Elzy Evelena
(Farmer) Andrus
Apr 20, 1929 - Jul 12, 2016
Mrs.
Evelena Farmer Andrus, 87, of Corsicana went home to be with
her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Baylor
University Medical Center in Dallas.
She was born on April 20, 1929 to Lena Stone Farmer and
James Everett Farmer in Zion's Rest, and lived her whole
life in Navarro County.
She graduated from
Emhouse High School on June 1, 1946, and June 3, 1946
began her career in banking at First National Bank,
Corsicana, from which she retired in 1989.
She married H.V. (Bud) Andrus on June 14, 1948. Their first
son David was born Oct. 13, 1949, but only lived four
months, to pass away Feb. 14, 1950.
Four years later Susan was born, soon following came Steven,
then Stuart; three of the most blessed children in the world
to have such loving, giving and sacrificing parents.
Bud and Evelena have been life-long Methodist, first at 11th
Avenue Methodist Church, then at St. Luke United Methodist
Church. Both Evelena and Bud served their church on various
committees over the years, and she loved her church family
very much. She remained a faithful member to St. Luke even
in her absence.
She took an active interest in her children's lives, doing
anything she could to participate, such as feeding the
horses, cooking lunch daily for Steve and Susan, caring for
her precious grandchildren, to name a few. Of course oncee a
horse backed in to her, knocking her against the fence and
breaking her arm, she was forced to stop feeding the
livestock. But she took such pride in being helpful to the
kids.
She and Bud were fortunate enough to get to do some
traveling with friends before he passed away in 2001. And in
November of 2012, Susan convinced her to move in with her
and husband Gary; where she stayed until Jesus called her
home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lena and Everett
Farmer; loving husband and father, H.V. (Bud) Andrus; infant
son, David Andrus; sisters, Lila Olsen and husband H.O.
Olsen and Beatrice Parrish and husband Hugh Parrish, Jr.;
brothers, Raymond Farmer, Earl Farmer, Newel (Buddy) Farmer
and wife Sarah, and a nephew, Jimmy Parrish.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Andrus Campbell and
husband Gary; sons, Steven Andrus and wife Sherry and Stuart
Andrus and wife Karen; grandchildren, Whitney Andrus Napoli
and husband Jason, Blair Campbell Puren and husband
Jeremiah, Sarah Campbell Barton and husband Wesley, Ashleigh
Andrus and Michael Andrus.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on
Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 15,
2016 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bruce
Carpenter officiating.
Interment will follow in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Michael Andrus, Jason Napoli, Jeremiah
Puren, Wesley Barton, Kenneth McManus, and Newel Farmer.
Honorary pallbearers will be James (Sonny) Farmer, Fred
Farmer, Ole Olsen, James Olsen, Darrell Olsen, and Ben Acock.
Those desiring to do so, may make memorial contributions to
the First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15t Street,
Corsicana, Texas 75110. |
Notes:
Clara Lee
Williams
abt 1927 - July 12, 2016
Clara Lee Williams, 89, of Corsicana passed away on Tuesday, July
12, 2016 at Trisun Care Center.
A time of visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July
13, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016 at
Trinity Assembly of God Church in Corsicana with interment to follow
in Oakwood Cemetery.
Notes:
Charles
Bryan Isbell
Jun 24, 1939 - Jul 5, 2016
Charles
Bryan Isbell, 77, died Tuesday, July 5, 2016 after a long
battle with Parkinson's.
Charles was born in Anna on June 24, 1939 to John and
Juanita Isbell.
He graduated from
Corsicana High School in Corsicana in 1957.
After their marriage in 1958, Charles and Dianne moved to
Dallas. He began his banking career with Wynnewood State
Bank as a teller and soon moved through the ranks as a Vice
President. He then moved to Hampton State Bank.
He became President of Hillside National Bank at the age of
29. During his years in banking he received many accolades
in various civic and community organizations.
He was a past State President of the Improved Order of the
Red Men. During his 28 years of membership he served in many
positions.
In 1970 he moved his family to Brownsville to join his
brother in forming Isbell Seafood in Port Isabel.
Charles had many interests in businesses on South Padre
Island and commercial bingo businesses in the valley.
Charles enjoyed living on South Padre Island, his home in
Playa del Carmen Quintana Roo, Mexico, his beloved Dos Rios
Ranch in Arroyo City and his home in Brownsville.
He was preceded in death by his parents John and Juanita
Isbell; five brothers Ansel Isbell (Jean), Tommy Isbell
(Billie), Bill Isbell (Joyce, dec.) Lavell Isbell (Wilma)
and M.L. Isbell (Betty.)
Charles is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dianne Garrett
Isbell, of Rancho Viejo Texas; son Kevin Isbell and wife
Sandra of Rancho Viejo Texas; daughters Lisa Isbell-Nunez,
husband Carlos and Brenda Isbell-Alvarez and husband Artemio
of Brownsville; grandchildren Dustin Isbell and wife
Paulina, Kristopher Isbell and wife Gloria, Noah Nunez,
Samantha Alvarez all of Brownsville and Hannah Nunez of Los
Angeles California; great-grandchildren Dustin Luke Isbell,
Khloe Isbell, Christopher and Edward Gonzalez all of
Brownsville.
He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He will be missed by his family and many friends.
The Isbell family would like to thank Gracie Reyes for her
continued dedication as a loyal friend and employee.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 14,
2016 at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Interment will follow in the
Oakwood Cemetery. |
Notes:
Wanda Kay Brandon
Jan 19, 1953 - Dec 2, 2016
Wanda Kay Brandon, 63, of Corsicana passed away Friday,
Dec. 2, 2016 at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in
Dallas.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9,
2016 at Bethel Seven Day Adventist Church, 717 E. 13th
Ave. A second time of visitation will be held from 5 to
7 p.m. at Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Funeral services are set to begin at 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at Roane Chapel Full Gospel, 100
S. Parham St.
Interment to follow at
Woodland
Memorial Park
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Wanda Kay Brandon, 63, of Corsicana passed away Friday,
Dec. 2, 2016 at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at
Bethel Seven Day Adventist Church, 717 E. 13th Ave. A second
time of visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ross and
Johnson Mortuary.
Funeral services are set to begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec.
10, 2016 at Roane Chapel Full Gospel, 100 S. Parham St.
Interment to follow at
Woodland Memorial Park.
Notes:
Verna Bess
(Burkett) Collins
Mar 5, 1931 - Nov 8, 2016
Verna
Bess Collins, 85, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8,
2016. She was born on March 5, 1931 in Blanket Springs
Community in Mills County to George and Lizzie Vann Burkett.
She attended school in Mullin, Lake Charles, Louisiana and
Comanche.
She married Jim Collins on Oct. 4, 1945 at the home of her
parents in Comanche with Rev. E.G. Gregory officiating. The
Collins moved to Corsicana in 1952. She earned her G.E.D. at
Kilgore College in 1976.
Verna was a member of Northside Baptist Church for many
years. She worked for Corsicana School Food Service,
Hunnicutt Carpet and Andrews Flooring until she retired in
2010. She was an extremely loving wife, mother, grandmother
and friend to many people.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jim;
daughter, Cheryl; two grandchildren; seven sisters and many
more treasured family members and friends.
She is survived by her daughters; Linda Watson and husband,
Fred; Sherry Cheek and husband, Mike; Debra Pope and
husband, Gary; Karen Coker and husband, Johnny and her
son-in-law Danny Richards and wife, Cecilee; 12
grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11,
2016 at Northside Baptist Church with Bro. Randal Whitt
officiating.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bryan Cheek, Matt Richards,
Marc Pope, Jeremy Coker, Grant Mitchell, Garett Mitchell and
Gage Mitchell. Interment will follow in
Hamilton
Beeman Cemetery. |
Notes:
Donald L.
Harris
abt 1943 - Nov 8, 2016
Donald
L. Harris, 73, beloved husband, father, brother and grandpa
went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 in Navarro
Mills.
Donald is survived by his wife of 29 years, Glorie Harris;
daughters Sarah Ivins and husband Erik, Christina Dulock and
husband Gregory; sisters, Frankie Dobbels and husband Jim,
Pat Lanicek, Mary Holder, Leona McClure; brother Jackie Dale
Holder and wife Jan; grandchildren Emma, Levi, Olivia, Logan
and his loyal dog and companion, Maya.
Donald wished to donate his body to science to further
research in medicine. His ashes will be spread on his land
that he loved and raised his family on.
He will be dearly missed.
Notes:
---
Donald L. Harris, 73, beloved husband, father, brother and
grandpa went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 in
Navarro Mills.
Donald is survived by his wife of 29 years, Glorie Harris;
daughters Sarah Ivins and husband Erik, Christina Dulock and
husband Gregory; sisters, Frankie Dobbels and husband Jim,
Pat Lanicek, Mary Holder, Leona McClure; brother Jackie Dale
Holder and wife Jan; grandchildren Emma, Levi, Olivia, Logan
and his loyal dog and companion, Maya.
Donald wished to donate his body to science to further
research in medicine. His ashes will be spread on his land
that he loved and raised his family on.
He will be dearly missed. |
Notes:
Arnold
Edward Coker
Jan 12, 1932 - Nov 7, 2016
Arnold
Coker, 84 of Corsicana, passed away Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. He
was born in Eureka to Laford George Martin Coker and Nannie
Mae Bates Coker. He worked for Miller Hat Factory and later
retiring from Kmart. Arnold enjoyed fishing, hunting and
woodworking. He had a lot of enjoyment going garage selling.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Junior
Martin Coker and wife Dorothy Coker.
He is survived by his sons, Jacky Coker and wife Ruby, Randy
Coker and wife Becky; six grandchildren; 14 great
grandchildren; sisters, Vivian Jordan and Bernice Hull and
special friend Bonnie Owen.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9,
2016 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral service will
begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Tony Neal and Bro. Gary
Johnson officiating.
Interment will follow at
Eureka Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Cannon Coker, Gunnar Coker, Grayson
Coker, Jimmy Curry, Cavendar Green and Paul Palos. Honorary
pallbearers will be John Wall, Parker Zamzow, Brett Zamzow,
Eric Coker.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to, National
Foundation for Transplants c/o Randy Coker 5350 Poplar Ave.
Suite 430 Memphis, TN 38119 or Habitat for Humanity
Corsicana.Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home, Corsicana.
Notes:
-----
Arnold Coker, 84 of Corsicana, passed away Monday, Nov. 7,
2016. He was born in Eureka to Laford George Martin Coker
and Nannie Mae Bates Coker. He worked for Miller Hat Factory
and later retiring from Kmart. Arnold enjoyed fishing,
hunting and woodworking. He had a lot of enjoyment going
garage selling.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Junior
Martin Coker and wife Dorothy Coker.
He is survived by his sons, Jacky Coker and wife Ruby, Randy
Coker and wife Becky; six grandchildren; 14 great
grandchildren; sisters, Vivian Jordan and Bernice Hull and
special friend Bonnie Owen.
V isitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9,
2016 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral service will
begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Tony Neal and Bro. Gary
Johnson officiating.
Interment will follow at Eureka Cemetery. Pallbearers will
be Cannon Coker, Gunnar Coker, Grayson Coker, Jimmy Curry,
Cavendar Green and Paul Palos. Honorary pallbearers will be
John Wall, Parker Zamzow, Brett Zamzow, Eric Coker.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to, National
Foundation for Transplants c/o Randy Coker 5350 Poplar Ave.
Suite 430 Memphis, TN 38119 or Habitat for Humanity
Corsicana.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Lois Mae (Cates) Douglas
Apr 25, 1956 - Nov 5, 2016
Lois
Mae Douglas, 60, of Corsicana passed away Friday, Nov. 5,
2016 at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. She was
born on April 25, 1956 in Dallas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David "Moondawg"
Douglas; parents, Delmer and Martha Cates; grandparents,
Loyal and Alva Poe and Edd and Willie Cates.
She is survived by her sons, Ronny Folmar and Michael Rogers
of Corsicana; grandchildren, Laton Eastman, Brandon Folmar,
Savanah Folmar, Isabella Folmar, Justin Folmar, Michael
Rogers, II, Colton Rogers, Andrew Estrada, Lydia Williams,
and Dylan Pennington; great granddaughter, Francki Rogers;
sister, Mona Grace and husband Kenny of Corsicana; aunts,
Edwina Poe and Florence Poe of Corsicana; uncles, James Poe
and wife Nancy of Kaufman and Don Douglas and wife Brenda of
Dallas; niece, Monica Perez of Mildred; nephews, James Cates
of Corsicana, Gary Douglas of Corsicana and Mark Douglas of
Arkansas, and numerous great nieces, nephews, cousins and a
big host of friends.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov.
10, 2016 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony
Stephens officiating. Interment will follow in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Rogers, Chuck Sanches, Jeremy
Perez, Caleb Perez, Jason Northern, and Dennis Smith.
Those desiring to do so may make memorial contributions to
the American Lung/Heart Association or the American Diabetes
Association. |
Notes:
Charles Lowrey �Charlie� Boyd
Nov 11, 1864 - Feb 17, 1953
Charles L. Boyd Rites At Dawson
DAWSON, Feb. 19.�(Spl.)�Charles L. Boyd, 88, former resident of this
community, died in Houston Tuesday.
Funeral services were held from the First Baptist church Wednesday
at 2 p.m. the rites were conducted by Rev. W. O. Estes, pastor.
Burial was in the Dawson
cemetery.
Surviving are four sons and other relatives.
Wolfe Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Nancy Elizabeth
(Merritt) Onstott
Jun 1844 - Jun 23, 1925
DAWSON NEWS.
(Dawson Herald)
Brought Here for Burial.
Mrs. Tom Onstott of Hubbard died Tuesday and was brought here and
buried Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. We understand she is
survived by several grown children. We were unable to learn
particulars concerning Mrs. Onstott.
Notes:
Robert Loyd
Sims
May 25, 1890 - Jun 21, 1925
DAWSON MAN DEAD TWO BADLY HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT
BOB SIMS KILLED WHEN CAR OVERTURNED EARLY SUNDAY MORNING
Special to the Sun
Dawson, June 22.�Bob Sims, aged 26 years is dead and Lester Sawyer
and Wilson Pullin, all of Dawson, are badly injured as a result of
an automobile wreck which occurred early Sunday morning near Mount
Calm, Hill county, while the trio were en route home from Waco. The
accident occurred at 3 o'clock Sunday morning.
Sims� neck was broken and he died instantly. Both the other men are
cut and bruised considerably but will doubtless recover.
The car was demolished.
Notes:
J. F. Turner
abt 1923 - Dec 3, 1927
In Loving Memory.
In loving memory of little J. F. Turner, the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Turner. On December 3, 1927, at five o'clock in the evening the
death angels visited that happy home and took that darling baby boy
from them. Little J. F. was four years, one month and 12 days old.
Little J. F. leaves to mourn his loss father, mother, brother and
sister, grandfathers, grandmothers and relatives and friends.
It was so hard to give him up but God�s will must be done not ours.
All was done that loving hands and kind hearts could do. God had a
vacant place in heaven that he wanted little J. F. to fill. Unto us
our Heavenly Father gave a jewel sweet and fair; pure he was as dew
from heaven nestling in the flowers rare. We had centered our
affection on this treasure of our love. But an angel came and took
him to that home of heaven above. Now our hearts are sad and lonely,
since our darling child has gone. But we know he�s gone to heaven.
