Leota (Cook) Pease-White
Oct 8, 1916 - Dec 29, 2016
Leota
Pease White, 100, of Celina formerly of Kerens, passed away
Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016 in Celina. She was born Oct. 8, 1916
in Erath County to Thomas Madison Cook and Lina Pearl Lloyd
Cook.
Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2,
2017 at Paschal Funeral Home with funeral service to follow
at 2 p.m. Bro. David LeFlore will officiate and burial will
follow in the Kerens
Cemetery.
Mrs. White is survived by two sons, Thomas Pease and wife
Mary Ann of Blooming Grove and Harry Pease and wife Linda of
Celina; 3 step daughters, Mary Smith of Houston, Pam
Schlauch of Center Morishes, New York and Debbie Evans of
Cornwell, New York; 4 grandchildren, Thomas Pease, Jr.,
Donna Barker, Trey Pease and Amy Minnix; 4 great
grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Gilbreath of Big Springs and
Winnie Mortimer of Ft. Mohave, Arizona; brother-in-law, Gene
Gilbreath of Dublin, Tx.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband,
C. W. "Pappy" Pease, second husband, Willard White; 3
brothers, Martin Cook, Walter Cook and Billy Cook; 2
sisters, Irene Pillow and Maxine Gilbreath.
Arrangements made by Paschal Funeral Home. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, Dec 31, 2016
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- w/o (1) C.W. "Pappy" Pease
and (2) Willard White; d/o Thomas Madison Cook & Lina Pearl
(Lloyd) Cook
Kenna (Watson) Beck
Aug 31, 1923 - Jan 11, 2017
Kenna
Beck lived a full life that was devoted to the Lord, to her
family, and to community service. Born Aug. 31, 1923 in
Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of George Jeffrey and
Dorothy Marion Mussell Watson, Beck died on Jan. 11, 2017 at
Twilight Nursing Home of heart failure. She spent her
childhood in Brooklyn, Long Island, and Mount Kisco. She
graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1945 with a
Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy. She married
John Keitt Beck, Sr., on April 25, 1959.
Prior to her marriage Beck worked around the United States
as an occupational therapist and as a teacher of
occupational therapy at the New York City Hospital System,
at Bellevue Hospital, at Trenton State Hospital, at Scottish
Rite Hospital, at the University of Southern California, at
Warm Springs, at Texas State College for Women (now Texas
Women's University), at Parkland Hospital, at Duke Hospital
(now Duke University Medical Center) and at the University
of Pennsylvania.
After she married, she worked on the family ranch in the
cattle dog business, and was a housewife. Kenna and John
enjoyed many adventures together. She worked as a petroleum
landman and volunteered in Democratic Party politics. She
served as the precinct chair in Kerens for 20 years. She
played a leadership role in the efforts that brought a
library to Kerens in the early 1990s. She joined the Kerens
Presbyterian Church when she moved to Kerens, and she served
that congregation as a Deacon, an Elder, and a Sunday School
teacher. She was a member of the Pioneer Literary Club. She
was responsible for securing a historical marker for the
Kerens Presbyterian Church. She also volunteered on issues
pertaining to mental health and mental retardation.
Kenna had two children, Dr. Nancy Clyde Beck Young and Dr.
John Keitt Beck Jr. Nancy is married to Dr. Mark E. Young,
and they live in Houston with their son, Thomas Eldon Young.
John Keitt is married to Dr. Shari Beck, and they live in
Corsicana with their children, John Keitt Beck III, Rudy
Andrew Beck, and Sarah Ann Beck. She is also survived by six
nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17,
2017 at Paschal Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18,
2017 at the Kerens Presbyterian Church. Rev. Kathy Sims
Collier will officiate with burial to follow in the
Kerens Cemetery.
Pallbearers are A.L. Atkeisson, Bobby Henderson, Chad
Clemente, Michael Zwernemann, Brett Latta, Henry Lindsey,
and Randy Tolliver. Honorary pallbearers are John Keitt Beck
III, Rudy Andrew Beck, Thomas Eldon Young, and Sarah Ann
Beck. |
Notes:
Billie Jean (Tyroch) Reeder
Dec 21, 1937 - Feb 6, 2017
Billie
Jean Reeder, 79, of Corpus Christi and formerly of Corsicana
passed away on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at her daughter's
residence in Corpus Christi. She was born on Dec. 21, 1937
in Buck Holts to William Tyroch and Bertha Schwinger Tyroch.
She was an active part of the VFW Post 3366 in Corsicana for
many years. She enjoyed ministering to others through her
cooking, baking, and craft making. She was a member of
Northside Baptist Church while she lived here, and later
become a member of Annaville Baptist Church in Corpus
Christi.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Reeder;
grandson, Dayly Bryan Gee and brothers, Thomas Turner and
Terry Tyroch.
She is survived by her sons, Denis Gee and wife Susan and
Stanley Gee; daughters, Jenean Howarth and Patricia Smith
and husband Richard; nine grandchildren, 12 great
grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren; sisters,
Frances Zipprian and Maxine Agnew; her beloved four legged
companion "Sissy" and extended family members from the
Reeder family.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 at
the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rick Lamb
officiating. Interment will follow in the
Resthaven Memorial
Park. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
|
Notes:
Billy Charles Lewis, Sr.
Sep 20, 1928 - Feb 8, 2017
Billy
Charles Lewis, Sr., 88 of Silver City went to be with the
Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. He was born in Powell Sept.
20, 1928. In his prime, Billy toured nationally as a square
dance caller. In his later years, he played the fiddle at
The Senior Activity Center and at other venues with his
fellow musicians in the area.
Billy experienced combat in
World War II,
serving in the United States Merchant Marines in the North
Atlantic. He retired upon 30 years of service at
Southwestern Bell Telephone as a Technician. In 1981, he
developed the "Lazy L" RV Park on State Highway 31 in Silver
City. The RV Park hosted Bluegrass Festivals as well as the
Square Dance Hall of Fame.
Billy loved to hook up to the Air Stream and American upon
the open road. Rockport was the favorite fishing
destination.
Serving others was Billy's true calling. He led The Navarro
County Republican Party and served on the Dawson ISD School
Board of Directors. Billy achieved and served as a Master
Mason and as a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite.
Preceding Billy from this life were his parents Ottis and
Sybil Lewis, first wife Mary Lewis and siblings Charlotte
Tannehill, Buddy Lewis and Roy Lewis. His (honorary) uncle,
Frank Clause preceded him also.
He is survived by his wife, Joanna; son, Billy Lewis, Jr.
(Butch) and wife Wanda of Dawson; brother-in-law Paul
Tannehill of Corsicana, daughter Becky Fincher and husband
Teddy of Corsicana; son David Lewis and wife, Sharen and
sons, John and Brayden of Silver City; son Loren White and
wife, Cynthia and son, Taylor and daughter, Haley of Dallas;
daughter Lynda Lehn and husband, Bob and son, Justin of
Dallas, and son, Stephen and wife, Michelle and daughter
Catherine, of Frisco. A number of nieces, nephews, cousins
and friends also survive Billy, all with happy memories.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at
Corley Funeral Home. A celebration of Billy's life will be
held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11th at Corley Funeral Home
Chapel with Mike Alexander officiating. Interment will
follow in Corsicana at
Resthaven Memorial
Park.
Pallbearers will be Mike Lewis, Justin Lewis, Kelly Daviss,
John Arnold, C.W. Fincher, Justin Lehn, Taylor White, and
Stephen Lehn. Honorary Pallbearers are Billy's fellow
musicians.
"Bye-Bons!" -Papa |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, Feb 11, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Mary Madeline
(Hadley) Lewis & Joanna (Stephens) Lewis; s/o Charles Ottis
Lewis and Sybil (Brown) Lewis
Robert Neil Holloway
Sep 2, 1941 - Feb 11, 2017
Robert Neil Holloway, 75, of Mansfield
passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. He was a
1959 graduate of Corsicana High School.
Memorial Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday Feb. 20, 2017 at
BarCross Cowboy Church in Alvarado.
Notes:
Brenda Sue (Schultz)
Bearden
Mar 17, 1944 - Feb 13, 2017
Brenda
Sue Bearden, 72, of Purdon passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2017
at Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana. She was born
March 17, 1944 in Malakoff to John Dee Schultz and Margie
Faye Musick Schultz.
She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend
to anyone she met. She loved when all the family got
together especially before her mother passed. She loved
Christmas time and always put the tree up the day after
Thanksgiving. She made sure that everything was decorated
and everybody had plenty of gifts. She put everyone else
first. Even though she had lots of struggles she always made
you laugh with a joke, smile or her sweet voice. She was one
of a kind.
She was preceded in death by her grandsons, Ryan and Reid
Ivie; parents, and sister, Paulette Hobbs.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Bearden of Purdon;
sons, Brian Tarkington of Purdon, Brad Tarkington and wife
Linsey of Arlington, Caleb Ivie of Purdon, and Michael
Bearden of Purdon; daughter, Christy Fleming of Odessa;
granddaughter, Brianna Tarkington of Terrell; grandsons,
Aaron Tarkington of Blooming Grove, Reese Tarkington of
Blooming Grove, and Hayden Ivie of Corsicana; brothers,
Jerrell Schultz and wife Barbara of Kerens, Johnny Schultz
of Purdon, and David Schultz and wife Liz of Garland;
sisters, Glenda Brown and husband James of Corsicana;
brother-in-law, Billy Hobbs of Corsicana along with numerous
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation with the family will be held from 1 to 2 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home. Memorial
services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Thom "Bubba" Layfield
officiating. |
Notes:
Gwendolyn Sue
(Martin) Moreau
Jan 20, 1960 - Feb 18, 2017
Gwendolyn Sue Moreau, 57, of Corsicana passed away Saturday,
Feb. 18, 2017 at her residence. She was born Jan. 20, 1960
in Andrews to Robert Lee Martin and Thelma Jean Hyrum
Martin. Sue has been employed at Cason's Flowers for 36
years. She was a 1978 graduate of Corsicana High School, and
enjoyed scrap booking and classic cars.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee Martin
and Thelma Martin.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Moreau; son, Tony
Moreau and wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Kylee and Jackson
Moreau; two sisters, Kathy Spade and Jean Sanders.
Memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Mike Howell
officiating.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
Linda Carol (Adams) Ham
Sep 3, 1946 - Feb 27, 2017
Mrs.
Linda Carol Ham age 70 of Corsicana went home to be with the
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. She was
born Sept. 3, 1946 in Hayward, California to Charles and
Loleta Adams.
Linda was a loving wife and adoring mother, grandmother and
friend to many. She was called into the ministry at the
young age of eight years old singing and playing the piano.
She was blessed with a beautiful singing voice and played
the piano by ear.
Linda continued serving the Lord all her life, ministering
with her loving husband Rev. Richard Ham. Together
throughout their 37 years of marriage they pastored Evangel
Temple and Abundant Life churches in Corsicana. After many
years serving as traveling ministers, Linda served as
president of the Womens Ministry of Texas in the late 1980's
through the early 1990's where she led many womens retreats
and seminaries.
Linda is survived by her husband, Rev. Richard Ham; her
children Terry Jacobs and wife Kimberly, Paul Jacobs and
Regina Jacobs,
Son, Ron Ham and wife Susan; grandchildren Whitney Jacobs,
Stoney Jacobs, Christopher Ham, Makayla Ham, Krista Farris
and Monica Williams; brothers, Bill Adams and Don Adams;
sisters, Barbara Doyle and Sandra Morris.
A memorial Celebration is planned for 1 p.m. March 4,2017 at
Trinity Assembly of God located on Hwy 31 and Corbet Road in
Corsicana with Rev. James Williams, Officiating.
The family request in lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions can be made to the WINGS Ministry at Trinity
Assembly of God in Corsicana. The mailing address is P O BOX
2316 Corsicana, Texas 75151.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary |
Notes:
Bernice
Christine (Carley) Huls
Apr 29, 1935 - Feb 16, 2017
Bernice
Huls, 81, of Fairfield passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017
in Waco. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday
Feb. 21, 2017 at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, February 18, 2017
Submitted by Karen Rost
Mrs. Bernice Huls, 81, of Fairfield passed away on Thursday,
February 16, 2017 at the Providence Hospice Place in Waco,
Texas. She was born on April 29, 1935 in Soper, Oklahoma to
John Henry Carley and Oregon Elizabeth Smith Carley.
She was a registered nurse, and worked for many years in the
healthcare industry.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Wayne Huls;
parents, John Henry and Oregon Elizabeth Carley; sister,
Georgia E. Cheatwood; brothers, John Harvey Carley, Jerry
Owen Carley, and Harold Wayne Carley.
She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Taylor and husband
Edward of Fairfield; grandsons, Jason Jackson of Fairfield,
Jeremy Jackson and wife Kerry of Tyler and Matthew Jackson
of Fairfield; brother, Aaron Cleaborn Carley of Paris, TX;
sisters, Martha Joe Williams of Houston, Margarette Ovetta
Hitchcock of Pantego, Mary Elizabeth Hitchcock of
Springfield, MO, and Johnnie Lynn Landes of Sibley, MO; and
numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 21, 2017 at the Resthaven Mausoleum Chapel with Dr.
Mark Luera officiating. Entombment will follow at
Resthaven Memorial
Park.
Memorial contributions make be made to the American Cancer
Society in her memory. |
Notes:
Patsy Anne (Dosser)
"Pat" Pence
Jan 8, 1932 - Feb 15, 2017
Patsy
Anne (Dosser) "Pat" Pence died peacefully Wednesday, Feb.
15, 2017 in Dallas at the age of 85. She was born Jan. 8,
1932 to Irvin and Iness Dosser. She graduated from Baylor
University in Waco with a degree in Art and Home Economics.
She married Bert Pence in 1963 and raised daughter Patty who
was born in 1966.
Pat was a caring mother, grandmother and friend. She spent
her youth painting and creating pieces of art and was known
in the Lake Highlands community in Dallas as a sharp and
witty bridge player. Pat played bridge until the very end of
her life, it was a game that she had mastered.
She is preceded in death by parents Ervin and Iness Dosser,
husband Bert Pence and daughter Patty Pence Markle.
Pat is survived by her grandchildren, Marshall Markle, of
Minneapolis, Minnesota and Jennifer Markle of Dallas.
Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Feb. 21, 2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana,
with a graveside service to follow at 2 p.m. at
Resthaven Memorial
Park Cemetery. All are welcome to attend and celebrate
Pat's life.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Vance Ernest Long
Sept 7, 1936 - Oct 16, 2016
Vance
Ernest Long, 80, of Axtell, passed away Sunday, October 16,
2016 at his home.
Graveside services with Military Honors will be 10 a.m.
Thursday, October 20th, at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation
will be 5 to 7 pm Wednesday, October 19th, at Bellmead
Funeral Home.
Vance was born September 7, 1936 in Navarro, County, Texas
to Ernest and Kathleen (Black) Long. He served in the
Air
Force for 4 years, and was a Truck Driver most of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Joan
Carrington; his brother, Bobby Long; and his son, Stacy
Long.
