Franklin Delano Neal
Nov 21, 1932 - Jan 14, 2018
Franklin
Delano Neal, 85, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Jan. 14,
2018 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Franklin was born Nov.
21, 1932 in Blooming Grove, the second youngest of six
children born to Clara Ollie Futch Neal and Wesley D Neal.
Franklin grew up in and around Corsicana in his early years
and resided in Corsicana his entire adult life. Franklin met
the love of his life, Nelda June Jordan Neal, in March of
1953. It was truly love at first sight as he married Nelda
on April 24, 1954 while home on leave from the Military.
Franklin served his country in the Army in El Paso at Fort
Bliss from May 1953 to May 1954 and was then deployed to
Okinawa for a year during the
Korean War. Franklin
achieved the rank of Corporal serving in the Army until
April 23, 1955. He arrived home in Corsicana, just in time
to spend his first Anniversary with his beloved Nelda.
Franklin and Nelda made their home in Corsicana, where they
raised their family.
Franklin worked at Bethlehem Steel Company as a young adult.
He was a Professional Insurance Salesman working for
National Life & Accident Insurance Company for 20 years and
then owning Franklin Neal Insurance Agency, for some 25
years until his retirement.
Franklin spent his life protecting his friends, family, and
community by providing insurance services to many Corsicana
residents. As his Business Cards read. Franklin Neal
Insurance Agency... "The Man With The Plan For You" Franklin
was a member of Union High Missionary Baptist Church and
Second Avenue Missionary Baptist Church for many years.
Franklin was ordained as a deacon April 13, 1958 and served
for almost 60 years. He also served as Sunday School Supt.,
and Adult Sunday School and BTC Teacher for many years.
Franklin served CISD and the kids of Corsicana as Band
Parent President and Booster Club President.
Franklin loved God, Nelda, and his family most, followed by
music, and ranching. Franklin wrote songs, played a guitar
and sang, and enjoyed music from his early teenage years. He
published two songs when he was 78 years old. Quite an
accomplishment for a lifelong song writer and music lover.
Frank raised cattle for some 60 plus years in Union High and
Corsicana. He spent countless hours over the years with
Nelda at the farm, looking over the cattle and enjoying the
beauty of nature and the animals. After retirement, the Farm
was one of Franklin's favorite places to hang out and enjoy
life with his family and friends.
Franklin was an Endowed Member of the Corsicana Masonic
Lodge No. 174 where he served for many years as a study
instructor, performed Masonic Funerals, and served as
Worshipful Master and other officer positions for the lodge.
He also served as a Worthy Patron for the Corsicana Chapter
No. 118 order of the Eastern Star.
Franklin was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers
Wesley Neal Jr. and Joel Dean Neal, and his sisters Dorothy
Golden, Ruth Phillips, and Frances Walker.
Left to cherish Franklin's memory is his wife of almost 64
years, Nelda; a son Danny Franklin Neal and wife Nancy of
Frisco; daughter Carla Evans-Barber and husband Cliff of
Corsicana; grandsons Daniel Neal of Dallas, Jonathon
Franklin Neal of Dallas, Nicholas Neal of Dallas, and Drew
Cain and wife Jennifer of New Braunfels. He is also survived
by granddaughters Carly Neal of Frisco, Mikala Evans of
Corsicana, and Jill Cain of Dallas and great grandson
Jackson Cain of New Braunfels.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17,
2018 at Griffin Roughton Funeral Home Chapel in Corsicana.
Visitation followed at the Griffin Roughton Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Neal, Jonathon Franklin Neal,
Nicholas Neal, Drew Cain, Chuck Tidwell, Steven Tidwell,
Darrell Tidwell, and Scott Tidwell. Honorary pallbearers are
James Neal, Lester Franklin Neal, Nelson Galloway, Curtis
Holt, Nicky Andrews, Wayne Moody, Tim Moody, and Gene
Gardner.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Second Avenue
Missionary Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Velma Lee (Smith) McDougald
Dec 25, 1938 - Mar 2, 2018
Velma
Lee Smith McDougald, passed in her home on March 2, 2018 at
the age of 79. She was born in Kemp, Dec. 25, 1938 to
Clifton Smith and Annie Henson. Velma married Felix Eugene
McDougald Sr. on Nov. 8, 1957. Velma and Gene had three
sons, Felix Eugene Jr., Christopher Lang and Michael Andrew.
Velma is retired after 32 years of teaching in Corsicana ISD,
Kemp and Mesquite. She was passionate about teaching young
children both at church and school. She loved her family.
She enjoyed working with her flowers in her yard and garden.
She is survived by her husband Eugene Sr., two sons, Eugene
(Gene) Jr. and wife Michelle McDougald of Olathe, Kansas;
Andy and Keitha McDougald of Blooming Grove; grandchildren,
Mallare and Austin St. Aubin of Edmond, Oklahoma, Megan
McDougald of McKinney, Cade McDougald of McKinney, Corey
McDougald of Blooming Grove, Emory McDougald of
Stephenville; great granddaughter, Ainsley St. Aubin;
siblings, Anna Bolton, Clifton Smith Jr., Carolyn Bynum and
numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Lang
McDougald; parents; siblings, TB Mills, William Smith,
Dillard Smith, Eva Nell Harris, Mildred Reed and Sammie
Maxwell.
Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 5,
2018 at Westhill Church of Christ. Interment will be at 2:30
p.m. Monday, March 5, 2018 at Kemp Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Corey McDougald, Emory McDougald, Cade McDougald,
Shaun Maxwell, Scott Bynum, Kyle Bolton. Honorary
pallbearers will be Larry Harris, Gary Harris, David Smith,
Terry Reed, Dicky Reed, Vick Smith, Ricky Smith, Bill Shehee,
Barney Shehee, George Slover, James Slover.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Alvin Hagen Richards
Aug 10, 1999 - Apr 13, 2018
Alvin
Hagen Richards, 18, of Mildred passed away Friday, April 13,
2018 at his residence in Mildred. He was born on Aug. 10,
1999 in Ennis to Chad and Jerri Hogan Richards.
He graduated from Mildred High School in 2017, and worked as
an administrative assistant at Corsicana Bedding. He was a
fun-loving goof-ball and a loyal friend always making people
laugh. He was very protective of his siblings and friends,
smart, a gamer, had a huge heart, loved his MeMe and Papaw
and friends became family to him during his teenage years.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his great grandfather and great
grandmother B.A. and Essie Richards, great grandmother
Margie Spicer, grandfather Jerry Hogan and cousin Briar
Scruggs.
Hagen is survived by his father Chad Richards and wife
Teresa; mother Jerri Hogan-Richards and husband Chuck Braun;
sister Brooke Richards; step-sisters Hannah and Laura Basden;
honorary brother Timothy Collums; grandmother Glenda "MeMe"
Brown and husband James "Papaw;" grandfather Buddy Richards
and wife Wanda; grandmother Juanita Hogan; uncles Joey
Richards and wife, Sheila, Shane Richards and wife Jennifer,
Robert Hogan and wife Rocquel and James Hogan and wife
Tiffany; aunts Melissa Hogan, Tammy Cochran and husband
Jason along with numerous cousins and a large host of
friends.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Corley Funeral Home. A
celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Grace Community Church with
Rev. Jess Demarest and Rev. Tony Neal officiating. Honorary
pallbearers will be Timothy Collums, Logan Smith, Tyler
Land, Justin Land, Asher Elmore, Isacc Currie, Justin
Jenkins, Ricky Zamora, Dustin Thompson, Devin Sikes, Dillon
Driskell, Cain Smith and Sam Currie.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been set up In Memory of
Hagen Richards; make checks payable to Mildred ISD
Activity/Life Crisis Fund, 5475 S. Hwy 287, Corsicana, TX
75109.
Hagen was a big guy with an even bigger heart and touched
the lives of everyone he met. Hagen's passing will forever
leave a hole in our hearts but he has gone on to a better
place. |
Notes:
Billie Anetha (Ross) Snider-Edwards
Dec 9, 1922 - May 11, 2018
Billie
Ross Snider Edwards, 95, died peacefully May 11, 2018 in an
Assisted living facility in Conroe. She was born Dec. 9,
1922 in Frost. She graduated from Frost High School and
began pursuing a degree in Home Economics at Mary
Hardin-Baylor College in Belton. As WWII was raging and to
be with family, she moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana and
began working in the Business Office at the newly
constructed Cities Service Oil Refinery where she met her
future husband, Murry Snider.
Billie began a successful career of managing and owning
several high-end dress shops, notably Billie's Anticipation
Shop, Billie's Boutique and Townhouse Treasures Antique
Shop. Soon, a life-long passion for traditional rug hooking
was born. She became known as a nationally recognized
tapestry hooking instructor. As her life progressed and she
moved between Texas and Louisiana, she would form groups of
eager students. One of her last students at Woodhaven
Village Assisted living was 88 and won second place at
Montgomery County Fair with her piece.
After Murry passed, Billie reconnected with her high school
sweetheart, Mickey Edwards and thus began a second season of
her life in College Station. Following Mickey's death and
several more moves between her hometown and Sun City Billie
moved to Conroe to be closer to her daughters.
She was preceded in death by her parents William and Anetha
Ross, sister, Peggy Ross, brother, "Buddy" Ross and
husbands, Murry Snider and Mickey Edwards.
Billie is survived by two daughters, Anetha Snider Craft,
(Larry,) of Ragley, Louisiana and Lynn Snider Cobb, of
Montgomery; five grandchildren, Christopher Craft, Pamela
Cobb Vail, Stephanie Craft Stanfield, Amber Cobb and Kevin
Craft; four grandchildren Abby Stanfield, Sam Stanfield,
Kyle Craft and Emma Vail.
The family would like to express their gratitude to
Woodhaven Village Assisted living and Oasis Hospice for the
care given to Billie.
