Charles
Victor "Vic" Croom
1862 - May 28, 1924
Vic Croom Died Terrell.
Vic Croom, former resident of Corsicana, died at Terrell, Wednesday and the body was shipped here for burial. Funeral services will be
held sometime Friday, the hour has not been announced.
The deceased is survived by a brother, J. E. Croom of Shreveport, La., and a cousin, Mrs. Lester White of Wichita Falls, who will
arrive tomorrow for the funeral.
Notes:
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Remains Interred Here.
The remains of C. V. Croom, aged 62 years, who died in Terrell
Tuesday, were interred in
Oakwood this afternoon, Rev. Alonzo Monk officiating.
Notes:
Mable
Genese Dewey May 20, 1924 - Sep 20, 1924
Infant Died Saturday.
The infant son of Arthur Dewey, aged four months, died Saturday and the remains were interred in
Oakwood yesterday afternoon. The mother of the babe was interred in Oakwood two weeks
ago.
Notes:
Lillie
(McCoy) Dewey
Jul 27, 1902 - Sep 5, 1924
Died Sunday Evening.
Mrs. Arthur Dewey, aged 22, wife of Arthur Dewey, died at her home
in the Stout Addition, North Corsicana, Sunday evening at 8:30
o'clock and the remains were interred this afternoon in
Oakwood cemetery at 5
o'clock.
Notes:
Joshua
�Josh� Allverson
Jan 26, 1846 - Feb 2, 1924
Aged Man Passes Away.
Josh Allverson, aged 72 years, died Saturday night at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. M. A. Johnson, 507 East Eleventh avenue, and the
remains were interred in
Oakwood cemetery at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Rev.
Alonzo Monk officiating. The deceased is survived by his wife and
the daughter at whose home he died.
Notes:
Ellen
(Havner) Allverson
Mar 30, 1858 - Oct 25, 1948
MRS. ALLVERSON FUNERAL SERVICES ARE HELD TUESDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Allverson, 90 years, native Texan,
who died early Monday, were held from the Corley Funeral Chapel
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery. The
rites were conducted by Rev. Jack Goff, pastor of the North Side
Baptist Church.
Native of Harris county, Mrs. Allvewrson had resided here for 47
years. She was the widow of the late Josh Allverson.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. M. A. Johnson, Corsicana; a son, A.
B. Allverson, Dallas; six-grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one
great-great-great-grandson, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Harry Rogers, Floyd Hardy, Ralph Elliott, Eddie
Kessinger, Paul Thompson, Ed Dresser, Moss Blumrosen and Sol Tyner.
Notes:
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Attend Funeral Of Mrs. Allverson
Out of town relatives and friends attending the funeral of Mrs.
Ellen Allverson included:
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Allverson, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Allverson and
children, Mrs. George Mamis, Dan Reynolds, Mrs. Faye Armstrong, Mr.
and Mrs. H. D. Finley, Jr., Mrs. J. H. Thomas, all of Dallas; Mr.
and Mrs. H. D. Finley, Sr., and Miss Janice Finley, Waco; Mr. and
Mrs. Bradley Finley, Tyler; Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Atkinson and sons,
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Atkinson, Jr., and son, Mr. and Mrs. W. C.
Kessler, son and daughter, all of Houston; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hays,
Wichita Falls, Mrs. Charles Bates, Corpus Christi, Mrs. W. J.
Carroll, Kilgore; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Morris, Kemp.
Notes:
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Mrs. Allverson, Aged 90 Years, Dies On Monday
Mrs. Allen Allverson, aged 90 years, native Texan, died at the home
of a daughter, Mrs. M. A. Johnson, on Highway 75 north of Corsicana
at an early hour Monday.
Funeral services will be held from the Corley Funeral Chapel Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Jack Goff, pastor of the North
Side Baptist church.
Born March 30, 1858, in Harris county, Texas, she had resided in
Corsicana for 47 years. She was the widow of the late Josh Allverson.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Johnson, Corsicana; a son, A. B.
Alverson, Dallas; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one
great-great grandson.
Pallbearers will be Harry Rogers, Floyd Hardy, Ralph Elliott, Eddie
Kessinger, Paul Thompson, Ed Dresser, Mose Blumrosen and Sol Tyner.
Notes:
Charles Martin
�Charley� Allverson
Jul 19, 1884 - May 16, 1935
CHAS. M. ALLVERSON DIED AFTER SHORT ILLNESS THURSDAY.
Chas. M. Allverson, aged 49, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
T. J. Atkinson, 814 West Eleventh avenue, early Thursday morning
after a short illness and the funeral will be held from the Atkinson
home Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The
rites will be conducted by Rev. Joe E. Glenn, pastor of the Eleventh
Avenue Baptist church.
Surviving are two sons, Frank Allverson and Earle Allverson, both of
Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Atkinson, Corsicana, and Mrs. W. C.
Kessler, Houston; mother, Mrs. Ellen Allverson, Corsicana; a sister,
Mrs. M. A. Johnson, Corsicana; a brother, A. B. Allverson, Dallas
and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be directed by the Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, May 16, 1935
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Magnolia Bell �Maggie� (Valentine) Allverson; s/o
Joshua �Josh� Allverson and Ellen (Havner) Allverson
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FUNERAL SERVICES HELD THURSDAY FOR C. M. ALLVERSON
Funeral services for Charles M. Allverson, aged 49 years, who died
early Thursday morning after a short illness, were held Thursday
afternoon at 4:30 from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. T. J.
Atkinson, 814 West Eleventh avenue with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The
rites were conducted by Rev. Joe E. Glenn, pastor of the Eleventh
Avenue Baptist church.
Surviving are two sons, Frank and Earle Allverson, both of
Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Atkinson, Corsicana, and Mrs. W. C.
Kessler, Houston; mother. Mrs. Ellen Allverson, Corsicana; a
brother, A. B. Allverson, Dallas; a sister, Mrs. M. A. Johnson,
Corsicana and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Lawrence McCarver, Ed Black, Robert Cooksey, Claude
Talley, Bill Brennan and W. C. Plyler.
Honorary pallbearers were friends of the family.
Corley Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.
Notes:
Earl
Edward Allverson
Apr 5, 1912 - Nov 1, 1937
Oil Field Employe Seriously Injured On Girard Lease
Earl Allverson, 29, employe of the Girard Oil Company, was brought
to the P. and S. hospital Monday afternoon suffering from a severe
head injury.
Allverson was injured while pulling a well on the Girard lease. His
condition is considered serious.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR EARL ALVERSON HELD WEDNESDAY
Funeral services for Earl Allverson, aged 25 years, 638 North
Thirteenth street, employee of Girard Oil company, who was fatally
injured shortly after noon Monday in the local oil field, were held
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Baptist church with
interment in Oakwood
cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. J. E. Fletcher,
Baptist minister.
A gin pole used in pulling casing from a well broke, inflicting a
fracture of the skull and other injuries, Allverson was rushed to
the P. and S. hospital where he died early Monday night.
Allverson formerly was a star football player with the State Home
eleven.
Surviving are his wife, a brother, Frank Allverson, Corsicana; two
sisters, Mrs. T. J. Atkinson, Itasca, and Mrs. W. C. Kesler,
Houston; grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Allverson, Corsicana; an aunt, Mrs.
M. A. Johnson, Corsicana, and two uncles, A. B. Allverson, Dallas,
and George Valentine, Itasca.
Pallbearers were S. L. Brashear, A. Ruth, Archie Horn, J. E. Horn,
M. G. Benefield and T. R. Yadon.
Corley Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Notes:
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Out-of-Town Friends And Relatives Attend Allverson Funeral
Many friends and loved ones attended the last, sad rites held
Wednesday afternoon at the First Baptist church for the late Earl
Allverson, who was fatally injured Monday afternoon in the local oil
field where he was employed, and died that evening in the P. and S.
Hospital.
Among the out-of-town relatives and friends present were his two
sisters and their husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman J. Atkinson of
Itasca and Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Kessler of Houston; Mrs. Carl
Towns, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Allverson, Mrs. James Allverson and son,
Mrs. Letha Allverson, Mrs. Lee Myers, Ray Stewart and Ishmael Irwin
of Dallas; John Lee Sparks, Monroe, La.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hayes,
Wichita Falls; Miss Barbara Cameron, Tyler; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Doff, Sharon Springs, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Burl Self, Kilgore; Mr. and
Mrs. R. N. McGee and family and Mrs. Barnes and friends of Mexia;
and numerous Tyler friends.
Mr. Allverson was very popular and will be greatly missed by his
host of admirers.
Heartfelt sympathy is extended his bereft wife, his brother, sisters
and other members of the family.
Notes:
Frank
Gregory Allverson
Sep 26, 1905 - Jan 19, 1966
Frank Allverson Dies Wednesday
Graveside services for Frank Gregory Allverson, 60 who died in a
Dallas hospital Wednesday, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at
Oakwood cemetery. He
resided at 2737 Seevers, Dallas, and was employed by the Dallas
YMCA. He lived in Corsicana before moving to Dallas about 15 years
ago.
Earlier services will be held at the Dudley H. Hughes Chapel in
Dallas Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emma Kathryn Allverson, Dallas; two
sons, Tommy Clinton and Lloyd Alfred Allverson, both in the U.S.
Marine Corps; a daughter, Mrs. Ellen Powell, Littlefield; a
granddaughter, Mary Ellen Powell, Littlefield; two sisters, Mrs. T.
J. Atkinson and Mrs. M. C. Kessler, both of Houston, and a number of
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Corley directs local arrangements.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Jan 20, 1966
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Lela Frances (Chapman) Allverson married Apr. 23,
1937 s/o Charles Martin �Charley� Allverson and Magnolia Bell
�Maggie� (Valentine) Allverson
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Rites Saturday F. G. Allverson
Graveside rites for Frank Gregory Allverson, 60, who died Wednesday
in Dallas, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Earlier services will be from the Dudley M. Hughes Chapel in Dallas.
Allverson resided in Corsicana before moving to Dallas about 15
years ago. He was employed by the Dallas YMCA.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emma Kathryn Allverson, Dallas; two
sons, Tommy Clinton and Lloyd Alfred Allverson, both in the U.S.
Marine Corps; a daughter, Mrs. Ellen Powell, Littlefield; a
granddaughter, Mary Ellen Powell, Littlefield; two sisters, Mrs. T.
J. Atkinson and Mrs. M. C. Kessler, both of Houston, and a number of
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Corley directs local arrangements.
Notes:
Ruby Bradford
abt 1938 - July 6, 2016
Ruby Bradford, 78, of Dallas passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016
at Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas.
Funeral services are set to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2016
at Mt. B. Zion Baptist Church, 207 S State Hwy 309 Goodlow in
Kerens.
Interment will follow at
Samaria Cemetery.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Terri
(Diehl) Ferguson
Apr 22, 1964 - July 13, 2016
Terri
Diehl Ferguson, 52, of Corsicana, passed away on Wednesday,
July 13, 2016 in Baylor Hospital.
Terri was born on April 22, 1964 in Grand Forks, North
Dakota to Bobby L. Diehl and Imogene Witte Diehl.
She graduated from
Corsicana High School in 1982.
Terri married Billy Ferguson on Feb. 13, 1999.
Terri had a big heart for special needs children and adults.
She spent many years working as a caregiver in group homes
and was a devoted homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Imogene Witte Diehl.
Terri is survived by her husband, Billy Ferguson; son, Colby
Ferguson; step children, Brannon Ferguson and Brooke Dalton;
grandchildren, Hayden Ferguson, Dylan and Max Dalton; her
father, Bobby Diehl, Sr., and her brother, Bobby Diehl, Jr.
The family will receive visitation at 2 p.m. Sunday, July
17, 2016 at Paschal Funeral Home with graveside service to
follow at 3 p.m., at
Prairie Point
Cemetery with Rev. Joe Mashburn officiating.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association
1701 N.
Beauregard St. Alexander, VA. 22311
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Lucy (Allverson) Johnson
Sep 24, 1888 - Feb 14, 1976
Mrs. Johnson
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at
Oakwood Cemetery for
Mrs. M. A. (Lucy) Johnson, 87, who died Saturday at Twilight
Home. The Rev. Leroy Reaves will officiate. Arrangements are
with Corley Funeral Home.
She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Bernice Neale of San Jose,
Calif., two grandchildren, Forrest Neale and Cynthia Susan Neale
both of San Jose, and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family requests that remembrances be in the form of
donations sent to the Twilight Home.
Notes:
Martin A. �Curley�
Johnson, Sr.
Jan 29, 1883 - Jun 13, 1962
Hold Services M. A. Johnson
Final rites for M. A. (Curley) Johnson, 79, who died Wednesday
at his home, 1501 West Tenth avenue, were held Friday at 2:30
p.m. from the Corley Chapel.
The services were conducted by Rev. Paul W. Wiseman, pastor of
the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church. Burial was in
Oakwood Cemetery. He
was a member of Corsicana Lodge No. 63, IOOF.
Johnson, a native of Asheville, N. C., had been a Corsicana
resident for 61 years. He was a pioneer oil well driller at
Spindletop, California, and other fields with the early-day
rotary drills manufactured by the American Well and Prospecting
Company here. He also was engaged in business prior to his
retirement several years ago.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Bernice
Johnson Neale; a grandson, Forrest Neale, and granddaughter,
Cynthia Neale, all of San Jose, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Cora
Manns and Mrs. Swan Steele, both of Dallas, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Paul Rash, Dez Green, Jimmy Morris, Rufus
Pevehouse, L. N. Johnston, Joel C. Trimble, Fred Kesinger and J.
I. Ellett.
Notes:
William
Jacob Hoff
Feb 20, 1875 - Mar 4, 1924
MAN FOUND DEAD IN A ROOMING HOUSE TUESDAY AFTERNOON
William J. Hoff, age 50 who had been for some time a pattern
maker for the American Well and Prospecting Company, was found
dead in a rooming house over a restaurant on Beaton street
yesterday. The deceased had a room elsewhere, but Monday night,
while complaining of being sick, took a room for the night over
the restaurant and nothing more was seen of him till near 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon when the room was entered and Hoff
was found dead. Justice Sullivan viewed the remains and decided
death was the result of natural causes.
A mother and two sisters of the deceased live at 3026 Ahrens
street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The remains are being held by the C. B. Sutherland Undertaking
Parlors pending a hearing from the mother and sisters in
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Notes:
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Remains Interred Here.
The remains of W. J. Hoff who was found dead Tuesday afternoon
in his bed, were interred at
Oakwood this
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Ilion T. Jones officiating.
Interment was made here by request of the mother and sisters who
live in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Fellow workmen of the American Well and Prospecting Company
looked after the last sad rites, acted as pallbearers, and
placed many pretty flowers over his last resting place.
Notes:
Delia Shahan
May 13, 1924 - Jun 15, 1924
Delia Shahan, one-month-old daughter of J. H. Shahan and wife,
608 South Nineteenth street, died at an early hour yesterday
morning, and the remains were interred in
Oakwood at 5 p.m.
yesterday.
Notes:
Madeline
Pressley
Nov 30, 1924 - Dec 2, 1924
The many close friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Presley deeply
sympathize with them over the loss of their three day old baby
girl who died Tuesday night and was interred Wednesday morning
in Oakwood Cemetery.
