William Emery McDonald
Aug 2, 1868 - Jan 27, 1916
DEATH SAD AND SUDDEN.
Well Known Citizen Dies At Place of Business Yesterday.
W. E. McDonald, bookkeeper at the store of his brother-in-law, Jas.
Anderson, was seized with apoplexy about 7 o'clock last night while
seated near the stove in company with Mr. Anderson, Robert Stell,
Bonham Anderson and E. C. Flanagan. Immediately after being stricken
a cot was brought and a physician summoned and the fire department
called to bring the pulmotor. The physician came and the pulmotor
was applied, but all to no good, for the spirit of another good
citizen had gone to its reward.
Up to the hour of his death the deceased was in apparent good health
and his sudden death, at the age of 47 years, while in the prime of
manhood, came as a distinct shock to the family and large circle of
friends of the deceased. W. E. McDonald was the son of Mr. and Mrs.
J. D. McDonald, both of whom passed away in recent years. His
parents moved to Corsicana forty years ago, when the deceased was
only seven years old, and he had lived here since that time. The
deceased was of a naturally quiet and retiring disposition, but was
in some public capacity since near manhood and was always courteous
and obliging in his intercourse with the public, and kind and loving
in his disposition to these with whom he was intimately associated,
and they in turn respected and loved him. To his family he was a
devoted husband and father and loved the society and companionship
of those who were near to him by the ties of kinship. In all, he was
a good citizen, and one who will be sadly missed by all, and
especially by those that were near and dear to him. Surviving the
deceased is his widow and two daughters, Mrs. Hugh Gaston of
Galveston, and Miss Ruby McDonald a student of Kidd-Key College, one
brother, R. S. McDonald of Corsicana, and a sister, Mrs. Dan Hagler
of Houston. All of these were summoned immediately after the end
came, and were here to attend the funeral which took place from the
family home, 602 West Second avenue at 3:30 this afternoon. The
services at the home were conducted by Rev. J. W. Fort, and at the
grave the Woodmen had charge of the services, and the body was laid
to rest after the beautiful and impressive ceremony of that order.
The active pall-bearers were selected from members of the order, and
the honorary pall-bearers were: F. C. Knox, F. T. Whitehill, E. H.
Church, W. W. Ballew, T. W. Lovett, F. N. Drane, Robt. Stell, Sam
Mitchell, T. J. Cannady, C. L. Witherspoon, Dr. T. A. Miller, C. E.
King, of Gatesville, Chas. Pierce of Milwaukee, Wisc., and H. M.
Silsby of San Antonio. There were many beautiful flowers and a large
procession followed the body to the cemetery.
Notes:
Seborn Watson Powell
Nov 5, 1851 - Oct 18, 1916
Funeral Arrangements Not Made.
No arrangements have yet been announced for the funeral of the late
S. W. Powell, who died suddenly at his store on East Third avenue
yesterday afternoon. The eldest son, Howard Powell, was located last
night in a Louisiana oil field, and a message from him this morning
announced that he would arrive tonight. Besides this son the
deceased is survived by his widow and another son, Hope Powell, and
a daughter, Miss Hallie Powell, both of whom are still under the
parental roof.
The deceased, who was 65 years old, had been a resident of Corsicana
for many years and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He had
been in rather declining health for some time but was about his
business as usual yesterday afternoon, and was preparing to go to
the water works tank on a duck hunt with Mr. B. M. Clopton when he
suddenly fell to the floor and expired before medical aid could
reach him.
The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3:30, with Rev. J.
W. Fort officiating. In addition to his immediate family the
deceased is survived by three brothers, M. S. Powell, Dallas; D. C.
Powell, Corsicana, and J. F. Powell of Alabama.
Notes:
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FUNERAL HELD AT CHURCH.
Remains of Well Known Citizen Laid to Rest.
Funeral services for the late S. W. Powell were held at the First
Methodist church at 3:30 this afternoon and were largely attended.
There were many beautiful floral offerings and Rev. J. W. Fort
conducted the services. The pallbearers were:
Active�J. M. Pugh, J. H. Tarver, J. A. Megarity, A. J. Jarrell, J.
E. Metcalf and J. S. Millerman.
Honorary�S. A. Pace, W. M. Wilson, C. R. Terry, E. A. Johnson, B. C.
Fortson and Geo. T. Jester.
In the mention yesterday of the death of that highly esteemed
citizen, S. W. Powell, the Sun erred in saying that the deceased was
survived by his widow. Mrs. Powell died several years ago and left
her husband to rear their children alone, and the devoted father,
who has now gone to join the mother in the realms of eternity met
this double duty like a true man and father. He proved both father
and mother to his children and those who knew him best say that in
this trying situation he met all its demands with loving care and
tender devotion that was noticeable to all who came in contact with
him and his children as they grew up under his tender care.
Notes:
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Resolution of Respect.
Whereas, S. W. Powell, an esteemed member of this Association of
long standing, recently elected treasurer, a man of honesty and good
report and a man whom every member of this Association respected,
was unexpectedly called from this life on October 18th; therefore be
it,
Resolved, by the members of this Association that we not only deeply
regret the untimely death of our esteemed member and Treasurer, but
also extend to the family of Mr. Powell our heartfelt sympathy in
their bereavement, Be it further,
Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes
of the Association and copy given to the press and one sent to the
family of Mr. Powell.
A. P. WOOD,
A. J. WAREING,
A. L. HAMPTON,
Resolutions Committee, Corsicana Retail Merchants Ass�n.
Notes:
Rebecca P.
"Reba" (Love) Singer
Jun 17, 1862 - Dec 16, 1915
Remains Interred.
The remains of the late Mrs. Reba Singer, wife of G. T. Singer, were
laid to rest in Oakwood at 3 o'clock this afternoon, the funeral
taking place from the home, Rev. W. J. King of the Third Avenue
Presbyterian church officiated.
Oscar Smith, Cullen Dunn, Nat Pinkston, Lawson Coulson, Harry
Williams and Ben Fortson acted as pallbearers. There were many
beautiful flowers and a large procession followed the remains to
their last resting place.
Notes:
Benjamin
Michaux Clopton
Oct 1, 1828 - Apr 7, 1900
B. M. Clopton, 71, of Corsicana Is Dead
Special to The News
CORSICANA, Texas, April 11. - B. M. Clopton, 71 years old,
well-known Corsicana business man, died here Sunday morning
following an illness of several weeks. The funeral will be held
Monday afternoon from the First Christian Church, with burial in
Oakwood Cemetery. The
Rev. Paul J. Merrill, pastor of the church, will officiate. He is
survived by two children, Mrs. A. P. Simpson and Sam Clopton, both
of Corsicana, and a brother and sister. He had been a resident of
Corsicana for many years.
Notes:
Mary Beulah (Van Patten) O�Neill
Sep 12, 1871 - Sep 29, 1941
MRS. BEULAH O�NEILL DIED IN FT. WORTH; BURIAL WEDNESDAY
Mrs. Beulah O�Neill, age 70 years died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Paul F. Glass in Fort Worth Monday night. Funeral services will
be held from the Sutherland-McCammon chapel Wednesday morning at 11
o'clock. The rites will be conducted by Dr. P. E. Riley, pastor of
the First Methodist church here, assisted by Rev. J. Hoytt Boles of
Fort Worth. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. O�Neill was a native of Corsicana and had lived here
practically all her life. She is the widow of the late Ed C.
O�Neill.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. W. Kirk Steele, Corsicana; Mrs.
Paul F. Glass, Fort Worth; a son, Ed C. O�Neill, Illinois, several
grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Neill O�Neill, Jack O�Neill, Paul Francis Glass,
Jr., Richard Theron Glass, and James Warren Glass, all grandsons,
and Reed Steele, nephew.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, Sep 30, 1941
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Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Edward Christopher �Ed� O�Neill married Dec. 18, 1893 buried in
Calvary cemetery, Corsicana, Tx; d/o Garret Rilley Van Patten &
Mary Elizabeth (Hull) Van Patten
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FUNERAL SERVICES WEDNESDAY MORNING MRS. BEULAH O�NEIL
Funeral services for Mrs. Beulah O�Neill, aged 70 years, who died in
Fort Worth Monday night, were held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock
from the Sutherland-McCammon chapel. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Dr. P. E. Riley, pastor of the First
Methodist church, assisted by Rev. J. Hoytt Boles of Fort Worth.
A native of Corsicana, Mrs. O�Neill had resided here practically all
of her life. She is the widow of the late Ed C. O�Neill.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. W. Kirk Steele, Corsicana, and
Mrs. Paul F. Glass, Fort Worth; a son, Ed C. O�Neill, Illinois, and
several grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Neill O�Neill, Jack O�Neill, Paul Francis Glass,
Jr., Richard Theron Glass and James Warren Glass, all grandsons, and
Reed Steele, nephew.
Notes:
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Out-of-Town Friends And Relatives Attend O�Neill Funeral
Among out-of-town relatives and friends in attendance at the funeral
of the late Mrs. Beulah O�Neill on Wednesday morning were Mesdames
J. H. Irwin, W. A. Harper, Robert E. McCarty, J. M. Hill, Robert E.
Miller, J. S. Norcross of Fort Worth, Mrs. J. T. Mayfield, Miss
hazel Mayfield, Angus Mayfield of Hillsboro, Mrs. F. W. Moore, Mrs.
Orrin Hawley, Miss Imogene Angus and John Mayfield of Dallas; Mrs.
Ab Steele, Patricia Ann and Ab Steele, Jr. of Sherman.
Paul Glass, Jr., of Fort Worth, grandsons of Mrs. O�Neill, sang
�Crossing the Bar� as the funeral solo, with Mrs. W. P. McCammon as
organ accompanist.
Notes:
John Richard �Jack� O�Neill
Oct 24, 1906 - May 12, 1933
CORSICANA MAN IS DROWNED ON FRIDAY SOUTHWEST OF CITY
JOHN RICHARD O�NEILL WAS SEINING TANK FOR MINNOWS AT TIME
Funeral services for John Richard O�Neill, aged 26 years, who was
drowned in a small tank five miles southwest of Corsicana Friday
afternoon at 6 o'clock while seining for minnows, will be held
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
Several men were with O�Neill seining a tank and had gone to another
pond nearby. The victim was missed, it was reported , and his body
was discovered in a part of the tank several feet deep. The body was
rushed to a local hospital and a lung motor and other means of
resuscitation were employed by hospital attaches, ambulance drivers
and others until 11 o'clock Friday night in an unsuccessful effort
to revive him.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. E. C. O�Neill, Corsicana; a brother,
E. C. O�Neill, Corsicana; and two sisters, Mrs. R. F. Glass, Fort
Worth, and Mrs. Kirk Steele, Corsicana.
The funeral will be directed by the Corley Funeral Home.
The service will be held at the Southern Hotel and will be conducted
by Rev. J. W. Bergin, pastor of the First Methodist church.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, May 13, 1933
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Submitted by
Diane Richards
- s/o Edward Christopher �Ed� O�Neill buried in Calvary cemetery,
Corsicana, Tx. & Mary Beulah (Van Patten) O�Neill
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Out-of-Town Friends And Relatives Here At O�Neill Funeral
Out-of-town relatives here Sunday for the funeral of the late Jack
O�Neill, son of Mrs. Beulah O�Neill, were Mr. and Mrs. Tony Mayfield
of Hillsboro, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore, Mr. Eugene T. Angus and John
Mayfield of Dallas, Pettus Mayfield of Waco; Mr. and Mrs. T. S.
Glass and family of Fort Worth and Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Stelle, Mexia.
Heartfelt sympathy is extended the bereft mother, the sisters, Mrs.
Kirk Steele and Mrs. Glass and the brother Mr. Ed O�Neill and family
by their host of sorrowing friends.
Notes:
Mary Elizabeth (Hull) Van Patten
Nov 10, 1847 - Jun 20, 1919
Died Here Yesterday.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Van Patton, aged 72 years, died at the home of
her daughter Mrs. Ed O�Neill yesterday afternoon at 5:30 and the
funeral took place this morning from the place of death, corner West
Seventh Avenue and South Beaton street, Rev. E. A. Crosby
officiating and R. M. Lockhart, E. H. Church, W. C. Hilliard, Geo.
Whytte, C. W. Peters and Ernest Newman acted as pall bearers. There
were many beautiful flowers and a large number of friends attended
the funeral. The deceased is survived by her daughter, four
grand-children and one great-grandchild. The deceased was a sister
of the late Mrs. A. Angus who died in Dallas recently and Tony
Mayfield, whose wife is a niece of the deceased, was here from
Hillsboro to attend the funeral.
Notes:
Mabel Bush
Jun 21, 1885 - Jan 23, 1960
Miss Bush Dies Saturday; Rites Slated Tuesday
Miss Mabel Bush, violin instructor, died in the Paulyne�s rest home
Saturday afternoon.
A long-time Corsicana resident, Miss Bush resided in Dallas the past
18 years, returning to Corsicana a few weeks ago.
Surviving are three nieces, Mrs. A.D. Bell, Corsicana,; Mrs. Charles
Walker, Los Angeles, and Mrs. W. P. Chrisman, Austin; a nephew,
Tyson Melver, Dallas, and other relatives.
