Charles Dennis Hicks
Sept 22, 1947 - Dec 22, 2015
Charles
Dennis Hicks, 68, of Corsicana passed away at his home on
Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015. He was born Sept. 22, 1947 in Aikens,
South Carolina to David and Sarah Hicks.
He is preceded in death by his father, David Hicks. He is
survived by his wife, Mindi Hicks, daughter Amy Howell and
husband Lantz of Houston. Step-son, Cain Jennings of
Mansfield, 3 brothers; Jerry Hicks of N. Augusta, South
Carolina, Glynn Hicks of Aiken, South Carolina and Lynn
Hicks of Hilton Head, South Carolina; grandchildren, Leyton
Howell, Carys Howell, Kiera Howell and Cierra Jennings, six
nieces and two nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in South
Carolina.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Cancer
Society Navarro Unit: 1000 W. 2nd Ave Corsicana, Texas 75110
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Joachim Hans Paul Wollenberg
Feb 17, 1939 - Dec 24, 2015
Joachim
Hans Paul Wollenberg was born on Feb. 17, 1939 to Paul and
Ella Wollenberg in Falkensee, Germany, which is a suburb of
Berlin.
During World War II the Wollenberg family lived in Falkensee.
Joachim was six years old at the end of the war. He
remembers the Russian soldiers camping in the forest near
their home and the soldiers coming in their house searching
for any nazi paraphernalia and valuable items, taking
everything they wanted. He also remembers being put against
the wall with his family and being so afraid they would be
shot.
Joachim�s father was an American POW near Mainz, which was
in West Germany. Nine years later he was able to establish a
home for his family in West Germany. It took 8 months for
them to get permission to leave with only a small bag each.
At age 14 Joachim started his apprenticeship as a tool and
die maker. While a young man in Germany he played soccer and
then became an amateur boxer. Several years later he moved
to Switzerland working as a tool and die maker and
continuing his boxing career which included 92 fights, only
losing 11. After five years in Switzerland, he moved to
England to work, box, and learn English.
In 1968, Western Electric of Oklahoma came to England
looking for tool and die makers. Joachim answered an ad in
the paper and was hired. He moved to Oklahoma City in July,
1968. During the first two years of employment he earned
five awards for suggestions which saved Western Electric
valuable time in a manufacturing operation. In a newspaper
interview, Joachim said �When I start working on a tool for
one of the manufacturing operations, I immediately start
looking for ways to improve it.�
Joachim had a German/American radio show on Saturday
mornings. He also left Western Electric and started a German
restaurant � Wollenberg�s Little Bite of Germany, which he
ran for 7 years. Western Electric asked him back and he
returned to continue his career as a tool and die maker.
However, he wasn�t satisfied with being a tool and die maker
so he worked and studied hard to become an Analyst.
Mr. Wollenberg was preceded in death by his parents, Paul
and Ella Wollenberg, his sister Helga Quass, his brother
Siegfrid Wollenberg, and wife Gizella Wollenberg.
Deeply loved by his family, he is survived by his wife of 10
years, Patricia Lowry Wollenberg, his daughter, Kristina
Wollenberg and son-in-law, Brian Fahey of Brooklyn, New
York. Step-son Chris McClung of Dallas, Texas, step-daughter
Carin Palmer and step son-in-law Jason Palmer.
Grandchildren, Jake Palmer, Jordan Palmer, and Drew Palmer
of Denver, Colorado. He is also survived by his brother
Dietmar Wollenberg and sister-in-law Ursula Wollenberg of
Gustavsburg, Germany, sister Gisela Kienberger and
brother-in-law Peter Kienberger, along with several nieces
and nephews.
Services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, 2 p.m. at
St. John�s Episcopal Church, Corsicana, Texas under the
direction of Corley Funeral Home. The Rev. Canon Ed Monk
will be officiating. A reception at the church will follow
the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer�s
Association. |
Notes:
Randy Harris
Dec 4, 1957 - Dec 25, 2015
Mr.
Randy Harris, 58, of Blooming Grove went to be with his Lord
and savior on the Lord�s birthday, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 at
Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He was
born on Dec. 4, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri to Don Liter and
Jane Gunn.
He was employed with Texas Instruments for eleven plus years
as a facilities operator. He loved his job and said "he
never would retire". He was the one that always had to be
moving, he stayed very active in life. He loved life, his
children, his grandchildren, and family. He was such an easy
going man and loved helping people in any way he could. He
loved the Lord with all his heart and he loved to sing,
golf, work out, and being outdoors when the weather was
nice. He will be greatly missed by all, but will be forever
in our hearts, we know that someday we will see him again.
He was preceded in death by his biological father, Don
Liter.
He is survived by the love of his life for 17 years, wife
Renee Harris of Blooming Grove; children, Randy Harris, Jr.
and Dr. Dillon Harris of Arizona, Jessica Gold of Arkansas,
Brian White of Keller, Eric White of Cleburne, and Tiffany
Gutierrez of San Antonio; grandchildren, Jameson Harris,
Kennedy Harris, Grayson Harris, Jackson Gold, Walker Gold,
Emma White and Zach White; mother, Jane Wilbanks and husband
Phil; dad, Richard Harris and wife Sue of Kerens; siblings,
Eddie Harris of Plano, Paula Southard of Blooming Grove,
Kelly Hill of Waxahachie, David Harris of Dallas, Donna
Harper of Indiana, Samantha Liter of Indiana, Ronnie Liter
of Indiana, Tara Brumbelow of Kerens; numerous nieces,
nephews, cousins, and other family members including Doris
Liter of Indiana.
A memorial service will be held at 4p.m. on Wednesday, Dec.
30, 2015 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Danny P.
Reeves officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials contributions may be made to
the American Heart Association. |
Notes:
Joe Claburn Moore
Oct 17, 1945 - Nov 29, 2015
A
Celebration of Life for Joe C. Moore, 70, of Longview will
be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at the Welch Funeral Home
Chapel, 4619 Judson Road, with Rev. Scott Schulik
officiating. Burial will be in Rosewood Park Cemetery. Joe
passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, due to complications from
a motor vehicle accident.
Joe was born Oct. 17, 1945, in Corsicana to Zilna Buford and
Sudie Lois Holditch Moore. He was an avid Texas Ranger fan
and a fan of NASCAR. Joe worked at Equipment Depot in
Longview. He was a member of Mobberly Baptist Church and a
veteran of the United States Navy.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents; son, Lance Moore;
brother, Buford Moore; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and
Johnetta Moore.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Glenda; and
son Shane Moore both of Longview; three grandchildren,
Nichole, Michael and Hunter Moore; sister and
brother-in-law, Carol and David Harwell; sister-in-law, Jan
Moore of Corsicana; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Hazel
and Jerry Underwood of Houston; sister-in-law, Doris Walpole
of Mesquite; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marie and
Robert Jones of Garland; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday,
Dec. 4, 2015, at Welch Funeral Home, 4619 Judson Road,
Longview, Texas 75605.
Arrangements by Welch Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Tommy Lee Grant
Dec 5, 1947 - Dec 5, 2015
US ARMY
On
Dec. 5, 2015 around 12 a.m., Tommy Grant passed away
peacefully in his home. Tommy was 68 years old.
Tommy was born in Grapeland on Dec. 5, 1947 to Earl and Erie
Grant. He graduated from Palestine High School in 1966 and
married Martha Hicks in 1967. He was drafted into the army
on Dec. 5, 1967 and served his tour in Germany. When he
returned home he worked for the Palestine Fire Department
for two years. He then joined the Palestine Police
department. He left there and took a job at Alcoa in
Anderson County where he joined the family business of W.E.
Grant and Sons in laying brick and building houses. He then
went to work at Navarro College as Campus Police Officer and
later became The Chief of Campus Police. He continued there
for 18 years. He retired and went to work on his land
working with his cows and hay baling. He went back to work
and worked for the Navarro County Sheriff's office until he
went on to become the Constable for Pct. 4 where he worked
until his passing. His passion was helping people through
law enforcement.
Tommy was a man with the greatest of morals, honesty, and
integrity. Tommy always saw the good in everyone, yet saw
through the bad as well. He was a devoted and loving husband
for 48 years. A loving Dad and role model (HERO) to his
three children. Pawpaw to his grandchildren, mentor and hero
to them. He was Pawpaw to any and all children. They say
kids and dogs are a good judge of character of people, which
Tommy was loved by both. There was never a man with more
honesty and integrity than Tommy Grant. He meant the world
to his family and friends.
If a stranger was stuck, he was the first one with a chain
ready to help no matter what time of day or night. You could
always count on Tommy to lend a helping hand and do what was
right. A true man of his word, which was his bond. The only
thing a man truly owns is his word, Tommy was a wealthy man
by all means.
Tommy loved his family unconditionally, he loved his cattle,
his land, his garden, dogs and cats. And most of all his
wife and children, his grandchildren, his great
grandchildren and always had love for extended family and
friends. He will be greatly missed by his family and
friends. By all those lives he touched (too many to count).
Tommy summed up what a Cowboy was, not at lifestyle, but a
Man.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Amanda Grant,
parents, and sister Lynda Jo Grant.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Martha Grant of Barry;
children, Charles Grant, William Sam Grant, Kimberly Grant
Ippolito and husband James; grandchildren, Justin Grant,
Jeremiah Bradberry, Jeremy Grant, Dylan Dunn-Ippolito,
Tanner Grant, Tristian Grant, Brody Grant, Josh Kuykendall;
great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Grant and Emma Grant;
brothers, Bobby Grant and wife Ronda and Jimmy Grant and
brothers-in-law, Jerry Hicks Jr., Jimmy Sides and wife
Dianne. He is also survived by nephews, Jason Grant and wife
April, Chad Grant and wife Heather, Jerry Hicks Jr. and wife
Melissa, David Hicks and Shannon Hicks.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Gene Gipson
officiating. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec.
10, 2015 at Parker Cemetery in Grapeland. Pallbearers will
be Charles Grant, Justin Grant, Jeremiah Bradberry, Jeremy
Grant, Dylan Dunn-Ippolito, Tanner Grant. Honorary
pallbearers will be Tristian Grant, Josh Kuykendall, Bobby
Shaw, Carl Hays, Richard Hays, Noah Grounds.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Thomas Eugene King
abt 1948 - Dec 9, 2015 Thomas Eugene
King, 67 of Powell passed away Wednesday, Dec.
9, 2015 at his residence. Graveside service will
be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 at
Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
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Thomas Eugene King, 67 of Powell passed away
December 9, 2015 at his residence. He was born
February 6, 1948 in Muncie, IN to William Earl
King and Earnistine Della Fouts King.
He is survived by his wife Victoria King of
Powell; children, Lloyd and Casey King of
Corsicana, Dana and Aaron Morgan of Muncie, IN,
Victoria and Ronald Oliver of Powell, Mary
Burton of Muncie, IN, Michael Branson of Muncie,
IN and Dorothy and Charles Morgan of Muncie, IN.
He is also survived by five sister, two
brothers, five grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
Notes:
Mary
Elizabeth (Hardage) McKissack
Feb 1, 1879 - Jul 14, 1927
STREETMAN WOMAN DIED EARLY TODAY NAVARRO HOSPITAL
Mrs. Mary McKissack, aged 48 years, wife of J. N.
McKissack of Streetman, died in the Navarro County
Hospital shortly before 5 o'clock Thursday morning and
the remains were forwarded to Streetman for interment on
the noon T. & B. V. train for burial sometime Friday
morning. She had been in ill health for a number of
years.
Surviving are her husband, three children, Loyal,
Malcolm and Emmagene, all of Streetman; one sister, Mrs.
Arie Sanders, Mississippi; two brothers, W. H. Hardage,
Dallas; P. W. Hardage, Bowie County.
Mrs. McKissack was born in Mississippi but had resided
in Streetman for 27 years.
Notes:
Jim Ned
McKissack
Mar 20, 1879 - Jan 3, 1972
J. McKissack
Services for Jim Ned McKissack of
Streetman are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday
in the Baptist Church in Streetman. Rev.
Leonard Lee is to officiate, with burial
in
Birdston Cemetery.
McKissack, 92 died Tuesday night in the
Wortham Hospital.
Survivors include two sons, Malsolm
McKissack of Richardson and Loyal
McKissack of Streetman; one daughter,
Mrs. Imogene Shaddix of Grand Prairie;
one granddaughter, five
great-grandchildren; one brother, Rev.
Herbert McKissack of Teague; and one
sister, Mrs. Eva DuBose of Wortham. He
was married to the former Miss Mary
Hardage.
Pallbearers will be George Sims, Harris
Wilson Melner, Homer Paul Bonner, H. Y.
Gregory, Ralph Sims, Jr., Lloyd
Robinson, John Elmo Sims, and A. K.
McGilvary.
Griffin Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
� Tuesday, Jan 4, 1972
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Mary Elizabeth (Hardage)
McKissack married Nov. 1, 1903; s/o
George Artemus McKissack & Sarah
Ealon (Gregory) McKissack
Holland Yancy Gregory, Sr.