Survivors include his daughters, Terri Nors and Tonya
Durrett; his sisters, Jenice Olsen, Linda Goodman, Karen
Williams and Nancy Grant; and his grandchildren, Justin
Long, Megan Nors, Jessica Nors and Reece Nors; great
grandson, Stacy Long.
The family would like to thank Ana for her special care of
Vance. |
Notes:
- Waco Tribune-Herald - Oct 19, 2016
- From the collection of Alva Lynn Smith
-
Frost High School
Class of 1954
- Burial - Rosemound Cemetery, 12th & LaSalle, Waco, TX 76706
Billy Thomas "B.T." Johnson,
Dr.
Dec 12, 1926 - Jan 3, 2014
Dr.
Billy Thomas (B.T.) Johnson went to be with his Lord and
Savior on Friday, January 3, 2014. Bill was born to the late
Frank and Verna Johnson on the 12th of December, 1926, and
was raised in Frost, TX. After graduation from Frost High
School, Bill entered the US Army as a First Lieutenant
during World War II. He was one of the youngest men to ever
receive an officer�s commission at the age of 17. After the
war he attended and graduated from Baylor University with a
degree in Psychology, and then graduated from Baylor College
of Dentistry. He married Ann Martin, his Baylor Beauty and
they moved to Victoria, Texas in 1952, where he practiced
dentistry for over 50 years.
Dr. Johnson served as a deacon at Baptist Temple and First
Baptist Church in Victoria, TX. He was instrumental in
developing the dental criteria for the Texas Rehabilitation
Commission and was awarded numerous awards for his service.
His 25 Years Award for exemplary service as the Statewide
Dental Consultant was presented to him by the Governor of
Texas. He served as a consultant to the Commission up until
his death.
Bill is survived by his daughter, Judy Johnson of Houston,
TX; his son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Helena P.
Johnson; his grandchildren, Anna Maria and William Johnson
of Houston, TX, who were the lights of his life; and
sisters-in-law, Willie Johnson of Dallas, TX , Martha Ray of
Houston, TX and Barbara Martin of Raleigh, N.C. as well as a
host of nieces, a nephew, cousins, grand-nieces and nephews
and his beloved extended Greek family.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the
family from four o'clock in the afternoon until six o'clock
in the afternoon on Sunday, the 5th of January in the chapel
of the Grace Funeral Home, 2401 Houston Hwy., Victoria, TX
77901.
Funeral Services will be held at ten thirty in the morning
on Monday, the 6th of Jan, 2014 at Northside Baptist Church,
4100 North Laurent, Victoria, Texas 77901 with interment to
follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Victoria, Texas.
Serving as pallbearers are Rick Ray of Houston, Texas; Eric
Brookhouser, of Victoria, Texas; Dr. John Starkey of
Victoria, TX; Antonio W. Martinez of Victoria, Texas; John
Spears of Houston, TX; William Papadopoulos of Houston,
Texas; and Alexander Papandreou of Houston, Texas.
Serving as honorary pallbearers are David Sullivan of
Fredricksburg, TX; H.J. Kolinek of Kennedy, TX; Dean
Papadopoulos of Annapolis, MD; Harlon Gerhold of Huntsville,
Texas; Dr. Robert Cox of Waxahachie, Texas; Dr. John Soule
of Victoria, Texas; Eric Shawn Brookhouser of Victoria, TX;
Joshua Brookhouser of Houston, Texas and Justin Leita of
Victoria, Texas, Greg Knabe of Southlake Dallas, TX and Dr.
John Pettway of Dallas, TX.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful team of doctors,
nurses and care-givers who lovingly cared for Bill during
her illness, the Northside Baptist Church family for their
ministry and support, and the many others who continue to
pray for our family. Special thanks to Rosie Martinez and
Cindy Brookhouser for all of their loving care and
friendship over the years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donation be
made to the South Texas Children�s Home (www.stchm.org) in
honor of Bill Johnson.
May his memory be eternal. |
Notes:
Betty Beatrice (Williams) White-Chambless
Aug 15, 1938 - Mar 5, 2017
Services
for Betty Beatrice White Chambless, 78, of Wills Point, were
held Thursday, March 9, 2017, at the Eubank Funeral Home
Chapel in Canton with Bro. David Yarbrough officiating.
Interment was in Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton.
She passed away March 5, 2017, in Canton.
She was born on Aug. 15, 1938, in Winkler to Teague and
Mamie Weaver Williams.
She was a member of Brookside Baptist Church of Myrtle
Springs. She grew up in Frost where she graduated from Frost
High School and played basketball. She married Chester White
June 15, 1957, and moved to Dallas and started their family.
After the death of Chester in September 2002, she married
Joe Ed Chambless in January 2004. She enjoyed traveling,
playing dominoes and going on scrapbook retreats.
She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Wagner of Wills
Point; three grandsons, Paul Lohmeyer of Lubbock, Brandon
Kennemer of Garland and Christopher Kennemer of Garland, two
great grandsons, Bentlee Kennemer and Elijah Kennemer. Her
extended Chambless family are Joe Ed Chambless, Jr. and wife
Peggy of Canton, Theresa Tidwell and husband Jerry Lynn of
Canton, Linda Thompson and husband Larry of Canton, Tommy
Chambless of Canton, Billy Chambless and wife Juanita of
Grand Prairie, numerous grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, JoAnn Williams of
Austin plus numerous cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands,
Chester White and Joe Ed Chambless, two brothers, Barney
Williams, J. C. Williams, a daughter, Cindy Kennemer and a
daughter-in-law, Alice Chambless.
Pallbearers were Paul Lohmeyer, Christopher Kennemer,
Brandon Kennemer, Steve Williams, Mel Bishop, David Allen,
Larry Williams and Bruce Williams. |
Notes:
- The Canton Herald - Tuesday, March 14, 2017
- From the collection of Alva Lynn Smith
Derrell Norwood Gillingham, Lt. Col. USAF Ret
Apr 24, 1918 - Sept 23, 2015
GILLINGHAM,
Derrell N. Lt.Col. USAF Ret. Born April 24, 1918 in
Dallas,Tx. Passed away peacefully Sept. 23, 2015 at age 97.
He was preceded in death by his Mother Clara Belle Frederick
Derden of Blooming Grove, Tx., his wife Dorothy Louella
Braun of Chicago, Illinois. And his second wife Mary Jean
Von Hoene of Denver, Co. Derrell was a career military
officer first serving in the Army Air Corps in
World War II.
Then when it was over joining the reserves and marrying his
long time love Dorothy Louella Braun, All the while
attending college at SMU night school and working in the
advertising business. Together they had one daughter Cheryl
G. Karotkin in Dallas, Tx. Derrell reenlisted in the Air
Force and the family soon began to travel the world. Derrell
loved to see new places and his family was privileged to
explore with him on all the many side trips where they
lived. All the while Derrell had an insatiable love of
education and pursued his degrees wherever he was stationed.
He particularly loved law and business. When his first wife
Dorothy passed away the family moved to Colorado Springs,
Colo. Where he looked up an old friend he knew before World
War II expecting her to be married. As things turned out she
wasn't and he married Mary Jean Von Hoene of Denver, Co.
They had a long and happy marriage living in New Mexico and
investing in El Monte Lodge in Taos. Later they retired to
Albuquerque where they lived happily until her death in
Norman, OK. Derrell has one Grandson, Aaron Solganick of Los
Angeles, Ca. And son in law, John D. Karotkin. A Memorial
service will be held in the Chapel of The First United
Methodist Church of Richardson- 503 N. Central Exp.
Richardson, Tx. 75080 on Thurs. Oct 1 at 10AM. The Family
wishes to thank everyone at Appletree Court in Richardson,
Tx., Ally Home Health, and New Century Hospice for all their
outstanding, loving care. In lieu of flowers please donate
to New Century heritage Foundation lnc. Dallas, Tx, City
Lights Charity, or your favorite charity. |
Notes:
- Published in Dallas Morning News from Sept. 30 to Oct 1, 2015
- From the collection of Alva Lynn Smith
Russell Milton "Rusty" Barlow
Aug 20, 1965 - Apr 29, 2017
Rusty
Barlow, 51 of Corsicana passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017
in Canton.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 2,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home and Wednesday, May 3,
2017 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Cowboy Church of Corsicana.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the
Cowboy Church of Corsicana, 5864 W, Hwy. 31 Corsicana.
Burial will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, May 2, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Ruby Renee (Ragan)
Barlow and Rhonda (Arnett) Barlow; s/o Cortiss Barlow &
Mary-Jo (McCarter) Barlow
---
Russell �Rusty� Milton Barlow, 51 of Corsicana went to be with the
Lord on Saturday, April 29th 2017 in Canton, TX. He was born in
Corsicana on August 20, 1965 to Cortiss and Mary-Jo Barlow.
Rusty was a faithful member of the Cowboy Church of Corsicana. He
loved his wife and family dearly. The great joys of his life were
his kids, roping, riding, tending cattle, cooking, hunting, and
work. His goal was to eventually retire and have a small cattle
farm.
He will be remembered for the deep love and pride he had for his
family, his unmatched work ethic, and huge grin.
He is preceded in death by his Dad, Cortiss Barlow, and brother
David Barlow.
He is survived by his wife Rhonda Arnett Barlow of Corsicana, TX;
mother Mary-Jo Barlow of Corsicana; siblings Karen Robertson of
Midland, TX, Mandy Grant and Lisa Beamon of Corsicana; children
Russell Barlow and wife Veronica of Frost, TX, Nicole Tollison and
husband Jimmy of Fayetteville, AR, Randy Barlow and wife Savannah of
Conway, AR, Rowdy Barlow and wife Lexi of Nacogdoches, TX, Amanda
Scott and husband Clyde of Canton, TX, Jessica Carpenter and husband
Kyle of Kerens, TX, and Casey Carter and wife Lindsay of El Campo,
TX; a herd of grandchildren and a loving mother-in-law, Barbara
�Meme� Arnett of Mildred, TX.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 - 8pm at Griffin -
Roughton Funeral Home and Wednesday afternoon from 1 - 2pm at the
Corsicana Cowboy Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2pm
at the Corsicana Cowboy Church with burial to follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.
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A wedding
turns deadly after East Texas tornado claims man
By Deanna Kirk | CNHI News May 1, 2017
It was a day for a celebration.
But a day that was intended to make great memories instead
turned to sorrow
when a tornado hit a East Texas town on Saturday, leaving
Rusty Barlow, 51, dead.
Four generations of the Eaton/Arnett family were gathered at
the home of Amanda and Clyde Scott outside Canton, Texas.
Amanda�s goal was to give her sister Jessica the wedding of
her dreams. The wedding was to be held in the Scott�s shop,
and prospective groom Kyle Carpenter along with about 11
other family members were in the shop prior to the
festivities.
�The wedding was supposed to start at 7 p.m., and we got
there about 5:30,� said Brad Arnett of Corsicana. �It was
raining real hard. Before me and Leecia could get out of the
car, my niece Jordan got out of the car, ran nearly to the
door, then turned and got back in, and we rode the tornado
out in the car.�
�Jordan had gotten out, and we had our seatbelts off,�
agreed Leecia, Brad�s wife. �She came running back and
jumped in the front seat on top of Brad. All the windows of
the car came in on us, and something like a
rock hit me in the back of the head, hard. We were trying to
get the car door shut before the wind slammed it shut and
cut her legs off.�
Brad said his brother Randall and wife Vicki were in the
shop with some others, and his mother, Barbara, was in the
house with Rhonda, his sister, and her daughter, the bride,
as well as other family members and children.
�It took the shop, picked up our vehicle, spun us around,
but we never turned completely over,� Brad said. �It carried
us about 300 feet then another pickup came through the air
and hit us, drove us into the ground,
which
probably saved mine, Leecia�s and Jordan�s lives.�
Leecia said the small Kia spun around in the rotation, went
up on its side, then thankfully the white pickup came by and
forced the Kia into the ground; otherwise, the Kia might
have ended up in a tree or in the house.
Meanwhile, Randall, Vicki, their daughter Morgan Limmer and
her husband Judson were in the shop. Vicki said the weather
was bad, but the thing that caught their attention was the
change in wind direction. Everyone was told to get in the
shop, and Clyde was looking out the door. He yelled �It�s a
tornado!� and told everyone to run to the corner of the
shop. With the Limmers leading the family to the corner,
Randall and Vicki began pushing kids down and trying to
shield them with their bodies.
�There were racecars in there, and they were dripping fuel,�
Vicki said. �Randall had it dripping on his legs. He
screamed to the kids to get out of the building. Then he
found me, and Brad helped us out.�
Brad, once safely out of his vehicle, had made his way to
the shop to help those out there. He said his mother and
those in the house had heard the tornado coming, and taken
shelter in the middle of the house. There was a storm
shelter, as Clyde Scott is in the business of building them,
but no one had time to get to the storm shelter before the
first tornado was on them.
�Rusty was already gone, and there was nothing we could do
for him,� Brad said of his brother-in-law.
Leecia said their nephew Joshua was standing only five feet
away from Rusty, but walked away just needing five stitches
in his hand.
�From there, those that could walk went to the shelter and
got in,� Vicki said. �There were still people down there,
but I was one of the first ones to go to the hospital
because of my arm.�
Vicki had suffered a broken shoulder blade, broken rib, and
a possible fractured on her clavicle, due to some flying
debris in the shop. She had been serving the role of
caregiver, as her parents had been in a terrible car crash
weeks earlier, where her mother was seriously injured.
Morgan
Limmer
had a cabinet land on her, which kept her immobile until it
was lifted off. She sustained cuts and bruises, like most
everyone in that outbuilding, and Vicki thought it possible
there was one who may have had broken ribs. She recalled
that the DJ for the wedding had his foot severed.
�Randall has a knot and a cut on his head, bruises, cuts and
scrapes,� she said. �And superficial burns from the fuel in
the racecars. But other than that he�s just sore.�
Leecia, who remembered riding out a tornado in Bellmead in
the fifth grade, said that one did sound like a freight
train. But the Canton tornado did not � it just dropped on
them from out of the sky, she said, with no warning other
than rain. However, in the time before the next tornado came
through, about 35 people managed to get into the two-story
storm shelter.
�We stayed there, and heard the next tornado come by,� Brad
said. �It went further east of us, but we heard it from the
shelter. Afterward, Clyde went and got his Bobcat and
cleared the road so people could get in.�
�It is the most horrible thing I have ever been through,�
Vicki said. �I would not wish it on anyone.
�The Mabank Fire Station is where we ended up to be triaged,
and they were awesome. Careflight ambulance out of Kemp, all
of them were good to us and just amazing. I can�t wait until
I�m able to go over and thank them.�
Vicki said all the vehicles belonging to family members were
totaled, and some could no longer be identified by make or
model.
�Those things can be replaced, and broken bones will heal,
but broken hearts won�t heal,� she said with emotion. �My
heart hurts for Rhonda so bad, and for Kyle and Jessica �
what a horrible thing to have happen on your wedding day.�
The family is counting their blessings, despite the loss of
Barlow. The bride�s grandmother, Barbara Arnett, is
physically unharmed, as is Rhonda.
