Martha Estelle (Martin) Bernard
Nov 17, 1920 - Aug 16, 2012
 Martha
Estelle Bernard passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 in Fort Worth at the age of 91.
Martha was born Nov. 17, 1920 to the late Boyce and Estelle Martin in Corsicana. She was active in the Fort Worth Garden
Club and the Sewing Club for hospitals. She was crowned high school class queen of 1937 in Corsicana High School. Martha
was very thoughtful, loving and caring of others and always stayed in touch with family and friends. She has been a
resident of Fort Worth for 60 years. She was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church.
Martha is preceded in death by her parents, Boyce Martin Sr.
and Estelle; husband, George Wesley Bernard III; and
brother, Boyce Martin, Jr.
Survivors include her sons, Martin Bernard, Mark Bernard and
Brian Bernard and companion Cynthia; daughter, Beverly Flynn
and husband Jeffrey; grandson, Zachary Davis and wife Megan;
great-grandson, Trystan; cousins, Gene and Faye Caldwell;
and many friends.
There will be a celebration of life at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug.
21, 2012, at Brown, Owens & Brumley's Joe B. Brown Memorial
Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 at the funeral home.
Martha will be laid to rest in
Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana
at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012.
Brown, Owens & Brumley Funeral Directors are in charge of
arrangements. |
Notes:
Tinsley Hyle "Tommy" Huff
Apr 6, 1940 - Aug 15, 2012
 Mr.
Tinsley Hyle “Tommy” Huff, age 72, passed away Wednesday,
August 15,
2012 at VA Hospital in Dallas. He was born April 6, 1940 in
Kerens to K.C. and Irene Huff.
He was preceded in death by his parents, K.C. and Irene
Huff; sisters, Cathryn Huff Kennington and Gladys Marie Huff
Gossett.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley White Huff; children,
Jennifer Rebel Huff, Timothy Hyle Huff, Danny Wayne Huff and
Amanda Jodale Huff; seven grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren; brother, Jimmy Leon Huff; and several
nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at 3:00 – 5:00 PM on Sunday, August
19, 2012 at the Corley Blooming Grove Chapel. Graveside
services will be held at
2:00 PM on Monday, August 20, 2012 at DFW National Cemetery
in Dallas.
Pallbearers are Ryan Thomas Huff, Aarron Timothy Huff, Tommy
Stewart, Mike McCarter, Charlie Edwards, Chuck Dortch, Mike
Coker, Danny Huff, and Timothy Huff.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Dallas VA
Medical Center, Voluntary Services-135 for Hospice Wing,
4500 S. Lancaster Rd., Dallas, TX 75216.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Barbara Elizabeth (Byrd) Sherman
Oct 11, 1925 - Aug 17, 2012
 Barbara
Elizabeth Byrd Sherman, 86, passed away calmly and
peacefully in her sleep at 4:00 am, on August 17, 2012 at
Heritage Oaks Retirement Village.
Barbara was born October 11, 1925 in Corsicana, Texas to
parents Charles Wooden Byrd and Janie Olepta Mattingly Byrd.
She grew up in Corsicana and graduated Corsicana High School
and attended Texas Women's University and Texas Tech
University. After graduating from Texas Tech in 1947 Barbara
moved to Dallas, Texas and began a career as a legal
secretary.
In 1952, she met and married Jack Grover Sherman, at the
time a WFFA TV newscaster in Dallas. They lived in Dallas,
Oklahoma City, and in 1955 moved back to Corsicana, for Jack
to assist Charlie in the management of Corsicana Grader and
Machine Company. In 1955 Barbara gave birth to Charles
Patrick, followed by William Jack in 1957. Barbara was a
confirmed member of St. John's Episcopal Church. She was
widowed in 1991.
Barbara is survived by two sons, William Jack "Bick" Sherman
of Corsicana, Texas, and Dr. Patrick Sherman of Phoenix,
Arizona, as well as stepson, Phil Kretsinger of Lafayette,
Colorado and a stepdaughter, Linda Gowan of Duncan,
Oklahoma. Her immediate family includes daughter's in law,
Rhonda Sherman of Corsicana and Kris Sherman of Phoenix, and
grandchildren Ashley Sherman of Fairfield, Texas, Rachel
Sherman of Brooklyn, New York, Jaclyn Sherman of Lubbock,
Texas, and Anna Sherman of Phoenix, Arizona.
She will be buried alongside her husband and parents in
Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana in a private family ceremony.
A reception will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at
6:00 PM at 809 Cedar Crest in Corsicana.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Ralph Dean Wiswell
Mar 14, 1931 - Aug 20, 2012
 Ralph
Dean Wiswell, beloved husband of Mamie E. Wiswell died
Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village in
Corsicana. He was given to this world on March 14, 1931 to
W.W. Wiswell and Ellen Baggett Wiswell from Hubbard Texas.
Ralph graduated from Mildred High School the spring of 1948
and left Texas then to go into the Air Force to serve his
country for four years.
After he left the service Ralph decided to continue his
education at Navarro Jr. College and received his bachelor's
of business education from A & I University at Kingsville in
1958. He met his beloved wife in San Angelo January of 1968
and they were married June 8, 1968 and they welcomed their
"darling redheaded, beautiful daughters" in the next three
years.
Ralph has gone to heaven to be with his parents, his wife's
parents Lavern and Evelyn Plummer, his older brother, Otto
Eugene and numerous beloved aunts and uncles.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Mamie E., his oldest
daughter and son-in-law, Margaret Anne and Merle Lennon from
Tyler and his youngest daughter and son-in-law from
McKinney, Mary and Scotty Phelps. He also leaves four
grandsons and a granddaughter, along with nine
great-grandchildren. Ralph also leaves behind two brothers,
the oldest, William Walter and his wife Odessa from Wichita
Falls and his youngest brother, Lonnie Ray from Euless, two
other sisters-in-law and their families and numerous cousins
from all over the state of Texas.
Ralph celebrated his 50 years of honorable Masonic
membership recently with Eureka Masonic Lodge that he joined
after his father.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 at
Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at Corley
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Floyd Petersen officiating.
Burial will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. The
pallbearers will be his brothers of the Masonic Lodge of
Eureka, and honorary pallbearers are his beloved grandsons
and nephews.
Instead of flowers, Ralph asked for donations to be made to
the Organ Transplant Fund at American Transplant Foundation,
410 17th St. Suite 2200, Denver, CO 80202. |
Notes:
Ladell (Mayo) Cranford
Aug 30, 1927 - Aug 20, 2012
 Graveside
service for Ladell Cranford, 84, formally of Chandler is
scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 at Cathedral in
the Pines Cemetery with Pastor Bob Sexton officiating.
Services are under the direction of Burks Walker Tippit
Funeral Directors.
Mrs. Cranford passed away Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 at The
Hospice of East Texas. She was born to the late Robert H.
and Bennie Mayo on Aug. 30,
1927 in Corsicana. She is the widow of J.W. Cranford. They
were married on March 23, 1960.
She was a member of Westlake Baptist Church of Chandler. In
her adult life she co-owned two restaurants and Cranford
Vending Machine Company in Corsicana. In her retirement she
enjoyed camping, fishing, and volunteer work at Chandler
Nursing Home and Trinity Mother Frances Hospital along with
family gatherings.
She is survived by two daughters; Tressa and husband Carl
Jackson of Chandler, Kay and her husband Craig Bock of Linn,
Mo.; one son, Eddie Wilson and his wife Belynda of Crockett;
three grandsons, Chad Wilson and his wife Carrie of Humble,
Brian Bock of St. Peters, Mo., and Dylan Wilson and his wife
DaMarys of Corsicana, one granddaughter; Rebecca Spencer and
her husband Tim of Union, Mo., four great-grandsons and one
great-granddaughter, numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family's wish is to make a donation
in memory of Ladell Cranford, to The Hospice of East Texas
Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler 75701
Visitation will be at the cemetery at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug.
23, 2012 prior to service. |
Notes:
Walter W. Watson
Aug 4, 1940 - Aug 21, 2012
 Walter
W. Watson, age 72 of Corsicana passed away on Tuesday, Aug.
21,
2012 at his residence in Corsicana. He was born on Aug. 4,
1940 in Covington, Texas to Robert L. and Lucile Gray
Watson.
He graduated from high school in Covington and went on to
attend college at the Sunset School of Preaching in Lubbock.
He married Nancy Schlesser in 1983.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Watson is survived by his wife, Nancy Schlesser Watson;
children, Ronald Watson, Jana Nevarez and husband David,
Vicki Paton and husband Casey, Joseph Watson and wife Anna,
Christine Watson, Shelly Loosier, Jimmy Culberson and wife
Angie, and Jennifer Culberson and husband James; 17
grandchildren; brothers, J. B. Watson and wife Dorothy and
Dudley Watson and wife Beverly; sister, Betty Ballard and
husband Darrell; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24,
2012 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug.
25, 2012 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.
Dudley Watson officiating.
Interment will follow in the
Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers
are Joseph Watson, Ron Watson, Jimmy Culberson, J. B.
Watson, Dudley Watson and Darrell Ballard. Honorary
Pallbearers are Norb Schlesser, Ronnie Miller, Harvey
Loosier, James Daugherty, Andrew Loosier and Matthew
Culberson. |
Notes:
Oscar Eugene Allison
1858 - May 20, 1932
O. E. ALLISON DIED AT PURDON FRIDAY MORNING
Funeral services for O. E. Allison, aged 77 years, resident of
Navarro county for fifty years, who died at his home near Purdon
Friday morning at 10 o'clock following a lingering illness, were
held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence of his son,
Fred M. Allison, in Corsicana, with interment in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Mr. Allison had been in ill health for some time. He was a resident
of Blooming Grove and community for many years and has many friends
here who mourn his death.
Surviving are two sons, Fred M. Allison and Harry Allison of
Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. W. C. Henry, Hugo Oklahoma.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - Friday, May 27, 1932
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
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O. E. ALLISON DIED FRIDAY
MORNING; FUNERAL SATURDAY
O. E. Allison, aged 77 years, resident of Navarro county for over 50
years, died at 10 o'clock Friday morning at his farm near Purdon and
the funeral will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the
home of his son. Fred M. Allison, 632 North Beaton street, with
burial in
Oakwood Cemetery.
The Rev. H. J. Ellis, pastor of ST. John's Episcopal church, will
conduct the services.
He is survived by two sons, Fred M. Allison and Harry Allison,
Corsicana; one daughter, Mrs. W. C. Henry, Hugo Okla., and other
relatives.