Jun 13, 1880 - May 19, 1962
H. Y. Gregory Rites Monday
Holland Y. Gregory, 81, retired
farmer, died at his home in
Streetman Saturday night.
Funeral services were held Monday at
2:30 p.m. from the Streetman
Presbyterian church with burial in
the
Birdston Cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. L.
L. McCutchin, pastor, assisted by
Rev. Grady James of Birdston.
Surviving are his wife of Streetman;
a son, Holland Gregory, Jr.,
Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Marie
Brazier, Irving, and Mrs. Katherine
Vise, Corsicana; 10 grandchildren,
nine great-grandchildren and other
relatives.
Pallbearers were Rufus Pevehouse,
Lloyd McKissack, Garner Steele, Sam
Keele, Pete Carroll, John McGilvary
and Leonard Lee.
Griffin directed.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, May 21, 1962
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Katherine "Kate"
(McIver) Gregory married Jul.
21, 1907; s/o Robert Gregory &
Josephine "Josie" (Mann)
Gregory-McKissack
Augustus Lawhorn Burleson, Sr.
Jun 8, 1836 - Jun 26, 1921
Died at Old Birdston.
A. L. Burleson, aged 82 years, a
native Texan, and for sixty-five
years a resident of this county,
died at his home near old
Birdston last night and the
remains were interred there this
afternoon. The deceased is
survived by his wife and a large
number of grown children.
Notes:
Mary Adaline (Hill) Peacock
Nov 4, 1854 - Jan 11, 1919
Died in Eureka Community.
Mrs. Peacock, widow of the
late A. F. Peacock, aged 64
years, died at her home near
Eureka yesterday and the
remains were interred in the
neighborhood cemetery today.
The deceased had lived in
this county for many years,
and was greatly esteemed by
all who knew her. She is
survived by several grown
children.
Notes:
J.
L. Owen
Oct 4, 1851 - Oct 4,
1919
Died Here Saturday
Night.
J. L. Owen, aged 68
years, died at his home,
717 East Seventh Avenue,
Saturday night, and the
remains were interred at
Eureka yesterday
afternoon at 2 o'clock
with Rev. W. L.
Patterson and J. E. Bell
officiating. The
deceased had been in the
grocery business in East
Corsicana a number of
years, and had many
friends who regret his
death. He is survived by
his wife.
Notes:
James Aubrey
Standard
Dec 6, 1914 - Jan
19, 1920
DIED FROM KICK OF A
MULE
Little Boy Died
While on Way From
Eureka to Hospital
Eubrey, the
5-year-old son of
Sydney Standard of
Eureka, was kicked
on the head by a
mule last Saturday
evening, but his
condition was not
regarded as critical
till yesterday
afternoon, when
within four miles of
Corsicana the little
fellow passed away.
The remains were
interred in the
Eureka cemetery
this afternoon.
Notes:
Myrtle (Gandy)
Pritchett
Dec 17, 1888 -
Jan 11, 1920
Mrs. Myrtle
Pritchett, wife
of James W.
Pritchett, died
near Eureka
Sunday, after a
long illness,
and the remains
were buried
there yesterday.
The deceased is
survived by her
husband and
three children
and her father,
W. L. Gandy.
Notes:
Austin Quay
Boyd
Mar 17, 1849
- Nov 28,
1921
Good Citizen
Passed Away.
A. Q. Boyd,
aged 73
years, and
for many
years a
highly
esteemed
citizen of
the
Eureka
community,
died at his
home there
at 6 o'clock
yesterday
morning
after an
illness of
two weeks
and the
remains were
interred in
the
neighborhood
cemetery
this
afternoon at
3 o'clock,
Revs. W. L.
Patterson
and J. M.
White
officiating.
The funeral
was largely
attended and
there were
many pretty
floral
offerings.
The deceased
is survived
by these
grown
children:
Mrs. J. B.
Grantham,
Mrs. J. A.
Brown, Mrs.
F. V.
Fullwood,
Misses
Nannie and
Ruth Boyd,
Mack Boyd
and John
Boyd of
Eureka,
Moffett Boyd
of Dallas,
Andrew Boyd,
Duncan,
Oklahoma,
and Mrs.
Zimry Tekell
of Rushing.
Notes:
Permelia
Margaret
(Crowley)
Sturgis-Jennings
Sep 1843
- Dec
25, 1921
Died
Christmas
Day.
Mrs.
Omelia
Jennings,
aged 77
years,
died at
the home
of her
son, M.
J.
Jennings,
Christmas
Day, and
the
funeral
took
place
Tuesday,
December
26, with
burial
in
Oakwood
cemetery.
The Rev.
E. P.
Kennedy,
pastor
of the
First
Baptist
Church
conducted
the
services.
Notes:
George Dudley Johnson
Jul 23, 1849 - Jun 8, 1921
Remains Interred in Oakwood.
The remains of the late G. Dudley Johnson were interred in
Oakwood this morning at 10:30 after services at the home
conducted by Rev. C. H. Booth. There was a large attendance and
many beautiful floral offerings were laid upon the bier at the
close of the service.
Notes:
Nicholas W. Cullen
1882 - Apr. 17, 1921
Impressive Funeral Services of Soldier.
The remains of the late Nicholas Cullen, who was killed at
Eldorado, Ark., a few days ago arrived in the city this
morning on the 9:50 o'clock Cotton Belt, accompanied by his
sister, Mrs. Donald Cameron and husband of San Antonio, who
went to the scene of the accident. The casket arrived
covered with a large American flag, and the body was taken
over by representatives of the Corsicana division of the
American Legion who were the active pall bearers, and
together with many friends of the deceased and his family
followed the funeral procession to
Oakwood
cemetery. The
services were conducted at the cemetery with the Rev. M. W.
Clark of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church officiating,
and the members of the American Legion under the direction
of Capt. C. A. Davis, assisting.
Following the impressive service conducted by Rev. Mr. Clark
with appropriate music by a quartet consisting of Mrs. Henry
Robbins, Miss Hattie Kenner, C. l. Knox and H. E. Metcalf,
the body was laid to rest after which Captain Davis and the
brave American soldiers, all of which were in uniform, stood
at parade rest while taps were sounded by J. A. McMahon, a
member of the Legion. The services were most impressive and
the deceased was buried with full honors of an American
soldier, he having served on the firing line on Flanders
Field over two years.
Nicholas, or (Nick) as his old time friends remember him
best was reared and received his education in the public
schools of Corsicana, and a number of his old time boy
friends attend the funeral together with friends of the
family. He was a member of the First Methodist church of the
city for a number of years prior to moving away and was a
congenial friend with a big heart.
He med his death in the big storm that swept Arkansas and
East Texas a few days ago by an oil derrick blowing down and
hitting him and causing instant death.
At the time of the storm, Mr. Cullen was together with his
partner buying oil leases in the Eldorado oil field which
business he had been in for the past few years and was
enjoying a prosperous business.
He leaves a widowed mother Mrs. Pauline Cullen and four
sisters, Mrs. Pick Wood of Corsicana, Mrs. Donald Cameron of
San Antonio, Mrs. Fred Blackburn of San Antonio and Mrs.
Emmett Jones of Birmingham, Ala., all of whom attended the
funeral except Mrs. Jones, who could not come on account of
sickness.
The American soldiers who were in full soldiers uniform that
were active pall bearers were Capt. C. A. Davis, Capt. F. A.
Reese, Lieut. J. M. Dyer, Jr., Lieut. Jack Walton, Lieut.
Sam Slay, Corp. John Garner, Corp. J. J. Wiley, Serg. Oma
Jackson, Bugler J. A. McMahon, Pvt. G. W. Moody and Capt. C.
C. Cunningham.
Notes:
Pauline Elizabeth (Martin) Cullen
Sep 11, 1857 - Feb 14, 1942
MRS. PAULINE CULLEN, LIFE-LONG RESIDENT OF CORSICANA,
DIES
BORN IN THIS CITY SEPT. 11, 1857, AND RESIDED HERE ALL
LIFE
Mrs. Pauline Elizabeth Cullen, aged 84 years, life-long
Corsicana resident, died at her home, 1037 West Sixth
avenue early Saturday morning. She was the widow of the
late P. H. Cullen.
Mrs. Cullen was born in Corsicana, Sept. 11, 1857, the
daughter of the late G. L. Martin, pioneer attorney,
landowner and Masonic leader here, and Mrs. Mary Garner
Martin. Mr. Martin was pastmaster of the Corsicana
Masonic Lodge and was organizing lodges in this area in
1957.
A member of the First Methodist church since early
childhood, Mrs. Cullen had been a member of the
congregation longer than any other person.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. A. P. Wood,
Corsicana; Mrs. Frank Havner, Cincinnati, and Mrs.
Emmett A. Jones, New Orleans, La.; five grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Boyce Martin, Lowry Martin, Joel C.
Trimble, Frank Garner, Dr. W. T. Shell, Sr., and Edgar
Blackburn.
Honorary pallbearers will be friends of the family.
Funeral arrangements had not been completed early
Saturday afternoon pending word from relatives.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home is in charge.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES TUESDAY MORNING FOR MRS. CULLEN
Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline Elizabeth Cullen,
84, native Corsicanan, who died at her home, 1037
West Sixth Avenue early Saturday morning, will be
held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from the
Sutherland-McCammon Chapel.
Dr. P. E. Riley, pastor of the First Methodist
Church, will conduct the rites. Interment will be in
the Oakwood
cemetery.
Mrs. Cullen was born in Corsicana, Sept. 11, 1857,
the daughter of the late G. L. Martin, pioneer
attorney, landowner and Masonic leader here, and
Mrs. Mary Garner Martin. She was the widow of the
late P. H. Cullen.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. A. P. Wood,
Corsicana; Mrs. Frank Havner, Cincinnati, and Mrs.
Emmett A. Jones, New Orleans, La.; five
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Boyce Martin, Lowry Martin, Joel
C. Trimble, Frank Garner, Dr. W. T. Shell, Sr., and
Edgar Blackburn.
Honorary Pallbearers will be friends of the family.
Notes:
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RITES WERE HELD TUESDAY MORNING FOR MRS. CULLEN
Funeral rites were held for Mrs. Pauline Elizabeth Cullen, 84, native Corsicana, were held Tuesday morning from the Sutherland-McCammon chapel. Dr. P. E. Riley of the First Methodist church, conducted the services. Interment was in Oakwood
cemetery.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. A. P. Wood, Corsicana; Mrs. Frank Havner, Cincinnati, and Mrs. Emmett A. Jones, New Orleans, La.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Boyce Martin, Lowry Martin, Joel C. Trimble, Frank Garner, Dr. W. T. Shell, Sr. and Edgar Blackburn.
Notes:
Angelina Evaline (Hopkins) Tyner
Jun 13, 1821 - Jul 6, 1921
WAS ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD.
Had Lived in This County for Thirty years.
Mrs. Evelyn Tyner, who was one hundred years old
on the 13th of last month, died at the home of
her son, R. J. Tyner, in the Roane community,
last night, and the remains were interred in
Oakwood
cemetery this afternoon at 4 o'clock,
Rev. E. P. Kennedy of the First Baptist Church
officiating.
The deceased was born in Capiah County,
Mississippi, June 13, 1821, and had lived in
this county nearly thirty years. She is survived
by three sons, R. J. Tyner, Roane; F. J. Tyner,
Oklahoma; J. B. Tyner, Bazette. Two daughters
and one son are dead. In all she has living near
one hundred grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Hellen Mooneyhan
1915 - Dec 12, 1921
LITTLE GIRL KILLED BY AUTO TRUCK
Skull Is Crushed When Wheel of Machine
Passed Over Head
Helen, the six-year-old daughter of A. J.
Mooneyhan, who lives on Sycamore street just
west of
Oakwood
cemetery, met with an
accident late yesterday afternoon that
resulted in her death at 4 o'clock this
morning.
Mr. Mooneyhan owns two large auto trucks
with which he does public hauling. Yesterday
afternoon one of these trucks was out of
commission and was being pulled into the
yard at the family home.
Helen and some of her brothers and sisters
and several neighbors children had climbed
into the truck that was being pulled into
the yard and were having a jolly time, when
Helen fell off. One of the rear wheels of
the big machine passed over her head
crushing her skull, and the little girl
passed away at 4 o'clock this morning as the
result of her injuries.
The terrible accident came as a crushing
blow to the family, and all have the
sympathy of many friends in their county.
The remains of the little girl were laid to
rest in Oakwood this afternoon.
Notes:
James Pitman �Jim� Lumpkin
Jun 24, 1888 - Nov 11, 1918
BODIES OF SOLDIERS ARRIVE HERE
Funerals For Two Navarro County Boys Who
Died Fighting
At 9:30 this morning the bodies of Jesse
B. Jones and James P. Lumpkin, two
Navarro county boys who were killed in
France, arrived here from San Antonio,
accompanied by Corporal Arthur N. Brofy,
of Fort Sam Houston.
