Vashtie Herron Yarbough
abt 1919 - Jul 21, 2013
Vashtie
Herron Yarbough, 94, of Elm Flat, passed away Sunday,
July 21,
2013 at Remarkable Healthcare of Dallas. Visitation will
be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2013. Funeral
service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2013, at
Ebenezer Baptist Church in Elm Flat, with the Rev.
Jason West Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at
Woods Cemetery,
Elm Flat. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
David Edward
Hill
Dec 23, 1917 - Jul 24, 2013
The
Heavens opened up on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 for David
Edward Hill.
He went to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 95.
David Hill was born to William Robert and Mable Hill on
Dec. 23, 1917 on the bank of the Trinity River in
Dallas.
He was an ordained Pentecostal preacher. He was always
happy to teach Gods word, even from his hospital bed.
He is preceded in death by his parents; six brothers and
one sister; wife Eva Nell; son Timothy Hill; grandson
Darrell Gragson and great-granddaughter Cassie Walters.
He is survived by sons James and Trena Hill of Dallas,
Mark and Sue Hill of Frost, David Ray and Cindy Hill of
Waxahachie; daughters Charletta and Carl Gragson of
Cedar Creek, Alice and Jerry Thorneberry of Frost and
Dianna and David Bailey of Waxahachie; brother, Raymond
Hill of Peill Town; 16 grandchildren; 35 great
grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2013 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Service will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2013 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Grady
Cashion officiating. Burial will follow at
Dresden Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Randall Bailey, Jose Flores, Jim Bob
Cooper, T.J. Bailey, Troy Hopkins and Carl Gragson, Jr.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Inez Marie (Scott) Minyard
Nov 14, 1930 - Jul 2, 2013
Inez Marie Minyard, 83, was born in Waco on Nov. 14,
1930 to James and Opal Scott. She passed away Tuesday,
July 2, 2013 in Katy, Texas.
Inez was raised in Corsicana and graduated from
Corsicana High School.
She married Howard Chester Minyard on March 15, 1953 and
they were blessed with four sons. Inez was a very warm,
engaging and selfless woman. Inez was an avid reader and
a history buff. She loved nature and donated to many
causes regarding the environment and to help wildlife.
She was also an accomplished painter working mostly with
watercolors.
Her paintings graced the homes of all of her sons.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and
Opal, her sister Natalie Pine and her husband Howard.
She is survived by her four sons and their wives, Scott
and Debbie, J.R.
and Vicki, Bill and Karen, Tom and Michelle;
Grandchildren, Jessa, Melissa, Kelsey, Jake, Chris
Petty, Chris, Tommie, Colton and great-granddaughter
Victoria.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, July
28, 2013 in Kerens.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations
be made to the Wildlife Center of Texas located at 7707
Katy Road, Houston, TX 77024. |
Notes:
Alifonsa (Gonzales) Cobb
Feb 28, 1928 - Jul 25, 2013
Alifonsa
Cobb, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, wife, friend
and Angel passed away peacefully surrounded by her
children on Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Corsicana to be
with our Lord and Savior. She was born Feb. 28, 1928 in
Corsicana to Ramon and Santos Gonzales. She lived a long
life of 85 years.
Alifonsa was a lifelong resident of Corsicana. Her life
was devoted to her husband, Herbert Lafell Cobb and
their 10 children. She took joy in her family and the
simple things in life. She is most remembered for her
strength and the delicate love in her heart and hands.
Her hands held precious babies, wiped many tears and
held tight to many hands. She took pride in making
homemade meals. sewing clothing for her children and
keeping a warm home. She gave strength to all she
touched. Her hands brought happiness to others. She had
a strong faith in Christ, in life and in people. She
radiated with charisma and generosity. She gave of
herself to all she was blessed to cross paths with in
life. That is how she lived her life, and we are
grateful and blessed to have witnessed her example. We
will miss her sweet touch.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years,
Herbert Lafell Cobb; two sons, Raymond Cobb and Clyde
Cobb; a daughter, Clara Cobb; two grandchildren, Kevin
Spill and Shannon Cobb.
She is survived by her devoted sons and daughters,
Fitzhugh Cobb of Corsicana, Jan Farmer and husband
Dwight of Corsicana, Logan Cobb and wife Jamie of
Corsicana, Herbert Cobb and wife Arlette of Angus,
Colleen Wommack and husband Malcolm of Corsicana, Judy
Spill and husband Walter Spill II of Winters, and June
Holder and husband John of Waco. She leaves precious
memories with her grandchildren, Monica Cobb, Lafell
Cobb, Carl Cobb, Christie Cobb, Jason Farmer, Janifer
Bullard, Ray Garner, Ronnie Garner, Rhonda Garner,
Ondrea Northern, Bronzon Cobb, Nina Arreola, Shanel
Anderson, Amanda Carr, Cassie Cobb, Clara Cobb and Clay
Spill.
The Lord blessed her with the chance to smell the
sweetness of her great-grandchildren; Jude, Jade,
Sunshine, Nova, Chloe, Jaycie, Kyle, Kyla, Keys, Wyatt,
Breanna, Brittney, Aspen, Willow, London, Luke, Logan,
Camron, Jazlyn, Clyde, Solara, Mykkah, Kaylee, Joshua,
Jose, Jonathon, Airyca, Warren, Kelsie, Jared, Sidney
and Skylar. She leaves angel kisses for her great-great
grandchildren, Aiden, Lilly, Shaun, Audrie, Joshua and
Cody.
Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 26,
2013 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2013 at
Petty's Chapel Baptist Church in Roane. Burial will
follow at
Modrell Cemetery in Corsicana.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Corinne (Brooks) Crider
Oct 2, 1920 - July 23, 2013
Mrs.
Corinne Brooks Crider, 92, of Austin and formerly of
Corsicana passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the
Windsor Nursing and Rehab Center of Duval in Austin.
She was born Oct. 2, 1920 in Mabank to parents Horace
Brooks and Florence Lillian Pickle.
She attended and graduated from Corsicana High School in
1938, and then later attended business college. She
was employed with Corsicana Independent School District
for many years as a secretary at the high school. After
retirement she enjoyed taking care of her family; which
she had a great love for. She was a member of the
Westhill Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, R.D. Crider
Sr.; parents, Horace and Florence Brooks; brothers,
Hobart and Lloyd Brooks; and a sister, LaVoe Butler.
She is survived by her son, Robert D. Crider, Jr. and
wife Julia of Austin; granddaughters, Martha Crider of
Austin and Rebecca Herbold and husband Chris of Houston;
grandson, James Crider and wife Lisa of Houston;
great-granddaughters Avery Crider, Olivia Crider, and
Katelyn Herbold of Houston; great-grandsons Jacob Crider
and Jack Herbold of Houston.
Visitation with the family will be held from 11 a.m.
until 12 noon Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Corley Funeral
Home.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday,
July 27, 2013, at
Oakwood Cemetery
with Mr. Andy Chavarrilla officiating. Interment will
follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association at
4144 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 750, Dallas, Texas
75204 or at www.alz.org.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Gladys Evans
West
abt 1941 - Jul 20, 2013
Gladys Evans West, 72, Corsicana, passed away Saturday, July 20,
2013, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Funeral Services are 1 p.m.
Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Second Mission Baptist Church with
Bishop William Lewis Jr.
and Pastor Myron Williams Officiating. Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Dennis E. Cox
abt 1953 - Jul 22, 2013
Dennis E. Cox, 60, Corsicana, passed away Monday, July 22, 2013, at
his residence. Funeral Services are 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2013
at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Pastor Alfred Cox Jr., officiating.
Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson
Mortuary.
Notes:
Mack Thomas
abt 1934 - Jul 23, 2013
Mack Thomas, 79, Corsicana, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at
Navarro Regional Hospital. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday, July
29, 2013, at the Straight Way Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor
Alvin E. Smith officiating. Interment will be at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday,
July 30, 2013, at Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery. Arrangements
by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Mary Ella (Cunningham) McAfee
Nov 12, 1912 - Jun 29, 2001
Mary E. McAfee
ALBANY - Mary E. McAfee, 88, died Friday, June 29, 2001, in an
Albany nursing home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday, July
2, 2001 in Albany Cemetery with the Rev. David Mallory officiating,
directed by Godfrey-Neese Funeral Home.
She was born Nov. 12, 1912, in Shackelford County. She married
Charles V. McAfee in 1931 in Albany. He preceded her in death in
1996. Mrs. McAfee was a member of First Baptist Church and worked at
the McLemore Hotel, D&D Dry Goods; Thomas Furniture Stores and Hise
Furniture Store. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Charles Billy McAfee of Moran; a daughter,
Mary Evelyn Spurgin of Albany; a brother, Johnny Cunningham of
Amarillo; six grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren.
Notes:
Lillian L.
(Huff) Ellington
Dec 13, 1924 - Jun 21, 2013
June 26, 2013
Lillian L. Ellington, 88, passed
away Friday, June 21, 2013, at her
home surrounded by her children and
grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m.
Friday in Greenwood Chapel.
Interment follows at Greenwood
Memorial Park.
Lillian was born Dec. 13, 1924 in
Ennis to Mack and Ida Huff. She was
a member of Hebron Baptist Church in
Dacula, Ga. and was a devoted member
of the JOY Sunday School class.
