Robert Everett Hollingsworth, Sr.
Jan 24, 1925 - Jul 19, 2015
Mr.
Robert E. Hollingsworth, Sr., 90, of Corsicana passed away
on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Heritage Oaks West in Corsicana.
He was born on January 24, 1925 In Raleigh, Texas.
He was preceded in death his wife, Dora Hollingsworth; his
parents, and several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his son, Robert E. Hollingsworth, Jr. of
Corsicana; daughter, Dora Rogers and husband John of
Streetman; granddaughters, Tarena Enloe and husband Eric of
Henderson and Katie Horn of Greenville; grandsons, Jobey
Ragan and Todd Ragan of Corsicana; two great grandchildren
and one on the way; and numerous cousins.
At his wish, no services were planned and a private family
burial was held at
Dresden Cemetery. |
Notes:
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Mr. Robert E. Hollingsworth Sr., 90, of Corsicana passed away
on Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Heritage Oaks West in Corsicana.
Services are pending with Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Melinda Mildred (Megarity) Murray
July 26, 1946 - Oct 26, 2013
Melinda
Megarity Murray Passed away at home in Rohnert Park
10/26/2013 at the age of 66, leaving behind her husband of
24 years Jim Murray and her mother Millie Megarity. Melinda
graduated from Redwood High in 1964 and went on to SF State
to receive her teaching credential. She worked in the travel
business for over 25 years and loved her job working for
Travel Wizard, loving the perks of travelling to many
places. She devoted much of her time to her four dogs and
two cats and enjoyed spending time up at her house in
Montana. She is preceded in death by her brothers Patrick
and Jack and her father Jack. At the request of Melinda,
there will not be any formal services. She will be layed to
rest in Dresden,
Texas.
Published in Marin Independent Journal on Oct. 30, 2013 |
Notes:
Daniel P.
"Dan" Shaw, Prof.
May 12, 1866 - Jun 2, 1916
BURIED YESTERDAY.
Remains of Prof. D. P. Shaw Laid to Rest in
Oakwood Cemetery
The mortal remains of Prof. Daniel P. Shaw, who died after a brief
illness about noon Friday, were laid to rest in Oakwood
cemetery
yesterday afternoon. The funeral was held from the family residence
on West Sixth Avenue at 3:30 o'clock, the services at the home being
conducted by Rev. J. C. Black of Dallas, formerly rector of St.
John�s church here, and a warm personal friend of the deceased and
family. The body was then turned over to the Masons, who conducted
the last sad rites in a very impressive and solemn manner.
The services at the home were very impressive and were after the
Episcopal form, Prof. Shaw being an honored member of St. John�s
parish, having only recently retired from the board of vestrymen,
having served his allotted three years. Scarcely a dry eye could be
found among the great throng in attendance, for all realized that a
good and true man had fallen. It is not fulsome praise to say that
Prof. Shaw was one of the best beloved men in Corsicana. His friends
were not confined to any one set of people, he numbered the rich and
the poor and those of all the walks of life among his friend. No man
was a stranger to this good man. He was broad and had a sympathetic
word for the faults of others, not censure. And Prof. Shaw was in
every sense of the word what might be termed a �family man,� that is
a man who lived not for the outside world alone, but was all in all
to his family. He loved them and they loved him with a deep and
abiding affection and his sudden taking away has left them sore
distressed indeed. A quartette composed of Mrs. Henry Robbins, Mrs.
Harry Williams and Messrs. Loyd Kerr and Hugh Johnson sang two
beautiful and touching songs, and a sad yet beautiful feature of the
service at the house was a violin solo by Mrs. Speakes of
Greenville, accompanied on the piano by Miss Susadale Campbell, both
former pupils of the deceased. Mrs. Speakes is better known here as
Miss Sammie Cobb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Cobb. She was Prof.
Shaw�s first pupil in Corsicana, and she played one of his favorite
numbers. The high esteem and love that was felt for Prof. Shaw was
in slight degree shown in the great mass of beautiful floral
offerings which came not only from Corsicana friends but from
various points over the State. They were indeed a silent but
beautiful tribute to a life well lives. These and the large crowd
which gathered at the house, followed the remains to the cemetery
and those who had gathered there proved beyond doubt that his life
had not been lived in vain. The Masons, over fifty strong, marched
to the cemetery with the body of their late comrade and their usual
beautiful and impressive ceremony at the grave was carried out in a
fitting manner.
This was indeed a sad death and funeral and left sore and bleeding
hearts that only time can heal. The heartfelt sympathy of the whole
community goes out to the dear wife and children who are now so sore
distressed.
The following out-of-town friends and relatives were present: Mr.
and Mrs. Frank D. Shaw, parents of the deceased; Mrs. E. M. Tiernan
and Mrs. Geo. L. Linbach, sisters, and Mrs. Conway and Thomas F.
Shaw brother of the deceased, all of Galveston; Mr. Henry Leberman
of Austin and Mr. Edmond Leberman of Galveston, brothers of Mrs.
Shaw; Mr. Harry Forest, Miss Teffis Camp, Miss Laura Conrad, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Karner and Frederika Karner of Mexia; Mrs. Allee Karner of
Dallas, Miss May Bessling of Mexia, Mr. Jack Womack of Mexia, Mrs.
Phocian Park of Bryan and Rev. John C. Black of Dallas.
MRS. SHAW SOME BETTER.
Her Daughter, Mrs. Byron Cheney Suddenly Regains Speech.
Mrs. D. P. Shaw who has been prostrated since the death of Mr. Shaw
Friday shows some little improvement today. Mrs. Shaw was in a
dangerous condition all of yesterday but her physician says that
with careful nursing she will improve daily.
Mrs. Byron Cheney, daughter of Mrs. Shaw, who swooned immediately
after her father�s death and has been speechless since, regained her
speech as suddenly today at noon as she had lost it. Mrs. Cheney�s
condition has been puzzling indeed. She remained in an unconscious
condition for two hours or more immediately following her father�s
death. After consciousness had been restored her power of speech
remained lost until today at noon. Prior to his hour she could not
only utter a word but was powerless to move her lips as if speaking
nor could she utter a sound. More than that, although the affliction
came upon her as the result of shock and great grief she could not
shed a tear. In the meantime she was perfectly conscious after
recovering from the swoon which first came upon her last Friday at
12 o'clock. Today some one asked her a question and to her surprise
as to the surprise of those around her she answered the question and
has been able to talk with all case since. Another singular feature
in connection with the case is that Mrs. Cheney�s speech was
restored on the third day after her father�s death and at the same
hour that death came to him. During these three days she has not
taken solid food, being able only to drink water and take liquid
nourishment. In conversation she used pencil and tablet.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, June 5, 1916
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- h/o Valentine J. (Liberman) Shaw married Apr. 28, 1888 s/o Frank
D. Shaw, Sr. and Mary Catherine (Thomas) Shaw buried in Evergreen
cemetery, Galveston, Tx.
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In Loving Memory of Prof. D. P. Shaw
His birth�
A small, sweet chord in God�s own symphony of Life�
Bringing to the world a blessing�rarest blessing, soothing strif.
His Life�
A great caressing melody of kindness and of cheer,
Smoothing way with music; drying sorrow�s tear,
His Ambition�
To change all little trials of life into lilting, gladsome song,
To heal discord, to make of sound just sweetness all along.
His soul�
A place wherein a harmony of love o�er lingered,
Where keys of kindly thought seemed by his own God to be fingered.
His accomplishment�
A garden full of seed he�s sown, seeds of music rare;
Some budding shoots, some fair full-blown�not one neglected, bare,
His memory�
Ah, sweet our thoughts�his going is like the waning twilight,
Of a bright day�just merging into peace of Heaven�s night.
A.M.C.
Notes:
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WILL BE INTERRED HERE.
Funeral Services for the Late D. P. Shaw Will Be At 3:30 Tomorrow.
The mortal remains of our late highly esteemed and much beloved
fellow citizen, D. P. Shaw, will be interred in Oakwood Cemetery
afternoon, the services to be held from the residence at 3:30, being
conducted by Rev. J. C. Black of Dallas, former rector of the
Episcopal church here and a warm friend of the deceased. The
following will act as pall-bearers;
Honorary�C. H. Allyn, Chas, St. Clair, R. L. Hamilton, W. H.
Hastings, Dr. L. E. Kelton, J. D. Jackson, R. E. Prince, and J. J.
McClellan.
Active�W. A. Mowlam, Joe Simkins, Ben Simkins, William Clarkson,
Sr., Boyce Martin, Will Cheney, H. D. Johnson and Harry Sedgeley.
Many telegrams of sympathy have been received from different
sections of the State, and the following have arrived to attend the
funeral:
Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Shaw, parents of the deceased; C. R. Shaw, a
brother and sister-in-law, and Mrs. Tiernam, a sister,, and Henry
Leberman, a brother of Mrs. Shaw, all of Galveston; Miss Helen Lake
of Dallas; Mrs. Allie Karner, of Dallas; and the following
out-of-town people will arrive tomorrow; Miss Teffis Camp, Miss May
Beasling, Miss Carrie Bonner, of Mexia; and Mr. and Mrs. Rowland
Martin of Dallas.
Many beautiful floral offerings have already arrived from out of
town.
No death recently has caused such universal regret and sorrow, and
all feel that the community has lost one of its best citizens, whose
place will be hard to fill.
Notes:
Valentine J. (Libermann) Shaw
May 4, 1868 - Apr. 29, 1941
MRS. D. P. SHAW DIED TUESDAY; BE BURIED THURSDAY
RESIDENT OF CORSICANA FOR MANY YEARS; BORN IN NEW ORLEANS
Mrs. Daniel P. Shaw, 72, died Tuesday afternoon following a
lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon
at 4 o'clock from the family home, 915 West Sixth avenue, with
burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. C.
R. Haden, Jr. rector of St. John�s Episcopal church.
Mrs. Shaw was the widow of the late Daniel P. Shaw, well known
violinist and teacher here. A native of New Orleans, La., she
resided in Galveston a number of years, where she was married,
before moving to Mexia where she lived until moving to Corsicana in
1909. She was born May 4, 1868.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John T. Ezell, Atlanta, Ga.;
Mrs. Byron Cheney and Mrs. Albert Guess, both of Corsicana; six
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Dan B. Hamill, Robert Cocke, Roy Love,
Wilbur A. Wright, John Calhoun, W. M. Davidson, Dr. A. B. Hope and
Wade Smith.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home will direct arrangements.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, April 30, 1941
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- w/o Daniel P. �Dan� Shaw, Prof.; d/o Henry A. Libermann & Marie
Alice (Busorsieur/Duforessier) Libermann buried in Old Catholic
Cemetery, Galveston, Texas
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FUNERAL RITES HELD ON THURSDAY
FOR MRS. D. P. SHAW
Funeral services for Mrs. Daniel P. Shaw, aged 72 years, who died
Tuesday afternoon, were held from the family home, 915 West Sixth
avenue, Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. C. R. Haden, Jr., rector of St.
John�s Episcopal church.
A native of New Orleans, Mrs. Shaw and her late husband, Daniel P.
Shaw, well known violinist and teacher, were married in Galveston.
After residing in Mexia for several years, they moved to Corsicana
in 1909.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John T. Ezell, Atlanta, Ga.;
Mrs. Byron Cheney and Mrs. Albert Guess, both of Corsicana; six
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Dr. Dan B. Hamill, Robert Cocke, Roy Love, Wilbur
A. Wright, John Calhoun, W. M. Davidson, Dr. A. B. Horn and Wade
Smith.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home directed arrangements.
