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Ester (Mahley) Pricer
Mar 30, 1900 - May 11, 1993
Ester Pricer, 93, of Azle, died May 11, 1993, in the Azle Manor
Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday in
Resthaven Memorial Park
with the John Barber officiating. Services are under the direction
of Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Survivors include five sons, Thurman Pricer of Arkansas, Haskell
Pricer of Fort Worth; Alvin Pricer of Barry, Dean Pricer of Graham
and Olin Pricer of San Antonio; two daughters, Nettie Satterwhite of
Virginia and Pat Smith of Corsicana; and several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Leona Elma Dell (Kirven) Cagle
Dec 23, 1915 - May 15, 1993
Leona Cagle, 76, of Irving, died May 15, 1993 in an Irving Hospital.
Services were 2 p.m. Monday in the First Baptist Church in Blooming
Grove with Terry Skinner officiating. Burial was in
Resthaven Memorial Park. Services are under the direction of Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Blooming
Grove.
Survivors include one son, Calvin Cagle of Corsicana; one daughter,
Mary Munoz; two brothers, Morris Graham and Wendell Graham, both of
Floydada; six sisters, Lucille Barnes of Longview, Pearl Emert of
Dourghty, Dolly Emert, Carmen Starkey and Irene Boatwell, all of
Floydada; and Mildred Smith of Vidila, La.; two grandchildren; and
one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Harold Dozier, Clyde Hollingsworth, Boyd Bryant,
W.J.
"Skeeter: Richards, J.C. Mathers and Gene Armstrong.
Notes:
Zelma (Cephus) Armstrong
May 3, 1927 - May 15, 1993
Mrs. Zelma Cephus Armstrong, 66, of Corsicana, died May 15, 1993, at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bethel A.M.E.
Church.
The Rev. Billy Freeman will officiate. Burial will be in
Resthaven Memorial Park, under the direction of Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Survivors include her husband, J.T. Armstrong of Corsicana; two
daughters, Lessie Rea Hamilton of Houston and Wanda Jene Williams of
Dallas; one step-son, Willie Henry Armstrong of Dallas; five
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother, William Cephus
of Corsicana.
Pallbearers will be Melvin cephus, Glenn Cephus, Derick Williams,
Fred Hamilton, Michael Duncan, Willie Smith, Harvey Smith and Afton
Goff.
Notes:
Albert "Red" McBride
Jan 11, 1893 - May 15, 1993
Albert (Red) McBride, 100, of Corsicana, died May 15, 1993, at his
residence.
Wake service will be 7 p.m. Thursday at the Ross and Johnson
Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Mt.
Olive Baptist Church, with the Rev. Alvin E. Smith officiating.
Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.
Survivors include his wife, Susie McBride of Corsicana; and a host
of nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be nephews and deacons of the church.
Notes:
Wanda (Walton) Hubbard
June 11, 1941 - May 21, 1993
Wanda Hubbard, 51, of Whitney, Texas, died in Clifton, Texas, on May
21, 1993.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel in
Corsicana.
Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park, with the Rev. Steve Smith
officiating.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hubbard Jr.
Survivors are her son, Robert F. Hubbard III of Retreat; two
daughters, Michelle Marie Duncan of El Paso and Dianna Gail Mosley
of Ennis; one brother, Frank Walton of Eureka Springs, Ark.; two
sisters, Leota Denny of Phoenix, Ariz., and Roxie Rhoden of
California; and four grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jack Hubbard, Jimmy Don Norman, Dale Jordan,
Neil Byrd, Frank Uresti and Loren Gullatt. Honorary pallbearer will
Clint Joiner.
Notes:
Leo Gunning Palmer
July 22, 1904 - May 29, 1993
Leo G. Palmer, 88, of Corsicana, died May 29, 1993, at his
residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. Dr. David Hale will officiate. Burial will be in
Resthaven Memorial Park.
Survivors include two sons, Stanley Palmer of Grand Prairie, and
Glynn Palmer of Point Comfort, Teas; five grandchildren; one
brother, W.K.
Palmer of Little Rock, Ark.; and one sister, Mrs. Nell Castles of
Corsicana.
Pallbearers will be Jessie Chambers, Vic Howell, Jay Payne, Dick
Rice, Carroll Boswell, H.M. Davenport, Albert James, Pete Hamilton
and Leland Kattner. Honorary pallbearers will be Navarro County
Shrine Club members.
Notes:
Travis Owens Jr.
About 1966 - Jan 2, 1993
Traves Owens Jr., 27, of the Samaria community near Kerens, died
Jan. 2, 1993, in Samaria.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Samaria Baptist Church,
with Brother David Hall officiating. Burial will be in the
Samaria
Cemetery. Scott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He had attended Kerens High school and was a professional welder.
Survivors include his father, Travis Owens Sr., of Kerens; five
sisters, Tracy Owens, Loretta Owens and Mary Carter, all of Kerens,
and Shirley Faulk and Gloria Melton, both of Corsicana; two
brothers, Lewis Owens and Danny Owens, both of Kerens; and one
grandparent, Willie Melton.
Pallbearers will be Carl Faulk, Randy Tolliver, Wayne Bluitt,
Raymond Hall, Barron Hall and Jake Cope.
Honorary pallbearers will be Wallace Lindsey Thurston Lindsey, Otis
Hall, Byron Lindsey, Henry Lindsey and Willie Hall.
Notes:
Eula Westbrook Haynes
July 20, 1909 - Mar 1, 1993
Eula Westbrook Haynes 83, of Kerens, died March 1, 1993, in Kerens.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Samaria Baptist Church in the
Samaria Community with the Rev. Dmal Colbert officiating. Burial
will be in the Samaria
Cemetery under the direction of Brown
Mortuary in Malakoff.
Survivors include one daughter, Lillie P. Carter of Kerens; and two
sons, Charles Haynes of Corsicana and Richard Haynes of Detroit,
Mich.;
15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and
nephews.
Notes:
Hannahrene Carter
Jan 27, 1923 - Apr 18, 1993
Hannahrene Carter, 70, of Kerens, died April 18, 1993.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the New Bethel Baptist Church
in Goodlow, with the Rev. Nathan Carter officiating. Burial will be
in the Samaria
Cemetery under the direction of Ross and Johnson
Mortuary.
She was a member of the Petersburg Baptist Church of Round Prairie.
Survivors include her husband, Jack Carter of Kerens; two daughters,
Shirley Reagor of Tulsa, Okla., and Earnestine Bradford of Kerens;
her mother, Beatrice Melton of Kerens; two sisters, Ardelia Smith of
Corsicana and Eddie B. Sanders of Kerens; nine grandchildren; and
several great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Tinnis Manning, James Bradford, Roby Bradford,
James Carter, Pete Hornbuckle and Carl Hornbuckle.
Notes:
Roy Castle
Aug 23, 1907 - Apr 18, 1993
Roy Castle, 88, of Kerens, died April 18, 1993.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the New Bethel Baptist Church in
Goodlow, with the Rev. Charles Johnson officiating. Burial will be
in the Samaria
Cemetery under the direction of Ross and Johnson
Mortuary.
Survivors include one niece, Mae Overton of Fort Worth; two nephews,
Arthur Castle and R.V. Castle, both of Fort Worth; and other
relatives.
Notes:
Richard James Polk
Oct 15, 1933 - May 14, 1993
Richard Polk, 59, of Los Angeles, Calif., died May 14, 1993, at
Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Torrence, Calif.
Services will be 3 p.m. Thursday in the Samaria Baptist Church with
the Rev. Nathan Carter officiating. Burial will be in the
Samaria
Cemetery under the direction of Scott Funeral Home.
He was a native of Corsicana and an electrician.
Survivors include his wife, Elmira Polk; one daughter, Regina Polk;
two sons, James Polk and Mavis Polk; his mother, Ardelia Ponder
Polk; eight grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts,
uncles and other reltives.
Notes:
Evelyn D. Ickles
Dec 3, 1915 - May 17, 1993
Evelyn D. Ickles, 77, of Corsicana, died May 17, 1993, in Corsicana.
Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday in
Oakwood Cemetery. The
Rev. Jim Anderson will officiate. The family will receive friends
for visitation from 6 to 8 Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Home.
She was born Dec. 3, 1915, in Corsicana. She was a member of Second
Avenue Baptist Church and the Rebekah Lodge of Corsicana.
She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. W. L. Ickles.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Floyd and Earlene
Patterson, both of Corsicana; one son, Henry Lee Ickles of Waco; one
sister, Sybil Taylor of Dallas; eight grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces
and nephews.
Notes:
Milton William "Bill" Barlow
July 22, 1900 - May 17, 1993
Milton W. "Bill" Barlow, 92, of Corsicana, died May 17, 1993, at his
residence.
Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in the Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Chapel, with the Rev. B.F. Risinger Jr. officiating. Burial will be
in Oakwood Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Mae Barlow; one
daughter, Mary Louise Sawyer; and one son, Cortiss Barlow.