�We are thankful we didn�t lose our whole family,� Leecia
said. �God is good. Some people wouldn�t see it like that,
but we rode out a storm.�
�God just wasn�t ready for us,� Vicki said. �He had a prime
opportunity to have taken every one of us.�
Leecia said Rhonda is doing as well as can be expected. She
knows her sister-in-law is grieving Rusty, but also grateful
her grandkids and other family were spared.
�We just appreciate the calls, the texts, the visits, and
especially the prayers,� Vicki said. �It will be a long road
to heal. You don�t realize how traumatic something like that
can be.
�On behalf of Randall and myself, we appreciate everyone who
loves us and is trying to do something for us.� |
Notes:
Kimberly Rena (Wilson)
Barlow
July 12, 1982 - Apr 11, 2017
Kimberly
Rena Barlow, 34 of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, April 11,
2017.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, April
14, 2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside
services will follow at 1 p.m. at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Rev. Lonnie Keele
officiating.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
----
Obituary for Kimberly Barlow
Kimberly Barlow, 34 of Corsicana, passed away Tuesday, April 11,
2017 in Corsicana. She was born July 12, 1982 in Corsicana to
David Wilson and Candis Harris Wilson.
She attended Community Chapel Church. She loved spending time
with her two boys and with family and friends. She enjoyed
fishing, music and riding around with the windows down letting
her hair blow.
She is preceded in death by her parents, David Wilson and Candis
Sample and grandfather, John Wilson. She is survived by her
grandmother, Ruth Wilson; her children, William Barlow Jr. and
Danny Barlow; sister and brothers, Katie Ragan, David Wilson
Jr., Bobby Wilson and numerous other family and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, April 14, 2017 from 10:00 am - 12:00
noon at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside Service will
follow at 1:00 om Friday, April 14th at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Wilson, Angel Childress, Ray
Childress, Eric Ayala, Joel Sample and David Ybarra.
Notes:
Janis Carolyn (May)
Woods
Jan 8, 1945 - Apr 20, 2017
Mrs.
Janis May Woods, 72, of Corsicana passed away Thursday,
April 20, 2017 at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco. She was born
Jan. 8, 1945 in Galveston, Texas to Edgar Vernon May and
Lucille Vaught May.
She was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She was
also a devoted homemaker, and was the backbone of the
family. She was a very caring person, and enjoyed helping
anyone she could in any way possible. She attended and
graduated from Corsicana High School where she played in the
band. She met the love of her life at the skating rink and
they enjoyed many years together. She loved being outdoors
helping take care of the yard and feeding her animals that
included her squirrel friends. She was strong in her faith
and had a great love for her Lord.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Darla Woods;
parents; brother, AV "Sonny" May; and her beloved dog,
Puddles.
She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Gerald D.
Woods; son, Allen Woods; and a sister, Doris Jean Robinson
of Corsicana.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 24,
2017 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve
Hayes officiating. Interment will follow in the
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will Hubert Dunbar, Greg Tetlow, Jose Castillo,
Jeremy Mansfield, Oliver Sheehan, and Juan Quiroz. |
Notes:
James Wfesley "Jimmy" Carrigan
Jul 13, 1940 - Apr 13, 2017
James
W. "Jimmy" Carrigan, 76, of Corsicana passed away suddenly
Thursday, April 13, 2017 at "The Family Farm" outside of
Conroe, Texas. He was born July 13, 1940 in Athens to the
late Leb "Harry" and Margaret (Wade) Carrigan. He was a
Vietnam veteran in
the U.S. Army Engineer Division. Among the many medals he
received he was extremely proud of his expert marksman award
with the M-14.
Jimmy was a member of the Masonic Lodge #174. He attended
Rice and Corsicana schools. Some of his favorite hobbies
were hunting and fishing with "Cuz" Charles on many Texas
lakes and riding his Harley cycle. However his very favorite
thing was to be Papa to his two grandsons. He loved to go to
all their sporting events.
He retired from Chattanooga Glass and Pactiv in Corsicana.
He is survived by his wife of 48 1/2 years, Dorothy (Ivy)
Carrigan; son, Kyle Carrigan and wife Cindy of Mildred;
sister, Hilda Carrigan of Corinth, Texas; two grandsons,
Austin and Bryan Carrigan of Mildred; brother-in-law, Hollis
"Buddy" Ivy and wife Amelia of Porter, Texas along with
numerous special nieces, nephews, cousins and countless
friends.
Graveside Service will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2017 at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, April 22, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Dorothy
(Ivy) Carrigan; s/o Leb "Harry" Carrigan & Margaret
(Wade) Carrigan
- US ARMY ENGINEER
DIV.
Marguerite
(McMullan) Gorman
Nov 27, 1917 - Mar 28, 2017
Marguerite
McMullan Gorman, age 99 of Corsicana "left us" to join her
Lord and Savior Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Marguerite was born
Nov. 27, 1917 to AD (Dave) and Carrie McCord McMullan of
Tupelo. Marguerite married Stanley F. Gorman, June 6, 1937.
Together they raised their family of one son and three
daughters. Marguerite will always be remembered for her love
of caring for others. She loved the Lord and she loved her
family. She made sure her family was well cared for always.
She not only sewed most of the clothes for her three
daughters, as they were growing up but also their wedding
dresses. She loved cooking and baking for others. Her
hospitality was enjoyed by all who entered.
Nieces, nephews and grandchildren continue to recount the
wonderful experiences with their Aunt Marguerite
(Grandmother) and Uncle Stanley (Granddaddy.) She created
many beautiful special occasion cakes for friends and family
and made sure they were safely delivered as far away as
Little Rock, Arkansas. Tea cakes and angel food cakes were
love gifts to countless family members and friends for many
years. She enjoyed crocheting not only as a pass time but as
a source of gifts for others. In her 80s she rekindled her
artistic talents by joining oil painting classes. Marguerite
was a faithful member of North Beaton Church of Christ.
Going to church and Bible study was an important part of her
life. Even into her 90s she made sure her friends were also
able to attend by giving them a ride.
Marguerite was preceded in death by her husband Stanley
Gorman; parents, Dave and Carrie McMullan; half sister,
Adalyn McMullan Wood; three brothers, Randal, AD and Tom
McMullan; sister Catherine (Kitty) Norwood; daughter-in-law
Nell Sloan Gorman and son-in-law, Phil Woehleke.
Marguerite is survived by her son , Stanley Mac Gorman and
Gay of Lampassas; daughters Margie and Ted Taylor and Debra
Gorman of Corsicana; Melissa Woehleke of Cypress; two
sisters Elizabeth Smith of Liberty and Sybil Killough of
Charlotte, North Carolina; nine grandchildren, Jan and BB
Holden of San Angelo, Stanley Jr. and Linda Gorman of
Waller, Brett and Breck Gorman of Shallowater, Stacie
Carroll and Ben Eisenbise of Roswell, New Mexico, Coy and
Tonya Harry of Nacogdoches, Jenni and Jason Petty of Dallas,
Carrie Gorman of Lufkin, Teddy and Keri Taylor of Lucas,
Jessica and Brian Esquivel of Mill Valley, California; 20
great grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren and
many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2017
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral services will
follow at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home.
The family of Marguerite Gorman wishes to express their
gratitude and deep appreciation for the care provided by
Hand-N-Hand Hospice with a special thank you to Jessica
Bator and Jacqueline Bator. |
Notes:
Emmagene "Tubby" (Leonard) Humphries
Jul 22, 1920 - Mar 31, 2017
Emmagene
"Tubby" Humphries, 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep
Friday, March 31, 2017 at Baylor Hospital in Grapevine. She
was born
July 22, 1920 in Corsicana to George and Emma Leonard. She
was a longtime faithful member of First Baptist Church in
Corsicana.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Humphries,
Sr.; sons, Bill and Dee Humphries; grandsons, Jared Loper;
granddaughters, Haylie Loper and Stacy Humphries Foster.
She is survived by her daughter, Judi Olsen and husband Ole;
granddaughters, Holli Loper, Amy DeVoll, Dee Dee Goff;
grandsons, Brian Olsen and Dee Humphiries, III; great
grandchildren, Troy and Landry Loper, Megan Nelson, Emma and
Lila DeVoll, Emily, Lauren and Brandon Olsen, Austin and
Anthony Foster, and Riley Goff.
Visitation with the family will be held from 1 to 2 p.m.
Monday, April 3, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home followed by a
graveside service at 2:30 p.m. at
Oakwood Cemetery
with Mr. Ole Olsen officiating.
Pallbearers will be Troy Loper, Brandon Olsen, Darrell
Olsen, Greg Olsen, James Olsen, Eric Olsen, Riley Goff and
David Nelson.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church,
510 W. Collin, Corsicana, Texas 75110. |
Notes:
Neal Adair Prince
Jan 10, 1921 - Apr 3, 2017
Neal
A. Prince, for 60 years was one of the world's foremost
international hospitality interior designers, died of
pneumonia Monday, April 3, 2017 at his home in Manhattan,
New York. He was 96. Neal was a distinguished, witty and
innovative architect. He built an interior design style for
the InterContinental Hotels, creating one of the largest and
internationally recognized luxury hotel brands.
He was was born in 1921 in Corsicana, and was the son of
Fred Douglas, widely known as "FD Prince," prominent in the
oil and gas industry, and Opal T. Prince, formerly Opal
Terry. While acquiring degrees in architecture and
architectural engineering from Rice University in Houston,
he also demonstrated a serious passion for movies and
theater.
In 1944, he married Frances Denman (1921-2005.) They had two
sons, Neal Prince, Jr. and Peyton Prince. That same year he
enlisted in the war effort, and served with the United State
Army's 39th Combat Engineers in Italy where he saw a great
amount of combat.
After the war, he joined the Texas architectural firm of
Ernest Schultz, where he pursued his life-long love of
theater. In late 1948, he became the Business Manager at the
Houston Little Theater, where his prize-winning play, "Cry
Out Cassandra," which focused on the potential, painful
results of nuclear war, received high acclaim. As a
producer, he premiered the musical "Razzmatazz of 1925,"
with an original score written by Prince and Mowery, and
music by Frances Wrightman.
By 1949 he was president of the theater, and oversaw its
long-overdue integration. In 1950 Neal set his sights on the
east, and became the Director of the Wyndham Playhouse in
New Hampshire. He then moved to New York, and through Carrie
Donovan (1928-2001) met Herbert Waide Hemphill, Jr.
(1929-1998,) a personal relationship that lasted over 18
years. Messrs. Prince and Hemphill were known for the
theater after parties at their townhouse, hosting luminaries
such as Noel Coward, Katherine Anne Porter, Alice Ghostley,
Paul Lynde, Ben Edwards, Jan Greenwood, Elaine Perry, Eartha
Kitt and many others. Neal's theatrical efforts flourished,
and by invitation he joined the New York Actors Studio. He
was introduced to York & Sawyer Architects in 1950, and
became the firm's expert on the layout and planning of
hospital emergency rooms. Mr. Hemphill further pursued his
interest in collecting primitive, self-taught works of art
before it became fashionable, and was an early patron of the
American Folk Art Museum.
At night, Neal continued his passion for theater. He
directed an Actors' Equity Library Service show, "Man and
Superman." Schoen & Hennessy Architects recruited Neal in
1954. Eugene Schoen, a renowned art deco designer, became
Neal's most influential professional mentor. Neal was
assigned to design a motorway restaurant for Restaurant
Associates for New York's Tisch Family. He introduced new
designs for partitions for the restaurant and bar, and was
recognized for the new concept of making a large room feel
intimate, facilitating comfort and conversation. His
strategy was comprehensive: architecture, drafting and
interior design. Neal joined the Walter M. Ballard
Corporation in 1958, where he remodeled the interiors of the
Hotel Jaragua in Cuidad Trujillo, Dominican Republic, and
the El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico for Juan Trippe,
founder of Pam American Airlines. In Beirut, Neal
represented the architect Edward Durrell Stone (1902-1978)
on interior layouts and finishes. After Stone left the
project, Neal with the graphic designer Charles R. Alvey
(1927-2013,) remade the InterContinental Hotels as the first
premier international hotel brand. All construction
materials were manufactured locally, as supervised by Neal.
In January 1961, Mr. Prince was hired as vice president of
the Interior Design Division for InterContinental Hotels.
Innovative and prodigious, Neal designed and opened more
than 154 InterContinental Hotels between 1961 and 1985. This
in countries that at the time had unreliable electricity and
running water. He overcame these barriers, and combined
elements of function with ethnic style. Neal gained the
highest respect of local authorities and native craftsmen,
employing the latter to give each hotel its own identity and
personality, appropriate to the locale, coupled with modern
conveniences of the West.
Neal became a mentor to many young designers, including
Trisha Wilson, founder and principle of the Dallas-based
Wilson Associates Interior Design Firm. A lifetime member of
the American Society of Interior Designers, and the American
Institute of Architects, Neal received numerous awards,
including Institutions Magazine's award for outstanding
interior designs for the Hotel Inter-Continental Gen�ve,
Geneva, Switzerland, and the Hotel Siam Inter-Continental
Bangkok, Thailand.
Throughout his career, Neal held fast to his deep love of
theater, and supported many non-profit companies, including
Encores. Manhattan Theatre Club, Roundabout, and multiple
off-and off-off Broadway venues.
He is survived by his spouse, HR VanOOsten Morris; his two
sons; daughter-in-law Kathy and two grandchildren, Justin
Prince and Allyson Prince.
Visitation is scheduled from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8,
2017 at Corley Funeral Home with graveside services
following at Oakwood
Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. with Father Edward Monk
officiating. A reception will follow from 4 to 6 p.m. at the
Corsicana Country Club.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested, in memory of
Neal Prince, to Navarro Council of the Arts, Corsicana, TX,
at P.O. Box 683, Corsicana, TX.75151, The American Folk Art
Museum, New York, NY or the New York School of Interior
Design at 170 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021. |
Notes:
Lawrence S. Simpson
Sep 27, 1910 - Jan 16, 1929
YOUTH DIED HERE WEDNESDAY; BURIAL AT ZION�S REST
Funeral services for Lawrence Simpson, aged 18
years, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Simpson, 917 North
Thirteenth street, who died Wednesday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock were held from the residence Thursday
afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment in the
Zion�s
Rest cemetery.
Surviving are his parents and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Clarence Turns, Jack Catts, Robert
Franks, Jack Armstong, Jesse Peebles and Herman
Boyd.
Sutherland Undertaking Company had charge.
Notes:
Carlton Green Hodge
1923 - Feb 6, 1929
CHILD DIES FROM BURNS RECEIVED IN OIL CAN EXPLOSION
Carlton Green Hodge, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Hodge, who
resides on the W. P. Brown farm northeast of Corsicana died at the
Navarro county hospital, Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from burns
received Tuesday morning and the funeral services were conducted at
the Sutherland Undertaking Parlors Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock
with interment in the
Zion�s Rest cemetery. Rev. J. L. Hines, Church of Christ
minister conducted the services.
The little fellow received the burns which caused his death Tuesday
morning when an oil can containing crude oil exploded, throwing the
burning oil over his body. He apparently was trying to pour the
crude oil on a fire about a wash pot.
