Lee Roy Robinson, Jr.
Sep 8, 1928 - Mar 16, 2015
Lee
Roy Robinson, 86, of Corsicana, went to his heavenly home to
join his wife Sue on her birthday, March 16, 2015 surrounded
by his family. He was born Sept. 8, 1928 in Corsicana to Lee
Roy and Mary Helen Robinson Sr. He began working early as a
young man to help support his family, earning the nickname
�Speedy� as he drove routes for Barq�s Bottling Company,
Deluxe Bread, and Holsum Bread. He also served his country
as an airplane mechanic in the Army during
World War II.
Lee Roy married the love of his life, Sue Cockrell, on July
9, 1949. They started their family in Dallas where Lee Roy
worked for Washington National Insurance Company, eventually
transferring back to Corsicana. Following his retirement
from the insurance company, he worked with a dear friend at
Mac�s Car Lot and then at Master Vend for many years. He was
a long-time member at First Baptist Church, Corsicana and
loved hunting, playing 42, spending time with his family,
and drinking coffee in the morning with his buddies at
Brookshires.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Robinson, his
parents, and his brother, James Robinson.
He is survived by his daughters, Patti Ludwig and husband
Bill of Ennis, and Karen Cook and husband Lance of
Corsicana; grandsons Andy Ludwig and wife Heather of
Waxahachie, Landon Cook of Fort Worth, Logan Cook of
Corsicana, and Lawton Cook of Corsicana; sisters Glenna
Stoecker of Pasadena and Sue Simmons and husband Garth of
Ennis; numerous nieces, nephews, and a big host of friends.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, March 20, 2015 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21,
2015 at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Cory Brand
officiating. Interment will follow in the
Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will
be Andy Ludwig, Landon Cook, Logan Cook, Lawton Cook, Gary
Brown, and Bill Pumphrey.
Memorial contributions may be made to either First Baptist
Church, 510 W. Collin, Corsicana, Texas 75110 or to the
American Diabetes Association at www.donation.diabetes.org. |
Notes:
Helen Marie (Statham)
Wood-Montfort
Jan 9, 1928 - Mar 19, 2015
Helen
Marie Montfort, 87, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 in
Huntsville, Texas. A private graveside service is scheduled
for 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015 at
Oakwood Cemetery. A celebration
service of Helen�s life will be scheduled at a later date.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
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HUGH R. WOOD, JR., FORMER CORSICANAN,
KILLED IN ACCIDENT
FORMER HELEN STATHAM, HIS WIFE, SERIOUSLY INJURED NEAR ORANGE
Hugh R. Wood, Jr., 25, former Corsicanan, senior in Texas A. and M.
College, was fatally injured Saturday night in an automobile
accident four miles west of Orange.
His wife, the former, Helen Statham of Corsicana, is in a critical
condition in a Beaumont hospital suffering with fractures of both
legs, and one arm and other injuries. His father, Hugh R. Wood, Sr.,
Beaumont suffered a serious back injury while Mrs. Wood, Sr., was
also hurt.
Information received here was that the Wood car was in an accident
involving another.
Wood, a senior in Texas A. and M. College, was reared in Corsicana
by his grandfather, and graduated from Corsicana High school.
Funeral Tuesday.
Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist church here
Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Dr. Erwin F. Bohmfalk, pastor of the
church. Corley Funeral Home will direct.
Surviving are his wife, Bryan; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh R. Wood,
Sr., Beaumont; grandparents, C. S. Wood, Corsican; and Mr. and Mrs.
R. H. Stokes, Emhouse; three half-brothers, Earl Wood, Beaumont;
Sterling Wood, Austria, and Richard Wood, Vidor, and a number of
other relatives.
Mrs. Wood and Wood, Sr., were transferred from Orange to a Beaumont
hospital Monday morning where a bone specialist is available. Both
were reported improved Monday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Statham of Corsicana went to Orange as soon as
they learned of the accident.
Sixteen Other Deaths.
The Associated Press reported at least sixteen other persons died
violently in Texas over the weekend.
Traffic accidents took nine lives, three persons died of gunshot
wounds, two were fatally burned, one was stabbed to death and
another died in a hunting accident.
Two negroes died in Dallas of gunshot wounds, James Mailery of
Mineola died on the operating table after he was shot in the abdomen
during a dice game. Leon Love of Dallas was shot as he attempted to
enter the home of another negro. Suspects were held in both cases.
A Ladero salesman who was shot through the chest at Encinal Friday
night died Saturday in a Laredo hospital. He was Macedonia Segovia,
41. A suspect was held.
James Grady Morris, 48, was burned to death in a fire which
destroyed his home west of Beeville, Texas, Saturday. His son,
Kenneth George, 14 died in the Beeville hospital of his burns.
Morris� wife was under treatment for injuries.
The accidental discharge of a rifle during a deer hunt near Van Horn
Saturday killed Mrs. Dorothy Spicer, 34, of Waco. Sheriff Orvel
Capehart said he was told the firearm discharged as Mrs. Spicer
picked it up to carry it to an automobile.
Eleven stab wounds in the back killed Juan Olague, 14, of Big
Spring, who was attacked while lying in bed Saturday night reading
comic magazines. Police held a negro suspect.
The traffic accident victims did not include any others from this
vicinity.
Notes:
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Accident Victim Still Critical
Word from the bedside of Mrs. Hugh Wood, Jr., the former Helen
Statham, has been brought by Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hall, who returned
from her bedside in Beaumont, Wednesday. Mrs. Hall brought with her
Ginger Statham, young sister of Mrs. Wood, who will stay at the Hall
home during the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Statham. Mrs. Wood and Hugh
Wood, Sr., were both admitted to Hotel Dieu Hospital, Beaumont. The
former Corsicana girl, injured in the accident which took the life
of her husband, Hugh Wood, Jr., is in critical condition, but her
family is confident of gradual improvement.
Notes:
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Accident Victim�s Injuries Serious
Additional X-rays of Mrs. Helen Statham Woods� neck Thursday at
Beaumont hospital revealed a broken vertebrae and another operation
was performed, according to word received by her father, M. H.
Statham, who immediately left for Beaumont.
Her head and neck have been placed in a brace with traction to keep
head and neck straight and still.
Mrs. Wood sustained two broken legs and an arm in an automobile
crash in which her husband, Hugh Wood, Jr., was fatally injured and
her father-in-law, Hugh Wood, Sr., was seriously hurt near Orange,
about two weeks ago.
It was necessary to re-set the pins in the broken lower limbs of
Mrs. Wood earlier this week.
Notes:
Alexander Campbell Christian
Jan 12, 1848 - Sep 8, 1911
Died Very Suddenly.
A. C. Christian, who had been a citizen of Corsicana for nearly
twenty years, and who was esteemed as a most excellent citizen,
dropped dead in the store of J. T. Beale, where he was clerking,
about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, of heart disease.
The deceased was 67 years of age and is survived by his wife and
seven grown children. He was a brother-in-law of S. M. Ransom and
John S. Callicutt, and was well known over the county having been a
candidate for treasurer two years ago.
Funeral services took place at 5 o'clock this afternoon from the
family home, 1213 West Fifth avenue, Rev. E. W. Tarrant officiating.
Interment was in
Oakwood cemetery and a large
procession followed the remains to the grave.
Notes:
Julia James (Jack) Christian
Mar 3, 1856 - Jan 13, 1945
MRS. JULIA CHRISTIAN DIED HERE SATURDAY; RITES ON MONDAY
Mrs. Julia Christian, 89, died Saturday afternoon at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. L. C. Polk on North Twenty-third street. Funeral
services are planned for sometime Monday.
Surviving are a son, Warren Christian, Sulphur Springs; three
daughters, Mrs. L. C. Polk, Corsicana; Mrs. H. L. Flagg, Malakoff;
Mrs. J. A. Hines, Lafayette, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. J. S. Callicutt,
Corsicana and other relatives.
Sutherland-McCammon will direct the arrangements.
Notes:
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RITES HELD MONDAY MRS. JULIA CHRISTIAN WHO DIED SATURDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Christian, 89, who died Saturday
afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. C. Polk, were held
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Presbyterian church.
Rev. Andrew Byers, pastor, conducted the rites and interment was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are a son, Warren Christian, Sulphur Springs; three
daughters, Mrs. L. C. Polk, Corsicana; Mrs. H. L. Flagg, Malakoff;
Mrs. J. A. Hines, Lafayette, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. J. S. Callicutt,
Corsicana and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Will Thompson, A. F. Mitchell, John C. Hughes, Ed
M. Polk, Jr., Billy Murchison, F. C. Paul and Robert Cooksey.
Honorary pallbearers were officials of the First Presbyterian
church.
Notes:
Hester Martin
Dec 26, 1885 - Aug 27, 1911
Died Last Night.
Mrs. Hester Martin, aged 26 years, nine months and one day, died at
the family home on West Summitt avenue yesterday and the remains
were interred in
Oakwood cemetery this morning at
10:30 o'clock.
The deceased is survived by her husband and four small children.
Notes:
Walter Harmon Horger
Jan 9, 1882 - Sep 1, 1911
Died Yesterday.
Walter H. Horger, aged 29 years and 7 months, died at the home of
his brother, Frank Horger, in the Zion�s Rest community, yesterday
afternoon after a long illness, and the remains were interred in
Oakwood cemetery this afternoon at
4:30 o'clock.
The deceased is survived by his wife, his parents, Rev. S. D. Horger
and wife of Montgomery, Texas, and several brothers and sisters.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, Sep 2, 1911
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
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h/o Annie L. (Fulks) Horger married Dec. 20,
1906; s/o Rev. Simeon David Horger & Arthusa (Hardin) Horger
buried in Oakwood cemetery, Austin, Tx.
Dorothy Elizabeth Leighton
Jan 28, 1904 - Nov 24, 1913
Died.
Dorothy, the 9-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E.
Leighton, died at the family home, 1415 West Collin street, last
night at 11 o'clock, and the body was laid to rest this afternoon in
Oakwood cemetery. The parents have
many friends who sympathize with them in their great sorrow.
Notes:
Charles Eli Leighton
Aug 6, 1870 - Apr 11, 1931
FUNERAL SERVICES SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR C. E. LEIGHTON
Funeral services for Charles E. Leighton, 60, who died at his home,
1415 West Collin street, Saturday evening at 6 o'clock, were held
from the First Christian church Sunday afternoon at three o'clock,
with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The services were
conducted by Rev. Tom Lenox, pastor, and Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.
O. O. F., had charge of the services at the grave.
Mr. Leighton was a native of Virginia, but had resided in Corsicana
for the past 40 years. He had been an invalid for 19 years and prior
to that time, was an employe of the Beaton Water Works company as a
pumper. His spine was injured 19 years ago. Mr. Leighton suffered a
stroke of paralysis Monday of last week.
Surviving are his wife, one son, C. K. Leighton, and one daughter,
Mrs. Mary Brown, all of Corsicana; two sisters, Miss Annie Leighton,
Little Rock and Mrs. J. D. Harmon, Dallas and one brother, Warren
Leighton, Dallas.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland Funeral Home.
Notes:
Dona (Sutherland) Leighton
Dec 21, 1874 - Dec 1, 1955
Mrs. Leighton Dies Thursday
Mrs. Dona Sutherland Leighton, 80, life-long Corsicana resident and
active in the First Christian Church circles, died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Clifford Brown, Jr., 1720 Sycamore, Thursday
morning following a five weeks� illness.
Funeral services will be held from the First Christian Church Friday
at 2 p.m. with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. J. W. McKinney, pastor.
Mrs. Leighton, the widow of the late Charles Leighton of Corsicana,
was active in the Christian Women�s Fellowship.
Surviving are her daughter and son, Charles K. Leighton, College
Station and one grandson, Clifford Brown, 111, Corsicana.
McCammon will direct.
Notes:
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Friday Services For Mrs. Leighton
Funeral services for Mrs. Dona Sutherland Leighton, 80, widow of the
late C. E. Leighton, life-long Corsicana resident, were held from
the First Christian church at 2 p.m.
The rites were conducted by Rev. J. W. McKinney, pastor of the
church. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Leighton died Thursday morning at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Clifford Brown, Jr., 1720 Sycamore, after a several weeks
illness.
Mrs. Leighton was an active member of the First Christian church for
many years and was a leader in the Christian Women�s Fellowship.
Surviving are her daughter and a son, Charles K. Leighton, College
Station, and a grandson, Clifford Brown, 111, Corsicana.
Pallbearers were J. W. Edens, Jr.; Dr. A. B. Horn, C. M. Gillespie,
Robert L. Cason, D. P. Nicholson and R. L. Arnold, Jr.
MNcCammon directed.
Notes:
Jane (Moore) McClure
Jan 12, 1829 - Dec 18, 1913
Died Last Night.
Mrs. Jane McClure, aged 87 years, and for 37 years a resident of
Corsicana, died at the home of her son, M. J. McClure, 658 West
Fifth avenue, last night, and the remains were interred in
Oakwood cemetery this afternoon at
3:30, the funeral taking place from the resident. Rev. H. R. Ford
officiated and J. D. Ambrose, F. A. Elliott, Henry Iversen, Paul
Allen, L. E. McCormick and Nath Garrett acted as pallbearers.
The deceased is survived by the following children: R. M. McClure,
Jas. T. McClure, M. J. McClure and Miss Georgia McClure of Corsicana
and Mrs. G. W. Holland of Dallas, Mrs. T. W. Griffin of Port Arthur
and Mrs. W. A. Dunavant of Chicago, all of whom were with their
mother when the end came.
Notes:
W. C. Kessinger
Dec 13, 1870 - Nov 7, 1913
Died Last Night.
W. C. Kessinger, aged forty-three years, died at the home of A. L. Kessinger, corner South Fifth street and East Sixteenth avenue, last
night at 8 o'clock, and the remains were interred in
Oakwood cemetery this afternoon at 3
o'clock. Rev. Charles Oberschmidt conducted the funeral rites and a
large number of friends followed the remains to the grave.
Notes:
Patrick Kennedy
Mar 1846 - Dec 9, 1913
Buried Here Today.
The remains of Patrick Kennedy, aged 75 years, who died in Fort
Worth Tuesday, were brought here last night and interred in
Oakwood cemetery this morning beside
those of his wife who died many years ago while the couple were
residents of Corsicana. The remains were accompanied here by P. J.
Connally of Fort Worth.
Notes:
David Persons Talley
Sep 30, 1871 - Jun 19, 1930
Graveside servies for D.P. Talley, 58, were held
officiated by W.C. Moffitt of Stamford, Texas.
Mr. Talley was a bookkeeper in Stamford and died from heart trouble.
Funeral was charged to Mrs. Annie T. Hood of Wichita Falls.
Kinney Funeral Home Records
Notes:
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DAVID P. TALLEY, FORMER CORSICANA MAN, PASSES AWAY
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD FRIDAY AFTERNOON WITH BURIAL HERE
David P. Talley, aged 58, died at Stamford, Texas, Thursday and the
body was brought to Corsicana where burial will be made Friday
afternoon at 5 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
The funeral services will be held from the residence of Mrs. R. E.
Prince, 420 West Seventh avenue, and will be conducted by Rev. P.
Martin Baker, pastor of the Third Avenue Presbyterian church.
Mr. Talley was born and reared in Corsicana having left about 30
years ago. He was in the cotton oil business. He was a first
lieutenant in the Garrity Rifles.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Kate P. Talley, Corsicana; two
sisters, Mrs. R. E. Prince, Corsicana; Mrs. W. P. Hood, Wichita
Falls; one brother, Harold Talley, Corsicana.
Active pallbearers will be Rufus Elliott, George Jester, Lee Jester,
J. W. McGill, Col. P. C. Townsend, S. M. Kerr, W. M. Elliott, Col.
C. A. Davis and J. N. Garitty.
Honorary pallbearers will be the former members of the Garitty
Rifles.