Survivors include five sons, Barney Barlow of San Benito, Calif.,
Fred Barlow of Chatfield, B.C. Barlow and Lester Barlow, both of
Corsicana, and Curtis Barlow of Lubbock; one brother, Leroy Barlow
of Corsicana; and three sisters, Normaree Robinson and Julia Marr,
both of Corsicana and Kate Pate of Lubbock; 32 grandchildren; 39
great-grandchildren; and
14 great-great-grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers will be Leonard Dockery, J.P. Travis and Wes
Barlow.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Notes:
Mary Ruth
(Rasco) Kirkpatrick
Mar 12, 1922 - May 19, 1993
Mary Ruth Kirkpatrick, 71, of Corsicana, died May 19, 1993, in
Corsicana.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel,
with the Rev. Connally Dugger officiating. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday
at Corley Funeral Home.
She was born March 12, 1922, in Sweetwater, Texas. She was a teacher
and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a member
of the Hospital Auxiliary and the Warehouse Women's League.
Survivors include her husband, J.B. "Kirk" Kirkpatrick of Corsicana;
two sons, Dr. John Roy Kirkpatrick, Ph.D., of Oakridge, Tenn., and
Col.
James William Kirkpatrick, M.D., of Fort Riley, Kas.; one
daughter-in-law, Jerry Kirkpatrick of Fort Riley, Kas.; and one
grandson, John William Kirkpatrick of Fort Riley, Kas.
Pallbearers will be Odel Stevens, Harrell Stevens, Doyle Rasco,
Dewayne Rasco, HG. White III, Bill Bishop, J.W. Allen and Lloyd
Huffman.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Navarro Unit.
P.O.
Box 1236, Corsicana.
Notes:
Myrtle Alyne Joyner
Jun 27, 1907 - May 23, 1993
Alyne Joyner, 85, of Corsicana, died May 23, 1993
Services were 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Chapel, with the
Revs. Jan L. White and Kenneth Bass officiating. Burial was in
Oakwood Cemetery.
She was born June 27, 1907, in Powell, a lifelong resident of
Navarro County and a member of Wesley Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Joyner.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Frances
Joyner of Corsicana; one sister, Addie Pearl Pinson of Corsicana;
five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Neal Crawford, Will Miller, Herb Wilcox, James
Doolen, Ray Goldesberry and Dillard Ellington.
Notes:
Sarah Lena
"Sallie" (Cates) Bradshaw
Nov 7, 1905 - May 28, 1993
Sarah Lena Bradshaw, 87, of Houston, died May 28, 1993, at her
residence in Houston.
Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home,
with the Rev. Otis Byers officiating. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Survivors include three sons, Everett Bradshaw Jr. of Caldwell,
Texas, Gene Bradshaw and Sam Bradshaw, both of Houston; one brother,
Charlie Cates of Cold Springs; one sister, Cleo Howard of Corsicana;
five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Notes:
Juanita Mitchell
Nov 6, 1921 - Jun 6, 1993
Juanita Mitchell, 71, of Corsicana, died June 6, 1993 in Navarro
County.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in
Oakwood Cemetery.
The Rev. Mickey Loftis will officiate, Corley Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
She was born Nov. 6, 1921 in Navarro County and was a member of
Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Felix Mitchell of Corsicana; one son,
and daughter-in-law, Willie and Sue Just of Corsicana; one daughter
and son-in-law, Darlene and Dean Bryant of Malakoff; one sister,
Helen Denson of Corsicana; a step-mother, Gladys Dozier of
Corsicana; one step-son, Willie Mitchell of Corsicana; a
father-in-law, W.N. Mitchell of Corsicana; four grandchildren; and
two nieces.
Notes:
Vera Katherine
(Henderson) Grantham
Jun 30, 1912 - Jun 9, 1993
Vera K. Grantham, 80, of Corsicana, died June 9, 1993 in Corsicana.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Corley Funeral
Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Bass and Dr. Gus Farmer
officiating.
Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
She was born June 30, 1912 in Taylor, La. She was a member of the
Central United Methodist Church for 50 years. She retired from Sears
after 20 years of service.
She is survived by her husband Gilbert Grantham of Corsicana; one
brother, J.B. Henderson of Kilgore; three sisters-in-law; and a
number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Curtis Wilcox, Steve Terry, Lee Guillen, Seth
Montgomery, Alton Schlemmer, Zack Boyd, Barney Thomas, Vernon Boyd,
Bobby Grantham, Glynn Farmer, Carl Hall and W.M. Montgomery.
Honorary pallbearers are Claiborn Simpson, Norman Bryant and Ralph
Tatum.
Notes:
Nora Annie Childers
Sep 2, 1893 - Jun 13, 1993
Nora Annie Childers, 99, of Corsicana, died June 13, 1993, at
Twilight Nursing Home.
Graveside services were 2 p.m. Monday in
Oakwood Cemetery, with
Robert Alma officiating. Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements.
Survivors include two sons, Jesse E. Childers of Corsicana and J.C.
Childers of Orange; four grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Jimmy Morris
Sep 7, 1924 - May 7, 1993
Jimmy Morris, 69, of Corsicana, died May 7, 1993, at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Griffin Roughton
Funeral Home. Dr. David L. Hale will officiate. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery.
He was born Sept. 7, 1924, in Corsicana, and graduated from
Corsicana High school in
1941. He was a member of the Texas
Legislature in 1953 and 1954 and was the chief prosecutor for
Navarro County for 20 years. He served in the U.S. Army during
World
War II, spending 27 months overseas in India. He graduated from
Navarro Junior College in 1948, and in 1950, he graduated form
Baylor University School of Law. He served as prosecuting attorney
for Navarro County from Jan. 1, 1955, to Dec. 31, 1974, longer than
anyone in the history of Navarro County. He twice served as
president of the Navarro County Bar Association and coached area
youth sports teams for 10 years. He also was a football official for
10 years.
Survivors include his wife, Lola Maurice Morris of Corsicana; his
son, Jim Morris of Corsicana; his daughter, Robbie Ann Williams of
Corsicana; and six grandchildren, Amy Roby, Jacob Williams, Joshua
Morris, Morgan Morris and Scott Morris, all of Corsicana, and Chris
Morris of Arlington.
Pallbearers will be Rocky Arnold, Babe Willard, Eric Honza, Clyde
Johnson, Rob Dunn, Johnny Chirafis, Bill McKie and Bryan Dunagen.
Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Bashaam, Louis Elliott, Bob
Gladney.
Notes:
Jimmie Lou
(Thornsberry) Rutherford
May 21, 1913 - May 9, 1993
Mrs. Jimmie Lou Rutherford, 79, Corsicana, died May 9, 1993, in
Corsicana.
Services were 2 p.m. Tuesday at Corley Funeral Chapel, with the Rev.
Wayne Mahoney officiating. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery.
She was born May 21, 1913, in Texas.
Survivors include her husband, Odie A. (Red) Rutherford of
Corsicana; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Joan McClendon of
Corsicana, Vera and Roy Abbott of Corsicana, and Vivian and Billy
Lowe of Plano four grandchildren, Derrell McClendon of Hutchins,
Mike Lowe of Plano, Brian Lowe of Mckinney and Donna Simmons of
Corsicana; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mattie Paul and
Mary Ross, both of Corsicana; and a host of nephews, nieces and
friends.
Pallbearers will be Boyce Ross, Cloyd Thornberry, Willis Ray Ray
Rutherford, Henry Keith Rutherford, Gary Wayne Dutton and Terry Joe
Paul.
Honorary pallbearers will be James Cox and Greg West.
Notes:
William Dudley Cameron
Sept 30, 1906 - May 12, 1993
William Dudley Cameron, 86, of Corsicana, died May 12, 1993, in
Corsicana.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Corley Funeral Home, with the
Rev. B.F. Risinger officiating. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends for visitation from to 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday.
He was born Sept. 30, 1906, in Wortham. He was the retired owner of
Cameron Hardware Store in Texas City. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Texas. He was a member of the Texas City Masonic
Lodge No. 1118 A.F. and A.M.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Catherine Cameron of Corsicana; two
sons, M.D. "Dave" Cameron of Corsicana and T.D. "Tom" Cameron of
Austin; one brother, Walter Roger Cameron of Corsicana; one sister,
Mrs. Faye Laws of Atlanta, Ga.; one grandson, Michael Blake Cameron
of Marietta, Ga.; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be A.C. Richardson, Charles Murphy, James Owen,
Avery Miller, Jack Seymore and Bill Turner. Honorary pallbearers
will be Fred Higgins, Odie Pitts, Milton Miller, Buddy Canada,
Vincent Schmitt and Art Busby.
Friends desiring to do so may make memorial contributions to the
American Heart Association, 1615 Stemmons Fwy., Dallas, Tx 75207, or
the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 510 West Collin, Corsicana,
Texas 75110.
Notes:
Robert A. Jones
Oct 15, 1918
"Taps" For Robert Jones.
The remains of Robt. Jones, who was killed overseas in the world war
reached here last night and the funeral over the remains took place
from Sutherland Undertaking Parlors this morning at 10:30, with
interment in Oakwood. Rev. F.N. Calvin officiated and at the close
of the service taps were sounded.
Notes:
--
Two Soldiers To Be Buried.
The remains of Willie Greer of Eureka, and of Robt. Jones of
Corsicana, both of whom were killed overseas, will arrive here
tonight.
The remains of Robert Jones will be buried tomorrow morning at 10
o’clock from the Sutherland undertaking parlors, and that of Greer
will be buried at Eureka tomorrow afternoon at 5 o’clock.