Notes:
Will Garza
1889 - Jul 3, 1929
Mexican Died Here Early Hour Thursday
Will Garza, about 50, Mexican died in the Navarro county hospital
early Thursday and the funeral was held Thursday afternoon with
burial in the Zion�s Rest
cemetery.
Sutherland Funeral Home had charge of the funeral.
Notes:
Sandy
Lewis
Sep 14, 1895 - Mar 13, 1927
CORSICANA NEGRO KILLED WHEN AUTO GOES INTO DITCH
SANDY LEWIS, EMPLOYE OF THE INTERURBAN HERE, KILLED
SUNDAY P.M.
Losing control of his car and turning over in a deep
ditch just north of the long bridge between Emhouse
and Ennis Sunday afternoon proved fatal to Sandy
Lewis, age 31, day inspector at the Interurban car
barns, and injured three women occupants.
The three women and the deceased were carried to
Ennis, where treatment was administered to the
injured women.
The body of the deceased was brought back to
Corsicana Sunday night and will be interred in the
negro
cemetery.
Notes:
Frank Mims
Jul 5, 1875 - Dec 18, 1927
NEGRO STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE DIED RESULT INJURIES
Funeral services for Frank Mims, negro, who died in the Navarro
county hospital Sunday night from injuries received several days
ago when struck by an auto, will be held Wednesday.
Mims was struck by an automobile driven by Dr. J. E. McClung on
Beaton street several days ago. The injured negro was taken to
the hospital and at first his injuries were not thought to be
serious. He sustained a broken collar bone, two ribs and hip
injuries.
Notes:
James H. Brewster
Mar 3, 1855 - Mar 5, 1928
PIONEER RESIDENT OF NAVARRO COUNTY IS BURIED TUESDAY
The body of J. H. Brewster, aged seventy-four years,
resident of Pursley and Navarro county practically all of
his life, who died in Vernon Monday morning at 7:30 o'clock,
following a six-weeks� illness, arrived in Corsicana on the
southbound Southern Pacific passenger train at 10:50 o'clock
Tuesday morning and interment was made in the
Ward cemetery
Tuesday at noon. The funeral services were conducted by Rev.
J. L. Hines, pastor of the Church of Christ.
He was visiting in Vernon at the time he was taken ill.
Surviving are two sons, Lee Brewster, Tulia, Texas, and W.
E. Brewster of Hydro, Oklahoma; several grand children and
numerous other relatives.
Pall bearers were W. B. Payne, R. L. Pursley, L. Owen, T. J.
Owen, John Mathews and C. A. Wright.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Mar 6, 1928
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- h/o Roseann I. (Medford)
Brewster married Dec 22, 1874; s/o Jesse Brewster & Amelia
�Millie� (Mann) Brewster
Almeria E. �Almary�
(Roberts) Anderson
Oct 29, 1849 - Jul 2, 1943
FUNERAL SERVICES MRS. A. E. ANDERSON ARE HELD SATURDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Almary E. Anderson age 95 years, were
scheduled for 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon at
Ward cemetery, where
interment was to be made. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Max T.
Neal, Mrs. Anderson died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. B.
Campbell, 1117 North Commerce street Friday afternoon.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Alice Baker, Oklahoma City; Mrs.
J. K. Phillips, Tyler; Mrs. Campbell, Corsicana; two sons, C. M.
Anderson, Kilgore; T. S. Anderson, Overton, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be nephews.
Corley Funeral Home is in charge.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, Jul 3, 1943
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- w/o William Crawford
Anderson married Sep 9, 1868 d/o Mose Roberts
INFANT BOY Jones
Jul 26, 1929 - Aug 12, 1929
Infant Is Buried Tuesday Afternoon
An 18-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Jones of the Jester
community died Monday afternoon and the funeral was held Tuesday
afternoon with burial in the
Ward cemetery.
The Sutherland Funeral Home had charge of the funeral.
Notes:
Gearld Elton Morton
Jan 28, 1934 - Sep 4, 2017
Gearld
E. Morton, 83, of Dresden passed away on Monday, September
4, 2017 at his residence. He was born on January 28, 1934 in
Dresden to Loyd and Lylan Morton.
Gearld was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed spending
time and playing with his grandchildren. He was a
hardworking and loyal man, and he always put the needs of
others over his own. He met the love of his life, Betty Jo
Scoggins, when they were very young and always took the time
to tell everyone how they met. He loved working on cars and
working with his hands whether it was building onto the
house or creating projects. He was a member of the Blooming
Grove Masonic Lodge #497. He loved square dancing. He will
be extremely missed by all his friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by
his wife of 66 years, Jo Morton; son, Randy Loyd Morton and
wife Toni; daughter, Michelle Chavez and husband Martin;
grandchildren, Lisa Chase, Amanda Morton, and Melissa
Howard; great-grandchildren, Austin Baker and Nick Baker.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2017
at 2:00PM at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will
follow at Dresden
Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Pastor Rodney
Bancroft. |
Notes:
- Submitted by
Polly Winn
- h/o betty Jo (Scoggins)
Morton; s/o Albert Loyd Morton & Lylan (Melton) Morton
William Fletcher �Bill� Colquitt
Feb 14, 1864 - Mar 15, 1929
W. F. COLQUITT DIED SUDDENLY FRIDAY MORNING
HEART ATTACK TAKES PIONEER BUSINESS MAN EARLY HOUR
TODAY
W. F. Colquitt, 65, native of Georgia, but resident of Corsicana
since 1887, died suddenly with a heart attack at 2:30 o'clock Friday
morning at his room in the McKie building and the funeral services
will be held from the Corley-McMahon Funeral Home chapel Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The
services will be conducted by Rev. W. D. Bradfield of Southern
Methodist University, Dallas, assisted by Rev. F. P. Culver, pastor
of the First Methodist church of Corsicana.
Mr. Colquitt underwent a serious operation in Dallas several months
ago, but apparently recovered his usual health and was in his usual
good spirits Thursday afternoon and was greeting friends and
acquaintances on the street. His brother Pierce Colquitt was with
him until 6 o'clock Thursday night and he was feeling well. He was
taken suddenly sick and summoned physicians, but death resulted soon
after their arrival.
Published Newspaper.
When he first came to Corsicana, Mr. Colquitt was in the printing
business, later publishing the Corsicana Democrat until 1905 when he
entered the banking and loan business. In late years, he has dealt
with real estate and oil properties.
Surviving are four brothers, O. B. Colquitt, Dallas, former governor
of Texas; John M. Colquitt, Dallas; David D. Colquitt, Dallas;
Pierce Colquitt, publisher of the Corsicana Democrat and Truth; one
sister, Mrs. Eula Colquitt Williams, Dallas, and other relatives.
Mr. Colquitt was always prominently identified with the political
and civic affairs of the community. He came to Corsicana when it was
little more than a village.
Following are the pallbearers:
Active�Issac Levy, Jim and Nick Garitty, Louis Marshall, E. L.
Finch, S. B. McDaniel, S. H. Inman and J. S. Callicutt.
Honorary�Dr. W. T. Shell, John T. Garner, E. A. Johnson, Walter
Hayes, George E. White, Dr. W. D. Cross, Harry D. Johnson, J. E.
Butler, Fred White, J. E. White, Aaron Ferguson, A. L. Gamble, P. D.
Williams, J. F. Stout, Fred Allison, Dr. L. C. Polk, N. L. Benson,
P. M. Lea, Charles E. DeLafosse, J. S. Harlee, B. Marks, John
Cunningham, Fred Mirus, Ben McKie, R. P. Sharrer, J. W. Davidson, E.
M. Polk, Dr. T. W. Watson, Will Herman, Robert Cooksey, W. H. Jack,
F. M. Pope, R. R. Owen, Sidney Story, Lynne Wortham, Lowry Martin,
Tom Benton, W. K. Seelig, J. D. Carroll.
In the passing of W. F. (Bill) Colquitt, a pioneer newspaper, real
estate and farm land owner of Corsicana and Navarro county is gone.
For many years, Mr. Colquitt was engaged in the newspaper business
here, having published the Democrat, a weekly paper, from 1887 to
1905. During this time he was also engaged partly in the real estate
and banking and loan and oil business, retiring from the newspaper
field to devote his entire time to these latter interests, which he
continued up until his death.
Drilled Early Well.
Mr. Colquitt and his brother Oscar B. Colquitt, drilled the fourth
oil well in this county back in1896, and Mr. Colquitt was engaged in
the oil business to a more or less extent from that time until he
died.
He was of a courteous and friendly nature and made many friends
during his early residence here which he held throughout all the
years of his residence here, he was of a quiet and unassuming nature
and held his own opinion on matters of public moments and permitted,
without criticism, his fellow man to have his own ideas and opinions
in all matters. While taking an active interest in civic, political
and governmental affairs, he was never a candidate for office and
contented himself with doing his duty as he saw it as a citizen by
the exercise of his franchise.
During the past several months he had been in a failing health and
had practically retired from the business life of the city, holding
however, his farming and other interests until his passing away. He
will be missed by a large circle of friends who have known him and
admired him through the many years of his life here for his many
admirable qualities.
Notes:
- The Corsicana Daily Sun -
Friday, March 15, 1929
- Submitted
by
Diane Richards
- Single s/o Thomas Jefferson
Colquitt and Ann Eliza (Burkhalter) Colquitt (brother to Oscar
B. Colquitt, governor of Texas)
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FUNERAL
SERVICES HELD SATURDAY FOR PIONEER RESIDENT
W. F. COLQUITT, LONG-TIME CORSICANA BUSINESS MAN, DIED
SUDDENLY
Funeral
services for W. F. Colquitt, 65, native of Georgia, but
resident of Corsicana for 42 years, who died suddenly with a
heart attack at his room in the McKie building, Friday
morning at 2:30 o'clock, were held Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the Corley McMahon Funeral Home, with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The services were conducted by Rev. W. D. Bradfield of
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, assisted by Rev. F.
P. Culver, pastor of the first Methodist church, Corsicana.
He underwent a serious operation in Dallas several months
ago, but was in apparently good health until a short time
before his death. He was on the street Thursday afternoon.
When he first came to Corsicana he published the old
Corsicana Democrat, later going into the banking and loan
business. Of late years, he has been active in real estate
and oil business. Mr. Colquitt and his brother, Oscar B.
Colquitt, former governor of Texas, drilled the fourth oil
well in Navarro county in 1896.
Following are the pallbearers:
Active�Issac Levy, Jim and Nick Garitty, Louis Marshall, E.
L. Finch, S. B. McDaniel, S. H. Inman and J. S. Callicutt,
Chris L. Knox and Loyd Carraway
Honorary�Dr. W. T. Shell, John T. Garner, E. A. Johnson,
Walter Hayes, George E. White, Dr. W. D. Cross, Harry D.
Johnson, J. E. Butler, Fred White, J. E. White, Aaron
Ferguson, A. L. Gamble, P. D. Williams, J. F. Stout, Fred
Allison, Dr. L. C. Polk, N. L. Benson, P. M. Lea, Charles E.
DeLafosse, J. S. Harlee, B. Marks, John Cunningham, Fred
Mirus, Ben McKie, R. P. Sharrer, J. W. Davidson, E. M. Polk,
Dr. T. W. Watson, Will Herman, Robert Cooksey, W. H. Jack,
F. M. Pope, R. R. Owen, Sidney Story, Lynne Wortham, Lowry
Martin, Tom Benton, W. K. Seelig, J. D. Carroll. |
Notes:
Pierce Colquitt
Mar 18, 1871 - Mar 28, 1962
Corsicana, Texas - Pierce Colquitt, 91, retired owner and
publisher of the Corsicana Democrat and Truth, a weekly
newspaper, died Wednesday.
He retired in the 30's and the paper afterwards ceased
publication. He had been in the newspaper business 50 years.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday with burial
here. Mr. Colquitt was a brother of former Gov. O B Colquitt
and was the last survivor of the family.
Notes:
- Dallas Morning News Mar
29, 1962
- h/o Nellie (White) Colquitt;
s/o Thomas Jefferson Colquitt & Ann Eliza (Burkhalter) Colquitt
-
Oakwood cemetery
---
Pierce Colquitt Rites Thursday
Funeral services for Pierce Colquittwere held Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
from the Corley chapel with Rev. Floyd Boulware, pastor, First
Methodist church, officiating. Interment was in
Oakwood cemetery.
A former publisher of the Corsicana Democrat and Truth, a weekly
newspaper, Mr. Colquitt, 91, died Wednesday in Memorial hospital
after a short illness. The weekly ceased publications a number of
years ago.
A native of Georgia, Colquitt came to Texas with his family when
less than a year old. He came to Corsicana from Daingerfield in
1885.
He operated his newspaper for 50 years before retiring a number of
years ago.
Colquitt was preceded in death by his wife, the former Nellie White,
one sister and four brothers, including the last former governor, O.
B. Colquitt, of Texas.
He was a member of the First Methodist Church.
Surviving are one nephew, Sidney Colquitt, California; five nieces,
Mrs. Doris Hayden, Shreveport, La.; Mrs. Paul James, Winnsboro; Mrs.
Mary Lovell and Mrs. Zula Old, both of Dallas, and Mrs. Mary Lobeau,
Pennsylvania.
Pallbearers were Preston Inmon, Leslie White, Lloyd Carraway, Carl
Sheppard, Aubrey L. Seale and Louis Wolens.
Notes:
Dorothy Frances
(Rodgers) Colquitt
Nov 29, 1916 - Sep 4, 1993
Dorothy Rodgers Colquitt, 76, of Ennis died Sept. 4, 1993, in Ennis.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Corley Funeral chapel with the
Rev. Eddie Ricks of Anthony Drive Baptist Church officiating. Burial
will be in the Pattison
Cemetery at Emhouse.
She was born Nov. 29, 1916, in Ferris.
She was a member of Anthony Drive Baptist Church in Ennis and had
lived in the Corsicana area for most of her life until she moved to
Ennis in 1990.
She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Randy Colquitt in 1951
and her mother Fonnie Rodgers in 1987.
Survivors include one son, Larry Colquitt of Ennis; one
daughter-in-law, Sherry Colquitt of Ennis; one daughter Janice
Marriott of Dallas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Harold Terry, Mike Colquitt, John Turner, Pat
Nichols, Billy Kylers, Bryan Nichols and Raymond Richards.
Notes:
James Blain Castles
Jul 19, 1855 - May 10, 1929
JAMES B. CASTLES DIED ZION�S REST FRIDAY MORNING
James Bain Castles, 73, native of South Carolina, but resident of
Navarro county for thirty-five years, died near Zion�s Rest Friday
morning at 6 o'clock following a lingering illness and the funeral
will be held Saturday afternoon at three o'clock from Eureka church
with burial in the Eureka
cemetery. Prior to moving to Zion�s Rest a year ago, Mr. Castles
had resided in the Eureka community for more than thirty years.
Mr. Castles was born July 19, 1855, in York county, South Carolina,
he was married to Mattie J. Russell, March 14, 1877.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. P. M. Gladney, and Mrs. W. H.
Robinson, both of Corsicana; and Mrs. E. L. Watson, Barry; four
grandchildren and one brother and two sisters who reside in South
Carolina.