The pallbearers will be Dick Pickens, Jimmie Mansfield, Albert Levy,
Leslie White, Harrison Fendley and Earl Smalling.
Mr. Allison had been in ill health for a number of years and
recently he suffered a stroke. For many years of his life he resided
in Blooming Grove, where he had many friends.
The Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral
arrangements.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES SATURDAY MORNING FOR O. E. ALLISON
Funeral services for O. E. Allison, aged 77 years, resident of
Navarro county for more than 50 years, who died at his home near
Purdon Friday morning at 10 o'clock following a lingering
illness, were held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the
residence of his son, Fred M. Allison, 632 North Beaton street,
with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
Rev. H. J. Ellis, rector of St. John's Episcopal church,
conducted the services.
Mr. Allison had been in ill health for several years. He was a
resident of the Blooming Grove community for many years.
Surviving are two sons, Fred M. Allison and Harry Allison, both
of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. W. C. Henry, Hugo, Okla., and
other relatives.
Singers were Mrs. Boyce Martin, Miss Alen Cheney, W. A. Mowlam
and C. L. Knox.
Pallbearers were Dick Pickens, Jimmie Mansfield, Albert Levy,
Leslie White, Harrison Fendley and Earl Smalling.
Funeral was directed by Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.
Notes:
Joe E. Jordan
May 16, 1892 - Apr 23, 1936
NATIVE OF NAVARRO COUNTY BURIED FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Joe E. Jordan, aged 43 years, native of Navarro county, died at his
home 807 South 12th street in Corsicana Thursday night at 10:30
o'clock after a lingering illness. The funeral was held Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the chapel of the Corley Funeral Home
with burial in
Oakwood Cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. I.
R. Darwood, Methodist minister of Eureka.
Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. S. W. Barthlett,
Gladewater, and Miss Helen Jordan, Corsicana; two grandchildren,
mother, Mrs. E. Y. Jordan, Blooming Grove; four brothers, T. E.
Jordan, Corsicana; E. A. Jordan, Albany; Lee Jordan, Van Alstyne,
and S. P. Jordan, Fort Worth; and one sister, Mrs. J. W. Carroll,
Blooming Grove.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - Friday, May 1, 1936
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Minnie M. Jordan
Sallie (Lynn) Finch
Apr 24, 1856 - Aug 30, 1936
FORMER BLOOMING GROVE RESIDENT DIED IN CORSICANA
Funeral services for Mrs. B. L. Finch, age 80 years, who died early
Sunday morning at the Navarro Clinic, were held at 10 o'clock Monday
morning at the Third Avenue Presbyterian church, and burial was made
in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Finch were residents of Blooming Grove for a number of
years. Mr. Finch was in the lumber business here and was one of the
town's leading citizens in both business and civic circles.
Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. B. A. Crofford and
Mrs. E. E. Babers, both of Corsicana.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - Friday, Sep 4, 1936
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
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FUNERAL SERVICES MRS. B. L. FINCH
MONDAY MORNING
Funeral services for Mrs. B. L. Finch, age 80 years, who died early
Sunday morning at the Navarro Clinic, were held at 10 o'clock Monday
morning at the Third Avenue Presbyterian church, and interment was
made in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Finch fell at the family residence, 1402 West Third Avenue, a
week or more ago, and had remained in a critical condition in the
Clinic until her death.
In charge of the service were Rev. M. E. McPhail, pastor of the
Third Avenue Presbyterian church; Rev. Ilion T. Jones of Iowa,
former pastor of the church, and Rev. T. Edgar Neal, pastor of the
First Methodist church.
Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. R. A. Crofford, and
Mrs. E. E. Babers, both of Corsicana; one granddaughter, Mrs. Robert
Stell, Jr., and one great-grandchild, Bobby Babers Stell.
Pallbearers were Herbert Gribble, Christopher Knox, Ralph Stell,
Robert Stell, Dr. Harry Ezell, T. C. Orr, Ted B. Ferguson and Pat
Loggins. Honorary pallbearers were officers of the Third Avenue
Presbyterian church and friends of the family.
Music was furnished by the church quartet.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of Sutherland-McCammon Funeral
Home.
Notes:
John Julius Mixon
Nov 2, 1860 - Jan 29, 1937
JULIUS J. MIXON DIED IN CORSICANA FRIDAY
J. J. Mixon died at his home in Corsicana last Friday and the
funeral rites were held Sunday, Rev. J. E. Glenn, pastor of the
Eleventh Avenue Baptist church officiating.
Mr. Mixon resided in Blooming Grove for many years, moving to
Corsicana 26 years.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES TO BE HELD SUNDAY FOR J. J. MIXON
Funeral services for J. J. Mixon, 76-year old barber, who died
Friday morning at his residence 1503 West Seventh avenue, following
a short illness, will be held from the residence at 2:30 Sunday
afternoon, with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
Rev. Joe E. Glenn will conduct the rites.
He has been a resident of Corsicana the past 26 years.
Surviving are his wife, four daughters, Mrs. A. B. Hervey, Waco;
Mrs. W. A. Phillips, Mexia; Mrs. Roland Miranda, Austin, and Miss
Evie Ruth Mixon, Corsicana; a son, R. S. Mixon, San Diego, Calif.,
and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be John C. Hughes, J. M. McClung, A. S. Neale, C.
A. Langston, Ernest Summerlin and Norman Hardin.
Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of the Eleventh Avenue Baptist
church and friends of the family.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Sutherland-McCammon
Funeral directors.
Notes:
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FUNERAL RITES SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR J. J. MIXON
Funeral rites for J. J. Mixon, aged 76 years, well known barber,
who died Friday morning after a short illness, were held from
the family residence, 1503 West Seventh avenue, Sunday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Joe E. Glenn, pastor of the
Eleventh Avenue Baptist church of which he had been a long-time
member.
Mr. Mixon had resided in Corsicana for the past 26 years and
prior to that time had lived in Blooming Grove.
Surviving are his wife, four daughters, Mrs. A. B. Hervey, Waco;
Mrs. W. A. Phillips, Mexia; Mrs. Roland Miranda, Austin, and
Miss Evie Ruth Mixon, Corsicana; a son, R. S. Mixon, San Diego,
Calif., and other relatives.
Pallbearers were John C. Hughes, J. M. McClung, A. S. Neale, C.
A. Langston, Ernest Summerlin and Norman Hardin.
Honorary pallbearers were deacons of the Eleventh Avenue Baptist
church and friends of the family.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home directed the services.
Notes:
Sterling Edgar Robinson
Aug 8, 1872 - Dec 6, 1939
S. E. Robinson Dies Suddenly
S. E. Robinson, aged 67 years, lifelong resident of Navarro county,
died Wednesday morning at 6 o'clock after a few minutes illness, at
his home in Corsicana. A heart attack was ascribed as the cause of
the death.
Mr. Robinson was born at Dresden and when a young man moved to
Blooming Grove and entered the drug business with his brother, Bell
Robinson.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Southerland McCammon chapel. Interment was made in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, of Corsicana, two daughters, Mrs. Bill Shick,
Dallas, and Mrs. Bob Hable, Mississippi; a brother, Wiley Robinson,
Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Ella Blair, Dresden.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - Friday, Dec 8, 1939
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
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S. L. ROBINSON, NATIVE OF COUNTY,
DIED SUDDENLY
HEART ATTACK RESPONSIBLE FOR PASSING OF LIFE-LONG RESIDENT TODAY
S. E. Robinson, aged 66 years, life-long resident of Navarro county,
died Wednesday morning at 5:30 o'clock after a few minutes' illness
at his home, 1444 West Fourth avenue. A heart attack was ascribed as
the cause of death.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the Sutherland-McCammon chapel. Interment will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Gordon MacInnes, pastor of the
church.
A native of Dresden, Mr. Robinson resided in Blooming Grove for a
number of years before moving to Corsicana about 35 years ago.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; a son, Durwood Robinson,
Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Bob Shiels, Dallas, and Mrs. Bob
Hable, Mississippi; a brother, Wiley D. Robinson, Corsicana; a
sister, Mrs. Ella Blair, Dresden, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be nephews, Maurice Young, Estill Cunningham, Jack
Cunningham, William Babb, Jimmie Robinson, Wiley Robinson, Jr.,
Elmer Robinson, Jr., and Hugh Robinson.
Honorary pallbearers will be friends of the Third Avenue
Presbyterian church.
Notes:
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FUNERAL RITES FOR S. E. ROBINSON ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral rites for S. E. Robinson, aged 66 years, life-long resident
of Navarro county, who died suddenly Wednesday morning at his home,
1444 West Fourth avenue, were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the Sutherland-McCammon chapel. Interment was made in
Oakwood Cemetery.
The services were conducted by Rev. Gordon MacInnes, pastor of the
Third Avenue Presbyterian church.
A native of Dresden, Mr. Robinson resided in Blooming Grove for a
number of years before moving to Corsicana about 35 years ago.
Surviving are his wife, a son, Durwood Robinson, Corsicana; two
daughters, Mrs. Bill Shiels, Dallas, and Mrs. Bob Hable,
Mississippi; a brother, Wiley D. Robinson, Corsicana; a sister, Mrs.
Ella Blair, Dresden and other relatives.
The following nephews were pallbearers: Maurice Young, Estill
Cunningham, Jack Cunningham, William Babb, Jimmie Robinson, Wiley
Robinson, Jr., Elmer Robinson, Jr., and Hugh Robinson.
Notes:
Ethel (Roberson) Tolliver
Jul 11, 1914 - Aug 29, 1973
Funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of the
Living God for Mrs. Ethel Tolliver of 117 W. Sixth Ave., native of
Corsicana who died Wednesday at Providence Hospital in Waco.
Rev. J. J. Johnson, pastor at Roane Chapel Baptist Church, will
officiate, and burial will be at
Woodland Cemetery in
Corsicana.
Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home.
She was married to the late McKinley Tolliver, who preceded her in
death in June of 1959.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Verna Burnett of Dallas, and a
number of nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Notes:
Leon Odell
Oct 19, 1903 - Aug 28, 1973
Funeral services were at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Eastside Church
of Christ for Leon Odell, 69, native of Corsicana, who died Tuesday
at his home.
W. W. Wilmore, Church of Christ pastor, officiated, and burial was
at Woodland Cemetery.
Survivors include two sisters, three brothers, and several nieces
and nephews.
Notes:
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Leon Odell
Funeral services are set for 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Eastside
Church of Christ for Leon (Doll) Odell, 68, native of Corsicana
who died Tuesday at his home. W. W. Wilmore, Church of Christ
pastor, will officiate and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.
