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Darline Dunn
Jul 14, 1958 - Jan 3, 2014
 Darline
Dunn, 55, of Corsicana passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2014
at the North Austin Medical Center in Austin. Wake
service will be 6 to 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 17, 2014 at Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Funeral services are
12 noon Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at the Second Mission
Baptist Church.
Interment will follow at
Elm Flat Cemetery, Powell.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. |
Notes:
Wayne
"Dickey" Loving, Jr.
abt 1941 - Jan 12, 2014
Wayne �Dickey� Loving, Jr., 72, of Corsicana, passed away Sunday,
Jan. 12, 2014 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Wake services are 5 to 6
p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2014 at Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel.
Funeral services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at Sixth
Avenue Baptist Church with Bishop k.d. Davis and Pastor Myron
Williams, officiating. Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Louis D.
Brandon Jr.
July 4, 1929 - Jan 13, 2014
 Louis
D. Brandon Jr., 84, was born July 4, 1929 in Corsicana
to the parentage of the late Louis D. Brandon Sr. and
Mary Agnes Brantley Brandon. He attended the Corsicana
School District.
Louis D. Brandon Jr. was a member of the D.A.D.S booster
club at Jackson High. He worked at the Corsicana Laundry
for 10 years. Then he worked for Mr. John Wheelock for
20 years, where he retired.
Louis confessed a faith in Christ in his early life and
united with the Renfro Chapel Church of God in Christ.
He met and married Cora L. Glenn Brandon on Jan. 22,
1949 and they were blessed with three sons; Louis D.
Brandon III, Samuel E. Brandon, and Darrell A. Brandon
Sr.
The Angel of Silence entered into his life Monday, Jan.
13, 2014. Louis D. Brandon Jr. was preceded in death by
his brothers, Joe Nathan Brandon and Nathaniel Brandon
Sr.; his sisters, Fannie Brandon, Victoria Turner,
Dorothy Jones, and Pearl Franklin; his mother-in-law
Mary Cook Glenn and father-in-law Pink Glenn,
brothers-in-law Judge Glenn and Howard Glenn, and
sister-in-law Ruth Jones.
Louis D. Brandon Jr. leaves to cherish his memory his
devoted and loving wife of 64 years, Cora L. Glenn
Brandon of Corsicana; three sons, Louis D. Brandon III
(Natalie) of Granada Hills, Calif.; Samuel E. Brandon
(Mellie) and Darrell A. Brandon Sr. (Lecretia), all of
Corsicana. He has two brothers, James H. Brandon
(Bessie), and Jerry Brandon (Delores), both of
Corsicana, and a sister, Ada B. Johnson of Denver,
Colo.; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and
a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at
the Greater Love Outreach Fellowship Church, located at
720 East Park Avenue, Corsicana. Interment will follow
at Woodland
Cemetery. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. |
Notes:
Gary Bill
McConnico
Aug 26, 1943 - Jan 11, 2014
Gary Bill McConnico, 70, of Streetman passed away Saturday, Jan. 11,
2014 at Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco. He was born Aug.
26, 1943 in Corsicana to Billy Ellis and Josephine Clark McConnico.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Shirlyn McConnico of Streetman; son,
David McConnico and wife Shelley of Rowlett; grandson, Austin
McConnico of Rowlett; granddaughter, Ashlyn McConnico of Rowlett;
brother, Chris McConnico and wife Debbie of Waxahachie; nephews,
Clayton McConnico and wife Whitney of Midlothian and Billy Duane
McConnico of McKinney.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday,
Jan. 17, 2014 at Corley Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at
the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Daniel Hancock
officiating.
Notes:
Cheryl Dawne (Dickerson) Moore
Nov 16, 1955 - Jan 12, 2014
 Cheryl Dawne Moore, 58, of Corsicana, made her journey in to Heaven
on Sunday morning, Jan. 12, 2014.
Dawne was born in Highlands, Texas on Nov. 16, 1955 to Elmer and
Mary Dickerson. When she was 5 years old, her family moved to
Humble, and she started first grade there. She spent her childhood
there with her brothers, Dennis and Darryl Dickerson; her sister,
Sonya Dickerson; her grandmother, Mildred Mitchell; her uncles Carl,
Mike, and Brian Mitchell; and many other family members. Many of her
childhood stories contain her church family, fishing with her
father, and being a big sister to three younger siblings.
She moved to Corsicana when she became a teenager and made many
friends at Corsicana High School. She graduated from CHS in
1973. She had several different jobs before working at Pit Grill
where she met her husband of now 36 years, Albert Leon Moore. They
had their first son in 1977, Jeremy Alan Moore. In 1982, their
second child was born, Laura Nicole Moore, and in 1986, a third
child, Amanda Leigh Moore. She was a remarkable working mother,
working at Master Vend. She then became an All Star Home Interior's
sales representative. She won many awards for her hard work and met
wonderful people along the way. While her youngest child was in high
school, Dawne made the decision to get her Bachelors Degree in
Education. She graduated with a 3.9 G.P.A. from UT Tyler. She went
on to teach second and third grade at Navarro Elementary for 10
years, touching and inspiring so many young lives.
Dawne's first grandchild, Trevor James Moore was born on April 3,
2008 and this was a �very special event� in her life. Not long after
her granddaughter, Heather Nicole Hanel was born. She spoiled her
grandchildren immensely and they will miss her so much. In her last
years of teaching, she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. For the
last two years, she has been fighting such a strong fight. In her
final days, her third grandchild, Amelia Dawn Moore was brought home
for her to meet. She held sweet Amelia Dawn in her arms with such
pride.
Dawne's favorite things included collecting recipes, knitting,
making her children and grandchildren happy, and finding new and
inventive ways to teach her students. She loved animals very much
and because of this her family has made beloved friends along the
way. Her last two years were spent creating a garden that was so
beautiful, peaceful, and filled with butterflies, that people stood
in admiration. We all will cherish her heart forever. Her body is
now no longer in pain and her soul at peace. What cancer took from
her, she now has gained back plus so much more.
Cheryl Dawne Moore was preceded in death by her father, Elmer
Dickerson and her sister, Sonya Sigler.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at
Believers� Bible Church at 2400 Bowie Drive in Corsicana. A meal
will be provided following the service at the church.
Donations may be made to the family, please send them to 992 NW CR
2090, Corsicana, TX. |
Notes:
Linda Lou
(Wilkerson) Kusma
Nov 25, 1941 - Jan 15, 2014
Linda Lou Kusma, 72, resident of Corsicana and formerly of Sullivan,
Ill. passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Visitation will be 3 to 5
p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
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Linda Lou Kusma, 72 of Corsicana, passed away January 15, 2014 in
Dallas. She was born November 25, 1941 in Illinois to Jack and Merle
Wilkerson. She is preceded in death by parents. She is survived by
husband Walfred Kusma; children Melinda Gatewood and husband Larry,
Sharon Bates. Grandchildren Crystal Richardson and husband Gary,
Daniel Gatewood and wife Mandi, Michelle Willingham and husband
James, Dustin Bates, Shelby Bates, Britteny Bates, Lauren Bates.
Great grandchildren, Colton Richardson, Brandon Richardson, Jordon
Gatewood, Dylon Richardson, Ethon Scoggins, Curtis Gatewood, Jared
Willingham, Stan Willingham, Brianna Willingham. Brothers Art
Wilkerson and wife Joy, Frank Wilkerson and wife Brenda. Numerous
nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 19, 2014 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be 11:00 am Monday, January 20, 2014 at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Notes:
Darren Robert Feagin
Sept 18, 1987 - Jan 9, 2014
 Darren
Robert Feagin, age 26, is playing piano, guitar, and
trumpet in heaven today. Darren passed away Thursday,
Jan. 9, 2014 in Tyler. He was born in Athens on Sept.
18, 1987.
Darren was an avid musician. He played piano and taught
himself how to play the guitar. He played trumpet in
school. He became a journalist and photographer for the
University of Texas magazine. He also worked for
Prestige Photography. If you needed some information
just ask Darren, he was a walking encyclopedia.
His favorite time was when he was with his brother
Bryan. He looked forward to planning trips. Their
favorite places to go were battle memorial parks to see
battle ships and war planes.
Darren is survived by his mother Karen Feagin, sister
Tabitha Feagin Dahl, sister Serena Feagin, brother Bryan
Feagin, grandparents John and Gladys Laseter, uncle John
Laseter, aunt Mandy Laseter, and several cousins.
Service was held Monday, Jan. 13, 2014 at 2 p.m. at
Kerens Baptist Church with Brother Tommy Hayes
officiating. Interment was in
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery
in Retreat.
Although Darren left us way too soon, he had
accomplished so much during his short time here on
earth.
Service was under the direction of Huckabee-Tomlinson
Funeral Home, Malakoff. |
Notes:
Jackie C. Davidson Sr.
Jan 27, 1939 - Jan 12, 2014
 Jackie
Davidson was born in Corsicana on Jan. 27, 1939, and
passed from this life on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014 in
McAllen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary
and Raymond Davidson and his sister, Sharon Davidson.
He is survived by his beautiful wife Estelle; brother
Raymond Davidson and wife Alice Fay; daughter Kim Fawks
and husband Keith; sons Jackie Davidson, Jr. and James
Davidson (aka Chopper); granddaughters Tia Fawks
Hardaway and husband Keith: Breanna Fawks; and
Alexandria Davidson; grandson Cody Fawks; and
great-granddaughter Marilyn Fawks; and in addition,
numerous beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends,
and of course, his little Maltese dog, "Baby Doll.�
Jackie played football for South Oak Cliff High School
and, after his tour of duty with the Coast Guard, began
his career with the Dallas Police Department. He retired
from the DPD in 1989 when he began his second career
working with various associations as floor manager of
their annual shows. His last five "gigs" were with the
American Academy of Opthalmology, the Consumer
Electronics Show, the DFW Auto Show, the Texas Nursery &
Landscape Association and the Texas Restaurant
Association.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday,
Jan. 16, 2014 at Corley Funeral Home, 418 N. 13th
Street, Corsicana.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17,
2014 at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Jackie's pastor
from the island, Jim Denham officiating. Burial will
follow at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery, 700 FM 2555 N.,
Corsicana. A memorial service will be held on Jackie's
birthday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel by the Sea on
South Padre Island.
Officers from the Dallas Police Department will serve as
pallbearers.
Charitable donations may be made in Jackie's honor to
Chapel by the Sea (P. O. Box 2478, South Padre Island,
78597) Scottish Rite Hospital (2222 Welborn St, Dallas,
75219-3924) and American Heart Association (7272
Greenville Ave., Dallas, 75231-5129)
A man of faith, love of music and all things good in
this life, Jackie will occupy a place in our hearts
forever. |
Notes:
Grace Letha
(Dockery) Northern-Waller
Jan 5, 1911 - Aug 31, 1956
Sunday Services For Mrs. Waller
Funeral services for Mrs. A. L. Waller, 45, Corsicana native and
charter member of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, were held
Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel. Burial was in the
Dresden cemetery.
Mrs. Waller died at Memorial Hospital Friday following an extended
illness. She formerly was employed in Dallas by the Texas Power and
Light Company.
The services were conducted by Rev. Jack N. Bell, pastor of the
Missionary Baptist Church; Rev. Obie F. Barton, pastor of the Unity
Baptist Church; Rev. Bob Cheek, pastor of the Northside Baptist
Church, and Rev. W. T. Allmon, Hubbard, pastor of the Grape Creek
Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Nannette
Lennon, San Antonio; three step-sons, Alvin Waller, Jr., U. S. Air
Force; Thomas F. Waller, U. S. Marines, and Billy Joe Waller,
Corsicana; parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Dockery, Corsicana, and
Dubart Dockery, Dallas; three sisters, Mrs. Cera Elkins, Hempstead;;
Mrs. Ruby Robinson, Waco, and Mrs. Emogene Ray, Norfolk, Va., two
grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were A. H. Webb, Wendell Selby, Lowell Bonner, Leo
Jones, Norman Smith and Dr. R. L. Campbell.
Notes:
Fred Davis
Warren
Jun 3, 1893 - Jun 1, 1959
Fred D. Warren Rites Saturday
Funeral services are scheduled Saturday at 2 p.m. for Fred D.
Warren, 65, of 1435 Sycamore, who died at the family home Thursday
morning.
Rites will be held from the Fairview Baptist church of Raleigh with
Rev. Jack Goff conducting and Rev. W. W. Minefee assisting. Burial
will be in the Dresden
cemetery.
A native of Alliance Hall, Warren resided in the Raleigh and
Blooming Grove communities before moving to Corsicana in 1946.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elsie Warren, Corsicana; six sons, W.
C. Warren, Overlin, Kansas; W. F. Warren, Blooming Grove; Will W.
(Pete) Warren, Raleigh; Darrel D. (Buck) Warren, Blooming Grove; Joe
D. Warren, Corsicana, and Teddy Glenn Warren, U. S. Air Force; seven
grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Bill Cheatham, San Angelo, and
Lilla Westmorian, El Paso, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Will Pevehouse, R. T. Curry, Rube Denn, Eddie
Garrison, Alfred Yates and R. Bruce McCormick.