The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. C. E. McStravick,
pastor of the United Presbyterian church of Corsicana, assisted by
Rev. A. E. Carraway, pastor of the North Corsicana Methodist church,
and Rev. Walter J. Simpson, United Presbyterian minister.
The Corley-McMahon Funeral home will direct the funeral.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Friday, May 10, 1929
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
h/o Martha J. �Mattie� (Russell) Castles
married Mar. 14, 1877;s/o William Lyle Castles & Sarah (Sterling) Castles
-----
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR EUREKA MAN ARE HELD ON SATURDAY
Funeral services for James Bain Castles, 73, long-time resident of
the Eureka community, who died at Zions Rest Friday morning at six
o'clock, were held at the
Eureka cemetery. Mr.
Castles was born in South Carolina but came to the Eureka community
thirty-five years ago. He had resided here about a year.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. B. H. Gladney, Corsicana; Mrs.
W. H. Robinson, Corsicana; Mrs. E. L. Watson, Barry; four
grandchildren; one brother and two sisters, all of South Carolina.
The funeral was directed by the Corley-McMahon Funeral Home.
Notes:
Martha J. �Mattie�
(Russell) Castles
Sep 25, 1857 - Oct 21, 1932
MRS. CASTLES DIED FRIDAY NIGHT; WAS BURIED SATURDAY
Mrs. Martha Russell Castles, aged 74 years, died at the home of P.
M. Gladney in the Zion�s Rest community Friday night at 11:30
o'clock and the funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock
from the United Presbyterian church at Eureka with burial in the
Eureka cemetery. The
services were conducted by Rev. Paul Kennedy, assisted by Rev.
Walter Simpson and Rev. E. K. Marney.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. P. M. Gladney and Mrs. W. H.
Robinson, both of Corsicana; and Mrs. E. L. Watson, Barry; and five
grandchildren, Miss Pauline Gladney, Miss Connie L. Robinson,
William and Clarence Robinson and Dubart Watson.
Pallbearers were P. M. Gladney, W. H. Robinson, E. L. Watson, Robert
Davidson, John Boyd and R. L. Patterson.
The funeral was directed by the Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Ida Bell (Boyd) Tekell
Dec 1879 - Jan 19, 1929
Resident Pursley Community Dies
Mrs. Z. C. Tekell died at her home in the Pursley community Friday
night and the funeral services were held at Eureka Saturday
afternoon at 4 o'clock where burial was made.
Surviving are a number of relatives.
Sutherland Undertaking company had charge of the funeral.
Notes:
James Elbert Lee Carlin
Mar 28, 1928 - Jul 30, 1931
BARRY
BARRY, Aug. 6.�(Spl.)�Little James Carlin died Thursday morning of
last week at 6 o'clock and was buried Friday at
Dresden, Rev. Bruce Cox
conducted the services.
Notes:
Willie Ruth "Ruthie"
(Marlow) Morrison
Apr 12, 1935 - Dec 4, 2014
Willie Ruth "Ruthie" Morrison,
79, passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, in Wichita Falls.
Ruthie was born April 12, 1935 in Corsicana, to Luther and Artie
(Ellis) Marlow. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW
and was a member of Hillside Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Morrison; her
parents; and two brothers, Lionel and Clifton "Cleo" Marlow.
Surviving relatives include her brother, Don Marlow of Bowie, and
numerous nieces, nephews, and many wonderful friends.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 at
Hillside Baptist Church in Electra, Texas with the Rev. Robert
Maxwel, pastor, officiating. Graveside services will follow at the
New Electra Cemetery in Electra, Texas under the direction of Dutton
Funeral Home in Iowa Park, Texas. Visitation was held prior to the
service from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Wichita Falls.
Notes:
Iva Juanita (Crawford) Newby
May 24, 1923 - Oct 22, 2015
Juanita
Newby was born May 24, 1923 in Dawson, TX, and passed away
on October 22, 2015 in Dallas, TX. Juanita was a member of
Calvary First Baptist Church. When you think of Granny, you
think of the smell of chocolate chip cookies baking, and
picking pecans with her. Juanita was preceded in death by
her husband, Eddie Newby; and siblings, Eva Fabor, Mattie
Irving, Buell Crawford, and Lometa Barfknecht. She is
survived by her daughter, Joyce Holloway; and grandchildren,
Denise Grimsley and Eddie Stutts; as well as many extended
family members and friends. Visitation will be Monday, Oct.
26, 6 - 8pm, and Funeral Services Tuesday, Oct. 27 at
10:00am, all at Grove Hill Funeral Home. |
Notes:
- Dallas Morning News on Oct
25, 2015
- From the collection of Alva
Lynn Smith
- d/o Walter Ruel Crawford &
Callie Mae (Taylor) Crawford
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
Dorothy Louise
(Clement) Becerra- Petty
Sep 8, 1925 - Sep 14, 2017
Dorothy
L. Petty, 92, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Sept. 14,
2017 at Twilight Home. She was born Sept. 8, 1925 in Wonder,
Oregon to Merle Clement and Joseph Clement.
She was proceeded in death by her husbands, Raymond Becerra
and Keith Petty and daughter, Roberta Brown.
She is survived by two sisters, Evelyn Wittenmyer of Dawson
and Virginia Fry of Napa, California; one brother, Joseph
Clement of Oregon; three children, Richard Becerra and wife
Pam of Tracy California, Bruce Becerra and wife Tracy of
Alaska and Brenda Anderson and husband Elvis of Corsicana,
as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
great-great grandchildren.
"I want to thank Twilight Home and Hand In Hand Hospice for
all their care of my mother until the end. She will be
missed greatly."
Cremation will be under the direction of Corley Funeral
Home. |
Notes:
Mary Lou (Stanley) Capps
Aug 10, 1930 - Sep 8, 2017
Mary Lou Capps of
Richland passed away Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 in Dallas.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Sept. 13, 2017 at
Richland Cemetery in Richland with Bro. Floyd Petersen
officiating.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
----
Mary Lou Capps of Richland, Texas passed away in Dallas,
Texas on Friday evening, September 8, 2017. She was born
August 10, 1930 in Frost to Carl and Gertrude Watts
Stanley.
She is preceded in death by husband Jack Howard Capps
and son Ronnie Gene Capps.
She is survived by her sister Evelyn Coker of Richland
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside funeral service
will be 10:00 am Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at
Richland Cemetery in Richland with Bro. Floyd Petersen
officiating.
Notes:
Joe
Nathan Brown
abt 1936 - Aug 27, 2017
Joe Nathan Brown, 81,
of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 in
Corsicana.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 at Scott Funeral Home, 1001
MLK Blvd in Corsicana.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,
Sept. 2, 2017 at Bethlehem Baptist Church with rev.
Dairy Johnson, Sr., as eulogist.
Arrangements made by Scott Funeral Home
Notes:
Nancy
Carole (McCrory) Armstrong
Dec 24, 1942 - Sep 1, 2017
Nancy
Armstrong was born in Corsicana, Navarro County on Dec. 24,
1942, to her parents Johnie Otha McCrory and Elzie Vera Hill
McCrory. The family lived in Corsicana and Emhouse, and
later moved to Purdon. She graduated from
Dawson High School in 1960. After graduating from high
school she moved to Lancaster and lived with her brother
Oscar and sister-in-law, Elizabeth and worked in downtown
Dallas.
Nancy met her future husband, Strain Armstrong, one night at
the Dairy Mart in Corsicana in May, 1963, and they were
married five months later on Oct. 5, 1963. They lived in
Orange, where he taught school and she worked for Joiner
Insurance Company before enrolling in college at Lamar
University in Beaumont. On May 31, 1969, she received her
Bachelor's of Science in Education Degree. She earned her
degree in three years, attending Lamar during the fall and
spring semesters and attending North Texas at Denton during
the summers.
She taught elementary school in the West Orange-Cove
Independent School District for 28 years. She and Strain had
two children, Jenifer Ann, born Aug. 10, 1971, and Josh born
May 10, 1980. They were members of The First United
Methodist Church and later joined The North Orange Baptist
Church. She played the piano in the assembly part of her
Life Group. The last year there, 2002, she and Strain joined
the church on a very meaningful mission trip to the Navajo
Indian Reservation in New Mexico and Arizona.
She and Strain moved to Liberty Hill, Williamson County, in
2002. They joined First Baptist Church Georgetown at that
time and have been members there ever since. She served in
several capacities at the church. She served in the Stephen
Ministry until her health would not allow her to continue.
Nancy was diagnosed with Stage IV parotid gland cancer in
late February and fought a courageous fight until the
dreaded disease took her life on the evening of Sept. 1,
2017.
She is survived by her husband, Strain, of nearly 54 years,
her daughter Jenifer and her husband, Tom Blackmon; son Josh
Armstrong; grandchildren, Brody and Bailey Blackmon, all of
Round Rock and her brother, Oscar Lynn McCrory of Purdon.
There will be a memorial for Nancy at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept.
9, 2017 at First Baptist Church Georgetown with Pastor David
Griffin officiating.
Cremated remains will be buried on the Armstrong Plot of the
Frost Cemetery in
Frost.
In lieu of flowers, it would be appreciated if donations
could be directed to the Frost Cemetery Association, PO Box
178, Frost, Texas 76641. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, Sep 7, 2017
-
Submitted by
Karen Rost
- w/o
Stain Hilton Armstrong; d/o Johnie Otha
McCrory & Elzie Vera (Hill) McCrory [bur
at Pattison cemetery]
Wesley
Edward Skinner
Apr 3, 1965 - Aug 22, 2017
Wesley Edward
Skinner, 52, of Corsicana passed away on
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at his residence in
Corsicana.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 at the Cedar Creek
Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Tim
Easley officiating.
Notes:
Mr.
Wesley Edward Skinner, 52, of Corsicana
passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017
at his residence in Corsicana. He was
born on April 3, 1965 in Corsicana to
Allen Wesley and Carolyn Woolley
Skinner.
He worked doing various odd jobs.
He was preceded in death by an infant
son, Daniel Travis Skinner and his
mother, Carolyn Skinner.
He is survived by his son, Travis Wesley
Skinner and wife Kayla of Waco;
daughters, Taylor Skinner Jones and
husband Hayden of Corsicana, Lainey
Skinner of Austin, and Crystal Skinner
of Idaho Falls, ID; five grandchildren;
his father, Allen Wesley Skinner of
Corsicana; brothers, Glen Allen Skinner
and wife Teri, Christopher L. Skinner,
and John Paul Skinner and wife Tonia all
of Corsicana; numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins, and his four legged friend,
Lexi.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00
p.m. on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the
Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church
with Pastor Tim Easley officiating.
Interment of his cremated remains will
be held at a later time at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Notes:
-
h/o Judee Ann (Becker) Skinner &
Cindy Lea (Cox) Skinner; s/o Allen
Wesley Skinner & Carolyn (Woolley)
Skinner
-
Submitted by
Karen Rost
Lila Lee (Williams) McClendon
Jun 13, 1923 - Sep 12, 2017
Lila
Lee Williams McClendon, 94, passed away peacefully in her
Kessler Park, Dallas home in the early morning of Tuesday,
Sept. 12th after a short but sudden downturn in health,
ending fulfilled, healthy and blessed life. Lovingly
attended by her children and grandchildren, Lila Lee slipped
away quietly only after she allowed time for goodbyes, a
gracious lady to the end. She was born June 13, 1923 to Roy
and Marianne Williams, named after silent film star Lila
Lee, she delighted in movies, music and the colorful history
of the era. Lila Lee maintained this interest throughout her
life collecting records, magazines, books and antiques, even
locating a beautiful bedroom suite belonging to French
American operatic soprano and actress, Lily Pons, which is
still in the family today.
Graduating from North Dallas High School, Lila Lee was
honored to work at the Federal Reserve in Dallas, traveling
to New York for training, advancing in her position and
proving herself an established working professional.
Courted by the love of her life, Tom McClendon, the two were
married on March 3, 1950. Lila Lee devoted herself to family
life, moving to El Paso, making it home and eventually
helping with the family business, Tom's Auto Supply.
Lila Lee's delight in style and attire re-surfaced as great
fun was acquiring wardrobes for Classic Car Club Tours in
Tom's restored antique cars. It proved a treat for all of
her grand-daughters who enjoyed those special trips to the
dress shop with grandmother for the prettiest dress ever.
Lila Lee enjoyed cooking, gathering and sharing recipes and
creating famous
desserts like cheesecake until Tom's death in October, 2016.
Remaining the gracious hostess throughout her life, Lila Lee
would not allow a visit without an offer of refreshment.
She is survived by daughter Billinelle Currie; sons Tommy
and wife Pat, Olon and wife, Donna, David and wife Teresa
and Scott. Lila Lee had 12 grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14,
2017 at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15,
2017 at First United Methodist Church of Corsicana.
Interment will follow at
Resthaven Cemetery.
"Lila Lee, we will always picture your sweet smile and
continue to laugh about things which used to make us both
laugh."
In lieu of flowers, donations in Lila's honor may be made to
the First United Methodist Church of Corsicana. |
Notes:
Melba Jean (Page) Winfield
Dec 3, 1924 - Sep 11, 2017
Melba
Jean Page Winfield passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 in
Clifton at the age of 92. She was born Dec. 3, 1924 in to
Gordon and Eula Lee Alderman Page. Her family moved to
Blooming Grove when she was two. At the age of 12 she
accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior during a revival
service at the First Christian Church. She graduated from
Blooming Grove High School and attended one year at Hill
Junior College and two years at Texas Women University. She
worked at Hillcrest Bank in Dallas when she met Gordon
Winfield. They married June 5, 1949. They had two children
Janis and Page. The family lived in Irving, Dallas,
Plantation Florida, San Mateo California, Granbury and
Georgetown. Melba has lived the last two years in Clifton at
Sunset Home Lutheran Ministries.
She enjoyed cooking and was famous for her Blueberry Banana
pies. She enjoyed spending time with her family and and
going to all Texas Air Tours with Gordon in their Cessna.
After Gordon's passing Melba participated in Bible studies
at Faith Lutheran Church in Georgetown, ladies luncheons,
folding bulletins and helped assembly braille books of the
Bible.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Winfield
and son Page Winfield and brother, James Page.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughter Janis
Parks and husband, Robert of Whitney; daughter-in-law, Cathy
Winfield of San Antonio; grandchildren, Clint Parks of Round
Rock, Molly Ward and husband Aaron of Dallas; five great
grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; sister, Elsie
Bell of McAllen; Sister-in-law, Monette Johnson of Dallas.
She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept.
14, 2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Pastor George
Watson of Fundamental Baptist Church of Clifton officiating.
Interment will follow at
Rose Hill Cemetery
in Blooming Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
to a ministry or charity of choice. |
Notes:
Julia May (Boyd)
Moody-Bibby-Blackmon
May 15, 1919 - Aug 28, 2017
Julia
May Boyd was born May 15, 1919 and passed away Monday, Aug.
28, 2017. She was one of 10 children born to William Isaac
Boyd and Melissa (Lissie) Pullin Boyd on their farm
northeast of Blooming Grove.