Both bodies were taken to the Sutherland
undertaking parlors. A large number of
the friends and relatives of the two
young men met the bodies at the train.
At 12 o'clock the funeral part for Jesse
Jones left for his mother�s home in the
Montfort community, and from there the
remains were laid to rest by the side of
R. N. Jones, father of the deceased, who
died a few months ago. Rev. M. C.
Cuthbertson, of Denison, former pastor
of the Church of Christ here officiated
at the funeral, and the following acted
as pallbearers:
Active�E. W. O�Daniel, B. P. Gorman,
Eddie Bell, Eddie Medaris, Leonard
Speed, Jesse Speed, Oscar O�Daniel,
Lewis Wise and H. B. Doyle.
Honorary�Dell Jackson, J. W. Davidson,
M. H. Montfort, O. E. Ttone, E. M.
Gorman, J. T. Brown, A. O�Daniel, B. D.
Doyle, J. T. Montfort, H. W. Gabriel, L.
W. Carlisle, D. D. Wylie, B. G. Mayo,
Will Jackson and Will Jeffers.
The funeral was largely attended and
there were many beautiful floral
offerings.
Jas. P. Lumpkin, who was killed on
November 11, 1919, three years ago, was
survived by his wife, and a few months
ago she was married by T. L. Brown, and
they now live near Drane. The body of
the deceased was taken soon after its
arrival here to the Brown home in the
Drane community, and the funeral will
take place from there tomorrow afternoon
at 3 o'clock, and interment will be in
Oakwood.
The same train that brought these boys
here took the body of James William
Hodge to his former home at Athens.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun -
Thursday, Nov 10, 1921
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
KIA WWI
- h/o Dell Elizabeth (Martin)
Lumpkin married Dec. 6, 1908 (his obit
says she remarried to T. L. Brown) s/o
William Joseph Lumpkin and Mary
Josephine (Howell) Lumpkin
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W. O. W. Notice
All members of the W. O. W. are
requested to attend the funeral of Sov.
Jas. P. Lumpkin a former member of the
Camp at Navarro, and who died in France
Nov. 11, 1918 from wounds received in
action while fighting with the 360th
infantry.
Oakwood
cemetery, Friday,
November 11, 1921 at 3 o'clock.
J. H. HOWELL, Clerk
Notes:
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The last sad rites to the memory of James P. Lumpkin, a Navarro
county soldier of the world war, and who was killed in France,
November 11, 1918, just three years ago today, took place in
Oakwood
this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Immediately after its arrival here, the body was taken to the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brown, five miles west of here, and from there
the funeral cortege moved to Oakwood, where services were held at
the grave by C. H. Storey.
Members of Johnson-Wiggins Post acted as pall bearers, and there
were many kahki uniforms in evidence and many beautiful floral
offerings were placed over the bier by the large number of friends
who were in attendance.
Notes:
George Austin Stanley
Nov 10, 1848 - Jun 26, 1921
DIED SUDDENLY LAST NIGHT.
Funeral Arrangements Have Not Yet Been
Made.
Geo. A. Stanley, aged 72 years, and for
many years a resident here, dropped dead
at his home, 1526 West Sixth Avenue, at
7:30 Last night. The deceased had been
in rather feeble health for some time,
but his death was unexpected. He is
survived by his widow and four sons, H.
A. Stanley, an attorney of Ardmore,
Okla., and F. S. Stanley, T. S. Stanley
and L. S. Stanley of Corsicana and a
daughter, Mrs. Eva Lee, Newton, Ala.
Funeral arrangements are being delayed
to hear from his son in Ardmore, who is
away from his home there.
The funeral services will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the
residence 1526 W. Sixth Avenue.
Notes:
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Funeral Took Place Today.
The funeral for the remains of the late
Geo. A. Stanley, who died suddenly at
his home, 1526 West Sixth Avenue, on
Sunday night last, took place from there
this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment
was in
Oakwood, and the last sad rites
were largely attended. Rev. F. N. Calvin
officiated and there were numerous
pretty floral offerings.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun -
Tuesday, Jun 28, 1921
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st wife Sallie Celena (Grigsby)
Stanley married Nov. 14, 1872 buried
in Marshall cemetery 2nd wife Ella
Frances (Embrey) Stanley s/o Austin
Stanley
Ella Frances �Fannie� (Embrey)
Stanley
Apr 2, 1866 - Dec 5, 1942
MRS. FANNIE STANLEY DIED SATURDAY; BE
BURIED SUNDAY
Mrs. Fannie Stanley, age 76 years, wife
of the late G. A. Stanley, died at the
family residence, 1526 West Sixth avenue
at noon Saturday. Funeral services will
be held Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock
from the chapel of the Corley Funeral
Home. Dillard W. Thurman, minister of
the Church of Christ, will conduct the
rites. Burial will be in
Oakwood
cemetery.
Mrs. Stanley had been a resident of
Corsicana for 52 years.
Surviving are four sons, Frank P.
Stanley, Corsicana; Theodore Stanley,
Corsicana; Lucian W. Stanley, Abilene;
H. A. Stanley, Oklahoma; a
granddaughter, Cora Nell Stanley,
Corsicana and other relatives.
Notes:
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RITES HELD SUNDAY FOR MRS. STANLEY;
BURIAL IN OAKWOOD
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie
Stanley, age 78 years, were held from
the chapel of the Corley Funeral Home
Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Dillard
W. Thurman, minister of the Church of
Christ, officiated. Burial was in
Oakwood
cemetery. Mrs. Stanley died at
the family residence Saturday.
Mrs. Stanley had been a resident of
Corsicana for 52 years.
Surviving are four sons, Frank P.
Stanley, Corsicana; Theodore Stanley,
Corsicana; Lucian W. Stanley, Camp
Barkley, Abilene; H. A. Stanley,
Ardmore, Okla.; a granddaughter, Cora
Neil Stanley, Corsicana, and other
relatives.
Notes:
Princess Clemenza Swick
Jan 19, 1908 - Jun 26, 1921
Funeral Sunday
Princess Clemenza Swick, aged 13 years,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Swick,
who make their home on the Drane farm,
north of Corsicana, died Sunday morning
at 2 o'clock and the funeral services
were conducted from the First Christian
church with burial in
Oakwood
cemetery.
The Rev. F. N. Calvin conducted the
services. The deceased was a devoted
Christian, being a member of the First
Christian church of Corsicana.
To Princess Clemenza Swick.
A Rosebud of love in a garden grew,
Walled round with human hearts;
It promised a perfume excelled by few
And a beauty beyond all arts.
The Angel of Death spread his wings
abroad
Where the Rosebud her petal uncurled,
And she faded away from her earthbound
lot,
To bloom in a brighter world.
HER MOTHER.
Notes:
Dora (Newman) Witherspoon
Jun 6, 1887 - May 18, 1921
FUNERAL WILL BE TOMORROW.
Lady of Well Known Family Passed Away
The people of Corsicana were made sad
yesterday when the news of the death of
the late Mrs. Dora Witherspoon passed
from lip to lip because she had lived
here long and was universally esteemed
for her many womanly traits of
character, and for her kindly and
lovable life. The deceased was 66 years
of age, and the biggest part of those
years had been spent in Navarro county.
Surviving the deceased are four
children, C. L. Witherspoon, now of San
Antonio, Mrs. T. W. Lovett of Corsicana;
Mrs. Agnes Stevens of Santa Rosa, New
Mexico, and Mrs. Ralph Beaton, Jr. of
Dallas.
The funeral will take place from the
home at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
with interment in
Oakwood. The following
will act as pall bearers:
Active�Dr. J. A. Jones, C. C. Walton,
Dr. T. W. Watson, Jno. C. Calhoun,
Meritt A. Drane, A. H. Kerr.
Honorary�Dr. I. N. Suttle, Dr. L. E.
Kelton, Dr. Z. T. Hodge, Dr. T. A.
Miller, Dr. W. T. Shell, Dr. W. D.
Fountain, Dr. Homer B. Jester, Dr. J. M.
V. Wills, Dr. B. F. Houston, Dr. J. B.
Cooksey, Dr. W. F. Horgor, Dr. J. S.
Daniel.
Notes:
Gabriel Marshal Franks
Jun 29, 1883 - Mar 31, 1921
Remains Interred This Morning.
The remains of the late G. M. Franks
were laid to rest in
Oakwood at 10
o'clock this morning with services at
the grave conducted by Revs. L. C.
Howell, M. W. Clark and R. L. Shivers.
There was a good attendance and numerous
pretty floral offerings.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun -
Friday, Apr 1, 1921
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Cora Eva (Wilson)
Franks-Poole married Nov. 25, 1906
s/o James Calvin Franks, Sr. and
Samantha Christine (Caskey) Franks
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Transplanted.
After several months of intense
suffering, Marshall Franks was
transplanted from his earthly
habitation to his Heavenly abode. He
was born near Corsicana, Texas, June
29, 1883; died March 31st, 1921. On
December 11th he was stricken with a
malady that baffled medical skill.
All was done for him that human and
medical aid could do. He bore his
suffering patiently and battled
fiercely against the dreadful malady
that held him strongly in its grip
until March 31st, then the end came.
Death conquered, and he fell asleep
in Jesus� arms. Marshall was
gloriously converted about the
middle of December and rejoiced
greatly in his new found joy, and
spoke freely to his loved ones and
friends concerning the salvation of
their souls. Marshall was a true
devoted husband, a kind, obedient
son and a loyal citizen.
The funeral service was conducted by
Rev. Shivers and Howell. He was laid
to rest in
Oakwood
cemetery to await
the Resurrection morn. Our loss is
Heaven�s gain. Feelings of sorrow
and joy mingled the service. There
was sorrow because we were conscious
of our loss; of joy because of the
consciousness that another soul had
gone home to be crowned. So often
there is added gloom about a funeral
because there is a doubt as to the
destiny of the deceased. There was
no sorrow of this kind in Marshall�s
funeral. All felt that he had gone
triumphantly through the gates. He
has gone from us, but in a deep and
profound sense he is still here; his
splendid personality, his genial
spirit will always abide with us who
knew him. In the sanctuary of his
own heart he erected the cross and
because of this he convinced others
of its reality.
To his loved ones and friends we
would say, "Weep not as those that
have no hope; look forward to the
grand meeting yonder, just outside
of the Eastern gates. Blessed are
the dead which die in the Lord.
Truly he has crossed over and is now
resting under the shade of the
trees. This we well know."
Our loved ones are gathering yonder,
My friends are fast passing away;
And I may join their bright number,
And dwell in eternity�s day.
They�re safe now in Glory with
Jesus.
Their trials and battles are past;
They overcame sin and the tempter,
They�ve reached that fair city at
last.
He leaves a wife father and mother,
six brothers and four sisters to
mourn his loss. May the blessings of
Heaven smile on the mourning ones,
and comfort the hearts that are
crushed with sorrow.
S. C. PRITCHETT.
Notes:
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In Loving Memory.
On the 31st day of March, 1921, just before the noon hour, the Death
Angel lay its icy hand upon the body of Mr. G. M. Franks, and took
his soul to its celestial home. "Marshall" (As his friends lovingly
called him.) was the third child of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Franks and of
a family of eleven grown children, his going is the first link taken
from the family chain.
Marshall would have 38 years of age, the 29th of June. He lived a
life of cheerfulness. Truthfully the words "To know him was to love
him." Marshall gave his heart to God during his long sickness, and
often afterward, spoke of the way being bright and clear for him,
so, to his loving wife, father and mother, weep not as those who
have no hope, for his suffering is over, he has left his old world
of sin and sorrow to live in a land of peace and rest, while we are
left to mourn his going. Oh it�s hard to see our loved ones laying
so cold and still, and to know they can�t speak to us again in this
life, but we have this consolation: We shall meet again where
there�ll be no more sad parting; no more sickness, sin or sorrow, in
that blessed sweet tomorrow.
Marshall leaves a wife, father, mother and the following brothers
and sisters to mourn his loss; J. C., Jr., R. W., R. L., and Vivian,
of Corsicana; M. M. of Wichita Falls; B. O. of Dallas; Mrs. W. M.
Archer of Kemp; Mrs. T. P. Shivers, Mrs. Robt. Holloway and Miss
Artie Mae Franks of Corsicana.
Marshall was laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery on the first day of
April to await the Resurrection morn. A large number of friends and
relatives followed the remains to its last resting place. There were
many beautiful flowers which spoke of the love his friends held for
him.
Gone but not forgotten.
Written by his loving sister-in-law,
MRS. THELLA FRANKS, Dallas, Texas.
Notes:
Cora Eva (Wilson) Franks-Poole
Sep 7, 1885 - Sep 8, 1974
Mrs. Pooler
Funeral services will be at 3:30
p.m. Tuesday at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs.
Cora E. Pooler, 89, resident of
Corsicana, who died Sunday in
Memorial Hospital.
Rev. Gene Gardner will
officiate, and burial will be at
Oakwood
Cemetery.