McCormick Funeral Service directs.
Notes:
Monroe Woodard
Dec 29, 1867 - Mar 3, 1955
Monroe Woodard Services Tuesday
Funeral services for Monroe Woodard, 87, retired farmer, native of
Navarro county, were held from the Missionary Baptist church Tuesday
at 2 p.m.
Woodard died Sunday at his residence, 10-C Northwest apartments.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Riley E. Dale, pastor of the
church. Burial was in the Dresden
cemetery.
Surviving are four sons, Arther Woodard, Fort Worth; Cecil Woodard,
Gladewater; Owen Woodard, Dallas, and Bernice Woodard, Sundown;
three daughters, Miss Mary E. Woodard and Mrs. J. F. Rhea, both of
Corsicana, and Mrs. Ethel Coffey, Levelland; 22 grandchildren and 32
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Lee R. Russell, Thelbert Percival, Edward Langston,
Earl McGraw, Mose Armstrong and J. D. Haney. Honorary pallbearers
were deacons of the Missionary Baptist church.
Corley directed.
Notes:
Erastus
Lowe �Raz� Wright
Mar 28, 1887 - Jul 7, 1963
Former Barry Druggist Dies
R. L. (Raz) Wright, 78, formerly of Dawson and Barry died in a
Denver, Colo., hospital Sunday afternoon. He had resided in Colorado
Springs, Colo., for many years, where he and his wife operated a
motel.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in Denver. The remains
will be forwarded here later for memorial services and interment in
the Dresden
cemetery.
A native of Barry, Wright, graduate of Baylor and also a pharmacist
with a degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in
Galveston, owned and operated a newspaper at Dawson and later was a
druggist at Barry for years before moving to Colorado Springs.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Cleo George Wright, Colorado Springs; a
nephew and niece who reside in Denver; two brothers-in-law, Joe
George, Blooming Grove, and Derward George, Corsicana; a
sister-in-law, Mrs. Jewell Pursley of Pursley, and other relatives.
Notes:
George Albert
Smith
Dec 6, 1911 - May 21, 1971
Local Man Fatally Injured
George A. Smith, 59, 710 W. 9th Ave., was fatally injured Friday
when his bobtail water tank truck left the road and overturned
throwing him from the vehicle on the Camp Wanica road a half mile
east of the camp.
Investigating Highway Patrolman Vernon Crook said it appeared the
truck overturned as Smith, an oil company employe, was trying to
control the vehicle and get it back on the roadway, and possibly it
rolled over on him. The accident occurred shortly before 2 p.m.
A 30-year resident of Corsicana, he was an employe of the Carston
Oil Co. here.
Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Griffin Funeral Chapel
with the Rev. Richard L. Call and the Rev. Mickey Loftis
officiating. Burial will be in
Resthaven Memorial Park.
He is survived by his widow, Blanche; three sons, Charles Don and
Carl Albert Smith both of Arlington, and Harvey Lynn Smith,
Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Georgia Shadix, Arlington, and Mrs.
Dorothy Almond, Lancaster; three brothers, Tom Smith, Corsicana; H.
R. Smith, Euless, and Bill Smith, Murchison; two sisters, Mrs.
Mildred Ackerman and Mrs. Mabel Meadow, both of Wortham; six
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jim Fuller, Mark Johnston, R. D. Martin, Dale
Rash, Ralph Richards and Hobert Marshall.
Notes:
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Smith
Funeral services were Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Griffin Funeral Chapel
for George A. Smith, 59, who was fatally injured Friday in a
one-truck accident near Camp Wanica. The Revs. Richard L. Call and
Mickey Loftis officiated. Burial was in
Resthaven Memorial Park.
Surviving are his widow, three sons, two daughters, three brothers,
two sisters, six grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Richard Lee
Copley
Dec. 25, 1895 - Sep. 24, 1964
R. L.
Copley Dies Thursday
R. L. Copley, 68, of 1415 West Seventh avenue, oil field pumper,
died in Memorial hospital Thursday.
Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Saturday at 3
p.m. with burial in
Resthaven Memorial Park.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Homer Cox, pastor of the
Eleventh Avenue Methodist church, of which he was a member, and Rev.
Bruce Hibbitt, pastor of the Missionary Baptist church.
Copley was a native of Cotton Gin, Texas.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Charles
Tullos and Mrs. Joe Bennett, both of Corsicana; a son, Sam Christie,
Del Mar, Calif.; seven grandchildren, a brother, Ernest Copley,
Corsicana; five sisters, Mrs. M. W. Watkins, Barry; Mrs. Ed Gay,
Mrs. Walter Williams, Mrs. Birdie Tinkle and Mrs. Willie Gilliam,
all of Corsicana, and a number of nieces, nephews and other
relatives.
Pallbearers will be J. I. Ellett, L. C. Cook, Leslie White, Perry
Bass, C. O. Floyd, Allen Breithaupt, John Norwood and Wm. R. Hay.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Fri., Sep 25, 1964
- Submitted
by Diane Richards
-
1st wife
Mary Estell (Franklin) Copley married Sep. 9, 1919 buried in
Oakwood cemetery 2nd wife Martha Nell (Norwood) Christie-Copley-Priddy
buried in Hamilton Beeman cemetery s/o Thomas C. Copley and Ida
Mae (Douglas) Copley buried in Oakwood cemetery
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Hold
Services R.
L. Copley
Funeral
Services R.
L. Copley
Funeral
services for
R. L.
Copley, 68,
who died in
Memorial
hospital
Thursday,
were held
from the
Corley
Chapel
Saturday at
3 p.m. with
burial in
Resthaven Memorial Park.
The rites
were
conducted by
Rev. Homer
S. Cox,
pastor of
the Eleventh
Avenue
Methodist
church, of
which he was
a member,
and Rev.
Bruce
Hibbitt,
pastor of
the
Missionary
Baptist
church.
A native of
Cotton Gin,
Texas,
Copley, an
oil field
pumper,
resided at
1415 West
Seventh
Avenue.
Surviving
are his wife
of
Corsicana;
two
daughters,
Mrs. Charles
Tullos and
Mrs. Joe
Bennett,
both of
Corsicana; a
son, Sam
Christie,
Del Mar,
Calif.;
seven
grandchildren,
a brother,
Ernest
Copley,
Corsicana;
five
sisters,
Mrs. M. W.
Watkins,
Barry; Mrs.
Ed Gay, Mrs.
Walter
Williams,
Mrs. Birdie
Tinkle and
Mrs. Willie
Gilliam, all
of
Corsicana,
and a number
of nieces,
nephews and
other
relatives.
Pallbearers
were J. I.
Ellett, L.
C. Cook,
Leslie
White, Perry
Bass, C. O.
Floyd, Allen
Breithaupt,
John Norwood
and Wm. R.
Hay.
Notes:
John Wesley
Cagle
Apr 20, 1876 - Nov 25, 1961
Wesley Cagle Rites Sunday
Funeral rites for Wesley Cagle were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the
Corley Chapel with Rev. Kester Hearn, pastor, North Corsicana
Methodist Church, and C. B. Holcomb, minister, Fifth Avenue Church
of Christ, officiating. Interment was in the
Resthaven Memorial Park.
A retired farmer, Mr. Cagle, 85, died in Memorial Hospital Saturday
night.
Survivors include his widow, eight daughters, Mrs. Wesley Moreau,
Mrs. Doug Whiteside, Mrs. L. O. Huffman, Jr., Mrs. Henry Higgins,
Mrs. Park Christian, Mrs. Buddy Eaton and Mrs. Fred Kesinger, Jr.,
all of Corsicana, and Mrs. John Harris Midland; three sisters, Mrs.
Ada Brister, Corsicana; Mrs. Fannie Parker, Canton, and Mrs. Susie
Wright, Mildred; 11 grandchildren and other relatives.
Sons-in-law were pallbearers.
Notes:
May Pearl
(Boyd) Cagle
Nov 27, 1888 - Jun 30, 1963
Monday Rites For Mrs. Cagle
Mrs. Wesley Cagle, 74, of 508 North Beaton Street, died at Paulyne's
Convalescent Home Sunday.
Funeral services are scheduled from the Corley Chapel Monday at 4
p.m. with burial in
Resthaven Memorial Park.
The rites are to be conducted by C. B. Holcomb, minister of the
Fifth Avenue Church of Christ; Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the
First Baptist church, and Rev. Bob Roberts, pastor of the Westside
Baptist church.
She was a native of Cryer Creek but had resided in Corsicana 32
years.
Surviving are eight daughters, Mrs. Wesley Moreau, Mrs. Douglas
Whiteside, Mrs. L. O. Hoffman, Jr.; Mrs. Henry Higgins, Mrs. Parks
Christian, Mrs. Johnny Harris, Mrs. Buddy Eaton and Mrs. Fred
Kesinger, Jr., all of Corsicana; five sisters, Mrs. Ava Nelson and
Mrs. Ikie Warren, both of Hubbard; Mrs. Ethel Selby and Mrs. Wilma
Lynch, both of Corsicana, and Mrs. Ora Braden, Honey Grove; a
brother Earl Boyd, Waco; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers are to be Jack Thomas, Fred Kesinger, Sr.; Wendell
Selby, C. B. Turner, Herman Hitt and Robert Joyner.
Notes:
Johnie
Otha McCrory, Jr.
Jan 4, 1933 - Dec 3, 1939
EMHOUSE BOY DIED SUNDAY; FUNERAL SERVICES MONDAY
John McCrory, Jr., aged 7 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. John McCrory of
Emhouse, died Sunday morning at 11 o�clock.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o�clock from the
Baptist church in Emhouse with burial in the
Pattison cemetery. The
rites were conducted by Rev. Jack Goff, Baptist minister.
Surviving are the parents, a brother, Oscar Glenn McCrory, all of
Emhouse; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. McCrory, Emhouse, and Mr.
and Mrs. J. A. Hill.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Notes:
Sylvain Levi
Mar 31, 1895 - Oct 1, 1943
SYLVAN LEVI DIED IN CALIFORNIA; BE BURIED CORSICANA
Sylvan Levi died in Fresno Calif., Friday and the body will be
returned to Corsicana for interment. Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. Levi and was a native of
Corsicana.
Surviving are two brothers, Arthur Levi, Corsicana; Albert Levi,
Brownwood; two sisters, Mrs. Erving Mayer, New York City; Mrs.
Jeanett Egger, Los Angeles, Cal., and other relatives.
Sutherland � McCammon will direct the arrangements.
Notes:
SYLVAN LEVI TO BE BURIED ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON HERE
Funeral services for Sylvan Levi, who died in Fresno, Calif.,
Friday, will be held from the Sutherland-McCammon chapel Thursday
afternoon at 2 o�clock. Rabbi Ernest Grey will conduct the rites and
burial will be in the Hebrew
cemetery.
He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. Levi and was a native of
Corsicana. He had made California his home for a number of years.
Surviving are two brothers, Arthur Levi, Corsicana; Albert Levi,
Brownwood; two sisters, Mrs. Erving Mayer, New York City; Mrs.
Jeanette Egger, Los Angeles, Calif., and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Raphael Levine, Aaron Levine, Dave Levy, Joel
Trimble, Dave Daniels, Gabe Goldberg and Henry Levy.
Notes:
Paul Cohn
Sep 8, 1902 - Mar 10, 1961
Sunday Rites Are Planned For Paul Cohn
Funeral services for Paul Cohn, 58, proprietor of the Music Center,
121 1-2 North Beaton street, who died Friday morning in Memorial
hospital following a short illness, will be held from the McCammon
Chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the
Hebrew cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rabbi Harvey Wessel, Temple Beth El,
Tyler.
Cohn, who resided at 1408 1-2 West Third avenue, was found
critically ill in his apartment Thursday night and was rushed to the
hospital.
Surviving are a brother-in-law, George Daniels, Corsicana; a niece,
Mrs. Audrey Daniels, Kilgore, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be George Edwards, Louis Wolens, Alvin Shwarts,
Maurice Rosen, Narben Sheets, Donald Sanders and Daniels Levy.
Notes:
Daisie Florence
(Hamilton) Megarity
Mar 6, 1880 - Nov 9, 1972
Mrs. Megarity
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the Griffin
Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Daisie Megarity, 92, who died Thursday at
Evergreen Nursing Home.
Rev. Frank Williams will officiate, and burial will be at
Hamilton Cemetery.
She was a lifetime resident of Corsicana.
Survivors include two sons, Lee Megarity of Houston and Jack
Megarity, Jr., of San Francisco, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Edna
Sherrer of Waco; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren,
several nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Friday, November 10, 1972
- w/o Andrew Jackson "Jack" Megarity, Sr; d/o Christopher
Columbus "Kit" Hamilton & Elizabeth Jane "Bittie" (Moody)
Hamilton
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
Andrew Jackson "Jack" Megarity, Sr.