Lillian was a devoted military wife
and made happy homes for her husband
and children at each assignment all
across the country. She was very
much loved by her family and friends
and she was generous to all with her
loving attention and care.
She was preceded in death by her
beloved husband, Cecil Clyde
Ellington; and one cherished son,
Jerry Mack Ellington.
Survivors include daughters, Judy
Craig and husband, Bill, and Jan
Townsend and husband, Ray; sister,
Ann Winterrowd and husband, Earl;
six grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandchild; and many
nieces and nephews |
Notes:
- Azel News - Jun 26, 2013
- Her husband, Cecil Clyde Ellington
is the son of Nena Versie Williams)
Ellington-Watson; & grandson of
Joseph Thomas Williams & Alice (McAfeee)
Williams
- Submitted by
Edward L.
Williams
Inez Mildred (McAfee) Kever
Jan 27, 1911 - May 29, 1983
See:
Inez Mildred (McAfee)
Kever
Delton Charles Kever
Dec 30, 1909 - Feb 16, 1980
See:
Delton Charles
Kever
Revis Wyatt Perry
Feb 5, 1896 - Oct 29, 1968
Perry Services
BLOOMING GROVE (Spl.)�Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 p.m.
here at the United Methodist Church for Revis W. Perry, 72, lifelong
resident who died Tuesday. The Rev. James Peppers officiated. Burial
was in the Rose Hill
Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife of Blooming Grove; five sons, two daughters,
two brothers, 13 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
- The Corsicana Semi-Weekly
Light - Friday, Nov 1, 1968
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
Edward Lavosier "Ed" Carroll
Dec 7, 1870 - Sep 12, 1949
Blooming Grove Pioneer Resident Died Here Monday
Funeral services for E. L. Carroll, 78, who died at 2:25 a.m. Monday
in the P. and S. Hospital, will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. from the
Blooming Grove Christian church with burial in
Rose Hill Cemetery.
The Rev. Glenn Bolch, pastor of the Central Baptist church will
conduct the rites.
A native of Navarro county and a lifelong resident of Blooming
Grove, he is the son of the late James T. Carroll, pioneer settler
in the western section of Navarro county.
Carroll is a retired farmer and stockman.
Survivors include his wife, Blooming Grove; a daughter, Mrs. Benton
Davis, Dorchester, Texas; two sons, Jim Carroll, Italy and Roy
Carroll, Lexington, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. J. Sewell, Blooming Grove; a
brother, Roger Carroll, Van Nuyes, Calif., one granddaughter and
five grandsons.
McCormick Funeral Home is directing.
Notes:
- The Corsicana Semi-Weekly
Light - Tuesday, Sep 12, 1949
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
Mary Ellen (Murphy) Harris
Apr 3, 1860 - Sep 30, 1947
Rites Held Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Harris, aged 87 years, who died
at her home in Frost Tuesday, were held from the Catholic church in
Corsicana Wednesday afternoon.
Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Louis Basil Kight
Jan 27, 1916 - Oct 26, 1973
L. B. Kight
FORT WORTH�Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Trentman
Avenue Baptist Church for Louis B. Kight, 57, who died Friday here.
Graveside rites will follow at 2 p.m. at the
Dresden Cemetery under
the direction of Corley Funeral Home.
A native of Holland, Mo., he was a Social Security administration
employee here.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Kight of Fort Worth; two sons, Donny
and Douglas Kight, both of Fort Worth; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Thomas
of Fort Worth; and one grandchild.
Notes:
----
KIGHT
LOUIS B. KIGHT, 57, 552 W. Spurgeon, passed away Friday. Survivors:
Wife Letna L.; sons, Donie L., Douglas; daughter, Mrs. Betty Thomas;
grandchild Modrel Kay Thomas. Services 10 a.m. Monday, Trentman Ave.
Baptist Church. Rev. B. R. Moffitt officiating. V.F.W. graveside
service and interment 2 p.m. Monday,
Dresden Cemetery, near
Corsicana. Arrangemetns Ray Crowder Funeral Home. 2200 Hemhill,
335-1213
Notes:
Nora Ann (Arnold) Herring
Nov 7, 1884 - May 12, 1968
Mrs. Herring
Funeral services were scheduled to be held Monday at 4 p.m. from
Corley Chapel for Mrs. Nora Ann Herring, 83, who died Sunday at
Memorial Hospital, J. C. Mahoney and J. Leathel Roberts will
officiate for the service and for the burial in
Dresden Cemetery.
Mrs. Herring, a native and lifelong resident of Navarro County, was
a member of the Dawson Church of Christ.
She is survived by two sons, Jim of Waco and Ollie of Arlington; 8
grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, William Arnold of
California; and two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Dickson of Corsicana and
Mrs. Minnie Brister of Walnut Springs.
Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Notes:
- The Corsicana Semi-Weekly
Light - May 14, 1968
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
Lennie A. (Sheets) Smith
Sep 7, 1872 - Apr 13, 1970
Mrs. Smith Dies in Athens
KERENS (Spl.)�Mrs. Linnie Smith, who was born Sept. 7, 1872, in
Danville, Ind., died Monday at Memorial Hospital in Athens. A
resident of Athens, she was a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at First
Methodist Church in Kerens. Dr. Stanley Carter, pastor of First
United Methodist Church in Athens, and the Rev. Ellis Holden, pastor
of the Kerens church, will officiate. Burial will be in the
Kerens City Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. H. Fite of Athens;
three sons, Emitt Smith of Athens, Sharrott Smith of West Point,
Ga., and Charlie E. Smith, Jr. of Lubbock; eight grandchildren; and
six great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Mary (Bratton) Butler
Jan 20, 1893 - May 12, 1968
Mrs. Mary Butler
Funeral arrangements were pending Monday at Paschal Funeral Home in
Kerens for Mrs. Mary H. Butler, who died Sunday at Methodist
Hospital in Dallas. She is survived by a brother, Rufus Massey of
California and three stepchildren, Mrs. Herman Roberts, Clark Butler
and Curry Butler of Corsicana, as well as other relatives in
Corsicana and Kerens.
Notes:
- The Corsicana Semi-Weekly
Light - May 14, 1968
- w/o Samuel Henry Butler
buried in Oakwood cemetery d/o R. B. Bratton and Bessie (Moore)
Bratton per death certificate
-
Kerens City Cemetery
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
Emmett Lawrence McAlester
Sep 1, 1913 - Dec 6, 1949
E. L. McAlester Funeral Rites Held Wednesday
Funeral service for Emmett L. McAlester, 35, who died with a heart
attack early Tuesday morning at the P. and S. Hospital, were held
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Griffin Funeral Chapel.
Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Dr.
Jared I. Cartlidge, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which
McAlester was a member, and Rev. E. L. Craig, pastor of the Eleventh
Avenue Methodist church.
McAlester was a native of Corsicana. He had been connected with the
Magnolia Petroleum Company for several years.
Surviving are his father, E. M. McAlester; mother, Mrs. Ella
McAlester; two brothers, W. B. and Aubrey McAlester, all of
Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were John F. Adams, O. A. Vaughn, A. W. Wareing, Fred
Richards, Jimmy Lorimer, W. B. Brazzell, B. M. Brazzell and G. W.
Yarby.
Notes:
---
E. L. McAlester Dies With Heart
Attack Tuesday
Emmett L. McAlester, aged 35 years, 623 South Fifteenth street, died
in the P. and S. Hospital about 4 o'clock Tuesday morning following
a heart attack Monday afternoon.
A native of Corsicana, McAlester had been connected with the
Magnolia Petroleum Company the past seven years. He was a member of
the First Baptist church.
Funeral services will be held from the Griffin Funeral Home
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with burial in Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Dr. Jared I. Cartlidge, pastor of the
First Baptist church, and Rev. E. L. Craig, pastor of the Eleventh
Avenue Methodist church.
Surviving are his father, E. M. McAlester, Corsicana; mother, Mrs.
Ella McAlester, Corsicana; two brothers, W. B. and Aubrey McAlester,
both of Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be John F. Adams, O. A. Vaughn, A. W. Wareing, Fred
Richards, Jimmy Lorimer, W. B. Brassell, B. M. Brassell and G. W.
Yerby.
Notes:
Neita (Noble) Hathorn
Jun 10, 1892 - Dec 26, 1970
Dies Saturday
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 4:30 at the Corley Chapel
for Mrs. J. D. Hathorn, 78, who died Saturday. She was a native of
Kerens and the widow of the late Dr. John Hathorn. The rites will be
conducted by Dr. Lively Brown, with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Thomas McLeod of Richardson and
three grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Ed Blackburn, Theo Montfort, Edward Formyre, R.
W. George, Durwood George, L. S. Dublin.
Notes:
Ollie (Norred) Davis
Mar 26, 1879 - Aug 27, 1962
Mrs. S. J. Davis Dies Monday
Mrs. Ollie Davis, 83, of 132 East Holsey avenue, died in Memorial
Hospital Monday night.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Corley
Chapel with burial in Oakwood cemetery.
Native of Kerens, Mrs. Davis was a long-time Corsicana resident.