The funeral services will be directed by the Sutherland Funeral
Home.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun -
Friday, Jun 20, 1930
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- The Garitty Rifles was a
military organization wihich was similar to a present-day
company of the national guard.
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR DAVID TALLEY FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services for David P. Talley, aged 58 years, native of
Corsicana, but resident of West Texas for many years, prominent
cotton oil man of Stamford, who died at Stamford Thursday, were held
from the residence of his sister, Mrs. R. E. Prince, 420 West
Seventh avenue, Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. P. Martin Baker,
pastor of the Third Avenue Presbyterian church. He was formerly a
first lieutenant in the Garitty Rifles.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Kate P. Talley, Corsicana; two
sisters, Mrs. R. E. Prince, Corsicana, and Mrs. W. P. Hood, Wichita
Falls; one brother, Harold Talley, Corsicana.
Active pallbearers were Rufus Talley, George Jester, Lee Jester, J.
W. McGill, Col. P. C. Townsend, S. M. Kerr, W. M. Elliott, Col. C.
A. Davis and J. N. Garitty.
Honorary pallbearers were former members of the Garitty Rifles.
The funeral was directed by Sutherland Funeral Home.
Notes:
Harry E. Allison
Jan 25, 1887 - Nov 1, 1965
Harry Allison Dies Monday
Harry E. Allison, 78, formerly of Corsicana, died in Hobbs, N. M.
Monday. He had resided in that area for 20 years.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the
Bellview Baptist church in Hobbs, with Rev. J. C. Quarles
officiating. Graveside rites will be held at
Oakwood cemetery here sometime
Friday.
Surviving are his wife of Hobbs, N. M.; three daughters, Mrs. Chris
Myer, Hobbs, N. M.; Mrs. Pauline Hyland, Hugh, Oklahoma, and Mrs.
Velma Mikel, Houston; two sons, Eugene Allison, Galveston, and Troy
Allison, Houston; a sister, Mrs. W. C. Henry, Hugo, Okla.; 12
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Corley is directing local arrangements.
Notes:
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Harry Allison Rites Friday
Graveside rites for Harry E. Allison, 78, formerly of Corsicana, who
died in Hobbs, N. M., Monday, will be held at
Oakwood cemetery Friday at 11 a.m.
Rev. Robert J. Potts, pastor of the First Baptist Church, will
conduct the rites here.
Services were held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Bellview Baptist
church in Hobbs with Rev. J. C. Quarles conducting the rites.
Surviving are his wife o Hobbs, N. M.; three daughters, Mrs. Chris
Myer, Hobbs; Mrs. Pauline Hyland, Hugo, Okla., and Mrs. Velma Mikel,
Houston and sons, Eugene Allison, Galveston and Troy Allison,
Houston; a sister, Mrs. W. C. Henry, Hugo, Okla.; 12 grandchildren,
five great-grandchildren, a nephew Fred M. Allison, Corsicana, and
other relatives.
Corley directs local arrangements.
Notes:
Fred Miller Allison, Sr.
Sep 8, 1881 - Dec 24, 1957
F. M. Allison, Sr., Dies Tuesday; Rites Thursday
Fred M. Allison, Sr., 75, life-long Navarro county resident, died at
his home on Columbia Circle, early Tuesday morning following an
extensive illness.
Funeral services will be held from St. John�s Episcopal Church
Thursday at 2 p.m. with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be
conducted by Rev. Fred C. Wolf, Jr., rector of the church of which
he was a long-time member.
Born September 8, 1882 in the Tupelo community, Allison went into
the oil business at the age of 14 and became a drilling contractor
in 1903, after being one of the pioneers who aided in the developing
of the rotary oil rig. In addition to his early oil drilling
activities, Allison operated a garage and automobile agency on North
Beaton Street for many years.
From 1938 until the time of his death, he was an independent oil
producer in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, operating under the name
of Fred M. Allison Production Company and the A. and M. Oil Compsny.
For the last 25 years, he was active in the ranch and cattle
business and his ranch northwest of Corsicana on the Emhouse road,
owned by his son for the past several years, has been a showplace
for fine livestock for years.
Allison was an active member of all Masonic Bodies and was a Shriner.
Surviving are his son, Fred M. Allison, Jr.; two grandsons, Fred M.
Allison 111, and Bill Allison, all of Corsicana; a brother, Harry E.
Allison, Hobbs, N. M., and a sister, Mrs. W. C. Henry, Hugo,
Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be Earl Presley, Art Martin, Tommy McClure, James
W. McCammon, J. F. Harris, J. R. Harris, Dr. William T. Shell and
Dr. F. C. Pannill.
McCammon directs.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Dec 24, 1957
- Submitted by Diane Richards
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h/o Bessie Morris �Dollie� (Redden) Allison
married Apr 26, 1911; s/o Oscar Eugene Allison & Martha Hannah
(Kessinger) Allison
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Fred M. Allison Rites Thursday
Funeral services for Fred M. Allison, Sr., 75, were held from St.
John�s Episcopal church, of which he was a member, Thursday at 2
p.m. with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were
conducted by Rev. Fred C. Wolf, Jr., rector.
Allison, a life-long resident of Navarro county, died at his home,
Columbia circle, Tuesday morning following an extended illness. Born
at Tupelo, he resided in Corsicana most of his life.
Entering the oil business at the age of 14 years, he became an oil
driller in 1903 and continued in this business along with auto
dealerships and other ventures, until 1938 when he became an
independent oil producer with holdings in Texas, Oklahoma and New
Mexico. He was one of the drillers who perfected the rotary oil well
rigs, and also perfected and developed other oil well machinery.
Allison operated as the firms of Fred M. Allison Production Company
and A. and M. Oil Company.
For the past 25 years, he was active in the ranch and cattle
business and his ranch northwest of Corsicana on the Emhouse road
was a showplace for fine livestock.
He was a member of all Masonic Bodies and was a Shriner.
Surviving are his son, Fred M. Allison, Jr.; two grandsons, Fred M.
Allison, 111 and Bill Allison, all of Corsicans; a brother, Harry E.
Allison, Hobbs, N. M.; and a sister, Mrs. W. C. Henry, Hugo, Okla.
Pallbearers were Earl Presley, W. Art Martin, Tommy McClure, James
W. McCammon, J. F. Harris, J. R. Harris, Dr. William T. Shell and
Dr. F. C. Pannill.
McCammon directed.
Notes:
Bessie Morris
�Dollie� (Redden) Allison
Apr 18, 1885 - Nov 13, 1951
Mrs. Fred Allison Rites Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Fred M. Allison, Sr. native of Corsicana
who died Tuesday afternoon at the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic will
be held from St. John�s Episcopal church at 10 a.m. Thursday.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. James Joseph, rector of the
church. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Allison was active in church and civic circles until her health
failed more than three years ago.
Surviving are her husband, a son, Fred M. Allison, Jr.; two
grandsons, all of Corsicana, and other relatives.
The body was taken to the family home Wednesday morning to remain
until the funeral hour.
Pallbearers will be Jack McKinney, James West, Dr. Wm. Shell, Jr.;
Earl Presley, J. D. Redden, N. Suttle Roberts, Leslie White and W.
Art Martin.
McCammon will direct.
Notes:
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Rites Thursday For Mrs. Allison
Funeral services for Mrs. Fred M. Allison, Sr., who died Tuesday at
the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday
from St. John�s Episcopal church.
The rites were conducted by Rev. James Joseph, rector of the church.
Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Allison was a life-long resident of Corsicana
Surviving are her husband, a son, Fred M. Allison, Jr., two
grandsons all of Corsicana and other relatives.
She was active in church and civic affairs until her health failed
several years ago.
Pallbearers were Jack McKinney, James West, Dr. Wm. Shell, Jr., Earl
Presley, J. D. Redden, N. Suttle Roberts. Leslie White and W. Art
Martin.
McCammon directed.
Notes:
Reuben �Rube� Freedman
Mar 14, 1859 - Jun 9, 1917
SEE: Corsicana Firemans
Monument at the Navarro County Courthouse
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PAID TRIBUTE TO THEIR FRIEND
Funeral of Chief Rube Freedman Was Largely Attended
The remains of Chief Rube Freedman, who died Saturday afternoon at
2:10 o'clock were laid at rest yesterday evening in the Hebrew
cemetery at 5 o'clock.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence of Mrs. S. S.
Freedman, South Twelfth street, where he had made his home for so
many years.
Beneath a tent on the lawn the casket was placed and around it was
arranged the floral offerings. They bore strong testimonial of the
high esteem in which he was held for they were handsome, costly and
profuse. In quantity and elegance they proclaimed the friendship of
the living for their dead friend.
The gathering was large and represented men and women of the various
walks of life, and all had come to show respect to the man who had
been a friend to man. The gathering was made up of Jew and Gentile,
young and old, the wealthy and the man who depends on his daily toil
for the support of himself and family. It was a large gathering,
too, that was not made up entirely of home folk. Friendship for Rube
Freedman extends far beyond the confines of his adopted home. Hon.
W. H. Atwell came from Dallas as did others, to pay his respects and
to drop a tear upon the bier of his dead friend. Chief Magee of the
Dallas fire department and his assistant, Mr. T. A. Myers, were here
as were Mr. J. Ed Schmidt and Mr. A. C. Hopper and wife, Mr. Will
Gransky and wife and Mr. and Mrs. Blumrosen, the latter a sister.
Mr. Marks and others came from Groesbeck. Chief J. A. Hillyer of the
Ennis fire department and Assistant Ross Crumley and wife; and Chief
John Davenport and Ollie Poindexter of Waxahachie were here to pay
the last homage.
Abe Levine was here from Dallas and His brother, Hasher Levine, from
Fort Worth.
Floral offerings came from Houston, Austin, Ennis, Dallas,
Waxahachie, Temple and other points. The State Fire Marshal�s
Department and the State Firemen�s Association each sent a handsome
offering.
Telegrams flooded the family and in fact there were scores of
evidences that friends, though far away, were sincerely mourning the
death of a friend.
The services began with a song by a quartette, composed of Mrs.
Henry Robbins, Mrs. Dockum, Mr. Lloyd Kerr and Mr. Metcalf.
Hon. Richard Mays, a friend of the deceased for twenty-five years,
paid him a tribute, speaking as follows:
�Death who knocks with equal hand at the door of the cottage and the
palace gate, has been busy at his appointed work.�
Reuben Freedman was born in Poland, at that time a part of Russian
empire. His birthplace was near the eastern boundary of Germany, and
not a great distance from Koenigsberg, on the Baltic Sea. He was
born in 1850, and was therefore 58 years old at the time of his
death.
Personally, I have sustained a grievous loss, for he was my devoted
friend for more than twenty-five years.
His was a remarkable life and teaches a lesson which it is not
inappropriate here to note. Native of a foreign land�though not an
exile�with but the scantiest educational advantages; a stranger to
the American language, in 1874, at the age of fifteen years, his
feet first pressed the shores of to him, and to us, that sweet land
of liberty, and land of opportunity; and for the first time saw and
felt, in his imagination at least, the inspiration of the glimmer of
the electric flash from the hands of Bartholdi�s contemplated Statue
of Liberty, enlightening the world, casting its joyous rays of
welcome across the seas to those from all lands. For a time he
tarried at Flint, the state of Michigan. He reached Corsicana in
1876, which has since been his home.
As a boy seventeen years old, and at a time when Corsicana and Waco
were the nearest railroad points thereto, he began peddling in
western Navarro, and in Hill, Johnson and Ellis counties, which he
continued for some two years. It is marvelous to say, but to my
certain knowledge, he made not only a lasting impression on those
with whom he came in contact and dealt, which has been since
remembered by them�but also made friends of a life-time, some who
are now present, doing reverence to his memory. And, as has been the
case since, his friends were among those of widely different
beliefs, faiths, standing and associations, and with men and women
and children.
Among numerous others, his friendship which arose with Rev. T. J.
Armstrong, then a Methodist Minister at Irene, in Hill county�and
which always, as did others, continued to the last�should be
mentioned. This holy man of God has been called to his reward some
years since, but it does no violence to the occasion to repeat, that
during some of the contests of the past, Mr. Armstrong heard some
man making aspersions upon the character of our departed friend, and
he immediately said to him, �You are a liar, sir,� and was in the
notion and had the intention of backing his statement.
And I could not fail to mention the equally great attachment then
formed, which has since existed between himself and Captain R. J.
Sanders of Frost, who is now one of his pallbearers and a mourner at
his bier.
His subsequent life was then portended, and his way of tying men and
women to him in terms of personal friendships and loyalty, is a
reflex of the period referred to. This large concourse of men and
women and children is conclusive evidence of it.
His ability to thus command this character of esteem, has not
resulted from permanent financial success in the mercantile world,
for while being at one time and for a long time one of our leading
merchants, he failed going the way of many others.
It has not resulted from being the possessor of garnered wealth, for
in that sense, he was poor.
It has not resulted from political prowess, station or party
alignment, for he was a republican, and, therefore, was more or less
in political conflict and clash with the dominant party in the
precinct, city and state in which he lived.
It has not resulted from, or because of his support of winners, who
seek public station and political honor, for as often did he follow
and fall with the unsuccessful.
It has not resulted from powerful family domination, for this he did
not have.
It has not resulted from religious influence, for he was not of the
dominant faith of those among whom he lived, and hypocrisy and cant
were wholly foreign to his nature.
It has not resulted from holding powerful office, for aside from
being Chief of the Corsicana Fire Department for many years, whose
membership adored him and to whom he was likewise devoted, he never
held office, or salaried position of any kind.
It has not resulted from being a native-born American, for he was
born on a foreign shore, in a distant land.
It has not resulted from being a Gentile, for he was a Jew. And it
has not resulted from being a member of any church or synagogue, for
he belonged to neither; but he did believe with the faith of his
fathers and the patriarchs of his race, in the existence of a
reigning and everlasting God.
But it all resulted from and is based on these simple and natural
elements in his character which constituted his immediate religion
and immediate faith; complete devotion to his conception of right
principles, which were often founded upon high moral grounds, and
based upon economic right; and absolute fidelity and loyalty to his
friends, under all circumstances and conditions. And these were
supported by a high order of moral courage, personal integrity, and
personal bravery.
Having more than fifty namesakes, both male and female; Rube and
Rubey, and one a woman bearing the name of �Freedman.� It can well
be doubted whether there is another in our midst who has more
personal friends, and certainly none have greater monument than
this.
He lived a devoted and simple life. He battled with death for eight
long months, but he had to surrender; and the �Grim Reaper� came
finally into possession of its own. He died a heroic but peaceful
death. �Know ye that a prince has this day fallen in Israel.�
�Fast as the rolling seasons bring
The hour of fate to those we love,
Each pearl that leaves the broken string
Is set in Friendship�s crown above.
As narrower grows the earthly chain.
The circle widens in the sky;
These are our treasures that remain.
But those are stars that beam on high.�
Peace be with you. Peace is with you, Farewell.
When another song had been sung Hon. W. H. Atwell of Dallas, also a
friend of many years, paid him eloquent tribute. Mr. Atwell spoke of
the intimacy that existed between him and the friend who had now
been called to his reward and said occasions of this kind remove
selfishness from us and aid us in guiding our barques away from the
breakers. He spoke of friendship and said no man was a truer man
than Rube Freedman and such a man as he had proven himself to be
would be admitted anywhere, not excepting the Celestial Kingdom. He
said to me ten years ago: �Bill, I want to die as I lived.� There
was no death bed change for Rube Freedman. The big man dies as he
lives. True, if he goes wrong he gets right. He pictured some of the
traits of the deceased and said: God does not punish men like that.