Notes:
Albert Alexander Guess
Jan 24, 1885 - Jun 17, 1936
ALBERT A. GUESS DIED AT HOME HERE AFTER LONG ILLNESS
FUNERAL TO BE HELD FROM THIRD AVENUE CHURCH FRIDAY MORNING
Albert A. Guess, aged 51 years, prominent insurance man here for a
number of years, died at his home, 915 W. Sixth avenue, Wednesday
night at 10 o'clock after an extended illness. The funeral services
will be conducted from the Third Avenue Presbyterian church Friday
morning at 10 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites
will be conducted by Rev. M. E. McPhail pastor of the church,
assisted by Rev. H. J. Ellis, rector of St. John�s Episcopal church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rollin Shaw Guess; a son, Ralph Guess,
Corsicana; mother, Mrs. Emma Guess, Wharton; three brothers, William
Guess, Wharton, Lynn Guess, Wharton; Roy Guess, Bay City; two
sisters, Mrs. G. B. Ross, Houston, and Mrs. Jenkins, Houston, and
other relatives.
Music will be furnished by the Third Avenue Presbyterian choir, Mrs.
Ralph Stell, Mrs. W. L. Kirk, Robert E. Layton and Roy Leeds, with
Mrs. W. P. McCammon at the organ.
Pallbearers will be W. P. McCammon, Dr. Dan B. Hamill, Roy Love, R.
R. Cocke, E. Y. Cunningham, O. M. Boynton, Dr. A. B. Horn, L. M.
Morton, Boyce Martin, Tyree Bell and W. C. McGlothlin.
Honorary pallbearers will be friends of the family.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home will direct the rites.
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BURIAL RITES HELD FRIDAY
MORNING FOR ALBERT A. GUESS
Funeral services for Albert A. Guess, aged 61 years, insurance
man, who died at his home 915 West Sixth Avenue, Wednesday night
at 10 o'clock, after an extended illness, were held from the
Third Avenue Presbyterian church Friday morning at 10 o'clock,
with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. M. E. McPhail, pastor of the
church, assisted by Rev. H. J. Ellis, rector of St. John�s
Episcopal church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rollin Shaw Guess; a son, Ralph
Guess, Corsicana; mother, Mrs. Emma Guess, Wharton; three
brothers, William Guess and Lynn Guess, both of Wharton, and Roy
Guess, Bay City, and two sisters, Mrs. G. B. Ross, Wharton and
Mrs. Jenkins Houston.
Music was furnished by the church choir composed of Mrs. Ralph
Stell, Mrs. W. L. Kirk, Robert T. Layton and Roy Leeds, Mrs. W.
P. McCammon was the organist.
Pallbearers were friends of the family.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home directed the services.
Notes:
Samuel Morris, Rev.
Mar 23, 1826 - Sep 15, 1916
OLDEST MASON AND PREACHER
Rev. Samuel Morriss to Be Buried in Corsicana Sunday
Rev. Samuel Morris, ninety years of age and the oldest Methodist
preacher and Mason in Texas is dead. He died at the home of his
son-in-law Rev. G. W. Kinchloe, in Bardwell yesterday morning at
11:30 o'clock. His remains will arrive tomorrow morning via the T. &
B. V. road at 11:45 and will be taken direct to the First Methodist
church where funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Horace
Bishop, presiding elder of the Waxahachie district, assisted by Rev.
J. W. Fort, pastor of the First Methodist church and Presiding Elder
Matthews of this district. The Masons will take charge of the
funeral at the cemetery. Interment will take place in
Oakwood.
Rev. Mr. Morriss is survived by two children, viz: a son, W. W.
Morriss of Dallas, and a daughter, Mrs. G. W. Kincheloe of Bardwell.
He was born in Sevier county, Ark., March 23, 1826. His wife died
several years ago.
His son-in-law, Rev. Mr. Kincheloe, was in the city today and
arranged for the funeral. He returned to Bardwell this afternoon and
with his wife and other relatives and friends of the deceased will
accompany the body here tomorrow.
Rev. John Barcus of Hillsboro, is expected here to attend the
funeral and assist in the service at the church.
Notes:
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Funeral Was Impressive.
The remains of the late Rev. Sam Morriss, aged 90 years, five months
and 21 days, who died at Bardwell, Ellis County, Friday night at the
home of his son-in-law, Rev. G. W. Kinchelie, were buried in
Oakwoodhere yesterday,
the funeral taking place from the First Methodist church at 11:30 a.
m. Rev. Horace Bishop conducted the services and paid a beautiful
tribute to the memory of the deceased. Rev. J. M. Barcus of
Hillsboro was here to attend the funeral. A number of the members of
the Masonic lodge at Bardwell came here with the remains and joined
by Corsicana Masons, took charge of the funeral after the services
at the church.
Notes:
Lucy Virginia (Morris) Kincheloe
Feb 23, 1859 - Sep 25, 1945
MRS. G. W. KINCHELOE DIED LOCAL CLINIC TUESDAY MORNING
Mrs. G. W. Kincheloe, wife of the late Rev. G. W. Kincheloe, died at
an early hour Tuesday morning at the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from
the McCammon Chapel. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Kincheloe made her home in Corsicana for many years but for the
past few years has been living with her daughter, Mrs. Ben Todd,
Sabine Pass. Her husband was a well known Methodist minister who
served many churches in this section.
Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Todd, and other relatives.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. KINCHELOE HELD ON WEDNESDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. G. W. Kincheloe, Sabine Pass, former
long-time Corsicana resident, who died in the Corsicana Hospital and
Clinic early Tuesday, were held Wednesday afternoon from the
McCammon Chapel. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were
conducted by Rev. E. F. Bohmfalk, pastor of the First Methodist
church. Mrs. Kincheloe was the widow of the late Rev. G. W.
Kincheloe, well-known Central Texas Methodist minister and former
pastor of the Navarro county Methodist churches.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ben Todd, Sabine Pass, and other
relatives.
Notes:
George Washington Kincheloe, Rev.
Nov 23, 1855 - Jan 12, 1934
REV. G. W. KINCHELOE DEAD; FUNERAL WILL BE HELD SATURDAY
SUPERANNUATED METHODIST MINISTER SUCCUMBS AFTER LONG ILLNESS
The Rev. George Kincheloe, aged 78 years, superannuated Methodist
minister, and long-time resident of Corsicana, died at the family
home, 2316 West Ninth avenue, Friday morning at 8 o'clock after an
illness of several years. The funeral will be held in the First
Methodist church, Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. T. Edgar Neal,
pastor of the First Methodist church, and Rev. A. D. Porter,
residing elder of the Waco Methodist conference.
The Rev. Mr. Kincheloe has made his home in Corsicana since he was
superannuated about 10 years ago, but prior to that time he had been
pastor of churches in and near Corsicana for a period of about 30
years, and was well known in Central Texas Methodist circles.
He was a regular and active attendant at the various services of the
First Methodist church until his health failed.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. B. M. Todd, Kilgore, and
two grandchildren.
Active pallbearers will be Ballard W. George, John Bunch, Sadie
Ransom, L. U. Cole, Joe Coggins and C. A. Golson.
The funeral will be directed by the Corley Funeral Home.
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FUNERAL SERVICES HELD SATURDAY FOR BELOVED MINISTER
REV. G, W. KINCHELOE, SUPERANNUATE, DIED HERE ON FRIDAY MORNING
Funeral services for the Rev. George W. Kincheloe, aged 78 years,
superannuated Methodist minister, and long-time resident of
Corsicana, who died at his home 2316 West Ninth avenue, Friday
morning, at 8 o'clock after an illness of several years, were held
from the First Methodist church Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock,
with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. T.
Edgar Neal, pastor of the First Methodist church here, and Rev. A.
D. Porter, presiding elder of the Waco Methodist district.
Prior to being superannuated about 10 years ago, the Rev. Mr.
Kincheloe was pastor of a number of churches and circuits in
Corsicana and vicinity. He had resided in this section for about 40
years and was well known and liked in Methodist circles.
After being superannuated, he took active part in the activities and
services of the local churches until the condition of his health
prohibited his regular attendance.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. B. M. Todd, Kilgore, and
two grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were Ballard W. George, John Bunch, Sadie Ransom,
L. U. Cole, Joe Coggins and C. A. Golson.
The funeral was directed by the Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Sterling Price Todd
Jul 26, 1862 - Aug 24, 1937
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR S. P. TODD OF POWELL WEDNESDAY
Funeral services for Sterling P. Todd, aged 75 years, who died at
his home near Powell Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, were held from
the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral chapel, 420 West Sixth avenue,
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Leslie G. Thomas minister of the Church
of Christ.
Mr. Todd had resided in the Powell community for the past 45 years.
Surviving are his wife, Powell; a son, Ben M. Todd, Kilgore, two
daughters, Mrs. Neil T. Adams and Mrs. Laura Sheppard, both of
California; a sister, Mrs. W. G. Baker, Corsicana and other
relatives.
Notes:
Wyatt C. Chewning
Dec 16, 1884 - Jun 1, 1916
TO BE BURIED BY WOODMEN.
Wyatt Chewning Died At an Early Hour This Morning.
Wyatt Chewning, a well known farmer, who had lived near here for a
number of years, died at the home of his father, M. D. Chewning, two
miles east of town, at 7:30 o'clock this morning. The deceased was
thirty years of age and is survived by a widow and five children,
and other relatives.
Interment will take place in Oakwood
cemetery tomorrow morning at 11
o'clock and the services will be conducted by the Woodmen.
Notes:
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Remains Interred This morning.
The remains of the late Wyatt Chewning were interred in Oakwood this
morning at 11 o'clock, the Woodmen officiating, assisted by Rev. H.
B. Landrum. A large procession followed the remains to its last
resting place, and there were many pretty flowers.
Notes:
Josephine (Michaux) Collier-Clopton
Aug 6, 1862 - Jan 15, 1916
HIGHLY ESTEEMED LADY DEAD.
Mrs. B. M. Clopton Passes Away After Brief Illness.
Mrs. Josephine Clopton, wife of B. M. Clopton, died at 6:16 this
morning at the family home, corner of North Beaton street and East
Second Avenue, after a brief illness. The deceased had been a
resident here for nearly twenty years, and was highly esteemed by a
large circle of friends, and was an active member of the First
Christian church, and of the Rebeka lodge, and was full of good
deeds, and loved to bless those who needed her kindly assistance.
She was 53 years of age, and besides her husband, is survived by
three children by a former marriage. These are Mrs. Crutcher
Wooldridge of Midland, Clarence Collier and Miss Annie Laurie
Collier, the latter two of Corsicana.
Interment will take place in Oakwood tomorrow afternoon after
services at 3 o'clock in the First Christian church, conducted by
Rev. V. W. Wallace, the pastor. The pall-bearers will be:
Active�J. D. Ambrose, F. A. Elliott, J. W. Edens, J. R. Webb, Henry
Iverson, and Paul Allen.
Honorary�E. A. Johnson, W. W. Clopton, H. E. Traylor, T. G. Brooks,
H. D. Johnson, T. J. Walton, M. J. McClure, J. M. Carter, Voyle
Caldwell and C. B. Sutherland.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, Jan 15, 1916
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- 1st husband R. D. Collier married Aug. 22, 1884 2nd Benjamin Martin
Clopton, Jr. married Dec. 15, 1898 d/o William Obediah Michaux &
Anne Eliza (Duval) Michaux (Some other sources spell it Micheaux)
- Oakwood cemetery
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FUNERAL LARGELY ATTENDED.
Remains of Popular Lady Laid to Rest in Oakwood.
The remains of the late Mrs. B. M. Clopton were laid to rest in
Oakwood yesterday afternoon, the funeral taking place from the First
Christian church at 3 o'clock. Rev. V. W. Wallace made appropriate
remarks upon the life and character of the deceased, paying highly
deserved tribute to her character, and a quartette composed of Edgar
Metcalf, Mrs. V. W. Wallace, Mrs. P. E. Allen and H. K. Rutherford,
rendered appropriate music. Between thirty and forty members of the Rebekah lodge, of which deceased was a prominent member attended in
a body, and at the conclusion of the service the casket was opened
and the large number of friends who were there took a last look at
their departed friend. There were many very beautiful floral
offerings, and despite the bitter cold of the afternoon, a large
procession followed the remains to Oakwood and remained to see the
last tribute of respect paid one who had so lived that she will be
greatly missed from the living, and who will live long in the
memories of those who loved her in this life.