Funeral services are under the direction of Scott Funeral Home.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Marie McDonald and Mrs.
Juanita Washington, both of Corsicana; three brothers, Frank
Odell and Jerry Odell, both of Corsicana, and Samson Odell of
Oakland, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Aug 30, 1973
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Sylvia (Scurry) Odell married Apr 21, 1929; s/o Mylous/Mylans Odell & Pearl (Walker) Odell per death certificate
Melinda
(Solomon) Richardson
Sep 5, 1915 - Aug 27, 1973
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pilgrim Rest
Baptist Church in Dallas for Mrs. Melinda Richardson, 57, who died
Monday in Dallas Parkland Hospital.
Rev. G. B. Grimes officiated, and burial was at
Woodland Cemetery in
Corsicana.
Survivors include a sister, a brother, and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Notes:
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Mrs. Richardson
Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pilgrim
Rest Baptist Church in Dallas for Mrs. Melinda Richardson, 57,
who died Monday at Parkland Hospital in Dallas.
Rev. G. B. Prince, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be at
Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana.
Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana. She was
a native of Navarro County and a former resident of Corsicana.
Survivors include a sister Mrs. Bessie Solomon of Dallas; a
brother, Phillip Solomon of Odessa; and a number of nieces and
nephews and other relatives.
Notes:
Ella Smith
Mar 16, 1899 - May 22, 1979
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Second Mission Batpist Church
for Mrs. Ella Smith, 78, resident of Corsicana, who died Tuesday at
Navarro County Memorial Hospital.
The Rev. Paul Curry, pastor, will officiate, with burial following
at Woodland Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home.
Surivors include two nieces, Mrs. Annie Carroll of Dallas and Mrs.
Tillie Brown of Corsicana and other relatives.
Great Nephews will be pallbearers.
Notes:
Edwin Rex
Moore
Sep 26, 1913 - Aug 30, 1973
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at a local funeral
home for Rex Moore, 59, of Paris, Tex., who died Thursday in Paris.
Burial was at Hopewell
Cemetery in Navarro County.
Survivors include four sisters, a brother, and a number of nieces
and nephews.
Rev. B. W. Johnson officiated.
Pallbearers included Pete Goodwin, Hugh Blair Fouty, Clint Fouty,
Clyde Sullivan, Marvin White, and Allen Middlebrook.
Notes:
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Edwin Rex Moore
Sep 26, 1913 - Aug 30, 1973
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Corley Funeral
Home Chapel for Rex Moore, 69, of Paris, Tex., who died in Paris.
Burial will be at Hopewell
Cemetery in Navarro County.
He was a native of Navarro County and had lived in Paris for 12
years. He was an employe of the Humble Refining Co.
Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Avie F. Smylie of Houston, Mrs.
M. V. Terry of Waco, Mrs. Authur J. Britton of Tomball, and Mrs. Ira
Arnold of Navarro; a brother, Clarence A. Moore of Cut Off, La.; and
a number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Jefferson
Porter Gillen
Apr 15, 1860 - Apr 1, 1936
FORMER BLOOMING GROVE RESIDENT BURIED WEDNESDAY
Funeral services for J. P. Gillen, aged 75, native of Mississippi
but resident of the Black Hills community for the past 34 years who
died in that community Tuesday night at 10:15 o'clock were held from
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Susie Gideon in Black Hills Wednesday
afternoon at three o'clock. The rites were conducted by Rev. E. E.
Rogers of Mexia. Interment was made in the
Hamilton cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, four sons, Buster B. Gillen, Corsicana;
Smith D. Gilen Mexia; W. D. Gillen, Corsicana; and C. E. Gillen,
Angus; six daughters, Mrs. Margie Fae Ashley, Thompson; Mrs. Emma
Eilhngsley, Luling, Mrs. Eugene Stanford, Mexia; Mrs. Leona
Armentrot, Thompson; Mrs. Donnie Humphrey, Arizona, and Mrs. Susie
Gideon, of Black Hills.
J. P. Gillen was a brother of J. J. Gillen of Blooming Grove.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - Friday, April 3, 1936
- Submitted by Karen Rost
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J. J. Gillen, Crawford Gillen, Jack Gillen and Drew Gillen attended
the funeral of J. P. Gillen at Black Hills Wednesday.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - Friday, Apr 3, 1936
- Submitted by Karen Rost
Florence
French
Dec 9, 1903 - Aug 20, 1977
Services are to be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Corley Funeral Chapel for
Miss Florence French, 73, resident of Corsicana who died Saturday in
a local nursing home. Officiating will be Rev. B. W. Johnson and
burial will be in Raleigh
Cemetery.
She was a native of Navarro County and a member of the Pentecostal
Church of God.
Survivors include three brothers, Rodney French of Purdon, Rankin
French and Cecil French, both of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Izora
Putman of Purdon and Mrs.Hood Hubbard of Dawson; and a number of
nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Mary Melinda "Mollie" (Putman) French
Nov 2, 1870 - May 26, 1955
Friday Services For Mrs. French
Mrs. Mary Melinda French, 84, died at the home of her son, Joe
P. French at Purdon early Thursday morning.
Funeral services will be held from the Assembly of God chruch
near Purdon Friday at 3 p.m. with burial in the
Raleigh Cemetery. The
rites will be conducted by Rev. O. H. Dockray, pastor.
A native of Nashville, Tenn., Mrs. French had resided in Navarro
county for a number of years.
Surviving are two sons, Joe P. and Floy French, both of Purdon;
three daughters, Mrs. Ollie Ellis, Blooming Grove; Mrs. Mabel Smtih,
Trinidad, and Mrs. Wincie Howell, Corsicana; a daughter-in-law, Mrs.
E. P. French, Corsicana; for sisters, Mrs. Jane Spence, Temple,
Okla.; Mrs. Mattie Nutt, Frost; Mrs. Rachael Sykes, Dawson, and Mrs.
Effie Slater, Frost; 23 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and
other relatives.
McCormick Funeral Service directs.
Notes:
Frederick Charles Vickery
Jul 23, 1909 - Jan 17, 1974
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Griffin Funeral
Home Chapel for F. C. Vickery, 64, of Corsicana, who died Thursday
at his residence.
Rev. David Hale will officiate, and burial will be at
Resthaven Memorial Park.
Survivors include his widow, two daughters, a son, a grandchild, two
sisters, and a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Pallbearers include Don Wyatt, Joe Hambrick, John Slate, Jerry
Laznovsky, Norvel Lindale, and Berlin Compton.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of Northside Baptist Church's
businessmen's Bible class.
Notes:
Theron Earl
Bigham
Jul 20, 1900 - Mar 26, 1970
Bigham Rites Set Saturday
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Corley Funeral
Chapel for Theron Earl Bigham, 69, Winkler, who died Thursday. The
Rev. Charles Prewitt will officiate. Burial will be in
Resthaven Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Bennie Pillans, Johnnie Massey, Harold Massey,
Preston Bonner, Bud Minze and Roddy Ferguson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Turner, Brice Bonner, Murl
Anderson, Curtis Hagler, Clyde Walker, Ike Walker, Roy Thompson, Leo
Palmer, Robert Pillans, J. H. McGilvary, O. B. Knoles and H. L.
Rash.
Bigham, a farmer-rancher, was Worshipful Master of Winkler Masonic
Lodge No. 826, a member of the Scottish Rite Consistory and Karem
Temple Shrine of Waco.
Surviving are his wife of Winkler; two brothers, Billy W. Bigham and
Sam Bigham, both of Dallas; four sisters, Mrs. Vivian Stuart and
Mrs. Lillian Brandon of Dallas, Mrs. Carrie Lee Harris of Mineral
Wells and Mrs. Bessie Lou Anderson of Winkler; and aunt, Mrs. Carrie
Ingram of Kerens; three nephews and one great-nephew.
Notes:
Everett
Samuel Gentsch
Jun 1, 1894 - Dec 25, 1979
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home for
Everett Gentsch, 85, of Corsicana, who died Tuesday at Memorial
Hospital. The Rev. B. W. Johnson will officiate, and burial will
follow at Resthaven
Memorial Park.
Survivors include a brother, Roy Gentsch, of Dallas; a sister, Mrs.
B. L. Goodin, of Wortham; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Bill Hanna, Alton Justiss, Jessie Praytor, and
Royce Owens.
Notes:
William
Alexander "Bill" Key
Apr 18, 1908 - Dec 26, 1979
Services are pending at Griffin Funeral Home for William A. (Bill)
Key, 71, of Corsicana, who died Wednesday morning at Memorial
Hospital. The Rev. Dave Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in
Resthaven Memorial Park.
He was a retired purchasing agent for Navarro County Memorial
Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte A. Key, of Corsicana; a son,
Q. (Billy) Tubb, of Scotsdale, Ariz.; four grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren; three brothers Woodrow Key, of Mt. Calm, James
Key, of Hubbard and Rudy Key, of Waco; four sisters, Mrs. Mattie
Hawkins, of Silsbee, Mrs. Annie Crosby, of Silsbee, Mrs. Sallie
Skains of Waco, and Ms. Lillie Jean Rejcek of Burleson.
Masons will be pallbearers and will be in charge of graveside
services.
Notes:
Florence (Franks) Wolens
Jun 21, 1900 - May 23, 1979
Mrs. Wolens
Services will be at 5 p.m. Thursday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel
for Mrs. Max Wolens, 78, resident of 616 Mills Place, Corsicana, who
died Wednesday night, at Baylor Hospital.
She was the former Florence Franks.
She was born in 1900 in Springfield, Ill. the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Jacob Franks. She was a resident of Corsicana over 50 years.
Rabbi Ernest Joseph and Canter Sol Sanders was to officiate, with
burial following at Agudas Achiem Cemetery.
She is the wife of the son of the founder of K. Wolens Department
stores in Corsicana.
Survivors include her husband of Corsicana, two sons, Jay Wolens and
J. B. (Jerry) Wolens, both of Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. Jerald
(Charlotte) Schuman of Tulsa, Okla.; a sister, Mrs. Peter Hartholz
of Denison; and 10 grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Morris Evans, Jimmy Franks, Raymond Goldman, Harrold
Kallenberg, Leo Laufer, Dr. Bernard Rosen, Jerone Wolens, and Dr.
Milton Yellen.
Notes:
Eugene
Schwartzberg
Aug 15, 1885 - Nov 30, 1937
LOCAL MERCHANT DIED TUESDAY MORNING
Eugene Schwartzberg, aged 52, retired merchant of Blooming Grove,
died at the Navarro Clinic, Corsicana, Tuesday morning, at 1:30
o'clock.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the
chapel of the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home with interment in the
Hebrew Cemetery. The
rites were conducted by Rabbi Harry Shapiro of Agudas Achim
synagogue.
