Maliette (Landau) Wolens
May 1, 1929 - Oct 27, 2015
Born
in Strasbourg, France, on May 1, 1929, and passed away on
Oct. 27, 2015, at her home in Plano. A woman of great class
and beauty who had many friends and loved to entertain them
all, Maliette derived her greatest joy from her three sons,
two daughters-in-law and 11 grandchildren, all of who adored
their "Omi."
Maliette was the younger of two daughters born to Salomon
and Helena Landau, both of Polish descent. The Landaus were
part of a vibrant Jewish community in Strasbourg, a city on
the border of France and Germany, where Salomon, a textile
manufacturer, was active in the local chamber of commerce.
In September 1939, Strasbourg was evacuated when France and
England declared war on Germany, two days after Hitler
invaded Poland, where many of Maliette�s extended family
subsequently died in the Holocaust. Maliette and her family
drove across France, part of an endless caravan of refugees
who threw photos, pieces of clothing and other mementos onto
the roads, hoping that other family members would see them
and follow.
For the next two years, the Landaus tried desperately to
leave France, joining hundreds of thousands of other Jewish
refugees who were not permitted entry by other countries.
The Landaus finally booked passage to Martinique on one of
the last refugee ships to leave Marseille, but the ship was
stopped by the British Navy and directed to dock in
Trinidad, where Maliette and her family lived in
gender-segregated detention camps for three months. They
subsequently boarded a ship that took them to Venezuela,
Puerto Rico and Panama before being allowed to dock in
Mexico. Her family settled in Mexico City, and Maliette and
her sister Rose both graduated high school from American
private schools.
When Maliette was 18, on a trip to Texas to visit her older
sister who had married an American, she was introduced to a
young man from Corsicana, Jay Wolens, whose family owned the
K. Wolens department stores in Texas. They married in June
1948, and Maliette became one of the few residents of
Corsicana who could speak fluent French, German, Spanish,
English and Yiddish. She became extremely involved in the
local Jewish community in Corsicana and was well known for
her wonderful home cooking and festive, pi�ata birthday
parties for her three boys. The family moved to Dallas in
1968 so the boys could attend Akiba Academy and St. Mark�s
School of Texas. Maliette
stayed active in Hadassah and became a lifetime member of
Congregation Shearith Israel Sisterhood. She also taught
private Spanish and Yiddish lessons.
Maliette was preceded in death by her parents; and her best
friend, her sister Rose.
She is survived by her son, Steve Wolens (wife Laura Miller)
of Dallas, son, Gary Wolens of London, and son, Keenan
Wolens (wife Orna) of Los Angeles; and her grandchildren,
Frederic, Ariella, Alex, Alana, Lily, Zachary, Ethan, Jared,
Sophia, Max, and Raquel. Maliette is also survived by Rose�s
son, Alan Weinkrantz, who she considered her fourth son; her
sisters-in-law, Charlotte Schuman and Jackie Mazow; and her
cousin, Henry Salz. She leaves seven additional nieces and
nephews, including Miles Schuman, whose long and frequent
visits these last few years brought her great joy.
Maliette�s last eight years have been enormously richer due
to the painstaking love and devotion from Maureen, who has
become a cherished member of the family. Enormous gratitude
is also given to Dr. Mark Fleschler for his constant
attention and compassion.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29
at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, followed by a
short burial service.
Maliette often said: "Don't send flowers to my funeral; send
them to me while I'm alive." In lieu of memorials, please
send flowers to someone you love. |
Notes:
Sue (Jones)
Wood
May 25, 1921 - Oct 29, 2015
Sue
Wood, 94, of Corsicana, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 29,
2015, at Country Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center in
Corsicana. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct.
30, 2015, at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31,
2015, at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James
Williams and the Rev. Karen Hulsey officiating. Interment
will follow in Woodland Cemetery in Kirvin. Arrangements by
Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
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Mrs. Sue Wood, 94, of Corsicana passed away on Thursday,
October 29,
2015 at Country Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center in Corsicana. She
was born on May 25, 1921 in Trinidad, Texas to Ben and Florence
Norris Jones.
She was a cook for many years for Dawson and Corsicana schools, and
Park Row Nursing Home. During the summer months she would cook for
the East Texas District Pentecostal Church of God youth camp, which
she did for several years. She was a member of Northside Assembly of
God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Wood; parents; 3
brothers and 2 sisters; and a daughter-in-law, Beverly Wood.
She is survived by her sons, Joe L. Wood and Johnny Wood both of
Corsicana. She also had several close friends she loved and
cherished which were her pastors for many years, Rev. and Mrs.
Luther Crabtree who have also preceded her in death, along with
Jackie & Clara Williams and the Herrell sisters. She never had any
grandchildren, but she would always call Matt Porter her grandson.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on
Friday, October 30, 2015 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services
will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Williams and Rev.
Karen Hulsey officiating.
Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery in Kirvin, Texas.
Notes:
George Beverley Walker, II
Dec 26, 1935 - Nov 4, 2015
George
Beverley Walker, II passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015
while resting peacefully at home. He was born Dec. 26, 1935
in Corsicana, Texas. After graduating from Corsicana High
School he enlisted in the Coast Guard. His four years of
service included search and rescue duty out of Groton,
Connecticut, most notably the SS Andrea Doria Ocean liner
sinking off the coast of Nantucket in 1956. Other
assignments included patrolling the coast of Greenland in
winter, Sonar school in Key West, recruiting in the suburbs
of New York City, Shore Patrol in Cuba and pitching for the
Coast Guard in the armed services Canadian Atlantic league �
his favorite assignment.
After service he returned to Texas enrolling in the
University of North Texas in Denton and the University of
Texas in Austin where he studied law. His studies served him
well in his chosen career in the insurance field. He began
as a claim investigator and he was transferred from Texas to
Oregon and California before returning to Dallas when JC
Penney bought Beneficial Standard. They hired him to open
the insurance and claim business for them in Dallas. He
loved to work and enjoyed the challenge of improving
business operations and mentoring those who reported to him.
When George returned to Dallas he decided to settle in
Corsicana and commute bank and forth. He soon decided to get
into the cattle business as well. One of George�s best
friends, Vic Howell, took him under his wing and helped him
get started. Eventually he had leases in every corner of
Navarro County. He also started a hay hauling business. Many
people in Corsicana knew him as a cattle man, but didn�t
realize he also was an insurance executive till he appeared
on 60 Minutes with Morley Shafer in 1987.
He met his wife Janet at the International Claim Association
(ICA) meeting in Boston, when she took over his Meeting
Activities Committee for the following year�s convention.
George rose quickly through the ICA ranks. In 1994 he became
the President of this industry leadership and education
association.
Retiring in 1997 from JC Penney, George continued to work
for several years as a consultant and was designated as an
expert witness for the 6th District Court in reviewing and
giving his opinion on wrongful death claims.
Both while working and in retirement, George and Janet made
it a priority to travel across America and in Europe and in
the last decade often summered in Maine where Janet grew up.
George had a fabulous sense of humor and a quick wit. He
enjoyed the friendship and fellowship with Navarro County
ranchers, the weekend dances at the VFW, dove and deer
hunting, and his graduating class reunions. In short he
loved life.
The Walker Family wants to express its deep appreciation to
the staff and caregivers at Heritage Oaks Retirement
Village, the support and loving care provided by Hand in
Hand Hospice, especially Lisa Nelson, RN and Miranda
Phillips, RN and to his caregivers while at home � Shamika
Harris, Toshiba McDonald, Nicole Nelson, Eddie Wilson,
Yolanda Tarbutton and Meshaella Strain.
Mr. Walker is survived by his wife, Janet, his
brother-in-law Kenneth Patchen and wife Betty Ann Ralston;
his niece Loral Patchen and husband Cesar, and his great
niece Solana; and his niece Lela Rasmussen and husband,
Fred.
Visitation with the family will be 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 7, 2015 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8,
2015 at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Talbert
officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Vic Howell, John Wade
Braley, C.L. Brown, III., Jimmy Nutt and Dr. Scott
Middleton. Pallbearers will be Wade Braley, Jay Payne, Jason
Payne, Ryan Payne, Ron Lynch and Chuck McClanahan. |
Notes:
Amzi Nealey Barnes
Nov 21, 1849 - Jun 11, 1918
Died at Blooming Grove.
Neely Barnes, for many years a resident of Blooming Grove, and who was 65 years old, died there last night of pellagra, after a long illness. The deceased is survived by his widow and a grown daughter. The remains were interred there this afternoon.
Notes:
Dillion
Blackmon
Sep 2, 1844 - Nov 29, 1921
Corsicana paper, Dec. 1921
Remains Interred Yesterday
Dillion Blackmon, aged 74, and a Confederate Veteran, died at
his home, 503 East Eleventh Av. Monday night, and the remains
were interred in Oakwood yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The
deceased is survived by his wife and several grown children.
Lucy E. (Hawkins) McAfee
Dec 17, 1838 - Feb 29, 1880 At nine o'clock Sunday
morning, Mrs. L. E. McAfee breathed her last. She was a
dedicated member of the Methodist church and lived in full hope of a
blessed immortality in the lad of the leal. A noble, kind and
patient wife and mother and generous neighbor has left a mourning
circle to join the redeemed hosts of heaven.
Notes:
Dorothy (Douglas) Bratton
Jul 14, 1918 - Jan 13, 2009
She
was the daughter of Walter Claude and Ula (Leslie) Douglas.
She grew up in Corsicana, Texas, then moved to Norman. She
married James Berry Bratton on June 17, 1950, in Norman. She
taught school at a private school in Norman until she and
her husband moved to McAlester. She then operated a
pre-school in McAlester for six years and then worked at the
Grand Avenue Untied Methodist Church as the pastor's
assistant for five years. She had been a longtime member of
the Grand Avenue United Methodist church, where she was
involved with the Methodist Youth Fellowship. She started a
group known as The Travelers and organized most of their
trips for 25 years. She also supported the Young Life
Ministry and had been involved in the Girl Scouts, the Cub
Scouts and the United Way. Survivors include one son, Bill
Bratton and his girlfriend, Christy Hobbs, Hot Springs,
Ark.; one daughter and son-in-law, Jane Ann and Larry Auld,
of McAlester. Also, three grandchildren, Jeff Bratton and
his wife, Mishel, Boise, Idaho, Michael Auld and his wife,
Becky, of Oklahoma City, and David Auld and his fiancé, Joy Toth, of Shawnee; a sister-in-law, Mary Douglas, Columbus,
Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by her parents; her husband, James Bratton, and three
brothers. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at
Grand Avenue United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles
Neff officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Brumley-Mills
Funeral Home of McAlester. |
Notes:
Thomas Griffin
�Sonny� Sheppard
Dec 5, 1939 - Mar 30, 2016
Thomas
Griffin Sheppard, 76, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016,
in Cypress,Texas. Thomas, the son of Thomas Gilmer Sheppard
and Gladys Bell Sheppard, was born on December 5, 1939 in
Blooming Grove, Texas.
Thomas was a member of the
1958 Blooming Grove High School
graduating class. He then attended Stephen F. Austin
University. In 1975, he married Mazelle Pyle. He and "Mazie"
shared 31 happy years together before her death in 2006.
Thomas is survived by one sister, Wanda Jean Sheppard
Hinkle, of Cypress, TX. Other relatives include, two Nieces,
Catherine Hinkle Ward, of Cypress, TX, Janie Hinkle Hatley
and husband, Tony Hatley, of Friendswood, TX. Surviving are
1 great-niece, Christie Ward Schultz and husband,
Christopher Schultz, of Houston, TX; Zane Ward and wife,
Sandra Ward, of Mexia, TX; Micah Hatley and wife, Erin
Hatley, of Victoria, TX, Jessie Hatley and wife, Sarah
Hatley, Alvin, TX. Four great-great nieces and 3 great-great
nephews.
Services will be held at Brookside Funeral Home in Houston,
TX., Monday, April 4, 2016. Visitation 11:00-1:00, graveside
service at 1:30 p.m. |
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Thomas Griffin Sheppard, 76, of Blooming Grove passed away
on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in Cypress. Thomas graduated
from
Blooming Grove High School in 1958 and was a active
member of the First Baptist Church of Blooming Grove. He
devoted much of his time and heart caring for his wife, they
were married for 31 years until her death in 2006.
Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2016 at
Brookside Funeral Home in Houston. Grave side services will
follow at 1:30 p.m. at Brookside Cemetery.
Arrangements by Brookside Funeral Home, Houston.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
� Saturday, April 2, 2016
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
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Brookside Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co.,
TX
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h/o Mazelle "Mazie" (Pyle) Sheppard
married Sep. 13, 1975; s/o Thomas Gilmer Sheppard & Gladys
Elizabeth (Bell) Sheppard [buried in Rose Hill cemetery,
Blooming Grove, Tx.]; (brother to Wanda Jean (Sheppard) Hinkle
and Audra Faye (Sheppard) Kagler
Graham
Neeley Dickson
Dec 29, 1926 - Mar 29, 2016
Graham's
Story
Graham N. Dickson passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at
the age of 89. He was born in Corsicana on Dec. 29, 1926,
the son of Graham D. Dickson and Lois Neely Dickson.
He attended Corsicana schools, graduating from
Corsicana
High School in 1944. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1944 and
was honorably discharged in 1946.
