John
Elwood Ferrell
Jul 27, 1922 - Jan 9, 2015
John
Elwood Ferrell was born July 27, 1922 Navarro County Texas
near Blooming Grove.
Elwood, as he was most often called, was the middle child of
John B and Josephine B Ferrell. He had an older brother
Ordway and a younger sister Helen.
He graduated
Blooming Grove high school in 1940 and was drafted into
the Army Air Force
in 1942. Following basic training and various training
commands he was stationed at Roswell Air Force Base in
Roswell, New Mexico, where he spent the remainder of his
enlistment as a navigator on a Bomber Training Crew, first
for the B-17 Flying Fortress and then B-29 Super Fortress.
It was in Roswell where he met and on April 1, 1944, married
Mary Katherine Dillard of Palo Pinto. He was discharged from
the Army Air Force in 1945 and returned home to pursue his
dream of being a farmer and following in footsteps of his
father and older brother.
He and Mary had two sons, Kent and Gilbert. A change of
careers in the late 1950s took them to the High Plains of
west Texas where he worked in the farm and industrial
equipment business. A change of companies brought him to the
Dallas area where he remained in the farm equipment business
until his semi-retirement and a move brought him back home
to Blooming Grove in 1982 where he bought the families�
original home place. For the remainder of his working career
he farmed and ranched and worked at various farm implement
businesses and did what he liked best, working on old
tractors.
After the passing of his wife Mary Katherine he rekindled a
romance with his high school sweetheart and they were
married in December of 2012, him at 90 and her at 89.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Brooks Ferrell;
his mother, Josephine Buena Ferell; his brother, Anthony
Ordway Ferrell; and his wife of 68 years, Mary Katherine
Dillard Ferrell.
He is survived by his younger sister, Helen and her husband
Dwayne Garrison of Denver, Colorado; his son, Gilbert
Ferrell and wife Anna of Bartonville, Texas and their three
daughters, Lori, Summer and Storie and great granddaughter
Brenna; his son, Kent Ferrell and wife Marlene of Blooming
Grove and their two sons, John Ferrell and Michael Ferrell
and great grandson Ace; cousin, Billie Jean Mixon of
Corsicana; nephew, Ralph Tillman Ferrell and wife Reba of
Plano; his wife, Mary Joyce Johnson Ferrell of Blooming
Grove; stepchildren, Phil and Sherry Rouw of Grand Prairie,
Bill and Carol Johnson of Haughton, Louisiana, Jimmy and
Dolores Bess of Blooming Grove, Debra Carey of Overland
Park, Kansas.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home chapel. Interment will follow
at Dresden Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Elton Jones
Jan 22, 1932 - Jan 6, 2015
Elton
Jones, 82, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 at
the Twilight Nursing Home.
Elton is survived his wife, Joan Jones of Corsicana; by two
sons, Wayne Jones of Ft. Worth and Dale Jones of Corsicana;
daughter, Kathy Jones of Kerens; five grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; four
brothers, Frank Jones, Paul Jones and Jerry Jones, all of
Corsicana and Jeff Jones of Missouri; three sisters, Dorothy
Carroll of Everman; Frances Baker of Malakoff and Carol
Jones of Corsicana.
Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at
Paschal Funeral Home.
Graveside service is 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at
Prairie Point
Cemetery with Rev. Joe Tucker officiating. Family
members will be pallbearers.
Paschal Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Notes:
Phyllis Patricia
(McAlister) Lynch
Feb 25, 1938 - Jan 6, 2015
Phyllis
Patricia Lynch, 76 of Corsicana, passed away Tuesday, Jan.
6,
2015 in Corsicana. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico
on Feb. 25,
1938 to Grover and Eloise McAlister. After moving to
Oklahoma she moved to Dallas later in her teens. Phyllis met
David Lynch at the movie theater in Dallas. They began
dating and later she married her friend for life. David and
Phyllis were married for 60 years. Phyllis shared various
ventures with her husband; owning a fruit stand, a vending
machine service and later running City Electric with her
husband. She was a devoted wife, mother, and loving
grandmother. Her genuine love and presence will be missed.
She is preceded in death by her son, Johnny Lynch and her
parents, Grover and Eloise McAlister.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, David Lynch; brothers,
Larry McAlister and Roger McAlister; one son, David Lynch
and wife Theresa and two granddaughters, Ashley and Courtney
Lynch.
Visitation will be 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at
Resthaven Memorial
Park.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Audrey James Widener
May 2, 1919 - Jan 8, 2015
A.
J. Widener, 95, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Jan. 8,
2015 at the Sterling House in Corsicana. He was born May 2,
1919 in Purdon, Texas to Jesse James and Katie Crawford
Widener.
He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother and
friend. He was a longtime member of the Navarro Mills
Baptist Church. He was employed with Red Arrow Freight Lines
in Irving, Texas and retired from there after many years of
service. He was a veteran having served his country in the
United States Navy during
World War II serving in the South
Pacific.
He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Dara
Crum; grandson, Christopher Widener; and a sister, Vernell
Shelton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Helen Widener
of Corsicana; daughter, Mickie Crum and husband Joseph of
Dresden; son, Jim Widener and wife Terri of Cisco; six
grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; five great-great
grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and was
loved by all and will be missed.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan.
10, 2015 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11,
2015 at the Navarro Mills Baptist Church with the Rev.
Rickey Woodall officiating.
Interment with military honors will follow in the
Dawson
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jackie Thomas, James Ham, Bobby
Matthews, Leonard Coker, Hugh Warren, and Raymond Lewis.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the
caretakers at Sterling House and to Mercy Hospice for their
outstanding care given to him during his illness.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Navarro Mills
Baptist Church,
1095 FM 667, Purdon, Texas 76679. |
Notes:
Lavern "Missy"
(Murray) Brooks
Dec 29, 1930 - Jan 5, 2014
Mrs.
Lavern �Missy� Murray Brooks, 84, of Corsicana passed away
Monday, Jan. 5, 2014 surrounded by her family at Navarro
Regional Hospital in Corsicana. She was born Dec. 29, 1930
in Corsicana to Major Alton and Bernice Louise Murray.
She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She attended
Pursley School for grade school and graduated from Dawson
High School in 1948. She married E. O. �Buddy� Brooks on
Dec. 18, 1948 and together they celebrated 27 years of
marriage until his death Feb. 24, 1976. She worked in her
earlier years at the Corsicana Cotton Mill, and then later
she and a friend owned and operated �Lavern & Jane�s�
restaurant for several years. She was later employed with
Buddies as a checker for many years until her retirement.
She was a lifelong member of the Pursley Missionary Baptist
Church, and enjoyed quilting, going out to eat with friends,
and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, E.O. �Buddy�
Brooks; parents, M.A. and Bernice Murray; brother, A.M.
Murray; and a sister, Betty Bland.
She is survived by her daughters, Ann Johnson and husband
Rick and Juanita Owens and husband Don; sons, Terry Brooks
and wife Mary and Wayne Brooks and wife Betsy all of
Pursley; grandson, Kenny Owens and wife Stacey of Angus;
granddaughter, Sheila Garcia and husband Vince of Corsicana,
grandson, Jimmy Owens and wife Molli of Navarro Mills,
granddaughter, Melissa Kennedy and husband Justin of
Pursley, grandson, Buddy Brooks and wife Shara of Purdon,
granddaughter, Kelli Ann Brooks of Lubbock, granddaughter,
Kristen Acker and husband Casey of Barry;
great-grandchildren, Mikayla, Mariah, and McKenna Garcia of
Corsicana, Jacie Loewe and Brynn Owens of China Springs,
Cody and Caisyn Kennedy of Pursley, Brittany, Lacey, and
Henlee Brooks of Corsicana, and Easton and Connor Acker of
Barry; brothers, JR Murray and David Murray and wife Cindy
of Pursley; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a special
friend, Irene Burke of Pursley.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2015
at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve
Burleson officiating. Interment will follow in the
New Pursley
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cody Kennedy, Justin
Kennedy, Vince Garcia, Brett Bell, David Murray, and Bubba
Hart.
In lieu of flowers memorials contributions may be made to
the CFC International Foundation by going to their website
at cfcsyndrome.org. |
Notes:
Gertrude (Deen) Waters
Dec 25, 1921 - Jan 5, 2015
Gertrude
Waters, 93, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
She was born Dec. 25, 1921 in Powell. She was a lifelong
member of Second Mission Baptist Church, a choir member and
Mother of the Church in 2000. Mrs. Waters was a G. W.
Jackson High School alumna, as well.
She worked for Corsicana Independent School District food
service for 12 years, and retired in 1992.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George
Waters; son, Gerral Waters; brothers Sornnie C. Deen and
Lornnie Deen; and sisters Beaula Mae Starks and Erma Jean
Slaton.
Survivors include her two daughters, Sylvia A. Waters and
Wyardeen Waters, both of Corsicana, and a host of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at
Scott Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 at
Second Mission Baptist Church with Rev. Larry L. Polk
officiating. Interment will follow at
Woodland Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be nephews Michael Slaton, Tim Scott,
Wilbert Starks, William Franklin and Deacons of Second
Mission Baptist Church. Honorary Pallbearers are Emanuel
Wilson and Cameron Franklin.
Scott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Notes:
Margaret Ellen (Howard) Hunt
Feb 24, 1927 - Jan 5, 2015
Margaret
Ellen Hunt passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 at the age of
87. She was born Feb. 24, 1927 in Archer City, Texas to the
late John Albert and Myrtle Ellen Howard. Her father worked
in the oil fields and moved frequently. She learned to make
friends quickly. She always had a smile for everyone. She
met the love of her life, Raymond, in a grocery store.
He worked in the meat department and she was the �donut
girl.� They were married for 63 years.
Raymond preceded her in death on June 20, 2014. She is also
preceded in death by her parents, John Albert and Myrtle
Ellen Howard and a sister, Juanita Stokes.
She is survived by her children, John C. Hunt, Raymond �Al�
Hunt and Raymona K. Hunt; seven grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren and one sister, Johnnie Marie Lyons.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Service will be 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Danny Reeves officiating.
Burial will follow at
Resthaven Memorial
Park.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Hazel Jeanette (Rackley)
Mitchell
Jul 12, 1929 - Jan 6, 2015
Hazel Mitchell, 85, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. Funeral: 9:30
a.m. Friday in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment:
Rosehill Cemetery,
Blooming Grove. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mount Olivet.