Julia grew up in Blooming Grove and graduated from Blooming
Grove High School. She lived most of her adult life in
Dallas. marrying Raymond (Rex) Bibby on Aug. 13, 1943, who
had custody of his three young children, Wayne, Jerry, and
Derril. She joyfully welcomed the responsibility of helping
him raise the boys, and loved them as her own. On Aug.
31,1945 they welcomed the arrival of daughter Carol. The
family lived in Dallas until 1958 when Julia, Rex, Carol and
Derril moved to El Paso. On Dec. 1, 1978 her husband Rex
passed away. About three years later, Julia impulsively
eloped with a childhood friend from Blooming Grove, James
Otis Blackmon, and they returned to Blooming Grove. For many
years they had an on and off relationship, but were divorced
for the second time years before he passed away.
Julia enjoyed living in Blooming Grove where she was close
to several family members and relished her independence. But
in November of 2012 she suffered a massive stroke and had to
enter Trisun Care Center in Corsicana for physical therapy.
She was enthusiastic about the therapy and worked hard at
it, hoping to be able to return home to her independence,
but that was not to be.
In 2015 when she turned 96, she was convinced that it was
time for her to finally be called to meet Jesus and be
reunited with loved ones who had passed. Julia was a person
of great faith who was never afraid to die and, in fact,
looked forward to entering the next phase of life. But it
was two more years before her wish was granted.
Julia was preceded in death by husband, Raymond (Rex) Bibby,
son Jerry Walton Bibby, all three of her sisters, Lila
Morse, Ethel (Cute) Boyd and Sadie Jones, and five of her
six brothers, Wylie, Victor, Bobby, William (Doodle) and
Charlie Boyd.
Julia is survived by her brother Elmer (Sonny) Boyd and
brother-in-law Don Jones, both of Blooming Grove; daughter
Carol Cameron Smothers of Irving, sons Derril Bibby and
daughter-in-law Kathe of Bremond, and Wayne Bibby and
daughter-in-law Cleta of Duncanville; granddaughters Stacey
Cameron Shafer and Angela Bibby Marrs; grandsons Steven
Cameron, and Russell, Brett, Brandon, Peter, and Derek Bibby;
two great granddaughters; five great grandsons; four
great-great grandsons and a host of beloved nieces and
nephews.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017 from 6pm to
8pm at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at
Rose Hill Cemetery. |
Notes:
William Wesley
"Bill" or "Chief" Olsen, Jr.
Feb 2, 1921 - Jan 17, 2017
William
Wesley Olsen, Jr. (known by most as "Bill" or "Chief") went
to be with our Lord on Tuesday Jan. 17, 2017. Just the day
before, he spent time at the ranch he dearly loved.
Bill never met a stranger and undoubtedly made life more fun
for all those lucky enough to have known him. He was a proud
member of the Corsicana Masonic Lodge No. 174 A.F. and A.M.
and had received a pin for 60 years of membership. He also
loved his country and would often be seen at the Waffle
House or driving around town in his red pickup proudly
wearing his "WWII Veteran Hat."
The loss of "Old Man Olsen, First Name Bill" will be felt by
everyone that met him over his 95 years. He consumed every
moment of life. He was the type of man that cared for
everyone, but above all, he loved his family. They just
don't make them like Bill anymore.
Bill married the love of his life, Jane Hill, on Feb. 24,
1941, immediately before he went overseas to fight for our
country. He proudly served as an infantryman and master
sergeant in the United States Army in the South Pacific.
Jane waited faithfully for him until he returned, and they
were married for almost 64 years.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Hill Olsen;
sister, Hazel Olsen Graves and brother, Holman Ole Olsen.
He will live on through the memories of those he leaves
behind, including daughters, Pam Olsen Dunn and Becky Olsen
Myers and husband, Johnny; grandchildren, Carrie Dunn
Kindle, Lawson Dunn and wife, Shannon, Lowell Olsen Dunn,
Sarah Beth Myers and fianc�, Shawn Smith, Haley Myers Weiner
and husband, Justin; great grandchildren,Victoria Taylor and
Mason, Rebecca Kindle, Preston Kindle, Shelton Dunn, Blair
Dunn, Rylee Dunn, Wesley Weiner, and Grant Weiner;
great-great grandchildren, Maddox Pryor and Madilyn Pryor.
Also, devoted companion, Mary Biggers and longtime family
friends Tommy Whitman, Jim Whitman and Davey Whitman as well
as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017
at Oakwood
Cemetery with Father Ed Monk officiating.
Memorials may be made to Corsicana Masonic Lodge, Wounded
Warriors Project or St. John's Episcopal Church.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Virginia Lucille
(Brooks) Holbrook
Mar 4, 1927 - Jan 19, 2017
Mrs.
Virginia Lucille Holbrook, 89, of Blue Ridge passed away on
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 at her residence in Blue Ridge. She
was born on March 4, 1927 in Verona, Kentucky to Thomas and
Doretta Brooks.
She was the best mother that five little girls could ever
ask for, she taught them to go to church and to have
unending belief in God. She was the saving grace for her
children, and was a very giving person who never meet a
stranger.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe A.
Holbrook; son, Roscoe A. Holbrook, Jr.; daughter, Pamela
Jean Holbrook; great grandson, Colt Wolfe; parents and six
siblings.
She is survived by daughters, Dora Merriman and husband
Louis of Mabank, Sallie Speck and husband Patrick of Blue
Ridge, Bessie Portwood and husband John of Italy, Clara
Landrum and husband John of Eustace, and Darliene McFarland
of Blue Ridge; grandchildren, David Fortner of Tool, John
Ragan and wife Liz of Houston, Lajenia Hutcherson and
husband Warren of Farmersville, Paula Portwod of Italy,
Stacey Wolfe and husband David of Kerens, Niki McQuary and
husband Craig of Kerens, Jonah Landrum of Eustace, and James
Lee Hays and wife Melinda of Greenville; great
grandchildren, Peyton Fortner of Tool, Adrianna Benton of
Blue Ridge, Kailee Benton of Blue Ridge, B J Wolfe of
Kerens, Alyson Womble of Kerens, Westin Womble of Kerens,
Eastin Trull of Kerens, Avery McQuary of Kerens, Anthony
McQuary of Kerens, and Gabriel Hays of Greenville; and
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 at
the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Gary W. Johnson
officiating. Interment will follow in
Oakwood
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will David Wolfe, B J Wolfe, Peyton Fortner,
Warren Hutcherson, Craig McQuary, and Jeff Dover.
|
Notes:
Grace Fay (Coffey) Woodard
Aug 26, 1922 - Jan 20, 2017
Grace
Coffey Woodard, 94, of Arlington passed away on Friday, Jan.
20, 2017 at her son's residence in Mineral Wells. She was
born on Aug. 26, 1922 in Jester to George Clinton and Ella
Mae Covington Coffey.
She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, great
grandmother, sister and friend. She was a lifetime member of
the Rebekah's, and was a member of the Baptist church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Pierce
Woodard, Sr.; parents, Clint and Ella Coffey and five
siblings.
She is survived by her son, Joe P. Woodard, Jr. and wife Sue
of Mineral Wells; daughter, Jane McManus and husband Jason
of Arlington; grandchildren, Jody Woodard and wife Stefanie
of Watauga, Jeff Woodard and wife Susie of Mineral Wells,
Jennifer Pentz and husband David of Gibbtown and Jacob
McManus of Arlington; great grandchildren, Jadyn and
Jeremiah Woodard of Mineral Wells, Sammy Pentz of Gibbtown
and John Thomas Woodard of Watauga along with numerous
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation with the family will be held from 9 to 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at
the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Tunnel
officiating.
Interment will follow in the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends of
the family. |
Notes:
Carrie Marie
(Speights) Gibson
Mar 7, 1952 - Jan 24, 2017
Carrie
Marie Speights Gibson of Rice went home to be with her
Heavenly Father on Jan. 24, 2017 due to complications of
diabetes.
She was born on March 7, 1952 in Denver City to Callan M.B.
Speights, Sr., and Jennie Elizabeth Wickson Speights. Carrie
was raised in Denver City, along with her 10 brothers and
sisters and was a proud graduate of Denver City High School,
class of 1971.
She had her first date with Micheal Dan Gibson on Dec. 18,
1970 and they were married at the Denver City Church of
Christ on Jan. 29, 1971. She was very proud to be his wife
and loved him with all her heart. She and Dan were blessed
with two daughters, Angela Shae Gibson Dunnahoe and Andrea
Danielle Gibson. During their 45 year marriage, Dan's line
of work sent them to live in various places in Texas and New
Mexico, until they finally settled in Corsicana in June of
1991. While living in Corsicana, Carrie worked at P&S
Pharmacy and Central Texas Business Machines, but she felt
her most important role in life was being a wife and mother.
In November of 2010, Carrie and Dan moved to Rice where they
planned to spend their retirement years together.
In January 1997, Carrie found her "true calling" as she
became grandmother to Tyler Dan Gibson. In July of 2005, the
picture was completed with the birth of Avery Madison
Dunnahoe. Nana loved her grandchildren more than she could
ever convey and was infinitely proud of each of them and
their accomplishments. She loved going to Ty's theater
productions and Avery's award assemblies at school and you
could count on her taking a million pictures while there.
While Carrie was devoted to her family and friends, without
question, she loved her Lord and Savior even more. She was
baptized on April 10, 1963 at the Denver City Church of
Christ and was currently a member of Westhill Church of
Christ in Corsicana. She was a true example of Christian
light and encouraged everyone to "do something each day to
bring honor and glory to God."
She was preceded in death by her parents Callan and Jennie
Speights, and her father and mother-in-law Roy A. "Hoot" and
Mary Martin Gibson, all of Denver City; sisters Patricia Ann
Speights and Rita Speights Compton; sister-in-law Charlotte
Gibson Gunter, and brothers-in-law Gene Sims; Dick Duncan
and Don Compton.
She is survived by her loving husband Dan Gibson of Rice,
her daughters Angela Gibson Dunnahoe of Corsicana and
Danielle Gibson of Rice; two grandchildren, Ty Gibson and
Avery Dunnahoe; brothers Curtis Speights, Callan Speights,
Doug Speights and wife Linda, Sammy Speights and wife
Glenda; sisters Barbara Duncan, Phyllis Blackwood, Sharlot
Martin and Debbie Sims; brothers-in-law Russell Gunter, Rick
Gibson and wife Christie, Mark Gibson and wife Kim and Kris
Gibson and wife Sharon. She also had many nieces and nephews
whom she adored and loved unconditionally.
Vistation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, 1530 N. 45th St., in
Corsicana.
A celebration of Carrie's life is scheduled to take place at
3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 at Westhill Church of Christ.
Interment will follow the services at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Westhill
Church of Christ Benevolence Program (3400 West Highway 22,
Corsicana, Texas 75110). |
Notes:
Elisha Clayton Carver
July 24, 1939 - Jan 21, 2017
Elisha
Clayton Carver, 77, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Jan.
21, 2017. He was born July 24, 1939 in Angus to E.C. (Bully)
Carver and Clara Stallings Carver. Clayton was a big joker
and loved by all his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Earl
Carver; sister Ellen Kelley; nephews, Kevin Haynes and Dirk
Messer. He is survived by Cynthia Carver of Abilene, Elisha
Clayton Carver Jr. of Ft Worth, Cathy Ann Carver Barbee of
Abilene, Carla June Walden of Anson and Cheryl Leanne Carver
of Belton; siblings, LaRue Prince of Groesbeck, Jewel Carver
of New York, Calvin Lee Carver of Groesbeck and Frank Carver
of Waxahachie. He is also survived by niece, Nada Barlow and
15 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Visitation will held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
28, 2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral service
to follow at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gary Johnson officiating.
Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his nephews.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton funeral Home. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Jan 26, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Helen Nadine
(Wilson) Carver (div.); s/o Elisha C. "Bully" Carver
& Clara Mae (Stallings) Carver
Bobbie
(Hawkins) Harris-Allison
Dec 8, 1922 - Jan 25, 2017
Bobbie
Harris Allison, formerly of Corsicana, passed away on
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at her home in Providence Village
in Denton County at the age of 94. She was born on Dec. 8,
1922 in Loving, Texas to Benjamin Hawkins and Jessie Jordan
Hawkins. She married Raymond Harris in Oklahoma and the next
day he left for Europe during World War II and fought in the
"Battle of the Bulge." During the time he was gone she moved
to St. Louis and helped with the war effort building planes
and became one of the "Rosie the Riveters." Following the
war they moved to Corsicana in 1963 and she went to work at
Medical Arts Clinic for the physicians helping with office
management. Bobbie enjoyed home decoration and really
enjoyed gardening. She was a member of First United
Methodist Church in Corsicana while living here. In 2014 she
moved with her daughter from Corsicana.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Raymond
Harris in 1976 and siblings Samuel Hawkins, Benjamin
Hawkins, Wanda Huffer and Dorothy Patton. She is survived by
her daughter Rita Carver; grandchildren John Carver and
Emily Robinson; great grandson Skyler Robinson; nieces
Betina Hawkins, Cheryl Hawkins and Debbie Hawkins; nephew
Rick Patton; sister-in-law Benaze Hawkins and son-in-law
Rick Carver.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27,
2017 at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside services
will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
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Bobbie Harris Allison, formerly of Corsicana, passed
away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at her home in
Providence Village in Denton County at the age of
94. She was born on December 8, 1922 in Loving,
Texas to Benjamin Hawkins and Jessie Jordan Hawkins.
She married Raymond Harris in Oklahoma and the next
day he left for Europe during World War II and
fought in the "Battle of the Bulge". During the time
he was one she moved to St. Louis and helped with
the war effort building planes and became one of the
"Rosie the Riveters". Following the war they moved
to Corsicana in 1963 and she went to work at Medical
Arts Clinic for the physicians helping with office
management. Bobbie enjoyed home decoration and
really enjoyed gardening. She was a member of First
United Methodist Church in Corsicana while living
here. In 2014 she moved with her daughter from
Corsicana.
Bobbie is preceded in death by her parents, husband
Raymond Harris in 1976 and siblings; Samuel Hawkins,
Benjamin Hawkins, Wanda Huffer and Dorothy Patton.
She is survived by her daughter Rita Carver.
Grandchildren; John Carver and Emily Robinson and a
great grandson Skyler Robinson. She is also survived
by nieces; Betina Hawkins, Cheryl Hawkins and Debbie
Hawkins. Nephew Rick Patton and sister-in-law Benaze
Hawkins and son-in-law Rick Carver.
Visitation will be Friday evening at Griffin -
Roughton Funeral Home from 5 - 7pm. Graveside
services will be Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 10am
at Oakwood
Cemetery
Notes:
Charles Leo
"Sonny" Lennon, Jr.
Jun 7, 1937 - Feb 2, 2017
Charles
Leo 'Sonny' Lennon, Jr., 79, of Angus passed away on
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 at Heritage Oaks West in Corsicana.
He was born June 7, 1937 to Charlie and Letha Lennon of
Angus.