Oct 19, 1879 - May 30, 1972
Jack Megarity
Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the Griffin
Funeral Home Chapel for Jack Megarity, 92, of Corsicana who died
Tuesday night at Memorial Hospital. Rev. J. L. Glaze officiated and
interment was to be in
Hamilton Cemetery.
He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church for 82 years
and also a charter member of the church. He also served as a Navarro
County commissioner for Precinct No. 1 for a number of years.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Jack Megarity of Corsicana; two
sons, Jack Megarity, Jr., of San Francisco, Calif., and Lee Megarity
of Houston; one daughter, Mrs. Edna Shearer of Waco; three brothers,
W. A. Megarity of Corsicana and V. C. Megarity and Walter Megarity
of Shreveport, La.; and a number of grandchildren, nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers were Paul Moore, Rufus Pevehouse, Preston Garner, Sammy
Saunders, Jack Rea, W. H. Jeter, Cap Curington and Charles Copeland.
Honorary pallbearers were all the judges and members of the county
commissioners court during the years of his service past and
present.
Notes:
Betty
Annette (DeChaume)-Atkeisson-Stamey-DeChaume
Sept 21, 1967 - Jan 19, 2014
 Betty
Annette DeChaume, 46, gained her angel wings on Jan. 19,
2014.
She was born on Sept. 21, 1967 in Corsicana, to Billy
Ray and Carolyn DeChaume. Betty was a loving Mimi,
mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was known
for her vibrant smile and giving heart. She was the glue
that held her family together and her grandsons were her
whole world.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; grandmother,
Mary Lee Patterson; and grandparents, Eugene and Nora
May DeChaume.
Betty is survived by the love of her life of 24 years,
Richard Kelly; son, Ricky and daughter-in-law Jessica
Atkeisson; daughter, Kandice Stamey and boyfriend
Preston Stephens; nephew, Xavier Fuqua; three grandsons,
Layton, Levi, Logan and unborn grandson Landon; three
sisters, Vicki DeChaume, Cathy and husband Larry Teer,
Shelly and husband Mike McCaleb; aunts, Betty Rousey and
Shirley Cordell; granny, Darlene Duncan; best friend and
cousin, Becky Dozier; and numerous nieces and nephews,
all of Corsicana.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014,
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014,
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Tim Easley
officiating. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Kelly, Kenny Grace, Gary Dowd.
Gene Grace, Chris Raborn and Jackie Grace.
We love you to the moon and back tootyhead mimi � Layton
and Levi
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home,
Corsicana. |
Notes:
Billie Jo (Arnold) Stephan
Apr 7, 1928 - Jan 18, 2014
 Billie
Jo Stephan, 85, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. She
was born April 7, 1928 in Dallas.
Known as "Momma Jo," Billie was a beautiful person,
inside and out. She was the matriarch of the family. She
was honest, fair and loving, never judgmental, only
encouraging. She was very strong and very genuine, and
encouraged each of her children and grandchildren to
pursue their goals.
Billie was the first woman in the "thin film" lab at
Collins Radio in Dallas until she retired in 1965.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Arnold
and Billie Arnold, and her granddaughter, Samantha
McCombs.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph D. Stephan;
daughters, Carolyn Rogers McCombs and Jo Lynn Rogers;
grandchildren Audrey McNeal, Cary Kimberlin, Amy McCombs
Coulter, Maj. Paul McCombs, Dusty Land, Candice McCombs
Brandt, and Chelsea McCombs; 13 great-grandchildren and
seven great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by
her brother, Ralph W.
Arnold and sister, Anita Arnold Hickey.
A Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
25, 2014 at Eureka United Methodist Church, 8644 S. Hwy
287, Corsicana with Rev. Amy Anderson and Maj. Paul
McCombs officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations
made to the Food Pantry of Navarro County or the House
of Refuge. |
Notes:
Billie Jo "Jodie" (Slate) Thompson
Sep 17, 1936 - Jan 18, 2014
Billie Jo (Jodie) Thompson, 77, of Corsicana, went to be with the
Lord Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014.
She was born Sept. 17, 1936 in Corsicana and is preceded in death by
her mother and father, Charlie and Thelma Slate, and her loving
husband, Bobby Thompson, of 51 years.
She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Charles Slate and
wife Volu, nephew and wife, Dwane and Tammy Slate, niece, Luann
Pelletier, great nieces, Peyton Slate and Chelsea Watts, great
nephews, Ryan and Chase Slate, cousins, Irma Jean Fallon, Bill Slate
and wife Becky, along with several other family members and many
long time friends.
She was a member of Calvary Worship Center. Graveside Services will
be held Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014 at 1 p.m. at
Hamilton Beeman
Cemetery in Retreat with Rev. Michael Bedard officiating. At her
request, there will be no visitation.
Notes:
Lillie Marie (Smeltzer) Clay
July 14, 1939 - Jan 18, 2014
 Lillie
Marie Smeltzer Clay, resident of Corsicana, passed away
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at the age of 78. She was born
July 14, 1939 in Chestnut, La. to S.E. Smeltzer and
Geraldine Strange Smeltzer. Lillie was employed with
Navarro Regional Hospital from 1967 to 1985. She married
Bobby Gene Clay on Oct. 3, 1955.
She is preceded in death by her husband Bobby Gene Clay;
parents, Seldon and Geraldine Smeltzer and son-in-law,
Dean Cates.
She is survived by her children, David W. Clay and wife
Darlene of Arlington, Randy Clay and wife Lisa of
Pursley and Pamela Cates of Corsicana; brothers and
sisters, Dewey Smeltzer of Arkansas, Charles Smeltzer of
Alaska, Seldon D. Smeltzer of Paris, Texas, Carroll R.
Smeltzer of Hurst and Juanita Langford of North
Carolina; grandchildren, Jason D. Cates and wife Paula,
Michael D. Cates and wife Thresa, Dustin W. Clay, Lori
D. Clay Wedgeworth and husband Cheyne, Brody W. Clay and
wife Shandee, Kyle Snodderly, Amber Snodderly, Meagan
Humphries and J.T.
Humphries; great-grandchildren, Nathan Stedman, Haydan
Stedman, Kouper Wedgeworth, Carter Mae Clay, Paige
Cates, Laney Cates, Kenneth Black, Zoey Underwood and
Chase Edwards.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014 from 6 to 8
p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at
Hamitlon-Beeman Cemetery with Dr. Gary Johnson and
Rev. Charky Marquis officiating. Pallbearers will be
grandsons and great-grandsons. Honorary Pallbearer will
be Jack Clemons.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Sarah
Addie (Wilson) Mash
Sep 17, 1871 - Apr 18, 1964
Mrs. Addie Mash Dies Saturday
Mrs. Sarah Addie Mash, 92, resident of Navarro county and Corsicana
since two years of age, died Saturday morning in Memorial hospital.
Born, September 16, 1871, in Missouri, she came to Dresden in a
wagon with her parents at the age of two years. She was married to
the late W. M. Mash, Feb. 17, 1887, and they resided on South
Fifteenth street for many years.
She was preceded in death by her two daughters, Mrs. Ela (Dave)
Crowther and Mrs. Lucy (Andrew G.) Steele.
Mrs. Mash was a long-time member of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist
church.
Surviving are a son, Otis A. Mash, Forest City, Ark.; two
granddaughters, Sarah Crowther, Mobile, Ala.; a foster daughter,
Mrs. Berton Patison, Fort Worth, and several nieces, nephews and
other relatives.
Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Chapel Sunday at 3
p.m. with burial in Oakwood
cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Homer Cox, pastor of the
Eleventh Avenue Methodist Church.
Pallbearers will be Howard Denbow, Paul Moore, Maco Stewart, Travis
Brown, Clyde Blackmon and Billy Collier.
Notes:
William
Madison Mash
May 28, 1862 - Dec 7, 1940
WILLIAM M. MASH DIED SATURDAY AND BE BURIED SUNDAY
Wm. M. Mash, aged 78 years, retired ginner, died at the family home,
811 South Fifteenth street, early Saturday morning after an extended
illness.
Funeral services will be held from the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral
Home Sunday afternoon at 2 o�clock. Burial will be in Oakwood
cemetery. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. D. A.
Chisholm, Methodist minister, of Waxahachie, assisted by Rev. A. A.
Peacock, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church. He had been
a Methodist since young manhood.
A native of Tennessee, he had resided in Texas for 67 years and in
Navarro county for 65 years. He had lived in Corsicana for the past
50 years.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana, a son, O. A. Mash, Dawson; a
daughter, Mrs. Andrew G. Steele, Corsicana; a foster daughter, Mrs.
Burton H. Pattison, Fort Worth; a grandson, Neal Crowther, Chanute
Field, Ill., U. S. Army Air Corps; two granddaughters, Mrs. Carl
Meriweather, Stanton, and Mrs. Elvie Travis, Corsicana; a sister,
Mrs. Hattie McDonald, Coppell, Texas, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be John C. Hughes, Hugh Stewart, Harry Miller, Hugh
Cummings, D. O. Blizzard and George T. Dechaume. Friends of the
family will be honorary pallbearers.
Notes:
---
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR W. M. MASH ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services for W. M. Mash, aged 78, who died at his home,
811 South Fifteenth Street, Saturday morning were held Sunday
afternoon at 2 o�clock from the Sutherland-McCammon Chapel.
Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites
were conducted by Rev. D. A. Chisholm, Methodist minister of
Waxahachie, assisted by Rev. A. A. Peacock, pastor of the
Eleventh Avenue Methodist Church.
A native of Tennessee, he had resided in Navarro County
sixty-six years. He was a retired ginner. He had been a member
of the Methodist Church since early manhood.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; a son, O. A. Mash, Dawson;
a daughter, Mrs. Andrew G. Steele, Corsicana; a foster daughter,
Mrs. Burton H. Pattison, Fort Worth; a grandson, Neil Crowther,
Chanute Field, Ill., U. S. Army air corps; two granddaughters,
Mrs. Carl Meriwether, Stanton, and Mrs. Elvie Travis, Corsicana;
a sister, Mrs. Hattie McDonald, Coppell, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were John C. Hughes, Hugh Stewart, Harry Miller,
Hugh Cummings, D. O. Blizzard, W. H. Beeman, Paul Moore and
George T. DeChaume.
Friends of the family were honorary pallbearers.
Notes:
Lewis Griffin
Compton, Sr.
Nov 8, 1874 - Feb 19, 1956
Tuesday Services For L. G. Compton
Funeral services for L. G. Compton, 81, who died at his home 1030
West Fifth avenue Sunday were held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. from the
McCammon Chapel.
The rites were conducted by C. B. Holcomb, minister of the Fifth
Avenue Church of Christ. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Compton was the oldest employe of the Collin Street Bakery and was
at home on sick leave when he was stricken Saturday morning. He had
been connected with the bakery since 1902 and was one of the
originators of the Deluxe Fruitcake.
His death occurred on the 54th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs.
Compton and on Mrs. Compton's 78th birthday.
Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. R. H. Tolar and Mrs.
Earl Christian, both of Houston, and Mrs. Marshall Harvey, Lubbock;
three sisters, Miss Nora Compton and Mrs. Cora Bates, both of
Corsicana, and Mrs. S. F. Herod, Richland; eight grandchildren,
seven great-grandchildren, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Maurice Pollock, J. Dave Walker, Tom Curtis, Frank
Gnoza, Eddie King, Johnny Braxmier, Billie Price and Maurice
Mahoney.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Feb 21, 1956
- h/o Bettie Holland (Slaughter) Compton married Feb. 19,
1902; s/o James W. Compton and Louisa (Edmonds) Compton
- Submitted by Diane Richards
Mattie Virginia (Foster)
Truelove
Dec 22, 1897 - Jan 30, 1956
Dallas Resident Rites Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Truelove, 58, who died in Memorial
Hospital Monday, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Corley
Chapel. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. R. M. Cheek,
pastor of the North Side Baptist church.
A native of Barry, Mrs. Truelove resided at 3015 Arizona, Dallas,
but had been temporarily residing her when she became ill.
Surviving are a son, Tommy Trulove, and a grandson, Tommy Garth
Trulove, Jr., both of Globe, Ariz.; two brothers, B. J. Foster,
Wills Point, and J. G. Foster, Terrell, and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers were Rufus Pevehouse, Homer McNabb, Jack Megarity, Paul
Conn, Billy McNabb and Clyde Stubbs.
Notes:
Robert Odell
Ellisor
Apr 9, 1908 - Oct 3, 1943
RITES ON TUESDAY FOR R. O. ELLISOR; BURIAL AT KERENS
Funeral services for Robert O. Ellisor, age 35 years, who died
suddenly at his home here Sunday night, were held Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o�clock from the Corley chapel with Revs. J. I. Cartlidge and
T. E. Vaughn conducting the rites. Burial was in the
Kerens cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, four daughters, three brothers, four sisters
and other relatives.
Pallbearers were H. T. Rogers, V. F. Barnett, P. J. Rash, R. F.