Mr. Schwartzberg formerly resided in Houston and had lived in
Blooming Grove the past year.
Surviving are three brothers, H. E. Schwartzberg, Palestine; Sidney
Schwartzberg, Marshall, and Max Schwartzberg, Detroit, Mich. Two
sisters, Mrs. M. E. Elkins, Houston, and Mrs. S. Friedman, New York,
and a brother-in-law, M. Elkins, of Blooming Grove.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - Friday, Dec 3, 1927
- Submitted by Karen Rost
- s/o J. P. Schwartzberg & Sarah Schwartzberg
Albert Roy "Blackie" Greer
Aug 2, 1889 - Aug 7, 1960
Hold Services For A. R. Greer
Final rites for A. R. (Blackie) Greer, 72, were held Tuesday at 9:30
a.m. from the Corley Chapel with Rev. Paul W. Wiseman, Eleventh
Avenue Methodist pastor, conducting. Interment was in the
Eureka cemetery.
A native of Freestone county, Greer formerly was a hotel clerk.
Death came Sunday morning in Memorial hospital.
Survivors, other than the widow of Corsicana, are two daughters,
Mrs. Inez Fite, Grand Saline, and Mrs. Carolyn Conant, San Antonio;
three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Hodge, Mrs. Lola Mayo and Mrs. Blanche
Hamilton, all of Eureka; a brother, Luther Greer, Galveston; six
grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were F. H. Washburn, Paul Chandler, Charlie Lane, Jim
Jones, Tim Grantham and R. W. Fowler.
Notes:
James
Arlee Thompson
Jun 1, 1888 - Nov 23, 1936
Funeral of J. A. Thompson
Funeral services for James Arlee Thompson, aged 48 years, of
Corsicana, veteran Magnolia refinery employee, who died Monday after
a short illness with pneumonia, were held Tuesday at 2 o'clock from
the Methodist Protestant church in Corsicana with burial in the
Black Hills cemetery,
conducted by Rev. L. W. Shivers, of Tehuacana, and Rev. M. B.
Howell, of Corsicana.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs D. F. Thompson, Corsicana;
four brothers, Andrew Thompson, of Corbett; W. B. Thompson, Kerens;
John Thompson, EMhouse, and W. H. Thompson, Dallas; four sisters,
Mrs. Ida Bacon, Blooming Grove; Mrs. Lovie McSwain, Denton; Miss
Lollie Thompson, dallas, Mrs. J. D. Eckelman, Corsicana. He was a
member of the Methodist Protestant church and an ex-service man.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - Friday, Nov 27, 1936
- Submitted by Karen Rost
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JAMES A. THOMPSON IS BURIED TUESDAY FROM M.P. CHURCH
Funeral services for James Arlee Thompson, aged 48 years, 1114 West
Fourteenth avenue, veteran Magnolia refinery employee, who died at
the P. and S. Hospital Monday at noon after a short illness with
pneumonia, were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Methodist Protestant church with burial in the Black Hills cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. L. W. Shivers of Tehuacana, and
Rev. M. B. Howell of Corsicana.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Thompson, Corsicana;
four brothers, Andrew Thompson, Corbet; W. B. Thompson, Kerens; John
Thompson, Emhouse; and W. H. Thompson, Dallas; four sisters, Mrs.
Ida Bacon, Blooming Grove; Mrs. Lovie McSwain, Denton; Miss Dollie
Thompson, Dallas, and Mrs. J. D. Eckelman, Corsicana, and other
relatives.
Thompson was a member of the Methodist Protestant church. He was an
ex-service man.
Pallbearers were Tom Scoggins, N. F. Patterson, Carlton Jones, Ray
Pinkston, Mr. Wallace and Mr. Miller.
Corley Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Notes:
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VETERAN EMPLOYE OF MAGNOLIA DIED MONDAY AT NOON
JAMES ARLEE THOMPSON VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA AFTER SHORT ILLNESS
James Arlee Thompson, aged 48, 1114 W. Fourteenth Avenue, veteran
Magnolia Refinery employee died about noon Monday in the P. and S.
Hospital of pneumonia after a short illness. Funeral services will
be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Methodist Protestant
Church, with interment in the Black Hills cemetery. The rites will
be conducted by the Rev. L. W. Shivers of Tehuacana and Rev. M. B.
Howell of Corsicana.
The deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. F.
Thompson, of Corsicana; four brothers, Andrew Thompson, Corbet, W.
B. Thompson, Kerens, John Thompson, Emhouse, and W. H. Thompson,
Dallas; four sisters, Mrs. Ida Bacon, of Blooming Grove, Mrs. Lovie
McSwain, Denton, Miss Dollie Thompson of Dallas, Mrs. Eckleman of
Corsicana and other relatives.
The funeral will be directed by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Ronnie Lee
Young
Jul 13, 1951 - May 18, 1999
Ronnie Young
Ronnie Young, 47, of Addison and formerly of Frost, passed away
Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at his residence,
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Frost Methodist Church, with Nancy
Schusler officiating. Interment will follow at
Frost Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Joe Brooks, Kenneth Logan, John Dunagan, Joel
Graham, Richard Chandler, and Ralph West.
Mr. Young was born July 13, 1951 in Corsicana.
Mr. Young is survived by his mother, Pearl Young of Frost; sisters
Nancy Mitchell of Frost and Mary Young of Rockwall; and nephew,
Dustin Lindop of Rockwall.
Memorials may be made to Frost United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are with Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of Blooming
Grove.
Notes:
Charlene Ann (Kowal)
Shaffer-Beacom
May 16, 1939 - May 19, 1999
Charlene Ann Beacom
Charlene Ann Beacom, 60, of Blooming Grove passed away Wednesday,
May 19, 1999 at her residence.
Services will be 3 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Chapel in Blooming
Grove, with Brother Grady Cashion officiating. Interment will follow
at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be sons-in-law, Curtis Hajek and David Maiers;
nephew, Michael Beacom; and great nephews, Mike Beacom, John Beacom
and James Beacom.
Mrs. Beacom was born May 16, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minn.
Mrs. Beacom is survived by her husband, John Beacom of Blooming
Grove; son, Jack W. Beacom of Chaska, Minn.; daughters, Shelli Lukey
of Houston, Kelli Maiers of Anoka, Minn, and Teresa Hajek of Buda;
eight grandchildren; brothers, Walter Kowal of Las Vegas, Nev. and
Terry Kowal of Mound, Minn.; and sisters, Janell Niemila of Outing,
Minn.; and mother, Edna Kowal of Mound, Minn.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of Blooming Grove.
Notes:
Harold
Claude Bell
Apr 28, 1916 - Nov 23, 1994
Harold Claude Bell
Harold Claude Bell, 78, of Blooming Grove, died Nov. 23, 1994, at
his residence.
Services will be 3 p.m. Friday at the Methodist Church in Blooming
Grove, with Marvin Moore officiating. Burial will be in
Rose Hill Cemetery,
under the direction of Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Blooming
Grove.
Pallbearers will be Roy McCleary, Mikil Newell, Mitch Newell, Randy
Bell, Reagan Bell and Thomas Sheppard.
He was born April 28, 1916, in Irene, Texas. He was a member of the
Methodist Church in Blooming Grove.
He is survived by his wife, Johnnie Bell; two sons, Bobby Dan Bell
and Billy Ray Bell; one sister, Gladys Sheppard; five grandchildren,
Dana Lee Stubbs, Cody Ray Bell, Sherri Lavern Wilkinson, Christopher
Eric Bell and Courtney Elisha Bell; and four great-grandchildren,
Megan P. Wilkinson, Zachary Scott Wilkinson, Christian A. Bell and
Sydney Rain Bell.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Bell.
Notes:
Clara Ollie (Futch)
Neal-Bonner
Jul 21, 1901 - Mar 18, 1992
Clara Bonner
Clara (Neal) Bonner, 90, of Corsicana, died March 18, 1992, at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home,
with Jim Anderson and Stewart Farrell officiating. Burial will be in
the Rose Hill Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley D. Neal, in 1947;
and two sons, Joel Dean Neal in 1961 and Wesley Neal, Jr. in 1963.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Franklin D. and Nelda
Neal of Corsicana; three daughters, Dorothy Golden of Pasadena, Ruth
Phillips of Needville, and Frances and Herbert Walker of Donie; two
daughters-in-law, Etola Neal and Carolyn French, both of Corsicana;
one brother, Fred Foutch of Forreston; one sister, Esther Idelle
Whitley of Ennis; 17 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 19
great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be James Neal, Lester Neal, Danny Neal, Jimmy
Walker, Roger Phillips and Hershel Boyd.
Notes:
William
Harold Blue
Aug 2, 1909 - May 8, 1992
William Harold Blue
William Harold Blue, 82, of Grand Prairie, died May 9, 1992 at a
Grand Prairie Hospital.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Andrews Episcopal Church
in Grand Prairie. Burial will be at
Rose Hill Cemetery in
Blooming Grove.
He was a former resident of Blooming Grove and a retired civil
engineer for the city of Dallas. He also served in the U. S. Marine
Corps during World War II.
Survivors include his wife Ruth Blue and one god son, Clifford
Arnett of Lewisville.
Notes:
Brianna Lynn
Bass
Jan 8, 1988 - Jan 10, 1988
Brianna Lynn Bass
Brianna Lynn Bass, of Waco, died Sunday at Scott and White Hospital
in Temple.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in
Rosehill Cemetery,
with the Rev. Don Elrod officiating. Arrangements are with
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
She is survived by her parents, Kenny and Belinda Bass, of Waco;
three brothers, Brian Bass, Keith Dorris and Shannon Dorris, all of
Waco; paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Alice Bass of Corsicana;
maternal grandfather, John Barnes, of Sand Springs, Okla.; and
great-grandmother, Fern Grounds, of Blooming Grove.
Notes:
Brian Kenyon
Bass
Jan 8, 1988 - Feb 19, 1988
Brian Kenyon Bass
Brian Kenyon Bass, six weeks old, died Feb. 19, 1988 at Wilford Hall
Hospital in San Antonio.
Graveside service is 4 p.m. Sunday at the
Rosehill Cemetery in
Blooming Grove, with Rev. Don Elrod officiating. Griffin-Rouhton
Funeral Home of Blooming Grove is in charge of arrangements.
He was preceded in death by a twin sister, Brianna Lynn Bass, Jan.
10, 1988.