Yes, he�s singing round the throne. Humbly now in sweet submission
Lord we fall before thy feet. Lead and guide us by thy feet. Lead
and guide us by thy spirit, that we may our darling meet.
Funeral services were conducted by Bro. H. B. Caraway and the little
body was laid to rest in the
Raleigh cemetery. We can not bring little J. F. back to us but
we can go to him.
Written by his aunt,
GERTIE SYKES.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, Dec 27, 1927
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- s/o Fred Marion Turner buried in Oakwood cemetery & Lillar May (Sykes) Turner-Wood buried in Dresden cemetery
Bettie Elar
Fowler
Sep 18, 1860 - Jul 28, 1926
COUNTY NEWS.
BARRY NEWS.
Special to the Sun.
Barry, Texas, July 29,--Mrs. Bettie F. Fowler, wife of Thomas Fowler
of this place, passed to her reward Wednesday, July 28, at 8:30 a.
m., at the age of 65 years. Mrs. Fowler had been in ill health some
time but was suddenly taken with acute indigestion Sunday evening
and was stricken with paralysis some time Sunday night following.
Since that time had hovered, but were twixt life and death.
Mr. and Mrs. Fowler had been married 47 years last September. To
them were born eleven children eight of whom survive her: Ed Fowler,
Purdon; Mrs. Onis Goodjoin, Powell; Thos. J. Fowler, Waelder; Mrs.
Lillie Coker, Grandview; Mrs. Ophelia Elkins, Fort Worth; L. E.
Fowler, Powell; Mrs. Ethel Fulton, Crawford, and Mrs. Bettie
Robison, Barry.
All the children and their families were at her bedside when she
died.
She obeyed the gospel when young and had lived a consistent member
of the Christian church until her death.
She was of a cheerful disposition and scattered sunshine wherever
she went, and had made many friends in Barry, who join with the
husband and children in mourning her loss.
To the bereaved we can only say, look to Jesus who has promised to
be our comfort and stay, and who will not forsake us when trials
come. �Yea, tho I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I
will fear no evil thy rod and thy staff comfort me.�
Funeral services were held at the Christian church at Barry Thursday
morning at 9:30 o'clock and the body was laid to rest at Milford.
Notes
Newborn Infant
Apr 1926
NEW BORN BABE IS FOUND DEAD SUNDAY IN BED OF CREEK
A new born babe was found Sunday afternoon in the bed of a creek in
the northern part of the city, and it was turned over by the
officers who investigated the matter to Hattie Lee, prominent
colored woman, for burial. Hattie says she wrapped the little form
in white linen and buried it with care to the following song played
on the Victrolia: � You may carry me, you may bury me, in the coming
day I�ll rise; father and mother, don�t grieve after me for I was
born to die; if you should see the light in my soul you�d rather I�d
go than stay.�
Notes:
Glena Uribe
McRosas
Nov 10, 1913 - Apr 5, 1926
Mexican Lad Died Hospital Monday
Glena Uribe McRosa, Mexican lad aged 12 years, son of Jose McRosa,
died at the county hospital Monday morning at 8 o'clock. Funeral
arrangements have not announced.
Notes:
John Skipper
abt 1903 Nov 15, 1927
Negro Drowned Near Frost.
Blooming Grove, Texas, Nov. 19.�John Skipper, negro, aged 24 years,
was drowned in a tank on the Germany farm near Frost Tuesday when he
went in the tank for a duck he had killed.
Notes:
James Newton
Bruner
July 23, 1933 - July 9, 2016
James
Newton Bruner, 82 of Kerens, passed away Saturday, July 9,
2016 at his residence.
James was born July 23, 1933 to Vernon D. and Agnes
Williamson Bruner of Kerens.
He graduated from
Kerens High School in 1950 and from Baylor University in
1956, having excelled in his studies in piano and drama.
He received a commission in the United States Air Force and
was stationed in France where he managed a large officer's
club for his fellow airmen. After his discharge, he returned
to Dallas to continue his studies in theater under Paul
Baker.
He then moved to California where he earned his master's
degree at UCLA.
After a career of film making he retired in Kerens.
James was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert
Edward Bruner, his niece, Sherri Bruner and nephew, Scotty
Clay.
He is survived by his daughter, Anne Bruner Bremner of Los
Angeles; two granddaughters, Diana and Laura Stern of Los
Angeles; his aunt, Jewell Hutson of Kerens; his brother
Dwain Bruner and wife Carolyn of Stephenville; his
sister-in-law Linda S. Bruner of Corsicana; nephews Charles
Bruner of Richardson and Greg Bruner of Stephenville; nieces
Gwyn Bruner Schneck of Dublin and Cindy Bruner Clay of
Hillsboro and many cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 13,
2016 at Paschal Funeral Home.
Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. David
LeFlore officiating.
Interment will be at the
Kerens Cemetery.
The family has requested that memorials may be made to the
Kerens First Baptist Church or the Kerens First United
Methodist Church.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Alan Lee
Barber Sr.
Feb 16, 1957 - Jul 6, 2016
Alan
Lee Barber Sr. of Corsicana passed away on Wednesday, July
6, 2016 in Farmersville at the age of 59.
He was born in Corsicana on Feb. 16, 1957 to Raymond Leroy
Barber and Dealey Brown Barber.
He worked for Webber Construction as a heavy equipment
operator as a finisher on a maintainer.
Alan was a avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish.
He was preceded in death by his mother Dealey Barber who
passed away in October 2015.
He is survived by his father Raymond Barber of Corsicana;
children, Alan Lee Barber Jr. and wife Cat of Farmersville
and Megan Barber of Kingwood; step-grandchildren Kyle
Underwood and Bethany Winblood; sisters and brothers, Caryn
Phillips and husband Jim, Raymond Earl Barber, Thelma Neal,
Deloris Latham, Linda Holifield, Kenneth Barber and wife
Debra and Bill Barber all of Corsicana. He is also survived
by numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 8,
2016 at Griffin
- Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Graveside services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9,
2016 at Kerens
Cemetery with Rev. James Williams officiating.
Pallbearers will be Warren Carver, Jerry Davis, James
Shelton, Lee Littrell, Steve Andrews and Justin Simmington.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana |
Notes:
Myrian Sue (Perkins) Stephens
Nov 10, 1947 - July 5, 2016
Sue Stephens, 68 of Kerens, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at
Trisun Care Center.
She was born on Nov. 10, 1947 in Hillsboro to Page and Jean Warren
Perkins.
She started school in Frost and after moving, graduated from Bynum
High School. She then attended Hill Junior College in Hillsboro.
After marrying Billy Stephens on June 17, 1967 and moving to Kerens,
she became an active member of the Kerens First Baptist Church.
She worked at Woolworth's and Jones Medical Rental both in Corsicana
and Latta's Saddle Pad Shop in Kerens.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Page & Jean Warren
Perkins.
Sue is survived by her husband of 49 years, Billy Stephens of
Kerens; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Darren Lane of Kerens;
Jamey Stephens; granddaughter, Emily Lane; grandsons, Will and
Joshua Stephens; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and James
Bowling; brother and sister-in-law, Devon and Kim Perkins and
brother-in-law, Carl Richard Stephens. She is also survived by a
number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of friends.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016 at
Paschal Funeral Home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2016 at
the Kerens First Baptist Church with Bro. David LeFlore officiating.
Interment to follow at the
Kerens Cemetery.
Pallbearers are: Braz Davis, Derek Kamp, David Paschal, Troy Jett,
Russell Carty and Scott McManus.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Kerens First Baptist
Church P.O. Box. 219 Kerens Texas, 75144, KESA P.O. Box 5 Kerens
Texas, 75144, Bynum Ex Student Association. In care of Larry Hoyle,
1202 E.
Vaja Ct. Grandbury Tx, 76048.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home.
Notes:
Mary
(Kilpatrick) Smith
May 19, 1859 - Jan. 5, 1927
In Memoriam.
Mrs. Mary Kilpatrick Smith was born in Early Grove, Miss., May 19,
1869. Was married to V. C. Smith, July 27, 1881. In 1898 they came
to Texas and settled in the Cryer Creek community. Later they moved
to Frost and lived in the Jones Ranch vicinity until the death of
her husband little more than a year ago, after which she moved to
Corsicana, 2304 West Fourth avenue, where she resided until her
death which occurred January 5, 1927.
At an early age she was converted and united with the Presbyterian
church in Hudsonville, Miss. after moving to Texas there being no
Presbyterian church near enough for her to attend she united with
the M. E. church South, of which she was a consistent member until
her death.
When during the Christmas holidays she was suddenly stricken ill,
three of her children being immediately called, did all they could
to heal and relieve her from suffering body during her short
illness. But it seemed that nothing could keep her here longer. God
had called and she must go. She stated during her illness that she
was ready to go, that she was only waiting for the end. Even had she
not told us, we knew by the life she lived and the sweet influence
she has left behind her, that she was indeed ready to go.
As a Christian, she was true always interested in the church and the
work of God�s people. As a friend, kind, considerate and courteous
to all. As a mother, patient, gentle and had a most unselfish love
for her children. It seemed that she never thought of self, but
always of her children. She spent the greater part of her life
training and leading them to be upright Christian characters and
good citizens, and we feel that her life is not spent in vain, that
the influence of her life, and her teachings will live on in the
lives of her children. �Tis said to live without her, but to know
that she is forever free from sorrow, suffering and pain, is a
blessed thought, and to think of how quietly and peacefully she
passed from this life to the life beyond brings to our memory the
passage of scripture which says: �O death, where is thy sting, O,
grave, where is thy victory?�
She was laid to rest in the
La Grange cemetery,
Rev. Paul Utley, pastor of Max Avenue church and Rev. Joe Patterson,
assistant pastor of First Methodist church, assisted by three of her
former pastors, Rev. G. W. Gaultney, Rev. H. R. Hall, Rev. W. T.
Boulware, conducted the funeral services.
The following children survive; A. L. Smith, Russel V. Smith, Elbert
K. Smith, Mamie and Pauline Smith, Mrs. Vesta Friday. Three brothers
and sisters also survive, John and E. J. Kilpatrick, Nacogdoches; E.
R. Kilpatrick, Ballinger; Mrs. Jim Gober, Frost, Mrs. C. K. Duden,
Nacogdoches, Mrs. David Smith, Dallas.
Written by a Friend.
Notes:
Coye Duland
Graves
Jul 30, 1920 - Mar 28, 1926
Little Boy Dies Waco Sanitarium
Coye Graves, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Graves, of the
Stansell community, died in a Waco sanitarium Sunday afternoon at 4
o'clock. He had been taken to Waco several days earlier for an
appendicitis operation, but we understand he arrived there too late
for an operation to benefit him.
His body was returned to Dawson Sunday night and carried to the home
of his grandmother, Mrs. J. W. Moser, at which place the funeral
service was held Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock conducted by O. S.
Hellums. Burial took place in the
Dover cemetery.�Dawson
Herald.
Notes:
William Robert �Bob� Spruiell
Dec 8, 1843 - Dec 6, 1927
AGED RESIDENT OF HUBBARD DISTRICT BURIED WEDNESDAY
Hubbard, Texas, Dec. 10.�William Robert Spruill, aged 84 years, died
at his home in the Cold Corner community Tuesday afternoon at 4
o'clock and the remains were interred in the
Dover cemetery, Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. �Uncle Bob� as he was familiarly called was
born in North Carolina, but had been a resident of this section for
many years. He served four years in the Confederate army.
Surviving are his wife, and the following children: Mrs. Lula
Dunlap, Hubbard; Mrs. Delta Kendrick, Hubbard; Mrs. Alice
Clinkscales, Vincent, Ala.; Mrs. Lucy McDonald, Hubbard; R. M.
Spruiell, Hubbard; Tom Spruiell, Hubbard; Mint Spruiell, Hubbard;
Mrs. Hester McDonald, Hubbard; Gordon Spruiell, Hubbard.
Notes:
Harve H. Walker
Sep 17, 1868 - Dec 3, 1927
Hubbard Resident Died Last Saturday
Hubbard, Texas, Dec. 17.�H. H. Walker, aged 60 years, died here and
Saturday afternoon and the remains were interred in the
Dover cemetery Sunday
afternoon. He was a native of Tennessee, but had resided here ten
years. He had been an invalid for seven years.
Surviving are three daughters and five sons.
Notes:
Katy Cranford
1815 - Jun 16, 1925
110-YEAR OLD NEGRO WOMAN IS DEAD CORSICANA
Katy Cranford, negress, aged 110 years, died here yesterday and was
buried this afternoon at
Cheneyborough at 2:30. Katy was said to have been sold to the
Cranfords in 1820 at the age of 5 or 6 years. She has lived in
Corsicana for a number of years and was well known by white and
colored people.
Notes:
Myrtle Lee
Barker
1908 - Aug 29, 1909
Obituary.
Myrtle Lee, the eleven-months-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Barker,
was laid to rest in the Conner cemetery on September 29th. To the
bereaved parents we extend our deepest sympathy. Weep not, dear
ones, for your little darling, for God in his infinite wisdom as
seen best to take the little one home where he will shelter it in
his arms safe from all harm until you shall go some day to meet it
where sad partings come no more. In your sad, dreary hours when you
miss the pressure of the downy head on your breast and the clasp of
the tiny fingers think of the time when in the celestial home you
will meet your darling babe once more. She has missed the cares and
heart-aches of this world, and is dwelling in the arms of the
Savior. Some times it is hard to say �thy will be done,� but you
know God in his infinite love does all things for the best. He said,
�Suffer the little children to come unto me, for of such is the
kingdom of heaven.� May God guide you, sooth your bleeding heart and
uphold and strengthen you, until you shall meet in that world
without end and where all our heartaches will be o�er is the prayer
of your friends.
FRIENDS OF BEREAVED ONES.
Notes:
Shirley (Gilliam)
Walker-Cason
Aug 1, 1936 - Dec 10 2016
Shirley
Walker Cason, 80, passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, in
Hillsboro. She was born Aug. 1, 1936, in Navarro County to
Edgar Gerome and Mable Vera Rash Gilliam and was a 1954
graduate of Corsicana High School.
She was employed by Bank of America in the downtown Fort
Worth branch where she began as a teller and rose to be a
loan officer before her retirement in 2000.
Shirley was married to Durwood Chrisman Walker for 36 years
prior to his death in 2000. She married Joe Cason in 2004
and he died in 2011.
Shirley was an active member of Travis Avenue Baptist Church
and a member of the PraiSingers Adult Choir.
She was preceded in death by parents; husbands, Durwood
Walker and Joe Cason; brother, Larry Joe Gilliam and
sister-in-law, Helen Elizabeth Gilliam.
Shirley is survived by her family, Lynn, Linda and Russ
Walker of Oregon; Jeff, Robbie and Katie Walker of Oregon;
Carl, Jody, Jonah and Evan Helmle of New York; Dandy and
Debbie Whitener of New Mexico; Bo, Joanna, Jonas and Bella
Whitener of California; Eryn, Chloe and Andie Whitener of
Texas; Vickie Gilliam of Tennessee; Ricky Gilliam of Texas;
Danny, Patty and Abigail Gilliam of Texas; Dustin, Rachel
and Aria Daigle of Texas; Kenny and Debbi Hendrix of Texas;
Jim Bob and Lisa Plemons of Texas and numerous nephews and
nieces.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13,
2016 at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home.