Billie donated her body to Texas A&M Health Science Center
to support continued medical research, discovery and
development.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory
to a charity of your choosing. |
Notes:
Mary Catherine
(Hollingsworth) Williams
Oct 8, 1943 - June 7, 2018
Mary
Catherine Hollingsworth Williams of Red Oak was born to John
and Catherine Hollingsworth in Corsicana, Texas on Oct. 8,
1943. She died at her home Thursday evening, June 7, 2018.
She was a graduate of Corsicana schools, Baylor Dental
College, a former Miss Cotton Queen in Corsicana, and a
dental hygienist in Red Oak, Ferris and Highland Park.
Preceded in death by her son, Dr. Charles I. Williams III,
her survivors include her husband, Dr. Charles Williams of
Red Oak; daughters Rachel Hoover and her husband, Tim of Red
Oak; Dr. Gina (Virginia) Williams of Waxahachie, five
grandchildren, daughter-in-law Sherilyn Williams of Dallas;
brothers Dr. John L. Hollingsworth and wife Linda of Dallas,
Dr. Jack Hollingsworth and wife Becky of Corsicana, and Dr.
Bill Hollingsworth and wife Gloria of Corsicana.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 12,
2018 at Trinity Nazarene Church, 611 N. Cedar Ridge ,
Duncanville, TX (972-298-1011).
Funeral Services will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the
Church. Interment will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery
in Corsicana.
Arrangements through West/Hurtt Funeral Home, 217 S. Hampton
Rd., DeSoto, TX 75115 (972-223-6314)
www.west-hurttfuneralhome.com. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Jun 8, 2018
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- w/o Dr. Charles Williams;
d/o Dr. John Leddy Hollingsworth & Catherine (Slagle)
Hollingsworth
- CHS Graduate abt 1961
Robbie Elizabeth
"Bobbie" (Graham) Watts
Sep 17, 1922 - Jun 6, 2018
Robbie
Elizabeth Watts, aged 95, passed peacefully into the arms of
the Lord June 6, 2018 at the Twilight Nursing Home in
Corsicana where she was a resident.
Robbie, better known as Bobbie, was born Sept. 17, 1922 in
Pageton, West Virginia, the daughter of Aaron Sheffy Graham
and Mary Elizabeth Shrader.
Bobbie was raised with the love, honesty and wisdom so
prevalent in the coal mining people of the Appalachians. She
learned to cook, sew and help others from her mother. She
passed that heritage on to her family.
In 1944 Bobbie married her soldier, John W. Watts, and upon
the end of WWII, they moved to Alexandria, Virgina. John
worked as a meat cutter and Bobbie began raising her family.
They moved to the Dallas area in 1959. In addition to
raising their five children, she did laundry, ironing, and
babysitting others' children to help the family meet ends.
She worked hard all her life, rose to every life challenge,
loved her family, and loved the Lord Jesus.
Bobbie had attended Memorial Baptist Church in Corsicana
until her infirmities made it too difficult to attend.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband John, 10
brothers and sisters, and great-grandson Trevor Enochs.
She is survived by her sons and daughters, John Watts, Jr.
and wife Kathy of Fort Worth, Michael Watts and wife Cathy
of Carrollton, Dilynn Linex and husband Raymond of
Corsicana, Kathy Enochs and husband Gary of Mesquite and
Mark Watts of Dallas; step-daughter Lana Miller of Fort
Worth; 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one
great-great-grandson and a number of other relatives and
close friends. Her family never doubted the depth of her
love for them. She always "loved them more."
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 9,
2018 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. There will be a
celebration of life service at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2018 with Rev. Tim
Schane. After the service concludes, the family will proceed
to the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery for a brief interment service.
Pallbearers will be sons John and Mark Watts; grandsons
Richard Watts, Raymond Linex II, and Ben Enochs and
grandson-in-law Dale Henley. Honorary pall bearers are
son-in-laws Raymond Linex and Gary Enochs.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to House of Praise
Church of God 1345 W 13th Corsicana, Texas 75110 |
Notes:
Curtis Cannaday
May 23, 1943 - Feb 20, 2018
Curtis
Cannaday of the Rural Shade Community and formerly of Dallas
passed away Tuesday evening at Navarro Regional Hospital
with his family at his side. He was born May 23, 1943 in
Savanna, Oklahoma to Oscar R. and Pearl Lovin Cannaday.
Curtis served in the U.S. Navy for six years during
Vietnam. He drove a
truck for 40 plus years for Lasco Industries and Riley
Transport. He loved to fish, tinker "building in his shop"
and raise Angus and Brangus cattle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Pearl
Cannaday; brothers, Jim, Billy and Floyd Cannaday; sisters
Margaret Francis and Faynell Cannaday.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife Kaye Cannaday;
children, Raymond Cannaday, Kayla Duncan, Lisa May, Charles
Kellis, Steve Kellis and Nicole Allred; 16 grandchildren; 14
great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24,
2018 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25,
2018 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim
Schane officiating. Graveside service with military honors
will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 at Laurel Oaks
Memorial Park in Mesquite. Honorary pallbearers will be
Grandson's, Casey Jones, Justin Jones, Dustin Cannaday, Zack
May, Koby Phelps, Jake Winship, Noah Cannaday, Cole Winship,
Joshua Kellis and Steven Kellis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane
Society of Navarro County or Project Paws. |
Notes:
Richard Neil Clay
Jan 15, 1934 - Jan 20, 2018
Mr.
Richard Neil Clay, 84, of Mansfield passed away on Saturday,
January 20, 2018 at the Isle at Watercrest Nursing Home in
Mansfield, Texas. He was born on January 15, 1934 in
Corsicana, Texas to Clarence W. and Ruby (Owen) Clay.
He was a Christian, husband, father, and brother who was an
active member of the Sojourners for many years, along with
his wife, Carole. They traveled the country in their R.V.
enjoying God�s handiwork and sharing the Gospel of Christ
along the way. He was a MSgt. In the
United States Air Force
and retired from the Air Force Reserves in 1994. He worked
as a letter carrier for the US Postal Service for 26 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carole Schulte Clay;
his parents, Clarence and Ruby Clay Harris; and brothers,
Billy Clay and Bobby Clay.
He is survived by his son, Barry Clay and wife Melissa;
daughters, Carolyn Medina and husband Robert, Angela Johnson
and Beck Houchins; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Visitation with the family will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
January 24, 2018 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment with military honors will be held following the
service at 4:00 p.m. at Bethel Cemetery in Cayuga, Texas.
Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the Cherokee Home for Children, P.O. Box 295, Cherokee,
Texas 76832 or at www.chc4kids.org., the Arms of Hope at
www.armsofhope.org, or to the Sojourners at
www.sojourning.org. |
Notes:
Georgeann (Drain) Meyer
Mar 3, 1946 - Jan 21, 2018
Georgeann
Drain Meyer of Tool passed away at her home on Sunday, Jan.
21, 2018 at the age of 71. She was born in Navarro County on
March 3, 1946 to Harry Drain and Mildred Johnson Drain. She
graduated from
Corsicana High School in 1964 and went on to college at
Navarro Junior College and then Baylor University. Georgeann
married Darrell Meyer on July 28, 1982 in Corsicana and they
made their home in Tool. She worked for K-Mart Corporation
as a nurse and later was a process server for a number of
years.
She loved working in the flower beds and her yard, enjoying
the warmth of the sunshine. She was an avid shopper who made
it an adventure and she loved jewelry.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Harry
Drain and a brother, Joe Don Drain.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years Darrell Meyer;
children, Jeff Huffer and Jill Stine; grandchildren, Lauren
Stine, Luke Stine, Brooke Hickman, Ashley Hickman and
numerous other family members.
The family would like to give a special thanks to her
caregivers Cindy and Sharon.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24,
2018 at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral services
will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 in the
Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home. Interment will
follow at Tool Cemetery. |
Notes:
Ronald Lynn Feldmann
Aug 5, 1956 - Jan 29, 2018
Ronald
Lynn Feldmann, 61 of Blooming Grove, was born to Charlie and
Edna Holtkamp Feldmann on Aug. 5, 1956, and passed away on
Jan. 29, 2018, in Dallas. He was born into a large family
and grew up in Navasota, where he was baptized on Aug.19,
1954 and confirmed on May 17, 1970 at Salem Lutheran Church
in White Hall.
Ron's celebration of life begins with visitation at Paschal
Funeral Home, 120 SW Third St. in Kerens, Friday, Feb. 2,
from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services is at Faith Lutheran
Church in Corsicana, 3824 W State Hwy. 22, on Saturday, Feb.
3, at 10 a.m. A 3 p.m. graveside service later that day at
the Salem Lutheran Cemetery in White Hall near Navasota.
Ron is survived by his son, Jeffery, daughter-in-law,
Julianna, and grandson, Brooks James, all of Frost; and his
daughter, Julie, and granddaughter, Caydence Lynn, of
Dawson; sisters Shirley Feldmann Arthur and Betty Feldmann
of Navasota; Carolyn Feldmann Raesener and brother-in-law,
H.O., of Bryan and brother, David Feldmann, and
sister-in-law, Betty Jean Feldmann, of Brenham. He is
preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Edna Feldmann.
Ron graduated from Navasota High School in 1974, attended
Texas A&M University from 1974 to 1978 and received his
Bachelor of Science in agricultural engineering in 1978. Ron
went to work for the USDA in 1979 in Vernon, and has served
as an engineer for over 37 years, working in Gainesville,
Corsicana and Hillsboro.
Ron made his home and raised his family in Corsicana, where
he attended Faith Lutheran Church and was loved by everyone
that knew him. Whenever people mentioned Ron, they said, "He
is the nicest man I know" and "Wow, he's proud of those
grandbabies." Ron knew he was blessed that his grandbabies
and children lived close. And he made the most of it by
being with them every chance he got!
Ron has joined two of his best fishing buddies, Bob Leerskov
and Hank Wiederhold . . . oh the stories and the laughs they
will share. |
Notes:
Bobby Lee Diehl, Sr.
Sep 29, 1931 - Dec 4, 2017
Bobby Lee Diehl, Sr., a longtime resident of Corsicana, passed away
on Dec. 4, 2017. His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, March 2 in Corsicana. Interment to follow at 2:20 p.m. at
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery at 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
in Dallas.