I look upon a life like his as a part of immortality. There was not
a thing he would not do for a friend, even to the point of personal
sacrifice. Mr. Mays had truly said that he was a wonderful man.
There was nothing on land or sea, or above or under the ground that
he was afraid of. Neighbor, brother, fearless, ready to do anything
for a friend are some of the adjectives that fit this man who has
entered the chamber of death. I do not wonder that so many are here
to think of Rube Freedman. While he has done many things for me yet
this is the first thing I ever did for Rube Freedman. He always gave
and never asked. He just asked you to allow him to do something for
you. Looking toward the skies the speaker said, �Oh, God, I don�t
know how to do this, but take my friend and help us to profit by his
life.�
During the time of the service many, including men, in the audience
shed tears while all showed that they were experiencing a deep and
lasting sorrow.
The services over the casket was borne to the hearse and carried to
the cemetery where Mr. E. M. Polk, Worshipful Master, said the
solemn and beautiful Masonic ceremony and the body of this friend of
man was laid at rest and over the grave flowers were banked high,
speaking in their fragrance and beauty the fact that he whose body
rested beneath them had built to himself a monument as lasting as
life.
The firemen attended in a body and in uniform and the Elks also
attended as one body.
It was one of the largest funeral processions seen in Corsicana for
many days.
Notes:
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PAID TRIBUTE TO THEIR FRIEND
Funeral of Chief Rube Freedman Was Largely Attended
The remains of Chief Rube Freedman, who died Saturday afternoon at
2:10 o'clock were laid at rest yesterday evening in the Hebrew
cemetery at 5 o'clock.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence of Mrs. S. S.
Freedman, South Twelfth street, where he had made his home for so
many years.
Beneath a tent on the lawn the casket was placed and around it was
arranged the floral offerings. They bore strong testimonial of the
high esteem in which he was held for they were handsome, costly and
profuse. In quantity and elegance they proclaimed the friendship of
the living for their dead friend.
The gathering was large and represented men and women of the various
walks of life, and all had come to show respect to the man who had
been a friend to man. The gathering was made up of Jew and Gentile,
young and old, the wealthy and the man who depends on his daily toil
for the support of himself and family. It was a large gathering,
too, that was not made up entirely of home folk. Friendship for Rube
Freedman extends far beyond the confines of his adopted home. Hon.
W. H. Atwell came from Dallas as did others, to pay his respects and
to drop a tear upon the bier of his dead friend. Chief Magee of the
Dallas fire department and his assistant, Mr. T. A. Myers, were here
as were Mr. J. Ed Schmidt and Mr. A. C. Hopper and wife, Mr. Will
Gransky and wife and Mr. and Mrs. Blumrosen, the latter a sister.
Mr. Marks and others came from Groesbeck. Chief J. A. Hillyer of the
Ennis fire department and Assistant Ross Crumley and wife; and Chief
John Davenport and Ollie Poindexter of Waxahachie were here to pay
the last homage.
Abe Levine was here from Dallas and His brother, Hasher Levine, from
Fort Worth.
Floral offerings came from Houston, Austin, Ennis, Dallas,
Waxahachie, Temple and other points. The State Fire Marshal�s
Department and the State Firemen�s Association each sent a handsome
offering.
Telegrams flooded the family and in fact there were scores of
evidences that friends, though far away, were sincerely mourning the
death of a friend.
The services began with a song by a quartette, composed of Mrs.
Henry Robbins, Mrs. Dockum, Mr. Lloyd Kerr and Mr. Metcalf.
Hon. Richard Mays, a friend of the deceased for twenty-five years,
paid him a tribute, speaking as follows:
�Death who knocks with equal hand at the door of the cottage and the
palace gate, has been busy at his appointed work.�
Reuben Freedman was born in Poland, at that time a part of Russian
empire. His birthplace was near the eastern boundary of Germany, and
not a great distance from Koenigsberg, on the Baltic Sea. He was
born in 1850, and was therefore 58 years old at the time of his
death.
Personally, I have sustained a grievous loss, for he was my devoted
friend for more than twenty-five years.
His was a remarkable life and teaches a lesson which it is not
inappropriate here to note. Native of a foreign land�though not an
exile�with but the scantiest educational advantages; a stranger to
the American language, in 1874, at the age of fifteen years, his
feet first pressed the shores of to him, and to us, that sweet land
of liberty, and land of opportunity; and for the first time saw and
felt, in his imagination at least, the inspiration of the glimmer of
the electric flash from the hands of Bartholdi�s contemplated Statue
of Liberty, enlightening the world, casting its joyous rays of
welcome across the seas to those from all lands. For a time he
tarried at Flint, the state of Michigan. He reached Corsicana in
1876, which has since been his home.
As a boy seventeen years old, and at a time when Corsicana and Waco
were the nearest railroad points thereto, he began peddling in
western Navarro, and in Hill, Johnson and Ellis counties, which he
continued for some two years. It is marvelous to say, but to my
certain knowledge, he made not only a lasting impression on those
with whom he came in contact and dealt, which has been since
remembered by them�but also made friends of a life-time, some who
are now present, doing reverence to his memory. And, as has been the
case since, his friends were among those of widely different
beliefs, faiths, standing and associations, and with men and women
and children.
Among numerous others, his friendship which arose with Rev. T. J.
Armstrong, then a Methodist Minister at Irene, in Hill county�and
which always, as did others, continued to the last�should be
mentioned. This holy man of God has been called to his reward some
years since, but it does no violence to the occasion to repeat, that
during some of the contests of the past, Mr. Armstrong heard some
man making aspersions upon the character of our departed friend, and
he immediately said to him, �You are a liar, sir,� and was in the
notion and had the intention of backing his statement.
And I could not fail to mention the equally great attachment then
formed, which has since existed between himself and Captain R. J.
Sanders of Frost, who is now one of his pallbearers and a mourner at
his bier.
His subsequent life was then portended, and his way of tying men and
women to him in terms of personal friendships and loyalty, is a
reflex of the period referred to. This large concourse of men and
women and children is conclusive evidence of it.
His ability to thus command this character of esteem, has not
resulted from permanent financial success in the mercantile world,
for while being at one time and for a long time one of our leading
merchants, he failed going the way of many others.
It has not resulted from being the possessor of garnered wealth, for
in that sense, he was poor.
It has not resulted from political prowess, station or party
alignment, for he was a republican, and, therefore, was more or less
in political conflict and clash with the dominant party in the
precinct, city and state in which he lived.
It has not resulted from, or because of his support of winners, who
seek public station and political honor, for as often did he follow
and fall with the unsuccessful.
It has not resulted from powerful family domination, for this he did
not have.
It has not resulted from religious influence, for he was not of the
dominant faith of those among whom he lived, and hypocrisy and cant
were wholly foreign to his nature.
It has not resulted from holding powerful office, for aside from
being Chief of the Corsicana Fire Department for many years, whose
membership adored him and to whom he was likewise devoted, he never
held office, or salaried position of any kind.
It has not resulted from being a native-born American, for he was
born on a foreign shore, in a distant land.
It has not resulted from being a Gentile, for he was a Jew. And it
has not resulted from being a member of any church or synagogue, for
he belonged to neither; but he did believe with the faith of his
fathers and the patriarchs of his race, in the existence of a
reigning and everlasting God.
But it all resulted from and is based on these simple and natural
elements in his character which constituted his immediate religion
and immediate faith; complete devotion to his conception of right
principles, which were often founded upon high moral grounds, and
based upon economic right; and absolute fidelity and loyalty to his
friends, under all circumstances and conditions. And these were
supported by a high order of moral courage, personal integrity, and
personal bravery.
Having more than fifty namesakes, both male and female; Rube and
Rubey, and one a woman bearing the name of �Freedman.� It can well
be doubted whether there is another in our midst who has more
personal friends, and certainly none have greater monument than
this.
He lived a devoted and simple life. He battled with death for eight
long months, but he had to surrender; and the �Grim Reaper� came
finally into possession of its own. He died a heroic but peaceful
death. �Know ye that a prince has this day fallen in Israel.�
�Fast as the rolling seasons bring
The hour of fate to those we love,
Each pearl that leaves the broken string
Is set in Friendship�s crown above.
As narrower grows the earthly chain.
The circle widens in the sky;
These are our treasures that remain.
But those are stars that beam on high.�
Peace be with you. Peace is with you, Farewell.
When another song had been sung Hon. W. H. Atwell of Dallas, also a
friend of many years, paid him eloquent tribute. Mr. Atwell spoke of
the intimacy that existed between him and the friend who had now
been called to his reward and said occasions of this kind remove
selfishness from us and aid us in guiding our barques away from the
breakers. He spoke of friendship and said no man was a truer man
than Rube Freedman and such a man as he had proven himself to be
would be admitted anywhere, not excepting the Celestial Kingdom. He
said to me ten years ago: �Bill, I want to die as I lived.� There
was no death bed change for Rube Freedman. The big man dies as he
lives. True, if he goes wrong he gets right. He pictured some of the
traits of the deceased and said: God does not punish men like that.
I look upon a life like his as a part of immortality. There was not
a thing he would not do for a friend, even to the point of personal
sacrifice. Mr. Mays had truly said that he was a wonderful man.
There was nothing on land or sea, or above or under the ground that
he was afraid of. Neighbor, brother, fearless, ready to do anything
for a friend are some of the adjectives that fit this man who has
entered the chamber of death. I do not wonder that so many are here
to think of Rube Freedman. While he has done many things for me yet
this is the first thing I ever did for Rube Freedman. He always gave
and never asked. He just asked you to allow him to do something for
you. Looking toward the skies the speaker said, �Oh, God, I don�t
know how to do this, but take my friend and help us to profit by his
life.�
During the time of the service many, including men, in the audience
shed tears while all showed that they were experiencing a deep and
lasting sorrow.
The services over the casket was borne to the hearse and carried to
the cemetery where Mr. E. M. Polk, Worshipful Master, said the
solemn and beautiful Masonic ceremony and the body of this friend of
man was laid at rest and over the grave flowers were banked high,
speaking in their fragrance and beauty the fact that he whose body
rested beneath them had built to himself a monument as lasting as
life.
The firemen attended in a body and in uniform and the Elks also
attended as one body.
It was one of the largest funeral processions seen in Corsicana for
many days.
Notes:
June 10, 1917 Friedman - Corsicana, Texas, June 10. - The body of Rube Friedman, chief of the Corsicana Fire Department, who died yesterday afternoon, was buried today, the Masons having charge of the ceremony at the Hebrew Cemetery. He was at the time of his death and had been for twenty-five years, chief of the fire department. There was a large number of friends from over the county present to attend the funeral. A number also came from Groesbeck, Dallas, Fort Worth and cities. The funeral procession was an unusually large one. The pall bearers were-Active; Richard Mays, R. E. Prince, Charles M. Thornell, T. W. Lovett, J. N. Edens, J. A. Thompson, J. Y. Stewart, R. S. Neblett, R. L. Hamilton, J. S. Murchison. Honorary-P. Meyer, I. N. Cerf, Isaac Levy, Arthur B. Johnson, Harry Leighton, H. E. Walker, W. R. Pryor, Luther W. Ashmore, J. L. Halbert, Douglas Johnson, Hawkins Scarborough, Will S. Knight, J. W. Wright, J. H. Woods, A. M. Milligan, R. J. Sanders, H. F. Magee, William H. Atwell, M. L. Levine, Ben Rosenberg, C. W. Peters, Kal Shwarts, B. H. Marks, W. M. Peck and San Inman.
Notes:
Glenn James Blanchard
Oct 13, 1938 - May 27, 2015
Glenn
James Blanchard, 76, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, May
27, 2015 at Medical City in Dallas after a courageous battle
with leukemia.
Glenn was born in Port Neches, Texas to Sava and Mary
Blanchard on Oct. 13, 1938. He graduated from the University
of Houston and spent his career as a systems analyst for
Shell Oil Company. After his retirement from Shell, he
worked as a consultant to several software firms in Houston.
Glenn served in the U.S. Air Force.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Joyce
Blanchard and Mary Lou Luther, two granddaughters, Molly and
Jordan Wilson, and a step-daughter, Kristine Girouex.
He is survived by his wife, Jody Blanchard of Corsicana;
son, Stephen Blanchard of Denali, Alaska; daughters,
Stephanie Wilkerson and her husband, Jimmy, of Tyler; and
Stacie Allen and her husband, Larry Brannon of Houston;
step-daughter, JoLynn Wilson and husband Paul of Corsicana;
and step-son, Joel Garland of Fort Worth. He was blessed
with grandchildren, Faith Wilkerson, Keelan Brannon, Kiara
Brannon, Haley Garland, and Riley Wilson. He is also
survived by sister-in-law, Nancy Barton and husband Jeff and
nieces Shirley Luther and Judy Bridgewater.
Glenn was a loving, sweet, generous man to all who were
lucky enough to know him. He loved unconditionally and
without judgment. His ability to forgive was amazing. He
loved his Cajun heritage and all that went with that, most
notably the food and music. He loved a good story and he
loved to laugh. Glenn was a member of Northside Baptist
Church in Corsicana. He loved his Lord and Savior beyond
measure and praise God he is perfectly healed now and
resting in His presence. His family takes great comfort in
that.
Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 29, 2015 at Corley Funeral Home. His memorial
service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Corley
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randal Whitt officiating. |
Notes:
Betty
(Wheelock) Kennaugh
Sep 27, 1924 - May 30, 2015
Betty
Wheelock Kennaugh, 90, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015 at
her residence. She was born in Corsicana, Texas on Sept. 27,
1924. Her parents were Robert Lloyd and Maude Childress
Wheelock. Betty graduated from Corsicana High School. She
attended Ward Belmont in Nashville, Tennessee and the
University of Texas in Austin, where she was a member of the
Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. In 1945 she married the Rev. Robert
Quayle Kennaugh who was the rector of St. John�s Episcopal
Church in Corsicana. Their life carried them to Dallas, New
York, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania and Los Angeles, California
before they retired to Corsicana and Taos, New Mexico. Both
homes were very special to her. In Corsicana, Betty was a
longtime member of Le Livre Literary Club and a Board Member
of the Family Service. She was devoted to her family,
church, many friends and communities. One of her many joys
in her life was raising and showing their Arabian horses.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and her husband,
and brother Robert Lloyd Wheelock, Jr. and wife Clara, and
her sister Susan Jane Dunn and husband Frank Wood Dunn.
She is survived by her daughters, Frances and husband John
Speirs, Mozelle Kennaugh and Bonnie Smith; her
grandchildren; Kathrine Kennaugh Speirs and husband, Dave
Darus, Ward Furber Speirs and wife Carolle and Anthony
Clayton Quayle Smith. She is also survived by her nephews,
Robert Lloyd Wheelock, III and wife Toni, Frank Sansom
Wheelock and wife Patsy, Frank Peyton Dunn and wife Carrie
and nieces; Diana Wheelock and Elizabeth Talley and husband
Eric and great nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June
2, 2015 at Corley Funeral Home.
Memorial Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with The Rev. Anthony Zumar
officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to St. Francis
of Assisi Church, 720 Lake Ridge Drive, Lavon, TX 75166,
Corsicana Education Foundation, P.O. Box 96, Corsicana, TX
75151 or Taos Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1925, Taos, NM
87571. |
Notes:
John Perry Peterson, Jr.
Oct 26, 1937 - May 28, 2015
John
Perry Peterson Jr., 77, of Austin passed away Thursday, May
28, 2015, at his residence in Austin. Funeral services were
held Monday, June 1, 2015, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral
Directors Chapel in Hillsboro. Burial followed at Fatima
Cemetery near Abbott.