Funeral services are set to begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec.
14, 2016 at Travis Avenue Baptist Church. Interment to
follow at 2 p.m. in
Resthaven Memorial
Park in Corsicana.
Should friends desire, memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be
given to the PraiSingers at Travis Avenue Baptist Church or
charity of choice. |
Notes:
- w/o (1) Durwood Chrisman Walker and (2) Joe Cason; d/o
Edgar Gerome Gilliam & Mable Vera (Rash) Gilliam
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
Willie Gene
Bailey
abt 1938 - Dec 5, 2016
Willie Gene Bailey, 78, passed Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 at Trisun Care
Center.
Funeral services are set to begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016
at Mt. B. Zion Baptist Church in Kerens.
Interment will follow at
Petersburg Cemetery.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
---
Willie Gene Bailey, 78, passed Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 at Trisun
Care Center.
Funeral services are set to begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016
at Mt. B. Zion Baptist Church in Kerens.
Interment will follow at
Petersburg Cemetery.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
John M.
Anderson
abt 1875 - Apr 20, 1925
J. M. Anderson, aged 50 years, died at his home near Jester, in
the Western part of Navarro county, Monday morning at an early
hour and the funeral took place late Monday afternoon, with
burial in the
Navarro Mills cemetery. He is survived by a wife and two
sons.
Notes:
Florine
Grayson
Feb 8, 1902 - Nov 21, 1927
STREETMAN YOUNG WOMAN DIES FROM BURNS MONDAY
MISS FLORINE GRAYSON SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES RECEIVED WEEK AGO
Miss Florine Grayson, aged 36 years, teacher in the Mildred schools,
died at her home in Streetman Monday morning at 11:30 o'clock from
the effects of burns received at Mildred last Monday when her
clothing became ignited from an oil stove and the funeral will be
held at the First Baptist church in Streetman Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock with interment in the
Birdston cemetery.
Miss Grayson had spilled some oil on her clothing and got near the
stove, the clothing incoming ignited. She was carried to Streetman
last Tuesday.
Surviving are her mother, Mrs. W. S. Grayson, Streetman; four
sisters, Mrs. Dexter Hamilton and Mrs. Carrie Thompson, both of
Dallas; Mrs. Gilbert Milner, Streetman; Mrs. Mack Cole, Floydada;
two brothers, L. G. Grayson and R. E. Grayson, both of Streetman,
and numerous other relatives. Mrs. Loyd G. Kerr and Mrs. A. D.
McKinney, both of Corsicana are cousins of the deceased.
Notes:
---
Here En Route Home
Judge Dexter Hamilton and family of Dallas spent yesterday in
the city en route home from the funeral of Miss Florine Grayson,
who was buried in Winkler. Miss Grayson was a sister of Mrs.
Hamilton, having died from burns from an oil stove.
Notes:
----
SOCIAL REVUE
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Wassell, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Bomar, Mrs.
Loyd Kerr and Mrs. A. D. McKinney attended the funeral of
Miss Florine Grayson at Streetman Tuesday. Miss Grayson was
one of the popular teachers of the Mildred school. Her death
was most tragic having been severely burned one week before.
Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Hamilton and Miss Mabel Hamilton of
Dallas and Billie Hamilton from the State University were in
Streetman for the funeral and will remain until after
Thanksgiving.
Notes:
Mortica E. Dodd
Aug 3, 1873 - Aug 21, 1927
Purdon Man Buried Tuesday Afternoon
Dawson, Texas, Aug. 26.�M. E. Dodd of Purdon died at his home Monday
afternoon and the remains were interred in the
Board Tree cemetery
Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Dodd is survived by his wife and five children.
Notes:
Julia Ann
(Estes) Dodd
Apr. 19, 1872 - Jul. 21, 1954
Mrs. Julia Dodd Dies In Dallas
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Dodd, 82, who died at her home in
Dallas, July 21, were held with burial in the
Union High cemetery
near Dawson.
Surviving are three sons, Rufus Dodd, Dallas; Homer Dodd, Dallas;
Walter Dodd, Wink; two daughters, Mrs. Charlie Cottongame, Frost,
and Mrs. Jerry Cottongame, Big Spring; 19 grandchildren, 22
great-grandchildren, and other relatives.
Notes:
Frances Jane (Brown) Grice
Apr 21, 1847 - Aug 1, 1927
PIONEER RESIDENT RODNEY COMMUNITY BURIED TUESDAY
Dawson, Texas, August 5.�Mrs. M. F. Grice, aged 79 years, died at
her home near Rodney Monday and the remains were interred in the
Board Tree cemetery
Tuesday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Bounds of Wortham.
Mrs. Grice had been a resident of Rodney for many years, having
lived at the home place for forty years. Her husband died in 1918.
Notes:
Julia A.
(Jordan) Clarke
Jan 14, 1855 - Jan 12, 1920
Mrs. C. P. Clarke Dead.
Mrs. C. P. Clarke of several miles southeast of town, died at her
home Monday night, and was buried in the
Board Tree cemetery
Wednesday. We understand Mrs. Clarke was 66 years of age, her old
age being chiefly the cause of her death. She was a good Christian
woman, and held the love and esteem of all who knew her. The Herald
joins the many friends of the family in extending heartfelt
sympathy.
Notes:
Lydia L.
(Smith) Ward
Nov 6, 1870 - Feb 12, 1921
DAWSON NEWS.
(The Dawson Herald.)
Mrs. J. G. Ward Dead.
Mrs. J. G. Ward died at her home near Rodney Saturday night at 8:30
o'clock. While Mrs. Ward had been confined to her bed a few days,
her condition was thought to be not serious, and it is thought an
attack of heart trouble caused her death. She was fifty years of age
and is survived by her husband and seven children. The funeral
service was held at Board
Tree cemetery Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, conducted by Rev.
Todd.
Mrs. Ward was a good woman and possessed the friendship of everybody
who knew her, and her passing away was not only a great shock to
relatives, but to her entire community. A large number of friends
attended the burial as a last token of love and respect for this
good woman.
Notes:
Virginia Alice (Bradham) Miles
Jul 11, 1856 - May 30, 1925
Rodney Lady Dies.
Mrs. Miles, who was making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Ben
Grice died Saturday night and was buried in the
Board Tree cemetery
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the funeral services being conducted
by Rev. Lankston of Pisgah Ridge, Mrs. Miles is survived by several
grown children.
Notes:
Willie
(Caskey) Rylie
Jun 1, 1908 - Dec 16, 1997
Willie Caskey Rylie
Willie Caskey Rylie, 89, of Corsicana, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1997,
in Corsicana.
Services are pending.
Mrs. Rylie was born in Dawson on June 1, 1908.
Mrs. Rylie is survived by her son, Ernest Rylie of Corsicana.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
---------------
Willie Caskey Rylie
Willie Caskie Rylie, 89, of Corsicana, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1997,
in Corsicana.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Corley Funeral Chapel, with Rev.
Susie Welch and Bro. Bill Honea officiating. Burial will follow at
Kemp Cemetery.
Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today.
Pallbearers are Gary Ferguson, Dr. Bo Ivy, Tom Llinas, Gary
Schlemmer, Bob Tyykila, and Ronny Watkins. Honorary pallbearers are
Bob Edwards, Billy Hardin, Sharon Johnson, Wally Palma, Betty Rousy
and Ron Werner.
Mrs. Rylie was born in Dawson on June 1, 1908.
Mrs. Rylie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ernest and
Judy Rylie of Corsicana; daughter, Mary Riley Gibson of Tyler;
granddaughters, Brandy Rylie of Garland, Jennifer Rylie of
Corsicana; grandsons, Scott Rylie of College Station, Rhey Nolan of
Tyler; great grandchild, Parrish Nolan of Tyler; sisters, Florence
Hardin of Corsicana, Faye Hamilton of Abilene, Tommie Caskey of
Wintersville, Ohio; brothers, J. W. Caskey of Corsicana, Charlie
Caskey of Garland; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
----
Willie Caskey Rylie
Willie Caskey Rylie, 89, of Corsicana, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1997,
in Corsicana.
Services were 10 a.m. today at Corley Funeral Chapel, with Rev. B.
Suzy Welch and Bro. Bill Honea officiating. Burial will follow at
Kemp cemetery.
Pallbearers are Gary Ferguson, Dr. Bo Ivy, Tom Llinas, Gary
Schlemmer, Bob Tyykila, and Ronny Watkins. Honorary pallbearers are
Bob Edwards, Billy Hardin, Sharon Johnson, Wally Palma, Betty Rousy
and Ron Werner.
Mrs. Rylie was born in Dawson on June 1, 1908.
Mrs. Rylie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ernest and
Judy Rylie of Corsicana; daughter, Mary Riley Gibson of Tyler;
granddaughters, Brandy Rylie of Garland, Jennifer Rylie of
Corsicana; grandsons, Scott Rylie of College Station, Rhey Nolan of
Tyler; great grandchild, Parrish Nolan of Tyler; sisters, Florence
Hardin of Corsicana, Faye Hamilton of Abilene, Tommie Caskey of
Wintersville, Ohio; brothers, J. W. Caskey of Corsicana, Charlie
Caskey of Garland; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Ralph
Windell Balentine
Mar 11, 1931 - Jan 14, 2012
Ralph
Windell Balentine, 80, passed away January, 14, 2012. Ralph
was born on March 11, 1931 in Purdon, TX to Lorena and Ralph
M. Balentine who preceded him in death.
He served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years and was a
graduate of the University of North Texas. Ralph retired
from Lone Star Steel Co in Dallas after 35 years. He was a
member of First United Methodist Church Richardson and the
Pathfinders Sunday school class.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 50 years, Verlene Thompson
Balentine; his daughter Lynne Zipko, her husband John; three
grandchildren, Emily, Nicholas and Hannah Zipko; sisters,
Ina Jones and Joann McCrory of Corsicana, TX; and several
nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist
Church Richardson, 503 North Central Expressway Richardson,
TX 75080 at 1 PM on January 17, 2012. Private Burial will be
at DFW National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Progressive
Supranuclear Palsy at "Cure PSP", 30 E. Padonia Rd.
Timonium, MD 21093, or online at www.CurePSP.org We
desperately need to fund research to find a cure for this
disease. |
Notes:
- Sparkman funeral Home
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
graduated State Home 1948-- U. S. AirForce
h/o Verlene (Thompson) Balentine s/o Ralph Miles
Balentine and Lorena (Smith) Balentine buried in
REsthaven Memorial Park, Corsicana, Tx.
Mary
Roseann Phillips
Oct 14, 1952 - Jun 30, 2016
Mary
Roseann Philips [sic], 63, of Corsicana died at her home on
June 30, 2016.
She was born on Oct. 14, 1952 in Manila, Ark to James and
Clair (Key) Phillips.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
Mary is survived by her son, Anthony "Tony" Duwayne Rogers
and wife Tiffany of Montgomery; daughters Michelle Rogers of
Arlington, Connie Renea Melton and husband Aaron of
Corsicana; 11 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; her
angels, grandson Cecil Melton and great granddaughter
Cheyanne Paula Melton, now she is their guardian angel;
sisters, Barbara Jean Stringer and husband Bobby of Seven
Points, Hazel Marie Lewis and husband Allen of Corsicana,
Carol Sue Givens and husband Mike of Waxahachie; and
brothers, Clyde Eugene Crumpton and wife Janice of
Corsicana, Cecil Don Crumpton and wife Carol of Bossier
City, Louisiana, Johnny Wayne Crumpton and partner Cecila
Dessert of Carterville, Georgia.
She will be forever in our hearts.
A time of visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday,
July 6, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at noon at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Officiating the service will be Rev. Lynwood Spangler.
Pallbearers will be Donny Melton, Clyde Crumpton, Johnny
Crumpton, Cecil Crumpton, Mike Givens, and Allen Lewis.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Cecil Melton, Eric Melton,
Jacob Fort, Michael Meistad, Jaden Meistad, and Cohen
Rogers. |
Notes:
Lawauna
Dell
(Shue) Taylor
Jan 28, 1938 - Jun 27, 2016
Mrs.
Lawauna Shue Taylor, 78, of Corsicana passed away on Monday,
June 27, 2016 at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village in
Corsicana.
She was born on Jan. 28, 1938 in Malakoff to James Monroe
and Mary Cantrell Shue.
She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, great
grandmother, sister, and friend.
She was an active member of the House of Praise Church of
God in Corsicana.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Baggett;
parents, James and Mary Shue; sister, June Stickle; and a
brother, Jackie Shue.
She is survived by her husband, Nathan Taylor; son, David
Owens; granddaughters, April Govan and husband Rodney and
Talitha Baggett; great granddaughters, Jaden Smith, Avianna
Govan, and Amerie Atkinson; great grandson, Austin Atkinson;
brother, Larry Shue and numerous nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services are set to begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday,
June 30, 2016 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the
Rev. Tim Schane officiating.
Interment will follow in the
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be friends of the family. |
Notes:
Carol Ann (Frederick) Coffman
Sep 14, 1936 - Jun 27, 2016
Mrs. Carol Ann Coffman passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 with her
husband Jack at her side.
Our Lord has taken another Angel home. May God bless our house
through this difficult time. May He take our pain and hold us as we
mourn.
Praise Him as we rejoice in Carol's memories.
"Mother: To our Carol, who bears the Sweetest name, And adds luster
to the same, A long life was hers,for there is no other Who takes
the place of our Dear Mother."
Carol is survived by her husband, Jack E. Coffman; son, Brian
Coffman; daughter, Pamela Sue and husband Weldon Curtis Cooper, Jr.;
granddaughter, Susan Marie; grandson, Justin Gregory and wife Laura;
as well as her great-grandchildren, Alysa and Kaden.
To all the friends and family that have Carol near their hearts, we
thank you. Please give joy and thanks for her memories. However, we
must say goodbye to our beloved friend, aunt, mother, and wife.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 30 at Corley
Funeral Home.
A Grave side service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2016 at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Notes:
Randy Calvin
Ganze
Jul 4, 1953 - Jun 24, 2016
Randy
Calvin Ganze of Pursley passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 in
Dallas surrounded by loved ones.
Randy was born to Calvin ("Cab") and Dorothy Ganze on July
4, 1953.
He married Dianna "Susie" Massey on June 25, 1976. Together
they owned and operated Randy's Electric in Corsicana until
her passing in 2008.
Randy continued to run the business until just recently
passing it on to his son.
Randy lived his entire life on the same property in Pursley.
Randy was preceded in death by his father, Calvin Ganze, and
wife Susie Ganze.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Ganze; his children,
Jeffrey and Britni of Leander and Dustin and Ashlea of
Barry; grandson Daxton and sisters Dianne Summers, Brenda
Parish and Sherry Kelley.
Other survivors include numerous nieces, nephews and
countless other friends and loved ones.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 28,
2016 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
The Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 29,
2016 with Rev. Harry Hollingsworth officiating at Griffin-Roughton
Chapel.
Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery in Retreat.