Survivors: Three daughters, four grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Clifford
Chandler
Sep 22, 1932 - Jan 10, 2015
Clifford
Chandler, 82, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Jan. 10,
2015 at Twilight Nursing Home in Corsicana. Cliff, as he was
known to his family and friends, was born Sept. 22, 1932 in
Clarksville, Texas to Sherman and Evelyn Cecil Chandler.
He married Edna �Booch� Blanche Goodwin in Reynosa, Mexico,
in 1950, and they made their home briefly in Raymondville,
Texas. Through the years, Cliff had the pleasure of making
many new friends while living in various towns in Texas,
Louisiana, and Florida.
In 1978, he experienced a different lifestyle when he was
employed with Aramco Oil in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia. This
experience gave him the opportunity to make many friends
from all over the world.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Booch Chandler;
parents, Sherman and Evelyn Chandler; and a brother, Doug
Chandler.
He is survived by his daughters, Beverly Lennon and husband
Larry of Corsicana and Karen Commiato and husband Chris of
Corsicana; grandsons, Nicholaus Bourgeois and wife Lia of
Monterey, California and Caleb Shreffler of Baton Rouge,
Louisiana; great-grandson, Dylan Bourgeois of Monterey;
brothers, J.D. Chandler and wife Karen of Tishomingo,
Oklahoma and E.M. Chandler and wife Mary Jane of Grand
Rapids, Michigan; and a sister-in-law, Kay Chandler of
Decatur, Alabama.
Visitation with the family will be held from 1 to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13,
2015 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Otis
Conner officiating. Interment will follow in
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Friends of the family will
serve as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hand in Hospice, 208
S. 31st Street, Corsicana, Texas 75110.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the
staff of Twilight Nursing Home and to Dr. Ronald Rodriguez
and the staff of Hand in Hand Hospice for their outstanding
care and concern for their loved one during his time of
illness. |
Notes:
- h/o Edna "Booch" (Goodwin) Chandler; s/o Sherman Chandler
& Evelyn Cecil Chandler
- Corsicana Daily Sun -
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
Alice
Marie Hervey-Brown
abt 1968 - Jan 7, 2015
Alice
Marie Hervey-Brown, 46, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday,
Jan.
7, 2015. Visitation will be 12 noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan.
16, 2015 at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. Funeral service
will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at Kelly�s Temple
C.O.G.I.C. with Pastor Billy J. Kelly and Bishop K.D. Davis
officiating. Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial
Park Cemetery. |
Notes:
Audra
Kay Carter-Green
abt 1980 - Jan 9, 2015
Audra
Kay Carter-Green, 34, of Corsicana passed away Friday, Jan.
9,
2015 in Corsicana. A memorial service will be held at 11
a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at Lifeline Church, 5301 W.
Highway 31, Corsicana.
Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.
|
Notes:
Nan
Frances (Newby) McLain
Mar 14, 1941 - Jan 12, 2015
Nan Frances McLain, 73, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Jan. 12,
2015 at Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana. Services are pending
at this time with Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
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Mrs. Nan Frances McLain, age 73, of Corsicana passed away on Monday,
January 12, 2015 at Navarro Regional Hospital. She was born on March
14,
1941 in Springfield, Ohio to William Newby and Lucille Sharp Newby.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. McLain is survived by her husband, Larry Everest McLain,
children, and grandchildren.
Cremation is under the direction of Corley Funeral Home. A memorial
service for Mrs. McLain will be planned by the family at a later
date.
Notes:
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Mrs. Nan Frances McLain, 73,
of Corsicana passed away
Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
A Memorial Service will be
held at Eureka United
Methodist Church at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015
with Rev. Rodney Wallace
officiating.
Cremation is under the
direction of Corley Funeral
Home.
Corsicana Daily Sun -
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Submitted by Karen Rost
Nan Frances McLain, 73, of
Corsicana, Texas passed away
on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015.
She was born in Springfield,
Ohio on March 14, 1941 to
Bill and Lucille Newby.
She was the loving wife to
Larry McLain for 54 years.
Together they had two
children, Sarah and Mark.
Nan attended Sullins College
in Bristol, Virginia. She
was very talented and
creative. Professionally she
was employed in the banking
industry for many years
before taking over financial
responsibilites with
Designed Performance
Associates.
She was active in her local
literary and painting
organizations in recent
years. This ability to use
both sides of her brain made
it easy for her to relate to
just about everyone and to
put a smile on their faces.
She has also been a member
of the Eureka United
Methodist Church since she
and Larry moved to the
Corsicana area.
Nan is survived by her
husband, Larry; her
children, Sarah McLain and
Mark and wife, Dale McLain;
four grandchildren, Jake and
wife Shawn McLain, Kate
McLain, Ian McLain, and Will
McLain. It is a shame that
the great-grandchild that
will be born this summer
will not get to meet her in
person. She was an amazing
person who gave love and
inspiration to all with whom
she came in contact.
She will be loved and missed
by all that knew her.
Her memorial service is
planned for 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 at
the Eureka United Methodist
Church in Corsicana, Texas.
Notes:
Billye Jean (Barnett)
Hilliard
Sep 26, 1921 - Jan 14, 2015
Billye Jean Hilliard, 93, formerly of Kerens, passed away Wednesday,
Jan. 14, 2015 at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Born in Vashti, Texas, on Sept. 26, 1921, to parents Frank and Alda
Barnett, she was the 11th of 11 children. She survived the Great
Depression and World War II before meeting and falling in love with
her husband of 69 years, Richard Hobart Hilliard.
Hobart and Jean moved to Kerens in 1949 to be closer to Hobart�s
family.
They purchased the local drug store, renaming it to Hilliard Drug,
and ran the store until Hobart�s retirement in August of 1988. They
lived in Kerens for 61 years before moving to Parkview Community for
Independent Seniors in August 2010 to be closer to their daughter,
Kathy, in Frisco. They lived there for three years before
transferring to Trisun Care Center in Corsicana, where Jean spent
her final year.
Jean was a homemaker and Sunday school teacher. She spent many years
doing childhood evangelism and led untold hundreds of people to the
Lord during her lifetime. Her favorite Bible story was David and
Goliath, which she taught many times on her flannel graph board to
all her grandchildren and many other children in Kerens. Jean truly
had a heart for the Lord and wanted to see all come to Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Hobart, and her children, Larry,
Kathy, and Ricky. She is survived by all her grandchildren, Scott
and Heather Hilliard, Brandon and Matthew Burden, Joshua, Daniel,
Matthew, and David Hilliard. She is also survived by all of her
great-grandchildren and several nieces. She was preceded in death by
her son, Dennis.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 at Paschal
Funeral Home.
Services will be held at Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. Flowers are welcome and may be sent to
Paschal Funeral Home at 120 SW 3rd Street, Kerens, TX 75144.
Notes:
Lester Lee
Easley
Nov 13, 1931 - Jan 16, 2015
Lester
Lee Easley, 83, of Corsicana went to be with his Lord and
Savior peacefully on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. He was born to
Lester Woodrow Easley and Bertha Faye Berryhill Easley on
Nov. 13, 1931 in Drane, Texas. He married Johnnie Maxine
Braxmier Easley on June 3, 1951 and raised his family in
Corsicana. He began his first job at the age of 10 at
Hashop's Drug Store. During his many years in Corsicana he
also worked at Stop and Eat Drive Inn, Stop and Shop Grocery
Store and Jackson's BBQ. One of his favorite jobs was
working for the Wholesome and Sunbeam Bread Company as an
Area Manager. In 1971 he purchased his own business,
Lester's Quick Stop on the corner of Second Avenue and 15th
Street. While there, he and his wife Maxine served the
community for almost 25 years. They made many friends which
became like family to them. He was a Veteran, having served
in the Texas Army National Guard from 1947-1957 as a Master
Sergeant. He served as President of the Campbell-Elrod
Association from 1982-2005. Lester considered his greatest
accomplishments his children and family.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father; and his
sister, Barbara Ann Easley Abbe.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Maxine Easley; his
daughter, Linda Napps and husband Kenneth of Mabank; sons,
Rickey Easley and wife Sherry of Kyle, Johnny Easley and
wife Nell of Purdon, Michael Easley and wife Sheri of
Waxahachie and Tim Easley and wife Michele of Corsicana. He
is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Walter �Bubba� Braxmier
and wife Clara of Waxahachie. He is also survived by several
family members including nieces, nephews, cousins, as well
as many friends among those, including Joe Hambrick of
Corsicana.
He was a Deacon of the Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist
Church, Retreat, Texas. He was a loving husband, father,
grandfather and friend. He taught by example how to be a
great man. The name Lester means �Let your light so shine
before men, that they may see your good works and glorify
your Father which is in Heaven.� Matthew 5:16, which
embodied him so well. He was well-loved and will be truly
missed.
Visitation will be at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home from 5
to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015.
Service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Easley officiating.
Graveside service will follow at
Campbell-Elrod Cemetery on FM 744.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Lynn Easley, Bobby Lee Easley,
Jason Napps, Chase Carver, Seth Easley and Sage Easley,
Marshall Easley, Chris Abbe, David Abbe and Bill Vaught.
Honorary Pallbearers are Jarrett Cunningham, Stewart
Cunningham and Joe Hambrick.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, Jan 17, 2015
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Johnnie Maxine (Braxmier) Easley; s/o Lester Woodrow
Easley & Bertha Faye (Berryhill) Easley
Frances Marlene (Shows)
Morgan
Oct 28, 1938 - Jan 12, 2015
Frances
Marlene Shows Morgan, beloved wife, mother and grandmother
passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 in
Corsicana. Marlene, as she was known by her friends, will
always be remembered for her beautiful smile, generous
nature and loving ways. Always the first to volunteer, she
was a devoted volunteer for many Navarro County
organizations.
Marlene was a proud graduate of Emhouse High School Class of
1957. She was active in basketball, 4-H, and livestock
showing. She was a 4-H Gold-Star recipient and earned a trip
to New York as part of the honor. For their High School
graduation trip, Marlene and her classmates traveled to Cuba
for a life time memory. After high school graduation Marlene
proudly served as a Navarro College Seniorita making
lifelong friends through Navarro. Marlene was married to
Thomas Wayne Morgan for 55 years before his death in May
2014.