Notes:
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Bobby Lee Diehl, Sr. was born in Little Rock Arkansas on September
29, 1931. Born at home to Mimmie Osborne and Ella Eunice Diehl.
He attended school in Arkansas and Texas. He joined the US Navy in
1948 and attended Basic Training and Hospital School in San Diego,
California. During the next seven years, he served at Naval
Hospitals, aboard ships, with the US Marines and as a Hospital
Corpsman in Japan at Army and Air Force Hospitals. His service to
the Navy ended in late 1955 and in 1956 he enlisted in the US Air
Force. After a tour in Japan, Bob married Imogene (Jean) Witte from
Pottsville, Texas. They were stationed in Abilene Texas, spent three
years in London, England, back to the US in Grand Forks, ND,
Montgomery, Alabama, Wichita Falls, Texas and lastly in Rochester,
New York when he retired. They adopted two children; Terri Rena in
Grand Forks, ND and Bobby Lee Jr in Rochester, NY. They moved to
Corsicana, TX in 1974 where Bob worked at Navarro Regional Hospital
as an Operating Room Technician and Registered Nurse until 1996. In
his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, fishing and watching High School
Football.
Bob was a caregiver all his adult life.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mimmie and Ella Diehl, Jean
his wife and his daughter Terri. He is survived by his son Bobby Lee
Diehl Jr of Corsicana, one grandson, Colby Lee Ferguson of Corsicana
and a son-in-law, Billy Ferguson.
It was Bob�s wish to be cremated and his ashes interred beside his
beloved wife Jean at the DFW National Cemetery.
�The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of
the LORD� (NAS Job 1:21b).
The Memorial Service for Bobby Lee Diehl will be held at Faith
Lutheran Church, 3824 W. Hwy. 22, Corsicana, TX 75110 on March 2nd
at 11 am. The Interment will follow at DFW National Cemetery, 2000
Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX at 2:30 pm.
Notes:
Betty Jane "Janie"
(Carmickle) Duwe
July 15, 1949 - Jun 9, 2018
Betty
Jane "Janie" Duwe, 68 of Corsicana was granted her wings
Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Kemp Care Center in Kemp. At her
request a memorial service will be held with her husband,
children, grandchildren and their spouses at a later date.
Betty was born in Paragould, Arkansas July 15, 1949 to Earl
and Marjorie Carmickle. She married Ronald H. Duwe II May
18, 1979 and created a life of wondrous memories and
adventures together of 39 years.
She worked for Walmart for many years starting out as the
Ladies Department Manager, promoted to Assistant Store
Manager at the original Walmart store in Corsicana and
eventually being promoted to the Store Setup Manager at
various locations within Texas and New Mexico.
She enjoyed collecting lighthouses, fairies, tea sets,
porcelain dolls and traveling with her husband, children and
grandchildren. Her family was her passion in life, always
making sure everyone was taken care of in a special way.
Birthday and holiday celebrations, she always made sure her
family knew how special they were to her. She never met a
stranger, always opening her home to her children's family
and friends, making sure that everyone felt a part of her
family.
Christmas was the holiday that filled her heart with the
most joy of the year. She would go all out on the
decorating, so much that when you walked into her home you
thought you were walking into a "winter wonderland." She
would have her son dress up as Santa and the grandkids
dressed as elves. Parents would stop as they drove by so
that their children could meet Santa and grab a candy cane
from the elves. She won the Santa Award for best Christmas
decorating multiple times in Corsicana. Her passion for
Christmas will never be forgotten by her loved ones in whom
she instilled her always bright and merry Christmas spirit.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Marjorie
Carmickle, two brothers Larry Carmickle and Jerry Carmickle
and father-in law Major Ronald N. Duwe, USAF.
She is survived by her loving husband Ronald H. Duwe II of
Corsicana; daughter Connie Lynn Duwe of Corsicana; son
Ronald Michael Duwe and wife Donna of Hawkins; daughter
Michelle Denise Douglas and husband Dwayne of Sulphur,
Louisiana; sister Jeanette Walsh and husband George of
Mansfield; sister Donna Parker and husband David of Dublin,
Ohio; mother-in-law Paula Duwe of Sun City; grandchildren
Brittany Griffin and fianc� Devon Law of Everett,
Washington, Chris Duwe and wife Lydia of Mildred, Kelli
Griffin and fianc� Marco Jimenez of Athens, Texas, Garrett
Douglas and wife Kacie of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Aron
Valdez and wife Amber of Goose Creek, South Carolina, Allie
Krumm and husband Zach of Tyler, T.J. Griffin of Corsicana,
Katie England and husband Colin of Rota, Spain, Summer
Warren and husband Chris of Hawkins, Quinton Douglas of Lake
Charles, Louisiana, Jessica Valdez of Sulfur, Louisiana and
Jamison Teague of Corsicana.
She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, nieces
and nephews and other family members, and her two fur babies
Josie and Jessie.
The family would like to thank the nurses Martha Garcia,
Debbie Baker, Janie Banks, Chris and Gina and aides Glenn,
Holly, Beth and Michelle at Kemp Care Center along with
Melinda, Candace, Brandi, Warren Cave NP, Dr. Benjamin
Brashear of Solaris Hospice for the excellent care provided.
We also want to express our gratitude to Corsicana EMS and
Careflite EMS especially Mike and Patrick for making her
comfortable during transports to the hospitals.
In lieu of flowers or cards please make donations to the
SPCA of Navarro County in her name.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Linda Glasgow
Apr 7, 1944 - June 12, 2018
Linda Glasgow was born April 7, 1944 and passed away Tuesday, June
12, 2018.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial
dinner at noon Friday. June 15, 2018 the Emhouse Baptist Church
located at 283 N. Seely Ave., in Corsicana.
Note:
Dorothy Nell
(Johnston) Gonzales
Jan 22, 1927 - Mar 17, 2018
Dorothy Nell Johnston
Gonzales, 91, formerly of Kerens passed away Saturday, March 17,
2018 in Azle, Texas peacefully with loving family at her side.
She was born Jan. 22, 1927 in Kerens.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of
Paradise, Texas with Pastor David Kelly officiating the service.
Notes:
Ruthie Lee (Franklin)
Bartee
Feb 14, 2018
Ruthie
Lee Franklin Bartee, 72, of Corsicana, passed away
Wednesday, Feb. 14,2018 in Ennis.
Wake services will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
20, 2018 at Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21,
2018 at Second Mission Baptist Church located at 909 S.
Fifth St., with Pastor Curtis R. Johnson, Sr., as Eulogist.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. |
Notes:
James Clinton Wilson
Sept 29, 1931 - Jan 14, 2018
James Clinton Wilson, 86, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Jan.
14, 2018 at his residence in Corsicana.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3,
2018 at the First Baptist Church Chapel with Dr. Danny P. Reeves
officiating.
Notes:
Larry Leon Starnes
June 17, 1940 - June 11, 2018
Mr.
Larry Leon Starnes, 77, of Corsicana passed away Monday,
June 11, 2018 at Heritage Oaks West in Corsicana.
He was born June 17, 1940 in Tyler, Texas to Fley and Mary
Starnes.
He was a veteran having served his country in the
U.S. Navy. He worked as
a supervisor in the aircraft parts manufacturing industry
for many years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Starnes and his
parents.
He is survived by his sons, Bryan Mead of Lake Isabella,
California, Damon Mead of Taft, CA, and Larry Starnes, Jr of
Colorado; grandsons, Damon Mead of Tyler and Michael Mead of
Coalinga, California; six great grandchildren; half-brother,
Tim Corbitt of Colorado; uncle, Hudson Getty; and friends
and caretakers, Johnny and Kay Ovalle of Corsicana.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 18,
2018 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 19,
2018 at the Dallas-Fort worth National cemetery. Interment
with military honors will follow. |
Notes:
Carrie (Crouch) Fultz
Jan 11, 1875 - Apr 7, 1940
Mrs. Carrie Fultz, 65, a resident of
this section for half a century, died Sunday morning at 2:30 o'clock
at her residence on East Tyler street here. She had been seriously
ill for several weeks.
Funeral services were held on Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the
Church of Christ, conducted by Rev. D.R. Cartlidge, pastor of the
West Athens Baptist Church. The body was taken to
Dresden, Navarro county,
where interment took place.
Mrs. Fultz, the former Miss Carrie Crouch, was born in Warren county
Tennessee, but had spent most of her life in Texas.
Surviving are her husband; one brother, Lawson Crouch, Dallas and
one sister, Mrs. Mary Renfro, Athens.
The Athens Funeral Home had charge of the burial rites.
Notes:
- Published in the Athens
Review Apr 11, 1940
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
Leonard Lee Miller
Feb 25, 1933 - Jun 16, 2018
Leonard
Lee Miller, age 85 of Corsicana, Texas passed away Saturday,
June 16, 2018 in a Corsicana Nursing Facility. Miller was
born Feb. 25, 1933 in Walker, Missouri. He was a United
States Korean and
Vietnam War Veteran
where he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, member of the
Northside Baptist Church of Corsicana, Texas, lifetime
member of the VFW, Military Officers Association of America,
American Legion Post 0022, Corsicana, AARP and is preceded
in death by his wife, Teresa Miller.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and
Deborah Miller of Corsicana, one granddaughter and husband,
Maria Lynn and Jeff Paroline of Garland, one grandson and
wife, Nathaniel Lee and Jennifer Miller Of Denton, two great
grandsons, Cole Daniel of Wichita, Kansas, Jaeden Paroline
of Garland, one brother, Billy Miller of New Boston, Texas,
one sister-in-law, Judy Martin of Hooks, Texas and a number
of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 23,
2018 in the Bates Rolf Chapel, New Boston with Bro. Steve
Minter officiating. Interment will be in Woodmen Cemetery,
DeKalb Texas with military honors. Visitation will be from 2
to 3 p.m. Saturday before services.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bates Rolf Funeral
Home, New Boston. |
Notes:
Rickey Edward Foley
Feb 7, 1958 - Dec 18, 2016
Fickey
Edward Foley, 59, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Dec. 18,
2018 at Corley Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at
2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21
Black Hills
Cemetery with Dr. Mark Luera officiating. |
Notes:
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Mr. Rickey Edward Foley, 58, of
Corsicana passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Renassaince
Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He was born on February 7, 1958 in
Dallas, Texas.