He is survived by his parents, Kenny and Belinda Bass of Waco; a
brother, Keith Bass of Waco; a sister Shannon Bass of Waco;
grandparents, John Barnes of San Springs, Okla., Inez Hunter of
Tulsa, Okla. and Kenneth and Alice Bass of Corsicana;
great-grandmother, Ira Newman of Tulsa Okla. and Mrs. Fern Grounds
of Blooming Grove.
Notes:
Gladys Evelyn
(Fulton) Brazier-Beckham
Jun 14, 1927 - Mar 2, 1987
Gladys Beckham
Gladys Beckham, 59, Waxahachie, died Monday at Baylor Medical Center
in Waxahachie.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home in Blooming Grove with the Revs. Mike Ramsdell and T. L.
Smothermon. Burial will be in
Rosehill Cemetery.
She was a former Blooming Grove resident.
Survivors include four sons, Robert Beckham of Blooming Grove,
Marvin Bruce Beckham of Frost, Melvin Beckham and James Keith
Fulton, both of Waxahachie; a daughter, Mary Evelyn Wallace; a
brother Edward Fulton of Houston; five sisters, Billie Minze of
Frost, Margie Beets of Lancaster, Carolyn Langley of Italy, Edith
Hall and Lavern Branam, both of Corsicana; and 12 grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Randy Milne, Rusty Milne, Tim Barlow, Kenny
Grace, Gene Grace and W. A. Poe, Jr.
Notes:
Beulah
(Griffis) Sewell
Mar 26, 1898 - Mar 2, 1987
Beulah Sewell
Former Blooming Grove resident Beulah Griffis Sewell, 88 of
Caldwell, died Monday at Burleson County Hospital.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at
Rosehill Cemetery with
the Rev. Neal Rodgers officiating. Arrangements are with
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
She had lived in Blooming Grove 58 years and was preceded in death
by her husband, T. M. Sewell, in 1979.
Survivors include two sons, Thomas Sewell Jr. of Houston and Dr.
Bill Ray Sewell of Ponce, Puerto Rico; a daughter, Mollie D. Smith
of Caldwell; two brothers, Tom Griffis of Italy and Robert Griffis
of Waco; a sister, Ola Walston of Denton; seven grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Jacob O'Dell
Apr 27, 1839 - Apr 6, 1911
Was Buried Today.
The remains of the late Jacob O'Dell were laid to rest in
Oakwood cemetery this
afternoon at 4 o'clock, a large number of friends following the body
to the grave. Rev. O. L. Hailey officiated, and B. K. Duncan, R. B.
Grissett, J. H. Lindsey, C. Byrd, Joe J. Wilson and H. G. Damon
acting as pallbearers.
Notes:
John Haze Cox
Jan. 17, 1910 - May 1, 1997
John Haze Cox
John Haze Cox, 87, of Corsicana died May 1 in Dallas.
Services will be held today at 3 p.m. at the Corley Chapel with Rev.
Fred Stevenson officiating. Burial will follow at
Oakwood cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Roger Ballinger, Russell Ballinger, Mitchie
Ballinger, Wayne Cox, Joe Cornell and David Pack.
Mr. Cox was born January 17, 1910 in West Station. He was a member
of the Missionary Baptist Church.
Mr. Cox is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mrs. Winnie Cox of
Corsicana; son Emil "Jackie" Janskey Jr. of Goldston; brother,
Elbert Cox of Waco; sister, Dovie Edwards of Waco; sister, Viola
Smith of Waco; granddaughter, Jackie Lynn of North Carolina; beloved
friend, Jodene Jamison Tackett of Kerens; numerous nieces and
nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Will Cox, mother Mary Trammel
Cox and several brothers and sisters.
Arrangements made by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Cecil Franklin Overby, Jr.
Oct 4, 1925 - Jun 6, 1998
Cecil F. Overby
Cecil F. Overby, 72, of Malakoff, passed away Monday, June 29, 1998,
in Tyler.
Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at
Oakwood cemetery, with
Bro Bill Honea officiating.
Mr. Overby was born in Corsicana on Oct. 4, 1925.
Mr. Overby is survived by his wife, Marcelle Overby of Malakoff;
daughters, Margaret Merrell of Lampasas and Cecelia Lemons of Benton
City, Wash.; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother,
Clyde Bickerstaff of Austin; and sister, Allebelle Marr of Dallas.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Alma
E. (Godfrey) Derden
Oct 22, 1898 - Apr 28, 1997
Alma Derden
Alma Derden, 98, died April 28 in Mesquite.
Graveside services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at
Oakwood cemetery with
Rev. B. F. Risinger, Jr. officiating.
Mrs. Derden was born October 22, 1898 in Madisonville. She was a
longtime Corsicana resident. She had been ill for a short time.
Mrs. Derden is survived by her daughter, Alma Jean Dunn of Rockwall;
granddaughter, Barbara Ruhl of Richardson; granddaughter, Catherine
Williams of Garland; grandson, Ross Dunn of Garland;
great-grandchildren; Derek Ruhl of Richardson, Brittany Williams and
Alexandra Williams of Garland.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Ada O.
(Womack) Watson
Jan 6, 1874 - May 15, 1966
Hold Services for Mrs. Watson
Funeral services for Mrs. A. T. Watson, 92, who died Sunday night,
will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Bob Davis, pastor of the Barry
Baptist church, of which she was a member.
Mrs. Watson was a native of Barry and the widow of the late Albert
T. Watson of Barry and Corsicana.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Eda Buie, Corsicana, Mrs. Bertie
Pool, Cisco, and Mrs. Bessie Fields, Arlington; a grandson, Richard
Kelley, Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Bud Robinson, Buford Dyer, Lowell Reed, Ernest
Watson, Bill McGraw, Elvin Reed, Roy Massengale and Glen Bell.
Notes:
Richard
Stokes Walker
Oct 23, 1895 - Jul 28, 1920
FUNERAL LARGELY ATTENDED.
Burial Took Place in
Oakwood cemetery at 5:30
This Afternoon
Funeral services for Richard Stokes Walker, age 24 years, were held
at the residence of his mother, Mrs. M. E. Walker, 801 South
Fifteenth street at 5:30 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Cullom H.
Booth had charge of the service.
Stokes Walker was instantly killed yesterday afternoon at the
Corsicana Brick Yard, one mile south of the city, when he came in
contact with a live wire. He was working for R. C. Richardson,
foreman of the boiler workers of the Magnolia refinery, in raising a
smoke stack at the brick yard at the time of the occurrence. While
on the boiler house roof, his forehead came in contact with the live
wire and death resulted immediately.
The deceased is survived by his father, P. W. Walker of Waco, his
mother, Mrs. M. E. Walker of this city, two brothers, Paul Byrd
Walker of Corsicana and Fred Walker of Burkburnett, two sisters,
Miss Martha Walker of Corsicana, and Mrs. Vernon Breedlove of
Colorado, and a half brother, J. W. Beeman of Cook's Schoolhouse.
The active pallbearers were Prince McClellan, Kerr McClellan, Wright
Hedrick, M. A. Powell, Robert Doolen and Clyde Richards.
Honorary Pallbearers: W. H. Hastings, R. C. Richardson, J. A.
Jarrell, J. S. Fischer, Harry Miller, Dr. I. N. Suttle, J. E.
Martin, and W. L. Sechrist.
Many beautiful floral offerings at the grave were evidences of the
high regard in which the friends of Stokes Walker hold his memory.
Interment was in Oakwood.
Notes:
Mary Fanilie (Mash) Gallian
Sep 1, 1925 - Sep 21, 1943
FUNERAL SERVICES SATURDAY MORNING MRS. MARY GALLIAN
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Mash Gallian, age 18 years, bride of
a Detroit army offices, were held Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock
from the chapel of the Corley Funeral Home. Rev. Jack Goff conducted
the rites and burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Gallian was found murdered in the basement of the home of her
mother-in-law, Mrs. Violet Richards, in Detroit Tuesday morning.
Detroit officers report that Emyrs Richards, husband of Mrs.
Richards had admitted choking and stabbing the young bride.
Survivors are her husband, Washington, D. C.; her parents Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest Lee Mash, Corsicana; a sister, Dorothy Mash, Corsicana;
two brothers, Jimmy Louis and Virgil Mash, Corsicana, and other
relatives.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, Sep 25, 1943
- w/o Second Lieut. James F. Galllian married May 19, 1942; d/o Ernest Lee Mash and Mattie Norine
(Garrison) Mash
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
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CORSICANA BRIDE FOUND MURDERED IN DETROIT HOME
MRS. MARY GALLIAN, 18, DAUGHTER OF MR. AND MRS. E. L. MASH, KILLED
While Detroit police hunted for the knife-wielding slayer of Mrs.
Mary Gallian, pretty 18-year-old bride of an Army officer the
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lee Mash, 412 North Main street, were
awaiting additional information relative to their daughter's death
Tuesday afternoon.
The mother said she had sent word to her son-in-law, a lieutenant in
the military police, stationed in Washington, asking that her
daughter's body be returned to Corsicana for burial.
Detroit officers informed local police last night and a
brother-in-law of the victim, a Dr. Earl Weston, talked with the
family here.
Found in Basement
According to Associated Press reports received Monday night and
Tuesday morning from Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Gallian's body was found
Monday in the basement of her mother-in-law's house, a pink
underslip knotted about her neck and her throat slashed. A
blood-stained butcher-knife and two rags, apparently used to mop up
the blood on the floor, were found near the body.
Police said they believed that Mrs. Gallian, surprised while washing
clothes in a basement laundry tub, was strangled and then her throat
was cut, advices from Detroit revealed.
Mrs. Violet Richards discovered the body of her daughter-in-law,
married last year to Second Lieutenant James Gallian of Washington,
when she returned from work at the Hudson Naval Arsenal Detroit
reports said. Mrs. Gallian had been at the home of her mother-in-law
for the past several weeks. Police said they were seeking to link
the slaying with a burglary at the Richards' home two weeks ago.
Letter From Daughter.
The grief-stricken mother received "a very sweet letter" Tuesday
morning some twelve hours after learning of the tragedy in which she
was told a box of candy and pictures of the couple were being mailed
her. The father received a letter and a carton of cigarettes from
Mrs. Gallian late last week.
The victim had planned to join her husband soon, the parents said,
as he was expecting to be transferred from his Washington post
within a few weeks, and only last week a birth certificate had been
prepared here and forwarded to the daughter. She had planned to
resume work.