John was born Oct. 26, 1937 in McLennan County to John Perry
Sr. and Minnie (Loewe) Peterson. He was a graduate of
Dawson High School,
where he was a proud member of the Future Farmers of
America. John was a long-time resident of Duncanville and
was employed with General Motors for over 30 years, before
retiring in 1997. Following his time at GM, he spent 15
years in his �fun� job with the Livestock Department of the
State Fair of Texas. On Jan. 15, 1972, John was united in
marriage to Leona Rejcek at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic
Church in Hillsboro. At least twice a week, he loved to play
golf with his close friends. He also loved tending to his
yard and vegetable garden.
Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Myrtle
Caraway; and brother, Billy Ray Peterson.
Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Leona
Peterson of Austin; three children, John Peterson III and
wife, Lisa of Round Rock, Miste Hower and husband, Rob of
Austin, and Blake Peterson and wife, Jennifer of Jupiter,
Florida; two sisters, Betty Huddleston of Everman and
Katherine Bankston of Belton; three grandsons, Christian
Peterson, Cameron Peterson, and Jacob Hower; granddaughter,
Kathleen Hower; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer
Association-Capital of Texas Chapter, 3520 Executive Center
Dr. #140, Austin, TX 78731. |
Notes:
Glen Dwayne Warren
Apr 24, 1934 - May 31, 2015
Glen Dwayne Warren, 81 of Trinidad, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015
at the Trisun Nursing Home in Corsicana.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Paschal
Funeral Home in Kerens.
Funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2015 at
the Lakeside Baptist Church in Trinidad with Rev. Floyd Loven
officiating.
Burial will follow in the Trinidad Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Larry Estes, Mickey Jones, Bob Johnson, Darrin Studley, Jared
Flowers and Dustin Ellis.
He was a retired school teacher and taught many years with the
Corsicana ISD.
He is preceded in death by his son, Wesley Warren; a sister, Monte
Johnson, and parents, H.F. �Pug� and Lucile Warren.
Mr. Warren is survived by his wife, Jesslyn Warren of Trinidad;
daughter, Karen Thornton of Malakoff; son, Steven Warren of Grand
Prairie; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Wayne
Warren of Trinidad, three sisters, Patsy Warren, Fran Estes and
Freida Jones, all of Trinidad; as well as a number of nieces and
nephews.
Paschal Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Notes:
Billy Eugene Bates
Mar 5, 1936 - May 31, 2015
Billy
Bates, 79 of Corsicana, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015. He
was born March 5, 1936 to Warnie and Willie Robinson Bates
in Eureka. He attended Memorial Baptist Church in his
younger years and he has been attending Word of Life Church.
He enjoyed bowling in leagues and was a champion bowler. He
also enjoyed playing fast pitch softball in his younger
years. Billy worked for Texan Glove Company for 30 years. He
raised cattle and at one point had registered Charolais
cattle.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alton
Bates, Don Bates, Clinton Bates, Nathan Bates; and son
Michael Bates.
Billy is survived by his wife of 48 years, Beverly Bates of
Corsicana; children, Debbie Carlson and husband John of
Austin, Debra Payne and husband Jim of Mansfield, Mark Bates
of Corsicana, Darla Talley and husband Mike of Corsicana,
Belinda Curry and husband Chris of Corsicana, Bruce Bates of
Corsicana, and daughter-in-law Paula Bates Smith of Pursley;
grandchildren, Brandon Bates, Jennifer Carlson, John
Carlson, Morgan Langford, Lauren Payne, Gage Curry, Brianna
Bates, Macee Curry, Austin Payne, Logan Bates, Blaire Bates,
Bree Bates; and great-grandchildren Ashtyn Carlson, Harlie
Carlson, Keylee Carlson, Hallie Bates, Hannah Bates, Isaac
Kiser, Harper Bates and Kennedi Langford. He is also
survived by his sister, Wanda Fannin and husband Jimmy of
Crawford, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2015 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Bates
officiating.
Burial will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike
Talley, Jim Payne, John Carlson, Gage Curry, Brandon Bates,
John Carlson Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Logan Bates,
Austin Payne and Chris Curry.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Department 142,
Memphis, TN 38101-9908; Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box
758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Prevell Fern (Keith) Hardin
Oct 13, 1940 - May 30, 2015
Mrs.
Prevell Fern Keith Hardin, 74, of Mexia passed away
Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Medical City Hospital in Dallas,
Texas.
She was born on October 13, 1940 in Navarro County, Texas to
Lemuel and Ruth Keith.
She lived in the Dallas area most of her life and raised her
family in Mesquite, Texas. She graduated from Dallas Baptist
University and had a successful career in residential Real
estate. She owned Town East Realtors in Mesquite for 25
years and later retired to Lake Mexia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lemuel and Ruth
Keith.
She is survived by her husband, Don Hardin; daughter, Debbie
Hardin; son, David Hardin and wife Leanne; granddaughter,
Laurin Musso and husband Johnny; grandsons, Dustin and Darin
Hardin; sister, Barbara Christine Keith; and several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
June 3, 2015 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Sam
Dilbeck officiating.
Interment will follow in the
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Charles Sadler, Kurt Von Ahn, Augustine
Martinez, Arthur Busby, Dustin Hardin, and Darin Hardin.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Johnny Musso.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society.
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Notes:
Mrs. Prevell Fern Keith Hardin, 74, of Mexia
passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Medical City Hospital in
Dallas, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
June 3, 2015 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Sam Dilbeck
officiating. Interment will follow in Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Notes:
Ford Weatherspoon Morrow, Sr.
Jul 5, 1890 - Dec 5, 1962
Ford Morrow Dies Wednesday
Ford W. Morrow died at his residence, 305 West Seventh avenue,
shortly before noon Wednesday.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete early Wednesday afternoon at
the Griffin Funeral Home, but burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are a son, Ford Morrow, Jr., Lafayette, La.; two grandsons
and a sister, Mrs. Ira L. Medford, Calif.
Notes:
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Ford Morrow Rites Thursday
Funeral services for Ford W. Morrow, 72, who died at his residence,
305 West Seventh avenue, Wednesday morning were held Thursday at 2
p.m. from the Griffin Chapel with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Norman Ferguson, pastor of the
North Side Baptist church.
Morrow was a veteran of World War
I.
Surviving are a son Ford Morrow, Jr, LaFayette, La.; three
grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Ira L. Medford, California, and a
number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Frec Kesinger, Jr.; Jack Berry, Ronnie Campbell, C.
J. Green, Fred Kesinger and Rufus Pevehouse.
Notes:
Elizabeth (Chandler) Morrow
May 8, 1857 - Apr 6, 1946
FUNERAL FOR MRS. ELIZABETH MORROW HELD HERE MONDAY
Mrs. Elizabeth Morrow, aged 88, years, native Texan, who died
Saturday night.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Corley Chapel. Burial was in Oakwood cemeter. The rites were
conducted by Rev. Jack Goff, pastor of the North Side Baptist
church.
A native of Trinity county, Mrs. Morrow was born, May 8, 1857, and
came to Navarro county 70 years ago. She had been in Corsicana 55
years. Mrs. Morrow was the widow of the late Ben Morrow who died in
1917.
Surviving are a son, Ford Morrow, French Camp, Calif.; four
daughters, Mrs. Eddie Kessinger and Mrs. J. T. Berry, both of
Corsicana; Mrs. Fred Peck, Waco, and Mrs. Ira Medford, Gonzales,
eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Grandsons were pallbearers.
Notes:
Benjamin �Ben� Morrow
May 29, 1842 - Feb 2, 1917
Died in Waco This Morning.
Ben Morrow, for many years a resident here, died in Waco this
morning where he had been for some time.
The remains will arrive here either tonight or in the morning and
the funeral will take place here tomorrow.
The Deceased is survived by four daughters and two sons. The
daughters are Mrs. James Berry and Eddie Kessinger of Corsicana,
Mrs. Ira Medford and Miss Hallie Morrow of Waco, and Fred Morrow of
the United States navy and Jack Morrow of California.
Notes:
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Will Be Buried Tomorrow.
The remains of the late Ben Morrow will arrive here from Waco
tonight at 10:48, and the funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of his son-in-law, James
Berry, 216 East First avenue, with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
The pall bearers are Jack Hays, Oscar Redden, Tom Sutherland,
Will O�Daniel, Raymond Evans, Lee Kessinger.
Notes:
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Benjamin �Ben� Morrow
May 29, 1842 - Feb 2, 1917
INTERRED HERE YESTERDAY.
Old Citizen Who Died in Waco interred Here.
The remains of the late Ben Morrow, who died
Saturday morning at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Fred Peck, were interred in
Oakwood here yesterday afternoon, the
funeral taking place from the home of his
son-in-law, J. T. Berry, on East First
avenue. The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Father Graffeo, and Jack Hays, Lee
Kessinger, Raymond Evans, Tom Sutherland,
Will O�Daniel and Oscar Redden acted as pall
bearers.
There was a good attendance of old friends
at the last sad rites, and many pretty
flowers were above the bier.
Notes:
William Thomas Carrigan
Jan 3, 1856 - Feb 1, 1917
Died Here Last Night.
W. T. Carrigan, aged 51 years, and for several years a resident of
Corsicana, died at 10 o'clock last night at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Henry Cooper, corner of West Fourteenth avenue and
South 17 � street after an illness of several days and the remains
were interred in Oakwood this afternoon at 4 o'clock, with Rev. B.
W. Vining officiating. The deceased is survived by his widow and one
daughter. During his residence here the deceased was in the bicycle
repair and gunsmith business, and he had many friends who were
pained to hear of his death.
Notes:
James Toney Green
Jan 23, 1870 - Jan 31, 1917
INTERRED THIS AFTERNOON.
A Good Citizen Passes to His Reward in Prime of Manhood.
The remains of the late James Green arrived from Amarillo today at
12:45 over the Houston & Texas Central, and the funeral took place
this afternoon from the home of Mrs. W. N. Kenner, mother-in-law of
the deceased, at 3 o'clock. Rev. Chas. Oberschmidt officiated and a
large procession of friends followed the remains to
Oakwood, where
they were laid to rest under a mound that was literally hidden
beneath a wealth of beautiful floral offerings.
During the residence of the deceased here, from childhood to young
manhood, none had more friends, and all Corsicana sympathizes with
the relatives of the deceased in the irreparable sorrow that has
come into their lives.
The deceased had not been in the best of health for some time, and
when he went home from his business Wednesday night he complained of
being sick, and the family physician was sent for, and he labored
with his patient in vain till 9:30 that night, when he passed away.
Notes:
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FORMER CORSICANAN DEAD.
Passes Away Suddenly at Amarillo; Remains to Be Interred Here
James Green, who was a resident here from early boyhood until a few years ago, died suddenly at his place of business in Amarillo last night and relatives here received telegrams about midnight last night notifying them of the sad event.
The deceased was born in Camden, Ark., forty-seven years ago, but was brought to Corsicana by his parents when a small boy.
Surviving the deceased is the widow and six children, two girls and four boys, his venerable mother, Mrs. M. E. Green of Corsicana, and two sisters of this city, Mrs. J. F. Stout and Mrs. A. J. Wareing, and two brothers, Chas. L. Green, of Amarillo, but now in Arizona for his health, and Macon Green of Athens, who is now in Louisiana on business. Other sisters are Mrs. Callie Bowlin of Mineral Springs, Ark.; Mrs. Kate Patton of Amarillo but now in Arizona.
Mrs. Green is a daughter of Mrs. W. N. Kenner, she and Mr. Green having been married here several years ago.
The remains will arrive here tomorrow at 12:25 on the Hustler, and the funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence of Mrs. W. N. Kenner.
The deceased was of a genial and friendly disposition and had a large circle of friends here who will be pained to learn of his sudden and untimely death, and who will sympathize sincerely and keenly with his relatives in their sorrow.
Following are the pall bearers; George Whytie, Dr. B. F. Houston, E. T. Wareing, J. E. Butler, Jim McGill, Perry McCammon.
Notes:
George William Freeman, Jr.
Jan 31, 1917 - Feb 1, 1917
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Freeman, aged two days died
last night and the remains were interred in
Oakwood this afternoon
at 4:30.
Notes:
Sarah Annie Bell (Kessinger) Langston-Cashell-Langston
Aug 11, 1864 - Jul 4, 1953
Monday Services For Mrs. Langston
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Annie Langston, 89, who died Sunday
night, were held Monday at 5 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Jack Goff, pastor of the West Side
Baptist church, and Rev. Bob Cheek, pastor of the North Side Baptist
church. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.
A native of Illinois, Mrs. Langston had resided in Corsicana 75
years.
Surviving are a brother, E. T. Kessinger, Corsicana; and a number of
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Walter Hayes, Marion Martin, Arthur Dunn, Tate
Lindsey, M. A. Johnson, Perry Bass, Charles Kessinger, Jr.; Fred
Kessinger, Sr.; Fred Kessinger, Jr.; and Fred M. Allison, Jr.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Jul 7, 1953
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
1st husband James M. Langston married Jul. 20,
1890 2nd husband Joseph W. �Joe� Cashell married Jan. 18, 1912; d/o
Alexander L. �Alex� Kessinger & Harriett (Moore) Kessinger (must
have taken back last name Langston)
Mattie Centennial (Bragg) Kessinger
Aug 23. 1875 - Mar 21, 1957
Mrs. Kessinger Dies Thursday
Mrs. Mattie Kessinger, 80, widow of the late Charles T. Kessinger,
604 East Ninth avenue, died Thursday morning at Memorial hospital.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete Tuesday noon pending the
arrival of relatives.
A native of Comanche County, Texas, Mrs. Kessinger had resided in
Corsicana 68 years.
Surviving are five sons, Charles T. Kessinger, Jr., Long Beach,
Calif.; Eugene A. Kessinger, Brownfield; Stanley Kessinger,
Venezuela; Walter Paul Kessinger, Levelland, and John Kessinger,
Odessa; a daughter, Martha Jo Kessinger, Corsicana; seven
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a brother, Miles Bragg, and
sister, Mrs. Maud McKinley, both of Phoenix, Ariz. And other
relatives.
Corley will direct.
Notes:
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Mrs. Kessinger Services Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Kessinger, 80, who died Thursday
morning at Memorial Hospital, were held Friday at 2:30 p.m. from the
Corley Chapel.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Bob Cheek, pastor of the Northside
Baptist Church. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
The widow of the late Charles T. Kessinger, Mrs. Kessinger was born
in Comanche county, and had resided in Corsicana 68 years. The
family home was located at 604 East Ninth avenue.
Surviving are five sons, Charles T. Kessinger, Jr., Long Beach,
Calif.; Eugene A. Kessinger, Brownfield; Stanley Kessinger, Caracas,
Venezuela, S. A.; Walter Paul Kessinger, Levelland, and John
Kessinger, Odessa; a daughter, Martha Jo Kessinger, Corsicana; seven
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Miles Bragg, and
a sister, Mrs. Maude McKinley, both of Phoenix, Ariz., and other
relatives.
Pallbearers were Ed Wilson, Clyde Blackmon, Raymond Odom, Calvin
Barron, Robert Nelson, Rufus Pevehouse, Earl Ellington, Phillip Dunn
and Dez Green.
Notes:
Charles Thomas
"Charlie" Kessinger, Jr.
Sep 1896 - Sep 29, 1974
Charles Kessinger
Funeral arrangements are pending at Corley Funeral Home for Charles
Kessinger, former resident, who died Monday in Santa Monica, Calif.