Surviving are her husband, S. J. Davis, Corsicana; a son, Noble
Davis, Oklahoma City; five grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Notes:
Rebecca Loraine (Norred) Nicholson
Jan 29, 1877 - Nov 26, 1973
Mrs. Nicholson
Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral
Home Chapel for Mrs. R. F. (Rebecca) Nicholson, 96, of Corsicana,
who died Monday I Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Kenneth Haley was to
officiate, with burial to follow at
Oakwood cemetery. She was born
in Kerens in 1877 and moved to Corsicana in 1908.
Survivors include two sons, Danny Nicholson of Corsicana and Louis
P. Nicholson of San Benito; a daughter, Mrs. Cathryn Hollinger of
San Diego, Calif.; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a
sister, Mrs. T. I. Custer of Dallas; a brother, Ree Norred of Los
Angeles, Calif.; and a son-in-law, Jack Howeth of Corsicana.
Pallbearers were to be Robert Walker, Elliott Middleton, Fred
Dubose, Wesley Edens Jr., Campbell Gillespie, and A. W. Upton.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Nov
28, 1973
- w/o Richard F. Nicholson married Jul 5, 1896 buried in Kerens
Cemetery, Kerens, TX; d/o Winfred Taylor Norred and Catherine (Horn)
Norred buried in Kerens Cemetery, Kerens, Tx.
- Submitted by Diane Richards
Kenneth Parker
May 24, 1908 - Oct 22, 1931
KENNETH PARKER IS KILLED
Plane Crash Victim Is Buried This Afternoon; Westbrook To Recover
Funeral services for Kenneth Parker, 23, whose charred body was
pulled from a flaming airplane late Thursday afternoon near his home
after the plane had crashed, were held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock
at Oakwood cemetery where interment was made. The services were
conducted by Rev. J. U. McAfee, pastor of the Kerens Methodist
church. Pallbearers were Charles Pedley, William Stewart, Frank
Lemon, Jack McNutt, Ed Rittersbacher and Gus Neale. Singers were
Mrs. Harry ___lims, Mrs. Harry Blanding, Edgar Metcalf and Lloyd
Kerr.
Parker and T. H. Westbrook, local insurance man, were in the biplane
and had been flying for some time before the crash occurred,
according to eye witnesses who were near where the crash happened.
Westbrook received a broken nose, a broken ankle, and many
abrasions, severe bruises, and incerations. It was feared for a time
Thursday night that Westbrook was in a critical condition with
internal injuries, but attending physicians stated Friday afternoon
no internal injuries had been sustained. Mr. Westbrook was still
unable Friday to talk to reporters relative to the details leading
up to the fatal crash.
It is reported that Parker was piloting the ship. The ship was a
Travel-Air two-place biplane, powered with a 90-horsepower Curtiss
OX-5 motor.
It is thought the safety belt of Westbrook broke, allowing him to be
hurled to safety from the plane. Parker is thought to have been
stunned by the impact. The plane was destroyed.
Vivid Account of Accident
A vivid account of the fatal accident was given Friday by W. H.
(Bill) Stewart, manager of the Corsicana Municipal airport, and
Mickey McClure, former instructor in the S. A. T. flying school and
veteran pilot. Both asserted that the ship, a Travel-Air two-place
biplane, was in good condition. It was equipped with dual controls.
Neither Stewart nor McGuire would say which of the men, Parker or
Westbrook, took the ship off the field, but both asserted that
Parker was handling the controls when the crash occurred, basing
their statements on the maneuvers which the ship executed before its
fall.
According to the joint description of the accident, the ship was
flying along at about 600 feet, after several practice landings had
bee made, and seemed to go into a stall and began losing altitude,
falling off into a left spin after a flat turn in the air, with the
motor at about idling speed.
The plane was pulled out of the spin about 100 feet from the ground,
but the pilots were so shaken by the spin that their senses of
equilibrium were distorted and the ship seemed to them to be on an
even keel even though the left wing canted sharply toward the
ground, finally sliding off into a power slip.
In Front Cockpit
Parker was riding in the front cockpit and was forced into the space
beneath the gasoline tank by the force of the impact with the
ground, which also snapped the safety belt which held Westbrook into
the rear cockpit and allowed him to be flung to safety.
Both Stewart and McGuire declared that Westbrook could not have been
handling the controls when the ship came out of its spin, because he
had only about eight hours and 40 minutes flying time, and had not
had sufficient training to handle the ship under such circumstances.
McGuire, veteran instructor, stated that the distorted sense of
balance was the usual result of an unexpected and unattempted spin.
The offices of the department of commerce at Dallas were notified of
the crash Thursday night and an inspector was expected in Corsicana
Friday to investigate the tragedy.
W. E. DuBose, who resides near the municipal airport and on a farm
adjoining the Parker home, said he was feeding his hogs when he saw
the plane flying north about 200 feet high. He said the plane banked
and popped, turning toward the ground. He was of the opinion the
motor was �cutting out.�
Landed On Wing
Mr. DuBose stated to a Sun representative the ship landed on one
wing, skidding about 50 feet, and then diving on its nose.
�As soon as the plane stopped, it burst into flames,� continued Mr.
DuBose.
Mr. Dubose rushed to the site and when he arrived, Mr. Westbrook was
out of the plane, limping about and trying to rescue Parker from the
blazing mass of wreckage. Westbrook received a number of burns in
his attempts to aid his companion. Mr. DuBose said he (DuBose) was
one of the first persons to reach the wrecked and burning plane. He
was about 500 or 600 feet away at the time.
The youth's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Parker, who also reside near
the airport, were reported watching the plane as their son and
Westbrook flew over the family home. It was stated the youth waved
at his parents as he passed over, and they were watching him when he
crashed. Mr. DuBose reported the parents of Parker arrived a short
time later.
Considerable difficulty was reported to have been experienced by
ambulance drivers and others in getting Parker's body from the
blazing inferno.
Coroner's Verdict
Judge W. W. Clopton, justice of the peace, precinct one, place 2,
viewed the body and returned a coroner's verdict as follows:
�Burned to death in airplane crash.�
Surviving are a daughter, Virginia Ann Parker, aged two years,
Corsicana; parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Parker, Corsicana; three
brothers, J. L. Parker and Doyle Parker both of Dallas, and L. L.
Parker, Corsicana; and one sister, Mrs. Gus Neale, Corsicana.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland funeral home.
Parker Was Wing Walker One Time
Kenneth Parker, killed in the airplane crash late yesterday, played
the role of Santa Claus several years ago for the Daily Sun.
With Chas. Pedley at the controls, Parker dressed to represent the
patron saint of the children rode the wings of the plane throwing
candy to the hundreds of youngsters that crowded the streets and
shouted their joy as the plane swooped low over the business
section.
Pedley, now a pilot with American Airways, flying from Dallas to
Atlanta was a pallbearer at the funeral of his former wing walker
this afternoon
Notes:
Albert
Jackson Tyner
Sep 19, 1883 - May 4, 1976
A. J. Tyner
ENNIS�Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Bunch Chapel for
Albert Jackson Tyner, 92, of Ennis who died Tuesday in the Ennis
Nursing Home. The Rev. Sam Norton of Lancaster will officiate.
Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery
in Corsicana.
He was a retired policeman and worked as a night watchman in Palmer.
He lived in Palmer from 1947 to 1971 and had been a resident of the
nursing home since that time. He was a member of the Church of
Christ.
Survivors include a number of nephews and cousins.
Notes:
William
Daniel Hughes
Oct 10, 1879 - Oct 17, 1962
W. D. Hughes Of Hubbard Dies
Funeral services for William Daniel, 83, formerly of Corsicana, who
died in a Hillsboro hospital Wednesday afternoon, will be held
Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Eubanks Funeral Chapel in Hubbard.
Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery
here. The rites will be conducted by Rev. N. R. Shelton.
Hughes was a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist Church. He
had spent most of his life in the Hubbard area.
Surviving are 12 children, J. W. Hughes, Waco; A. L. Hughes, U. S.
Navy; Tommy Hughes, Kilgore; Mrs. Eunice Foster and Mrs. Alice
Freeland, both of Hubbard; Mrs. Elvie Gladney and Mrs. Loma Belcco,
both of Oxnard, Calif.; Mrs. Anna Mae Calvery, Kilgore; Mrs. Mary
Lou McPherson, Dallas; Mrs. Mildred Walker, Longview; Mrs. Lora
Gregory, Anchorage, Alaska, and Mrs. Zoett Rogers, Bristo, Calif.; a
sister, Mrs. Henry Kennemore, Purdon; 44 grandchildren, 48
great-grandchildren�a total of 117 living descendants.
Notes:
Ellis
Honeycutt
Feb 15, 1892 - Apr 29, 1974
E. Honeycutt
Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral
Home Chapel for Ellis Honeycutt, 82, resident of Corsicana, who died
Monday. Rev. Micky Loftis will officiate, and burial will be at
Oakwood cemetery.
He was a native of Kerens, and a veteran of
World War I.
Survivors include two brothers, H. P. Honeycutt of Fort Worth and C.
W. Honeycutt of Dallas; a sister, Mrs. Marie Zinck of Dallas; and a
niece, Mrs. Ella Paul of Fort Worth.