He was a
1955 Honor Graduate of Corsicana High School and a
recipient of a James L Collins Scholarship. C.L., as he was
known at school, graduated from Howard Payne University in
Brownwood. He completed seminary at Southwest Baptist
Theological Seminary and pastored churches in the Montana
and Oklahoma areas. He served two years as HQ Company Clerk
for the United States Army, in addition to receiving the
Good Conduct Medal, C.L. received medals regarding his
excellent marksmanship with the M-1 rifle.
In 1962, after being honorably discharged from the military,
he began his teaching career. He served as a teacher for 25
years and taught at schools in Big Timber, Montana, Plains,
Freeport, Pasadena, Deer Park, Shelton and Corsicana.
In 1987 he retired from teaching and began to enjoy fishing,
camping and traveling. He enjoyed reading and was an art
enthusiast and had many pleasant visitations with his Senior
Circle of Friends in Corsicana. He was a very generous
person, just ask anyone who knew him. He was avidly
interested in politics and often spoke up for the rights of
his fellow man and his country.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Letha and Charlie
Lennon and sisters, Frankie Crowder and Betty Grimes.
He is survived by his brother, Larry Lennon and wife Beverly
of Angus; sisters, Melba Lennon of Corsicana, Lorene
Lassiter of Kerens, Dorothy Muncy and husband Bob of Daisy,
Oklahoma, and Leoma Pratt of Tyler. He is also survived by a
large number of nieces and nephews scattered throughout this
great land.
Visitation with the family will be held from 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 at the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Bedard and
Dr. Gary W. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in
the Oakwood Cemetery.
His nephews will serve as pallbearers. |
Notes:
Edith Maurice
(Gregg) Owen
Oct 22, 1944 - Feb 13, 2017
Edith
Maurice Owen, 72, went to her heavenly home on Monday, Feb.
13, 2017. She passed away peacefully at her residence in
Purdon, surrounded by her family.
Maurice was born Oct. 22, 1944 in West Point, Mississippi.
She moved to Corsicana at age 12, graduated from
Corsicana
High School in 1962 and attended Navarro College, as well as
married the love of her life, Kenneth Floyd Owen, with whom
she shared 54 years.
Maurice loved helping people find homes during her 32 years
of service as a real estate agent and broker, but was even
more dedicated to her faith in God and to sharing his Word.
She ministered at many locations in the Corsicana and DFW
areas over the years and did outreach work with prisoners,
the youth, and the elderly. She also traveled to minister in
Jamaica, the United Kingdom and Africa.
Maurice was preceded in death by her father Sylvester Gregg,
mother Letha Woodard Gregg and brother David Gregg.
She is survived by her loving husband Kenneth Owen; her
daughter Monica Moody and husband Matt and grandchildren,
whom she adored, Kaya and Kaleb Moody. She is also survived
by her brother Bobby Gregg and his wife, Carol; brother
James Parker; sisters Sylvia Singleton, Julia Wilcoxson, and
her husband B.A., and Deborah Parker; her husband Kenneth's
brothers Don Owens and his wife Juanita, Robert L. Owen and
his wife Sandra, and sister Earlene Bowling and her husband
Johnnie, along with numerous beloved nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and nephews and many cousins.
Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 at
First Baptist Church in Dawson. A celebration of Maurice's
life will follow at 2 p.m., with pastor and cousin Steve
Burleson officiating. Graveside services and interment will
follow immediately after at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in
Retreat.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Owens, Jimmy Owens, Johnnie
Bowling, Jr., Joe Bowling, Josh Bowling, Josh Burleson, Matt
Moody and Kaleb Moody. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby
Gregg, Don Owens, Robert L. Owen, Randall Burleson, Billy
Burleson, Garland Burleson and Bill Sherrard.
Maurice's family would like to extend their sincerest
gratitude to the many churches, extended family, and special
friends who have provided unending love, prayer, and support
during Maurice's illness. Special thanks goes to Family
First Hospice of Ennis and Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maurice
Owen Memorial Fund at Citizens National Bank, 100 N. Main
St., Corsicana, TX 75110. (903-875-2300) |
Notes:
Troy Glenn
Bullard
Dec 22, 1972 - Feb 10, 2017
Troy
Glenn Bullard, 44 of Ennis, passed away Friday, Feb. 10,
2017. He was born Dec. 22, 1972 in Ennis to Joe Glynn and
Katherine Diane Davis Bullard. He served in the
National
Guard and attended Tabernacle Baptist Church in Ennis. He
married Kimberly Jernigan in Galveston on May 20, 2011. Troy
worked for Cardinal Glass for 20 years. He loved to work out
at the gym. He loved spending time with his family and most
of all with his wife and children.
He is survived by his wife Kimberly Bullard; children,
Justin Duvall, Troy Keith Bullard, Brandon Sauser, Samantha
Sauser, Tory Bullard; father Joe Bullard and wife Hazel;
mother Katherine Taylor; brothers and sisters, Daniel
Bullard and Janifer, Eric Bullard and Nancy, Ashley Ferrer
and Danie and Trinity Bullard; nephew Keys Bullard and wife
Megan and their children Ambry and one on the way, Baby Boy
Bullard. He is also survived by numerous other family
members.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral services are
set to begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Farmer, Tim Kennemore,
Robbie Christian, Pat Joles, Brian Bennett and Clayton
Richards. Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Bullard and
Keys Bullard.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.
|
Notes:
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Troy Glenn Bullard,
44, of Ennis, passed
away Friday,
February 10, 2017.
Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m.,
Monday, February 13,
2017, at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Funeral service will
be at 10 a.m.,
Wednesday, February
15, 2017, at
Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. Burial
will follow in
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Troy was born in
Ennis, Texas, to Joe
Glynn and Katherine
Diane Davis Bullard.
He served in the
U.S. National Guard
and attended
Tabernacle Baptist
Church in Ennis. He
married Kimberly
Jernigan in
Galveston on May 20,
2011. Troy worked
for Cardinal Glass
for 20 years. He
loved to work out at
the gym. He loved
spending time with
his family and most
of all with his wife
and children.
Survivors include
his wife, Kimberly
Bullard; children:
Justin Duvall, Troy
Keith Bullard,
Brandon Sauser,
Samantha Sauser,
Tory Bullard;
father, Joe Bullard
and wife, Hazel;
mother, Katherine
Taylor; brothers and
sisters: Daniel
Bullard and Janifer,
Eric Bullard and
Nancy, Ashley Ferrer
and Danie, Trinity
Bullard; nephew,
Keys Bullard and
Megan and their
children Ambry;
other family members
and many friends.
Notes:
- Griffin Roughton Funeral
Home
- Submitted
by
Diane Richards
-
US National Guard
-
1st wife Melissa Ann (Richards)
Bullard married Feb. 3, 1994 2nd wife Kimberly Dawn (Jernigan)
Duvall-Sauser-Bullard married May 20, 2011; s/o Joe Glynn
Bullard & Kathryn Diane (Davis) Bullard
Maudra Lee Dixon
abt 1944 - Feb 9, 2016
Maudra
Lee Dixon, 72, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Feb. 9,
2017 at Trisun Care Center. Funeral services will be held at
noon Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at the First Independent
Baptist Church with Pastors Kenneth Walton and Larry L.
Polk, Sr., officiating.
Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. |
Notes:
Lorene Mitchell
Feb 8, 1923 - Feb 14, 2017
Lorene Mitchell, 95, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 in
Corsicana. She was born Feb. 8, 1923 in Powell.
Visitation will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at
M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at
Bethlehem Baptist Church, 409 N. Third St., in Corsicana with Rev.
Earnest Betts and Rev. Dairy Johnson officiating.
Interment to follow at
Woodland Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Arrangements made by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Notes:
Teresa Denise "Poochie" Roberts-Wilson
Dec 22, 1974 - Feb 23, 2017
Teresa
Denise 'Poochie' Roberts-Wilson, 42, of Corsicana passed
away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 in Dallas.
Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, March 3,
2017 at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Funeral services are set to begin at noon Saturday, March 4,
2017 at Second Mission Baptist Church with Rev. Redic, Rev.
Dairy Johnson, Sr., and Bishop John Baker officiating.
Interment to follow at
Woodland Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Arrangements made by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. |
Notes:
Debra Jean "Debbie" (Braddock) Hunt
Oct 12, 1957 - Mar 9, 2017
Debbie Braddock
Hunt, 59, passed away in Waxahachie, Thursday, March 9, 2017. Debbie
was born in Ennis on Oct. 12, 1957 to Gene and Nellie Ann (Perry)
Braddock. She grew up in Rice and attended school in Rice and
Blooming Grove. She and Rickey E. Ragan were together for 25 years
and made their home in Emhouse.
She worked for Collin Street Bakery for several years as a manager
and for over 30 years as a Rural Carrier for the United States Post
Office.
She enjoyed being outdoors and especially fishing. She was a avid
Cowboy's fan and loved playing washers. In her younger years she
played basketball and was a barrel racer. Her family was the joy of
her life especially the grandchildren who called her "Measy," along
with the nieces and nephews.
Debbie was preceded in death by her parents and nephew, Jeffery
Braddock.
She is survived by sons, Steven Kyle Hunt and wife Angelia, Sean Lee
Hunt and wife Jolene, Johnny Ray Ragan and wife Liz and Rickey Glen
Ragan and wife Brittany; daughter, La Jenia Ragan and Warren
Hutcherson; nine grandchildren; three brothers, Steve Braddock and
wife Jan, Ricky Braddock and wife Joni and Roger Braddock and wife
Judy; one sister, Linda Bernal and husband Ben and her life mate,
Rickey E. Ragan.
Visitation was held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2017 in
the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in
Rice Cemetery under the
direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
Notes:
James Lee
"Monk" Almond
Dec 30, 1938 - Feb 26, 2017
James
Lee "Monk" Almond, 78, of Corsicana passed away at his
residence Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March
1, 2017 at Oakwood
Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Dr. Mark Luera.
|
Notes:
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James Lee
Almond, Monk as he was known, was born on December 30, 1938, to Glen
and Angel Almond in Healdton, Oklahoma. He was the second of three
children, Jim the oldest and Glenda the youngest. The family moved
to Fredericktown, Missouri where he grew up and graduated high
school in 1957. James attended Missouri State University before
moving to Texas. In 1960, James joined the Dallas Police Department
where he acquired his nickname Monk, short for monkey, during a foot
chase where he had to climb a building looking for a suspect. In
Dallas he met and married Kathy Marwitz of Hamilton, Texas in 1962.
They had two children Kirby and LeJae. The summer of 62 he was
drafted into the US Army and was
station at Ft. Hood, Texas until his discharge in 64. He rejoined
the Dallas Police Department. He married Sharon Smith in 1972 and
had a son, Jason in 1973. He retired from the police department in
1980 as a Sargent. He moved to Corsicana in 1982 to raise his
youngest son. It was around this time he joined VFW post 3366, where
he made so many life-long friends. James enjoyed coin collecting,
hunting, fishing and shooting pool. But most especially, the many
friendships he made throughout his life. A birthday did not go by
without a card from him for an untold number of friends.
He is survived by Kirby, wife Maralena, their children Maddie and
Walker of Cleburne ,Texas. LeJae, husband Keith Potts, their
children Katie, Rachel, and Annalise of Lubbock, Texas. Jason, wife
Lila and their children Hannah and Kellen of San Antonio, Texas. His
sister Glenda, husband Wayne Voelmeck, and many cousins, nieces and
nephews.
Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at
11:00AM at Oakwood Cemetery.
Officiating the service will be Dr. Mark Luera.
We would like to thank all his good friends that assisted in helping
care for Dad during his last months. He died at his home surrounded
by all of his children. He knew he was loved and everyone that
called him a friend knew he truly loved and cared for them. We were
blessed to have known such a man.
Corley Funeral Home
Notes:
Everett Clark
Sumrall
May 29, 1963 - Feb 28, 2017
E.Clark
Sumrall, 53, passed away at 12:13 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28,
2017 surrounded by his love ones at his sister's home.
Visitation will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March
2, 2017 at Trinity Assembly of God located at 109 FM 2452 in
Corsicana.
Funeral services are set to begin at 2 p.m. Friday, March 3,
2017 at Trinity Assembly of God. Interment to follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Services provided by Luz Eterna Funeral Home. |
Notes:
William
Donald "Don" Smith
Feb 26, 1929 - Mar 2, 2017
Don
Smith of Corsicana passed away Thusday morning, March 2,
2017 at Twilight Home Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He
was born in Perrin to William Dalton Smith and Clida Bell
Baker Smith. Don married Anita LaJuan Hazelwood, July 17,
1947. He was a member of the Shriner's and Mason's for many
years. He was also a member of Beacon Church of Christ in
Gun Barrel City. He enjoyed fishing, dancing and loved
spending time with his grandchildren and great
grandchildren. He also enjoyed the company of his two dogs,
Baby and Harley.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, wife Anita LaJuan
Smith and great grandson Kinsler Davis.
He is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill
Smith and Linda, Steve Smith and Stephanie all of Corsicana;
sister, Rosalea Wade of Rutherford; brother-in-law Donald
Hazelwood and wife Sharon of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Gwen
McCluney and husband Mike, Bryan Smith and wife Andrea, Shae
Smith and wife Laney, Chad Davis and wife Kari, Chris Davis
and wife Jessica; 15 great grandchildren along with numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, March
4, 2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral services
will follow at 2 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Chapel with Dan Baum officiating.
Interment will be held at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bryan Smith, Mike McCluney, Shae Smith,
Chad Davis, Chris Davis and Scott Hampel. Honorary
pallbearers will be Danny Kinkade, David Putman, Larry Hodge
and The Navarro County Shriner's.
Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children
2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607 or
www.shrinershospitalforchildren.org
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana
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Notes:
Sara
Isabel (Holmes) Falk
Jul 14, 1920 - Feb 27, 2017
Sara
Isabel Holmes, the second daughter born to William Holmes and Helen Hardy on July 14, 1920, was a true reflection of
the post World War I and then The Depression era culture of central Texas and Corsicana. She was a lifelong Episcopalian
whose favorite part of the Bible was The Book of Luke.
She was one of several grandchildren of the respected Congressman Rufus Hardy and the beautiful Felicia Peck of
nearby Fairfield. It is hard to believe now, but Corsicana was an oil boom town when she was born, as was Shreveport
where her father and mother lived until their separation in 1924. But the Corsicana environment in particular is nicely
described in her mother's book, "Reflections."
Born five years after her sister, Helen, who died in Waco just 18 months ago having celebrated her 100th birthday, the
Hardy and Holmes women demonstrated some very durable genes indeed. Helen and Sara had a little brother, Campbell, also
buried in the Hardy plot in Oakwood, but he died of an influenza believed to have been caught on a long train ride
back from Washington when Helen visited her parents there in the mid-1920's.
Sara was somewhat of a tomboy, we were told. Vivacious and precocious, and a busy visitor throughout the neighborhood
as a little girl. She was popular, and I recall my grandmother saying that "we never knew what new friend Sara
might bring home after school." She was a reasonably good student, but not as serious as her older sister who later
earned Phi Beta Kappa status at the University of Texas in Austin. Both Helen and Sara were in Pi Beta Phi, a
respected...and still respected...sorority.