Funeral services were held from the McCammo Chapel Monday at 2 p.m.
with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Dr. Floyd Johnson, pastor of the First
Methodist church.
Miss Bush was the conductor of a stringed orchestra at the First
Methodist church for many years, was connected with the Corsicana
Music Teachers Association and was active in the Nevin club until
moving to Dallas.
Pallbearers will be Joel Trimble, Rufus Shell, Raymond Nelson, J. L.
Stubbs, Palmer Chrisman, J. Etheridge King and Joe Simkins.
Notes:
Willie May Bush
Apr 12, 1881 -
Nov 7, 1953
Former Resident Dies In Dallas
Funeral services for Miss Willie May Bush, 4209 Caruth, Dallas, who
died in Dallas Sunday, were held Monday with burial in
Oakwood cemetery here.
Rites were conducted Monday at 11:30 a.m. from the Sparkman-Brand
Chapel with Dr. Aisie H. Carleton officiating.
Graveside rites were conducted at Oakwood cemetery here at 3 p.m.
Miss Bush formerly resided in Corsicana.
Surviving are a sister, Miss Mabel Bush, Dallas; two nephews, J. T.
McIver and R. C. McIver, both of Dallas; three nieces, Mrs. A. D.
Belt, Corsicana; Mrs. W. P. Chrisman, Sr., Austin, and Mrs. O.H.
Walker, Berkeley, Calif., and other relatives.
McCammon directed local arrangements.
Notes:
Henry Washington Crumbley
Jul 29, 1842 - Nov 19, 1913
H. W. Crumbley Dead.
H. W. Crumbley, aged 71 years, and a highly respected citizen of the
county, died this morning at the home of his son, George Crumbley,
on West Fourth avenue. Deceased leaves a wife, six grown children
and many friends to mourn his loss. He had been in failing health
several months.
Notes:
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Laid to Rest.
The remains of Mr. H. W. Crumbly who died yesterday, were laid to
rest this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in
Oakwood cemetery, the funeral
being conducted from the residence of his son, G. W. Crumbley, West
Fourth avenue. The pall bearers were S. J. Helm, J. S. Murchison,
Walter Finley, Leonard Elkins, J. Y. Stewart and Frnak Bird. The
deceased was a Confederate soldier and had a large circle of friends
besides his immediate family and other relatives who are grieved
that he has been removed from the walks of life.
Notes:
Martha C. (Ayres) Crumbley
Oct 6, 1843 - Mar 20, 1930
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FRIDAY FOR PIONEER WOMAN
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Crumbley, aged 87 years, native of
Tennessee but resident of Navarro county for many years, who died at
her home between Corsicana and the State Orphan�s Home road Thursday
morning at 3:30 o'clock, were held from the family home Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The
funeral was conducted by Rev. J. Howard Williams, pastor of the
First Baptist church.
Surviving are one daughter, Miss Alice Crumbley, Corsicana; four
sons, W. H. Crumbley, Federal, Tenn.; R. E. Crumbley, Angus; T. J.
Crumbley and J. O. Crumbley, both of Corsicana; and a number of
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were N.Ff. Garrett, C. W. Taylor, C. F. Borg, J. D.
Carroll, J. M. Parrish, A. Prince, E. G. Glover and J. E. Skinner.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland Funeral Home.
Notes:
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PIONEER RESIDENT OF COUNTY PASSED
AWAY THURSDAY
Mrs. Martha Crumbley, aged 87, years, native of Tennessee, but long
time resident here, died at her home on the Orphan�s Home road at
3:30 o'clock Thursday morning and the funeral will be held from the
family residence Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. J. Howard Williams,
pastor of the First Baptist church.
Surviving are one daughter, Miss Alice Crumbley, Corsicana; four
sons, W. H. Crumbley, Federal, Tenn.; R. E. Crumbley, Angus; T. J.
Crumbley, Corsicana; J. O. Crumbley, Corsicana; and a number of
grandchildren.
The funeral will be directed by the Sutherland Funeral Home.
Notes:
William Russell Holland
Apr 9, 1860 - Mar 6, 1917
FUNERAL WELL ATTENDED
Remains of Good Citizen Laid to Rest In Oakwood.
The funeral of the late W. R. Holland took place at 10 o'clock this
morning from the family home, 709 West Fourth Avenue. Revs. J. W.
Hornbeak and J. C. Williams officiating. After services at the home
the Odd Fellows took charge and concluded the services at the grave.
A large procession followed the remains to
Oakwood and there were
numerous beautiful floral offerings.
Notes:
Eliza Emma �Lida� (Pickens) Holland
Mar 6, 1864 - May 29, 1953
Sunday Rites For Mrs. W. R. Holland
Funeral services for Mrs. W. R. Holland, 88, resident of Corsicana
for 83 years who died at her home here Friday, were held Sunday.
Mrs. Holland was born in Mississippi, and came to Texas when five
years of age. Her late husband was a cotton buyer here for many
years.
She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Services were held at 5 p.m. Sunday from the Griffin Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery Rev. James L. Bridges,
pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and Rev. H. G. Dudley,
minister of the First Christian Church, officiated.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. H. Gorman and Mrs. Lelma Thomas,
both of Dallas; Mrs. C. S. Dorsey, San Angelo, and Mrs. W. L.
McCorkle, Corsicana; two sons, J. H. Holland, Amarillo, and N. R.
Holland, Corning, N. Y.; seven grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews, including a
niece, Mrs. H. E. Metcalf of Corsicana.
Pallbearers were Pope Estes, Hugh Cummins, Edgar McWilliams, John H.
Sullivan, Lonnie Hosch and Connie Matthews.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, June 1, 1953
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Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o William Russell Holland married Jan. 13, 1886; d/o Joseph B.
Pickens & Margaret E. �Maggie� (Douglas ) Pickens buried in
Prairie Point cemetery
Alfred Clark
Sep 17, 1841 - Nov 5, 1916
AN OLD CITIZEN DIES.
Mr. Alfred Clark Had Resided Here Many Years.
Mr. Alfred Clark died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at his home,
corner Fourteenth street and Fourth avenue. His wife, who is a
sister of Mrs. E. A. Johnson of Corsicana survives him. Mr. Clark
was born in Southend, Essex, England, September 17, 1841, and was
seventy-five years of age. He came to Corsicana about forty-five
years ago and has made his home here since. Besides his home and
other property he owns business property on Beaton Street.
The funeral was conducted from the Episcopal church this afternoon
at 3:30 o'clock by Rev. Mr. Clingman of the Church of Incarnation of
Dallas.
The pall bearers were as follows:
Active�R. B. Molloy, J. W. A. Clark, W. H. Nicol, W. C. Van Hook, A.
H. Kerr, Dr. Kelton, Robert Watt, E. M. Polk.
Honorary�E. H. Church, Perry McCammon, Ralph Beaton, L. Cerf, Robert
Jarett, P. Mayer, Dr. T. A. Miller, Dr. W. T. Shell.
Notes:
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Resolutions in Memory of Mr. A. Clark.
WHEREAS, the late Mr. Alfred Clark, in his merciful and charitable
kindness, directed that should there be a public hospital
established in the City of Corsicana, Texas, within three years from
the date of the filing of his will, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars
($500) should be paid out of his estate to the same, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Managers of the Physicians and Surgeons�
Hospital express their deep appreciation for this beneficent gift,
which was bequeathed to so great a humanitarian a cause before the
citizens of Navarro County assumed the responsibility of providing a
hospital; further be it.
RESOLVED, that this bequest of Mr. Clark�s be deposited as a nucleus
for a children�s fund and to be held on deposit until the fund
becomes sufficiently adequate to permit the building of fitting
quarters for the sick children of Navarro County; moreover be it
RESOLVED, that as an appreciation of this thoughtful bequest and as
a memorial to Mr. Clark a copy of these resolutions be spread upon
the record of the Physician�s and Surgeons� Hospital; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to Mrs. Alfred
Clark, and to the press of Navarro County.
Respectfully submitted,
DR. W. T. SHELL,
DR. L. E. KELTON,
MR. J. M. HOSKINS,
MR. J. S. CALLICUTT,
MRS. ROBERT WATT
Board of Managers.
Notes:
Mary Emily (Lewis) Clark
Apr 2, 1843 - Jan 10, 1928
Mrs. Clark�s Death Marks Passing of Another Pioneer Citizen.
One by one our valued citizens of the pioneer days are passing
on�the latest being Mrs. A. Clark, who died Tuesday afternoon,
January 10, at one o'clock, after an illness of two weeks. Mrs.
Clark, a native of London, England was in her 85th year, and had
been a resident of Corsicana almost half a century.
The death of Mrs. Clark has brought genuine sorrow to the hearts of
deeply attached friends, as well as to the hearts of her devoted
sister, Mrs. E. A. Johnson, and to her nieces and great nieces.
Among her many radiant qualities of heart and mind, Mrs. Clark
possessed the choice rare quality of holding and keeping her
friends. Not only was she loved and trusted by her friends of the
present day�both young and old�but she kept alive within her own
deep heart, the sweet friendships and tender associations of early
days. She was always particularly devoted to the rectors of the
Episcopal church and their families, as she was a staunch and
faithful Episcopalian herself. By temperament and conscious loyalty
she was an Englishwoman, yet a truer, nobler American, by adoption
could be found anywhere.
Mrs. Clark will be missed not only by her sister, Mrs. Johnson, to
whom she has been her mother, her teacher, her sister, and in later
years, when almost helpless with rheumatism, her child; but also by
her devoted housekeeper and nurse, Mrs. Jennie Newcomb, who has been
her constant companion the past thirteen years.
Mrs. Johnson�s devotion and constant care of her sister for many,
many years has been a thing of beauty. A day never passed, no matter
what the weather conditions were unless she were ill in bed, but
that Mrs. Johnson spent the afternoon with Mrs. Clark, having tea,
and in reading and talking to her, and administering to her wants,
in this way Mrs. Clark�s keen, fine intellect was in accord with the
progress of the times.
Devoted friends sympathize with her dear sister and loved ones, in
this hour of sorrow. Sweetest memories will ever recur at the
mention of Mrs. Clark�s name.
The church was filled with sorrowing friends Wednesday afternoon,
when the beautiful Episcopal service was read by Rev. H. J. Ellis.
Chants and appropriate songs were sung by the choir and a large
concourse of friends followed the remains to their last resting
place in
Oakwood Cemetery. She was laid to rest under a canopy of
beautiful flowers, tokens of love and friendship for the departed
and sympathy for the bereft.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, January 12, 1928
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Submitted by
Diane Richards
- Born in London, England w/o Albert Clark married Jan. 25, 1882;
d/o William
Dyer Hay Lewis & Mary (Fudge) Lewis (Sister to Clara
(Lewis) Johnson)
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PIONEER CORSICANA WOMAN PASSED
AWAY TUESDAY AFTERNOON
MRS. A. CLARK BE BURIED FROM EPISCOPAL CHURCH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Mrs. A. Clark, resident of Corsicana for forty-nine years, a native
of London, England, aged 84 years died at the family residence, 219
North Fourteenth street, Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and the
remains will be interred in
Oakwood cemetery.
The funeral services will be conducted from St. John�s Episcopal
church Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. H. J. Ellis,
rector, will have charge of the services.
Mrs. Clark had been an invalid with rheumatism for many years.
She was the daughter of the late Dr. Lewis.
Surviving are one sister, Mrs. E. A. Johnson, Corsicana; one niece,
Mrs. Clayton Brown, Dallas and other relatives.
Notes:
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REMAINS CORSICANA WOMAN INTERRED IN OAKWOOD CEMETERY
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. A. CLARK HELD FROM EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Funeral services for Mrs. A. Clark, aged 81 years, native of London
England, but a resident of Corsicana for forty-nine years, who died
at her home, 219 North Fourteenth street, Tuesday afternoon at 1
o'clock following a lingering illness, were held Wednesday afternoon
at 3:30 o'clock from St. John�s Episcopal church, with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
The services were conducted by Rev. H. J. Ellis, rector of St.
John�s church.
Mrs. Clark had been an invalid from rheumatism for many years.
Surviving are one sister, Mrs. E. A. Johnson, Corsicana, one niece,
Mrs. Clayton Brown, Dallas, and other relatives.
Notes:
Hazel Goodman
Jan 1882 - Nov 4, 1931
FUNERAL SERVICES MISS HAZEL GOODMAN HELD WEDNESDAY
POPULAR CORSICANA WOMAN DIED AT HOME EARLY WEDNESDAY
Funeral services for Miss Hazel Goodman, about 45, who died at the
family residence, 305 South Fifteenth street, Wednesday morning at 1
o'clock, were held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock,
with interment in
Oakwood Cemetery. The services were conducted by
Rev. J. W. Bergin, pastor of the First Methodist church, of which
Miss Goodman was a long-time member.
Miss Goodman was discovered in an unconscious condition Tuesday
night at 7:30 o'clock at the family home.
Miss Goodman was a native of Corsicana and had resided here all of
her life.