Notes:
Pauline
Allen
Dec 7, 1899 - Sep 14, 1924
MISS PAULINE ALLEN DIED SUNDAY NIGHT, FUNERAL HELD TODAY
DECESED REARED IN CORSICANA WHERE SHE WAS VERY POPULAR
Miss Pauline Allen, aged 22 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul
E. Allen, passed away at 8 o'clock last night at the family
home, 1616 West Third Avenue, near 8 o'clock, after an illness
of several days, during which she was nursed with tender
solicitude by her loved ones and friends. The deceased was
reared in Corsicana, was a graduate of our public schools, and
later of the Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. Since
completing her education she had devoted her time to teaching,
and during the last term of the Tyler public schools, she was a
teacher there. Of a bright mind, lovable character and engaging
personality, she endeared herself to all who knew her, and the
ebbing away of her bright, and useful young life has cast a
gloom over the home of her birth where she was universally
loved.
The funeral services at the home at 4:30 this afternoon were
largely attended and there was a profusion of beautiful flowers.
Her pastor, Rev. C. A. Chasteen, said the last sad rites and as
her mortal remains were lowered into their last resting place,
hundreds of friends mingled their tears with those of her
bereaved parents, to whom the sympathy of the entire community
goes out in their great sorrow.
Following were the pall bearers:
Active�C. B. Haley, Wilber Harris, J. A. Sowell, Dr. A. D. Horn,
J. N. Edens and Dr. L. C. Polk.
Honorary�H. R. Stroube, W. S. Knight, L. E. McCormick, F. A.
Elliot, Dr. T. A. Miller, B. H. Burnett, J. D. Ambrose, Chas.
Teeple, Edgar Womack, Harry Dickson, Lewis Marshall, Allen
Breithaupt, J. R. Webb, G. O. Clough of Tyler, W. T. McElwee, C.
L. Knox, J. M. Dyer, N. F. Garrett, George White, Arthur
Caldwell, C. R. Noles and John Garner.
Notes:
----
The untimely passing of Miss Pauline Allen came as a shock to
her numberless Corsicana friends and has cast a gloom over the
entire community. Having been reared in Corsicana, graduated
from the high school and a teacher in the schools, she was
widely known and had endeared herself to all who knew her by her
sweet character and pleasing personality.
Our hearts go out in deepest sympathy to the bereaved parents,
brothers and sisters.
�Into each life some rain must fall. Some days must be dark and
dreary.�
Notes:
Elma
Cecil McWhorter
Feb 15, 1923 - Mar 28, 1924
Elmo, 13-months-old son of C. D. McWhorter, died in the Powell
oil field near Mildred last night, and the remains were interred
in Oakwood this
afternoon. The family recently moved here from Bryan.
Notes:
Lyster Jenkins Gafford
Sep 5, 1901 - Mar 26, 1924
Funeral services for L. J. Gafford who died in the County
hospital Wednesday, were held at the First Methodist church at 2
o'clock Saturday afternoon, with Rev. Alonzo Monk, Jr.,
officiating. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery
with the Masons in charge of the services at the grave. Active
pall-bearers wre W. D. Williams, H. B. Cookston, Will Misklmis,
J. G. Lockard, Lee Akers, W. A. Broomfield, O. B. Albritton and
F. P. Hodge. There was a profusion of beautiful floral
offerings.
A large crowd attended the funeral services at the church, and a
large representation of the Masonic Order participated in the
services.
Notes:
William Thomas �Tom� Smith
Apr 17, 1874 - Feb 19, 1924
JAILER TOM SMITH DIED SUDDENLY AT EARLY HOUR TODAY
FUNERAL WILL TAKE PLACE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, BURIAL OAKWOOD
Tom Smith, aged 49 years, died this morning at 4:35 o'clock and
the remains will be interred Wednesday afternoon in
Oakwood cemetery.
The deceased has been jailer under Sheriff Walter Hayes during
the last three years and the funeral services will be held at
the Navarro county jail Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with
Dr. E. P. Kennedy, pastor of the First Baptist Church,
conducting the service. The carpenter�s union will have charge
of the services at the grave.
The deceased was born in Alabama and came to Texas in 1893 and
has lived in Navarro county and Corsicana for the majority of
the time since then. He lived in Fort Worth seven years and in
College Station for a while.
The following survive the deceased: his wife, mother, Mrs. Doir
Nicks, Dallas; brothers, Jim Smith, Beaumont; Charlie Smith,
Dallas; Jessie Smith and Albert Smith, Kaufman, Lawson Nicks,
Dallas and Walker Nicks, Dallas, half-brothers; Mrs. Bettie,
Mrs. Elmer, Vancover, Washington, half-sister, and a step
brother, R. L. Nicks, Dallas.
The deceased would have been fifty years of age April 17. He was
ill only a short time.
Mr. Smith was very popular in Corsicana and Navarro county and
had many friends all of whom will be genuinely grieved to learn
of his untimely death.
The following will be the pall bearers:
Active�Walter Hayes, Rufus Pevehouse, Sam Wilson, Clyde Wilkes,
Jim McNeill, Sam Jordon, Claude Allen, Arris Foster, E. W.
Warnell.
Honorary�Tom Lovett, El J. Gibson, R. M. Tilley, H. C. Nash,
Hawkins Scarborough, A. P. Mays, W. A. Tarver, Ballard W.
George, W. M. Taylor, J. J. Sullivan, J. L. Cos, J. M. Tullos,
J. S. Harlee, John R. Curington, Sol Gotlieb, R. M. Whitten,
Gene Allen.
Honorary pallbearers from the carpenter�s union�E. L. Bridger,
Joe M. Brown, Jim Call, T. B. Caton, E. B. Church, Henry Cooper,
J. S. Haslam, G. F. Haslam, W. L. Hickey, H. J. Garvin, Edgar
Wilson and B. R. Chiles.
Notice.
To all carpenters of Local No. 131: You are requested to attend
a called meeting at the hall at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 20,
for the purpose of attending the funeral of Brother W. T. Smith.
Services at the county jail at 2 p.m.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, February 19, 1924
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- s/o W. H. H. Smith and Priscilla Elizabeth (Hendley)
Smith-Nicks (Priscilla is buried in Oak Cliff cemetery,
Dallas, Tx.
---
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR JAILER SMITH WERE HELD TODAY
Funeral services for Tom Smith, aged 49 years, jailer at the
Navarro county jail who died at 4:30 o'clock Tuesday morning,
were held this afternoon at the jail at 2 o'clock with Dr. E. P.
Kennedy, pastor of the First Baptist Church conducting the
services.
The remains were interred in
Oakwood cemetery.
The Corsicana carpenter�s union had charge of the services at
the grave.
The deceased has been jailer under Sheriff Walter Hayes for
three years. He came to Texas in 1893 and has lived in Corsicana
and Navarro county most of the time with the exception of seven
years at Fort Worth and a while at College Station.
The following survive: his wife: mother, Mrs. Dolf Nicks,
Dallas; brothers, Jim Smith, Beaumont; Charlie Smith, Dallas;
Jessie and Albert Smith, Kaufman; Lawson and Walker Nicks,
Dallas, half-brothers; Mrs. Battie Mae Elmer, Vancover,
Washington, Half-sister and B. L. Nicks, Dallas, step-brother.
All of the brothers of the deceased and his mother were here for
the funeral.
The following were the pallbearers:
Active�Walter Hayes, Rufus Pevehouse, Tom Wilson, Clyde Wilkes,
Jim McNeill, Sam Jordon, Claude Allen, Arris Foster, E. W.
Warnell.
Honorary�Tom Lovett, El J. Gibson, R. M. Tilley, H. C. Nash,
Hawkins Scarborough, A. P. Mays, W. A. Tarver, Ballard W.
George, W. M. Taylor, J. J. Sullivan, J. L. Cox, J. M. Tullos,
J. S. Harilee, John R. Curington, Sol Gotlieb, R. M. Whitten,
Gene Allen.
Honorary pallbearers from the carpenter�s union�E. L. Bridger,
Joe M. Brown, Jim Call, T. D. Caton, E. B. Church, Henry Cooper,
J. S. Haslam, G. F. Haslam, W. L. Hickey, H. J. Harvin, Edgar
Wilson and B. R. Chiles.
A large crowd was at the funeral and many beautiful wreaths were
placed on the casket.
All departments of the court house were closed during the
funeral hour.
Notes:
Joseph David
Duncan
Jul 13, 1849 - Mar 13, 1924
Aged Resident of Corsicana Is Dead
J. D. Duncan, 75 years old, died at his home, 1925 West Second
avenue, at 2:55 o'clock Thursday afternoon following an illness
of one week. Funeral arrangements have not been announced but
will be held some time Friday afternoon with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mr. Duncan has been a resident of Corsicana for the last eleven
years. He is survived by his wife, three children, Mrs. Vincie
Hood, Athens; A. L. Duncan, Corsicana; Mrs. J. H. Roberts, Waco;
and five grandchildren. All the children were present at the
bedside at the time of his death.
Born in Tennessee, Mr. Duncan came to Texas forty years ago. He
moved from Athens to Corsicana. He had been actively engaged in
farming up till a year or so ago, when failing health forced him
to retire.
Notes:
William Henry Duncan
Nov 10, 1873 - Nov 4, 1922
IMMENSE THRONG ATTENDED FUNERAL SERVICES SUNDAY
W. H. Duncan, aged 49, years, and who had been in the grocery
business on West Second avenue near the city limits, for several
years, died at his home Saturday night as the result of blood
poison that originated from an ulcer in his nose. The deceased
had been a resident here for several years and was highly
esteemed as a citizen. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J. D. Duncan of Corsicana, his wife and two children, Mrs.
Grady Lancaster and Barney Duncan, one brother, A. L. Duncan of
Corsicana, and by two sisters, Mrs. A. F. Hood of Athens and
Mrs. J. H. Roberts of Waco.
Funeral services took place in
Oakwood yesterday
afternoon conducted by his pastor, Rev. D. K. Porter at the
home. At the grave the Odd Fellows had charge. The pallbearers
were C. L. Terry, Robt. Stell, J. M. Pugh, J. A. Roe, Sam
Mitchell and Will Cheney, Mrs. Montgomerry, Mrs. Flemming, Jack
Haslam and Edgar Metcalf sang, and at the conclusion of the
services six hooded members of the Ku Klux Klan approached the
grave and laid a beautiful cross of flowers over their bier, and
walked silently away.
The immense crowd that attended the sad rites was a deserved
tribute to the memory of a good man.
Notes:
Franklin Cornelius �Frank� Mann
Sep 23, 1890 - Dec 16, 1924
CORSICANA BARBER DIED SUDDENLY AT EARLY HOUR TODAY
Frank C. Mann, age 36 years, died very suddenly this morning at
2 o'clock of heart trouble at his home, 1400 West Tenth avenue,
and the remains were interred in
Oakwood this afternoon at 3
o'clock and Rev. D. A. Chisholm conducted the service.
The deceased is survived by his wife and three step children,
his mother, Mrs. Joel Sink, a sister and four brothers, these
are Mrs. Willard Myers and Tom Mann of Phoenix, Ariz., and John,
Clarence and Jesse Mann of Corsicana.
The deceased had been employed for some time at the Harris O. K.
barber shop and had many friends who regret his sudden death.
Notes:
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- Dec 16, 1924
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- WW1 PVT. 165 Depot Reg. h/o Mary (unk) Watson-Mann; s/o
George Washington Mann & Lydia Barbara (Bentley)
Burke-Mann-Sink
Mary Ann (Lepard) Kelly
May 10, 1850 - Dec 11, 1924
AGED CORSICANA LADY PASSED AWAY THURS. AT HOME IN THIS CITY
Mrs. Mary A. Kelley, aged 76 years, and for many years a
resident of Corsicana and of Navarro county, died at 6 p.m.
yesterday at her home on South Eighteenth street, and the
remains were interred at 3 o'clock this afternoon in
Oakwood,
Rev. E. P. Kennedy officiating.
The deceased is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Lillian
Jackson, Corsicana; Mrs. J. W. Sparrow, Eureka; Mrs. Andrew
Barron, Bluffdale, Erath county; Mrs. G. A. Sligan,
Stephenville, and Mrs. Eva Morris of Seattle, Washington.
The deceased had a large circle of friends by whom she was
greatly esteemed in life, and to whom her passing is a source of
genuine sorrow.
Notes:
Beulah (Sutton) White
Nov 11, 1889 - May 3, 1924
FUNERAL SERVICES MRS. J. C. WHITE SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Mrs. Beulah Sutton White, wife of J. C. White, aged 33 years
died at the family home, 1735 West Sixth avenue, Saturday
afternoon, at 6 o'clock after a severe illness of only a few
days, and the remains were interred in
Oakwood yesterday
afternoon at 4 o'clock, with services conducted by Rev. E. P.
Kennedy. The deceased is survived by her husband and two
children, her father J. L. Sutton of Drane, and many other
relatives. The deceased was loved by a host of friends, and her
death came in the prime of young womanhood and is a source of
great sorrow to all who knew her. The funeral services,
conducted by Rev. E. P. Kennedy were largely attended and there
was a profusion of beautiful flowers.
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- Monday, May 5, 1924
- Submitted by
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- w/o Jonathan Calvin White married Jan. 6, 1912; d/o
Jackson Lee Sutton & Dora Bell (Hill) Sutton (Dora is buried
in Italy cemetery, Italy, Texas
Martha K. �Mattie� (Littleton) Mayo
abt 1870 - Feb 11, 1924
Died Here Near Noon.
Mrs. Mattie Mayo, aged 54 years, wife of S. W. Mayo, died at
12:15 today at the family home, 618 East Tenth avenue, after
several months of ill health. The deceased had been a resident
here six years, and is survived by her husband and six children,
R. H., W. A., and Steve Mayo, Mrs. Clyde Henderson and Miss
Louise Mayo, all of Corsicana, and J. A. Mayo, of Monticello,
Ark.
The remains will be interred in
Oakwood at 2:30 tomorrow
afternoon, with services conducted at the grave by Rev. E. P.
Kennedy.
Notes:
Mrs. D. B. (Brady) Wood
Oct 14, 1856 - Mar 4, 1924
Died at I. O. O. F. Home.
Mrs. D. B. Wood 68 years of age, and a ward of Auburn Lodge at
Maypearl, Ellis county, died last night in the I. O. O. F. Old
Folks Home, and the remains were interred in
Oakwood cemetery
this afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. E. P. Kennedy officiating.
Notes:
H. H. �Shorty� Bryant
Oct 19, 1865 - Dec 9, 1924
FORMER CORSICANA MAN DIED MEMPHIS TENN. THURSDAY
H. H. (Shorty) Bryant, aged 49 years, and who lived here for a
number of years and worked for a long time for Young Bros., died
in Memphis, Tenn., Wednesday, and the remains reached here last
night and were interred in
Oakwood this afternoon at 3 o'clock,
the services being conducted by Rev. H. C. Howell.
The deceased is survived by a wife in Memphis, one brother, M.
Bryant of Phillips Chapel; a nephew J. H. Bryant of Corsicana,
and a sister, Mrs. Henry Centsch, of West Texas. He had many
friends here, all of whom are pained to learn of his death.
Notes:
Molton M. Dickson
Jul 3, 1860 - Apr 9, 1924
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR M. M. DICKSON CONDUCTED TODAY
Molton M. Dickson, an highly esteemed citizen of Corsicana, died
in San Antonio, Wednesday night at 10 o'clock. He had been in
ill health, having suffered a stroke of paralysis about two
years ago, and had gone to San Antonio for special treatment.
While at the supper table last Saturday evening he suffered
another stroke which resulted in his death.