She was a native of Navarro
county and had lived in
Corsicana most of her life. She
was also a member of Second
Avenue Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sisters,
Mrs. B. O. (Gracie) Franks and
Mrs. Alma Cheney both of
Corsicana; and a number of
nieces and nephews.
Nephews will be pallbearers.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, Sep 9, 1974
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st husband Gabriel
Marshal Franks married Nov.
25, 1906 & 2nd UNKNOWN Poole d/o
Thomas R. Wilson & Sarah
(Holley) Wilson per death
certificate
- (death certificate says Poole
obit says Pooler)
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Mrs. Poole
Funeral services were to be held at 3:30 p.m. today at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Cora E. Poole, 89, resident of
Corsicana, who died Sunday in Memorial Hospital. Burial was to be at
Oakwood
Cemetery.
Survivors include two sisters and a number of nieces and nephews.
Nephews will be pallbearers.
Notes:
Burette Oliver Franks
Apr 23, 1890 - Feb 26, 1975
B. O. Franks
Services will be held at
3:30 p.m. Friday at the
Corley Funeral Chapel for B.
O. Franks, 84, resident of
Corsicana who died Wednesday
in Memorial Hospital.
Rev. Gene Gardner will
officiate, and burial will
be at
Oakwood
cemetery.
He was a native of Navarro
county, resident of
Corsicana 14 years, a
retired salesman, and member
of the Second Avenue Baptist
Church.
Survivors include his widow,
Mrs. Gracie Franks of
Corsicana; three sons, C. B.
Franks of Grand Prairie,
Weldon Franks of Plano, and
Henry Franks of Mesquite;
eight grandchildren, 11
great-grandchildren and a
number of nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers include E. J.
Jones, Hoyte Priddy, Hobert
Marshall, Preston Norwood,
Otis Atkeisson, and Clayton
Norwood.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, Feb
27, 1975
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st wife Mattie
Theila (Williams) Franks
married Oct 4, 1908 2nd
wife Gracie Etta
(Wilson) Franks; s/o
James Calvin Franks, Sr.
& Samantha Christine (Caskey)
Franks
James Calvin Franks, Sr.
Oct 24, 1854 - Dec 2,
1924
Funeral Services For
Pioneer of County
The funeral services for
the late J. C. Franks
took place at the family
home on North Thirteenth
street at 2 o'clock this
afternoon, and were
conducted by Rev. E. P.
Kennedy. There was a
large attendance and
many flowers.
Notes:
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PIONEER NAVARRO COUNTY MAN DIED AT HIS HOME HERE TODAY
James C. Franks, who was 76 years of age on the 23rd day of October
last died suddenly at his home, 812 North Thirteenth street, at
10:30 this morning. The deceased had been in ill health for some
time but was up and about his home yesterday.
He had been a resident of this county for near fifty years and was
highly esteemed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and
ten children. The children are Mrs. W. M. Archer, Mrs. T. P.
Shivers, Mrs. Robert Holloway and Mrs. Mack Dickson, all of
Corsicana; J. C. Franks, Jr., and Roy Franks of Corsicana; Martin
Franks, Wichita Falls; B. Franks, Dallas; Roy Franks of Reed
Oklahoma and A. V. Franks of Wortham.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but burial will be in
Oakwood tomorrow afternoon, with Rev. E. P. Kennedy officiating.
Notes:
James Monroe
Scoggins
Aug 29, 1863 - Aug
3, 1921
Died Here Yesterday.
J. M. Scoggins, aged
60 years, died at
his home, 1050 South
Seventeenth street,
yesterday after a
long illness and the
remains were
interred in
Oakwood at 10 o'clock this
morning. Rev. L. C.
Howell officiated
and members of the
Woodmen acted as
pallbearers. The
deceased is survived
by his widow and
several grown
children.
Notes:
Reba K. King
Feb 16, 1920 -
Apr 10, 1921
Died Here Last
Night.
Reba, the
18-months-old
daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. W.
King, died at
the family home
916 South
Eighteenth
street, last
night, and the
remains wree
interred in
Oakwood at 2:30
this afternoon,
Rev. E. P.
Kennedy,
officiating.
Notes:
Weldon W.
Williams
Jun 9, 1911
- Jun 17,
1921
Died At
Roane.
Weldon
Williams,
10-year-old
son of
Williams,
died at the
home of his
uncle, Carl
Hendricks,
near Roane,
yesterday
afternoon of
blood poison
and the
remains were
interred
here today
in
Oakwood,
Rev. C. C. Cuthbertson
officiating.
Notes:
Abbie
Lena
Puckett
Oct 28,
1920 -
Apr 12,
1921
Lost
Their
infant
Daughter.
Abbie
Lena,
the
5-months-old
daughter
of Mr.
and Mrs.
C. C.
Puckett,
died at
the
family
home,
918
South
Eighteenth
street
last
night,
and the
remains
were
interred
in
Oakwood this
afternoon
at 4
o'clock.
Notes:
Bud
Elijah
Steely
Sep
3,
1883
-
Jan
29,
1921
Died
Here
Last
Night.
B.
E.
(Bud)
Steely,
aged
27
years,
died
at
the
home
of
his
mother
on
West
Park
avenue
at 5
o'clock
this
morning
after
a
long
illness.
The
deceased
was
27
years
of
age
and
served
in
the
American
navy
during
the
recent
world
war,
during
which
he
contracted
the
lung
trouble
that
finally
ended
his
life.
Before
entering
the
navy
he
was
an
employe
of
the
Johnston
&
Aikin
Co.,
and
was
a
most
industrious
and
excellent
man
and
he
had
a
host
of
friends
who
are
pained
at
his
untimely
and
sad
end.
He
is
survived
by
his
mother,
Mrs.
Matilda
Steely,
three
brothers,
C.
R.
Steely,
Corsicana;
J.
H.
Steely,
Stamford;
L.
D.
Steely
of
Eureka,
and
J.
G.
W.
Steely
of
Paris,
and
by
one
sister,
Mrs.
Emma
Powell
of
Beaumont.
The
funeral
will
take
place
Monday
afternoon
at 3
o'clock.
Notes:
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Funeral Was Largely Attended.
The remains of the late Bud Steely were interred in
Oakwood this afternoon after funeral services at his late home conducted by Rev. C. H. Booth. A large procession followed the remains to the grave and there were many beautiful floral offerings.
The active pallbearers were Durwood Robinson, Homer Watson, J. L. Benson, Jr., Otto Lowry, Suttle Roberts and Henry Call. The honorary pall bearers, who were former co-laborers at the Johnston-Aikin plant, were B. W. Hales, J. A. Evans, B. W. Blue, D. D. Cagle, Pearl Simpson, W. D. Owens, F. P. Ficklin, M. J. Jennings, D. W. Draper, J. W. Burnup, R. L. Miller, Cliff Morris, C. A. Langston, O. E. Wilson, Fred Keathley, Joe Henderson, Ben Young, Arthur Langston, R. H. Mitchell, P. R. Moyle, E. E. Milliron, L. C. Dockery, M. W. Johnson, Jesse Griffin, B. B. Newton, P. H. Franklin, Robt. Mayo, W. J. Kelley, W. L. Ayers, Joe Lindle, B. R. Moyle, Geo. Little, T. J. Keathley, Chas. Teeple, Walker Clarkson, Roy Tarkington, Tom Patterson, Cecil Cook, A. R. Walker, A. V. Williams, R. L. Hall, Hubert Redden and Roy Douglas.
Notes:
Effie Kisiha (Johnston) Hail
Mar 8, 1858 - Jul 3, 1921
Died Here Sunday Night.
Mrs. Effie Hail, aged 62 years, widow of the late Joe Hail, died at her home 13 West Tenth Avenue, Sunday night and the remains were interred in
Oakwood yesterday, Revs. C. H. Storey and W. T. Ingram officiated. The pall bearers were j. G. Comfort, G. E. Mitchell, C. G. Davidson, J. M. Blanding, J. C. Hughes and J. M. Dyer and there were many pretty floral offerings.
Notes:
James William �Will/Willie� Posey
1890 - Apr 6, 1921
OIL DRILLER WELL KNOWN HERE
Was Killed In San Antonio Yesterday Afternoon.
Mrs. Mattie Carl received a telegram last night from San Antonio saying that her brother, Will Posey, has been killed there. The telegram
gave no particulars of the tragedy. Mrs. Carl left last night for San Antonio. "Billie" Posey was for years a well known driller here and had
many friends here who will regret to learn of his tragic death.
Notes:
- Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light - Apr 8, 1921
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Frances Cleo (McLeod) Posey-Pate; s/o George J. "Lonnie" Posey & Margaret Frances Elizabeth "Fanny" (Martin) Posey-McDonald
-
Oakwood Cemetery
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FUNERAL SATURDAY
Body of Will Posey Will Arrive In Corsicana Tomorrow
D. A. McLeod, received a message from San Antonio this morning stating that the body of Willie Posey, who was killed near that city Wednesday, would arrive in Corsicana over the H. and T. C. Saturday morning at 6 o'clock. The funeral will be conducted from the residence of Mrs. Ed Carl, 512 West Collin Street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock and Rev. E.P. Kennedy, pastor of the First Baptist church will conduct the services. Burial will take place in
Oakwood.
Will Posey was 32 years of age and is survived by his widow and two children, a boy and a girl, aged seven and nine years respectively. He was an oil well driller and was in the employ of C. L. Witherspoon. He was reared in this county and has many friends here who will be pained to learn of his death.
The message informing relatives of his death stated no details and how it occurred is as yet unknown here.
Notes:
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REMAINS REACHED HERE TODAY
Funeral Was Well Attended this Afternoon.
Mrs. Erna Carl reached here this morning with the body of her brother Willie Posey, who was shot and Instantly killed while at work at an oil rig in the Sumerset oil field for C. L Witherspoon at 1:30 last Wednesday afternoon by a young man 24 years of age, named Richard Hall. Mrs. Carl stated to the Sun reporter this morning that it was alleged that the young man had been very abusive to her brother on two or three occasions some time ago, and that on the last of these occasions, which was two months ago, her brother struck him. Wednesday, the young man is alleged to have come to where Will Posey was at work and after telling several young men who were working with Posey to stand aside, he asked Posey if it was he who had hit him on former occasion, and upon Posey answering him in the affirmative, young Hall said "Look me straight in the face, I am going to kill you." At this Hall is alleged to have fired on Posey killing him instantly. Ha was arrested and is now in jail in Lytle, the county seat.
The funeral for the remains of the deceased took place at the home of Mrs. Carl, 512 West Collin street, a 2 o'clock this afternoon,
conducted by Rev. E. P. Kennedy.
The pallbearers were: Actlve�Jack Hayes, Babe Bennett, J. L. Bonner, Eddie Kesslnger, J.C. Calhoun and Sam Inman.
Honorary�J. R. Curington, W. H .Warren, R.K. Blackshear, Nick Garrity, Percy Williams, J. W. Green, Fred M. Allison and W. A. Berger.
R. S. Barnes, J. J. Sheppard, and C A. Collins and W. H. Williams sang. The last sad rites were well attended and there were many beautiful flowers.
The deceased is survived by his wife and two children, and by two sisters, Mrs. Erna-Carl, of Corsicana and Mrs. Mattie Justice of Roswell, New Mexico.
Notes:
John E. Caraway
Oct 1871 - Jul 7, 1921
MYSTERY SURROUNDS DEATH OF J. E. CARROWAY AT BRICKYARD
NIGHTWATCHMAN SHOT IN BACK AND KILLED�BODY DISCOVERED EARLY TODAY
J. E. Carroway, between 35 and 40 years of age, was found dead early this morning at the Corsicana Brick Company�s plant, south of Corsicana with a bullet wound, which is thought to have been caused by a thirty-eight caliber pistol, in the center of his back.
NEGRO WOMAN GAVE ALARM.
A negor woman, Annie Smith, who was taking her horse to pasture, some time between five and six o�lock, saw the body near an oil house in the brick yard and notified L. E. Meadow an employe of the brick company. The county authorities were notified and Sheriff Walter Hays, Judge Cobb and Judge Christian went to the scene of the tragedy.
INQUEST HELD.
Judge Christian held an inquest over the body but has not yet returned a verdict. The death is surrounded by mystery with no clues.
ROBBERY NOT MOTIVE.
The thirty-two caliber automatic pistol carried by Carroway, who was acting in the capacity of night watchman at the time of his death, was found near the body, but it was fully loaded and had not been fired. According to Judge Christian there was no evidence that robbery was the object of the killing as a purse containing $4.00 and a watch, with several other articles, were found on the person of the dead man. The watch had stopped at just a little after five o'clock.
An automobile belonging to the dead man was parked near where the body was found and a lantern was also nearby.
Indications are that Carroway walked and crawled about forty feet in his death struggle.
PROBE FOR BULLET.
The body was carried to the Sutherland Undertaking parlors where the wound is being probed to ascertain the nature of the bullet which caused the death. Judge Christian is of the opinion that the men had been dead for some time when he arrived, as the body was cold.
NO ONE HEARD SHOT.