Surviving are three brothers, N. C. Goodman, Corsicana,; Shell
Goodman, Shreveport, La., and Peyton Goodman, Houston; an uncle, A.
Fergusson, Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Dr. J. E. McClung. Dr. R. N. Holloway, Robert Watt,
Sam J. Helm, N. C. Pinkston and Randolph Goodman.
Singers were Mrs. A. A. Guess, Mrs. M. S. Dockum, Edgar Metcalf and
Lloyd Kerr.
The death of Miss Goodman has cast a pall of sadness over the entire
city, she having been born and reared here and lived in Corsicana
all her life. Her friends were legion and her ideals of life were
high and a sacrificing spirit and lovable disposition had endeared
her to a large circle of friends who join with her family in their
sorrow at her passing.
Miss Goodman was especially fond of children and wherever she went
she was always greeted happily by the little children and young
people.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland Funeral Home.
Notes:
Melissa M. (Clark) Lowry
1836 - Sep 27, 1909
In Memory of Mrs. Lowery.
All that was mortal of this most lovely Christian woman and devoted
mother and friend was laid to rest September 28, 1909, and it can be
truly said a grand, noble soul has left us, one who for gentleness
and tender loving words and deeds will be greatly missed. Mrs. Lowry
belonged to the old school of gentlewomen and was typical of the old
South, a class which is rapidly passing away, but which like her own
beautiful life will ever remain as the sweet memory of some fragrant
flower whose perfume still lingers long after everything else has
perished.
Mrs. Lowry was reared in Mississippi but had spent much of her life
in Corsicana where she had many devoted friends. Her influence was
felt by all who enjoyed her acquaintance and especially so by
intimate friends. She only saw the good in those around her, her
charity and kindly feelings for the faults of others was boundless;
it was a pleasure and a privilege to count such a woman as your
friend. Kind of heart, true and intellectual she possessed all
the--------(next sentence is torn off)---and with ----faith in One
above she looked to a happy reunion with her loved ones beyond the
stars.
We can only say to the bereaved ones, live as she lived and in the
great beyond all will be well. We know that her sleep will be sweet
and the awakening will be glorious beyond mortal conception. May
that God who giveth and who taketh heal the broken hearts of her
relatives and friends, and may they remember�
�That beyond the wilderness of life
Are gathered friends and landscapes fair,
Where sorrow, sin and toil and strife
Are past, we can meet and love her there.�
A FRIEND
Notes:
James Curl Burdine
Nov 1847 - Mar 20, 1909
Tupelo News.
We were again made sad when the news came that Mr. J. C. Burdine,
who had lived in our community several years, but then in Corsicana,
had gone to his reward. Being a relative, I have during all my life
had the pleasure of visiting his home. Many happy hours have I spent
with him, his good wife and loving daughter, who married Mr. A. M.
Varnell and two years ago went to be with loved ones gone before and
to wait for the ones that were made so lonely at her departure,
�Uncle Dee,� as I called him, was sixty-one years old, had been a
member of the Methodist church forty-two years. We know a good
husband and loving father has gone, but only a few years at best
till we, too, will have to pay the same debt. Let�s live that we,
too, may be ready to go when the call comes.
Notes:
Harvey Dean Dicks
Jan 22, 1947 - Nov 3, 2016
 Harvey
D. Dicks, 69 of Waxahachie, passed away Thursday, November
3, 2016 in Waxahachie. He was born to the late William
Harvey and Henrietta Bennett Dicks on January 22, 1947 in
Wichita, KS.
Harvey loved to fish and hunt. He enjoyed airplanes,
woodworking and collecting and making knives. Harvey loved
his family and spending time with them. He will be dearly
missed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry Dicks of
Waxahachie; his sister, LaDonna Sanderson and her husband,
Ron of Waxahachie; his sister-in law, Sandy Huff of
Gravevine; his brothers in law, Eddie Mahone and his wife,
Patsy of Waxahachie, Charles Lippe of Waxahachie, Danny
Mahone and his wife, Lynnell of Blooming Grove; his aunts,
Maxine Hicks of Banning, CA, Dolores Hicks Morgan of
Russellville, Ark; his beloved furry friends, Maxine and
Daisy; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; also by his
stepdad, Henry Fitzhugh.
An inurnment graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at
Rose Hill Cemetery
in Blooming Grove with Bro. Chris Maddox officiating.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 3:00 to
5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Cowboy Church of
Ellis County, 2374 West Hwy 287 Byp, Waxahachie, Texas
75167.
Memorials may be made to the Auxiliary to Baylor Scott and
White Medical Center, 2400 North Interstate 35 East Service
Road, Waxahachie, Texas 75165. |
Notes:
Tommy Lee
West, Sr.
Nov 2, 1947 - Nov 10, 2016
 Tommy
Lee West, 69, of Purdon, passed away Thursday, November 10,
2016 at his home. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm
Sunday, November 13 at
Dresden Cemetery
in Navarro County with Rev. Ricky Woodall officiating. The
family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, November
12 at Wade Funeral Home in Hubbard.
Tommy was born November 2, 1947 to James Owen and Bessie
Bowden West in a sharecropper shack in Altheimer, Arkansas.
He was the youngest of 13 children (his, hers, theirs). He
went to Monahans, Texas in 1961 at age 13. He married Carla
Mosley on October 18, 1969 in Pecos, Texas and they had two
children. She died May 11, 1987. He married Nancy Jo
Parker on November 21, 1987.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carla Mosley
West; a son, Tommy Lee West Jr. and 11 sisters and brothers.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Nancy Jo Parker of Purdon;
four sons, David West and wife, Rhonda of Tomball, Texas,
Doug Jones and wife, Kelly of Early, Texas, Warren Parker
and wife, Deborrah of the The Colony, Texas and Joe Dan
Parker and wife, Shay of Italy, Texas; a daughter, Cathi
Parker of Jal, New Mexico; four granddaughters, Baylie
McDonald, Chelsea McDonald, Alyssa Hunt and Taisha Jo
Trammel and husband, Beau; four grandsons, Frank Stirman,
Zac Davis, Cody Stirman and Bradley Clark and wife, Tiffanie;
four great-grandchildren, Paisley Jo, Weston, Benton and
Emmie; a brother, Sherman West of Monahans, Texas and
numerous nieces and nephews and other extended family
members and friends.
Pallbearers will be Glenn Rich, David Brown, Beau Trammel,
Ryan Dawson, Charles West, Roy West, Dakota Stirman and
Frank Stirman.
The family requests that memorials be made to American
Cancer Society, 1700 Lake Success Drive, Waco, Texas 76710,
American Heart Association, 6801 Sanger Avenue, Waco, Texas
76710 or United Cerebral Palsy of Texas, 1016 La Posada
Drive, Suite 145, Austin, Texas 78752. |
Notes:
William Samuel "Bill"
LePoris
Sept 29, 1940 - Mar 11, 2000
 William Samuel LePoris, 59, a award-winning teacher and head of
the math department at Corsicana High School, died Saturday,
March 11, 2000, in Corsicana.
Memorial service: Was Tuesday at St. John Eposcopal Church in
Corsicana.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bill
LePoris Scholarship Fund. Attn. Jim Barnette, Corsicana High
School, West Highway 22.
Honorary Pallbearers: Euin Frank, Ray Goodman, Earl Scarborough,
Dennis Redden, Phil Paschal and David Ragsdale.
William LePoris was born Sept 29, 1940, in Indianapolis, Ind.
and moved to Texas shortly afterwards. He attended Fort Worth
public schools and graduated from Handley High School.
He received his bachelor of science in mathematics from the
University of Texas at Arlington and returned to Stephen F.
Austin University to receive his master's in education.
He began teaching math and science at Corsicana High School in
1964. He married Barbara Ann Lacy Aug. 31, 1968 in Abilene.
He served in the Army in
Vietnam from 1968 to 1969, earning an Army Commendation
Medal. He returned to teaching in 1969.
He taught at Corsicana High School 36 years and served as head
of the math department 20 years. He was an active leader in many
school related activities.
He received the first CISD Golden Apple Award for excellence in
teaching. He was an avid outsdoorsman [sic], especially enjoying
fishing, teaching and cooking.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Louis LePoris
and Hazel Lewis.
Survivors: Wife, Barbara LePoris of Corsicana; daughter, Anna
Elaine and Kevin Procious of Dallas; brothers, Kenneth and Mary
LePoris of Fort Worth and Gary LePoris of San Francisco.
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Corsicana, (903) 874-4774 |
Notes:
Harvey A. Lockridge
Aug 26, 1885 - Jun 6, 1917
Bazette News.
The remains of Harry Lockridge who died at San Antonio
Saturday, from the results of burns caused by an explosion
of a boiler several days ago, were shipped here Sunday and
interred in the
Bazette cemetery at 1 o'clock. Rev. Carlton conducted
the funeral services.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, July 5, 1917
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Alma Dena (Kyser) Lockridge married Oct. 4, 1908
buried in Mexia City Cemetery, Mexia, Tx; s/o Richard S.
Lockridge & Flaura (unk) Lockridge
Ethel May (Hawkins) Earley
Jan 18, 1894 - Jan 10, 1919
Bazette News.
Mrs. Virgle Earley passed away at her home in Independence
community Thursday night after several days illness of pneumonia
and influenza. The remains were laid to rest in the
Bazette Cemetery
Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. I. Windesor. The deceased leaves a husband and
two little children, a mother and father, several brothers and
sisters and a host of friends to mourn her absence.
Notes:
George T. McFadden
Feb 1851 - Apr 5, 1915
Bazette News.
Mr. G. T. McFadden, aged 64 years, and a highly esteemed
citizen of this county, died at his home Monday, afternoon,
April 5th, after an illness of several weeks. He was born
and raised near Bazette and had lived in this community all
of his life. He was a consistent member of the Methodist
church and was always ready and willing to do all that he
could in his church. He will be missed so much, there is
that vacant place in the home which no one else can fill. He
will not only be missed in the home, but he will be missed
in the church and Sunday school and the community. He leaves
a host of relatives and friends to mourn his absence. The
funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church Tuesday
afternoon at 3 p.m. by Rev. Vinsant, after which the remains
were laid to rest in the
Bazette cemetery.
A large procession of sorrowing relatives and friends
followed the remains to their last resting place. He was
buried with Masonic honors.
Mr. Bob McFadden of Oklahoma arrived here Tuesday to attend
the funeral of his brother.
Notes:
Eliza (Ray) Albritton
Aug 22, 1866 � Oct 10, 1915
Bazette News.
Since I last wrote to the Light, the Death Angel has
visited our community and claimed Mrs. D. W. Albritton,
who was about fifty-one years of age. She had been in
ill health a long time. All was done that loving hands
could do to relieve her suffering but the Lord thought
it best to call her home where there will be no more
pain and sorrow. We know it is hard to give her up, but
it is the Lord�s will and not ours. She will be missed
so much, there is that vacant place in the family circle
which no one else can fill. Loved ones, in your grief
look to the higher power who has said �I will not leave
you comfortless. What a sweet consolation to have our
Lord to look to in time of trouble. You cannot call her
back to you, but you can say I am coming to you. May the
Lord help each one to say that.
Dearest Mother thou has left us,
And our loss we deeply feel,
But �tis tied God that has bereft us,
He can all your sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled,
When in Heaven in joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed.
Through all pain at times she�d smile,
A smile of Heavenly birth,
And when the Angels called her home,
She smiled farewell to earth.
Heaven retaineth new your treasure,
Earth the lonely casket keeps,
Sunbeams love to linger,
Where your saintly Mother sleeps.
She is survived by a husband, five daughters and two
sons, six grand children, several brothers and a host of
friends who are left to mourn her absence. The remains
were laid to rest Monday afternoon, October 11th, at 3
o'clock in the
Bazette cemetery. Bro. Windsor conducted the funeral
services. Many sorrowing relatives and friends followed
the remains to their last resting place.
Notes:
Mary Osborne �Ossie� (Crook) Albritton-Breithaupt
Nov 22, 1864 - May 18, 1946
FUNERAL SERVICES SUNDAY FOR MRS. OSSIE BREITHAUPT
Mrs. Ossie Breithaupt, age 81, years died at her
home in the Oak Valley community Saturday morning.
Funeral services will be held from the McCammon
Funeral Chapel Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Burial
will be in the
Bazette
cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Breithaupt had resided in
Navarro county 65 years.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. R. M. Albritton,
Miles, and Mrs. B. F. Speed, Corsicana; a son, W. T.
Albritton, Marlin, a sister, Mrs. Allie Fulley,
Furman, Ala., and several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. E. F.
Bohmfalk, pastor of the First Methodist church.
Pallbearers will be J. H. Burke, J. O. Burke, W. E.
Slughter, O. L. Albritton, Judge C. E. McWilliams,
A. W. Frey, Bobbie Albritton, a grandson, and
Bradley Speed, a grandson.