On March 3, 1945, he married Audrey Faye Wilds. After
returning from the Navy, he went to work for Dickson
Electric Company where he trained to be an electrician, and
worked for various contractors in Corsicana and other
locations in central Texas. He started working for Magnolia
Pipe Line Company later Mobil Pipe Line Company on Jan. 8,
1957 in Corsicana as an electrician, working at various
Mobil locations.
In 1965 he was promoted to Electrical Supervisor, serving in
that capacity in several places in Texas, Arkansas,
Louisiana, and offshore.
In 1971, he worked in Nigeria for Mobil Producing Nigeria as
Chief Electrical inspector at Qua Ibo terminal, and in 1979,
1980 and 1981 he worked in Saudi Arabia for Mobil Overseas
Pipe Line Company as Chief Electrical Inspector at Yanbu.
After two years in Saudi Arabia, he returned to Beaumont to
his job as Electrical Supervisor, where he retired on April
1, 1987, after more than 30 years of service.
He was very proud to have been a longtime mason, and a
member of Corsicana lodge #174 for more than 60 years and a
member of South Park lodge #1320 in Beaumont. He was also a
member of Beaumont York Rite masons, and a member of
Beaumont Chapter and Council, also a member of Galveston
Scottish Rite masons and El Mina Shrine in Galveston. He was
very active member of El Mina Cycle Patrol, and later El
Mina Kart Patrol. Over the years, he was a member of five
Shrine Clubs and is past President of Silsbee Shrine Club.
He was also a proud member of Cashan Grotto in Beaumont, and
is past Monarch of that body.
On Aug. 21, 2003, the love of his life, Faye, passed away
after suffering several years from Alzheimers disease. He
was also preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his second wife, Virginia, and by his two
children, Kathy Sanders and husband Gary of Corsicana and
John Dickson and wife Violet of Denton; six grandsons, Scott
Sanders of Plano, Steven Sanders of Houston, Michael
Dickson, Matt Dickson, Sam Dickson, and Jonathan Dickson all
of Denton; six great grandchildren, Morgan and Madison
Sanders of Plano, Garret and Michaela Dickson, and Brennan
and Liam Dickson of Denton; and his sister, Linda Dickson
Mash and husband Pete of Denton.
Visitation with the family will be held from 3 p.m. until
service time on service on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Corley
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on
Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel
with the Rev. John Nader officiating.
Interment will follow in the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. |
Notes:
Alfredo
Pena, Jr.
Aug 3, 1944 - Mar 25, 2016
Alfredo Pena, Jr., U.S. Army 1SG, Retired, age 71, passed
away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2016 in San Antonio
surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Born August 3, 1944, he was the son of the late Alfredo and
Adeliada Pena of Corsicana, Texas.
1SG Pena had a highly decorated and distinguished military
career in the US Army spanning 26 years. He served three
tours in Vietnam and was recognized as a Purple Heart and
Bronze Star Medal recipient. He also served at the Pentagon
with the Office of the Secretary of Defense and as the 1SG
of the NATO Allied Land Command (Land Southeast, Izmir,
Turkey), before retiring from his military service as 1SG of
the 5th Army Headquarters, Fort Sam Houston.
He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Rosa and
Rosalinda of Corsicana.
He is survived by his wife, Margarette Flores Pena;
daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine and James Perkins of
San Antonio, Anissa and Simon Strafford of Peterborough,
United Kingdom, and Mary Pena-Hail and Brian Hail of San
Antonio. His surviving brothers are Amado, Arturo, and
Arnulfo Pena of Fort Worth. His surviving grandsons are
Daniel, Nathan, and Oliver.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2016
2:00 P.M.
PORTER LORING NORTH CHAPEL
Inurnment with Full Military Honors will be in Arlington
National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
www.lightthenight.org for leukemia research. |
Notes:
Mary Elizabeth "Bette"
(Gilmore) Ary
Feb 14, 1943 - Feb 18, 2016
Mary Elizabeth (Bette) Ary passed peacefully from this life on the
morning of Feb 18, 2016 having just celebrated her 73rd birthday.
She was blessed to be surrounded by her loving family during her
final hours.
Bette was born in Dallas to Mary and Robert W. (Gillie) Gilmore on
Feb 14, 1943.
She attended first through 12th grade at Ursaline Academy,
graduating in 1961. She eventually earned her Master's degree in
Special Education and was a dedicated diagnostician, for the Dallas
ISD for many years before enjoying a rewarding sales career in
telecomunications.
Bette married Tom Ary in 1987 and they enjoyed many years of
adentures including travel, business, and even a home in Mexico for
a time.
In 2003 she made a home in Corsicana, where she taught Developmental
Reading and Writing classes at Navarro College, volunteered her time
at The Hope center, helped her husband manage their rental property
business and devoted countless hours to her family. Bette had a
contagious joy for life and took delight in the assurance of her
salvation.
Bette is survived by her husband, Tom Ary; daughter, Heidi Evans;
grandchildren, Michael, Michelle and Sam Evans; sisters, Theresa
Mammen and Laurie O'Kelley.
Tom and Bette's blended family includes three more children, six
grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
The family celebrated her life with a memorial service on Friday,
March 11, 2016 at Believer Bible Church with Pastor Steve Elkins
officiating.
The service was light-hearted and included a musical selection of
classic hymns such as "Amazing Grace" and "Victory in Jesus."
Special tributes were presented by her life-long friend, Grace
Plummer and grandson, Michael Evans. The service ended with a
recessional of "When the Saints Go Marching In."
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all those
who have supported them during their difficult time of loss and any
remembrances should to to The Hope Center.
"Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following paths God made
for me. I took his hand, I heard him call, then turned, and bid
farewell to all. I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to
sing, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found my peace at close of
play. And if my parting left a void, then fill it with remembered
joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss. Ah yes, these things I too
will miss. Be not burdend with sorrow, I wish you sunshine of
tomorrow. My life's been full I've savored much. Good friends, good
times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too to brief.
Do not lengthen it now with grief. Lift up your hearts and share
with me, God wants me now. He set me free.
Notes:
Robert Lee Betts
July 25, 1967 - Mar 17, 2016
Robert Lee Betts, 48 of Kerens passed away Thursday, March 17,
2016 at the East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2016 at the
New Bethel Baptist Church in Kerens, with Pastor Earnest
Betts,Jr., officiating.
Interment will follow at
Elm Flat Cemetery
in Powell.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Preston Don L. Allred
July 5, 1936 - Mar 22, 2016
Don
Allred of Allen passed away at the Medical Center of
McKinney on March 22, 2016 at the age of 79. He was born in
Corsicana to Willie Preston Allred and Mary Lee Smith Allred
on July 5, 1936.
Don was an auto dealer and owned Allred Motor Company in
Corsicana. He is preceded in death by his parents and great
grandchild Hudson.
Survivors include his wife Shirley Allred of Allen;
children, Diane McDonald of Dallas and Michael Don Allred
and wife Janet of Anna. Four grandchildren; Kelly, Mylea,
Tiffany and Lance. Six great grandchildren; Hannah, Caden,
Gunner, Owen, Ella and Mazye.
He is also survived by his sister Letha Forns of Glendale,
Arizona. Don is also survived by his four legged fur family
Foxy.
A memorial service held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016 at
Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Ellis
officiating.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Yolanda Kay
"Sparkie" (Hollaway) Gavin
Oct 18, 1969 - Mar 23, 2016
Mrs.
Yolanda Kay "Sparkie" Gavin, age 46, of Kerens went home to
her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Lindale
Health Center in Lindale.
She was born on October 18, 1969 in Dallas,to David Earl and
Mary Edith Hollaway.
She grew up in Italy, Texas and graduated from
Corsicana High School in 1989 and continued her
education at Mansfield Business College where she earned her
associates degree.
She married soon after graduating and became a full time
housewife and mother.
Sparkie loved her family with great passion and would even
have been called over-protective by some. She enjoyed being
a volunteer firefighter's wife for many years and she loved
to crochet things for her family, especially her children
and grandchildren.
She was lovingly referred to as "Gege" by her family. Her
favorite times were spent being with her family, especially
her grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her father and her brother
Eddie Hollaway.
Sparkie is survived by her mother, Mary Edith Hollaway and
Papa Larry; her husband of 25 years, Donald Eugene Gavin;
her children; Kayla Auerbach and husband, David of Kerens,
Joshua Gavin and wife, Melissa of Corsicana and
grandchildren; Skarlet and Raiden Auerbach of Kerens and
Elisha Ada-grace Gavin of Corsicana and another grandchild
due in September.
She is also survived by her siblings; David G. Hollaway,
Zina Guthrie, Tammy Harris, Brenda Love and Billy Hollaway
and her sisters-in-laws [sic], Mona Housewright, Johnnie
Lou, Dorothy Gale and Bernice Pruitt and a brother-in-law,
Ted Donelson. She is also survived by numerous nieces,
nephews and friends.
A private family viewing was held on Friday, March 25, 2016
at Corley Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March
26, 2016 in the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Major Beth
Anderson and Terrie Cheshir officiating.
Cremation to follow under the direction of Corley Funeral
Home |
Notes:
Charlie Edward Belcher
Apr 10, 1930 - Mar 24, 2016
Charlie Belcher, 85, of Frost passed away on Thursday, March
24, 2016 at his residence.
Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 28,
2016 at Frost Cemetery
with Jason Wilder officiating.
Pallbearers are Kenneth Belcher, Sam Belcher, Michael
Belcher, Chris Belcher, Isaiah Belcher and Tim Anderson.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
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Charlie Belcher, 85, of Frost passed away Thursday,
March 24, 2016 at his residence. He was born April 10,
1930 in Abilene to Samuel Allen Belcher and Julia
Elizabeth Perry Belcher.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Patsy D. Belcher
and son, Butch Belcher. He is survived by his children,
Kenneth Belcher, Sam Belcher and Michael Belcher; nine
grandchildren, Lisa Anderson, Chris Belcher, Isaiah
Belcher, Renalee Belcher, Blake Belcher, Rebecca Mince,
Lance Carmack, Lauren Belcher and Zack Belcher. He is
also survived by Chere Belcher, Sherri Carter, Butch
Belcher, Larry Belcher and Buddy Belcher.
Graveside service will be 10:00 am Monday, March 28,
2016 at Frost Cemetery with Jason Wilder
officiating.Pallbearers will be Kenneth Belcher, Sam
Belcher, Michael Belcher, Chris Belcher, Isaiah Belcher
and Tim Anderson.
Notes:
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Patsy Dell (Brock) Belcher; s/o Samuel
Allen Belcher & Julia Elizabeth Perry Belcher
Frances (Kiser)
Rogers
July 8, 1925 - Mar 27, 2016
Frances
Kiser Rogers of Corsicana passed away at Twilight Home
Nursing and Rehabilitation on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at the
age of 90. She was born July 8, 1925 in Corsicana to Harvey
and Ione Averitt Kiser.
After high school graduation she worked at Bethlehem Steel
during World War II and later at U.S. Gypsum until
retirement.
She accepted Christ at Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist
Church. Later she joined Missionary Baptist Church in
Corsicana and Northside Baptist Church in Corsicana where
she was a member for over 65 years. While at Northside she
worked with children, taught adult Sunday school classes,
was assistant librarian and worked in the Care Center and
served on various committees.
Frances loved to travel and visited close to 20 countries
around the world.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dan Rogers Jr and
parents Harvey and Ione Averitt Kiser.
She is survived by her children, Dan Rogers III and wife
Jackie, Judith Rogers Bailey and husband Danny and David
Rogers and partner Michael McCarthy; grandchildren, Jennifer
Rogers Osburn and husband Mark, Jeff Rogers and wife Joann,
Julie Rogers Montez and husband Tony, Amy Bailey Griffin and
husband Steve, Laura Bailey Nordin and husband Jon Eric and
Melanie Bailey Milligan and husband Byron.
She is also survived by great grandchildren, Savannah and
Sydney Osburn, Taylor and Lindsey Rogers, Ethan Montez,
Tyler and Carson Griffin, Brinley, Ella Grace and Cara
Nordin and Harper Milligan.
Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March
29th Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.
Service will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30th at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Randal Whitt
officiating.
Burial will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mark Osburn, Jeff Rogers, Tony Montez,
Steve Griffin, Jon Eric Nordin, Byron Milligan and Rick
Rash.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Hand in Hand Hospice, 208
S. 31st St.
Corsicana, Texas 75110.
Arrangements By Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Shelli Sue
"Sissy" (Beck) Larsen
Jan 8, 1965 - Mar 26, 2016
Shelli
(Sissy) Larsen of Navarro passed away at Navarro Regional
Hospital on Saturday, March 26, 2016.
She was born Jan. 8, 1965 in Mexia to James E. Beck and Ruby
"Kay"
Bullington Beck.
She is preceded in death by Don Wade Horn, Leon and Joyce
Bullington, Bill Wade and Ethel Horn and James Beck.
She is survived by her four children, Halie Rose, Hanna
Larsen, Heidi Larsen and Rebecca Buckner; mother, Kay
Draughn; three grandchildren, Alexsus Baker, Addelyn Vaquera
and Kayleigh Onstott; siblings, James "Buster" Horn, Rhonda
Warner and Jeffery Horn; two half sisters, Tracey Beck and
Michelle Davis; one half brother, James Beck; aunt and
uncle, Donald and Sue Sanderson and cousins Lori Cook and
Tammy Schultz.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 1,
2016 at Calvery Worship Center with Benny Horn officiating.
Burial will be at
Hopewell Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Gladys Gay
(Ponder) Wright
June 20, 1921 - Mar 22, 2016
Gladys
Gay Wright, 94 passed away March 22, 2016. She was born June
20, 1921 in Frost to William Freeman Ponder and Nannie Gay
Albritton Ponder.