Pallbearers include will be Billy Steele, Brent Steele,
Dennis Brown, Steven Nesmith, James Shelton, and Mike
Armstrong.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Pursley Volunteer Fire Department or Pursley Baptist Church
8120 FM 642 Purdon, Texas 76679.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Richard
Darron Oglesby
Nov 9, 1966 - Jun 23, 2016
Darron
Oglesby of Corsicana went to be with his Lord and Savior on
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the age of 49.
He was born on Nov. 9, 1966 in Corsicana to Richard S.
Oglesby and Vera Perry Oglesby.
He graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor's Degree
and worked in several different fields including computer
programing and repair.
Darron loved his family, friends and church family.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruby and Earl
Oglesby and Ioma and Claude Perry and his father Richard S.
Oglesby.
Darron is survived by his mother Vera Oglesby; aunts and
uncles, Clara and Walter Braxmier, Glenda and James Perry,
Wanda and Jimmy Oglesby, Juanita Holly and Betty and Doyle
Brown.
He is also survived by close friend Laura Burkholder and
numerous cousins and friends.
Visitation with his family will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday,
June 26,
2016 at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 27,
2016 in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home with
Rev. Lonnie Keele officiating and Rev. Jimmy Oglesby
assisting.
Interment to follow at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Alex Dugan, Patrick Jack, David Burch, David Freeman, Alex
Woodard and Elias O'Neal will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Burkholder, Mike Lopez
and Jerry Stroud.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
William Michael "Mike" Elder
Mar 4, 1941 - July 8, 2016
William
Michael "Mike" Elder, 75, passed away on Friday, July 8,
2016 peacefully in his sleep.
He was born on March 4, 1941.
Mike was a hard working family man. He worked up until his
final days.
He loved helping people, serving in the US Coast Guard, as a
police officer then later owning his own oil and gas
troubleshooting business.
Mike had a full and adventure filled life. He was a fun
loving individual who lived life to the fullest and lived
out his days in the loving care of his sons and their wives
in Mildred.
He was truly one of a kind, full of knowledge while
maintaining his sense of humor. He will be missed dearly by
many.
Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Dwala Allbright
Elder; son, Phillip Martin Elder; parents, Bill and Janie
Elder and a brother, Pat Elder.
He is survived by his sisters, Marcy Searcy and husband
Gilbert of Tyler; children, Mike Elder and wife Mia of
Bradenton, Florida, Mart Elder and wife Christie of Mildred,
Matt Elder and wife Christine of Mildred, step-son, Bert
Turn and wife Mary Sue of Salem, Oregon; grandchildren,
Michael and Tiffany Elder of Bradenton, Florida, Andrea
Elder, Abby Elder, Ethan Elder, Kalee Elder and Skyler
Childress all of Mildred and Schuler Turn of Salem, Organ.
Mike is also survived by two great-grandchildren and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Ronald Cartez "Ronnie" Carroll
Unknown - 2016
Ronald
Cartez "Ronnie" Carroll, formerly of Corsicana passed in Las
Vegas, Nevada.
A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, July 16,
2016 at Mount Olive Baptist Church located at 2105 E. Jones
Ave., in Corsicana.
|
Notes:
Mark Mattson
Tekell
Feb 21, 1953 - July 2, 2016
Mark
Mattson Tekell, 63, of Norman, Oklahoma passed away on
Saturday, July 2, 2016 at his home surrounded by family.
Mark was born in Corsicana on Feb. 21, 1953, the son of Mr.
Joe B. Tekell and Mrs. June E. Tekell.
He graduated from Corsicana High School in 1971 and
continued his education receiving his RN and CRNA from the
University of Texas Medical School.
Mark worked as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for
37 years in Norman, Oklahoma.
Mark enjoyed golf, hunting and fishing. He was very active
and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He always looked forward to the trips with his golfing
buddies in Norman, Oklahoma and Nashville, Tennessee. He
made several trips a year with his friends to enjoy the game
he loved so much.
He was preceded in death by his mother, June E. Tekell.
Mark is survived by the love of his life, Tracey Imotichey;
children, Andrew Tekell of Norman, Oklahoma, Betsy Carroll
and Husband Dan of San Jose, California and Erik Tekell of
Norman; grandchildren, Stella and Millie Carroll; his
father, Joe B. Tekell of Corsicana; brothers, LTC. Scott
Tekell (R) and wife, Jodi of Azle and Brad Tekell and wife,
Janet of Corsicana. He also had many nieces, nephews and
other relatives.
A memorial service to honor Mark was held on Tuesday, July
5, 2016 at the Belmar Golf Club in Norman, Oklahoma.
Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Foundation. |
Notes:
Leroy Reaves
Dec 18, 1931 - Jun 26, 2016
Leroy
Reaves, 84, of Cooper, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016
in Fort Worth.
He was born in Wilcox County, Georgia on Dec. 18, 1931.
Leroy was the son of William Harper Reaves and Mary
Elizabeth Smith Reaves and he attended Perkins School of
Theology and lived in Delta County since 1991.
He was a minister for the United Methodist Church, serving
various congregations in central and north Texas including
Tira United Methodist Church.
Leroy served in the US Air Force during the Korean War.
On Aug. 1, 1952 he married Mamie Lou Weir and she preceded
him in death on Nov. 1, 2015.
He is survived by his sons, Dr. Ricky L. Reaves and wife
Elizabeth of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Randy M. Reaves and
wife Tamara of Granbury; six grandchildren, Austin Reaves,
Ryan Reaves and wife Jennie, Marshall Reaves, Eric Reaves
and wife Amanda, Ethan Reaves and Emma Reaves; nephews, Jim
Gamer and wife Lynda of Cooper, Elton Reaves, Jr., and wife
Debra of Georgia and Jim Johnson and wife Cindy Johnson of
Quinlan.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 28,
2016 at Delta Funeral Home.
Funeral Services are set to begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June
29, 2016.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope House, P.
O. Box 341 Cooper, Texas 75432. |
Notes:
Dana Renee
Tomlin
Dec 10, 1959 - Jul 9, 2016
Dana Tomlin, 56 of Corsicana passed away July 9, 2016.
She was born Dec. 10, 1959 in Corsicana to Wallace Tomlin and Helen
Sorsby Tomlin.
She has been a resident of Corsicana all her life, and is a member
of Trinity Baptist Church of Corsicana. She was active in the church
choir, church library and any church activities.
She is survived by her mother, Helen Tomlin; aunts, Johnne Welch,
Wilma Sorsby, Bettie Tomlin and Joann Tomlin; one uncle, Jimmy
Sorsby and wife Diane and Lynn Tomlin along with numerous cousins.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2016 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral service will begin 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Intertment will follow at
Resthaven Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Sorsby, Darrel Welch, Jerry Welch, Tommy
Welch, Gene Hobdy and Kalen Welch.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
Ruth
(Aldama) Fletes
Mar 15, 1930 - Jul 4, 2016
Ruth
Aldama Fletes was welcomed into her heavenly home on Monday,
July 4, 2016 while being surrounded by her loving children,
Linda Fletes Kenworthy and Ernest Craig Fletes.
Ruth was the fifth of nine children born to Gabino and
Abrana Aldama in Corsicana on March 15, 1930.
She lived in Corsicana until she was married to Ernest
Fletes III on April 21, 1956, then the newlyweds moved to
Marlin.
While living in Marlin they started their family. They had
three children, Linda Ann, Susan Marie, and Ernest IV.
Ruth was an excellent homemaker, a wonderful wife and
mother. She also helped her husband with his surveying
business.
Ruth loved to have garage sales, play the old hymns on the
piano and was quite a good cook. Everybody loved her
enchiladas, rice, and beans and her lemon and pecan pies,
cakes, oatmeal cookies and delicious sweet tea.
Ruth loved to help people. Her whole life, she loved to
serve and put others first. She took care of her sweet Susie
for 51 years.
Ruth was an active member of the Primera Iglesia Bautista of
Marlin for
30 years. She helped with Vacation Bible School and Women's
Ministry.
In 2001, Ruth moved back to Corsicana into the house that
she grew up in and joined Calvario Baptist Church where she
enjoyed worshiping her Lord and made some good friends.
She volunteered many hours at MHMR and also served as a pink
lady at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Although we mourn the loss of our mother Ruth, sister, aunt
and friend, we rejoice in the blessed assurance of her
joining her daughter Susie, our father Ernest, her siblings
Cecil, Lois, John, Bea and George and her parents in heaven.
Ruth is survived by her daughter Linda and her husband Jeff
Kenworthy of Humble and son, Ernest Craig Fletes of
Corsicana; her sister Eva Barlow of Chatfield and two
brothers, Ben Aldama of Arkansas and Richard "Dick"
Aldama of Corsicana.
She is also survived by several special nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 6,
2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 7,
2016 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Lewis
Palos officiating.
Interment to follow at
Resthaven Memorial
Park.
Pallbearers include: Ben Aldama, Jr., Chris Aldama, David
Aldama, Greg Barlow, Robert Aldama and Steve Aldama.
"With your final heartbeat, kiss the world goodbye. Then go
in peace, and laugh in Glory's side and fly to Jesus, fly to
Jesus and live." - Chris Rice.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to
the staff at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village for their
loving care of their loved one. |
Notes:
Jimmie
B. (Whorton) Spain
Jul 24, 1923 - Jun 24, 2016
Mrs. Jimmie B. Whorton Spain, 92, of Richland passed away on
Friday, June 24, 2016 at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.
She was born on July 24, 1923 in Pickett to Jim Bar and Ida Johnson
Whorton.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother,
sister, and friend. She loved to cook and take care of her family,
and was a country girl that had a great love for John Wayne.
She worked as a nurse for over forty years. She was a member of The
Eastern Star, and had been attending the Lone Star Cowboy Church in
Corsicana.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eady Spain;
daughter, Eady Jorene Spain Bigham; five sisters and a brother.
She is survived by her sons, Bobby Spain and wife Joy Emshoff of
Austin, Johnny Spain and wife Wanda of Blooming Grove, and Mike
Spain and wife Tamra of Richland; daughter, Lisa VanLoocke and
husband Adam of Barry; son-in-law, Darold Bigham of Wortham;
granddaughters, Laurie Bigham of Corsicana, Stacey Ray and husband
Christopher of Wortham, Kelly Porter and husband Timothy of Wortham,
Chelsea Covington and husband Jeff of Blooming Grove, Lacy Johnson
and husband James of Blooming Grove, Sherah Spain and Summer Spain
of Birmingham, Alabama; grandsons, Kit Spain and wife Shannon of
Richland, Jody Spain of Corsicana, Clayton VanLoocke of Corsicana,
Jason Spain and wife Cedar of Atlanta, GA and Stephen Spain and wife
Stephanie of Farmersville, Lousiana; Twenty-five great
grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday,
June 26, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2016 at
the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Charky Marquis
officiating.
Interment will follow in the
Eureka Cemetery. Pallbearers will Jody Spain, Kit Spain, Clayton
VanLoocke, Randall Arnett, Jeff Covington, and James Johnson.
Memorial contributions may made to the American Cancer Society.
|
Notes:
Daisy Bell (Claxton) Higgs
May 28, 1940 - June 20, 2016
Daisy
Higgs of Corsicana passed away at Navarro Regional Hospital
on Monday morning, June 20, 2016 at the age of 76.
She was born on May 28, 1940 in Ennis to Jessie and Lily
Claxton.
She enjoyed playing cards, domino's and computer games and
she enjoyed painting in her kitchen such as chairs, cabinets
or walls. She also enjoyed flower gardening.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Lilie
Estelle Ewing Claxton; brothers, George Willis, Jessie Jr.,
Danny Lee Claxton and grandson Benny Ray Huffman.
She is survived by her husband, Jackie Higgs of Corsicana;
eight children, Barbara Jean Wafer, Forrest Huffman, Brenda
Campbell, Benny Huffman, Johnny Ray Huffman, Chuck Peterson
all of Corsicana and Elda Brimer of Florida and Linda Dool
of Arlington.
Also survived by three brothers, Charles Claxton of Ennis,
Gene Claxton of Rice, David Claxton of Rice; eight
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren along with numerous
nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and
Thursday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 24,
2016 at Resthaven
Memorial Park with Rev. Tony Stephens officiating.
Arrangements By Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, June 22, 2016
- Submitted by Karen Rost
- w/o (1) Benjamin Franklin Huffman and (2) Jackie Higgs;
d/o Jessie Wilis Claxton & Lily Estelle (Ewing) Claxton
Juanita Adell (Tanner) Dyer
Sep 24, 1921 - Jun 18, 2016
Juanita
Adell (Tanner) Dyer entered the gates of Heaven on the
evening of June 18, 2016. She spent the last seven of her 94
blessed years as a resident of Heritage Oaks West.
She was born Sept. 24, 1921 to Louis Whitfield and Lillie
Tanner in the community of Pursley in Navarro County.
She attended school at Pursley and Union High.
She married the love of her life Thomas Dyer on Sept. 4,
1938 and they shared 62 wonderful years together in the
Shady Grove Community.
Juanita worked alongside her husband in making a living as
farmers and ranchers.
She was a devoted stay at home mother to her children. She
was a perfect hostess in her home welcoming all who entered
and was a wonderful cook well-known for her delicious
desserts.
She labored many spring and summer seasons to reap and share
the benefits of a bountiful garden. She had a servant's
heart and was willing to help others Juanita and Thomas were
lifelong members of Shady Grove Baptist Church; faithfully
entering the doors every time they were open and serving and
supporting the church in anyway needed.
Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, her parents;
her step-mother Ola Tanner; sisters Evie Nunn, Bessie Sawyer
and Miriam Praytor; step-brothers J.W. Benton, H.R. Benton
and Billy Benton.
She is survived by four children, daughters Shirley Ladd and
husband John of Tyler and Brenda Rhodes and husband Elwyn of
Purdon; sons Lowell Dyer and wife Julie of Corsicana and
Ricky Dyer of Purdon. She is survived by 12 grandchildren
and 25 great grandchildren.
She is also survived by her brother Lewis W. Tanner of
Dawson; sisters Delois Lane of Corsicana; Reba Gullett of
Brownsboro and Faylene Dick of Wortham.
A special thank you to her loving caregivers Ruth Johnson
and Carolyn Clay for their dependable, ever-nurturing
devotion to our Mother. Also to Dr. Kent Rogers who cared
for her many years and to the nurses and staff of Heritage
Oaks.
Visitation with her family will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday,
June 26,
2016 in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home with
services following at 3 p.m.
Interment will follow at
Resthaven Memorial
Park.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Brian Sean
Sheehan
Dec 27, 1982 - Jul 13, 2016
Brian
Sean Sheehan, 33 of Grapevine, passed away on Wednesday,
July 13, 2016.
He was born Dec. 27, 1982 in Longview.
Brian was preceded in death by his wife, Chandler McKellar
Sheehan and grandfather, Jack C. McCann.
He is survived by his mother, Kimberly Hayes of Pursley;
son, Seiryu Jack Noel Sheehan of Tokyo, Japan; brother,
Daniel John Sheehan of Pursley; nephews, Garren Sheehan,
Aiden Sheehan; grandmother, Jimmie McCann of Pursley and
sister in law, Tiffany Sheehan of Pursley.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 19,
2016 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside service will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 20,
2016 at Resthaven
Memorial Park with Rev. Chet Brake officiating.