Mr. Dickson was a native of Arkansas, born in Drew county, July
3, 1860. Last January, five years ago, he moved to Corsicana,
having accepted a responsible position with the Central Texas
Grocery Company.
He was held in highest esteem by all who knew him, as a man
possessing those qualities of life and character that make our
highest and best citizenship, a man of deep convictions, high
sense of duty, lofty ideals and strong faith. He loved his
fellowmen, his country and his God. He was a loyal and devoted
Christian, a member and ruling elder in the United Presbyterian
Church of Corsicana.
Mr. Dickson is survived by two brothers in Arkansas, his wife,
Mrs. Sadie A. Dickson, and six children, Molton C., and Conner
Dickson of Corsicana; Carol A. Dickson of Ennis; S. D. Dickson
of Mexia, and Misses Bula E., and Lucile Dickson of San Antonio.
Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church
this afternoon at 2:30, conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. Walter
Simpson, assisted by Rev. W. T. Ingram of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church.
The active pallbearers were J. Y. Stewart, J. H. Sullivan, H. R.
Stewart, E. L. Walker, Robert Davidson and Harvey Robinson, all
deacons of the church.
The following serviced as honorary pallbearers: F. W. McQuiston,
W. M. Wilson, J. J. Sullivan, R. S. Calloway, R. L. Patterson,
elders of the church, and S. W. Mitchell, Walter Castles, Sr.,
Dr. S. H. Burnett, Capt. James Garitty, Harris Ransom, Allen
Douglas, W. H. Barth, G. E. Mitchell of Mexia; A. A. Robertson
of Mexia; T. R. Chandler of Ennis; J. P. Stubbs of Wortham; T.
P. Cristler, Henry Walker, G. P. Young and Hugh Wilson.
Notes:
J. W. Walker
Jul 10, 1862 - Mar 19, 1924
Died Wednesday at I. O. O. F. Home
J. W. Walker, aged 62, inmate of the Old Folks Home of the I. O.
O. F. Lodge, died Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock and the
remains were interred in
Oakwood cemetery this afternoon with
the Odd Fellows in charge at the grave. The funeral services
were held at the Sutherland Undertaking Parlors this afternoon
at 3 o'clock with Dr. E. P. Kennedy, pastor of the First Baptist
church, conducting the services.
The deceased is survived by his wife and two children, Mrs. C.
W. Veach and Ed Walker of Fresno, California. He is also
survived by two brothers, J. L. Walker of Dallas and J. N Walker
of Denison. His wife and two brothers were here for the funeral.
The deceased has been an inmate of the home here for the last
two years.
Notes:
Eva Cathleen (Livingston) Arp
Aug 29, 1897 - Feb 5, 1924
Remains Interred Today.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Rufus Arp took place this afternoon
from 711 North Thirteenth street at 3 o'clock and was largely
attended and there were many beautiful floral offerings. Rev.
Alonzo Monk officiated and Policement Patterson, Barnes, Long,
Joines, Green and Warnell acted as pallbearers.
Notes:
INFANT
SON Johnson
B & D Aug. 2, 1925
Lost Their infant Son.
The infant son of L. C. Johnson and wife, died at Tuckertown
yesterday and the remains were interred at
Eureka this morning.
Notes:
Mahaley (UNKNOWN) Wilson
abt 1857 - May 1925
Mrs. Lum Wilson Buried at Eureka
Special to the Sun.
Kerens, May 11.�Mrs. Lum Wilson aged 68 years was buried at
Eureka Saturday
afternoon. Rev. W. A. Corkern, pastor of the Kerens Baptist Church,
conducted the services.
Notes:
Lafayette
Andrews
Apr 18, 1892 - Mar 9, 1925
Eureka Man Died In Hospital Here
F. A. Andrews of Eureka, aged 32 years, died at an early hour this
morning at the Navarro county hospital. The remains will be interred
at Eureka sometime
Tuesday.
The deceased is survived by his wife and five small children, T. M.
Andrews, father, Eureka, and Clyde Andrews, brother, Kerens, and
several half-brothers and sisters also survive.
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- h/o Ercie/Ersa (Mosley) Andrews married Jul. 8, 1914; s/o
Thomas M. �Tom� Andrews & Amanda �Mandy� (Conger) Andrews buried
at Long Prairie Cemetery
Harley
Ward Blalock
Jul. 8, 1888 - Nov. 20, 1923
Overseas Veteran Is Buried at Bazette
Harley Ward Blalock, aged 35, an overseas veteran, died in the
United States Veterans Hospital, 93, Texas Legion, at Kerrville,
Monday night, and the remains reached here this morning and were
sent to Bazette this
afternoon by Undertaker Sutherland, where interment took place
at 3 o'clock, the Methodist minister of Kerens officiating. The
deceased was reared at Bazette, and his parents, the late J. A.
Blalock and wife are buried there. The deceased saw active
service overseas, and it was the result of that service that
took him to the Kerrville hospital, and that finally caused his
death. The deceased is survived by his wife and one child, who
live in El Paso, by two brothers, D. R. Blalock and J. I.
Blalock, both of Fort Worth and by three sisters, Mrs. O. V.
Wood of El Dorado, Okla., Mrs. W. A. Clemmons, LaFayette,
Colorado, and Mrs. A. M. Frank of Corsicana.
He had many friends at Bazette, his childhood home, and the
funeral there this afternoon was largely attended. The wife,
brothers and sisters named, were all here to attend the funeral.
Notes:
Wilmer
Fay Jones
Jun 7, 1895 - Dec 8, 1924
POPULAR BAZETTE YOUNG MAN BURIED THERE ON TUESDAY
Special to the Sun.
Kerens, Dec. 11.�Wilmer Jones, aged 29, was buried at the
Bazette Cemetery,
Tuesday afternoon. Rev. W. A. Cockern, pastor of the First
Baptist Church of Kerens, conducted the funeral ceremonies.
Although the weather was very bad, there was a large crowd
present and many floral offerings were received.
The deceased was reared in the Bazette community and enlisted in
the late war from this county. He leaves three sisters, Mesdames
P. H. Brister and R. T. Sandlin of Kerens and Mrs. Roxie Newsom
of Denver, Colo., and four brothers, S. J. Jones of Fort Worth,
Robert Jones of Powell, I. Jones of Chandler and Wm. Jones of
White House.
Notes:
Hattie Beatrice
(Hall) Shoop
Mar 7, 1892 - Jul 1, 1924
Killed in Auto Accident.
Relatives in this county were notified today by telegram
that Mrs. R. W. Shoop was killed in an auto accident near
Tulsa, Okla., last night. Miss Maude Jennings and O. T.
Jennings of Kerens are aunt and uncle of the deceased. The
remains will be brought here and interred at
Bazette
tomorrow.
Notes:
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Funeral Friday.
Special to the Sun.
Kerens, July 5.�Mrs. Beatrice Shoop, who was killed in
an auto accident at Tulsa, Oklahoma, was buried at
Bazette cemetery
Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Shoop was a niece of
Miss Maud and Wyatt Jennings of Kerens and a member of
one of the best known families of this section.
Rev. W. A. Corkern pastor of the First Baptist church
conducted the services.
Notes:
Bertha Aven
Jan 1880 - Feb 7, 1924
Died Near Roane.
Miss Berta Aven, aged 41 years, the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. W. T. Aven of Roane, died at the family
home Wednesday night and the remains were interred
in the
Bazette cemetery yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock, Rev. Mr. Cockerel of Kerens officiating.
Notes:
Lyda Ann
(Shelton) Kyser
Nov 24, 1870 - Feb 22, 1924
WELL KNOWN KERENS RESIDENT DIED THERE EARLY THIS
MORNING
Special to the Sun.
Kerens, Feb. 22.�Mrs. H. F. Kyser, aged 54
years, died at the family home here at 10
o'clock this morning. The deceased had been in
ill health for some time.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon
with burial in the
Bazette
cemetery. The services will be conducted by
Rev. W. A. Vorkern, pastor of the Baptist church
of this city.
The deceased was a member of one of the pioneer
families of this community and is survived by
her husband, two sons, John and Ben Kyser of
this city, two daughters, Mrs. Roy Jones of
Kerens and Mrs. Rosa Whitaker of Desdemona, and
a brother T. M. Shelton of this city.
Notes:
Jessie Fern
Upchurch
Jul 26, 1923 - Nov 26, 1923
Bazette News.
Monday morning, November 26th the death
angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. B.
Upchurch and claimed their darling baby,
Jessie Fern, who was only four months old.
It was so hard for the loved ones to give
her up, but the Lord thought she was too
sweet to live in this world and he called
her to live in a brighter home than this,
where there will be no more sorrow, pain and
death. What a sweet consolation the loved
ones have to know that their darling is at
rest. Oh, how she will be missed. There is
that vacant place in the home which no one
else can fill. Oh, how the mother who has so
tenderly cared for it during these months
will miss it. Loved ones in their grief look
to the higher power who has said I will not
leave you comfortless.
There was an angel hand in heaven that was
not quite complete,
God called your darling Jessie Fern to fill
the vacant seat.
Oh, that dear one, how they loved her;
Oh how hard to give her up;
But an angel came down for her and removed
her from the flock.
Another link is broken in the household
band.
But a chain is foruning in a better land.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning
at 10 o'clock, Rev. W. A. Corkern of Kerens
conducted the services after which the
remains were tenderly laid to rest in the
Bazette cemetery. A large procession
followed the remains to the cemetery and the
floral offerings were beautiful. Besides the
parents, four sisters and four brothers,
survive the little one.
Notes:
Kelly Jane
McKeown
Oct 1, 1923 - May 4, 1924
Sad Death of Infant Daughter.
Kelley Jean, the 6-months-old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Kelley McKeown, died at
the County Hospital this morning at 3
o'clock, following an operation there
yesterday for locked bowels, and the
remains were interred in
Oakwood this afternoon at 5 o'clock,
Rev. Alonzo Monk officiated and many
friends were present to extend their
sincere sympathy to the bereaved
parents, and who placed many flowers
over the grave of the dear little one
that has faded from this life to bloom
afresh in a brighter and better clime,
where buds never wither and flowers
never lose their fragrance.
Notes:
Mary Jane (Gable)
Smith-McKeown
Mar 23, 1885 - Apr 28, 1965
Hold Services Mrs. McKeown
Final rites for Mrs. K. L. McKeown, 80, who died in the
Evergreen Convalescent Home, Inc. late Wednesday night, will be
held Friday at 4 p.m. from the McCammon chapel.
The services will be conducted by Rev. Sidney Roberts, pastor of
the First Methodist church of which she was a long-time member.
Burial will be in the
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. McKeown was a native of Dawson.
Surviving are her husband of Corsicana; four daughters, Mrs. W.
L. Kirk, Dallas; Mrs. Don Johns, Kerrville; Mrs. Noble Ray,
Corpus Christi, and Mrs. Art Simpson, Dallas; six grandchildren,
a sister, Mrs. C. P. Lilly, Dallas, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be E. E. Burkhart, T. L. Carlisle, Alva Taylor,
W. B. Waddell, Randolph Mitchell and W. H. Smith.
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- Friday, April 30, 1965
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- 1st husband Dr. Frank Earl Smith 2nd husband Kelly
Luther McKeown married Jul. 9, 1916; d/o Levi Franklin Gable
& Elizabeth Ann (Milford) Gable
Fred William Barth
Jan 16, 1883 - Jan 15, 1924
The Passing On of Fred Barth.
The last mortal remains of Mr. Fred Barth, who passed on to
his reward on Monday, at his home in San Antonio, were
brought to Corsicana and laid to rest Wednesday afternoon at
Oakwood cemetery,
following a beautiful and impressive ceremony at the home of
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barth, conducted by Rev. R.
Girard Lowe, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. A
quartette composed of Mesdames R. Girard Lowe, W. H.
Elliott, H. Z. Barlow and C. B. Sutherland, rendered
beautiful and appropriate songs.
Fred Barth was just entering the prime of his life when he
was stricken five years ago by a spinal affliction. Had it
not been for this handicap, he would have accomplished great
things, being the genius he was in mechanical drawings.
Besides, he was gifted along musical lines and was a young
man of sterling qualities. On the day of his forty-first
birthday he was buried, celebrating his last birthday in his
heavenly home. The funeral was largely attended by admiring
and sorrowing friends, and a profusion of beautiful flowers
covered his last resting place. A number of friends and
relatives from out-of-town came for the funeral. Those
attending were: Mr. and Mrs. John Lang and Mrs. Merkel,
sisters of Mrs. W. H. Barth, and her nephew, Mr. Winnessky,
all of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Tomack of Hubbard City, Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Bodeman of Dallas, brother of Mrs. Fred Barth
and Mr. George Durham of San Antonio, brother-in-law of Mrs.
Fred Barth.
Notes:
Alwine (Kumke) Barth
Jan 7, 1849 - Dec 24, 1926
CORSICANA WOMAN DIED SUDDENLY AT HOME LATE FRIDAY
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. W. H. BARTH HELD SUNDAY
AFTERNOON
Funeral services for Mrs. Alwina Barth, aged 78 years,
wife of Wm. H. Barth, who died suddenly at the family
home at 414 South Fourteenth street late Friday, were
held from the home Sunday afternoon at 3 oclock with
interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The Rev. H. J. Ellis, rector of
St. John�s Episcopal church, conducted the services and
the church choir rendered appropriate music. Pallbearers
were P. Mayer, A. Weideman, A. W. Leverman, Jack D.
Weaver, A. S. Vandiver, Charles Bee, Carl Mirus, H. L.
Wendorf, Rudolph Beck and C. G. Davidson.
Mrs. Barth, who had not been feeling very well, but was
not complaining, was about the house as usual on Friday
and had been conversing with her brother, E. C. Kumke,
just prior to her sudden death. The door bell had rang
and Mrs. Barth had sent her brother to the door, as Mr.
Barth was down town at the time. When Mr. Kumke returned
he found his sister breathing her last.
Mrs. Barth had been a resident of Corsicana for more
than fifty years. She and her husband were married
fifty-two years ago in Houston and soon came to
Corsicana, having been residents of this city since that
time. She was a good woman and was dearly beloved by a
host of friends. She was a home loving woman and for
that reason stayed at home more than the average person
of today and was better known to the older residents of
the city than those who had come here in later years.
Mrs. Barth was born near the town of Thorn, Germany, 78
years ago, and came to America when young. She is
survived by her husband, who was her constant companion
during all the fifty-two years of their married life,
and by a daughter in law, Mrs. Fred Barth, of San
Antonio, and two grandchildren, and by several sisters
and a brother, E. C. Kumke of Corsicana, as well as
other relatives in different cities and states.
Deep sympathy goes out to the bereaved husband in the
death of his beloved companion of so many years, and
sorrow was expressed by the large concourse of friends
and relatives who attended the funeral and who placed
many beautiful flowers upon the grave of the good woman
who had so lately gone to her reward.
Notes:
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Our hearts reach out in deepest sympathy to the
bereaved friends, especially to Mr. W. H. Barth, who
is mourning the loss of his faithful wife for these
many years, who has passed so quietly and
unexpectedly into the great beyond on Christmas Eve,
at the family home, 414 South Fourteenth street.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the
home 414 South Fourteenth street. Funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon at the home conducted by
Rev. H. J. Ellis, rector of St. John�s Episcopal
Church. Members of the Episcopal choir�Messrs. H. D.
Johnson, Edgar Metcalf, Robert Watt and Mmes. A. A.
