Sallie
(Shelton) Swink
Feb 28, 1880 - Aug 11, 1928
FORMER RESIDENT RICHLAND INTERRED THERE ON MONDAY
RICHLAND, Aug. 13. - Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie Shelton Swink,
aged 48 years, who died at her home in Dallas Saturday, were held
here Monday afternoon with interment in the
Richland cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, W. W. Swink, Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. W.
B. Elkins, Waxahachie; Mrs. J. F. Smith, Crosbyton; one brother, C.
B. Shelton, Mexia, and other relatives.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, Aug 13, 1928
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
w/o Walter Wilburn Swink married November 1909 d/o J. R. Shelton
& Mamie (Sanders) Shelton per death certificate
Walter Wilburn
Swink
Feb 19, 1885 -
Dec 17, 1961
Walter Swink
Rites Tuesday
Walter W. Swink,
66, formerly of
Navarro county,
died Sunday
morning in
Dallas.
Funeral services
will be held
Tuesday at 10
a.m. from the
Weiland-Merritt
Chapel with Dr.
W. A. Welch
officiating.
Burial will be
in the Richland
Cemetery Tuesday
at 1:30 p.m.
with Masons in
charge of
graveside rites.
Surviving are
his wife, Mrs.
Myrtle H. Swink,
5711 Victor,
Dallas; two
brothers, Roy L.
Swink, Amarillo,
and Ernest Swink,
Keys, Okla., and
other relatives.
Griffin Funeral
Home will direct
local
arrangements.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Monday, Dec 18, 1961
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
1st wife Sallie (Shelton) Swink married November 1909 2nd wife
Myrtie (Hannah) Swink buried in Grove Hill Memorial, Dallas, Tx.
s/o William Pinkston Swink, Jr. & Alpha/Alfreda E. (Newman)
Swink
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Walter Swink Services Held
Masons were in charge of graveside rites for Walter W. Swink Tuesday
at 1:30 p.m. at Richland
cemetery.
Earlier services were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Weiland-Merritt
Chapel with Dr. W. A. Welch officiating.
Mr. Swink, 66, formerly of Navarro county died Sunday in Dallas.
Survivors, other than his widow of Dallas, are two brothers, Roy L.
Swink, Amarillo, and Ernest Swink, Keys, Okla., and other relatives.
Griffin directed local arrangements.
Notes:
Earl Lacy Swink
Mar 27, 1891 -
Jul 2, 1937
San Antonio Man
Found Dead Near
Richland Friday
Earl Swink, aged
about 50 years,
of San Antonio,
was found dead
in his parked
automobile on
Highway 14, near
the J. R.
McCrary place at
Richland about
9:30 o'clock
Friday morning.
He had
apparently been
dead about six
hours. Constable
W. G. Ivey and
Justice of the
Peace C. Healer
immediately
inaugurated an
investigation
into the case,
but no coroner�s
verdict had been
returned shortly
after noon
Friday. The body
was brought to
the Corley
Funeral Home and
prepared for
burial. Funeral
arrangements are
being held up
pending the
arrival of his
wife from San
Antonio.
It was stated
that the car was
seen early
Friday morning,
but passersby
did not see
Swink�s body and
did not make an
investigation.
Swink was born
and reared in
the Richland
community, but
had resided in
San Antonio for
the past several
years. He had
been visiting in
the Richland
community for
the past few
days.
Surviving are
his wife and a
daughter, Mrs.
Herbert Mills,
San Antonio, and
other relatives.
There was no
evidence of foul
play and it was
believed he was
stricken with a
heart attack,
officers said.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES SUNDAY AFTERNOON
FOR EARL SWINK
Funeral services for Earl Swink, 46, of San Antonio, who was found
dead in his car at Richland Friday morning, were held from the
Richland Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock with burial in
the
Richland cemetery,
W. G. Ivie, constable and C. Healer, justice of the peace, who
conducted an investigation, reported death was due from natural
causes. He had arrived at Richland, his former home, Thursday on a
visit.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Claire, Baptist minister, and Rev.
Morrison, Methodist minister, both of Richland.
Surviving are his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Mills, both of San
Antonio; three brothers, Walter Swink, Dallas; Ernest Swink,
Oklahoma and Roy Swink, Amarillo.
Pallbearers were Henry Davis, Neal Brown, Walter McDaniel, Joe
White, S. Herod and Gordon Elkins.
Corley Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Notes:
Gillibelle "Gillie" (Welch) Young
Dec 2, 1885 - Apr 20, 1928
BARRY.
BARRY, April 26�(Spl.)�Mrs. Sam Young was laid to rest in the
White Church cemetery
Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted at Baptist
church by Rev. Vaughn of Corsicana. She is survived by husband,
father, one sister, Mrs. Joe Shivers, and a host of friends.
She will be greatly missed in this community for she was a
consistent Christian and believed in letting her light shine by
visiting the sick and helping those who needed assistance.
She was a member of the Baptist church services as long as her
health permitted.
She had been in failing health for several months but remained up
and going most of the time until she was operated on Saturday, April
14, which operation proved unsuccessful and she died the following
Friday.
Notes:
N. E. Lowry, Mrs.
abt 1847 - Dec 25, 1928
AGED WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN BED WAS BURIED WEDNESDAY
Funeral services for N. E. Lowry, age 81 years, were held Wednesday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. E. Carraway, pastor of the North
Corsicana Methodist churches. Burial was in the
Zion�s Rest cemetery.
Mrs. Lowry died at the home of her grandson, E. G. Thompson, of
Currie. She was found dead in bed Tuesday morning by members of the
family. She was thought to be in the best of health when she retired
Monday night.
Mrs. Lowry had made her home in and near Corsicana many years. She
is survived by a number of grandchildren, her own children having
preceded her in death.
Notes:
Ella Love Estes
Sep 26, 1928 - Oct 19, 1928
Funeral For Little Child Held Friday
The three-week�s-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Estes who reside
on the T. J. Worthington farm several miles north of town, died
Friday morning at 2:30 o'clock and the funeral services were
conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in the
Zion�s Rest
cemetery.
Notes:
James Edward
Harris
Sep 5, 1928 - Dec 24, 1928
Little Child Died Here Monday Night
James Edward Harris, three-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B.
Harris, 906 North Eleventh street died Monday night at 10 o'clock
and the funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon with interment
in the Zion�s Rest
cemetery.
Sutherland Undertaking company had charge of the funeral.
Notes:
Romney Lyal
Hammock
Jan 24, 1887 - Feb 24, 1928
Farmer Died North Corsicana Friday
Romley L. Hammock, farmer, aged 41 years, died at his home four
miles north of Corsicana Friday morning at 1 o'clock and the remains
were interred in the Zion�s
Rest cemetery Friday afternoon.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Friday, Feb 24, 1928
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
(monument says middle initial is T�death certificate, draft
record (Lyal)-census and obit have L.--)
-
h/o Gladys Leona (Bruce) Hammock
Otis Dean Jones
July 15, 1923 -
Dec 18, 2016
Otis
Dean Jones, 93, of Tyler passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016.
He was born July 15, 1923 in Angus to Azarah and Leola
Nichols Jones.
Dean was a graduate of Mildred High School, Navarro Junior
College and North Texas State University. He enlisted in the
Texas National Guard at age 17, while still in high school.
Due to an unexpected deployment on Nov. 25, 1940, he left
school and became a full-time soldier in the Army. From 1940
to 1945, Dean saw action in seven countries and seven
campaigns, including North Africa, the beaches of Salerno,
Italy, the capture of Mount Artemisio, the beaches of St.
Raphael and fighting in the Alsace Lorraine region of
Northern France.
Dean was the director of Roadway Express, trucking firm in
Tyler for 20 years. After retirement, he received his
brokerage license and worked for J.O. Daugherty Real Estate.
In the early 1980's, he returned to teaching, one of his
great loves. He taught economics and history at John Tyler
and Robert E. Lee High School. Dean married Gloria Mae
Holloway on July 7, 1951. They raised three sons during
their 47 years of marriage.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents, wife Gloria,
infant son Carroll Dean Jones and brothers, Freddy and Buck
Jones.
He is survived by his loving family including; Charlean
Montgomery, his companion of twenty years, sons; Richard
Jones, Micheal Jones, and David Jones, all of Tyler; sister,
Lurleen Deaton of Fort Worth, daughter-in-laws, Cathy
Humphries of Noonday and Karen Alexander of Chandler,
grandchildren; Richard Jones, Jr., of Tyler, Alexandria and
Christopher Watkins of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Justin
Jones of Tyler; great granddaughter, Presley Watkins of
Little Rock, Arkansas; niece Toni Vaughn of Corsicana, and
nephew Fred Deaton of Fort Worth.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26,
2016 at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Graveside services with full military honors will follow at
2:30 p.m., at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Retreat, with Reverend Kathy
S. Collier officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dean's
sons and grandsons.
Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice or
hospice. |
Notes:
Tommie Lee
(Mintz) Blue
Aug 22, 1958 -
Dec 22, 2016
Tommie
Lee Blue, 58 of Corsicana, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22,
2016 after a 10 year battle with Mycosis Fungoides Cancer.
She was born Aug. 22, 1958 in Corpus Christi to Albert A.
and Letta Jane Mintz.
She graduated from Corsicana High School and attended
Navarro College. She worked at State National Bank for many
years. She retired from the Navarro County Sheriff's
Department in January of this year after 26 years of
service. She married the love of her life Wesley in 2005.
They shared many adventures traveling, taking cruises and
camping.
She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter,
Tory Cantu and brother-in-laws, Marvin Jones and Rick Knecht.
Tommie is survived by her husband, Wesley Blue; children,
Jason Ruiz and wife Katie, Robyn Kittrell and husband Joe
and Ryan Blue and wife Chasity; grandchildren, Addison Ruiz,
Ty Cantu and wife Kirstie and Logan Gruver and great
grandchild, Lee Cantu. She is also survived by her father
and mother-in-law, M.H. and Ida Blue; sisters, Linda Jones,
Darline Ratliff and husband Bill, Marie Knecht and Mary
Flatt and husband Ron; brother and sister-in-law, Randy and
Janette Blue; sister-in-law, Pam Travis; aunt, Edith Moreau;
her four legged girls, Diva, Zoie and Abby along with
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26,
2016 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016
at Cowboy Church of Corsicana. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Donations may be made to: UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer
Center P.O. Box 910888 Dallas, Texas 75391.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.
|
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Tommie Lee
Blue, 58 of
Corsicana,
passed away on
Thursday, Dec.
22, 2016 after a
10 year battle
with Mycosis
Fungoides
Cancer. She was
born Aug. 22,
1958 in Corpus
Christi to
Albert A. and
Letta Jane Mintz.
She graduated
from Corsicana
High School and
attended Navarro
College. She
worked at State
National Bank
for many years.
She retired from
the Navarro
County Sheriff's
Department in
January of this
year after 26
years of
service. She
married the love
of her life
Wesley in 2005.
They shared many
adventures
traveling,
taking cruises
and camping.
She was preceded
in death by her
parents;
granddaughter,
Tory Cantu and
brother-in-laws,
Marvin Jones and
Rick Knecht.
Tommie is
survived by her
husband, Wesley
Blue; children,
Jason Ruiz and
wife Katie,
Robyn Kittrell
and husband Joe
and Ryan Blue
and wife Chasity;
grandchildren,
Addison Ruiz, Ty
Cantu and wife
Kirstie and
Logan Gruver and
great
grandchild, Lee
Cantu. She is
also survived by
her father and
mother-in-law,
M.H. and Ida
Blue; sisters,
Linda Jones,
Darline Ratliff
and husband
Bill, Marie
Knecht and Mary
Flatt and
husband Ron;
brother and
sister-in-law,
Randy and
Janette Blue;
sister-in-law,
Pam Travis;
aunt, Edith
Moreau; her four
legged girls,
Diva, Zoie and
Abby along with
numerous nieces,
nephews and
cousins.
Visitation will
be held from 6
to 8 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 26,
2016 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Funeral services
will begin at 2
p.m. Tuesday,
Dec. 27, 2016 at
Cowboy Church of
Corsicana.
Interment will
follow at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Donations may be
made to: UT
Southwestern
Simmons Cancer
Center P.O. Box
910888 Dallas,
Texas 75391.
Arrangements by
Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home,
Corsicana.
Notes:
Jerry Wayne Mask
Jan 10, 1946 -
Dec 22, 2016
Jerry Wayne
Mask, 70 passed
away Thursday,
Dec. 22, 2016.
He was born Jan.
10, 1946 in
Corsicana to
Marshall Carvin
Mask and Donna
Yelonie Gilmore
Mask.
He was preceded
in death by his
parents and
brother, Johnny
R. Mask.
Jerry is
survived by his
children, Jerry
L. Mask and
Danny W. Mask;
mother of his
children, Linda
Brown; one
brother, Jimmy
Mask; five
grandchildren,
Abigail Mask,
Clara Mask,
Emily Mask,
Laura Mask,
Julia Mask;
sister-in-laws,
Deborah Mask and
Penny Mask;
daughter-in-laws,
Elizabeth Mask
and Melissa
Mask; nieces,
Michelle
Thompson,
Crystal Evans
and Shelly Masek;
nephew, Randy
Mask and
cousins, Robert
Fulsom and Mike
Knight.
Visitation will
be held from 10
to 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec.
27, 2016 at
Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Funeral service
to follow at 11
a.m. at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home
Chapel.
Interment will
follow at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Arrangements by
Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, Dec 24, 2016
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
-
h/o Linda
Carol (Ray) Mask-Brown (div); s/o Marshall Carvin Mask &
Donna Yelonie (Gilmore) Mask
Roy Kenneth
Arnett
Dec 22, 1929 -
Dec 2016
Roy Kenneth
Arnett, 87 of
Corsicana,
passed away from
a broken heart
of losing the
love of his life
after 45 years.
He was born Dec.
22, 1929 in
Corsicana to
Frank and Lena
Arnett. Roy
worked 35 years
at Metzgers
Dairy. He was a
member of a
Racing Homing
Pigeons club for
years. He
enjoyed telling
jokes and
stories.
He is preceded
in death by his
wife Jeanie
Arnett; parents;
brother James
Lloyd Arnett;
sister Oleta
Raney and sister
Dana Bonner.
Roy is survived
by his children,
Sherry Cheek and
husband Mike of
Jewitt, Darla
Bonner and
husband Donnie
of Corsicana,
Donna Kelm and
husband Beckett
of Fairfield,
Mike Arnett and
wife Shaye of
Red Oak; sister
JoAnn Tomlin;
six
grandchildren
and 12 great
grandchildren.
Visitation will
be held from 5
to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec.
28, 2016 at
Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Graveside
service will be
held at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Dec.
29, 2016 at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will
be Jeffrey
Lewis, Kaleb
Ferguson, Ronnie
Raney, Bryan
Cheek, Jacob
Rash, Beckett
Kelm.
Arrangements by
Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home,
Corsicana.
Notes:
- 1st wife Charlotte Nadine
(Collins) Arnett-Bryant-Armstrong 2nd wife Jeanie Marie
(Johnson) Arnett ; s/o John Frank Arnett &
Lena Georgia (Jackson) Arnett
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Roy Kenneth
Arnett
Dec 22, 1929 -
Roy Kenneth
Arnett, 87 of
Corsicana,
passed away from
a broken heart
of losing the
love of his life
after 45 years.
He was born Dec.
22, 1929 in
Corsicana to
Frank and Lena
Arnett. Roy
worked 35 years
at Metzgers
Dairy. He was a
member of a
Racing Homing
Pigeons club for
years. He
enjoyed telling
jokes and
stories.
He is preceded
in death by his
wife Jeanie
Arnett; parents;
brother James
Lloyd Arnett;
sister Oleta
Raney and sister
Dana Bonner.
Roy is survived
by his children,
Sherry Cheek and
husband Mike of
Jewitt, Darla
Bonner and
husband Donnie
of Corsicana,
Donna Kelm and
husband Beckett
of Fairfield,
Mike Arnett and
wife Shaye of
Red Oak; sister
JoAnn Tomlin;
six
grandchildren
and 12 great
grandchildren.