Gladys was a member of Westhill Church of Christ, was also a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and doing needle work.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Denver Wright, parents; siblings, W. F. Ponder, David Ponder, Elizabeth Ponder Froese,
Norine Ponder and Catherine Ponder Stockard.
She is survived by her sister, Robbie Ponder Elmore; daughters, Donna Wright White and husband John, Lynn Closser
McWherter and husband David, Diane Closser Watson, Sandra Closser Feuerbacher and husband Berry; Grandchildren, Denver
White, Clifton McWherter, Kristina Price, Amanda Watson, Morgan Watson, Jackson Feuerbacher. Five great grandchildren
and numerous nieces and nephews. Also, the family would like to thank the nursing staff of Heritage Oaks Retirement Village.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be 10:30 am Friday, March 25, 2016 at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Paul Slaughter
officiating.
Arrangements By Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- w/o Denver Wright; d/o William Freeman Ponder, Sr. & Nannie Gay
(Albritton) Ponder [bur at Frost Cem]
Robert Cecil Lane
Aug 9, 1936 - Mar 23, 2016
Notes:
-
Robert is buried at
Rose Hill
Cemetery, Blooming Grove, Navarro Co., TX
-
1st wife Patsy Sue (Dozier)
Lane-Montgomery 2nd wife Harriet Gayle (Horton)
Lane married May 8, 1982 s/o John Albert Lane and Elizabeth
Agnes "Lizzie" (Moody) Lane [buried at Dresden cemetery]
--
Robert Cecil Lane
Aug 9, 1936 - Mar 23, 2016
Robert Cecil Lane, 79, of San Antonio, passed away March 23, 2016,
at his residence. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., March
25, 2016, at the funeral home, with graveside services to follow at
2:30 p.m. at
Rose Hill
Cemetery
in Blooming Grove.
He was born in Navarro County, Texas, to the late James Albert Lane
and Lizzy Agnes Moody Lane.
Notes:
Marshall Leonidais Purifoy
Jul 2, 1854 - Jun 17, 1918
Bazette News.
Since I last wrote the Death Angel visited our community and claimed
Mr. M. L. Purifoy who passed away last Monday morning, June 17th at
eleven o'clock, after a long illness. The deceased would have been
sixty-four years of age in July. He had been a resident of this
county for about forty-two years and was liked by all who knew him.
He will be missed so much by his neighbors and friends, and oh, how
much he will be missed in the home, there is that vacant place in
the family circle which no one else can fill. He leaves to mourn his
absence a companion, five daughters, four sons and a number of
grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. We extend our
heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. The remains were interred
in the Prairie Point
cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. B. F. Ellis of
Kerens conducting the services.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, June 25, 1918
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Estaglinza Ann "Nettie" (Wright) Purifoy; s/o Frank
Purifoy & Penelope Ann Synthia (Moore) Albritton-Purifoy
Roberta Martin
Oct 16, 1905 - Feb 17, 1918
Died at Bazette Yesterday.
Roberta, the 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Martin, died
at Bazette yesterday of pneumonia, and the remains were interred at
Prairie Point this
afternoon.
Notes:
--
Obituary
Sunday morning at 4 o'clock, Feb. 17, 1918, the death angel visited
the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Martin of Bazette and took from them
their little daughter Roberta. She was thirteen years old. She was
sweet and kind to everybody. She was sick two weeks with pneumonia.
Weep not dear father and mother for Roberta is at rest. We know it
is hard to give her up but the Lord�s will be done and not ours. She
will be missed so much. All was done that loving hands could do to
relieve her suffering but the Lord saw fit to take her away. We can
not call Roberta back to us but we can go to her. What a sweet
consolation to think of meeting her in a better world. She leaves
father, mother, seven brothers one sister and a host of relatives an
friends to mourn her loss. The remains were laid to rest in the
Prairie Point Cemetery
Monday at 12:30 o'clock. Rev. Isbelle conducted the services.
Written by � A FRIEND.
Notes:
Ballard Zachariah
"Zach" Westbrook
Oct 1, 1878 - Oct 17, 1918
PROMINENT CITIZEN DEAD.
County Commissioner Passed Away In Kerens
County Commissioner B. Z. Westbrook, aged forty years, died at his
home in Kerens at 8:30 last night after ten days illness. The
deceased is survived by his wife and four children and numerous
relatives in the county. He was one of the county�s best citizens,
and his death is greatly deplored.
The remains were interred in the
Prairie Point cemetery
near Kerens this afternoon.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Friday, Oct 18, 1918
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Amma/Alma Eugenia (Taylor) Westbrook married Nov 20,
1901; s/o Robert Payne "Bob" Westbrook & Sarah Frances "Queen"
(Posey) Westbrook
Artie
M. (Lowe) Travis
Jun 25, 1889 - Nov 18, 1919
Was Buried At Prairie Point.
Mrs. P. S. Travis, aged 30 years, a former resident of this county,
died at Maypearl, Ellis County, yesterday and the remains were
interred in the
Prairie Point cemetery this afternoon, Rev. M. C. Cuthbertson of
Corsicana officiating. The deceased is survived by her husband and a
little daughter seven years old, her mother Mrs. Maggie Shennall of
Maypearl, a sister, Mrs. H. W. Gabriel of ------Valley, and a
brother, Eugene Lowe of Powell.
Notes:
Hatcher
(Banks) Miller
Feb 18, 1878 - Jan 31, 1919
Died in Hamilton County.
Mrs. R. L. Miller, formerly of this county, died at her home in
Hico, Hamilton County, today, and the remains will be buried at the
Prairie Point cemetery
near Bazette next Sunday. The deceased was the daughter of Mrs.
Sterling Carpenter and she was reared in this county. She is
survived by her husband and four children and has many relatives in
this county.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Friday, Jan 31, 1919
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Robert L. "Bob" Miller married Jan. 5, 1898; d/o
Thomas Calhoun Banks & Peninnah (Westbrook) Banks-Carpenter
Doris Sylvia (Allen) Delle
Oct 18, 1935 - Aug 22, 2015
Doris
Sylvia Allen Delle, 79, passed away peacefully with her
children by her side Saturday, August 22, 2015 in Garland,
TX . Born October 18, 1935 in Emhouse, TX , Doris was a 1954
graduate of Ennis High School. She is survived by her
husband of 60 years, Floyd Delle, sisters Wanda Cunningham
and Joy Parten, brother Clayton Allen, daughter Sandy Delle
Mayabb and husband Carl, son Kyle Delle and wife Denise,
grandchildren Stephanie Ridge and husband Jeremy, Ryan
Mayabb and wife Sara, Nathan Delle, Jennifer Harrison and
husband Ryan, Jacob Delle and Tyler Delle, great
grandchildren Carter and Collins Harrison, Ryder Ridge, and
numerous nephews and nieces.
Doris was defined by her devotion to faith, family, friends
and community. A 54-year member of First Baptist Church
Garland, she taught Vacation Bible School, was an active
member of the Joy Class and was a faithful leader within the
church. Doris was an adoring mother whose love will on for
generations. Always the family story teller, Doris� charisma
and zest for life touched everyone, and the tales, laughter
and memories are her legacy. Her friends remember her as a
trusted and loyal companion who always put others first.
Doris kept children in her home early in her married life
and later completed a 25-year career with GISD. She touched
the lives of countless children within the community. Doris
also founded her local Homeowners Association, was a Life
Member of the PTA and was an active community organizer.
Together, she and Floyd enjoyed traveling throughout the
U.S. with their extended RV family.
Services for Doris will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday,
August 26, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Garland with
visitation one hour prior to the service.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral
Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX
75243.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First
Baptist Church Music Ministry. |
Notes:
- From the collection of Alva Lynn Smith
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- Note: Burial in Restland Cemetery, Dallas TX
William
Riley Hughes
abt 1895 - Aug 28, 1981
William Riley Hughes, 86, of Dawson, died Friday at Hubbard
Hospital.
Services were held Saturday at 11:30 p.m. [sic] in the Eubanks
Funeral Chapel in Hubbard.
Rev. Dorman Vandeman officiated and burial was in the
Liberty Hill Cemetery
near Dawson.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Susie Hughes of Dawson, two
daughters, Luella Ransom of California, and Sibyl Martin of Placid;
two sons, Wade Hughes and William Hughes of Graham, nine
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times
- From the collection of the Blooming Grove Historical
Society
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Myrtle (Rawlings) Hughes & Susie (Schultz) Hughes
Wade Lee
Thomas
June 12, 1929 - Aug 23, 1981
Wade Lee Thomas 52, died Monday in Navarro Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete at Griffin Funeral Home. Burial is to be
in Cambell, Bass
Elrod Cemetery [sic] near Dresden with his brothers serving as
pallbearers.
Surviving are his widow, Mary Thomas, Corsicana; three sons, Wade
Thomas of Lake Jackson, Daniel Thomas of Virginia Beach, Girvinia;
and Dale Thomas of Corsicana; one daughter, Deborah Thomas,
Corsicana; seven brothers, Harvey Thomas, Blooming Grove, Carlos
Thomas, Frost, Ronald Thomas, Georgetown, Windell Thomas, Dallas;
Jacky Dale Thomas, Hurst; Don Earl Thomas, Lancaster and Larry Wayne
Thomas, Conroe; four sisters, Bessie D. Wadsworth, Dallas, Lois
Waller, Snyder, Lilla Beth Allen, Farmers Branch and Edna Gwen of
Florida and one grandchild.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times - Wednesday, August 26, 1981
From the collection of the Blooming Grove Historical Society
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Joan Carol Schrier and Mary Thomas; s/o Wade Davidson
Thomas & Vera Gladys (Staggs) Thomas
Linda Kay (Goss) Cannon
Feb 23, 1941 - Mar 7, 2016
Linda Kay (Goss) Cannon, 75, beloved sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, March 7,
2016 in Corsicana at the age of 75.
She was born on Feb. 23, 1941 in El Dorado, Oklahoma to Melba Patrick and Arthur Goss.
Linda grew up in Amarillo and graduated from Palo Duro High School. She spent her adult life divided between La Junta, Colorado and
Grants, New Mexico. She was an avid sports fan, never missing a Broncos game. She requested her remains be scattered at her favorite
lake, Lake San Cristobal in Lake City, Colorado.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Stephen Cannon and niece Christie Griffin.
She is survived by her sisters Shirley Griffin of Corsicana; Debbie Willis of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Marilyn Bayaan of Denver,
Colorado; brothers Tommy Goss of Amarillo, and Robert Goss of Corsicana, Texas; daughter, Stacey Fitzwater and husband TJ of
Pagosa Springs, Colorado; son Aubrey Cannon of LeagueCity; grandchildren Drexel Fitzwater, Jessie Marquez, Ian Cannon, Alyssa
Cannon and Kaylee Fitzwater along with numerous other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the American Heart Council in Linda's name.
Notes:
Dana Walton Humphries
May 13, 1960 - Mar 8, 2016
Mr.
Dana Walton Humphries, 55, of Corsicana passed away on
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at his residence in Corsicana.
He was born on May 13, 1960 in Arlington to Elton Morris and Barbara Inez Humphries.
Dana was an avid gardener, chef, and beloved uncle, who loved life and sharing it with those he loved. He touched
many others during his time on this earth and many will mourn his passing. Of those lives he touched, they were
better for having known him.
Dana was known for his caring nature and always being there for those that needed him.
Dana was survived and immediately followed in death by his partner of 29 years Jim Wilson of Fairfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Paul Morris Humphries and Allan Douglas Humphries.
He is survived by his daughter, Aspen Elizabeth Douglas and husband Jonathan of Huntsville; sister, Lisa Nanette Ward
and husband James of Corsicana; nieces, Barbara Michelle Johnson of Ft. Worth and Julie Humphries Lund and husband
Carl of Alabama; nephews, William Morris Humphries of Greenville and Christopher Humphries of Ft. Worth; several
great nieces and nephews; close extended family members, Shirley Hamill, Dana Collins, Alison Smith, Whitney Collins,
and Glen and Judy Degner all of Corsicana.
The life of Dana Humphries, beloved father and brother, will be celebrated for family and friends at Corley Funeral Home
from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016 in the main chapel. He will be cremated,and a memorial service will be
held at a later date.
We invite any and all to come and share stories of Dana and his life to include high school, recipes, and any other well
wishes for the family during this time. |
Notes:
James
Chester Owen
Jan 13, 1950 - Mar 31, 2016
Obituary for James Chester Owen
James C. Owen of Dresden passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the age of 66. He was born January 13, 1950 in Mexia to Opie Reed
Owen and Ella Bell Chote Owen. He retired in 2008 from Guardian Industries. He was the thirteen child of fifteen children. He known
by his cousins as Rat and Little Babe and many friends knew him as hester. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, painting and writing poetry.
He loved his dogs. He was a loving husband, father and Papaw to his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Bill Wedgman, Melvin Owen, Elton Owen, Alton Owen and two sisters Louise
Anderson, Hazel Owen, daughter in law Emily Owen.