Marlene�s love for her family and devotion was constant in
her loyal participation of all her children and
grandchildren�s activities. She rarely missed an activity
and was there to cheer on her grandchildren from softball
games to band concerts. Marlene also served leadership roles
in PTA and the Campfire Organization.
Marlene was a 40-year volunteer for the extension service
serving on boards and working with Navarro County 4-H youth
and older citizens. She earned the honor of Navarro County
Outstanding Older Texan Award. Marlene was a devoted
volunteer for First United Methodist Church serving on
various church boards and as UMW officer in many local,
district, and conference capacities. She was a faithful
member, welcoming and encouraging participation in the
church activities.
In Marlene�s later years she spent many hours providing a
ministry of flowers for FUMC. She loved working with
flowers, delivering bouquets to church members and friends
in the nursing homes of Corsicana. She also was a committed
volunteer calling Bingo for the residents for over 10 years.
Marlene was born Oct. 28, 1938 in Corsicana. She was a
member of First United Methodist Church, Corsicana.
She was preceded in death by husband Thomas Wayne Morgan,
parents Marvin and Elizabeth Shows, in-laws Thomas Mark and
Oneta Morgan, nephew Mark Sparkman and sister-in-law Nancy
Montgomery.
She is survived by children Karen Morgan Vandiver and
husband Kerry of Ennis, Donna Morgan Jackson and husband
Matt of Emhouse, Steve Thomas Morgan and wife Tiffany of
Emhouse; her beloved grandchildren, Courtney Vandiver, Chase
Vandiver, Chelsea Vandiver, Brittney Jackson, Parker
Jackson, Jared Morgan, Sean Morgan, Austin Morgan and Hunter
Morgan. She is survived by brother Dr. David Shows and wife
Barbara of Nacogdoches. She is also survived by two
sisters-in-law, Wilma Morgan of Corsicana, and Barbara
Bailey and husband Larry of Rice and brothers-in-law, Jerry
Morgan and wife Shirley of Corsicana, and Edgar Montgomery
of Corsicana, as well as numerous friends, nieces and
nephews.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2015 at
First United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Alexander and
Rev. Gary Turner officiating. Private family burial will
follow at family cemetery,
Triple Creek
Cemetery located in Emhouse on land which has been in
the family for over 140 years. Pallbearers will be Mark
Shows, Lee Montgomery, Scott Montgomery, Karl Sparkman, Paul
Bailey, and Ricky Morgan. Honorary Pallbearers are the
Friendship Sunday School class at First United Methodist
Church and Friendship Club Members of Emhouse. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist
Church, 320 North 15th Street, Corsicana, Texas 75110.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Charles
Henry Harrison
Jan 6, 1924 - Jan 15, 2015
US
Army - Purple Heart
Ret. USAF Reserves
Charles Henry Harrison was born Jan. 6, 1924, at home, 1609
West Seventh in Corsicana, Texas to Roy and Thelma Harrison.
He passed away Jan. 15, 2015, at home, 713 Quail Hollow in
Corsicana, with his family nearby. He graduated from
Corsicana High School in 1941. He served in the United
States Army from 1944-46 and received the Purple Heart for
wounds received in combat. He retired from the United States
Air Force Reserves in 1965.
Charles Henry married Evelyn Rose Cobb on Jan. 12, 1946, in
Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They were married 65 years when
Evelyn passed away on Nov. 10, 2011.
Upon discharge from the Army in May 1946, Charles Henry and
Evelyn
moved to Powell and farmed before moving to Kerens in 1954.
Charles Henry worked for Bethlehem Steel in Corsicana and at
Central Monument Works, Corsicana until he retired in the
mid 1990s.
He was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ and was
actively involved at the Westhill Church of Christ, and
enjoyed his volunteer work at the church food pantry. During
the early years of the church's Bus Ministry Charles Henry
drove the JOY bus (Jesus first; others next and yourself
last) and his wife Evelyn and daughter Angela rode the bus
and led the children in songs to learn about Jesus. This had
a lasting impact as one of the nurses at Tri Sun told him
she remembered riding the JOY bus and going to church with
the other children.
He is also a member of the local American Legion Post and
the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366 where he served as
Post Chaplain for many years for both organizations.
Charles Henry was also a member of the Commemorative Air
Force, Coyote Squadron.
His volunteer work included Cedar Lake Hospice, American
Cancer Society Road to Recovery, and Navarro Regional
Hospital in the auxiliary.
He was best known in the community for his role as �Santa
Claus� for over 50 years where he enjoyed bringing joy to
the area school children, nursing home residents, and
hospital patients. Charles Henry and Evelyn enjoyed hosting
their �yard party� and invited the whole community to enjoy
sitting on Santa's lap, visiting with Mrs. Claus and eating
homemade cookies and candies made by Evelyn. He enjoyed
being Santa through the 2011 Christmas season at the Collin
Street Bakery on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
He also received an appreciation plaque for his work with
the 9/11 Celebration at Bunert Park in 2012.
In honor of his years of community involvement he was
selected to be the 2014 Grand Marshal of the Corsicana
Christmas parade. He enjoyed riding in Willie Winter's
vintage red Mustang convertible and waving to the crowds.
He is survived by his daughters, Gayle Jenkins and husband,
Roy of Murphy, Texas, Angela Wrinkle and husband, Joe of
Garland; son, Charles Michael Harrison of Frisco;
grandchildren Roy L. Jenkins, Jr. and wife Sara of Sachse,
Tammy Weyandt of Plano, Grant Harrison of Medellin, Columbia
(South America), Paige Raible and husband, Andy of Dacono,
Colorado, Erin Wrinkle of Hollywood, California and Eric
Wrinkle of Arlington; great-grandchildren, Dodd Weyandt of
Plano, Alayna Weyandt of Plano, Grayson Jenkins of Sachse,
Carson Weyandt of Plano and Lauren Jenkins of Sachse;
sister-in-law, Rose Cobb of Saint Michael, Minnesota;
brother-in-law, Jerry Cobb and wife, Bonnie of Custer, South
Dakota; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be from 1 to 2 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 and the funeral will follow at 2
p.m. at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Paul
Slaughter officiating. Interment will follow at
Kerens City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Joe Wrinkle, Eric Wrinkle, Grant
Harrison, Roy L. Jenkins, Jr., Dodd Weyandt and Caleb
Jackson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Carson Weyandt and
Grayson Jenkins. |
Notes:
Ginger Kay
Mullenix
Aug 25, 1952 - Jan 9, 2015
Ginger
Kay Mullenix was born on Aug. 25, 1952 to Guy and Dorothy
Mullenix. She passed away Jan. 9, 2015 at Navarro Regional
Hospital in Corsicana, Texas.
Ginger graduated from
Corsicana High School in 1970 and San Angelo State
University in 1974 with a degree in Theatre Arts and
English. She taught English at Mildred and the Corsicana
Residential Treatment Center where she retired after over 20
years of service.
Ginger shared the jewelry and gift business, �Nic Nac Patty
Wac� with Paula Sullins at the VF Outlet Mall in Corsicana,
up until May 2014.
Ginger was a dedicated daughter to her mother, Dorothy
Baggett Mullenix, whom she lived with and cared for until
her death, and sister to her only sibling of whom she was
extremely proud, Dickie Mullenix, a Corsicana fireman who
passed away last year.
Ginger attended church at the Baptist and Salvation Army
Churches.
Anyone who knew Ginger was immediately taken in by her
intelligence, charm, and wit. Ginger was an unselfish person
and loved to give gifts to her family and close friends.
When working at C.R.T.C., she gave balloons and cards to
every school employee on their birthday and made them feel
very special and appreciated.
Ginger loved to read books, shopping, visiting, porcelain
dolls, her dogs Termie and E.T., and cats, Midnight, Twoey,
and Peaches.
She is survived by several relatives and many friends.
Ginger had suffered for years with diabetes, complications
from diabetes, and other health issues. She was residing at
the Heritage Oaks West Center at the time of her death.
Per Gingers written request, she was cremated and buried by
her mother at the
Hamilton-
Beeman Cemetery near Retreat, Texas on January 14, 2015.
Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of your
choice. |
Notes:
Cheryl Diane
"Dedi" (Soape) Ward
Oct 11, 1946 - Jan 12, 2015
Diane
�Dedi� Soape Ward was born Oct. 11, 1946 to the late Abb and
Opal Bonner Soape Jr. in Corsicana. Diane was saved when she
was 13 years old at Memorial Baptist Church. She passed away
Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco with her
family who have been at her side every day after a brief
struggle with cancer. She was united in marriage to Sammy
Joe Ward on June 12, 1970 at Memorial Baptist Church. They
were married for 44 blissful years. Diane loved being a
mother to her two children but her greatest joy in life was
being a grandmother, better known as �Dedi� to her two
grandchildren.
She loved reading books in her spare time and watching
football on TV. She was a die hard University of Texas and
Dallas Cowboy fan. She always told her children and
grandchildren to fight for their dreams and never hold
grudges. She worked at Medical Arts Clinic for several years
and then at the OB/GYN Department at Navarro Regional
Hospital for a total of 20 years.
Diane had an unwavering faith in God and for that she was at
peace and had no fear of death. She was a member of the
Hubbard Cowboy Church.
She was preceded in death by her father Abb Soape Jr.,
mother Opal Soape Robertson and step-father Harvey
Robertson.
Diane is survived by her husband Sammy Joe Ward of
Corsicana; children, Kevin Ward of Corsicana and Kami
Matthews and husband Kris of Dawson; grandchildren, Stormi
and Jace Matthews of Dawson and a number of extended family
members and friends.
Visitation with Diane's family will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday,
Jan. 16, 2015 at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17,
2015 at the Cowboy Church of Corsicana, 5864 West Highway
31, Corsicana with Butch Boatright from the Hubbard Cowboy
Church officiating. Burial will follow at
Hamilton-
Beeman Cemetery in Retreat. Pallbearers will be Kevin
Ward, Kris Matthews, Dr. Neal Green, Billy Jack Crocker,
Charlie Mathes, Wesley Blue, T.J. Boatright and Jeremy Wade.
Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Hedrick, Brent Hedrick,
Brett Bell, Robert Golhke, Ryan Blue, Eric Chapman, Joe
Kittrell, Ty Cantu, Joe Herman and Lynn Winstead.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society -
Navarro County Unit, 1000 West Second Avenue, Corsicana,
Texas 75110 or American Diabetes Association, 4100 Alpha
Road, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas 75244.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Jo Ann
(Penland) Hill
Jul 23, 1941 - Jan 11, 2015
Jo
Ann Hill, 73, of Frost passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at
Baylor Hospital in Dallas. Funeral services will be held at
Noon on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Marshall & Marshall
Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Rev. Darren Heil
officiating. Burial will follow at Richland Cemetery near
Mertens.
Born July 23, 1941 in Lafayette, Georgia, she was the
daughter of Clyde and Euna (DeBord) Penland. She was
well-educated, keenly intelligent, an accomplished pianist,
cross-stitch artist, tole painter, seamstress, decorative
cake maker, hostess and cook, ceramic crafts expert, master
game player and cross word puzzle wizard. She was faithful
to The Lord.
She traveled globally on this earth, six continents and over
30 countries. Her ability to build lasting relationships
with people of all races, religions, and classes was
remarkable. In her last years she treasured her new friends
in Mertens and surrounding area. She possessed a unique
sense of humor along with reasoning ability balanced with a
firm set of values.
Preceding her in death were her parents; brother, DeForest
Penland; and nephew, Mike Penland.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Hill of Frost; two
children, Wendy Ellen Hill of Frost and Bobby Hill and wife,
Natalie, of Highland Village; brother, James Oliver Penland
and wife, Jean, of Lafayette, Georgia; sister, Tona Penland
of Jacksonville, Florida; sister-in-law, Marcheta Penland of
Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia; nephews, Forest Penland, Van
Penland and wife, Becky, Gene Penland and wife, Vicky, Ken
Penland and wife, Vicky, and Ricky Penland and wife, Kathie;
and a number of great-nephews and great-nieces.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1700
Lake Success Drive, Waco, TX 76710. |
Notes:
Lela Faye
Cullefer
Mar 7, 1941 - Jan 12, 2015
Lela
Faye Cullefer, 73, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Jan. 12,
2015 in Waco. She was born March 7, 1941 in Buffalo, Texas.
Lela loved spending time with her sons and grandchildren.
She enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, games and laughing.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Riley Curtis
Cullefer and Florence Beatrice Pennington; siblings.
She leaves behind her sons, Michael Pennington and wife
Lisa, Steve Pennington and wife Brenda, Gary Pennington and
wife Tammy; her grandchildren, Tony Pennington, Jason
Pennington, Ashley Pennington, Jessica Pennington, Jonathan
Pennington, Christopher Pennington, Abby Rose Pennington,
Alisa McAnally, Jimi Barham, Michael Riley Pennington,
Gabriel Buckley, Kendall Buckley. She is also survived by
her great-grandchildren, Jace Herron, Baylee Barlow, Maycee
McAnally, Jeremy Barham, Cameron Pennington; aunt, Hattie
Mae Johnson; cousins, Kim Johnson Vasquez, Frances
Richardson, Shirline Garland, Alene Huffman; and ex-husband
Billy Pennington.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 at
Buffalo Cemetery in Buffalo, Texas.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Rodger Scott Dameron
Oct 1, 1951 - Jan 9, 2015
Mr. Rodger Scott Dameron, 63, of Corsicana and formerly of
Midland, passed away on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 in Corsicana.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13,
2015, at the Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park in Fort Worth with
Dr. Tommy Potter officiating.
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, Jan 10, 2015
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
---------------
Mr. Rodger Scott Dameron, 63, of Corsicana and formerly of Midland
passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 at his residence in
Corsicana, Texas. He was born on October 1, 1951 in Fort Monmouth,
New Jersey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wylie Fred and Mary
Lawrencene Dameron.
He is survived by his wife, Marsha Lynn Dameron; son, Beau Dameron
and wife Charlotte; daughter, Robin Dameron Ayers and husband
Jonathan; grandchildren, Michael Dameron, Gabriel Dameron, Mackenzie
Ayers and Travis Ayers; sister, Teresa Sattawhite and husband Melvin
and family.
Notes:
Larry Don
Thomas
July 17, 1947 - Jan 5, 2015
Larry Don Thomas, resident of Roane, passed away Monday, Jan. 5,
2015 at the age of 67. He was born July 17, 1947 in Dallas, Texas to
Bradley Thomas and Helen Darby Thomas.
He was a charter member of VVA Corsicana Chapter 1009; 69th Armour
Association Division of Vietnam;
disabled Veterans of America; past Commander American Veterans Post
23 Dallas 2007-2008; Veteran Foreign Wars Post 3366; 1st Vice
Commander American Legion Post 22 of Corsicana; NRA Association;
TSRA Association; member of Sheriff Association of Texas and member
of Republican National Committee.
He is survived by Emma Carmichael of Roane; son, Craig Thomas and
wife Lavender of Garland; two brothers, Rickie Thomas and wife
Sharon of Midlothian and Jarrell Thomas and wife Annette of Ft.
Worth; and three grandchildren, Jonathon, Cheyenne and Chelsea.
Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 with services
following at 3 p.m. in the chapel at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Burial will be at DFW National Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan.
13, 2015.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Joyce (Moore) Farmer-Jackson
Nov 29, 1919 - Jan 9, 2015
Joyce
Moore Jackson passed away peacefully in the early afternoon
hours of Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at the age of 95, with her
children and grandson, Oliver Jackson nearby. She was born
Nov. 29, 1919, near Purdon, Texas, to Burney Moore and
Hallie Moore, themselves born of pioneer families in Navarro
County. She survived her three siblings, Lucille Moore,
Billie Faye Moore, and Hoyt Moore.
Mrs. Jackson graduated from Purdon High School in
1938
and married Denton Farmer of Purdon. The couple moved to
Abilene, Texas where Mr. Farmer was stationed at Camp
Barkeley, and Joyce was employed by Humble Oil Co. Farmer
died in combat during the Normandy Invasion of 1944. Mrs.
Jackson was later employed by the Production Credit
Association in Corsicana, Texas, and the Powell State Bank
of Powell, Texas.
In 1947, while employed in Corsicana, Texas, she met and
married Howard Jackson of Powell, and they remained married
for 67 years until Mr.
Jackson�s death in January of 2014. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson
were the parents of three children and are survived by John
Howard Jackson and wife Jan Ray Jackson of Powell, Caleb
Cole Jackson and wife Ann Winters Jackson of Corsicana, and
James Clay Jackson of Powell. Her grandchildren are Jim
Jackson of Corsicana, Timothy Jackson of Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, Camille Jackson Baker and husband Silas Baker
of Plano, Jeff Jackson and wife Kathryn Campbell Jackson of
Kilgore, and Oliver Jackson of Corsicana. She is also
survived by two great-grandchildren, Owen Howard Jackson,
and Leo Jackson Baker. Mrs. Jackson was a member of the old
Fifth Avenue Church of Christ and later the College Hill and
West Hill congregations.
Mrs. Jackson remained in good health until the day before
her death. She lived a long and happy life, placing the
utmost value upon her family and extended family. She
remained dedicated to the safety and welfare of children,
and to the comfort of others throughout her life.
Caleb and John Jackson wish to express their profound thanks
to their younger brother, Clay Jackson, who without doubt,
greatly extended the healthy lives of their parents by his
constant attention, and complete care within their home.
The family and friends of Joyce Moore Jackson believe that
she will be sadly missed, but that her concern for family
and dedication to gracious hospitality will continue to
inspire.
A visitation with the family will be held from 1 to 2 p.m.
on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, and funeral will follow at 2 p.m.
at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Sam Dilbeck
officiating. Interment will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jim Jackson, Timothy Jackson, Jeff
Jackson, Oliver Jackson, Silas Baker, and Kit Herrington.
Memorial contributions may be made to any worthy charitable
cause for the benefit of children. |
Notes:
Bobby Darrell Owen
Apr 12, 1945 - Jan 10, 2015
Bobby Darrell Owen, 69, of Corsicana, passed Saturday, Jan.
10, 2015, at his residence due to a short battle with
cancer.
Bobby was born April 12, 1945, in McAllen, to Robert Hugh
and Grace Hamilton Owen. He graduated from Corsicana High
School in
1963, He served in the US Army during
Korea and
Vietnam wars. After the army Bobby began his 45 year law
enforcement career with the Corsicana Police Department,
Navarro County Sheriff's Office, Hill County Sheriff's
Office, Hillsboro Police Department, and retiring in 2006
from the Ennis Police Department. He always loved fishing,
cars and playing dominoes. After retiring he enjoyed his
cattle and taking in stray dogs.
Bobby is survived by his daughter, Neely Owen Minchew and
husband Clint of Fairfield; two grandsons, Jake and Logan,
also of Fairfield; brother, Hugh Owen; and niece, Anna Owen
Paul, both of Corsicana.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Grace
Owen; and sister, Darla Kay Owen of Corsicana.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral service to honor the life of Bobby Owen will be 3
p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. Clayton Smith officiating.
Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Cody Gantt, Kendall Walker, Leslie
Cotton, Terry Grounds, Wayne Tlustos, Jon Edwards, Larry
Battles. Honorary pallbearers will be the Ennis Police
Department and other law enforcement.
In lieu of flowers and his love for animals please make
donations to Project Pawz PO Box 407 Corsicana, Texas 75151. |
Notes:
Bethel (Marberry) O'Neal
Dec 17, 1900 - July 23, 1944
Relatives, Friends At Streetman Rites
STREETMAN, July 28. - (Spl.) - Relatives and friends here Monday
afternoon to attend the funeral of Mrs. C. R. O'Neal were:
L.J. Marberry of Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Marberry, Houston;
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Marberry and daughter, Kilgore; Mr. and Mrs.
E. R. Marberry and son, Kilgore; Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Marberry,
Kirven; Sgt. Fred M. Marberry, Dodge City, Kas.; Mrs. Billie
Walthall and son, Kirven; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Coleman, Kirven;
Mrs. Dora Reed, Dallas; Mrs. W. T. Grogan, Coolidge; Mr. and
Mrs. W. B. Humphries, Corsicana; Pfc. James C. Harris,
Oceanside, Calif.; Mrs. Lynn Harris, Mrs. Mack Prouty, Mrs. E.
M. Prouty, Mrs. Charles Rudder and daughter, Leo Cherry;, Sr.,
and daughter, all of Kirven; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sessions,
Fairfield; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Steward, Fairfield; Mr. and Mrs.