The parents said the couple were married May 19, 1942, at Camp
Blanding, Fla. They met in Florida when the husband was stationed at
Camp Blanding, and later resided at a camp in Tennessee. The officer
attended officers candidate school at Fort Benning, Ga., and was
stationed at Pine Bluff, Ark., before being transferred to
Washington. Lieut. Gallian, according to the parents, took his wife
to his mother's home in Detroit when he went to Washington and was
expecting to be transferred to Fort Custer.
In a recent letter home, Mrs. Gallian had requested her birth
certificate "so she could go to work and take the money her husband
sent her to buy bonds," the mother said.
Survivors
Surviving in addition to her husband are her father, an employee at
the American Well and Prospecting Company; mother and sister,
Dorothy Ann Mash, both employees of the Navarro Coffee Shop, and two
brothers, Jimmie Louis and Virgil Lee, both of Corsicana, and other
relatives.
The family resided at Italy, Ellis county, before moving to
Corsicana 11 years ago. Mrs. Gallian attended school in Corsicana.
She was employed at a café in Florida prior to her marriage.
Notes:
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MAN CONFESSES TO KNIFE SLAYING OF CORSICANA GIRL
STEPFATHER OF MARY GALLIAN's HUSBAND ADMITS KILLING GIRL
DETROIT, Sep. 22.—(AP)—Prosecutor William E. Dowling said a warrant
would be sought today against Emyra Richards, 51, who is being held
by police in connection with the knife-slaying of Mrs. Mary Gallian,
pretty 18-year-old bride of an army officer.
A detailed and signed confession, the prosecution said, was obtained
form Richards last night after day-long questioning by police.
Dowling said that according to the confession, Richards, stepfather
of Mrs. Gallian's husband, Second Lieut. James Gallian, stationed
with a military police unit at Washington, attributed the slaying to
rage over belief she was to blame for "breaking up my home."
Mrs. Gallian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lee Mash of Corsicana,
Texas, was living at the home of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Violet
Richards, who was estranged from her husband.
Richards according to Dowling's version of the confession, said he
went to the estranged wife's home for a bathing suit and to "have a
talk with Mary." He followed her into the basement when she handed
him the suit and said, "Here it is - now get out," and pushed him,
Richards stated. He became angry and pushed her against a wall and
“threw her down on the floor and tried to choke her,” Dowling said
Richards told him.
Mrs. Gallian protested, "you can't do this to me. My husband will
get you for this."
Plunged Knife Into Throat.
Richards stated he took a piece of cloth and wound it around her
neck and tied a knot, but when she showed signs of consciousness, he
seized a butcher knife and plunged it into her throat.
Richards said he dragged the 110 pound bride's body into a basement
lavatory. Then turned on the hose and wiped up the floor with some
rags. The body was discovered by Mrs. Richards when she returned
from work at the Hudson Naval Arsenal.
Police said there was evidence that the woman had put up a struggle.
There were two tiny scratches on Richards' face and several on his
back and shoulder.
The autopsy performed yesterday showed that Mrs. Gallian's death had
resulted from the cutting in half of an artery and the severing of
the right external jugular vein.
Had Made Advances.
Lieut. Gallian, 21, said his wife had written him a few weeks ago
that Richards had made improper advances toward her and that she
planned to return to her folks in Texas when he went overseas again.
He said that "Mary" and my mother got along fine, but the attentions
of Richards bothered her.” He said "I knew he hated her. But I can't
believe he would do this. I just can't believe it."
He said his wife also had written of a man following her on her way
home.
Lieut. Gallian, who has been in the army since 1938, met the former
Miss Mash while she was vacationing in Florida in 1942 and they were
married there in June of that year. he had been studying government
and civil administration at Washington preparatory to going overseas
for the fourth time.
--
Dr. Earl Weston, husband of a sister of Lieut. Gallian, telephoned
the parents here Wednesday morning that the body of Mrs. Gallian
would be forwarded to Corsicana during the day and was scheduled to
arrive here sometime Friday. The husband, his mother, two of his
sisters and Dr. Weston will accompany the body home.
Funeral rites are scheduled here sometime Saturday with Corley's
directing, relatives stated.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES SATURDAY 10:30 A. M. MRS. MARY GALLIAN
MURDERED ARMY OFFICER's BRIDE BE BURIED OAKWOOD CEMETERY.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Mash Gallian, the pretty 18-year-old
bride of a Detroit Army Officer will be held at Corley's Funeral
Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Saturday with internment in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Gallian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lee Mash, 412 North
Main street, was found murdered in the basement of the home of her
mother-in-law, Mrs. Violet Richards in Detroit. Detroit officers
said that Emyra Richards, 61, the estranged husband of Mrs. Richards
had admitted choking and stabbing the Corsicana girl.
To Conduct Rites.
Rev. Jack Goff, pastor of the North Side Baptist Church, will
conduct the rites.
Pallbearers will be D. J. Bell, J. P. Rascoe, Mike Edwards, Tom Roe,
H. M. Montgomery and Claude Sands.
The body is due to arrive at noon Friday, according to a telegram
received Thursday by Mr. and Mrs. Mash from Dr. Earl E. Watson. It
will be accompanied by Lieut. James F. Gallian, husband of the
murdered woman; his mother, and two sisters, according to the
telegram.
Survivors.
Mrs. Gallian is survived by her husband who is stationed in
Washington, D. C.; her parents; one sister, Dorothy Mash; and two
brothers, Jimmie Louis Mash and Virgil Lee Mash, of Corsicana.
Detroit Prosecutor William E. Dowling announced that Richards had
made a full confession to the murder of the Corsicana girl.
Officers quoted Richards as saying he attacked Mrs. Gallian in the
basement of her home Monday night, strangled her and then slashed
her throat with a butcher knife.
Mrs. Gallian had been making her home with her mother-in-law for the
last six weeks.
Notes:
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Richards Is Held Without Bond on Slaying Charges
DETROIT, Sep. 23.—(AP.)—Emyra Richards, 51-year-old war plant worker
charged with the knife slaying of his stepson's 18-year-old bride,
Mary Gallian, pleaded innocent when arraigned on Recorder's court
today. He was held without bond for examination October 7.
Richards has confessed that he killed Mrs. Gallian in a family
quarrel, Prosecutor William E. Dowling said.
Mrs. Gallian's body was found Monday in the basement of the home of
Richards' estranged wife, with whom she had been living during the
absence of her soldier husband, Second Lieut. James F. Gallian.
Notes:
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IN MEMORY OF MY DARLING SISTER, MRS. MARY GALLIAN
My one and only sister,
Whom I have always adored,
Oh! She was so happy
I know she passed through that wonderful door.
She loved everyone
With a heart so true.
And believed in Jesus
As we all should do.
Son on the 20 of September,
It was a black and dreary day
Jesus sent His angels
To take my sister away.
She is now in Heaven,
I know she is there to dwell,
And a place is vacant in my heart.
Which never can be filled.
Although, I could walk the wide world through,
And knock on every door,
But I could never find a darlin sister
That I could love any more.
The eighteen years we had her with us,
She meant the world to me;
But in death she had to leave me
And in Jesus I hope to see.
I know she had to leave me
And knew it from the start;
But when I had to give her up
It almost broke my heart.
But I know she is with Jesus,
My grief I'll try to bear;
And live a better life
So I can meet my darling sister there.
--HER SISTER, DOROTHY.
Notes;
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DETROIT MAN GIVEN LIFE FOR MURDER CORSICANA GIRL
DETROIT, Mich. Nov. 18—(AP)—Emyra Richards, 51, was sentenced in
Record's Court Wednesday to life imprisonment after pleading guilt
to a second degree murder charge in the death of Mrs. Mary Gallian
of Corsicana, Texas, wife of an army officer.
The girl's husband Second Lieut. James F. Gallian, is the son by a
previous marriage of Richard's estranged wife.
Richards, in a statement following the finding of her body slashed
with a butcher knife, charged the young woman was responsible for
the estrangement.
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Mrs. Gallian was buried here. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Ernest L. Mash of Corsicana.
Notes;
Johnnie T.
Erwin
Oct 23, 1862 - Dec 31, 1939
Pioneer Citizen Passes Away
J. T. Irwin [sic], more familiarly known as Johnny Erwin, passed
away Sunday afternoon, Dec. 31, 1939. He had been in feeble health
for several years and had been confined to his bed about two months.
When he heard early in November of the death of his good and
faithful friend, Dr. Kelsey, he went to bed sorely grieved and never
got up again.
Johnny Erwin was born in Tennessee; came to Texas in 1879. He was
considered one of the few old citizens of this community. I mean
citizens who were here ten years before the branch line of the
Cotton belt railroad came through. He is sjst about the last one to
answere the call, "Come Home." He was an old bachelor; some 29 years
ago moved in to make his home with E. L. Carroll and family; they
moved to the farm in 1914. Our older citizens recall an incident in
Johnny's life that made a lasting impression. In 1913, thier last
year in town, Mr.
Erwin went over in the Hartzell pasture nearby for the milch cow. A
jersey bull made fight, got Mr. Erwin down and Mr. Erwin's life was
saved by rolling some twenty steps to and under wire fence.
These years with the Carroll's were delightful years. In the home he
was as a twin brother. He never wanted for anything that goes to
make life sweet but that he got it - home comforts, home
recognition, and all the things that go to make home life what one
likes for home to be, this with Ed Carroll and family. Johnny was
never left out. Johnny was a favorite with everybody. He possessed
an even temper, a steady poise, judgment unbiased. In the zenith of
his life no man had clearer thinking qualities, and it was then that
he made of himself a useful citizen in wise counsel for those in the
mists and unable to see their way.
Mr. Erwin was modest and if you found out what he was doing
worthwhile for mankind you would have find it out through other
parties. Far from ostentation, his gentle life being almost as the
flower of the field or the valley - to blossom in gorgeous beauty
and pass away without pomp or gesture to the noisy gallery. He was
dependable and truthful, clean in his thinking, clean of speech,
chivalrous and true to the old southern type. We all loved him for:
"His life was gentle, and the elements
So mixed in him, that Nature might stand up And say to all the
world, "This was a man."
Knowing him as I did, I am
sure he would not mind having
it said of him the story described
by Michigan's Philosopher - poet,
Edgar A Guest, when he says:
"But I would like to have my story told
By smiling friends wit whom I've shared the way, Who, thinking of
me, nod their heads and say, His heart was warm when other hearts
were cold."
And let us conclude with the sublime lines:
"Somewhere the sun is shining,
Somewhere the angels wait.
Somewhere the clouds are drifted
Close to an open gate."
His remains rest in Rose
Hill Cemetery.
