. B. Bentley
Funeral services for Henry Boyd Bentley, 76, of 2700 West Park Row,
who died in Memorial hospital Monday, were held Tuesday at 3 p.m.
from the Girffin Chapel with burial in
Oakwood Cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Jessie Keele. Full Gospel minister,
assisted by Rev. Homer S. Cox, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue
Methodist church.
He had resided in Corsicana about 50 years and was a retired Cotton
Belt System employe and former merchant. He was a member of the
Evangel Temple church.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; a son, Hubert Bentley, Sherman
Oaks, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Etha Hand, Texarkana; Mrs. Ora
Lee Bonner, Eureka, and Mrs. Norma Thompson, Waco; 10 grandchildren,
a sister, Mrs. Lula Laningham, Birmingham, Ala. and other relatives.
Pallbearers were G. H. Sutherlin, Lloyd Nichols, Clint Washburn, F.
H. Washburn, R. A. Ivie and Rev. E. L. Henderson.
Notes:
Martin
Henry Thurston
Mar 23, 1918 - Sep 14, 1991
Martin Thurston
Martin Thurston, 73, a lifelong resident of Corsicana, died at his
home Sept. 14, 1991.
Services will be 4 p.m. Sunday at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home,
with the Rev. B. F. Risinger officiating. Members of the Corsicana
Masonic Lodge will serve as pallbearers and will be conducting the
graveside service. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery.
He was born March 23, 1918. He served in
World War II, was a
member of the Corsicana Masonic Lodge and was a member of the First
Baptist Church. He established Martin Thurston Automotive Supplies
in 1957 and retired in 1983.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Julie Crouch, in 1984.
Survivors include his wife, Alene Thurston of Corsicana; three
children Joan Crouch and her husband Jim of Grand Prairie, Robert
Thurston and his wife Becky of Corsicana and Marlene Morrow and her
husband Hollie of New York, Texas; three grandchildren, Jeff Crouch
and his wife Melissa of Nashville, Tenn., Gayla Thurston and Susan
Thurston, both of Corsicana; a great-granddaughter, Molly Crouch of
Nashville, Tenn.; and one brother, Lester Thurston of Spokane, Wash.
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