Notes:
Edna (Riley) Smith
Oct 13, 1888 - Oct 13, 1918
Died In East Corsicana
Mrs. Edna Smith, wife of O.O. Smith died at the family home on East
Tenth Avenue at 3 o'clock this morning after a brief illness of
pneumonia, and the remains were interred in
Oakwood this afternoon
at 5 o'clock. The deceased is survived by her husband and three
children.
Notes:
Dr. Richard Henry
"Harry" Gowan
1872 - Oct 10,
1918
Richard Henry "Harry" Gowan
Photo not part of obituary
Remains Came Today
The remains of Harry Gowan reach here from Mussel Shoal, Ala., at 10
o'clock this morning and the funeral followed from the home of the
deceased at corner of West Third and North thirteenth street. with
interment in Oakwood. The services were conducted by the Rev. Ilion
T. Jones and there were many beaugiful floral and a good attendance
at the last sad rites.
Notes:
----
HARRY GOWAN
DEAD.
Passed Away
Yesterday at
Mussel Shoals,
Alabama.
A telegram
reached here
just after noon
today saying
that Harry Gowan,
a well known
young man here,
had died at
Mussel Shoals,
Alabama, last
night. A
telegram came
yesterday to his
mother, Mrs.
Louise Gowan,
announcing his
illness and she
left last night
to be with her
son.
As soon as the
message of his
death came
today, Rev.
Ilion T. Jones
and Mr. W. P.
McCammon
telegraphed to
Mussel Shoals
directing that
the body be
shipped here and
a telegram was
also sent to
Memphis, Tenn.,
in an effort to
reach his mother
there.
The deceased was
reared in
Corsicana, his
father having
been a prominent
dentist here
many years ago.
Besides his
mother he has
numerous
relatives in
Corsicana, Mrs.
S. W. Hamilton
and Mrs. L. B.
Story, both
residing on West
Seventh avenue,
being his aunts.
The deceased was
a member of the
Third Avenue
Presbyterian
church. He was
quiet in
demeanor but
during his
life-time
residence here
had many friends
who esteemed him
most highly for
the exemplary
life he had led.
Notes:
----
No News From
Remains of Harry
Gowan
The telegram
that came here
yesterday
announcing the
death of Harry
Gowan, stated
that if no reply
was received to
the telegram in
twenty-four
hours the body
would be buried
there. As soon
as the telegram
reached here it
was turned over
to Mr.
Sutherland and
he at once
telegraphed the
undertaker at
Sheffield, Ala.,
to ship remains
and draw on him
for costs of
embalming,
coffin, etc. Mr.
Sutherland also
had the First
State Bank to
telegraph the
Sheffield
undertaker
guaranteeing his
responsibility,
but so far no
reply has been
received from
the Alabama
undertaker, and
Mr. Sutherland
is fearful that
the body has
already been
buried. The
telegram sent to
Mrs. Gowan in an
effort to
intercept her at
Memphis, Tenn.
Reached her all
right, and she
will return to
Corsicana this
afternoon.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, Oct 12, 1918
-
Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
Harry
Gowan was a
dentist
working in
Muscle
Shoals,
Alabama
toward the
end of World
War I. He
died in the
influenza
pandemic. He
never
married.
Marceline Ophelia "Cissy" Price
Aug 17, 1926 - Jun 15, 1993
Marceline "Cissy" Price, 66, of Longview, died June 15, 1993, in
Longview.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home with Dr. David Hale officiating. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday.
She was a former resident of Corsicana.
Survivors include three daughters, Nikki McCurdy of Bryan, Rikki
Elmore of Longview and Jill Motley of Beckville; one sister, Johnnie
Turner of Kilgore; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Scott McCurdy, Tim McCurdy, Ken Elmore, Lance
Elmore Marc Derflinger and Shane Turner.
Notes:
Earl Bush Rhodes
Feb 24, 1901 - May 7, 1993
Earl Bush Rhodes, 93, of California, died May 7, 1993, at St.
Frances Medical Center in Lynnwood, Calif.
Funeral services will be noon Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Primitive
Baptist Church, with the Rev. Vernon Cooks officiating. Burial will
be in Woodland Cemetery. Scott Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
A native of Corsicana, he was retired from Bethlehem Steel. He was a
member of Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Pattie Bradley and Martha Johnson,
both of California; one son, cornett Rhodes of California; and a
host of grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
Notes:
James David Curry
Sep 28, 1906 - May 27, 1993
James David Curry, 86, of Dallas, died May 27, 1993, at Baylor
Medical Center in Dallas.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Eastside Church of Christ
with Brother Willie Wilmore officiating. Burial will be in the
Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Survivors include five daughters, Willie Frances Branch of Carson,
Calif., Juanita Pearl Brown of Fort Worth and James Ola Nelson,
Betty Fields and Annie Jean Robinson, all of Dallas; two sons,
Hubert Curry and Sammie L. Curry, both of Dallas; 26 grandchildren;
33 great-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren one brother,
Sylvester Curry Sr. of Big Sandy; one brother-in-law, Hubert Bailey
of Corsicana; and two sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Sims of Corsicana and
Dorothy Mae Curry of Big Sandy.
Pallbearers will be Larry Curry, Willie Earl Curry, Paul Yeldell,
John Wallace, Thomas Fields Jr. and Anthony Lee.
Notes:
Wilma Dellams Thomas
Oct 23, 1894 - June 10, 1993
Wilma Dellams Thomas of Corsicana, died June 10, 1993 at Mel Haven
Convalescent Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Wesley Chapel
C.M.E. Church with the Rev. John Bethel officiating. Burial will be
in Woodland Cemetery. Scott Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
She was a retired teacher for C.I.S.D.
Survivors include cousins and friends.
Pallbearers will be the brothers of the church.
Notes:
Jeffous Nollie
May 10, 1927 - Jun 14, 1993
Jeffous Nollie, 66, of Corsicana, died June 14, 1993, at his
residence.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Griffin Chapel
Church of God Christ, with Elder David Thompson officiating. Burial
will be in the Woodland Cemetery
under the direction of Scott
Funeral Home.
He was a truck driver for Oil City Iron Works for many years, and a
veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Estella Nollie of Corsicana; one
daughter, Clara Pullen of California; one son, Robert Nollie of
Corsicana; two step-children, Billy Small of Corsicana and Mary
Chandler of Dallas; two sisters, Edna Mae Barlow and Gracine Gibson,
both of Dallas; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be James Bonner, Leo Gunnell, Clyde Chambers and
Elvern Lusk.
Notes:
William D. Carroll
Jun 20, 1925 - Jun 14, 1993
William D. Carroll, 67, resident of San Francisco died June 14,
1993, at the Veterans Administrative Hospital in San Francisco.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Bethel A.M.E. Church in
Corsicana with the Rev. Phyllis Davis officiating. Burial will be in
Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Sunday visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.
He was a member of the Bethel A.M.E. in San Francisco and a member
of Bayview Lodge No. 64. He is also a
World War II Veteran of the
United States Air Force. He retired from Hunters Point Shipyard.
He is survived by five brothers Arthur L. Carroll of Corsicana,
Rossye O. Carroll of Las Vegas, Elmer Carroll of Houston, Vern
Carroll of Dallas, one sister Shirley Wynn of Rowlett, and one aunt
Ella Carroll of Dallas.
Pallbearers are Wardell Allen, Marvin Carroll, Curtis Carroll,
Stephen Carroll, Thearon Carroll and Rossye Carroll Jr.
Notes:
Lillian Elizabeth
(Jenkins) Dixon
Mar 11, 1904 - Jan 6, 1993
Lillian Elizabeth Dixon, 88, of Corsicana, died Jan. 6, 1993, at
Corsicana Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, with Mike Wood
officiating.
Burial will be in Birdston Cemetery. Arrangements are with
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
She was a former resident of Houston.
Survivors include one nephew, Jim Pillans of Bryan; four nieces,
Elizabeth Ann Hudson and Marjorie Weathersby, both of Corsicana,
Wency Holasek of West, & Martha Enfield of Pleasanton;
Notes:
Doris Eula (Turner) Brown
Nov 8, 1921 - Jan 24, 1993
Doris Turner Brown, 71, of Streetman, died Jan. 24, 1993, at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Officiating will be Brother Stand Osborne. Burial will be in
Birdston Cemetery.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Streetman, a member
of the VFW Auxiliary and the Streetman Ladybug Club.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Rebecca
Brown of Athens; one daughter and son-in-law, Roxinel and Michael
Bass of Sweeny; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several
nieces and nehpews.
Pallbearers will be Terry Turner, Eston (Buddy) Turner, Marc Turner,
Marcus Turner, Michael Bass and Troy Bass.
Notes:
Nautie Lee Compton
Oct 6, 1918 - May 28, 1993
Nautie Lee Compton, 74, of Streetman, died May 28, 1993, in a
Wortham nursing home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in
Streetman, with Stan Osborne officiating. Burial will be in
Birdston Cemetery. Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Survivors include two sons, Earl Compton of Garland and Jim Compton
of Streetman; one daughter, Sue Hudson of Medford, Oreg.; one
brother, Junior Blanchard of Cookson, Okla.; one sister, Ila Mae
Morris of Campbell, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and 10
great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Charles Ferguson "Fergie" DuBose
Jul 15, 1921 - Jun 6, 1993
Charles Ferguson (Fergie) DuBose, 71, of Corsicana, died June 6,
1993 at Park Row Nursing Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. Tony Neal officiating. Burial will be in
Birdston Cemetery in Streetman under the direction of
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
He was preceded in death by one son, Charles R. DuBose.