Weaver Robinson, Steward's Mill, and Mrs. Maud Lee.
Notes:
MRS. C. R. O'NEAL BURIED STREETMAN MONDAY AFTERNOON
STREETMAN, July 28�(Spl.)� Funeral services for Mrs. C. R.
O'Neal age 43 years, were held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock
at the Streetman Baptist Church and interment was in
Birdston Cemetery.
Rev. J. L. Shaddix, Centerville, former pastor
of the Streetman Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. R. H. Riley,
pastor, conducted the rites.
Mrs. O'Neal died Wednesday morning, following a long illness.
Mrs. O'Neal was born Dec. 17, 1900, at Kirvin and was the
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Marberry.
Surviving are her husband C.R. O�Neal, Streetman; two daughters,
Frances Madelyn and Betty Ann O'Neal, Streetman; a sister, Mrs.
Allen Robinson, Kirvin; four brothers, Fred Marberry, Corsicana;
Frank Marberry, Sherman; Luther Marberry, Kirvin; John Marberry,
Kirvin, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were John L. Bontier, J. K. Webb, J. D. Miller, Fred
Anderson, Leonard Smotherman and Thomas Sherrard.
Notes:
Bert Earl "Sonny"
Crofut, Jr.
Oct 30, 1934 - Jan 19, 2015
B.
E. �Sonny� Crofut, Jr., 80 of Kerens passed away Monday,
Jan. 19,
2015 at his residence.
Born Oct. 30, 1934 in Kerens to Bert Earl Crofut, Sr. and
Ida Lucille Holloway Crofut, Sonny was a heavy equipment
operator in pipeline construction.
He is preceded in death by his son,
Don Crofut and
brother, Jerry Crofut.
Sonny is survived by his wife, Ella Ruth Crofut of Kerens;
daughters and son-in-laws, Teresa and Gary Don Jennings of
Kerens and Peggy and Gary Lane of Keller; five
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister, Barbara
Johnson of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 at
Paschal Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 at
Paschal Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank Upchurch
officiating. Burial will follow in the
Prairie Point
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bryan Ainsworth, Randy
Bancroft, Dave Commiato, Jeff Goodwin, Mike Jennings and
Terry Perry.
Memorials may be made to the Prairie Point Cemetery
Association, 3015 FM 636, Kerens Texas 75144.
Paschal Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Jan 22, 2015
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Ella Ruth (Winkler) Crofut; s/o Bert Earl
Crofut, Sr.[bur in Henryetta, OK] and Ida Lucille
(Holloway) Crofut [bur at Kerens City Cemetery]
Verlan Lewis Ewing
Mar 16, 1948 - Nov 19, 1992 Veran Lewis Ewing, 44, of
Dresden, died Nov. 19, 1992 at his residence.
He will lie in state until 10 a.m. Monday at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home in Blooming Grove. funeral Services will be 2 p.m.
Monday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana, with Terry
Skinner, Brent Strehlow, W. A. Corley and John Gradberg officiating.
Burial will be in Dresden
Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Anita Ewing of Dresden; one son;
Benjamin Ewing of Dresden; three daughters, Amanda, Kimberly and
Valorie Ewing, all of Dresden; and one brother, Eljuan Ewing of
Mexia.
Pallbearers will be Ronald Lynch, John Phillips, Roland Southard,
Bill Carroll, Dennis Melton and Tim Campbell
Notes:
Murvin
Roy Gathright
Oct 26, 1941 - Dec 22, 2014
Murvin
Roy Gathright, 73, of Carrollton and formerly of Corsicana,
clicked the heels of his cowboy boots as he ran into the
arms of Jesus on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. Fondly known as
Daddy, Paw Paw, and Mr. Murv, he entered this world in
Morton, Texas on Oct. 26, 1941. Born to parents Sallie
Malinda and James Oliver Gathright, he joined older
siblings, James, Lyndon and Helen.
Murvin accepted Christ as his savior at the age of 8. His
priority in life was serving and honoring his Lord. He
served as Baptist Deacon for 36 years, taught youth and
preschool Sunday school and participated in many mission
projects.
Murvin married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Jean
Cunningham on June 2, 1962.
Murvin leaves to cherish his memory his wife Sandy and a
living legacy his daughters, Patti and Lori; sons, Brent and
Craig. He was met in heaven by his daughter, Jeanie and
sons, Scotty and Stephen. Paw Paw�s heart became more tender
as he was blessed with 10 wonderful grandchildren,
Mackenzie, Riley, Morgan, Brooks, Trent, Blaire, Andrew,
Jefferson, Delaney, and Maddison.
Visitation with the family will be held from 5 to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29,
2014 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Danny P. Reeves
officiating. Interment will follow in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Morgan Graham, Brooks Graham, Trent
Graham, Blaire Graham, Andrew Gathright, Delaney Gathright,
and Jefferson Hazzard.
Ending a brief battle with lung cancer he joyfully went
home. Memorial contributions may be made to the building
fund at First Baptist Church, 510 W. Collin, Corsicana,
Texas 75110. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, Dec 27, 2014
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Sandra Jean (Cunningham) Gathright; s/o James Oliver
Gathright & Sallie Malinda (Starr) Gathright
Christine (Lockhart) Riddle
Mar 13, 1915 - Dec 22, 2014
Mrs.
Christine Lockhart Riddle, 99, of Corsicana passed away
Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her
loved ones. She was born March 13, 1915 in Tupelo, Texas to
Charles W. Lockhart and Mary Humphrey Lockhart.
She graduated from Corsicana High School in 1934. She
attended Trinity University in Waxahachie, Texas.
During World War II, she went to Fort Worth, Texas to work
at Consolidated Aircraft Corporation building B-24 bombers.
She was a real �Rosie Riverter.� She met the love of her
life (James Oscar Riddle) while working in Fort Worth. It
was a very short courtship, they met in April 1945 and
married on June 19, 1945. Christine and James spent 43 years
together before he passed away in 1988.
After the war the couple moved to Los Angeles and lived
there about 15 years while he worked in construction. They
moved back to Corsicana, Texas in 1960 and made their home
here. She worked for about 10 years at Texas Miller Hat
Factory.
Christine was an active member of Trinity Assembly of God.
She loved flowers and spent many hours working in her flower
garden. She also loved to cook and have dinners for her
extended family. She always set the perfect table, never
ever paper plates or plastic ware. Having no children of her
own she adored her niece and nephews who always referred to
�Aunt Tine� as their second mother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her
brother, Alex Lockhart and niece Alexis Lockhart Cansler.
Christine is survived by her sister, Helen Lockhart Ballard,
her niece, Darlene Christen Hardy of Waxahachie, Texas, and
nephews; Leo Christen of Corsicana and Charles Christen of
Roanoke, Virginia and numerous great nieces and nephew.
Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 at Corley Funeral Home.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec.
27, 2014 at Oakwood
Cemetery with Rev. James Williams officiating. |
Notes:
Leroy Wilson
abt 1941 - Dec 22, 2014
Leroy
Wilson, 73, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Dec. 22, 2014
at his residence. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 at Scott Funeral Home. Funeral service
will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Eastside Church of
Christ with Elder Alton Albert officiating. Arrangements by
Scott Funeral Home.
|
Notes:
Bonnie Lavelle (Frost) Rhoads
Jan 23, 1923 - Dec 23, 2014
Bonnie Lou Rhoads left this earth to begin her Heavenly
journey on Tuesday, Dec 23, 2014. Born on Jan. 23, 1923 in Roane,
Texas, Bonnie was the youngest child of Hilliard Reese and Ada
Frost. Through the years her sister and four brothers migrated to
California, but Bonnie chose to remain in her beloved Corsicana.
Bonnie lived a rich, full life in Corsicana, until failing health
required a move to Frisco, Texas to be near the family. Her sweet,
caring personality enabled her to quickly adapt to her new home.
On March 31, 1944, she married Herman Emory Rhoads. The life they
shared lasted 55 years, until his death on Nov. 9, 1999. They were
blessed with two daughters, Janice Marie Dixon of Frisco and Joyce
Ann Gaines of Dallas.
Bonnie was affectionately referred to as �Ne Ne� by two
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, whom she adored.
Naturally the adoration was mutual. Cheryl Renee Deeds and her
husband, Bailey Aaron Deeds live in Clarksville, Tennessee with
their children, Nicholas Aaron and Kayla Marie. Michael Edward Dixon
and his wife Kristen Leigh Dixon reside in Frisco, Texas with their
children, Caleb Alexander and Emma Claire.
Bonnie enjoyed her church family at United Methodist Church where
she was active in numerous volunteering efforts, including Meals on
Wheels. When she was no longer able to deliver food, she continued
to cook for those less fortunate.
Her interest in archaeology led to a lifelong hobby of collecting
and enjoying Indian artifacts. Other hobbies included collecting
antiques, which she proudly displayed throughout the home. Baking
pecan pies and Depression Era muffins for family and friends was a
source of joy for her, as well as the recipients.
All who knew Bonnie would agree that she was a strong, active person
with a sweet, giving spirit. Bonnie was full of grace and she was a
friend to everyone who crossed her path. She lived her life serving
others, while putting her needs and wishes last. Bonnie was truly a
blessing to family, friends and community. Her life was well lived.
A family service was held Friday, Dec. 26, 2014.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Kenneth E.
Akers
Jan 15, 1929 - Dec 16, 2014
Kenneth
E. Akers will be sorely missed by his wife of 64 years. He
and his family were unbelievably close, so for those that
never had the true honor to meet him, we would like to tell
you what an incredible man he was. He never graced a movie
screen or had his picture on a billboard. He wasn't made
famous by radio or TV. He wasn't a diplomat president or
king, but he was one of the most kind, loving gentleman with
a firm hand and God fearing spirit that ever graced this
earth. He did not have gold or silver, land or money, but
made everyone feel rich just for having known him. His love
and support from his wife of 64 years helped make him the
man he was until he went to be with God on Tuesday, Dec. 16,
2014. He will be cremated and the family will have a private
memorial. If you would like to do something in memory of our
husband and father, please send a donation to the Medina
Children's Home in Medina Texas or your local Church of
Christ.
He was born to John and Mae Powell in Ft. Scott, Kansas. He
was a member of North Beaton Church of Christ. Kenneth and
Cleta had the firework stand out on West Highway 31.