Notes:
Neva
(Payne) Tanner
Jan 31, 1894 - Feb 21, 1970
Mrs. Tanner Rites Today
Funeral services will be held today at 3:30 p.m. at Corley Funeral
Home Chapel for Mrs. A. B. Tanner, 76, who died Saturday in Memorial
Hospital.
She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Claude Holcomb will officiate and interment will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are two sons, Doyle Tanner of Waxachie and Rex Tanner of
Lancaster; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Sumner of Corsicana; eight
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, J. H. Payne
of Caddo, Waller Payne of Athens and Glen Wells of Tyler.
Pallbearers will be B. C. Nesmith, Arthur W. Smith, Jake Cook,
Raymond Gunter, Charles Copeland and Edward Tanner.
Notes:
Arda
Boone "Ardie" Tanner
Mar 12, 1889 - Feb 23, 1960
Park Policeman Rites Are Held
Final rites for A. B. Tanner, 70, park policeman, were held Thursday
at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery. The
services were conducted by C. B. Holcomb, minister of the Fifth
Avenue Church of Christ of which he was a member.
Tanner died in the Navarro Clinic Tuesday following a stroke at his
home, 633 West Collin Street, Sunday morning.
Native of Mertens, he farmed in the Pursley community for many years
prior to moving to Corsicana. He had been a park policeman for about
11 years.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; two sons, Doyle Tanner,
Carrollton, and Rex Tanner, Lancaster; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph
Sumner, Sealy; eight grandchildren; three brothers, Gene Tanner,
Dawson; Elmer Tanner, Pursley, and Louis Tanner, Union High, and
other relatives.
Pallbearers were William Stiles, Ruby Owen, Leonard Tanner, Orbin
Tanner, Ray Tanner, Edward Tanner, F. A. Bunch and Police Chief W.
A. Massey.
Notes:
Jaradox
A. �Jerry� Roe
Jun 29, 1891 - Apr 13, 1970
J. A. Roe Dies Monday
J. A. Roe, retired mail carrier died Monday at Memorial Hospital in
Corsicana. A native of Kerens, he had lived in Corsicana for the
past 70 years.
Funeral services are scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Corley
Chapel, with L. W. Mayo officiating. Interment will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of Corsicana; one son, Jerry C. Roe of
Corsicana; a grandson, Tommy Roe; a granddaughter, Jere Roe; and one
brother, J. F. Roe of Corsicana.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Apr 14, 1970
- 1st wife Minnie (Cates) Roe 2nd Buena Vista Thomasine
�Tommie� (Walker) Towns-Roe s/o Pleas Roe & Gertrude (Newton)
Roe
- Submitted by Diane Richards
Roland R.
Johnston
Dec 21, 1920 - Oct 26, 1973
R. Johnston
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Chapel
for Roland Johnston, 51, who died Friday in Memorial Hospital. The
Rev. Charles Pringle officiated. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are his widow of Corsicana, seven brothers, six sisters
and a number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
---
R. Johnston
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Griffin
Funeral Home Chapel for Roland Johnston, 51 who died Friday
morning at Memorial Hospital. He was a Corsicana resident.
Rev. Charles Pringle will officiate, and burial will be at
Oakwood cemetery. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church
and a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Merle Johnston of
Corsicana; seven brothers, Weldon Johnston of Austin, Roy
Johnston of Corsicana, Edwin Johnston of San Antonio, L. V.
Johnston of Blooming Grove, Douglas Johnston of Irving,
Garland Johnston of Barry, and Gary Johnston of Marble
Falls; six sisters, Mrs. Elnor Donaho and Mrs. Jane Edwards
of San Antonio, Mrs. Charlotte Yuill of Austin, Mrs. Evelyn
Day of Kerrville, Mrs. Bennie Crenshaw of Seguin and Mrs.
Annett Dugan of Irving; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers include Clayton Smith, Lloyd Allison, Virgil
Austin, Floyd Brewer, John Montfort and Bill Hay.
Notes:
Gen Marion
Lawson
abt 1860 - Oct 16, 1920
MAN MET ACCIDENTAL DEATH.
Smothered to Death in Seed House at Southland Oil Mill.
G. M. Lawson, sixty years old and an employee of the Southland
Cotton Oil Mill, was smothered to death under a seed slide there
this morning between 9 and 10 o'clock. The deceased, who had worked
for the mill oil off and on for a number of years, was seen on the
outside of the mill about fifteen minutes before a big seed slide
took place in the seed room, and knowing that he might have gone
back in the seed room where he usually worked inquiry was made as to
his whereabouts as soon as it was known that the slide had taken
place, and the mill crew began at once to search for him under th
slide, and his body was found and taken out I about forty-five
minutes after the slide took place. A physician was summoned and the
pulmotor sent for, but life was already extinct and nothing could be
done for the unfortunate man. The deceased lived on East Seventh
Avenue, and is survived by a wife and daughter.
Notes:
--------
Buried Yesterday Afternoon
The remains of G. M. Lawson, the unfortunate man who was smothered
beneath cotton seed Saturday, were interred in Oakwood yesterday
afternoon.
Notes:
Timothy McDonald Gamewell
Mar 8, 1862 - Sep 10, 1949
T. M. Gamewell Funeral Services Held On Monday
T. M. Gamewell, aged 87 years, retired merchant, 812 West Second
avenue, died at the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic Saturday night at
7:30 o'clock.
Gamewell, a native of Tennessee, formerly a merchant at Streetman.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. F. T. Lindsey and Mrs. Minnie Lee
Burleson, both of Corsicana; a son, W. I. Gamewell, Oklahoma City; a
sister, Mrs. T. M. McCrary, Corsicana; two brothers, Jamie Gamewell,
Handley, and Ray Gamewell, Austin, and other relatives.
Funeral services were held from the Corley Funeral Chapel Monday
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery. The
rites were conducted by Dr. Matthew Arnold, pastor of the
Westminister Presbyterian church.
Pallbearers were Tom Eady, Hugh R. Stewart, Ferma C. Stewart, Claud
Absher, Hugh Burleson and John Webb, both of Streetman; Joe M.
Daniel and Russell Purifoy.
Notes:
- The Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light - Tuesday, Sep 13,
1949
- h/o Mattie Isadora (McCrory) Gamewell; s/o James Cannon
Gamewell and Mary Samantha (McDonald) Gamewell
- Submitted by Diane Richards
James
Edward Drummond
Nov 4, 1868 - Jul 28, 1942
FUNERAL SERVICES THURSDAY MORNING FOR J. E. DRUMMOND
Funeral services for James E. Drummond, 73, former Corsicanan, who
died at his home in Malakoff Tuesday night after an extended illness
were held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the Sutherland-McCammon
Chapel. Burial was in Oakwood
cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Joe Shaver, pastor of
the Malakoff Baptist church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Hettie Bartlett Drummond, Malakoff; two
sons, Thomas Drummond, Waco, and Col. Garrett B. Drummond, U. S.
Army, Ft. Sill, Okla., and several grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Home Brown, E. H. Frizzell and T. A. Bartlett, Jr.,
all of Malakoff; J. D. Carroll, R. A. Caldwell and Boyce Martin all
of Corsicana.
Notes:
---
JAMES DRUMMOND DIED IN MALAKOFF; BURIAL
IN CORSICANA
James E. Drummond, aged 73 years died at
his home in Malakoff Tuesday night after
an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held from the
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Chapel
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial
will be in
Oakwood
cemetery.
Prior to moving to Malakoff a number of
years ago, the family resided in
Corsicana.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Hattie
Bartlett Drummond, Malakoff; two sons,
Thomas Drummond, Waco and Col. Garrett
B. Drummond, U. S. Army, Ft. Sill,
Okla., several grandchildren, and other
relatives.
Pallbearers will be Homer Brown, E. H.
Frizzell, both of Malakoff; J. D.
Carroll, R. A. Caldwell, Boyce Martin,
all of Corsicana and T. A. Bartlett,
Jr., Malakoff.
Notes:
Myrtle Bell (Evans) Drummond
Jul 27, 1881- May 16, 1961
Hold Services Mrs. Drummond
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Drummond, formerly of Corsicana,
who died in Fort Worth Tuesday, were held Wednesday in Fort Worth
and Corsicana.
Rites were held at 10 a.m. from the Greenwood Funeral Chapel in Fort
Worth and graveside services were held at
Oakwood cemetery at 2
p.m.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Morelle McKinney, Fort Worth; four
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two brothers, Forest
Evans, Corsicana, and Lee Evans, Fort Worth; three sisters, Mrs.
Osma Johnson, California; Mrs. Jo Tabor, Shreveport, La., and Mrs.
Alvin Payne, Fort Worth, and other relatives.
Corley directed local arrangements.
Notes:
Richard �Dick� Drummond
Sep 8, 1904 - Feb 6, 1927
Richard Drummond Is Called by Death
On Sunday night, February 5, 1927, the death angel winged its way
into the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Drummond, 309 West Third avenue,
and took from them their son, Richard (Dick) Drummond, age 22 years.
The shadow of death came as the Sabbath day drew near it's close. It
was 10 minutes after 10 o'clock as life slowly ebbed away with
death's tide. Loved one's stood at his bed side as he quietly
stepped out into eternity.