Visitation will
be held from 5
to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec.
28, 2016 at
Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Graveside
service will be
held at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Dec.
29, 2016 at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will
be Jeffrey
Lewis, Kaleb
Ferguson, Ronnie
Raney, Bryan
Cheek, Jacob
Rash, Beckett
Kelm.
Arrangements by
Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home,
Corsicana.
Notes:
Hollis Terry
Swink
Mar 8, 1921 -
Jan 3, 2017
Hollis
T. Swink of Corsicana passed away at the Twilight Home on
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10,
2017 with Funeral services set to begin at 2 p.m. interment
will follow at Dawson
Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
|
Notes:
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Hollis T. Swink of Corsicana passed away at the
Twilight Home on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
Hollis was born March 8, 1921 in Dawson to Edd and
Addie Swink. He served in the United States Navy
during World
War II.
He is survived by his sons, Tom Swink, Jerry Swink,
Dan Swink, Don Swink all of California; Sister Emma
Goode of Corsicana; Brother and sister in law, Ed
Swink and wife Pat of California; Numerous loving
grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and
nephews.
Visitation will be 1 pm - 2 pm Tuesday, January 10,
2017 with Funeral service at 2 pm. Burial will
follow at
Dawson Cemetery.
-
s/o Eddie
Thomas Swink & Addie Zelma (Peay) Swink
Lisa Kay (Smith)
Dickinson
Dec 31, 1964 -
Jan 7, 2017
Lisa
Kay Dickinson of the Navarro Mills Community passed away
Saturday evening Jan. 7, 2017 at Navarro Regional Hospital
in Corsicana. She was born in Corsicana on Dec. 31, 1964 to
William (Bill) Smith and Patsy Farmer Smith. She attended
Navarro College and graduated with an Associates Degree and
worked as a purchasing agent Ceneo in Ennis. Lisa married
David Dickinson on Sept. 19, 1987 at the Navarro Mills
Baptist Church. She and David are members of Northside
Baptist Church in Corsicana.
Lisa is preceded in death by her father Bill Smith;
mother-in-law Margaret Dickinson and brother-in-law Terry
Dickinson.
She is survived by her husband of 29 years David Dickinson;
mother Patsy Smith; children Jacob Dickinson and Amy Murray;
brother Billy Frank Smith and wife Doyletta; sister Debbie
Jones; father and mother-in-law Bill and Brenda Dickinson;
in-laws, Debbie and Steve Crawford, Debbie Dickinson, Rick
and Becky Willis and Eddie Flagg and a number of nieces,
nephews, cousins and extended family members and friends.
Visitation with Lisa's family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11,
2017 in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home with
Dr. Rick Lamb of Northside Baptist Church officiating.
Interment will follow at
Dawson Cemetery
with Michael Crawford, Brian Dickinson, Stuard Smith,
Brandon Dowd, Pat Joles and Dakota Murray serving as
pallbearers.
For those wanting to make memorials they can be made to
Northside Baptist Church Music Ministry or Youth Ministry at
2800 North Beaton Street Corsicana, Texas 75110.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Michael Angelo
Sanders, Rev.
Mar 25, 1970 -
Dec 28, 2016
Rev.
Michael Angelo Sanders, 46, of Corsicana formerly of
Pineville Louisiana passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. He
was born on March 25, 1970 in Pineville, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6,
2017 at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Funeral services are set to begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan.
7, 2017 at John Temple COGIC, 200 Nona St. Leeville,
Louisiana 71446. Pastors Maurice Johnson, Joe Leonard and
Michael Weeks officiating.
Interment to follow at Hawthorne Cemetery in Hawthorne
Louisiana. |
Notes:
Blake Alan
Killingsworth
Oct 7, 1993 -
Jan 21, 2017
Blake
Alan Killingsworth, 23, who was loaned to this world by our
Heavenly Father on Oct. 7, 1993 was called back home Jan.
21, 2017.
Blake was known as a good humored, caring person who always
had a smile that was contagious to those around him. He
loved making people laugh and lifting their spirits. He
taught himself to play the guitar and loved to share his
music with his family and friends. Blake also had a passion
for country life, his many animals and restoring unique and
rare cars.
Blake attended school at Mildred and TSTC. He followed in
his father's footsteps by working at AT&T.
He was proceeded in death by his Nana, Martha Weempe and
Grandma McGaha, Grace McGaha.
Blake is survived by his loving parents Debra and Brian
Killingsworth of Mildred; brother Bret Killingsworth (Mandy)
of Palestine; his PawPaw Howard Weempe of Richland; numerous
aunts and uncles including Mike(Tammy) Weempe of Richland,
William(Cheryl) Weempe of Rockport, Gary(Gloria)
Killingsworth of Norman, Oklahoma, Randal(Meredith)
Killingsworth of Arlington, Sandy (Joaquin0 McGaha of Noble,
Oklahoma, Nancy (Randy) Loyd of Norman, Oklahoma and Crystal
(Rick) Hiatt of Tenino, washington As well as many special
family members.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton in Corsicana. Funeral services will
be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26th at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home Chapel, Corsicana with Rev. Paul Rummage
officiating.
Interment will follow at Billington Cemetery. Pallbearers
are David Weempe, J.T. Weempe, Bryce Weempe, Jay Kirkland,
Tyler Herron and Anthony Morales. Honorary pall bearers are
Cara Weempe and Nicole Weempe.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Corsicana Animal
Shelter.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
William Edward
"Buddy" Eaton
Nov 30, 1922 -
Dec 23, 2016
On
Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, William "Uncle Buddy" Eaton, 90,
drove his wrecker through Heaven's gate. He was born on Nov.
30, 1922 in Temple to Charles Henry and Sallie Elizabeth
Burnham Eaton.
A true part of Corsicana's heritage he served the public
from Buddy's Garage downtown for 65 years. It was truly
through rain, hail, sleet, and snow Buddy Eaton did his
work. He could put a mobile home on a cliff, or pull an 18
wheeler out of a creek bed. "Back in the day", he had the
fastest wrecker in Corsicana. He was a common ordinary man
with extraordinary ways. Buddy had one side, the side you
met. He was a young shade tree mechanic on the J.D. Worthy
farm, then a mentor to many Corsicana Hot-Rodder's.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bill formerly
Billie Cagle; his parents and sisters, Katie Worthy and Nell
Vickers.
He is survived by his nieces, Mary Ann McColpin and Betty
Nell Gorman and devoted friend, Sandy Carroll.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home. The family
will have a private family service and burial at a later
time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Corsicana/Navarro
County Humane Society. |
Notes:
Earl E.
Alexander, Sr.
Jan 23, 1924 -
Dec 24, 2016
Earl
E. Alexander, Sr. went to his Heavenly home on Saturday,
Dec. 24, 2016. He was born to Ruben and Mattie Alexander on
Jan. 23, 1924 in Columbia, Mississippi. He graduated from
Hub High School in Marion County, Mississippi.
He met his future wife Esther while traveling on a bus from
Mississippi to northern California to check on a job. Esther
was traveling from Corsicana to west Texas to visit family.
They sat next to each other on the bus during this part of
the trip. Earl and Esther later married on Nov. 22, 1952 in
Crescent City, California. While there Earl and a close
friend, Lloyd Staggs built two adjacent houses and lived in
them until Earl and Esther moved to Corsicana in 1957. After
arriving in Texas they raised four children, Earl Jr, Ladena,
Gloria and John.
Earl went to work for Adam Hats in 1957 as a hat blocker,
running steam presses. He retired in 1982 after 25 years.
After that he worked with his son-in-law, Neal Baggett at
his tree trimming business.
Earl also stayed involved in his children's lives. He
assisted coaching little league baseball and was later an
executive board member in the Band Boosters. You could
usually find him working several Friday and Saturday night
football games in the concession stands. He was also an
active member at Northside Baptist Church and Memorial
Baptist Church singing at every opportunity in the choirs.
He was also asked on several occasions to lead music as
interim Music Director at both churches. His faith was a key
factor in his life. He led his family by example and showed
the importance of church to his family. Later in life he and
Esther were active members of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
In 2007 and 2008 Earl suffered a couple of strokes which
hindered him from being as active as he had been. After he
was unable to physically attend church, he would
occasionally watch services through the local cable company.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Gloria D. Crawford
in 1988 and his wife of 59 years, Esther R. Alexander in
2012.
Earl is survived by his sister, Texie Smith of Mississippi,
three children; Earl and wife Nancy Alexander of Corsicana,
Ladena and husband Neal Baggett of Corsicana and John
Alexander of Mesquite; eight grandchildren, Shawn and wife
Megan Alexander of Carrollton, James and Cassandra Alexander
of Tacoma, Washington, Jake Crawford of Wylie, Neely Baggett
of Corsicana, Austin Alexander of Mesquite, Ryan and wife
Breanna Alexander of Corsicana, Alex Alexander of Mesquite,
Katherine Alexander of Corsicana and Danny Baggett and wife
Shalin of Ft Worth, along with three great-grandchildren;
Avery and Corbin Alexander of Corsicana and Pete Baggett of
Ft Worth and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. Dec. 30,
2016 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. John Lanoue
officiating.
Interment will follow at
Resthaven Memorial
park.
Pallbearers will be grandchildren; Shawn Alexander, James
Alexander, Neely Baggett, Jake Crawford, Ryan Alexander,
Austin Alexander, Alex Alexander, Katherine Alexander and
Danny Baggett.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's
Associations or Northside Baptist Church Care Center can be
made in memory of Earl E. Alexander, Sr. |
Notes:
Willie Mae
(Odom)
Derryberry
Jan 1, 1916 -
Dec 31, 2016
Willie
Mae Derryberry, just hours shy of 101, passed away on
Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 at the Collinwood Nursing Home in
Plano.
Visitation will be held from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6,
2017 with the funeral service to be held at 2 p.m. at the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Danny P. Reeves
officiating. Interment will in
Resthaven Memorial
park.
|
Notes:
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Willie Mae Derryberry died Saturday evening December 31,
2016 just hours before her 101st birthday in Plano, Texas.
She was one of 13 children born to Stanford F. and Susie
Odom in Barry, Texas.
She graduated from Barry High School and graduated from
business school in Dallas before marrying Wilburn Derryberry
in 1939. They had two children. Cherlyn Newbury of Plano,
Texas and Lanny Derryberry of Austin, Texas.
Willie was Supervisor of the Cafeterias for Corsicana ISD
for several years and was Hostess/Cateress for Kinslow House
before retiring to travel with Wilburn in their motorhome.
Willie gave her heart and life to Jesus when she was 12
years old and served Him faithfully for as long as her
health permitted. She was a member of First Baptist Church
Corsicana since 1952 and volunteered for Meals for Fitness
for 20 years.
Willie loved her family and devoted her entire life to
serving them whatever way she could.
Sometimes, it was as small as baking a favorite pie. Other
times, it was babysitting grandchildren for many weeks in
the summer or on school holidays. She was patient, kind, and
unselfish always putting others first and not ever wanting
to inconvenience any one.
One word describe Willie would be "dignified." She always
held her personal conduct to high standards and let everyone
know what the "right" thing to do was. She never preached
her beliefs but she stood for them with grace and humility.
Her family called her "the queen."
Willie was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years,
Wilburn, her parents Stanford and Susie Odom, her oldest
granddaughter, Laura Berglund, and 12 of her brothers and
sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Cherlyn Newbury
and son-in-law Gerry, her son, Lanny Derryberry and
daughter-in-law, Linda, 5 grandchildren, Julie Ingram, Keith
Ingram, Brian Ingram, Amy Roberts, and David Newbury. She is
also survived by 3 granddaughters-in-law, Mary Beth Ingram,
Susan Ingram, and Lisa Ingram plus 2 grandsons-in-law, Doug
Roberts and Dan Coy. She had 13 great-grandchildren. Daniel
Golmon, Samuel Berglund, Justice Ingram, Timothy Ingram,
Jessica Ingram, Caleb Ingram, Cameron Ingram, Jacob Ingram,
Alyssa Ingram, Jourdan Bradley, Brooke Roberts, Landry
Newbury, and Avery Newbury. In addition, she is survived by
her sister, Betty Heald of Beaumont, Texas, sister-in-law,
Velma McClure and numerous nieces and nephews.
During the last several years of Willie�s life, she lived at
Friendship Towers in the care of three devoted women whom
she loved and considered extended family. Carolyn Harvey,
Darlene Shepherd, and Elizabeth Gordon.
There will be a brief visitation with family at 1:30 pm in
Corley�s Chapel prior to the service. Funeral service will
be at 2:00pm Friday, January 6, 2017 with Dr. Danny Reeves
officiating. Interment will follow at
Resthaven Memorial park. Pallbearers will be her three grandsons, Keith Ingram,
Brian Ingram, and David Newbury. Also her grandsons-in-law,
Doug Robert, Dan Coy and nephew, Joe McClure.
Notes:
Carl Lee Self
May 30, 1923 - Aug 13, 2017
Carl
Lee Self, age 94, of Frost, passed away peacefully at home
Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. He was born in Clarksville on May 30,
1923 to J.F. and Annie Self.
After the death of his father at the age of 11, he and his
mother moved to Telico. Carl worked at the sale barn and
caddied golf to help provide for his family. Carl and Annie
then moved to Ennis, where he met the love of his life
Pauline Frances Wagner. They were married 53 years before
she preceded him in death.
In 1944 Carl was drafted to the Navy where he proudly served
his country during
WWII aboard the U.S.S. Robert Brazier as Fireman First
Class.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents J.R. and Annie
Self, wife Pauline Self, and grandson Eddie Stephenson.
He is survived by his children, daughter, Sue Spaniel of
Ennis, daughter Judy Hanson and husband, Henry of Frost,
daughter Glenda Franklin and husband Bernie of Frost, son
Carl Self, Jr. and wife Melanie of Palo Pinto, daughter
Becky Stamp and husband Cecil of Frost; nine grandchildren,
Melissa Franklin, Darla Land and husband Danny, Darran
Hanson and wife Sharon, Kelly Williams and husband Ray;
Tracey Brobst and husband Dwayne; Carla Taylor and husband
Jerry; Gary Haney and wife, Dalinia; Francis Chappell and
husband John; 14 great grandchildren and 13 great-great
grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18,
2017 in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis.
A Celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday,
Aug. 19, 2017 in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis.
Interment will follow in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction
of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. |
Notes:
Griffin Robert Brown
Sep. 23, 1858 - Nov. 15,
1929
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR G.
R. BROWN HELD SATURDAY
Funeral services for G.
R. Brown, aged 71 years,
who died at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. M. S.
Crouch, 702 West First
Avenue Friday morning at
6:30 o'clock, were held
Saturday afternoon at
the
Marshall cemetery
near Corbet where
interment was made. The
funeral cortege left
Corsicana at 2:30
o'clock, Mr. Brown had
been ill for some time.
Surviving are his wife,
seven daughters: Mrs. J.
M. Galloway, Mrs. M. S.
Crouch, Mrs. J. D.
Bryant, Mrs. Will Owen,
Mrs. W. E. Gathright,
Mrs. W. M. Gathright and
Mrs. P. R. Hernandez;
fourteen grandchildren
and five brothers; W.
T., F. M., Joseph B., J.
A., and D. H. Brown.
The funeral was directed
by Corley-McMahon
Funeral Home.
Notes:
Lula Ann (Craig) Brown
Jan. 22, 1867 - Feb. 22,
1940
MRS. G. R. BROWN BURIED
IN MARSHALL CEMETERY
SATURDAY
Funeral services for
Mrs. G. R. Brown, aged
73 years, who died late
Thursday night, were
held Saturday afternoon
at the
Marshall cemetery
near Corbet at 2
o'clock, where interment
was made. Mrs. Brown had
resided in this vicinity
for 40 years.
The rites were conducted
by Rev. C. Duke Payne,
minister of the First
Christian church.