Close questioning by Judge Christian among people working or living in the vicinity of the shooting failed to locate anyone who heard the shot which killed Carroway. Nothing pointing to the fact that the dead man had any enemies has come to light and so far the death is one of the most mysterious ever occurring in this county.
The county authorities are continuing their investigations today and are putting forth every effort to solve the mystery.
Carroway is said to have a wife and several children living. He was a member of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist Church of Corsicana.
The body is being held at the Sutherland Undertaking parlors pending instructions from relatives.
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NOTHING NEW IN DEATH OF J. E. CARROWAY
Funeral Took Place This Afternoon With Burial in Oakwood
The sheriff�s office reports no developments in the mystery surrounding the murder of J. E. Carroway at the yard of the Corsicana Brick Co. Thursday morning , where he was a night watchman.
The remains were interred in Oakwood cemetery this afternoon at 6 o'clock, Rev. M. W. Clark, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist Church, of which deceased was a member, officiated.
A. son, George Carroway, reached here this morning to look after the burial of his father.
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Thomas L. �Tom� Hamilton
Dec 1, 1872 - Feb 9, 1921
DIED IN HOUSTON.
Tom L. Hamilton Was Formerly a Resident of Corsicana.
Thomas L. Hamilton, aged about 49 years, died at his home in Houston yesterday afternoon after a long illness and the remains will be brought to Corsicana tomorrow afternoon, the funeral taking place from the Houston and Texas Central train which arrives in Corsicana at 5 p.m, interment in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Although having lived in Houston for several years and having married there, Tom Hamilton was born and reared in and near Corsicana. For many years, during the terms of Postmasters J. W. A. Clark and H. E. Kinsloe, he was a clerk in the Corsicana post office and had many warm personal friends here. He is survived by his wife, his father, Mr. James D. Hamilton of this city, a brother, Guy Hamilton, two sisters, Mrs. Joe C. Garner and Miss Jessie Hamilton, all of Corsicana, four other sisters, Mrs. J. I. Penny of El Paso, Mrs. K. C. Childers and Mrs. C. M. Iden of New Mexico, and Mrs. C. B. Megarity of Beaumont, and a brother, Lee Hamilton, of Oklahoma.
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Remains Interred Here Today.
The remains of the late Tom Hamilton, who died in Houston Wednesday night after many months of ill health, reached here this afternoon at 4:50 and the funeral took place from the Union Station and after services by Rev. C. H. Booth at the grave the body was interred with the honors of the Odd Fellows lodge, of which the deceased had long been an honored member. There was a large attendance and many beautiful flowers were in evidence. The honorary pallbearers, all of whom were associated with the deceased when he was connected with the Corsicana post office, were Hugh Stewart, W. W. Evans, Joe Howard, W. L. Roberts, L. R. McAfee, R. T. Dellahay, W. A. Hammett, W. F. Senor and W. V. McPhail, and the following Odd Fellows were active pallbearers: E. A. Johnson, A. O. Smith, W. A. Mowlam, W. W. Clopton, H. E. Traylor and W. J. Lunn.
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Eliza (Maynard) Langridge
Feb 1, 1844 - Mar 15, 1921
Venerable Lady Died.
Mrs. E. Langridge aged 77 years and a long time resident of Corsicana, died at her home, 414 East Tenth avenue at 5 o'clock this morning after a long illness and the remains will be interred in
Oakwood tomorrow afternoon at 2:30, after services at the home conducted by Rev. H. J. Ellis. The deceased is survived by eight grown children.
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Dallas R. (Murrell) Mosshard
Jul 21, 1881 - May 4, 1921
Remains Interred Today.
The funeral of the late Mrs. C. F. Mosshart, who died Tuesday morning took place this afternoon at 5 o'clock, with interment in
Oakwood, Rev. William M. Clark officiated and there were many beautiful floral offerings. The pall bearers were:
Active�Harry Dickson, Richard Cunningham, J. F. Bullock, Morgan Holloway, R. P. McEntire and J. H. Wooley.
Honorary�R. B. Mitchell, Dr. T. W. Watson, S. J. Helm, Reuben Sheets, P. F. Walker, C. O. Dale, S. J. Miles and Dr. E. E. Sanner.
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, May 6, 1921
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- (her monument says C. F. Mosshart)
- w/o Clarence Frank Mosshartmarried Apr 24, 1900 (he is buried in Forest Park cemetery, Houston, Tx. (he remarried to Edna (Allen) Mosshart; d/o Hector O.
"Heck" Murrell
& Edna Everet (Phelps) Murrell
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Attended Funeral Here Yesterday.
The relatives who attended the funeral of the late Mrs. C. F. Mosshart from a distance were Mrs. C. E. Pickens and Talmadge Pickens, mother and brother of the deceased of Oakwood, Texas. T. M. and V. Merrall of Belton, Brothers of the Mrs. Mosshart, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Mosshart of Teague; F. W. Mosshart of Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. Alstead of Temple; Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Mosshart of Temple; Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Rufschnider, League City, Texas, and Ferrell Mosshart, her son of Great Lakes, Ill., Mr. Mosshart and sons, Ferrell and Merrell will return home with Mrs. Pickens and spend a few days with her at Oakwood.
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Murrell Frank Mosshart
Dec 15, 1906 - Jul 4, 1948
M. F. MOSSHART OF TEXAS CITY DIES; FUNERAL MONDAY
Murrell Frank Mosshart, 42, formerly of Corsicana, died Sunday in Texas City.
Funeral services were held at
Oakwood Cemetery here Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock where interment was made. The rites were conducted by Rev. J. Morris Bailey, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Joe Lampton, Houston; a brother, Ferrell C. Mosshart, Houston, and a grandson. He is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Mosshart of Corsicana.
McCammon Funeral Home directed.
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- Submitted by
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- h/o Lillie Sue (Swanson) Mosshart married Jul 7, 1925; s/o Clarence Frank Mosshart & Dallas R. (Murrell) Mosshart
John Guellandeu
1921 - Dec 23, 1921
Died This Morning.
The four months old baby son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Guellandeu, who reside on South Sixteenth street, died early this morning and the funeral took place this afternoon from burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The funeral services were conducted from the Sutherland undertaking parlors.
Notes
Dunagan Hammett Miller
Aug 2, 1908 - Mar 26, 1921
Accidentally Killed in Dallas.
Mrs. L. C. Hammett received a message from her daughter, Mrs. C. B. Miller in Dallas reporting the death of her twelve year old son, Dunnigan Miller, this morning.
The lad was accidentally killed this morning while playing with some companions in Dallas, the particulars of the death not being related in the message.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Miller are well known in Corsicana. Walter Hammett left this morning for Dallas to be with his sister.
Later�The remains will be brought to Corsicana for burial and the funeral will take place Monday afternoon, the hour to be named later.
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Interred Here.
The remains of Dunagan Miller, son of C. B. Miller, of Dallas, and grandson of Mrs. L. C. Hammett of Corsicana, who met his death accidentally last Saturday, were interred here today, the funeral taking place from the Interurban depot at 2:35 this afternoon, with Rev. I. T. Jones of the Third Avenue Presbyterian church and Rev. W. T. Ingram of the Cumberland Presbyterian church officiating. There was a good attendance at the funeral and many beautiful flowers.
The deceased and a neighbor boy were at work making a wagon in the yard, when the accident occurred which caused his death.
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Benjamin Cravens Fortson, Sr.
Jul 21, 1874 - Jan 1, 1921
Had Been in Ill Health and was Despondent Over Sister�s Death
Ben C. Fortson, 46 years old, president of the Fortson Grocery Company here and prominent in business and social circles, was found dead in his home Saturday with a gunshot wound to his head. A single-barrel shotgun was under the body.
He is survived by his wife, who is a daughter of Dr. S. W. Johnson of Dallas, three small children, his mother, Mrs. H. A. Halbert; two brothers, Halkourt and Lucien Halbert, the latter of Plainview; two sisters, Mrs. Wellington Gober and Mrs. Garland Woodward, both of Coleman and three cousins, Tom, John and Joe Fortson all of Rice.
He had been in bad health for some time and since the death of his sister, Mrs. J. M. Adams, who was burned to death in a gasoline explosion in Plainview recently, he has been very despondent. The body was found between 11 and 12 o'clock Saturday night in a closet in his residence.
Mrs. Fortson had been away from the house during the afternoon and when her husband did not return for supper she became uneasy and caused a search to be made with the above result. Justice of the Peace J. J. Sullivan, after viewing the remains, rendered a verdict in accordance with the above.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Cullum H. Booth, pastor of the First Methodist church, from the family residence on West Second avenue at 2 o'clock this afternoon, with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The active pallbearers were John, Joe and Tom Fortson of Rice; Earl Owens, of Kerens; A. G. Elliott and A. H. Berry of Mexia.
The honorary pallbearers were Capt. Jas. Garitty, Clyde Stroud, R. L. Hamilton, Hon. R. E. Prince, Lawson Coulson, Lowry Martin, W. A. Polk, John Garrison of Ft. Worth; J. L. Halbert, Max Almond, W. C. Clarkson, Sr., Capt. S. A. Pace; W. G. Littlejohn, of Ennis; Dr. T. A. Miller, Harris Ransom, R. B. Johnston, A. H. Kerr, Ralph Beaton, George F. Baum, A. A. Wortham, W. M. Peck, J. E. Butler.
The death of Mr. Fortson was a severe shock to Corsicana. From early youth he has been a substantial link in the social and business circles of the city. He lived a clean life and a life of industry. By reason of his ability and manly course he built up a splendid business and at the time of his death was the head and directing spirit of the Fortson Grocery Company, a wholesale enterprise that held a strong place in the commercial life of Corsicana and enjoyed the confidence and patronage of business men over a wide range of territory. He contributed to the upbuilding of the city in many ways. To the worthy enterprise he lent the weight of liberal funds and his time as a public citizen. To charity he always extended a helping hand. He will be missed�more, he will be deeply mourned by the people among whom he has moved with a steady and faultless step for so many years.
A large concourse of citizens followed his body to its final resting place.
All grocery houses were closed during the funeral hour.
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Jan 3, 1921
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Elizabeth Earle (Johnson) Fortson married Jun 27, 1907 buried in Hillcrest Mausoleum, Dallas, Texas. s/o Mary Pauline
"Mollie" (Cravens) Fortson-Halbert buried in Coleman City Cemetery, Coleman, Texas.
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When men like Ben C. Fortson pass from the stage of action their true worth is fully realized and the community mourns. Mr. Fortson was one of those quiet, study, enterprising business men who are a help a big help, in the progress and growth of the town in which they reside. Mr. Fortson was no exception to his type of citizen. He was a substantial factor in the up-building and the firm growth that has for so many years marked the growth of Corsicana. His call from the pathway of life is deeply regretted.
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PAYS TRIBUTE TO HIS FRIEND
S. A. Pace Speaks in Eloquent Praise of Ben C. Fortson
Mr. S. A. Pace is at home from the Baptist Sanitarium, Dallas, where he has been for several weeks. Speaking of his condition, he said:
"I had the careful attention of Dr. Baird, his assistants and a
corps of good nurses. I have made special efforts to recover from my
illness and while I do not think I have made much progress I know
very well that I have improved. This much I would like for my
friends to know"
Said:
Turning from himself Mr. Pace,
"What I want to say to you is in reference to our mutual friend, Ben Fortson. He came to me when he was a mere boy and made application for a position and I took his name as I always did when I had applications made to me, and told him that when I had a vacancy I would let him know and it was only a short time, perhaps a month or so, when he came to me. He was with me for a number of years. When my business was incorporated, he was made secretary and treasurer. Of course, at times we had friction, but he was an honest and manly man and we always made up our troubles and I am glad to say that when he died he was one of the best friends I had."
He came to see me when I was leaving for Dallas and I noticed he was suffering from some cause. I hoped it was only temporary. I have never known in my business experience a more honorable character than Ben Fortson. There was no more honorable man living, and this I want to say to my friends, knowing that I know him just as well and perhaps better than anyone else can know him.�
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January 4, 1921
FORTSON - Corsicana, Texas, Jan. 4 - The funeral of Ben C.
Fortson, 46 years old, who was found dead at his home late
Saturday night, took place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the family residence on West Second avenue, with burial in
Oakwood
cemetery. The services were conducted by the Rev. Cullum H.
Booth, pastor of the First Methodist Church. He was president of
the Fortson Grocery Company, a wholesale house, and is survived
by his wife and three small children. All the wholesale grocery
concerns in the city were closed between 2 and 3 o'clock this
afternoon of the funeral.
Elizabeth (Johnson) Thompson
Sep 9, 1884 - Feb 25, 1921
DIED IN DALLAS YESTERDAY.
Remains Will Be Interred Here Tomorrow Afternoon.
Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, aged thirty-six years, wife of W. H. Thompson and daughter, of the late A. C. Johnson and wife, died yesterday at the family home in Dallas after being in feeble health for many years. The remains will be brought here tomorrow morning at 11:15 over the Houston & Texas Central railroad, and the funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from St. John�s Episcopal church. The pallbearers will be W. M. Peck, W. H. Hastings, F. N. Drane, Rufus Elliott and Ralph Beaton, Jr. the deceased, who was reared in Corsicana, is survived by her husband, W. H. Thompson, her mother, Mrs. A. C. Johnson, two brothers, Grover Johnson of Fort Worth, Earl Johnson of Eastland, and one sister, Mrs. E. G. Cunningham of Corsicana, and daughters, Misses Julia and Margaret Johnson of Dallas.
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Funeral remains of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson Thompson, wife of W. H. Thompson, who died in Dallas Friday, were interred here yesterday, the funeral taking place from St. John�s Episcopal church at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, The sad rites were largely attended and there were many beautiful floral offerings. Rev. H. J, Ellis, rector of the church, read the funeral services at the church and concluded them at the grave. Among those who attended the funeral from a distance were the three uncles of the deceased, Dr. H. C. Johnson of Fort Worth and Hon. Cone Johnson of Tyler.
The choir of the church sang, and Mr. Brewster, a former choir leader for Billie Sunday, sang a beautiful solo.
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The sad news reached Corsicana Friday of the death after years of illness and suffering of Mrs. Will Thompson (Elizabeth Johnson) at her home in Dallas. The remains will be brought here and interred beside those of her father, Mr. A. C. Johnson, who died some years ago. Elizabeth was a popular, pretty girl, much beloved by her friends here where she was reared, and her long illness has been a matter of sadness to all. Her death will be a cruel blow to those who love her, but a happy release for a sweet spirit held captive so long in a suffering body.
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Funeral Was Largely Attended.
The remains of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson Thomson, wife of W. H. Thomson, who died in Dallas Friday were interred here yesterday, the funeral taking place form St. John�s Episcopal church at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The sad rites were largely attended and there were many beautiful floral offerings. Rev. H. J. Ellis, rector of the church, read the funeral services at the church and concluded them at the grave. Among those who attended the funeral from a distance were the three uncles of the deceased, Dr. S. W. Johnson of Dallas, Dr. H. C. Johnson of Fort Worth and Hon. Cone Jonson of Tyler.
The choir of the church sang, and Mr. Brewster a former choir leader for Billie Sunday, sang a beautiful solo.
Notes:
George L. "Soapy" Kessinger
Feb 1862 - Oct 17, 1921
Died in Fort Worth.
George (Soapy) Kessinger for many years a resident here, died at the home of his son in Fort Worth this morning of heart trouble. The deceased was the father of Lee Kessinger of Corsicana, and of Walter Kessinger of Fort Worth. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock from the Sutherland Undertaking Parlors, with interment in
Oakwood. The body will reach here tonight at 10:40. The deceased was well known here and he had many friends here who will be pained to learn of his death.
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- Submitted by
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- Assumed husband of -1st wife Mattie (Lewis) Kessinger married Sep. 13, 1888 2nd wife Cora (Butler) Kessinger married Oct. 9, 1899 3rd wife Louise (Livingston) Kessinger married Apr 19, 1913 (all in Navarro County) s/o W. L. Kessinger per death certificate
Houston Hammond Bonner
Jun 4, 1856 - Feb 11, 1921
WELL KNOWN CITIZEN DEAD.
Funeral of H. H. Bonner Tomorrow Afternoon.
Houston Hammonds Bonner, for many years a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Corsicana, died at his home yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock. The deceased was born in McMinville, Tenn., June 4, 1857, and came to Corsicana in 1888, January 9, 1881, he was married to Miss Mary Frances Cheek at Cryer Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Bonner had seven children born to them. Three of these died in infancy and these still live:
Mrs. H. H. Johnson, Pecos, Tex.; Misses Mabel, Lena May and Helen Frances of Corsicana, all of whom were with their father when the end came.
For many years he has been a well known traveling salesman here and had a host of friends at home and wherever he was known.
The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the family home, 1220 West Fourth avenue, with interment in
Oakwood. Rev. A. B. Ingram of Whitewright is expected to officiate at the funeral and the following will be pallbearers:
Active�John Peter Stubbs, Henry Sedgeley, Robt. Stell, J. N. Royall, Conrad Matthews, Jim Nick Garitty, Tom Chandler and J. M. Blackburn.
Honorary�Dr. I. N. Suttle, W. A. Wilkerson, Judge O. C. Kirven, Dr. T. A. Miller, W. A. Chesnutt, D. K. McCammon, Sam Rose, A. B. Douglas, Clyde Stroud, W. A. Babb, Capt. C. A. Davis, G. C. Dunn, L. C. Morgan, J. D. Cunningham, C. C. Cunningham, Percy Smith, J. J. Sykes, Bert Devinly, Harris Ransom, Beauford Jester, J. S. Millerman, Syd Crews, Bige Tinkle, Byron Cheney, Walter Burgess, William Noble, J. W. Betts, J. Y. Roberts, Suttle Roberts, Otto Lowry, Kerr McClellan, Tom Singer, Isaac Levy, Capt. Jas. Garitty, M. E. Mack, C. H. Mills, Liston Tatum, Clifford Tatum, H. P. Barton, W. F. Senor, W. H. Jack, B. Zadek, Roy Walker, Sydney Marks, J. S. Callicutt, W. W. Gage, R. K. Blackshear, John Harner, A. J. Wareing, A. M. Milligan, B. L. Davis, E. E. Gray, S. W. Bogy, Murphy Williams, W. M. Thompson and Luther A. Johnson.
Notice I. O. O. F.
All members of the I. O. O. F. lodge are requested to meet at the lodge room at 2:30 Sunday afternoon to attend the funeral of H. H. Bonner.
W. H. Shugart, Vice Grand.
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Funeral Was Largely Attended.
The remains of the late H. H. Bonner were laid to rest in Oakwood yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock with the impressive ceremonies of the I. O. O. F. lodge after services at the home by Rev. A. B. Ingram, and who also concluded the services at the grave. Mrs. P. C. Townsend, Mrs. J. C. West, Mrs. Henry Robinson, C. A. Middleton and R. H. Hall sang, and there was a big attendance and a profusion of beautiful floral offerings.
Notes:
Martha M. (Wilson) Horton
Apr 15, 1861 - Oct 7, 1921
Funeral Sunday.
Mrs. J. P. Horton, aged about 60 years, died last night in Little Rock, Ark., and the remains will arrive in Corsicana Sunday morning at 11:30 o'clock and the funeral will take place Sunday afternoon from the Sutherland Undertaking parlors at 2 o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The deceased is survived by her daughter, Mrs. F. R. Acock, a niece, Mrs. Maude McGee and a nephew, U. S. Wilson, all of Corsicana.
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Agnes Gertrude (Horton) Acock-Gayle
Dec 7, 1888 - Mar 22, 1954
Mrs. Agnes Gayle Expires Monday
Mrs. Agnes G. Gale, 65, died at the family residence, 1207 West Twelfth avenue, Monday night.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by C. B. Holcomb, minister of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ.
Surviving are her husband, J. W. Gayle, Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Charles P. Meloy, Ganado, and Mrs. Agnes Lorea Acock, Corsicana; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and other relatives.
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, March 23, 1954 - Submitted by Diane Richards
Wednesday Rites For Mrs. Gayle
Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes G. Gayle, 65, who died at the family home, 1207 West Twelfth avenue Monday, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by C. R. Holcomb, minister of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ.
Surviving are her husband, J. W. Gayle, Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Charles P. Meloy, Ganado, and Miss Agnes Loren Acock, Corsicana; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Frank Leathers, J. B. Spurlock, C. D. Curry, Sam Britton, J. C. Coffey and Frank Arnett.
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- Submitted by
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- 1st husband Frank Robinson Acock married Jul 3, 1904 2nd husband James William Gayle married May 13, 1933 d/o John P. Horton and Martha M. (Wilson) Horton
David Randshaw Lowe, Jr.
Dec 9, 1919 - Dec 22, 1921
Die in Mexia.
The remains of the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Lowe, who died at Mexia last night was brought to Corsicana this morning and the funeral took place this afternoon from the residence of Mrs. W. C. Terry, 1701 West Seventh avenue, mother of Mrs. Lowe, at 4 o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
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Donald Lee Ray
May 21, 1930 - Feb 22, 2016
Donald
Lee Ray
We are very much at peace knowing that our dad, Donald Lee
Ray, Grampa Ray, Papa Ray, Uncle Don or "Red River Ray",
went to be with our Lord and Savior yesterday morning.
Dad was a simple man with outstanding qualities and
character that he passed down and I would hope can still be
seen in us today. Dad couldn't afford to send us off to
college but what he taught us has proven to be much more
valuable. Hard work and honesty were essential to being
successful in his life and has proven to be in our lives
also. He always said "do the right thing" and if you tell
someone you will do something, you do it. When you shake a
person's hand, look them in the eye and then your word
becomes you. When you are supposed to be somewhere at a
certain time, "if you are early your on time and if you're
on time your late".
Dad had a very successful drywall business in Uvalde for
many years. He always had work and his area covered about a
100 mile radius. The general rule if we worked out of town
was to bring a lunch with you. Whether it be a can of beans
or stew put on top of the engine before we head out so it
would still be warm come noon, or tacos that Carlos and
Edward would bring, we would sit down at noon to eat then
find a piece of sheet rock to lay down on for a siesta. It
only took Dad about 20-30 seconds to fall asleep and the
rumble of his snoring would soon begin. I ask him how in the
world he could fall asleep so fast and he would laugh and
say "I have peace of mind and a clear conscious ". That he
did.
We will not have a formal service but will have a
celebration of his life with family in the near future.
Thank you all for the calls, texts, and hugs sent and given
us so far. We appreciate and love you all dearly. |
Notes:
- Griffin Roughton Funeral Home
- Submitted by
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- US Navy h/o Julia Ann
(Morrison) Ray-Shoemaker s/o Arthur Ray and Willie Mae (Pruitt)
Ray
- Rose Hill
Cemetery, Blooming Grove, Navarro Co., TX
William (Bill/Will) Howard
Nov 17, 1902 - Oct 27, 1918
Died at the State Home.
Will Howard, aged sixteen years, died at the State Home Saturday
night and the remains were interred there yesterday afternoon at 5
o'clock. The deceased came to the Home from Bexar county.
Notes:
Ethel Smith
abt 1904 - Oct 31, 1918
Died At State Home.
Ethel Smith, aged fourteen years died at the State Home today after
eight day�s illness. The deceased had been in the home nine years
and came there from Valley View, Texas. Interment will take place
tomorrow.
Notes:
Marcus Poole
abt 1898 - May 12, 1922
Died at State Home.
Sonny Pool, aged 24 years, employee of the State Home, died there
this morning after an illness of four days. Congestion of the brain
was said to have been the cause of his death. Pool has been employed
at the Home for some time and was one of the most popular of the
employees of the institution. Arrangements for the funeral services
have not been completed but will be held some time Saturday. The
burial will be in the
State Home
Cemetery.
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Remains Interred at State Home.
The remains of Sonny Pool, aged 24 years, who died at the State Home
yesterday morning, were interred there this morning at 11 o'clock.
Notes:
Mary Emma Walton
Aug 22, 1863 - Feb 1, 1921
Well Known Lady Dead.
Miss Emma Walton, aged 58 years, died at the
"Colonial" this morning at 4:20, after a long illness. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from the home of W. W. Walton, corner of North Thirteenth street and West Second avenue and interment will be in the Walton family cemetery two miles north east of Corsicana. Rev. C. H. Booth will officiate and the pallbearers will be D. K. McCammn, Walter Hayes, W. E. Pugh, C. A. Baker, Fine Lindsey, Wylie Smith, Earl Presley, A. O. Smith, H. L. Graves and A. G. Wareing.
The deceased was born and reared in this county, and while her death was not unexpected, it has brought sorrow to a large number of friends who have known and loved her through life. The deceased is survived by four brothers, T. G., G. W., W. W of Corsicana and M. M. Walton of Yoakum, and by one sister, Mrs. J. H. Pittman, also of Corsicana.
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Ruby Nell (Campbell) Faulk
Aug 16, 1959 - Jan 8, 2016
Ruby Nell Faulk (Campbell), 56, of Corsicana passed away
Friday, Jan. 8,
2016 at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. Visitation will be noon
to 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at
13th Avenue Christian Church,
817 E. 13th Ave., Corsicana with Pastor Clyde Chambers
officiating.
Interment will follow at
Samaria Cemetery in Kerens, Texas.
Arrangements by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. |
Notes:
Martha (Andrews) Means
May 4, 1931 - Jan 15, 2016
Martha
Andrews Means currently resides in Heaven where she will be
worshiping and praising her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for
all eternity. Now she is whole again, no pain, no tears. She
passed away quietly, peacefully in her sleep on Friday, Jan.
15, 2016. She was 84 years old. We who loved her are sad but
she is happy once again and forever.
Born on May 4, 1931 in Memphis, Tennessee to Charles and
Elizabeth Andrews, she was the youngest of four children.