Thompson, E. C. Raby and K. C. Woods.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Oct 5, 1943
- h/o Frances Jewel (Demoss) Ellisor married Mar. 27, 1926;
s/o Lacy B. Ellisor and Annie Pearl (Brooks) Ellisor
- Submitted by Diane Richards
-----
ROBERT O. ELLISOR DIED
SUDDENLY ON SUNDAY EVENING
Robert O. Ellisor, age 35 years, died suddenly at his home 1734
West Seventh avenue Sunday night. Funeral services will be held
at the Corley Chapel Tuesday afternoon at 2 o�clock. Burial will
be in the
Kerens cemetery.
Rev. J. I. Cartlidge and T. E. Vaughn will conduct the rites.
Ellisor was an employee of the American Well and Prospecting
Company.
Surviving are his wife, four daughters, Norma Jean, Betty Ann,
Christine and Ruth Ellisor, Corsicana; three brothers, Calvin
Ellisor, Beaumont; Hubert Ellisor, U. S. Army; four sisters,
Mrs. Therrell DeMoss, Mrs. Frank Cordell, Mrs. D. R. Harris and
Miss Annie Pearl Ellisor, all of Corsicana and other relatives.
Notes:
James
Thomas "Jim" Terry
Apr 18, 1869 - Oct 6, 1943
JIM T. TERRY OF RURAL SHADE DIED AT HOME WEDNESDAY
Jim T. Terry, aged 74 years, prominent business man of East Navarro
county, died at his home at Rural Shade Wednesday afternoon at 4
o�clock. He had been in ill health several years.
Funeral services were held from the Kerens Methodist church Thursday
afternoon at 4 o�clock with burial in the
Kerens cemetery.
A native of Opelika, Russell county, Alabama, Terry came to Texas
when a young boy. He was married to Zuetta J. Lowrey of Roane, Feb.
18, 1897. He was in the drug, grocery and general merchandise
business in Rural Shade for the past twenty-eight years and was an
active member of the Kerens Methodist church.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Sam Hale, Dallas; two
sisters, Mrs. J. W. Hall, Houston, and Mrs. S. F. Holland, Haskell,
Oklahoma; a brother, J. V. Terry, Los Angeles, Calif., a niece, Mrs.
Fred D. Prince, Corsicana, and other relatives.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Oct 7, 1943
- h/o Zuetta Jane (Lowery) Terry married Feb. 18, 1897; s/o
William Coleman �Bill� Terry & Ora Elizabeth (Paul) Terry
- Submitted by Diane Richards
Louellen Johnson
Dec 5, 1869 - Mar 14, 1946
FUNERAL RITES FOR L. JOHNSON, KERENS HELD THERE FRIDAY
Funeral services for L. Johnson aged 76 years, who died in Kerens
Thursday morning, were held at the
Kerens cemetery Friday
morning at 10 o�clock where interment was made. The rites were
conducted by Rev. E. R. Page assisted by Rev. M. B. Howell, Kerens
Methodist pastor.
Survivors are a daughter, Mollie Johnson, Kerens; a sister, Mrs. O.
Z. Blackmon, Kerens; a granddaughter, Virginia Utley, California,
and other relatives.
Corley Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
O. Z. Blackmon
Mar 17, 1877 - May 15, 1961
O. Z. Blackmon Rites Tuesday
Funeral services for O. Z. Blackmon, 84, retired Kerens watchmaker,
who died in Memorial hospital Monday morning, were held Tuesday at 2
p.m. from the First Baptist church in Kerens with burial in the
Kerens cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Bill Foster, pastor.
Surviving are a brother, Willis R. Blackmon, Mexia; four sisters,
Mrs. Flora Canite, Terrell; Mrs. Stella Canite, Dallas; Mrs. J. W.
Spain and Mrs. M. E. Hudson, both of Mexia; a niece, Miss Mollie
Johnson, Kerens, and other relatives.
Corley directed.
Notes:
Zennie Pearl (Jackson) Goodwin
May 1, 1893 - May 3, 1972
 Mrs. Goodwin
Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Friday at Corley Funeral Home
Chapel for Mrs. Zennie P. Goodwin, 79, who died Wednesday morning in
Lancaster.
The Rev. J. L. Glaze officiated and burial was in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Survivors include three sons and other relatives.
Pallbearers were L. S. Hosch, A. R. Cravens, Earl McDaniel, T. L.
Garza, Ed Goodwin, and Ernest Jones. |
Notes:
- The Corsicana Weekly Light - May 11, 1972
- w/o William Vassor Goodwin; d/o James Edward Jackson &
Rebecca Bell Donnie (Rascoe) Jackson
-
Death Certificate
- Submitted by
Edward Lynn Williams
------
Mrs. Goodwin
Mrs. Zennie P. Goodwin, 79, died Wednesday morning in Lancaster.
Funeral services are pending with Corley Funeral Home.
She was a former resident of Corsicana.
Survivors include three sons, James A. Goodwin of Irving, George W.
Goodwin of Tacoma, Wash., and William V. Goodwin of Mineral Wells;
and other relatives.
Notes:
Rena Mae
(Reynolds) Owen
Dec 21, 1915 - May 2, 1972
Mrs. Owen
Funeral services for Mrs. Rena May Owen, 56, who died Wednesday in
Memorial Hospital, were at 3 p.m. Friday at the Griffin Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. B. J. Grimes officiating. Burial was in
Hamilton Cemetery.
A resident of Corsicana for 15 years, she was a native of Franklin,
Texas.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin Owen of Corsicana; two
sisters, Mrs. Lois Flanagan of Fort Worth and Mrs. Macil Brooks of
Dallas; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Marvin R. Owen, J. D. Hope, Jim Stough, Rufus
Pevehouse, Charles Rogers and Vernon Tackett.
Notes:
Buford Edward
Barber
Jan 19, 1926 - Jan 14, 2014
 Buford
Barber, 87, formerly of Richland, passed away Tuesday,
Jan. 14, 2014 in Bellmead. He was born Jan. 19, 1926 to
Edward and Rachel Barber in Malakoff. He was a rancher
and retired to Bellmead. He was a veteran of
World War II.
He is survived by wife Ruby V. Barber; children, Ann
Johnson and husband Donnie, Sue Wolfe, Jane Hintz, Rita
Jo Taylor and husband Roy, Larry Barber and wife Linda,
Rickey Barber and wife Delores; two step-children,
Sharon Dodson and Jim Denton and wife Joen; one brother,
Raymond Earl Barber; grandchildren, Kim, Gail and
Melanie Woodard, Brad Woodard, Bryan Hintz, Summer
Matthews, Brandi Barber Garcia, Rachel Barber Dawson,
Laura Barber, Rusty Barber, Kim Denton, Barry Denton,
Ronnie Denton, Chrissy Roberts, Johnny Roberts; eight
great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17,
2014 at
Richland Cemetery with Pastor Adams of Concord
Baptist Church officiating.
Pallbearers will be Brock Garcia, Shane McCaslin, Ryan
Dawson, Larry Hoppe, Bryan Hintz, and Rusty Barber.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home,
Corsicana. |
Notes:
Alan James Stark
Mar 12, 1926 - Jan 19, 2014
Alan J. Stark, 87, of Frost passed away Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at his
residence. Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23,
2014 at 11:15 a.m. at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas.
Notes:
Mr. Alan James Stark, age 87, of Frost, Texas passed away on Sunday,
January 19, 2014 at his residence. He was born on March 12, 1926 in
Cushing, Oklahoma to Elmer M. and Thelma V. Stark.
Mr. Stark served in the U. S. Navy during
World War II. He spent
his life as a carpenter in the building business. He was a quiet man
with a dry sense of humor and he really enjoyed a good laugh.
Mr. Stark was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his soul-mate and loving wife, Marcia Stark.
Graveside services are scheduled for 11:14 AM on Thursday, January
23,
2014 at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. No formal visitation
is planned.
Brancey Jean
Druppal
Oct 17, 1936 - Jan 21, 2014
Brancey Jean Druppal, 77, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21,
2014. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 11 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at Trinidad Cemetery, Trinidad. Arrangements
by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Brancey Jean Druppal, 77 of Corsicana, passed away January 21, 2014.
She was born October 17, 1936.
She is preceded in death by daughter Belinda Hobbs.
She is survived by son Billy Hobbs and wife Paulette of Corsicana;
sister Betty Ray of Malakoff; two nieces, Morgan and Courtney.
John Davis
Coopwood
abt 1950 - Jan 14, 2014
John Davis Coopwood, 63, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14,
2014 at Navarro Regional Hospital. A memorial service will be held
at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at Community Chapel, 253 Ave. F,
Corsicana.
Notes:
Lewis
Charles "L.C." Dickson
abt 1950 - Jan 18, 2014
Lewis Charles �L.C.� Dickson, 63, of Corsicana passed away Saturday,
Jan. 18, 2014 at Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana. A memorial
service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at New
Beginning Church, Dawson. Rev. Billy Simmons, pastor, and Rev.
Johnny Burgess, eulogist.
Notes:
Bobbie Jo Darby
Jan 24, 1924 - Jan 22, 2014
Bobbie Jo Darby, 89, passed away at the Heritage Oaks Retirement
Village in Corsicana at 2:28 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, two days
shy of her 90th birthday. Bobbie was born Jan. 24, 1924 in Roane to
Thomas Irvin and Queena Bess Darby, the third youngest of eight
children. The Darby family moved to the Kerens area from Troup,
Texas in 1911.
Bobbie Jo enlisted in the WAVES U.S. Naval Reserve in 1944 shortly
after they were created in 1942. At this time during World War II
they were officially the Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency
Service (WAVES).
In 1948, while she was still serving, she was able to be a part of
military history when the WAVES became a permanent part of the U.S.
Military. She served from 1944 through
World War II and the
Korean War and was honorably
discharged in 1952. It was said she was an awesome sight walking
around downtown Kerens in her Naval uniform. She was thrilled during
her last years to see a Kerens Veterans Memorial being started in
her hometown of Kerens.
She worked in many civil service jobs after leaving the military
including Texas State Department of the Blind in Austin,
Administrator of the Kerens Hospital, Administrator of the Kerens
Rest Home, Chief of Planning and Design for the south side Kerens
Housing Authority, and even had a street named after her where the
south side housing is located, �Darby Drive.� She would not admit
it, but she was quite proud of the street named for herself and her
family. She was also head of the Malakoff Housing Authority and the
Trinidad Housing Authority. During her time in Austin, she became a
life-long Texas Longhorn fan and would watch every game when she had
the chance. She would also become quite animated when she talked
politics. Bobbie was a dedicated Democrat and often said she only
voted for one Republican in her life, Ronald Reagan.
Bobbie Jo was a proud graduate of the
1942 Class of Kerens High School where she was a cheerleader and
also worked on the original Bobcat Scratch. She did her military
training at Hunter College in New York City, Dallas, and Bethesda,
Maryland. After the military, she also attended the University of
Texas in Austin.
Bobbie Jo was the third youngest of the eight children of Queena
Bess and Thomas Irvin Darby of Kerens. All except for infant Johnny
Darby were graduates from Kerens High School.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Irvin and Queena
Bess Darby; brothers Jack Darby, Thomas Darby, and Johnny Darby; and
sisters, Billie Ruth Cartlidge, Katherine Patterson, Queena Allen,
and Melba Rea; and numerous nieces and nephews and grand nieces and
nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kerens Veterans Memorial
Fund, Post Office Box 5, Kerens, Texas, 75144.
Visitation will be from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at
Paschal Funeral Chapel in Kerens. A Graveside service will be held
at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at the Kerens Cemetery with her
nephew Jakie Doyle Allen officiating. Interment will follow in the
Kerens Cemetery.
Notes:
Pauline Frednia (Brackeen) Raley
Dec 29, 1919 - Jan 23, 2014
 Pauline
Brackeen Raley, 94, of Corsicana passed away Thursday,
Jan. 23, 2014. She was born Dec. 29, 1919 to Dewey and
Lula Brackeen.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bennedict Raley,
son Mike Raley and her parents.
She is survived by her daughter Barbara Shows and
husband David of Nacogdoches, son James Raley and wife
Dorothy of Corsicana, daughter Paulette Thompson and
husband Sam of Corsicana, daughter, Brenda Lawhon and
husband Stan of Corsicana, son Benney Raley and wife
Karen of Huntsville, daughter-in-law Patty Raley of
Sachse; sisters, Margaret Raley, Roberta Kelley and
brother Donald Brackeen, 19 grandchildren, 21
great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy
Raley officiating. There will be a private internment at
Brushie
Prairie Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons and
nephews.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Bobby
Gene Carpenter Sr.
July 17, 1937 - Jan 23, 2014
 Bobby
Gene Carpenter Sr., 76, of Corsicana passed away
peacefully at his home Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 with his
family by his side. He was born July 17, 1937 in
Corsicana to William Nathan and Jessie Lee Carpenter.
He lived his entire life in Navarro County, graduated
from Corsicana High School in
1956, and attended Navarro Junior College for two
years. While in high school he played tennis, baseball
and basketball, and was named All State in basketball.