Survivors include two daughters, Karen Bottoms of Navarro and Kathy
Peek of Mesquite; one sister, Rexachd Roberts of Tyler; four
grandchildren, Jason Bottoms of Mesquite, Amy Hopkins of Nacogdoches
and Kelli and Chesley Peek of Mesquite; one great-grandchild,
Brendan Hopkins of Nacogdoches; one nephew, Ronnie Roberts of
Winkler; and a number of cousins.
Pallbearers will be M.R. Bottoms, Van Bottoms, Buck Hodge, Coy
Hodge, Gary Ferguson, W.M. Montgomery and J.R. DuBose.
Notes:
Gordon Alexander "Bert" Carroll
Sep 4, 1912 - Jun 19, 1993
G.A. (Bert) Carroll, 80, of Streetman, died June 19, 1993, at
Fairview Manor Nursing Home.
Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home,
with the Rev. John McCord officiating. Burial will be in
Birdston Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Carroll of Streetman; one son,
Donald Carroll of Streetman; two daughters, Danne Vandver of Ennis
and Sherri Minze of Streetman; one brother, C.V. Carroll of
Streetman; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Kerry Vandiver, Steve Vandiver, Jeff Minze, Jody
Minze, Gene Minze and Bret Carroll.
Notes:
Perry Preston Graham
Jun 6, 1926 - Feb 26, 2013
 Perry
Preston Graham went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 26,
2013 from his home in Azle.
Perry Preston Graham was born to John Allen Graham and Mary
Eva
(Ashcraft) Graham on June 6, 1926 in Lindale. Preston was
the youngest of five children and the only son of his
parents. He was raised in a farming family, but was destined
to use his bright mind. He was the valedictorian of his
senior class.
World War II claimed the attention of many of those
graduates. Preston served in the Horse Cavalry during WWII.
Most of his service was in Japan. After the war, Preston
enrolled at Baylor University where he would later meet a
young lady from Michigan. Preston married the love of his
life, Lois Hyde, on May 24, 1952. They celebrated their 60th
anniversary last year as he was leaving to go to
rehabilitation, having suffered a stroke on the 19th of May.
Preston and Lois were both educators with several degrees
from Baylor University. Preston received his PhD in
education and Lois had two master's degrees. He and Lois
began their teaching careers at Eagle Pass, serving in many
Texas cities, including Roane, Corsicana, Waco, Angleton and
Dallas, before retiring from the Port Arthur and Port Neches
Independent School Districts in southeast Texas. Lois had
been a school counselor for years while Preston was the
chief administrator over the special education program for
the Port Neches School District. Preston and Lois have been
devoted Christians and members of New Hope Baptist Church of
Boyd, where Preston faithfully taught the senior adult
Sunday School class until he could no longer attend because
of their failing health. Preston was also a denominational
leader with the BGCT, serving as Vice President of the Texas
Baptist Men in 1976. During the 70's and 80's he served
regularly as a Lay Renewal Coordinator, organizing visiting
volunteers to assist the growth and spiritual development in
hosting churches. His Christian witness will live on through
the many lives that he has touched during his life. He was a
wonderful father and father-in-law and an attentive
grandfather to his six grandchildren. He was a faithful and
loyal friend and benefactor to several students, making it
financially possible for them to get their higher education.
He is survived by his children, Gail Graham Edwards and Page
Graham, both of whom live in the DFW Metroplex area; six
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013 at
White's Azle Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013
at New Hope Baptist Church. Interment will be 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Damacus Cemetery, Lindale, Texas. |
Notes:
Addie Ruth (French) Cook
Feb 28, 1936 - Feb 25, 2013
 Addie
Ruth Cook, 76 of Athens, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2013
in Athens. She was born Feb. 28, 1936 in Navarro County to
Leonard and Sulleta French. She operated and volunteered at
The Litter Box (Humane
Society) in Athens for many years. She enjoyed gardening.
She had many things she loved to do but cooking and dinner
with her friends was one very dear to her heart. She also
had a great enjoyment of reading and she had an astounding
amount of books in her library.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Peter
Cook; son Joe Cook; grandson Seth Howard and brother Ted
French.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Howard and husband
Garry of Athens; grandchildren, Jesse Howard, Luke Howard
and wife Krissy, Joelisa Cook, and great-grandchildren Lucas
and Lili Howard, and Alexander Gibson. Numerous nieces and
nephews are left to cherish her memory as well.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28,
2013.
Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow at
Brushie Prairie Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Garry Howard, Jesse Howard, Luke Howard and Rodney
Monroe.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Eva (Craddock) Cobb
May 8, 1866 - Oct 27, 1939
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. T.M. COBB MONDAY MORNING
Funeral services for Mrs. T. M. Cobb, pioneer Corsicana, who died in
Montgomery, Ala., Friday, were held Monday morning at 11 o'clock
from the family home, 1226 West Third avenue, with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller,
pastor of the First Baptist church.
Mrs. Cobb was the widow of the late T. M. Cobb, pioneer merchant of
Corsicana.
Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Thomasine Cobb McGehee,
Montgomery, Ala.; Mrs. Sammie Speaks, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Hattie
Wright, Henderson; Mrs. Eva Gamewell, Handley; Mrs. Jamie Howard,
Christoval, and Mrs. Katherine Dykes, New Mexico; a son, Young Cobb,
Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were A. G. Elliott, F. B. McKie, Abb Douglass, Ben F.
Blackmon, Albert Frey, Charlie Batchlor, Will Taylor, J. S.
Millerman and Hood Cheney.
Honorary pallbearers were friends of the family.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Notes:
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MRS. TOM COBB DIES IN MONTGOMERY,
ALA.; BURIAL HERE MONDAY
PIONEER CORSICANA WOMAN PASSES AWAY AT HOME OF DAUGHTER
Mrs. Tom Cobb, pioneer resident of Corsicana, died Friday at the
home of a daughter, Mrs. Thomasine Cobb McGehee, in Montgomery, Ala.
The body is scheduled to arrive here sometime Sunday. Mrs. Cobb was
the widow of the late Tom Cobb, pioneer businessman of Corsicana.
Funeral rites are planned from the family home, 1226 West Third
avenue, Monday morning at 11 o’clock. The services will be conducted
by Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of the First Baptist church. Interment
will be made in
Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. McGehee, Montgomery, Ala., Mrs.
Sammie Speaks, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Hattie Wright, Henderson; Mrs.
Eva Gamewell, Handley; Mrs. James Howard, Christoval; and Mrs.
Katherine Dykes, New Mexico; a son, Young Cobb, Corsicana and other
relatives.
Pallbearers will be A. G. Elliott, F. B. McKie, Abb Douglass, Ben F.
Blackmon, Albert Frey and Hood Chaney.
Honorary pallbearers will be friends of the family.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home will direct arrangements.
Notes:
Albert Vories Kirkland
Mar 3, 1903 - Jul 21, 1993
Albert V. Kirkland, 90, of Mendocino, Calif., died July 21, 1993, in
Carmichael, Calif.
Masonic graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the
Boardtree
Cemetery near Pursley, with the Rev. Wayne Mahoney officiating.
Corley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was born March 3, 1903, in Texas. He was a veteran who served in
the 36th Division.
Survivors include one sister-in-law, Pauline Kirkland of Freeport; a
niece, Lynn Beverly Lewis of Fanibel, Fla.; a nephew, Paul Kirkland
of Ridgewood; two step-daughters, Charlott McLaughlin of Sacremento,
Calif.
and Harriett O'Neal of Colma, Calif.; and Elwin Culver of Washington
D.C.
Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
Notes;
Laverne "Bunchie" Rich
Dec 30, 1929 - Aug 10, 1993
Laverne "Bunchie" Rich, 63, of Fort Worth, died Aug. 10, 1993.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday in
Black Hills Cemetery,
with Dr. David Hale officiating. Corley Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
She was born Dec. 30, 1929, in Navarro County. She was preceded in
death by two sisters, Lucille Cook and Lena Ruth Farmer, and one
brother, Melvin Rich.
She is survived by one sister, Louise Stover of Fort Worth; two
brothers, Calvin Rich of Corsicana and Alvin Rich of Rockwall; a
sister-in-law, Madell Rich of Corsicana; and a host of nieces and
nephews.
Notes:
Carlyne Wilma (Eldridge) Day
Oct 19, 1928 - Sep 15, 1993
Carlyne Day, 64, of Corsicana, died Sept. 15, 1993, in Corsicana.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the
Black Hills Cemetery in the Black Hills Community, with the Rev. Edward Kline
officiating.
The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Corley
Funeral Home.
She was born in Milton, N.H., on Oct. 19, 1928.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Avis Libby.