He is survived by his wife, Cleta Akers; children, Kenneth
Michael Akers of Aurora, Colorado, Janice Elain White of
Granbury, Vic Allen Akers of North Richland Hills and Tammy
Jo Worley of Laguna Vista; grandchildren, Christopher Akers,
Heidi Coker, Heather Sanderson, Bronson Akers and Mallory
Fletcher and great-great grandchildren Walker Akers, Tanson
Coker, Taylor Sanderson, Brinan Sanderson and Thomas
Fletcher.
A private memorial was held.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Lyndel Gene
Herrin
Apr 2, 1952 - Dec 20, 2014
Lyndel Gene Herrin, lifelong resident of Corsicana, went home
to be with his Lord, Friday, Dec. 20, 2014 at his home in the Drane
Community.
Lyndel graduated from Corsicana High School with the class of 1970
and went to Navarro College. He soon went into the firefighting
career with the Corsicana Fire Department for over 10 years. He then
went to Arlington Fire Department where he retired. He then came
back to Corsicana and spent his retirement days on his family farm.
Lyndel was preceded in death by his parents, Lynn and Wanda Herrin,
both of Corsicana; and niece, Maegan Atchley, and nephew, Mitchell
Atchley, both of Dew.
Lyndel has three sisters, Lois Herrin, Kathie Farmer, and Teresa
Underwood all of Corsicana; one brother, Wesley Herrin of Corsicana.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, at
Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Retreat. Following the memorial there
will be a gathering of family and friends at the home of Wesley and
Anne Herrin in Purdon.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, December 27th, 2014 - 01:00
PM - Cedar Creek Baptist Church
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.
Notes:
Billie Joe (Vance) Ballew
Aug 5, 1925 - Dec 9, 2014
Billie
Joe Ballew (nee Vance) passed away Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, at
Twilight Nursing Home in Corsicana. She was 89.
Mrs. Ballew was born Aug. 5, 1925, in Peeltown, Texas, to
her parents, Ed Vance and Margie Francis Merritt. She
married Robert Edwin Ballew in 1945.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edwin
Ballew; brothers, Edward Vance and Merritt Randle Vance;
sister, Dorothea Vance Tate; and daughter, Cynthia Gayle
Ballew.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and
Cynthia Ballew of Nacogdoches; son and daughter-in-law, Gary
and Martha Ballew of Allen; son, Jeffrey Ballew of Dallas;
six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at Pinecrest Cemetery in Troup.
Arrangements by Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. |
Notes:
Van Buren
Terry
July 30, 1948 - Dec 14, 2014
Van
Buren Terry, 66, passed away Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. He was
born July 30, 1948 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Buren and Helen
Terry. He grew up in Arlington, Texas graduating from
Arlington High School in 1966. He attended Ft. Worth
Christian College before enlisting in the Navy where he
served his country during the Vietnam War. When he returned,
he completed his degree at Stephen F. Austin University
earning his Bachelor�s degree in 1977.
Mr. Terry began his teaching career at Coolidge High School.
His next teaching position was at Pearsall High School. In
2003 he came to Corsicana High School where he taught
English, Journalism, Government, Psychology, Sociology and
Human Geography. He retired in 2012 after teaching over 30
years.
He loved teaching and was proud of the accomplishments of
his students.
He was a member of the Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother,
Kent.
He is survived by his sisters Karen Rae (Craig) and
Katherine Terry; nephews Jonathan (Heather) Rae and David
Rae; niece Cara Rae and great niece Jocelyn Rae and numerous
cousins and friends.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. Burial will follow at 4 p.m. in Alvardo, Texas
at Glenwood Cemetery. |
Notes:
Luis
Flores
Feb 28, 1935 - Dec 16, 2014
Luis
Flores, 79, of Krum and formerly of Denton, passed away
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014 in Plano. He was born and raised in
Corsicana. Visitation was held Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 at the
Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home in Denton, with funeral service at
2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 at Gateway Baptist Church,
Denton with Rev. Buddy Owens officiating. Burial was in
Roselawn Memorial Park.
|
Notes:
---------- Luis Flores, 79, of Krum,
formerly of Denton, passed away on Tuesday, December 16,
2014 in Plano, TX. He was born February 28, 1935 in
Corsicana, TX. He was a graduate of Corsicana High
School and attended college. He was married to Opal
Busby on January 7, 1954 in Albuquerque, New Mexico; she
passed away on July 31, 2009. He was director of
Community Services for Denton County for twenty years
and an instructor for DWI Offenders classes for thirty
years, and was Operations Foreman for Subline Water
Gardens.
Mr. Flores is survived by daughters; Sanya Belcher of
Krum, Paulette Burson of Collinsville; sons, Marshall
Flores of Grand Saline and Dennis Stone of Denton;
brother, Robert �Bob� Riveria of Houston; fourteen
grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren, and two
great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Friday, December 19, 2014
at the Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home, 705 N. Locust, Denton
from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. A funeral service will be held
at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Gateway
Baptist Church, 2401 N. Bell Ave., Denton, with Rev.
Buddy Owens officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn
Memorial Park.
Asa Lee Youngblood
Aug 5, 1976 - Dec 19, 2014
Asa
Lee Youngblood, 38, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec.
19, 2014.
Asa was preceded in death by his mother, Karen Campbell.
He is survived by his parents, Sam and Kerry Ellis;
daughters, Masa and Jacee; siblings, Jamie, Aaron, Garret
and their families; grandmother, Frances Lankston; several
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, all of whom love
and will miss him dearly. He is also survived by his fiancee,
Robyn, and his father, Jeff Youngblood and family.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22,
2014 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.
Service is 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014 at Mountain Valley
Funeral Home Chapel, 3407 SW Wilshire Blvd., Joshua, Texas
76058. Interment will follow at Laurel Land Memorial Park,
Fort Worth.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. |
Notes:
Mavis (McBride)
Trubell
Nov 22, 1927 - Dec 14, 2014
Mavis
Trubell of Corsicana passed away peacefully surrounded by
her family in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014.
Mavis Layne Trubell was born in New Boston, Texas, on Nov.
22, 1927, to Otto Young McBride and Nora Jewell (Alexander)
McBride. She moved to Corsicana as a young child with her
family. Mavis worked in Dallas and Houston and retired from
the U.S. Secret Service. She lived in Houston and Pearland
with her husband, O.R. Trubell, until his death. Mavis and
O.R. enjoyed many years of dancing and traveling together.
She was widowed for many years before marrying John
Houghtaling, living in Pearland until his death.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother,
Glendon McBride.
Survivors include her brother, Weyman McBride and his wife
Lorene; brother, Lawrence McBride and his wife Marie, and
their son, Tracy, all of Corsicana; cousins, Faye Naylor and
Ruby; step-children, Joe Houghtaling and his wife Debbie;
and Nan Tatum and her husband Steve.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday,
Dec. 18, 2014, at
Resthaven Memorial Park with Pastor Jeff White
officiating.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Dec 18, 2014
- w/o O.R. Trubell and John Houghtaling;
d/o Otto Young McBride & Nora Jewell (Alexander)
McBride
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
Hollis V.
Taliaferro
Apr 29, 1926 - Dec 15, 2014
Hollis
V. Taliaferro, 98, of Corsicana, Texas, and formerly a
resident of Burton, Ohio, passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2014
at Medical Center of Arlington. He was born in Melvin, Texas
on April 29, 1916, to Montie and Medina Taliaferro.
He was a World War
II Veteran who was honorably discharged as a Staff
Sergeant from the Army. A life-long horseman, he enjoyed
playing polo in his early years and training hunters,
jumpers and thoroughbreds to race. He assisted young riders
as a 4-H leader in Geauga County, Ohio. Hollis and wife
Dorothy retired from Burton, Ohio to Corsicana in 1982 and
continued working with horses until he was 91.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy.
He is survived by son Paul Taliaferro and wife Laura, son
Bruce Taliaferro and wife Shera, daughter Holly Boulay and
husband Steve; granddaughters Megan and husband Rob, Amy and
husband David, and Lani K. Taliaferro; step-grandson Darick,
and great-granddaughter Emma.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19,
2014 at Corley Funeral Home.
A celebration of life service will be held at Corley Funeral
Home Chapel at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 with the Rev.
Bruce Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow at
Resthaven Memorial
Park in Corsicana. Pallbearers will be friends of the
family.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial
contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation
at www.kidney.org.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Bobby Ray Gentry
abt 1935 - Dec 18, 2014
Bobby Ray Gentry, 79, of Barry passed away
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014 at Twilight Nursing
Home in Corsicana. Visitation with the
family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday,
Dec. 19, 2014 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry
Talbert and Rev. Gene Gipson officiating.
Interment will follow in the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Notes:
Barbara Ann (Dunn) Bruce
Aug 15, 1934 - Dec 22, 2014
Barbara
Bruce, 80, of Corsicana, went home to be with the Lord on
Monday, Dec. 22, 2014.
Barbara Ann Bruce was born Aug. 15, 1934 in Corsicana, to
Charlie Lee Dunn and Evelyn (Campbell) Dunn. Charlie passed
away when she was 4 years old, and she was raised by Arthur
and Frankie Dunn, her father�s parents. She grew up in
Corsicana and attended school here. Barbara and Morris
�Buddy� Bruce were married in 1952. Buddy preceded her in
death in 1992. Barbara worked at Hagar Slacks for 17 years,
and then was self-employed as a seamstress and doing
alterations. She was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist
Church where she taught Sunday school for several years.
Barbara will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,
Buddy; and her two brothers: Bobby Dunn and Roy Wayne Dunn.
Barbara is survived by her children: Cynthia Fairchild of
Dallas; Bobby Bruce and his wife, Sherrie; Carolyn Terrell
and her husband, Dennis; and Carl Wayne Bruce and his wife,
Susan, all of Corsicana; her
grandchildren: Misty Coles of Corsicana; Marc Anderson of
Dallas; Cynthia Garrison of Ventura, California; Jillian
Bruce of Corsicana; Jennifer Bruce of Fort Worth; Brittany
Putman of Blooming Grove; Dylan Bruce of Plano; Jourdan
Bruce of Corsicana; and Sophia Bruce of Corsicana; eight
great-grandchildren; her two sisters: Saundra Bass and
Patricia Stratton, both of Lubbock; and her two
sisters-in-law: Martha Little of Corsicana, and Wanda Dunn
of Lufkin. She is also survived by several nieces and
nephews, and her faithful companion, her dog, Bootsie.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec.