At Navarro he played baseball and basketball. He
remained a loyal Tiger fan his entire life.
In 1964 he married Betty Allred and they were married 49
years, 11 months and two days. Their marriage was
blessed with three children: his first-born son, �Little
Bobby� who was his dad's pride and joy; his precious
daughter, Megan, who brought him so much love; and
�Daddy's little angel� Joe, his baby boy. Bobby was
blessed with five grandchildren, Chloe, Will and Emma
Carpenter and Claire and Ryan Vadasy. Each was very
special to him and they knew it.
He was a man of faith who leaned on the Lord and
depended on prayer. He maintained a joy in his life in
spite of the challenges of losing his vision later in
life and his weakening heart. He was an inspiration to
those around him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers,
Earl and Charles Brannon, and a sister, Mildred Adams.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Carpenter; son and
daughter-in-law, Bobby Jr. and Dawn Carpenter of Waco,
daughter and son-in-Law, Megan and Derek Vadasy of
Corsicana; and son and daughter-in-Law, Joe and Susan
Carpenter of Corsicana; grandsons, Will Carpenter and
Ryan Vadasy; granddaughters, Chloe and Emma Carpenter
and Claire Vadasy; two sisters, Ima Lee King of
Corsicana and Polly Mullins of Greenville; two brothers,
Calvin Carpenter of Arizona and Billy Joe Carpenter of
New Jersey.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan.
25, 2014 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26,
2014 at Northside Baptist Church with Dr. Rick Lamb
officiating. Interment will follow in the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his
nephews, and the Honorary Pallbearers will be the
members of the Corsicana Pitiful Golf Association and
players from the old Navarro Softball Team.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
in Bobby's memory to the American Heart Association,
P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas
75284-1125 or to the Care Center at Northside Baptist
Church, 2800 N.
Beaton Street, Corsicana, Texas 75110. |
Notes:
Henry
Grady Summerall Jr.
Sept 12, 1947 - Jan 23, 2014
Henry G. Summerall, 66, of Celina passed away Thursday, Jan. 23,
2014 at Life Care Hospital of Plano. Visitation will be held from 6
to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services will
be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014 at the Corley Funeral
Home Chapel with Pastor Barry Strickland officiating. Interment will
follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, January 24, 2014 Submitted by Karen
Rost
Mr. Henry G. Summerall, 66, of Celina passed away on Thursday,
January 23, 2014 at Life Care Hospital of Plano. He was born on
September 12, 1947 in Corsicana to parents Henry Grady and Mary Ruth
Summerall, Sr.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. He attended and
graduated from UT Arlington with a bachelor degree and then from SMU
with his MBA. He was in the banking industry for 35 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sharon Summerall of Celina;
son, Matthew Summerall of Celina; sister, Margaret Claus and husband
Jim of Dallas; aunt, Sybil Bates of Corpus Christi; uncle, Chester
Duke of Mildred; numerous nieces, nephews, and a big host of
friends.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 � 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January
28,
2014 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00
a.m.
on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel
with Pastor Barry Strickland officiating. Interment will follow in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be members of the Dallas Rugby Football Club.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dallas Life Foundation, 1100
Cadiz St. Dallas, Texas 75215 or dallaslife.org
Notes:
Harriett Ann (Prine)
Albertson
Aug 1, 1937 - Jan 20, 2014
 Harriett
Ann Albertson, 76, passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, in
Corsicana. She was born Aug. 1, 1937, in Corsicana, to
Stella and Lawrence M. Prine.
Harriett graduated from Richland High School, attended
Navarro Junior College and then Baylor University School
of Nursing to pursue a profession in Medical Technology.
Her career included work at Baylor Hospital in Dallas,
Mexia State School, and Navarro Regional Hospital in
Corsicana from which she later retired.
Harriett was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She
married her husband Robert E. (Bob) Albertson on June
18, 1960, at the First United Methodist Church in
Richland; they were married for just over 50 years.
She and her husband, Bob, were devoted leaders of the
Navarro County 4-H Club of which their three daughters
were members. They were both also strong supporters of
the Mildred ISD athletics, where their daughters
attended school. At her home in Richland, Harriett
enjoyed gardening with her family, quilting, playing
piano for her church and openly sharing her home with
friends and family.
Harriett is preceded in death by her husband Robert E.
Albertson, parents, Lawrence and Stella Prine, and her
brothers James R. Prine and John M. Prine.
She is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-law,
Kimberly and Pat Cunningham of Richland, Jennifer and
Chris Cofer of Corsicana, and Andrea and John Catanzaro
of Galveston; grandsons Phillip Halcomb, Sean Cofer,
Brenden Cofer, Ethan Cofer, Anthony Catanzaro, Vincent
Catanzaro, and Noah Catanzaro; granddaughter Paige
Cunningham; great-granddaughter Karsyn Shaw; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
1, 2014, in the Great Hall of the First United Methodist
Church, 320 N. 15th Street, in Corsicana, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to
the First United Methodist Church Stained Glass Window
or Rose Garden Funds (contact Dawn Clay at [email protected]
or (903) 874-5656), or the First United Methodist Church
of Richland, Texas (contact Shirley Thomas, P.O. Box
207, Richland, Texas 76682, or call (210) 862-7339). |
Notes:
Lee Jordane "Baby Lee" Fincher
Aug 10, 1991 - Jan 26, 2014
 Lee
Jordane �Baby Lee� Fincher, 22, passed away in Ennis
Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014.
Lee was born in Fort Worth on Aug. 10, 1991 to Cedric
Fielder and Denise Fincher. She grew up in Ennis, Palmer
and Corsicana and graduated from Corsicana High School
in
2010.
She worked as a promotional model for Hooter's for two
years and at the Gas Monkey Bar and Grill for one year
as a bartender. She was baptized at the First Baptist
Church of Palmer. She was passionate about motorcycles
and loved to dance.
She is survived by her father, Cedric Fielder; her
mother, Denise Fincher and step-father, Jason McKoy;
brothers: Jacobi Fincher and Darian Clarkson; sisters:
Amanda Carpenter and Anique Fincher; four nieces;
grandparents: Doris Jones Polk and Harry and Wanda
Fincher, great-grandmother: Margie McKenzie along with
many other family, friends and loved ones.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014 from 6 to 8
p.m. in the J. E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 at 11
a.m. in the J. E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with
Rev. Buck Marshall officiating. Interment will follow at
2 p.m. in Laurel Land Cemetery of Dallas under the
direction of J. E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. |
Notes:
Norma Belle (Mackin) Hodge
July 2, 1923 - Jan 26, 2014
 Norma
B. Hodge, 90, of Corsicana went to be with her Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 at Navarro
Regional Hospital in Corsicana. She was born July 2,
1923 in San Angelo, Texas to Franklin Dee and Bessie
Mackin.
She married Lee Hodge on Aug. 13, 1949. She was a loving
and devoted mother to Kim, Kay and Jerry. She loved and
spoiled her grandchildren Caitlin Marie and Colin Lee
Hodge. They loved her back just as much. She loved her
family and friends unconditionally which they will miss
her dearly, but take great comfort in knowing she is in
Heaven.
She was a dedicated member of Northside Baptist Church
in Corsicana. Her family is very appreciative of this
church for loving her and being very kind to them during
this difficult time. For about 20 years she would bake
loaves of homemade bread every week which she had her
husband Lee deliver to home bound people and church
visitors. She was known as the bread lady. She and her
husband visited nursing homes and friends with needs
faithfully for the church up to the week before she
passed away.
She is survived by her husband, Lee Hodge; daughters,
Kim Hodge and Kay Holcomb and husband Sid; son, Jerry
Hodge and wife Sandy; granddaughter, Caitlin Hodge;
grandson, Colin Hodge, and a sister, Mary Dee Champie
and her family. She had many other family members and
she loved them all.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan.
28, 2014 at Corley Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 29, 2014 at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Dr. Rick
Lamb officiating. Interment will follow in
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to any Pro Life
Organization or to Northside Baptist Church, 2800 N.
Beaton Street, Corsicana, Texas 75110. |
Notes:
Adelia Elizabeth
(Gatlin) Adams-Allen
Jan. 20, 1860 - May 21, 1944
MRS. A. A. ALLEN BURIED ON MONDAY AFTERNOON AT RICE
RICE, May 24.�(Spl.)�Funeral services for Mrs. Arelia Adams Allen,
who died Sunday morning at 7:50 o�clock in St. Paul's Hospital in
Dallas, were held from the Baptist church here Monday afternoon at
2:30 o�clock, with Rev. J. F. Stanley of Ben Wheeler officiating.
The pallbearers were grandsons of Mrs. Allen; Murphey, George Eldon
and Roy Holmes, Mark Davis, Bobbie Young and Jack Germany.
Mrs. Allen was born in Cannan, Miss., January 20, 1860. She joined
the Baptist church at the age of 15 years and lived a devoted
Christian all her life.
She is survived by two sons, R. H. Adams, Pine Bluff, Ark.; Frank
Adams, Borger, Texas; six daughters, Mrs. W. H. Smith and Mrs. Sam
Johnson, Greenville, Texas; Mrs. R. Holmes, Lubbock; Mrs. N. H.
Holmes, Dallas; Mrs. R. L. Young, Miles, and Mrs. W. R. Hall,
Houston.
Interment was made in the Rice
cemetery.
Notes:
William Joseph Everett Emmert
Feb 6, 1873 - Jan 22, 1945
W. J. E. EMMERT DIED MONDAY AT RICE; BURIAL ON TUESDAY
Funeral services for W. J. E. Emmert, 71, who died at his home in
Rice community Monday afternoon, were held from the Rice Methodist
church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o�clock. Rev. M. C. Bledsoe conducted
the rites and interment was in
Rice cemetery.
He had been a resident of Rice community over 50 years and was well
known in that section.
Surviving are his wife, Rice; a son, E. E. Emmert, Corpus Christi;
four brothers, Harvey, Albert and Earl Emmert, Rice; Jake Emmert,
Ennis; a sister, Mrs. Lee Etta Roan, two grandchildren and other
relatives.
Sutherland-McCammon directed the arrangements.
Notes:
Cora
Ellen (Price) Kelley
Mar 1, 1878 - Jan 13, 1945
Dallas Woman Was Buried In Rice
Mrs. T. J. Kelley, 65, died Saturday in Dallas and funeral services
were held there Sunday. Interment was in the
Rice cemetery Sunday
afternoon under the direction of Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.
Notes:
Melissa Cordelia (Bates)
Ferguson
Jun 28, 1887 - Mar 27, 1945
Former Resident Of Navarro County Buried At Rice
ENNIS, March 28,--Funeral services were held here Wednesday
afternoon for Mrs. Eason Ferguson, aged 58 years, who died Tuesday
afternoon here. Burial was in
Rice cemetery. Mrs. Ferguson formerly resided in Navarro county.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Clyde Ethridge, Chatfield, Mrs.
Elbert Lindsey and Mrs. Frank Puckett, both of Ennis; a son, Burton
Ferguson, Ennis; 12 grandchildren and a brother, Jim Bates, Bay
City.
Notes:
Alma Gertrude (Watkin) Pierce
Jan 3, 1898 - Jul 15, 1945
MRS. ALMA G. PIERCE DIED IN GALVESTON; BURIAL IN RICE
Mrs. Alma Gertrude Pierce, aged 47 years, resident of Galveston the
past 3 � years, died in St. Mary's Infirmary, Galveston Sunday.
Funeral services were held from the First Baptist church in Rice
Tuesday afternoon at 3 o�clock. Burial was in the
Rice cemetery. Rev. W. E.
Nunn conducted the rites.
Surviving are her husband, Erlen Pierce, Galveston; three daughters,
Mrs. Sylvia Montgomery, Marjorie Pierce and Nellie Ruth Pierce all
of Galveston; two sons, Pfc. Homer L. Pierce, U. S. Army in Europe,
and Robert T. Pierce, U. S. Navy in the South Pacific; two sisters,
Mrs. Mincie Durbin, Dallas, and Mrs. H. P. Cox, Galveston; and two
brothers, Pfc. Guy W. Watkin, U. S. Army in New Guinea and R. L.
Watkin, Galveston.
Corley Funeral Home in charge.
Notes:
Albert
Clint �Bud� Ryburn
Feb 1, 1879 - Feb 17, 1945
ALBERT C. RYBURN DIED AT FROST HOME BURIAL ON MONDAY
Albert C. Ryburn, aged 66 years, retired farmer, died at his home in
Frost Saturday. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2
o�clock from the Frost Methodist church. Burial was in the Blooming
Grove cemetery. He had resided in the western part of Navarro county
for about 50 years.
Surviving are his wife of Frost, two brothers, Rufus Ryburn, Kirven,
and Claude Ryburn, Mississippi, a sister, Mrs. Annie Miller,
Oklahoma City, and other relatives.