He was employed for many years with the United States Postal
Service.
He was preceded in death by his adoptive father, Billy Foley;
biological father, Harvey Coslin; biological mother, Pat Kennemore;
brother, Ronnie Foley and a sister, Debbie Fitzpatrick.
He is survived by his companion, Lupe Oros of Corsicana; estranged
wife, Marianna Ort-Foley of Germany; daughter, Teresa Marie Foley of
Germany; granddaughter, Abigail Rosalie Foley of Germany; adoptive
mother, Ruth Heide of Mexia; sisters, Dolly Bowles of Corsicana and
Tricia Foley Tipton of Floresville; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews, and cousins.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home. Graveside
services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2016
at Black Hills Cemetery
with Dr. Mark Luera officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to either the American Cancer
Society or the Alzheimer�s Association.Notes:
Notes:
Gregory Sebastian Mario
Apr 24, 1969 - Jun 8, 2018
Greg Mario, 49 of Corsicana
passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 in Dallas, Texas.
A public viewing will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. June 22, 2018 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2018 at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Marco officiating.
Arrangements By Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
Mittie Lee (Spruill)
Fluker
Jan. 20, 1899 � Aug. 14, 1935
FUNERAL THURSDAY AFTERNOON HELD FOR CORSICANA WOMAN
Funeral rites for Mrs. Terry Fluker, aged 36 years, who died at
the family home on Mamie Avenue, Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock,
were held from the First Baptist church Thursday afternoon at 4
o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. E. T.
Miller, pastor of the First Baptist church.
Surviving are her husband, four children, Terry Fluker, Jr.,
Billie Joe Fluker, Sam Spruill Fluker and Rosemary Fluker, all
of Corsicana; father, J. E. Spruill, Powell; five sisters, Mrs.
J. R. Moffitt, Dallas; Mrs. C. B. Briethaupt, Corsicana; Mrs. E.
McDaniel, Edmond, Okla., Mrs. Joe Campbell, Dallas, and Miss
Frances Spruill, Powell; and four brothers, W. E. Spruill,
Powell; C. D. Spruill, Roane; Sam Spruill Dallas, and Frank
Spruill, of Powell.
Pallbearers were Harvey Boon, T. D. Keeling, D. D. Roberts,
Afton Crocker, Wesley Crocker, W. T. Collins and R. B. Martin.
Honorary Pallbearers were the friends of the family.
Sutherland � McCammon Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, Aug 15, 1935
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- Typhoid Fever w/o Terry
Eugene Fluker, Sr; d/o Joseph Emery Spruill & Mary Tabitha
�Mollie� (Pepper) Spruill
--
MRS. TERRY FLUKER DIED WEDNESDAY
AT HOME IN CORSICANA
Mrs. Terry Fluker, aged 36 years, died at the family home on Mamie
avenue, Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock and the funeral will be held
from the First Baptist church Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock with
burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. E. T.
Miller, pastor of the First Baptist church.
Surviving are her husband, four children, Terry Fluker, Jr., Billie
Joe Fluker, Sam Spruill Fluker and Rosemary Fluker, all of
Corsicana; father, J. E. Spruill, Powell; five sisters, Mrs. J. R.
Moffitt, Dallas; Mrs. C. B. Breighthaupt, Corsicana; Mrs. E.
McDaniel, Edmond, Okla.; Mrs. Joe Campbell, Dallas; Miss Frances
Spruill, Powell; four brothers, W. E. Spruill, Powell; C. D.
Spruill, Roane; Sam Spruill, Dallas and Frank Spruill, Powell.
Pallbearers will be Harvey Boon, T. D. Keeling, D. D. Roberts, Afton
Crocker, Wesley Crocker, W. T. Collins, R. B. Martin.
Friends of the family will be honorary pallbearers.
The funeral will be directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral
Home.
Notes:
Susan W. "Susie"
(Kelley) Kent
Sep 8, 1869 - Apr 20, 1948
MRS. ROBERT KENT FUNERAL SERVICES PLANNED THURSDAY
Mrs. Robert Kent, aged 78 years, wife of the late R. I. Kent,
died late Tuesday afternoon following a several weeks� illness.
Mrs. Kent was born in Cornersville, Tenn., daughter of J. W. and
Louisa Kelley, and moved to Texas with her parents when a young
girl. She was married December 22, 1892, establishing a home in
the Mildred community, where they resided until moving to
Corsicana 25 years ago.
A long-time member of the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Kent was
active in the church affairs until her health failed. A lover of
flowers, she was active in the Garden Club.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. J. H. McGilvary, Streetman,
Mrs. T. O. Wills and Mrs. Robert Davidson, both of Corsicana; a
sister, Mrs. Delia L. Clark, Wichita Falls; three grandchildren,
Louise and Angus Kent McGilvary, both of Streetman, and Helen
Wills, Corsicana, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock
from the McCammon chapel. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. W. R. Hall, Presbyterian
minister of Marlin, formerly of Corsicana, assisted by Dr. Jared
I. Cartlidge, pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be W. P. McCammon, Halsey Settle, Tate Lindsey,
W. M. Davidson, Wayne Milligan and John Hughes.
Honorary pallbearers will be friends of the family.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Wednesday, Apr 21, 1948
- Submitted
by Diane Richards
- w/o Robert Isaiah Kent
married December 22, 1892; d/o John W. Kelley buried in
Providence cemetery & Louisa (McLeod) Kelley
-----
THURSDAY SERVICES FOR
MRS. ROBT. KENT; BURIAL IN OAKWOOD
Funeral services for Mrs. Robert Kent, 78, who died late
Tuesday following a several weeks� illness, were held
Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the McCammon Chapel.
Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. W. R. Hall, Marlin,
Presbyterian minister, formerly of Corsicana, and Dr. Jared
I. Cartlidge, pastor of the First Baptist church.
Native of Cornersville, Tenn., Mrs. Kent came to Texas with
her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kelley, when a
young girl. She was married to the late Robert I. Kent, Dec.
22, 1892, and they resided in the Mildred community until 25
years ago when the family moved to Corsicana.
A long-time member of the Presbyterian church, Mrs. Kent was
active in the church and in the Garden club.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. J. H. McGilvary,
Streetman; Mrs. T. O. Wills and Mrs. Robert Davidson, both
of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Della L. Clark, Wichita Falls;
three grandchildren, Louise and Angus Kent McGilvary, both
of Streetman and Helen Wills, Corsicana, and a number of
other relatives.
Pallbearers were W. P. McCammon, Halsey Settle, Tate
Lindsey, W. M. Davidson, Wayne Milligan and John Hughes.
Honorary pallbearers were friends of the family.
Notes:
William Alexander �Uncle Billy� Wilkerson
Jul 14, 1863 - Jul 14, 1934
W. A. WILKERSON, FORMER CORSICANAN, BURIED HERE SUNDAY
SUCCUMBED TO HEART ATTACK AT HIS PLACE BUSINESS IN WACO
SATURDAY
Funeral services for W. A. (Uncle Billy) Wilkerson,
former resident of Corsicana, who died at his automobile
dealing establishment Saturday afternoon in Waco, with a
heart attack, were held Sunday afternoon with burial in
Oakwood cemetery
here. The rites in Waco were held at 2 o'clock, with
Rev. J. M. Dawson, pastor of the First Baptist church,
in charge and the body was brought overland to Corsicana
where short services were held at the grave with Rev. W.
R. Hall, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and
Rev. P. Martin Baker, pastor of the Third Avenue
Presbyterian church, in charge.
Mr. Wilkerson had resided in Waco 40 years.
Surviving are his wife, a son, Emmett L. Wilkerson,
Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. Eula W. Coulson, Corsicana; and
several grandchildren.
Pallbearers were O. M. Boynton, E. Y. Cunningham, O. L.
Albritton, F. B. McKie, Fectus A. Pierce and Dexter
Hamilton.
Sutherland- McCammon Funeral Home directed the rites
here.
Among out of town friends attending the services here
were Misses Eva Werner, Hamilton and Clara Steger,
Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Coulson and Miss Mollie
Blackmon, of Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bexley, John
Sharp, Mrs. M. H. White, Hervey Butts, all of Waco; M.
W. Frieson, Miss Kate Frieson and Mr. and Mrs. K. K.
Bullock all of Fort Worth.
Notes:
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W. A. Wilkerson, Waco, Buried in Corsicana Special to The News CORSICANA, Texas, July 16. - Funeral services for W. A. (Uncle Billy) Wilkerson, former resident of Corsicana, who died in Waco Saturday afternoon, were held Sunday afternoon with burial in
Oakwood Cemetery here. The rites in Waco were held with the Rev. J. M. Dawson, pastor of the First Baptist Church in charge. Mr. Wilkerson had resided in Waco for forty years. Surviving are his wife; a son, Emmett L. Wilkerson, Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. Eula W. Coulson, Corsicana, and several grandchildren.
Notes:
Emma Lucille
(Cowan) Burgess
1872 - Oct 16, 1934
FORMER CORSICANA WOMAN BE BURIED HERE ON THURSDAY
MRS. EMMA BURGESS DIED SUDDENLY WHILE VISITING
BROTHER AT TERRELL
Mrs. Emma Burgess of Fort Worth died suddenly about
8 o'clock Tuesday night in Terrell while on a visit
to her brother, Hugh Cowan, who resides there, and
the body will be brought to Corsicana and the
funeral will take place Thursday afternoon at 3
o'clock from the home of another brother, Kerr
Cowan, 1532 West Fourth avenue, with interment
following in
Oakwood
cemetery.
The services will be conducted by the Rev. E. T.
Miller, pastor of the First Baptist church.
Mrs. Burgess, who was born and reared in Corsicana,
has been a resident of Fort Worth many years, and
had been away from Corsicana approximately thirty
years. She was visiting her brother when death came
suddenly and with little warning. She will be
remember by many old-time residents as a most
lovable and accomplished woman and of a kindly,
Christian nature.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs.