Guess, Percy Townsend, H. D. Johnson, Julia Mirus
and Charles Highnote sang the beautiful
hymns��Nearer My God to Thee� and �Abide with Me.� A
large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives
accompanied the remains to their last resting place
in Oakwood Cemetery, and many beautiful flowers,
symbols of love and sympathy, covered the grave.
Out-of-town relatives included Mrs. Fred Barth and
daughters, Louise and Wilma of San Antonio, Mrs. Ida
Lang, Mrs. Amelia Markel, Mr. John Lang and Mr. ---Waynofski
of Houston, Mrs. M. Tomek and Mrs. Gus Waynofski of
Hubbard.
Notes:
Edward N. Class
Jun 16, 1867 - Aug 13, 1924
Died in Dallas.
Edward N. Glass, oil dispatcher of the Magnolia
Company in Dallas for many years, died there
Thursday and the body arrived in Corsicana on
the 1:35 Interurban and the funeral took place
from the interurban station with interment in
Oakwood
cemetery.
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h/o Flora Belle
(Dean) Class married Jan. 23, 1890 in Miami, Kansas; s/o Charles G. Class & Mary
(Giles) Class (his death certificate says s/o Mary (Giles)
Class, his marriage record says s/o Enora E.
(Morris) Class
Flora
Belle (Dean) Class
Mar 4, 1871 - Aug 23, 1940
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR Mrs. Class, aged 69
years, former Corsicanan, who died Friday at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Enez Reaugh
at Chicago, were held Thursday afternoon
from the Sutherland-McCammon chapel. The
rites were conducted by Dr. P. E. Riley,
pastor of the First Methodist church.
Interment was in
Oakwood cemetery. She was the widow of
the late E. N. Class.
Surviving are a son, Neal Class, Sealy,
Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Reaugh, Chicago;
three sisters, Mrs. J. H. Holderman,
Emporia, Kan.; Mrs. A. L. Lowman and Mrs.
Mrs. A. M. Wheeler, both of Wichita Kan.;
and three brothers, Lee Bean, Gridley, Kan.,
and Frank and Clay Bean, both of Altoone,
Kan.
Mrs. Class was born in Howard, Kan., March
4, 1871. She was a member of the Methodist
church.
Pallbearers were Harry Pollock, H. B.
Walker, Shem Hatchett, Chester Minyard,
Thomas Reid and Roy Canady.
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- w/o
Edward N. Class married Jan. 23, 1890
Miami, Kansas; d/o Zachariah T. Dean &
Malinda Birdie (Rusk/Rush) Dean buried
in Altoona Cemetery, Altoona, Kansas
---
MRS. FLORA CLASS DIED IN CHICAGO; BURIAL CORSICANA
Mrs. Flora Class, formerly of Corsicana, died in Chicago during
the week, end, friends here have been advised. The body is
scheduled to arrive in Corsicana Thursday morning. Funeral
services are to be held from the Sutherland-McCammon chapel
Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The rites will be conducted
by Dr. P. E. Riley, pastor of the First Methodist church.
Surviving are a married daughter in Chicago, and a son, Neal
Class of Sealey.
Notes:
Debs
Diamond Mershawn
Mar 3, 1915 - Oct 13, 1973
D. Mershawn
Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. at
Corley Funeral Chapel for Debs Mershawn,
58, who died Saturday at Memorial
Hospital. The Rev. James T. Davis was to
officiate; burial is to be at
Oakwood cemetery.
He was a native of West Station, Texas,
and had lived in Corsicana 56 years. He
was employed by Texas Miller Company,
was a member of the Baptist Church, and
a veteran of
World War II.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Orene
Mershawn of Corsicana; four sons, W. R.
Mershawn of Waxahachie, Donald Mershawn
of Commerce, Roy Lee Mershawn of
Blooming Grove, and Michael Ray Mershawn
of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Alice
White of Baldwin Park, California, and
Mrs. Jewell Vreeland of Corsicana; one
brother, Ebbs G. Mershawn of
Duncanville; and two grandsons.
Pallbearers will be Ralph Dick, Garvin
Mershawn, Wayne Mershawn, Ronnie
Mershawn, Dennis Cook and Lindsey Wheat.
Notes:
Eula Ann (Gill)
Mershawn-Foster
Feb 3, 1886 - Oct 30, 1954
Mrs. Eula Foster Services Sunday
Mrs. Eula Foster, 68, died of a heart attack Saturday afternoon
at her home, 706 East Tenth avenue.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Corley
Chapel. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were
conducted by Rev. Guy Phillips, pastor of the Assembly of God
church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jewell Breeland, Corsicana; two
sons, D. D. Mershawn, Corsicana, and E. G. Mershawn, Dallas; six
grandchildren, a brother, G. A. Gill, Mexia, and several nieces
and nephews.
Pallbearers were William Rogers, Jimmy Rogers, J. E. Posey, J.
D. Capehart, L. E. Nichols and Charles Fuller.
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- Monday, Nov 1, 1954
- Submitted by
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- 1st husband George William Mershawn 2nd husband Albert
Sidney Foster married May 8, 1931; d/o James W. Gill & Liza
(Boatler) Gill
Albert Sidney Foster
Aug 14, 1872 - Nov 27, 1945
ALBERT S. FOSTER DIED LAST NIGHT OF HEART AILMENT
Albert Sidney Foster, aged 73 years, carpenter, 706 East
Tenth avenue, died with a heart ailment Tuesday night
following a several weeks� illness.
Funeral services will be held from the Corley Funeral Chapel
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be
conducted by Rev. Erwin F. Bohmfalk, pastor of the First
Methodist church.
A native of Tennessee, Foster came to Ellis county, in 1882
with his family and to Corsicana in 1889, residing here
since that time.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; three brothers, W. J.
W. Foster and Judge A. E. Foster both of Corsicana, and Sam
H. Foster, Dallas; a sister, Mrs. Hautie Wigley, Corsicana,
and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be W. L. Ayres, J. C. Morris, Clyde Heifner,
George Jenkins, Harve Farmer and J. D. Fitzgerald.
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- Wednesday, Nov 28, 1945
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st wife Ida B. (Layton) Foster (Divorced) 2nd
wife Eula Ann (Gill) Mershawn-Foster married May 8,
1931; s/o William Jefferson Foster & Ann Elizabeth
(Wooten) Foster
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR A. S. FOSTER HELD THURSDAY
Funeral services for A. S. Foster, 73, who died Tuesday night
following a heart ailment for several weeks, were held Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock from the Corley Funeral Chapel. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Erwin F. Bohmfalk,
pastor of the First Methodist church.
A native of Tennessee, Foster resided in Ellis county for several
years before moving to Corsicana in 1889. He was a carpenter.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; three brothers, W. J. W. Foster
and Judge A. E. Foster both of Corsicana and Sam H. Foster, Dallas;
a sister, Mrs. Hautie Wigley, Corsicana, and a number of nieces and
nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers were W. L. Ayres, J. C. Morris, Clyde Heifner, George
Jenkins, Harve Farmer and J. D. Fitzgerald.
Notes:
Esther (Eagleton)
Sullivan
Dec 10, 1850 - Nov 13, 1924
PIONEER RESIDENT CORSICANA PASSED AWAY LATE FRIDAY
MRS. ESTHER SULLIVAN HAD RESIDED HERE FOR PAST FIFTY
YEARS.
Mrs. Esther Sullivan, age 73 years and who had been a
highly esteemed resident of Corsicana for more than
fifty years, passed away at 5 o'clock Friday afternoon
at her home, 103 South Fifteenth street, and the funeral
will take place from the Third Avenue Presbyterian
Church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. Ilion
Jones officiating, and the following acting as pall
bearers:
Active, F. N. Drane, W. N. Johnson, C. W. Taylor, J. A.
Jarrell, R. N. Elliot and W. P. McCammon.
Honorary: L. H. Lee, B. L. Finch, W. E. Pugh, J. M.
Pugh, Robert Stell, M. H. DeWitt, Cal E. Kerr, W. R.
Pressley, S. M. Kerr, H. D. Fillers, C. L. Knox, R. E.
Prince, A. G. Elliott, C. J. Knox, Ralph Stell, A. S.
Vann, Herbert Gribble, H. E. Wassell, William Boltz,
Donald Smith and Dr. Harry Ezell.
The deceased came to Corsicana from Canada with her late
husband, J. I. Sullivan, who was for many years a
prominent business man here, and during her long
residence here she had been an active figure in her
church and in social and civics affairs, and nobody was
more highly esteemed than she because of her many noble
and womanly attributes, and her death, although not
unexpected, has caused much genuine sorrow among a large
list of friends and the community at large.
She is survived by three children, Mrs. Dr. Foster of
Danville, Illinois; Mrs. Esther Wheeler of Corsicana,
and John Sullivan of Corpus Christi, and by seven
grandchildren.
Notes:
INFANT SON Ward
Nov 14, 1924 - Nov 15, 1924
The infant son of John L. Ward died last night at
708 South 23rd Street, and the remains were interred
in
Oakwood this afternoon.
Notes:
Otto P. Lowry, Jr.
1894 - Jul 24, 1924
Obituary moved to
Otto
P. Lowry Biography Page
John L. Eckelman
Sep 14, 1844 - Jul 23, 1924
A Good Citizen Gone.
John Eckelman, aged 80 years died yesterday,
afternoon at his home two miles northeast of
Corsicana on the farm where he had lived for
forty-seven years. The deceased was a native of
Germany, but came to America with his parents
when only two years of age. His parents settled
in New York state, and the deceased lived in
that state till he married when he came to Texas
and settled on the farm where he died. The
deceased was an active man till a year ago, when
he lost his wife and since that time his health
steadily declined. He was an honest ,
hard-working, good citizen, and as such was
esteemed by all who knew him. The remains were
interred in
Oakwood this afternoon at 2 o'clock
after services by Rev. D. A. Chisholm of the
Eleventh Avenue Methodist church, and the last
sad rites were well attended, and there were
many beautiful floral offerings. Surviving the
deceased are four children, Mrs. S. E. Hamilton,
Houston; Mrs. J. R. Nutt, Bert Eckleman and
Andrew Eckleman of Corsicana.
Notes:
Pearl Twitty
Oct 18, 1911 - Mar 22, 1924
Funeral of Pearl Twitty Held Sunday
Funeral services for Pearl Twitty who died
Saturday morning in Dallas, were held Sunday
afternoon from the residence of W. J. Lunn,
517 West First avenue and were conducted by
Rev. C. A. Chasteen, pastor of the First
Christian church. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
There were many beautiful floral offerings.
Notes:
Lorine Boyett
1923 - Dec 8, 1924
CORSICANA CHILD KILLED IN WRECK AUTO IN
LOUISIANA
LORINE BOYETT, CHILD MRS. A. D. BOYETT,
MET DEATH YESTERDAY
By Associated Press.
Shreveport, La., Dec. 9.�Lorine Boyett,
one-year-old child of Mrs. A. D. Boyett
of Corsicana, Texas, was killed
yesterday near Foster, Louisiana, when
the automobile in which they were en
route to Louann, Arkansas, went over an
embankment. There are no
Boyetts in the new city directory or in
the telephone directory and diligent
inquiry among the oil companies
operating here has failed to disclose
the identity of Mrs. A. D. Boyett.
Notes:
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FATHER AUTO VICTIM LEASE FORMAN GULF
PRODUCTION COMPANY
A. D. Boyett, lease foreman of the
Gulf Production company on the
Murchison tract near Whitten, has
gone to Lonann, Ark., where his
one-year-old baby was killed in an
automobile accident.
Mrs. Boyett with the young child had
gone to visit relatives in Louisiana
when the automobile in which they
were riding went over an embankment
near Foster, La.
Boyett�s brother was driving the
car.
Boyett left for Foster as soon as he
received word of the accident.
The body arrived here this morning
and was taken in charge by the
Sutherland undertaking parlors.
Funeral services were held at 3
o'clock this afternoon and were
conducted by Dr. E. P. Kennedy,
pastor of the First Baptist church.
Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Notes:
Harry Burt
1884 - Sep 8, 1924
Died Here This Morning.
Harry Burt, aged near forty
years, died about 8 o'clock this
morning in the tubercular
hospital of the United
Charities, where he had been a
patient sufferer for more than a
year and where he had received
every attention during his long
illness. The deceased had lived
in and near Corsicana for many
years, and when in health ran a
truck farm near town. The
remains were interred in
Oakwood this afternoon.
Notes:
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Remains Interred This
Morning.
This remains of Harry Burt,
who died here yesterday
morning were interred in
Oakwood cemetery this
morning, Rev. Alonzo Monk
officiating.
Notes:
Gerardo Alvarado
Nov 22, 1966 - Jun 4,
2016 Gerardo
Alvarado passed away on
Saturday, June 4, 2016.
He was born on Nov. 22,
1966.
Wake services will begin
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
at Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church. (All
night vigil)
Rosary will be prayed at
8 p.m.
Funeral Service will be
held at noon Wednesday,
June 8, 2016 at
Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church with
Father Rangel
Officiating.
Interment to follow at
Calvary Hill Cemetery.
Funeral Services under
the care of Luz Eterna
Funeral Home.
Notes:
Jerry Thurman "J.T."
Burk
Aug 19, 1949 - Jul
10, 2016
Jerry
"J.T." Thurman Burk, 66, of Richland went home to be with
the Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2016, in Dallas.
Jerry was born to Marshall and Leona Spain Burk on Aug. 19,
1949, in Decatur.
He was a retired teacher and coach. Over the last two years,
he became an aspiring author with novels soon to be
published.
He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Corsicana,
Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Scott
Miller.
Jerry is survived by wife, Joyce Terrell Burk; sons, Matthew
Burk and wife Rose, Sandon Miller and wife Stephanie, Wayne
Westbrook and wife Mary; daughters, Sabra Miller, Sheryl
Davis and husband James, Bethany Aguado and husband Phillip;
brother Steve Burk of Decatur, 21 grandchildren and numerous
other family and friends.
The family will received visitors from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 13,
2016 at Chancellor and Jones Family Funeral home in Decatur.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 14,
2016 in the chapel at Chancellor and Jones Family Funeral
Home.
Interment to follow at Sweetwater Cemetery. |
Notes:
Gwendolyn (Cole)
Grimes
Nov 17, 1934 -
Jul 8, 2016
Gwendolyn
Cole Grimes, 81, of Fairfield, formerly of Normangee went to
her heavenly home on Friday, July 8, 2016.
Gwendolyn was born Nov. 17, 1934 to loving parents Truman
and Pauline Cole in the Ten Mile Community.
She was raised in a loving, Christian home and was baptized
by W.B.
Wages, in the original location of the Ten Mile Church,
which was across
2289 from where it now sits.
As a child, when not in school or working the family farm,
she loved to ride her horse 'Old Sally'.
She went to school in Normangee until the age of 17, where
she was a majorette.
Gwendolyn married Arthur Eldridge "Peewee" Grimes on July
27, 1952, by W.B. Wages at Ten Mile Church.
She worked as a telephone operator for two years, and then
they moved to Angleton where she graduated High school in
1954.
She went to beauty school in Houston and worked as a
Beautician for five years.
Mrs. Grimes worked for Saunders Music Co. for 10 years. When
they were transferred to Corsicana, she went to work for
Navarro Regional Hospital, where she retired after 18 years.
Gwendolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Truman and
Pauline Cole and husband, Arthur Eldridge "Peewee" Grimes.