Arrangement By Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, July 18, 2016
- Submitted by Karen Rost
- h/o Chandler (McKellar) Sheehan; s/o Daniel John Sheehan
& Kimberly Ruth (McCann) Sheehan-Hayes
Geneva Allene (Burress) Johns
Jun 30, 1930 - Jul 13, 2016
Geneva
Allene Johns, 86 of Houston passed away on Wednesday, July
13,
2016 at her residence.
She was born June 30, 1930 in Currie, Texas to Noel and
Katie Stubbs Burress.
She was preceded in death by her husband, C.E. (Johnny)
Johns; parents, Noel and Katy Burress.
Geneva is survived by her children, Ricky Johns and wife
Beverly of Cleveland, Texas, Susie Terry and husband Albert
of Palestine, Donna Barr of Dallas, Marilyn Zbilski and
husband Richard of Rowlett, Juanita Horner and husband Leon
of Katy and Tracie Jackson of Tomball.
She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 28 great
grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, July
18, 2016 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Graveside Service will be 2 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2016 at
Resthaven Memorial
Park with Bro. Bruce Tetreault officiating.
Pallbearers include: John Barr, David Horner, Dominic
Tijerina, Ricky Wayne Johns, Christopher Johns and Carl
Lane.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana |
Notes:
Dorothy Lea (Overton)
Reynolds
Nov 19, 1941 - Dec 8, 2016
Dorothy
Lea Overton Reynolds, 75, of Corsicana passed away on
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 at her residence. She was born on
Nov. 19, 1941 in Phoenix, Arizona to Leroy and Mary Alice
Overton.
She was a daughter of a fruit picker who traveled the United
States working crops. They left California bound for Texas,
where she was born on the way. She lived in San Antonio and
Austin in her younger years.
At age 14, her mother became ill and she began to care for
her younger brother and two sisters. At age 21, on Christmas
Eve of 1962, she went on a blind date with Charles R.
Reynolds. They were married eight months later at the home
of Charles' mother in Austin on Aug. 23, 1963. They have
been happily married for 53 years. (Bless her heart.)
Throughout her life, God and the church became increasingly
more important to her the older she got. She was a member of
Mildred Baptist Church for over 30 years. She worked as a
Realtor in Corsicana for many years and later retired from
the Navarro County Tax Office on Dec. 31, 2003.
In September 2004, she was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer.
Throughout her battle, she became very involved with the
Ovarian Cancer Survivor Group of Baylor Hospital, Relay For
Life of Navarro County for 10 years, and Camp Make a Dream
in Montana, where she touched many lives with her living
testimony through her faith in Christ.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Mary
Alice Overton; as well as her son who passed away at birth,
Gary Lee Reynolds.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Reynolds; son, Scott
Reynolds; daughters, Lori Hickey and husband Matt, and
Kristy Smallwood and husband James; grandchildren, Cole
Reynolds, Jordan Hickey, Jason Hickey, Weston Smallwood, and
Tyler Smallwood.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12,
2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13,
2016 at the Mildred Baptist Church. Officiating the service
will be Pastor Tony Neal. Pallbearers will be Scott
Reynolds, Cole Reynolds, Weston Smallwood, Tyler Smallwood,
James Smallwood, Jason Hickey and Matt Hickey.
Interment will follow at
Eureka Cemetery.
Donations in Dorothy's honor can be made to the Relay For
Life of Navarro County. |
Notes:
----
Dorothy Lea Overton Reynolds, 75, of Corsicana passed away on
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 at her residence. She was born on Nov. 19,
1941 in Phoenix, Arizona to Leroy and Mary Alice Overton.
She was a daughter of a fruit picker who traveled the United States
working crops. They left California bound for Texas, where she was
born on the way. She lived in San Antonio and Austin in her younger
years.
At age 14, her mother became ill and she began to care for her
younger brother and two sisters. At age 21, on Christmas Eve of
1962, she went on a blind date with Charles R. Reynolds. They were
married eight months later at the home of Charles' mother in Austin
on Aug. 23, 1963. They have been happily married for 53 years.
(Bless her heart.)
Throughout her life, God and the church became increasingly more
important to her the older she got. She was a member of Mildred
Baptist Church for over 30 years. She worked as a Realtor in
Corsicana for many years and later retired from the Navarro County
Tax Office on Dec. 31, 2003.
In September 2004, she was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. Throughout
her battle, she became very involved with the Ovarian Cancer
Survivor Group of Baylor Hospital, Relay For Life of Navarro County
for 10 years, and Camp Make a Dream in Montana, where she touched
many lives with her living testimony through her faith in Christ.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Mary Alice
Overton; as well as her son who passed away at birth, Gary Lee
Reynolds.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Reynolds; son, Scott
Reynolds; daughters, Lori Hickey and husband Matt, and Kristy
Smallwood and husband James; grandchildren, Cole Reynolds, Jordan
Hickey, Jason Hickey, Weston Smallwood, and Tyler Smallwood.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at
Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 at
the Mildred Baptist Church. Officiating the service will be Pastor
Tony Neal. Pallbearers will be Scott Reynolds, Cole Reynolds, Weston
Smallwood, Tyler Smallwood, James Smallwood, Jason Hickey and Matt
Hickey.
Interment will follow at
Eureka Cemetery.
Donations in Dorothy's honor can be made to the Relay For Life of
Navarro County
Notes:
Vera Alice (Perry) Oglesby
Oct 7, 1930 - Dec 12, 2016
Vera
Alice Oglesby, 86, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Dec. 12,
2016. She was born Oct. 7, 1930 in Kerens to Claud Millard
Perry and Ioma Clara Andrews.
Vera was a true southern belle in every sense of the word.
She possessed an irresistible charm and charisma and had the
gift of making everyone she came in contact with feel
special. Her devotion to her husband and son was unshakable.
She inherited an entrepreneurial spirit, which flourished as
she sewed for entire wedding parties. She was a drapery
seamstress and designer, and later was an alterationist. She
was a psychologist without a degree, as she would so
patiently and lovingly sit and listen to anyone's problems
and concerns. She was a member of Community Chapel Church
and enjoyed gospel music and making people laugh by joking.
She also enjoyed decorating.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Oglesby;
son, Darren Oglesby in 2016; parents, Claud and Ioma Perry;
siblings, Mildred Keele, Vivian Jock, Zelda Steen, Clifton
Perry and Lester Perry.
She is survived by her sister, Clara Braxmier and husband
Walter; brother, James Perry and wife Glenda and a host of
nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec.
17, 2016 in the funeral home chapel. Funeral service will to
follow at 2 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel
with Rev. Lonnie Keele and Jimmy Oglesby officiating.
Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Robert Andrew Compton,
Jr., Rev.
Jun 22, 1941 - Dec 9, 2016
Rev.
Robert Andrew Compton, Jr, age 75, of Corsicana passed away
on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 in Corsicana. He was born on June
22, 1941 in Lorraine to parents Robert "Andy" Compton and
Vinnie Compton.
While all who knew him mourn the passing of a beloved
pastor, confidant, father, grandfather, brother and
brother-in-law, we also know that a great celebration began
at 3:30 Friday afternoon. Rev. Compton was reunited with his
wife Ruby and received his just rewards from our heavenly
Father for living a life of extreme devotion and dedication
to his Christian faith. A mighty Christian General has now
fought his last battle and, like all the battles before
this, has emerged victorious. He has shed the bonds of this
world and the frailty of the human body to be reborn and
live forever in paradise.
Rev. Compton has pastored numerous churches over the course
of his 43 year calling beginning with his first pastoral
position at First Assembly of God church in Forreston.
Through his final with First Assembly of God in Maydelle.
Rev. Compton worked tirelessly throughout his life to not
only provide for his family but to also tend to his
constantly expanding flock of parishioners. He has touched
more lives and souls than anyone can imagine and will be
missed in some way by everyone who had the opportunity to
meet him. He is truly loved and revered.
He was preceded in death by Ruby, his wife of 54 years and
is survived by his son Ronnie; granddaughter Lynsi; three
great-grandchildren; four siblings and numerous close family
members.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec.
14, 2016 at Trinity Assembly of God Church with the Rev.
James Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Friends of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Assembly of
God Church at 109 FM 2452, Corsicana, Texas 75110 as well as
to your favorite charities. |
Notes:
- h/o Ruby May (King) Compton; s/o Robert Andrew "Andy"
Compton & Vinnie Lee (Neel) Compton
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
-----
Rev. Robert Andrew Compton, Jr, age 75, of Corsicana passed
away on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 in Corsicana. He was born on June 22,
1941 in Lorraine to parents Robert "Andy" Compton and Vinnie
Compton.
While all who knew him mourn the passing of a beloved pastor,
confidant, father, grandfather, brother and brother-in-law, we also
know that a great celebration began at 3:30 Friday afternoon. Rev.
Compton was reunited with his wife Ruby and received his just
rewards from our heavenly Father for living a life of extreme
devotion and dedication to his Christian faith. A mighty Christian
General has now fought his last battle and, like all the battles
before this, has emerged victorious. He has shed the bonds of this
world and the frailty of the human body to be reborn and live
forever in paradise.
Rev. Compton has pastored numerous churches over the course of his
43 year calling beginning with his first pastoral position at First
Assembly of God church in Forreston. Through his final with First
Assembly of God in Maydelle. Rev. Compton worked tirelessly
throughout his life to not only provide for his family but to also
tend to his constantly expanding flock of parishioners. He has
touched more lives and souls than anyone can imagine and will be
missed in some way by everyone who had the opportunity to meet him.
He is truly loved and revered.
He was preceded in death by Ruby, his wife of 54 years and is
survived by his son Ronnie; granddaughter Lynsi; three
great-grandchildren; four siblings and numerous close family
members.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday,
Dec. 13, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016
at Trinity Assembly of God Church with the Rev. James Williams
officiating. Interment will follow in the
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Friends of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Assembly of God Church
at 109 FM 2452, Corsicana, Texas 75110 as well as to your favorite
charities
Notes:
Helen Constance
"Connie" (Logsdon) Anderson
Jan 2, 1925 - Dec 15, 2016
Helen
Constance (Connie) Logsdon Anderson was born Jan. 2, 1925 in
Dallas. Connie was the only daughter of Dr. William K.
Logsdon and Edna Hull Logsdon. She grew up in Corsicana. She
attended Bennett College in New York and then the University
of Texas at Austin. Connie was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha
Sorority, The Daughters of the American Revolution and Magna
Carta Dames.
Connie met the love of her life in San Antonio. She married
Robert Louis (Andy) Anderson on June 28, 1947 in Corsicana.
They moved to Kansas for a couple of years and then settled
in Houston where they lived for the rest of their lives.
They enjoyed a long and happy marriage until Andy's passing
in 1996. Their home was always open to welcome those who
wished to join them. She was the consummate hostess and was
always looking for an opportunity to bring people together.
Connie had a great zest for life, a vivid imagination and
was a very active person until she became ill in 2007. Her
greatest joys in life were family and friends. She had many
pursuits throughout her life including volunteer work,
travel and selling antiques. She had a love of history, the
beach and Colorado. Her greatest treasure was her family and
sharing time with them. In her later years she had great
interest in the FBI and wedding planning and was very
entertaining with the stories she could tell.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to all of
her dear friends who supported her throughout the years, and
to her caregivers at Autumn Years and Hospice for all of
their kindness and support.
Connie is survived by her son Robert (Rob) Logsdon Anderson
in Boulder, Colorado, her daughter Joann (Ann) and
son-in-law Ralph Nicosia in Friendswood, daughter Florence
Elizabeth (Becky) and son-in-law Bill Romane in Houston.
Connie was very devoted to her only grandson, William
Matthew (Matt) Romane.
A time of visitation will be held at noon Friday, Dec. 16,
2016 at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with graveside service to
follow at 1 p.m., with Dr. Mark Luera officiating.
Interment will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Connie's
memory to the American Cancer Society or the Parkinson's
Society. |
Notes:
Gayle
Dalton Garner
Feb 24, 1928 - Dec 7, 2016
Gayle
Dalton Garner was born on Feb. 24, 1928 in Chatfield as the
youngest child of William L. and Bertha Garner. He went to
be with his Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. Gayle grew up
in Chatfield with one brother and three sisters and went to
school in Chatfield and Rice.
His father was a farmer, but Gayle's love was working on old
cars. He took this hobby and followed this line of work
after his marriage to Christine Gotcher; working for many
years for Ferma C. Stewart Motor Company of Corsicana. Later
he worked as a mechanic for Forrester Chevrolet. After a
brief career as shop manager in Waco for Steakley Chevrolet,
Gayle returned with his family to Corsicana, where he opened
his own auto repair business/Fina gas station on the corner
of 15th street and 2nd avenue. Many local people will
remember taking their cars to him for his expertise and
honesty and outstanding workmanship. Later he moved his
business to Garner's Auto Service on 2nd Avenue and 18th
Street where he worked until his retirement in 1993.
Gayle was a Christian first in all his endeavors and was a
faithful member at Westhill Church of Christ. His strength
of character and sense of humor carried him through many
health issues starting at the age of 51 and continuing
throughout the remainder of his life. Yet he was never
without a joke or a good story to tell. His amazing love for
his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
has been a lesson for all who knew him. He was known far and
wide for his wonderful bear hugs. We will always be grateful
that God chose to put him in our lives.
Gayle is survived by his wife of 69 years, Christine Gotcher
Garner, as well as one son, Ron Garner and wife, Diane; two
daughters, Melanie Bland and husband, Bobby, and Gail Smith
and husband, James. He has eight grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10,
2016 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Sam
Dilbeck officiating. His grandsons will serve as
pallbearers. Interment will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery
in Corsicana. |
Notes:
Bessie Marie
"Bess" (Carroll) Yarber-Gray
Jul. 1, 1928 - Dec. 20, 2016
Bess
Gray, 88, a long-time resident of Georgetown and Round Rock,
died peacefully in her sleep at home on Tuesday, December
20, 2016, following a brief illness. Bess was born in 1928
in Blooming Grove, Texas, the youngest of six children. She
attended UT-Austin where she met her future husband, Robert
Yarber, with whom she had four children. Bess worked in the
transportation industry for most of her career. She loved
spending time with her family and friends, gardening, the
Dallas Cowboys, good Mexican food, and she had a wonderful
smile that could light up a room. Bess is survived by her
four children, Marianne, John, Jackie and Mike, seven
grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Service to be
held on Thursday, December 22, 2016, 10:00 am, at Beck
Funeral Home, 15709 RR 620 N, Austin, Texas 78717 (www.beckchapels.com),
before returning to Blooming Grove for burial. |
Notes:
Bertha (Banks) Avery
Jul 21, 1900 - May 4, 1925
Died at the County Hospital Yesterday
Mrs. Bertha Avery, aged 25 years, wife of H. A. Avery, an oil
field worker, who lived on South Seventh street, died in the
County Hospital at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon and the remains
were interred in Oakwood
at 4:30 this afternoon. Her husband and two children survive.
Notes:
James A.
Higbee
Mar 1857 - Apr 27, 1925
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR JAMES HIGBEE BE HELD TUESDAY
HAS BEEN PROMINENT ODD FELLOW CIRCLES FOR MANY YEARS
James A. Higbee, aged 68 years, and resident here for more than
forty years, died at the I. O. O. F. Home at 2:20 this morning. The
deceased was a native of New Ark, Missouri.