27, 2014 at Corley Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28,
2014 at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Retreat, Texas, with Pastor
Floyd Peterson officiating. |
Notes:
Malcolm Hull
May 18, 1934 - Dec 26, 2014
Malcolm
Hull, 80, of Corsicana passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 at
Medical City Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He was born on May
18, 1934 in Plainview, Texas to Melvin Edward and Eustace
Tedrow Hull.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, and friend. He was employed with
Southwestern Bell Telephone as a lineman then later with
AT&T doing the same job and later moved to an office
position, retiring after 35 years of service. He was a
member of Northside Baptist Church. He was a hard-working
man.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a grandson,
Aaron Beck.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Bernice Hull;
daughter, Kay Orlando and husband Tom of Irving; son, Sam
Hull of Canyon Lake; step-sons, Gary Grimes and wife Gail
and Leslie Grimes of Corsicana; step-daughter, Darlene
Plemons and husband Johnny of Corsicana; grandson, Brandon
Smith of Lewisville, granddaughter, Wendy Kilcrease and
husband Paul of Kaufman, grandson, James Hull of Corinth,
granddaughter, Brooke Hull of Canyon Lake, grandson, Michael
Grimes and wife Carroll of Barry, granddaughter, Melissa
Grimes of Corsicana, granddaughter, Sharon Lopez and husband
Mark of Lewisville, granddaughter, Dawn Lipsey and husband
Edwin of Waxahachie, granddaughter, Joni Watson and husband
Devlin of Waco, grandson, Grant Plemons and wife Tori of
Corsicana, and 23 great-grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday, Dec.
29, 2014 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30,
2014 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rick Lamb
officiating. Interment will follow in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Paul Kilcrease, Grant Kilcrease, Brandon
Smith, Edwin Lipsey, Mark Lopez, Grant Plemons, and Michael
Grimes.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Care Center at
Northside Baptist Church, 2800 N. Beaton Street, Corsicana,
Texas 75110. |
Notes:
Louise (Jamison) Onstott Sikes
May 30, 1929 - Jan 2, 2015
Louise
Jamison Onstott Sikes, resident of Navarro Mills, passed
away Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 at the age of 85. She was born in
Corsicana on May 30, 1929 to Albert S. Jamison and Bertha
Henson Jamison. For most her life she was a homemaker,
except for 15 years she worked at Adams Hat Factory and 10
years at the Corsicana State Home.
She is preceded in death by her parents Albert and Bertha
Jamison; son, William Carl Onstott Jr.; sister, Bobbie
Norman; father of her children, Bill Onstott; husband,
Donald Sikes; and grandson, Cecil �Teddy� Brown III.
Louise is survived by her children; Scharlene Brown of
Corsicana, Duane Onstott and wife Debbie of Dawson, Deborah
Clower and husband Richard of Corsicana and Vickie Tomlin
and husband Steve of Corsicana; nine grandchildren and 23
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters,
Dorothy Smith and husband Clayton of Corsicana and Jodean
Tackett and husband Mac of Kerens, and a number of nieces
and nephews.
Visitation with Louise's family will be Monday evening from
6 to 8 p.m.
at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6,
2015 in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home with
Rev. Clayton Smith officiating. Burial will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery
with grandson's serving as pallbearers.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Morris Hardy Thatcher
Oct. 29, 1944 � Oct. 9, 2014
Morris Hardy Thatcher, 69,
of Hubbard passed away
Thursday, October 9, 2014 at
his home surrounded by his
family. Funeral services
will be 2:00 pm on Sunday
October 12 at Wade Funeral
Chapel in Hubbard with
Pastor Butch Boatright
officiating. Interment will
follow at
Liberty Hill Cemetery
between Hubbard and Dawson.
Morris was born October 29,
1944 in Portageville,
Missouri to Hardy and Violet
(Ferguson) Thatcher. He had
lived in the Hubbard area
for almost 50 years after
moving from Lake Village,
Arkansas when pipeline work
brought him to the area.
Morris married Carolyn
Fullerton on October 8, 1965
at Community Chapel Church
in Hubbard. After moving to
Hubbard, he worked as the
lead maintenance man for
Tom�s Foods in Corsicana for
38 years. Morris loved his
family and loved being
outdoors and especially
loved horses, hunting,
fishing, farming, mowing and
baling hay.
Morris was preceded in death
by his parents; six
siblings, Wendell Thatcher,
Albert Thatcher, Shelby Jean
Thatcher, Grace Thatcher,
Norman Thatcher, and
Cordelia Steadman; a
brother-in-law, Wayne
Armstrong and a grandson,
Jacob Shane Ellison.
Survivors include his wife
of 49 years, Carolyn
Fullerton Thatcher of
Hubbard; five children,
Timothy Morris Thatcher and
wife, Brandy of Hubbard,
Lisa Cheryl Thatcher of
Corsicana, Felecia Machelle
Thatcher of Corsicana, James
Roy Thatcher and Brittnie of
Hubbard and Courtney Nicole
Gonzalez and husband,
Charles of Hubbard; a
sister, Mary Janeth Rost and
husband, James Franklin; 18
grandchildren, Mallori-Wraye
Michelle Thatcher, Thomas
Wayne Thatcher, Casey Lee
Anders, Krislynn Nichole
Ellison, Katelynn Matilda
Ellison, Lana Louise
Gonzalez, CJ Gonzalez,
Coleton Ray Thatcher,
Brittany Nicole Thatcher,
Brandon Lee Thatcher
Johnson, Haylie Lynn Orr,
Devin Michael Orr, Shelbie
Gail Svacina, James Roy
Thatcher Jr., Dylan Braxton
Svacina, Brayden Leon
Thatcher, Hope Renee
Thatcher and Faith Marie
Thatcher; one
great-granddaughter, Violet
Machelle Ellison and
numerous nieces and nephews
and other extended family
members and friends.
Pallbearers will be TJ
Boatright, Chris Foley,
Keith Brown, �Crazy Joe�
Johnson, David Merritt and
Tommy Jenkins.
Honorary Pallbearers will be
Charlie Watts and Johnny
Scott.
The family requests that
memorials be made to Hubbard
Cowboy Church Arena
Ministry, P.O. Box 278,
Hubbard, Texas 76648.
Notes:
- h/o Carolyn Sue (Fullerton) Thatcher; s/o Hardy Thatcher
& Violet (Ferguson) Thatcher
- Wade Funeral Home Hubbard, Texas
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
NO BURIAL INFO
John Edward Stitt
Nov 20, 1912 - Jan 11, 2015
John
Edward Stitt made his entrance into this world a perfectly
beautiful soul on Nov. 20, 1912 in Lombard, Illinois. He
exited this realm with a shining spirit full of love, wholly
intact on Jan. 11, 2015.
In the interim he received a BA degree in Business at Albion
College in Michigan. He attended Law School at SMU, and
enlisted in the United States Navy in May, 1951. Jack served
aboard the USS Helena in Korean combat and was awarded
numerous medals. Afterwards he formed his own commercial
real estate firm in Dallas. He was actively involved in the
United Way and Dallas Cares, an organization formed to help
POW families during the Vietnam War. He retired in 1991.
Jack relocated to Corsicana, Texas and enjoyed the outdoors
and his involvement in the Warehouse Theatre. He appeared in
several plays including �Annie,� �Busy Body,� and �Over the
River and Through the Woods.� He later joined Wal-Mart and
was known as Jack, the People Greeter.
He is survived by his loving wife Sally Turner Stitt, and
two loving children, a son Ron Robert Stitt and a daughter
Mindy Stitt Martin. He has three grandchildren; Brandon
Trevor Stitt, Kody Wetzold and Rebecca Jane Martin.
In lieu of a memorial, we ask that donations be sent to
Wounded Warriors and the Medical City Children's Hospital in
Dallas.
No services are scheduled.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Larry Don Little
Oct 25, 1952 - Jan 18, 2015
Larry Don Little passed away
Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015 at his
home in Richardson.
He was born Oct. 25, 1952 in
Corsicana, Texas to Wanda
and Jimmie Little of
Chatfield, Texas. He
attended Ennis High School
where he played football and
graduated in 1971. He went
on to earn a degree in
Landscape Architecture from
Texas A&M University in
1975. He loved Texas A&M and
was a devoted 12th man who
enjoyed cheering his team to
victory. Larry always took
every available opportunity
to let everyone know how
proud he was to be an Aggie.
After graduation from
college, Larry moved to
Richardson in 1975 where he
met and married the love of
his life, Peggy Brymer in
1989. Here he welcomed his
children, Austin and
Julianne, into the world and
raised them with a
whole-hearted love that
demonstrated his tender
spirit toward his family.
Larry was a man of his word
and instilled his principles
of honesty, integrity,
loyalty and reliability in
his children through word
and deed as an important
part of his legacy.
Larry spent the majority of
his career in the
professional landscape
business in the Dallas �
Fort Worth area. He was an
avid fisherman, hunter, and
gardener and spent each
available moment in pursuit
of his love for the
outdoors. Larry had a
passion for sharing his
bounty with one and all. He
took every possible
opportunity to visit and
spend time at his family
home in Chatfield, which is
where his roots always
remained.
Larry was a member of the
First United Methodist
Church Richardson and always
remained deep in his faith.
He looked forward to meeting
his Maker when the time
came. His love of God,
family, and friends were the
hallmark of his life and
were clearly evident to all
who knew him.
Larry was preceded in death
by his parents Wanda and
Jimmie Little of Chatfield
and niece Courtney Brymer of
College Station.
He is survived by his wife
Peggy Brymer Little, son
Bryan Austin Little,
daughter Julianne Little,
brother Mike Little and wife
Kay of Bryan, brother-in-law
Tom Brymer and wife Christel
of Keller, sister-in-law
Julie Crosby of Dallas. He
will be dearly missed by
nieces Kristen Little
Devore, Casey Brymer Suh,
Jordan Crosby, Victoria
Crosby Mendenhall and
nephews Grant Little, Justin
Brymer, and Harrison Crosby.
Family and friends will
gather at 3 p.m. Friday,
Jan. 23, 2015 for a Memorial
Service to celebrate Larry�s
life at First United
Methodist Church Richardson,
503 N. Central Expressway,
Richardson, TX 75080 in the
chapel.