Left to cherish her memories is her son, Arthur Eugene
"Gene" Grimes and wife Coleen of St. Petersburg, Flordia;
daughter, Pamela Grimes Richardson of Fairfield; five
grandchildren, Jeremy Grimes and Meagan, Truman Grimes and
wife Dana all of Flordia, Stephanie Bilodeau and husband
Kenneth, James Cook and Arthur Cook all of Fairfield; five
great-grandchildren, Jayden Grimes, D.J. and Vanessa Grimes
of Flordia and Wesley and Donna Bilodeau of Fairfield;
brother, Billy Cole; sister, Joyce Batson and husband Herman
of Normangee; Sisters in-laws, Audrey Risinger of Bryan and
Gladys Grimes of Normangee; numerous nieces , nephews and
cousins.
Our Special Thanks go to a host of loving staff members from
Virginia's Hospice, Fairfield Nursing and Rehab, Dr. J.
Michael Orms, Lisa Wehe, Nurse Practitioner, Susan Steen RN,
and all those who loved and cared for Mrs. Grimes.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 11 in
the Union Baptist Church at Ten Mile.
Funeral Services are set to begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July
12 in Union Baptist Church at Ten Mile. Brother Glen Morris
Conner and Brother Will Odom will officiate and burial will
follow in the Ten Mile Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Please make donations to Union Baptist
Church and Cemetery at Ten Mile, 8414 FM 2289 Normangee,
Texas 77871 in honor of Gwendolyn Grimes. |
Notes:
Robert Duane
Carpenter
Jan 3, 1965
- Jul 7,
2016
Mr. Robert
Duane
Carpenter,
51, of
Mildred
passed away
on Thursday,
July 7, 2016
at Baylor
University
Medical
center in
Dallas.
He was born
on Jan. 3,
1965 in
Columbus,
Georgia to
Vernon and
Elizabeth
Carpenter.
He traveled
all over the
world due to
his father's
military
service.
He graduated
from
Corsicana
High School
in 1983.
Robert
married Pam
DeMoss and
resided in
Mildred
where they
raised one
son, Rowdy
Carpenter.
He was a
mechanic
much of his
life, but
had many
talents and
jobs along
the way.
He was the
mayor of
Mildred for
18 years.
Robert had a
love for
animals and
people and a
heart as big
as Texas.
He took in
any animals
needing a
home and
tried to
help out
anybody who
was on hard
times.
Robert was a
faithful
member of
the Cowboy
Church of
Corsicana.
He was
preceded in
death by his
father,
Vernon D.
Carpenter
and his
step-father,
John
Rutherford.
He is
survived by
his wife,
Pam
Carpenter of
Mildred;
son, Rowdy
Carpenter
and wife Kim
of Purdon;
grandsons,
CJ, Cahl,
Colt and
Coldyn Horn
of Tenaha;
mother,
Elizabeth D.
Rutherford
of Kerens;
sister, Beth
Nemeth and
husband Dan
of
Corsicana;
nieces, Shea
Gore and
husband
Wyndell of
Corsicana,
Chloe and
Ella DeMoss
of Richmond;
nephew,
Brian Nemeth
of Kerens;
great niece,
Kaylee
Simpson of
Chandler;
great
nephew,
Brandon
Nemeth of
Kerens;
father and
mother-in-law,
Buddy and
Sarah DeMoss
of
Corsicana;
brother-in-law,
Bubba DeMoss
and wife
Sonya of
Richmond.
Visitation
with the
family will
be held from
6 to 8 p.m.
Sunday, July
10, 2016 at
Corley
Funeral
Home.
Funeral
services
will be held
at 2 p.m.
Monday, July
11, 2016 at
the Cowboy
Church of
Corsicana
with Pastor
Derek Rogers
officiating.
Interment
will follow
in Lake
Chapel
Cemetery in
Fairfield.
Memorial
contributions
may be made
to the
Cowboy
Church of
Corsicana,
5864 W. Hwy
31,
Corsicana,
Texas 75110.
Notes:
Charlie
Luther
Ward
Dec 29,
1920 -
Jul 4,
2016
Charlie
Luther
Ward,
95,
passed
away at
his home
in
Jacksonville
on
Monday,
July 4,
2016
after a
lengthy
illness.
He was
born in
Cedarvale,
on Dec.
29, 1920
and
graduated
from
Purdon
High
School
in
Purdon.
He lived
in
Houston
for many
years,
but
moved to
his farm
in the
Van/Lindale
area in
1970,
eventually
retiring
from the
Coca-Cola
in
Tyler.
When his
health
began
failing
in 2009,
he moved
to
Jacksonville
to be
near one
of his
daughters.
His
passion
in his
youth
was
pitching
softball.
He was a
kind and
generous
man who
could
fix
anything.
He
taught
his
daughters
they
could do
anything
boys
could
do, in a
time
when
that was
not
generally
accepted.
Charlie
was a
veteran,
serving
in the
US Navy
during
World
War II.
He was
preceded
in death
by
parents,
Ernest
and
Julia
Ward;
wife,
Emily
Ruth
Meador
Ward;
brother,
Lee Roy
Ward;
two
sisters,
Faye
Hutson
and Ida
Nisperos
and
grandson,
Doug
Smith.
Charlie
is
survived
by
daughters,
Patsy
Lee
Jayroe
and
husband
Rodney
of
Jacksonville
and
Catherine
Ingram
and
husband
Allen of
Cisco;
grandson,
David
Smith
and wife
Jennifer
of
Athens,
Brandon
Jayroe
and wife
Daisy of
Bryan,
and Emma
Ingram
of
Cisco;
sister,
Sue
Herndon
of
Waxahachie;
brothers,
Ernest
Ward,
Jr. and
wife
Jimmie
of
Corsicana
and Fred
Ward of
Bochita,
Oklahoma
and
several
great-grandchildren,
nieces,
and
nephews.
Special
thanks
go out
to the
wonderful
care
that was
given
during
his
lengthy
illness
to Texas
Oncology,
Grace
Home
Health,
Heart to
Heart
Hospice,
Carter
Blood
Center
and to
all of
you who
donate
blood.
An extra
special
thank
you goes
out to
the
staff,
nurses
and
doctors
of
Cristus
Trinity
Mother
Frances
Hospital
Jacksonville.
Words
cannot
express
our
appreciation
for the
true
love you
showed
Mr.
Charlie
all
these
years.
He loved
you all.
He will
be
interred
at West
Shady
Grove
Cemetery
with a
private
gathering
of the
immediate
family.
Notes:
John
Luther
Pike
Oct
13,
1874
-
Jun
11,
1953
Rites
Are
Held
For
John
L.
Pike
Funeral
services
were
held
Saturday
at
10:30
a.m.
here
for
John
Luther
Pike,
78,
who
died
at
the
Twilight
Home
Thursday
morning.
Services
were
held
from
the
Corley
chapel,
with
Dr.
Matthew
Arnold,
pastor
of
the
Westminster
Presbyterian
Church,
officiating.
Burial
was
in
Oakwood cemetery.
Pike
is
survived
by
two
sons,
Calvin
Pike,
Grand
Prairie,
and
James
Pike,
Corsicana;
two
daughters,
Mrs.
Neal
Parrish,
Dallas,
and
Mrs.
Joe
Davis,
Tyler;
four
brothers,
Edgar
Pike,
Corsicana;
Oscar
Pike,
Pursley;
Urihial
Pike,
Houston,
and
Carl
Pike,
Teague;
a
sister,
Mrs.
W.
B.
Payne,
Pursley;
nine
grandchildren
and
other
relatives.
Pallbearers
were
Clark
Simons,
John
Mahoney,
Morris
Pike,
Earl
Taylor,
Jack
Megarity
and
C.
J.
Green.
Notes:
Arlene (McQuary) Andrews
Dec 14, 1911 - Jun 9, 1953 Friday Services For Mrs. Andrews
Final rites were held Friday morning from the Corley chapel who died in Houston, Mississippi, Tuesday while on a visit to relatives.
Rev. Bob Cheek, pastor of the North Side Baptist Church here, conducted. Interment was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Andrews is survived by her husband, H. E. (Dago) Andrews; a daughter, Mrs. R. C. Farmer, Corsicana; three sons, James Andrews, Erwin Andrews and Charles Andrews, all of Corsicana; a granddaughter, Sandra Jean Farmer; Corsicana; parents. Mr. and Mrs. Roe McQuary, Houston, Mississippi; several brothers and sisters, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Sam Allen, L. J. Herod, Milton Campbell, Barney evans, scott Lowry, J. D. Lawhon, Layton Vaughn and Placier Jones. Notes:
Connie Katheryn (Hayes) Lane- Fielden
Oct 25, 1944 - Jun 19, 2016
Connie
Fielden was born on Oct. 25, 1944 in West Columbia and she
passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 in Hillsboro.
Connie was one of seven children born to L.E. Hayes Jr. (Potsy)
and Mildred Hayes.
She grew up in Velasco where she was involved in many school
functions, including drum major for the Velasco Seagull Jr.
High Band.
She moved to Pisgah Ridge, west of Richland her freshman
year in high school where she was the feature twirler for
the Wortham Bulldogs.
She met and later married Jim Lane of Wortham (son of A.J.
(Dob) and Edna Earl Lane) and had three sons, Jimmy Jay Jr.,
Martin Darren and Donald Glenn.
Connie worked in the medical field as a lab technician for
24 years.
In 1983 she married W. A. Fielden (Dub), an Ag teacher form
Frisco.
Connie (Nana) enjoyed watching her children grow into adults
and going to all the grand children's activities including
all the ball games, where Nana could be heard over the
crowd.
She loved to cook, bake wedding cakes, sew and tending to
her flowers.
Her son Jim called her Martha Stewart.
She also enjoyed her family gatherings and always had plenty
of food.
Connie was a member of Mildred Baptist Church, where she
enjoyed her bible study group and her church family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, L.E. Hayes Jr.,
and Mildred Hayes; sister Marva Zane Beasley; niece Lisa
Zane Beasley; daughter-in-law Sherri Lane and granddaughter
Jaylynn Lane.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 32 years W.A.
Fielden of Corsicana; son and daughter-in-law Don and Ann
Lane of Hillsboro; son and daughter-in-law Darren and Pam
Lane of Kerens; son and daughter-in-law Jim and Misti Lane
Jr. of Rhome; step-son Chris Fielden and daughter-in-law
Shannon Andrews of Corsicana; stepdaughter, Annette Fielden
of Nevada; brother Jerry Hayes of Troy; brother and
sister-in-law Lex and Trisha Hayes of Corsicana; sister Leah
McClendon of Lewisville; sister Carolyn Golightly of Sanger;
sister Jennie Delarios of Whitesboro; grandchildren Austin
Lane, Juliana Lane, Garrett Lane, Alysa Lane, Emily Lane and
Perry Willet; six great-grand children and several nieces
and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mike Beasley, Walt Beasley, Kris
Beasley, Reece McCollum, Sam Hayes, Lex Eric Hayes and Heath
Hayes.
Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at
Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25,
2016 in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home with
Rev. Tony Neal officiating.
Interment will follow at
Richland Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Jun 23, 2016
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- w/o Jim Lane and (2) W.A. "Dub" Fielden; d/o Leslie E. "Potsy" Hayes Jr. & Mildred Katheryn (Casey) Hayes
Keith Vernon
Hill
Mar 4, 1950 - Jun 17, 2016
Keith
Vernon Hill, 66 , died unexpectedly on Friday, June 17,
2016, at his home in San Antonio.
Known as Dr. Hill, Doc, Papa, and the unofficial "Mayor of
Southtown,"
he was born on March 4, 1950, in Brownfield.
In 1976, Keith graduated with top honors from the University
of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio School of
Dentistry. After completing a general practice residency in
the US Air Force, Dr. Hill practiced dentistry in Corsicana
for 30 years and was awarded a Fellowship from the Academy
of General Dentistry.
His true calling was fulfilled as a clinical professor in
the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at UTHSCSA where
students awarded him "Professor of the Year" in 2008 and
2016.
He was a member and former elder at Sunset Ridge Church of
Christ.
As well as biking around Southtown, he enjoyed creating
beautiful pottery, hunting, fishing, music, and his
students, friends, and family.
He was consistently valued and will be greatly missed as a
mentor, confidante, father, grandfather, and friend.
Dr. Hill was predeceased in death by his father, Charles
Vernon Hill; brother Larry Hill; his brothers-in-law Mike
Loe and William Allen, and his parents-in-law Bill and
Carrol Allen.
Dr. Hill is survived by his wife of 46 years, Annice Hill;
his mother Jewel Hill of McGregor; his sister Judy Von
Ritchie of Waco; son Kyle Hill and wife Whitney of Austin;
daughter Addie O'Beirne and husband Hugh of Princeton, New
Jersey and grandchildren, Ryder and Hudson Hill, and Zoe,
Cassian, and Aidan O'Beirne.
He is also survived by sister-in-law Susan Allen, of Canyon;
sister-in-law Monty Robinson and husband Charles, of Canyon;
sister-in-law Dineen Allen of El Dorado, Arkansas and by
many loved nieces and nephews.
The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday,
June 21, 2016 at Porter Loring Mortuary in San Antonio.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June
22, 2016 at Sunset Ridge Church of Christ in San Antonio.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Keith's
memory to, Mu Nu chapter of OKU Student Scholarship Fund,
c/o Norma Valdez; Office of the Dental Dean University of
Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl
Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229. |
Notes:
Johnny Ray
Huffman
Nov 8, 1965 - Jul 15, 2016
Johnny
Huffman of Corsicana passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016.
He was born Nov. 8, 1965 in Ennis to Benjamin Franklin
Huffman and Daisy Claxton Huffman.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin
Franklin Huffman and Daisy B. Higgs; wife, Donna K. Huffman
and nephew, Benny Ray Huffman.
He is survived by son, Jonathan A. Huffman; grandson, Austin
Huffman; sisters and brothers, Barbara Wafer, Forrest
Huffman, Brenda Campbel, Jennie Huffman, Chuck Peterson,
Elda Brimer and Linda Dool.
He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Holly Huffman,
Lea Joseph, Mackenzie Huffman, Mandy Campbell, Sammy
Darnell, Lian Dool and Raven Huffman; two great nephews and
two great nieces.
Prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2016
in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home with
visitation following from
7 to 9 p.m.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Gaylord
Emerson Edling
Sep 10, 1924 - Aug 6, 2016
Gaylord
Emerson Edling passed away on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in
Corsicana at the age of 91. +He was born Sept. 10, 1924, in
Marquette, Nebraska and was raised in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Gaylord grew up during the depression. He rode his bicycle,
delivering the morning newspaper before school every day
from grade school throughout high school.
Gaylord attended Lincoln High School where he was a member
of the State Championship football and track teams. Upon
graduating from high school, Gaylord enlisted in the
United States Navy
during WWII.
He attended preflight training in Corpus Christi, receiving
his wings in May 1944, and also received his Hellcat fighter
training in Melbourne, Florida, in preparation for combat
against the Japanese Zeros. Gaylord was assigned to the
aircraft carrier USS Hornet in December of 1944. He flew an
F6F-Hellcat with Air Groups 11 and 17 until the conclusion
of the war in September 1945, just days after turning 21
years old. Gaylord flew in 87 missions throughout the
Pacific campaign, including battles in the Philippines, Hong
Kong, Endo China, and the invasions of Okinawa and Iwo Jima.