He leaved behind his loving wife, Darielene Nevill Owen; children, Malivan Bryan Owen, Jason Matthew Owen and wife Joclyn, Jennifer
Renee Sullivan and husband Robert, Robert Allen Owen. Grandchildren, Victoria Owen, Tyler Kuhn, Jacie Owen, Lexia Krantz, Colby Holder,
Laci Owen, Astid Owen, Aiden Owen, Malichi Sullivan, Slyvia Sullivan, Steven Sullivan, Sergio Sullivan and Michael Randal;
siblings Clifton Wedgman, Alvis Wedgman, Glen Owen, Billy Jo Owen, Henry Owen, MoDoc Owen, Jessie Owen, Gary Owen.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 3 pm Monday, April 4, 2016 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home chapel with Robert Stapleton officiating. Burial will follow at
Dresden Cemetery.
Notes:
- Submitted by
Polly Winn &
Karen Rost
- h/o Darielene (Nevill) Owen; s/o Opie Reed Owen & Ella Bell (Chote) Owen
Elmon Cox
abt 1896 - Jan 8, 1919
Died Near Angus.
Elmon Cox, age twenty-three years, son of Mrs. Maloney Cox, died the family home in the Angus community at 3 o'clock this morning of
influenza and pneumonia, and the remains were interred in theHamilton cemetery
this afternoon at 3:30.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Jan 9, 1919
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- (unable to find death certificate, not sure about name)
- s/o John Thomas Cox & Maloney Rachel Ann (Allred) Cox
Ruth Cornelius
"Ruthie" (Murphey) Karr
Jan 21, 1895 - Jan 28, 1919
Died in the Pickett Community
Mrs. Ruth Karr, wife of Frank Karr died in the Pickett community
last night, and the remains were interred in the
Hamilton cemetery
this afternoon at 2:30. The deceased is survived by a husband and
four children.
Notes:
Joel Cranford "Joe" Garner
Sep 1, 1861 - Apr 12, 1919
Funeral Yesterday Afternoon
The remains of the late Joe C. Garner, who died in Fort Worth Friday
night were interred in the
Hamilton cemetery
yesterday afternoon after short services at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
P. M. Lea, conducted by Revs. C. H. Booth and R. A. Crosby. The last
sad rites at the grave were conducted by Rev. Peoples and B. H.
Woods, Guy Hamilton, Hawk Deckerd, Sam Inmon, C. B. Haley and F. J.
Lindsey acted as pall bearers. There were many beautiful flowers and
many friends attended the funeral. Among out of town people present
was Collier Garner, of Wichita Falls, son of the deceased, and Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Guthrie of Wichita Falls.
Notes:
---
DIED IN FORT WORTH
Corsicana Citizen Died in Fort Worth Sanitarium
Joe C. Garner, whose home was in the Pleasant
Grove community, died in Fort Worth this morning
where he had been for some time for his health,
and his body will be brought here tonight and
the funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon
at 4 o'clock from the home of P. M. Lea, with
interment at the
Hamilton cemetery.
The deceased was fifty eight years of age and is
survived by three sons, Leroy, now with the army
in France; Collier, who is in Wichita Falls, and
Joe Key, who lives with Mrs. P. M. Lea. Mrs. Lea
is a sister of the deceased and John T. Garner
is a brother, and former Tax Collector J. C.
Garner is a cousin. Deceased is also survived by
other brothers and sisters in this county.
The deceased lived in this county for many years
and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, April 12, 1919
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st wife Mary Beatrice (Winburn) Garner married Oct. 7,
1896; s/o Joel Pinson Garner & Adaline Tennessee (Cranford)
Garner
Ida
(Williams) Cates
Mar 3, 1873 - Jan 2, 1919
Died Near Here last Night
Mrs. Ida Cates, wife of W. N. Cates died in the Cook Schoolhouse
community last night after an illness of more than a year with
tuberculosis. The deceased was forty-nine years of age and leaves
her husband and eight children. Six of the children are still at
home. One daughter, Mrs. Ernest Rogers lives at Streetman and one
son, Oscar Cates, lives in New Mexico. The remains will be interred
in the Hamilton
Cemetery tomorrow afternoon at 3:30, with Rev. E. T. Jones
officiating.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Jan 2, 1919
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- w/o Willis Nelson Cates married Nov. 12, 1890; d/o S. W.
or G. W. Williams and Addie (Lee) Williams per death certificate
Lawrence
William "Pete" Peters
May 3, 1929 - Nov 16, 2015
Lawrence "Pete" Peters, 86, of Blooming Grove passed away Monday,
Nov. 16, 2015, at his residence. He was born May 3, 1929, in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii to Antone and Annie Peters.
Pete was a loving husband, father and grandfather and dedicated his life to serving his country and taking care of his family. He
enlisted in the United States Army in May, 1946, and served for six years where he was a veteran of the
Korean War. Seven months after an honorable discharge from the Army, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, which included
serving tours overseas in France and Germany. He retired after 20 years of service to his country on Dec. 31, 1966. He married Kathryn
McGraw on May 1, 1956. Upon his retirement from the military, they made their home in Blooming Grove, Texas, where they raised their
two children. He was employed at Navarro College from 1967 - 1977 and Texas Youth Commission from 1977 to 1987, when he retired again
after 20 years of service to the State of Texas. He was an electrician and heating-A/C repairman by trade and owned his own
business for many years. In his retirement years, he enjoyed drinking coffee with his friends and watching cooking shows and
cooking for his family. He loved having his family together and cooking big meals.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Josephine and Velma, and two brothers Clarence and Philbert.
Deeply loved by his family, his memory will be carried on by his wife of 59 years, Kathryn McGraw Peters, his son, David Peters, and daughter
Janet Peters Matous and husband John of Blooming Grove, Texas; three grandchildren, Clayton Peters and wife Courtney, Lane Matous and
Matt Matous, and one great-grandson Brayden Peters, all of Blooming Grove, and one brother, Roland Peters, of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 at Central Baptist Church in Blooming Grove with Dr. Darren Heil officiating.
Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blooming Grove. Serving as Pallbearers will be
nephews, Tim McGraw, Scott McGraw, Kyle McGraw, Travis McGraw, Todd McGraw, Kasey McGraw, Jeff McGraw, Michael Smith and Charlie McGraw.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Melissa (Middleton) Hunt
Jan 7, 1964 - Oct 26, 2015
Mrs.
Melissa Hunt was born Jan. 7, 1964 to Jay and Patsy
Middleton. She went home to be with her Lord on Monday, Oct.
26, 2015.
She was a loving mother, wife, niece and sister. She was a
graduate of Corsicana High School Class of 1983. She was a
member of Community Church of Hubbard.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Patsy
Middleton; grandparents, Charlie and Geleen Williams;
uncles, Donald and Stevie Williams; and brother, Gary
Middleton.
Survivors include husband, Jesse Hunt; son, Jonathan Love;
daughter, Rachael Love; grandson, Gabreal Love; step-son,
Matthew and wife Anna Hunt; step-son Christopher and wife
Shannon Hunt; step-grandchildren, Christopher and Katyln
Hunt; step-mother, Oleta Middleton; aunt, Kathy Robinson;
step-grandmother, Mary Williams; aunt Katie Clark of Tyler;
aunt Aline and Bucky Bodgen of Dallas; brothers, Don
Middleton and Billy Middleton; foster-sister, Louise and
Tony Brauback; sisters, Judy Middleton, Ellen and Tom
Martin; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and step-nieces
and step- nephews.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct.
28, 2015 at Corley Funeral Home.
Per her request, no services are planned. Cremation is under
the direction of Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Jean
(Davis) Massey
Sept 8, 1940 - Nov 12, 2015
Jean
Massey of the Roane Community passed away on Thursday, Nov.
12, 2015. She was born Sept. 8, 1940 in Dawson, Texas to
Wilbur Orval Davis and Lura Davis. She married Bobbie Massey
on Nov. 3, 1972 in Ennis, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents Wilbur and Lura
Davis.
She is survived by her husband, Bobbie Massey of Roane;
children, Lamoin Lawhon and wife Kelly of Cedar Creek, Benny
Owen and wife Hope of Atoka, Oklahoma, Donna Wasson and
husband Terry of Log Cabin, Sharron Honeysuckle of Roane,
Lynn Massey of Atoka, Oklahoma, Steven Massey and wife
Johnnieann of Dallas, Sue Ann Massey of Atoka, Oklahoma and
Charlene Massey of Atoka, Oklahoma. She is also survived by
her grandchildren, Jason Canady of Larue, Cletus Gower of
Sallisaw, Oklahoma, Amanda Gentry of Atoka, Oklahoma, Tonia
Amore of Atoka, Oklahoma, Alisha Bond of Cottonwood,
Oklahoma, Rebecca Waller of Edmond, Oklahoma, Samantha
Waller of Binghamton, New York, Tracy Lawhon, Stacy Lawhon,
Mandy Freeman and Sean Freeman; 26 great-grandchildren, two
great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Yvonne Woods and
husband Ray of Dawson and numerous cousins, nieces and
nephews. She is also survived by special friends, Juan and
Julia Rojas and family, Nell Reamy, Marina Paz and Leonardo
Paz, Hilda Paz, Manna Paz, Armando Orellana and Leah
Armstrong.
Visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Thomas
Dexter Sands
Mar 5, 1852 - Apr 20, 1918
Died At Chatfield
Thomas D. Sands, aged sixty-six years, and for many years a good
citizen of Navarro County, died at his home there Saturday night
after a long illness, and the remains were interred in the
neighborhood cemetery yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large
concourse of friends and neighbors. The deceased was never married,
but is survived by a venerable mother, now ninety-two years of age,
and a number of sisters and several nieces and nephews, among the
latter being Messrs. Claude and Joe Sands of Corsicana.
Notes:
Wiley Anderson "Willie"
Kendrick
Feb 1850 - Mar 27, 1918
Died in California
Willie A. Kendrick, aged 69 years, and for many years a resident of
this county, making his home at Chatfield died at Santa Margarita,
California, on March 27, and the remains reached here this morning
and were taken to
Chatfield to be interred there today by the side of his wife,
who was buried there a number of years ago.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, April 1, 1918
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Anna Joyner (Hervey) Kindrick married Dec. 7, 1876
s/o Willie Anderson Kendrick and Mary (Blow) Kendrick per death
certificate
Mamie Lee (Pate) Sumerall
Nov 25, 1892 - Sep 19, 1918
Died at the P. and S. Hospital
Mrs. Mattie Lee Sumerall, wife of T. E. Sumerall of Montfort, died
at the P. and S. Hospital late yesterday afternoon, following
several days� illness from blood poison, and the remains were
interred at Chatfield
this afternoon at 4 o'clock. The deceased is survived by her husband
and three small children.
Notes:
Florence (Sands) Shegog
Aug 27, 1866 - Mar 29, 1919
Mrs. Florence Sheegog was buried at
Chatfield cemetery
Monday. She was the youngest child of Grandma Sands. Grandma is 93
years old and is in splendid health at that advanced age. Mrs.
Sheegog leaves a mother, three sisters and one son, besides many
other relatives to mourn her loss. The funeral was preached in the
Methodist church at one o'clock by Rev. Bell.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, April 7, 1919
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- Mother of Hugh Howard Shegog w/o J. C. Shegog married
Dec. 24, 1885 d/o Benjamin Franklin Sands & Mary Elizabeth
(Westbrook) Sands
--
Was Buried at Chatfield.
The remains of Mrs. Florence Shegog, who died in Dallas Saturday, were interred at
Chatfield today at 1 o'clock p.m, the Methodist pastor there officiating. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Alice Denny of Fort Worth, and of Mrs. Nora Guynes and Miss Anna Sands of Chatfield, and an aunt of Messrs. C. C. and Joe Sands of Corsicana. The deceased was for many years a resident of Ennis.
Notes:
John Pine
Jeffers
Dec 2, 1881 - Oct 19, 1919
DIED IN IOWA PARK
Remains Will Reach Here Tonight and Will Be Buried at
Chatfield
John P. Jeffers, aged 38 years, son of W. H. Jeffers died in Iowa
Park yesterday morning after a long illness.
The remains will reach here tonight and the funeral will take place
Wednesday at Chatfield, with services at the home of Will Finch. The
deceased is survived by his wife, his father, one brother and three
sisters, Fred Jeffers, Mrs. Ben Lonsford, Mrs. Asa Guynes and Mrs.
Will Finch. He was born and reared at Chatfield and had many friends
there and in Corsicana who are pained at his death.
The wife of the deceased was in Tuscon, Arizona, when her husband
died, and cannot reach there till tomorrow night, hence the funeral
will not take place until Wednesday.
Notes:
---
Funeral Will Be Tomorrow Afternoon At 2 O'Clock
The remains of the late John P. Jeffers, who died at Iowa Park reached here last night and were taken at once to the home of his sister, Mrs. Will Finch, and the funeral will take place from there at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, with interment in the Chatfield cemetery.
The Chatfield road, from the end of the pike, was dragged this afternoon, and friends who desire to attend the funeral from Corsicana are assured that the road is in good condition.
Notes:
Thurl
Clay "T.C." Reeder
Feb 20, 1935 - Nov 9, 2015
Services
for Thurl Clay "T.C." Reeder, 80, of Temple will be 3:30
p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in
Temple with Danny Brey and Mat Ledbetter officiating.
Interment will follow at Dyess Grove Cemetery in Temple.
T.C. Reeder passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2015 at a care
facility in McGregor, Texas.
T.C. was born Feb. 20, 1935 in Jester, Texas to Evan Azer
and Eunice Woodard Reeder. He married Linda Kay Kyser on May
5 in Corsicana. They lived in the Bell County community
since 1965. T.C. retired as a foreman from Bell County with
26 years. He was a member of National Cutting Horse
Association, American Quarter Horse Association, American
Cutting Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Breeder,
was in the Bell County Cowboy Hall of Fame, and a Derby
Finalist in the National Cutting Horse Association. T.C. was
a hard worker, loved children, enjoyed going on wagon trail
rides, and was the best horse trainer around. His passions
were horses, children, and his friends and family.