But, while in high school, and in the deepest period of The Depression, around 1935, her mother married again. Her
step-father was Johnny Pierce, a teacher at Corsicana High School, and its varsity football coach. He was a harsh
disciplinarian during her teenage years, and she deeply resented him at the time. Helen had gone off to the
university, and so Johnny Pierce's disciplinary ways were fully focused on Sara. Only later, when Chuck was a
teenager, sometimes complaining about his dad's firmness, did she confess that she greatly benefited from her
stepfather's firm hand. He too is buried in the Hardy plot and next to his wife.
Sometime in the summer of 1942, when she was visiting Corsicana from her job with what became Mobil Oil Company in
Dallas, she met Arnold C. Falk, Jr., a flying instructor for the U.S. Army Air Corps assigned to the training base at the
Corsicana air field. They dated, and were married on Valentine's Day 1943. Later that year, he became a B-24
flying instructor at Randolph Field in San Antonio, and just after their first son, Chuck was born at the base hospital,
he led his last students to the effort fighting the Japanese in China. After Chuck was born, she returned to Corsicana
for the balance WWII, and actually well into 1946 when Arnold, by then a Captain was finally released to return to
civilian life.
Sometime during the first half of 1946, he was hired by the Superior Oil Company of California, and the three of us
lived in Los Angeles until mid-1948 when Superior opened its Texas operations in Houston. Both were overjoyed to go back
to Texas, and their second son, Bob was born on Dec. 27 1948 in Houston. He was made Chief Pilot of Superior Oil shortly
after Bob's arrival, and the four of us lived in Houston until Chuck went to the university in Austin in 1961, and
Bob in 1966. He retired from Superior Oil in 1973, it being mandatory at the time that professional pilots retire when
reaching 55 years of age.
They moved to their beautiful Hill County place, Son Vida, on Lake Travis in 1973. But, returning to Houston for the
period of about 1952 until 1961. She attended a local interior design and decorating school there, and became
certified by that school as a professional interior decorator. She ran her own business helping many of her
wealthier friends, and their friends, with their interior decorating needs. I think it is fair to say that everyone in
our family and their many friends in Houston appreciated her imagination and energy. She could see form and colors as
well as anyone I've ever seen. She knew materials, and her knowledge of fine furniture was superior.
They lived at Son Vida on Lake Travis for 20 years until it became just too much for them. They sold Son Vida in 1993
and moved to Granbury, and a house on that Lake until Arnold died of a heart attack on March 6, 2001.
After Arnold died, Sara was unable to live in the large house there alone, and she agreed to move to Broadway Plaza
in Ft Worth, eventually going to Grace Presbyterian Village where she died Feb. 27, 2017.
In summary, Sara Holmes of Corsicana lived a long and full life. She was a generous person with her resources, almost
to a fault at times. She had a hard time ever saying 'no' to a request for help. A wonderful cook (whose recipes Jeremy
has memorialized), a lover of history, good books of that genre, beautiful music and later a really knowledgeable
person of fine Western painting and bronzes. Items they collected are still in our houses today, and we think of
them both whenever we look at these items.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold C. Falk, Jr.; son, Robert Hardy Falk; parents, William and Helen
Hardy; and a sister, Helen Landers. She is survived by her son, Chuck Falk and wife Danielle of
Stans, Switzerland; grandsons, Charles Falk of Lexington, Kentucky and Dillon Falk and wife Lucy of Columbia,
Missouri; granddaughters, Sally Spurlock and husband Charlie of Lexington, Kentucky and Dorian Falk and husband Jeremy of
Tuscaloosa, Alabama; great grandchildren, Osmond Falk of Columbia, Missouri, Ashley Benevides and husband Emilio and
Dallas Lockridge of Lexington, Kentucky; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend
Doctor Donna Falk officiating. Interment will follow in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to any Orphan's Home of your choice. |
Notes:
Emma Jean Evans
abt 1944 - Feb 26, 2017
Emma Jean
Evans, 72, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 in Red
Oak.
Wake services will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at
Roane Chapel Full Gospel Church located at 100 South Parham St.
Funeral services are set to begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017
at the Emmanuel Baptist Church located at 2217 W. 7th Ave.
Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson
Mortuary.
Notes:
Willie
Fred "Bo Didley" Goff
Dec 19, 1947 - Mar 13, 2017
Willie Fred Goff "Bo Didley", 69, of Corsicana passed away Monday,
March 13, 2017 at the Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017
at the Straight Way Missionary Baptist Church located at 400 S. 15th
Street with Pastor Larry l. Polk, Sr., officiating.
Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson
Mortuary.
Notes:
Myrtle Lura
(Dillard) Wilds
Nov 12, 1892 - Sep 15, 1929
CORSICANA WOMAN DIES AFTER ILLNESS OF SEVERAL MONTHS
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Laura Wilds, 36,
wife of G. E. Wilds who died at the family
residence, 109 West Thirteenth avenue, Monday night
at 7 o'clock, following an illness of several
months, were held from the residence Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood Cemetery.
The services were conducted by Rev. H. A. Conway,
Baptist minister. Mrs. Wilds was a native of
Oklahoma, but had resided in Texas for a number of
years.
Surviving are her husband, nine children, Delma,
Elvia, Mildred, Edith, Elsia, Kenneth, Opal, Dorris
and Audrey Fae Wilds, all of Corsicana; one
step-daughter, Vernie Lee Kay, Corsicana; father, W.
C. Dillard, Corsicana; one sister, Mrs. Alice
Eubanks, Mabank; one half-sister, Mrs. Pearl McGloon,
Corsicana; two half-brothers, Walter Turner Dillard,
San Springs, Oklahoma; and Paul D. Dullard,
Corsicana.
The funeral was directed by the Corley-McMahon
Funeral Home.
Notes:
Mary Frances Reed
May 2, 1891 - May 24, 1929
MRS. FRANCES REED DIED IN CORSICANA HOSPITAL FRIDAY
Mrs. Frances Reed, 40, wife of Dave Reed, who resides on the
Riley P. Alexander farm about four miles east of Corsicana, died
at the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic at 2 o'clock Friday morning
and the funeral was held from the Corley-McMahon Funeral Home on
Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock with burial in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, four sons, George, Albert and James
Reed and a 10-day-old son; five daughters, Mrs. Maude Scroggins,
Misses Dobie, Pauline, Julia and Louise Reed. All are the
children are at home with the exception of Mrs. Scarborough who
resides in the Rural Shade community.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. J. F. Aaron and Rev. M. J.
Panneli.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Friday, May 24, 1929
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- (the death certificate
says Mrs. Francis Reid, May 2, 1888- May 24, 1929 --signed
by Dave Reid�parents Lathe Wilson and Laura Vinyard)(find-a
grave says Mary Frances Reed-May 2, 1891- May 24, 1929-w/o
George Lewis Reed)
Carl Franklin Dickson
Jan 22, 1894 - May 16, 1931
FROST
FROST, May 21.�(Spl.)�The body of Carl Franklin Dixon of
Navasota, was brought here for burial Sunday afternoon. The
out-of-town relatives were Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Dixon, Miss
Stella Mae Dixon, Pete Simon, and Rev. Landrum of Navasota,
Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Lawhorn of San Antonio, Mr. and Mrs.
Dexter Dixon and baby of Paducah, Vivian Bowman of Bryan,
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Johnson, Otis
Dixon, Freeman Dixon and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Fitzgerald and
daughter Hazel of Dallas.
Notes:
Margaret
Elizabeth (Brown) Ragsdale
Jun 14, 1853 - May 9, 1931
BARRY
BARRY, MAY 14.�(Spl.)�Out of town relatives attending the
funeral of Grandma Ragsdale, who died Saturday night and was
buried Sunday afternoon, were Mrs. Nettie Goodman and son,
Scott, Mrs. Mamie Stearman and daughter, Virgie Mae of
Wichita Falls; Mrs. Tresa Ragsdale, Mrs. Lillie Bruce and
sons, Robert and Mallard of Fort Worth; Mr. and Mrs. William
S. Mallard of Mertens, Mr. and Mrs. George Faucett and Mrs.
Elmo Goodman of Mertens; Mrs. Holland of Blooming Grove; Mr.
and Mrs. H. Q. Urban of Tyler; Roy Ragsdale and family of
Wortham; Miss Julia Ragsdale of Dallas; Mrs. Carrie Smith,
James Smith and son of
Arlington.
Notes:
INFANT SON Allen
B&D Sep. 7, 1931
Baby Died Monday In Local Hospital
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Allen, Barry, route 2,
died at the P. and S. hospital Monday night at 8 o'clock and
the funeral was held at the
Dresden cemetery
Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock where interment was made.
Corley-McMahon funeral home had charge of the funeral.
Notes:
Wanda Ruth
(Turner) McCleary
Jan. 06, 1930 - Sep. 16, 2017
Wanda
"Nana" McCleary, 87, of Hillsboro passed away Saturday
evening, September 16, 2017, at her residence. Funeral
services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 22,
2017, at Line Street United Methodist Church in Hillsboro
with Rev. Darrel Phillips, Rev. Amy Anderson, and Rev.
Melissa Graham officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, September 22, at
Rose Hill Cemetery
in Blooming Grove. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 21, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral
Directors in Hillsboro.
Born January 6, 1930 in Dawson, she was the daughter of
Charles William and Omie Mae (Fitzgerald) Turner. She
graduated from Blooming Grove High School where she played
basketball. On June 22, 1947, Wanda was united in marriage
to Jack McCleary. The couple lived in Houston and Corsicana
before returning to Hillsboro in 1953. Wanda was employed at
T. B. Bond Pharmacy for 15 years and later at Family
Diagnostic Medical Center in data processing until her
retirement in the early 2000's.
She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved taking
care of family, including her sisters, nieces, and nephews.
For years, she and her sisters would take a "Sisters' Trip"
together. She was an active member of Line Street United
Methodist Church in Hillsboro where she participated in the
children's programs, sacraments, and Walk to Emmaus.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Jack
McCleary on November 1, 1965; and three sisters, Dorothy
"Dot" Harmer, Johnnie Bell, and Wynell Niswanger.
Survivors include her four children, Billy Dale McCleary and
wife, Diana, of Clifton, Margaret Kay McCleary of
Gatesville, Roy McCleary and wife, Darla, of Whitney, and
Gail Fussell of Hillsboro; sister, Linda Newell and husband,
Bill, of Everman; five grandchildren, William McCleary and
wife, Gayle, of San Antonio, Marcus Kruger and wife,
Evangelee, of Seattle, WA, John Nathan Fussell and wife,
Rebel, of Hillsboro, Kaylee McCleary of Lubbock, and Cody
Helms and wife, Victoria, of Granbury; seven
great-grandchildren, Zachary, Brandon, Isabelle, Xéa,
Simone, Jessie, and Hunter; and many nieces, nephews,
extended family, and friends.
Memorials may be made to the Line Street United Methodist
Church, P. O. Box 1665, Hillsboro, TX 76645. |
Notes:
James
J. Baker
May 21, 1858 - Sep 9, 1931
AGED DAWSON MAN DIED IN HOSPITAL HERE LAST NIGHT
J. J. Baker, aged 73 years of Dawson, died in the P.
& S. Hospital Wednesday night at 11:45 o'clock and
the funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock
with interment in the
Campbell cemetery near Drane. He was a native of
Alabama.
Surviving are six sons, E. W. Baker, Anderson;
Walter, Dan and Harvey Baker all of Dawson
community; Bill Baker, Almada, Hugh Baker, San
Diego, Cal.; and one daughter, Mrs. Lena Recter,
McKinney.
The funeral was directed by the Corley-McMahon
Funeral Home.
Notes:
John Clark Johnson
Jan 31, 1855 - Mar 30, 1931
Aged Resident Dies.
KERENS, April 1.�(Spl.)�Jno. C. Johnson 71, well
known resident of Kerens for many years died at
the home of Hal C. Johnson, Monday at 1 p.m.
Interment took place in the
Kerens
cemetery at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Johnson moved to Kerens from Mississippi
when a young man and has lived at Kerens ever
since. He had been in ill health for some time.
He leaves one child, Hal C. of this place.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Wednesday, April 1, 1931
-
Submitted by
Diane Richards
- (death
certificate says he died in Marlin, Texas)
h/o Harriett Ione �Hattie� (Coates) Johnson
married Apr. 5, 1885 s/o R. C. Johnson and
unk (Carter) Johnson per death certificate
Philip Edward
Ware
May 8, 1859 - Dec 1, 1931
RURAL SHADE
RURAL SHADE, Dec. 10.�(Spl.)��Uncle� Phil
Ware of Mineral Wells was buried at
Long Prairie last Thursday. The funeral
services were held at Rural Shade Baptist
church. This was Mr. Ware�s old home.
Notes:
Elizabeth Ann (Cassidy) Brewster
Feb 1, 1850 - Dec 5, 1930
RURAL SHADE
RURAL SHADE, Dec. 10.�(Spl.)��Grandma�
Buster of Kerens was buried at
Long Prairie Sunday. She was one of
Rural Shade�s old settlers.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Friday, Dec 11, 1931
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- Assumed w/o John
Brewster (died Oct. 17, 1904) (death certificate says Mrs.
C. A. Brewster, father Cassidy-census says Elizabeth A) (one
son�s death certificate says Ann Cassidy) (obit says Buster
in error)
Nelson Conner
Sep 7, 1855 - Jul 21, 1931
RESIDENT OF ALTO DIED AT HOME SON HERE ON
TUESDAY
Funeral services for Nelson Connor, aged 75
years, of Alto, Texas, who died at the home
of his son, C. M. Conner, 12 South Beaton
Street Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock
were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock
from the Calvary Baptist church. Interment
was made in the
Long Prairie cemetery. Rev. T. A.
Bohanan, pastor of the church, officiated.
Surviving are three sons, Jasper Connor,
Oklahoma City; C. M. Conner, Corsicana, and
C. E. Connor, Kerens; four daughters, Mrs.
Charlie Richards, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Nannie
Cartwright, Houston; Mrs. Claude Roach,
Alto, and Mrs. John Cunningham, Debold,
Texas.
The funeral was directed by the
Corley-McMahon Funeral Home.
Notes:
Willie Gotcher
Mar 4, 1912 - Jan 17, 1975
Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday
at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Willie Gotcher, 62, resident of
Corsicana, who was pronounced dead on arrival to Memorial Hospital.
Rev. Mickey Loftis officiated, and burial was at
Prairie Point.
He was a lumber yard employe.
Survivors include his widow, of Corsicana; a son, Dickie Gotcher of
Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. J. B. Massey of Streetman and Mrs.
James Richards of Waco; eight grandchildren, a brother, J. N.
Gotcher of Powell; three sisters, Mrs. L. R. Clckerell, Mrs. C. T.
Clay, and Mrs. Lottie Sisson all of Corsicana and a number of nieces
and nephews.
Pallbearers included Johnny Massey, James Richards, Johnny McNeel,
Gayne Garner, Chester R. Clay, and James Wilson.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- From the collection of the
Liz Gillespie Genealogy Dept., Corsicana Library
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Margaret "Maggie" Lee
(Cates) Gotcher; s/o William Gotcher & Mary (Everett) Gotcher
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