Her parents and siblings precede her in death. Her father
was a successful cotton broker and, naturally, Martha was a
Cotton Princess in Memphis� celebration of its cotton
heritage, The Cotton Carnival.
Like many of the Southern Belles of her generation she went
to college "back East." She earned a bachelor�s degree in
Biblical History from Wellesley University in 1953 and
returned to Memphis where she met, courted and eventually
married Frank Lackland Means, Sr. in 1955. They had been
married 60 years at the time of her death.
Her three sons Frank, Jr., Charles and Allin were all born
in Memphis but then the traveling began. This period, which
she referred to as the "traveling with dad" years found her
and her sons moving around the country following her
husband�s career in construction and development.
South Mississippi, Milwaukee, Little Rock, San Antonio, and
Destin were a few of the major stops along the way before
settling in Corsicana for the last seven years of her life.
Precious woman of God and born again Christian, she
maintained a fervent and active one-woman prayer ministry
all her life, especially in the end when she would pore over
her copious prayer lists for hours every day.
Though not the classic domesticated wife, by her own
admission she was more of heater-upper than a cook, there
was one area of home life in which she took great pride.
That was in the rearing of her three sons.
They enjoyed her undying love and devotion, her constant
encouragement and exhortation, her praise and appreciation.
And woe be unto you if you made the mistake of criticizing
any aspect of the job she did rearing those boys � as more
than one ex-girlfriend found out the hard way.
In the end she died just as she had lived, with her beloved
husband of six decades by her side.
As per her wishes she will be cremated. A short memorial
service was held at Corley Funeral Home on Monday, Jan. 18,
2016 at 11 a.m. with Dr.
Danny P. Reeves officiating. In lieu of flowers, gifts or
cards, give a big hug to the one you love.
Cremation is under the direction of Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Joyce
(Finley) Christian
Apr 25, 1932 - Dec 30, 2015
Mrs. Joyce Christian, 83, passed away on Dec. 30, 2015. She was born
on April 25, 1932 in Corsicana to Mr. Emmett Leon and Lucille
Finley.
She devoted 32 years of employment with the Adam's Hat Factory in
Corsicana and was President of the local Hatter's Union. Joyce was a
charismatic soul whose good humor and lively nature will be missed.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Emmett Leon and Lucille
Finley; as well as her husband, Bill Christian.
She is survived by her daughters, Leesa Donaho and partner
Charlotte, and Belinda Lindell and husband David; grandchildren,
Kellie Adams, David Haynes, Amanda Oster and Sarah Hoover; and 4
great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her sister, Barbara Counts; brother, Emmett
Finley, and numerous nieces and nephews.
No services are scheduled per family request. Cremation will be
under the direction of Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Lou
Aaron (Monk) Walter
Feb 23, 1946 - Dec 31, 2015
Lou
Aaron Walter was born Feb. 23, 1946. Lou passed away to be
with our Lord Dec. 31, 2015. She was an original Daughter of
the Republic of Texas, loved scrap booking, music,
gardening, sewing, picking and arranging Wildflowers, plus
cutting and styling hair and working with her church. Lou
started as a hair stylist and then began working for
Honeywell. She was also a owner/operator of three
Schlotzsky�s Sandwich shops in Irving with her husband Gary
for over nine years. After moving to Austin, she worked at
Ross, the IRS and then Motorola. Lou and Gary moved to
Pecos, where she worked as a teacher for the inmates in the
prison there. After retiring in Corsicana with Gary she kept
herself busy by taking care of their furry children that
they rescued, cats:
Biscuit, Gravy, Squeak, and Sissy plus two dogs Sam and
Duke. She will be missed and will be held close to our
hearts forever.
Lou was preceded in death by her parents Louie and Dale
Monk. She is survived by her husband of 49 years Gary
Walter, and step mother Billy Monk. Surviving siblings are
Jack Monk and wife Jackie, Paul Monk and wife Debbie,
Elizabeth Overton and husband Jim. She had three children,
daughter Cathy Kranzow and husband Kenny, son Greg Walter
and youngest son Casey Walter and wife Christen. Lou left 10
grandchildren which were the light of her life, Ryan and
Jareth Vickers, Christian, Cassidy, and Catie Walter, Chaz
and Cody Walter, Maddalyne Walter, Noah and Natalie Walter,
and Landon Antoniono. Lou has an abundance of nieces and
nephews and scores of cousins that surround this True Texas
Yellow Rose.
Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. Visitation will follow from 7 to 8 p.m. at the
funeral home. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 6, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with
Father Jason Cargo officiating.
Lou's Favorite Charities include:
Project Pawz, P.O. Box 407 Corsicana Texas, 75151
St. Jude's Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Cecil
Lloyd Brown
Sept 7, 1926 - Jan 12, 2016
Cecil
Lloyd Brown, 89, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016 in
Dallas. He was born Sept. 7, 1926 in Angus. Visitation will
be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday,
Jan. 15, 2016 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
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Cecil Lloyd Brown, 89, passed away January 12, 2016 in Dallas. He
was born September 7, 1926 in Angus, Texas to Joe and Ruby Elizabeth
Flinn Brown. He served in the Merchant Marines and upon his
discharge he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. Mr. Brown
served as a Mason for over 40 years. He enjoyed reading and was an
avid Texas Ranger fan and University of Texas Football fan. He loved
animals, especially his dogs.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Billy Joe Brown.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Maggie Faye Brown; sons,
Robert Brown and wife Ruth of Oakwood, Curtis Brown and wife Beth of
Scurry. Grandchildren, Kevin Brown, Jason Brown, Shane Brown, Joseph
Brown, John Brown, Veronica Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Chris Brown,
Julie Mayo. Five great grandchildren and one on the way. He is also
survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Martha Jane "Mattie"
(Roach) York
1838 - Nov 1906
Married Sixty-Seven Years Ago in Alabama
Sixty-seven years ago on the 5th day of May, Rev. J. S. York was
married in Shelby county, Alabama. His wife died here several years
ago and was buried here. Today he visited the grave and tenderly
laid upon it a bouquet of flowers.
Notes:
Florence Belle (Blake)
Cunningham
Mar 11, 1884 - May 15, 1922
Two Deaths at Pursley.
Mrs. R. L. Cunningham, a young woman died in the Pursley community
last night after only a few hours illness, and the remains were
interred in Dawson cemetery this afternoon. The deceased is survived
by her husband and an infant child.
Notes:
Patsy Ruth "Pat" (Terry) Smith
May 9, 1927 - May 21, 2016
Patsy
Ruth Smith (Pat) went peacefully to be with her Lord at age
89 on Saturday, May 21, 2016.
Pat was a graduate of Corsicana High School and a long-time
member of Southside Baptist Church in Irving where she
resided for 62 years.
She loved her family and traveling for many years with her
husband Jim, before his passing. She loved her friends,
flowers, bowling and fishing.
The family shares many wonderful memories, a few favorites
will always be the grandchildren spending the night, trips
to the dime store, and her delicious pork chop dinners.
Pat worked and retired from Taylor Publishing Company after
30 years of service as a Master Planner, she also was a long
time Director of the Irving Women's Bowling Association in
Irving. She never had an unkind word to say about anyone,
and will be remembered by her children as the sweetest mom
and lady.
She is now happily reunited in Heaven with her husband of 62
years, James M. (Jim) Smith, of Irving; parents James W. and
Vada Terry of Corsicana; brothers Albert and Ford Terry;
sisters Jean James, Loree Patrick and Audie Harmon.
She is survived by her daughter Patricia Smith Sissom of
Irving; son James Mike and daughter-in-law Sheryl Smith;
sisters Betty Callaway and Sue Bailey; brothers J. Marvin
and Bill Terry; grandchildren Kimberly Sissom-Dwyer, Sean
Smith and Cassandra Elmore; great grandchildren Kayla Smith
Lington and husband Ethan, Scott Elmore and Lillian Smith;
great great grandchildren Kayleigh and Ethan Joe Lington,
along with many nieces, nephews and her beloved dog Prissy.
The family will receive friends at Brown's Memorial Funeral
Home in Irving from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016.
Interment will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016 at
Marshall Cemetery,
in Corsicana.
A special thank you to her wonderful caregivers MaElmira
Callao, Ida Porier and Stella Mathison, who helped and
allowed her to live out her full life at home. She will be
dearly missed. |
Notes:
Wanda Ruth (Nichols) Holloway
Oct 11, 1934 - May 26, 2016
Wanda R. Holloway, 81, of Corsicana passed away at Baylor
Medical Center in Dallas on Thursday, May 26, 2016.
She was born in Navarro County to Arthur and Rosie Nichols on
Oct. 11, 1934.
She retired from Hager Slacks in Corsicana where she worked as a
seamstress.
Wanda loved her church family at Word Alive Church and enjoyed
fellowship with them at every opportunity and loved the weekly
Domino Games.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John Vernon
Holloway and daughter Debbie Roper.
She is survived by her children; Danita Petty of Dawson and Mark
Holloway of Beaumont; grandchildren, Christy James of Dallas,
Jason Roper and wife Paula of Corsicana and Brandy Holloway of
Corsicana; great grandchildren, Levi, Lonnie Joe, Colton, Anna,
Adam, Alisha and Austin and one great great grandchild.
Wanda is also survived by her brother Lloyd Nichols of
Waxahachie and several nieces, nephews and extended family
members.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Interment to follow at
Richland Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
--
Wanda R. Holloway of Corsicana
passed away at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas on Thursday, May 26,
2016 at the age of 81. She was born in Navarro County to Arthur and
Rosie Nichols on October 11, 1934. She retired from Hager Slacks in
Corsicana where she worked as a seamstress. Wanda loved her church
family at Word Alive Church and enjoyed fellowship with them at
every opportunity and loved the weekly Domino Games.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John Vernon
Holloway, daughter Debbie Roper and siblings, Luther Nichols, L.T.
Nichols, Claudy Nichols, Irene Coker, Louise Coker, Eula Petty and
Luta Andrews. She is survived by her children; Danita Petty of
Dawson and Mark Holloway of Beaumont. Grandchildren; Christy James
of Dallas, Jason Roper and wife Paula of Corsicana and Brandy
Holloway of Corsicana. Great grandchildren; Levi, Lonnie Joe,
Colton, Anna, Adam, Jessie, Alisha and Austin and one great great
grandchild Wanda is also survived by her brother Lloyd Nichols of
Waxahachie and several nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home Chapel.
Service will be 2:00 pm Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. Burial will be at
Richland Cemetery.
Notes:
- Griffin � Roughton Funeral
Home
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o John Vernon Holloway;
d/o Arthur Nichols & Rosie Bell (Johnson) Nichols
Charles Clayton Slate
Jun 19, 1934 - May 20, 2016
Mr.
Charles Clayton Slate, 81, passed away on Friday, May 20,
2016.
He was born on June 19, 1934 in Corsicana to Charlie and
Thelma Slate.
He is remembered as a genuine soul and had a sense of humor
that would bring joy to those around him. He was always
smiling and laughing.
Charles was always generous and went out of his way to help
those in need. He served his community with Donaho & Slate
Air Condition and Heating.
Charles was a life-long member of Northside Baptist Church
and attended services faithfully. He was a family-oriented
man and will be missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Thelma
Slate; sister, Billie and husband Bobby Thompson.
Charles is survived by his wife of 63 years, Volu Slate;
daughter, LuAnn Pelletier; son, Charles Slate and wife
Tammy; grandchildren, Chelsea Watts and husband Daniel, Ryan
Slate and wife Danielle, Chase Slate and Peyton Slate;
great-grandchild, Olivia Slate; as well as numerous nieces
and nephews.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2016 at
Northside Baptist Church with funeral services to follow at
2 p.m. with Dr. Rick Lamb officiating.
Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home |
Notes:
Lee Alvin
McBride
abt 1962 - May 30, 2016
Mr. Lee Alvin mcBride, 53, of Corsicana passed away on Saturday, May
30,
2016 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas.
Visitation will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2016 at
M.R.
Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Funeral Services will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016 at
Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church with Pastor Gary Moore
officiating.
Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery
in Retreat.
Arrangements made by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Notes:
Cathy
Gail (Minatra) Reeves
Oct 1, 1957 - May 29, 2016
Cathy Reeves of Richland, passed away at Trinity Mother Francis
Hospital in Tyler on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at the age of 58.
She was born on Oct. 21, 1957 in Corsicana to Robert and Carolyn
Minatra.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wortham.
Cathy worked as a seamstress of Hager Slacks and worked at the Mexia
State School and was vice president for the Retreat Riding Club, Tri
County Horse Association.
She enjoyed going camping, going to the Lake and going to garage
sales.
Cathy was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband Mike Reeves of Richland; children,
Michael Chad Reeves of Richland, Chelse Cruz and Francisco of
Richland and Courtney Kanteh of Corsicana; grandchildren, Michael Ty
Reeves, Cutter Reeves, Coby Perez, Caylee Perez and Gojhan Cruz;
Siblings, Marsha Dickerson and husband Dennis of Mildred, Sharon
Jansky and husband Rodney of Austin, Brandon Minatra of Dallas and
Allen Bryant of Waco.