Surviving are seven
daughters, Mrs. M. H.
Crouch, Corsicana; Mrs.
J. M. Galloway, Bazette;
Mrs. W. B. Owens, Barry;
Mrs. Oscar McDaniel,
Houston; Mrs. J. D.
Bryant, Mrs. W. E.
Gathright and Mrs. W. M.
Gathright, all of
Corsicana; 16
grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Dan
Galloway, Robert
Galloway, Chester
Norwood, Hubert Norwood,
Earl Gathright, William
Gathright and George
Evans.
Corley Funeral Home
directed the
arrangements.
Notes:
--
February 24, 1940 BROWN - Corsicana, Texas. Feb. 24. - Funeral services for Mrs. G. R. Brown, 73, were held Saturday with burial in the
Marshall Cemetery near Corbet. Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. M. H. Crouch, Corsicana; Mrs. J. M. Galloway, Bazette; Mrs. W. B. Owens, Barry; Mrs. Oscar McDonald, Huston; Mrs. J. D. Bryant, Mrs. W. E. Gathright and Mrs. W. M. Gathright, Corsicana; sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Notes:
Stacy Ida (Sams) Brown
Dec. 7, 1876 - Dec. 26,
1949
Final Rites For Mrs. Tom
Brown Held Tuesday
Funeral services were
held Tuesday afternoon
for Mrs. Tom Brown, 73,
of Corbet, who died at
her home there late
Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Brown had resided
in the Corbet community
for the past 40 years.
Services were held from
the Corley chapel, with
Rev. J. N. Bell
conducting, assisted by
Rev. Elliott. Burial was
in the
Marshall cemetery.
Mrs. Brown is survived
by her mother, Mrs. M.
J. Sams of Myra, La.;
two brothers, J. P. Sams
of Myra, La.; and J. W.
Sams of Texarkana, Ark.;
five sisters, Mrs.
Stewart Nelson, Wascom,
Texas; Mrs. Lula Boyter
and Mrs. T. V. Reese,
both of Shreveport, La.;
Mrs. Jodie Brown, Ida,
La., and Mrs. W. M.
Adcock, Little Rock,
Ark.; two daughters,
Mrs. T. W. Lake and Miss
Mary Brown, both of
Corbet; four grandsons,
one granddaughter, and
five
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Mack
Roman, Raymond Belt, Sam
Tucker, Dick Nokes,
Meigh Owen and Belton
Owen.
Corley Funeral Home
directed.
Notes:
Louisa Isabelle
"Belle"
(Burkhalter) Howell
Mar 29, 1854 - Aug 30,
1929
MEMORIES
I consider it an honor
and great privilege to
be asked to speak a few
words of appreciation of
my friend, Mrs. C. C.
Howell.
Aunt Belle as we loved
to call her lived for
eighteen months under
our roof in our home. We
do not know how to
express all she meant to
us. What an inspiration
her beautiful life was
to us all. She was left
a widow twenty years
ago, with several
children still young
enough to be in her
care. We know she had
many burdens to try to
solve. With the help of
Him who is a husband to
the widow and a father
to the orphans she
bravely squared her
shoulders and with firm
and unshakable trust in
God met all trials
victoriously.
Aunt Belle was a
Christian in the truest
sense of the word as her
faith and life showed
each day.
Most of us have our ups
and downs, she met hers
with a smile each day.
What a rich inheritance
she has left to her
children. She suffered
long and intensely and
bore it so patiently,
and said, "I would
hasten the time to be
called home."
We say she is dead, but
in her bright spirit and
sacred influence she
continues to live on and
on.
Her life contained an
answer to St. Paul�s
question, "What is life
?" We are not made after
the laws of a carnal
commandment but in power
of an endless life. This
power so dominated her
being that she looked
not to the things of
this world, but was led
by the spirit into the
fullness of that
everlasting life beyond
the grave.
Tenderly we laid her
tired body under a mound
of lovely flowers to
await the glad
resurrection, but her
brave spirit lives to
influence and direct her
bereaved loved ones.
May the God she so
cheerfully and loyally
served for more than
fifty years keep and
guide each of her
children, grandchildren
and other loved ones all
through life, even into
the perfect day.
A. B. KEEN.
Notes:
Anne (Whorton) Hyman
Jul 30, 1910 - Apr 28,
2000
Funeral services for Anne W. Hyman, beloved mother, grandmother and
sister, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 1 in the chapel of Davis-Greenlawn
Funeral Home in Rosenberg with interment following at Greenlawn
Memorial Park. The Rev. Kip Gilts officiated the service.
She was born July 30, 1910 in Navarro County
to Jim B. Whorton and
Ida Johnson Whorton, and
she passed away April
28, 2000 in Houston.
Anne was a former
resident of Rosenberg,
worked at the Gizmo
Flower Shop and was a
longtime employee at
Brown Shoes.
She was preceded in
death by her husband,
Frederick Hyman.
She is survived by her
son, Lawrence Lynwood
Hyman and his wife
Connie; grandchildren,
Ashley O'Donnell,
Bradley Terry and Todd
Hyman; one great
grandson, Maxwell
O'Donnell; a brother,
Joe Whorton and his
wife, Margie; sisters
Orerie Goodwin and
Jimmie Spain and
numerous nieces and
nephews.
For those wishing,
memorial contributions
may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
Notes:
-
Herald Coaster, May
1, 2000:
- w/o Frederick L. "Fred"
Hyman; d/o James Barr "Jim" Whorton & Ida (Johnson) Whorton [bur
at Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, TX]
Ella Grace Haden
Aug 23, 2017 - Aug 23,
2017
Obituary for Ella Grace
Haden
Ella Grace Haden, passed
away Wednesday, August
23, 2017 in Corsicana.
She is survived by her
parents Joel and Kristin
Haden, brothers, Eli,
Ethan and Ezra.
Grandparents, David and
Darlene Haden, Gail
Kemp, Terry and Delaine
Kemp. She is also
survived by numerous
aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Graveside services for
Ella Grace Haden will be
Saturday, August 26,
2017 at 11:00am at
Dresden Cemetery.
Notes:
Melvin Williams
Sep 10, 1946 - Aug 17,
2017
Melvin
Williams, 70, passed away Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at Baylor
Institute for Rehabilitation in Dallas.
He was born Sept. 10, 1946.
Visitation will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25,
2017 at Eternal Rest Funeral Home, 215 N. Dallas St., in
Ennis.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26,
2017 at New Bethel Baptist Church, 101 Elm Flat Rd., in
Kerens with rev. E. Betts, Jr., officiating.
|
Notes:
Henry Rupert "H.R."
Ponder
Sept 24, 1928 - Aug 24,
2017
Henry
R. (H.R.) Ponder joined his Savior, Jesus Christ, Aug. 24,
2017. He suffered complications following a hip break. Henry
was born Sept. 24, 1928, to Henry R. and Mary Willie (Buckalew)
Ponder.
He married Genell Rhodes and made Corsicana their home. They
enjoyed a 64-year marriage and loved and reared two
daughters, Cynthia and Cathy. Henry was a long-time member
of First Baptist Church of Corsicana. He served in various
ways until his health would not allow. As newlyweds, Henry
and Genell joined Memorial Baptist Church. Henry served 35
years as a Deacon and in teaching positions.
H.R. graduated Emhouse High School and, as a 16-year-old,
began classes at Hill County College. The next year, he
enrolled at the newly established Navarro College. He was a
member of the "Barracks Bunch" and enjoyed their annual
reunions. Baylor University was next before he joined the
U.S. Army. Ultimately, he was sent to Korea during the
Korean Conflict. He
experienced God's hand of protection and delivery many
times.
Following his Korean tour of duty, he returned home and
found work in Corsicana. As he had previously been employed
with Safeway, he returned to their employ again for a short
stint until he began his U.S. Postal Service career. He
retired and launched a Woodman of the World career. After
retiring a second time, he focused on spending time with his
family, traveling, painting, and baking pies for others.
Henry is survived by his devoted wife, Genell, daughters,
Cynthia Pope of Corsicana and Cathy Brooks and husband Steve
of Westerville, Ohio; grandchildren, Chad Pope and family
Jessica, Ashlyn and Haley, Brent Pope and daughters Dalila
and Chloe, Kyle Pope and his wife, Celeste, children, Maddax
and Caitlin, Lee Brooks and Madeline Brooks. He is also
survived by his sister, Ruth Neeper and her husband Leland
of Longview.
The family would like to Thank those who have visited and
cared for Henry during his declining years. What a blessing
his family and friends have been. Special thanks to
Janquilyn D. Merida, DNP, APRN, BC FNP for the years of
excellent care and Dr. Kent Rogers for the superb care
during Henry's most difficult period. Cody Herod, Laura
Talbert Jones and Jeff Jones, and Robert Horvath have given
wonderful care and support. The kind and diligent staff at
Twilight Home is greatly appreciated. Thanks to the Navarro
Regional's amazing second floor staff and Family First
Hospice. Their superior care blessed out family.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28,
2017 at First Baptist Church of Corsicana with Dr. Danny
Reeves officiating. Interment will follow at
Rose Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make donations to
the FBC Corsicana Building Fund.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Aug 25, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Lavera Genell (Rhodes)
Ponder; s/o Henry Roscoe Ponder & Willie Mary (Buckalew)
Ponder
- Emhouse HS
Danny Ray Watson
Jul 1, 1947 - Dec 24,
2016
Danny
Ray Watson, 69, of Lorena, passed away December 24, 2016 in
Waco. Funeral services for Mr. Watson will be at 1 p.m.,
Thursday, December 29, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in
Waco, with burial at 3:30 p.m., at the Richland Cemetery in
Mertens, Texas. A visitation with the family will be from 6
to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, at Grace Gardens Funeral
Home.
Danny was born July 1, 1947 in Frost, Texas, to Woodrow
Wilson and Thelma Juanita McNeel Watson. Danny coached
girls' softball for 15 years and influenced many young
girls' lives. He loved fishing and spending time with his
seven grandchildren Danny retired from Texas State Technical
College after 29 years, where he was an instructor in the
Mechanical Engineering Department. He was a member of
Crossroads Baptist Church.
Danny is survived by his wife, Sue, of Lorena, who he
married March 18, 1967, in Mertens, in the same church in
which he was baptized. He is also survived by his daughter,
Lora Sykora and husband, Matt, of Lorena; his son, Clinton
Ray Watson and wife, Cheryl, of Wimberly; two brothers,
Dwayne Watson and wife, Patsy, of Mertens, and Bronny Watson
and wife, Ruth Ann, of Corsicana; brother-in-law, Jackie
Helton and wife, Janet, of Lorena; father-in-law, Hughey
Helton of Irene, Texas; and seven grandchildren, Reid, Owen,
Dylan, Wyatt Watson, Brock, Addison, and Avery Sykora. |
Notes:
Colton Paul Krauter
Aug 16, 2017 - Aug 16,
2017
Infant Colton Paul
Krauter passed away
Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017
at Navarro Regional
Hospital in Corsicana.
Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Sunday,
Aug. 20, 2017 at the
Corley Funeral Home
Chapel with Dr. Mark
Luera officiating.
Interment will follow in
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Arrangements by Corley
Funeral Home.
Notes:
---
Infant Colton Paul
Krauter was born and
passed away on
Wednesday, August 16,
2017 at Navarro Regional
Hospital in Corsicana.
He was preceded in death
by a paternal
grandfather, Paul Henry
Krauter.
He is survived by his
parents, Jonathan and
Kayla Krauter of
Corsicana; paternal
grandmother, Debra
Krauter; maternal
grandmother, Terrie
Hennon of Corsicana;
paternal great
grandparents, Billy and
Dorothy Bamburg of
Corsicana and Ron and JT
Krauter of Mannford, OK;
maternal great
grandparents, Linda
Smitherman of Kerens and
Jimmy Riley of Alvarado;
uncles, Robert Krauter
and wife Kay Kay of
Corsicana and Billy
Krauter of Cherry Point,
SC; aunt, Heather
Smitherman of Corsicana;
and a cousin, Aaron JP
Krauter of Corsicana.
Funeral services will be
held at 11:00 a.m. on
Sunday, August 20, 2017
at the Corley Funeral
Home Chapel with Dr.
Mark Luera officiating.
Interment will follow in
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Notes:
- s/o Jonathan Krauter &
Kayla Krauter
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
Helen (Bonner) Boyd
Aug 14, 1933 - Aug 25, 2017
Helen
Bonner Boyd passed peacefully at home Aug. 25, 2017
following a very brief illness of cancer. Helen was the
sixth of six children born to Hayes and Martha Bonner Aug.
14, 1933 on North Beaton Street in Corsicana. She graduated
from Corsicana High School in 1950 and Navarro Junior
College in 1952. She met the love of her life, Robert L.
Boyd, at the water cooler in the Navarro County Courthouse.
They were married on June 25, 1955 and were blessed with
three children Mack and twins - Jane and Jean.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert
L. Boyd, her parents, brother Andrew Bonner, and sisters
Betty Sue Gardner, Jane Fluker, Annie George Hughes and
Ellen Womack.
She is survived by son Mack Boyd and daughter-in-law Molly
Boyd of Ennis; daughter Jane Williams and son-in-law Jerry
Williams of Waxahachie; and daughter Jean Bonds and
son-in-law Bobby Bonds of Dallas. She is also survived by
her five grandchildren, Kaitlin Williams of Austin; Sara
Williams of Beverly Hills, California; Lindsey Williams of
Troy, Alabama; Jamie Boyd of Pullman, Washington; Rob Boyd
and wife Sydnee of Midland and neighbors just like
grandsons, Coyt Weaver and Teigan Weaver of Eureka. She is
also survived by her brother-in-law Walker Boyd of Navasota,
brother-in-law Wallis Boyd and wife Kathy Boyd of Bradenton,
Flordia and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel from 5
to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home
Chapel.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 2017 at
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Corsicana. Interment was
held at Eureka
Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Rob Boyd, Tim Boyd, John
Hughes, Richard Bonner, Benny Womack, David Bonner, James
Bonner, Coyt Weaver, and Teigan Weaver. Honorary pallbearers
are Barney Thomas, Sammy Thomas, B.J. Coker, Albert Weaver
and Westminster Presbyterian Elders.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation and
thankfulness to Dr. Kent Rogers and caregivers of Angels at
Home for their love, devotion and care.
In lieu of flowers - please send donations to Eureka
Cemetery Association P.O. Box 34 Corsicana, TX 75151. |
Notes:
- w/o Robert L. Boyd; d/o
Andrew Hayes Bonner and Martha (Holmes) Bonner [bur at Oakwood
Cem., Corsicana, TX]
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Aug 29, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
John Nimrod "Tad"
Wheelock, III
Dec 25, 1949 - Aug 14, 2017
Tad
Wheelock, age 67, of Mason passed away Monday, Aug. 14, 2017
at his ranch. He was born on Dec. 25, 1949 in Corsicana to
John N. Wheelock, Jr. and Marian Bragg Wheelock.
Tad graduated from Corsicana High School in 1968 and went on
to earn his bachelors degree from Southwest Texas
University. He worked his entire life on ranches and loved
any outdoor activity. He was a true "cowboy." He was a
devoted son, husband, father and grandfather. He was a
strong Christian and displayed his loving heart to all who
knew him. His smile was unforgettable and he was a soft
spoken strong man. Tad leaves behind a great legacy for his
children.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father.
He is survived by his mother, Marian Wheelock; his wife,
Lillian; children, John N. Wheelock, IV and wife Camille,
Mark Wheelock and wife, Brenda , Brooke W. Gunder and
husband, Robert and step-son, Blair Carroll; his sister,
Ellen W. Willis, and husband Ty. Tad is also survived by 16
grandchildren; Galina Wheelock, Tatiana Wheelock, Macey
Wheelock, Clay Wheelock, Aubrey Wheelock, Colt Wheelock,
Troupe Wheelock, Will Wheelock, Ella Wheelock, Weston
Wheelock, Brooke Wheelock, Truman Wheelock, Ireland Gunder,
Emory Gunder, Kaelyn Gunder and Luke Carroll; and nephews,
Matt and Tyler Willis and niece, Amy Willis.