Dick was born in this city in 1904, and has spent the most of his
life here. He was a member of the Methodist church, and a Christian
boy, loved by every one who knew him. He was employed at the city's
theatres. His battle for life was fought hard, seven weeks he
struggled between life and death, until at last death claimed a
victory.
We sometimes wonder why death will take as it's victim a real bloom
of life. But God is not unjust. He is just, and sometimes we will
understand it better. Through life there must be darkness as well as
sunshine. God's will is the rescuing ship in the time of grief. Let
sorrow be forgotten, for we know not when we will have to answer to
God's call. Dick's life has been a dutiful one to his home and his
country, serving a period of his time in t the United States Army
with the Coast Artillery stationed at Camp Winfield Scott, Cal.
He is survived by his parents, one brother and one sister, all of
whom are still at home. A tribute of respect for his military
services were paid in military honor at his home. A brief talk on
what it means to be a soldier was rendered by Post Commander Wayne
Howell, following the regular services, which were conducted by Rev.
J. Howard Williams. Uniformed pallbearers were selected from Captain
Pierce's Battery of the National Guard. After services the body was
laid to rest in the Oakwood
cemetery where it will sleep in peaceful slumber to await the
resurrection of the dead.
A FRIEND.
Notes:
--
YOUNG MAN DIES HERE SUNDAY NIGHT BURIAL MONDAY
Richard Drummond, age 22 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will T. Drummond, 309 West Third avenue, died at the family residence Sunday night at 1 o'clock, following a lingering illness. He was formerly connected with the Corsicana theatres and was well known here.
Funeral services were held with interment in Oakwood
cemetery Monday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. J. Howard Williams, pastor of the First Baptist church.
Notes:
William Traylor �Will�
Drummond
Jul 30, 1876 - Jun 10, 1932
WM. T. DRUMMOND DIED EARLY TODAY; BURIAL SATURDAY
Funeral services for William T. Drummond, aged 55 years, native of
Mississippi but long-time resident of Corsicana, who died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Morelle McKinney, 1738 West Seventh
avenue, Friday morning at 4 o'clock, will be held from the chapel of
the Corley Funeral Home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock with
interment in Oakwood
cemetery. The services will be conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller,
pastor of the First Baptist church.
Mr. Drummond was well-known here. He had been in ill health for
several months.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. McKinney, a son, Gordon
Drummond, all of Corsicana; a brother, J. R. Drummond, Malakoff, and
other relatives.
Pallbearers will be W. C. Ralston, George Minster, H. T. Jackson,
Tom Young, Odie Owens and C. P. Brooks.
Notes:
----
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR W. T.
DRUMMOND SATURDAY MORNING
Funeral services for Will T. Drummond, aged 55 years, native of
Mississippi, but long-time resident of Corsicana, who died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Morelle McKinney, 1738 West Seventh
avenue, Friday morning at 4 o'clock following a lingering illness,
were held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the chapel of the
Corley Funeral Home with interment in Oakwood
cemetery. The services were
conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of the First Baptist church.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. McKinney a son, Gordon
Drummond, all of Corsicana and a brother, J. R. Drummond, Malakoff.
Pallbearers were W. C. Ralston, George Minister, H. T. Jackson, Tom
Young, Odie Owens and C. P. Brooks.
Notes:
Roy Ward
Sep 28, 1910 - Jun 9, 1994
Roy Ward
Roy Ward, 83, of Corsicana, died June 9, 1994, in Corsicana.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel, with the
Rev. George Merriman officiating. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
He was born Sept. 28, 1910, in Purdon. He was a member of the
Trinity Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pearl Ward of Corsicana; three
sons, Don Ward of Houston; Leslie Patterson of Corsicana and Phillip
Patterson of San Antonio; three brothers, Leonard Ward and Eddie
Ward, both of Purdon, and Luther Ward of Leveland, Texas; and one
sister, Lillie Pearl Ivie of Corsicana.
Pallbearers will be the men's Trinity Baptist Sunday School class.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Friday, Jun 10, 1994
- h/o Mattie Pearl (Calloway) Patterson-Ward; s/o Joe Sephus Ward
& Alma Lou (Herrin) Ward buried in Campbell Elrod Cemetery
- Submitted by Diane Richards
Jeff Loosier
abt 1901 - Feb 10, 1980
Jeff Loosier
Services were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Corley Funeral Home
Chapel for Jeff Loosier, 79, resident of Corsicana who died Sunday
at Paulyne's Nursing Home.
The Rev. David Hale officiated, with burial following at
Oakwood cemetery.
Arrangements were with Corley Funeral Home.
Survivors include one son, Norris Gene Smith, of Bogota, Columbia;
two daughters, Mrs. Peggy Martin, of Fort Worth and Mrs. Nadine
Silvertooth, of Longview; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Gladys
Daniel, of Corsicana, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Michael Joles, Spencer Joles, Joe Saldavar, Alvin
Bewley, Fitzhugh Cobb and Herbert Cobb.
Notes:
- Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light - Thursday Feb 21, 1980
- (Death certificate says Jess Loosier)
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
Wesley Howard Moore
Dec 12, 1906 - Jan 7, 1979
Wesley Moore
Graveside services were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at
Oakwood cemetery
for Wesley Moore, 72, resident of San Angelo and formerly of
Corsicana, who died Sunday in San Angelo.
Arrangements were with Corley Funeral Home.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Johnson Funeral Home
Chapel in San Angelo.
Survivors include his wife, of San Angelo; three daughters, Mrs.
Betty Cross of El Paso, Mrs. Gloria Moore of Mineral Wells, Mrs.
Linda Mintier of Austin; three sons, Doyle Moore of Menard, Virgil
Moore of Austin, and Kenneth Moore of Brady, eight grandchildren,
two brothers, Glen Moore of Clovis, N. M. and Brook Moore of
Stanton; and two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Ficklin of Bastrop and Mrs.
Margie Nell Michelin of Carson, Calif.
Notes:
- Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light - Thursday, Jan 18, 1979
- 1st wife Agnes Christine (Youngdale) Moore 2nd wife Claudia
Opal (Reagan) Miller- Moore
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
Josephine Elon (Dubose) Hashop
Aug 6, 1914 - Oct 9, 1988
Josephine Hashop
Mrs. Will (Josephine) Hashop, 74, of Corsicana, died Oct. 9 at
Navarro Regional Hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Corley
Funeral Chapel. Dr. Charles Rice will officiate. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
She was born Aug. 6, 1914 in Streetman, Tx. She was a member of
First United Methodist Church in Corsicana.
She is survived by her husband,
Will Hashop of Corsicana; two
daughters, Beck Stephenson of Evergreen, Co., and Kathy Bradden of
Marietta, GA.; one son, William Hashop, Jr. of Ennis; six
grandchildren, Courtney Holmes and Darrin Holmes of Marietta, Kim
Smiley of Evergreen, John W. Hashop of Ennis, Pauline Murphy and
Lois Flanagan of Corsicana.
Notes:
Delia Jane (Chafee) Lane-O'Mara
Aug 15, 1896 - Oct 7, 1988
Delia Jane O'Mara
Delia Jane O'Mara, 94, of Corsicana, died Friday, Oct. 7, 1988, in
Navarro Regional Hospital. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m.
Saturday in
Oakwood cemetery with Rev. Wayne Robinson officiating.
Survivors include one sister, Minnie Chaffee of Corsicana; one
nephew, Bill Chaffee of Corsicana; a step-daughter, Irene Raines of
Lancaster; and several other relatives.
Arrangements were under the direction of Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home.
Notes:
Irba Thaxton O'Mara
Feb 28, 1893 - Mar 10, 1944
RITES ON
TUESDAY
FOR IRBA
T.
O'MARA
DIED IN
ILLINOIS
Funeral
services
for Irba
Thaxton
O'Mara,
who died
in a
veterans
hospital
in
Hines,
Ill.,
Friday
morning,
will be
held
from the
Sutherland-McCammon
Chapel
Tuesday
afternoon
at 4
o'clock.
Interment
will be
in
Oakwood cemetery,
Rev. E.
F. Bohmfalk
will
conduct
the
rites.
The
American
Legion
will
have
charge
at the
grave.
A native
of Pike
County,
Miss.,
he
practiced
law
after
his
graduation
from
college
until he
volunteered
for
service
in the
army in
World
War I.
He
married
Miss
Delia
Chaffee,
Corsicana,
18 years
ago, and
moved to
Houston
where he
was
connected
with the
city
engineering
department.
He
recently
purchased
a home
here but
entered
Veterans'
Hospital
at
Alexandria,
La., and
at
Hines,
Ill.
when his
health
became
bad. He
was a
member
of the
American
Legion.
Surviving
are his
wife,
Corsicana;
four
sisters,
Mrs.
Gladyce
Collins,
Houston;
Mrs.
Lera
Sanders,
Gurdan,
La.;
Mrs. Era
Robinson,
Biloxi,
Miss.;
Mrs.
Quida
Myers,
Sioux
Falls,
S. D.;
three
brothers,
Dr.
Braxton
Bragg
O'Mara,
Biloxi,
Miss.;
Exba I.
O'Mara,
California;
Veris
O'Mara,
Sioux
Falls,
S. D.,
and
other
relatives.
Notes:
-
The
Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Mar 13, 1944
-
Submitted
by
Diane Richards
-
h/o
Delia
Jane
(Chaffee)
Lane-O'Mara;
s/o
Wesley
G.