Notes:
Mary Lou (Mann) Olsen
Jun 11, 1886 - Jun 1, 1949
Mrs. W. W. Olsen Dies Wednesday; Rites Thursday
Mrs. W. W. Olsen, aged 62 years, died at her home Wednesday morning
at 10 o'clock following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from
the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ, of which she was a member, with
burial in Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Eugene Pitts, minister of the church,
assisted by Fred McClung, minister of the West Side Church of
Christ.
Surviving are her husband of Corsicana; two sons, H. O. and W. W.
Olsen, Jr., both of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Graves,
Eureka; a brother, S. L. Mann, New London; a sister, Mrs. Willie
Wilson, Corsicana; 10 grandchildren, and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers will be J. R. Hart, J. E. Thompson, W. F. Williamson, J.
D. Down, C. F. Dominy and Rolin Harris
Griffin Funeral Home will direct.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, June 1, 1949
- Submitted Diane Richards
- w/o William Wesley Olsen, Sr. married Oct. 19, 1902 d/o William
F. �Will� Mann and Anna L. (Watkins) Mann buried in New Pursley
cemetery
William Wesley �Will� Olsen, Sr.
Jun 19, 1882 - Jul 29, 1951
W. W. Olsen Dies Sunday Afternoon
W. W. Olsen, 69, farmer, route 1 Eureka, died at the Navarro Clinic
Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held from the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ
at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The rites will be conducted by Bill Gibson,
Kerens Church of Christ minister. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
Olsen resided in the Zion�s Rest community for many years before
moving to Eureka.
Surviving are two sons, H. O. Olsen, and W. W. Olsen, Jr., both of
Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. J. D. Graves, Mildred; a brother, J. S.
Olsen, Sweetwater; two sisters, Mrs. W. E. Langston, Corsicana and
Mrs. J. T. Cleghorn, Seymour; 12 grandchildren, a number of nieces
and nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be J. R. Hart, W. F. Williams, Grover Chambers, C.
F. Dominy, Holling Harris and Jack Hardin.
Corley will direct.
Notes:
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Rites Tuesday For W. W. Olsen
Funeral services for W. W. Olsen, 69, farmer, Route 1, Eureka, who
died at the Navarro Clinic Sunday, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday from
the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ. The rites were conducted by Rev.
Bill Gibson, Kerens Church of Christer minister. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Olsen made his home in the Zion�s Rest community for a number of
years before moving to Eureka.
Surviving are two sons, H. O. Olsen and W. W. Olsen, Jr., both of
Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. J. D. Graves, Mildred; a brother, J. S.
Olsen, Sweetwater; two sisters, Mrs. W. E. Langston, Corsicana, and
Mrs. J. T. Cleghorn, Seymour; 12 grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were J. R. Hart, W. F. Williams, Grover Chambers, C. F.
Dominy, Holling Harris and Jack Hardin.
Griffin directed.
Notes:
Thomas G. �Tom� Johnston
Feb 7 1874 - Dec 3, 1916
TO BE BURIED TOMORROW.
Remains of Thomas G. Johnston Arrived Here This Afternoon.
Thomas G. Johnston, who was born and reared in Navarro county and
Corsicana, died in Dallas last night and the remains were brought
here this afternoon at 4 o'clock via the interurban and will be laid
to rest from the family home on the corner of First avenue and
Sixteenth street tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
The deceased was reared in Corsicana, having at one time conducted a
book and stationary business here. He afterward entered the employ
of the Cotton Belt railroad in the engineering department and worked
himself up to a most responsible position which he held until a
short time ago, when his health failed and he entered a sanitarium
in Fort Worth for treatment. He steadily improved and later took up
his work again in Dallas, but he again became sick and passed away
there last night. He had hosts of friends here, in fact Tom
Johnston�s friends were limited only to his list of acquaintances,
for he was a jovial, kindly fellow and made friends easily and held
them through the years that followed. He is survived by his wife,
two sons, his mother, widow of the late Dave Johnston, who now
resides in Dallas, and several brothers and sisters residing in
Dallas.
Rev. Charles Oberschmidt will officiate at the funeral services and
the Knights of Pythias will have charge of the services at the
grave.
Notice, Knights of Pythias.
All members of Corsicana Lodge No. 435, Knights of Pythias, are
requested to meet at the Castle Hall on West Sixth avenue tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock to attend the funeral of our deceased
brother, T. G. Johnston,
A. L. BROOKS, C. C.
C. B. HALEY, K, OF R.&.S.
Notice.
Members of the W. O. W. lodge are requested to meet at their hall at
2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon to attend the funeral of Sovereign Tom.
G. Johnston.
J. S. MILLERMAN, Clerk
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Remains Were Interred Here.
The remains of the late Tom Johnston were interred in Oakwood this
afternoon at 3 o'clock the funeral taking place from their home, and
was largely attended. Rev. Chas. Oberschmidt read the last sad rites
and there was a profusion of beautiful flowers. The pall bearers
were:
Honorary: E. A. Johnson, Geo. W. Carr, Dr. A. Miller, Dr. S. N.
Suttle, Dr. L. E. Kelton, W. A. Mowlam, Col., A. N. Justiss, Judge
J. H. Rice, Mack Elliott of Houston, and A. W. Foscue of Tyler.
Active: Arthur Elliot, Jr., J. W. McGill, Will Elliot, John Mays,
Ben Fortson, Arthur Sutherland and S. J. Buckalew and H. J. Graeserr
of Tyler.
Notes:
Conrad Languard Matthews, Sr.
Aug 26, 1875 - Apr 18, 1941
C. L. Matthews, Sr., Died Friday 2:30; Funeral Incomplete
Conrad Matthews, sr., aged 65 years died at the family home 177 West
Fourth Avenue, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press hour.
Surviving are his wife, a son, Conrad Matthews, Jr., a daughter,
Mona Mae Matthews and one grandchild all of Corsicana; two brothers,
John Matthews, Athens, and Henry Matthews, Dallas, and other
relatives.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home is in charge.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Apr 18, 1941
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- h/o Annie E. (Hughes) Matthews married Sep. 24, 1923; s/o Dr. Thomas
Miller Matthews, Sr. & Emma (Gragard) Matthews buried in Athens
cemetery, Athens, Tx.
- Oakwood cemetery,
Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
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FUNERAL SERVICES HELD SATURDAY FOR LONG-TIME RESIDENT
RITES FOR CONRAD L. MATTHEWS, SR., HELD WITH BURIAL IN OAKWOOD
Funeral services for Conrad L. Matthews, Sr., aged 65, who died
Friday afternoon, were held Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the
family home, 711 West Fourth avenue. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by A. E. Walker, minister of the Church of
Christ, and Dr. P. E. Riley, pastor of the First Methodist church.
Mr. Matthews was a long-time and well known resident of Corsicana.
He had operated filling stations for many years.
Surviving are his wife, a son, Conrad l. Matthews, Jr.; a daughter,
Mona Mae Matthews; a granddaughter, Connie Matthews, all of
Corsicana; two brothers, J. J. Matthews, Athens, and Henry B.
Matthews, Dallas, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were E. E. Babers, E. W. Hable, Dr. E. H. Newton, Dr. S.
H. Burnett, Hubert Ferguson, Carlton Yerby, Eliot Johnston, A. E.
Foster and Lynn Spencer.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home directed arrangements.
Notes:
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FUNERAL RITES FOR C. L. MATTHEWS, SR., SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services for Conrad L. Matthews, Sr., 65, who died Friday,
were held Saturday with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. He had resided
here many years and operated one of the first filling stations
opened in Corsicana. He also formerly was connected with the Cotton
Belt Railroad.
Surviving are his wife, a son, Conrad l. Matthews, Jr.; a daughter,
Mona Mae Matthews; a granddaughter, Connie Matthews, all of
Corsicana; two brothers, J. J. Matthews, Athens, and Henry B.
Matthews, Dallas.
Pallbearers were E. E. Babers, E. W. Hable, Dr. E. H. Newton, Dr. S.
H. Burnett, Hubert Ferguson, Carlton Yerby, Eliot Johnston, A. E.
Foster, Richard Parker, and Cecil Foster.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Notes:
Minnie Lee (Owen) Matthews
Apr 27 1874 - Oct 13 1922
FORMER CORSICANA WOMAN DIED TODAY FUNERAL SATURDAY
Mrs. Minnie L. Matthews, aged 48 years, for many years a resident of
Corsicana, but who has been making her home in Dallas for the past
few months, died at her Dallas home at an early hour this morning
and the remains will be brought to Corsicana Saturday morning
arriving here at 10:40 o'clock over the H. and T. C.
The funeral will take place from the residence of her sister, Mrs.
Pearl French, 1740 West Third avenue, at 2;30 o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The Rev. D. K. Porter, pastor of the First
Methodist church will conduct the services and the following will
act as pall bearers:
Active - P. C. Townsend, W. M. Elliott, Lawson Coulson, N. C. Ross,
Dallas; Joe B. Fortson and John T. Fortson.
Honorary - Dr. J. W. Bourland, Dallas; J. S. Callicutt, E. K. Keinbal,
Dallas; Guy Tate, Dallas; Charles Rankin, Dallas; Dr. L. E. Kelton,
Luther A. Johnson, Hawkins Scarborough, W. M. Huggins and G. J.
Geflin.
She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Anna Owen of Kerens; a sister,
Mrs. Pearl French of this city and a brother, Earle F. Owen of
Kerens and the following children; Owen Matthews, Dallas; Mrs.
Maurice Underwood, Dallas; Mrs. Anna Lee Thompson, Teague, Lloyd
Matthews, Dallas; Frank Matthews, Dallas.
Mrs. Matthews enjoyed a large circle of friends in Corsicana and
Navarro county and her unexpected death has caused much sorrow.
Notes:
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Funeral
Here This Afternoon
The
remains of the late Mrs. Minnie L. Matthews, who died in Dallas
yesterday morning, reached here today and were taken to the home of
her sister, Mrs. Pearl French on West Third avenue, and the funeral
took place from there at 3:30 this afternoon, and was largely
attended, and there were many beautiful floral offerings, many of
them coming from a distance. The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. D. K. Porter and the following were pall bearers:
Active�P.
C. Townsend, W. M. Elliott and Lawson Coulson, Corsicana; N. C.
Ross, Dallas, Joe B. Fortson and John T. Fortson, Rice.
Honorary�Dr.
J. W. Bourland, E. K. Knible, Guy Tate, Charles Dankin, of Dallas;
J. S. Callicutt, Dr. L. E. Kelton, L. A. Johnson, Hawkins
Scarborough, W. M. Huggins and G. J. Hellin.
Notes:
John Jacob McClellan, Hon.
Apr 15, 1856 - Jul 16, 1920
WELL KNOWN LAWYER DEAD
Death of Judge J. J. McClellan Mourned by Entire Community
Hon. Jno. J. McClellan died today at 10 a.m. and will be buried from
his home on 12th Street and 4th Avenue at 5 o'clock tomorrow,
Saturday afternoon, Rev. Bion T. Jones, pastor of the Third Avenue
Presbyterian church of which he was a member, conducting the funeral
services.
Mr. McClellan leaves surviving him his wife, Mrs. Texana Kerr
McClellan, a daughter, Mrs. Lilla Aurora Wassell, wife of H. Eugene
Wassell; two sons, Robert Prince McClellan and John Kerr McClellan,
and a step-daughter, Mrs. Mabel Caston Bomar, wife of H. H. Bomar,
and a step-son, Middleton C. Caston of Eastland, Texas.
Mr. McClellan was a native of Tennessee, and was born in Lincoln
county, Tennessee in 1857; he came to Texas in 1881, and settled in
Corsicana. He spent his entire life in Texas in this city. He
attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and afterwards
took a law course at Cumberland University at Lebanon, Tennessee,
and upon his graduation there in 1880, came immediately to
Corsicana, Texas and began the practice of law, which he continued
up to the time of his death.