There is no formal visitation planned. The memorial service
is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2017 at the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Joe Lunz officiating.
Memorials may be made to CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship)
of Navarro County at P.O. Box 191, Corsicana, Texas 75151.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home |
Notes:
---
Tad Wheelock, age 67, of Mason, Texas passed away on Monday, August
14, 2017 at his ranch. He was born on December 25, 1949 in Corsicana
to John N. Wheelock, Jr. and Marian Bragg Wheelock.
Tad graduated from Corsicana High School in 1968 and went on to earn
his bachelors degree from Southwest Texas University. He worked his
entire life on ranches and loved any outdoor activity. He was a true
"cowboy". He was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather. He
was a strong Christian and displayed his loving heart to all who
knew him. His smile was unforgettable and he was a soft spoken
strong man. Tad leaves behind a great legacy for his children.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father.
He is survived by; his mother, Marian Wheelock; his wife, Lillian;
children, John N. Wheelock, IV and wife Camille, Mark Wheelock and
wife, Brenda , Brooke W. Gunder and husband, Robert and step-son,
Blair Carroll. Tad is also survived by his sister, Ellen W. Willis,
and husband Ty. Tad is also survived by sixteen grandchildren;
Galina Wheelock, Tatiana Wheelock, Macey Wheelock, Clay Wheelock,
Aubrey Wheelock, Colt Wheelock, Troupe Wheelock, Will Wheelock, Ella
Wheelock, Weston Wheelock, Brooke Wheelock, Truman Wheelock, Ireland
Gunder, Emory Gunder, Kaelyn Gunder and Luke Carroll; and nephews,
Matt and Tyler Willis and niece, Amy Willis.
There is no formal visitation planned. The memorial service is
scheduled for Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Joe Lunz officiating.
Memorials may be made to CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship) of
Navarro County at P.O. Box 191, Corsicana, Texas 75151.
Notes:
- Corley Funeral Home
- Submitted
by
Diane Richards
- h/o Lillian
Robert (Lambert) Wheelock; s/o John Nimrod Wheelock, Jr. &
Marian (Bragg) Wheelock
Mary Lynn (Keepers)
Wisdom
Sep 19, 1937 - Dec 26,
2016
Mary
Lynn Wisdom, 79, of Blooming Grove passed away on Monday,
Dec. 26, 2016.
A memorial service will be planned for a later date.
Cremation will be under the direction of Corley Funeral
Home. |
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun -
Thursday, Dec 29, 2016
- Submitted by Karen Rost
- w/o Lawrence William Wisdom; d/o Tommie Oscar Keepers, Jr.
& Florence Emma (Bobbitt)
Keepers
----
Mrs. Mary Lynn Wisdom,
79, of Blooming Grove
passed away on Monday,
December 26, 2016. She
was born on September
19, 1937 in League City,
Texas to Tommie and
Florence Keepers.
Cremation will be under
the direction of Corley
Funeral Home.
Notes:
--
Mary Lynn (Keepers) Wisdom
Sep 21, 1937 - Dec 26, 2016
"Consider the lilies, how they grow. They neither toil nor spin, yet
I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one
of these." - Luke 12:27, ESV
Mary Lynn Wisdom had a heart full of wildflowers. Born on Sept. 21,
1937 to her parents, Tommie Oscar Keepers, Jr. and Florence Emma
Babbitt Keepers. Mary Lynn enjoyed a happy childhood with her two
surviving siblings, Tommie Oscar Keepers, III and Emma Belle Keepers
Page.
Throughout her life, Mary Lynn was distinguished by her intelligence
and integrity. She graduated from Cypress-Fairbanks High School as
valedictorian and went on to attend Southwestern University, where
she participated in multiple campus organizations and earned a
Bachelor's of Science degree for Education in 1960. Along the way,
she fell in love with a handsome, lanky science major named Lawrence
Wisdom. Lawrence and Mary Lynn tied the knot on Sept. 6, 1958 and
enjoyed an impressive 56 years of marriage until Lawrence passed
away of heart failure in July 2015.
Mary Lynn and Lawrence were long-time Dallas Symphony Orchestra
ticket holders, youth group and Central Texas Conference Youth in
Mission leaders, and members of the Native Plant Society of Texas
and St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Corsicana. Mary Lynn also
invested great time and energy into organizing church theater
productions and vacation bible schools, but nothing made her happier
than enjoying nature and spending time with her grandchildren.
On Dec. 26, 2016, Mary Lynn, passed away at home at age 79. In the
wake of this loss, Mary Lynn's family has taken comfort in the
knowledge that, while individuals who develop dementia can make
difficult patients, Mary Lynn exhibited endless kindness, patience,
and grace. In fact, her hospice nurses named her the most peaceful
patient they had ever seen, evidence of the joy she had cultivated
through many years of walking faithfully with Jesus. Truly, to be
absent in body is to be present with the Lord.
Mary Lynn and Lawrence are survived by their four children, Mark
Wisdom, Beth Bennett, Eric Wisdom, and Paul Wisdom. Family members
and friends are invited to a memorial celebration from 2 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Wisdom Farm in Blooming Grove.
Notes:
W. C. "Bill" McCurdy
Dec 19, 1941 - Jan 3,
2017
A
true man of God, beloved husband, father and friend W.C.
"Bill" McCurdy met his Lord face to face on Tuesday, Jan. 3,
2017, as a faithful follower of Christ. He was 75 years old.
Born in Beaumont and raised in Corsicana, Bill entered the
world on Dec. 19, 1941, as the son of Carroll "Pinky"
McCurdy and Lavoyce Noel Boswell McCurdy. Bill was one of
three children, including his brother Ryan McCurdy (now
deceased) and his sister Judy McCurdy Willis (and husband
Ronny, of Corsicana).
As a boy, Bill loved living outdoors, fishing and hunting
(especially doves) near the small family farm in Barry.
Bill graduated from Corsicana High School and attended
Navarro College. During his high school years, Bill met
Nikki Costlow (McCurdy) and were married on April 22, 1960.
From their union came two cherished sons, Scott McCurdy (and
wife Carolyn, of Bryan) and Tim McCurdy (and wife Regina, of
College Station). As a family man, Bill loved to teach his
sons the lessons which he had learned in childhood. Bill was
a generous, natural leader at home where over time he became
the rock on which they built their faith. Bill helped
instill a strong sense of morality and faith in his two
sons. Indeed, the values Bill gained from his abiding faith
led him to give anyone a chance to believe that the worth of
every soul is great in the sight of God.
In addition to providing for his family's spiritual needs,
Bill worked hard to secure a solid financial foundation for
Nikki and their boys. In 1983, he started his own company
(McCurdy Well Services) servicing oil and gas wells in
Bryan. Even in his later years, Bill never stopped working
and today, Scott and Tim still run the family business. In
his time off, Bill loved his role as a doting father and
grandfather. He also loved woodworking and golf�skills he
taught himself. Throughout his life, Bill was a man who
loved his family and the Lord, who touched many lives,
personally and professionally and was loved by many in
return.
Bill McCurdy leaves behind him a legacy of faith and family,
of self-sacrifice and service. Remembering him most now is
his sweetheart of nearly 57 years, Nikki, along with his
sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Ronny Willis, and his
sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Carolyn and Tim and
Regina. Bill will also be dearly missed by his
grandchildren, Scotty and wife Chelsea and Tara, both of
Bryan, and Kalee and Will, both of College Station. He also
leaves behind the apple of his eye, great-granddaughter
Harper.
Bill was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Ryan.
The Life Celebration of Bill McCurdy will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at Central Baptist Church in Bryan,
with a reception immediately following the service.
In lieu of donations, memorial contributions may be directed
to Still Creek Ranch or the charity of your choice. |
Notes:
Ray
Palmer
May 4, 1959 - Jan 1,
2017
Ray
Palmer passed away on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 at Navarro
Regional Hospital. He was born May 4, 1959 in Dawson to
Allene Palmer and A.B. White. He attended Dawson Elementary
School and Corsicana Elementary School. He continued his
education at Corsicana until he entered the 10th grade. At
that time, he went back to finish school and graduated from
Dawson High School in 1979. Throughout his life, he held
employment at K. Woolens Warehouse, Navarro College, H.E.B.
and the Corsicana State Home.
Ray confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and joined
13th Avenue Church of Christ, under the leadership of Pastor
W.D. Hines. Over the last couple of years of his life, he
reunited and started serving in Sunday School and singing
with the choir and make chorus. He took pride in sitting
under the mentorship of Clyde Chambers, as he welcomed him
with open arms, celebrated his spiritual Journey and
encouraged him to be the man that God created him to be.
During his mid-life, he realized his calling and purpose to
be a caregiver, and he made that his mission until his dying
day. He enjoyed caring for people, gardening, handyman work,
cooking and most of all, living and laughing.
He is preceded in death by his father, A.B. White;
grandparents, Doretha Palmer and Lee Palmer; step-father,
Hurbert Bonner; aunt, Mary Lou Risby; cousins, Shirlean and
Marlyin Palmer; brother-in-law, Nathaniel Carter, Sr., and
other aunts, uncles and cousins.
Ray is survived by his two daughters, Ashley Boyd (Tristan)
of Dallas and Felicia Stewart of Grand Prairie; mother,
Allene Palmer Bonner; one grandchild, Jordyn Dowell of
Dallas; siblings, Darrell Palmer (Volanda,) Shirrell Jessie
(Harold,) Angela Morris Davis (Boston,) and Shireal Carter
all of Corsicana; aunts, Retha Hall of Dawson, Emma Palmer
of Oak Cliff and Beathana Campbell (Allen) of Silver City.
He is also survived by loving and caring friends of many
years, Jeanette McDonald-Carroll and Virgina Morris; great
nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Friday. Jan. 6,
2017 at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Funeral services are set to begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
7, 2017 at 13th Avenue Christian Church in Corsicana. Pastor
Clyde Chambers, eulogist and K.D. Davis officiating.
Arrangements made by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. |
Notes:
Jennifer Dianne (Owen)
Borsellino
Aug 29, 1968 - Jan 3,
2017
Jennifer Borsellino, 48
of Corsicana, passed
away Tuesday, Jan. 3,
2017. Memorial service
will be held at 2 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 9, 2016 at
the Cowboy Church of
Corsicana with Bro.
Derek Rogers
officiating.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home
Notes:
----
Jennifer Borsellino, 48
of Corsicana, passed
away Tuesday, January 3,
2017. She was born
August 29, 1968 in
Corsicana to Robert and
Phyllis Owen. She was
Corsicana Class of 1986
and a member of Cowboy
Church of Corsicana.
Jennifer was a caring
person, always willing
to help and never met a
stranger. She always had
a smile. She loved
animals and enjoyed
reading. She was a
wonderful wife, mother,
grandmother and friend.
Jennifer enjoyed
spending as much time as
possible with her two
granddaughters she
adored.
She is preceded in death
by her half sister Darla
Elizabeth Owen.
She leaves behind her
loving husband, Chris
Borsellino; three sons,
Drew Borsellino, Dylan
Borsellino and wife
Katie, Dusty Borsellino.
Two granddaughters,
Kelsie and Lillie
Borsellino; parents,
Robert and Phyllis Owen;
brothers and sister,
Phillip Owen, Mandy
McCamy and Bobby Owen.
Numerous other family
and friends.
Memorial service will be
held 2 pm Monday,
January 9, 2017 at the
Cowboy Church of
Corsicana with Bro.
Derek Rogers
officiating.
Notes:
J. Hue Grant
Jul 12, 1939 - Nov 26,
2016
J.
Hue Grant passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 in Fort Worth,
Texas. He was born in Streetman on July 12, 1939.
He attended Dogan High School, served in the United States
Army and worked for the General Motors Company, in Arlington
for 30 years.
Mr. Grant was married to Margaret Grant and was a member of
the Harmony Baptist Church, in Fort Worth. Mr. Grant loved
to work his cows on his family land in Streetman, and
enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family.
Mr. Grant leaves to celebrate his life, his wife Margaret,
five children, 14 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
The wake for Mr. Grant will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec.
2, 2016 at Harmony Baptist Church, 7510 John T. White Road,
Fort Worth, TX, 76120.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3,
2016 also at Harmony, with Interment to follow immediately
in Streetman.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. |
Notes:
Loma Abell (Donnelly)
Medecke
May 8, 1924 - Jan 5,
2017
Loma A. Medecke, 92,
passed away Thursday,
Jan. 5, 2017 in Italy,
Texas.
Memorial Services will
be held 2 p.m. Jan. 19,
2017 at Lone Star Cowboy
Church of Corsicana
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home
Notes:
---
Loma A. Medecke, 92,
passed away Thursday,
January 5, 2017 in
Italy. She was born May
8, 1924 in Malakoff to
George and Lula May
Donnelly.
She enjoyed sewing,
fishing, gardening and
traveling. She loved her
dogs.
She is preceded in death
by her parents; son Roy
A. "Sonny Man" Jenkins
and sister Dorcas
Accipiter.
She is survived by
grandchildren, Pam
Richardson and Roy Lynn
Jenkins; four great
grandchildren, 7 great
great grandchildren;
sisters, Shirley Hamill
and Patricia Hodges of
Corsicana along with
numerous nieces and
nephews.
Memorial service will be
held 2:00 pm Thursday,
January 19, 2017 at Lone
Star Cowboy Church of
Corsicana.
Brian William
Magenheimer
Dec 4, 1957 - Jan 1,
2017
Brian
William Magenheimer, 59, of Long Island, New York, passed
away, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 after being involved in an
accident.
Brian was born Dec. 4, 1957 to John and Alice Magenheimer.
He graduated from Commack High School in 1975.
After moving to Texas, he married Lisa Suzanne Bullock on
February 21, 1981 with whom he shared 36 years of marriage.
Brian was employed as a Radiological Technologist for most
of his working life. After enjoying retirement for eight
years, he returned to work as a Caregiver with Home Helpers
where he was recently nominated by his peers for
consideration for the 2017 Exceptional Caregiver Award.
He was an avid supporter of his family as they pursued their
dreams, regardless of how often they changed. He enjoyed
completing a constant array of projects on both the home he
shared with his wife as well as his son's home. Whatever he
was working on ultimately resulted in the improvement of the
lives of those around him. He also enjoyed live music,
cooking, traveling and swimming.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Alice, his
brother Bruce, his sister Debbie, his dog Barkley and his
cat Calli.
Brian is survived by his wife, Lisa Suzanne Magenheimer; his
son Jacob Westin Magenheimer of Austin; his two dogs, Roxy
and Gigi; his son's dog Aussie and several cousins, nieces
and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m.,
Sunday, Jan. 22 at Cook Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North
Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78752. |
Notes:
Dixie Lee (Spurlock)
Hill
Apr 18, 1927 - Jan 23,
2017
Dixie
Lee Spurlock Hill passed from this life early on Monday,
Jan. 23, 2017. She was a resident of Perryton at the time of
her death.
Dixie was born in Dawson on April 18, 1927, to Ottis F.
Spurlock and Lula Brown Lawler Spurlock. Dixie was the
oldest of four children. The family moved to Kerens when
Dixie was about six to open a grocery store.
Dixie married William Harold Hill on July 13, 1946. Dixie
and William Harold had two sons, Tony and Mike. The family
moved to Mount Pleasant in 1954. Hill and Dixie lived in
Mount Pleasant until 1998 when they moved to Tyler. After
Hill's death, Dixie moved to Nacogdoches and then to
Perryton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and
sister, Mary Earl. She is survived by brother; Ottis Ray;
sister, Ruby Ann Stovall; brother-in-law, Robert Earl; Tony
Hill and wife Kelley of Perryton; Mike Hill and wife Debby
of Kerens; grandchildren, Ashley Hill and wife Candy of
Mansfield, Alyson Le and husband James of Georgetown, Daphne
Pesina and husband Robert of Desoto, Rachel Bates and
husband Richie of Hewitt and Bradley Hill of Kerens. She is
also survived by 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27,
2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Kerens with
burial immediately following at the
Kerens City Cemetery. |
Notes:
LeAnn (Fields)
Accipiter-Welch-Curry
Feb 25, 1963 - Jan 26,
2017
LeAnn
Curry of Corsicana went to be with her Heavenly Father
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 at Providence Hospice Place in Waco,
surrounded by her family and friends at the age of 53. She
was born in Corsicana on Feb. 25, 1963 to Lee Roy Fields and
Reba Anderson Fields.