He flew in the first aircraft carrier air strike to ever hit
Tokyo, Japan. For his military service, Gaylord received
five Air Medals, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and two
Presidential Unit Citations. When people would thank him for
his service, he would respond "I didn't do anything anyone
else wouldn't have done."
After the war, Gaylord attended the University of Nebraska,
where he played football, and met his future wife, Dorothy
Miller Meshier. They were married in Tecumseh, Nebraska on
Dec. 28, 1948. Gaylord graduated from the University of
Nebraska in 1949.
Gaylord spent his entire career in the oil and gas industry,
starting with Continental Oil Company (Conoco) and
concluding in 1986, when he retired from Enron.
His wife, Dorothy, was a school teacher. Together, they
enjoyed a wonderful life raising five children, each being
born in a different state. Their last move was to Corsicana
in 1972, where Gaylord worked until retirement. Gaylord's
favorite pastime was watching sporting events and he was
most fond of Nebraska Cornhusker football. Gaylord and
Dorothy traveled many miles watching their children and
grandchildren participate in various activities. Gaylord and
Dorothy seldom missed Corsicana High School football games,
and held season tickets for 40 years, from 1972 until 2011.
They enjoyed traveling, with many trips visiting family in
Nebraska, Michigan, Colorado, North Carolina, Florida,
Arkansas, Alaska, and California. Their furthest trips were
to China and Israel. They also enjoyed the annual USS Hornet
Reunion, which rotated among the various naval bases across
the United States.
Gaylord and Dorothy were very active in the Corsicana
community. They were especially fond of the Westminster
Presbyterian Church, which they immediately joined upon
relocating to Corsicana in 1972. Gaylord sang in the choir,
served multiple sessions as an Elder, and in many other
capacities. Gaylord also served on many boards and
committees, including the Corsicana Chamber of Commerce, the
Kiwanis Club, Food for Fitness, Family Services, Boys State,
the Warehouse Living Arts Center, the YMCA and others.
Gaylord was chivalry at its finest. He met every person with
a smile, never letting a woman open the door on her own and
even to the end, attempting to stand when greeted, even when
his body would not cooperate. Gaylord was the epitome of the
Greatest Generation.
Gaylord's legacy consists of five children, 13 grandchildren
and nine great grandchildren. Gaylord's wife Dorothy, passed
away Oct. 17, 2011, after 62 years of marriage. They were a
beautiful couple and truly led a blessed life. They are
often remembered as a couple walking hand in hand to the
many community activities and sporting events they attended.
They were truly a team as they loved and raised their
children.
He was a wonderful and loving father, always leading,
teaching and supporting his children as they grew to
adulthood and beyond.
"He was a great example and was always there for us kids,
spending as much time as he could with us, gently but firmly
loving, leading and standing by us through the joys of
childhood, through the good times and through the most
difficult of life experiences. We have been truly blessed
with having a father who is our hero".
Gaylord was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Edling;
parents August and Grace Edling; step-mother Esther Edling;
sister and brother-in-law Eileen and Owen Robbins.
Gaylord is survived by his children Jack Edling of Fenton,
Michigan, Dave Edling and wife Deborah of Mesquite, Barb
Edling Gillespie and husband John of The Woodlands, Tom
Edling and wife Heide Newton of Tucson, Arizona and Dan
Edling and wife Suzann of Corsicana; grandchildren include
Jake Edling and wife Missy, Ben Edling, Nick Edling and wife
Mary, Erin Edling Williams, Nathan Edling, Josh Edling, Kyle
Stockwell, Emily Stockwell, Margaret Edling Krulikas and
husband Gintaras, Andrew Edling, John Edling, Jill Edling
Clapp and husband Landry and Chris Edling; great
grandchildren include Ahava Edling, Jake Edling, John Edling
and Telah Edling, Emma Edling, Ethan Williams, Isaac
Williams, Kade Williams and Walker Williams.
He also leaves a brother-in-law Fred Miller and wife
Carlene, sister-in-law Marilyn Donovan and husband Bill, and
numerous nieces, nephews and cherished friends.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to
the loving care Gaylord received while living his last few
years at Brookdale Assisted Living in Corsicana. His
doctors, nurses, the Brookdale staff, as well as the private
sitters were dear to him.
Gaylord appreciated their help and kindness and would often
tell them so. They are truly special people and we pray for
God's blessings in their own lives.
As we reflect on the life of our dad, grandpa, and friend,
we realize that just as Gaylord would say at the end of all
of his prayers, he did indeed "lead the kind of life that
Christ would have us live". We are comforted in knowing that
Gaylord is now in the presence of the Lord, walking hand in
hand with Dorothy.
Funeral services are pending at this time. A memorial
service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church with
graveside services to be held at the Dallas-Fort Worth
National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are
requested to Family Services Association of Corsicana, the
American Red Cross, or the Corsicana YMCA. |
Notes:
Warren Julius Backes
abt 1930 - Aug 4, 2016
Warren Julius Backes, 86, of Powell passed away on Thursday,
Aug.4, 2016 at Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Corsicana.
Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2016
at the Dallas Fort-Worth National Cemetery in Dallas.
Notes:
Walter Lewis Boyd
Nov 8, 1925 - Aug 13, 2016
Walter
Lewis Boyd, 90, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug.
13, 2016. He was born Nov. 8, 1925, to John Carlisle Boyd
and Bertha Jane (Wilkinson) Boyd on the family farm in
Eureka, Navarro County, Texas. He attended Mildred schools
and graduated from Mildred High School in 1943.
He was inducted into the U.S. Army in September 1944. After
basic training at Camp Hood, he was sent to the Pacific
Campaign, where he was assigned to Company C, 382nd
Battalion, 96th Infantry Division on Okinawa. He was wounded
in action on May 21, 1945. He received the Purple Heart and
Combat Infantry Badge. After recuperation, he reenlisted in
January 1946, for one year, and served in the European Army
of Occupation in Austria. He was discharged in Febuary 1947,
with the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Walter married Brownilee Parker on May 31, 1947. They were
blessed with the births of three sons: Parker in 1948, Mark
in 1953, and Brett in 1957.
He began working on May 1, 1947, for DeWitt Clark Lumber Co.
and Clark Transit Mix. Later he became Office manager of
both firms, and in 1969, became co-owner of Clark Concrete
Inc. In 1986, they negotiated sale of the corporation to an
English firm, and Walter remained one year as manager, after
which he retired at age of 62 on Dec. 31, 1987.
Walter and Brownie did extensive traveling during the
ensuing years; traveling to all 50 states and four European
tours, and celebrated their 50th Anniversary on an Alaskan
cruise in May 1997.
He was a member of Northwest Waco Rotary Club for 44 years,
serving as President in 1968, and was a Paul Harris Fellow.
Walter's hobbies included woodworking, genealogical
research, and family gatherings. He held memberships in the
Jamestown Society, Sons of American Revolution, Sons of the
Republic of Texas, and life membership in the 96th Infantry
Division Assn. He was a member of Western Heights Baptist
Church.
Walter was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years,
Brownilee on Mar. 2, 1999, and three brothers and three
sisters.
He is survived by sons, Parker Boyd, son and
daughter-in-law, Mark and Cindy Boyd, son and
daughter-in-law, Brett and Debby Boyd, all of Waco. He is
also survived by his grandchildren and their spouses, Alan
and Karen Boyd of Waco, Alison and Tim Kutschera of Shahola,
Penn., Amanda Bonovitch of Waco, Linden and Stephen Brewer
of Houston and Lindsey and Kevin Glomb of Dallas. He had six
great- grandchildren, Katie Kutschera, Jake Kutschera, Zach
Kutschera, Nick Bonovitch, Tucker Brewer and Harper Glomb.
He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Robbie Floyd and
many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
Walter and Brownie shared many blessings in life, our family
believes that their most significant achievements were their
roles as grandparents.
He will be lying in state at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, Monday,
Aug. 15, 2016.
His graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug.
16th at Oakwood Cemetery. |
Mildred High School 1943
WWII Veteran -
US ARMY - Purple Heart
Notes:
Carrie Evelyn (Carroll) Lowry
Dec. 8, 1902 - Aug. 25, 1924
Mrs. E. B. Lowry Died Here Today
Mrs. Evelyn Carroll Lowrey, wife of E. B. Lowrey of Thornton, and
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Carroll of Corsicana died this
morning at the home of her parents, 310 South Sixteenth street, aged
21 years. The deceased was married eight weeks ago, and a week later
was taken ill at her home in Thornton. Later she was brought to her
childhood home, and died there after an illness of seven weeks.
Surviving the deceased are her husband, her parents, a brother and
two sisters. The deceased was loved by a large circle of friends and
her death under the circumstances is one of peculiar sadness, and
many friends sorrow sincerely and keenly with her loved ones in her
untimely passing away.
The funeral will take place in the morning at 10:30 o'clock from the
family home, 310 South Sixteenth street, and will be conducted by
Dr. E. P. Kennedy, pastor of the First Baptist church.
Following will be the pallbearers: Active�Jno. Howell, Talmage
Vandiver, Harold Roberts, Theo. Brazelton, W. D. Shivers, Fullwood
Boyd, Preston Sitton, Clarke Butler.
Honorary�Al Sowell, W. H. Hastings, Tom Spires, R. A. Caldwell, R.
N. Elliott, Sam Butler, Chas. DeLafosse, J. E. Jarvis and S. J.
Miles.
Notes:
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Funeral Mrs. Lowrey Was Largely Attended.
The funeral of the late Mrs. E. B. Lowrey was largely attended this
morning from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Carroll,
and there was a profusion of beautiful floral offerings. The death
of the highly esteemed young woman is one of unspeakable sadness,
and the loved ones have the sympathy of the entire community in
their great sorrow.
Notes:
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Corsicana Extends Sympathy.
All hearts go out in sympathy to the bereaved ones in the untimely
passing of Mrs. Evelyn Carroll Lowry. The recent bride of Mr. E. B.
Lowery and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Carroll, who died
yesterday morning at the residence of her parents at 310 South
Sixteenth street, the funeral taking place this morning from the
home attended by a large circle of friends admidst a profusion of
flowers and deepest heartfelt sympathy.
Notes:
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The passing of Mrs. E. B. Lowery Jr.
The passing of Evelyn Carroll Lowery, wife of Mr. E. B. Lowery Jr.
of Thornton, was one of the saddest deaths Corsicana has had in many
years, as she had been a bride of only eight weeks, seven of which
were spent in serious illness. Mrs. Lowery was the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. D. Carroll and had lived here practically all her life.
She had been very active in social and church work and was noted for
her modesty and companionship, possessing a spirit of ready
understanding and sharing with her loved ones and friends their joys
and sorrows alike. Already she is greatly missed in the young
people�s work in the First Baptist church of which she was a
faithful member and an unselfish and untiring worker.
On June 21st she was happily married and went immediately to
Thornton to make her home. In just one week she was stricken and
died August 25th in Corsicana at the home of her parents of double
pneumonia and other complications. Her remains were laid to rest
amid a wealth of beautiful flowers Tuesday morning, August 25, 10:30
o'clock, at Oakwood cemetery, surrounded by a large concourse of
sorrowing friends.
Mrs. Lowery is survived by her young husband, father, brother, two
sisters, her maternal grandfather, B. K. Duncan and several aunts,
uncles and cousins.
Out-of-town relatives and friends were: Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Carroll,
Caldwell; Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Lowery, Sr. and Mrs. Hilton, Kosse;
Mrs. W. H. Hord, Hubbard; Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Rankin and daughter
Margaret, Mr. Ned Rankin, Mr. W. E. Rankin, Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. C.
M. Duncan and daughters, Iowa Park; Mrs. Rogers, Miss Hazel Rogers
and Mrs. Hines of Groesbeck.
Active pallbearers were her three boy cousins, Ned, Charles and
Willie Earl Rankin, and five co-workers in the B. Y. P. U. of the
First Baptist church, J. R. Howell, John Howell, Earl Boyd, Talmadge
Vandiver and Harold Roberts.
Rev. E. P. Kennery, pastor of the church, held impressive services
at the home of her parents, 310 South Sixteenth Street.
CONTRIBUTED.
Notes:
Eva
Finch (Duncan) Carroll
May 30, 1879 - Aug 22, 1972
Mrs. Carroll
Services were to be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Chapel for
Mrs. J. D. (Eva) Carroll, 93, former Corsicana resident who died
Tuesday in Austin. Rev. Robert Potts will officiate and burial will
be in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Earl Boyd, Fullwood Boyd, W. E. Rankin, H. C.
Maxwell, Clifton Smith, and H. R. McCandless.
Survivors include a son, Douglas Carroll of Baytown; two daughters,
Mrs. F. W. Schmidt and Mrs. Walter Baker, both of Austin; and
several nieces and nephews.
Notes:
---
Mrs. Carroll
Services were at 3 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Chapel for Mrs.
J. D. (Eva) Carroll, 93, former Corsicana resident who died Tuesday
in Austin. Rev. Robert J. Potts officiated, and burial was in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, two daughters and several nieces and
nephews.
Notes:
Katherine (Keys) Johnston
May 11, 1844 - Aug 6, 1924
AGED RESIDENT OF CORSICANA PASSED AWAY NOON TODAY
Miss Catherine Johnston, aged 82 years, died at the home of her
niece Miss Berta Blackmon, 11 41 West Collin street, at noon today
and the funeral will take place from residences Thursday morning at
10 o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
Notes:
Irene
(Kyle) Gross
Aug 29, 1891 - Oct 4, 1924
DALLAS WOMAN IS FOUND DEAD LATE SATURDAY IN CAR
WAS WIFE OF ROGER W. GROSS CORSICNA OIL MAN---FUNERAL TODAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Gross, 30, wife of Roger W. Gross
age about 38, who was found dead in an automobile with a a bullet
wound in her heart early Saturday night, were held at the Gross
home, 1212 Annex avenue, Dallas, at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon.
Gross, who has been working in Corsicana for the past eighteen
months with the Humble Oil and Refining Company�s gasoline sales
department, left for his home on the 4:50 o'clock interurban car
Saturday afternoon to be notified by officers an hour or so after
his arrival that a woman had been found dead in his automobile.
Gross went to the Weiland Undertaking parlors and there identified
the woman as his wife. He had not seen her since last Monday morning
when he returned to Corsicana for his work. The man always went home
to spend Sunday.
The woman was found crumpled over on the steering wheel while the
car was parked 200 yards off the Hutchins pike. Two farmers in
passing discovered the car and the woman dead. They immediately
notified a neighbor and the three went to a roadside grocery and the
Dallas county officers notified. Officers came and drove the car
with the body into town and called at the Gross home. They found
Gross listening over the radio when they knocked. He said, �Come in
, Irene,� thinking it to be his wife returning from town.
Mrs. Gross had left home early in the afternoon and had gone to her
mother�s Mrs. D. K. Kyle, 3540 South Harwood street. She was last
seen alive by relatives about 5 o'clock when she left Mrs. Fisher�s.
while there she hung a new window shade and it is said a pistol
lying on a table near the window had disappeared, and the one found
in the death car corresponded with it.
There was found in the car a satchel and a purse which contained a
few dollars in money. A wedding ring was on the left hand engraves
�From Roger to Irene, 7-15-17.�
Mrs. Gross was expected home in the early evening with groceries for
the Sunday dinner.
Gross has been connected with the Humble sales services for the past
five or six years. He was for a time located at Sour Lake, Ranger,
Breckenridge, Dallas and came here with A. D. Gwynne to open the
Humble gasoline sales office on East Fifth avenue some time after
the big oil fields opened in this county. He is well known in oil
circles here. Several friends went from here to attend the funeral.