At one time during his early practice here he was City Secretary,
and was also county attorney for two terms in this county. He began
the practice of law here under the firm name of McClellan & Prince.
R. E. Prince being the junior member. They had attended college
together in Tennessee and also at Lebanon Law School together. Mr.
McClellan graduating first at each school, but before he left the
law school to begin the practice in Texas, he formed a partnership
with Mr. Prince, and the partnership existed before the latter
reached Texas and continued for thirty-five years, until Mr.
McClellan formed a partnership with his son-in-law, H. Eugene
Wassell, under the firm name of McClellan & Wassell, which still
exists.
A profound lawyer is dead; a mighty man is gone, than whom no
greater friend ever lived. And above all he was a man with as noble
attributes as Christian human nature ever developed.
The community mourns his loss, beyond the power of words to describe
God in His goodness will protect and comfort those whom he left, for
his own good sake.
The active pall bearers are; S. M. Kerr, Cal E. Kerr, F. N. Drane,
J. A. Thompson, Dexter Hamilton, Dallas; J. D. Roberts, Houston, and
the honorary pall bearers are R. E. Prince, Dr. L. E. Kelton, Wiley
Johnson, Luther Johnson, W. H. Hastings, F. L. Stone, J. M.
Blanding, Wm. Clarkson, Richard Mays, W. J. McKie, John Cunningham,
J. S. Eubanks, A. M. Milligan, L. R. Cobb, Aaron Ferguson, Judge O.
C. Kirven, Austin; Theo Daniels, Sr. Kerens; John Beck, Frost; C. W.
Taylor, Austin; L. R. Callaway, Dallas; J. L. Burgess, Dallas; E. J.
Gibson, Dallas; W. C. Proctor, Dallas; J. B.Fortson, Rice; Jno. T.
Fortson, Rice; R. M. McMullen, Chatfield; Allan Samford, Waco;
Bonnell Hill, Dallas, W. P. McCammon.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Jul 16, 1920
- Submitted By Diane Richards
- 1st wife Lila Aurora (Kerr) McClellan married Dec. 23, 1885 2nd
Texana (Kerr) Caston-McClellan married 1902 (sister of Lila); s/o
John Greer McClellan & Caroline Elizabeth (Stonebraker) McClellan
- Oakwood cemetery
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NAMES WERE OMITTED
Names are Added to List of Pallbearers for J. J. McClellan Funeral
On account of the haste necessary to compile the list of
pall-bearers for the funeral of Hon. J. J. McClellan this afternoon
at 5 o'clock, as given on Friday�s Sun, a number of Mr. McClellan�s
closest friends were omitted.
The following list of persons should be added to the list of
honorary pall bearers: Capt. James Garitty, A. N. Justiss, Dr. J. E.
McClung, Jno. R. Curington, T. P. Kerry, W. S. Knight, J. B.
Jackson, B. F. Hartzell, Fred Allison, O. L. Albritton, J. N. Edens,
Z. R. Christian, J. L. Halbert, W. M. Peck, J. S. Simpkins, F. P.
Wood, S. A. Pace, A. A. Wortham, Jarvis Whiteselle, I. N. Cerf, J.
W. McGill, J. M. Kerr, B. L. Davis, Perry Townsend, W. A. Wilkerson,
Nate Goodman, E. H. Church, W. A. Ransom, Rufus Elliott, E. A.
Johnson, R. R. Owen, H. S. Melear, Chris L. Knox, J. H. Woods, Jno.
H. Rice, I. N. Cerf, Adair Byer, Ennis; Wm. Pannill, Stephenville;
Payne Pannell, Guy McClung, Dallas; R. B. Johnson, Houston, Fred
Fleming, Muskogee, Okla.; Dale Owens, Kerens; Joe Daniels, Kerens;
Hon. Rufus Hardy, Washington, D. C.; Lewis Carpenter, Dallas; Judge
J. L. Autry, Houston; C. L. Jester, W. M. Tatum, P. Mayer, B. F.
Finch.
Notes:
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IMMENSE THRONG AT FUNERAL
Remains of Judge McClellan Laid to Rest in
Oakwood
The funeral services over the remains of the late John J. McClellan
held at the family home, corner of North Twelfth street and west
Fourth avenue at 5 o'clock this afternoon at 5 o'clock this
afternoon was attended by an immense throng of friends and admirers
of the deceased. The remarks made by the Rev. Hion T. Jones, pastor
of the Third Avenue Presbyterian church, of which the deceased was a
member, were very appropriate and impressive, and the floral
offerings were numerous and extremely beautiful, many of them coming
from friends in other towns. All Corsicana mourns the death of Judge
McClellan and his life and deeds will live in the memories of all
who knew him as long as time abides with them.
Notes:
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MEMORIAL FOR J. J. M�CLELLAN
To Be Held at the Court House Sunday, September 26th
Following is the program for the memorial service in honor of John
J. McClellan, deceased, by the Navarro County Bar Association, to be
held in the District Court room at 3 p.m., Sunday, September 26,
1920:
Invocation.
Mr. J. M. Blanding, President of the Navarro County Bar Association,
will preside.
Report of the committee on Resolution, with remarks by its chairman,
Mr. John H. Rice.
Music.
�McClellan��Mr. R. E. Prince.
�His Kinsman�s Tribute��Mr. Associate Justice Thos. C. McClellan of
the Supreme Court of Alabama.
�McClellan and the young Lawyer�--Mr. El. J. Gibson
McClellan, the Citizen and Friend��Mr. Associate Justice Dexter
Hamilton of the Court of Civil Appeals.
Music
Remarks�By local and visiting member of the Bar.
Benediction.
Notes:
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IN MEMORY OF J. J. M�CLELLAN
Friends Pay Tribute to Able Lawyer and Lovable Man
The Navarro County Bar Association, of which he was an honored
member, paid tribute to the memory of J. J. McClellan Sunday
afternoon.
There was not only a large attendance on the part of the
Association, but many other friends, men and women, were also
present.
The meeting was presided over by Judge J. M. Blanding, president of
the Bar Association. Music was furnished by a choir composed of Miss
Rollin Shaw, Miss Sadie Rafferty, Mrs. Walter Fendley, Mrs. Billy
Binford, Mr. Edgar Metcalf, Mr. Roy Layton and Mr. A. Willetts.
When the Association was called to order Rev. Mr. Storey offered the
invocation and the choir sang an appropriate song.
Judge Jno. H. Rice, after making a few remarks, read the report of
the resolutions committee. Judge Rice was deeply stirred with
emotion as he spoke and when he had read the resolutions he was
scarcely able to perform the perfunctory duty of moving their
adoption. �I have no prepared eulogy to pronounce.� Said Judge Rice,
�and will confine my few remarks to reminiscences of the life of the
man whom I knew and loved.� The two had been drawn into close
relations with each other when Mr. McClellan was county attorney and
Judge Rice was county judge. �He did his duty,� said Judge Rice,
�without fear or favor, and was one of the most attractive
personalities I ever knew. He always sympathized with his friends
when troubles came upon them, and made their troubles his troubles.�
His ability as a lawyer and tremendous strength of character as a
citizen was referred to and Judge Rice closed by saying: �Before his
death, I am proud to say, he made a public profession of faith and
joined the church of his choice, taking both his boys with him.�
�His Kinsman�s Tribute,� by Judge Thos. C. McClellan of the Supreme
Court of Alabama, was read by Judge C. L. Jester, who said that Mr.
McClellan was from a distinguished family of lawyers in the South.
Justice McClellan paid his kinsman an eloquent tribute in which he
referred to the �manly boy�s loyalty to and love for his widowed
mother.� He also told of Mr. McClellan�s influence upon his life and
said he �won the affection of all who knew him.�
Mr. R. E. Prince responded to the subject of �McClellan.� When he
first attempted to speak emotion shook his frame and choked his
voice while tears came to his eyes. A little later Mr. Prince paid
his former law partner and close personal friend a very eloquent and
touching tribute. He recited the story of the Good Samaritan and
said Mr. McClellan was the Good Samaritan. When he recalled the
�long, very long association� with Mr. McClellan, Mr. Prince said a
thousand recollections crowded his mind and he felt that �we shall
never look upon his like again. He was the embodiment of love. Doing
good was his greatest pleasure. He had a profound sympathy for human
nature.�
Hon. Richard Mays read a communication from Hon. Bennett Hill, which
was written in Los Angeles, Cal. in which Mr. Hill spoke of the
acquaintance with Mr. McClellan that had ripened into a lasting
friendship.
Judge Clay Nash read a telegram from Mr. D. G. Grantham, now a
resident of Carlsbad, N. M., saying: �I join you and your
Association in honor, love and remembrance of our departed brother
and friend. He made life brighter and happier to me.�
Mr. El J. Gibson, now of Dallas, said it had been his privilege to
know Judge McClellan for twenty-five years. �As a boy he took me
into his office, into his family and into the closest friendship.
His office was a rendezvous for people in all walks of life. The
high and the low came there. The young lawyers gathered there and
those learned in law also met in Judge McClellan�s office. All loved
and esteemed him. Even the children gathered there and he loved all
of them and all loved and esteemed him. He loved truth and justice
and sought to uphold the dignity of the courts. With the English he
believed that the lawyer is only an arm of the court. Every young
man became a better man by having known him. They loved him. All of
us mourn his loss.
Judge Dexter Hamilton, associate justice of the Court of Civil
Appeals, recalled the day upon which � the blessing of his Judge
McClellan�s acquaintance had fallen upon his life.� Speaking further
of the man whose memory was being honored. Judge Hamilton said: He
measured up to the ideal of a citizen held by all right thinking men
and women. I loved him and think I differ not from other people who
had the privilege of knowing him.� Declaring that Judge McClellan
was free from ostentation, Judge Hamilton said. He lived his
natural, simple, loving life right on, and did not try to attract
attention. The thing of all things in him was his unlimited fondness
and love for the affection of all mankind and all living things. He
delighted all people with whom he came in contact. We shall seldom
be blessed with such a spirit.
Mr. H. S. Melean spoke briefly of the many virtures of his departed
friend, whom he had �know from the time he came here and I endorse
all the praise that has been bestowed upon him,� he said, his words
bearing to emphasis of a deep emotion. �His hand was always
outstretched to humanity. There was something about him that you did
not find in other men.� Mr. Melear then read a letter from Rev. Hion
T. Jones, pastor of the Third Avenue Presbyterian Church, of which
Mr. McClellan was a member. The pastor spoke of Mr. McClellan, the
sufferer, relating with what patience he more it, often referring to
the good that had come to him as a result of the intense pain. �I
did not know,� the pastor quoted Mr. McClellan as having said,
�until this affliction came upon me, the tender love of my wife nor
the deep affection of my children.� The pastor made frequent
references to conversations with Mr. McClellan during the time at
his suffering and closed his letter: �As he lived to bless, so he
died still blessing humanity.�
C. L. Knox presented and read a letter from Hon. Luther A. Johnson,
who had found it impossible to be present. Before reading Mr. Knox
took up the religious life of Mr. McClellan in which he said that
for many years he �had been active in the religious life of our
church.� He spoke of the men�s Bible class with which Mr. McClellan
�had much to do before the years of affliction came upon him.� The
letter of Mr. Johnson as read by Mr. Knox, spoke of the writer
having as a bare-foot school boy, and later as a young man looked
upon Mr. McClellan in youthful admiration while there burned within
him the desire to �become a lawyer like him.� He recalled his
�wholesome advice and words of encouragement,� and later life he
found him as an adversary, able and yet a clean fair fighter. He had
seen him in his Sunday School work which he delighted in � because
he was young in heart and loved to have young children about him. He
loved humanity and humanity loved him.�
Mr. S. M. Kerr read a letter from Hon. J. H. Woods who had �known
him in forty years. He was broadminded and tolerant and realized
that charity must govern us in passing on the acts of others,� wrote
Mr. Woods.