Gandy
O'Mara
&
Ida
Victoria
(Gray)
O'Mara
buried
in
Roseland
Park
Cemetery,
Hattiesburg,
Mississippi
-----
Iraba T. O'Mara To Be Buried Corsicana
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home has been notified that the body of
Irba T. O'Mara would arrive here early Monday morning for burial. He
died in a veterans hospital in Hines, Ill. No other details are
available.
Notes:
Rites Planned Here Monday Afternoon For Iraba O'Mara
Funeral services for Iraba O'Mara who died in a veterans hospital in
Hines Ill., will probably be held Monday afternoon from the
Sutherland McCammon Chapel. Complete arrangements have not been
made.
Surviving are his wife and other relatives.
Notes:
Rites Held Tuesday For Irba O'Mara
Rites for Irba O'Mara were held Tuesday afternoon at the Sutherland
McCammon Chapel with Rev. E. F. Bohmfalk conducting the rites.
Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery with the American Legion in charge at
the grave.
O'Mara died in a veterans hospital in Hines, Ill.
Surviving are his wife, four sisters, three brothers and other
relatives.
Notes:
Joe Ben Waldron
Sep 2, 1914 - Apr 19, 1958
Joe B. Waldron Rites Tuesday
Joe B. Waldron, 40, formerly of Corsicana, was killed Saturday in an
automobile accident at El Campo and his wife and daughter were also
seriously injured. The family reside at 402 Red Ripple Road,
Houston.
Mrs. Waldron, the former Eugenia Highnote of Corsicana, remains in a
critical condition in the Nightingale hospital at El Campo. A
daughter, Mary Jean, age nine years, suffered a broken leg and is in
the same hospital, while the three-year-old son, Ben Thomas, escaped
with minor cuts and bruises.
Funeral rites are planned Monday at 3:30 p.m. from the Pat Foley
Funeral Chapel in Houston, and graveside rites will be held at
Oakwood cemetery here Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Robert Wooddy,
pastor of the First Baptist church, conducting the rites.
The Waldrons were members of the First Baptist church here while
residing in Corsicana.
In addition to his wife, daughter and son, Waldron is also survived
by his father who resides in Houston, and a sister in New Orleans.
McCammon Funeral Home is directing local arrangements.
Mrs. Eugene Highnote, mother of Mrs. Waldron is with her daughter at
El Campo.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, Apr 21, 1958
- h/o Joy Eugenia (Highnote) Waldron; s/o Benjamin Franklin
Waldron & Berdedia Mabry �Bonnie� (Bechtold) Waldron
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
Claude Ernest Watson
Jun 27, 1885 - Jan 4, 1954
C. E. Watson Rites Slated Wednesday
Funeral services for Claude Ernest Watson, 68, Barry farmer, fatally
injured Monday while crossing Highway 22 near Barry, will be held
from the First Methodist church in Barry Wednesday at 2 p.m. He was
a long-time member of this church.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. W. V. Bane and Rev. Robert
Lindsey.
Watson's death is the first traffic fatality in Navarro county for
1954.
Watson was struck officers said, by a car driven by Mrs. Alton Kyre
Kelley, Route 1, Milford traveling in an easterly direction en route
to a hospital in Corsicana. Watson had parked his car on the highway
shoulders, put on a pair of rubber overshoes and started across the
pavement to a field, Deputy Sheriff Dick Salter and Highway
Patrolman Charles Blankenship said after an investigation.
A native of Georgia, Watson had resided in Barry community since
seven years of age.
Surviving are his wife of Barry; two sons, C. A. Watson, Corsicana;
and James E. Watson, Barry; three daughters, Mrs. Raymond Worsham,
Barry; Mrs. C. N. Ferguson, Russell, Fla., and G. B. Wright, Waco,
16 grandchildren; four brothers, A. T. and W. M. Watson, both of
Barry; J. M. and H. G Watson, both of Dallas, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Earl Farmer, Hubert Farmer, Gwynn Sutton,
Lawrence Watson, Bruce Watson and Ray Watson.
Corley will direct.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Jan 5, 1954
-
Oakwood cemetery
- h/o Minnie Lavenia (Farmer) Watson; s/o James Robert Watson
& Sarah Adeline (George) Watson
- He was killed on Hwy 22 between Barry and Corsicana when
he stepped out in front of a car
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
James Conrad Frazier
May 5, 1891 - Nov 5, 1968
J. C. Frazier
J. C. Frazier, 77, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital in Athens. He
was a native of Corsicana and lived in Malakoff the past year and
spent most of his life in Roane. He was a retired farmer and rancher
and a member of the First Baptist Church in Malakoff.
Services are scheduled for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Corley Funeral Home
Chapel. The Rev. Jim Steenberger of Malakoff will officiate.
Interment will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Minnie Cora Frazier of Malakoff; a son,
A. C. Frazier of Malakoff; a grandson; a brother, A. V. Frazier of
Roane; four sisters, Mrs. Allison Jones of Corsicana, Mrs. Homer
Bentley of Plainview, Mrs. Willie Lee Jones of Luling, and Mrs.
Harry Fluker of Roane; and severa nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Charles Frazier, Tommy Wheeler, Nicky Ogburn,
Andrews, E. C. Graves, Earl Ogburn.
Notes:
Margaret/Martha Ann �Annie� (Henderson) Flynn
Nov 7, 1891 - Dec 24, 1975
Mrs. Flynn
Services were to be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Corley Funeral Home
Chapel for Mrs. Annie Flynn, 84, resident of Corsicana, who died
Wednesday at Leisure Lodge Nursing Home.
The Rev. Peter Kach was to officiate, with burial following at
Oakwood cemetery.
She was a native of Alabama.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Brown of Corsicana and
Mrs. J. J. Robinson of Streetman; three sons, Charlie Flynn and
Robert Flynn both of Corsicana and S. L. Flynn of Wilmer; 10
grandchildren,16 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren;
two sisters, Mrs. T. G. Haynes and Mrs. Billie Morris both of
Corsicana.
Her husband, R. S. Flynn preceded her in death Oct. 3, 1966.
Grandsons were to be pallbearers.
Notes:
Eugene Highnote
Jun 3, 1892 - Jul 13, 1956
Eugene Highnote Expires Friday, Services Sunday
Eugene Highnote, aged 84 years, life-long resident of Navarro county
and Corsicana, 1736 West Seventh avenue, died in the Navarro Clinic
Friday afternoon following an extended illness. He was an employe of
Bethlehem Supply Company.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from the McCammon
Chapel with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Dr. W. M. Shamburger, pastor of the
First Baptist church, of which Highnote was a long-time member.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; one daughter, Mrs. Joe B.
Waldron, Alice; two grandchildren, Mary Gene Waldron and Ben Thomas
Waldron, both of Alice; six sisters, Mrs. W. T. McKee and Mrs. Leta
Lynd, both of Corsican; Mrs. O. W. Welhs, San Antonio; Mrs. J. T.
Pugh, Beaumont; Mrs. W. O. Wilson, Richland; Mrs. Rivie Pipes, and
other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Charles Pugh, Robert Daniel, Allison Jones,
Lawrence Tilton, Jack Rea and Guine Highnote.
Honorary pallbearers will be friends of the family
Notes:
Leland Clay Fluker, Sr.
Jan 11, 1896 - Aug 19, 1952
Rites Thursday For Clay Fluker
Funeral services for Clay Fluker, 56, service station manager, who
died at his home, 707 West Park avenue Tuesday night, were held at
10 a.m. Thursday from the First Baptist church. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. W. M. Shamburger, pastor and Rev.
Jack Bell, pastor of the First Baptist church, Rice.
Fluker was born at Hester, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. K. C.
Fluker. He was manager of the Butler-Calhoun station at East Collin
street and Highway 75.
Surviving are his wife, three sons, Clay, Jr.; Alton and Bobby
Fluker, all of Corsicana; a granddaughter; a brother, Percy Fluker,
Texarkana; a sister, Mrs. Bert S. Huber, Fort Worth, and other
relatives.
Pallbearers were Joe Holley, John Farrish, Thomas George, 111; R. W.
Fowler, J. E. Davant, Harmon Pope, Lee DeWall, J. E. Ayres, T. L.
Carlisle and L. W. Love.
McCammon directed.
Notes:
Joseph Hardy Fluker
Nov 29, 1875 - Dec 17, 1948
JOE FLUKER DIES AT HESTER; RITES HELD ON SATURDAY
Funeral services for Joe H. Fluker, aged 73 years, who died at his
home in the Hester community Friday morning, were held Saturday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the McCammon Funeral Chapel. Burial
was in
Oakwood cemetery. The
rites were conducted by Rev. Mickey Edwards, pastor of the Roane
Baptist church, assisted by Rev. W. T. Boulware, pastor of the North
Corsicana Methodist church.
Surviving are his wife of Hester; two sons, Harry Fluker, Route 1,
Powell, and Finis Fluker, Richland; two daughters, Mrs. Hugh
Fullerton and Mrs. H. E. Harris, both of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs.
G. L. Denbow, Corsicana; 15 grandchildren and seven great-children.
Pallbearers were Rufus Pevehouse, Jim Frazier, Mike Edwards, A. B.