Harris both of Fort Worth; one son, Alva Burgess,
also of Fort Worth; two sisters, Mrs. L. R. Johnson
of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. E. J. Webster of Los
Angeles, Cal.; four brothers, Wade Cowan, Fort
Worth; Hugh Cowan, Terrell; W. L. Cowan, Stuttgart,
Ark., and Kerr Cowan, Corsicana. She is also
survived by several grandchildren and nieces and
nephews.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home will be in charge
of the services.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES HELD THURSDAY FOR FORMER
CORSICANAN
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR Mrs. Emma Bridges of Fort
Worth, former resident of Corsicana, who died
suddenly Tuesday night in Terrell while visiting
her brother, Hugh Cowan, were held from the
residence of another brother, Kerr Cowan, 1532
West Fourth avenue, Thursday afternoon at 3
o'clock with burial in
Oakwood
cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. W. R. Hall,
pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Burgess was born and reared in Corsicana.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Campbell and
Mrs. Harris both of Fort Worth; a son, Alva
Burgess, Fort Worth; two sisters, Mrs. L. R.
Johnson, Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. E. J. Webster,
Los Angeles, Cal.; four brothers, Wade Cowan,
Fort Worth; Hugh Cowan, Terrell; W. L. Cowan,
Stuttgart, Ark., and Kerr Cowan, Corsicana, and
several grandchildren and other relatives.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland �
McCammon Funeral Home.
Notes:
Margaret (McClure) Dunavant
Mar 5, 1874 - Apr 3, 1934
FORMER RESIDENT CORSICANA DIED IN DALLAS ON
TUESDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret McClure
Dunavant of Dallas, who died in the
Methodist Hospital at Dallas Tuesday evening
at 6:30 o'clock, were held from the home of
her brother, M. J. McClure, 1909 West Fifth
avenue Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with
burial in
Oakwood
cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev.
Leo Johnston, pastor of the Oak Cliff
Christian church.
Mrs. Dunavant resided in Corsicana for many
years, prior to moving to Dallas.
Surviving are three brothers, M. J. McClure,
Corsicana; R. M. McClure, Colorado, and J.
T. McClure, Celina; two sisters, Mrs. Alice
Griffith and Miss Georgia McClure, both of
Port Arthur, and a number of other
relatives.
Pallbearers were N. F. Garrett, J. R. Webb,
R. P. Bates. J. R. Curington, Ed Harris, Tom
McElwee and W. S. Kellum.
The funeral was directed by the
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.
Notes:
John Thomas �Tom� Hart
Apr 2, 1875 - May 28, 1946
Rites Held Thursday For Former Resident Who Died in Dallas
Funeral services for J. T. Hart, 71, former Corsicanan, who died
in Dallas Tuesday, were held from the McCammon Funeral Chapel
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial was in
Oakwood
cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev.
Jared I. Cartlidge, pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, George Hart, Corsicana; Robert Hart,
Corpus Christi, and Dr. Wayne L. Hart, El Paso; a daughter, Mrs.
Geoge Wentzell, Temple; five grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were C. A. Middleton, John Blair, Charles DeRusha,
J. D. Haney and Garland Kent.
Notes:
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FORMER CORSICANAN WHO DIED IN DALLAS TO BE BURIED HERE
J. T. Hart, long-time resident of Corsicana until he moved to Dallas
a few years ago, died in Dallas Tuesday.
Funeral services are scheduled from the McCammon Funeral Chapel
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood
cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Jared I. Cartlidge, pastor of
the First Baptist church.
Surviving are three sons, George Hart, Corsicana; Robert Hart,
Corpus Christi, and Dr. Wayne L. Hart, El Paso; one daughter, Mrs.
George Wentzell, Temple; five grandchildren and other relatives.
Notes:
Henry William Taylor
Feb 14, 1868 - Mar 6, 1934
HENRY W. TAYLOR DIED LAST NIGHT; BURIAL WEDNESDAY
Funeral services for Henry William Taylor, aged 66 years,
long-time resident of Corsicana, who died Tuesday night at 9
o'clock after a short illness, were held from the family
residence, 906 West Ninth avenue, Wednesday afternoon at 3
o'clock with burial in
Oakwood
cemetery. The rites were conducted by J. L.
Hines, minister of the Church of Christ.
Mr. Taylor had been a jeweler in Corsicana for many years,
and was well known here.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, P. A. Taylor, Snyder,
Okla., and Billie Taylor, Corsicana; four daughters, Mrs.
Aubrey Hamilton, McKinney; Mrs. W. R. Wells, Tipton, Okla;
Mrs. Walter Whitaker, Tipton, Okla., and Mrs. Ruth Smith,
Dallas; and other relatives.
Pallbearers were the following brother-in-laws:
W. C. Conant, C. S. Conant, A. M. Conant, G. C. Conant, H.
C. Conant, S. H. Conant and F. C. Conant.
Notes:
Luna Bell
(Fellowwell) Madden-Willis
Jul 29, 1886 - Oct 15, 1965
Mrs. Willis Of Irving Dies
Mrs. Luna Belle Willis, 70, formerly of Corsicana died
at Irving Friday.
Funeral services were held on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from
the Corley Chapel with burial in
Oakwood
cemetery. Rev. H. E. Muskoff, Baptist
minister of Irving, conducted the rites.
Surviving are a son, Lee Charles Madden, a
granddaughter, Mrs. Hazel Wright, a great-granddaughter,
Janet Sue Wright, all of Irving; two brothers, Ed
Fellowell, Dallas, and Jim Followell, Brownwood; a
sister, Mrs. Donie Jamison, Corsicana, and other
relatives.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, Oct 16, 1965
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st husband
Hollie Madden 2nd unk Willis; d/o Gabriel Francis
Followwell & Margaret Wolfe (McCoy) Followwell
Lee Charles Madden
Oct 9, 1921 - Aug 20, 1976
Lee Madden
Services for Lee Madden, 54, who died Friday at
Dallas Methodist Hospital will be at 2 p.m. Monday
at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel.
The Rev. Howard Muskoph will officiate, with burial
following at
Oakwood
cemetery.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Geneva Madden of
Grand Prairie; a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Wright of
Irving; a brother, Holly Madden of Kerens; a sister,
Mrs. Jewell Malone of Houston; and two
grandchildren.
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sunday, August 22, 1976 -
submitted by Diane Richards
Lee Madden
Pallbearers for the Lee Madden services held at 2
p.m., Monday were: Arvin Bamburg, Johnnie Bamburg,
Cecil Ellis, Odis Ellis, Darrell Anders, and Paul
Dorety.
Notes:
John Lee Welte
Aug 22, 1886 - Dec 23, 1934
ACCIDENT VICTIM WILL BE BURIED IN OAKWOOD
CEMEERY
Funeral services for John Lee Welte, aged 48
years, of Noble, Oklahoma, who was killed in an
automobile accident Sunday night five miles
southwest of Waco, will be held in Corsicana at
4:15 Monday afternoon with burial in
Oakwood
cemetery. The services will be conducted by
rev. M. W. Burgess, pastor of the Church of the
Nazarene.
It is stated that his car figured in a collision
with a truck and plunged into a bridge. A
Mexican woman riding in the truck was reported
injured and was taken to a Waco hospital for
treatment.
Mr. Welte had been in San Antonio on a business
trip and was en route to Corsicana to spend the
holidays with relatives at the time of the
accident. His wife was in Corsicana visiting her
mother, Mrs. Malinda Bird.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Helen
Jones, Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Kate Gaddis,
Kansas, and Mrs. H. G. Thrail, Oklahoma; and two
brothers, Joe Welte and Albert Welte, both of
Kansas.
The funeral will be directed by the
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR JOHN L. WELTE TUESDAY
AFTERNOON
Funeral services for John Lee Welte, aged 48
years, of Noble, Oklahoma, who was instantly
killed late Sunday in an automobile accident
near Waco, were held Tuesday afternoon at 4
o'clock with burial in
Oakwood
cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev.
M. W. burgess, pastor of the Church of the
Nazarene.
Mr. Welte was en route from San Antonio to
Corsicana to spend Christmas with relatives
when his automobile figured in a collision
with a truck five miles southwest of Waco.
After the collision his automobile is
reported to have crashed into a bridge.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs.
Helen Jones, Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs.
Kate Gaddle, Kansas, and Mrs. H. C. Thrall,
Oklahoma; and two brothers, Joe Welte and
Albert Welte, both of Kansas.
The funeral was originally scheduled to have
been held Monday afternoon but was changed
when word was received that relatives were
en route here from Kansas.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland �
McCammon Funeral Home.
Notes:
Benjamin
Harbert Sugg
Jan 10, 1855 - Sep 3, 1934
WAXAHACHIE MAN WAS BURIED HERE TUESDAY
AFTERNOON
Funeral services for Benjamin H. Sugg,
aged 78 years who died Monday in
Waxahachie, were held Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock in Waxahachie. Burial was
made at
Oakwood
cemetery here at 3:30 o'clock. The rites
were conducted by Rev. Hogan of
Waxahachie, assisted here by Rev. P.
Martin baker, pastor of the Third Avenue
Presbyterian church.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ollie
Drake and Mrs. Effie McCoy, both of
Waxahachie.
Corley Funeral Home had charge of the
arrangements here.
Notes:
Barbara
Nell Nutt
Mar 25, 1931 - Jul 15, 1934
LITTLE GIRL DIED EARLY SUNDAY; WAS
BURIED IN OAKWOOD
Funeral services for Barbara Nell
Nutt, aged 3 years, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Nutt, who died Sunday
morning at 2:30 o'clock, were held
from the residence of the
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce
Nutt, 908 West Tenth avenue, Sunday
afternoon at 5 o'clock with burial
in
Oakwood
cemetery. The rites were conducted by J. L.
Hines, minister of the Church of
Christ.
Surviving are the parents, a
brother, Duane Douglas Nutt; two
sisters, Sibyl Faye and Stella Jean
Nutt; grandparents and other
relatives.