His wife was born at Elgin, Texas. She is survived by her husband,
her mother, two brothers, Ray Kyle, Parlier Cal., and D. P. Lane,
Elgin, Texas, and a sister, Mrs. Elma Fisher, Dallas.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, Oct 6, 1924
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- Oakland Cemetery, Dallas, Tx.
- w/o Roger William Gross married Jul 15, 1917; d/o A. R.
Kyle & Darthula Kathaleen (Moore) Kyle
Troy Wade
Herod
May 28, 1892 - Oct 27, 1918
IN MEMORIAM
In memory of our dear brother, Troy W. Herod, who died in the
service, Sunday, October 27, 1918. He left his home in good
health,
He looked so dear and brave
We little thought how soon
He�d be laid in a soldier�s grave.
They tell us that the prettiest of all
The Stars is the Gold Star.
There are not so many as there are
Of the Blue and Silver,
And they are worn more often on black
Than any other�they call it mourning.
But as we look at this star of gold,
We are so glad that they are not all gold,
And as we kiss it, we can but wish
It would speak and tell us
Of our brave brother who has gone
But all it can do is shine, shine, shine.
So the flag waves on, whispering
The war tales of old.
The star that was blue when he went away
Has changed to a star of gold.
Oh, how we wish he might have lived
To see the battle won,
And our hearts are sad, but we are glad,
That this brave boy was our son.
MRS. F. C. LESLIE,
MISS SNODA HEROD.
Notes:
Mable �Mittie�
(Jordan) Guinn
Jul 10, 1905 - Aug 20, 1925
MOTHER OF VICTIM LOCAL AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT TALKS
PLEADS FOR MONEY SUFFICIENT SAVE DAUGHTER FROM POTTERS FIELD
�Chewing Gum Johnnie,� the 16-year-old son of Mrs. Margaret
Jordan, placed his arm around his mother reassuringly and
said �Everything will be allright, Mama.�
Mrs. Jordan and the boy, who has been crippled since infancy
were at the office of Chief Probation Officer, J. W. Mills
on the third floor of the court house, Saturday morning,
when she learned that the county could not have the body of
her daughter, Mabel Jordan Guinn, brought back to Houston
without having the burial in the potters� field.
The daughter was killed in an automobile accident at
Corsicana Thursday night. She was the wife of Lawrence
Guinn, now serving a term in the penitentiary, and escaped
from officers a few weeks ago after she was taken in charge
on a charge of auto theft.
The mother and son are anxious for �Mittie� to be given a
Christian burial in one of the cemeteries maintained by the
general public.
�I wish the newspapers would quit mentioning my daughter�s
trouble in the courts,� Mrs. Jordan said, weeping bitterly.
�To me she was as good a girl as ever lived in this world.
We have always helped her to get a business education she
helped me every week of the world. She was making all the
payments on ou little home in West End.
Wanted to Get Away.
�Yes, Mittie got into trouble. Her husband will tell you who
is responsible. But she was decent and she was loyal to her
husband and to me. The officers �ding-donged� her until she
made up her mind to get away from it all. The car she had
when the officers were after her the last time was loaned to
her, and she could prove it.�
Mrs. Jordan declared that never a week passed but that Mabel
sent her enough money to take care of the payments on the
home. �My boy and I have been selling enough chewing gum and
candy to make ends meet and we have looked to Mittle for the
rest.� The little home at 5612 Carl street is only half paid
for.
The mother wept bitterly when she received a telegram
Saturday morning from Corsicana that the clothes and
personal belongings are being held by officers for
investigation.
�Mittie� is dead now, and why do they want to keep on making
trouble? Oh, I wish I could go up there and see about it.�
Mrs. Jordan composed herself again to tell of the last
letter from �Mittie.� She wrote me a sweet letter. She said,
�Don�t worry, Mama, I�ll pay the place out, and then I�ll
come back home and stay with you. I�m being a good girl.�
Tears welled again in the mother�s eyes.
Wants Her Child�s Body.
The mother thought of the banks and business houses on lower
Main Street where she sold chewing gum and candy. �Maybe
they�ll help me get my daughter�s body back home and give
her a decent burial she said.
The older son of Mrs. Jordan, Joe Jordan, a brakeman, has
not yet been located. �Joe gets his mail general delivery at
Shreveport,� she said. �I don�t know what railroad he works
for. I sent him a telegram, but I don�t know if he got it.
Joe has got a family of his own and can�t help much, but I
want him to know of Mittie�s death.
Persons who desire to contribute something toward the
funeral expenses of Mabel Jordan Guinn may send donations to
the Burgess-Whisenant Company, undertakers, who have offered
their services in handling of the Jordan funeral.
---Houston Chronicle.
Notes:
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MABEL GUINN LAID TO REST MONDAY; BURIAL FUND $14
The body of Mabel Jordan Guinn , 20, who was killed in
an automobile accident at Corsicana Thursday, was laid
to rest Monday morning in a neat grave at Forest Park
Cemetery. Many beautiful wreaths of flowers were stacked
about the mound of earth by friends of the girl.
Among those attending the services, which were held at
the home of the mother, Mrs. Joe Jordan, 5612 Carl
street, were several law enforcement officials, whose
presence indicated that they forgave the girl for all
past clashes.
�There was lots of good in her� Ira Nix, investigator
for the district attorney said. �It was a case of bad
company and lack of the right kind of help, when she
needed it most.�
The fund to pay for the burial totaled $14 Monday. About
$186 remains to be contributed. Mrs. Jordan is
penniless. The Burgess Whisenant Undertaking Company
handled the funeral and those wishing to donate may send
checks to this company.
The first to contribute to the burial fund was Mr. Nix
who gave $5. Other district attorney officials donating
were R. W. Adams, Jr., $5; D. P. Johnson, $2, and T. A.
Evans, $1. One other donation of $1 has been
made.�Houston Chronicle.
Notes:
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August 22, 1925 Woman Killed, 2 Men Hurt in Auto Mishap CORSICANA, Texas, Aug. 21. - Mable Guinn, 20, a waitress in a caf�, is dead: J. H. Moore, 30, and Olen Wharton, 28, are in a hospital injured seriously as the result of the automobile in which they rode turning over late Thursday night. Miss Quinn�s mother is believed to live in Houston. The girl died in the hospital. The car, belonging to Moore, was driven by R. H. Buck, who was not injured.
Notes:
Johnnie
Lucille (Stewart) Torrey
Dec 9, 1896 - Aug 5, 1959
Mrs. L. B. Torrey Dies In Dallas
Mrs. L. B. Torrey, daughter of Mrs. John Stewart of
Corsicana and the late John Stewart, one-time
sheriff of Navarro county, died at her home, 5706
Anita Street, Dallas, at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday. She
was a native of Navarro county.
She is also survived by her husband, L. B. Torrey of
the Dallas address, and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday
from the Saint Matthews Cathedral in Dallas.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Aug 6, 1959
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Louis Blaylock Torrey d/o John W.
Stewart && Willie (Bass) Stewart buried in
Oakwood, Corsicana, Tx.
- Grove Hill Memorial Park, Dallas, Tx.
---
Saturday Rites For Mrs. Torrey
Funeral services for Mrs. L. B. Torrey, the
former Johnnie Lucille Stewart of Corsicana, who
died at her home in Dallas Wednesday afternoon,
will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday from St.
Matthews Cathedral in Dallas. The rites will be
conducted by Bishop John M. Harte. Burial will
be in Grove Hill Memorial Park.
Surviving are her husband of Dallas, Mothe Mrs.
John W. Stewart, Corsicana, and other relatives.
Her father, the late John W. Stewart was a
former sheriff of Navarro county.
Notes:
John Johnson
Jun 4, 1872 - Jun 5, 1926
FUNERAL SERVICES MONDAY AFTERNOON FROST
RESIDENT
Special to the Sun.
Frost, June 7.�John Johnson, age 54 years,
died at his home near here Saturday night at
8:15 and funeral services were held Monday
afternoon with interment in the Richland
cemetery. The I. O. O. F. Lodge had charge
of the services. Mr. Johnson is survived by
his wife, three sons, one daughter and his
mother.
Notes:
Kelly Paul Russell
Sept 30, 1958 - Aug 31, 2016
Kelly
Russell, 57, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Aug. 31,
2016, at Providence Medical Center in Waco.
He was born in Fort Worth on Sept. 30, 1958, but grew up in
Blooming Grove. Kelly graduated from
Blooming Grove High
School with the class of
1977 and attended Sul Ross College on a football scholarship
where he played quarterback and safety.
He married Teresa Baker on Oct. 10, 1981 and shared over 34
years of marriage together.
Kelly worked as a long haul truck driver and later drove for
Stallion in Dew. He was currently driving trucks for Basic
Energy in Teague. Kelly loved sports all of his life and was
talented when he competed in his youth. He was a huge Texas
Rangers fan and he loved his three horses and his dog,
Stormy.
Kelly was a Christian and was saved at the First Methodist
Church in Blooming Grove.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Russell and
his maternal grandparents, Norman and Lucy Brister.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa Russell of Buffalo; one
daughter, Katie Russell of Fairfield; one son, James Russell
of Dallas; his mother, Peggy Russell of Purdon; two sisters,
Jamye Putman and husband Jimmy of Purdon and Janith McManus
and husband Dale of Telico; his father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Tommy and Gerrie Baker; one sister-in-law,
Sheree Wood and husband Charles all of Buffalo. Along with
numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
There will be no memorial services.
Bowers Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Sheila Arlene (Massey) Howell
Dec 11, 1952 - Aug 31, 2016
Sheila
Howell, age 63, of Gatesville passed away Wednesday, Aug.
31, 2016. She was born on Dec. 11, 1952 in Houston to Earl
Massey and Mary Morris Massey.
She attended school in Corsicana, graduating from Corsicana
High School.
Sheila went on to work at T.D.C.J. in Gatesville for over 10
years. She was a loving daughter, mother, and grandmother.
Sheila would light up every room she entered and never met a
stranger.
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to
lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still
waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of
righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of
death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod
and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before
me in the presence of mine enemies:
thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely
goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever" Psalm
23.
She was preceded in death by her father and son, Jody Lynn
Radke.
Sheila is survived by her son, Daniel Allen; mother, Mary
Barker; sisters, Janis Elaine Myers and Pamela Massey Knox;
brothers, Jackie Guy Massey and James William Yarber and
grandchildren, Jade Radke and Christopher Radke.
A memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday,
Sept.3, 2016 at Oasis Worship Center, 608 E. Leon in
Gatesville.
Arrangements made by Scott Funeral Home in Gatesville. |
Notes:
Robert Witherspoon Miles
Oct 23, 1943 - Aug 31, 2016
Robert
Witherspoon Miles of Chatfield was born on Oct. 23, 1943 and
passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016. Robert was the only
son of Sherman Allan Miles and Judith Witherspoon Miles. He
attended Corsicana schools and the University of Texas.
He was very content living on the ranch, sitting on the
porch drinking a Dr. Pepper while holding hands with his
wife, Toni and their many critters. Giving thanks for
blessings and sweet prayers for raising good cattle all L2
breeding.
Robert loved and was loved by many, he found joy seeing his
son, BJ grow into a magnificent man and adding a special
daughter-in-law, Allyson to the family. He got a kick out of
having his granddaughter, Keltyn Grace put make up on him
and fixing his hair with bows and barrettes. Seeing the next
generation of a real deal cowboy in Carter Joseph, his
amazing grandson was a treat. He Loved Billy, Laura, Shelby,
Jesse and Amy as his own and adored his amazing four border
collies, Friday, Kate, Blue and the oh so special Pearl.
They miss him dearly.
Robert enjoyed rodeos, cattle events, talking with Pam
Goodman, Robert Wiliams, John Newburn and Jerry Davis and
going to concerts. He loved going to the Caribbean Islands
and the "Catholic Islands," eating good food and cruises
with Bill and Lolly and Mary And Terry.
Roberts life has been completely by his own design. He lived
his life his way "full tilt boogey," no explanation and no
apologies. Just much forgiveness and much love. "Far out."
He is survived by his wife Toni Miles; son Brian Joseph
Arnold and wife Allyson; grandchildren Keltyn and Carter and
his best buddy, Pam Goodman.
His parents and sister, Mary Miles Lakin, predeceased him.
A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 at the Cowboy Church of Corsicana,
5864 W. Hwy. 31.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Friends of the Animals.
P.O. Box 5455 Maybank Tx, 75147.
or Chatfield Water Scholarship Program, 106 Carr St. Powell
Tx., 75153
or Kenneth Lewis JBBA Scholarship program, 4569 CR 2602
Canton, Tx, 75103. |
Notes:
Donald "Don" Smirl
Jan 29, 1949 - Aug 31, 2016
Don
Smirl, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather 67,
of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Navarro
Regional Hospital. Don was born Jan. 29, 1949 in Dallas to
Leon and Eddie (Dennis) Smirl.
Don proudly served his country in the United States Marines,
serving
during the Vietnam War and later served as the Post
Commander of the Corsicana VFW. After serving his country,
Don graduated from Texas A&M University - Commerce.
Upon graduating Don began teaching at Eastfield Community
College in Mesquite. Through the years he taught Biology,
Microbiology, Anatomy and
Physiology, Botany and Geology.
After leaving his teaching career Don started a new chapter
in life as a Health and Safety Officer for the City of
Mesquite and later for Navarro
County and the City of Corsicana. Don was an avid hunter and
fisherman and mentored numerous children and introduced them
to his love of the
outdoors.
Don is survived by his son, Cody Smirl and wife Julie of
Liberty Hill; daughters, Morgan Smirl of Corsicana, Melissa
Huffman of Austin and Denise Smirl of Florida;
granddaughters Hannah Smirl of Liberty Hill, Emily Smirl of
Liberty Hill, Drea Brady of Corsicana, grandsons, Jeromy
Massey of Nebraska, Travis Huffman of Texas; great grandson,
Trace Williams of Cedar Park, Zane Ward of Cedar Park; great
granddaughter, Braelynn Huffman of Cedar Park; mother of his
children Charlotte Williams of Cedar Park and Julie Smirl of
Grapeland, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Moe Smirl,
sisters Oleta and Alice.
A time of family and friends visitation will be held from 6
to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Brent Thompson
Navarro County Fallen Officer's Fund, c/o Sam Thompson 2115
W. 4th Avenue, Corsicana, Texas 75110 in Don's memory. |
Notes:
James Newton Jones
1936 - Sep 7, 2016
James
Newton Jones, 83, also known as the "Dr Pepper Man" passed
away from cancer on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016.
Cremation will be under the direction of Corley Funeral
Home.
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Notes:
Otto P.
Lowry, Sr.
Aug 2, 1867 - May 4, 1946
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD ON MONDAY FOR O. P. LOWRY
Funeral services for O. P. Lowry, aged 88 years, retired grocer, who
died at the family home, 720 South Fifteenth street, Saturday at
noon, were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the McCammon
Chapel. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. Jared I.
Cartlidge, pastor of the First Baptist church. Corsicana Lodge No.
63, IOOF had charge of the rites at the grave. He was a native of
Tennessee, but had resided in Corsicana more than 50 years.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; two sons, Scott Lowry,
Corsicana, and Henry R. Lowry, Beaumont; two daughters, Mrs. S. Z.
Burks, Midland, and Mrs. Minnie Dorroh, Houston; a sister, Miss
Lizzie Lowry, Tyler; 11 grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were N. Suttle Roberts, John C. Hughes, Harry Miller, E.