Survivors include her husband, Forrest Erwin Day of Corsicana; four
sons and daughters-in-law, Verne and Mary Day of Corsicana, Earle
and Tamera Day of Fort Worth, Phillip and Eileene Day of Middleton,
N.H., and Steven and Georgia Day of Corsicana; two daughters and a
son-in-law, Deborah and John McGahan of Corsicana and Tammy Hartman
of Fort Worth; one brother, Carlton Eldridge Jr. of New Hampshire;
three sisters, Ruby Weeks, Evelyn Peare and Barbara Randall, all of
New Hampshire; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Mary Ruth
(Byrd) Jackson
Nov 19, 1916 - Feb 23, 2013
 Mary
Ruth Byrd Jackson, 96, passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013
in Athens.
She was born Nov. 19, 1916, in Corsicana to the late Walter
and Bliss Nevada Hunt Byrd. She was a
1935 graduate of
Corsicana High School. Mary moved to Athens in 1947. She
retired from Vassarette of Munsingwear, Inc. after a 35 year
tenure. She was a 57 year member of Central Baptist Church.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Ray Jackson
on Dec. 7, 1965, an infant brother Billy Byrd, brother
Charles Byrd and sister Margie Little.
Survivors include son Ernest Ray Jackson and wife Keitha of
Arp; daughter Mary Crossley and husband Kenneth of Conroe;
sister Christian Williams, Corsicana, grandchildren Diane
Jackson and husband Paul Twomey, Lori Jackson and husband
Tim Ehmke, Michelle Crossley and husband Manny Angulo, Brent
Crossley and wife Brandie; great grandsons Ross Ward and
Alex Crossley; numerous nieces and nephews.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in
Carroll-Lehr Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charles Parker
officiating.
Family will greet friends at the funeral home 12:30 p.m.
until service time Tuesday.
Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens.
Pallbearers will be Brent Crossley, Peter Little, Alex
Crossley, Paul Twomey, Ross Ward, Tim Ehmke.
If desired, memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church,
P O Box 590, Athens, Texas 75751.
Arrangements by Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home, Athens. |
Notes:
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Services for Mary Ruth Byrd Jackson, 96, Athens are scheduled
for 2:00 P M Tuesday in Carroll-Lehr Funeral Chapel with Rev.
Charles Parker officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial
Park in Athens.
Mrs. Jackson died February 23, 2013 in Athens.
She was born November 19, 1916 in Corsicana to the late Walter and
Bliss Nevada Hunt Byrd. She was a 1935 graduate of Corsicana High
School. Mary moved to Athens in 1947. She retired from Vassarette of
Munsingwear, Inc. after a 35 year tenure. She was a 57 year member
of Central Baptist Church.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Ray Jackson,
December 7, 1965, an infant brother Billy Byrd, brother Charles Byrd
and sister Margie Little.
Survivors include son Ernest Ray Jackson and wife Keitha, Arp;
daughter Mary Crossley and husband Kenneth, Conroe; sister Christian
Williams, Corsicana, grandchildren Diane Jackson and husband Paul
Twomey, Lori Jackson and husband Tim Ehmke, Michelle Crossley and
husband Manny Angulo, Brent Crossley and wife Brandie; great
grandsons Ross Ward and Alex Crossley; numerous nieces and nephews.
Annabelle (Pyle) McHenry
Aug 23, 1927 - Feb 23, 2013
Annabelle McHenry, age 85, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Feb.
23, 2013 at Heritage Oaks West in Corsicana. She was born Aug. 23,
1927 in Campbell, Mo. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, March 1, 2013 at Corley Funeral Home. Memorial graveside
services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013 at
Oakwood cemetery with Mr. Don Tyra officiating.
Notes:
Betty Ruth (Watson) Miller
May 6, 1935 - Feb 26, 2013
Betty Ruth Miller, age 77, of Dawson passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26,
2013 in Waco at Hillcrest Baptist Hospital. Visitation with the
family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 at Corley
Funeral Home.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 1,
2013 at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Retreat. Services arranged by
Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Notes:
Allen Davis Beasley
Oct 14, 1937 - Sep 19, 1993
Allen Davis Beasley, 55, of Ellicott City, Md., died Sept. 19, 1993,
at his residence.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the
Oakwood Cemetery,
with Randy Daugherty. Services will be under the direction of
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
He was a district manager of Morton Salt Co. He was formerly of
Kerens and Corsicana.
He was preceded in death by one son, Alen Beasley Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Johnye Kay Beasley of Ellicott City,
Md.; one son and daughter-in-law, Clint and Paula Beasley of
Elllicott City, Md.; one daughter, Sally Kay Beasley of Ellicott
City, Md.; one daughter-in-law, Michele Beasley of Houston; his
mother, Ann Andolser of Malakoff; one brother, Don Alton Beasley of
Fort Worth; one sister, Rita Field of Kerens; three grandchildren,
Coryn Beasley and Allen Beasley III, both of Houston, and Zachary
Beasley of Ellicott City, Md.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Howard County Hospice
Services, 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Room 433, Columbia, Md., 21045.
Notes:
Viola (Andrews) Odom
Aug 4, 1906 - Sept 20, 1993
Viola Andrews Odom, 87, of Corsicana, died Sept. 20, 1993, in
Corsicana.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral Home
with Dr. David Hale officiating. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery.
She was born Aug. 4, 1906, in Navarro County. She was a member of
Northside Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, M. L. Odom.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Art
Overturf of Odessa; one brother, G.H. Andrews of Corsicana; one
sister, Lena Roberson of Corsicana; three grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Notes:
Cpl. Jeffrey Lee Nevius
Feb 9, 1973 - Sep 20, 1993
Cpl. Jeffrey Lee Nevius, 20, died Sept. 20, 1993, in California.
Memorial services will be held by the military at Camp Pendleton in
California for all four service men lost in the incident. Local
services are pending at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Burial will
be in Oakwood Cemetery.
He was born Feb. 9, 1973. He graduated from Mildred High School in
1991.
Survivors include his wife, Lance Cpl. Star Nevius; 3-month-old
daughter, Ashlyn Nicole; his parents, Cindy and Jon Tewes of Navarro
and Michael and Patti Nevius of Fort Worth; one sister, Micaela
Marie Nevius of Navarro; and his grandparents, Clyde and Betty Bulen
of Lewisville and Doris and Merle Nevius of Navarro.
Notes:
William James Butters
Jan 2, 1919 - Sep 28, 1993
William James Butters, 74, of Corsicana, died Sept. 28, 1993
Graveside memorial services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday in
Oak Wood Cemetery under the direction of Corley Funeral Home.
He was born Jan. 2, 1919 in Schnectady, N.Y. He was a veteran of
World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He also served as the Former QuarterMaster of the Corsicana V.F.W. Post No. 3366. He was a
retired accountant.
Survivors include two sons, Bruce A. Butters of Blue Mountain Lake,
N.Y.
and Dayton L. Butters of Homer, Alaska.
Notes:
Roland Worth "Red" Smith
Aug 11, 1913 - Oct 3, 1993
Longtime Corsicana business owner R.W. "Red" Smith died Sunday, Oct.
3 in Corsicana.
Smith was born in Edgewood, Texas on Aug. 11, 1913 and later
graduated from Edgewood High School. He was married to his wife Lou,
on April 12, 1940.
The couple moved to Corsicana in 1945, and Smith began operating a
Conoco "Service" Station on the Corner of West Seventh Avenue and
15th Street. He later took over managing a station at 1445 West
Second Ave., until he retired in 1973.
While operating the service stations, Smith believed in customer
service offering full service with a car vacuum, window washing and
tire check with complete service.
After retiring in 1973, he often helped his son, Phil Smith, who
owns a local pharmacy, by delivering prescriptions and with general
help around the store. In 1990, he finally "retired" to spend his
time at home with his family.
Smith was very active in the Corsicana community serving on the
Administrative Board at the First United Methodist Church and
several committees at the church. He was his Sunday school president
and a regular usher for early services. He also helped prepare food
for the couples' class on Wednesday evenings.
He also served on the Board of Directors at the House of Refuge
where he volunteered and helped when needed. According to family
members, he called it his "pet project," but volunteered many hours
of time.
Smith also was very active in the Kiwanis Club where he was a
chartered member.
Survivors include his wife, Lou Smith of Corsicana; one son and
daughter-in-law, Phil and Nancy Smith of Corsicana; two grandsons,
Chris and Stuart Smith, both of Corsicana; and three sisters, Vonnie
Coursey of Pyote, Dorothy Goodwin of Fort Worth and Virginia Hughes
of Dallas.
Corley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Notes:
R.W. "Red" Smith, 80, of Corsicana, died Oct. 3, 1993 in Corsicana.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist
Church, with the Rev. Connally Dugger officiating. Burial will be in
the Oakwood Cemetery.
He was born Aug. 11, 1913 in Edgewood. He served in the U.S. Army
during World War II and married his wife, Lou on April 12, 1940. He
was a retired gas station owner. He was a member of the
Administrative Board at First United Methodist Church and a member
of the board of the House of Refuge.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Perry and Docia
Smith and Murph Smith; and one sister, Clo Chambers.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lou Smith; his son and
daughter-in-law, Phil and Nancy Smith of Corsicana; two grandsons,
Chris Smith and Stuart Smith, both of Corsicana; three sisters,
Vonnie Coursey of Pyote, Dorothy Goodwin of Fort Worth and Virginia
Hughes of Dallas; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Liston Herod, Adam Garcia, Wilson Griffin,
William "Bill" Patrick, James Griffin, Lynn Sanders, Jr., Lewin
Johnston and Tom McLendon.