Friends of the family will be honorary pallbearers.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, May 18, 1946
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st husband William Theophilus �Office�
Albritton 2nd husband Henry Jefferson Breithaupt
married Nov. 18, 1915 buried in Prairie Point
cemetery d/o Osborne Crook and Mary (Bradley)
Crook
---
Funeral Services Sunday For Mrs. Ossie
Breithaupt
Funeral services for Mrs. Ossie Breithaupt, aged
81 years, who died at her home in the Oak Valley
community Saturday morning, were held Saturday
morning, were held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock
from the McCammon Funeral Chapel. Burial was in
the
Bazette cemetery. The rites were conducted
by Rev. Erwin F. Bohmfalk, pastor of the First
Methodist church.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Breithaupt had resided
near and in Corsicana for the past 65 years.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. R. M.
Albritton, Miles, and Mrs. B. F. Speed,
Corsicana; a son, W. T. Albritton, Marlin; a
sister, Mrs. Allie Fulley, Furman, Ala. And
several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were J. H. Burke, J. O. Burke, W. E.
Slaughter, O. L. Albritton, Judge C. E.
McWilliams, A. W. Frey, Bobbie Albritton, a
grandson, and Bradley Speed, a grandson.
Friends of the family were honorary pallbearers.
Notes:
Sarah �Sallie� (Quinn) Finley
abt 1848 - Mar 26, 1911
Oak Grove News.
The Death Angel visited the home of Mr. Auze
Finley and claimed as its victim his dear
companion. Mrs. Finley was laid to rest in
the
Bazette Cemetery by sorrowing friends
and relatives. Weep not dear ones, but look
to that higher world above. I extend my
sympathy to the entire family.
Notes:
Mattie
Louella (Thacker) Rendon-Tharp
Jul 4, 1891 - Mar 1, 1950 Mrs.
Mattie Tharp, 58, died March 1, 1950 in Alvin TX. Services then
burial in Eureka Cemetery.
Survivors: sons, Charles W. Rendon on Alvin TX, L.V. Rendon of
Victoria TX and Hubert Rendon of Baton Rouge LA; daughters, Mrs.
Edna Massey and Mrs. Tommie Faye McElveen both of West Columbia; 15
grandchildren; two brothers; and two sisters.
Notes:
--
Mrs. Mattie Tharp Funeral Held At Eureka Thursday
Mrs. Mattie Tharp, 88, former resident of Eureka, died at Alvin earl
Wednesday morning.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Eureka Cemetery
where interment was made.
Surviving are three sons, Charlie W. Rendon, Alvin; L. V. Rendon,
Victoria, and Hubert Rendon, Baton rouge, La.; two daughters, Mrs.
Edna Masey and Mrs. Tommie Fay McElveen, both of West Columbia; 15
grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters.
Corley Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, March 2, 1950
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st husband William M. Rendon 2nd husband Thomas Benton
Tharp, Sr. assumed daughter of Jacob. W. Thacker & Ophelia
(Johnson) Thacker
Etna Mary (Grace)
Petty-Strode
Dec 15, 1897 - Sep 9, 1935
Funeral Rites
Tuesday Afternoon
For Mrs. Strode
Funeral rites for Mrs. Etna Mary Strode, aged 37 years, who died
Monday night at 10:30 o'clock at the family residence, 629 West
Second Avenue, after a long illness, were held from the chapel of
the Corley Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock with
burial in the Eureka Cemetery.
The services were conducted by Rev. Kenneth Copeland, Methodist
Protestant minister.
Surviving are three sons, John Petty, Longview; Warren Petty, Silver
City, New Mexico; and Chester Petty, Longview; parents, Mr. & Mrs.
J. M. Grace, Rice; seven sisters, Mrs. Mae Turner, Emhouse; Mrs.
Cora Beck, Chatfield; Mrs. Dorothy Estes, Eureka; Mrs. Tiny Ann
Braddock, Rice; Mrs. Elizabeth Greer, Rice; Miss Viola Grace, Rice;
Mrs. Beatrice Tomlin, Rice and three Hilliard Grace, Otis Grace and
Buell Grace, all of Rice.
Pallbearers were C. J. Risien, Walter Parker, Walter Earl Parker, J.
W. Strode, M. Elms, Dr. J. B. Williams, and Roy Canady.
Notes:
- Published in Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light (Corsicana,
Texas), Sep 13, 1935, p. 6.
Vallie (Davis) Clifton
Oct 19, 1915 - Apr 20, 2011
 Vallie
Clifton, 95, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, April 20,
2011 in a San Angelo nursing home. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Marshall & Marshall
Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Rev. Chris
Shirley officiating. Jimmy Skinner will be giving the
Eulogy. Burial will follow at
Frost Cemetery in Frost.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home.
Vallie was born October 19, 1915 in Upshur County, TX to
Sanders (Dave) and Leona Barton Davis. On November 24, 1945
she married William Arthur Clifton.
She was a homemaker while living in several towns in Texas.
She also worked as a nurse and gave good care to those she
served. For 18 years, she and Arthur lived in Hillsboro
until moving to San Angelo where she lived until her death.
She was a member of College Hills Baptist Church in San
Angelo. Vallie�s love for the Lord and for the people she
met was shown in her everyday life by her sweet and caring
spirit. She was a blessing to friends and family.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Arthur;
grandson, Tommy Clifton; three brothers; and three sisters.
Survivors include her step-children, Doyle Clifton and wife,
Virgie, of San Angelo, Billie DeCorte of Laguna Woods, CA,
and Barbara Layton of Fire Stone, CO; three granddaughters,
Sandra Held and husband, Matt, of San Angelo, Donna Ramsey
of Scottsdale, AZ, and Pam Clevenger of Fire Stone, CO;
several great-grandchildren (whom she loved dearly); two
sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to College Hills Baptist Church, 2102
Johnson Ave., San Angelo 76904 or Frost Baptist Church, P.
O. Box 127, Frost, TX 76641. |
Notes:
Charles M. �Charlie� Burgess
Aug 16, 1846 - Jan 6, 1918
Old Citizen Passes Away.
Charles Burgess, for many years a resident of Navarro County, and
for many years a contractor and builder in Corsicana, died at his
home near Raleigh yesterday, and the remains were interred in
Dresden this afternoon
at 3:30, with Rev. Chas. Oberschmidt of Corsicana officiating. The
deceased was an uncle of Walter Burgess of this place, and during
his residence here he built the City Hall, the S. A. Pace home and
numerous other buildings of the city. The funeral this afternoon was
largely attended.
Notes:
Elijah
Harris Badgett
Jan 1, 1837 - Dec 5, 1919
DIED AT THE GROVE.
Had Lived in Navarro County Forty-Six years.
Harris Badgett, aged 81 years, died at the home of his niece Mrs. J.
F. Yarber, near Blooming Grove, yesterday, and the remains were
interred there today. The deceased came to Navarro county from
Tennessee forty-six years ago, and had lived here continuously since
then. He had never married, but was an uncle of Messrs. W. F. Love,
S. P. Love and C E. Love of Corsicana, and had other relatives in
this county.
Notes:
Mary
Lizzie Watkins
Sep 19, 1901 - Jun 6, 1920
Young Lady Died Last Night.
Miss Lizzie Watkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Watkins of
Barry, died at the P. and S. Hospital last night after a long
illness as the result of a severe attack of influenza a year ago,
and the remains were interred at
Dresden today, Rev. L.
C. Howell officiating.
Notes:
Virginia Juanita (Jenkins) Stepp-Rogers
Aug 30, 1948 - Aug 7, 2016
Virginia Rogers, 67 of Corsicana passed away on Sunday, Aug 7,
2016.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
---
Virginia Rogers, 67 of Corsicana passed away August 7, 2016. She
was born August 30, 1948 in Mabank to William Jenkins and Mary
Smith Jenkins.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Rogers and two
children, Donna Parrish and Danny Reed Stepp. She is survived by
two children, Richard Stepp of Larue and David Stepp of Larue;
sisters and brother, Barbara Eisenman of Retreat, Katheryn
Rutledge of Rio Vista, Shelia Volz of Little Rock, Arkansas and
Raymond Jenkins of Palestine. She is also survived by six
grandchildren and one great granchild. ---
Virginia Rogers, 67, of Corsicana, passed away Sunday,
August 7, 2016. No services are planned at this time. Burial was in
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Virginia was born in Mabank, Texas, to the late William Jenkins and
Mary Smith Jenkins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Franklin Rogers;
daughter, Donna Parrish; and a son, Danny Reed Stepp.
Survivors include her sons, Richard Stepp, of Larue, and David Stepp,
also of Larue; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; sisters:
Barbara Eisenman, of Retreat, Katheryn Rutledge, of Rio Vista, and
Shelia Volz, of Little Rock, Arkansas; brother, Raymond Jenkins, of
Palestine; other relatives and many friends.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
� Aug 14, 2016
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
1st husband Dennis Richard Stepp 2nd husband Alvin Franklin
Rogers; d/o William Wesley Jenkins & Mary Katherine (Smith)
Jenkins
Tom Wilson
Feb 24, 1944 - Aug 10, 2016
Tom Wilson of Corsicana passed away at his home on Wednesday
morning Aug. 10, 2016 with his family by his side at the age of
72. He was born in Ennis on Feb. 24, 1944.
He graduated from
Corsicana High School in 1962 and went on to
play football at Texas Tech. Tom graduated from Texas Tech in
1966 where he was a letter-man in '64 - '65 and Captain in 1965.
During his time at Tech he played in the Sun Bowl '64, Gator
Bowl '65 and Hula Bowl '66 and was All Southwest Conference
Quarterback 1965 and first Team All Southwest Conference
Quarterback '65. Following his graduation, Tom began his
coaching career from 1967 - 1974 at Texas Tech. From 1975 -
1978 he was the Offensive Coordinator at Texas A&M and from 1978
- 1981 was Head Coach of the Texas A&M Aggies.
In 1984 - 1985 he returned to Texas Tech as the Offensive
Coordinator.
In 1986 Tom became the Head Coach at Palestine High School until
1993 when he took over at Corsicana High School. He was the Head
Coach at Corsicana from 1993 - 1999 playing for the State
Championship in 1997.
After his retirement from coaching he became involved with the
community serving on the Corsicana City Council 2007 - 2016,
YMCA Board, Humane Society of Navarro County Board and the
Corsicana Chamber of Commerce.
Tom was preceded in death by the love of his life for 54 years,
Daun Fletcher Wilson; mother, Lanie Wilson; in-laws Leon and
Merinelle Fletcher.
He is survived by his children Mark Wilson of McAllen and Julie
Wyatt of Lubbock; grandchildren Shelby and Seth Wilson and
Whitley and Will Wyatt; brothers Bill Wilson of Lindale and Alan
Wilson of Cedar Park and brother-in-law Scott Fletcher of
Corsicana.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15 at
Northside Baptist Church.
A memorial service is set to follow at 2 p.m., with Pastor Rick
Lamb officiating.
A reception will be held at the Corsicana Country Club on
Country Club Road following the memorial service.
The family is asking that memorials be made to the Humane
Society of Navarro County, Northside Baptist Church Building
Fund or the Red Raider Club.
Arrangements By Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Jessie "Junior" McDade
abt 1938 - Aug 13, 2016
Jessie "Junior" McDade, 78, of Corsicana passed away on
Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19,
2016 at M.R.
Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Arrangements made by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Notes:
Doris Jean Jackson
Jun 6, 1950 - Sep 11, 2016
 Doris'
Story
Doris Jean Jackson was born June 06, 1950 in the Navarro
County community of Samaria, TX. She was born to the
parentage of Earline Jackson and Wilbur Calhoun; however, at
the death of her mother, she was reared by her uncle and
aunt, Dock and Mollie T. Jackson; and adoptive parents,
Georgia and Wesley Melton.
After matriculating through Goodlow Community Schools, she
was united in Holy Matrimony to Donald Ray Jackson in 1967.
She worked until retirement in Athens, TX, the most
rewarding of those years being spent as a personal care
attendant to several patients for whom she loved and cared.
She was the loving mother two children: Donna and Rickey.
After moving to Henderson County in the late 1960s, she
united with Mount Calvary Baptist Church, under the
leadership of Rev. A.C. Toney.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Earline and Wilbur;
uncle and aunt, Dock and Mollie T; adoptive parents, Georgia
and Wesley Melton; and brother, John Ellis Baxter.
She leaves to cherish her memory a faithful companion of 20
years, Rush Reager; children, Donna and Rickey;
grandchildren, Christopher, Davetta, Adron, Aaron, Erin,
James, Peytience, and Jaiveon; great-grandchildren, Anthony,
Kendall, and Kaitlynn; nephews and niece, John Earl,
Jeffery, and Tyrone Baxter, and Vernell and Issac Faulk, and
Jackie Copeland; friend and special son, Bryan Barker;
sisters and brothers, Edward Townsel, Gwen Redic, Paul Redic,
Ann Barker, Annette Holmes, Don Redic, and Michael Hanna;
life-long friends whom she loved as sisters, Georgia
Jackson, Martha Davis, Lorraine Andrews, and Barbara
Richardson-Handy; members of the Kiser and Rockmore
families; and a host of extended family members, friends,
and relatives.