McCormick's Funeral Service directed arrangements.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, February 19, 1945
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- (Death certificate says buried at Rose Hill cemetery, no
family there ---but he has twins buried at Frost cemetery per
their certificate and a wife and baby with monuments at
Lone Oak
cemetery, Blooming Grove, Tx. )
Born Arkansas 1st wife Tennie (Bell) Ryburn buried at Lone Oak
cemetery 2nd Velia Mae (Hambrick) Brasher-Ryburn s/o Linn Boyd
Ryburn and Cintha Jane (Miller) Ryburn
John D. Holland
Dec 28, 1885 - Sep 20, 1944
John D. Holland Be Buried Kerens Thursday Afternoon
KERENS, Sept. 21.�(Spl.)�Funeral services for John D. Holland, age
58, who died Wednesday afternoon at 2:40 o�clock, at his home, will
be held Thursday afternoon at 5 o�clock, with Rev. Maggart Howell
conducting the rites.
Mr. Holland was born at Brittain, Texas, Oct. 28, 1885. He came to
Kerens some 30 years ago and in 1918 was married to Miss Ruth Berry.
He was in the grocery business 22 years, but retired about six years
ago due to ill health.
His health had improved the last few years and until Wednesday
morning when he suffered a stroke, from which he never regained
consciousness.
Surviving are his wife, and brother, Rufus Holland, West Texas and
sister Mrs. Bessie Bucy of Rising Star; a number of nieces and
nephews.
Notes:
Eldridge Knox Moores
Jul 2, 1859 - Jul 12, 1944
RITES BE HELD LATE THURSDAY AT KERENS FOR E. K. MOORES
KERENS, July 13�(Spl)�Funeral services for E. K. Moores, age 85
years, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Will Talley here
Wednesday morning, were planned for 5:30 Thursday afternoon from the
First Methodist church here. Rev. C. E. Wilkins, former pastor will
conduct the rites. Burial will be in the
Kerens Cemetery.
A resident of Navarro county 65 years, he was well known here and in
Corsicana where he operated a cotton warehouse for several years.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Talley, a granddaughter, a great-
granddaughter, a great granddaughter and other relatives.
Stockton Funeral Home will direct the arrangements.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, July 13, 1944
- h/o Sarah F. (Graham) Moores buried in Oakwood cemetery
father of Iva (Moores) Talley buried in Kerens cemetery
- Submitted by Diane Richards
Rufus
Bratton Massey
Oct 20, 1867 - Oct 25, 1945
RITES HELD FRIDAY FOR R. B. MASSEY FROM KERENS CHURCH
Funeral services for R. B. Massey, aged 72 years, of Kerens who died
at the Veterans' Hospital at Lisbon, near Dallas, Thursday morning,
were held Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the Kerens Methodist
church. Burial was in the
Kerens Cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Maggard B.
Howell, pastor of the church, and Rev. Jared I. Cartlidge, pastor of
the First Baptist church of Corsicana.
A Native of South Carolina Massey was discharged from the U. S. army
in 1889 because of a heart ailment. He came to Texas and Navarro
county in 1899 and had resided in Kerens for many years.
Surviving are his wife of Kerens, a daughter, Mrs. Sam Butler,
Corsicana; four sons, William A. Massey, Monterrey, Calif., U. S.
army, retired;; Rufus Massey, Long Beach, Calif.; H. C. Massey and
Andrall Massey, both of Houston; five grandchildren; two brothers,
F. H. Massey, Kerens and G. D. Massey, Houston, and a number of
nieces and nephews.
Corley Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Friday, Oct 26, 1945
- 1st wife Bessie (Moore) Massey 2nd Martha Minzie
(Caldwell) Massey; s/o William Heath Massey and Sarah Melissa
Atwood (Hicklin) Massey buried at White Church Cemetery,
Blooming Grove, Tx.
- Submitted by Diane Richards
Lillie Antoinette
(Smith) Youngblood
May 27, 2901 - Aug 24, 1999
 MEMORIAM
"I only met Lillie once in person. It was in her
lovely home to ask her about her family who are distant
Hightower cousins of mine. It was a museum, and she, in
her 80's, a model of days gone by. She showered me with
love and information for years to come. She was the only
surviving child of her parents and she had no children
of her own. She was devoted to her Mother and her 3
Aunts, daughters of Allen G. and Lillie Hightower. Her
parents had no descendants after her death and I am
thankful to Findagrave for giving me somewhere to share
the information and photos she gave me.
Lillie graduated from Frost TX High School in 1921. She
was in drama and basketball. She went on to receive a
degree from North Texas State University in 1929. She
taught school for 4 years before her marriage to Willie
Youngblood of Waxahachie, TX. They had no children. She
was active in service during WWII although I am not sure
what she did. She also work for Borden and retired after
17 years in 1964 as her Mother aged. She cared for her
Mother until her Mother's death in 1971 at the age of
96. Lillie was very active in many community
organizations and activities, especially the Baptist
church. She visited and traveled with her Aunts as much
as possible. She lived in Waxahachie most of her life
and died at the age of 98 and was buried in Frost by her
parents and her sister, Jessie, who died at 19."
Marty Stewart |
David Henry "Bud" Davidson
Oct 21, 1877 - Jun 28, 1949
D. H. Davidson Is Buried At Frost
Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at Frost for D. H.
Davidson, aged 71 years, who died with a heart attack at his home in
Frost Tuesday night. The rites were held from the Baptist chruch
with Rev. C. C. Ellis officiating. Burial was in the
Frost Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, four daughters, 18 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Mollie Louisa (Brown) Blood
Feb 11, 1857 - Feb 2, 1955
Mrs. Mollie Blood Dies At Richland
Mrs. Mollie Blood, 97, long-time Richland resident, died at the
family home Wednesday afternoon following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist church in
Richland Friday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the
Richland cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Bill Langham, pastor, and Rev.
Roy F. Johnson.
Born February 11, 1857, in Mississippi, Mrs. Blood had resided in
Richland 47 years. She would have observed her 98th birthday next
week.
Surviving are two sons, G. W. Blood, Corsicana, and E. R. Blood,
Ruidoso, N. M.; four daughters, Miss Georgia Blood, Mrs. Alice
Hammond and Mrs. E. S. Allen, all of Richland, and Mrs. D. S.
Williams, Capitan, N. M.; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren,
two sisters, Mrs. Lee Jones, Corsicana, and Mrs. W. H. Evans, Earth,
Texas, and numerous other relatives.
Grandsons will be pallbearers. Corley will direct.
Notes:
Leroy Wilson
Leroy Wilson
Leroy Wilson, 67, of Arlington, died Friday in Arlington. Service
was Saturday, 2 p.m., Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.
Robert Ryan officiating. Burial will be at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
He was a native of Corsicana and had lived in Arlington since 1957.
He was a retired employee of the City of Dallas and a member of the
Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. F.
Wilson.
Survivors include his wife, of Arlington; three daughters, Mrs. Joy
Mae Brawner, of Maypearl, Mrs. Joyce Archer and Mrs. Sammie
Shackelford, both of Paradise; nine grand-children, two
great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Gracie Lee Hollingsworth, of
Corsicana; five brothers, Lonnie Wilson of Liberty, Wilbur Wright
Wilson, of Greenville, Buster Wilson, Sam Wilson, and Jack Wilson
all of Houston, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Grandsons were pallbearers.
Notes:
Paul
William, III
d. Sept 1981
Paul William III, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul William, Jr.
of Rice, died Saturday in Navarro Memorial Hospital.
Graveside service was Thursday, 11 a.m. at
Woodland Cemetery in
Corsicna. Arrangements were with Ross and Johnson Mortuary in
Corsicana.
Notes:
C. A.
(Mike) Fraser
d. Sep 1981
C. A. (Mike) fraser, 56, of Corsicana, died last night at
Memorial Hospital.
Services were Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Corley Funeral Home. Burial
followed at Dawson Cemetery.
Fraser, former owner of Vertex Machine Co. and a Presbyterian, is
survived by his wife, Jera Fraser, of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs.
Sharon Meletio, of Dallas, and Miss Kathleen Fraser, of Illinois;
two sisters, Mrs. Charles Baumgardner and Mrs. henry Sirelum, of
Farmington, Mo.; three brothers, Don Fraser, of St. Louis, Mo., Bob
Fraser, of Farmington, Mo., and George Fraser, of Phoenix, Ariz.;
and a number of neices and nephews.
Pallbearers included Bill Grubbs, Lester Jones, Sammy J. Thomas,
Charles Bancroft, Joe Hashop, Louis Hashop, James Doolen and Raymond
Hampel.
Notes:
Winnie
McMullan
d. Sep 1981
Mrs. Winnie McMullan
Mrs. Winnie McMullan died Sunday in Baton Rouge, La. She was a
native of Corsicana.
Services was Tuesday in Baton Roughe at the Hollabough Spindle
Funeral Home.
Survivors include a son, Boyd Hughes McMullan; a daughter, Mrs.
Jules Mayeaux, botyh of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Mrs. Marvin E.
Wallace, of Corsicana, and Mrs. Frankie Rainey, of Spring; a number
of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Chasity Ann Honea and Chrisi Lynn Honea
b & d Aug 27, 1981
Stacy Ann Honea and Chrisi Lynn Honea, twin infant daughters
of Mr. and mrs. Thomas Honea, of Lubbock, and formerly of Corsicana
died Thursday in Lubbock.
Graveside services were Monday, 4 p.m.,
Frost Cemetery with the
Rev. J. T. Davis officiating.
Arrangements were with Corley Funeral Home.
Other survivors include grandparents, Mrs. Betty Honea, of Silver
City, Mrs. Dee Keath and guy Keath, both of Lubbock, Thomas E.
Honea; great-grandparents, Mrs. oral Honea, Earl Honea and Mrs.
Dovie Thmas, all of Corsicana.
Notes:
Whit Ainsworth
d. Sep 1981
Whit Ainsworth, 57, of Fairfield, died Thursday at Hillcrest
Baptist Hospital in Waco.
Service was 2 p.m. Friday at the New Hope Baptist Church in Jewett.
Burial was at New Hope Cemetery..
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Joy Reedes Ainsworth, of Fairfield;
one son, Blake Ainsworth, of Fairfield; one daughter, Mrs. C. W.
McKnight, of Fairfield; six grandchildren; four sisters, Sarah Ann
Iviy, of Potter, Eunice Golding, of Conroe, Ruby Lee Reedes, of
Houston, and Lennie Evans, of Smithfille; three brothers, Joe
Ainsworth, of Conroe, Presley Ainsworth, of Mesquite, and James
Ainsworth, of Concord.
Notes:
Richard Younger
d. Sep 1981
Richard Younger, 67, of Corsicana, died Wednesday night at
Memorial Hospital.
Service was Saturday, 1 p.m., Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel.
Burial was at Rhode Island Cemetery in Streetman.
Wake service was Friday, 7-oclock, Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Services include an aunt, Mrs. Lorena Gray, of Streetman, and
several cousons.
Notes:
William Allen
McEntire
Nov 16, 1879 - Jan 5, 1944
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR W. A. M�ENTIRE AT DRANE THURSDAY
Funeral services for W. A. McEntire, aged 64 years, who died at his
home in the Drane community early Wednesday morning following a
short illness, were held from the Baptist church at Drane Thursday
afternoon at 2 o�clock. Rev. E. O. Vaughn conducted the rites.
Burial was in the
Campbell cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Drane; two sons, two daughters, a brother,
four sisters and other relatives.
Sutherland-McCammon directed the arrangements.
Notes:
Margaret Ellen "Maggie" (Nash) Lord
Feb 5 1880- Aug 26, 1945
FUNERAL SERVICES TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR MRS. M. E. LORD
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o�clock from
Corley Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Maggie E. Lord, aged 65 years, who
died at the family residence, 192 Avenue E. Sunday night. Burial was
in the Campbell
cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Jack Goff, pastor of
the Northside Baptist church, and Rev. Hughie McCollum.
Surviving are six sons, M. M. Lord, Jr., and W. W. Lord, both of
Ennis; A. P., B. B. and T. E. Lord, all of Corsicana, and J. B.
Lord, U. S. Army; two daughters, Mrs. G. W. Brown, Richland, and
Mrs. Bud Gaddy, Corsicana; 21 grandchildren, six brothers, three
sisters, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Thurber Lord, Lloyd Bearden, Huby Nash, Frank
Coley, Herschel Blackmon, Robert Clarke and Sam Gordon.
Notes:
William Henry
Allen
Nov 6, 1870 - Apr 25, 1945
WM. HENRY ALLEN DIED NEAR ATHENS RITES HELD HERE
William Henry Allen, aged 67 years, died at his home north of
Athens, Henderson county, Wednesday afternoon.
Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at 3 o�clock from
the Corley Funeral Home chapel. Burial was in the
Campbell cemetery.
Surviving are his wife of Athens, three sons, Joe Allen, U. S. Navy;
Arthur Allen, Roane, and Hughie Allen, Athens; two daughters, Miss
Cliffie Mae Allen, Athens, and Mrs. F. M. McCoy, Lamoe, Texas, and
several grandchildren.