The funeral was directed by the
Sutherland McCammon Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were T. D. Sheehan, A.
P. Tuck, Floyd Henderson and J. C.
Buck.
Notes:
Walter Starllag Jackson
May 7, 1897 - Apr 23, 1934
OIL OPERATOR IS VICTIM OF ATTACK
ACUTE INDIGESTION
WALTER S. JACKSON DIED SUDDENLY
SUNDAY; BURIAL TUESDAY MORNING
Walter S. Jackson, age 36 years,
1445 West Fourth avenue,
independent oil operator, died
Sunday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock
a few minutes after being
stricken with acute indigestion.
The funeral services will be
held at the First Methodist
church Tuesday morning at 10:30
o'clock with burial in
Oakwood
cemetery. The rites will be conducted by
Rev. T. Edgar Neal, pastor of
the church, assisted by Rev. P.
Martin Baker, pastor of the
Third Avenue Presbyterian
church.
Mr. Jackson had resided in
Corsicana for the past twelve
years, and was well-known among
the oil fraternity.
Surviving are his wife, a
daughter, Margaret Jane,
Corsicana; a brother, Carl B.
Jackson, Tulsa, Okla., a sister,
Mrs. L. S. Robb, Shreveport,
La.; and two aunts, Miss E. C.
Jackson and Mrs. Birdie
Armstrong, both of Shreveport,
La.
Pallbearers will be Fred Prince,
W. L. Pickens, N. G. Landrum,
Ernest Wilson, Dr. Leslie Kelton,
Glen Mershon, Roy DeLafosse and
Billie Kenner.
The funeral will be directed by
the Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
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Relatives, Friends Here
Tuesday for Jackson Funeral
The following out of town
sorrowing relatives and
friends of the late Walter
S. Jackson were in Corsicana
to pay their last respects
to the memory of this fine
young man, who passed away
so suddenly Sunday evening
and was buried Tuesday
morning in
Oakwood,
following impressive
services held at 10:30 at
the First Methodist church:
Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Robb and
Miss E. C. Jackson and Mr.
J. M. Jackson of Shreveport;
Mr. and Mrs. Carl V. Jackson
and daughter, Minerva, of
Tulsa, Okla.; Dr. and Mrs.
F. E. Baker of Stamps, Ark.;
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Daviss,
Jr., of Lubbock; Mr. and
Mrs. Phil Daviss of Gilmer;
Mr. and Mrs. Theredge King,
Arp; and the following men
friends:
Messrs. L. S. Winer,
Longview; H. J. Porter, San
Antonio; Jimmie McLaren,
Houston; Claude Holley and
Jim Collins, Tyler, and E.
B. Germany, M. G. Landrum,
E. L. Wilson, W. L. Pickens,
James B. Burleson, W. E.
Butler and W. F. Menney, all
of Dallas.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR W. S. JACKSON TUESDAY
MORNING
Funeral services for Walter S. Jackson, 36, oil operator, 1445 West
Fourth Avenue, who died suddenly Sunday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock,
were held Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the First Methodist
church with interment in
Oakwood
cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. T. Edgar Neal, pastor, assisted by
Rev. P. Martin Baker, pastor of the Third Avenue Presbyterian
church.
Mr. Jackson had resided in Corsicana for the past twelve years and
was well known in oil circles. He formerly was connected with
Marland and Phillips oil companies.
Surviving are his wife, formerly Miss Margaret Daviss, Corsicana; a
daughter, Margaret Jane, Corsicana; a brother, Carl B. Jackson,
Tulsa, Okla.; a sister, Mrs. L. S. Robb, Shreveport, La.; and two
aunts, Miss E. C. Jackson and Mrs. Birdie Armstrong, both of
Shreveport, La.
Pallbearers were Fred Prince, , W. L. Pickens, N. G. Landrum, Ernest
Wilson, Dr. Leslie Kelton, Glen Mershon, Roy DeLafosse and Billie
Kenner.
The funeral was directed by the Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Polly Ann (Sims) Kirk
Mar 19, 1853 - Jul 30,
1934
BAZETTE, Aug. 9.�(Spl.)�Mrs.
Polly Ann Kirk was
buried in the
Prairie Point cemetery
Tuesday.
Notes:
Ruthie Mae
(Henderson) Bolden
Apr 17, 1935 - Dec
14, 2015
Ruthie Mae Bolden,
80, of Corsicana, Texas, passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 at the
Kindred Hospital in Mansfield, Texas. Graveside services are 1 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at
Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson
Mortuary.
Notes:
Domonique Rooks
abt 1986 - Jun 12, 2018
Domonique Rooks, 32, of Garland, passed away Tuesday, June 12,
2018 in Dallas
Visitation will be noon to 7 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2018 at M.R.
Smith Parlor for Fuenrals.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Mt.
B. Zion Baptist Church, Goodlow. Pastor Nathan Carter, and
Pastor Jerry Sharp Sr. of Living Words Christian Church of
Garland officiating. Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park.
Arrangements by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Notes:
Ricky
Donnell Franklin
Nov 16, 1962 - Nov 27, 2016
Ricky
Donnell Franklin, 54 of Dallas, passed away Sunday, Nov.
27,2016 in Dallas.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2,
2016 at Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Wake services are set to begin from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec.
2, 2016 at Johnson Memorial COGIC, 1600 S. Bus. Hwy 45 at T.
A Carroll Avenue.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3,
2016 at Seond Mission Baptist Church, 909 S. 5th St. with
Apostle David Ransom, Sr. Eulogist.
Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial
Park. |
Notes:
Earlean (Daniels)
Bailey
Oct 14, 1920 - Jul 18, 2015
Earlean Bailey, 94, of Corsicana, passed away Tuesday,
July 14, 2015 at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015 at
the Eastside Church of Christ located at 906 East 13th
Avenue. Interment will follow at
Woodland
Memorial Park. Arragements by Ross and Johnson
Mortuary.
Notes:
William H. Powell
Sr.
Sep 5, 1927 - Sep 28, 2015
William H. Powell Sr., 88 of Corsicana, passed away
at his residence on Monday, Sept 28, 2015.
Visitation will be 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30,
2015, at Ross and Johnson Mortuary. Mr. Powell will
lie in state at the church 11 a.m. to noon on
Thursday. Funeral services are noon Thursday, Oct.
1, 2015, at Second Mission Baptist Church, 909 South
Fifth Street, Corsicana, with Pastor Larry L. Polk
Sr. and Dr. Yvonne A Powell McDonald officiating.
Interment will follow at
Woodland
Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary,
Corsicana.
Notes:
Fannie M. Smith
abt 1931 - Oct 25, 2017
Fannie M. Smith, 86, of Corsicana passed away
Oct. 25, 2017 at Trisun Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 at Mt. Olive Baptist
Church, 2105 E. Jones, Ave. in Corsicana with
Pastors Earnest Betts, Jr. and Dairy Johnson
officiating. Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
INFANT GIRL Dunlap
B&D Mar 18, 1934
Baby Died Sunday Night At Mildred; Burial on Monday
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Dunlap of the Mildred
community died Sunday night and the funeral will be held Monday
afternoon at 5 o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are the parents and a brother, Richard Dunlap.
The funeral will be directed by the Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
James Collard
Sep 28, 1950 - Sep 29, 1950
Collard Infant Rites Saturday
James Collard, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Collard, died at
the family residence, 824 North Commerce street, Friday at 9:30
a.m.
Funeral rights are to be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at
Oakwood cemetery,
where interment will be made. The rights are to be conducted by
The Very Rev. Monsignor V. Graffeo of the Church of the
Immaculate Conception.
Surviving are the parents, five brothers, Richard Dunlap, Glenn
Dunlap, Jackie Dunlap and Kenneth Dunlap and Anthony Collard,
all of Corsicana.
Griffin Funeral Home will direct.
Notes:
Josiah Cheatam
�Joe� Hunter, Sr.
Sep 25, 1898 - Feb 18, 1972
J. C. Hunter
MIDLAND�Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Saturday at the
Ellis Funeral Chapel in Midland for former Corsicana
resident Joe C. Hunter, 73, Midland resident since 1947. He
died there Friday. Graveside rites and burial will be in
Corsicana Monday at 10 a.m. at
Oakwood cemetery
with the Rev. Kenneth Haley officiating.
He was a co-owner and drilling superintendent of the
Three-Way Drilling Co. in Midland and a member of the
Christian Church.
He is survived by his widow, Nona, of Midland; a son, David
Hunter, Tulsa, Okla.; and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Dohoney,
Dallas; Mrs. Rose Miller, Cisco, and Mrs. Laura Brewer,
Renton, Wash.
Corley Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Notes:
Carl
Archie Smith
Feb 29, 1892 - Dec 19, 1934
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR VICTIM HEART ATTACK THURSDAY
Funeral services for Carl Archie Smith, 42, life-long
resident of Corsicana, who died with a heart attack
Wednesday morning while at work, were held Thursday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the chapel of the Corley
Funeral Home with burial in
Oakwood cemetery,
Rev. Joe E. Glenn, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Baptist
church, conducted the rites.
He has been an employee of the Robinson-Irvine gin
company, East Sixth avenue, for six years. He operated
the suction and was preparing to unload a wagon of
cotton when he was stricken.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Dora Williams,
Corsicana; Mrs. R. E. Baldorf, Corsicana; and a half
brother, E. B. Carson, Mt. Pleasant.
Active pallbearers were D. McBroom, W. L. McBroom, C. F.
Broughton, H. L. Hargraves, J. B. Robinson and R. C.
Campbell.
Honorary pallbearers were C. E. Breithaupt, Charley
White, J. C. White, C. F. Irvine and W. J. Crossland.
Notes:
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HEART ATTACK WAS FATAL CARL SMITH WEDNESDAY
MORNING
Carl Archie Smith, aged 42 years, life-long resident of Corsicana,
employee of the Robinson-Irvine gin company, 605 East Sixth avenue,
died with a heart attack at the gin Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.
The funeral will be held from the chapel of the Corley Funeral Home
Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of the
First Baptist church.