The deceased had never married and but little is known of his
antecedents by his most intimate friends. Some of these say at one
time he had a sister living in Atlanta, Ga., and that he has a
nephew now somewhere in California.
The deceased was a devoted, active and very useful member of the Odd
Fellows lodge and was always ready to lend a helping hand to his
fellowmen. He was highly esteemed as a good citizen and man by all
who knew him and his many acts of kindness and usefulness to his
fellows will long be remembered by those who knew him.
The body was placed in the Odd Fellows� Hall here this afternoon
where it will rest till tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock when the
funeral services will be held, and interment will follow in
Oakwood. All members of
M. d. Herring Canton No. 8 will act as pallbearers, and the remains
will be given every honor of the order.
Notes:
Elizabeth "Eliza"
(Cockrell) Reagan
Feb 7, 1835 - Dec 23, 1925
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR AGED RESIDENT CORSICANA TODAY
MRS. ELIZA REAGAN HAD LIVED IN CORSICANA PAST FIFTY YEARS.
Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Reagan, 89 years old, who died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Laura Patterson, 801 West Fifteenth
avenue, Wednesday afternoon, were held from the residence at 2:30
o'clock Thursday afternoon. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Reagan was an early settler in Corsicana and had lived here for
the past fifty years. She was born in Tennessee. Mrs. Reagan is
survived by her three daughters, Mrs. Laura Patterson, Corsicana;
Mrs. H. Clayton, San Antonio; and Mrs. Elizabeth Fox, Dallas,
fourteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
Notes:
Josh Clough
May 28, 1854 - Feb. 14, 1925
Died at I. O. O. F. Home.
Josh Clough, 71, died at the Odd Fellows Old Folks home this morning
and the remains will be buried on the I. O. O. F. lot in
Oakwood at 10 o'clock in
the morning. The deceased was a native of Canada and a ward of the
lodge at Eagle Pass. He had no family.
Notes:
Nora
(Stokes) Weaver
Mar. 10, 1875 - Feb. 25, 1925
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. WEAVER THIS AFTERNOON
MUCH-LOVED LADY HAD BEEN SUFFERER FOR SEVERAL MONTHS
The funeral of Mrs. C. O. Weaver, who died the morni9ng of February
27, 1925, at her home in Dawson was held Saturday afternoon at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Weaver, 508 North Twelfth street,
Corsicana, at 2:30 with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
The impressive services were said by the Rev. W. T. Bowlware, pastor
of the Methodist church and Rev. D. E. Moore, pastor of the Baptist
church, of Dawson, assisted by Rev. C. G. Vincent, pastor of the
Church of Christ, Corsicana. The following members of the choir of
the Church of Christ rendered a number of favorite hymns of the
deceased: Messrs. Roy and Lexie Layton and Mesdames Mit Sowell,
Frank Michaux and Conrad Matthews. Many beautiful floral offerings
attested the great love and esteem in which this noble woman was
held by her friends, not only in her home town, but in Corsicana,
her former home, Dallas and Hillsboro.
Mrs. Weaver who before her marriage was Miss Nora Stokes, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Stokes of Eastland, was born at Cryer Creek,
Navarro county, in 1875. At the earl age of twelve years she was
converted and has been a life-long devoted Christian and member of
the Methodist church. She was married to Mr. Charles O. Weaver, May
15, 1900, and would have been married 25 years this May, had she
survived the dreadful disease which sapped her life away, after
months and months of patient suffering.
Mrs. Weaver is survived by her parents, her three sisters, Mrs. S.
E. Grady of Blooming Grove, and Mesdames B. D. Hodges and C. E. Owen
of Waco, and her five brothers, Messrs. Joe M. Stokes of California,
Roy, Arthur and Bryan of Eastland, and Adler Stokes of Portland,
Maine.
Relatives attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stokes and
Arthur Stokes of Dallas, Mrs. S. E. Grady of Blooming Grove, Mr. and
Mrs. Ben Hodges and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Owens of Waco, Mr. and Mrs.
C. M. Duncan of Hillsboro and Misses Camille Grady and Sis Stokes of
Dallas. Numerous Dawson friends were also present.
The following served as pallbearers:
Active�Lynn Sanders, Pet Dawson, John Wilkes, Edgar Davis, Jim
Slauter, Carlos Berry.
Honorary�Dr. B. W. D. Hill, M. L. Berry, W. N. Matthews, C. C.
Dawson, J. H. McCulloch, J. L. Taylor, E. L. Hill, J. H. Dawson,
Dawson, R. J. Wright, W. Berry, W. W. Wolfe, W. A. Lancaster, O. C.
Akers, Lewis Phillips, Will Leggott, J. F. Hagle, R. B. Rogers,
Bennie Matthews, Rev. W. T. Boulware, Rev. D. E. Moore, Rev. J. T.
McKeown, Gray Sims, D. G. Simms, R. M. Akers, J. M. Sowell, L. F.
Gable, Ab Dickson, I. M. Beasley, W. T. Berry, N. J. Reeves, Marvin
Berry, V. T. Matthews, C. M. Newino, Grover Hall, J. F. Smith, F. H.
Butler, C. J. Loveless, J. L. McCulloch, C. C. Turner, W. E. Dawson,
W. A. Conner, J. H. Weatherby, J. W. Matson, John Tabor, B. D.
Hodges, C. E. Owens, Wirt Pierson, J. C. Keitt, J. C. Beck, Rufus
Shaw, Joe Fortson, Arthur Elliott, R. A. Caldwell, Geo. E. Jester,
Chris L. Knox, Mit Sowell, T. J. Walton, L. A. Johnson, Sidney
Marks.
Notes:
Pansy Peck
Mar 24, 1893 - Dec 7, 1925
Sad News Received.
The early morning hours brought the sad, sad news of the untimely
death last night in Dallas of Miss Pansy Peck, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Hal M. Peck of this city. This has come as a distinct shock to
all Corsicana, and many hearts are saddened over the loss of this
beautiful and accomplished young lady. The heartfelt sympathy of the
whole city is extended the bereaved parents and her only brother,
Hal Peck.
The funeral took place at 3:30 o'clock, and she was laid to rest by
the side of her sister, Elsie, who died some years ago, just a few
weeks before she was to have been married.
The wonderful floral offerings and the large concourse of sorrowing
friends attested the great popularity of Pansy, and the love borne
her by all who knew her.
Notes:
John
Wesley Vaughan
Feb 22, 1855 - Jan 28, 1925
In Memory.
On Wednesday night, January 28, at 7:15 o'clock, the Angel of Death
entered the home of Mrs. J. W. Vaughan and children and took from us
our beloved husband and father.
Our dear loved one would have been 70 years old February 22, but God
in the heavens above knew he had suffered long enough. He was sick
only a few days, but had not been in good health for a good while.
This dear one leaves to mourn a beloved wife, two sons and five
daughters, besides his grandchildren, and other relatives. Bless the
ones who stood by his bedside to get a chance to do something that
would ease those severe pains which were caused by the flu, that
awful disease, and especially do we thank Dr. Slater for his
kindness and what he did and again we thank him for coming through
that awful bad weather to see our mother and little brother, who has
been very sick with the flu and pneumonia, and also we thank the
neighbors for their kindness and what they have done for us. He was
laid to rest in
Oakwood cemetery
Thursday evening, Rev. L. C. Howell conducting the services. We
thank the ones who sent the beautiful flowers from Dallas and Ennis.
A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled, a voice we
loved so sweet has forever disappeared.
Life�s duty done as sinks the day, while heaven and earth combine to
say how blest the righteous when he dies.
HIS DAUGHTER.
Notes:
James
Franklin Comfort
May 30, 1908 - Feb 1, 1925
BOY KILLED SUNDAY IN AUTO WRECK WAS LAID REST TODAY
The remains of the late James Comfort, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G.
Comfort, who met his death Sunday afternoon in an auto accident,
were laid to rest in
Oakwood cemetery at 4:30
o'clock this afternoon, after impressive and beautiful services at
the home, conducted by Rev. R. Girard Lowe.
The services were largely attended and there were many beautiful
floral offerings. The tragic death of this popular boy cast a gloom
over the community, and his heart-broken parents and brothers have
the sympathy of the entire community in the great and unlooked for
sorrow that has intruded itself into their lives.
Notes:
Mary (Bell)
Fallon
Apr 10, 1882 - Sep 20, 1972
Mrs. Fallon
DALLAS�Mrs. Mary B. Fallon, 90, former longtime Corsicana resident,
died Saturday in a local hospital. A native of Mooresville, N. C.,
she came with her family to Corsicana the year she was born 1882,
and was a Sunday school teacher in the Presbyterian church most of
her adult life.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian
Church with Lamar-Smith Funeral Home in charge. Graveside rites and
burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Corsicana�s
Oakwood cemetery.
She is survived by three nieces Mrs. Allen F. Mitchell and Mrs. M.
A. Drane, Jr., both of Dallas and Mrs. J. I. Jordan of Duncan, Okla.
Before her death, she requested memorials be made to World Missions
through the Presbyterian Church.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sunday, October 1, 1972
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Percy Erwin Fallon married Mar. 16, 1904 d/o Ezekial
Lemuel Bell, Capt. and Sarah Josephine �Josie� (Johnston) Bell
----
Mrs. Fallon
DALLAS�Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Corsicana�s
Oakwood cemetery for
Mrs. Mary B. Fallon, 90, former Corsicana resident who died Saturday
in Dallas hospital. Funeral services were at First Presbyterian
Church in Dallas.
Survivors include three nieces.
Notes:
Sarah Jane
�Sallie� (Duren) Sedgley-Van Nort
Sep 21, 1844 - Jan 14, 1925
MRS. S. J. VAN NORT PASSED AWAY HERE LATE WEDNESDAY
PIONEER WOMAN OF CORSICANA WAS LOVED BY MANY IN THIS CITY
Yesterday afternoon near 8:30 o'clock Mrs. S. J. Van Nort passed
away at her home, corner of North Twelfth street and west Fourth
avenue, after an illness of some days. The deceased was 80 years of
age on the 21 of September last and had lived in and about Corsicana
practically all her life. When the deceased was a small child her
parents, Abram Duren and wife, moved from Mississippi, to Corsicana,
and settled near Petty Chapel. Later they moved to Corsicana where
the father engaged in the hotel business and served four years as
county clerk. During the Civil War the deceased conducted her hotel
mainly as a home for disabled and sick Confederate soldiers.
Early in young womanhood the deceased was married to Jack Sedgley,
and to the union were born three children, Mrs. W. J. Seelig, Monte
Sedgley and Harry Sedgley. Monte Sedgely died a few years ago, but
Mrs. Seelig and Harry Sedgley still live.. Mrs. Seelig in Corsicana
and Harry Sedgley in Ennis.
Some years after the death of her first husband the deceased was
married to W. R. Van Nort, who died near thirty years ago. To the
last union the son Lee Van Nort, now a resident of Houston was born.
These three children, one grand child, Miss Louise Sedgley of Ennis,
and two brothers, John and Tom Duren of Corsicana survive.
For a number of years Mrs. Van Nort conducted a boarding house and
when the infirmities of age made it impracticable for her to keep up
this work, she continued to keep roomers.
The deceased had been a member of the Methodist church from
childhood and those who knew her best know that she lived her
religion rather than talk about it. She was a woman of naturally
fine sense and her many year�s experience made her a most agreeable
companion. Of exalted personal character she was a devoted to all
things that go for the making of better men and women, and for the
exhilaration of all those virtues that lend to enabling character
and elevating the human mind.
During all her life she was fond of the young and loved to have them
about her and to ---with them in their joys and to contribute all
she could to their happiness and to impart to them her own ideals of
usefulness and happiness. Those who knew her loved her and many
there are who united their tears with those of her loved ones when
her mortal remains were consigned to their last resting place.
The funeral services took place from the late home at 3:30 this
afternoon, conducted by Rev. Alonzo Monk, Jr., assisted by Revs. E.
W. Potter and D. A. Chisholm. A large concourse of friends followed
the remains to
Oakwood, and there were
many beautiful floral offerings.
To attend the funeral were a number of out of town people among them
her son Lee Van Nort and wife of Houston; her nephew, Will Duren of
Houston and her son, Harry Sedgley, wife and daughter of Ennis.
The following were the pallbearers:
Honorary, all official members of the First Methodist Church.
Active: Luther Larrison, Geo. Whytte, J. W. McGill, C. C. Albritton,
Will L. Kerr, and Sam M. Kerr.
Notes:
---
The funeral of Mrs. S. J. Van Nort which was conducted yesterday
afternoon at the family residence on West Fourth avenue was largely
attended and the floral offerings were numerous and beautiful
attesting the deen love and esteem in which this good woman was
held. Among the many out-of-town friends and relatives were: Mr. and
Mrs. S. L. Van Nort and Mr. W. L. Duren of Houston; Mr. Harry
Sedgely and Miss Louise Sedgely of Ennis; Mrs. C. R. Hanks, Mexia;
Mrs. C. R. Henson, Wortham; Miss Kate Adams, San Antonio, and
Mesdames Tina Melton, J. W. Tarver and S. E. Gideon of Dallas.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Jan 16, 1925
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st husband John Thomas �Jack� Sedgley married May 9,
1867 2nd husband William Robert Van Nort married Oct 15, 1885
d/o Abraham Duren & Lavina �Laviney� (Melton) Duren
-
Oakwood cemetery
Harry Hays
Sedgley
Feb. 21, 1876 - Jul. 5, 1934
NATIVE CORSICANAN DIED IN FT. WORTH ON THURSDAY NIGHT
HARRY SEDGLEY BE BURIED FROM METHODIST CHURCH ON SATURDAY MORNING
Harry Sedgley, aged 59 years, native of Corsicana, but resident of
Fort Worth for the past several years, died in Fort Worth Thursday
night at 9 o'clock and the funeral will be held here Saturday
morning at 11 o'clock from the First Methodist church with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The
rites will be conducted by Rev. T. Edgar Neal, pastor of the First
Methodist church.
Sedgley was well known here where he resided practically all of his
life. He was a traveling salesman for many years.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Louisa Tate, Fort Worth; a
sister, Mrs. W. J. Seelig, Corsicana, and a half- brother, Lee Van
Nort, Houston.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home will have charge of the
arrangements here.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, July 6, 1934
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Alice E. (Brown) Sedgley married Oct. 10, 1900; s/o
John Thomas �Jack� Sedgley & Sarah Jane �Sallie� (Duren) Sedgley-Van
Nort
---
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR HARRY SEDGLEY SATURDAY MORNING
Funeral services for Harry Sedgley, aged 59 years, native of
Corsicana, who died at his home in Fort Worth Thursday night at 9
o'clock, were held at the First Methodist Church Saturday morning at
11 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The
rites were conducted by Rev. T. Edgar Neal, pastor of the church
assisted by Rev. Fred Swank of Fort Worth.
Mr. Sedgley resided in Corsicana practically all of his life, but
had lived in Fort Worth for the past several years. He was a
traveling salesman for a number of years.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Louisa Tate, Fort Worth; a
sister, Mrs. W. J. Seelig, Corsicana; and a half-brother, Lee Van
Nort, Houston.
Pallbearers were John S. Murchison, C. L. Jester, George Whytte, A.