LeAnn was employed at Collins Street Bakery as an Assistant
Marketing Director and had been with them for 22 years. She
was never able to tell anyone "No." LeAnn had a loving and
caring heart, always taking care and tending to the needs of
others, at times ahead of her own. Her family was everything
to her. LeAnn also gave to the St. Jude's Hospital in hopes
of helping those who needed help the most.
LeAnn is survived by her parents Lee Roy Fields and Reba
Anderson Fields; children Sam Curry, Jake Welch, Tim Curry
and wife Aimee and Whitney Curry; grandchildren Abigail,
Avery and Silas. She is also survived by her siblings Mike
Fields and Tonya Bowen and husband Craig; nieces and nephews
Ryan, Tristen, Mitchell and Lauren; brother-in-law Skip
Curry and his wife Vivian and her Collin Street Bakery
Family.
Visitation with her family will be held from 3 to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral services are set to begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.
31, 2017 at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home with Dr. Steven
Bell of First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment
will follow at Kerens
Cemetery with Todd Nichols, Nick Nichols, Sydney Polk,
Gene Yarborough, Tristen Fields and Dave Grant serving as
pallbearers.
The family is asking that memorials be made to the St.
Jude's Hospital or Children's Hospital in Dallas.
Arrangements Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, Jan 28, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- w/o (1) Eric D.
Accipiter, (2) Daniel E. Welch and (3) Timothy Ab Curry -
d/o Lee Roy Fields and Reba Joy (Anderson) Fields
Mary (Mayes) Harris
Apr 15, 1930 - Jan 5, 2017
Mary
Harris of Corsicana passed away early Thursday morning, Jan.
5, 2017 at Heritage Oaks Retirement at the age of 86. She
was born April 15, 1930 in Erath County to John and Maudie
Maes [sic].
Mary was a member of Westhill Church of Christ. She enjoyed
crocheting.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Harris and
grandson Jeffrey Hutchins.
She is survived by her son Don Walton and wife Brenda;
daughter Linda Luna; grandson John Walton and wife Lindsey;
two great grandchildren, Luke Hayden Walton and Ty Walton
and one sister Lillie Palmer.
Visitation was held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside service were held
at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 at Eureka Cemetery with Sam
Dilbeck officiating. |
Notes:
Elizabeth Frances
(Dunham) Owens
Jun 30, 1929 - Jan 10, 2017
Elizabeth
Dunham Owens, 87, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at her
residence. She was born June 30, 1929 in Eureka to Robert
Chatham Dunham and Maude Frame Dunham. She was a member of
Pioneer. She enjoyed crocheting, crafting, sewing and
shopping and enjoyed facebooking in her later years. She
also loved to bake. She would often bake for her neighbors
and especially at Christmas time. She was a very giving,
selfless person and she loved her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Chat and Maude
Dunham; sister Jean Kent; nephew, Steve DeMoss and the love
of her life of 49 years, Jack Owens.
She is survived by her sister, Bobbie Wallis; husband R.B.;
nephew Joel Robert DeMoss; niece, Laurie Morgan and husband
Wade; special great nephew, Robert Chathum DeMoss and wife
Susan; great-great nephew, Preston Mosley; great-great
nieces, Whitney DeMoss and Krysta Nelson; very very special
great-great niece, another love of her life, Alyssa Elaine
DeMoss and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Grady Cashion
and Charky Marquis officiating. Burial will follow at
Eureka Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Danny Kinkaid, Tony Lively, James David
Stubbs, Jim Owens, Raymond Rosas, Barry Robinson, Bill Smith
and Jim Stacey.
Arrangements By Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Mary Lou (Hamilton) Vannice
Sep 20, 1932 - Jan 20, 2017
Mary
Lou Vannice, 84, of Normal Illionis passed away Friday, Jan.
20, 2017 at McLean Co. Nursing Home in Normal Illinois.
Lou was born Sept. 20, 1932 in Corsicana, she is the
daughter of J.L. and Blanche Greer Hamilton. She married
Wilson Vannice on Nov. 3, 1970 in Bloomington, Illinois. He
survives.
Lou was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and
one sister.
She is survived by her three children, Cindy (Rick) Kopp of
Normal, Illinois, Brian Vannice of San Francisco,
California,
Jeff Vannice of Ft. Meyers, Florida; two grandsons, Jeffrey
Kellermann of Bloomington, Illinois and Tony Callahan,
Bloomington, Ilinois; two great-grandchildren; one sister,
Jo Curry of Sulphur Springs; four nieces, Donna Drain,
Marsha Owens, Linda Allison and Candy Lazarin all of Texas.
Lou loved flowers and was a very artistic person. She was a
wonderful mother and homemaker. She was a Mildred Eagle from
Mildred High School.
There will be no service. Cremation services provided by
Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, Illinois. Private
internment at
Eureka Cemetery in Eureka. |
Notes:
Juanita Ellen (Hux) Hyde
1924 - Nov 6, 2015
Juanita
Hyde was born in Kerens, TX and grew up in Hopkins County.
She married Jack Hyde in 1941, moved to Dallas and started a
family. She passed away peacefully on November 6, 2015 at
her home surrounded by her loving family. She is predeceased
by her husband, Jack Hyde, sisters, Shirley Ballard and Emma
Jean Burns and brother Jack Hux. She is survived by her
children Rebecca Jensen, Sammy Hyde, Nancy Wright, and Jeff
Hyde. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren and brother, Ronnie Hux. Viewing will be
held from 2pm - 4pm on Sunday November 8, 2015 at
Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home on Beltline Rd. Funeral
Service will be held at 10:30am, Tuesday November 10, 2015,
at Matthew Rd. Baptist Church in Grand Prairie. Graveside
service will take place at 3:30pm at Restlawn Cemetery in
Sulphur Springs, TX.
Dallas Morning News - November 8, 2015
From the collection of Alva Lynn Smith |
Notes:
- d/o Walter A. Hux and Goldie
(Monon) Reeves
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
Curtis Darrell Williams
Jan 25, 1924 - Oct 25, 2015
CHS
Curtis
Darrell Williams, age 91, beloved father, grandfather,
brother, uncle and longtime resident of Grace Presbyterian
Village suffered a massive stroke on October 25, 2015 at his
home. He was born January 25, 1924, the first child of
Curtis E. and Ola J. Williams, in the Jones Ranch community
near Frost, Navarro County, Texas. His formative years were
spent on a farm near Corbet, Texas where his parents moved
shortly after his birth. He was a member of the 4-H club and
was especially proud to be selected on a dairy cattle
judging team where he ultimately scored so high as to win a
trip to Washington DC. He graduated from Corsicana High
School. He proudly served his country as a member of the
517th Paratrooper division and was a Purple Heart recipient
in WWII. He
served in the invasion of southern France campaign and
fought in the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of
Bastogne. In May 2015, he was awarded the Legion d'Honneur
by France for helping to free their country during the war.
He came home to Dallas after the war and attended Southern
Methodist University receiving a degree in mechanical
engineering. He married Louella Scott on August 5, 1949.
After graduation he went to work for Lone Star Gas and in
February 1952 for Texas Instruments where he worked until he
retired 37 years later. He was notoriously frugal and used
common objects for many different things often utilizing his
engineering skills. He served faithfully in many capacities
at his church home, Brooklyn Avenue United Methodist Church
and later at Elmwood United Methodist Church. He enjoyed
playing on the church league softball teams. He stoically
suffered with trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain) for
many years. He is survived by daughter Linda Seatvet
(husband Eric Seatvet) and son David Williams (wife Vicky
Williams) and 4 grandchildren, Amy and Ryan Williams and
Emily and Madeline Seatvet. Also survived by sisters Louise
Heiskell (Duncanville), Clo Jean Fletcher (Midlothian) and
brother Joe Ray Williams (Farmers Branch). He was preceded
in death by his wife of 40 years, Louella Scott Williams,
who died April 6, 1990; his parents, Curtis E. and Ola
Dortch Williams, and sister, Peggy Garner. He was
unassuming, loyal, generous, honest and kind. His greatest
joy was to be in the company of family. He will be missed by
everyone who knew him. Visitation is 6-8 pm, Thursday,
October 29, at Jaynes. A service is planned for 1:00 pm
Friday, October 30, also at Jaynes. He will be laid to rest
at Laurel Land Cemetery. |
Notes:
Genelle (Adams) Scruggs
Jan 15, 1919 - Aug 1, 2017
Genelle
Scruggs, 98 formerly of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Aug.
1, 2017 in Waco. She was born Jan. 15, 1919 in Pansy to
William Joseph Adams and Ona Sumner Adams. Genelle and Lynn
married Dec. 14, 1946 in Athens. She was a
member of North Beaton Church
of Christ. Genelle work in McGregor, building military
ordinance during WWII. She also worked for Hagger Slacks as
Quality Control. She enjoyed playing basketball, gardening
and traveling in the United States. She was preceded in
death by her parents; husband Lynn Scruggs in 2014 and
brothers, Wayne Adams and Boyce Adams. She is
survived by her children, Cathy Scruggs and husband Tom
Flowers and Paula Thomas and husband Charles; grandchildren
Leon Thomas and Laura and Charlsi Thomas and Eric Cross;
great grandson, E.J. Cross and numerous other family
members. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4,
2017 from at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral services
will follow at 2 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Chapel with Steve Orbison officiating. The family would like
to thank Scott & White Hospice and Brookdale Lake Shore
Assisted Living. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home |
Notes:
Nathan Ray Benfield
Mar 5, 1925 - Aug 16, 2017
Nathan
Ray Benfield, 92, was born in Jester March 5, 1925 to
Richard and Janie Belle Benfield. He passed away Aug. 16,
2017 at the Clyde W. Cosper Veterans Home in Bonham.
Nathan served in the United States Navy at the end of World
War II.
He was very proud to have served as a Navy CB at Pearl
Harbor. He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone after 33
years of service. In retirement, he was involved in Good
Sam's, square dancing and the Volunteer Christian Builders.
He was a member of First Baptist Church.
Daddy loved to water ski with his daughter and ride horses
with his son. He loved horses and worked hard as a boy to
buy his first. He loved to ride and did so until he was 87.
His family was the most important thing in his life. He will
be greatly missed.
He was proceeded in death by his Mother and Father, his
older brothers Loyce and Edwin, younger sisters Jeanette,
Zonell, and Wanda.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Geline; daughter,
Pam Morris; son, Garry Benfield (Suzanne). He deeply loved
his grandchildren, Mitzi Thomas, Sandi Hunter, Nathan
Benfield and Hannah Estell. His great-grandchildren brought
him joy, Taylor Hoskins, Hayden Lacey, Emily Hammer, Kennedy
Benfield, Adelynn Estell and Cooper Benfield. He was
recently introduced to his great-great-granddaughter Kinsley
Dunn. He had a special place in his heart for sister-in-law,
Betty Benfield.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home. Graveside
services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at
Oakwood Cemetery
with son, Rev. Garry Benfield and Dr. Danny P. Reeves
officiating.
Interment with military honors will follow the service.
Pallbearers will Nathan Benfield, Hayden Lacey, Paul
Benfield, Ty Conner, Dale Farmer, and Dennis Anderson.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the Senior Men's Sunday School
Class at First Baptist Church of Corsicana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the Missions Fund at First Baptist Church, 510 W. Collin,
Corsicana, Texas 75110.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home |
Notes:
Doris (Bennett)
Ragan-Johnson
July 24, 1933 - Aug 18, 2017
Doris
Ragan Johnson, 84, was born in Streetman, July 24, 1933 to
J.T. Bennett and Goldie Bennett Winters. She passed
peacefully Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 in The Woodlands surrounded
by loved ones.
Doris married Bueford Ragan Sept. 24, 1945, and was married
to him 48 years before his death in 1995. In later years,
Doris married Walter E. Johnson and spent seven happy years
together prior to Walter's death in 2009.
Doris retired from Collins Street Bakery where she worked as
a supervisor in the mailroom for 30 plus years. Prior to
that she worked at the Texan Glove Factory and Adam's Hats.
Two beautiful granddaughters were the delight of Doris and
she loved every minute she spent with them, and was so very
proud of each of them and their accomplishment. Family was
the heart of her and she enjoyed her last year surrounded by
those that loved her as she battled complications of
diabetes and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents, husbands and
only son, Ronnie Lee Ragan.
She leaves behind her daughter, Marjetta Spriggs (Ricky) and
daughter-in-law, Rose Mary Ragan; granddaughters, Leigh Ann
Ragan Anderson (Ronny), Stacy Spriggs (Clint Wade) and
Richard Herling (June.) Brother Charles Bennett, Dear loyal
friends Benny Coburn, Ida and MH Blue and Rosie and Russell
Maiville and numerous other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21,
2017 at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22
at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Retreat with Brother Randy
Miller officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to National
Diabetes Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, Aug 19, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- w/o Bonnie Bueford
Ragan & Walter Earl Johnson, Jr; d/o James T.
Bennett & Goldie (Blaine) Bennett-Winters
Sammy Hugh Ivy, Sr.
Aug 13, 1941 - Aug 7, 2017
Sammy
H. Ivy Sr., 75, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Aug. 7,
2017 at Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana. He was born
Aug. 13, 1941 in Eden, Texas to Bill and Willie B. Gentry.
He was an antique dealer for many years, and had several
other hobbies which included making jewelry and leaded glass
shades. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Alice E. Ivy; his parents,
Bill and Willie Ivy; sister, Velma Williams; and brothers,
Jack and Joe Ivy. He is survived by his son, Sammy H. Ivy
Jr. and wife Cynthia of Corsicana; daughters, Elizabeth
Duckworth of Ennis and Paula Watson and husband Wayne of
Corsicana; granddaughters, Ashley Johnston and husband
Travis of Garland and Rebecca Ivy of New York; grandsons,
Jason Lee Watson, Dalton Watson, and Benjamin Watson of
Corsicana; and four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces,
nephews, and cousins. Visitation with the family will be
held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 at Corley
Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 at
Oakwood Cemetery
with the Rev. Lain Teel officiating. |
Notes:
Harmon Duane
"Buddy" Noblett
Nov 6, 1935 - July 30, 2017
H.D.
"Buddy" Noblett, 81, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at
his residence in Corsicana. He was born on Nov. 6, 1935 in
Tyler to Roy Miller Noblett and Edith Mae (Robbins) Noblett.
Buddy was a great example of honesty, integrity, and
loyalty. He was extremely smart, funny, and an avid reader.