Celebration of Life services will be held at the Mount
B.Zion Baptist Church in Kerens, Texas on Saturday,
September 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Nathaniel Carter
officiating. The address for the church is 207 State Highway
309 Kerens, TX 75144.
Published on September 15, 2016 |
-----
Doris Jean Jackson, 66 of Athens, passed away Sunday,
Sept. 11,2016 at the East Texas Medical Center in
Athens.
Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept.
17, 2016 at the Mt. B. Zion Baptist Church, Goodlow,
Kerens.
Interment will follow at the
Samaria Cemetery.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Edna
Earle (Russell) Gray
July 5, 1921 - Sept 15, 2016
 Edna
Earle Russell Gray was born on July 5, 1921 in Barry and
passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 at Life Care Center in
Haltom City surrounded by her loving family. She was the
daughter of Elmer and Mable Russell of the Barry community.
She attended school at Barry. On Nov. 4, 1939 she married
Garland Gray from the community of Black Hills (west of
Corsicana). They were married for 50 years until his death
on Dec. 29, 1989.
Edna was a resident of the Roane community for 45 years. She
moved to Corsicana in May 1990 to be near her sisters.
Edna was a longtime member of Roane Baptist Church where she
taught Bible School, Sunday School and worked in WMU. She is
a member of Northside Baptist Church in Corsicana, where she
worked in WMU, she sang in the Senior Adult Choir and worked
at the Care Center. She also worked at Adam Hat Factory, Jim
Stephenson's Pharmacy, and R & H Pharmacy in Corsicana.
She was also a homemaker. She enjoyed canning and making
jelly. She is also known as the "Chocolate Pie Lady" for
church functions and whenever all the children were home,
there was always a "Chocolate Pie" or two on the table.
She is survived by her daughters Pat Anderson and husband
Willy of Fort Worth, Sue Gray Jones and husband Tom of
Cameron and son-in-law Guy Anderson of Ponca City, Oklahoma;
her grandchildren Ray Anderson and wife Kim of Wichita,
Kansas, Dwayne Anderson of Kyle; Debora Gooch and husband
Phil of Ponca City, Oklahoma, David Anderson and wife Dondi
of Ponca City, Oklahoma, Jennifer Stone and husband Bob of
Arlington, Janice Cone and David of Granbury; Patricia Box
and husband Allen of Edmond, Oklahoma and Kari Cazalas and
husband Marc of Cedar Park; great grandchildren Adam
Anderson and wife Hannah, Jason Anderson and wife Stephanie
of Wichita, Kansas, Nathan and Ryan Gooch of Ponca City,
Oklahoma, Christian Fearnow and Casey Anderson of Ponca
City, Oklahoma, Kaila and Alicia Box of Edmond, Oklahoma,
Hunter Gray Anderson of Kyle, Ian Cone of Granbury, Kate
Cazalas of Cedar Park and Grayson and Samuel Stone of
Arlington; two great-great grandchildren Chloe Anderson and
Alice Anderson and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband Garland Gray (1989),
daughter Martha Gray Anderson (2015), sisters Elzie Brown
and Louise Drain, brother John W Russell (Jay), parents
Elmer and Mable (Cruise) [sic] Russell, brother in law
Harrell Gray and sister in law Helen Gray.
A time of visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday,
Sept 18, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services are set to begin at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept 19,
2016 at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Colburn
and Dr. Rick Lamb officiating.
Interment will follow in
Black Hills
Cemetery, FM 1839 off of Hwy. 22 Corsicana.
Memorials may be given to Nuero Fibrosis www.nfnetwork.org,
Alzheimer Foundation or the Black Hills Cemetery Association
2033 Glenwood Cir, Corsicana, TX 75110. |
Notes:
- w/o Charlie Garland Gray; d/o Elmer Russell & Mable
(Cruise) [sic] Russell
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, Sep 17, 2016
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- Mother's maiden name was Cruse
Willie Louise (Williams) Lamb
1902 - May 17, 1921
STREETMAN NEWS.
(The Streetman Enterprise.)
Died.
Mrs. Willie T. Lamb died on Tuesday, May 17, and was buried in the
Birdston cemetery
Wednesday, May 18.
Mrs. Lamb was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Williams of near
Streetman.
Aside from her parents, deceased is survived by her husband and one
child.
The Enterprise extends to the bereaved ones its sincerest sympathy.
Notes:
Thomas N.
Fox
Jun 22, 1861 - Jul 31, 1921
STREETMAN NEWS.
(The Streetman Enterprise.)
T. N. Fox is Dead.
Last Saturday morning at 11:10 o'clock, the soul of T. N. Fox
took its flight into the Great Beyond after an illness of short
duration at the home of Mrs. J. N. Milner east of town.
Interment was made Monday morning at 10 o'clock in the
Birdston cemetery.
Mr. Fox was 61 years old and had made his home with Dr. J.
Milner in Streetman for 21 years. He was well known here. While
Mr. Fox had only been with Mrs. Milner about two months since
the death of Dr. Milner and was engaged in looking after her
farming interests.
Deceased is survived by a brother, J. M. Fox of Lockhart, Texas,
a sister, Mrs. Shiator somewhere in Tennessee and a
half-brother, E. B. Fox of New Castle, Oklahoma, and numerous
friends in Streetman.
Notes:
Emily Etta (Epps)
Leverett
Feb 1, 1894 - May 28, 1921
Mrs. Leverette Buried Sunday.
Mrs. Etta Leverette died in Bakersfield, California,
Saturday, May 29, and arrived in Streetman for burial
Sunday, June 4. Funeral services were held at the
Presbyterian church about five o'clock Sunday afternoon, and
interment in the
Birdston cemetery immediately followed. Services were
conducted by Rev. Joiner of Wortham.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Jun 14, 1921
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Earnest Harold Leverett married Dec 23,
1912; d/o Thomas Elbert �Tom� Epps & Margaret Elizabeth
(Cone) Epps
Claude Matthew Leverett
Mar 4, 1860 - Oct 31, 1921
Died Here Last Night.
C. M. Leverette, who was near sixty years of age, died
at the former home of W. E. Pugh on Mineral Hill last
night, after being in ill health for several months. The
deceased married a sister of Mrs. Frank Mitchell, but
she has been dead for several years. He leaves his
venerable mother, Mrs. Lawrence Knowles, now near 84
years of age, and nine children, the youngest being
twelve years old.
The remains were taken to Streetman this afternoon and
interred in the old
Birdston
cemetery, Rev. C. H. Storey, officiating.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sunn - Tuesday, Nov 1, 1921
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Mattie Z. (Reeves) Leverett married Apr
28, 1887; s/o Matthew Woodson Leverett & Martha
Alice �Mattie� (Wilson) Leverett
Sallie A. (Shanks)
Jones
Mar 5, 1844 - May 9, 1922
Two Deaths Near Pursley.
Mrs. Sallie A. Jones, aged 78 years, died in the
Pursley community Monday night, and the remains were
interred in the
Birdston
cemetery yesterday afternoon.
Notes:
William Henry Tisdale
Mar 21, 1881 - Aug 25, 1924
Died at the County Hospital.
W. H. Tisdale, 43, whose home was near
Streetman, died at the County Hospital late
yesterday afternoon following an operation some
days ago for appendicitis and peritonitis, and
the remains were interred in the
Birdston cemetery this afternoon. The
deceased is survived by his wife and several
children.
Notes:
Laura L.
(Evans) Tisdale
Jul 1, 1888 - Nov 14, 1969
Mrs. Tisdale Services Set
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Tisdale, 81,
Streetman who died Friday in a Fairfield
hospital, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at
the Streetman Baptist Church. The Rev.
Leonard Malone will officiate. Burial will
be in the
Birdston Cemetery.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs.
Joel Waller, Grapeland; Miss Winnie Tisdale,
Gilmer; and Mrs. Coy Hamill, Olton; one
sister, Mrs. Coy Menges, Waxahachie; 10
grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and
two great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Don Weisinger, James
Weisinger, Edwin Lewis, Troice Gregory,
William Tisdale and Everett Tisdale.
Notes:
William Clinton "Clint" Anderson
Feb 17, 1855 - Sep 13, 1915
Had Been in Bad Health, But Death Was
Sudden.
Clint Anderson, a farmer who lived for
some years north of Corsicana about
three miles, but who moved to near
Mineral Wells some months ago, died at
the home of his son-in-law, John Henry
Howard, three miles north of here this
morning. The deceased came back here a
few days ago to look after some business
matters, and it was while at his
son-in-law�s home that death came
suddenly. The deceased had been in bad
health for some time, but his sudden
death was unlooked for.
The wife and some smaller children are
at the family home near Mineral Wells,
but will probably reach her tonight or
tomorrow morning, and the funeral will
probably be at
Black Hills some time tomorrow.
Notes:
Mary Melissa (Milburn) Jones
Feb 27, 1885 - Oct 21, 1918
Died at Black Hills.
Mrs. L. M. Jones, aged thirty-three
years, died at the family home in
the Black Hills community at 11
o'clock today after some days
illness. The deceased is survived by
her husband, and three children, her
mother, Mrs. J. G. Milburn, nine
brothers and two sisters. The
funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at
Black Hills. The funeral
services will be conducted by Rev.
J. C. Williams of Tehuacana.
Notes:
William Franklin Holland
Feb 4, 1880 - Nov 21, 1922
DRANK CARBOLIC ACID.
Well Known Farmer Was Buried
This Afternoon.
Yesterday afternoon near 4
o'clock Mrs. W. F. Holland
returned from a visit to a sick
neighbor to find her husband
lying across the bed in a dying
condition and an empty bottle
that had contained carbolic acid
was found on the floor of the
kitchen. Mr. Holland passed away
in a few minutes after his wife
reached home and while their
five children were still at
school. The deceased was a hard
working and good citizen, and no
cause other than trouble over
finances can be found for his
act.
The funeral took place there
this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock,
with Revs. W. E. Black of
Techuacana, W. L. Hunt of
Emhouse and Rev. Allmon of
Dawson officiating.
Notes:
William Houston Taylor
Jones
Aug 3, 1845 - Feb 2, 1922
Funeral Was Largely
Attended.
The remains of the late W.
H. T. Jones, county
treasurer of Navarro county,
who died Thursday night
after a long illness, were
laid to rest in the
Black Hills cemetery yesterday
afternoon in the presence of
a large concourse of
sorrowing friends. Rev. G.
W. Sanders of Fort Worth,
and Rev. L. W. Shivers of
Corsicana officiated, and
there were many beautiful
floral offerings, among
these being extremely
beautiful anchor sent by his
fellow workers at the court
house.
Notes:
---
In Memory of Uncle
Houston.
Another one has been
called home to heaven,
W. H. T. Jones (Uncle
Houston) was born in
Blunt county, Alabama,
August 3, 1845. He was
called to serve in the
Civil War, in which he
served four years; soon
after coming home he was
married to Miss Mary
Jane Burns, Sept. 25,
1869, and came to Texas
in 1894. To this couple
were born ten children,
three of whom have gone
on before, leaving seven
living as follows: Mrs.
Sam Henry, Corsicana; L.
M. Jones, Eureka; Mrs.
Elsie Milburn,
Corsicana; C. T. Jones,
Pinkston; A. B. and J.
B. Jones, Corsicana, and
Mrs. Ivan Todd,
Corsicana.
Uncle Houston�s friends
were as far as his
acquaintance was. As a
citizen, he always
wanted his community to
be one of the best;
always willing to do his
part in community
affairs; always tried to
see some good in
everybody.
In the home life, as a
husband, he was hard to
equal; always devoted to
his companion, whom he
had toiled with and
shared her joys and
sorrows for fifty-three
years. As for his
children his greatest
ideal was a noble
Christian life; always
in his prayers; (Oh God
have mercy on my
children.)
In the church life was
where he was most
contented; always loved
his church word, his
pastor and Sunday school
as long as he was able
to attend regular;
although he could not
attend in his last days,
yet it was a strength to
his pastor to know he
was praying for him, in
his work. One song in
particular was his
favorite��Amazing Grace
How Sweet it Sounds That
Saved a Wretch Like Me.�
When this song was
started he would get
happy and the tears
would flow down his
cheeks.
Uncle Houston was taken
sick about three months
ago, and all that loving
hands and doctors could
do was done. Dr. Newton
of Corsicana and Dr.
Worsham of Emhouse were
his physicians, always
ready to administer unto
him when they could. His
aged companion�though
aged she was�was always
by his side, until he
was taken to the P. and
S. hospital where it was
thought best for him�and
she was there all she
could be. His children
and friends were anxious
to help him in some way.
It was here that he
passed away February 2,
1922 at 9 p.m., and was
laid to rest in the
Black Hills cemetery
where his many friends
and loved ones rest.
Weep not, dear one, for
he is gone to a brighter
world than this. It�s
true that he will rest
from his labors; but his
works follow him.
Thou art gone Uncle
Houston, but shall never
be forgotten. We will
meet you some sweet day
in the bye and bye.
�Servant of God well
done,
Thy glorious warfare�s
past,
The battle�s fought, the
race is won.
And thy are crowned at
last.�
�the pains of death are
past,
Labor and sorrow cease;
And life�s long warfare
closed at last,
His soul is found in
peace.