A. Allison, C. C. Sands, W. H. Decherd, Leslie Kelton and J. S.
Simkins.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.
Notes:
Alice
E. (Brown) Sedgley
Apr 21, 1880 - May 9, 1955
Wednesday Rites For Mrs. Sedgley
Mrs. Harry Sedgley, aged 75 years, died at 1818 Maplewood Monday
night following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Chapel Wednesday at
10 a.m. with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. John Wesley Ford, pastor of the
First Methodist church, of which she was a member.
A native of Corsicana, Mrs. Sedgley was the daughter of the late
Richard Brown and Mattie Morrell Brown, pioneer residents of this
area.
She made her home in Fort Worth and Ennis for a number of years
before returning to Corsicana several years ago.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Joseph A. Tate, and a granddaughter,
Miss Cynthia Tate both of Corsicana and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Etheridge King, Elmer Butler, Ed M. Polk, Edgar
Metcalf, Ed Rittersbacher, Dr. Wm. Shell, Luther A. Johnson, Jr.,
and Tom Eady.
Notes:
----
Rites Wednesday For Mrs. Sedgley
Funeral services for Mrs. Harry Sedgley, 75, native of Corsicana who
died at 1818 Maplewood Monday night were held from the McCammon
Chapel Wednesday at 10 a.m.
The rites were conducted by Rev. John Wesley Ford, pastor of the
First Methodist church of which Mrs. Sedgley was a member. Burial
was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Sedgley made her home in Ennis and Fort Worth for a number of
years before returning to Corsicana several years ago.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Joseph A. Tate, and a grand-daughter,
Mrs. Cynthia Tate, both of Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Etheridge King, Elmer Butler, Ed M. Polk, Edgar
Metcalf, Ed Rittersbacher, Dr. Wm. Shell, Luther A. Johnson, Jr.,
and Tom Eady.
Notes:
Robert
�Uncle Bob� Lott
Died Jan 1922
Well Known Negro Dead.
Uncle Bob Lott, colored, as he was familiarly known to his many
white friends, passed on to the great beyond last Monday.
Uncle Bob was an old-time slavery negro, and he himself did not know
his age. When asked, Uncle Bob would say, �Boss, I must be around
80.� And we know he said those same words for the past ten years.
Anyway, he was a good old negro and he will be missed from our
circle of colored friends. Peace be to his ashes and may the Lord
care for his soul. His remains were tenderly laid to rest in
Goodlow Park. Peace be
to your ashes, Uncle Bob.
Notes:
Rice N. Wilson
Jun 19, 1872 - Apr 13, 1926
R. N. WILSON DIED TUESDAY AT HOME MILDRED COMMUNITY
R. N. Wilson, aged 53 years, farmer, died at his residence near
Mildred at 12:15 o'clock Tuesday morning and the funeral services
were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock, Rev.
W. T. Bratton, pastor of the Hope Baptist Church, conducted the
funeral services. Interment was made in the
Cryer Creek cemetery.
The deceased has been a resident of Navarro county for many years.
Surviving are his wife and six children, his mother, one brother,
one sister, Mrs. B. Tinkle and other relatives.
Notes:
Georgia White
Oct 4, 1864 - Feb 14, 1927
Beaumont Woman Be Buried Here
Mrs. Georgia White, aged 62 years, died in Beaumont Monday and the
remains reached Corsicana at an early hour Tuesday morning and was
forwarded to Blooming Grove and will be taken to
Cryer Creek for
interment.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun- Tuesday, Feb 15, 1927
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- (obit says Cryer Creek�Death Certificate says shipped to
Corsicana�Could be Grange Hall or Black Hills) (there is a
marriage record for Georgia Fox married W. P. White Apr. 14,
1907 Navarro county, this could be her)
Fred
Charles Slauson, Jr.
Nov 17, 1938 - Aug 7, 2016
Fred
C. Slauson, Jr., 77, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016 at
the Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco.
He was born on Nov. 17, 1938 in Corsicana to Fred Slauson,
Sr. and Jeanne Slauson.
Fred enjoyed working on puzzles, watching movies and
football. He incorporated math into every project he
undertook.
He traveled extensively as a young man and enjoyed seeing
the end results to anything he accomplished.
His sense of humor and love for his family will be greatly
missed by all who knew him. He devoted over 18 years as a
math teacher with Texas Tech University, Dallas Baptist
University, University of Oklahoma and Eastern New Mexico
University.
He spent the later part of his life building and managing
various houses in the Navarro County area.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Jeanne
Slauson as well as his sister, Bonnie Ruth Slauson.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Banks Slauson; daughters,
Charlise Boyer, Bonnie Ruth Simon, and Rebecca Lynn
Williams; sons, Happy Slauson and Michael Slauson; 10
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10,
2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016
at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment to follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Officiating the service will be Dr. Mark Luera.
Pallbearers include: Chris Hatley, Brandon Horton, Dante
Johnson, Mark Simon, Alex Slauson and John Williams. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, August 11, 2016
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Jo Ann (Banks) Slauson; s/o Fred Charles Slauson, Sr.
& Jeanne Light (Caraway) Slauson
Patty
Jean (Gafford) Bunch
Mar 25, 1936 - Aug 8, 2016
Patty
Jean Gafford Bunch, 80, passed away on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016
in Waco.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9,
2016 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside service will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10,
2016 at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
----
Patty Jean Gafford Bunch, 80, passed away August 8, 2016 in Waco.
She was born March 25, 1936 in Corsicana to A.J. (Skeet) and Nadine
Gafford.
She had a passion for genealogy spending her time researching at the
public library here in Corsicana. She loved to play and spend time
with her grandchildren and enjoyed the company of her dogs. She
enjoyed being outside working is her yard.
Patty is preceded in death by her parents A.J. (Skeet) and Nadine
Gafford; sister Veda Mae; great grandson Camron Medina.
She leaves behind her daughters, Diane Massey of Woodway, Lou Ann
Humphries and husband Karl of Corsicana. Grandchildren, Jennifer
Morris Felton and husband Clayton, Chris Humphries, Racheal Carney
Whisenant and husband Corey, Brandy Humphries Hurford and husband
Mike. Great grandchildren, Baylee Rejcek, Chloe Medina, Conlee
Felton, Tucker Felton, Macon Hurford, Kegan Hurford and brother,
Bill Gafford and wife Georgia of Corsicana. She is also survived by
numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 9 am Wednesday, August 10,
2016 at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Notes:
Ethel B.
(Leeds) Furlow
Jan 9, 1902 - Dec 4, 1923
Graduate of State Home Died in Denison
Mrs. Ethel Surlough, age about 23 years, died at her home in Denison
Tuesday afternoon following a short illness. The deceased was a
graduate of the State Home High School and in addition to her
husband she is survived by a brother, Roy Leeds of Corsicana and two
sisters, Ruth and Ruby Leeds of the State Home, all of whom left
yesterday after being notified of her death. Funeral arrangements
are not known.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, Dec 5, 1923
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- She is not buried at
State Home
but graduated from there
- d/o Frank Leeds and Lizzie (Pope) Leeds) (she died after
complications of childbirth�a baby girl B&D Dec. 4, 1923)
(sister of Ruth, Ruby, Charlie and Roy�Roy James Leeds buried in
Oakwood, Corsicana, Tx.)
- Buried in Denison
Ida
(Collins) Stanford
May 20, 1885 - Jan 21, 1916
Colored Woman Dead.
Ida Stanford, aged 30 years, wife of Joe Stanford, died at the
family home, 708 East Sixth Avenue, at 11 o'clock this morning, and
the remains will be interred in the
Providence colored
cemetery north of town, tomorrow afternoon.
Notes:
John Joiner
abt 1887 - Sep 9, 1917
Died of Pellagra.
John Joiner, colored, died of pellagra at his home in East Corsicana
Saturday and the remains were interred in the
colored cemetery
yesterday. The deceased was thirty years of age.
Notes:
Lora May Boyd
Jan 26, 1914 - Apr 10, 1920
BLOOMING GROVE NEWS
(The Blooming Grove Rustler)
Mr. and Mrs. John Boyd�s little girl, 5 years old, died in Waco and
the remains were brought back and laid to rest in
Lone Oak. Little Miss
Lora was taken with appendicitis and hurried to the sanitarium at
Waco, but was so weak that she was not operated on. Bro. Weaver of
the Central Baptist church, conducted the funeral service,
delivering a beautiful tribute.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, April 19, 1920
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- d/o John David Boyd and Gracie Bell (Robinson) Boyd
buried in Eastview Memorial Cemetery, Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas
(granddaughter of John Powell Robinson and Alice Medora (Killebrew)
Robinson
Geneva May
Perkins
July 5, 1937 - April 27, 2016
Geneva Perkins, 78, passed away April 27, 2016. She was born July 5,
1937 in Anderson County Texas to Abe and Lula Perkins
Geneva is survived by her sister Juanita McAdams and preceded in
death by 6 brothers, and 1 sister.
Visitation will be held 4-6:00 PM, Saturday April 30, 2016. A
Graveside service will be 1:00 PM Monday May 2, 2016 at
Frost Cemetery.
Notes:
- Life Legacy from Waxahachie Funeral Home, Waxahachie Tx.
Flora Belle (Highnote) Powell
Oct 11, 1890 - Jul 24, 1925
CORSICANA LADY DIED LATE FRIDAY FUNERAL SUNDAY
MRS. FLORA BELLE POWELL PASSED AWAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Mrs. Flora Belle Powell, aged 34 years, wife of E. H. Powell, died
at the family home, 1701 West Second avenue, Friday night at 6:30
o'clock after a lingering illness and the remains will be interred
in Oakwood cemetery
Sunday afternoon. The funeral services will be held at the First
Methodist church with Rev. E. W. Potter, pastor of the First
Methodist church, conducting the services.
The deceased is survived by her husband and one daughter, Hallie
Lucille Powell, aged nine years.
The deceased is also survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A.
(Dick) Highnote, and one sister and two brothers, Ms. Powell had
lived in Corsicana all of her life and is well known here.
Active Pallbearers�R. G. Hodge, G. L. Sutton, L. O. Larrison, H. E.
Redden, J. J. Sikes, Claude Absher.
Honorary pallbearers are Calvin White, Alf Highnote, Fred White; Sam
Ingham, John Lynd, E. E. Hamilton, Tom Redden, Earl Ingram, Bob
Stell, Sam Mitchell, Jim Pugh, V. C. Hyden, Harrell Ward, M.
Christensen, Bell White, J. H. Brown, J. Sparkman, Alvin Grill,
Walter Beaton, Jim Jackson, G. C. Lancaster, Newt Jackson, Dock
Martin, Dock Jackson, Cad Steward, Jess Megarity, Willie McPhail,
Wright Hidrick, Harry Pollack, Sye Carder, Charlie Highnote, George
Baum, Richard Cunningham, Jess Graves, George White, Sydney Marks,
Mendal Marks, Walter Beeman, A. S. Vandiver, Wiley Burdine, George
Stamps, Walter Woods, Will Huff, Edgar Metcalf, J. A. Jarrell,
Walter Seelig, Sid Crews, Dr. T. A. Miller, Dr. E. H. Newton, Dr. R.
C. Curtis, Dr. Dubart Miller, J. L. Flaniken and all members of the
Retail Merchants Association.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES SUNDAY AFTERNOON LARGELY ATTENDED
GREAT CROWD GATHERS TO PAY FINAL TRIBUTE MRS. HOPE POWELL
Final services were held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the First
Methodist church for Mrs. Flora Belle Powell, aged 34 years, wife of
E. H. Powell, who died at 6:30 Friday evening at the family home,
1701 West Second avenue, after many months of illness. Burial was in
Oakwood Cemetery
immediately after the services at the church. Rev. E. W. Potter,
pastor of the First Methodist church, of which deceased was a member
conducted the services at the church and closed the services at the
grave with a fervent prayer.
The large auditorium of the First Methodist church was filled to
overflowing with relatives and friends of this good woman who came,
despite the unusually high temperature, to pay their last respects
to the memory of their loved one and friend. There were few dry eyes
in the large number thus gathered as Rev. Mr. Potter, in a voice
filled with emotion, told on the life of this devout young Christian
wife, mother, daughter and sister.
He told of her young girlhood and then her growing into young
womanhood and the marriage to the man she loved more than all else
in life and the devotion to her husband, her little girl, her
parents, and brothers and sisters, as well as the great love all
these bore for the stricken flower of their love.
�She has suffered greatly,� said the minister, �and if it were not
for the fact that there is a future spiritual life, one might well
say this good woman had played a losing role in the great game of
life. But the fact that there is such a life after the grave makes
her the winner and not the loser.
He recounted his visits to the bedside of the deceased and told of
the patience with which she bore her illness and the great and
tender care bestowed by the loving husband, sister-in-law and other
close relatives upon their stricken loved one. The minister made it
very plain and there was no doubt in the minds of any who knew Mrs.
Powell that she was now reaping the reward of her good works and
Christian life while on this earth.
Appropriate hymns, a number of them being the favorites of the
deceased, were sung by a double quartette composed of members of the
choir of the First Methodist church, with the organist, Mrs. Eugenia
Story at the organ. After the address by the minister, friends of
the deceased filed by the casket and for the last time on this earth
viewed the face of their friend whose features were in sweet repose
such as comes only to those who pass into the unknown work with a
full knowledge that they will receive the reward awaiting the pure
in heart and hear the words, �Well done, thou good and faithful
servant.�
A large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives followed the
body to Oakwood, where the grave was hidden from view under a great
mound of beautiful flowers that were sent by those who had known
this lovely Christian character in life and who desired in this
manner to show in a very slight degree the great love and esteem in
which she was held, the beautiful flowers typifying in a faithful
way the beauty of the pure life of the flower that had been plucked,
from the earthly garden and transplanted in Heaven to bloom anew and
in a greater glory, a glory unknown here below.
Notes:
Joseph
Alexander Highnote
Mar 16, 1866 - Feb 3, 1949
J. A. Highnote Is Interred
Oakwood Cemetery Friday
Funeral services for Joseph Alexander Highnote, 82, native of
Navarro County, 114 East Second avenue,were held from the Corley
Funeral Chapel Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. The rites were conducted by Dr.
Jared I. Cartlidge, pastor of the First Baptist church.
He died at the P. and S. Hospital at an early hour Thursday morning.
Born several miles southwest of Corsicana, Highnote was a retired
farmer and had operated a rooming house here for many years.
Surviving are a son, Hubert Highnote; a daughter, Mrs. Vesta
Holloway; a sister, Mrs. J. D. Ingham, all of Corsicana, and four
grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were, Walter Beeman, Walter Hamilton, Walter Beaton,
Walter Hayes, Alex Stroder, Newt Jackson, Hope Powell and Bob
Holloway.
Notes:
Isabelle �Bell� (Martin)
Highnote
Jan 3, 1869 - Jan 26, 1929
PIONEER RESIDENT NAVARRO COUNTY IS DEAD AT HOME HERE
MRS. BELLE HIGHNOTE HAD RESIDED IN COUNTY FIFTY-ONE YEARS
Mrs. Belle Highnote, 60, wife of J. A. Highnote, died at the family
residence, 112 East Second Avenue Saturday morning at 12 o'clock,
following an illness of several years. She was born in Tennessee but
had resided in Navarro county 51 years, the last 20 of which she had
lived in Corsicana. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon
at 3:30 o'clock from the residence with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The
funeral services will be conducted by Rev. J. Howard Williams,
pastor of the First Baptist church.
Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Holloway,
Dallas, and H. W. Highnote, Kansas; four grandchildren, one sister,
Miss Caroline Martin, Corsicana, one brother, Joe Martin, Sunset and
numerous other relatives.
Pallbearers will be nephews of the deceased as follows: Fred White,
Calvin White, Dock J. Martin, Roy Martin, Sam Ingram, and Charles
Highnote.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR PIONEER
WOMAN SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services for Mrs. Belle Highnote, aged 60 years, wife of
Isabelle �Bell� (Martin) Highnote wife of J. A. Highnote died
Saturday morning at the family residence, 112 East Second avenue,
following several years illness, were conducted Sunday afternoon at
3:30 o'clock from the residence with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
Rev. J. Howard Williams pastor of the First Baptist church conducted
the services.
Mrs. Highnote was born in Tennessee but has resided in Navarro
county 51 years, the last 20 of which she resided in Corsicana.
Sutherland Undertaking company had charge of the funeral.
Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Holloway,
Dallas; two sons, E. J. Highnote, Dallas, and H. W. Highnote,
Kansas; four grandchildren; one sister, Miss Caroline Martin,
Corsicana; one brother, Joe Martin, Sunset, and numerous other
relatives.
pallbearers were her nephews: Fred White, Calvin White, Dock J.
Martin, Sam Ingram and Charles Highnote.
Notes:
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IN MEMORY OF MRS. BELLE HIGHNOTE
On Friday, Jan. 25, 1929, the death angel claimed the spirit of
Mrs. Belle Highnote, wife of J. A. Highnote. She had been sick
for some time, and all was done for her that loving hands could
do. Oh, how hard it was to give her up, but God knew best and
carried her home to rest, while our hearts are sad and lonely,
we know she is sweetly resting in the arms of Jesus. She was a
member of the Baptist church. It was so sad and heart-rending to
stand by the gray casket, seeing the broken-hearted husband and
children mourn over the one that was so near and dear to them.
The loved ones have the sympathy of this community. God help
them in this hour.
She is survived by her husband and children and one sister, and
other relatives and friends. Her remains were laid to rest in
the Oakwood cemetery.
Safe in the arms of Jesus,
Safe on His gentle breast,
There by His love o�ershadowed,
Sweetly my soul shall rest.
And god shall wife away all tears from their eyes, and there
shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying; neither shall
there be any more pain. God in His wisdom has recalled the bloom
her love had given, and though the body smoulders here the soul
is safe in heaven. It is hard to break the tender cord where
love has bound the heart; it is hard to speak the words, �we
must part,� yet again hope to meet thee when the day of life has
fled, and in heaven with joy to greet thee, where no farewell
tears are shed.
GLADYS HUNTER.
Corsicana, Route 3.
Notes:
William F. Dunn
Mar 7, 1869 - Dec 13, 1925
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR W. F. DUNN HELD MONDAY AFTERNOON
DEATH OF WELL KNOWN CORSICANA MAN OCCURRED SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock for the
late W. F. Dunn, aged 56 years , who passed away at his home, 1446
West Fourth avenue, at 3:35 o'clock Sunday afternoon, after an
illness extending over many months. The services were conducted by
Rev. Eugene W. Potter, pastor of the First Methodist church,
assisted by Rev. Ilion T. Jones, pastor of the Third Avenue
Presbyterian church, with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
Services were held at the home. Beautiful music was rendered by a
quartette composed of Mrs. Harry Williams, Miss Dorothy Drane and
Messrs. Edgar Metcalf and Loyd Kerr. Pallbearers were J. Frank
Williams, Sam Jackson, W. M. Hill, Claude Cunningham, J. S. Dubank,
Dick Jackson, Robert Stell, W. A. Babb.
W. F. Dunn was born and reared in Corsicana, his father being the
late Col. E. E. Dunn, one of the earliest settlers of Navarro
county, and who held the office of sheriff for many years during the
early frontier days, when such as position tried the courage of the
bravest, and in all those years this pioneer Texan was true to his
trust. With such a sire it is little wonder that Billie Dunn, as he
was familiarly known by his great host of friends, should gain and
hold the friendship of a great circle of friends, Mr. Dunn is
survived by his wife and an adopted daughter, Nell. He is also
survived by four sisters, Mesdames Agnes Edens, O. E. Hyndman and
Mary Wright of Corsicana, and Mrs. Jno. Watts of Mayfield, Kentucky.
A large number of other relatives, many of them among the leading
citizens of Corsicana and Navarro county, also survive.
For several years Mr. Dunn was connected with the Freedman Dry Goods
Store, a leading early day mercantile establishment in Corsicana,
later going with the Perkins Dry Goods Company, a Dallas wholesale
concern, for whom he traveled over a large Texas territory for many
years, and was with this concern when he was forced to abandon
active commercial life some months ago on account of failing health.
During all these months he has been cheerful and hopeful of a
restoration to his wonted health, but during recent days when the
end seemed near he never complained but became resolved to the fact
that he must pass to his reward and there was no tear in his heart.
Mr. Dunn was born March 7, 1869, and has resided practically all his
life in Corsicana where he was known to a great host of friends as a
jovial courteous gentleman of high ideals and honest convictions.
Few men had more friends than �Billie� Dunn, and few men were more
deserving of the friendship of men. He married Miss Susie Young,
daughter of Mr. John Young of Blooming Grove, a prominent banker and
land owner of the western section of Navarro county, 35 years ago.
One child was born to them which passed away while still quite
young. The great love of Mr. and Mrs. Dunn for children caused the
adoption a few years ago of a beautiful little girl, who has been a
ray of sunshine in the home for the past several years and
brightened the long days of illness for this lover of mankind and
his devoted and tender wife.
Immediately after the services at the home Monday afternoon the
remains were laid at rest in Oakwood cemetery underneath a great
profusion of beautiful floral offerings from Corsicana and many
other points, these attesting in a small way the love and esteem in
which �Billie� Dunn was held wherever he was known.
Among out of town relatives and friends here for the funeral were
Mrs. John Watts of Mayfield, Ky., Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hyndman of
Leona, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Young, and Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Young
of Dallas; Mrs. E. H. Carter of Fort Worth, and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley
Harris of Blooming Grove and others.
Notes:
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Two Citizens Pass to Their Reward
The past week closed and the new week began with the passing of two
of Corsicana�s esteemed citizens, Mrs. C. M. Hornbeak, who died
during the morning hour of Saturday, and Mr. W. F. Dunn, familiarly
known as Billie Dunn, who passed to his reward during the afternoon
hours Sunday.
Although Mr. Dunn has been a sick man for many, many months, he has
made such a brave fight, that his death came as a shock to his host
of friends here and elsewhere.
The sympathy of the many friends of both families, goes out to the
bereft loved ones. Heaven knowing what these dear ones have died,
will pour into the faithful, aching hearts her holiest, precious
balm.
Notes:
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Mr. Dunn�s Funeral.
The funeral of Mr. W. F. Dunn took place this afternoon at the home,
1446 West Fourth avenue, the Rev. E. W. Potter, pastor of the first
Methodist church, assisted by Rev. Ilion T. Jones pastor of the
Third Avenue Presbyterian church conducting the services.
Beautiful songs were rendered by Mrs. Harry Williams, Miss Dorothy
Drane, Edgar Metcalf, and Loyd Kerr. Exquisite floral offerings in
profusion were typical of the high esteem in which Mr. Dunn was held
and the love and sympathy bestowed upon his bereft loved ones.
Out-of-town relatives attending the funeral were a sister, Mrs. John
Watts of Mayfield, Ky., who is a guest of her sister, Mrs. O. E.
Hyndman, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hyndman of Leona, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd
Young and Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Young of Dallas, Mrs. E. H. Carter of
Fort Worth, and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Harris of Blooming Grove.
Notes:
Susie (Young)
Dunn
Mar 18, 1870 - Sep 5, 1928
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. BILLY DUNN THURS. AFTERNOON
WAS PROMINENT IN RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL CIRCLES MANY YEARS
Funeral services for Mrs. Billy Dunn, aged 55 years, who died
suddenly at The Oaks, country home, near the Corsicana Country Club,
Wednesday afternoon, were held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from
the family residence, 1446 West Fourth avenue, with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The
services were conducted by Rev. F. P. Culver, pastor of the First
Methodist church, assisted by Rev. P. Martin Baker, pastor of the
Third Avenue Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Dunn was a member of the First Methodist church and also was
secretary of the Oakwood Cemetery Association. She was born at Cryer
Creek and had resided in Corsicana for many years. She was preceded
in death by her husband several years ago.
Surviving are one daughter, Miss Nell Dunn, Corsicana; two brothers,
Frank R. Young, Corsicana; M. G. Young, Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. S.
E. Robinson, Corsicana; Mrs. J. W. Harris, Blooming Grove, and a
number of other relatives.
Pallbearers were R. J. Jackson, Clyde S. Stroud, Charles Davis, Ab
Douglas, Frank Williams, Claude Cunningham, Max D. Almond and Jim
Nick Garitty.
Special music was furnished by a quartette composed of Mrs. Harry
Williams, Mrs. Henry Robbins and Messrs. Lloyd Kerr and J. E.
Metcalf.
Notes:
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Many Out of Town Relatives Attended Funeral Mrs. Dunn
A larger assembly of sorrowing friends and loved ones has seldom
been seen at a home funeral than that of Mrs. W. F. Dunn on Thursday
afternoon at 1446 West Fourth avenue. Mrs. Dunn�s untimely and
unexpected death has cast a gloom over all Corsicana for she was
universally beloved. The numerous and gorgeous floral offerings were
silent manifestations of her great popularity, and of sympathy for
her bereft daughter, Nell, and her loved ones, whose hearts were
broken. Beautiful tributes were paid this noble woman by the
ministers, Reverands F. P. Culver, pastor of the First Methodist
church, of which she was a faithful member; A. W. Hall, presiding
elder of this district, and P. Martin Baker, pastor of the Third
Avenue Presbyterian church, who assisted.
Those present from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Young and
Lloyd Young; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shields, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shields,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shields, Mrs. Nina Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley
Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Buford Harris, Mrs. Ona Baker and daughter,
Mrs. Johnson of Dallas; Mrs. E. H. Carter of Fort Worth; Mrs. John
R. Griffin and son, Walter B. Griffin of Arlington; Miss Mary
Elizabeth Harper of Temple; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daniels of Kerens, and
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hawkins of Hillsboro.
Notes:
Edwin
McCarver Franklin
1871 - Apr 9, 1925
Funeral Services Tomorrow Afternoon
The body of E. M. Franklin, who died at Wichita Falls, will arrive
at Corsicana at 11:15, Thursday night and the funeral will take
place Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in Oakwood cemetery.
The deceased is well known in this county having made his home for
many years in the Mildred community.
Notes:
Remains Interred This Afternoon
Remains of the late M. E. Franklin reached here last night from
Wichita Falls, and the funeral was held in Oakwood
this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. D. A. Chisholm officiating. The
deceased lived here for many years, and is survived by his wife and
several grown children.
Notes:
Nicey Quintella (Stanley) Ford
Apr 18, 1876 - Aug 13, 1925
MRS. J. T. FORD DIES AT HOME HERE AFTER ILLNESS FEW DAYS
Mrs. J. T. Ford, aged 49 years, 824 South Sixteenth street, died at
the Navarro County Hospital this afternoon at 2:10 o'clock ant the
remains will be interred in Oakwood cemetery
sometime Friday.
The deceased is survived by her husband and several children.
The time and place where the funeral services will be held was not
available at press hour this afternoon.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, Aug 13, 1925
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o James Thomas Ford married Jan. 8, 1893 d/o Isaac
William Wyatt
Stanley [buried in Modrall Cemetery] & Mary Ellen (Dennis) Stanley per death certificate
(children are Bertha Ellen, Martel, Ella, Lessie L., William
Raymond, Jimmie Quintella, Robert Marion, Mildred)
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. FORD THIS AFTERNOON AT 3 O�CLOCK
Funeral services for Mrs. J. T. Ford, 47, years old, who died at the
County Hospital at 2:10 o'clock Thursday afternoon, were held at the
residence, 834 South Sixteenth street, at 3 o'clock Friday
afternoon. Burial was in Oakwood
Cemetery.
Deceased is survived by her husband, five daughters, three sons and
five grandchildren.
Notes:
Thomas
C. "Tom" Lockwood
Sep 9, 1907 - Jun 9, 1925
TOM LOCKWOOD DIES RESULT OF INJURIES FROM AUTOMOBILE
HORSE HE WAS RIDING FELL AND THREW HIM IN FRON OF MOVING CAR
Tom Lockwood, workman for C. E. Edwards, rig building contractor,
died in the County Hospital Monday night as a result of injuries
received when an automobile ran over him at East Fifth avenue and
North Tenth street.
Funeral announcements have not been made.
Lockwood was riding horseback when his horse stumbled and fell and
threw him in front of a moving automobile. The car was driven by
Mrs. H. R. Emmerson, according to police reports. The accident was
said by by-standers to be unavoidable. Mrs. Emmerson was driving
slowly and tried to stop the car, but was too near the man to stop
in time.
Lockwood was taken from underneath the car and carried to the
hospital, complaining of internal pains. He received several bruises
and lacerations about the head, face and hands. Death was due to
internal injuries.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR TOM LOCKWOOD 2 P.M. WEDNESDAY
Funeral services for Tom Lockwood, 18 years old, who died in the
County Hospital Monday night following injuries received when an
automobile ran over him, were held at the residence, 907 South Ninth
street, at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in Oakwood
cemetery. Rev. Mr. Smith of the Church of Christ officiated.
Notes:
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Funeral Services For Tom Lockwood
Funeral services for Thomas Lockwood, who died as a result of being
run over by an auto, were held yesterday afternoon from the
residence at 807 South Ninth street. The services were conducted by
Rev. Mr. Smith of the Church of Christ.
The deceased is survived by his father and mother, two sisters, Mrs.
J. H. Ruston and Gussie Shannon, both of Houston, and four smaller
brothers and sisters. His father lives at Manor Texas. All the above
attended the funeral and other out of town relatives attending were
an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Short and a cousin, Henry
Lockwood, of Manor.
The pallbearers were Lige Bratcher, Billy Reddell, Lee Reddell,
Lawson Carpenter, Sam Carpenter and M. B. Carpenter.
The deceased was well known and numbered his friends by all who knew
him.
Notes:
Jennie
(Short) Lockwood
Feb 17, 1882 - Dec 29, 1962
Mrs. Lockwood Rites Monday
Mrs. Jennie Lockwood, 80, formerly of Corsicana, died in Houston
Saturday.
A graveside service is slated Monday at 4 p.m. at Oakwood
cemetery with Rev. Alex Cox, pastor of the First Christian
church, officiating. She was a member of the Eastern Star.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Billy Ruxton and Mrs. Jewell
Ayrand, both of Houston; Mrs. Lena Beard and Mrs. Blanche Sanders,
both of Dallas; and Mrs. Jessie Korn, Sacramento, Calif.; a son
Gordon Lockwood, US Army, East St. Louis, Ill., 11 grandchildren and
other relatives.
Corley directs.
Notes:
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