Hutson, W. E. Bragg and Ed Parks.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, Dec 18, 1948
- h/o Annie Irene (Denbow) Fluker married Nov 12, 1900; s/o
Hardy Eugene Fluker and Cornelia (McCammon) Fluker
- Submitted by Diane Richards
Annie Irene (Denbow) Fluker
Mar 3, 1883 - Apr 4, 1962
Hold Services For Mrs. Fluker
Final rites for Mrs. Annie Fluker were held Thursday at 2 p.m. from
the McCammon chapel with interment in
Oakwood cemetery, Rev.
Kester Hern, pastor, North Corsicana Methodist church, officiated.
A native of Chatfield, Mrs. Fluker, 79, died Wednesday in the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Homer Harris, Corsicana.
She was the widow of Joe Fluker and the daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. James Andrew Denbow.
Survivors include two sons, Harry and Finis Fluker, and a daughter,
Mrs. Harris, all of Corsicana; 13 grandchildren; 23
great-grandchildren; one brother, T. D. Denbow, Drane, and a number
of other relatives.
Pallbearers were Lonnie Hosch, Albert Fullerton, Vernon Frazier, A.
B. Hutson, Narben Sheets and George Calloway.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Apr 5, 1962
- w/o Joe H. Fluker married Nov. 12, 1900; d/o James
Andrew/Alexander/Anderson Denbow (all middle names are on
different records) and Selita Elizabeth (Davidson) Denbow buried
in New Chatfield cemetery
- Submitted by Diane Richards
Allie (Abbott) Barnes-Jackson
Dec 13, 1872 - May 10, 1932
FUNERAL SEVICES MRS. ALLIE JACKSON ARE HELD TUESDAY
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Corley Funeral Home for Mrs. Allie Jackson, aged 59 years, who died
about midnight Monday night at the P. and S. hospital. Burial was in
the Drane cemetery.
Services were conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of the First
Baptist church.
Surviving are three sons, L. T. Barnes, Dawson; H. R. Barnes,
Mabank; Clyde Barnes, Dawson and a daughter, Miss Gladys Barnes,
Corsicana.
Corley Funeral Home assisted by Eubank Bros., of Mabank had charge
of the funeral.
Notes:
George Melton
Dycus
Nov 18, 1889 - Dec 22, 1957
George Dycus Expires Sunday
George Dycus, 58, pipeline, 605 South Eighteenth street, died in
Memorial Hospital Sunday following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. from the Salvation
Army Citadel with burial in the
Campbell cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Capt. and Mrs. R. E. Hall of the
Salvation Army.
A native of Drane, Dycus had spent most of his life in Corsicana. He
was a veteran of World War I.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; four sons, C. J. Dycus, Sealy;
Jimmy J., Richard, and John L. Dycus, all of Corsicana; five
daughters, Mrs. R. L. Myers, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Mary Jewell
Ward, Ennis; Misses Annie Lou, Edna Carolyn, and Lola B. Dycus all
of Corsicana; eight grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Sallie Bailey,
Corsicana, and other relatives.
Nephews will be pallbearers.
Corley will direct.
Notes:
Edith
(Sutton) Denbow
Nov 30, 1911 - Dec 5, 1989
Edith Denbow
Edith Denbow, 78, of Corsicana died Dec. 5, 1989, at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home, with Dr. David Hale and George Proctor-Smith officiating.
Burial will be at
Campbell-Elrod cemetery.
Survivors include her husband Claude Denbow of Corsicana; two sons,
James E. (Eddie) Denbow and Donnie R. Denbow, both of Corsicana; one
sister, Faye Reagan of Greenville; and five grandchildren, Christin
Lambert, Laura Denbow, Jimi Denbow, Don A. Denbow and Troy Denbow;
and one great-grandchild, Alan Lambert.
Pallbearers will be Larry Adams, Steve Adams, Jackie Elrod, Billy
Denbow, Bobby Denbow, Chance Jolly and George Schwinn.
Notes:
James Hinton
Sutton
Mar 13, 1886 - Oct 31, 1957
Saturday Rites For J.
H. Sutton
Funeral services for J. H.
Sutton, 71, of Drane who
died Thursday night of a
heart attack at his home
were held from the McCammon
Chapel Saturday at 2 p.m.
with burial in the
Campbell cemetery.
The rites were conducted by
Rev. Lynn Stephens, pastor
of the Community Baptist
church, and Rev. Jack N.
Bell, pastor of the Bethel
Missionary Baptist church.
A native of Alabama, Sutton
had resided in the Drane
area for many years and was
an active civic and
community worker. He had
been election judge for both
primary and general
elections for a number of
years, and served as a
school trustee of the Bryan
district before it was
consolidated with other
areas several years ago.
Surviving are his wife of
Drane; three daughters, Mrs.
Wayne Elrod and Mrs. Claude
Denbow, both of Drane, and
Mrs. J. C. Reagan,
Greenville; five
grandchildren; three
brothers, Terry Sutton,
Corsicana; Gorlon Sutton,
Mexia, and Leon Sutton
Dallas; two sisters, Mrs.
Morris Dudley, Dallas, and
Mrs. Kyle Harris, Corsicana,
and other relatives.
Pallbearers were John
Butler, James Farmer,
Jackson Taylor, Emmett
Dosser, Gwen Sutton, Kenyard
Sutton, and J. H. McDonald.
Honorary pallbearers were
friends of the family.
Notes:
Ellie Palestine
�Tine� (Marshall) Sutton
Nov 7, 1890 - Dec 24, 1973
Mrs. Sutton
Funeral services were to be held today at 2:30 p.m. at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. J. H. Sutton, 83, who died Monday in
the Twilight Home. The Rev. Dale Leggett was to officiate, and
burial was to be in
Campbell cemetery.
Mrs. Sutton was a native of Drane, and lived there all her life. She
was a member of Community Baptist Church for 23 years.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Claude G. Denbow of Drane,
and Mrs. J. C. Ragan of Greenville; one brother, Lewis Marshall of
Dallas; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Sands of San Saba; five grandchildren;
and seven great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were to be Jack Elrod, James E. Denbow, Donnie Ray
Denbow, Gwyn Sutton, C. A. Denbow, J. L. Taylor and Emmett Dosser.
Notes:
James
Webster Basham
Mar 30, 1900 - Jan 9, 1932
FUNERAL SERVICES ARE HELD TUESDAY FOR JAMES BASHAM
Funeral services for James Basham, 32, who died last week in San
Diego, Cal., were held here Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with
interment in the
Campbell cemetery. He had been in the U. S. Navy for 12 years.
The body arrived in Corsicana at an early hour Tuesday morning and
was taken to the residence of H. C. Reed, 722 South Eighteenth
street. The services were conducted by Rev. H. R. Allen, pastor of
the Cumberland Presbyterian church.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Willie Basham, Corsicana; a brother
and three sisters.
Pallbearers were Luther Spurlock, Millard Spurlock, Frank McCusiton,
Walker Green, Walter Hamilton and Jack Megarity.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland Funeral Home.
Notes:
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James Basham Died In U. S. Navy;
to Be Buried in Corsicana
James Basham, 32, who has been in the U. S. Navy for the past twelve
years, died in San Diego, California, Monday morning, according to
information received by relatives here Monday.
The body will be returned to Corsicana for interment but definite
arrangements have not been completed.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. W. J. Basham; and other relatives.
The funeral will be handled by the Sutherland Funeral Home.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. W. J. Basham, Corsicana; a brother,
H. M. Basham, Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Pike, Corsicana;
Mrs. Gilmore, Corsicana and Mrs. Walter Gilmore, Marion, Ind.
He had served twelve years in the United States Navy.
Complete funeral arrangements will not be made until the arrival of
the body.
Notes:
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Time of Arrival Body James Basham Not Yet Announced
No definite information had been received here Tuesday afternoon at
press hour relative to the time that the body of James Basham, 32,
who died in San Diego, Calif., Monday morning would arrive here for
interment.
Mr. Basham had been in the U. S. Navy for the past twelve years.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. W. J. Basham, Corsicana; a brother,
and three sisters.
The funeral arrangements here are in charge of the Sutherland
Funeral Home.
Notes:
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BODY JAMES BASHAM EXPECTED TO REACH CORSICANA SUNDAY
The body of James Basham, 32, who was found dead at San Diego, Cal.,
early Monday morning is scheduled to arrive in Corsicana Saturday
night or Sunday morning, according to word received by relatives
here Thursday morning, Mr. Basham had been in the U. S. Navy for the
past twelve years. He was stationed on the U. S. S. Holland.
The funeral services will be held from the residence of H. C. Reed,
South Eighteenth street. Definite time for the funeral has not been
decided. Interment will be made in the
Cunningham cemetery
three miles west of Corsicana.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Willie Basham, Corsicana; a brother,
H. M. Basham, Corsicana; and three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Pike,
Corsicana; Mrs. Gilmore, Corsicana; and Mrs. Walter Gilmore, Marion,
Ind.
The funeral here will be directed by the Sutherland Funeral Home.