Services are tentatively planned here for Wednesday afternoon.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Margaret Ralston Kessinger of Santa
Monica; one son, Billy Kessinger of Mississippi; three
grandchildren; a sister Miss Martha Jo Kessinger of Corsicana; two
brothers, Gene Kessinger of Corsicana and John Kessinger of Odessa:
and several nieces and nephews.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Oct 1, 1974
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
h/o Margaret Ann (Ralston) Kessinger married
Jan. 24, 1920; s/o William Traylor �Charlie� Kessinger & Mattie
Centennial �Bragg� Kessinger
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Charles Kessinger
Funeral services were to be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Charles Kessinger, former Corsicana
resident, who died Monday in Santa Monica, Calif.
Rev. Eugene Wood was to officiate, with burial to follow at
Oakwood cemetery.
Survivors include his widow, a son, three grandchildren, a sister,
three brothers including Stanley Kessinger of Houston, and several
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were to be members of the Masonic Lodge No. 174.
Notes:
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Frank A. Kessinger
Jul 1855 - Feb 19, 1940
FRANK KESSINGER, PIONEER RESIDENT, BURIED ON MONDAY
Funeral services for Frank Kessinger, 81, long time resident of
Corsicana, who died at the P. and S. Hospital early Sunday morning,
were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the chapel of the
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.
Rev. P. E. Riley, pastor of the First Methodist church, conducted
the rites. Interment was in the
Oakwood cemetery.
He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Paul Robinson, Mrs. Henry
Clemons, Mrs. Florence Sutherland, all of Corsicana; Mrs. Ula Steely
of Fort Worth: and Mrs. Myrtle Katsoras of Chicago; three sisters,
Mrs. Annie Langston, Mrs. Jennie Martin, and Mrs. Viola Winegar, all
of Corsicana, and two grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Walter Hayes, Dr. Will Miller, Marion Martin, Abe
McBroom, Eddie O�Neill, Bill Black, T. P. Hayes, and T. W. Lovett.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, Feb 19, 1940
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
h/o Sarah Elizabeth �Lizey� (Sheets) Kessinger; s/o Alexander L.
�Alex� Kessinger & Harriett (Moore) Kessinger
Jennie (Kessinger) Daniel-Martin
Jun 11, 1870 - Jan 31, 1944
MRS. JENNIE MARTIN DIED MONDAY; TO BE BURIED ON TUESDAY
Mrs. Jennie Kessinger Martin died shortly after noon Monday at the
Navarro Clinic. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at
4:30 o'clock from the Sutherland-McCammon Chapel with Rev. Jack Goff
conducting the rites. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Martin was a life-long resident of Corsicana and was well known
here.
Surviving are a brother Ed Kessinger, Corsicana, two sisters, Mrs.
Annie Langston, Corsicana; Mrs. Viola Winegar, Houston, and other
relatives. She was the sister of the late Mrs. R. L. Frasier.
Notes:
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Rites Planned for Mrs. Jennie Martin Tuesday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Kessinger Martin, life-long
resident of Corsicana, who died Monday afternoon, were planned for
4:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the Sutherland-McCammon chapel.
Rev. Jack Goff conducted the rites. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are a brother, two sisters and other relatives.
Pallbearers were W. D. Robinson, Marion Martin, Walter Hayes, Elmer
Keal, M. M. Hawkins and Curley Johnson.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Feb 1, 1944
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
1st husband C. S. Daniel married Dec 9, 1888
2nd Joe Martin d/o Alexander L. �Alex� Kessinger & Harriett
(Moore) Kessinger
Eddie Traylor Kessinger
Dec 20, 1872 - Oct 26, 1958
E. T. Kesinger Dies Saturday Of Heart Attack
E. T. (Eddie) Kesinger, 86, pioneer Corsicanan, retired. Died of a
heart attack Saturday morning while sitting in a chair at his home,
1444 West Sixth avenue. He had returned from town only a short time
before the seizure.
A native of Illinois, he came to Corsicana when six years of age and
is the last member of a pioneer Corsicana family.
Kesinger was a race horse trainer and oil field worker for many
years before his retirement.
Surviving are his wife, a son, Fred Kesinger; a grandson, Fred
Kesinger, Jr.; three great-grandchildren, all of Corsicana, and a
number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held from the Griffin Chapel Sunday at 3
p.m. with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by
Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by
Rev. Weldon R. Drake, pastor of the Northside Baptist church.
Pallbearers will be Fred Richards, Perry Bass, John W. Travis, Banks
Lyons, Eddie Rabv, Ollis Watkins, Rufus Pevehouse and T. P. Penney.
Notes:
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E. T. Kesinger Rites Sunday
Funeral services for E. T. (Eddie) Kesinger, 86, who died of a heart
attack Saturday morning while sitting in a chair at his home, 1444
West Sixth avenue, were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Griffin
Chapel.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First
Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Weldon R. Drake, pastor of the
Northside Baptist church. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
A native of Illinois, Kesinger came to Corsicana at the age of six
years and was the last member of a pioneer Corsicana family. He was
a race horse trainer and an oil field worker for years before his
retirement.
Kesinger had gone to town Saturday morning and had returned when he
was stricken.
Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Josephine Morrow, to whom he
was married, June 30, 1895; a son, Fred Kesinger; a grandson, Fred
Kesinger, Jr., and three great-grandchildren, all of Corsicana, and
a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Fred Richards, Perry Bass, John W. Travis, Banks
Lyons, Eddie Raby, Ollie Watkins, Rufus Pevehouse and T. P. Penney.
Notes:
Josephine (Morrow) Kessinger
Mar 16, 1878 - Apr 26, 1961
Mrs. Kesinger Dies Wednesday, Rites Thursday
Mrs. Josephine Morrow Kesinger, 83, native of Corsicana and widow of
E. T. Kessinger, died Wednesday morning following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. from the Griffin
Chapel with Rev. Robert Wooddy, First Baptist church pastor, and
Rev. Norman Ferguson, Northside Baptist church minister,
officiating. Interment will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Kesinger, a long-time resident of Corsicana, was a member of
the First Baptist church.
Surviving are one son, Fred Kesinger, Sr.; one grandson, Fred
Kesinger, Jr., both of Corsicana; three great-grandchildren; one
brother, Ford Morrow, Corsicana; one sister, Mrs. Ira Medford,
California, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
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Mrs. Kesinger Rites Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Morrow Kesinger, 83, were held
Thursday at 3 p.m, from the Griffin Chapel with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
Officiating at the services were Rev. Robert Wooddy, First Baptist
church pastor, and Rev. Norman Ferguson, Northside Baptist church
minister.
A native of Corsicana and widow of E. T. Kesinger, Mrs. Kesinger
died Wednesday following a short illness. She was a member of the
First Baptist church.
Survivors include one son, Fred Kesinger, Sr., and one grandson,
Fred Kesinger, Jr., both of Corsicana; three great-grandchildren;
one brother, Ford Morrow, Corsicana; one sister, Mrs. Ira Medford,
California, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Earl Ellington, Bud Watkins, Eddy Lynn Bowers, Coy
Clay, Perry Bass and J. W. Goode.
Notes:
Addie (Kessinger) Frazier
Dec 14, 1877 - Dec 21, 1938
MRS. R. L. FRAZIER DIED LAST NIGHT; BURIAL ON FRIDAY
Mrs. Robert L. Frazier, aged 61 years, pioneer resident of
Corsicana, died at the P. and S. Hospital Wednesday night at 7
o'clock following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held from the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral
Home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor
of the First Baptist church.
Surviving are three brothers, Frank, Charlie and Eddie Kessinger,
all of Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Langston, Corsicana;
Mrs. Joe Martin, Corsicana and Mrs. Frank Winegar, Houston, and
numerous other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Staley Kessinger, Eugene Kessinger, Charlie
Kessinger, Jr., Paul Kessinger, Fred Kessinger, and Fred M. Allison,
Jr., all nephews.
Honorary pallbearers will be friends of the family.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES HELD ON FRIDAY FOR MRS. R. L. FRAZIER
Funeral services for Mrs. Robert L. Frazier, aged 61 years,
well-known Corsicanan, who died at the P. and S. Hospital Wednesday
night, were held from the chapel of the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral
home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment was in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of
the First Baptist church.
Surviving are three brothers, Frank, Charlie and Eddie Kessinger,
all of Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Langston, Corsicana;
Mrs. Joe Martin, Corsicana, and Mrs. Frank Winegar, Houston, and
numerous other relatives.
Pallbearers were Staley Kessinger, Eugene Kessinger, Charlie
Kessinger, Jr., Paul Kessinger, Fred Kessinger and Fred M. Allison,
Jr., all nephews.
Friends of the family were honorary pallbearers.
Notes:
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December 23, 1938 FRAZIER - Corsicana, Texas. Dec. 22. - Mrs. Robert L. Frazier, 61, died Wednesday night at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday. She is survived by three brothers, Charlie, Eddie and Frank Kessinger, all of Corsicana, and three sisters, Mrs. Annie Langston and Mrs. Joe Martin of Corsicana and Mrs. Frank Winegar of Houston.
Notes:
Robert Lee �Robbie� Frazier
Jun 14, 1873 - Feb 17, 1937
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR R. L. FRAZIER FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services for Robert L. Frazier, 63, life-long resident of
Corsicana, who died Wednesday night at 8:30 o'clock after an
extended illness, were held from the family home, 605 South Sixth
street, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of
the First Baptist church, T. W. Lovett, long-time friend of Mrs.
Frazier, made a short talk.
Surviving are his wife, a brother, Thomas Frazier, Minnesota; two
sisters, Mrs. Lena Worman, Dallas, and Mrs. Fred Wareing, Portland,
Oregon, and a number of other relatives.
Nephews were pallbearers.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Notes:
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ROBERT L. FRAZIER DIED WEDNESDAY AND
BE BURIED FRIDAY
Robert L. Frazier, aged 63 years,
life-long resident of Corsicana, and
well known here for many years, died
at his home, 605 South Sixth street,
Wednesday night at 8:30 o'clock. The
funeral services will be held from
the family home Friday afternoon at
3 o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be
conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller,
pastor of the First Baptist church.
Mr. Frazier had been prominent in
political and other circles for a
number of years. He had been in ill
health for some time.
Surviving are his wife, a brother,
Thomas Frazier, Minnesota; two
sisters, Mrs. Lena Worman, Dallas
and Mrs. Fred Wareing, Portland,
Oregon, and other relatives.
Nephews will be pallbearers.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home
will direct the arrangements.
Notes:
Mabra Jones McClure
Sep 25, 1869 - Sep 28, 1951
M. J. McClure Dies Friday Evening; Services Sunday
M. J. McClure, 82, 1909 West Fifth avenue, died in the Navarro
clinic Friday night following a heart attack last week.
Born in Kentucky, Sept. 25, 1869, he came to Navarro county as a
young man and was married in Blooming Grove in May, 1897.
Mr. and Mrs. McClure had resided in Corsicana more than 50 years.
Prior to his retirement, McClure had been employed at the Arcady
Farms here.
Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Chapel at 2 p.m.
Sunday. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be
conducted by Rev. Herbert G. Dudley, minister of the First Christian
church, assisted by Dr. Matthew H. Arnold, pastor of the Westminister Presbyterian church.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana, three sons, George McClure,
Clarksville; Tommy McClure, Corsicana, and Capt. Robert McClure, U.
S. Army, Camp Roberts, Calif.; five daughters, Misses Lena Mae,
Corinne and Lillian McClure and Mrs. Leo Gourley, all of Corsicana,
and Mrs. Jennie Belle Burris, Houston; seven grandchildren, a
brother, R. M. McClure, Trinidad, Colo.; a sister, Mrs. Alice
Griffith, Port Arthur, and other relatives.
He was a member of the First Christian church.
Pallbearers will be Earl Presley, Ed Harris, Curry Butler, C. O.
Curington, Campbell Gillespie, Albert Fullerton, Tom Spikes and
Wesley Edens, Jr.
Notes:
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Sunday Services For M. J. McClure
Funeral services for M. J. McClure, 82, who died in the Navarro
Clinic Friday night following a heart attack last week, were held at
2 p.m. Sunday from the McCammon Chapel.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Herbert G. Dudley, minister of the
First Christian church, assisted by Rev. Matthew H. Arnold, pastor
of the Westminister Presbyterian church. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
A native of Kentucky, McClure came to Navarro county as a young man
and resided at Blooming Grove prior to moving to Corsicana more than
50 years ago.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; three sons, George McClure,
Clarksville; Tommy McClure, Corsicana, and Capt. Robert McClure,
Camp Roberts, Calif.; five daughters, Misses Lena Mae, Corinne and
Lillian McClure and Mrs. Leo Gourley, all of Corsicana, and Mrs.
Jennie Belle Burris, Houston; seven grandchildren, a brother, R. M.
McClure, Trinidad, Colo.; a sister, Mrs. Alice Griffith, Port
Arthur, and other relatives.
McClure was a long-time member of the First Christian church.
Pallbearers were Earl Presley, Ed Harris, Curry Butler, C. O.
Curington, Campbell Gillespie, Albert Fullerton, Tom Spikes and
Wesley Edens, Jr.
Notes:
Thomas Mabra �Tommy� McClure, Sr.
Nov 5, 1907 - Apr 7, 1973
T. McClure
Funeral services for Thomas (Tommy) McClure, 1506 Elmwood, who died
Saturday at Memorial Hospital, will be at 10 a.m. Monday in
Westminister Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. Eugene Wood will officiate. Corley�s will direct.
McClure was a native of Corsicana and owner Presley and McClure
Automitive Service of Corsicana.
Survivors include his widow of Corsicana; three sons, Mike McClure
and David McClure both of Corsicana, and Tim McClure of Austin; two
brothers, Robert McClure of Seattle, Wash. And George McClure of
Corsicana; and four sisters, Miss Corinne McClure and Miss Lillian
McClure, both of Corsicana, Mrs. Jennie Bell Burris of Houston, and
Mrs. Leo Gourley of Midland.
Notes:
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T. McClure
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday at Westminister Presbyterian
Church for Thomas (Tommy) McClure, 1506 Elmwood, who died Saturday
in Memorial Hospital.
Rev. Eugene Wood officiated, and burial was at
Oakwood cemetery.
Survivors include his widow, three sons, two brothers, and four
sisters.
Pallbearers were David Ralston, Jerry Roe, Jack Stroube, H. R.
Stroube, Jr., Jim Howell, Tom Spikes, Hugh Drane, Earl Pursley, and
honorary pallbearers, Rex Bounds, Bob Peacock, Ed Phinney, Joe Bell,
Leslie White and Fritz Friday.
Notes:
Virginia Frances �Jennie� (Pollard) McClure
Aug 12, 1875 - Dec 15, 1970
McClure Rites
Mrs. M. J. McClure, 85, longtime Corsicana resident died late
Wednesday in a nursing home. She was a member of First Christian
Church.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Griffin
Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Kenneth Hailey, pastor of First Christian
Church and the Rev. Eugene Wood, pastor of Westminister Presbyterian
Church will officiate. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, George and Thomas McClure, both of
Corsicana, and Robert McClure of Edmonds, Wash.; four daughters,
Misses Corinne and Lillian McClure, both of Corsicana, Mrs. Jennie
Bell Burris, Houston, and Mrs. C. L. Gourley, Midland; 9
grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; and
several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Earl Presley, C. O. Curington, Sr., Thomas
Spikes, Leslie White, Wesley Edens, Campbell Gillespie, Sr., C. N.
Sanders and Albert Fullerton.
Notes:
Georgia A. McClure
Sep 27, 1866 - Dec 7, 1948
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MISS M�CLURE PLANNED WEDNESDAY
Funeral services for Miss Georgia McClure, 82, who died at her home
in Port Arthur Monday night, will be held here Wednesday at 4 p.m.
from the McCammon Chapel with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites
will be conducted by the Rev. Herbert G. Dudley, First Christian
church minister.
Born at Eminence, Ky., in 1870, Miss McClure came to Texas at an
early age and resided in Corsicana a number of years.