Soldier of Christ, well
done,
Praise be thy new
employ,
And while eternal ages
run,
Rest in thy Savior�s
joy.�
�Lives of great men all
remind us
We can make our lives
sublime,
And departing leave
behind us
Foot prints on the sands
of time.�
L. W. S.
Notes:
Will Raley
Nov 9, 1896 -
Apr 22, 1917
West End News.
There was an
unusual thing
took place at
Brushy Sunday
afternoon at 2
o'clock. The
funeral of Mrs.
Will Putman took
place and was
conducted by
Rev. Mr. Prater
of Navarro
Mills, Mrs.
Putman having
lived near
Navarro Mills.
And just as they
completed
filling up the
grave Will
Raley�s remains
were brought in
from near Irene
and then Rev.
Mr. Boulware
preached his
funeral and he
was laid to rest
in his grave,
which was being
dug at the same
time that Mrs.
Putman�s was
dug. Will Raley
was 20 years of
age and was the
son of Mr. and
Mrs. W. A. Raley.
He had been
afflicted for a
long time with
that dread
disease,
tuberculosis.
There was the
largest crowd in
attendance at
both funerals
that I have
witnessed at a
country funeral.
Notes:
Mrs. Will Putman
Died April 1917
West End News.
There was an
unusual thing
took place at
Brushy Sunday
afternoon at 2
o'clock. The
funeral of Mrs.
Will Putman took
place and was
conducted by
Rev. Mr. Prater
of Navarro
Mills, Mrs.
Putman having
lived near
Navarro Mills.
And just as they
completed
filling up the
grave Will
Raley�s remains
were brought in
from near Irene
and then Rev.
Mr. Boulware
preached his
funeral and he
was laid to rest
in his grave,
which was being
dug at the same
time that Mrs.
Putman�s was
dug. Will Raley
was 20 years of
age and was the
son of Mr. and
Mrs. W. A. Raley.
He had been
afflicted for a
long time with
that dread
disease,
tuberculosis.
There was the
largest crowd in
attendance at
both funerals
that I have
witnessed at a
country funeral.
Notes:
Benjamin Martin
Bailey
Sep 29, 1910 -
Dec 20, 1913
West End News.
Mr. and Mrs.
James Bailey�s
little
three-year-old
daughter was
laid to rest in
the
Brushie Prairie
cemetery on
Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
The little one
was sick only a
short time. She
was taken with
membranous croup
and died
Saturday. The
parents and
relatives have
our sympathy.
Notes:
Annette �Nettie�
(Dean) Gilbert
Aug 19, 1855 -
Jul 31, 1921
STREETMAN NEWS.
(The Streetman
Enterprise.)
Death of Mrs. T.
C. Gilbert
Mrs. T. C.
Gilbert died at
her home in
Streetman last
Sunday afternoon
at about six
o'clock after
suffering an
illness of
several days
duration at the
age of 66 years.
Interment was
made Monday
afternoon in the
old Cade
Cemetery.
Deceased was
born in
Spearville, La.,
Aug. 19, 1855.
She was married
to C. T. Gilbert
Nov. 29, 1876 at
Blossom Prairie,
Lamar County,
Texas.
Immediately
after their
marriage they
moved to this
community where
they lived and
reared their
family, Mr.
Gilbert dying
five years
previous to the
death of his
wife.
Mrs. Gilbert was
widely known and
dearly loved
throughout this
section. She was
a member of the
Primitive
Baptist church,
was a devoted
Christian and a
faithful mother
and a valued
neighbor.
She is survived
by seven
children,
Mesdames Etta
Cooper, Ruth
Frasier, Maud
Carroll, C. D.
Gilbert, H. L.
Gilbert, F. E.
Gilbert, E. J.
Gilbert, and 23
grandchildren.
Notes:
Martha E.
�Mattie� (Owens)
Powell
May 25, 1852 -
Aug 14, 1921
STREETMAN NEWS.
(Streetman
Enterprise.)
Mrs. Powell Died
Sunday Night.
Mrs. J. M.
Powell died at
her home in the
Cade settlement
last Sunday
evening at 7:30,
after an illness
of only a few
hours. She took
sick at 5:30
Sunday morning.
Interment was
made Monday
afternoon in the
Cade Cemetery.
Rev. Mr.
Thornton of
Wortham
conducted the
funeral
services.
Deceased was 69
years old last
May. She had
lived in the
Cade community
for many years
and was well
known and highly
respected in the
community in
which she lived.
She is survived,
by her husband,
several children
and several
brothers and
sisters besides
her neighbors
and friends who
will ever miss
her.
Notes:
John C.
Easterling, Sr.
1853 - Sep 27,
1919
STREETMAN NEWS.
(The Streetman
Enterprise)
Death of Mr. J.
C. Easterling
Mr. J. C.
Easterling, old
and respected
citizen of the
Chatfield
community, died
at his home at
that place last
Saturday and was
laid to rest in
Old
Cade Cemetery
Sunday
afternoon, under
the auspices of
the Masonic
Lodge, and Bro.
J. F. Stanley of
the Baptist
Church of this
place preaching
the funeral
ceremony.
Mr. Easterling
was born in
Simpson county,
Miss., but for
many years had
been a respected
citizen of this
state, where his
family grew to
maturity. He was
a Christian
gentleman, an
example of good
citizenship, and
his kindly
presence will be
sadly missed by
all.
To the sorrowing
wife and
children we
extend our
sympathy in
their
bereavement.
Notes:
Gladys
(McConnell)
Patton
Jun 9, 1896 -
Jul 29, 1919
STREETMAN NEWS.
(Streetman
Enterprise)
Sad Death.
Mrs. Gladys
McConnell Patton
died at the home
of her mother,
northeast of
this city
Tuesday
afternoon, after
an illness
extending over
many months.
Burial occurred
at the old
Cade Cemetery
Wednesday
afternoon,
conducted by
Rev. Phillips of
Navarro.
Mrs. Patton was
well known in
this section,
where she was
born and grew to
womanhood.
During her
extended
illness, she
exhibited a
patience and
Christian
resignation that
was a marvel to
those relatives
and friends who
were constantly
with her.
The family has
the heartfelt
sympathy of the
entire community
in their sad
loss.
Gladys
McConnell-Patton.
By request of
the sorrowing
mother we now
attempt to write
in memory of
this devoted
daughter.
Feeling that no
one is so well
qualified to
speak of a
child�s life and
character as the
mother, who has
so eagerly
watched its
every
development, we
feel it is
proper to quote
freely from
letters written
by her. We give
the following
extracts:
�Miss Gladys
McConnell was
born June 9,
1896. She was
married to W. R.
Patton April 14,
1918. She died
July 29, 1919,
at Streetman,
Texas. Her faith
was Primitive
Baptist. Still
she never had
any inclination
to join the
church. She was
a light-hearted,
happy little
wife, and had a
dear good
companion. As
she said to me
so often: �Mama,
Pat and I have a
bright future
before us. We
are both young,
and I have so
much to live
for. But our
blessed God�s
will be done,
not ours. If it
is His will for
me to go, I am
willing, and
death has no
horrors for me.
I am not afraid
to meet my God.
Sometimes I long
to see
grandmother once
more.� Sister
was a great pet
of my mother�s.
she said: �Oh,
Mama, I hate to
leave you, Pat
and my brothers
so bad. I feel
like Pat and the
boys will take
care of
themselves. But
you are getting
old, and need me
so much. What on
earth will you
do for some one
to stay with
you?� I said;
�God will take
care of me, for
He never has
forsaken me. 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.� After
our conversation
she gave up
worrying about
me. I hope you
will have a mind
to write, from
on high, some
sweet poetry
about her
beautiful life.
She was so pure,
and such a
little lady.
Loved everyone,
and was loved in
return. She
called your name
in her dying
moments. Her
death has left
an aching void
in our hearts,
which never can
be filled. How I
long to cross
over the dark
and silent River
of Death to meet
her. Oh, she was
so pure, so
gentle and
sweet, and so
patient in all
her suffering.
Would be so
cheerful and
always have a
smile when it
seemed like she
was at death�s
door. She would
say: �Mama, I
have such sweet
nurses. They are
so good and
sweet to me.�
She said:
�Carnation is my
favorite flower.
When I die, put
some in my
hands�some pink
and white ones.�
We tried to do
everything she
requested us to
do.�
The writer was
called upon to
conduct a
funeral service
over the body of
this beloved
daughter. How
inadequate he
felt for the
task. We have
never seen a
more profuse or
more beautiful
offering of
flowers, than
that which
adorned her
casket and
grave. Gladys
was an only
daughter of one
of the most
devoted mothers
we have ever
known. Surely it
can be said of
her: �She hath
done what she
could.� Knowing
that her time
was short, when
she went to
dispose of her
gifts, she
kindly
remembered two
orphan friends,
whom she had met
and learned to
love. In the
midst of a large
concourse of
relatives and
friends she was
laid to rest in
the Cade
cemetery, where
she will sweetly
slumber until
awakened by the
voice of the Son
of God. By
request of the
mother, we offer
the following
lines, which is
a feeble
expression of
our heartfelt
sentiments, and
a more feeble
portrayal of her
life and
character.
Gladys.
She lived a life
of loveliness,
And when she
came to die,
She turned from
earthly scenes
and looked
With calm and
steadfast eye
To that eternal
Home of Peace,
Where lovely
anthems never
cease.
She scattered
sunshine, love
and joy,
And unto
Friendship�s
chain,
Was fastened
many a shining
link,
Which firmly did
remain,
She helped to
make the old
world glad,
And since she�s
gone, it seems
so sad.
We often take a
backward glance,
And some sweet
vision gain�
�The damsel is
not dead,� but
lives
In Memory�s fair
domain.
Some lives are
such that Time�s
swift pace
Cannot their
beauty soon
erase.
Had we the power
at our command,
We would not her
recall;
She lives in a
far better land,
Where shadows
never fall.
We would not
have her pass
again
The gates of
death, or vale
of pain.
Oh! In that day
we will not ask,
Why was it thus
and so?
We will not take
our God to task,
But we shall
surely know
That what He did
was for the
best�
Oh! Let us on
His promise
rest.
WM. L. PHILLIPS,
Corsicana, R. R.
No. 4.
Notes:
Elizabeth
Frances �Eliza�
(Burleson)
Easterling
May 11, 1859 -
Feb 23, 1952
Mrs. Easterling
Dies Saturday;
Services Sunday
Mrs. Elizabeth
Frances
Easterling, 92,
died at the home
of a daughter,
Mrs. R. E.
Montfort, 1511
Elmwood Saturday
morning.
Funeral services
will be held
from the
McCammon Chapel
at 2 p.m.
Sunday. Burial
will be in the
Cade Cemetery
near Streetman.
The rites will
be conducted by
Rev. W. M.
Shamburger,
pastor of the
First Baptist
Church.
Born May 11,
1859 in
Freestone
county, Mrs.
Easterling made
her home on the
Easterling ranch
at Chatfield for
50 years.
Surviving are
three sons,
Earl, Ben and
John Easterling,
all of
Chatfield; two
daughters, Mrs.
Montfort,
Corsicana, and
Mrs. R. L.
Henderson, Waco;
four brothers,
D. D. Burleson,
Streetman;
Oliver Burleson,
Wortham; John
and Joe
Burleson, both
of Fort Worth; a
sister, Mrs. F.
E. Baker,
Stamps, Ark.; a
number of
grandchildren,
great-grandchildren
and other
relatives.
Pallbearers will
be J. H.
Montfort, R. E.
Montfort, Theo
Montfort, Bobby
Henderson, S. T.
Wright and
George Calloway,
all grandsons;
J. O. Burke and
Wm. Thorp.
Notes:
Martha Isabell
�Mattie�
(Workman)
Kendall
Sep 18, 1871 -
Feb 12, 1923
In Memoriam.
Mrs. Mattie
Kendell, the
wife of Joe
Kendell who
lives in the
Pansy community,
and in apparent
good health,
died suddenly
the morning of
February 12,
1923, at the
home of a
neighbor where
she had been
setting up with
a corpse the
night before.
The funeral
services were
conducted by
Rev. I. R.
Durwood at the
Campbell
cemetery,
after which the
remains were
laid away in
their last
earthly resting
place.
Mrs. Kindell was
the daughter of
Mrs. Rachel
Workman also of
the Pansy
community. She
was a good
mother and a
faithful, loving
wife. She was
ready to go when
the summons
came. She
professed faith
in Christ early
in life and
united with the
M. E. church
South, and lived
a consistent
Christian to the
end.
She leaves to
mourn her
departure an
aged mother,
three brothers,
husband and
eight children,
four boys and
four girls, also
a host of
friends. May the
good Father who
doeth all things
well richly
bless and
sustain the
grief-stricken
family.
HER PASTOR.
Notes:
Frances Rachel
(Grantham)
Thomas
Apr 30, 1867 -
Nov 11, 1920
FUNERAL
YESTERDAY.
Was Largely
Attended and
There Were Many
Beautiful
Flowers.
The funeral of
the late Mrs.