Notes:
Hazel Ruth (Holder)
Tippett-Rose
May 12, 1935 - Jan 26, 2014
 Hazel
Ruth Rose went to be with the Lord Sunday, Jan. 26,
2014. She was born May 12, 1935. She was a long-time
employee of Wal-Mart in Corsicana. She resided on her
farm in Blooming Grove.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ola
Holder, sister Frankie Hollis, brother Leroy Holder,
daughter Cathy Tippett and two husbands, James Tippett
and Don Rose.
Those she left behind are daughters and sons-in-law
Deborah and Michael Lawley, Becki Stroud, Teresa Tippett,
Denise and Shane Eudy and son, Ray Tippett.
Grandchildren and spouses are David Lawley, Jessica
Neely, Fallon and Jason Scallons, James Tippett, Donna
Millhollin, Jesse Tippett, Nicholas Tippett, Joe and
Tori Eudy, Taylor Eudy and Joshua Eudy.
Great-grandchildren are Jackson Neely, Julianne Busby,
Mason Scallons, Zachary Scallons, Parker Scallons and
one on the way.
Pallbearers will be Shane Eudy, Jason Scallons, David
Lawley, Joe Eudy, Taylor Eudy and Joshua Eudy.
Services will be held at Griffin-Roughton in Corsicana.
Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 from 9 a. m.
to 9 p.m. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 at 11
a.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at
Rose Hill in Blooming Grove. Pastor Brian Conley will be
officiating the services.
Love you Ethel, from James.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
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Hazel R. Rose
May 12, 1935 - January 26, 2014
Blooming Grove, Texas
Hazel was born on May 12, 1935 and passed away on Sunday,
January 26, 2014.
Hazel was a resident of Blooming Grove, Texas.
Hazel was married to Don.
Services will be held at Griffin-Roughton in Corsicana, Texas.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 9:00 a. m. to
9:00 p.m. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m.
Funeral services will be Friday, January 31, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at
the funeral home. Graveside services will be at
Rose Hill in
Blooming Grove, Texas. Pastor Brian Conley will be officiating the
services.
Esther Leouis "Lil
Momma" (Gentry) Byrd
April 20, 1924 - Jan 29, 2014
Esther Leouis �Lil Momma� Byrd, 89, of Corsicana passed away
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2013. Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014
from 3 to 5 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Service will be 8
a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with
Dennis Webster officiating. Burial will be 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31,
2014 at Sardis Cemetery, Center, Texas. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Notes:
Leouis "Lil Momma" Byrd was born in Ashville, North Carolina on
April 20, 1924 to Will and Dora Gentry and went to be with the Lord
on January 29, 2014. She was raised in Bodcaw Louisiana where she
lived until she married Ernest Jessie Byrd on October 31, 1943.
Together they had 10 children. In 1962 the family moved to
Carrollton where they became members of the Chapel Hill Baptist
Church. This would be where she spent the next 30+ years as the head
of the nursery school. She retired at the age of 74.
She is survived by her four children, Elaine Wilson and husband
Kenneth of Dallas, Cynthia Favors and husband K.E. of Winnsboro,
Donald Byrd and wife Karen of Corsicana, Tommy Bryd and wife Janet
of Dallas; three sisters, Judy Taylor, Susie Feazel and Dodie
Gentry; two brothers, James Gentry and Everett Gentry; thirty-nine
grandchildren and great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins and dear friend Miss Wright.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ernest Jessie Byrd in 1993;
six children, Jack Byrd, Guy Byrd, Jerry Byrd, Lola Byrd, Patsy Byrd
and Tina Byrd.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Service will be 8:00 am Friday,
January 31, 2014 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Dennis
Webster officiating. Burial will be 3:00 pm at Sardis Cemetery,
Center, Texas.
Alice Gelene (Gaddy)
Slone-Thomas
Dec 7, 1919 - Jan 23, 2014
 Alice
Gelene Thomas went to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan.
23, 2014. She was born Dec. 7, 1919 to Nathaniel Gaddy
and Belle Livingston Gaddy.
Gelene was preceded in death by her parents; two
husbands, Garvin Slone and Milton Thomas, as well as her
brother O.L. �Bud� Gaddy and sister Alva Mae Gaddy
Thomas.
Those left on this earth as her survivors are her only
son Ronald Garvin Slone and his wife Jane who reside in
Ennis; three grandchildren, Scott Slone and wife Lisa of
Lutz, Fla. and their two children Trinity and Zaiden,
Lori Slone Jones and husband Bob of Dallas and their two
children, Reagan and Natalie; and Bethany Slone of
Ennis; step-children, Jo Ann Thomas of California, Jimmy
Thomas of Groesbeck and Glenda Underwood of Austin.
Glenda was a very loving and helpful step-daughter.
She is also survived by step-grandchildren, Debra Howell
of Gilmer, Brad Thomas of Gilmer, and Bobbi and Elaine
of California.
Gelene was raised in Silver City and attended school in
Purdon. Sometime later her family moved to Corbet. In
1953 Gelene, Garvin and son Ronald became members of
Missionary Baptist Church where she remained throughout
her life. Gelene remained in her own home until she was
no longer able to keep house. At that time she moved to
Friendship Towers in the year of 2000, a place that she
dearly loved because of the friends she made while
there.
During her life, she worked in the sewing factory and
spent her time taking care of the sick. She also worked
as a sewing instructor at Navarro College. One of her
most favorite activities was vegetable gardening and
canning. She loved to share the vegetables with her
friends and neighbors. As she aged, one of the things
she missed the most was her garden. Gelene never met a
stranger, and made friends with everyone she met. Some
of her favorite stories included surviving the Great
Depression, spending her youth working with the NYA in a
hospital, and talking about her experiences while
working at the Child Development Center.
All of her friends talk about Gelene's caring and loving
heart. Several years ago, one of Gelene's nephews and
his wife asked her to write a history of the family from
her memory. She closed the story with these words, �I am
sorry I can't write like I used to, I have arthritis in
my hands, but I really love all of you. I know I do not
have a lot of years left, but I hope to see you on the
other side.�
Visitation will be Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 from 9 to 10
am at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Service will follow at 10 a.m. at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. William Dollar
officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity
of your choice or Missionary Baptist Church at 405 S.
15th St. Corsicana, Texas 75110. All donations will be
appreciated.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
John Rangle
1943 - Sep 28, 1944
Baby Buried From Catholic Church On Thursday Morning
Funeral services for John Rangle, age 1 year, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Rangle, who died here Thursday morning, were held from the
Catholic church Friday morning at 9 o�clock with Rt. Rev. Msgr. V.
Graffeo conducting the rites. Burial was in the
Catholic cemetery.
Surviving are the parents, four sisters and other relatives.
Sutherland-McCammon directed the arrangements.
Notes:
Louis
Polina Reyes, Sr.
Oct 17, 1924 - Dec 9, 1944
Veteran World War 1 Buried Here On Friday Morning
Funeral services for Louis P. Reyes, World War One veteran who died
at the Veterans Hospital in Kerrville Saturday, were held Friday
morning at 9 o�clock from the Catholic church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. V.
Graffeo conducting the rites. Burial was in the
Catholic cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, his parent, two brothers, two sisters, and
other relatives.
Corley's Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Notes:
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DIED AT KERRVILLE; BURIAL BE HERE
Louis P. Reyes died Saturday in the Veterans Hospital at Kerrville,
and the body has been brought her for interment. Funeral services
are pending word from a brother in the U. S. Army.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Felita Reyes, Corsicana; his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Reyes, Corsicana; two brothers, Joe Reyes, U. S.
Army overseas; Clint Reyes U. S. Army; two sisters, Mrs. Luz Salsido,
Los Angeles, Calif., Miss Victoria Reyes, Houston, and other
relatives.
Corley Funeral Home will direct the arrangements.
Notes:
Rites On Friday For Louis Reyes Who Died Kerrville
Funeral services for Louis P. Reyes, who died Saturday in the
Veterans Hospital at Kerrville, will be held Friday morning at 9
o�clock from the Catholic church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. V. Graffeo
conducting the rites. Burial will be I the
Catholic cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, His parents, two brothers, two sisters and
other relatives.
Corley's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Notes:
Juliana (Icaba) Rubalcaba
Feb 16, 1871 - May 7, 1944
Rites Held Tuesday For Mrs. Rubalcada, Who Died Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Juliana Rubalcada, who died at her home
here Sunday, were held Tuesday morning from the Catholic church with
Rt. Rev. Msgr. V. Graffeo conducting the rites. Burial was in the
Catholic cemetery.
Surviving are a son and a daughter.
Sutherland-McCammon directed the arrangements.
Notes:
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Funeral Services Planned Tuesday
Mrs. Juliana Rubalcada died at her home on North Ninth street Sunday
afternoon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning from the
Catholic church with Rev. Msg. V. Graffeo conducting the rites.
Burial will be in the
Catholic cemetery.
Surviving are a son, Matilda Rubalcada Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs.
Frank Rejalado, Corsicana.
Sutherland-McCammon will direct the arrangements.
Notes:
Mary (Sablish) Remonte
Jun 24, 1869 - Sep 22, 1945
MRS. MARY REMONTE DIED ON SATURDAY; RITES ON MONDAY
Mrs. Mary Remonte, aged 76 years, died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Mary Duncan, 216 East Second avenue, early Saturday morning
following a short illness with a heart attack.
Funeral services are scheduled at 9 a.m. Monday from the Church of
the Immaculate Conception, with interment in the
Catholic cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by the Very Rev. Monsignor V. Graffeo.
A native of Austria, Mrs. Remonte came to America when 12 years of
age. She was the widow of the late John Remonte, Corsicana tailor
who died a number of years ago. Mrs. Remonte had made her home in
Corsicana between 35 and 40 years.
Surviving are her daughter, a son, John Remonte, Corsicana; a
sister, Mrs. Adelina Scaperlanda, Galveston; three grandchildren,
and several nieces and nephews.
Corley Funeral Home is directing.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES MRS. MARY REMONTE CONDUCTED MONDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Remonte, aged 76 years, who died
Saturday morning following a short illness with a heart attack were
held Monday morning at 9 o�clock from the Church of the Immaculate
Conception. Burial was in the
Catholic cemetery.
The rites were conducted by the Very Rev. Monsignor V. Graffeo.
A native of Austria, Mrs. Remonte came to America when 12 years of
age and had resided in Corsicana about 40 years. She was the widow
of the late John Remonte, well known tailor, who died a number of
years ago.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mary Duncan; a son, John Remonte,
both of Corsicana; three grandchildren, a sister Mrs. Adelina
Scaperlania, Galveston, and sever nieces and nephews.
Corley Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Margareta (Rodriquez) Toledo
Jun 10, 1886 - Nov 3, 1945
MRS. M. TOLEDO DIED NEAR BARRY SUNDAY; FUNERAL ON MONDAY
Mrs. Marguerita Toledo, aged 59 years, died at the family home near
Barry Sunday.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 o�clock from the
Church of the Immaculate Conception with burial in the
Catholic cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Very Rev. Monsignor V. Graffeo.
Surviving is her husband, Samon Toledo, Barry, and other relatives.
Corley Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Mary Katherine (Remonte)
Duncan
Mar 16, 1894 - Jul 19, 1960
Mrs. Duncan Dies Tuesday
Mrs. Mary Duncan, 66, long-time Corsicana resident, died Tuesday in
Memorial hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services were to be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. from the Corley
Chapel with Claude B. Holcomb, minister of the Fifth Avenue Church
of Christ, conducting the final rites. Interment will be in the
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Duncan was born in Beaumont March 16, 1894, but had lived in
Corsicana for 60 years.
Surviving are her husband, A. L. Duncan, Corsicana; one brother,
John Remonte, Corsicana; one niece and two nephews.
Notes:
Minnie C. (Hyer) McFadden
Feb 20, 1885 - Oct 18, 1945
Mrs. McFadden Died Suddenly In Austin
Mrs. Minnie Hyer McFadden of Austin died with a heart attack at her
home Thursday and was buried Saturday afternoon, Judge C. A. Wheeler
of Austin, deputy Grand Sire of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the
World, IOOF, revealed on his arrival here Sunday for the Grand
Encampment sessions.
Mrs. McFadden was reared in the Frost community. Her husband, George
B. McFadden, an Austin confectionery owner and operator, who was to
accompany Judge Wheeler here for the convention, also was reared at
Frost. Mr. McFadden did not attend the convention because of the
death of his wife. He is a familiar figure at IOOF conventions.
Notes:
Priscilla Camile
�Sweet� (Hartzell) Baum
Apr 18, 1896 - Aug 9, 1976
Mrs. George Baum Sr. Dies
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church for Mrs.
George F. Baum Sr., 80 resident of Corsicana, who died Monday at
Memorial Hospital.
The Rev. Kenneth Haley will officiate, and burial will be at
Oakwood cemetery.
Arrangements are with Corley Funeral Home.
She was born in Blooming Grove in 1896 to a pioneer Texas family.