The love and dedication he devoted to his family, work, and
employees were unmatched. He began working with electric
motors in 1951 and trained hundreds of people in his field
throughout his career. He graduated from Odessa High School
in 1953. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve for eight
years. He owned and operated Electrico, Inc. in Corsicana
for 32 years. He loved to work hard, so much so, that the
love of his profession became his hobby. He once said that
Electrico would be his legacy. Buddy was the first civilian
recipient nationwide of penicillin at age nine for treatment
of osteomyelitis in Houston. He is preceded in death by his
parents, Roy Miller Noblett and Edith Mae (Robbins) Noblett;
brother, Allan James Noblett; sister, Rhoda Emily Noblett;
and daughter, Kelley Jeanne Snead. He is survived by his
wife, Janet R. Noblett; daughter, Kristi Ritson; sons, Mark
Allan Noblett and Todd Gipson; grandchildren, Rachel Ritson,
Jennifer Ritson, Morgan Ritson, Emma Claire Snead, Matthew
Noblett, Michael Noblett, and Ben Gipson; as well as
numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8,
2017 at Oakwood
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Buddy's
memory can be made to The First United Methodist Church of
Corsicana, American Cancer Society, or the Salvation Army.
|
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, Aug 5, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Phyllis
Jeanne (Sallee) Noblett, Linda Diane (Wade) Noblett
& Janet R. Noblett; s/o Roy Miller
Noblett & Edith Mae (Robbins) Noblett
Ellen
Jeanne (Willard) Adair
Jun 19, 1932 - Jul 28, 2017
Ellen
Jeanne Willard Adair, 85 of Corsicana, was called to be with
her family in heaven July 28, 2017. Ellen Jeanne was born
June 19, 1932 in the family home in Corsicana. She was the
fifth child of the late J.G. and Clara Fuller Willard. She
attended Corsicana schools, graduating from Corsicana High
School in 1949. She attended Navarro College, The University
of Texas, Austin, received an Associate Degree in Business
Administration from Weatherford College, and a Bachelor's
Degree in Political Science from Southwest Texas State
University, San Marcos. She was elected a member of Pi Alpha
Alpha, National Honor Society for Public Affairs and
Administration, Southwest Texas State University Chapter.
She worked for the Federal Civil Service in data processing
and administration, retiring after 31 years in January 1993
from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia where she was Chief,
Personnel Systems Manager-Civilian. Ellen Jeanne was a
member of the First United Methodist Church, Corsicana and
served on the administrative board as recording secretary,
older adults coordinator, altar guild, focus on member
writer, delegate to the Central Texas Annual Conference and
a certified lay speaker. She was a member of the United
Methodist Women (UMW) and served on the Executive Committee
as Secretary of Program Resources, vice-president and
secretary. She also served Circle Two as secretary and
leader. She was a member of the Friendship Sunday School
Class and served as vice president and secretary/treasurer.
She was a volunteer for Hospice of Mercy and was Hospice of
Mercy Navarro County Volunteer of the Year, 1996. She was a
member of the James Blair Chapter, DAR and served as
treasurer for several terms. Ellen Jeanne was preceded in
death by her parents, her brothers Gordon, Gradon and Nevin
Willard; her sister Margaret Hensley and her son Dr. Roger
Willard Adair. She is survived by her daughters Margaret
Morris of Cartersville Georgia and Jackie-Jo and husband
Mark Cunningham of Glen Rose; grandchildren Dr. Kevin
Cunningham and his wife Jennifer Cunningham of Eastland,
Jaime-Jo Cunningham of Edwards, Colorado, Joshua and his
wife Nancy Morris of Exeter, New Hampshire, Morgan and his
wife Megan Morris of Rome, Georgia, Scott and his wife
Courtney Morris, Alexandria, Kentucky; great-grandchildren
Addy Cunningham, Ana Cunningham, Brody Morris, Gradon
Morris, Lilley Morris, Grayson Morris and a great grandson
due in September; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2,
2017 at Corley Funeral Home. A celebration of life services
will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 at Corsicana
First United Methodist Church with Reverend Nancy Shusler
officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family invites those
wishing to make a memorial donation to send their
contributions to the First United Methodist Church,
Corsicana or the charity of their choice. |
Notes:
Grover Pearson
Jan 2, 1925 - Jul 30, 2017
Grover
Pearson, loving husband, father, grandfather and great
grandfather went to meet his Lord and Savior Sunday, July
30, 2017. Grover was born Jan. 2, 1925 in Big Hill, Teas to
Fred Ben and Mary Alice Pearson. Grover graduated from
Reagan High School in the spring of 1942 and joined the Navy
to support the Country he loved and to protect it from the
Axis Powers. He did basic training in San Diego, California.
Upon completion of basic training he was transferred to
several different training posts across the Country for
training as an aviation gunner/radioman and upon
qualification as a flight aviation radioman was assigned to
the USS San Francisco. For two and a half years he served in
the submarine patrol off the West Coast. His ship was then
sent to sea and participated in several raids in the western
Pacific which included the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
His plane was the first and only air cover for the first
group of Marines who invaded Okinawa that Easter Sunday
morning of 1945. After the Peace Treaty was signed, his ship
was assigned "Show of Force" duty along the east coast of
Asia. This area extended from south of the Philippians north
to Port Arthur, Russia. He was awarded four metals during
his service in the Navy. His ship, the USS San Francisco,
received more battles stars than any other ship of its
size/class and was the only ship in the history of mankind
where two of its crewmen were awarded our Nation's highest
award, the Congressional Medal of Honor, in one battle.
Grover was honorable discharged from the Navy in January
1946. After his military service Grover returned to Texas
and enrolled in Texas Wesleyan College then transferred to
North Texas State College. While a student at North Texas,
he was a member of the drama group College Players, a member
of the Falcon's Fraternity and lettered two years in track.
Grover often joked that many times he was tempted to quit
school, but was afraid that if and when he met up with any
of his ship buddies from the war he'd be the only one that
didn't finish college so he stuck it out. When Grover
attended his first ship reunion in the 1980's, he discovered
he was the only one of all his buddies that did finish
college. While at North Texas he attended church at
Polytechnic Baptist Church in Fort Worth with a friend from
North Texas who lived in Ft. Worth. There he met the love of
his life. Pollye Ruth West. They were married Nov. 3, 1950.
Upon graduation from North Texas with his Bachelor's of
Science in Education Degree, Grover taught and coached at
the junior high in Nocona for three and a half years, then
at the high school in McKinney for one year and in 1955
began his 14 years at Carter Riverside High School in Fort
Worth as a teacher, coach and counselor. While at Carter
Riverside, he introduced the "no pass - no play" rule in
1956; 29 years before it became a state mandate. During his
14 years in Fort Worth ISD he was chosen to serve on a
five-member writing team that compiled the first biology
laboratory manual to be used in the FWISD. Grover continued
his own education while teaching and earned his Master's in
Education and his Counselor and Administrator's
certifications. As a high school counselor, he was the first
counselor to register students using a computer in the FWISD.
In 1969, he was hired by the Corsicana ISD to be the
principal at Corsicana High School. While employed by CISD
he made the suggestion that those running for the Corsicana
School Board "run for a designated place" rather than "at
large." Grover was a very active member of First Baptist
Church. He was on the Board of Deacons for 45 years and
served as the Director of the Senior Adult Sunday School
Department for over 25 years. When Grover retired from
teaching, he began selling and appraising real estate. He
served as president of the Navarro County Board of Realtors
and was a board member of The Navarro County Appraisal
District. He was active in the Lion's Club for over 20 years
and served as president. He was active in the Navarro County
Republican Party and served many years as a Polling Place
Judge. He also spent many years as a volunteer at the
Navarro County Food Pantry. Grover was preceded in death by
his loving wife of 51 years Pollye Ruth West Pearson; his
parents, Fred and Alice Pearson; brother, Billy Wayne
Pearson and sisters, Mary Ben Pearson and Lee Pearson. He is
survived by daughters, Karen Compton and husband Jim of
Corsicana, Amy Gotcher and husband Pat of Ft. Worth;
grandchildren, Ellen Compton Carter and husband Charles of
Mabank, Kimberly Gotcher of Ft. Worth, West Gotcher and wife
Leanne of Houston and Amy-Paige Gotcher of Houston; great
grandchildren, Emmalee and James Carter of Mabank, and
Olivia and Baby Boy Gotcher of Houston; sister Nell Pearson
of Edinburg; sister-in-law Nell Gilmer of Ft. Worth and
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. A family
visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. A memorial service
will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 at Greenwood
Funeral Home Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Road Ft Worth,
Texas 76107. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that
donations to the Navarro County Food Bank be made in
Grover's name. The family wishes to thank the staff of
Brookdale Assisted Living Center and Providence Hospice for
all the love and care they so lovingly gave to Grover and
his entire family. |
Notes:
Marvin Wilson Campbell Sr.
Apr 29, 1940 - July 31, 2017
Marvin
W. Campbell Sr. of Streetman passed away July 31, 2017 at
the age of 77 years. He was born in Texarkana and also lived
in the Modesto, California area for many years. Marvin
always enjoyed fishing and hunting and there wasn't anything
he couldn't build or repair, he was a man of vision. He is
survived by his wife, Diana Campbell of Streetman; his sons
Marvin Campbell Jr. of Racine, Wisconsin; Michael Campbell
of Seattle, Washington and Martin Campbell of Washougal,
Washington; four grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held at 1
p.m. Aug. 6, 2017 at the New Hope Baptist Church located at
581 FM Rd, 416 in Streetman. He will be greatly missed by
each and every person whose lives he touched. |
Notes:
Kent Randall
Jun 13, 1940 - Aug 1, 2017
Mr.
Kent Randall, age 77, of Purdon passed away Tuesday Aug. 1,
2017 at his home on the land that he so loved with his
family holding his hands. He was born June 13, 1940 in
Winslow, Arizona to Richard C. and Fontella Randall. Kent
was born and raised in Winslow, Arizona. He was the oldest
of six kids. While he was in school he spent many summers
helping his Grandparents and Uncles in Utah on their farm.
He graduated from Winslow High School in 1958. He worked as
a ranch hand for a ranch outside of Winslow before attending
Arizona State University. Before finishing college he
enlisted in the Navy. He was stationed on the USS Lenawee
home ported in San Diego where he met his wife Judi. Kent's
honorable discharge was June 7, 1966. Kent and Judi married
June 29, 1966. They moved to Dallas in Jan. 1967. Kent then
went to work for the aircraft company LTV. He retired from
there in 1997 after 30 years of service. He also worked and
supported Judi in her H&R Block offices. Upon retirement he
lived the rest of his life as he had always dreamed as a
Cowboy and Rancher. Kent was a devoted husband, father and
grandfather and enjoyed traveling and dancing for many
years, until his battle with cancer became more than he
could fight. He was preceded in death by his parents, his
step-mom, Mary Randall and brother Bob Randall. He is
survived by his wife of 51 years, Judi Randall; sons, Rusty
Randall and wife, Brandi, John Bishop and wife, Debbie and
Donnie Bishop. Kent is also survived by his grandchildren;
Rian Randall, Bethani Lindsey, Mason Wear, Michael Randall,
Jason Wear and Sean Bishop. He is also survived by his
siblings; Bill Randall and wife, Shanna, Mike Randall and
wife, Shelia, Betty Rogers, and Doris Wilcox and
brother-in-law Bill Cooper. Visitation with the family will
be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 at Corley Funeral
Home Chapel. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with
Solan Bailey officiating. Honorary pall bearers are Mike
Beacom, Blake Swadley, Mike Coleman, James Greer Edwin
Rogers, Daniel Thompson and Jeremy Scruggs. The family wants
to thank Dr. Ronald Rodriguez and the entire staff of Hand N
Hand Hospice for their care during this time. Live
webcasting for the Kent Randall service will begin at 1:55
p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017. You can watch the service live
by clicking on the webcasting link. |
Notes:
Douglas Kevin Hill
Dec 5, 1970 - Apr 30, 2017
Kevin
Hill passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Baylor Medical
Center in Dallas. Kevin was surrounded by the love of his
family and peacefully left us to be welcomed into the arms
of our Heavenly Father. Kevin was born Dec. 5, 1970 in
Wortham to Howard and Connie Hill.
Kevin loved the Bible verse Psalm 23 and The Lord's Prayer
and talked about being saved many times to his friends and
family. He also enjoyed playing his guitars, cooking out
with friends and fishing, but most of all he loved his
family and being a papa. Kevin loved telling stories and
making people laugh and had a huge smile, but his heart was
even bigger. He was always willing to help a friend or
anyone that was in need. Kevin was a loving son, Father,
Brother, Uncle and Friend and will be missed by everyone
that knew him. He will forever be in our hearts and will
never be forgotten.
Kevin was preceded in death by his loving grandparents Clyde
and Edna Cobb of Corsicana, Douglas and Joan Hill of McAllen
and his Uncle Dale McCain of Marietta, Ohio.
He leaves behind his loving wife Tina; mother and
step-father Bill and Connie Little and father Howard Hill;
sister Sherri and husband Robert Jaecks and step-brother
Rick Denton; children Madison and husband Matt Speed,
Britney and husband Jon-Erik Lenart and Mackenzie Hill;
special niece Skyler and husband Tommy Strong; grandchildren
Atticus Speed, Layla Lenart; great nephew Thomas Strong;
aunts Karen McCain, Charlotte Watson and Cynthia and husband
Marshall Helms; uncle Fred Brown; sister-in-law Marlisa
Emmons; brother-in-law Tracey Renfrow; mother-in-law
Marguerite Kitchen; numerous cousins and many other family
members as well. Kevin also leaves behind longtime friends
David Gryder, Stephen Linex, Stacey Henderson, Mike Bell and
many more.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, May 5,
2017 at Corley Funeral home and graveside services to follow
at 1 p.m. at the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Bro. Johnathan Simons officiating.
Pallbearers will be Stacey Henderson, Stephen Linex, Matt
Speed, Les Collins, Robert Jaecks and Tommy Strong. Honorary
pallbearers are David Gryder, Freddie Gryder and Mike Bell.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart
Association for those desiring to do so. |
Notes:
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Douglas Kevin Hill
Douglas Kevin Hill, 46, passed
away on Tuesday, April 30, 2017, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas.
Visitation will be from 10 to 12 noon, Friday, May 5, 2017, at
Corley Funeral home. Graveside services will follow at 1 p.m., at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery
with Bro. Johnathan Simons officiating.
Kevin was born in Wortham, Texas, to Howard and Connie Hill. He
enjoyed playing his guitars, cooking out with friends and fishing,
but most of all he loved his family and being a papa. Kevin loved
telling stories and making people laugh and had a huge smile but his
heart was even bigger. He was always willing to help a friend or
anyone that was in need.
Kevin loved the Bible verse Psalm 23 and The Lord�s Prayer and
talked about being saved many times to his friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Clyde and Edna Cobb,
of Corsicana, and Douglas and Joan Hill, of McAllen, Texas; and his
uncle, Dale McCain, of Marietta, Ohio.
Survivors include his wife, Tina; daughters: Madison Speed and
husband, Matt, Britney Lenart and husband, Jon-Erik, and Mackenzie
Hill; grandchildren, Atticus Speed and Layla Lenart; mother and
stepfather, Connie and Bill Little; father, Howard Hill; sister,
Sherri Jaecks and husband, Robert; step-brother, Rick Denton; niece,
Skyler Strong and husband, Tommy; great-nephew, Thomas Strong;
aunts: Karen McCain, Charlotte Watson, and Cynthia Helms and
husband, Marshall; Uncle Fred Brown; sister-in-law, Marlisa Emmons;
brother-in-law, Tracey Renfrow; mother-in-law, Marguerite Kitchen;
numerous cousins and many other family members; and longtime
friends: David Gryder, Stephen Linex, Stacey Henderson, and Mike
Bell, and many more.
Irene Mary (Sittre) Sikes
Nov 21, 1925 - Apr 27, 2017
Irene
Mary Sittre Sikes of Corsicana passed away Thursday, April
27, 2017 in Cortez, Colorado at the age of 91. She was born
on Nov. 21, 1925 in Rio Medina to Joseph Edwin Sittre and
Josephine Karm Sittre. Irene married Odis Robert Sikes Jan.
25, 1949 and was a homemaker raising their children. She
worked for Hagger Slacks during the mid-1960's and went back
to school to receive her GED and then went to nursing school
at Navarro College and worked as a nurse in private home
care and at the Leisure Lodge Nursing Home.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers
Jacob Sittre, Robert Sittre and Walter Sittre; sister
Marguerite Todd and her husband Odis Robert Sikes Sr.
Irene is survived by her sons; Odis Robert Sikes Jr. of
Yellow Jacket, Colorado and Billy Mack Sikes and wife
Deborah of Corsicana; seven grandchildren; Kristina Inabinet,
Kimberly Hutchins, Mary Matteson Sikes, Jordan Kaiser,
Joshua Sikes, Matthew Sikes and Sophia Gray and numerous
great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nieces,
nephews and extended family members.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2017
at Griffin- Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2017
in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home officiated
by Odis Sikes Sr., Billy Mack Sikes and Shirley Derden.
Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with
pallbearers being Matthew Sikes, Jacob Cook, John Inabinet,
Ronald Sikes, Elvin Sikes and Cliff Sikes. Honorary
pallbearer will be Joshua Sikes.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Mike Guerrero "M.G."
Lopez
Jun 13, 1931 - May 3,
2017
Mike
G. Lopez, 85, of Corsicana passed away May 3, 2017 at Trisun
Care Center.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 6,
2017 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held
at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2017 in the House of Praise Church
of God in Corsicana with Pastor Mark Lopez and Pastor Tim
Schane officiating.
Interment will follow in the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Corley Funeral Home.
|
Notes:
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Mike "M.G." Lopez of
Corsicana, TX was born
June 13,1931 to Miguel
and Estanislada Guerrero
Lopez in Forney, TX. He
was a loving husband,
father, grandfather,
great grandfather, and
great, great
grandfather. He married
his childhood sweetheart
and love of his life,
Rebecca Escobedo on
November 13, 1950. They
celebrated 66 years of
marriage together. He
was a tileman by trade
but enjoyed raising
animals, building
trailers, and buying and
selling anything to make
a deal. M.G. worked hard
everyday of his adult
life to provide for his
family. He gave his life
away loving and serving
all those who knew him.
He committed his life to
Jesus Christ in 1959 and
lived a faithful life
committed to God, the
church, and his family.
He told everyone about
Jesus. He was on his way
to Heaven and believed
everyone else should be,
too. He lived his life
on this earth to the
fullest until the Lord
called him to his
eternal home on
Wednesday, May 3, 2017.
He is survived by his
children and their
spouses: Irene & Freddie
Lopez of Barry, TX, Mike
& Jessie Lopez of
Corsicana, TX, Joe &
Ruth Lopez of Corsicana,
TX, Sylvia & Albert
Padilla of Mabank, TX,
Glen Chapman of
Corsicana, TX, Sara &
Ellis Hill of Dustin,
OK, Rudy & Paula Lopez
of Corsicana, TX, Mark &
Sharon Lopez of
Lewisville, TX.
Grandchildren: Mark
Green, Nicky Evans &
Clifford Arnett of
Blooming Grove, TX,
Monica & Joey Slade of
Rice, TX, Joshua &
Corina Lopez of
Franklin, IN, Celia &
Tom Thornton of Mexia,
TX, Mike Lopez III of
Rice, TX, David & Shanna
Lopez of Rice, TX, Joe &
Jessie Lopez of
Princeton, TX, Lilia &
Jeff Werner of Katy, TX,
Lisa & Kevin Eubanks of
Belton, TX, Melissa
Stone of Belton, TX,
Candace & Brian
Heisserman of Corsicana,
TX, Rebecca Johnston of
Mabank, TX, Charlie &
Melanie Padilla of
Mansfield, TX, Sammy &
Courtney Padilla of Gun
Barrel City, TX, Greg &
Aaren Padilla of Tulsa,
OK, Rito Gallegos of
Corsicana, TX, Tina
Downs of Fort Worth, TX,
Alisha & David Jackson
of Fort Polk, LA, Alexis
Hill and Cassidy Hill of
Dustin, OK, Jordan &
Alyssa of Corsicana, TX,
Zachary of Frisco, TX,
Ashly, Alex & Matthew of
Corsicana, TX, Madison,
Miquela, Elisha & Elise
of Lewisville, TX.
Great Grandchildren:
Taylor, Cavender, Riggin,
Emma, Stoney, Justin,
Maleana, Stewart, Ty,
Mariah, Joey Jr, Emery,
Gracie, Joshua Ray Jr.,
Donovan, Thomas,
Madison, Jacob, Sloan,
Sydney, Steven, Ethan,
Genesis, Leo, JoAnna,
John Taylor, Dakota,
Makayla, Jenna, Jacksyn,
Austin, Katelyn, Cash,
Haley, Hayden, Holden,
Olivia, Skyler, Isaiah,
Gideon, Eli, Joseph,
Cadence, Lyric, Jackson,
Gavin and Ezra .
Great-Great
Grandchildren: Kash,
Miranda, Tuff, Aubrey
Grace.
He was preceded in death
by parents Miguel and
Estanislada Lopez,
brothers Henry, Pete,
and Mingo; sisters
Martha, Angela, and
Juana; children Rodolfo
"Fito" and Anita;
son-in-law, Rito
Gallegos Sr.;
granddaughter Danielle.
Visitation will be held
on Saturday, May 6, 2017
from 6pm to 8pm at
Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be
held on Sunday, May 7,
2017 at 3:00pm at House
of Praise Church of God
of Corsicana. Burial
will follow at Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Daddy, Grandpa, we love
you, we know where you
are and we know how to
get there. See you soon!
Jonnette (Zug) Ermiger
Sep 30, 1943 - Jan 26,
2017
Jonnette
Ermiger, 73, of Smith Street, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday,
Jan. 26, 2017, at her home. She was born Sept. 30, 1943, in Salina,
Kansas, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Margaret (Rokey)
Zug.
Jonnette was a graduate of Greenville High School in Texas. She
furthered her education at East Texas State University, where she
obtained her Bachelor Degree in Business and Psychology and later
received her Master's Degree in Education.
Jonnette relocated to New York, where she was a buyer for D.J.
Fashions in Baldwinsville. In 1981 she became an English teacher in
Corsicana at Drane Middle School, where she was employed for many
years before retiring. After retirement, she returned to New York.
She enjoyed making jewelry, antiques, painting and volunteering at
the Warrensburg Historical Society.
Jonnette is survived by her daughter, Ashley Sherman; two
grandchildren, Tessa and Jacob Sherman, all of Lake George; a
sister, Dixie Parris and her husband, Tom; and a nephew, Jason
Parris, all of Dallas.
Friends may call on Jonnette's family from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 1, 2017 at Alexander Funeral Home, Inc., 3809 Main Street,
Warrensburg, New York. A memorial service to celebrate her life will
immediately follow the visitation, at 6 p.m., at the funeral home,
followed by a gathering at 480 East Schroon River Rd., Warrensburg,
New York.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of
donations in Jonnette's memory to the Warrensburg Historical
Society. - |
Notes:
Samuel Washington
Sep 3, 1929 - Jan 2017
Pastor
Samuel Washington, 87, of Dallas served as the pastor of New Hope M.
B. C. in Kerens for 49 years. He was the founder and owner of
Robert's Ready to Wear established in 1960.
He is survived by wife LaVerne Washington; sons Timothy Sr. and
Samuel Jr., and daughters Lois Ann and Elizabeth (Carl).
Twilight services will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1,
2017 at St. Matthews B. C. in Lancaster. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 at First B. C. in Kerens. A
second funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2017
at Windy Hill B. C. Number two in Natchez, Mississippi.
In lieu of flowers make donations to Robert's Ready to Wear.
|
Notes:
Hulan Daniel Reeves
Apr 25, 1941 - Jan 27, 2017
Hulan
Daniel Reeves, 75, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at Mullican
Care Center in Savoy after a lengthy illness. He was born and raised
in Corsicana and attended Corsicana High School.
Hulan joined the United States Army in 1961, going forward to earn
medals in expert marksmanship and sharp shooter. He was transferred
to USAR with a special security clearance. His top-notch unit was
involved in the "Bay of Pigs" incident in 1961. He served three
years and was honorably discharged in 1964 with many awards and
medals. Hulan was a heavy vehicle operator and a courageous
paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne division.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Fannie Mae Davis and
Hulan P. Davis; mother Myrtis Davis Brown and step-father Louis D.
Brown, Sr.; son Scott Reeves; step-brothers L.D. Brown, Jr., Kenneth
Brown and Steven Brown.
Hulan is survived by his wife, Barbara Reeves of 30 years; son
Matthew Reeves and wife Sara; daughter Reka Diaz; one sister Linda
McDaniel and husband David; one brother Eddy Brown and wife
Charlotte; nieces Lorie Free and Stacey McHaffey; step-daughter
Rhonda Terry; step-son Johnny Avery; grandchildren Dusty Terry,
Slade Terry, Justin Avery, Isabella Reeves, Josh Avery and Shana
Barham along with many friends.
Memorial services are pending at this time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Citizen National Bank
in Corsicana with the Hulan Reeves memorial account. Donations will
be graciously accepted. |
Notes:
Joyce Lee (McKenzie) Whistler
May 31, 1928 - Jan 29, 2017
Joyce
Lee Whistler, 88, of Corsicana passed away on Sunday, Jan.
29, 2017 in her home. She was born on May 31, 1928 to Hal
and Lucille McKenzie.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m Friday, Feb. 3, 2017
at Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating the service will
be Dr. Rick Lamb. Cremation will follow under the direction
of Corley Funeral Home.
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Notes:
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Joyce Lee Whistler, 88, of Corsicana passed away on Sunday,
Jan. 29, 2017 in her home. She was born on May 31, 1928 to
Hal and Lucille McKenzie.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m Friday, Feb. 3, 2017
at Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating the service will
be Dr. Rick Lamb. Cremation will follow under the direction
of Corley Funeral Home.Notes:
Barbara Gail (Sanchez)
Duke-Keating-Parr
Sep 14, 1954 - Jan 17, 2017
Barbara
Sanches Parr passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 in Dallas.
She was born on September, 14, 1954 in Corsicana.
A memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan.
21, 2017 at Community Chapel in Corsicana.
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Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, Jan 21, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- Parr 1st husband Jackson Lee
"Jack" Duke married Aug. 18, 1973 2nd husband Kevin Edward
Keating married Jul. 7, 1984 3rd husband Larry Martin Parr
married Dec. 29, 1990; d/o
Herman Lee Sanches & Betty Leta (Coker) Sanches
Cecil Howard "Bikie"
Thomas, Jr.
July 8, 1953 - Jan 14, 2017
Cecil
Howard "Bikie" Thomas, Jr. was born on July 8, 1953 to the
parentage of the late Cecil Howard Thomas, Sr. and Cora Lee
Thomas.
Cecil accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Olive Baptist
Church under the pastorship of Rev. E. C. Davis. He
faithfully attended under watch care at North Star
Fellowship in Irving under the leadership of Rev. Ray
Albertson.
Cecil received his education from G.W. Jackson Elementary
and J.R. High School and was a proud graduate of the class
of 1972 from Corsicana High School. He was employed by
Toyota Corporation, Lockheed Martin and retired from the
City of Fort Worth.
Cecil was called home on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 after a
long illness. On this day, 49 years ago his father passed
away.
He was preceded in death by his father and two sisters,
Jacqueline and Brynda Thomas.
He leaves to cherish his memories his mother Cora Lee
Thomas; son, Marcus Thomas; daughters, Jackie Ealy (Marc,)
and Hykemia Tate (Tate;) devoted friend Orestine Timmons;
sisters, Sandra Haynes, Johnnie, Joy, Debra and Renee
Thomas; brothers, Jefferey (Brenda,) Michael Gayland (Mary,)
Danny, Terry Thomas (Thelma;) three grandchildren; two
aunts, Shirley Ware and May Ola Oston; three uncles, R. C.
"Jack," Johnny B. and Nathaniel Calhoun; another good friend
and sister Andrewlene Thomas; a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends and a special family, the Jessie Family
of Corsicana.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Corsicana with Rev. Alfred
Cox, pastor and eulogist. |
Notes:
Mary Martha (Franks)
Northern
Jun 29, 1941 - Jan 19, 2017
Martha Northern, 75, of Corsicana passed away on Thursday,
Jan. 19, 2017 at Twilight Home in Corsicana.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.
25, 2017 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.
Clyde Franks officiating.
Notes:
Mrs. Mary Martha
Northern, 75, of Corsicana passed away peacefully on
Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Twilight Home in
Corsicana. She was born on June 29, 1941 in Corsicana to
Gene and Mary Franks.
She was affectionately known to many as "The Tax Lady".
She owned Northern Bookkeeping and Income Tax Service
for over 30 years. She loved her business and her
customers, spending many nights working past midnight.
She was a tower of strength for all who knew her. She
was generous to a fault to family and friends, always
willing to help anyone that needed her. Her devotion to
her husband and family knew no bounds.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald;
parents; brothers, Gene and Ray and a sister, Shirley.
She is survived by her sons, Donald, Jr., Aaron, and
Lance Northern and wife Ondrea; daughter, Donise
Northern; brothers, Roy and wife Patricia and Clyde and
wife Shirley Anne and sisters, Glenda and husband Jerry
and Sue; brother-in-law, Leonard Yarbrough; She leaves
behind thirteen grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren, as well as many loving cousins, nieces
and nephews.
A memorial service in celebration of her life will be
held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Clyde Franks
officiating.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at
Twilight Home and Mercy Hospice for the loving care they
provided in her final years.
Beth
(Poore) Byrnes
Sept 1, 1928 - Jan 21, 2017
Beth
Byrnes, 88, passed away in Corsicana on Saturday, Jan. 21,
2017. Beth was born in Bridgeport on Sept. 1, 1928 to Roy
and Lora Poore. She graduated from Bridgeport High School in
1946, and then attended Texas Women's University.
Beth married Robert Edward Byrnes on Aug. 29, 1948. Work
initially took Beth and Robert to various cities in Texas,
they eventually settled in Abilene to raise their children.
Beth was a wonderful stay-at-home mom and was very involved
in all the kids' activities.
She and Robert would later move to Corsicana where she
worked in administrative positions for Corsicana Federal
Savings and Loan, the Navarro County Board of Realtors and
Century 21 Real Estate.
Beth was adventure-bound in all aspects of her life. She
loved to garden, cook, repair antique furniture, paint,
read, and especially to travel. Her travels took her to many
states and countries, including Colorado, Utah, Vermont,
England, France, Germany, Italy, Costa Rica and Jamaica. She
also loved and babied her pets and all her unofficial
grandchildren who also called her "Grandma." Beth was truly
a memory-maker and made life fun.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert
Byrnes; son Mark Byrnes; son-in-law Eddie York; sister Cleo
Boulware and her husband J.B.; and nephew John Boulware.
She is survived by two daughters Vicki Byrnes and Kay York;
two grandchildren Trace Byrnes and his wife Tammy, and Chris
St. Clair; four great grandchildren Morgan, Aeron, Joshua
and Justyn; nephew Larry Boulware, his daughter, Mary Ann;
niece Paula Brussow, her husband Jerry and their children;
Doris Boulware, spouse of her nephew, John Boulware, and
their children.
Beth exemplified the best a person could be. All who knew
her loved her to the moon and back. She will be greatly
missed.
Beth was cremated. At her request, her family will celebrate
her life this summer at a memorial gathering in Durango,
Colorado. |
Notes:
Tommy Ray Ragan
Dec 9, 1942 - Feb 3, 2017
Tommy
Ray Ragan, 74, of Waco passed away Feb. 3, 2017. He was born
Dec. 9, 1942 in Woodlawn, California to Kenneth Ragan and
Koretta White Ragan. He was a minister at Crown of Thorns
Church in Mildred.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Ragan of Waco; children,
Tonya and Brad Elmore of Mildred, Tony and Sandra Ragan of
Waco, Craig and Karen Bennett of Dallas, Tracy, Rona and
Sherry. He is also survived by four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Robert Gurney
Dec 24, 1939 - Nov 18, 2016
Robert Gurney 76, former resident of Corsicana, died peacefully
on Friday Nov 18, 2016. He was surrounded by family at the home
of his eldest daughter in Waverly, IA.
The son of Alexander and Mary Elizabeth Gurney, Robert was born
in Sunderland, England December 24, 1939. He lived with four
younger brothers and would later serve in the Royal Airforce as
a paratrooper. Robert eventually became an engineer and would
pursue this career after moving to the United States.