C. Sears, Sid Story and F. C. Paul.
Notes:
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O. P. LOWRY DIES AT HOME SATURDAY; FUNERAL MONDAY
O. P. Lowry, aged 88 years, retired grocer, died at the family home,
720 South Fifteenth street, during the noon hour Saturday.
Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Funeral chapel
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be
conducted by Rev. Jared I. Cartlidge, pastor of the First Baptist
church, with Corsicana Lodge No. 63, IOOF, in charge of the rites at
the grave. He was a native of Tennessee, but had resided in
Corsicana more than 50 years.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; two sons, Scott Lowry,
Corsicana, and Henry R. Lowry, Beaumont; two daughters, Mrs. S. Z.
Burks, Midland, and Mrs. Minnie Dorroh, Houston; a sister, Miss
Lizzie Lowry, Tyler; 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and
other relatives.
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Notice Odd Fellows.
All Brothers are requested to meet at the IOOF Hall Monday at 1:30
p.m. to attend the funeral of Brother O. P. Lowry.
W. T. ROSCOE, Noble Grand,
J. I. ELLETT, Secretary.
Notes:
Anna
(Scott) Lowry
Feb 17, 1870 - Nov 9, 1954
Mrs. O. P. Lowry Dies Tuesday In Navarro Clinic
Mrs. O. P. Lowry, 84, long-time resident of Corsicana, died
shortly before noon Tuesday in the Navarro Clinic after a short
illness.
Funeral arrangements were not completed at press time.
Mrs. Lowry was a member of the First Baptist Church, American
Legion Auxillary and United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Survivors include two sons, Henry R. Lowry of Wichita, Kan., and
A. Scott Lowry of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Dorrah
of Houston and Mrs. Zeb Burke of Midland; two sisters, Mrs.
Marion Martin of Corsicana and Mrs. J. A. Scott of Wortham;
three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Griffin Funeral Home will direct.
Notes:
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Mrs. O. P. Lowry, 84, long-time Corsicana resident, who died
Tuesday morning at the Navarro Clinic following an extended
illness, will be held from the Griffin Chapel Thursday at 10
a. m.
The services will be conducted by Dr. W. M. Shamburger,
pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Lamoin
Champ, education director of the church.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Lowry had resided in Texas most of
her life.
She was an active member of the First Baptist church,
American Legion Auxiliary, the United Daughters of the
Confederacy.
Surviving are two sons, Henry R. Lowry, Wichita, Kan., and
A. Scott Lowry, Corsicana; two step-daughters, Mrs. Minnie
Dorrah, Houston and Mrs. Zeb Burke, Midland; seven
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs.
Marion Martin, Corsicana; a brother, J. A. Scott, Wortham,
and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be N. Suttle Roberts, James King, E. C.
Sears, Paul Moore, Roy Bristow, R. L. Sims, Hood Cheney and
Joel C. Trimble.
Notes:
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Thursday Rites For Mrs. Lowry
Funeral services for Mrs. O. P. Lowry, 84, were held
Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Griffin chapel.
The rites were conducted by Dr. W. M. Shamburger, pastor
of the First Baptist church, assisted by Lamoin Champ,
education director.
Mrs. Lowry, a long-time Corsicana resident, died Tuesday
morning in the Navarro Clinic. She had been in ill
health for several months.
She was an active member of the First Baptist church,
American Legion Auxiliary and the United Daughters of
the Confederacy.
Surviving are two sons, Henry R. Lowry, Wichita, Kan.,
and A. Scott Lowry, Corsicana; two step-daughters, Mrs.
Minnie Dorrah, Houston, and Mrs. Zeb Burke, Midland;
seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister,
Mrs. Marion Martin, Corsicana; a brother, J. A. Scott,
Wortham, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were N. Suttle Roberts, James King, E. C.
Sears, Paul Moore, Roy Bristow, R. L. Sims, Hood Cheney
and Joel C. Trimble.
Notes:
Veta Merle Wilson,
Baby
May 22, 1924 - Oct 30, 1924
Little Child Died Early Hour Today
Veta Merle Wilson, six-months old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. C. W. Wilson, died at the home, 521 North
Fourteenth street this morning at 6:30 o'clock and
the funeral will take place Friday morning at 10
o'clock from the home of Dr. P. S. Russell, 420 West
Second avenue, with Rev. D. A. Chisholm, pastor of
the Eleventh Avenue Methodist Church, conducting the
service. Burial will be made in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mr. Wilson is employed in the oil field.
Notes:
Hattalena Swisher
Mar 1, 1923 - Jan 1, 1924
Lost Infant Daughter
The 9-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Swisher, 2205
West Fourth avenue, died yesterday afternoon and the remains
were interred in
Oakwood this afternoon.
Notes:
J. H.
Berry
Feb 3, 1869 - Jan 29, 1924
EFFORT TO LOCATE RELATIVES OF MAN IN COUNTY HOSPITAL
UNABLE TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING WIFE�S WHEREABOUTS
J. H. Berry, aged about 55, today lies in the County
Hospital grapping with death. He is alone from relatives,
and due to his serious illness is unable to give a definite
account of his wife, children, brothers or sisters. While
suffering from a blow on the head mistakenly inflicted in
the oil fields the man has contracted pneumonia and is not
expected to live. He is now of irrational mind, the doctors
say, and an endeavor is being made to get word to his
relatives.
Berry is said to have a brother, A. J. Berry, living near
the little town of Homing in Cook county, and also has a
daughter living in the same county. This is the only
information he has been able to give out concerning his
relatives since confinement in the hospital. A postal money
order he is said to have recently sent his wife at some
address in Houston has been returned unclaimed.
Berry has a tent hotel in the oil fields and is not without
money. For a number of years he conducted a grocery business
at Goose Creek. Efforts so far to locate his relatives have
been unavailing.
Notes:
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J. H. BERRY DIED AT HOSPITAL TUESDAY; BROTHER EXPECTED
J. H. Berry, 55, died at the County Hospital late
Tuesday, following a brief illness of pneumonia. The
body is held at the Sutherland Undertaking Parlors
pending the arrival of relatives.
A. J. Berry, brother of the deceased is expected in
Corsicana late today from Pilot Point.
Mr. Berry recently operated a ten hotel in the oil
fields, coming here from Goose Creek where he was
engaged for a number of years in retail grocery
business.
Notes:
Vernon H. Rogers
Jun 9, 1915 � Jan 12, 1924
Vernon Rogers Buried Sunday.
Vernon Rogers, the eight year old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Eugene Rogers who passed away Saturday
afternoon between four and five o'clock following an
attack of the measles which developed into double
pneumonia.
Vernon, though yet so young in years, was unusually
gifted along musical lines as well as being
exceptionally bright in his studies at school. The
past two years he had been a pupil of Mrs. Alice
Blair Gauntt and won the medal at the close of the
term last year. He was chosen to play on the �Boys
Program� as a musical given at the close of school
by Miss Marie Waltman, in which boys from the
various music teachers played.
The funeral took place at the family residence
Sunday afternoon at three o'clock, Rev. Alonzo Monk,
Jr. officiating, assisted by Rev. R. Girard Lowe,
who won this little fellow�s heart by his kind words
and advice, when he presented the music medal to him
last year. Beautiful and appropriate songs were sung
by members of the Methodist choir, and the floral
offerings were numerous and beautiful. Mr. and Mrs.
Rogers have the heartfelt sympathy of their
Corsicana friends and acquaintances in their great
sorrow.
Notes:
Hazel Alice Brown
Died Jan 4, 1924
Death of Infant Daughter.
Hazel Alice, infant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.
M. Brown, died at the family home, 824 South
Sixteenth street last night.
The funeral took place at 10:30 this morning
from the home, with interment in
Oakwood, and Rev. C. G. Vincent officiating.
Notes:
Melvin Tomlin
Oct 4, 1843 - Dec 24, 1924
M. Tomlin Dead: Buried Thursday
Milton Tomlin, aged 81 years, well known
Corsicana transfer man, died at his home
early Christmas morning and the funeral took
place Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock with
burial in the
Hamilton cemetery. He is survived by his
wife and several children.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Friday, Dec 26, 1924
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st wife Elizabeth (Harrington)
Tomlin 2nd wife Martha Luiza (Epps)
Bodine-Tomlin s/o Major Tomlin and
Elizabeth (Browne) Tomlin
- (death certificate and obit say
Milton�monument says Melvin)
INFANT
GIRL Boatman
Dec. 23, 1924 - Dec. 25, 1924
Lose Infant Daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Boatman, 618 South
Fourteenth street, have the heartfelt
sympathy of their many friends over the
loss of their infant daughter on
Christmas Eve, who was buried Christmas
Day in
Oakwood cemetery. Their precious
little one was only with them 24 hours,
but had crept into their hearts and its
loss will be hard to bear for a long
time.
Notes:
Ira Y.
Wilson
1877 - Aug 15, 1924
Funeral Services For Bud Wilson
Ira Y (Bud) Wilson, aged 47 years,
died Friday in Waco and the funeral
services will be held this afternoon
at 5 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The body
arrived here from Waco and the
funeral will be held at the home of
Mrs. George W. Walton, two miles
northeast of Corsicana, sister of
the deceased. The funeral services
will be held by Rev. C. G. Vincent,
pastor of the Church of Christ. The
deceased was single.
Notes:
Mary Alice (Wilson) Walton
Oct 15, 1873 - May 14, 1927
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. WALTON
WELL KNOWN CORSICANA WOMAN
PASSED AWAY LATE SATURDAY P.M.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice
Walton, aged 63 years, wife of
George W. Walton, Navarro county
Democratic chairman, who died at
the family home two miles east
of Corsicana Saturday afternoon
at 4 o'clock following several
months of ill health were held
at the family home Sunday
afternoon at 4 o'clock with
interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
The services were conducted by
Rev. F. P. Culver and Rev. Joe
Patterson, pastor and assistant
pastor, respectively, of the
First Methodist church.
Mrs. Walton was a native of
Navarro county, being the
daughter of W. T. and Sarah Jane
Wilson. She was born in Petty�s
Chapel community, October 15,
1873. She was married to George
W. Walton, Feb. 12, 1891.
Surviving are her husband, ten
living children, Clark Walton,
Dallas; Jim Walton, Corsicana;
Wesley Walton, Corsicana; George
Walton, Jr., Dallas; Miller
Walton, Corsicana; Robert
Walton, Dallas; Lonnie Walton,
Corsicana; Miss Hattie Alice
Walton, Corsicana; Miss Minnie
Pearl Walton, Corsicana; Preston
Walton, Corsicana. Two children
had preceded her in death, Miss
Letha Walton, and an infant
daughter, Janie Walton; one
brother Callie Wilson,
Louisiana; two brothers,
deceased, Alonzo and Ira Wilson.
Active pallbearers were Frank
Wilson, W. S. Barnes, John C.
Hughes, E. R. (Mose) Wells,
LeRoy McAfee, Roe Palmer.
Honorary pallbearers were Walter
Hayes, C. C. Walton, Walter
Seelig, Harold Blankenship,
Cecil Gans, C. C. Albritton, J.
H. Woods, Hawk Deckard.
Notes:
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In Memory of Mrs. George Walton.
On the afternoon of May 14, 1927, the Death
Angel visited the home of Mr. Walton and family
taking from him his dear companion and their
sweet mother, leaving their home so sad and
lonely. She had been in bad health for a number
of years but bore her suffering and ill health
with patience, smiles and a sweet, jolly
disposition, always carrying rays of sunshine
wherever she went, if not feeling too bad. She
was a true Christian, always ready to lend a
helping hand in time of need or trouble; so
sympathetic, often expressing sympathy for her
husband whom she thought was working too hard.
She loved her quiet, country home, and there is
where her affections were centered with her
large family. But alas! The Reaper came one eve
and took her away �to that home where changes
never come; no pain, no sorrow, toil or care.�
Yes, �tis a bright and blessed home, who would
not fain, be resting there. I often look at the
old home on the hill where she spent so many
happy days, and shed a tear of sadness, wishing
I could see her coming again. But, alas! Those
days are past; only sweet memories linger near.
�Another one from us has gone,
Her precious voice is still;
Her vacant rocker in the corner sits,
But never can be filled.
She was laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery beneath
a beautiful mound of flowers and silently
sleeping by the side of her daughter whom had
gone before.
ONE WHO LOVED HER.
Notes:
Lee
B. Mahoney
Jan 27, 1902 - Dec 23, 1965
L B Mahoney's Funeral Held
Corsicana - Funeral services
for Lee B Mahoney, 63, were
held Friday at 2:30 p.m. in
Corley Chapel here, burial
in the
Hamilton Cemetery.
Mr. Mahoney died in a local
hospital Thursday morning.
Surviving are his wife and a
son, William F Mahoney, both
of Route 2, Corsicana' five
daughters, Mrs. O J Higgins
of Fort Worth, Mrs. Bobby
Brown of Dallas, Mrs. J M
Burns of Stephenville, Mrs.
Joe Ivie of Fort Worth, and
Miss Madge Ward of
Corsicana; eight
grandchildren; a brother,
Clyde Mahoney, and a sister,
Mrs. Allie Jackson, both of
Corsicana.
Notes:
- Lee B. Mahoney
was one of eight
children born to Charles
James Mahoney & Lola
Ann Blair Mahoney. Lee
B, Loid C, & Lenis D
Mahoney were triplets.
Lee married Mary Lucille
Baggett Stockman on 26
Mar 1921. Lee married Retha Iona Follis on 17
Sep 1949.
- Waco News-Tribune
- Dec 28, 1965
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Hold Services Lee Mahoney
Funeral services for Lee B. Mahoney, 63, Emhouse, were
held Friday at 2:30 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with
burial in the
Hamilton Cemetery.
He died in Memorial hospital Thursday morning.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Virgil Fielding and
Rev. George Heath, pastor of the Northside Baptist
church.
Surviving are his wife and a son, William S. Mahoney,
both of Emhouse; five daughters, Mrs. O. J. Higgins and
Mrs. Joe Ivie, both of Fort Worth; Mrs. Bobby Brown,
Dallas; Mrs. J. M. Burns, Stephenville, and Miss Madge
Ward, Corsicana; eight grandchildren, a brother, Clyde
Mahoney, and a sister, Mrs. Allie Johnson, both of
Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Ferma C. Stewart, O. S. Bryson, Allen
Breithaupt, J. W. Sheffield, Drew Gillen, Marvin White,
W. C. Ray and Bob Chrisman.
Notes:
Allie Mae (Mahoney)
Jackson
Feb 12, 1895 - Aug 12,
1970
Mrs. Jackson
Services Set
Mrs. Allie Mae Jackson,
75, died Wednesday in
Navarro County Memorial
Hospital. A native of
Hill County, she had
lived in Corsicana for
the past 30 years.
J. C. Mahoney and Wayne
Mahoney will conduct
funeral services at 4
p.m. Friday in Corley
Chapel. Graveside
services will follow in
Pursley Cemetery.
She is survived by five
sons, T. W. Jackson of
Nederland, H. E. Jackson
of Corsicana, G. C.
Jackson of Dallas, J. C.
Jackson of Corsicana and
B. H. Jackson of
Garland; two daughters,
Mrs. Lola DeMoss of
Corsicana and Mrs.
Barbara Harris of
Dallas; 26 grandchildren
and 18
greatgrandchildren.
Nephews will be
pallbearers.
Notes:
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