She is survived by two brothers, M. J. McClure, Corsicana; R. M.
McClure, Trinidad, Colo.; a sister, Mrs. Alice Griffith, Port Arthur
and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Earl Griffith, George McClure, Thomas McClure,
Robert McClure, Wesley Edens, Sr., Earl Presley, Albert Fullerton,
N. F. Garrett.
Friends of the family will be honorary pallbearers.
Notes:
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GEORGIA M�CLURE FUNERAL
SERVICES HELD WEDNESDAY
Funeral services for
Miss Georgia McClure,
aged 82 years, who died
at her home in Port
Arthur Monday night,
were held here Wednesday
afternoon at 4 o'clock
from the McCammon
Chapel. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted
by Rev. Herbert G.
Dudley, minister of the
First Christian church.
A native of Kentucky,
Miss McClure came to
Texas in 1870 and
resided in Corsicana for
many years.
Surviving are two
brothers, M. J. McClure,
Corsicana, and R. M.
McClure, Trinidad,
Colo.; a sister, Mrs.
Alice Griffith, Port
Arthur, and several
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Earl
Griffith, George
McClure, Thomas McClure,
Robert McClure, Wesley
Edens, Sr.; Earl
Presley, Albert
Fullerton and N. F.
Garrett.
Friends of the family
were honorary
pallbearers.
Notes:
Lena Mae McClure
Oct 27, 1898 - Jun 26, 1956
Extended Illness Is Fatal Tuesday To Miss McClure
Miss Lena Mae McClure, supervisor of music and penmanship in the
Corsicana school system since 1929, died in the Navarro Clinic early
Tuesday morning following a prolonged illness.
Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Chapel Wednesday at
10:30 a. m. with burial in Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. J. W. McKinney, pastor of the
First Christian church, assisted by Dr. Matthew H. Arnold, pastor of
the Westminister Presbyterian church.
Miss McClure began her teaching career at the Petty�s Chapel school
in 1917, instructing in high school subjects. She continued at
Petty�s Chapel until 1923 when she joined the Corsicana public
school faculty and taught in the Travis School until 1926. For the
next three years she was music and penmanship instructor at the
junior high school and then was promoted to head both departments
for the entire system.
Surviving are her mother, Mrs. M. J. McClure, Corsicana; four
sisters, Miss Corinne McClure, Mrs. Leo Gourley and Miss Lillian
McClure, all of Corsicana, and Mrs. Jennie Bell Burris, Houston;
three brothers, Tommy McClure, Corsicana; George McClure,
Clarksville, Texas, and Robert McClure, U. S. Army, Fort Ord,
Calif., and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be W. H. Norwood, Dr. E. H. Newton, Earl Presley,
Campbell Gillespie, Harry Auld, Curry Butler and C. O. Curington.
Friends of the family will be honorary pallbearers.
Notes:
Clifford Littleton Brown, Sr.
May 14, 1878 - Apr 16, 1956
Wednesday Rites For C. L. Brown
Funeral services for Clifford Littleton, Brown, 77-year-old Mexia
oil man, former Corsicana, who died in a Houston Hospital Monday
night, were held from the First Baptist church in Mexia Wednesday 3
p.m. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery here.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Edwin Mays, pastor of the church
and Rev. Cecil Ellis, pastor of the First Methodist church in Mexia.
A native of Kilmarnock, Va., Brown was born May 14, 1878. He moved
to Mexia in 1921 during the oil boom and a few years later came to
Corsicana, returning to Mexia in 1935.
Surviving are a son, Clifford L. Brown, Jr., Corsicana; a daughter,
Mrs. E. G. Hall, Mexia; six grandchildren, one great-grandson.
Brown was the owner of the C. L. Brown Oil Company in Mexia and
owned extensive oil properties in Beaumont and Orange.
Corley directed.
Notes:
Laura (Elmore) Wilkerson
Dec 14, 1864 - Mar 6, 1942
BURNS PROVE FATAL FOR AGED CORSICANA WOMAN ON FRIDAY
Mrs. Laura Wilkerson, aged 74 years, long-time resident of
Corsicana, died at the P. and S. Hospital Friday afternoon at 2:45
o'clock from severe body burns sustained at her home, 1530 West
Fifth Avenue early Friday morning.
Flames from a gas stove were said to have accidentally ignited her
clothing.
Mrs. Wilkerson is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Eula Coulson,
Corsicana; a son, Emmett Wilkerson, Dallas attorney; several
grandchildren and other relatives.
Mrs. Wilkerson was rushed to the hospital in a Sutherland-McCammon
ambulance Friday morning.
Notes:
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RITES SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR VICTIM OF FIRE
Funeral services are planned Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock from
the Sutherland-McCammon Chapel for Mrs. Laura Wilkerson, aged 74
years, who died at the P. and S. Hospital Friday afternoon at 2:45
o'clock. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. W. R. Hall, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Wilkerson, a pioneer resident of Corsicana, died from severe
body burns received at the family residence, 1530 West Fifth avenue,
Friday morning, when her clothing became accidentally ignited from a
gas stove.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Eula Coulson, Corsicana; a son,
Emmett Wilkerson, well known Dallas attorney; several grandchildren
and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be E. Y. Cunningham, O. L. Albritton, Dr. S. H.
Burnett, John C. Calhoun, Joe Butler, Judge J. A. Rawlins and Judge
O. A. Fountain, both of Dallas; H. B. Walker and Lowry Martin.
Notes:
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March 6, 1942 Dies Of Accidental Burns CORSICANA, Texas. March 6. - Mrs. Laura Wilkerson, 74, died in a local hospital Friday from body burns received when flames from a gas stove at her home accidentally ignited her clothing. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Eula Coulson, Corsicana; a son, Emmett Wilkerson, Dallas attorney, and other relatives. Notes:
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RITES SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR
VICTIM OF FIRE
Funeral services are planned Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock
from the Sutherland-McCammon Chapel for Mrs. Laura Wilkerson,
aged 74 years, who died at the P. and S. Hospital Friday
afternoon at 2:45 o'clock. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. W. R. Hall, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Wilkerson, a pioneer resident of Corsicana, died from
severe body burns received at the family residence, 1530 West
Fifth avenue, Friday morning, when her clothing became
accidentally ignited from a gas stove.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Eula Coulson, Corsicana; a son,
Emmett Wilkerson, well known Dallas attorney; several
grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be E. Y. Cunningham, O. L. Albritton, Dr. S. H.
Burnett, John C. Calhoun, Joe Butler, Judge J. A. Rawlins and
Judge O. A. Fountain, both of Dallas; H. B. Walker and Lowry
Martin.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. WILKERSON WERE HELD SATURDAY
Funeral rites for Mrs. Laura Wilkerson, aged 74 years, who was fatally burned Friday, were held from the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Chapel Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. W. R. Hall, pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Wilkerson, long-time resident of Corsicana, was fatally burned Friday morning when her clothing became accidentally ignited at her home, 1530 West Fifth avenue. She was rushed to the P. and S. Hospital where she died Friday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Eula Coulson, Corsicana; a son, Emmett Wilkerson, Dallas attorney, and several grandchildren, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were E. Y. Cunningham, O. L. Albritton, Dr. S. H. Burnett, John C. Calhoun, Joe Butler, Judge J. A. Rawlins and Judge O. A. Fountain, both of Dallas, H. B. Walker and Lowry Martin.
Notes:
Edmond B. �Ed� Lockett
May 6, 1867 - Nov 10, 1950
E. B. Lockett Rites Sunday
Funeral services for Edmond B. Lockett, 62, long-time Corsicana
resident, who died Friday in Austin, were held at Oakwood cemetery
Sunday at 2 p.m. The rites were conducted by Rev. Peyton C. Goodman,
pastor of the North Corsicana Methodist church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Fred M. Allison, Jr., Corsicana
and Mrs. Cletus Wray, Houston; four grandchildren, and other
relatives.
Pallbearers were Bobby Butler, Fred M. Allison, Jr., Lt. Col. Cletus
Wray, Eugene Harwell, Amos Harwell and J. D. Dowd.
McCammon Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Carrie Estell (Bush) Lockett-Middlebrooks
Jun 2, 1892 - Feb 18, 1948
Mrs. Middlebrooks Dies In Hospital
Mrs. W. B. Middlebrooks, 55, lifelong resident of Corsicana, died at
the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic early Wednesdy afternoon following
a long illness.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fred M. Allison, Jr., and
Mrs. Cletus Ray, both of Corsicana.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Corley Funeral Home will
direct.
Notes:
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RITES FRIDAY FOR MRS. MIDDLEBROOKS; BURIAL IN OAKWOOD
Funeral services for Mrs. W. B. Middlebrooks, 55, life-long
Corsicana resident, who died Wednesday afternoon at the Corsicana
Hospital and Clinic after an extended illness, were held Friday
morning at 10:;30 o'clock from the Corley Funeral Chapel. Burial was
in Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Dr. Jared I. Cartlidge, pastor of the First Baptist church.
Surviving are her husband, Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Fred M.
Allison, Jr., and Mrs. Cletus Wray, both of Corsicana; several
grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Burleigh Butler, Mrs. J. D.
Harwell and Mrs. Alfred Dowd, all of Corsicana; two brothers, George
Bush, Corsicana, and J. W. Bush, Tyler; three step-children, Mrs. J.
D. Walker, Corsicana; Mrs. Sarah McGee, Longview, and Allen
Middlebrooks, Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Bobby Butler, J. D. Dowd, Amos Harwell, Eugene
Harwell, Charles Allen, Emory Burden, Ernest Byrd, D. E. Summerall
and Richard Pritchard, all nephews.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Friday, Feb 20, 1948
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
1st husband Edmond Bradley �Ed� Lockett 2nd husband William Beeman
Middlebrooks married Aug. 17, 1940 d/o George Amos Bush & Sarah
Florence (Edgar) Bush buried in Hopewell Cemetery
Guilford Treadwell
Aug 29, 1872 - Aug 24, 1913
Mr. Guilford Treadwell
By special request, the following lines were written in memory of
Mr. Guilford Treadwell, whose tragic death, by accidental drowning
in the Concho river occurred in the early autumn, just as the leaves
were beginning to fall.
One bright sunny autumn day,
A merry group of young men pleasantly motored their way,
From the little city of San Angelo,
To the beautiful river Concho,
Away from the city with its ills that fret,
From cares and sorrows and all regret,
Where they had planned a delightful outing to spend,
Little dreaming that their joys must so soon so soon end�
For sometime all went merry as a marriage bell
With camping, hunting, fishing, nothing of funeral knell
But suddenly in the twinkling of an eye
One of the party, heard a loud, shrill cry
Of Help! Help! How distressing it must have been,
The horror of that awful moment none can pen�
Almost transfixed with sudden fright
Then rushing to the rescue with all his might�
Plunging, struggling, sinking, then rising again,
This brave young here tried to save the life of his friend,
But, alas! In the cool, clean waters of the Concho,
Down, down, to rest on the rocks below,
The body of Mr. Guilford Treadwell sank slowly out of sight,
While his companion, even the noonday�s sun seemed as dark as night
Exhausted and horror stricken, but hastening the sad news to bear,
To the remainder of the party who were fishing near,
Then to the city, with white faces trembling hands and hearts all
broken,
The death message to the aged father and meet
Sister was tenderly spoken,
And to distant loved ones the news was quickly sent
Doubtless no day for them was ever more horribly spent,
Back to Corsicana, the home of his boyhood, the body was tenderly
conveyed,
And by the side of his dear sweet sweet mother in Oakwood was gently
laid,
While loved ones wept for the son, brother, and friend,
Is there no union here of hearts that finds not here, an end?
And yet life is sweet, beautiful, noble and grand,
Even though, its mysteries we do not understand,
His friends he counted by the score,
But those who knew him best, loved him more.
His good quanities upon memory�s golden tablet we write
While his faults we blot from our sight,
And although snatched from earth, without a moment�s warning,
Weep not bereaved ones, in a fairer clime, you�ll meet again, some
bright glad morning.
With sympathy,
MRS. S. M. ROUGHTON,
Corsicana, Texas, Dec. 8, 1913
Notes:
Joseph V. Watkins
Aug 22, 1858 - Nov 12, 1913
Died.
Mr. J. V. Watkins died last night at 12 o'clock at his place of
residence, No. 109 North Twentieth street, at the age of 54 years,
and his remains will be laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery at 5
o'clock. Rev. Neal W. Turner, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue
Methodist church, will conduct the services. The deceased is
survived by his wife and a married son, Mr. T. N. Watkins, both of
whom were at his bedside.
Mr. Watkins was well known over the state. For a number of years he
was in the newspaper business at Nocono, Montague County, and later
pursued the same business in Corsicana. He was a man who had
conviction and feared not to express them in the columns of his
newspaper, but withal he was a mild-mannered man, courteous at all
times and ever considerate of the opinions of others. In later years
he turned his efforts in the direction of interurban building and at
the time of his death was interested in promoting a proposed line
from Waco south to Austin, about which considerable has been said in
the newspapers. He was well known in Corsicana where his wife and
son have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. While Mr.
Watkins has been in failing health for several months his death came
as a shock to his many friends here.
Notes:
Gustavus Adolphus Treadwell
Oct 16, 1838 - Nov 12, 1923
It was learned this morning that Mr. G. A. Treadwell, the venerable
father of Mr. Lawrence Treadwell had passed away at the home of his
son at six o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mr. Treadwell had lived to a
ripe old age and had been a valued citizen of Navarro county for
many years. It is with a tinge of sadness that we part with our fine
old men of by gone days. Mr. Treadwell was buried this afternoon at
3:30 in Oakwood, the funeral being held at the home of Mr. Lawrence
Treadwell,. Mr. Treadwell is survived by his son Lawrence of
Corsicana, and daughters, Mrs. R. L. Simmons of Oklahoma and Mrs. H.
P. Story of Texas City.
Notes:
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G. A. TREADWELL DIED AT HOME OF HIS SON MONDAY
FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON WITH BURIAL IN OAKWOOD CEMETERY
G. A. Treadwell who was eighty five years of age on the 16th of
October just passed, died last evening at 6 o'clock at the home of
his son Lawrence Treadwell, and the funeral took place at 3:30 this
afternoon from the home, with interment in Oakwood, Revs. Alonzo
Monk and C. A. Bickley officiated, and W. A. Tarver, O. L. Albritton,
J. S. Eubank, A. G. Elliott, J. L. Halbert and J. S. Callicutt acted
as pallbearers. There was a large attendance at the funeral and
there were many beautiful floral offerings.
The deceased was born in Vicksburg, Miss., October 16, 1838, and was
married on October 3, 1869. He came to Texas in 1874, and had lived
in this county since then. For many years he lived in the Roane
community, but for the past twenty-two years had resided in
Corsicana. The deceased was a Confederate Veteran and a member of
the Methodist church, and in all essentials during his long life he
was a good man, and all who knew him, not only esteemed, but honored
him. He was a man of excellent intelligence, and even in his
venerable years after the infirmities of age had weakened his body,
his mind was still active, and he kept abreast of the events of the
day and always delighted in those things that went for the
betterment of mankind and for the good of his country. Truly a good
man has passed from the walks of life, and his memory will linger
with those who knew him till time with them shall be no more.
Surviving the deceased are three children, Lawrence Treadwell, of
Corsicana, Mrs. L. R. Simmons of Shawnee, Okla., and Mrs. H. M.
Strong of Texas City.
Notes:
Lawrence Eldridge Treadwell, Sr.,
Atty.
Oct 12, 1874 - May 8, 1944
L. TREADWELL DIED MONDAY FOLLOWING ILLNES FEW DAYS
FUNERAL SERVICES INCOMPLETE FOR PROMINENT CORSICANA ATTORNEY
Lawrence Treadwell, age 69, years, prominent Corsicana attorney,
died at the P. and S. Hospital here Monday morning following an
illness of several days. Funeral arrangements are pending word from
his son.