Smith operated the suction at the gin and was preparing to unload a
wagon of cotton when he was stricken, dying shortly thereafter, it
was stated. He had been an employee of the gin for the past six
years.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Cora Williams, Corsicana; Mrs. R.
E. Baldorf, Corsicana; ; and Mrs. E. B. Carson, Mt. Pleasant.
Notes:
INFANT SON Swanson
Died March 1934
Infant Was Buried Tuesday Afternoon
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Swanson was
buried in
Oakwood cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
Mrs. Swanson will be remembered as Miss Louise Barth
before her marriage.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home had charge of the
service.
Notes:
Robert
Edward Baldauf, Sr.
Feb 22, 1881 - Apr 4, 1940
ROBERT E. BALDAUF DIED ON THURSDAY; BURIAL BE
FRIDAY
Robert E. Baldauf, aged 59 years, died at his
home, 1223 West Eleventh avenue, Thursday
afternoon at 12:30 o'clock.
Funeral services are to be held Friday afternoon
at 3 o'clock from the Corley Funeral Chapel.
Interment will be in
Oakwood
cemetery.
Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Mrs. W.
D. Hadley and Mrs. George Pollard; two sons,
Robert Baldauf and Francis Baldauf, and three
grandchildren, all of Corsicana; a brother, C.
C. Baldauf, Angus; and three sisters, Mrs. John
Ware, Angus; Mrs. Roy Petty, Vivian, La., and
Mrs. E. E. Elliott, Kilgore.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Apr 4, 1940
-
Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o
Hattie Gertrude (Smith) Baldauf buried in
Resthaven Memorial Park, Corsicana; s/o
Charles A. Baldauf & Emmaline Wilson (McCage)
Baldauf
----
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FRIDAY FOR ROBERT
BALDAUF
Funeral services for Robert E. Baldauf, aged
59 years, who died Thursday afternoon at his
home, 1223 West Eleventh avenue, were held
Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the
Corley chapel, interment was in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were
conducted by Rev. Clyde Griffith.
Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Mrs.
W. D. Hadley and Mrs. George Pollard; two
sons, Robert Baldauf and Francis Baldauf,
and three grandchildren, all of Corsicana; a
brother, C. C. Baldauf, Angus; and three
sisters, Mrs. John Ware, Angus; Mrs. Petty,
Vivian, La., and Mrs. E. E. Elliott,
Kilgore.
Notes:
Cora
Belle (Wells) Warden
Jun 22, 1871 - Aug 17, 1934
Former Navarro County Woman Be Buried
Here Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. E. K. Warden,
who died Friday in Overton, will be held
Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in
Oakwood cemetery. They will be
conducted by J. L. Hines, Minister of
the Church of Christ. The body will be
brought overland by Corley Funeral Home
Sunday.
Mrs. Warden was a native of Navarro
county and had lived in Overton only a
short while.
Survived by her husband, four daughters,
Mrs. Ruby Woodward, Mrs. Gertrude Story,
Mrs. Agnes Jones and Miss Eva Warden,
all of Overton.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES
FORMER RESIDENT
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services for
Mrs. E. K. Warden,
who died in Overton
Friday, were held
Sunday afternoon at
4 o'clock at
Oakwood cemetery
where interment was
made. The rites were
conducted by J. L.
Hines, Church of
Christ minister.
Mrs. Warden was a
native of Navarro
county and had
resided in Overton
only a short time.
Surviving are her
husband, four
daughters, Mrs. Ruby
Woodward, Mrs.
Gertrude Story, Mrs.
Agnes Jones and Miss
Eva Warden, all of
Overton.
Corley Funeral Home
had charge of the
funeral
arrangements.
Notes:
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Former Navarro County Woman Be Buried Here
Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. E. K. Warden, who died Friday in Overton,
will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in
Oakwood cemetery.
They will be conducted by J. L. Hines, minister of the Church of
Christ. The body will be brought overland by Corley Funeral Home
Sunday.
Mrs. Warden was a native of Navarro County and had lived in Overton
only a short while.
Survived are her husband, four daughters, Mrs. Ruby Woodward, Mrs.
Gertrude Story, Mrs. Agnes Jones and Miss Eva Warden, all of
Overton.
Notes:
Kenneth
Wade Raney
June11, 1957 - June 7, 2018
Kenneth
Wade Raney of Carrollton passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018.
After a short battle with cancer, his heavenly Father called
him home where he now has been perfectly healed.
Kenneth was born June 11, 1957 in Corsicana to Oleta Arnett
Raney and Grover Raney. He graduated from
Corsicana High School in May of 1975. Soon after he
joined the military, where he went on to become a proud
Sergeant in the United Marine Corps.
Ken Married his loving wife, Joyce in August of 2000 and
they lived in Carrollton. He worked as the project manager
in Facilities and Construction for the city of North
Richland Hills.
Ken loved the Lord first and his family followed closely
behind. He was not a man who sought worldly treasures, but a
humble and kind servant and a heart full of thankfulness for
all of God's blessings.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, brother
Grover Earl Raney, sister Rose Ann Raney and grandparents,
Frank and Lena Arnett, Aaron G. and Carrie Raney.
He leaves as his legacy two children and three
step-children, Jennifer Wooten and Kerwin of Frisco, Daniel
Raney of Carrollton, Demetrius Galban and Kim of Houston,
Gabriel Galban of Carrollton Alisha Galban and Janna of
Mesquite.
He carried so close to his heart his precious grandchildren,
Kessler, Addison, Sterling, Chandler, Harper, Madison,
Mackenzee, Makaleigh, Elijah, Zach and Gracie. Ken also
leaves 14 siblings to cherish sweet memories, Ronnie and
Theresa Raney, Shelby and Laura Raney, Frankie and Michael
Whisenant, Lena Farmer, Beth and Dean Ginn, Joyce and Clyde
Smalling, Peggy Gunnels, Charlotte and Mike Cordell, Elton
and Linda Raney, Steven Raney, Henry and Charlie Raney and
Audrey and Nathan Harris, along with numerous nephews,
nieces and cousins and his very special, one in a million,
aunt Jo Ann Tomlin.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2018
with funeral services to follow at 11:30 a.m. at Calvary
Worship Center in Corsicana with Dr. Gary Johnson
officiating.
The family request any donations be made to Calvary Worship
Center, Ken's home church.
A USMCservice with
military honors will be held Monday, July 9, 2018 at the
Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek
Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211.
Arrangements made by North Dallas Funeral Home. |
Notes:
George Moek �Mack� Wilson
Jul 9, 1902 - Nov 25, 1934
CROCKETT MAN IS BURIED HERE ON
MONDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services for George Mack
Wilson, aged 32 years, of Crockett,
who died at the home of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wilson, 1021 West
Eleventh avenue, Sunday afternoon at
1 o'clock, will be held from the
United Presbyterian church with
burial in
Oakwood cemetery Monday
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock.
The rites were conducted by Rev. B.
A. Steverson, pastor of the church.
Wilson was a native of Navarro
county and resided in Corsicana
prior to moving to Crockett four
years ago. He was a baker.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter,
Peggy Jean, both of Crockett;
parents, and two brothers, O. W.
Wilson and R. L. Wilson, all of
Corsicana.
Pallbearers were Richard Cunningham,
Lige Cunningham, Wright Hedrick,
Jess Thomas, John C. Hughes, Frankie
Rainey, all of Corsicana; W. R.
Brown, Crockett, and James Crawford,
Lufkin.
The funeral was directed by the
Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Nov 26, 1934
- Submitted
by Diane Richards
- h/o Ima Opal (Muckleroy)
Wilson-Jenson married May 14, 1927 buried in Evergreen Memorial
Park, Crockett, Texas; s/o Andrew Hugh Wilson & Anna Mae
(Dubose) Wilson
----
CROCKETT BAKER IS BURIED HERE AFTER DEATH ON SUNDAY
Funeral services for George Mack Wilson, 32, Crockett baker, who
died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wilson, 1021
West Eleventh avenue, Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock after a
lingering illness, were held Monday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock
from the United Presbyterian church with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. B. A. Steverson, pastor of the
church.
Surviving are his wife and a daughter, Peggy Jean, Crockett;
parents and two brothers, O. W. Wilson and R. L. Wilson, all of
Corsicana.
Pallbearers were Richard Cunningham, Lige Cunningham, Wright
Hedrick, Jess Thomas, John C. Hughes and Frankie Rainey, all of
Corsicana; W. R. Brown, Crockett, and James Crawford, Lufkin.
The funeral was directed by the Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Minnie Clyde Steward
Feb 7, 1900 - Feb 18, 1934
FORMER CORSICANA RESIDENT DIED IN
DALLAS ON SUNDAY
MISS MINNIE STEWARD WILL BE BURIED
HERE ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Miss Minnie Steward, aged 34 years,
former resident of Corsicana died in
Dallas Sunday afternoon at 1:30
o'clock and the funeral will be held
here Tuesday afternoon from the
First Baptist church with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
Miss Steward had been connected with
an insurance company in Dallas for
the past two years, but prior to
that time had been an employee of
the local office of the Southwestern
Bell Telephone company here eight
years and also had been employed by
the telephone company at Mexia five
years before moving to Corsicana.
She was a member of the First
Baptist church here and took an
active part in the activities of
that congregation.
Surviving are her mother Mrs. Ameila
Steward, Douglas; six sisters, Mrs.
Erman Easterling, Louisville, Texas;
Mrs. Mary Thomas, Tyler; Mrs. W. M.
Whitaker, Weyland; Mrs. T. J. Hardy,
Abilene; Miss Ruby Steward, Kilgore,
and Miss Hazel Steward, Dublin; and
three brothers, John, Jack and Frank
Steward, all of Dublin.
The funeral will be conducted by the
Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES
HELD TUESDAY FOR
FORMER CORSICANAN
Funeral services for
Miss Minnie Steward,
34, of Dallas,
formerly of
Corsicana, who died
in Dallas, Sunday
afternoon , was held
from the First
Baptist church,
Tuesday afternoon at
2 o'clock with
burial in Oakwood
cemetery. The
funeral was
conducted by Rev. E.