Notes:
Earnest Paul Fulton
Sep 3, 1919 - Sep 11, 1993
Earnest Paul Fulton, 74, of Hubbard, died Sept. 11, 1993, in the
Olin E.
Teague Veterans Medical Center in Temple.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Wade Funeral Chapel in
Hubbard, with the Rev. Bruce Carpenter and the Rev. Elmer Glazener
officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard. THe
family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Wade
Funeral Home.
He was born Sept. 3, 1919, in Lone Cedar. He has been a resident of
Hubbard since 1938 and has been self-employed for the past seven
years.
He spent 29 years as an auto-mechanic with Weatherby Ford in
Hubbard.
He served in the U.S. Army during
World War II and was a member of
the Hubbard V.F.W. He married Lurena Hammer Dec. 6, 1941, and served
at a trustee of the Hubbard United Methodist Church where he was a
member.
Survivors include his wife, Lurena Fulton of Hubbard; three sons,
Eugene Fulton of Hubbard, Don Fulton of Stephenville and Harry Dean
Fulton of Waco; two sisters, Letha Minatree of Corsicana and Adelia
Elder of Dallas; three grandchildren; and one-great grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Ray Hammer, Chris Fulton, Leonard Coker,
Edward Fulton, Doyle "Slick" Fulton, Kenneth Suddeth and Russell
Coker.
Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Minatree, Glyn Hammer, Edward
Wilson, Ray Elder, Lotus Hammer, Ted Hammer, Dan Hammer and Leonard
Snider Jr.
Notes:
Elma Lorene (Perry) Redding
Sept 25, 1905 - Sept 14, 1993
Elma Lorene Perry Redding, 87, of Palestine, died Sept. 14, 1993, in
Palestine.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wade Funeral Home
Chapel in Hubbard, with the Rev. Elmer Glazener. Burial will be in
the Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard. The family will receive visitors
from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Wade Funeral Home.
She was born Sept. 25, 1905, in Dialville. She was raised in Hubbard
and was a resident of Palestine for the last 10 years. She was a
retired cosmetologist from Walgreen's in Houston where she lived for
many years. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include one son, James Perry Redding Sr. of Palestine; one
daughter, Duella Sue Templet of Palestine; one sister, Bessie
Estelle Roome of Palestine; 10 grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Samuel Eugene Stewart
Oct 23, 1942 - Sep 15, 1993
Samuel Eugene Stewart, 51, of Belton and a former resident of
Corsicana, died Sept. 15, 1993, in the Scott and White Hospital in
Temple.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the Northside Cemetery
in Belton.
He was raised in Corsicana.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Blood Stewart of Belton; two
daughters, Shanon Splain and Cynthia Lary, both of Belton; and three
grandchildren.
Notes:
Phyllis Matlock Smith
Apr 12, 1911 - Sep 19, 1993
Phyllis Matlock Smith, 82, of Grand Prairie, died Sept. 19, 1993.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Andrews Episcopal
Church, with the Rev. Charles Hough III officiating. Burial was in
Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington under the direction of
Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home in Grand Prairie.
She was born April 12, 1911, in Frost to pioneer Texas physicians,
John W. Matlock, M.D., and Robbie Davis Matlock, M.D. She was a
graduate of Texas Women's University and Columbia University in New
York. She taught school in at Sanderson, Midland and Corpus Christi.
In 1938 she married E. Carlyle Smith.
Survivors include, three sons and daughters-in-law, Carlyle and
Ouida Smith of Grand Prairie, Steve and Alice Smith of Houston and
Stan and Donna Smith of Las Cruces, N.M.; five grandchildren; four
sisters, Clifford Matlock of Denton, Miriam Saunders of Corpus
Christi, Exa Matlock of Conroe and Joyce Mitchell of Austin.
Memorials may be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church.
Notes:
Ruby B. Morgan
Oct 21, 1898 - Sep 19, 1993
Ruby B. Morgan, born October 21, 1898 in Rice, Texas, passed away
Sunday, September 19, 1993. Preceded in death by her husband, Dan A.
Morgan, Sr. Survived by daughter, Kathryn Long; sons &
daughters-in-law, Dan A. Jr. & Peggy Morgan, Joe M. & Catie Morgan;
sister, Queene Aylward; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Services 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 22, 1993. RESTLAND MEMORIAL
CHAPEL, Leta Graham officiating. Interment Restland Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Golden Cross Society, in care of First
United Methodist Church of Dallas, 1928 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX
75201.
RESTLAND - Greenville Ave. at Restland Rd. 238-7111
Notes:
Marian Hooper
May 1, 1932 - Sep 15, 1993
Marian Hooper, 61, of Blooming Grove, died Sept. 15, 1993.
Funeral services were held on Saturday at Trinity Assembly of God
Church in Cedar Hill. Pastor David Smith officiated.
She was born May 1, 1932. She was a graduate of Baylor University.
She was youth director at Cliff Temple Baptist Church and then began
teaching Dallas. She was in elementary education, counseling at T.W.
Browne Middle School and Lenore Kirk Hall. Many students have been
successful in their lives because of her influence. She lived her
life to the fullest having traveled throughout the U.S. and abroad
to see God's creation. Because of her many of her friends have a
deeper meaning of life and the beauty of God's world. She would want
us to say "This is the day the Lord has made, let us be glad in it."
She is survived by her family Marjie Cleveland, Billie and Flavin
Arseneau and Donald McLachlan.
Notes:
Arthur Jones
abt 1902 - Jun 27, 1993
Arthur Jones, 91, of Corsicana died June 27, 1993, at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at St. John Baptist Church
with the Rev. Anthony Lee officiating. Burial will be in the
Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
He was a member of St. John Baptist Church where he served as a
deacon.
He was the grandson of Henry P. Jones, one of the founders of
Corsicana.
Survivors include two daughters, Carrie Jones Carr and Jacquelyn
Jones Block, both of Ohio; one son, Willie Arthur Jones of Fort
Worth; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two favorite
cousins, Earline Mitchell of California and Doretha Gibson of
Corsicana; and one uncle, Bishop Jones of California.
Notes:
Jessie Lee Young
Feb 10, 1909 - Jun 28, 1993
Jessie Lee Young, 68, of Dallas, died June 28, 1993, at St. Paul
Hospital in Dallas.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church,
with the Rev. Paul Curry officiating. Burial will be in
Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Scott Funeral Home.
She was a member of South Central Baptist Church of Dallas where she
served as Sunday school teacher and Mission Society president.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Young Chatman of Corsicana
and Edna Young of Dallas; three sons, the Rev. Clifford Young of
Corsicana, Billy Young of Waco and Earl Young of Dallas; 11
grandchildren; 13 grandchildren; one sister, Irene Batts of Waco;
one brother, Charles Bolts; and one aunt, Alverse Bluitt of Dallas.
Notes:
Fannie Mae Smith
Aug 29, 1911 - Jul 2, 1993
Fannie Mae Smith, 81, of Corsicana, died July 2, 1993 at Mel-Haven
Convalescent Center in Corsicana.
Wake services will be 6 p.m. Tuesday at Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the 13th Avenue
Christian Church with the Rev. W.D. Hines. Burial will be in
Woodland Cemetery.
Survivors include five daughters, Bettye Evans, Ruby Nollie, Delores
Cook, Margaret Smith and Johnnie Martin, all of Corsicana; two sons,
Allen L. Giles of Dallas and Luther Smith II of Virginia Beach, Va.;
34 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Allen George and Booker
T. George, both of Corsicana.
Pallbearers will be Elvern Lusk, Ossie Henry, Walter George, William
George and Ronnie Hood.
Notes:
Georgia Mae Brewer
Dec 9, 1912 - Jul 6, 1993
Georgia Mae Brewer, 80, of Corsicana, died July 6, 1993, at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Wake services will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Ross and
Johnson Mortuary. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at
Bethlehem Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dairy Johnson officiating.
Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Ross
and Johnson Mortuary
Survivors include two daughters, Mary McHenry of Corsicana and
Mildred Johnson of Temple; one son, Mason Walker Jr. of Phoenix,
Ariz.; 14 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mabel Jones of Corsicana,
Ruby Peace of Albuquerque, N.M. and Josie Collins of San Antonio;
and many other relatives.
Nephews and grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Notes:
Alice Mae (English) Hervey
Nov 27, 1918 - Jul 20, 1993
Alice Hervey, 74, of Corsicana, died July 20, 1993 at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Wake services will be 7 to 8 p.m., Sunday at Ross and Johnson
Mortuary Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Monday at Second
Mission Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Curry officiating. Burial
will be in Wood Land Cemetery.
Survivors include, five sons, L. T. Hervey of Ft. Worth, Oliver
Syrus Jr. of Tulsa, Okla., Willie Hervey, Ray Charles Hervey and
John Wayne Hervey, all of Minneapolis, Minn.; four daughters, Pearl
Ruskin of Dallas, Ruby Lee Knowles and Bobby Jean Hervey, both of
Minneapolis and Alma Grace Hervey of Corsicana; 41 grandchildren; 30
great-grandchildren; four sisters, Roebertha Carrenton and Bertha
Davis, both of Minneapolis, Teasie Mae Hayes of Vernon, and Clara
Syrus of Fairfield; two brothers, Floyd English of Minneapolis, and
Cleveland English of Ennis.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Notes:
Carrie Rhoden
abt 1915 - Aug 19, 1993
Carrie Rhoden, 78, of Corsicana, died Aug. 19, 1993 at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Kingdom Hall with
Eddie Murphy officiating. Burial will be in the
Woodland Cemetery
under the directing of Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn L. McClain and Marilyn J.