She pursued her interest in music at Belcourt Seminary in
Washington, D. C. and married George F. Baum after she graduated
from Belcourt.
They recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.
She was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church, member of
many historical societies including, Daughters of Republic of Texas,
Daughter of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, Magna Carta
Plantagenet Society, and Daughter of the Colonists.
Mrs. Baum is also listed in �Who's Who in American Women.�
Survivors include her widower of Corsicana, two daughters, Mrs. John
D. (Priscilla) Stringer of Washington, D. C. and Mrs. G. Flint (Isa)
Sawtelle of Houston; a son, George F. Baum, Jr. of Dallas; 11
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, Aug 9, 1976
- w/o George Frederick Baum, Sr. d/o Benjamin Franklin
"Ben" Hartzell & Clementine "Clemmie" Boyd (Haden) Hartzell
- Submitted by Diane Richards
Clementine Boyd
"Clemmie" (Haden) Hartzell
Nov 20, 1866 - Jan 24, 1919
HIGHLY ESTEEMED LADY DEAD
Was Born and Reared In Navarro County
Mrs. Clemmie Haden Hartzell, wife of B. F. Hartzell, died at the
family home on West Third Avenue at 2:30 this morning after an
illness of ten days with influenza and pneumonia, while it was known
that she was quite sick her condition was not thought to be critical
till a few hours before the end came, hence her death came as a
distinct shock to the entire community, and especially so to her
large circle of friends. The deceased was born at Dresden, this
county, November 2, 1866, and was therefore fifty-two years, two
months and twenty-two days old when her life ended.
The deceased was a woman of fine mind, lovable disposition and was
esteemed by all who know her, and devotedly loved by a large circle
of friends to whom her many virtues were known. She is survived by
her husband and three children, Mrs. Joe Noble of Blooming Grove,
Mrs. George Baum and Dan Hartzell of Corsicana, two brothers, Joel
and Chas. Haden of Corsicana, and two sisters, Mrs. Dr. Waller of
Hubbard and Mrs. Pattie Taylor of Corsicana.
The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 11:30 from the
family home, 1446 West Third Avenue. Rev. J. W. Stephens, pastor of
the First Christian church will officiate and the pallbearers will
be: Active�M. G. Young, of Dallas, J. D. Cunningham, G. J. Heflin,
J. E. Butler, J. S. Murchison, J. N. Edens, W. M. Peck and W. F.
Dunn. Honorary�W. M. Tatum, John H. Rice, B. L. Finch, R. S. Loyd of
Blooming Grove, A. M. Milligan, W. J. McKie, Richard Mays and J. A.
Thompson.
Notes:
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Funeral Was Largely Attended.
The remains of the late Mrs. B. F. Hartzell was laid to rest in Oakwood
this morning after impressive services at the home conducted by Rev.
J. W. Stephens of the First Christian Church. A large crowd
witnessed the last sad rites, many coming from Blooming Grove and
other communities in the county, as well as a number from other
towns. The display of floral offerings were elaborate and of rare
beauty and many of these came from a distance.
Notes:
Benjamin Franklin "Ben"
Hartzell
Apr 3, 1863 - Mar 21, 1924
PROMINENT CORSICANA MAN DEAD FOLLOWING ILLNESS OF FEW WEEKS
FUNERAL OF BEN F. HARTZELL WILL BE CONDUCTED SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Ben F. Hartzell, aged sixty-one years, native of Navarro county,
died at his home here Friday afternoon at 5 o�clock, following an
illness of several weeks. The funeral will take place Sunday
afternoon at 2 o�clock from the residence of his daughter, Mrs.
George F. Baum, 1714 West Second avenue and the services will be
conducted by the Rev. C. A. Chasteen, pastor of the First Christian
church and Dr. E. P. Kennedy, pastor of the First Baptist church.
The Knights Templar will take charge of the body at the grave.
Burial will be in Oakwood
cemetery.
Mr. Hartzell is survived by the following; his mother, Mrs. M. E.
Hartzell Fultz, who is now eighty-seven years of age and resides at
Dresden, this county; three children, Mrs. Joe Noble of Grandview;
Dan B. Hartzell, of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. George F. Baum, of
Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Fleming, San Bernardino,
California; Mrs. Mary H. Sullenburger, Corsicana; Mrs. Carroll H.
Lutterloh, Jonesboro, Arkansas; a brother, Jacob Hartzell, Mt.
Pleasant, Texas, and two grandchildren, Pricilla and Iza Baum of
Corsicana.
Mr. Hartzell was born in the old settlement of Dresden, April 3,
1863, and on Nov. 6, 1889, he was married Miss Clemmie Hayden at
Blooming Grove. In 1911 he moved to Corsicana where he resided until
his death.
Mr. Hartzell was prominent in Masonic circles of the State and was
made a Mason when he was twenty-one years of age. He was a life
member of Hella Temple, Dallas, and was one of the oldest Shriners
in Navarro County having been a member of the Shrine for over
twenty-five years. He was very active in local Masonic circles and
was one of the brightest Masons in Texas. He had held many Masonic
offices in the Corsicana organization. He was also a member of the
Navarro County Shrine Club.
Mr. Hartzell was a man of lovable character and sunny disposition.
He numbered his friends by those who knew him and the entire
community is genuinely grieved by his untimely death. He was
progressive and took a great interest in all affairs whereby the
community in general would benefit. He had a kind work for all and
his death will be greatly felt by the community at large for many
years to come. His host of friends will join in extending heartfelt
sympathy to the bereaved family in this hour of sorrow.
The following will be the pallbearers:
Active pallbearers: J. D. Cunningham, Dr. T. W. Watson, R. L.
Calkins, Charles G. Jester, J. Frank Williams, W. M. Clarkson, Sr.,
Ed M. Polk, John S. Murchison, Sam J. Helm, all of Corsicana, and M.
G. Young, Dallas.
Honorary: S. E. Robinson, W. M. Tatum, Clifford Tatum, W. A. Babb,
E. Y. Cunningham, Billie Dunn, Hal M. Peck, W. A. Tarver, W. M.
Huggins, Dr. W. W. Halbert, W. B. Gray, Jess Graves, Arthur
Caldwell, Jake Hudson, P. Mayer, R. L. Reese, Lloyd Wheelock, W. A.
Chestnutt, W. M. Thompson, J. L. McCleary, R. F. Briggs, Arthur
Elliott, Lawrence Treadwell, Richard Mays, Joe Cox, P. D. Williams,
Gus Dunn, F. P. Wood, Cullen Dunn, S. B. Robinson, Pole Edens, R. L.
Frazier, W. M. Milligan, Perry McCammon, Dr. Sanner, Tom J. Steele,
Judge Traylor, Ed. S. Baum, Sam Jackson, Dick Jackson, Lloyd Young,
Ralph Tatum, Legrande Woods, Joel Hayden, Jr., Joel Hayden, Sr.,
Will Huff, P. F. Walker, Roy Thompson, Henry Levy, Will Roy High, W.
M. Peck, Sr., Joe M. Parrish, Ed M. McCarver, J. F. Stout, W. G.
Baker, J. M. Blanding, R. B. Molloy, James Garitty, Voyle Caldwell,
all of Corsicana; Joe Love, Wortham; J. C. Beck, Joe C. Keith, R. F.
Shaw, Frost; Steele Covington, Cleburne; John Covington, Grandview;
I. H. Woodward, Grandview; Robert L. Harris, F. H. Simpson, R. L.
Lloyd, B. D. Burns, G. W. Corley, J. R. Griffin, D. B. Fultz, S. A.
Roberts. Joe Spurlock, J. S. Ewell, Homer Whorton, Johnnie B. Jones,
Joe B. Jones, J. H. Jones, Charles Dillingham, John Reed, C. L.
Tillman, Blooming Grove; M. H. Thomas, R. E. L. Knight, Dallas;
Maurice Doke, Hubbard, J. N. Garitty, C. B. Sutherland, Max Almond,
J. O. Burke, Meyer Cohen, E. A. Johnson, Tom M. Cobb, M. L. Levine,
T. M. Lovett, Clay Nash, Fred White, R. L. Hamilton, Harry Johnson,
W. H. Hastings, J. S. Callicutt, C. C. Walton, Reuben Milligan, C.
L. Jester, Aaron Ferguson, J. Y. Stewart, W. M. Elliott, J. E.
Butler, J. B. Cooksey, Walter Griffith, C. L. Knox, Dr. E. H.
Newton, J. L. Whiteselle, Sydney Marks, John Calhoun, O. N. Boynton,
Rev. W. L. Tubbs, Dr. E. P. Kenney, Rev. C. A. Chasteen, J. S.
Eubank, Will S. Knight, B. W. George, B. C. Caldwell, B. F.
Blackmon, Wm. Noble, Jim Taylor, Robt. Smith, Rod Kenner, E. E.
Babers, B. A. Crawford, Lynne Wortham, A. A. Wortham, B. L. Finch,
Lige Gardner, Dr. Harry Ezell, P. Samuels, Rufus Hardy, Chas. H.
Mills, Dr. T. A. Miller, all of Corsicana; T. S. Daniel, R. H.
Daniel, Joe M. Daniel, R. A. Mabry, Tom Stockton, Ben T. Walker,
Earl Seale, T. S. Daniel, Jr., all of Kerens; Hon. L. A. Johnson,
Washington, D. C., Dr. Chas. H. Lutterloh, Hot Springs, Ark.; Searcy
Heflin, Frost; Rex Parker, Waco; Robert S. High, Abilene, R. N.
Holloway, Victor Mabry, Davis Neece, Randolph Jackson, Harry Jack,
Corsicana; J. F. Yarborough, Blooming Grove; C. C. Cunningham, Dr.
R. C. Curtis, W. H. Penland, E. R. Glover, Corsicana; Travis
Holland, Port Arthur; J. B. Robinson, Sour lake and all members of
the Navarro County Shrine Club.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, March 22, 1924
- h/o Clementine Boyd �Clemmie� (Haden) Hartzell; s/o Daniel Burgett �Dan� Hartzell
& Martha Elvira (Carroll) Hartzell-Fultz
buried at Dresden cemetery
- Submitted by Diane Richards
The death of Ben F. Hartzell is deeply regretted by a large circle
of friends. The entire town will miss him and his going away will be
felt over a large part of the county and the State. He was public
spirited, genial and friendly. To know Ben Hartzell was to be his
friend.
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, March 24, 1924 - Submitted by
Diane Richards
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR BEN HARTZELL SUNDAY AFTERNOON
GREAT THRONG GATHERED TO PAY LAST TRIBUTE TO POPULAR MAN
Funeral services for Ben F. Hartzell, who died at his home Friday
were concluded in the Oakwood cemetery Sunday afternoon with the
members of the Knights Templar performing the ritual ceremony,
following services held at 2 o�clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
George F. Baum, 1711 West Second avenue. One of the largest
gatherings attending the funeral in Corsicana in recent years was
present.
People gathered at the home long before the funeral hour. Cars
parked along the avenue east and west for a half mile each way
almost choked with traffic as the cortege moved slowly toward the
cemetery.
�Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in
me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I
would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go to
prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto
myself, that where I am there ye may be also;� read Rev. C. A.
Chasteen from the fourteenth chapter of the Book of John as the
vocal quartet had completed the opening number and Dr. Kennedy had
fervently prayed.
Forthwith the minister turned to the fourteenth verse of the
fourteenth chapter of the Book of Job and read, �If a man dieth
shall he live again?�
Standing at the foot of the bier heavily laden with the flowers
which in their freshness bespoke of things eternal; the minister New
Testament in hand proclaimed the first reading was an answer to the
latter;
Within the rooms of sorrow near the head of the bier sat the
relatives of deceased and friends stood in breathless silence with
tears trickling down many a cheek as the vivid words of the speaker
reminded them of the inevitablilty of death. Turning to the promises
of death, the Master comforting words followed and the quartet sang
softly, �Abide With Me.� Sun rays emanated, the doors of the house
were thrown open and the people filed by the casket to pay their
last silent tribute to the dead.
While without stood the hundreds that occupied the front yard of the
Knights Templars in full uniform farmed the honor guard through
which the pallbearers marched with the casket underneath sword tips
to the hearse that waited.
About the eaves of the house and shade trees with the first showing
of springtime budding clung the intertwining vines of the
honeysuckle through which songbirds flitted with their chirping
notes the funeral scene was broken, and the march to the grave
began.
It was one of the longest funeral processions ever witnessed in
Corsicana. Car after car moved slowly down Second avenue to
Fifteenth street and turned northward into the cemetery gates and
marched steadily on.
Active pallbearers were J. D. Cunningham, Dr. T. W. Watson, R. L.
Calkins, Charles G. Jester, J. Frank Williams, W. M. Clarkson, Sr.,
Ed M. Polk, John S. Murchison, Sam J. Helm, all of Corsicana, and M.
G. Young, Dallas.
The quartet rendering the funeral music was composed of Lloyd Kerr,
Mrs. Harry Williams, Mrs. Harry Blanding and Sidney R. Brigg.
Notes:
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