Mr. W. W. Ballew spoke of him as a man whom he had never heard
express an adverse judgment against another man. I do not know a
human being who came nearer following the path of truth. He was an
optimist and a lover of the whole human race. He referred to the
freedom and gentleness with which Mr. McClellan had responded to his
every request for aid of any kind and said, �No man ever set a
higher example. His heart was always kind.�
Adair Dyer paid a brief but very earnest tribute to the man with
whom he had been closely associated during the last years of his
life, and said: �He was more than a good man. In many things he was
a big man.�
Mr. W. J. McKie, who with great difficulty restrained his emotion,
said he had �known him at the courthouse in his home and in the
world. He was a man of great heart. That tells the story. The mind
co-operates with the heart. One of his first characteristics was his
courage, honest conviction and sincerity. There was no deceit about
him and he was without bitterness or matter. He was a clean,
honorable fine mind.�
Judge Kirven said he could not talk. �I loved him. No one knew him
better than I did.�
Hon. W. A. Tarver felt that �nothing could be added to what has been
said. But every member of the bar feels as I do�that he would like
to speak just a word.� Mr. Tarver spoke of his meeting with Mr.
McClellan and how out of that meeting had grown a lasting
friendship. He told of Mr. McClellan having given him words of
encouragement when he came here fresh from college and said; �He
always had a way of telling young lawyers that they had said exactly
the right thing and done the only thing that could have been done in
the case which they were trying. He was a friend of the young men of
the bar. He was courteous, generous to a fault and kind to the young
members of the bar. He has left a good name which is rather to be
chosen than great riches.�
The resolutions were adopted by a rising vote, the benediction was
said by Rev. Mr. Storey and the memorial was at an end.
The resolutions follow:
To the Hon. J. M. Blanding, President of the Navarro County Bar
Association:
Your committee who were accorded the sad privilege of preparing
resolutions perpetuating the cherished memory and character of our
lamented friend and brother, John J. McClellan, deceased, beg to
submit the following report, which we venture to hope, in some
measure at least, expresses the appreciation and high admiration his
brethren o the Bar had for him.
Biographical.
John J. McClellan was born in Lincoln county, Tennessee, April 15th,
1856, and died at his home in Corsicana, Texas, July 16th, 1920. He
was the only child of John Greer McClellan and his wife, Caroline E.
Stonebraker, though he had one half-sister and three half-brothers,
the children of his father�s first marriage. His parents were of
Scotch-Irish descent.
He received his primary education at a private school, known as
Mulberry Institute, in his native county. He attended the University
of Tennessee at Knoxville from 1872 to 1876, and while there
received an appointment to the Military Academy at West Point,
which, however, he was prevented from taking by a long period of
illness. He then studied in the offices of Bob and Tom McClellan, at
Athens, Alabama. Judge Tom McClellan afterwards becoming Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama. In 1880, he was graduated
from the Law Department of Cumberland University at Lebanon,
Tennessee. In 1881, he came to Corsicana, Texas, and for many years
was associated in the practice of the law with our esteemed brother,
R. E. Prince, under the firm name of McClellan & Prince. A few years
prior to his death, he formed a law partnership with his son-in-law,
brother H. E. Wassell, under the firm name of McClellan & Wassell,
and was a member of this firm at the time of his death.
On December 23, 1885, he was married to Miss Lila A. Kerr, a
daughter of Calvin P. Kerr, one of the most respected pioneer
citizens of Corsicana. Of this marriage were born one daughter, Lila
Aurora, now Mrs. H. E. Wassell, and two sons, Robert Prince
McClellan and John Kerr McClellan, all of whom survive him. His
first wife died March 17th, 1892. In 1902, he married Mrs. Texana
Caston, the widow of Dr. William Caston, and a sister of his
deceased wife, who with her children, Mid. C. Caston and Mrs. Mabel
Caston Bomar, also survive him.
The only public offices he ever held were those of City Secretary of
Corsicana and County Attorney of Navarro county.
An Appreciation.
In personal appearance he was of blond type, above the middle
height, with broad, square shoulders, a large finely modeled head,
with large expressive blue eyes and chestnut hair, though early in
life he became somewhat bald. In later life he weighed from one
hundred and eighty-five to one hundred and ninety pounds.
In disposition he was cheerful, frank, open and generous and endowed
in large measure with true Hibernian wit and humor, evidently a
legacy from his Irish ancestors; while from the Scotch side of the
house he drew a fond of canny common sense which made him a good man
of affairs.
In character he was honest and up right, and the soul of honor, with
high ideals of life and endowed with moral as well as physical
courage.
He was recognized by the Bar as a well equipped and able lawyer,
fully appreciating the dignity of his profession, with lofty ideals
of professional ethics, which governed his life and practice at all
times and with a fine courtesy towards all with whom he came in
contact.
In politics he was a Jeffersonian Democrat, a strict party man,
though he seldom took an active interest in partisan politics which
did not seem to appeal to him.
As a citizen he commanded universal respect, was true to his
Government, and performed all civic duties with fidelity.
He loved children, and they loved him. He knew most of the children
of Corsicana by name, and never passed them without a cheerful
greeting which was returned by them in kind.
Again has the old adage, �Death loves a shining mark� been verified,
for he has stricken from our rolls one of our bravest, best and
brightest.
Resolutions.
We therefore offer for adoption the following resolutions:
FIRST: Be it resolved by the Navarro County Bar Association that in
the passing of John J. McClellan, the Bar of this State and County,
has had an honest and able lawyer: the community, an upright, useful
and good citizen; society, one of its brightest ornaments, and we,
his brethren of the local Bar, without exception feel a distinct
personal loss in his death. That his family will miss an
affectionate husband, a loving indulgent, but just, father, for
indeed his home life was ideal.
SECOND: That our deepest sympathy goes out to his loved ones in the
dark hour of bereavement, and while we know that words of
consolation at this time seem idle words
�Well meant alms of the breath,
For all the preaching since Adam
Has not made death other than death.�
Yet in the infinite mercy of the God in whom he trusted. Time, the
great healer, will so soften the sharp edge of grief that there will
remain only sweet memories and tender recollections of the departed.
THIRD: That in all the relations of life it can be truly said of
him,
�His life was gentle, and the elements so mix�t in him that Nature
might stand up and say to all the world, �This is a man.�
FOURTH: That a copy of the foregoing be forwarded to his family, and
a copy be furnished the press for publication.
FIFTH: That the President appoint two committee, whose duty shall
be, on the first Monday in October, to present to the County and
District Court copies of this report and request that the same be
inscribed in the minutes of each Court, and that said Courts adjourn
for a special time out of respect to the memory of Jno. J.
McClellan.
Fraternally submitted,
L. B. Cobb,
W. J. McKIE,
JNO. H. RICE,
Committee.
Notes:
Mattie Alice (Kerr) Kerr
Apr 18, 1872 - May 29, 1929
MRS. WILL I KERR DIED WEDNESDAY; BURIAL THURSDAY
Mrs. Mattie Alice Kerr, 58, wife of W. I. Kerr, 310 North Twelfth
street, died Wednesday morning at 3:45 o'clock following a lingering
illness, and the funeral will be held from the family home Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. Mrs. Kerr was
a native of Mississippi, but had resided in Corsicana since a year
old.
Mrs. Kerr was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. The
funeral services will be conducted by Rev. H. J. Ellis, rector of
St. John�s Episcopal church.
Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Robert Neblett,
Schenotady, N. Y.; three brothers, Sidney Kerr, Humble; Samuel Kerr,
San Antonio; Ewell Kerr, Dallas; three sisters, Mrs. E. T. Roberts,
Mrs. W. E. Hays and Mrs. R. S. Ware, all of Dallas; and other
relatives.
Pallbearers will be R. B. Molloy, Jack Hagar, Knox Moores, Jim
McGill, Tom Kerr and W. T. Parker.
The funeral will be directed by the Sutherland Funeral Home.
Notes:
Mary Lou (Sowell) Kerr
Aug 2, 1871 - Feb 8, 1958
Mrs. Mary Kerr Services Sunday
Mrs. Mary L. Kerr, 86, former Corsicana resident, died in Houston,
Saturday afternoon.
Funeral services were held from the McCammon Chapel Sunday at 3 p.m.
with burial in Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Ralph Starling, pastor of the Berry
street Church of Christ in Fort Worth.
Mrs. Kerr was a member of the Church of Christ church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Nadine Stephens, Houston, and Mrs.
Bess Kindred, Dallas; two brothers, J. A. Sowell, Corsicana, and Mit
Sowell, Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Trim Houston, Corsicana, and Mrs.
J. C.Anderson, Franklin, Tenn.; and other relatives.
Mrs. Kerr was the widow of the late Hugh Kerr and had resided with
her daughter, Mrs. Stephens, in Houston for the past several years.
Pallbearers were J. R. Hart, R. L. Nix, M. B. George, Paul Miller,
Howard Rowley and M. B. Donegan.
Notes:
Lomax Harris Kerr
Nov 21, 1889 - Nov 24, 1947
LOMAX KERR DIED AT LOS ANGELES; PLAN RITES HERE
Lomax Kerr, 59 former Corsicana resident, died Monday morning in the
Sawtelle Veterans� Hospital, Los Angeles, Calif., according to
information received by relatives here.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Ata T. Kerr, 609 West Fourth
avenue; a brother, Wright S. Kerr, Seattle, Wash., and other
relatives.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Corley will direct.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR LOMAX KERR TO BE SATURDAY
Funeral services for Lomax T. Kerr, aged 59 years, native of
Corsicana, who died in a Los Angeles Veteran�s hospital Monday, will
be held from the Corley Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock, Interment will be in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be
conducted by Rev. Andrew Byers, pastor of the First Presbyterian
church.
Kerr was a veteran of World War 1.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Ada T. Kerr, Corsicana; a brother,
Wright S. Kerr, Seattle, Wash., and a number of other relatives.
Pallbearers will be John C. Hughes, E. W. Hall, M. C. Caston, H. B.
Bomar, H. M. Montgomery, E. M. Beckham and H. T. Jackson.
Notes:
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Lomax T. Kerr Rites Saturday
Funeral services for Lomax T. Kerr, aged 59 years, native of
Corsicana, who died Monday in a veteran�s hospital in Los Angeles,
were held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Corley Chapel.
Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev.
Andrew Byers, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.
Kerr was a veteran of World War 1.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Ada T. Kerr, Corsicana; a brother,
Wright S. Kerr, Seattle, Wash., and other relatives.
Pallberares were John C. Hughes, E. W. Hall, M. C. Caston, H. B.
Bomar, H. M. Montgomery, E. M. Beckham and H. L. Jackson.
Notes:
Leora Josephine (Kerr) Duren
Aug 10, 1847 - May 12, 1921
PIONEER LADY DIES
Remains of Mrs. J. W. Duren Laid to Rest This Afternoon.
Mrs. Leora Kerr Duren, aged 74 years, wife of John W. Duren, a much
beloved woman of Corsicana, died at the family home on West Third
avenue at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, after an illness of four
days of paralysis.
The deceased came to Corsicana with her father, the late Judge S. M.
Kerr, in 1852, near sixty-nine years ago, and had lived here
continuously since.
She is survived by her husband and four children, Richard Duren of
Amarillo, Mrs. S. E. Gideon of Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. Kate Adams of
San Antonio, and Mrs. H. T. Jackson of Corsicana; by three brothers,
Frank Kerr, S. M. Kerr, and Cal E. Kerr, and by two sisters, Mrs.
Mary Taylor and Mrs. Abe Mulkey.
The funeral took place at 4 o'clock this afternoon from the home and
was largely attended, and there were many beautiful floral
offerings. Rev. W. T. Ingram of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
officiated, W. A. Hammett, C. T. Banister, W. P. McCammon, Luther A.
Johnson, Prince McClellan and A. O. Smith acted as pall bearers.