Robert settled in Chicago, IL where he met and married Jacyra
"Jackie" Marques on July 18, 1964. The couple were blessed with
a loving marriage lasting over 52 years, five children, and
eight grandchildren. In that time, Robert and Jackie's life
would have them relocate to Fairfield, IA, on to Corsicana, TX,
back up to Lake Bluff, IL and eventually Bluffton, SC after
Robert retired.
Robert was preceded in death by his mother and father.
Robert is survived by his wife Jackie Gurney, his daughter Maria
and her husband Richard (children Derek and Rachel), his son
Robert David Gurney, his daughter Susan and her husband Eric
(children Gabrielle and Claire), his daughter Jennifer and her
husband Dallas (children D.J. and Walker), his son Peter and his
wife Heather (children Aspen and Sienna), his brother Alec and
wife Pauline, his brother Colin and wife Pauline, his brother
Adrian and wife Lynn, and his brother Steven with wife Yvonne.
A funeral will be held at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic
Church (31 Saint Gregory Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909) on Friday
February 17th 2017 at 10:30 am.
Condolences may be sent to: 104 Emery Drive, Waverly, IA 50677
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to:
South Carolina Commission for the Blind: (843) 852-4225 and the
American Cancer Society
Notes:
James Wilson, Jr.
abt 1936 - Jan 31, 2017
James Wilson, Jr., 80, of Corsicana, passed away Tuesday,
Jan. 31, 2017 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Visitation will
be held at 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb.10, 2017 at Ross and
Johnson Mortuary.
Funeral services are set to begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
11, 2017 at Genesis Full Gospel Outreach Ministries located
at 515 N. 5th Street with his brother, Pastor David E.
Wilson, officiating. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson
Mortuary.
Notes:
Peter McDonald, Sr.
Apr 10, 1929 - Feb 6, 2017
Peter
McDonald, Sr., 87, passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 in
Corsicana. He was born April 10, 1929 in Corsicana.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine McDonald;
siblings John Edward, Jimmy, Sam, Booker, Preston and Willie
Edna McDonald Maps.
He is survived by Jerline McDonald; sons Peter (Victoria) of
Greer, South Carolina; daughters Doris J. (Marvin) Carroll
of Corsicana and Regina McDonald Gregory of Arlington;
brothers Bobby (Yvonne) McDonald of Plano and Joe Nathan
Brown of Corsicana; Sisters Jerline Campbell of Los Angeles,
California and Athee Wadley of Arlington and a host of
loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10,
2017 at Scott Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11,
2017 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dairy
Johnson, Sr.
Pallbearers will be Booker T. McDonald, Jr., Alex Davis,
George McDonald, Ricky Roberts, Manny Higgins and Harold
McDonald.
Honorary pallbearers include Marvin Carroll, Bobby J.
Ingram, Sherman Carter, Roy Gregory, David Chaney, Michael
Hightower and Wilbert Haney.
Memorials may be made to American Red Cross, Navarro County
Auxiliary Sheriff, Corsicana Independent School District;
California Consolidated School System Teach/Coach, Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity, City of Corsicana Parks and Recreation,
U.S. Army Corporal and Navarro County Court Foreman.
Arrangements made by Scott Funeral Home |
Notes:
Sarah Ann DeMoss
Aug 16, 1942 - Feb 7, 2017
Sarah Ann DeMoss, 74,
of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 at
Navarro Regional Hospital. She was born Aug.16, 1942
in Corsicana. She worked most of her life in health
care taking care of the elderly. Nanny loved her
grandchildren and her pets. She will be greatly
missed.
She was preceded in death by son-in-law, Duane
Carpenter.
She is survived by her husband, Buddy DeMoss of 54
years; daughter, Pam Carpenter of Mildred; son,
Bubba DeMoss and wife Sonya of Richmond;
granddaughters Ella and Chloe DeMoss of Richmond;
grandson Rowdy Carpenter and wife Kim of Purdon;
great-grandsons, CJ, Cahl, Colt and Coldyn Horn of
Tenaha; sister-in-law, Sue Smith of Mildred and
numerous nieces and nephews.
"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and
death shall be no more, neither shall there be
mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the
former things have passed away." (ESV, Revelation
21:4)
Memorial Services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday,
Feb. 12, 2017 at the Cowboy Church of Corsicana with
Pastor Jeremy Mink officiating.
Notes:
George
Gilbert Frocke, Jr.
Jan 17, 1944 - Feb 8, 2017
George
Gilbert Frocke, Jr. ,73, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday,
Feb. 8, 2017. He was born Jan. 17, 1944 in Washington, D.C.
to George Gilbert Frocke, Sr. and Hildred LaHue Link Frocke.
He was drafted while working for the Library of Congress and
was stationed at Fort Sam Houston at Brooke Army Medical
Center.
In San Antonio, he met Martha Louise Bennett and they
married in 1968. In 1971 the army granted his honorable
discharge. He worked in the engineering division of the City
of Dallas Water Department for 34 years, during which he
became Subdivision Contracts Administrator in Engineering.
He helped rewrite Chapter 49 of the Dallas City Code and
received numerous Outstanding Employee awards during his
career.
In 1999 he was inducted into the International "Who's Who"
of Professional Management. After retiring in 2002, he was
hired back as a consultant until 2009, and in 2006 his name
was placed on the City of Dallas Wall of Honor. He was on
the board of the Selective Service System from 2002 to 2012.
George grew up a Lutheran and later was baptized in the
Baptist church. He enjoyed singing in the choir at Lakewood
and Northlake churches in Dallas, and was a member of
Northside in Corsicana. His interests included geo-caching,
woodworking, metal detecting and genealogy. He loved driving
sports cars, traveling back to see his family in Charles
Town, West Virginia, and exploring sites of interest there
and in surrounding states.
George is survived by his wife of 48 years, Martha Bennett
Frocke; their daughter, Celeste Frocke; sisters, Gail Spoto
and Patricia Roll; brothers-in-law Fred Roll and Gary
Bennett; sister-in-law Sondra Bennett; nieces Doris Roll
Bauer and husband Jeff, Susan Spoto, Deborah Spoto Gaito and
husband Todd; nephews Michael Roll and wife Paula, Matthew
Bennett and Jake Bennett; great-nieces Andrea Roll Waite and
husband Cody, Caitlin Roll, Hunter Roll; and great-nephew
Robert.
There will be no visitation or funeral at this time. He
wished for his ashes to be taken to West Virginia. A
memorial service will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb.
13, 2017 at the Frocke home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Northside Baptist
Church. |
Notes:
James
Arthur "Jim" Kuhlmann
Sep 1, 1931 - Feb 24, 2017
Mr.
James "Jim" Arthur Kuhlmann, 85, of Corsicana passed away at
his home Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. He was born in Smackover,
Arkansas to Leighton Vane and Lucille Muckelrath Kuhlmann,
Sept. 1, 1931. He gave his heart to Jesus when he was a
young man and graduated from Pearl River Junior College in
his early 20's. He continued his education at the University
of Houston earning his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
Jim, as known by his friends, worked for Getty Oil Company
for many years, spending eight years in Kuwait. While
working in the Mid-east, he and his wife, Joyce, visited
countries throughout the Mid-east and Europe. Jim retired at
age 55, and together, he and Joyce, her sister and
brother-in-law, Carol Ann and John Borden, toured the
National Parks throughout the United States. They enjoyed
visiting family and friends from Michigan, the Deep South
all the way to California.
He was preceded in death by both his parents, and his
brothers, Reginald Douglas Kuhlmann, Melvin Donald Kuhlmann
and Preston Lee Kuhlmann.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Joyce Jean Whisenant
Kuhlmann; his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Ann and John
Powell; his son James Douglas Kuhlmann; his son and
daughter-in-law, Donald Wayne and Sue Kuhlmann; his nine
grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; his brother
and sister-in- law, Kenneth Kerry and Myra Kuhlmann; his
sister, Eulema Lucille Kuhlmann and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Visitation was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27 at the First
Baptist Church in Montgomery, Louisiana. Services followed
at 1 p.m. with Pastor Danny Keys officiating.
Interment was held at the Montgomery Cemetery, on Old River
Road under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of
Winnfield.
Pallbearers were Jared Kuhlmann, Stephen Borden, Johnny
Borden, Vane Kuhlmann, Sammy Bass and Kade Kuhlmann.
Honorary pallbearers were Jacob Kuhlmann and Jalen Kuhlmann.
In lieu of flowers, James asked for donations to be made to
the Shriners Hospital for children, internet web address is
shrinerhospital.org or Saint Jude Childrens Hospital at
StJude.org. |
Notes:
Rev.
Roy J. Bostick
Dec 13, 1932 - Feb 22, 2017
Rev. Roy J. Bostick, 84, of Corinth, Mississippi, began his eternal
life with his Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at Tishomingo Manor
Nursing Home. He was born in Ennis December 13, 1932 to the late
James Roy and Auda Bostick.
Bro. Roy was a retired Baptist minister, serving churches in Texas,
Tennessee and North Mississippi over his 60 year ministry of sharing
the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Those left to honor Bro. Roy's memory include his children, Dr.
Randy Bostick and wife Sharon, Rhonda English and husband Billy and
Renea Malone and husband Jerry all of Corinth, Miaaiaaippi; seven
grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, Ginger Bostick Williams and
husband Ritchie and their children Mallie Kate, John Rilee, Hayden
Konnor and Kyler of Corinth, April Marie Bostick Braddock and
husband Steven and thier children Bostick "Boss", Taylor and Macy of
Corinth, Reid Bostick and wife Hayli and their son Bennett Royce of
Guys, Tennessee, Bruce English and daughter Kalei of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, Ashley English Quinn and husband Benjamin and thier
children, Emma Claire, Camp, Dawson and Fletcher of Youngsville,
North Carolina, Chelsey Marie Malone McCarley and husband Chad and
their children, Brayden and Heidi Marie of Dayton, Tennessee, and
Austin Malone and wife Ashley and son Abram of Baldwyn, Mississippi;
his brothers-in-laws E.B. Gilliam and Hubert Stiewert and his
sister-in-law Alice Bostick all of Texas; several nieces, nephews,
other relatives and a host of friends.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his high
school sweetheart and wife of 65 years Helen Marie Gilliam Bostick
of Corinth, Mississippi, his brother Jimmy Bostick and his sister,
Patsy Bostick both of Texas.
Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. Funeral
services were held from 11 a.m. with a celebration of Bro. Roy's
life following at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at Oakland Baptist
Church in Corinth, Mississippi. The service was officiated by his
son, Dr. Randy Bostick.
Interment followed in Farmington Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers include his grandsons, Reid Bostick, Austin Malone,
Ritchie Williams, Steven Braddock, Benjamin Quinn, Bruce English,
Chad McCarley and John Rilee Williams. Magnolia Funeral Home is
entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions may be made to Oakland Baptist Church Building Fund,
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Anchor Church
Ministries - Tupelo.
Notes:
Helen Marie (Gilliam)
Bostick
May 6, 1933 - Feb 19, 2017
Helen Marie Gilliam Bostick, 83, of Corinth, Mississippi, began her
eternal life with her Lord on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at Tishomingo
Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Kerens May 6, 1933 to the late
William DeWitt and Deedie Gilliam.
Those left to honor Helen's memory include her high school
sweetheart and husband of 65 years: Rev. Roy J. Bostick of Corinth,
Mississippi; her children Dr. Randy Bostick and wife Sharon, Rhonda
English and husband Billy and Renea Malone and husband Jerry all of
Corinth, Mississippi; seven grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren,
Ginger Bostick Williams and husband Ritchie and their children,
Mallie Kate, John Rilee, Hayden Konnor and Kyler of Corinth, April
Marie Bostick Braddock and husband Steven and their children,
Bostick "Boss," Taylor and Macy of Corinth, Reid Bostick and wife
Hayli and son Bennett Royce of Guys, Tennessee, Bruce English and
daughter Kalei of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Ashley English Quinn and
husband Benjamin and their children, Emma Claire, Camp, Dawson and
Fletcher of Youngsville, North Carolina, Chelsey Marie Malone
McCarley and husband Chad and their children Brayden and Heidi Marie
of Dayton, Tennessee, and Austin Malone and wife Ashley and son
Abram of Baldwyn, Mississippi; her brother: E.B. Gilliam and wife
Judy of Tomball; brother-in-laws, Hubert Stiewert of Carmine,; her
sister-in-law, Alice Bostick of Corsicana; several nieces, nephews,
other relatives and a host of friends.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters
Faye Turner, Jude Long, Edith Smith, Betty Cox and Margaret Stiewert;
her brothers J. T. Gilliam, Arvil Gilliam, Jack Gilliam, and E. L.
Gilliam.
Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.
Celebration of Helen's life was held at 11 a.m. with a service to
follow at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at Oakland Baptist Church
in Corinth, Mississpi. The service was officiated by her son Dr.
Randy Bostick.
Interment followed at Farmington Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers include her grandsons Reid Bostick, Austin Malone,
Ritchie Williams, Steven Braddock, Benjamin Quinn, Bruce English,
Chad McCarley and John Rilee Williams. Magnolia Funeral Home is
entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Oakland
Baptist Church Building Fund, St.Jude Children's Research Hospital
or the Anchor Church Ministries - Tupelo.
Notes:
Jimmie Darlene (Jackson)
Howell
Nov 24, 1937 - Mar 6, 2017
Jimmie
Darlene (Jackson) Howell, 79, of Dawson, passed away Monday,
March 6, 2017 at her home.
Jimmie Darlene was born Nov. 24, 1937 in Dawson to Thomas
Franklin Jackson and Eva Lorene (Nesmith) Jackson. She spent
her early childhood in Dawson before the family moved to
Lancaster where she graduated from high school and later
attended business school in Dallas. Jimmie Darlene worked
for St. Regis Paper Company in Dallas for over 28 years
before retiring.
She had many hobbies including sewing by hand, quilting,
genealogy and scrapbooking. Jimmie Darlene was loving and
loyal to family and friends and was a source of comfort and
joy to countless people to the end of her days.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband,
Donald Lusk and her second husband, James Gilbreath.
Survivors include her brother, Harold Jackson and wife,
Jackie; an aunt and uncle, Peggy and Billy Joe McCulloch; an
aunt, Helen Widener; one niece; three great-nephews; one
great-niece and many cousins and numerous friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday,
March 13 at Wade Funeral Home.
Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 14 at
Wade Funeral Chapel in Hubbard with interment to follow at
Edgewood Cemetery in Lancaster. Pallbearers will be Scott
Hadden, Brian Jackson, Don Nesmith, Tom Koonce, Harvey
Herbert and Bill Howard.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard. |
Notes:
Mary Ellen (Ferguson)
Langford
Aug 16, 1930 - Mar 12, 2017
Our precious mother, mother-in-love, grandmother, sister and friend
Mary Ellen Langford, age 86, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday,
March 12, 2017. God in His Greatness allowed her children to be at
her side.
Mary was born Aug. 16, 1930 in Brandon to the late Lloyd and Gladys
Ferguson. She married her High School sweetheart, James W. Langford,
Dec. 18,1947. He preceded her in death in 2004. Most of their
married life was spent in Corsicana.
Mary greatly enjoyed the roll of grandmother, Adam, Aaron, Ashlee
and Micah were the loves of her life. She also loved crocheting and
blessed family and friends with her wonderful talent. All who knew
her loved her easy-going manner.
Mary is survived by son Walter and wife Kay of Temple, son Lynn and
wife Joey of Keller; four grandchildren, Adam, Aaron, Micah Langford
and Ashlee Brantley; four great grandchildren, Connor Brantley,
Madelyn Langford, Harrison Langford and Tyler Bruns; brother Hugh
Ferguson of Hillsboro; sisters Jane Ferguson of Hillsboro, sister
Nancy Coffey of Ennis and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2017 at
Brandon Cemetery with Pastor Darrel Phillips officiating.
We thank the staff of Marlandwood East in Temple for their love and
care. Mary loved you and we know the love was returned.
"So now faith, hope and love abide, these three; but the greatest of
these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
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