Notes:
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FUNERAL TUESDAY FOR JAMES BASHAM LONG MEMBER NAVY
The body of James Basham, 32, who died a week ago in San Diego,
Calif. Is scheduled to arrive in Corsicana early Tuesday morning at
5:30 o'clock and will be taken to the residence of H. C. Reed, 722
South Eighteenth street. The funeral services will be held Tuesday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with interment in the
Cunningham cemetery.
The services will be conducted by Rev. H. R. Allen, pastor of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Willie Basham, Corsicana; a brother
and three sisters.
Mr. Basham had been in the U. S. Navy for twelve years.
Pallbearers will be Luther Spurlock, Millard Spurlock, Frank
McCulston, Walker Green , Walter Hamilton and Jack Megarity.
The funeral will be directed by the Sutherland Funeral Home.
Notes:
Clint Adam Mann
May 2, 1965 - Jul 29, 2013
Clint Adam Mann, 48, of Purdon passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 at
his residence. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 30th from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be
10 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery with Steve Orbison officiating.
Notes:
Clint Mann, resident of Pursley, passed away on Monday morning,
July 29, 2013 at his residence at the age of 48. He was born on
Sunday, May 2, 1965 in Pasadena, Texas to Robert Mann and Gail Van
Meter Mann. He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked as
a Certified Nurses Aide until he became sick. At that time he was
taking courses to further his career as a Registered Nurse.
Clint is survived by his parents Robert and Gail Mann of Pursley.
His brother William Mann of Pursley and his children Samantha
Williamson, Henry Abbott and Chelsea Mann. His sister Jennifer
Draper of Sherman and her children Alex Cobb and Austin Michael
Draper. He is also survived by an uncle Noel Van Meter of
Centerville.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 9am - 5pm at Griffin - Roughton
Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 31,
2013 at 10am at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Steve Orbison of North Beaton
Church of Christ officiating.
Notes:
Mary Frances "Todd" (Odom) Whitfield
Mar 26, 1931 - Jul 28, 2013
Mrs.
Mary F. �Todd� Whitfield, 82, of Corsicana went to her
heavenly home on Sunday, July 28, 2013 after a short
illness. Spending her last months at the Trisun Care Center,
she kept her smile and never complained. Everyone around her
loved her sense of humor and gentle nature. She was born on
March 26, 1931 in Corsicana. Throughout her life she was a
shining light to people in need and her sweet and humorous
spirit were bright spots in the lives of the Hand and Hand
Hospice staff and all the wonderful sitters that took care
of her on a daily basis.
She graduated from
Corsicana High School in
1949. On May 4, 1951, Ray Whitfield became her husband
and their teenage love story continued for 61 years until
his death in June of 2012. They were devoted to each other
and to their church. Anytime they could help others, they
did. Although she and Ray had no children of their own, they
cherished their nieces and nephews. Every time they visited,
they always wanted to know about what was going on in their
lives. Her love of animals was evident in the care she gave
to her beloved pets especially Little Duke and Mr. Penny the
cat.
She worked at Sears for many years and retired from the
store in Dallas before moving back to Corsicana 12 years
ago. She served at Northside Baptist Church in every job she
could. Her special love was for the Care Center and she
devoted a lot of her time to this ministry and served as a
helper until her illness prevented her from doing what she
loved most.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Whitfield;
parents, Rube and Grace Odom; brother, Leonard R. Odom, and
her sister and brother-in-law, Inez and Bill Gorden.
She is survived by her brother, Ronnie Odom and wife Marsha;
sister-in-law, Peggy Odom, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July
31, 2013 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. B.
F. Risinger, Jr. and Dr. Rick Lamb officiating. Interment
will follow in the
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Billy D. Gorden, Rodney Gorden, Len
Odom, Terry Gorden, Don Barron, and Ed Formby. Honorary
Pallbearer is Patrick Gorden.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, the
support for the Care Center at the Northside Baptist Church
at 2800 N. Beaton Street, Corsicana, Texas 75110 would be
greatly appreciated. |
Notes:
Lillian Dorothy (Bryant)
Watkins
June 29, 1916 - May 30, 2013
Lillian
Dorothy Watkins, 96, of Blooming Grove, passed away May
30, 2013 in Hillsboro.
She was born June 29, 1916, in Blooming Grove, to
William Alex and Vera Bryant. She enjoyed quilting. She
and her husband loved get togethers with friends
playing music and singing. She was active with the
Methodist church in Blooming Grove. She also was a
member of the Historical Society in Blooming Grove that
she held very dear to her.
She is preceded in death by husband, Albert (Pap)
Watkins; and son, Gary Winston Watkins.
Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Ellis and husband
Bob of Arlington; grandchildren, Randy Ellis of
Arlington, Tammy Crowley and husband David of Grand
Prairie; grandchildren, Zach Case, Jacob Crowley and
Carson Crowley; brother, Kenneth Bryant of Waxahachie;
numerous nieces, nephews and multitude of friends.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013,
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2013, at First
Methodist Church in Blooming Grove with Rev. the Nancy
Summers officiating. Interment will follow at
Rose Hill
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Rory Evans, Ronald Hollingsworth,
Chris Ivey, James Jones, Joe E. McClure and Doug
Holliefield.
Honorary pallbearers will be Zach Case, Jacob Crowley
and Carson Crowley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The
Historical Society of Blooming Grove.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home,
Corsicana. |
Notes:
Leon
Hancock Phillips Sr.
Apr 12, 1927 - May 31, 2013
Mr.
Leon Hancock Phillips Sr., 86, of Corsicana passed away
in his sleep on Friday, May 31, 2013 at Heritage Oaks
Retirement Village in Corsicana. Recently diagnosed with
cancer, our Lord blessed him with a peaceful homecoming.
He was born on April 12, 1927, in Corsicana to Rebecca
Leo and Clarence Ervin Phillips.
Leon was a charter member and deacon of Community
Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy, being
stationed in San Diego, Calif. After returning from the
Navy, Leon attended Navarro College, becoming a member
of the Barracks Bunch. He was a longtime employee of
Southwestern Bell, and proud member of the Pioneers
Club. After retiring, Leon and partner Louis Kormos ran
K & P Telephone touring the town providing companionship
along with a little phone repair and installation. For
several years, Leon and Dell traveled many states
helping Phil with Phillips Auto Transport delivering
Lexus vehicles. He enjoyed ranching, known over the
years for raising cattle and fat horses. He enjoyed
driving his team with the covered wagon, for years the
beautiful mules, more recently the paints.
He was preceded in death by wife of 58 years, Eula Dell
Phillips; parents; and brothers, Robert and Maynard
Phillips.
Survivors include his son, Phil Phillips and wife Jan of
Corsicana; grandchildren, Ashley and husband Josh, and
Taya Bardwell of Athens;
Matt Phillips of Corsicana; and his precious great
grandbaby, Kensley; brothers, Ervin and wife Sheral
Phillips, and Wayne Phillips, all of
Corsicana; and several nieces and nephews.
Per his wishes, Leon will be cremated, then ashes
interred next to his beloved Dell in
Rose Hill
Cemetery.
Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 2,
2013, at Community Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert
Easterling officiating.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Inez (Scoggins)
Morris-Hammonds
Oct 12, 1920 - Aug 3, 2013
Mrs.
Inez Scoggins Morris Hammonds, 92, of Tyler passed away
on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013 in Tyler.
She was born on Oct. 12, 1920, in Corsicana, where her
father worked for Mobil Oil and her mother was a
homemaker. She has three brothers and three sisters and
was the oldest of the girls. She was a member of the
Glee Club and the World Affairs Club the year she
graduated (1939)
from Corsicana High School. She received a scholarship
to Draughons Practical Business School.
She married William (Duck) Morris and they lived on the
farm at Rural Shade for many years where they grew
cotton and corn, and raised cattle.
During this time they also started a family, having a
son and a daughter. They then moved to Kerens, where she
worked for Dr. Hoffer, the local dentist. Her next job,
which she really enjoyed, was with Texas Power & Light
in Kerens. She moved back to Corsicana, her hometown, to
work at the TP&L office until she retired in 1987. She
attended Northside Baptist Church in Corsicana every
Sunday until she was unable to make the drive, then she
watched it on the local TV station. She really loved
attending the services.
She really enjoyed playing �42� and won several trophies
for 1st and 2nd place in tournaments during the 1990's.
Her favorite activity has always been sewing. She was a
very skilled seamstress and stitched all of her clothes.
She loved fussing with patterns and searching for
fabrics. If she did happen to purchase a garment, she
has been known to take it apart and remake it.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and
Eunice Scoggins; two brothers; and a sister.
Survivors include her son, William Glenn Morris of
Douglasville, Ga.; daughter, Patricia Dilday and husband
Bob of Winona; grandchildren, Kim McCullar, Kevin
Morris, John Dilday, and Terry Dilday; five great
grandchildren; sisters, Maurine Scoggins Rhodes and Leda
Faye Watson; and a brother, Ralph Scoggins, all of
Corsicana.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7,
2013, at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug.
8, 2013, at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rick
Lamb officiating. Interment will follow in the
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be friends of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association, 4144 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 750,
Dallas, Texas 75204, or at www.alz.org.
The family would like to express their �thanks� to the
caring staff of Heritage Oaks Retirement Village in
Corsicana and the Pinehurst Alzheimer's Special Care
Center in Tyler for their outstanding care of their
loved one during her illness.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
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