Notes:
Arcadius Hord Kerr
Dec. 18, 1876 - Oct. 24, 1931
A. H. KERR FOUND DEAD AT HIS HOME SATURDAY MORNING
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN TO BE HELD SUNDAY
Funeral services for A. H. Kerr, aged 54 years, native of Corsicana,
well known business and civic leader, who was found dead Saturday
morning at 9:45 o'clock at the family home by Mrs. Kerr, will be
held from the home, 2003 West Third avenue, Sunday afternoon at 4:30
o'clock with interment in Oakwood
cemetery. The services will be
conducted by Rev. W. R. Hall, pastor of the First Presbyterian
church.
Mr. Kerr was a capitalist banker and had many other business and
commercial interests in addition to the loan and investment business
he had conducted here for several years. He was in the jewelry
business for about 20 years prior to entering the loan and
investment field several years ago.
Surviving are his wife, two brothers, R. R. Kerr, San Antonio and J.
M. Kerr, Corsicana; a niece, Mrs. J. L. Hamilton, Fort Worth, and a
number of other relatives.
Mr. Kerr was an active member of the Corsicana Lions Club, Chamber
of Commerce, Corsicana Country Club and other organizations here.
The Sutherland Funeral Home will direct the funeral services.
Pallbearers will be E. M. Polk, Sr., Charlie Holloway, C. A. Vaughn,
E. H. Kimball, Dallas; Harry Blanding and Tom Pinkston.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, Oct 24, 1931
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- ( Not sure about the spelling of his first name) 1st wife Leila
Juanita (Harper) Kerr married Nov. 8, 1899 2nd wife Mozelle B.
(Newland) Kerr Married Sep. 5, 1907 s/o Joel A. Kerr and Tommie C.
(Edwards) Kerr
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FUNERAL SERVICES SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR A. H. KERR
Funeral services for A. H. Kerr, aged 54 years, native of Corsicana,
prominent in civic and business circles for more than a quarter of a
century, whose body was discovered in his garage by his wife shortly
before 10 o'clock Saturday morning were held Sunday afternoon at
4:30 o'clock from the family home, 2003 West Third avenue, with
interment in Oakwood cemetery. The services were conducted by W. R.
Hall, pastor of the First Presbyterian church here.
Mr. Kerr was a member of the Lions club, chamber of commerce and
other civic organizations. He had extensive real estate, personal,
bank and other business interests and prior to the entering of the
loan and investment business several years ago, was in the jewelry
business for many years.
Surviving are his wife, two brothers, H. R. Kerr, San Antonio and J.
M. Kerr, Corsicana; a niece, Mrs. J. L. Hamilton, Fort Worth; and a
number of other relatives.
Pallbearers were E. M. Polk, Sr., and Charlie Holloway, C. A.
Vaughn, E. H. Kimball, Dallas; Harry Blanding, and Tom Pinkston.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland Funeral Home.
Notes:
Frances (Harwell) Kerr
Jun 3, 1891 - Feb 10, 1972
Mrs. Kerr
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Kerr, who died Thursday at
Paulyne�s Convalescent Home, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the
Corley Funeral Chapel.
A native of Navarro county, Mrs. Kerr had lived in Corsicana most of
her life. She was a retired nurse and a member of the Methodist
church.
Surviving are one son, James Kerr of Dallas, and three
grandchildren.
Notes:
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Mrs. Kerr
Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Corley Funeral
Home for Mrs. Frances Kerr, retired nurse, who died Thursday. The
Rev. Dale Rider officiated. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
A native of Navarro county, she had lived most of her life in
Corsicana and was a member of the Methodist Church.
She is survived by one son, James Kerr of Dallas, and three
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Tom Eady, L. M. Morton, M. H. Statham, Alton Truett,
John H. Montfort and W. B. Waddell.
Notes:
John Mortimer �Mortie� Kerr
Nov 1, 1874 - Jul 15, 1935
J. MORTIE KERR, NATIVE CORSICANAN, DIED LATE MONDAY
FUNERAL OF POPULAR CITIZEN WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY MORNING
Funeral services for J. M. Kerr, aged 60 years, native of Corsicana
and long prominent in business, church and civic circles of the
city, who died in the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic Monday afternoon
at 6 o'clock after an illness of several days will be held from the
family home, 220 West Fourth avenue, Wednesday morning at 10
o'clock. Burial will be in Oakwood
cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. S. R. Standifer, pastor of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church; Rev. T. Edgar Neal, pastor of the
First Methodist church and Rev. W. R. Hall, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church.
Mr. Kerr was born at the site where he resided all of his life. He
was engaged in the hardware business for many years, but during the
past several years had looked after his real estate interests.
At the time of his death, Mr. Kerr was a member of the Corsicana Y.
M. C. A board of directors, an elder in the Cumberland Presbyterian
church and a director of the Corsicana Grader and Machine Company.
He formerly was a director of the Corsicana Country Club.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Miss Virginia Kerr, Corsicana; a
brother, Ray Kerr; a niece, Mrs. J. B. Hamilton, Fort Worth; a
cousin, Miss Mallie Hord, Ennis and other relatives.
Active pallbearers will be W. E. Slaughter, W. T. Stokes, Pat
Ramsey, H. B. Bomar, J. G. Comfort, J. S. Murchison, Murphy Williams
and Mendel Marks.
Honorary pallbearers will be friends of the family.
The funeral will be directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral
Home.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR J. M. KERR HELD WEDNESDAY MORNING
LIFE-LONG RESIDENT OF CORSICANA PASSED AWAY ON MONDAY EVENING
Funeral services for J. M. Kerr, aged 60 years, retired business
man, who died in a local hospital Monday night following a short
illness, were held from the family home, 22o West Fourth avenue,
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. S. R. Standifer, pastor of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church; and Rev. W. R. Hall, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church.
Mr. Kerr was born and lived his entire life at the same location.
Prior to his retirement several years ago, Mr. Kerr was engaged in
the hardware business. He was an elder in the Cumberland
Presbyterian church, a director of the Corsicana Y. M. C. A., and a
director of the Corsicana Grader and Machine Company. He formerly
was a director of the Corsicana Country Club and long had been
prominent in the business, religious and financial circles of the
community.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Miss Virginia Kerr, Corsicana; a
brother, Ray Kerr; a niece, Mrs. J. B. Hamilton, Fort Worth; a
cousin, Miss Mallie Hord, Ennis and other relatives.
Pallbearers were W. E. Slaughter, W. T. Stokes, Pat Ramsey, H. B.
Bomar, J. G. Comfort, J. S. Murchison, Murphy Williams and Mendel
Marks.
Friends of the family were honorary pallbearers.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.
Notes:
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Relatives, Friends, From Out of Town at Kerr Funeral
The impressive funeral services for the late Mr. J. M. Kerr
Wednesday morning, conducted by Rev. S. R. Standifer, pastor of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church, assisted by the Rev. T. Edgar Neal,
pastor of the First Methodist church, and the Rev. R. W. Hall,
pastor of the First Presbyterian church, was largely attended by
surviving friends and loved ones.
Among the out of town relatives present were Mr. and Mrs. W. R.
Anderson of Greenville, Mrs. Roy Butler, Oklahoma City; Mr. J. E.
Anderson and Miss Marirette Anderson, Cleburne; Mr. and Mrs. J. D.
Hamilton, Fort Worth; Mrs. Ella Bonner, Mexia; Miss Hattie Hoard,
Ennis, and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kerr, Dallas.
Notes:
Ira James Kerr
1881 - Oct. 13, 1964
Ira Kerr, 83, Dies Tuesday At Louisville
Ira Kerr, 83, native of Corsicana, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T.
P. Kerr, pioneer Corsicana residents, died in Louisville, Ky.
Tuesday night following a several months� illness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at Louisville, a
sister-in-law, Mrs. Lloyd G. Kerr, of Corsicana has been advised. He
was a brother of the late Lloyd Kerr of Corsicana and the late
Stanley Kerr of Dallas.
Surviving are his wife of Louisville; a daughter, Mrs. Don Shaw,
Santa Monica, Calif.; two grandchildren and a number of nieces,
nephews and other relatives.
Notes:
Albert Sidney Kerr
Mar 22, 1879 - Dec 17, 1931
FORMER RESIDENT NAVARRO COUNTY IS KILLED AT HUMBLE
FORMER RESIDENT�Albert Sidney Kerr, age 51 years, was instantly
killed Thursday morning when he became entangled in a fly wheel of a
gasoline engine which he was operating in the oil fields at Humble,
according to word reaching friends here.
The body will be brought to Corsicana for burial but complete
arrangements have not been completed, it has been announced.
Mr. Kerr was the son of the late J. C. R. Kerr, and was well known
in this county.
Surviving are two brothers, E. E. Kerr of Dallas and S. R. Kerr of
San Angelo; three sisters, Mrs. R. S. Ware, Mrs. Jessie Hays and
Mrs. E. T. Roberts, all of Dallas.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES HELD SATURDAY FOR FORMER RESIDENT
Funeral services for Albert Sidney Kerr, aged 52, oil company
employe at Humble, who was killed Thursday morning when he became
engaged in the fly wheel of a gas engine, were held Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the parlors of the Sutherland funeral
home. Rev. H. R. Allen, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church, conducted the rites. Interment was in
Oakwood.
The deceased was a former resident of Corsicana, and was the son of
the late J. C. R. Kerr. He was well-known in Corsicana. He is
survived by two brothers, E. E. Kerr of Dallas and S. R. Kerr of San
Angelo; three sisters, R. S. Ware, Mrs. Jessie Hays, and Mrs. E. T.
Roberts, all of Dallas.
Pallbearers included E. K. Moores, Cal E. Kerr, J. M. Kerr, John
Mitchell, Street Mitchell.
Notes:
Robert Stratton Neblett
May 2, 1901 - May 10, 1965
R. S. Neblett, 64, Dies Monday In Ft. Myers, Fla.
FT. MYERS, Fla., May 11�(Spl)�Robert Stratton Neblett, 64, retired
engineer with General Electric Co. for 36 years, Schonectady, N. Y.,
died Monday afternoon here. He and his wife were visiting the Shell
Basket, Sanibel Island, Fla.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Sanibel
Community Church with Rev. Thaddeus E. Allen, pastor, officiating.
Neblett was a 1918 graduate of Corsicana High School and also was a
graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
He was a member of the Corsicana Lodge No. 174, A. F. and A. M.,
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Naval
Engineers, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineering,
American Institute of Electrical Engineering, and Union Presbyterian
church in Schenectady.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alice Kerr Neblett, a sister. Mrs. Jack
Hagar, Rockport, and other relatives.
Harvey Funeral Home directs.
Notes:
Louisa P. �Lou� (Kerr) Mulkey
Mar 11, 1853 - Oct 6, 1932
MRS. ABE MULKEY DIED LATE THURSDAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS
NATIVE OF CORSICANA AND WIVE OF NOTED EVANGELIST BURIED FRIDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Louisa Kerr Mulkey, aged 79 years, native
of Corsicana and widow of the late Rev. Abe Mulkey, noted Methodist
evangelist, who died at her home, corner North Twelfth street and
West Third avenue, Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock, following an
illness of eight years, were held from the First Methodist church
Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with burial in Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Mulkey had been in ill health for several years and had been
bed-ridden for the past two years following a stroke of paralysis.
Mrs. Mulkey was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Kerr,
who came to Corsicana in the early days. She was born at the site
where she has lived for many years, March 11, 1853, and spent a
greater part of her life in Corsicana. After Mrs. Mulkey had
purchased the Old Kerr home, she erected her present residence. The
old home was also used as a school in the early days.
After her marriage to Abe Mulkey, they moved to Waxahachie where
they made their home for several years while Mr. Mulkey engaged in
the general merchandise business. He also was a merchant here.
Teamed With Husband.
As evangelists, the team of �Abe and Louisa� gained wide recognition
over the entire Southwest and were largely responsible for the
establishment of the Methodist orphanage at Waco. The Mulkeys made a
number of substantial contributions to the orphanage and conducted a
number of campaigns in the interest of the home.