A native Texas, he came to Corsicana in 1902 and has been engaged in
the practice of law here since that time. Most of his practice was
confined to civil law and he made an enviable reputation in his
profession.
Surviving are his wife, Corsicana; a son, Lieut. Commander Lawrence
R. Treadwell, Jr., U. S. Navy; two daughters, Miss Catherine
Treadwell, Corsicana; Mrs. Neil Harris, Texas City; two sisters,
Mrs. Luther Simmons, Sapulpa Okla., Mrs. Harvey Strong, Texas City,
a grandson, and other relatives.
Treadwell took an active part in civic and church affairs. He was at
one time a member of the Lions club and at the time of his death was
a member of the board of trustees of the First Methodist church. He
was a member of the Brotherhood Bible Class and a former teacher of
the class.
Corley�s Funeral Home is directing the arrangements.
Notes:
--
Funeral Services Wednesday 5 P. M. For L. Treadwell
Funeral services for Lawrence Treadwell, age 69 years, prominent
attorney who died at the P. and S. Hospital here Monday morning will
be held Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock from the Corley Chapel.
Rev. E. F. Bohmfalk and Dr. John W. Bergin will conduct the rites
and burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.
A native Texan and a resident of Corsicana over 40 years, he was
well known here and over the state. Active in civic, business and
church circles he was one of the leading attorneys of the city.
Surviving are his wife, a son, Lieut. Commander Lawrence R.
Treadwell, Jr. U. S. Navy; two daughters, Miss Catherine Treadwell,
Corsicana; Mrs. Neil Harris, Texas City; two sisters, Mrs. Luther
Simmons, Sepulpa, Okla.; Mrs. Harvey Strong, Texas City, a grandson
and other relatives.
Lt. Com. Treadwell is now located somewhere in the South Pacific
area, based on a carrier, and the family has been unable to contact
him up to the present time.
Pallbearers will be H. R. Stroube, W. C. Stroube, R. D. Fleming, R.
L. Wheelock, Ben Blackmon, J. L. Collins, Dr. Leslie Kelton, O. L.
Albritton, and Jerry Roe.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Navarro county Bar
Association and members of the board of stewards of the First
Methodist church.
Interested In Community
Devoting much of his life in the service of the people of Navarro
county, Treadwell was interested in all matters pertaining to
education and upbuilding of the community and state. He was one of
the organizers of the Corsicana Abstract Company in 1921.
A member of the First Methodist church, the Navarro County Bar
Association, YMCA, a former member of the Corsicana Lions Club and
the Corsicana Country Club, he was also a member of the Blue Lodge
and Royal Arch Masons.
Born at Pine Hill, Rusk county, Treadwell�s family was prominent in
the early day history, not only of Texas but in North Carolina and
Mississippi.
He received his education at Southwestern Academy, Magnolia, Ark.,
and at Baylor University, Waco. He taught school in Navarro county
for several years. Reading law under the direction of the late Judge
S. R. Frost and R. S. Neblett he was later admitted to the bar and
has been a practicing attorney here for 40 years.
He was married in Corsicana to Miss Maude Carter, June 14, 1906.
Notes:
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Out of town relatives and friends in attendance at the funeral of
the late Lawrence Treadwell on Wednesday afternoon were Mrs. L. R.
Simmons of Sulphur, Okla.; Mrs. H. M. Strong and Mrs. Neil Harris
and son, Richard Neil, of Texas City; Mrs. Roxie Kee and sons,
Messrs. Basil and J. V. Kee and Messrs. Tom and L. L. Bonner of
Beaumont; Mr. and Mrs. Jake Grice; Mesdames Norman Morrison, Forest
Reid and Jessie Moffett of Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Carter and
family of Coolidge; Mr. and Mrs. Worcester Jennings and daughter,
Rosa of Kerens, and Rev. John W. Bergin of Waco.
Notes:
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SOCIAL REVUE
Lieut. Comdr. Lawrence Treadwell, Jr., has arrived by plane to visit
his mother and sister, Mrs. L. Treadwell and Miss Catherine
Treadwell.
Notes:
Maude (Carter) Treadwell
Apr 27, 1879 - Sep 12, 1947
WIDOW OF CORSICANA ATTORNEY TREADWELL
Mrs. Lawrence Treadwell, aged 58 years, former Corsicana resident,
died in a Beaumont hospital Friday morning at 2 o'clock. She had
been ill a week.
Funeral arrangements had not been perfected early Friday afternoon,
but the rites will be held here.
A native of Tyler, Mrs. Treadwell spent most of her life in
Corsicana, moving to Beaumont two years ago. She was the widow of
the late Lawrence Treadwell, well-known and prominent attorney who
died several years ago.
Surviving are a son, Lawrence Treadwell, California; two daughters,
Miss Catherine Treadwell, Beaumont, and Mrs. Neil Harris, Corsicana;
four grandchildren and several brothers and sisters.
Corley Funeral Home will direct.
Notes:
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RITES SLATED AT 5 P.M. MONDAY FOR MRS. L. TREADWELL
Funeral services for Mrs. Lawrence Treadwell, aged 68 years, who
died in Beaumont early Friday morning will be held from the Corley
Funeral chapel Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Robert Q. Kennaugh, rector of St. John�s Episcopal church.
A native of Navarro county, Mrs. Treadwell resided her until two
years ago when she moved to Beaumont. She was the widow of the late
Lawrence Treadwell, wellknown and prominent attorney. She was a
life-long Methodist and was a circle leader in the First Methodist
church here until ill-health several years ago required that she
curtail her church work and other activities.
Survivors are a son, Lawrence Treadwell, Elcahon, Calif.; two
daughters, Miss Catherine Treadwell, Beaumont, and Mrs. Neil Harris,
Corsicana; two granddaughters, four sisters, Mrs. Roxie Kee and Mrs.
Tom R. Bonner, both of Beaumont; Mrs. Minnie Cochrum, Montivello,
Calif. And Mrs. Carrie McReynolds, Washington, D. C.; two brothers,
C. D. Carter, Dawson, and James Elbert Carter, Amarillo, and other
relatives.
Pallbearers will be Walter Lewis, Ben Blackmon, Randolph Jackson,
Dr. Leslie Kelton, Arthur Wareing, J. C. Roe, Elmer Butler and Elton
Tinkle.
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, September 15, 1947 - Submitted by
Diane Richards
Out-Of-Town Friends, Relatives At Rites For Mrs. Treadwell
Among the out-of �town relatives and friends who attended the
funeral of the late Mrs. L. Treadwell were Mr. and Mrs. Leslie
Bonner, Tom Bonner, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Key, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Key
and Miss Roxie Key of Beaumont; Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Carter of
Amarillo; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Lum Carter of
Dawson; Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Lockhart; Mr. and Mrs. Worster
Jennings, and Miss Ross Jennings of Athens; Mesdames Forest Reed and
N. Morrison of Dallas.
Notes:
Trixie J. Byrne
May 24, 1905 - May 12, 1909
Deaths.
Texie Burnes, Mildred, May 12, aged 7 years.
Joesephine Speed, Powell, May 13, aged 3 months and 20 days.
Notes:
Ella E. (Love)
Berry
Jan 19, 1876 - Jun 13, 1911
Providence News.
Dear Editor and Chats;
On the evening of June 13rh God in his mysterious way entered the
home of Mr. M. A. Berry and took from him his loving companion, Mrs.
Ella Berry, who had suffered for about 12 long months. She bore her
sufferings so patiently. She lived a true Christian life. She leaves
a broken-hearted husband, a mother, four sisters, and a host of
friends to mourn her death. Weep not, dear husband, for your loss is
heaven�s gain, and some sweet day there will be a day of rejoicing.
She cannot come back to us but we can go to her. She was laid to
rest in Providence
cemetery on June 14th, Rev. R. C. A. Ashcraft conducting the
funeral services.
Mrs. Lizzie Lawrence of East Texas, Mrs. Berry�s sister, came to
attend the funeral.
June 15. Dish Washer
Notes:
----
Since I last wrote the Death Angel has visited our community and
took from us our dear friend, Mrs. Ella Berry, who departed this
life the 14th day of this month. She had been sick nearly a year
when God saw fit to take her to a brighter world. She has five
children who have gone on before to beckon her home. She was laid to
rest in the Providence cemetery. Weep not, dear husband, for thou
knowest Ella is not dead, only sleepeth. Ella was loved by everybody
that knew her. She was a faithful Christian until at last the Lord
said, well done, thou good and faithful servant. Ella has gone to
reap what she has sown. She will not only be missed from the home
but from the church and community. She leaves a husband, mother and
several brothers and sisters to mourn her loss.
Notes:
Roland Reeves
Bryan
Nov 12, 1849 - Mar 26, 1915
Died in Masonic Home.
Roland R. Bryan, aged 65 years and 5 months, and for many years a
resident of this county, living in the Eureka and Mildred
communities, and later on J. S. Murchison�s farm near town, died in
the Masonic Home at Arlington, Tarrant county, yesterday, and the
remains were brought here at noon today accompanied by his wife, and
interment will take place tomorrow afternoon, but it is not decided
at this hour whether burial will take place in Oakwood in Corsicana
or at Provident cemetery
near Navarro.
The deceased is survived by his wife and two children, Mrs. J. F.
Rouse of Corsicana and John Bryan of Eureka.
Notes:
Nannie
Belle (Kent) Bryan
Oct 9, 1887 - Jan 10, 1956
Mrs. Nannie Bryan Expires Tuesday
Mrs. Nannie Kent Bryan died Tuesday night at the Navarro Clinic.
Funeral services will be held from the Providence Baptist Church
Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with burial in the
Providence cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. O. L. McCollum.
A native of Eureka, Mrs. Bryan had resided in the Eureka and Mildred
communities all of her life.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Warren, Mildred; a son, H.
R. Bryan, Seminole, Texas; a sister, Miss Roxie Kent, Corsicana;
three brothers, A. C. Kent, Corsicana; Hub Kent, Waxahachie, and
Bill Kent, Dallas; five grandchildren and other relatives.
McCammon will direct.
Notes:
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Thursday Rites For Mrs. Bryan
Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Kent Bryan, 67, who died in the
Navarro Clinic Tuesday night were held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from
the Providence Baptist Church.
The rites were conducted by Rev. O. L. McCollum. Burial was in the
Providence cemetery.
A native of Eureka, Mrs. Bryan had resided in the Eureka and Mildred
communities all of her life.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Warren, Mildred; a son, H.
R. Bryan, Seminole; a sister Miss Roxie Kent, Corsicana; three
brothers, A. C. Kent, Corsicana; Hub Kent, Waxahachie, and Bill
Kent, Dallas; five grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were C. G. Rash, W. D. Bennett, Bob McNeil, Dale Rash,
R. M. Martin and Lewell Rash.
McCammon directed.
Notes:
Julia Belle
(White) Kent
Mar 4, 1856 - Nov 20, 1930
PIONEER RESIDENT OF NAVARRO COUNTY WAS BURIED FRIDAY
Mrs. Julia Bell Kent, aged 74 years, died at the family home, 1214
West Collin street, Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock and the funeral
services were held at 12 o'clock Friday from the family home with
interment in the
Providence cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. J.
Howard Williams, pastor of the First Baptist church.
Mrs. Kent was a native of Arkansas, but had resided in Navarro
county 58 years.
Surviving are her husband, George H. Kent, two daughters, Miss Roxie
Kent and Mrs. J. R. Bryan, both of Corsicana; three sons, A. C. Kent
and H. J. Kent, both of Mildred, and W. T. Kent, Dallas; eight
grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Garland Kent, Bob Kent, Ira Kent, Emby Kent, Mataw
Kent and Melvin Kent.
The funeral was directed by Sutherland Funeral Home.
Notes:
William
Beeman Middlebrooks
Sep 8, 1883 - Mar 11, 1961
Services Held Sunday For Mildred Man
Final rites for W. B. Middlebrooks, 77, Mildred resident, who died
in Memorial Hospital Saturday morning, were held Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
from the Corley Chapel with burial in the
Providence cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. A. J. Wormwood, pastor of the
Eureka Methodist church, and Rev. Gerald Williamson, pastor of the
Mildred Baptist church.
Middlebrooks was a native of Navarro county.
Surviving are his wife of Mildred; a son, Allen Middlebrooks,
Navarro; three daughters, Mrs. J. D. Walker, Corsicana; Mrs. Curtis
Magee, Longview, and Mrs. B. F. Arnett, Arlington; six
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a brother, N. J.
Middlebrooks, Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. E. A. Eliot, Richland and
other relatives.
Pallbearers were Scott Harvard, H. B. Fouty, William Henderson, Ray
Dixon, John Grantham, Willard Summerall, Dr. Louis Gibson, Dr.
Willard Karn and Dr. Robert D. Bone.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, Mar. 13, 1961
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- 1st wife Ione (Tate) Middlebrooks married Nov 24, 1906 2nd
wife Carried Estell (Bush) Lockett-Middlebrooks married Aug 17, 1940 [bur in
Oakwood Cem] 3rd wife
Myrtle Georgia (Bryan) Scaff-Middlebrooks buried in Oakwood
cemetery; s/o J. B. Middlebrooks & Sarah (House) Middlebrooks
Timothy Ray "Tim" Nichols
Mar 17, 1962 - Jun 6, 2015
Mr.
Timothy R. Nichols, 53, of Corsicana passed away on
Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Navarro Regional Hospital.
He was born March 17, 1962 (St. Patrick�s Day) in Corsicana
to Bobbie and Geral Nichols.
Tim worked approximately 20 years with K-Mart Distribution
Center. He was the first 19-year-old they had ever hired in
management, thanks to Mr. Dan Bloom. After K-Mart
Distribution Center closed Tim opened his own business,
Tim�s Tires and Wheels in Corsicana.
He is survived by his parents, Geral and Bobbie Nichols; his
brother, Tommy Nichols; and his sister, Marsha Stearman and
husband Mike. Tim is also survived by his niece, Brandi
Stearman, and nephews, Justin Stearman and T.J. Nichols and
wife Hillary; and his special great niece, Addison Stearman;
and special great nephew, Zane Stearman and numerous aunts,
uncles and cousins.
Visitation with the family will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on
Monday, June 8, 2015, at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 9,
2015, at the First United Methodist Church in Corsicana with
Dr. Gary W. Johnson and the Rev. Chandler Ragland
officiating. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers are Bill Cunningham, Mike Dockery,
Rob Dunn, Julius Flores, Johnny Lake and Lee Thomas.
Honorary pallbearers are Elmer Tanner, Jimmy Nicholson,
Bobby Armstrong, Mike Fields, Les Cotton, John Nelson, Paul
Wilson and Darrell Waller.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United
Methodist Church at 320 N. 15th Street, Corsicana, TX 75110
or the American Cancer Society � Texas at 2433 Ridgepoint
Drive, Austin, TX 78754.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Billy C. Bartee
abt 1966 - June 5, 2015
Billy C. Bartee, 49, of Corsicana, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015.
Wake services are 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Ross and
Johnson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Friday, June
12,
2015 at Second Mission Baptist Church located at 909 South Fifth
Street with Pastor Curtis R. Johnson officiating. Interment will
follow at Woodland Memorial
Park. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Timothy Abb Curry
Apr 3, 1965 - Jul 7, 2015
Timothy Abb Curry, 50, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015.
He was born April 3, 1965 in Corsicana to R.T. Curry and
Gelene Jordan Curry. Mr. Curry had worked for Keeton
Services for three years and was currently employed for
Collin Street Bakery where he was supervisor in the
warehouse for the past year and a half.