Preceded in death by brothers; Monroe A. Reeder, Jerry
Reeder, and Buddy Reeder; sisters; Glydis and Letha.
Survivors include his wife; his son, Benny Raines; a
grandson, Jesse Raines; a granddaughter, Sara; brother,
Ronnie Reeder; and sister, Verena Luce. |
Notes:
Jacquie Lovell (Shepherd)
Rash
Dec 6, 1934 - Dec 2, 2015
Jacquie
Lovell Rash, 80, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2,
2015 at Heritage Oaks West in Corsicana. She was born Dec.
6, 1934 in Corsicana, Texas to W. T. "Shep" Shepherd and Lovie Loraine Bonner Chavers.
Jacquie worked retail and retired from J.C. Penney. She
loved music, playing games with her girlfriends and enjoyed
the Senior Care Center.
She was recently preceded in death by her husband, Vivian
"Buddy" Rash; her parents, step-mother, Laverne Shepherd,
step-father Dub Chavers, brother Melton Shepherd,
step-sister Sue Welsh; in-laws, Hallie and Mable Rash and
brother and sister-in-law Freddie and Bonnie Rash.
She is survived by daughters, Paula Jones and husband Billy,
Barbara Cole and husband Brett; son Dewayne Rash;
grandchildren, Shelly Dyer and husband Shannon, Kandis
Autrey and husband Lance, Linde Cuthbertson and husband
Robert, McKenzie Yarger and husband JD, Lane and Nate Rash;
great grandchildren, Mason and Clayton Dyer, Adelyn and
Reese Autrey, Arie Cuthbertson, Trace and Campton Yarger;
sisters, Pat Welch and Linda Condor; sister-in-laws, Betty
Shepherd and Helen Thompson.
A special thank you to Jacquie�s caregivers, Dr. Kent
Rogers, Heritage Oaks West, and Trisun Care Center.
Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 at
Corley Funeral Home followed by a private Graveside service
at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Dr. Lance Autrey
officiating. |
Notes:
Cecelia Ann ("CJ")
(Ray) Whitacre
July 28, 1952 - Dec 3, 2015
Cecelia
(CJ) Ann Whitacre of Granbury, Texas, passed away at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 at the
age of 63. She was born July 28, 1952 in Corsicana, Texas to Webb Ray and Cecil Mae Cummings Ray. She was a member of the
Chatfield Methodist Church over the years. Cecelia was employed with John Femrite Enterprises as an accountant. She
enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren at every opportunity. She was a movie buff and enjoyed only
those movies that had a "happy ending." She loved the May and October trips to Canton every year that were made before
it was too hot and after it began cooling off. She also enjoyed the occasional trips to Shreveport and Windstar.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Webb and Cecil Mae Ray, and her grandmother, Johnnie Fleming.
She is survived by her sons, Bryan Whitacre and wife Lisa of Granbury, and David Whitacre of San Angelo, grandchildren,
Breanna, Colby, Olivia, Sonja, and Luke, brother Uyless Ray and wife Shirley of Ennis, sister Kathy Ellington and
husband Pat of Georgetown, and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Visitation with her family will be Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Diggs officiating.
Musical selections will be Cecelia's favorite Beatles songs "Let it Be,"
"In My Life" and "Here Comes the Sun." Burial will follow at New Chatfield Cemetery with Scott Ellington, Chris
Ellington, Kevin Hamm, Scarlett Salazar, Matt Taylor and Mike Murphy serving as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Breanna Whitacre and Colby Whitacre.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Connie Evelyn
(Stubbs) Brittain
Oct 3, 1903 - Dec 12, 1920
Died Near Ward Bridge.
Mrs. Connie Britton, wife of Dewey Britton, aged
seventeen years and five months, died at the family home
near Ward Bridge Sunday afternoon, and the remains were
interred in the
Hamilton
cemetery yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The
deceased is survived by her husband and an infant two
months old, her brother, J. N. Stubbs and two little
sisters of Ward Bridge and two brothers, T. J. and J. H.
Stubbs of Corsicana, and two sisters in Alabama.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Dec 14, 1920
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Jefferson Dewey Brittain married Nov. 12,
1919 [bur at Oakwood, Refugio, Refugio Co., TX] d/o
Joseph Marion Stubbs & Mary Malinda (Couch) Stubbs
Ellen
Isaphine (Dickson) Carpenter
Nov 26, 1847 - Mar 4, 1920
MUCH LOVED WOMAN DEAD
Had Been A Resident Here For Many Years.
Mrs. W. T. Carpenter, seventy-three years of age,
and for forty-two years a resident here, died a the
home of her daughter, Mrs. W. F. Love, on West
Fourth Avenue at 11 o'clock last night, after a long
illness. The deceased came to Corsicana from
Tennessee with her husband and elder children in a
wagon, and she resided here continually since then.
She was born in Savannah, Tenn., Nov. 26, 1846.
She was the mother of ten children, to whose
training and rearing she gave her life. She became a
Christian at her mother�s knees, when only a small
child, when she clapped her hands, said she was
always going to be a Christian and serve her
Heavenly Father, and since that time her devotion to
her religion was unfailing and enthusiastic. All her
loved ones and friends knew her as a spiritual,
high-souled woman. Her great desire was to be
faithful in service to her family, her friends, her
country and her God.
She was a great sufferer for years but never allowed
that to even touch her high resolves or cause her to
falter in her purposes. Seven of her ten children
survive her, Mrs. W. F. Love of Corsicana; Lewis T.
and J. W. Carpenter of Dallas; Mrs. W. A. Wofford
and Mrs. R. W. Bishop of Athens; Mrs. Tom Towns of
Powell and Mrs. Joe Neff of Beaumont.
The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock, with services at the home of her son-in-law
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Love, conducted by
Revs, Ilion T. Jones and C. H. Booth, followed by
interment in the
Hamilton cemetery.
Notes:
--
Remains Interred this Afternoon.
The funeral of the late Mrs. W. T. Carpenter
took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
home of W. F. Love on West Fourth Avenue. The
impressive services were conducted at the house
by Rev. Ilion T. Jones and C. H. Booth. The
son-in-laws of the deceased W. F. Love, W. A.
Wofford, R. W. Bishop, Tom Towns, Joe Neff, and
Leslie Kelton acted as pallbearers. There were
many beautiful floral offerings, and a large
procession followed the deceased to the
Hamilton cemetery where interment too place.
Notes:
Andrew J. Nutt
Aug 19, 1915 - Feb 19, 1920
Death of Little Boy.
The five-year-old son of Lee Nutt died in
the Pickett Community last night and the
remains were interred in the
Hamilton cemetery today.
Notes:
Marjorie Nutt
Aug. 19, 1915 - Feb. 19, 1920
Death of Little Girl.
Marjorie, the seven-year-old daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Nutt of the Pickett
community, died yesterday after a long
illness, and the remains were interred
in the
Hamilton cemetery this morning at 10
o'clock.
Notes:
Kenneth Theodore Moderzinsky
Oct 27, 1925 - Feb 2, 2016
Kenneth
Theodore Moderzinsky, 90, of Frost passed away at his
residence on Feb. 2, 2016. He was born on Oct. 27, 1925 in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Bruno and Winifred Moderzinsky.
He was a loving and caring man who bravely performed his
duty and served in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II.
He was also known for his sense of humor and good nature. He
was married to the love of his life, Mae (Haas) Moderzinsky
for 58 years and was blessed with a wonderful family whom he
cherised.
He is survived by his wife, Mae Moderzinsky, 11 children, 12
grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great
grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 from 6 to 8
p.m. at Corley Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held
on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at 10 a.m. at
Resthaven Memorial
Park. Officiating the service will be Bro. Blaine Green. |
Notes:
Roel
"Roy" Cantu
Nov 21, 1964 - Jan 19, 2016
Roel
(Roy) Cantu, Jr., 51, of Corsicana passed away on January
19, 2016. He was born on November 21, 1964 in Corsicana,
Texas to Mr. Roel Cantu, Sr. and Petra Cantu.
He was a sincere man whose generosity and big heart will be
missed. He was always encouraged by friends to pursue a
career as a comedian due to his great sense of humor and
contagious smile. He was a hard worker and devoted 15 years
at the Allison Ranch as well as Wenco and 19 years at the
Morgan Corporation of Corsicana. He loved to hunt and fish
as a past time. The love and care he showed for his family
especially for his little girl whom he cherished will never
be equaled. He was the best husband, father, son and friend
anyone could ever have.
He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Presentacion
Cantu and Francisco Cantu; grandmothers, Josefina Fuentes
Cantu and Clara Cantu; father, Roel Cantu, Sr.;
father-in-law, Richard Dunlap; son-in-law, Juan Cerda; as
well as numerous aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy A. Cantu; daughter,
Contessa M. Cerda; mother, Petra Cantu; brothers, Joel Cantu
and Noel Cantu; sisters, Petra Williams, Mary E. Stepp, and
Alice Gray; as well as his in-laws, Steve and Frances
Ramsey.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016 from 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral service
will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Officiating the service will
be Dr. Danny P. Reeves. Pallbearers will be Brent Duren,
Freddie Moseley, Gilbert Hippard, Eddie Gregory, Ben Cantu,
and Brodie Cantu. |
Notes:
Troy
Rawson
Jun 15, 1928 - Oct 5, 2014
Troy passed away on Sunday,
October 5, 2014.
Troy was a resident of
Petaluma, California at the
time of his passing.
He was married to Billie.
Friends and family are
invited to attend the
Funeral Service, Wednesday,
October 8, 2014 (today) at
2:00 pm at the
PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY &
CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St.,
Petaluma. Interment:
Thursday, October 9, 2014 at
12:30 pm at the Northern
California Veterans
Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point
Rd., Igo, CA.
Memorial contributions may
be made to your favorite
charity.
RAWSON, Troy Passed away on
October 5, 2014 in Petaluma.
Devoted husband of Billie
Joyce Rawson. Beloved father
of Troy Leon Rawson (Terre)
of Lindsborg, KS; David
Rawson (Debbie); Thomas Ray
Rawson (Roberta) of
Whitehall, MT; Philip Rawson
of Redding; Larry Rawson (Hui);
Debbie Adams (David); Cathy
Casazza (Joel); Steve Rawson
(Barbara) of Kaufman, TX;
and the late Joyce Elaine
Wise of Albuquerque, NM.
Adored grandfather of 27,
great-grandfather of 39, and
great-great-grandfather of
five. Loving brother of the
late Mae Lynn Gannon of TX.
Survived by several nieces
and nephews.
Age: 86 years. A member of:
Carpenter's Union of San
Rafael. Troy was born,
reared and educated in
Blooming Grove, TX. He and
Billie Joyce married on May
24, 1946 in Texas and
together they enjoyed over
68 years of marriage. Post
World War II, he enlisted in
the US Army and proudly
served his country while
stationed at the Two Rock
Army Base. After his
discharge from the army,
Troy went to work as a
carpenter and later a
general contractor in
Petaluma, finally retiring
in 1983. In his spare time,
he enjoyed hunting and
especially loved training
horses. He also enjoyed his
missionary work with the
Native Americans in CA and
participated in many house
building projects on the
reservations. He was a
wonderful man; he will be
greatly missed.
Friends and family are
invited to attend the
Funeral Service, Wednesday,
October 8, 2014 (today) at
2:00 p.m. at the
PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY &
CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St.,
Petaluma. Interment:
Thursday, October 9, 2014 at
12:30 p.m. at the Northern
California Veterans
Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point
Rd., Igo, CA. Memorial
contributions may be made to
your favorite charity .
Notes
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- Published Online
in the Press Democrat
from Oct 8 to Oct 9,
2014
- Northern
California Veterans Cem.
- US Army
- h/o Billie Joyce
(Lynch) Rawson; s/o
Preston David Rawson &
Anna May (Wood) Rawson
buried in Lone Oak
Cemetery, Blooming
Grove, Texas
George David/Daniel Moss
Feb 3, 1913 - Jan 10,
1921
George David Moss, the
9-year-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. G. D. Moss,
died at the family home
on North Beaton street
last night after only
two days illness with
diphtheria. George
David, or "Son" as he
was more familiarly
called, was a bright and
lovable boy and Mr. and
Mrs. Moss have the
sincere sympathy of a
large number of friends
in their great sorrow.
Funeral arrangements are
being delayed to hear
from brothers and
sisters who live in
different parts of the
state.
Notes:
--
Moss - G. D. Moss Jr., 10-year
old son of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Moss of Corsicana, formerly of Fort.
Worth, died in Corsicana Monday. The body was sent to Fort WOrth for
burial. Funeral services will be held from Undertaker Spelman's
chapel at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon. Burial will be in Mount
Olivet cemetery.
Notes:
- The Fort Worth Star Telegram
- Jan 11, 1921
- Submitted by
Edward Lynn Williams
- s/o George D. Moss, Sr. &
Myrtle May Moss
- Cemetery marker has dates
1912 - 1912
Charles O. Oldham,
Dr.
Sep 23, 1886 - Jan
6, 1922
Dr. C. O. Oldham
Passed Away Last
Friday Morning
(The Kerens
Tribune.)
After a very short
illness, Dr. C. o.
Oldham passed away
at his rooms in
Kerens last Friday
morning. Death was
due to acute
bronchitis.