Fannie Grantham
Thomas, wife of
C. H. Tomas, who
died at the
family home at
Drane at 3
o'clock
yesterday
afternoon. Rev.
I. R. Darwood,
the pastor of
the church,
returned from
Fort Worth where
he was attending
the annual
conference, to
officiate at the
last sad rites,
and Messrs. M.
M. Roughton, J.
L. Sutton, A. L.
Bryan, J. M.
Elrod, P. A.
Reed and S. T.
Dorsey acted as
pall bearers.
Rev. I. R.
Darwood paid a
beautiful
tribute to the
life and
character of the
deceased, saying
in part that her
lovable
Christian
character as a
wife, mother,
Sunday school
teacher,
neighbor and
friend was a
benediction and
blessing to all
who came in
contact with
her, and that
her holy and
useful influence
would live
through the
years to come,
and that while
she would be
missed and
mourned, not
only by her own
family and loved
ones, but by the
community in
which she lived,
her gracious
influence and
noble womanly
life would live
through the
years to come,
and be a holy
benediction to
all who had come
under the
influence of her
life and noble
womanly
character.
The church was
filled by those
who knew the
deceased in
life, and who
had come to pay
her mortal
remains their
last token of
love and esteem.
The remains were
laid to rest in
the
Campbell
cemetery and
the mound that
covered the once
useful form was
hidden beneath a
bank of
beautiful
flowers that had
been sent in
honor of her
memory by loving
friends, but the
most beautiful
flower of them
all was the
lifeless form
that rested
beneath the sod.
Notes:
---
To a Sister�s Memory.
McGregor, Texas, Nov. 23, 1920.
On memory�s wall hangs the pictured face of my sweet sister,
Mrs. C. H. Thomas, who left us for the Glory Land the
eleventh of this month and the all-important question is, if
we die shall we live again? Yes, listen to our dear Savior�s
words:
�Let not your hearts be troubled, ye believe in God, believe
also in Me; in my Father�s house are many mansions; I go to
prepare a place for you; if I go I will come again.� And he
did come and take our darling sister to that mansion and
hearts are sad because of the separation and our
companionship is severed in this world, but we are thinking
of her in that Mansion reunited with dear father and our
other two sainted sisters who left us so long ago.
Everything that a faithful husband, loving children,
friends, doctors and one of the sweetest nurses could do was
done to stay the hand of death, but God saw fit to take her
and we mourn because we see her no more in this world; but
we will see you dear sister, in the land of endless day
where pain, sorrow and suffering are no more. Farewell until
that sweet day.
ONE WHO LOVED HER.
Mrs. M. L. Jackson.
Notes:
Annie Ruth Baker
Jul 28, 1915 -
Mar 3, 1917
In Loving Memory
of Our Little
Darling, Annie
Ruth Baker.
With a sad and
lonely heart do
I undertake to
write a few line
in sweet memory
of little Ruth.
She was born
July 28, 1915,
and departed
this life Monday
morning March 5,
1917, making her
stay here on
earth one year
seven months and
five days.
Three weeks
before she died
she was taken
very sick, and a
day or two later
contracted
pneumonia. From
the very
beginning of her
illness and all
the way along
until her death,
it did not seem
that anything
which we did for
her was of any
permanent
benefit, for she
gradually grew
weaker and as
fast as we would
get one thing
corrected
another would
spring up.
Everything
Father, Mother,
the doctor and a
host of friends
could do was
done; but all to
no avail. This
brings to our
mind a scripture
which reads that
there to
everthing there
is a season, and
a time to every
purpose under
the Heaven. A
time to be born
and a time to
die; a time to
plant and a time
to pluck up that
which is
planted. We
believe that
little Ruth�s
time had come to
die, else our
efforts to
benefit her
would have been
crowned with
success. Jesus
called for the
child to come
home, and her
little spirit
took it flight
back to God who
gave it.
The Lord giveth
and the Lord
taketh away;
blessed be the
name of the
Lord.
Little Ruth
suffered more
than we can
tell. It seemed
so hard to see
the little thing
suffer so, never
having committed
a practical sin;
but then we turn
and read in the
Bible where the
blessed Jesus,
who was without
sin, suffered
the ignominious
death of the
cross, we are
made to be
therewith
consoled. When
we can so view
the matter we do
not wonder that
little Ruth
suffered so. We
have not a doubt
that her little
spirit is now in
God�s
everlasting
presence, there
to wait the
Resurrection
morning when her
little body
which we carried
to the grave
shall be brought
forth and
changed and
fashioned like
unto the
glorified body
of the Lord
Jesus, when
soul, body and
spirit shall be
reunited and so
shall she
evermore be with
God.
We hope to meet
her there, and
our prayer to
God is that when
we come to press
a dying bed,
that we may be
enabled to view
that Great
Beyond and to
know that our
little hope is
anchored there.
Then will I be
satisfied that
all is well with
me and that soon
I will be with
loved ones gone
before. May it
be God�s will to
give us this joy
in the hour of
death is our
prayer.
Monday evening
funeral services
were conducted
at our home by
Brother Willis
Blackman and
Elder T. J.
Moore, after
which her mortal
remains were
conveyed to the
Campbell
cemetery
where they were
laid in the lone
and silent grave
to await the
resurrection
morning.
To the many
friends who were
so faithful to
help us nurse
little Ruth we
would say �God
bless you, be
with you and
help keep and
sustain you all
along down
through the
journey of life
and in the hour
and article of
death may he
still be with
you is our
prayer.
We shall
continue to miss
little Ruth, oh!
So much. There
is a vacant
place in our
home, a vacant
spot in our
hearts, a
vacancy
everywhere;
where but it was
God�s will, and
we can but
submit and
threrewith be
content.
The little babe
is gone to rest
The reign with
God forever
blest
It�s little
tongue will
always praise
A Savior�s love,
redeeming grace.
Far from a world
of sin and
strife,
It now enjoys a
Heavenly life;
And joins to
praise and shout
and sing,
And make the
Heavenly arches
ring.
Could we but
hear its little
tongue
So sweetly sing
the Heavenly
song;
Could we but see
its smiling
face,
Delighted with
the happy place.
We could not
wish it back
again,
But say, dear
babe, with God
remain;
We�ll try to
gain that
peaceful shore
Where those who
meet shall part
no more.
Now let us
strive the prize
to gain;
Let�s come to
Christ, with Him
remain;
Then we shall
share in Jesus�
love
And meet the
little babe
above.
Written by her
father,
T. W. BAKER.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, March 12, 1917
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- d/o Thomas William Baker & Cordelia Jane
(Poston) Clark-Lane-Baker-Craft buried in Victoria,
Victoria County, Texas
----
Died at Dresden.
A four-year-old daughter of Tom Baker of Dresden, died of pneumonia
Monday night and the remains were interred at Dresden yesterday.
Notes:
Leonia N. Ashford
May 7, 1942 - Jun 28, 2014
 Obituary
for Leonila Ashford
Leonila B. Ashford, 72, entered into eternal rest June 28,
2014.
�Nelly� as she was affectionately known to her family and
friends was born May 7, 1942 in Cadiz Negros Occidental,
Philippines. She moved to the United States after marrying
her beloved husband, OC Ashford. Nelly loved life and lived
it to the fullest. She enjoyed traveling, shopping and
spending time with family and friends. Nelly had a way of
bringing a smile and laughter to whom had the privilege of
meeting her. She will always be remembered as a loving
mother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be deeply missed.
Left to cherish her memory is: daughter, Christine Ashford;
son, Arron Ashford; sister, Connie Stephens and husband
Scott and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family
members. She is preceded in death by her husband of 19
years, OC Ashford; parents, Exequiel and Mercedes; sisters,
Angeles, Norma Ann, Ermelinda, Cecelia, Beverlita; and her
brother, Rolando.
The family will receive friends from 3:00-6:00 pm, Thursday,
July 3, 2014 with a funeral service to follow at 6:00 pm at
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memorial donations may be made to the liver or kidney
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Notes:
Mary Elizabeth
"Lizzie"
(Westbrook)
Sands
Nov 24, 1826 -
Jul 29, 1923
Died in
Chatfield.
Mrs. Elizabeth
Sands, aged 97
years, and a
resident of the
Chatfield
community for
sixty-six years,
died at her home
there Saturday,
and the funeral
took place from
the Methodist
church there at
4 p.m.
yesterday, and
was largely
attended, Rev.
Mr. Hayes
officiating. The
deceased reared
nine children,
and three of
them still live.
These are Mrs.
Alice Bennett,
Fort Worth, Mrs.
Norah Guynes and
Miss Anna Sands
of Chatfield.
She also had 28
grandchildren,
56
great-grandchildren,
and one great
great
grandchild, a
total of 88
descendants, 82
of whom still
live. The
deceased was a
woman of most
lovable
character, and
was greatly
esteemed by all
who knew her.
The funeral was
largely attended
and there were
many beautiful
floral
offerings.
Notes:
Ralph Henderson
Dec 26, 1910 -
Feb 9, 1915
In Memoriam.
The death angel
visited the home
of Mrs. C. S.
Henderson and
took from them
their darling
baby, Ralph. He
was born
December 26,
1909, and died
March 9, 1915.
It has been
nearly two years
since the father
was taken from
this home. It is
hard to
understand why
these dear ones
should be taken
away from us and
no human words
can heal the
broken hearts of
mamma, sister,
brother. He was
a bud planted
here on earth to
bloom in heaven.
It is hard to
give him up, but
we must submit
to the will of
our Heavenly
Father, who said
�Suffer little
children to come
unto me and
forbid them
not,� for of
such is the
kingdom of
heaven.�
We know he can�t
come back to us
but we can go to
him if we live
Christian lives,
for we knew we
will find him
for us in the
paradise of God.
When the news
spread that the
spirit of little
Ralph had
returned to the
God who gave it,
sorrow fell upon
many hearts. We
find that the
blessed gospel
of Jesus can
only give
comfort in such
an hour. The
broken-hearted
mother, friends
and loved ones
tenderly laid
away the little
form they had
learned to love
so well, but we
know heaven is
nearer the
sweeter because
their little
darling is there
and may they be
submissive to
the Father�s
will and live so
they can one day
be gathered
around his great
white throne
with little
Ralph and other
loved ones.
One by one our
loved friends
are leaving. We
are sad to see
them go, yet we
know we soon
shall follow.
Change must come
to all below. If
in Jesus we are
trusting never
need we fear; we
will soar to
life eternal
there to join
our loved ones.
How our hearts
ached with grief
as we say good
bye, but we
shall meet him
some day where
no sorrow or
tears can ever
dim our eyes. He
leaves a mother,
three sisters
and two brothers
and a host of
friends and
relatives.
Thank God, some
day we will meet
again,
Where parting
comes no more;
To walk the
streets of a
better land,
With loved ones
gone before,
Farewell dear,
but not forever,
There will be a
glorious dawn.
We shall meet to
part no more
On the
resurrection
morn.
He is safe with
Jesus
Where there are
no clouds or
rain,
And our sadness
tells us
That our loss is
heaven�s gain,
Yes, God has
taken from us
The one we loved
so well,
But he is safe
with the angels,
There to forever
dwell,
When we cross
the chilly
waters
And leave our
sorrows all
behind
There we�ll look
for our dear
Ralph
And he�ll not be
hard to find.
The funeral
services were
conducted by
Bro. B. M.
Kimrow, after
which the little
body was laid to
rest in the
Chatfield
cemetery
beside his dear
father.
Written by his
cousin,
MRS MAMIE SMITH.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, March 20, 1915
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- s/o Samuel Chapman Henderson & Lula Caroline (Weems)
Henderson (Lula is buried in Oakwood cemetery, Corsicana,
Texas
Ellen Rebecca
(Loop) Garner
Jul 1, 1856 -
Jan 9, 1923
Died Near
Chatfield.
Mrs. Garner,
widow of the
late Seberry
Garner, died at
her home near
Chatfield
yesterday and
the remains were
interred at
Chatfield
this afternoon.
Notes:
David King
Harper
Dec 4, 1919 -
Mar 17, 1924
ONE DEAD FOUR
INJURED RESULT
TWO
CROSSINGACCIDENTS
DAVID HARPER
DEAD AS RESULT
INJURIES
RECEIVED IN
WRECK
AUTOMOBILE AND
INTERURBAN
CRASHED NEAR
RICE. THREE HURT
David Harper, 5,
son of Walter
Harper of Rice,
died in the
County Hospital
at 2:30 o'clock
Tuesday morning
as the result of
injuries
received about 5
o'clock Monday
afternoon when
the
Dallas-Corsicana
interurban
struck the car
in which he was
riding with his
father and Grady
Crawford, aged
5.
Mr. Harper and
the boys were in
a Ford coupe and
had driven
across the track
at Rice where
the accident
occurred. The
car turning down
the track had
not gotten far
enough away to
avoid being
struck by the
approaching
limited car, and
was not seen by
the motorman in
time to come to
a stop before
the crash. The
coupe was
knocked end over
end. The injured
were picked up
and brought to
Corsicana on the
next interurban
and taken to the
hospital.
Mr. Harper was
injured about
the back and
limbs, though
not seriously.