Those wishing to make
donations in Larry�s memory
are invited to bless the
Make a Wish Foundation of
North Texas by visiting
ntx.wish.org.
Notes:
Patricia Ann Henderson
abt 1960 - Jan 13, 2015
Patricia
Ann Henderson, 54, of Corsicana, passed away Tuesday, Jan.
13,
2015 at the Charlton Methodist Hospital, Dallas. Wake
services are 6 to 7 p.m. Friday-Jan. 23, 2015 at Ross and
Johnson Mortuary Chapel.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 at the
Second Mission Baptist Church located at 909 South Fifth
Street with Apostle David Ransom, Sr., Eulogist. Interment
will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ross
and Johnson Mortuary. |
Notes:
Weldon Lane Brown
Nov 29, 1996 - Jan 20, 2015
Our
Angel is in Heaven with God.
He hasn't been with us long
enough, but our Lord had
other plans. Lane Brown was
born to this earth on Nov.
29, 1996. Our Lord called
him back Tuesday, Jan. 20,
2015 in his short 18 years.
Lane touched many lives.
Lane was a senior at
Corsicana High School. He
was involved in band color
guard. His greatest pride
was being a part of the Jr.
ROTC program. At an early
age he knew he wanted to
pursue a military future.
Lane knew the Lord. He
enjoyed working in the
church activities with the
children. Lane came to know
the Lord at Northside
Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by
grandfather, Tommy North and
grandmother Ginger Ivie
Buchanan.
Lane leaves behind his
parents, Jason Brown and
wife Kim of Corsicana and
Alicia North of Waco;
grandparents Bill Brown and
Gary and Kenna Ferguson;
aunts, Angie White, Kerrie
North, Brandi Harris and
Katie Brown Tinsley; uncles
Joey White, Lucas Brown,
Jack Ryan Brown and Joe
Wayne and wife Heather
Buchanhan; beloved brother,
Cain Brown; sisters, Madison
and Kamryn Brown;
step-brother, Gage McGraw;
step-sister, Jordan Shirley
and great-grandparents, Joe
and Wyvonne Ivie along with
many friends.
Visitation will be 6 to 8
p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2015
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home.
Service will be 2 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 at
Northside Baptist Church
with Dr. Rick Lamb
officiating. Burial will
follow at
Rose Hill
Cemetery. Pallbearers will
be Joey White, Matt Kreske,
Jordan Tinsley, Luke Brown,
Joshua Barham, Justin Barham,
Heath German and Joe Wayne
Buchanan.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. |
Notes:
John David Laseter
Sep 2, 1928 - Jan 16, 2015
John David Laseter, 86 of
Trinidad passed away Friday,
Jan. 16, 2015 in Temple. He
was born Sept. 2, 1928 in
Corsicana to John William
and Ruby Marion Stephens
Laseter.
John was a staff sergeant in
the Air Force and served in
Germany. He owned his own
mechanic shop and station
called Henson and Laseter in
Corsicana. He worked at the
power and gas plant in
Trinidad. He would help
anyone and everyone. He was
the type of person that
would do things at the
convenience of others and
not himself. When he had
spare time he would spend it
at the lake fishing.
He married the love of his
life Gladys Bridger on Nov.
25, 1951 in Grand Prairie.
John is preceded in death by
his parents, grandson Darren
Feagin, brothers Donald Dean
�Jimmy� Settlemyer, Ellis
Settlemyer, Grover Marion
Settlemyer and Ray
Settlemyer.
He is survived by his wife
Gladys, daughter Karen
Feagin, son John Laseter,
sister Elizabeth Phinney,
granddaughters Tabitha
Feagin and Serena Feagin,
grandsons Jason Laseter,
Ethan Laseter, and John
Laseter.
His legacy continues with
four great-grandchildren
Jackzon, James, Abigail
Laseter, and Bryan Feagin
and numerous nieces and
nephews.
The family will receive
visitors on from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 22,
2015 at Huckabee-Tomlinson
Funeral Home, Malakoff.
Service for Mr. Laseter will
be 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23,
2015 at Huckabee-Tomlinson
Funeral Home.
Interment will be in
Hamilton Beamon Cemetery,
Corsicana, Texas.
Notes:
Jackie Keith Elmore
Mar 16, 1953 - Jan 20, 2015
Jackie
Keith Elmore, 61, left to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan.
20,
2015 in Denton, Texas. He was born March 16, 1953 in
Corsicana to Leon and Opal Elmore.
Jackie was a proud owner of a Dallas Texas Construction
Company. Jackie loved running his business surrounded by
family.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Leon and
Opal Elmore, as well as his brother Larry Elmore.
He is survived by his wife, Denise Elmore, his two sons,
Brian Elmore and his fianc� Raquel De La Fuente, Justin
Elmore and wife Sherry; grandchildren Blake, Kylee and
Brock; brothers Leroy Elmore and wife Imogene, Doyle Elmore
and wife Sue, Raymond Elmore and wife Oleta, Harvey Elmore
and wife Marylin, Lonnie Elmore and wife Rikki; sisters
Linda Bennett and husband Ronnie, Joyce Gillespie, Nancy
Dunsmore, Peggy Allen and husband Robert, Andra Jones and
husband Ronnie, Rebecca Hall and husband Danny. He is also
survived by numerous nieces and nephews he dearly loved.
Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home chapel with Leroy Elmore
officiating.
Burial will follow at
Hamilton Beamon Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Elliot Austin, Danny Elmore, Marlon Elmore, Blake
Elmore, Roland Elmore, Chad Elmore. Honorary pallbearer will
be Ron Bennett.
Jackie was loved by all that he met. He truly was a kind and
gentle soul. Although he is no longer with us, find solace
in your faith by Revelations 21:4, �God shall wipe away all
tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, nor
sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.�
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Eugene Mathews
Oct 9, 1949 - Jan 17, 2015
Eugene Mathews, 65, of
Dawson passed away Saturday,
Jan. 17, 2015 at his
residence. He was born Oct.
9, 1949 in Fairfield to Joe
Mathews and Addie Armstrong
Mathews.
He loved taking pictures and
playing games on the
computer.
He is preceded in death by
his parents Joe and Addie
Mathews; sister, Gurtie
Myers; and brother, Billy
Joe Mathews.
He is survived by nephew,
Robert Myers and wife
Sabrina; niece Frances
Coffia and cousins, Darlene
and Bobby Benton and Daniel
Smith.
Visitation will be 11:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday,
Jan. 23, 2015.
Graveside service will be 2
p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2015
at Stewarts Mill Cemetery
with Bro. Floyd Petersen.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Jan 22, 2015
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- He is buried in Stewards Mill Cemetery in
Fairfield, Freestone Co.
TX - It was listed as Stewarts Mill in the
newspaper.
Barney Meador
Sep 9, 1920 - Jan 19, 2015
Barney Meador, 94, of
Corsicana, Texas passed away
Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 at his
home for the last four
years, at Heritage Oaks West
in Corsicana.
Barney was preceded in death
by his parents, John Douglas
Meador and Roxie Annie
Wooten Meador, and one
infant sister, Wanda Meador.
Also preceding him in death
was his wife, Carolyn Wall
Meador.
Barney is survived by his
two brothers, Dan Meador of
Corsicana and Clayton Meador
of Angleton, Texas; nephews
Dale Meador and Larry Meador
of Corsicana and Pam Meador
Roberts of Angleton. Barney
is also survived by his
step-son Greg Gardner of
Palestine, several great
nieces and nephews and
grandchildren.
Barney was born Sept. 9,
1920 at Emhouse, Texas,
where he attended school and
worked on the farm at an
early age. He was drafted
into the Army soon after
World War II began. He
served proudly in the
Military Police Platoon 1st
Cavalry Division. His
military Company made more
beach head and D-Day combat
landings in his three and
one half years of service
than any other. Barney
accrued many medals
including the
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign
Medal, the Bronze Arrowhead,
the Philippines Liberation
Ribbon, and four bronze
stars, which were awarded
for heroism, acts of merit,
and meritorious service in a
combat zone. He was a
Carbine Rifle Marksman and
participated in the
Bismarck-Archipelago, New
Guinea, Southern
Philippines, and Luzon
battles. He was honorably
discharged after the wars
end and was honorably
discharged.
Upon returning to stateside,
Barney was involved in the
oil business for
45 years, mostly in and
around East Texas. He
enjoyed his work, had many
adventures, a full rich
life, filled with laughter,
love and a multitude of
friends and acquaintances.
Barney enjoyed his later
years at Heritage Oaks West
in Corsicana and loved the
residents and staff, and
especially the nurses that
cared for him.
Most importantly, Barney
believed in his Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ,
professed his faith, and was
baptized at a later age. His
happiness and kindness,
especially to children and
those in need, were a living
testament to his belief in
good and righteous acts.
Barney lived long , happily
and well.
Memorial services will be at
Concord Cemetery in
Palestine at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015.
Services will be conducted
by Bailey-Foster Funeral
Home in Palestine.
Notes:
Elizabeth Ann (Miller) Reamy
May 11, 1939 - Jan 21, 2015
Elizabeth
Ann Reamy, beloved wife, mother and grandmother went to be
with her Lord and Savior peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 21,
2015 at the age of 75. She was born in Wortham to James
Clifton Miller and Tildy Ann Grace on May 11, 1939. Ann was
married to Cloratho for 57 years until his passing in 2010.
She loved to travel, spending time with her family and
enjoyed the beauty of God's creations. She was a long-time
member of Navarro Mills Church. She loved all her church
family very much.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Cloratho Reamy;
parents, James Clifton Miller and Tildy Ann Miller; brother,
David Miller; son, James Clayton Reamy; granddaughter,
Christy Lynn Jennings and grandson, Kenneth Jason Barber.
She is survived by her daughters, Sherry McGinty and husband
Pat of Buffalo, Debra Barber and husband Kenneth of Angus
and Evenia Price and husband Joel of Navarro Mills; sons,
Stacy Reamy and wife Teresa of Blooming Grove and Brian
Reamy and wife Danielle of Malone; sister, Pat Cagle and
Jerry of Navarro Mills and Joe Miller; 21 grandchildren; 22
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is
also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. Burial will follow at
Dresden Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Coty Reamy, Colton Reamy, Jerad Reamy,
Brandon Richards, Cody Richards and Shane Richards. Honorary
Pallbearers will be Jerry Cagle and Bobby Wade.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
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