She also leaves behind many other family members and friends.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday,
June 2, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Wortham.
Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2016 at First
Baptist Church of Wortham.
Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Cutter Reeves, Francisco Cruz, Joe Marquez, Nick
Nichols, Todd Nichols and Rob Dixon.
Honorary pallbearers will be Derrick Dickerson and Michael Ty
Reeves.
Memorials may be made to Cathy Reeves Benefit Account c/o David
Reeves Community National Bank and Trust Corsicana.
Notes:
Sarah
(Horvath) Morris
Oct 12, 1934 - May 28, 2016
Sarah
Horvath Morris, 81, formerly of Powell passed away on
Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Trisun Care Center in Corsicana.
Sarah was born on Oct. 12, 1934 in Navarro County.
Sarah was the daughter of Helen Nagy Horvath and William
Horvath.
She worked for numerous years at The Hat Factory and retired
from Tom's Foods.
Sarah attended public school in Petty's Chapel and Emhouse
School.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Joe Morris
on Aug. 6, 2010; brother Emery Horvath; sisters Ida Horvath
and Catherine Horvath, and grandson Cody Oliphant.
Sarah is survived by her daughters Diana and husband John R.
Robinson of Retreat; Mary and husband Jamey Tipping of
Corsicana; Elizabeth and husband Tommy Oliphant of Corbet;
siblings Johnny and wife Charlene Horvath of Corsicana;
Ernest and wife Mary Horvath of Seven Points; sister Irene
Ross of Corsicana; Sam and wife Peggy Horvath of Seven
Points and Jack Horvath of Houston.
Sarah is also survived by her grandchildren, Michael and
wife Natalie Robinson of Corsicana; Melissa Robinson of
Corsicana; Terry and wife Kerri Oliphant of Corsicana and
Megan and husband Jeffery Dawson of Corsicana; great
grandchildren, Brooklyn Robinson, Robert Bennett, Brayden
Robinson, Ashley Bennett, Michelle Conley, Jesse Dawson and
Addison Oliphant and a host of nieces and nephews and
cousins.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 31,
2016 at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016
at Westside Baptist Church with Bro. Larry Talbert
officiating.
Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John R. Robinson, Michael Robinson,
Tommy Oliphant, Terry Oliphant, Jamey Tipping and Robert
Horvath.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Josephine Estelle
"Josie" (Love) Haynie
Oct 17, 1835 - Aug 15, 1921
DIED THIS MORNING
Navarro County Pioneer Passed Away at Home of Daughter
Mrs. Josephine E. Haynie, aged 86 years, wife of the late L. B.
Haynie, died at 7:35 o'clock this morning at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Annie L. Bonner, on West First avenue, and the
funeral will be held from her late home 702 West First avenue
tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 10 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery, Rev.
J. Walter Simpson conducting the services.
Mrs. Haynie was born in Denmark, Tennessee, October 17, 1835, and
came to Texas in 1852. Shortly afterwards she was married to Squire
W. L. Daniels, and to them six children were born, two of whom are
still living, they being Mrs. F. T. Chase and Mrs Annie L. Bonner.
She is also survived by two step-daughters, Mrs. A. C. Hervey of
Rice and Mrs. Lizzie Fryer of Fairfield. Mr. Daniels passed to his
reward on September 2, 1872, and his widow then moved to Whitney
where she remained for a short time. In 1891 she was married to Mr.
L. B. Haynie of Rice. Mr. Haynie preceded his wife to the grave a
few years ago.
In the death Mrs. Haynie another pioneer Texan passes from the walks
of life, and truly it will be a great loss, for Mrs. Haynie was a
most lovable character. She was a good Christian woman and practiced
that religion throughout the many years of her long and useful life.
She was one of those good old time women who always had time to
administer not only to the wants and needs of her family but to
those of her neighbors, and she faithfully obeyed the divine command
to love thy neighbor as thyself. As an evidence of her goodness and
kindness it can truthfully be said that those who knew her most
intimately and were her closest neighbors were her most faithful and
loving friends.
The active pall bearers will be David Johnston, Claude Absher, Wm.
V. Mowlam, B. L. Sloan, W. L. Holman, Jr., A. L. McCleary.
Honorary pall bearers: Geo. E. Jester, R. A. Caldwell, E. E.
Hamilton, J. M. Blanding, F. P Wood, J. G. Comfort, W. E. Pugh, W.
W. Evans, B. T. Delahay, W. A. Mowlam, Dr. E. E. Sanner, Dr. T. A.
Miller.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, Aug 15, 1921
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- 1st husband William Frances "Squire" Daniel married Jul.
18, 1854 2nd husband Lewis B. Haynie married 1892 d/o Joseph B.
Love and Rebecca J. (McElroy) Love
Martha
(Noble) Matthews
Sep 17, 1880 - Jul 17, 1921
DIED AFTER LONG ILLNESS.
Funeral Took Place at Five O�clock This Afternoon.
Mrs. Martha Noble Matthews, wife of Conrad L. Matthews, who would
have been forty-one years of age on the 17th of September next, died
at the family home, 177 West Fourth avenue, last night, and the
funeral took place from the home at 5 o'clock this afternoon with
interment in Oakwood.
The deceased is survived by her husband and one son, and numerous
relatives. She had a host of friends who are pained at her death and
who deeply sympathize with them in their great loss. Rev. C. H.
Booth officiated at the funeral and the pall bearers were:
Active�A. A. Allison, Arthur Caldwell, E. S. McGee, John Sullivan,
P. Mayer, E. E. Babers, C. A. Tatum and C. A. Montgomery.
Honorary�Liston Tatum, John Cunningham, C. C. Roberts, W. A. Tarver,
G. E. Jester, Loyd Kerr, J. M. Pugh, H. E. Pace, S. J. Lanham, B. L.
Finch, J. N. Royall, A. H. Kerr, C. L. Jester, William Clarkson,
Clyde Richards, E. D. McCarver, Luther A. Johnson, J. S. Callicutt,
L. Treadwell, C. E. Upchurch, Sam Ross, Tracy Smith, Ben Blackmon,
Randolph Jackson, Reuben Neece, Davis Neece, Drs. Jester, Newton and
Bowmer.
A large procession of friends followed the remains to the grave and
there were many floral offerings.
Notes:
William
Antillocus �Will� Ransom
1853 - Dec 29, 1921
CORSICANA MAN DEAD
W. A. Ransom Passes Away After a Short Illness
William A. Ransom, one of Corsicana�s most highly respected and
exceedingly popular citizens, died at his home, 805 West Fifth
Avenue, at 10 o'clock last night, as a result of a severe attack of
bronchitis with later complications.
Mr. Ransom was confined to his bed but a short time, having worked
until Saturday night at the Red Front Store, where he was a valued
employe.
He was born at Murphreesboro, Tenn., in 1853, coming to Texas when a
boy, located near Fairfield, where later he married Miss Callie
Bradley. As a result of this happy union a large family was raised,
all of whom survive deceased, three boys and six girls, namely: Mrs.
Minnie Moore of Wichita Falls, Mrs. Alice Atkinson of Paris, Mrs.
Annie McLain of San Angelo, Mrs. Camile Latimore of Ennis, Mrs.
Maude Inabnit of Waxahachie, Mrs. Grace Binford of Corsicana, Will
Ransom of Dallas, Lawrence (Sadie) Ransom and Jack Ransom of
Corsicana. One brother, H. lee Ransom of San Antonio, also survives
him.
William A. Ransom was a model husband, a loving father, and a good
citizen, whose friends were numbered only to all who knew him, who
regarded him true and faithful to every trust. He served this county
for four years as county clerk.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the
family residence and will be conducted by Rev. D. K. Porter and Rev.
L. T. Jones. Interment at the
Oakwood cemetery in
family lot where the father and mother of deceased are buried.
Active pall bearers named are C. A. Davis, C. P. Stephens, J. D.
Weaver, C. M. Thornell, Dock Redden, Wes Redden, George Leonard and
W. A. Babb. Honorary: Aaron Ferguson, L. A. Pinkston, Richard Mays,
J. M. Weaver, R. M. McMullan, W. J. Anderson, J. T. Montford, Dink
Hodge, J. M. Harper, Sr., W. M. Montgomery, Will Jeffers, Robert
Worner, Mike Howard, O. Inabnit, J. S. Callicutt, W. B. Gray, B. F.
HArtzell, T. M. Cobb, O. C. Kirven, J. S. Roderick, W. T. McElwee,
Joe Clayton, N. L. Benson, Robert Jarett, W. A. Chestnutt, C. E.
King, R. E. Prince, C. C. Walton, C. R. Terry, I. T. Jeffers, T. W.
Lovett, M. M. Clarkson, E. J. Gibson, Dr. T. A. Miller, Will J.
Carroll, T. S. Daniel. Dr. E. H. Newton, Clay Nash, L. A. Johnson,
Dr. McClung, R. L. Reese, J. L. Marshall.
This is the first death occurring in the immediate family,
notwithstanding the large number of children, all of whom are grown
to womanhood and manhood, and the family and relatives are extremely
grieved at the loss of the head of the devoted survivors. A large
circle of friends and acquaintances extend to the bereaved sincerest
sympathies in this their greatest irreparable sorrow.
With his wife, he had lived in Corsicana since their marriage 38
years ago, having himself been a resident of this city for more than
forty years, where he has enjoyed a large and happy acquaintance.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Friday, Dec 30, 1921
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Caroline/Carolyn "Callie" (Bradley) Ransom
married Sep. 21, 1882 s/o John Rosborough Ransom &
Felicia Roxana (Batte) Ransom
---
Another Friend Passes
The Passing of Mr. Will Ransom so sudden and unexpectedly, has
filled many hearts with sadness, another reminder that all things
must pass on with time and so very many of the old Corsicanans,
identified with its social and business life, have gone on in the
last few years sadly decimating the ranks of old and honored
families. This makes eight of the original Ransom family that death
has claimed since the writer first knw them as a large, happy and
capable family. No man was kinder to his family or more devotedly
loved by them than "Will Ransom." We stand dumb in offering
consolation, but our heart does pour out a flood of sympathy for his
devoted ones who are sorrowing today.
_-
Attention ! Leaguers
On account of the death of Mr. W. A. Ransom, father of our
Recreational Secretary, the Watch Night Social, which was to have
been held at our home, will not be given.
H. H. FLEMING, President
Notes:
Mrs. W. H. Smith
Died Nov 12, 1921
Died in Brownsboro.
Mrs. W. H. Smith, a former resident here died at Brownsboro today
and the remains will reach here in the morning at 7:30 over the
Cotton Belt, and the funeral will take place from the Sutherland
undertaking parlors at 10, with interment in
Oakwood. The following
will be pall bearers: E. T. Wareing, Chas. DeLafosse, A. E. Haslam,
J. J. Castles, E. E. Hamilton, Jack Megarity and K. Sparks.
Notes:
Robert Jamison Jackson, Jr.
Apr 18, 1918 - Jun 30, 1921
R. J. Jackson, Jr. Died Yesterday
R. J. Jackson, Jr., aged three years and two months, son of Mr. and
Mrs. R. J. Jackson, formerly of this place but now of Dallas, died
at the Jack Creek camping grounds near Mexia, at 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon where the family were camping, and the body was brought
here this morning, and the funeral took place at 5 o'clock this
afternoon from the home of S. J. Jackson, 1450 West Third avenue
with interment in Oakwood,
Rev. C. H. Booth officiating. The funeral was largely attended and
there were many beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson
have the sympathy of many Corsicana friends in their great sorrow.
--
DEATH SADDENS DALLAS PARTY
Announcement Made in the Midst of Festivities.
In a report of the incidents in connection with the visit of the
Dallas party of business men to Mexia, Thursday the Dallas News
staff reporter related the following which will awaken a feeling of
sadness in Corsicana where the parents of the infant boy resided for
some time and are very popular:
A pall of sadness was thrown over the festivities in the afternoon
when news was received that the infant son of R. J. Jackson,
chairman of the Dallas-Mexia committee, had just died. Mr. Jackson,
as the head of the Dallas delegation, was actively in charge of the
special train and learned of the baby�s illness only on his arrival
here. His wife and their two children were camping here, Mexia
having been their former home, and the baby was taken suddenly ill
at noon, dying within two hours. When Frank Smith, president of the
Dallas Chamber of Commerce, announced receipt of the news, just
following an address by George Waverly Briggs, there was a rush, and
then the entire audience gave a rising vote of sympathy to the
bereaved family.
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JACKSON. - Corsicana, Texas. July 1. - Funeral services for the 3-year-old son of R. J. Jackson, who died in Mexia, Friday, were conducted from the residence of Sam Jackson, brother of R. J. Jackson, here this afternoon, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The funeral was largely attended and there were many beautiful floral offerings. R. J. Jackson and family formerly resided in Corsicana prior to their moving to Dallas, where they now make their home, and they have many friends in this city who will join in extending their sympathy to the bereaved family. Notes:
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