Dr. Oldham was born
in Bradford,
Tennessee, September
28, 1886, and at the
time of his death
was 33 years of age.
He made his home in
Tennessee and
Kentucky with his
parents until 1907,
in which year he
moved with his
parents to Dallas.
He enter the State
Dental College in
Dallas in 1909, from
which institution he
graduated with
honors in 1912.
Immediately
following his
graduation he came
to Kerens and began
practicing the
profession of
dentistry, which
profession he was
successful up to the
time of his death.
In January, 1914, he
was married to Miss
Etta Baldwin of
Dallas, and to this
union was born one
child, Babette, a
daughter, August 28,
1917. Dr. Oldham was
a member of the
Kerens Masonic
lodge, Knights of
Pythias, Woodmen of
the World and the
Methodist church of
Kerens.
To give a brief
history of the life
of Dr. Oldham is to
give it praise.
During his stay in
our city he made a
legion of friends.
To say a legion,
means in our mind,
everybody. To our
knowledge we never
heard an ill word
spoken of this man,
and when no one
speaks ill of a
fellow man, means
only one
thing�friendship.
Dr. Oldham was a
quiet, unassuming
gentleman going
about his way and
was conscientious in
his work. As was
stated by his
pastor, Rev.
Crabtree, Dr. Oldham
enjoyed his work of
alleviating the pain
of others. Many
times, when really
physically unable to
go to his office he
would respond to the
call of the sufferer
and alleviate their
pain.
One of the most
beautiful tributes
was paid to the life
of Dr. Oldham by his
pastor, Rev.
Crabtree. Rev.
Crabtree said in his
remarks that he was
not given to telling
the secrets of
others, but that it
was no secret, and
he felt the life of
a good man should be
revealed,
particularly as a
consolation to the
bereaved ones. Dr.
Oldham�s last words
were of his wife and
little child, said
Rev. Crabtree. He
said, if I do not
know them when they
come, tell them to
meet me in Heaven.
"What a wonderful
thing it is to know
that we shall all
meet in that great
paradise over there,
and to my mind we
shall not have an
idle moment, but
will be ever working
for the Master."
Rev. Crabtree said
he had no doubt but
what the life of Dr.
Oldham was
consecrated to the
glory of his Master,
and that his loved
ones shall meet him
in the great
unknown, where
parting shall be no
more.
These beautiful and
impressive services
were held at the
Methodist church of
this city. The
services were
conducted by Rev.
Crabtree, of whose
church Dr. Oldham
was a member. He was
assisted by Revs. W.
A. Corkern, pastor
of the Baptist
church and Joe
Everheart, pastor of
the Presbyterian
church. After the
funeral services the
body was carried to
Corsicana from which
place it was carried
to Dallas for
interment in Grove
Hill cemetery. The
burial services were
conducted by
Washington lodge, A.
F. & A. M., Rev. T.
H. Morris preaching
the burial service.
The pallbearers for
the services held in
Kerens were: Robert
Daniel, Earl Seale,
A. H. Holloway, Bud
Simmons, Earl
McClung and Joe
Sheppard.
Many beautiful
floral offerings
were tendered,
showing the high
esteem in which Dr.
Oldham was held by
his many Kerens
friends.
Those surviving are
Mr. and Mrs. C. W.
Oldham, father and
mother, Mrs. C. O.
Oldham and daughter,
Babette, two
brothers and one
sister.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Wednesday,
Jan 19, 1922
- Submitted
by
Diane Richards
- Grove
Hill Cemetery,
Dallas, Tx.
- h/o Etta
J. (Baldwin)
Oldham; s/o
Charles William
Oldham & Ida
Florence (Lett)
Oldham
Rufus E.
Highnote
Feb 9, 1882 -
Jun 18, 1922
Was Former Mail
Carrier Here.
Rufus Highnote,
son of Abe
Highnote, who
was a former
resident here,
and who was a
rural mail
carrier out of
Corsicana for
several years,
died in Fort
Worth Sunday and
the remains were
brought here
today and
interred in the
Hamilton
cemetery. The
deceased was 32
years of age,
and had never
been married.
Surviving the
deceased is his
father, and Alf
Highnote, a
brother, also of
Fort Worth, and
numerous
relatives here.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday,
Jun 20,
1922
-
Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
Greenwood
Memorial
Park &
Mausoleum,
Ft. Worth,
TX
- (Obit
says
Hamilton cem.,
Corsicana
but death
certificate
says
Greenwood)
-
Single s/o
Abraham
"Abe"
Highnote
buried in
Oakwood
cemetery,
Corsicana,
Texas. &
Rebecca J.
"Becky"
(White)
Highnote
Norma Jean
(Harris)
Freeman
Heaslet
July 18,
1943 - Dec
18, 2015
Norma
Jean Freeman Heaslet, 72, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2015
at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village of Corsicana. She was
born on July 18, 1943 in Dallas, Texas to Mr. Henry Floyd
and Majorie [sic] Mae Harris.
She was a kind soul who loved and cherished her kids and
grandchildren. She is remembered as a beloved nanny to all
who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry Floyd and
Marjorie Mae Harris; daughter, Penny Rachelle Shadix; and
sister, Sally Vernell Bolt.
She is survived by her husband of 21 years, James Edward
Polly; and her daughters, Jeannie Renee Leach and husband
Bill, Ada Jeanette Garza, and Angela Mae Cleversy and
husband Robert; her grandchildren, John Lewis McIntosh Jr,
Byron Luke McIntosh, Amanda Michelle McIntosh, Tiffany Ann
Shadix, Nicholas Adam Cleversy, Rayford Rodney Crisp II,
Justin Albert Crisp, Gabrielle Elaina Garza and Heather Dawn
Carson; six great-grandchildren; her brother, Richard Lee
Harris; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015 at
the House of Praise Church of God in Corsicana.
Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22,
2015 at the Rice
Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Pastor Timothy
Schane.
Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons, John Lewis
McIntosh, Byron Luke McIntosh, Nicholas Adam Cleversy,
Rayford Rodney Crisp II, and Justin Albert Crisp. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
-
Tuesday,
Dec 22,
2015
-
Submitted
by
Karen Rost
-
w/o
Clyde
Rae
Freeman,
Unknown
Heaslet
and
James
Edward
Polly;
d/o
Henry
Floyd
Harris
&
Marjorie
Mae
(Whitfield)
Harris
Douglas
Mark
Tidwell
Mar 31,
1955 -
Dec 23,
2015
Mark
Tidwell was born in Corsicana, Texas on March 31, 1955. He
went to be with the Lord on Dec. 23, 2015, at the age of 60.
He was the second child born to ZoAnn Tidwell and the late
Virgil Tidwell.
Mark was a graduate of
Corsicana High School in 1973. The following year he
married the love of his life, Phyllis. They were married for
41 years. After high school, Mark was employed for 15 years
at Jetco and another 15 years at Guardian Glass as a
supervisor. He was also a very skilled painter and brought
his skills to those all over Navarro County.
He was the father to three sons and he loved all of them
dearly. He was a true family man. Although he was a rather
quiet man, his dry sense of humor always kept people on
their toes. In his spare time, he loved gardening in the
back yard. He also loved to watch baseball and the New York
Yankees were his favorite. He loved to spend time with his
grandchildren, as they were a twinkle in his eye. Family was
a huge part of Mark�s life and all those near him, loved him
dearly.
Mark is preceded in death by his father, Virgil Tidwell, and
step-mother Gloria Tidwell Menton, He is survived by his
mother ZoAnn Tidwell of Corsicana, wife Phyllis Tidwell of
Corsicana, brothers Rusty Tidwell and Brett Tidwell both of
Corsicana, sons Kristopher Tidwell of Dallas, Aaron Tidwell
and his wife Amy of Dallas, Dylan Tidwell and his wife Amber
of Groesbeck, sister-in-laws Paula Kelly of Texas City,
Susanna Williams of Emhouse, brother-in-law Glenn Kelly and
his wife Alena of Cedar Park, step-sisters Cindy Cates and
her husband Steve of Corsicana, Nancy Minton of Corsicana,
DeeAnn Annis and her husband Will of La Porte, grandchildren
Addison Brown of Kerens, Brentley Tidwell of Groesbeck, as
well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and
nephews.
Visitation was held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26,
2015 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral service was held at 1
p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where Father
Jason Cargo officiated. Mark was laid to rest at
Hamilton
Beeman Cemetery. |
Notes:
Nathaniel
Barnett
abt
1934
-
Dec
17,
2015
Nathaniel
Barnett,
81
of
Hubbard,
passed
Thursday
Dec.
17,
2015
at
the
Town
Hall
Estates
in
Hillsboro.
Funeral
services
are
11
a.m.
on
Monday
Dec.
28,
2015
at
the
Wesley
United
Methodist
Church
in
Pelham.
Interment
will
follow
at
the
Bell
Family
Cemetery,
Pelham.
Arrangements
by
Ross
and
Johnson
Mortuary.
Notes:
Cassandra �Casey� Dawn McCulloch
February 3, 1970 - Mar 29, 2016
Cassandra
"Casey" Dawn McCulloch of Corsicana, TX, passed away on
March 29, 2016 in Bloomingdale, Ga. Casey was born in
Corsicana, TX to Jerry and Palma McCulloch on February 3,
1970.
Casey loved animals and cared for many in her short 46 years
of life. She was also a huge Green Bay packer and Texas
Longhorn fan. Casey loved all of her nieces and nephews like
they were her own children. She loved beyond words to anyone
she came in contact with; she loved to travel and loved to
watch football, and would go to a Texas Longhorn game every
chance she got.
Casey is preceded in death by her father, Jerry Ronald
McCulloch, her grandparents George and Addie Johnson and
William Shirley and Oneida Ruth McCulloch, also Dorothy
McCulloch, her sister Carla Ruth McCulloch Tuck, and many
aunts, uncles and a great nephew.
Casey is survived by her Mother Palma McCulloch of Midland,
TX; her sister Camille and husband Randy Wells of Midland,
TX; her brother Jerry and wife Donna McCulloch of Orange
Grove, TX; her children Jamee Dawn Hall and James Daniel
"Bubba" Hall, and many nieces and nephews� aunts and Uncles.
She is also survived by her partner Dave Reese of
Bloomingdale, GA.
Casey will be missed terribly by everyone that knew and
loved her.
Visitation will be Monday April 4, 2016 from 6PM-8PM at
Corley�s Funeral Home in Corsicana, TX.
Graveside Services will be held at 3 PM Tuesday April 5,
2016 at Dresden
Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Johnson officiating. |
Notes:
Jerry
Dennis Hale
Sep 23, 1935 - Mar 11, 2016 Jerry Dennis Hale, 80 of
Corsicana passed away Friday, March 11, 2016. He was born
September 23, 1935 in Blooming Grove to James Hale and Zula Mae
Morton Hale.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his children, Shana Drake and husband Scott of
Winfield, Kansas and Stephen Hale and wife Bella of Phoenix,
Arizona; three grandchildren, Meg Drake of Ft. Worth, Maddi
Drake of Ft. Worth and Logan Drake of Winfield, Kansas; one
brother, Ronald Hale and wife Freddie Sue of Longview; nephew
and niece, Ronny Hale and wife Stacy of Rowlett and Emily Moore
and husband Trevor of Rowlett.
There will be a memorial service held at
Dresden Cemetery at
a later date.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Blooming Grove
Notes:
Windell Wiley Mitchell
Jun 4, 1932 - Mar. 21, 2016
Mitchell, Windell W., 83, of Buena Park, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Friday, April 1,
in Rose Hill, Blooming Grove, Texas. Windell was preceded in death by his
wife, Delphia Mitchell. Survivors: sister, Wanda Gilley; and several nieces and nephews.
Notes:
- MOUNT OLIVET CHAPEL , Fort Worth, TX - Mar 31, 2016
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
Micah Nicolas Jenkins
May 09, 2000 - Jan. 01, 2016
Micah
Nicolas Jenkins, 15, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016
in Dallas, Texas.
Micah was born in Ennis, Texas on May 9, 2000 to Greg Jenkins and Mary Nicole Travis. He grew up in Ennis and was
a student at Ennis High School. He enjoyed spending time outside with his family. He especially enjoyed time with his
brother and sister and the sights and sounds of racing. He enjoyed his light toys, footie pj's and snuggling on the
couch. He loved to smile and his smile was infectious.
He is survived by his father, Greg Jenkins; his mother, Nicole Wooley and husband, Anthony; one brother, Travis Lee
Jenkins; his twin sister, Micayla Nicole Jenkins; his grandparents: Ronnie and Mary Travis of Ennis and Dennis and
Glenda Jenkins of Richardson; two half-sisters: Kallay Feagins and Kamry Norkyke; step-brother, Logan Wooley;
step-sister, Brianna Wooley and a host of extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, R.E. and June Turner.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 4, 2016 at the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis.
A Celebration of his life will take place on Tuesday,
January 5, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the
Rose Hill Cemetery Pavilion in Blooming Grove, Texas under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
Donations may be made to the Scottish Rite Hospital in
memory of Micah. |
Notes:
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- s/o Gregory Lee "Greg" Jenkins & Mary Nicole (Travis) Jenkins-Wooley
Margie Dean (Eubanks)
Barham
Dec 13, 1922 - Dec 22, 2015
Margie
Dean Barham, 93, of Blooming Grove passed away Tuesday, Dec.