He is survived by his wife LeAnn Curry of Mildred; four
children, Timothy Abb Curry II and wife Aimee of Lake
Whitney, Whitney Curry of Round Rock, Jake Welch of San
Marcos and Sam Curry of Mildred; and two grandchildren,
Avery Curry and Abigail Norris. He is also survived by aunts
and uncle, Jo Curry of Sulphur Springs, Joan Paschal and
husband Bug of Mexia, Tom Jordan and wife Faye of Elkins
Lake and Lena Rose Jordan of Nacogdoches; one brother, Skip
Curry and wife Vivian of Kingswood; sister-in-law, Tonya
Bowen and husband Craig of Southlake; brother-in-law,
Michael Fields of Corsicana; nieces and nephews, Ryan Curry
and wife Kindra, Lauren Bowen, Mitchell Bowen, Tristan
Fields and Misti Bush.
He is preceded in death by his parents, R.T. and Gelene
Curry; brother, Carl Dean Curry and sister, Joan Curry Roby.
Visitation will be 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, July 13,
2015 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home Chapel with Jimmy Glenn officiating. Burial will follow
at
Dresden Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Curry, Tommy Johnston, Levi
Plunkett, Dave Grant, Keith Kahanek, James Blakeslee.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
- Submitted by
Polly Winn &
Karen Rost
- h/o Dana Dee (Dawson) Curry-Followwell and LeAnn
(Fields) Accipiter-Welch-Curry; s/o R.T. Curry & Ruth Gelene
(Jordan) Curry
John
Burleson Hopkins
Sep 29, 1944 - Jun 5, 2015
John
Burleson Hopkins was born Sept. 29, 1944 in San Angelo,
Texas and was the only child of Clayton Marion and Lucille
Miller Hopkins. He was educated in the San Angelo schools
and graduated from Central High School in 1962. He attended
Texas A&M University and received a degree in marketing in
1966.
He married the former Sherrie Seely of San Angelo on Dec.
22, 1964 and celebrated 50 years of marriage this past year.
He retired from a 28-year career with the state of Texas in
2004 where he worked for three separate agencies, including
the Department of Human Services, Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse, and the Texas Youth Commission,
including seven years in Corsicana. Prior to his career with
the state, he worked for General Telephone Company for 10
years. Post-retirement, he worked part-time as a tutor and
substitute teacher for the Bryan Independent School
District.
John was most recently a member of Crestview Baptist in
Georgetown, Texas, but was a faithful member, deacon and
Sunday School teacher for numerous churches, including First
Baptist Church, Corsicana. He volunteered for youth sports
leagues as a coach and board member. John was past District
Governor of Lions MD2-X3, as well as past president of the
Lone Star Lions Eye Bank. He also served as a volunteer for
the Bridge Ministries in Bryan, and as a phone volunteer
with the Billy Graham Evangelical Association call center.
He passed away Friday, June 5, 2015. He is survived by his
wife Sherrie of Georgetown, son Clay and his wife Cynthia of
Rowlett, daughter Christi and her husband Matt of Leander,
four grandchildren, Brandon, Haley, Abby and Hannah. He also
leaves behind many cousins whom he considered his brothers
and sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, June
13, 2015 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Bryan, Texas
with Dr. Clay Hopkins presiding. In lieu of flowers,
memorials can be made to The Bridge Ministries, 1401 W. MLK
St., Suite 201, Bryan, TX 77803 or Texas Lions Camp, P.O Box
290247, Kerrville, TX 78029. |
Notes:
Benjamin Franklin Ridings
Mar 24, 1856 - Jan 25, 1956
E.F. Ridings, 99, Dies Wednesday; Services Friday
E.F. [sic] Ridings, 99, retired farmer, died at the Hilliard Home
here Wednesday night.
Born March 24, 1856, in Mississippi, Ridings had resided in Navarro
County 50 years. He made his home at Purdon, Pursley, Wortham and
Corsicana before going to the Hilliard Home.
Surviving are two sons, R.F. Ridings, Waco, and A.J. Ridings,
Clifton; five daughters, Mrs. Annie Johnson, Waco; Mrs. Donna Mae
Lawless, San Diego, Calif.; Mrs. Kate Sheppard, Goldthwaite; Mrs.
Dorothy Simpson, Corsicana, and Mrs. Edna Ellison, Fort Worth; and a
number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held from the Corley Funeral Chapel Friday
at 1:30 p.m. with burial in the
Bennett cemetery at Pisgah Ridge.
The rites will be codnucted [sic] by Rev. Riley E. Dale, pastor of
the Missionary Baptist Church.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Jan 26, 1956
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- View
Obituary Clipping
- h/o Kate Ridings; s/o William Henry Ridings and Mary
Ridings
- Burial: The only Bennett Cem. in Navarro Co. is near
Streetman and the note shows that it was bulldozed in the 70s.
The only people listed in Find a Grave in Bennett Cem. died in
the 1800s.
Percy
Leon "Leon" Fletcher
Sep 15, 1917 - Jun 5, 2015
P.L.
(Leon) Fletcher of Corsicana passed away Friday, June 5,
2015 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Corsicana. He was born
Sept. 15, 1917, to Percy and Lila Fletcher in Kerens, Texas.
He moved to Corsicana at the age of 3 and graduated from
Corsicana High School in
1935. He was a member of the Corsicana 1932 Championship
Football Team.
He is preceded in death by his parents Percy and Lila
Fletcher.
He married Merinelle Clark on Sept. 19, 1942 and they were
blessed with two children, Daun and Scott.
Leon enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1942 and was
discharged in 1945. He was employed by Magnolia Pipeline for
32 years living in Corsicana, Houston, Freer, Luling and
Anchorage, Alaska. He was loaned to Alyeska Pipeline in
Alaska to assist in finishing line and bringing in the first
oil from Purdhoe to Valdez in 1977. He retired from Mobil
and stayed two more years with Alyeska.
Leon loved the YMCA, especially Peggy Campbell and her swim
class. He was privileged to serve two terms on the YMCA
board. He and Merinelle loved to travel and saw most of the
world.
Leon is survived by his wife of 72 years, Merinelle,
daughter, Daun and husband Tom Wilson, son Scott Fletcher
and wife Janet, grandchildren, Mark Wilson, Julie Wyatt,
Polly Hawthorne, Christopher Fletcher, and seven
great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel.
Family would like to thank the caring staff at Brookdale
Assisted Living and Hand and Hand Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Navarro County
Humane Society, Hand in Hand Hospice, 208 S. 31st.
Corsicana, Texas 75110, YMCA 400 Oaklawn Corsicana, Texas
75110 or charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
James Ish Long
Nov 27, 1959 - Jun 9, 2015
James
Ish Long was born in Denton, Texas on Nov. 27, 1959. He
passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side
in Barry, Texas on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. He married Gwen
Arnold on June 30, 1984 and divorced Jan. 21, 1998.
He is survived by his daughter, Shelley Marie and husband
Devin Powers and granddaughter Lily Marie of Savoy, Texas
and son Kevin James and wife Macey Long of Greenville,
Texas. He is also survived by his parents, James and Doris
Long of Barry; brother Lloyd (Rusty) and wife Pam Long of
Lewisville; sister, Daphne and husband Ricky Tanner of
Carrollton; sister Sandra and husband Lester Williams of
Princeton. He also had numerous nieces, nephews, great
nieces and nephews, some of which aren't, but call him Uncle
Jim. He loved them all. He made friends so easily and was
very close to his cousins.
Jim loved to fish and go dove hunting. He liked to play
little league football and baseball. He was a member of the
First Methodist Church in Carrollton, but more recently went
to Barry Baptist Church. He will be missed by many.
He started working for his dad and uncle Lamon for Texan
Building Contractors with the work program at school for
credit and then later for Texan Framing Contracting, Inc.
with his brother and dad. He was a framer until he fell off
the house and broke his femur bone. He was a full-time
farmer with his dad after that.
Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Michael and
Brian Tanner, Stuart Long, and Gregory, Bradley and Zachery
Williams.
There will be a private family burial at Prairie Mound
Cemetery, Argyle.
In lieu of flowers please donate to UT Southwestern Medical
Center, P.O. Box 845347, Dallas, Texas 75284-5347 or Barry
Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Alice Rebecca (Cox) Treadwell
Sep 16, 1880 - Mar 13, 1971
Mrs. Treadwell Rites Monday
Mrs. Alice Cox Treadwell in her early 90�s former resident of
Corsicana for many years, died Saturday in Dallas, where she had
lived for some time.
Funeral services will be in Dallas at 2:30 Monday afternoon at
Sparkman�s Funeral Home on Ross Ave., with graveside services to
follow in Corsicana at the family lot in
Oakwood Cemetery, at
about 4:30.
Survivors include a nephew, Maurice Young of Corsicana, and a number
of other relatives who were former residents of this area, with many
relatives living in the Blooming Grove area.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Sunday, Mar 14, 1971
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- w/o Oscar Pierce Treadwell, Sr. married Jun. 7, 1905
buried at Ft. McKavett, San Angelo, Tx; d/o Joseph Loyd Cox &
Frances Eulalia (Gill) Cox
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Treadwell Rites
Funeral services were held Monday at 2:30 p.m. in Dallas for Mrs.
Alice Cox Treadwell, 90, who died there Saturday. Graveside rites
and burial were to follow Monday at 4:30 p.m. at
Oakwood Cemetery with
the Rev. J. L. Glaze officiating.
A former resident of Corsicana for many years, she is survived by
one son, Pierce Treadwell, Garland; three daughters, Mrs. Guy
Powers, Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. R. B. Stovall, Jr., Naples, and Miss
Grace Treadwell, Dallas; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren;
three brothers, A. B. Cox, Plainview; Elbert Cox, Waco, and Francis
Cox, Tyler; a sister, Mrs. A. C. Swinney, Ringland, Okla.; and
several nieces and nephews, including Maurice Young, Corsicana.
Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Notes:
Myrtle E. (Sink) Martin-Treadwell
Oct 16, 1888 - Jan 12, 1949
HEART ATTACK IS FATAL WEDNESDAY TO MRS. TREADWELL
Mrs. Myrtle Sink Treadwell, life-long Corsicana resident, 503 South
Eighteenth street, was pronounced dead upon arrival at the P. and S.
Hospital during the noon hour Wednesday. A heart attack was ascribed
as the cause of death.
Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Funeral chapel
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The rites will be conducted by Dr.
Jared I. Cartlidge, pastor of the First Baptist church. Burial will
be in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Treadwell was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joel Sink
of Corsicana.
Surviving are her husband, O. F. Treadwell, Corsicana; a daughter,
Mrs. Coy Mae McCullough, George West, Texas; two grandchildren and a
number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Wednesday, Jan 12, 1949
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- 1st husband Charles Henry Martin married Oct. 26, 1903
2nd husband Ocie Franklin Treadwell married Jun. 14, 1924 d/o
Joel Sink and Nancy M. (Chaffee) Sink
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MRS. TREADWELL DIES WEDNESDAY; RITES THURSDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Sink Treadwell, 60, life-long
Corsicana resident, who died Wednesday afternoon of a heart attack,
were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the McCammon Funeral
chapel. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by
Dr. Jared I. Cartlidge, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which
Mrs. Treadwell was a member.
Mrs. Treadwell was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joel Sink
of Corsicana.
Surviving are her husband, O. F. Treadwell, Corsicana; a daughter,
Mrs. Coy Mae McCullough, George West; two grandchildren and a number
of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were W. L. Lynch, Oscar Ashmore, Oscar Bird, L. J.
White, Roy Bristow and Marvin Tekell.
Notes:
Emma (Vogel) Redden
May 15, 1861 - Jun 25, 1933
MRS. EMMA REDDEN PASSES AWAY AFTER ILLNESS FEW DAYS
PIONEER CORSICANA WOMAN TO BE BURIED IN OAKWOOD CEMETERY MONDAY
Mrs. Emma Redden, aged 72 years, wife of J. P. Redden, died at the
family home, 624 North Beaton street, Sunday evening at 6 o'clock
following a several days illness and the funeral was scheduled to be
held from the family home Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock with burial
in
Oakwood cemetery. The services were to be conducted by Rev. H. J.
Ellis, rector of St. John�s Episcopal church.
Mrs. Redden was of a quiet and unassuming disposition and loved her
home and family and found her greatest pleasures in her home, her
family and her church, she being one of the oldest in point of
service in St. John�s Episcopal church of Corsicana. When her health
permitted she was in her pew at the Sunday services and her cheerful
manner and unfailing trust in her God was a source of inspiration
for those who knew her best.
Mrs. Redden was a pioneer resident of Corsicana and during her long
residence here, she had made a host of friends by her kindly
disposition and had held them through her unfailing courtesy and
desire to be of help to all around her. She will be greatly missed
by a wide circle of friends who will grieve with her family at her
passing.
Surviving are her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Fred M. Allison, and a
grandson, Fred M. Allison, Jr., all of Corsicana.
Pallbearers were to be Robert Watt, Sid Story, John Redden, Jester
Pittman, W. A. Mowlam, and J. N. Edens.
The funeral was to be directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral
Home.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR MRS. REDDEN
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Redden, 72, pioneer resident of
Corsicana, who died Sunday evening, were held from the family
residence, 624 North Beaton street, Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock
with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev.
H. J. Ellis, rector of St. John�s Episcopal church of which Mrs.
Redden was a long-time member. Special songs were furnished by a
quartet composed of Lloyd Kerr, Edgar Metcalf, and Mesdames A. A.
Guess and Charles Highnote.
Surviving are her husband, J. P. Redden, a daughter, Mrs. Fred M.
Allison, and a grandson, Fred M. Allison, Jr., all of Corsicana.
Pallbearers were Robert Watt, Sid Story, John Redden, Jester
Pittman, W. A. Mowlam and J. N. Edens.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.
Notes:
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Out of Town Friends And Relatives Attend Mrs. Redden�s Rites.
A number of out-of-town relatives and friends came Monday to pay
their last tribute of love and respect to the memory of their
beloved relative and friend, Mrs. Emma Redden, who passed away
Sunday evening at 5:45 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred M.
Allison, 624, North Beaton Street. Funeral services were held at the
home at 4 o'clock, and Mrs. Redden was laid to rest in
Oakwood under
a wealth of lovely flowers. Those attending other than the large
concourse of Corsicana friends were, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kennon,
Mrs. John Kennon and Mrs. J, K. Hughes of Mexia; Mr. and Mrs. Earl
Freeman, Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. Ammerman and Mrs. Fletcher, Longview;
Mr. and Mrs. Domingue, Trinity; and Mrs. A. D. Redden, Mrs. Frank
Redden, and son, Douglas of Ennis.
Notes:
Fannie Eulalia (Gill) Cox
Aug 31, 1859 - May 3, 1945
FUNERAL SERVICES WERE HELD FRIDAY FOR PIONEER WOMAN
Funeral services for Mrs. J. L. Cox, aged 85 years, who died at her
home, 214 South Fourteenth street, Thursday afternoon, were held
from the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Chapel Friday afternoon at 4
o'clock. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by
Rev. Erwin F. Bohmfalk, pastor of the First Methodist church. Mrs.
Cox was the widow of the late J. L. Cox, pioneer Navarro countian,
former official and railroad man.
Surviving are seven children, Mrs. Alice Treadwell, Dallas; Mrs. F.
R. Young, Corsicana; A. B. and A. G. Cox, both of Plainview; Mrs. A.
C. Swinney, Ringling Okla.; E. T. Cox, Waco, and F. H. Cox, Tyler,
23 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were O. P. Treadwell, Lt. Com. R. R. Rubottom, W. L.
David, E. Y. Cunningham, Durwood Robinson and Beorge Eliot.
Friends of the family were honorary pallbearers.
Notes:
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