Mrs. Mulkey aided with the personal work, with the singing and also
with the speaking. After the death of her husband in 1912, Mrs.
Mulkey has made her home here.
For the past several years she has been afflicted with a nervous
disorder that affected her lower limbs, making it almost impossible
for her to walk. In the summer of 1929, she suffered a slight stroke
of paralysis and had been bed-ridden since that time.
Form ��Shut-in Club�
Knowing first-handedly the loneliness of a shut-in, Mrs. Mulkey
formed the �Shut-in Club� several years ago and devoted considerable
effort to the work. Notes of cheer, information about old friends,
some bit of reading that might interest were sent to others who were
confined to their homes here and elsewhere. At rare intervals she
even managed to get in her car and visit the other members of the
club, cheering them along.
One child, Dr. Royall Mulkey, was born to Rev. and Mrs. Mulkey. He
practiced dentistry in Corsicana until his death several years
before that of his father.
Surviving are three brothers, Frank S. Kerr, S. M. Kerr and Cal E.
Kerr, all of Corsicana; seven nieces, Mrs. H. T. Jackson, Corsicana;
Mrs. Kate Duren Adams, San Antonio; Mrs. Alger Jones, Kilgore; Mrs.
Helen McShane, Corsicana; Mary Louis Kerr, Corsicana; Mrs. Robert L.
Turner, Nacogdoches, and Mrs. Harry C. Davis, Corsicana; two
nephews, Wright Kerr, Seattle, Wash., and Lomax Kerr, Dallas, and a
number of other relatives, including Mrs. Sam Sparks of Austin,
widow of Dr. Royal Mulkey.
The funeral services were conducted by Dr. A. D. Porter, presiding
elder of the Waco Methodist district, and Dr. John W. Bergin, pastor
of the First Methodist Church here.
Pallbearers were W. F. Barnett, Waco, superintendent of the
Methodist Orphanage; Ab. Haslam, W. H. Decherd, George Whytle, J. A.
Jarrell, W. P. McCammon, R. N. Elliott, A. S. Vann and W. E. Pugh.
Honorary pallbearers were friends of the family.
The funeral arrangements were directed by the Sutherland-McCammon
Funeral Home.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Oct 7, 1932
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- w/o Abraham H. �Abe� Mulkey, Rev. married Dec. 12, 1869; d/o Samuel
Harris Kerr & Catherine Delia (Smith) Kerr
Ida Lee (Kerr) Ware
Oct 8, 1874 - Jul 18, 1953
Mrs. R. S. Ware Dies Saturday
Mrs. Robedrt Stewart Ware, 78, former Corsicana resident, died in
Dallas Saturday morning.
Funeral services will be held at Oakwood cemetery here Sunday at 2
p.m. where interment will be made.
The rites will be conducted by Dr. Matthew H. Arnold, pastor of the
Westminster Presbyterian church.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. A. M. Higgs and Mrs. K. N.
Fancher, both of Dallas, and Mrs. A. D. Gaston, Austin; three
grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. E. T. Roberts, Houston, and Mrs.
Jesse Hays, Dallas; a brother, Ewell Kerr, Dallas, and other
relatives.
McCammon will direct.
Notes:
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Mrs. R. S. Ware Rites Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Robert Stewart Ware, 78, who died in
Dallas Saturday morning were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Oakwood cemetery her where interment was made.
The rites were conducted by Dr. Matthew H. Arnold, minister of the
Westminster Presbyterian church.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. A. M. Higgs and Mrs. K. N.
Fancher, both of Dallas, and Mrs. A. D. Gaston, Austin; three
grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. E. T. Roberts, Houston, and Mrs.
Jesse Hays, Dallas, and a brother, Ewell Kerr, Dallas.
McCammon directed.
Notes:
Milo Elmo Woodrow
May 2, 1878 - Feb 26, 1946
M. E. WOODROW DIED SUDDENLY TODAY IN CORSICANA CLINIC
HEART ATTACK PROVES FATAL CORSICANA COTTON MILLS� OFFICIAL
M. E. Woodrwo, aged 67 years, prominent textile executive, 518 West
Sixth avenue, died in the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic shortly
after noon Tuesday. Funeral arrangements had not been completed at
press hour.
A native of Iowa, he came to Sherman before reaching his majority
and was in the cotton business several years before becoming
connected with a cotton mill in Sherman. He came to the Corsicana
Cotton Mills in 1911 and has been vice president and general manager
since that time. He was recognized as one of the leading textile
executives in the country.
Woodrow suffered a heart attack Sunday and was admitted to the
Clinic. He was reported to have said he wanted to take a nap after
his noon meal and died a few minutes later.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Kirby Wilson; two
grandsons, Ward Allen and Michael Wilson, all of Corsicana; a
brother, O. H. Woodrow, Sherman, and other relatives.
He was a member of the Christian Church.
McCammon Funeral Home will direct arrangements.
Notes:
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Funeral Rites For M. E. Woodrow Held Wednesday
Funeral services for M. E. Woodrow, 67, vice president of the
Corsicana Cotton Mills, who died Tuesday afternoon at the Corsicana
Hospital and Clinic, were held from the McCammon Chapel Wednesday
afternoon at 4 o'clock. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. The rites
were conducted by Rev. Andres Byers, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. W. O. Harmon.
Born in Iowa, Woodrow came to Sherman in his teens and after a few
years in the cotton mill in Sherman forming an association with E.
E. Sheehey, that continued until the present time. Woodrow and
Sheehey came to Corsicana in 1911 when Woodrow became vice president
and general manager. Sheehey is secretary-treasurer of the company.
Woodrow was recognized as one of the leading textile executives of
the section.
The Cotton Mills were closed Wednesday.
Woodrow suffered a heart attack Sunday and went to the Clinic. He
died shortly after his noon meal Tuesday.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Kirby Wilson, two
grandsons, Ward Allen and Michael Wilson, all of Corsicana; a
brother, O. H. Woodrow Sherman, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Otto Smith, E. C. Sears, Sydney Marks, H. D.
Johnson, J. N. Garitty, Dr. Wm. T. Shell, Jr., Tom Pinkston and F.
W. Smith
Notes:
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RESOLUTION ON M. E. WOODROW
Born May 2, 1878�Died February 26, 1946.
The following resolution was read and adopted at the general meeting
of the Corsicana Cotton Mill held Wednesday, March 14, 1946,
relative to the passing of its friend and business associate, Mr. M.
E. Woodrow.
On Tuesday, February 26, 1946, Mr. M. E. Woodrow passed to his
eternal reward. Having been identified with the Management of this
Mill for many years, Mr. Woodrow in passing. Left us keenly. Where
in his value to the industry and we realize full well what an
irreparable loss we have sustained.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That in Mr. M. E. Woodrow�s passing, not
only do those who have been identified with him in all departments
regret his sudden demise, but the industry as a whole will lose one
of the most outstanding Textile Executives in the Southwest.
Quiet and reserved, yet of a sympathetic nature, he gave generously
of his means to all worthwhile organizations. Through his ability he
was responsible for the Corsicana Cotton Mill�s being recognized as
one of the largest of its kind in the Southwest, thereby being a big
factor in the development of the community life of our city.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED; That we extend to the family of our dear
friend our sincere sympathy, and we ask that they seek consolation
in the love of Him who doeth all things well.
That a copy of this resolution be sent the family and also be made a
matter of record in the minutes of the Corporation�s books.
Respectfully submitted
Sydney Marks
Harry D. Johnson
Notes:
Robert Stewart Ware
Sep 9, 1862 - Apr 3, 1928
FORMER RESIDENT CORSICANA DIES IN DALLAS TUESDAY
Robert S. Ware, aged 64 years, former resident of Corsicana, died in
Dallas, Tuesday morning at 6:45 o'clock following a lingering
illness, and the remains will be brought to Corsicana Wednesday
afternoon and interment made in Oakwood cemetery at 2 o'clock.
Funeral services will be held in Dallas prior to the bringing of the
body here for burial.
He resided in Corsicana for a number of years and was the partner W.
L. Kerr in the harness business.
Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. A. M. Higgs, Dallas;
Mrs. Dick Gaston, Austin; and Miss Ruby Ware, Dallas; one brother,
Ed Ware, Roane; one sister, Mrs. Jerry Brown, Knox City, and other
relatives, Mr. Ware is a brother-in-law to Mrs. W. I. Kerr.
Notes:
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REMAINS FORMER CORSICANAN WERE BURIED HERE TODAY
Funeral services for Robert S. Ware aged 64 years, former resident
of Corsicana, who died in Dallas Tuesday morning at 6:45 o'clock
following a lingering illness, were held in Dallas and the remains
brought to Corsicana where interment was made Wednesday afternoon at
2 o'clock.
Mr. Ware resided in Corsicana for a number of years and was the
partner of W. l. Kerr in the harness business.
Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. A. M. Higgs, Dallas;
Mrs. Dick Gaston, Austin; Miss Ruby Ware, Dallas; one brother, Ed
Ware, Roane; one sister, Mrs. Jerry Brown, Knox City, and other
relatives. Mr. Ware was a brother-in-law of Mrs. W. I. Kerr.
Notes:
Marie Ellen (Roberts) Darling
Apr 7, 1844 - May 25, 1916
VENERABLE LADY DEAD
Former Resident of Corsicana Died In San Antonio
Mrs. E. C. Huckabee received a telegram at 3:30 this afternoon
notifying her of the death in San Antonio today of Mrs. M. E.
Darling, a former resident of Corsicana. The remains will arrive
here Saturday morning and interment will take place in Oakwood,
beside the bodies of her husband, a son and a daughter. Funeral
arrangement will probably be announced tomorrow.
The deceased was a kindly, intelligent and polished lady who during
her long life drew about her a large circle of friends and all who
knew her will regret to learn of her death although she had reached
a ripe old age.
Notes:
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WILL BE BURIED HERE.
Mrs. M. E. Darling Died in San Antonio Thursday afternoon at 2:15
o'clock at San Antonio, Texas at the age of 72 years.
Mrs. Darling has been a resident of Texas since 1885, and made her
home here for about fifteen years. Since her husband�s death she has
been living with her daughters in various parts of the State, and
spending a few months in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. At the time of her
death she was a member of Tarrant County Chapter of the Order of
Eastern Star.
Mrs. Darling was born April 7, 1844, at New Iberia Louisiana. Her
Maiden name was Marie Ellen Roberts. She married J. W. Darling in
April 1861, and resided in Louisiana until after the civil war, when
they moved to Illinois. In 1885 they came to Corsicana, making this
place their home for Mr. Darling.
While visiting one of her daughters, Mrs. Henry McWhenney, at San
Antonio, in January, she suffered a stroke of paralysis from which
she never recovered. Mrs. Darling�s surviving children are:
Mrs. H. McWhenney, San Antonio; Mrs. M. S. Handy, Whitney; Mrs.
William Craven, Pampa; F. W. Darling, Waco, and Mrs. Robert
Williams, Dallas.
Interment will be in the family lot in Oakwood cemetery here.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Notes:
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FUNERAL LARGELY ATTENDED.
Remains of Mrs. M. E. Darling Laid to Rest in Oakwood.
The remains of the late Mrs. M. E. Darling arrived at 9:30 this
morning from San Antonio and the funeral took place from the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Huckabee, 616 North Thirteenth
street, at 3:30, and was largely attended. There were many beautiful
floral offerings, coming from San Antonio, Oak Cliff, Dallas, and
Corsicana. Rev. Charles Oberschmidt conducted the funeral services,
and Mrs. Henry Robbins lead the singing.
A woman who was devoted, loved by a large circle of friends who had
been drawn about her by her beautiful life, has gone to a rich
reward, and all who knew her in life will ever cherish fond memories
of her lovable character and sweet, refined manners, and pure and
noble sentiments.