22, 2015. Mrs. Barham was born Dec. 13, 1922 in Winfield, to
Walter Guy and Cora Eubanks. She and her husband, the late
E.O. Barham, made their home in Blooming Grove where they
worked side by side for many years operating E.O. Barham
Grain and Trucking Company.
Mrs. Barham was preceded in death by her parents, her
husband E.O. Barham, four sisters; Valerie Shafer, Jean
Reed, Mildred Head, Sue Davidson, and three brothers; Albert
Eubanks, L.J. Eubanks, and Bob Eubanks.
She is survived by her children, Patricia McGraw and husband
Billy Wayne, of Blooming Grove and Dr. Bobby Gene Barham and
wife Carol of Corsicana.
Mrs. Barham was affectionately known as "Mom" to her
grandchildren; Gina Calhoun and husband Kyle, Todd McGraw
and wife Liz, Kasey McGraw and wife Wendy, Tracy Barham and
wife Christy, and Dr. Scott Barham and wife Kerri.
She was also blessed with 12 great grandchildren; Andy
Calhoun and wife Laura, Anna Hand and husband Kyle, Katie
and Lainie McGraw, Seth, Brooke, and Janey McGraw, Tressa
and Chelsie Barham, and Collin, Claire and Carson Barham,
and one great-great grandchild, Gage Wayne Calhoun.
Visitation for Mrs. Barham will be Thursday morning, Dec.
24th, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home in Corsicana. A graveside service will follow at 11
a.m. at Rose Hill
Cemetery in Blooming Grove.
Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons, Todd and Kasey
McGraw, and Tracy and Scott Barham.
Honorary pallbearers will be great grandsons, Andy Calhoun,
Seth McGraw, Kyle Hand, and Collin and Carson Barham. |
Notes:
Lynda Virginia (Mahone)
Lippe
Dec. 31, 1942 - Mar. 23, 2016
Lynda Lippe, age 73, of Waxahachie, passed away Wednesday, March 23,
2016 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital, Waxahachie. She was born
December 31, 1942 in Blooming Grove to Truman and Gladys (Collier)
Mahone. Lynda married Charles Lippe on December 15, 1962 in Blooming
Grove. She was a caring devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Charles Lippe of
Waxahachie; two daughters, Kim Lippe and Jennifer Campa and her
husband Todd; one son, Bryan Lippe and his wife Donna;
grandchildren, Austin, Amanda, Hannah and Michael; two sisters,
Sandra Huff and Sherry Dicks; two brothers, Eddie Mahone and Danny
Mahone and numerous nieces and nephews. Lynda was preceded in death
by her parents.
Visitation for family and friends will be 6 to 8 PM Friday, March
25, 2016 at the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Saturday, March 26, 2016 in the chapel
of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home. Interment will follow at
the Rose Hill
Cemetery in Blooming Grove.
Notes:
Shirley Ann (Rose) Carey
Feb. 21, 1943 - Nov. 9, 1963
Mrs. Carey Is Killed In Auto Crash Saturday
Mrs. Shirley Carey, 20, of Dallas, reared in Corsicana, was fatally
injured in an automobile accident at an early hour in Dallas
Saturday. Her husband, Jordy Carey, is in a Dallas hospital
suffering a broken leg and other injuries. A two-year-old son, Tony
Carey, was not injured, according to information received at
mid-morning by Mrs. Carey�s father, H. L. Rose, 909 West Nineteenth
avenue, Corsicana, from relatives in Dallas.
Surviving are her husband and son, Dallas; parents, Corsicana; three
brothers, Charles and Ralph Rose, both of Mesquite, and James Rose,
Weldon; two sisters, Vera Marie and Retha Fay Rose, both of
Corsicana, and other relatives.
Funeral arrangements were pending Saturday noon.
Notes:
---
Auto Victim Services Here
Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Ann Carey, 20, native of
Corsicana, who was killed in an automobile collision early
Saturday in Dallas, will be held from Corley Chapel Monday at 4
p.m.
The rites will be conducted by C. B. Holcomb, minister of Fifth
Avenue Church of Christ, and Rev. Bruce Hibbitt, pastor of
Missionary Baptist church. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, J. W. Carey, Dallas, who was
seriously hurt in the mishap; a son, Tony Carey, aged two years;
parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. l. Rose, Corsicana; two sisters, Misses
Vera and Retha Rose, both of Corsicana; three brothers, Charles
and Ralph Rose, both of Mesquite, and James Rose, Wwllton; a
grandmother, Mrs. Lina Cox, Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Jessie Prater, Bobby Lane, Albert Beamon,
Lewis Tanner, Thomas Dyer, Raymond Rose, C. C. McMillan and John
T. Avant.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, Nov 11, 1963
-
Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Jordie William Carey d/o Herbert Lee Rose & Artie
Ethel (Cox) Rose (mother of Tony William Carey)
- Jordie William Carey was born in Corsicana, Sep. 5,
1934 to Joseph Edward Carey and Georgia Lee (Bridges)
Arthur
Dwayne Garrison
Oct 18, 1925 - Apr 3, 2016
Arthur Dwayne Garrison, passed away on April 3, 2016, in
Castle Rock, CO at the age of 90. Dwayne, as he was known, was born
in Barry, TX on October 18, 1925 to
Arthur Dee and Helen (Hammonds) Garrison.
Dwayne, graduated from Blooming Grove High School at the age of 16.
He attended North Texas University before volunteering for the Navy,
where he served on a wooden hull mine sweeper. Returning from the
Navy in 1946, he met the love of his life, Helen Ferrell with whom
he shared 68 wonderful years of marriage.
Dwayne bought and ran the Garrison Grocery in Blooming Grove for 13
years. In 1960, he sold the business and moved the family to Austin,
where he received his Electrical Engineering degree from the
University of Texas. Upon graduating Dwayne went to work for General
Dynamics in Fort Worth. He acquired top secret clearance in order to
help design the F16 fighter. Dwayne retired after 25 years with
General Dynamics.
Dwayne was known for his warm smile, relaxed style and selfless
personality. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and
great-grandfather. We were blessed with the best of his 90 years,
and we will miss him dearly.
Dwayne is survived by his wife, Helen Garrison; son John Michael
Garrison of Columbia, IL,; daughter, Karen Garrison Tocquigny, of
Castle Rock, CO; Grandchildren, Angela Davis of Franklin, TN, Bryce
Tocquigny, Denver CO, Jonathan Garrison, Castle Rock, CO, John Eric
Garrison, Modesto, CA; Great Grandchildren Pierce and Max Davis,
Levi and Jack Garrison; brothers, Jerry Garrison of Kerens, TX,
Jimmy Garrison of Waco, TX and a sister Jane Prince of Houston, TX.
Dwayne is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Eddy
Garrison.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 7, from 9:30-11:00am in the
Jackson Parlor at the First United Methodist Church in Corsicana. A
Graveside Service will be held at
Dresden Cemetery,
Dresden TX at 1:00 pm Thursday April 7 with Dr. Steven Bell
officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist
Church of Corsicana Endowment Fund.
Notes:
Haley Dawn
Collier
Apr 17, 1993 - Apr 7, 2016
Haley
Collier, 22, received her angel wings Thursday, Aril 7, 2016. Haley was born April 17, 1993 in Arlington, TX to
Benny and Dawn Collier.
Haley grew up in Venus, TX, graduating in 2011 from Venus High. She was a very loving and caring woman. She always put
others before herself. Haley loved being with family and friends. Haley longed to be a vet, due to her love for all
animals, and also considered having a daycare. She loved kids, and they were just naturally drawn to her as well. She
could always turn a bad day to a good one.
She is survived by her fiancé Damien Wilhite; mother and stepdad, Dawn Collier and Terry Corder; father and fiancé,
Benny Dale Collier and Norma Yzaguirre; paternal grandmother Betty Collier; maternal grandfather and wife Bill and Susan
Axelson; sister and fiance, Jordan Frisby and Jonathan Smotts; brother and wife, Cole and Ashley Collier; step
brother and wife Kerry and Caitlin Corder; step sisters Shelbi and Ragan Corder; nephew, Caleb Cervantez; nieces,
Cadence Collier, Kinley Smotts and Emma Corder; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents Benny Collier and Judy Mowery.
A time of visitation will be held for friends and family Sunday, April 10, 2016 from 6 to 8 pm in the Corley Blooming
Grove Chapel, 117 S Fordyce, Blooming Grove, TX 76626. A Graveside service will be Monday, April 11, 2016 at 3pm in Rose Hill
Cemetery, Blooming Grove with Rev. Benny Leonard
officiating. |
Notes:
----- 2 killed after motorcycle hits wall in Trinity Co.
Published: Thursday, April 7th 2016, 8:58 am CDT
Updated: Thursday, April 7th 2016, 8:58 am CDT
By Jeff Awtrey, Assignments Editor
Connect
TRINITY COUNTY, TX (KTRE) -
Two people died following a motorcycle crash early Thursday in
Trinity County.
Brian Adam Maddox, 24, of Trinity, and Dawn Haley, 22, of
Huntsville, died at 12:30 a.m. at the scene, located on FM 356,
three miles east of Trinity.
According to the DPS report, Maddox was driving a 2004 Honda
motorcycle eastbound on FM 356 when they left the road in a curve
and hit a rock wall.
Maddox and Haley were not wearing helmets.
Notes:
Letha Mae (Coker) Gentry
Sep 23, 1939 - Mar 7, 2016
Mrs.
Letha Coker Gentry, 76, of Barry passed away on Monday,
March 7,
2016 at Country Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center in
Corsicana.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March
10, 2016 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.
Russell Reed officiating.
Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
|
Notes:
--
Mrs. Letha Coker Gentry, 76, of Barry passed away on Monday, March
7,
2016 at Country Meadows Nursing & Rehab Center in Corsicana. She was
born on September 23, 1939 in Corsicana, Texas to Augustus Bernice
and Francis Emily Coker. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by husband, Bobby Gentry; parents and a
sister, Brenda Coker.
She is survived by sons, Greg Dyess of Waldorf, MD and Kevin Gentry
of Corsicana; stepson, Chris Gentry of Kemp; six grandchildren; five
great grandchildren; sisters, Francis Bridger of Barry and Tommie
Jones and husband James of Corsicana; sister-in-law, Marilyn Greer
and husband James of Corsicana; brothers-in-law, Joe Coker of Barry
and Carl Gentry and wife Jerry of Desoto.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 � 8:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services
will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Russell Reed officiating.
Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Greg Dyess, Terry Bowling, Tim Bowling, Russell
Warren, Chris Gentry, and Danny Montgomery.
Notes:
- w/o Bobby Gentry; d/o Augustus Bernice Coker & Francis
Emily Coker
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
Norma
Lee (Holt) Budai
Oct 1, 1924 - Mar 6, 2016
Norma
Lee Holt Budai, 91, of Tehuacana, passed away March 6, 2016
in Mexia.
Norma was born in her family home in Ennis, on October 1,
1924 to Grover Cleveland Holt and Annie Lee Jones.
On July 4, 1946, Norma married her loving husband, Dan Louis
Budai, Jr.
They were blessed with two children, Janis and Bobby. In
addition to taking care of her family, she dedicated many
years of service to the Texas Miller Hat Factory in
Corsicana before retiring.
Norma will be remembered for her good cooking, especially "Polinchintas",
pecan rolls, divinity and stuffed cabbage. She will also be
remembered for her loving personality and generosity to her
family.
She enjoyed life and her family.
Norma loved playing 42 dominoes with her family and
decorating her home for Christmas.
She was, affectionately, known as "Mema" to her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was so loved by
everyone.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dan Budai,
Jr.; son, Robert "Bobby" Budai; and 10 siblings.
Norma is survived by her daughter, Janis Johnson and
husband, Richard of Tehuacana; four grandchildren, Jamie
Gragg and husband, Mike of Tehuacana, Russell Budai and
wife, Stephanie of Dripping Springs, Stephanie Meyer and
husband, Randy of Waco and Jennifer Evans and husband, Blake
of College Station; seven great-grandchildren, Andrew Meyer,
Bradley Gragg, David Meyer, Madison Gragg, Beckett Budai,
Hannah Meyer and Sarah Meyer.
Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 7 p.m.,
Tuesday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home in Mexia.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 9,
2016 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel in Mexia with Deacon Lewis Palos
officiating.
Interment will be in the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Retreat (near Corsicana).
Pallbearers will be Russell Budai, Mike Gragg, Randy Meyer,
Blake Evans, Mike McCary and Jay Tidwell. Honorary
pallbearers will be Moan Canales and Joe Payne. |
Notes:
Thomas
"Pete" Goodin
Oct 16, 1927 - Feb 25, 2016
Pete
Goodin, a extraordinary man passed away on Thursday, Feb.
25, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He
fought a hard battle with Melanoma brain cancer and he will
always be in our hearts.
Thomas "Pete" Goodin was 88 at the time of his death and he
was born on Oct. 16, 1927 to G. C. "Pete" Goodin and Esther
Ruth Goodin in Navarro.
Pete graduated from Mildred High School and attended Navarro
Jr. College (the Barracks Bunch).
On Nov. 5, 1945 he enlisted in the Army during
WWII and
served in Germany from July 1946 to Aug. 1948. He was
recalled to serve in 1951 during the
Korean war and was
stationed in Japan and Okianawa from Feb.
1951 to Sept. 1951.
He then came home and met his now wife, Audrey Steele. They
were married on Nov. 27, 1952 and were married for 63 years.
After recovering from a near death auto accident in 1953, he
went to work at Miller Bros. Hat Co. for 32 years. He
retired and then started ranching on the family ranch (Goodin
Ranch).