Rhoden, both of Corsicana; seven grandchildren, Annette Rhynes of
Marlin, Debra Gardner, Loretta Jackson, Rosetta Jackson, Beverly
Jackson, all of Corsicana, Michael Jackson of Waco, Tyrone Jackson
of Childress; 25 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Ruth Bray
of Los Angeles, Calif.
Pallbearers will be Donald Rhynes, Xerxes L. Sanders, Michael
Jackson and Robert Hawkins.
Notes:
Elva Jean (Kirk) Chapman
July 23, 1951 - Jan 30, 2013
Elva Jean Chapman, 61, passed away in Dallas Wednesday, Jan. 30,
2013.
Elva was born in Corsicana on July 23, 1951, to Floyd and Mary
(Fields) Kirk. She grew up in Corsicana and graduated from Corsicana
High School.
She went on to Sam Houston State University and Midwestern State to
receive her Bachelor's of Science degree in Criminal Science. In
July
1984 she married Bobby Chapman and they made their home in
Waxahachie.
Elva worked for Navarro County with the Juvenile Justice, she was
the chief Juvenile Probation officer in Ellis County and the Deputy
Juvenile Director in Dallas County. She was a member of the Ellis
County Cowboy Church. She enjoyed her work, but most of all her
grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby Chapman; son, Jason Chapman and
his wife Sharon; three grandchildren, Hailey, Shelby and Preston
Chapman; her parents, Floyd John Kirk Sr. and Mary (Fields) Kirk;
brother, Floyd Kirk Jr.; mother-in-law, Lilly Chapman; nieces,
nephews and friends, including her furry friends, Maggie and Sophie.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at
Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Arrangements by J.E. Keever Mortuary, Ennis.
Notes:
---
 Mrs.
Elva Jean Chapman, age 61, passed away in Dallas,
Texas on Wednesday, January 20, 2013.
She was born in Corsicana, Texas on July 23, 1951 to
Floyd and Mary (Fields) Kirk. She grew up in
Corsicana and graduated from Corsicana High School.
She then attended Sam Houston State University and
Midwestern State to receive her Bachelor of Science
degree in Criminal Justice. In July 1984 she married
Bobby Chapman and they made their home in
Waxahachie, Texas.
She worked for Navarro County with the Juvenile
Justice System. She was the Chief Juvenile Probation
officer in Ellis County and the Deputy Juvenile
Director in Dallas County. She was a member of the
Cowboy Church of Ellis County. She enjoyed her work,
but most of all, she enjoyed her grandchildren.
Mrs. Chapman is survived by her husband, Bobby
Chapman; son, Jason Chapman and wife, Sharon; three
grandchildren; Hailey, Shelby and Preston Chapman;
her parents; Floyd John Kirk, Sr. and Mary (Fields)
Kirk; brother, Floyd Kirk, Jr.; nieces, nephews and
friends, including her furry friends; Maggie and
Sophie. |
Notes:
- J. E. Keever Mortuary,
Ennis, Texas
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Bobby Frank Chapman; d/o
Floyd Allen Kirk, Sr. & Mary John (Fields) Kirk
Annie Lou (Long) Griggs
May 25, 1900 - Jan 15, 1993
Annie Lou Griggs, 92, of Corsicana, died Jan. 15, 1992, at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in
Frost Cemetery with the
Rev.
Dale Rose officiating. Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home is in charge of
services.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Fred Langridge of Dallas; several
nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Erma Nelleen (Ivy) Williams
Feb 18, 1911 - Feb 18, 1993
Erma Nellen Williams, 82, of Corsicana, died Feb. 18, 1993 at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in the
Frost Cemetery
with Jan White officiating. Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home is charge
of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Lee Williams of Corsicana; one
daughter, Virginia Williams of Corsicana; one sister, Ruby Tekell of
Hillsboro; and several nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Mary Icy (Cook) Sheppard
Feb 6, 1909 - Mar 10, 1993
Mary Icy Sheppard, 86, of Corsicana, died March 10, 1993 at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Bill Reed will officiate. Burial will
be in Frost Cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Scottie and Peggy
Malone of Corsicana; four sisters, Doris Smith of Dallas; Ruth
Rivers of Cedar Creek Lake, Bessie Compton of Waxahachie and Lessie
Baird of Waco; three grandchildren, Gary Malone of Lancaster and Pam
and Larry Hodge of Corsicana; and four great-grandchildren, Bryan
and Brent Hodge and Bobby and Kevin Malone.
Pallbearers will be H.V. Andrus, Bill Dean Talley, Chester Bonner,
Hugh Parrish Jr., Gerald Nichols and Curtis Pike.
Notes:
Vivian
Mae (Lane) Frederick
Dec 27, 1902 - Aug 2, 1993
Vivian Lane Frederick, 90, of Ennis, died Aug. 2, 1993, at the
Oddfellows and Rebekah Home in Ennis.
Services were 1 p.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in
Blooming Grove, with Marvin Moore officiating. Burial was in the
Frost Cemetery under the direction of Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
She was a former resident of Frost.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Frederick; two sons,
Ferrell and Thomas Ray Frederick, and one grandchild, Allen
Frederick.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Shirley
Frederick of Barry three daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and C.L.
Green of Garland, Alice and Don Connell of Arlington and Emma
Helenthal of Oviedo, Fla.; two sisters, Annie Laura Suddeth of
Waxahachie and Johnie Sims of Weatherford; nine grandchildren; and
11 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Dan Green, Glen Frederick, Terry Zang, Dennis Moore,
John Helenthal and Matthew Helenthal.
Honorary pallbearers are Mark Helenthal and Luke Helenthal.
Notes:
Frankie Maurine (Simmons) Dortch
Feb 11, 1924 - Aug 29, 1993
Frankie Dortch, 69, of Frost, died Aug. 29, 1993, at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church
of Frost, with the Rev. Dale Rose officiating. Burial will be in the
Frost Cemetery under the direction of Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Survivors include three sons, J. L. Dortch of Manvel, James Dortch of
Houston and G.E. Dortch Jr. of Dallas; one daughter, Mrs. Donnie
Norrell of Frost; four grandchildren, Shannon Morris, Mickey Norrell,
Tracey Yabarra and Penny Norrell, all of Frost; and three
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jack Dortch, Charles Dortch, Wallace Wilbanks,
Billy Hargrove, Cliford Townsend and Leon Crawford.
Notes:
Melody Joy (Skinner) Gentry
Sept 4, 1962 - Feb 19, 2013
 Mrs.
Melody Joy Gentry, age 50, of Ocean Springs, Miss. died
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Ocean Springs.
Melody was a native of Corsicana and a resident of the coast
for the past 12 years. She was a homemaker and of the
Baptist faith. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, aunt
and grandmother and was loved by many.
She was preceded in death by a son, Heath Skinner and her
father, Ronald J. Skinner.
Survivors include her husband of 13 years, Steve W. Gentry
of Ocean Springs, Miss.; daughter, Allyson (Bachir) Tourkzi
of Deltona, Fla.; two sons, Austin Gentry and Logan Gentry,
both of Casselberry, Fla.; mother, Janis (Jim) Ware of
Crowley, Texas; two brothers, Mitchell Sanches of Azle and
Andy Sanches of Haslett; and three grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, and
Saturday, Feb.
23, 2013 from 1:30 to 3 p.m., all at the Ocean Springs
Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home.
On Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, there will be a 3 p.m. chapel
service in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Crestlawn
Memorial Park. |
Notes:
Terry Knox Tate
May 12, 1948 - Feb 20, 2013
 Mr.
Terry Knox Tate, age 64, of Corsicana passed away at his
residence Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. He was born May 12, 1948
in Corsicana to Ollie Knox Tate and Janice Culberson Tate.
He worked as a counter at the Navarro County Association of
Disabled Citizens for over 30 years. Terry was a charter
member and co-founder of the organization. He loved spending
time with the members of the Special Ministries Class at
First Baptist Church. He was an avid reader of the Bible and
loved his time spent at church. He loved sports and won many
medals in the Special Olympics. Terry also enjoyed listening
to rock and roll music, especially Elvis and was well versed
in movie and television history. While attending Corsicana
High School he was very active in the 4-H Club.
He was preceded in death by his father, O.K. Tate,
step-father, Cecil Bailey and sister, Mary Tate Sanders.
He is survived by his mother, Janice Tate Bailey; brother
James Glen Tate and wife, Kay; nieces: Caron Burris and
husband, Keith, Kimberly Benefield and husband, Phillip and
nephew, James Cosco and wife, Linda; great nieces; Courtney,
Emma and Madison Burris; Tiffany, Ashley and Angel Benefield
and Haley Cosco and great nephews; James Cosco IV, Patrick
and Ryan Slifer.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Feb.
22, 2013 at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb.
23, 2013 at First Baptist Church Chapel with Dr. Danny
Reeves and Rev. B.F.