R. W. George
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - Friday, Jan 5, 1940
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
Cleo Loyd
Johnson
Sep 6, 1911 - Jul 2, 1962
C. L. Johnson Dies Monday
BLOOMING GROVE, July 2 (Spl.)—Cleo Loyd Johnson, 50, retired,
veteran, died Monday morning in the Veterans Hospital at Temple
after an extended illness.
Native of Emhouse, he resided at Powell and Blooming Grove prior to
moving to Waco 11 years ago.
He was a Methodist and a veteran of
World War II.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete Monday pending arrival of
relatives but burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery in
Corsicana.
Surviving are a daughter, Marilyn Johnson, Fort Worth; mother, Mrs.
Nannie Johnson, Blooming Grove; two brothers, R. O. Johnson,
Trinidad, and L. L. Johnson, Corsicana and other relatives.
McCormick Funeral Service will direct.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, Jul 2, 1962
- h/o Mary Wynell (Turner) Johnson-Niswanger buried at Rose
Hill Cemetery, Blooming Grove, Texas s/o James Thomas "Jim"
Johnson and Nancy Jo "Nannie" (Butler) Johnson
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
James Thomas
"Jim" Johnson
Apr 24, 1885 - Apr 24, 1949
J. T. Johnson Of Eureka Dies On 64th Birthday
J. T. Johnson, Eureka farmer, died Sunday, his sixty-fourth
birthday, following an illness of several months. He was a native of
the Emhouse community.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the
Corley Funeral Chapel. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery. The
rites were conducted by Rev. Tom Allmon, Baptist minister of
Hubbard; Rev. Peyton Goodman, Methodist minister of Eureka, and Rev.
Bailey, Presbyterian minister of Eureka.
Surviving are his wife of Eureka; three sons, L. L. Johnson,
Corsicana; R. O. Johnson, Eureka, and C. L. Johnson, Hillsboro; a
daughter, Mrs. H. E. Gullatt, Mildred; 14 grandchildren; five
brothers, Will and Charles Johnson, both of Emhouse; Walter Johnson,
Corsicana; Robert Johnson, Dallas, and Hugh Johnson, Houston; and a
sister, Mrs. C. B. Turner, Emhouse, and other relatives.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, Apr 25, 1949
- h/o Nancy Jo “Nannie” Johnson married Dec 24, 1905 in
Navarro county, TX; s/o Robert Alexander Johnson & Minnie
(Meredith) Johnson buried at Grange Hall Cemetery
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
Roscoe
Hawkins King
Oct 20, 1933 - Jan 19, 1984
Roscoe H. King
Roscoe H. King, 50, of Corsicana died Thursday in Alamorgorda, N. M.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home, with the
Rev. Dave Alexander officiating.
He was a truck driver for Tom's Foods in Corsicana.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy King of Corsicana; a son Kevin
King of Corsicana; two brothers, Jack King of Sacremento, Calif.,
and George King of Caney, Kan.; four sisters, Mrs. Martin Mugley and
Ruth Steinchcomb, both of Winslow, Ark., Billie Tieman and Mary
Harris, both of Goodrich.
Notes:
Oscar
Mearron Barnes
Dec 19, 1866 – Nov 25, 1937
AGED FROST MAN DIED ON THURSDAY; MASONS IN CHARGE
FROST, Nov. 27.—O. M. Barnes aged 71 years, died at his home here
Thursday morning. He had been in ill health for several years. A
heart attack was attributed as the cause of death.
Interment was made in the
Brushy Prairie
cemetery with the local Masonic Lodge in charge of the rites at
the grave.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jim Couch and Mrs. Roy Vest, both
of Frost and 12 grandchildren.
Notes:
Billie
James Coffee
Jan 5, 1935 - Feb 17, 1935
Frost Baby Died
In Local Hospital
On Sunday Morning
Billie James Coffee, aged one month and 11 days, son of Mr. and Mrs.
George Coffee of the Frost community, died in the P. and S. Hospital
Sunday morning at 9:45 o'clock and the funeral was held at Frost
Monday.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home had charge of funeral arrangements
here.
Notes:
James
Pinkney Cagle
Aug 16, 1838 Sep 29, 1920
BLOOMING GROVE NEWS
(The Blooming Grove Rustler.)
Died
J. P. Cagle. aged 83, passed away and the remains were laid to rest
in Dresden cemetery {notes}.
Deceased was an old settler, having been in this community for a
number of years, and had made Blooming drove his home for some time.
He had been twice married, was a good man and highly esteemed by all
who knew him. The funeral was largely attended which was a tribute
his friends bestowed upon a life and example worth emulating.
Notes:
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In Memory.
On September 2, 1920, J. P. Cagle was called to his reward. He had
been in bad health for some time and was confined to his bed about
two months before he died and, oh how he suffered. He prayed to die
and said he was willing and ready to die. He was laid to rest in the
Brushy Prairie cemetery September 30. He was a member of the
Christian Church and had been for years, and leaves behind him to
mourn his loss a wife and eleven children; all the children are
grown and married. He has four children gone on to the better world.
It was so hard to give him up but such is life; he stayed a long
time here on this earth; was 83 years old at his death. We know his
troubles and trials are over and we should all try to meet him over
on the other shore, for the Savior has said, I go to prepare a place
for you; I will come again and receive you unto myself. We cannot
understand why he was taken from us but the Heavenly Father knows
what is best for us and we should strive the more to live closer to
him, for if we do our part God will do His for we all know life is
uncertain and death is sure; we all must not weep more than we can
help, but trust in God and He will help us our burdens to bear.
We have lost our darling father,
He has bid us adieu;
He has gone to live in heaven,
And his form is lost to view,
Oh that dear one, how we love him,
Oh how hard to give him up;
But an angel came down for him
And removed him from our flock,
Call not back the dear departed ones,
Anchored safe where storms are o'er;
On the borderland we left him,
Soon to meet and part no more.
He was an old Confederate soldier and went through the Civil War
from the beginning till the ending of the war; had lived in Navarro
county about 37 years; was living in Blooming Grove at the time of
his death, and had many friends in and around Blooming Grove and
Dresden.
Written by One Who Loved Him.
Notes:
Ellen Thomas Bailey
Jul 18, 1897 - Oct 1915
The Death Angel visited our
community Friday night.
Miss Ellen Bailey, aged 17 or 18 years, died of typhoid fever about
one mile east of Emmett. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M.
Bailey. She was buried at the
Brushy Prairie
cemetery at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon. There was a large
crowd out to pay their last respects to one that they loved. Miss
Ellen was a nice, well behaved young lady and we all sympathize with
the loved ones that are left to mourn.
Notes:
Martha Jane
(Brown) Sanama-Ferguson-Beamon
Jun 26, 1905 - Feb 1, 1971
Beamon Rites
Funeral services were Thursday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Martha J. Beamon,
65, at the Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Bruce Hibbitt
officiated. Burial was in
Hamilton Cemetery,
Corley Funeral Home conducted.
Surviving are her husband, a step-daughter, four step-sons, 14
grandchildren, one sister, three brothers and several nieces and
nphews.
Notes:
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Beamon Rites
Mrs. Martha J. Beamon, 65, died Monday in Memorial Hospital. She was
a member of Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Missionary
Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. Bruce Hibbitt, officiating.
Burial will be in the
Hamilton Cemetery
under the direction of Corley Funeral Home. Nephews will be
pallbearers.
She is survived by her husband Jessie Blair Beamon; four sons,
Jessie Lee and Blair Junior Beamon, both of Corsicana; Albert Beamon,
Fort Worth; one daughter, Mrs. Annie Dois Thomas, Carrollton; 14
grandchildren; three brothers, Gus Brown of Georgia, Eural Brown of
Purdon and Elmer Brown, address unknown; one sister, Mrs. Mary
Gibson, Corsicana; and several nieces and nephews.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Feb 2, 1971
- twin sister of Mary A. (Brown) Hodges-Gibson
- 1st husband Roland Sanama 2nd husband Jack Ferguson 3rd
husband Jessie Blair Beamon; d/o Jerry Myer Brown & Anna Liza
“Annie” (Brooks) Brown
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
Mary A. (Brown) Hodges-Gibson
Jun 26, 1905 - Dec 19, 1977
Mrs. Gibson
Services were this morning at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for
Mrs. Mary Gibson, 73, who died Monday night.
Maxie Boren was to officiate with burial in the Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Notes:
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Mrs. Gibson
Services are pending at Griffin Funeral Home for Mrs. Mary A.
Gibson, 72, resident of Corsicana, who died last night at Memorial
Hospital.
Burial will be at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Survivors include one son, Jerry Lee Hodges of Midlothian; six
grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and two brothers Gus Brown of
Lafette, Ga., and Eural Brown of Corsicana.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Dec 20, 1977
- twin sister to Martha Jane (Brown) Beamon
- 1st husband Jessie Lee Hodge 2nd Henry Gibson d/o Jerry
Myer Brown and Anna Liza “Annie” (Brooks) Brown
- Submitted by Diane Richards
William Brooks “Billy” Dutton
Sep 5, 1921 - Sep 13, 1991
Billy Dutton
Billy Dutton, 70, of Kerens, died Sept. 13, 1991, at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Paschal Funeral Home, with the
Rev. Dennis Woods and Chuck Biscoe officiating. Burial will be in
Kerens City Cemetery.
He was a member of Kerens Missionary Baptist Church and was a
retired truck driver.
Survivors include his mother, Hester Dutton of Kerens; one sister,
Ruth Quinn of Kerens; two nephews, Gayle Quinn of Kerens and Larry
Quinn of Longview; one great-niece; three great-nephews; and two
great-great-nieces.
Pallbearers will be Bob McNeeley, Billy Davis, Charles Paul, Charles
McCowan, Donald Wayne Brown and Shannon Trent.
Notes:
Burton Stewart Sneed, Jr.
Nov 27, 1925 - Mar 18 1995
Burton Stewart Sneed, Jr., 69, of Kerens, died March 18, 1995, at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
The family will receive visitors from 7-9 p.m. Monday at Paschal
Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First
Baptist Church, with Rev. Samuel Washington and Rev. Doug Axtell
officiating. Burial will follow in
Kerens City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Sheriff Les Cotton, Chief Don Barron, Capt.
Jimmie Spencer, Lt. Tommy Spivey, Dep. Morris Steward and Dep.
Johnny Lake.
Honorary pallbearers will be Percy Borbin, Maceo Yarbough, Charles
Barton, Homer Barton, Floyd Barton, A. G. Barton, J. B. Oaks, Robert
Barton, Bob Hendrix, McKinley Martin, Angus Greenwood, Marvin Lewis
and Dick Thomas.