The little boys
suffered a brain
concussion.
Mr. Harper was
driving the
coupe and did
not see or hear
the fast
approaching
interurban
before being
struck.
Motorman O. F.
Sizemore and
Conductor W. L.
Darr were
manning the
limited
interurban.
The body of the
Harper boy was
sent to Rice by
the Sutherland
Undertaking
company early
today. Funeral
services will be
held some time
Wednesday with
burial in the
cemetery at Chatfield.
The little
Crawford boy�s
condition is
regarded as
extremely
serious.
Trepanning to
relieve the
fractured skull
pressure from
the brain was
done this
morning.
Notes:
---
GRADY CRAWFORD
IS DEAD AS
RESULT OF
INTERURBAN CRASH
SECOND VICTIM OF
CROSSING
ACCIDENT CLAIMED
BY DEATH LAST
NIGHT
Grady Crawford,
aged 8 years,
who was hurt in
the collision at
Rice Monday
night when the
car in which he
was riding with
Walter Harper
and his little
boy, died at the
County Hospital
at 8:20 o'clock
Tuesday night.
The body was
sent to the
Crawford home at
Rice early
Wednesday by the
Sutherland
Undertaking
company where
funeral services
will be held and
burial made.
Harper, and his
5 year old son,
David, and Grady
Crawford were
riding in an
automobile and
in crossing the
interurban track
at Rice was
struck by the
limited car
which was coming
towards
Corsicana. The
boys were
brought to the
hospital here.
The little
Harper boy died
at an early hour
Tuesday morning.
Harper was
slightly injured
in the wreck. A
surgical
operation was
performed
Tuesday on the
Crawford boy�s
skull which was
fractured in the
hope of saving
his life, but he
died a few hours
later.
Notes:
Roy Scaville
White
Nov 2, 1892 -
Sep 9, 1924
Young Farmer
Passed Away.
Roy White, who
would have been
thirty-two years
old in November
next, died this
home in the
White Chapel
community
yesterday
afternoon near 5
o'clock of
Bright�s
disease. The
deceased was a
member of the
First Methodist
Church here and
the burial took
place at
Chatfield
this afternoon
with Rev. Alonzo
Monk
officiating.
The deceased is
survived by his
wife and three
children, his
father R. A.
White, and a
sister, Mrs. S.
D. Thornton, the
two latter
living in
Corsicana
Mr. White was an
industrious and
highly esteemed
citizen, and had
many friends who
regret his
death.
Notes:
George Simmons
North
Apr 3, 1843 -
Oct 28, 1924
PIONEER CITIZEN
OF NAVARRO
COUNTY DIED
CHATFIELD
COMMUNITY
G. S. North,
aged 81 years,
and a resident
of this county
for many years,
died at the home
of his son in
the Chatfield
community last
Tuesday, and the
remains were
interred there
Wednesday. Rev.
J. H. Hayes
officiated and
twelve grandsons
acted as
pallbearers. The
deceased is
survived by
three children,
44 grandchildren
and 18 great
grandchildren.
The deceased was
a good citizen
and was highly
esteemed by all
who knew him.
Notes:
Willie Aliene
(Conner)
Portwood
Apr 17, 1884 -
Jan 6, 1921
DIED AT
LAWRENCE.
Mrs. W. P.
Portwood Will Be
Buried Here.
Mrs. W. P.
Portwood, sister
of John C.
Conner of
Corsicana died
this morning at
9:30 o'clock at
her home in
Lawrence,
Kaufman County.
Her body will
arrive here on
H. & T. C.
�Hustler� train
tonight and will
be taken to the
home of Wm.
Conner, 1577
West Fourth
avenue. The
funeral
arrangements
will be
announced.
Mrs. Porwood
leaves, besides
her two brothers
in Corsicana,
who were with
her at the time
of her death, a
husband and two
little girls,
aged eleven and
six years
respectively.
Notes:
---
WILL BE BURIED
SATURDAY.
Funeral Service
Will Be Held at
Home of Wm.
Conner.
Mrs. Willie
Alene Portwood,
wife of W. P.
Portwood, who
died at
Lawrence,
Kaufman county,
Thursday will be
buried Saturday
afternoon in
Conner cemetery
near Roane. The
body reached
here last night
and was taken to
the home of her
brother, William
Conner, 1577
West Fourth
avenue where the
funeral will be
conducted
Saturday
afternoon at 1
o'clock by Rev.
Mr. Whitside,
pastor of the
Terrell First
Methodist
church, assisted
by Rev. Cullom
H. Booth, pastor
of the First
Methodist church
of Corsicana.
Notes:
Hazel Ruth
Conner
Aug 26, 1912 -
Oct 7, 1921
Died Near
Hester.
Hazel Ruth
Conner, the
nine-year-old
daughter of John
Conner, Jr.,
died in the
Hester community
this morning
after having
been in ill
health for many
months.
Interment will
take place in
the
Conner Cemetery
tomorrow.
Notes:
John William
Conner
Jul 25, 1887 -
Mar 26, 1937
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR JOHN CONNER
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services
for John Conner,
aged 50 years,
who died at his
home in Wichita
Falls Friday
night, were held
Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock
from the Baptist
church in Roane
with burial in
the
Conner Cemetery.
Mr. Conner was a
native of
Navarro County
but had resided
in Wichita Falls
for a number of
years.
Surviving are
his wife, a son,
J. T. Conner, a
daughter, Mary
Ellen Conner,
all of Wichita
Falls; five
brothers,
Sherrard Conner,
Roane; Matt
Conner, Roane;
Dillard Conner,
Corsicana; Ellis
Conner, Midland;
Bill Conner,
Midland; three
sisters, Mrs.
Walter Sullivan,
Breckenridge;
Mrs. H. B.
Allgood,
Breckenridge,
and Mrs. J. C.
Sullivan, Roane,
and other
relatives.
Sutherland-McCammon
Funeral Home
directed the
arrangements.
Notes:
Carrol Paul
Killough
Sept 9, 1934 -
Oct 19, 2016
 Carrol
Paul Killough, 82, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away
on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016. The visitation will be held at
1 p.m. and the memorial funeral service and Celebration of
Life will be held at 3 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 23 at Wade Funeral Home, 201 NW Third Street in
Hubbard with Rev. Bob Rainey officiating. Interment will be
at Dover Cemetery
in Navarro County just off Highway 171 between Hubbard and
Coolidge, turn east on HCR 3379. The cemetery is
approximately two miles down this road on SW 4080 Road.
Carrol was born as oldest of six children on Sept. 9, 1934,
to Carrie Lee Loveless Killough and Paul Haran Killough in
Hubbard. He paid his way through college by raising cattle
on the family farm. He graduated from Hubbard High School in
1953 and Texas A&M University with a degree in engineering
in May 1957. In November 1957, 58 years ago, he married
Sybil McMullan in Corsicana, Texas. They moved to France
where Carrol served as an officer in the Air Force and then
to Duluth, Minnesota where he completed his four years of
active military service.
Carrol accepted a position at Caterpillar Tractor Company
out of college which was held for him while serving our
country before returning to Illinois to resume his work at
the Washington Proving Grounds as a research engineer and
then moving to the corporate headquarters in quality
control.
Carrol remained passionate about farming and was a lifelong
collector of farm equipment literature and toy tractors. He
proudly refurbished antique full-size tractors and helped
others locate quality tractors across the United States. He
also served his community with an active snow removal
service and was a member of the Crossroads United Methodist
Church in Washington, Illinois for over 50 years.
In November, 2014, both Carrol and Sybil survived the F4
tornado which wiped out 1,400 homes in Washington, Illinois
including totally decimating their home of 52 years. He also
went on to fight brain cancer which first emerged in 2014
and built his dream home just one mile away from his home in
Washington where he and Sybil resided in 2015 to spring of
2016. He gladly lent his expertise to the church building
committee and volunteered for Habitat for Humanity after he
retired.
For most of his life Carrol was frequently found with a
camera in hand and left his family with over 15,000
photographs documenting a life well-lived as well as
instilling a passion for photography and an enjoyment of
biking and fishing in future generations. He shared his
commitment to Christianity and appreciation of family, faith
and integrity with his children and dear friends.
Carrol was pre-deceased by his parents Carrie Lee Loveless
Killough and Paul Haran Killough; and sister Melva Joyce
Killough Pringle.
Mr. Killough is survived by his wife Sybil, daughter Terry
Killough LaFin and her husband Bob of Charlotte, North
Carolina, and his son Larry Killough and his wife Karen of
Lake in the Hills, Illinois; three brothers, Donald Killough
of Mesquite, Glynn Killough and wife Jeanie of Ovilla and
Dwain Killough and wife Sarah of Lillian and a sister,
Janice Killough Trompler and husband Charles of Malone.
His five grandchildren include: Rachel LaFin Howard living
with husband Mike in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Lauren, Haley,
Nathan and Sophia Killough of Lake in the Hills, Illinois.
Carrol also has four great grandchildren, Britten, Barrett,
Mackenzie and Cole Howard in Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be Larry Killough, Nathan Killough, David
Sullins, Glynn Killough, Dwain Killough and Donald Killough.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United
Methodist Church Lord's Acre, 208 NW 2nd Street, Hubbard, TX
76648. |
Notes:
Martha "Sis" (Bruce) Little
Jan 23, 1933 - Oct 16, 2016
 Martha
"Sis" Bruce Little went to be with Jesus on Sunday, Oct. 16,
2016. Sis and her twin brother Buddy, were born to Mary
Ellen and Willard Edward Bruce on Jan.23, 1933 at their home
in Corsicana.
A charter member of Trinity Baptist Church, Sis loved Jesus
and served Him in many capacities over the years. She loved
teaching her Sunday School class. Among other things she
loved people and lived life to the fullest.
Sis was preceded in death by her parents Mary and Willard
Bruce and her brother Morris Ray "Buddy" Bruce. She was also
preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Edgar
January Little.
Sis is survived by her daughters, Deborah Fenlason and
husband Robert of Bay Springs, Mississippi; Janette Blue and
husband Randy Blue of Corsicana; two sons, Gideon Little and
wife Cathy Little of Cypress and Jim Little and wife Stacey
Little of Hubbard.
Sis was also surrounded by love from all of her
grandchildren, Shannon Dunn and husband Lawson Dunn, Megan
Allred and husband Steve Allred, Dustin Blue and wife
Kensley Blue, Jennifer Wallis, Jeffrey Wallis, Joshua
Little, Jacob Little and wife Ashley Little, Ashley Dempsey,
Kade Little and Seth Little. Sis is also survived by seven
great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Dustin Blue, Jeffrey Wallis, Joshua
Little, Jacob Little, Kade Little, and Seth Little. Honorary
pallbearers will be Shannon Dunn, Megan Allred, Jennifer
Wallis, Ashley Dempsey, Shelton Dunn, Blair Dunn, Rylee
Dunn, Ethan Blue, Braden Blue, Sylas Allred, and Jackson
Little.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 at
Griffin-Roughton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Baptist
Church in Corsicana.
Interment to follow at
Hamilton -
Beeman Cemetery.
"Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto
angels; and are the children of God, being the children of
the resurrection." Luke 20:36
Arrangements By Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Edna Lee
(Bowling)
Nicholson
May 15, 1932 -
Oct 20, 2016
 Edna
Bowling Nicholson, 84, passed away Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016.
She was born May 15, 1932 in Ft. Worth and raised in Navarro
County. She moved to Prineville, Organ [sic] in 1954 and
later returned to Navarro County in 1994.
She was a member of Central Baptist Church since 1994. She
served several years as financial secretary of the church.
She was also active in Navarro County Meals on Wheels,
acting as coordinator in Blooming Grove.
Edna was preceded in death by her mother and step father,
Ruby Lusk Warren and L.I. Warren; father Lee Bowling, as
well as her husband William M. Nicholson.
She is survived by her son Mark I. Nicholson of Frost and
grandson William Lee Nicholson of Dawson. Half sisters
Carole Owens of Marcola Oregon and Rosaless Paliner of
Prineville Oregon and several nieces in Oregon and
California.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21,
2016 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, 2016
at Central Baptist Church with Bro. Darren Heil officiating.
Burial will follow at
Frost Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rodney Lusk, Wayne
Lusk, Paul Gillen, Bill Evans. Honorary pallbearers will be
Don Russell, Terry Houchens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to
Central Baptist Church Youth Department PO Box 286 Blooming
Grove, Texas 76626.
Arrangements By Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Jerry Louis
Reese
Jan 20, 1956 -
Oct 1, 2016
Jerry Louis
Reese, 60, of
Desoto passed
away Saturday,
Oct. 1, 2016 in
Dallas. He was
born on Jan. 20,
1956 in
Corsicana.
Wake services
will be held at
7 p.m. Friday,
Oct. 7, 2016 at
Roane Chapel
Full Gospel
Baptist Church,
100 N. Parham
St., in
Corsicana.
Funeral services
are set to begin
at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Oct.
8, 2016 at Roane
Chapel.
Interment to
follow at
Woodland
Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Arrangements
made by M.R.
Smith Parlor for
Funerals.
Notes:
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