Risinger, Jr. officiating. Members of the Special Ministries
Class of First Baptist Church of Corsicana, Gene Weber and
Frank Brown will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to the Special Ministries Class at
First Baptist Church, 510 W. Collin Street, Corsicana, Texas
75110. |
Notes:
Debra
Kay "Debbie" (Barham) Woods-Pittman-Armstrong
Aug 25, 1958 - Feb 19, 2013
 Debra
Barham Armstrong, 54, fought a courageous battle with cancer
and very peacefully went to be with the Lord early morning
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013.
She was born in San Antonio on Aug. 25, 1958 and was raised
in Blooming Grove, graduating with honors from Blooming
Grove High School in
1976.
Debra took various accounting and computer classes at
Navarro College, and worked at Chem Lab Products Inc., The
Walsh Group in Malakoff, Enviva Health Services for Dr. Kal
Shwarts, Monitronics International Inc. in Dallas, and Today
Homes in Corsicana through her lifetime.
Debra loved her family more than anything, and her two
grandchildren were so precious to her. She had a strong bond
with her dog, Llano “Boo,” and also loved her many granddogs.
She sincerely loved all animals, and was very passionate
about her work with the Navarro County Humane Society. She
loved arts and crafts, and was very creative and talented,
not only with a computer, but enjoyed painting, woodwork,
and creating beautiful, custom jewelry designs. During the
warmer months, she truly loved being outside planting
flowers and creating beautiful landscaping in her yard.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joy Elaine Ballew
and William “Sonny” Barham; very recently her brother, Gary
Barham; and Mary Loretta Barham, grandmother, Herman Barham,
grandfather, and Cassie Morgan, grandmother.
Debra is survived by her husband, Mike Armstrong, son and
daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Elaine Woods; son Jeffrey
Pittman; daughter Chrystal Pittman; son Cole Armstrong;
grandchildren Sydney and J.C.
Woods; mother-in-law Judy Armstrong; and two
brothers-in-law, Dale and Joann Armstrong of League City,
Texas, and David and Carol Armstrong of Las Vegas.
Debra's life will be celebrated in a memorial service at 2
p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at First Baptist Church Blooming
Grove, where she was a member.
Flowers are welcomed, but in lieu of flowers, the family
requests that you make donations in her name to local pet
organizations The Humane Society of Navarro County or
Project Pawz, Lynn Gatlin. |
Notes:
Brenda Joyce (Brown) McDade
abt 1962 - Feb 20, 2013
Brenda Joyce Brown McDade, 50, of Corsicana, passed away Wednesday,
Feb.
20, 2013 at her residence. Visitation will be 12 noon to 5 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. Wake will
be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at Freedom Fellowship Church,
917 S. 17th St., Corsicana. Funeral service will be 11 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 also at the church with Minister Jessie
Williams officiating.
Notes:
Florence Carmen
(Black) Peabody
Jun 11, 1910 -
Apr 11, 2012
Mrs. Florence C. Peabody, 101, of Corsicana passed away on
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Twilight Home in Corsicana. Visitation
will be 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Corley Funeral
Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Curtis Gilbert officiating.
Interment will follow at
Oakwood
cemetery.
Notes:
------
 Florence C. Peabody, 101, passed away on Wednesday,
April11, 2012 at Twilight Nursing Home, where she had been a
resident for several years.
She was born June, 11, 1910 in Avoco, Texas in Jones County
to Carrie May and Frank C. Black.
Florence was the second of nine children. She was a long
time member of Missionary Baptist Church. Florence was
married C.M. Peabody on September 8, 1945 and they made
their home in Dallas prior to moving to Corsicana. Her
favorite pastime was books, she always received great
pleasure from time spent reading.
Florence was preceded in death by her husband, C.M. Peabody;
two brothers, J. R. Black and Cary F. Black; and three
sisters, Myrtle Edwards, Thelma Graham and Carrie L. Powell.
She is survived by three sisters, Doris Hansen of Harlingen,
Katy Nowlin of Sulphur Springs, and Mary Anderson of
Harlingen, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday, April 14, 2012
at 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Corley Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 15, 2012
at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Curtis Gilbert
officiating.
Pallbearers will be Tex Nowlin, Fred Drew, Terry Anderson,
Terry Watkins, Mark Hansen and Mark Powell. Honorary
pallbearers are Mike Black and A. T. Powell. |
Notes:
- Corley Funeral Home
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
Oakwood
cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
- w/o Cloyd Marion Peabody, Sr. married Sep 8, 1945; d/o Frank
Columbus Black & Carrie Mae (Plunkett) Black
Edith
Vera (Phillips) Cates
Apr 2, 1907 - Aug 29, 1993
Edith Phillips Cates, 86, of Corsicana, died Aug. 29, 1993, in
Corsicana.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Chapel, with
the Rev. Wayne Mahoney officiating. Burial will be in
Oakwood
cemetery.
She was born April 2, 1907, in Texas. She was a lifelong resident of
the Corsicana area and a member of the Fundamental Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Marie Autry of Corsicana; her niece,
Doris Cagle of Corsicana; two sisters-in-law, Margie Phillips of
Corsicana and Cleo Howard of Corsicana; one brother-in-law, Charlie
Cates of Snyder, one aunt, Mrs. J.B. Scott of Corsicana; a number of
other nieces; and one nephew.
Pallbearers will be David Phillips, Floyd Burns, Earnest Ward Jr.,
Erwin Phillips, Leon Phillips and Bill Barnes.
Notes:
James Hughland. Lee
Nov 18, 1920 - Sept 1, 1993
James H. Lee, 72, of Athens, Texas, died Sept. 1, 1993, in Athens.
Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Dr.
David Hale will officiate. Corley Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
He was born Nov. 18, 1920, in Corsicana. He was retired from the
U.S.
Postal Service where he worked fo 38 years.
Survivors include his wife, Jo Lee of Athens; two sons, James H. Lee
Jr.
of Albuquerque, N.M., and Michael J. Lee of Las Vegas, Nev.; four
grandchildren; his father, Robert H. Lee of Longview; two brothers,
George Wayne Lee of Longview and Robert Carl Lee of Gladewater; and
a number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Willie Braly
[Willie B. (Braly) Neese]
Apr 14, 1897 - Sept 2, 1993
Mrs. Willie Braly, 96, of Grand Saline, Texas, died Sept. 2, 1993 in
Grand Saline.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Corley Funeral
Chapel with the Rev. Royce Turner of Lawrence Springs Baptist Church
officiating. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery. The family will
receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Home.
She was born April 14, 1897 in Kerens. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Corsicana.
She is survived by three daughters, Lucille Camp of Austin,
Christine Power of Newport Richy, Fla., and Edna Burnett of
Fruitvale, Texas; two sons, Marvin Neese of Whitney and Melvin Neese
of Austin; 19 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Notes:
William Neely
Clark Womack, Jr.
Oct. 12, 1917 - Sep 14, 1993
W.C. Womack, 75, of Temple, Texas, died Sept. 14, 1993, in Temple.
Services were 2 p.m. Thursday in
Oakwood Cemetery, with the Rev.
James McKee officiating. Corley Funeral Home was in charge of
directions.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. He
was a member of the Baptist Church.
He is survived by three sisters, Lena Jo Mitchell and Vivian Wheat,
both of Austin, and Sarah Platt of Corsicana; one sister-in-law,
Mary Womack of Corsicana; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Robinson, Curtis Penny, Norbel
Coker, Dewey Scruggs, Hershel Hunter and Buck Seal.
Notes:
Shelley Lou (Salter) Watkins
Dec 17, 1957 - Sep 14, 1993
Shelley Lou Salter Watkins, 35, of Corsicana, died Sept. 14, 1993.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Westminster
Presbyterian Church in Corsicana with the Rev. John Conley and Dr.
David Hale officiating. Services are under the direction of Corley
Funeral Home.
She was born in Toledo, Ohio on Dec. 17, 1957. She was a member of
the Westminster Presbyterian Church, an active volunteer for the
American Cancer Society and a committed member of the Women's Club
House Association
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Mack Watkins of Corsicana; two
daughters, Ashley Jourdan and Lane Alexander, both of Corsicana; her
father, Verne Salter of Charlevoiz, Mich.; her mother, Dusty
Thompson of Marietta, Ga.; one sister and brother-in-law, Sandy and
Gary Cripps of Marietta Ga.; one brother, Rob Salter of Marietta,
Ga.; and her grandmother, Thelma Salter of Bradenton, Fla.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the
American Cancer Society, Navarro Unit, P.O. Box 1236, Corsicana,
Texas, 75151.
Notes:
Bobbie Fay
(Franks) Sanders-Boyte
Aug 18, 1916 - Sep 16, 1993
Mrs. Bobbie Boyte, 77, of Corsicana, died Sept. 16, 1993, in
Corsicana.
Services will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Corley Funeral Home
Chapel, with the Rev. Clyde Franks officiating. Burial will be in
the Oakwood Cemetery.
She was born Aug. 18, 1916, in Corsicana and was a member of the
Church of God.
Survivors include three sons, Kenneth Sanders of Corsicana; Danny
Joe Boyte of Mexia and Ricky Lynn Boyte of Athens; two daughters,
Kathryn Schultz and Judy Kay Reeves, both of Corsicana; 17
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and
nephews.
Notes:
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