Mr. Sneed was born Nov. 27, 1925, in Cuney, Texas. He attended Cuney
ISD. He received his Bachelor and Master of Science and Master of
Administration from Prairie View A.M. He was a veteran of
Korean War and received the
United Nations Service Award, Korean Service Metal and two Bronze
Stars. He received the K. Wolens Distinguished Service award and the
Kerens Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year Award.
He was a past member of the Kerens Chamber of Commerce, Kerens
Housing Authority Commission, Navarro Regional Hospital Board, Board
of Texa Teachers Credit Union, Advisory Board of Cedar Creek Bank,
Kerens Kiwanis Club, Kerens Volunteer Fire Department and was an
associate member of the Navarro County Sheriffs Reserve. He was a
deacon of the New Hope Baptist Church in Kerens.
He is survived by his wife, LaVerne Sneed of Kerens; his daughter,
Pam Porter of Abilene; his granddaughter, Lauren Porter of Abilene;
his grandson, Ryan Porter of Abilene; and three sisters, Bernice
Greenwood of Dallas, Benna Lewis of Austin and Gladys Thomas of
Jacksonville.
Notes:
Eula Gay (Shaw) Melton-Bowman
Jun 3, 1918 - Aug 14, 1985
Gay Bowman
TYLER—Gay Melton Bowman, 67, of Tyler, died Wednesday morning in
Tyler Hospital.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the
Kerens Cemetery under the
direction of Lloyd and James Funeral Home in Tyler. M. F. Gardner
will be officiating.
She was a native of Kerens and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Madelynn Shaver of Tyler, Beverly
Melton of Corsicana, and Mrs. Joe Rust of San Antonio; a son Bill
Melton of Tyler; five sisters, Mrs. Joe Richardson and Mrs. Bill
Kemp, both of Kerens, Mrs. Marshall Smotherman of Navarro Mills,
Mrs. C. E. Hoover of Athens and Mrs. Tom Pascal of Corsicana; two
brothers, Lynn B. Shaw of Austin and B. F. Shaw of San Angelo; four
grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers will be Scott Shaver, Charles Shaver, Gary Sulser, Larry
Roquemore, Don Johnson, Robert Hoover, Buddy Hoover, Dalton Anderson
and Dale Roquemore.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Volunteer Services
of the University of Texas Health Center of Tyler.
Notes:
Ronald Tekell “Ron” Stearns
Sep 24, 1941 - May 19, 1992
Ronald Tekell Stearns
Ronald Tekell Stearns, 50, of Fort Worth, died May 19, 1992, in Fort
Worth.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the
Kerens City Cemetery,
with the Rev. Johnny McCord officiating. Services are under the
direction of Paschal Funeral Home.
Survivors include his mother, Mildred Tekell Coffman of Dallas; his
grandmother, Lola Tekell of Kerens; two uncles, Billie Bob Tekell of
Kerens and Vernon Tekell of Lafayette, La.; three half-brothers,
Rickey Byrd, David Byrd and Michael Byrd, all of Fort Worth; and a
number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Nelson Dean
Ward
Feb 12, 1935 - Sep 2, 2012
Nelson Dean (Pops) Ward, resident of Purdon, passed away on Sunday
morning, September 2, 2012 in Corsicana at the age of 77. He was
born in Corsicana on February 12, 1935 to Sammie C. Ward and Nancy
Eva Lou Brown Ward. He married Margie Imogene Whatley on March 1,
1956 in Corsicana and retired from construction as a carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his wife Margie Imogene Ward and a son
Roger Ward. Survivors include his children Harold Ward and wife
Cindy of Purdon, David Ward and wife Teresa of Rockwall and Gale
Payne and husband Richard of Purdon. Sisters; Vera Louise Ivie,
Hazel Ivie, and Alma Keele all of Pudon. Numerous grandchildren,
great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a lonftime companion
Rosco the dog.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 - 8pm at Griffin -
Roughton Funeral Home with the family. Graveside service will be
Wednesday morning, September 5, 2012 at 10am at
Hamilton - Beeman
Cemetery with Leonard Ward officiating. Pallbearers will be Cody
Golden, Frank Yvonn, David Grimm, Michael Grimm, Jason Lynn, and
Sammie Ward.
Notes:
Martha (Cambell) Russell
Dec 12, 1927 - Sep 4, 2012
 Russell,
Martha Cambell Martha Campbell Russell passed from this life
on September 4, 2012. Born December 12, 1927, to Thomas
Mitchell Campbell and Etta Wallace Owens of Blooming Grove,
Texas, Martha settled with her husband Tommy in Grand
Prairie in 1949. There they raised three daughters, while
Martha worked as a legal secretary in Grand Prairie and
Dallas. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; her
five siblings; and her husband, Thomas Russell. She is
survived by her daughters, Gail Pack of McKinney; Susan
Smith of Grand Prairie; and Elaine Oppenheimer of Krum;
three grandchildren, Robert Smith and his wife Lisa, Keri
Pack and Michael Herring; two great-grandchildren, Hunter
Smith and Paige Green, as well as many nieces and nephews.
She will always be remembered for her generosity and for
giving feisty, tart-tongued women a good name. Visitation
for family and friend will be at Bean Massey Burge, 733
Dalworth Street, on Thursday, September 6, 2012 from 6:00 -
8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be private. |
Notes:
Ronald Lee
Thomas
Apr 20, 1966 - Apr 4, 1998
Ronald Lee Thomas
Ronald Lee Thomas, 31, of Dallas, went to b3e with the Lord on April
4, 1998.
Services were 10 a.m. today at Eastgate Funeral Home Chapel, with
Rev. Ralph McCune officiating. Interment followed at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery in Corsicana.
Pallbearers are Steve Powell, George Gilliam, Williard Cox, Todd
Polk, Joel Gipson and Brett Pulaski.
Mr. Thomas is survived by his father, Howard Thomas; mother and
step-father, Joan and Jim Gipson; brother and sister-in-law, Rodney
and Tonya Thomas; sister and brother-in-law, Jana and Brett Pulaski;
grandmother, Goldie Reading; grandparents, J. T. and Jean Magness;
and niece, Kaylee Pulaski.
The family requests tat memorials be made to VNA Hospice, 1440 W.
Mockingbird Lane, Suite 500, Dallas, 75247.
Arrangements by Eastgate Funeral Home, I-635 and Northwest Hwy.,
Dallas.
Notes:
Louis Clayton Cartlidge
Oct 24, 1924 - Jul 1, 1998
Louis Clayton Cartlidge
Louis Clayton Cartlidge, 73, of Trinidad, passed away Wednesday,
July 1, 1998, at Southwood Nursing Home in Kerens.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Paschal Funeral Home Chapel,
with Rev. Wes Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Winston Johnston, Sonny Bancroft, Tim Crawford,
Kenneth Lewis, Bill Kent and Will Kent.
Mr. Cartlidge was born in Navarro County on Oct. 24, 1924. He
was a farmer and rancher. He was a member of First Baptist
Church in Kerens.
Mr. Cartlidge is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Debra and
Joe Roberts of Kerens, Cinda and Darrell Hoover of Florida; and
two grandchildren, Colton Roberts and Christina Hoover.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.
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William Edward Sullivan
Jan 10, 1887 - Jun 17, 1946
WILLIAM E. SULLIVAN DIES MONDAY; RITES PLANNED TUESDAY
William E. Sullivan, aged 59, years, of Corsicana, died at
the Navarro Clinic Monday morning at 9:46 o'clock.
Funeral services will be held from the Missionary Baptist
church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial will be in the
Hamilton
cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. A. J.
Kirkland, pastor of the church.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; six daughters, Mrs.
Kenneth Price, Mexia; Mrs. Houston Renfro, Hillsboro; Mrs.
Theodore Dycus, Houston; Mrs. Jim Middleton, Houston; Mrs.
Owen Gober and Mrs. Irvan Pate both of Corsicana; Three
sons, Clarence and Elmer D. Sullivan both of Corsicana; and
Corp. Billy Edward Sullivan of Leghorn, Italy; mother Mrs.
W. T. Owens, Emhouse; two sisters, Mrs. Rube Boyte,
Corsicana and Mrs. Charley Cox, Fort Worth; two brothers,
Oren Owens and John Owens, both of Fort Worth; 20
grandchildren and other relatives.
Corley Funeral Home will direct.
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WILLIAM E. SULLIVAN FUNERAL RITES HELD TUESDAY
AFTERNOON
Funeral services for William E. Sullivan, 59, who died
Monday morning at the Navarro Clinic, were held Tuesday
afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Missionary Baptist
church. Burial was in the
Hamilton
cemetery. The rites
were conducted by Rev. A. J. Kirkland, pastor of the
church.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; six daughters, Mrs.
Kenneth Price, Mexia; Mrs. Houston Renfro, Hillsboro;
Mrs. Theodore Dycus and Mrs. Jim Middleton, both of
Houston; Mrs. Owen Gober and Mrs. Irvan Pate, both of
Corsicana; three sons, Clarence C. and Elmer D.
Sullivan, both of Corsicana, and Cpl. Billy Edward
Sullivan, Leghorn, Italy; mother, Mrs. W. T. Owens,
Emhouse; two sisters, Mrs. Rube Boyte, Corsicana and
Mrs. Charley Cox, Fort Worth; two brothers, Oren Owens
and John Owens, both of Fort Worth; 20 grandchildren and
other relatives.
Corley Funeral Home directed.
Pallbearers were Clifton Russell, Melton Hare, Price
Pate, A. W. Ray, Ernest Jones and Coy Clay
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Mary Lee (Byrum) Yarbrough
Sep 19, 1903 - Jan 25, 1993
Mary Lee Yarbrough
Mary Lee Yarbrough, 89, of Angleton, Texas, died
Jan. 25, 1993, in Angleton.
Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Corley
Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
She was born Sept. 19, 1903, in Texas. She was a
retired cotton mill worker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd
Yarbrough.
Survivors include one daughter, Willie Faye Deming
of Angleton; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law,
Maxine and Andy Red of LaPorte, Texas; four
great-grandchildren; and five
great-great-grandchildren.
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Harold Glen "Tubby" Henson
Jan 15, 1915 - Sep 1, 1981
H. G. (Tubby) Henson
H. G. (Tubby) Henson service is Thursday, 2
p.m., Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be
at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Among the list of survivors is a sister, Mrs.
Edna Flynn, of Killeen.
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Katie L.
(UNKNOWN) Beale
Sep 26, 1894 - Sep 1, 1981
Service for Mrs. Katie L. Beale was today, 3:30
p.m. at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.
Don Schultz officiating.
Burial was to be at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
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