The daughters of the deceased, accompanied by their husbands, who
were here to attend the funeral were, Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Handy,
Whitney; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams and son, Robert, Dallas, and
Mr. and Mrs. H. McWhenney of San Antonio.
Mrs. C. H. Russell of Lancaster and Mrs. Kate Etheridge of Dallas,
were also here to attend the last sad rites.
Notes:
Myra (Waterhouse) Hicks
Mar 15, 1836 - Mar 14, 1916
Remains Interred Today.
The remains of the late Mrs. Mary Hicks, who died at Chandler
yesterday, were brought here over the Cotton Belt this morning and
were taken to the home of her grandson, Dave Robinson, 417 West
Ninth avenue and the funeral took place from the First Methodist
church this afternoon at 3 o'clock, with interment in Oakwood. The
venerable lady was interred on her eightieth birthday. She had lived
in Navarro and Corsicana for more than fifty years and recently went
to live with her only living child, J. R. Hicks, who is agent at
Chandler for the Cotton Belt railroad. Besides the son mentioned,
the deceased leaves four grandsons, James, Guy, Dave and Will
Robinson, whom she raised, and all of whom are residents of
Corsicana.
Notes:
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DIED IN CHANDLER.
Body Will Arrive Here on the Cotton Belt Tomorrow
Mrs. Myra Hicks, who would have been eighty years old tomorrow, died
in Chandler, Texas today and the body will arrive in this city
tomorrow morning on the Cotton Belt train. The funeral arrangements
had not been announced at press hour.
The deceased was well known here and was the grandmother of J. B.
Guy and Dave Robinson, and had other relatives in this city. She
moved to Texas in 1840 and to Navarro county in 1853, spending many
years in the county before coming to Corsicana to reside, and is
numbered among the county�s oldest settlers. Her husband was buried
here several years ago and her body will be laid beside that of her
companion in Oakwood
cemetery.
Notes:
Ida E. (Haskins) Page
Sep 23, 1861 - Apr 11, 1916
Mrs. Ida H. Page, wife of County Surveyor W. H. Page, died at the
family home, 1556 West Collin Street, this morning after a long
illness. The deceased, who was a native of LeRoy, New York, was 53
years of age, and had been a resident of Corsicana for a number of
years, and had many friends who ministered to her during her long
illness, and are saddened by her death.
The funeral will take place tomorrow from the home of Mrs. G. A.
Hofstetter, 321 West Fourth avenue, with interment in Oakwood.
Rev. Chas. F. Scofield will officiate and Messrs. W. M. Elliott, A.
L. Hampton, W. F. Colquitt, W. T. McKee, H. E. Spalding and W. H.
Hastings will act as pall-bearers.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, April 12, 1916
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- w/o William H. Page; Step-daughter of Algeroy Smith per 1880 census
& Lucy (unk) Haskins-Smith (sister to Cora (Haskins) Perfield &
Fred Haskins aunt to Ida A. Perfield)
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Remains Interred This Morning.
The remains of the late Mrs. W. H. Page were interred in Oakwood
this morning, the funeral taking place from the home of Mrs. G. A.
Hofstetter, corner of West fourth avenue and North Thirteenth
street, at 10 o'clock. A large procession of friends followed the
body to its last resting place and there were many beautiful floral
offerings.
Notes:
Ida A. Perfield
Dec 27, 1880 - Jan 12, 1974
Mrs. Perfield
Funeral arrangements are pending at Corley Funeral Home for Mrs. Ida
Perfield, who died Saturday afternoon at her residence, 1706 W.
Collin St. She was a longtime resident of Corsicana. Her survivors
were not immediately known at Corley�s.
Notes:
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Police Beat
Sgt. G. W. Pritchett investigated the discovery of Mrs. Ida Perfield,
93, 1706 W. Collin St., found dead at her home Saturday afternoon by
friends who were checking on the elderly woman who lived alone.
Chief Massey said police summoned Justice of the Peace, W. H. Tipton
to conduct an inquest in which he ruled death by exposure.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Jan 14, 1974
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- (Niece of William H. Page and Ida E. (Haskins) Page buried in
Oakwood) Never married. d/o Nicholas Perfield and Cora (Haskins)
Perfield
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Mrs. Perfield
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Ida Perfield, 93, of Corsicana, who
died Saturday afternoon at her residence.
The Rev. James Zigler, St. Johns Episcopal Church rector, will
officiate, and burial will be at Oakwood
Cemetery.
No known survivors are listed.
Notes:
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Miss Perfield
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Corley Funeral
Home Chapel for Miss Ida Perfield, 93, of Corsicana, who died
Saturday afternoon at her residence.
The Rev. James Sigler, St. John Episcopal Church rector, officiated,
and burial was at Oakwood
Cemetery.
No known survivors were listed.
Notes:
Myrtle (Berry) Bunch
1872 - Apr 6, 1916
Remains Were Interred in Oakwood Today.
Mrs. Myrtle Bunch, aged 44 years, wife of John Bunch, an employe of
the Magnolia Petroleum Co., died at the family home, 1044 South
Seventeenth street, at 5:30 yesterday afternoon, after a long
illness of tuberculosis and the remains were interred in Oakwood this afternoon at 1:30, with Rev. B. W. Vining officiating, and H.
H. Castalow, J. E. Treithart, R. C. Richardson, Sam Spikes, Tom
Moore and W. B. Baker acted as pall-bearers.
A large procession followed the remains to their last resting place
and many pretty flowers were deposited above her bier.
Notes:
Capt. Walter Jones Blackmon
Oct 2, 1847 - Apr. 6, 1916
PROMINENT CITIZEN DEAD.
Passes Away Suddenly After Many Months of Ill Health.
Capt. Walter J. Blackmon, a resident of Navarro county since 1860,
died suddenly at his home, 1141 West Collin street, at 5:30
yesterday afternoon. Deceased had been in ill health for many
months, but he was down town yesterday morning, and a few moments
before his death yesterday afternoon he was looking after domestic
matters in his back premises. His son, Paul Blackmon, met him coming
into the house and he complained of a severe pain in his side at the
stomach. His son helped him to his bed, but before the son could get
his clothing all off, the father had breathed his last.
Capt. Blackmon came to this county with his father, Dr. Blackmon
from Wilcox county, Alabama, in 1861, and in that year he enlisted
as a soldier in the Confederate army in the company of Capt. E. R.
Bradley, and served throughout that memorable struggle. During his
long residence here, the deceased, who would have been sixty-nine
years old in October next, filled a number of important trusts, and
in all his acts, public and private, he stood out prominently as a
man among men. He was a good citizen, a good neighbor, a sincere
friend, and a loving father and affectionate husband. All who knew
him will regret to learn of his death, and his memory will live long
in Corsicana and Navarro county.
Surviving the deceased are two children, Paul Blackmon and Miss
Bertha Blackmon, one brother, Jack Blackmon, and a daughter-in-law,
the widow of his son, Spencer Blackmon.
The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from the
home, with interment in Oakwood. His pastor, Rev. Charles Oberschmidt, of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate.
The following will act as pallbearers: Honorary�J. H. Galbreath, J.J.
Hall, R. B. Caldwell, Aaron Ferguson, H. L. Scales, W. T. Parker, R.
C. Marshall and H. C. Nash.
Active�J. A. Thompson, E. A. Johnson, Will S. Knight, J. D.
Cunningham, C. H. Allyn, C. M. Thornell, Bee Kenner and Joe
Greenlee.
Notes:
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Good Citizen Is Buried.
The remains of the late W. J. Blackmon were interred in Oakwood at
10 o'clock this morning after funeral services at the home by Rev.
Charles Oberschmidt. A large number of friends attended the last sad
rites and there were many beautiful flowers.
Notes:
Elbert Workman Munsey
Jan 22 1870 - May 2 1916
WELL KNOWN CITIZEN DEAD.
After Many Months of Ill Health Death Ensues.
Dr. E. W. Munsey, one of Navarro county�s best known citizens,
passed away at his home 1823 W. Seventh avenue, at 2 o'clock this
morning, after several months of ill health, the last two of which
he was confined to his home. For the past two weeks the deceased was
apparently improving, and he had been able to be up and about the
house, until taken suddenly worse yesterday afternoon.
The deceased came to Texas when a young man and for several years
taught school in Ellis county. While teaching he studied medicine,
and after the proper course, graduated in that profession and went
to Western Texas. Some sixteen or eighteen years ago he came to this
county and practiced his profession in the Drane community for
several years most successfully. About twelve years ago he located
in Corsicana, and with his brother, B. B. Munsey, he engaged in the
real estate and loan business, in which he was decidedly successful.
At the time of his death he was connected with three banks, not only
as a stockholder, but as an official. These banks are located at
Alma, Purdon and Dawson. In addition to these interests the deceased
owned considerable farm lands in the county.
Surviving the deceased is his widow and little daughter, his
brother, B. B. Munsey, and a sister whose home is in Illinois, and
who will arrive here tomorrow to attend the funeral.
The funeral service has been changed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow
and will take place from the home. Rev. J. A. Whitehurst, formerly
pastor of the First Methodist church here, will have charge of the
services at the house, and the Elks will officiate at the grave. The
following will act as pall-bearers:
Active�Gus Dunn, J. R. Dunn, P. D. Williams, W. A. Stockard, H. C.
Nash, C. L. Jester, Dexter Hamilton, Arthur Elliott.
Honorary�F. N. Drane, Mit Sowell, S. M. Kerr, J. H. Gaibreath, C. H.
Allyn, J. L. Whiteselle and C. E. King.
Attention Elks.
The Elks Lodge will have charge of the burial of Brother E. W.
Munsey tomorrow at 3 p.m. All officers and Elks are requested to be
at the Elks Club rooms in the afternoon at 2:30 and march to the
funeral in a body.
SIDNEY MARKS, E. R.
Notes:
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Funeral Largely Attended.
The remains of the late Dr. E. W. Munsey were laid to rest in
Oakwood this afternoon after funeral services at the house conducted
by Rev. J. A. Whitehurst of Waco, a former pastor of the First
Methodist church here. At the home there was a large attendance of
neighbors and friends and many others met the funeral procession at
the grave where the beautiful Elks funeral service was rendered.
There were many beautiful flowers sent in by friends of the family
and those who knew and esteemed the deceased in life.
Notes:
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The committee on resolutions expressing the sentiments of the League
on the death of Dr. Munsey, reported as follows, the report being
unanimously adopted:
We, your committee appointed for the purpose, beg leave to submit
the following resolutions on the death of Dr. E. W. Munsey;
Whereas the Supreme Ruler of the Universe has seen fit to call from
his work upon earth to his heavenly home our friend and fellow
worker, Dr. E. W. Munsey, and appreciating his valued services to
the Corsicana Business League and the community at large during his
active and useful life, be it,
Resolved, that the Corsicana Business League expresses great sorrow
over the loss of such a valued citizen and friend, who worked so
faithfully as a member of the Agricultural Committee of the League.
He was at all times in perfect accord with the progressive spirit of
the League in every undertaking and was ever willing to respond to
the call of duty wherein there was an opportunity for the betterment
of town and county. Dr. Munsey was an active committeeman and filled
his office with satisfaction to all, as well as gave freely of his
earthly possessions to the betterment of mankind. It is with sorrow
that the committee is forced to record the cessation of his
activities here but we are sure that he has received the reward of
having done his work well.
Resolved further, that a copy of these resolutions be entered upon
the minutes of the Corsicana Business League, a copy sent to the
family of the deceased and a copy be furnished the press.
LOWRY MARTIN,
J. W. CARPENTER,
R. D. JOHNSON,
Committee.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, May 24, 1916
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st wife Lillie Lea (Batchelor) Munsey-Jeffers married Jul. 9, 1898
2nd wife Ruth (Marshall) Munsey-Sands married Feb. 9, 1907 (Mrs.
Claude C. Sands married Dec. 30, 1919); s/o William Augusta Munsey & Rachel Elizabeth (Workman) Munsey
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