Pete was a very unselfish man and was a life time member of
the VFW Post 3366, and also serving a charter member of the
Navarro County Crime Stoppers Assn. Serving as treasury for
many years. He was a pillar of his community.
He also served on the Mildred School Board and was President
for the Hopewell Cemetery Association for years, he was
instrumental in building the MEN Little League Field in
Navarro and coached little league. Those who knew him the
best knew he was a very generous and selfless man who was
willing to help in any way he could. As his gift to
humanity, he willed his body to science and research to the
Southwest Medical School in Dallas.
Pete is preceded in death by his parents and his sister,
Mary Elizabeth Goodin Nix.
He is survived by his wife; Audrey Steele Goodin, his sons;
Tommy Goodin and wife Donna, Joe Bob Goodin and wife
Sharron, all from Navarro; grandsons, Jackery Goodin and
fiance Jennifer Simmons of Longview, Aaron Goodin and wife
Jamie Mitchel of Navarro; brother, Joe David Goodin and wife
Betty of Tyler; great granddaughters, Taylor Cathleen Paris,
Tristin Kay Gillen, Savannah Goodin, Chyenne Goodin and
Berkley Goodin.
Three nieces, one nephew and several cousins.
There will be a memorial to celebrate Pete's life at 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 5, 2016 located at the Corsicana Cowboy
Church, two miles west of Walmart on Hwy. 31. Benny Horn
will talk about all of the many wonderful memories we shared
of our precious loved one.
His ashes will be entered in the
Hopewell Cemetery, Navarro.
ur family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and
condolences. A special thank you goes out to Cedar Lake
Hospice, your service was first class. His care givers were
the best we could have ever hoped for. Thank you Amanda,
Shwanda, Phylis and Coteri.
In lieu of flowers, may we suggest you donate a charity of
your choice or we would suggest the Hopewell Cemetery Assn. |
Notes:
Madell "Dell" (Young) Baker
Oct 1, 1935 - Jan 26, 2016
Madell Young Baker of Mustang, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday,
January 26,
2016 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be held
at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 at
Providence Cemetery.
Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
--
Madell "Dell" (Young) Baker, 80, of Mustang, Ok passed away
Tuesday, Jan 26, 2016. Visitation will be 6:00pm til 8:00pm
Friday, Jan 29, 2016 in the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with a
Graveside service 2:00am Sat, Jan
30 in the Providence Cemetery, Mildred, TX.
Notes:
Bobby Jene Steele
Jan 24, 1931 - Jan 23, 2016
HURST
-- Bobby Jene Steele was born January 24, 1931. He passed
away January 23, 2016 in North Richland Hills.
Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Forest Ridge Funeral Home,
Hurst.
Interment will be held at 2 p.m. at
Midway Cemetery in
Streetman. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8
p.m. at the funeral home.
Bob served in the Air Force and was retired from Sante Fe
Railway. He was a member of Smithfield Masonic Lodge, Moslah
Shrine and North Richland Hills Order of the Eastern Star.
Bob was a Tarrant County Master Gardener.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Bettye.
Survivors: daughters, Beverley and husband Ernest Couch and
Becky and husband Joe Quattrochi; sister, Audrey and husband
Pete Goodin; grandchildren, Angela and Jacob Quattrochi;
great-grandson, Jayden; several nieces and nephews; and his
beloved chihuahua Paco. |
Notes:
Joe Bailey Brown Jr.
Jan 14, 1931 - Jan 25, 2016
Olney
~ Joe Bailey Brown Jr., age 85, passed away January 25, 2016
in Olney, Texas. Graveside services will held at 12 noon
Saturday, January 30, 2016 at
Frost Cemetery in Frost, Texas
with Mike Ramsdell, pastor of First United Methodist Church
in Mansfield, Texas, officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home of
Olney.
Joe was born on January 14, 1931 in Frost, Texas to the late
Joe Bailey Brown Sr. and Lorene (Lookingbill) Brown. He
served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He
married Joyce Evelyn Smith on October 6,
1956 in Corsicana, Texas. She preceded him in death on
February 1, 2009.
Joe was a manager with Lone Star Gas Company for 31 years.
He moved to Olney in 2009 from Cedar Creek Lake. He was
preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a sister,
Sue Simms.
Joe is survived by his son, Joe Bailey Brown, III and wife
Cindy of Arlington, Texas; daughter, Melissa Autry and
husband Bruce of Olney, Texas; grandchildren: Matt Autry of
Fort Worth, Texas, Paul Autry of Dallas, Texas, and Bailey
Brown of Denton, Texas; great-grandchildren:
Reagan Autry and Ian Autry of San Angelo, Texas as well as
several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on
Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Lunn Funeral Home.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to
the hospice of one's choice. |
Notes:
Norma Jean (Whitener) Graves
Aug 24, 1930 - Jan 27, 2016
Norma Jean Graves, 85, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in
Bowie, TX.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 1, 2016
at Aurora Baptist Church in Rhome, TX followed by graveside services
at 3:00 p.m. at Kerens
Cemetery in Kerens, TX.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 31,
2016 at the White Family Funeral Home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of
Bowie.
Norma was born August 24, 1930 in Buckhorn, MO to Sidney and Lessie
(Senter) Whitener. She graduated from Marquand High School in
Marquand, MO. Norma moved to St Louis where she met and married
Robbie Graves in 1956. Together they moved to Iowa where she was a
ranchers wife and a homemaker. In 1960 they moved to Terrell, TX and
then Rhome, TX in 1972 where she went to work at Northwest High
School in administration. After her retirement they moved to Bowie
where she spent her time gardening and cooking.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Lessie Whitener;
husband, Robbie Graves; son, Kent Graves; sister, Katherine Noonan;
and brothers, Roy Whitener; and Paul Whitener.
Norma is survived by her sons, Keith Graves and wife Rebecca of
Bowie; Kurt Graves and wife Thelma of Rhome, TX; grandchildren,
Lyndsie Smith and husband Joe of Trophy Club, TX; Robyn Peterson and
husband Robbie of Ardmore, OK; Kelsie Jones and husband Jason of
Trophy Club; Kyle Graves of Austin, TX; Kody Graves and wife Sydney
of Eureka, MO; Ethan Graves of Rhome; Emma Graves of Stephenville,
TX; great-grandchildren, Dominic Graves; Birkleigh Graves; sister,
Naoma Hubberth of Michigan; brother, Harry Whitener of Florida; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Notes:
- Coy White - White Family Funeral Home
- Submitted by Gene Bullard & Diane Richards
- w/o Robbie Gene Graves; d/o Sidney Whitener & Lessie (Senter)
Whitener
Robbie
Gene Graves
Mar 3, 1932 � Jul 18, 2013
Robbie was born on March 3, 1932 and passed away on Thursday,
July 18, 2013.
Robbie was a resident of Wichita Falls, Texas at the time of his
passing.
He was married to Norma.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013,
at Aurora Baptist Church in Aurora, Texas with Randy Slimp and
Jimmy Withers officiating. Graveside service will follow
at 4:00 p.m. at Kerens
Cemetery in Kerens, Texas. The family will receive friends
from 6:00 til' 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2013, at the White
Family Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice of
Wichita Falls.
Notes:
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- h/o Norma Jean (Whitener) Graves; s/o Floyd Graves & Zella Marie (Coleman) Graves
-----
Robbie Gene Graves, 81, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013,
in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013, at
Aurora Baptist Church in Aurora, Texas with Randy Slimp and Jimmy
Withers officiating.
Graveside service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Kerens
Cemetery in Kerens, Texas.
Arrangements are entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of
Bowie.
Robbie was born March 3, 1932 to Floyd and Zella (Coleman) Graves in
Kerens, Texas. He graduated from Kerens High School and later from
the University of Texas Tech with a master's degree in Range
Nutrition. Robbie served in the United States Coast Guard during the
Korean War. He was a lifelong rancher in Rhome and Bowie, Texas, and
he also worked for the Bureau of Land Management for five years in
Colorado. Robbie enjoyed flying his plane and raising cattle. He
will be remembered with love and appreciation for his devoted years
of life as a husband, father, and grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Zella Graves; son,
Kent Graves; two brothers, Virgil Lee Graves and Billy Bob Graves;
and sister, Lamarlys Gilson.
Robbie is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Graves of Wichita Falls;
two sons, Keith Graves and wife, Rebecca of Bowie and Kurt Graves
and wife, Thelma of Rhome; seven grandchildren, Lyndsie Smith and
husband, Joe of Trophy Club, Robyn Peterson and husband, Robbie of
Ardmore, OK, Kelsie Jones and husband, Jason of Trophy Club, Kyle
Graves of Austin, Kody Graves of Ames, IA, Ethan and Emma Graves of
Rhome; two great grandchildren, Dominic and Birkleigh Graves;
brother in law, Robert Gilson of Arlington; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Timothy Clayton Smith
Nov 19, 1970 - Dec 12, 2015
Timothy
Clayton Smith, 45, went to be with the Lord on Saturday,
Dec. 12, 2015. He was born Nov. 19, 1970 to Clayton and
Dorothy Smith in Corsicana, Texas. He will be greatly missed
as his servant's heart left a lasting impact on everyone who
knew him. He is resting in peace now with his Lord.
He was a graduate of Midway High School in Waco. He attended
Navarro College and McLennan County Community College. He
earned his BBS in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State
University and worked for the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice during that time. Upon graduation from SHSU he
entered the Texas Department of Public Safety Academy in
Austin, Texas and graduated as a State Trooper. He
faithfully and proudly served the State of Texas through the
DPS for 21 years. He promoted through the ranks as a
Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and finally a Major with the
DPS. He attended many training schools during his career
including the Northwestern University Traffic Institute. He
was currently serving as a Major in the Emergency Management
Division of the Department of Public Safety.
If you knew Tim, you already know he loved his family. He
loved to watch his kids play sports and was completely
satisfied behind the wheel of a tractor on the pastures that
his grandfather and father before him plowed. He loved his
profession with a passion and loved his law enforcement
family.
He is survived by his wife, Julie Smith; sons, Jared and
Braden Smith; daughter, MacKenzie Smith; his parents,
Clayton and Dorothy Smith; sister and brother-in-law, Cindy
and Mike McCary; sister and brother-in-law, Sherri and Paul
Warner; niece, Emily Gentry and husband Brad; nephews, Drew
McCary, Josh Warner and wife Andie, Tyler Warner and wife
Cari; great nephews, Jack Gentry and Luke Warner; great
niece Annabelle Gentry; mother and father-in-law, Jerry and
Norma Pickens; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Steven
Steen; nieces, Madison, Mallory and Miley Steen.
Many thanks goes to the Texas Department of Public Safety,
the Navarro County Sheriff's Department and Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. Our family is grateful and appreciative to you
for your outpouring love for Tim and our family. He was
loved by so many as he loved so many of you, his law
enforcement family.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16,
2015 at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015
at First Baptist Church in Corsicana. Burial will be at
Grape Creek
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be the Texas Department of
Public Safety Honor Guard.
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of
my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
Psalm 23:6
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
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Lara Jesslyn (Bramlett)
Warren
Oct 5, 1934 - Oct 26, 2015
Lara Jesslyn Warren, 81, of Trinidad, passed away Monday,
Oct. 26, 2015, at her residence in Trinidad.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, at
Paschal Funeral Home.
Funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29,
2015, at the Lakeside Baptist Church on Hwy. 274, just north
of Trinidad with the Rev. Floyd Loven officiating.
Interment will follow in the Trinidad Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Mrs. Warren was a librarian for 30 years at Collins Middle
School in Corsicana.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and
Steve Thornton of Malakoff; son and daughter-in-law, Steven
and Mitzi Warren of Grand Prairie; seven grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Glen Warren; son,
Wesley Warren; parents, Coleman Wesley Bramlett and Jesse
Emma Anna Wagner Bramlett; and one sister, Colleen
Patterson.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens. |
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Mark Edward Gonzales
Jun 21, 1962 - Nov 21, 2015
Mark
Edward Gonzales, 53, of Corsicana passed away on Saturday,
Nov. 21, 2015, at his residence in Corsicana.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov.
22, 2015, at Hopewell Cemetery in Navarro with Pastor Holly
Stone officiating.
Corley Funeral Home.
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Mr. Mark Edward Gonzales, age 53, of Eureka passed away on
Saturday, November 21, 2015 at his residence. He was born in
Corsicana on June 21,
1962 to Emmett Gonzales, Sr. and Jessie Gonzales.
Mark graduated from Corsicana High School and worked as a
waterline repairman for the City of Corsicana for most of his
life. Mark was a great husband and father. He loved his son
Curtis and family so much. He was grateful for all the prayer
and help he received since he was diagnosed in 2010. He adored
his wonderful mother, Jessie Gonzales. He loved to be outside,
whether it be hunting, fishing or just enjoying God�s creation.
Mark was saved by Jesus� work on the cross and immediately went
from this Earth into the arms of his Lord on November 21,
2015.It was his request that the pastor pray for all of his
friends and family to be saved so that everyone would all be in
heaven together some day.
He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca; his son Curtis Gonzales and
wife Breanna, his mother Jessie Gonzales, his brother Emmett
Gonzales, Jr.
and wife Leticia and his sister Annette Taylor and husband Myles
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services are scheduled for 3:00 P.M. on Sunday,
November 22,
2015 at Hopewell Cemetery in Navarro, Texas with Pastor Holly
Stone officiating.
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