T. Miller, pastor of
the church. Miss
Steward resided in
Corsicana eight
years prior to
moving to Dallas two
years ago. She was
an employee of the
Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company
here and was
connected with the
telephone company in
Mexia five years
before coming to
Corsicana. She was a
member of the First
Baptist church here.
Surviving are her
mother, Mrs. Amelia
Steward, Douglas;
six sisters, Mrs.
Erma Easterling,
Louisville, Texas;
Mrs. Mary Thomas,
Tyler; Mrs. W. M.
Whitaker, Weyland;
Mrs. T. J. Hardy,
Abilene; Miss Ruby
Steward, Kilgore,
and Miss Hazel
Steward, Dublin; and
three brothers,
John, Jack and Frank
Steward, all of
Dublin.
The funeral was
directed by the
Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Rosa Elizabeth �Rosie� (Price)
Derden-Prince
Aug 1, 1882 - Aug 10, 1963
Mrs. Prince, 82, Dies Saturday,
Rites Monday
Mrs. Rosa Derden Prince, 82, native
of Kosse, 2122 West Thirteenth
avenue, died Saturday morning.
Funeral services will be held Monday
at 10 a.m. from the missionary
Baptist church with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev.
Bruce Hibbitt, pastor and Rev. Buel
Crouch, Dallas minister.
Surviving are her husband, Rev. J.
f. Prince, Corsicana; five sons, W.
T. and Homer Derden, both of Dallas;
Jim Derden, Corsicana; Jesse Derden,
Miles City, Montana, and Earl Derden,
Houston; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel
Childress, Emhouse; Mrs. Harlan
Goode, Irving, and Mrs. Harry
Whitsell, Houston; 21 grandchildren,
36 great-grandchildren, a sister,
Mrs. A. A. Welborn, Greggton, and a
number of other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Douglas,
Derward George, Bud Holditch, Robert
Bryant, Johnny Arnett, Loyd Farish
and honorary pallbearers will be the
deacons of the Missionary Baptist
church.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, Aug 10, 1963
- Submitted
by Diane Richards
- 1st husband
Thomas Bruce �Tom� Derden 2nd husband John Franklin
Prince, Rev. buried in Hamilton Beeman cemetery; d/o
William F. Price & Mattie Samantha (Hudson) Price
Jack D. Weaver, Sr.
May 5, 1874 - Jul 5, 1934
JACK D. WEAVER DIED SUDDENLY
THURSDAY NIGHT
FUNERAL WILL BE HELD AT FAMILY HOME
ON SATURDAY MORNING
Jack D. Weaver, aged 60 years,
long-time resident of Corsicana,
died at his home, 633 West Collin
street, Thursday night at 11:30
o'clock after being taken suddenly
ill.
Funeral services will be held from
the family home Saturday morning at
10 o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be
conducted by Rev. E. T. miller,
pastor of the First Baptist church.
Mr. Weaver was a native of Alabama,
but had resided here since early
manhood. He was connected with
several business firms here for many
years.
Surviving are his wife, a son, Jack
Weaver, Jr., Corsicana; two
daughters, Mrs. Richard Parker and
Mrs. Henry Dobbs, both of Corsicana;
two sisters, Mrs. Tom Brinley and
Mrs. Mollie Brinley, both of
Alabama.
The funeral will be directed by the
Sutherland- McCammon Funeral Home.
Notes:
----
VICTIM OF SUDDEN ILLNESS WAS BURIED SATURDAY
MORNING
Funeral services for Jack D. Weaver, 60,
long-time resident of Corsicana, and identified
with several business establishments, who died
suddenly Thursday night at 11:30 o'clock, were
held from the family residence, 633 West Collin
Street, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock with
burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were
conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of the
First Baptist church.
Mr. Weaver was a native of Alabama, but came to
Corsicana in his early manhood.
Surviving are his wife, a son, Jack Weaver, Jr.,
and two daughters, Mrs. Richard Parker and Mrs.
Henry Dobbs, all of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs.
Tom Brinley and Mrs. Mollie Brinley, both of
Alabama, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Marvin R. Thomas, Conrad
Matthews, Jr., Arthur Beavers, Joe Kelton Wells,
James W. McCammon and J. G. Christian.
The funeral was directed by the
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.
Notes:
Tina (Dixon) Jones-McBryde
Oct 18, 1873 - Nov 26, 1934
LIFELONG RESIDENT STREETMAN DIED IN
LOCAL HOSPITAL
Mrs. J. B. McBride, aged 61 years,
life-long resident of the Streetman
community, died at the Corsicana
Hospital and Clinic Monday morning
at 3:50 o'clock. The funeral will be
held from the Streetman Presbyterian
church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock
with burial in the
Birdston cemetery. The rites
will be conducted by Rev. Molloy,
pastor of the Streetman church, and
Rev. W. R. Hall, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church here.
Surviving are her husband, three
daughters, Mrs. W. O. Allmon,
Corsicana; Mrs. H. P. Grizzard,
Streetman; and Miss Bessie Jones,
Fairfield; and two brothers and a
sister who reside in Mississippi.
Notes:
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MRS. J. B. M�BRIDE BURIED TUESDAY IN BIRDSTON CEMETERY
Funeral services for Mrs. J. B. McBride, 61, lifelong resident
of the Streetman community, who died at the Corsicana Hospital
and Clinic Monday morning at 3:50 o'clock, were held from the
Streetman Presbyterian church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock with
burial in the Birdston
cemetery. Rev. Molloy of the Streetman church and Rev. W. R.
Hall, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Corsicana,
conducted the rites.
Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. W. O. Allmon,
Corsicana; Mrs. H. P. Grizzard, Streetman; and Miss Bessie
Jones, Fairfield; and two brothers and a sister who reside in
Mississippi.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Nov 27, 1934
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st husband John Y.
Jones 2nd husband John Bonner McBryde married Nov 18, 1906; d/o
John Dixon per death certificate
Leona Allmon, Miss
Sep 13, 1880 - Jun 22, 1938
MISS LEONA ALLOMAN DIED LAST NIGHT; BE BURIED BIRDSTON
Miss Leona Allman, aged 57 years, died at her home, 516 West
Eleventh avenue, Wednesday night. Funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the
Birdston cemetery
where interment was made. The rites were conducted by Rev.
W. R. Hall, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Miss
Allman had resided in Corsicana for a number of years. She
was a sister of the late Willis O. Allman.
Surviving are a sister, Miss Gladys Allman, and a brother
Thomas W. Allman, both of Corsicana, and a number of nieces
and nephews.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home is directing the
arrangements.
Notes:
Thomas
W. Allmon
Feb 9, 1883 - Jul 26, 1950
Thomas W. Allman Fatally Stricken By Heart Attack
Thomas W. Allman, 66 year old former Corsicana
businessman, succumbed to a heart attack Wednesday at 1
p.m. in the home of his aunt, Mrs. Kate Elliston, 813
West Seventh avenue.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the
McCammon Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at
Birdston
cemetery.
Allman is survived by his aunt and several nieces and
nephews. He formerly operated a service station and
grocery store here.
Notes:
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Thomas W. Allman Rites Thursday
Funeral services for Thomas W. Allman, who died
Wednesday of a heart attack, were held at 3 p.m.
Thursday at the McCammon Funeral Home.
Rev. Marvin Bledsoe, pastor of the Central Methodist
Church, officiated. Burial was planned at
Birdston
cemetery.
A former Corsicana businessman, Allman died at 1
p.m. Wednesday in the home of his aunt, Mrs. Kate
Elliston, 813 West Seventh Avenue. He was 66.
Notes:
Leonard
Elliston Allmon, Sr.
Aug. 19, 1915 - Sep. 29, 1976
L. E. Allmon
Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Griffin
Funeral Home Chapel for Leonard E. Allmon Sr.,
61, resident of Grand Prairie, who died today at
Fort Worth.
The Rev. James N. Cook will officiate, with
burial following at
Birdston cemetery in Streetman.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. June Allmon of
Streetman; two sons, Leonard Allmon, Jr. of
Irving and Jon Allmon of Arlington Heights,
Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Lelia Gene Neyfeldt of
Arlington Heights; five grandchildren, his
mother, Mrs. Willie Allmon of Streetman; a
brother, Willis Allmon of Houston; and a sister,
Mrs. Juanita Marston of Streetman.
Notes:
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L. E. Allmon
Pallbearers for the Leonard E. Allmon Sr.
services to be held at 3 p.m. today at the
Griffin Funeral Home Chapel, are D. R.
Ryder, V. T. Spencer, C. V. Flores, A. D.
Hensley, D. J. Maxwell, and B. J. Browning.
Notes:
Michael
Anthony Allen
Jan 25, 1962 - Dec 4, 2015
Michael
Anthony Allen, 53, of Ennis and formerly of Corsicana,
passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 at his residence.. Michael
was born Jan. 25, 1962 to the parentage of Billy and Madylon
Allen. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School, he
continued to further his education at Navarro College.. In
his early life, he gave his life to Christ and became a
member of Living Testimony Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas..
Michael was a hard-working man throughout his life. He
worked at Dallas Independent School District for many years,
Pactiv, Corsicana for several years and Sterlite Company in
Ennis serving in plant maintenance.. He was preceded in
death by his parents; uncles, Roscoe Dempsey, James Dempsey,
Charles Dempsey, Bobby Brown, Carl Allen, Sammie Allen,
Dawfea Allen, Chester Allen, George Allen; and aunts, Mary
Nell Allen and Christell Davis.. Michael is survived by his
wife of 24 years, Lawunia Allen; two sons, Tomario
Cleveland, and Minister Marcellus Cleveland (Gwen);
goddaughter, Kayiyah Toplin; one brother, Keith Allen; two
uncles, Leonard Dempsey, Ronnie Allen; two aunts, Barbara
Cleveland �Aunt Bobbie,� and Barbara Dempsey. He is also
survived by nephews and nieces, Juanita Allen, Dartavies
Wright and Keilon Allen; sister and brothers-in-law, Adele
Cleveland, Helen Edom, Robert Cleveland, Bertha Woodard,
James (Thressa) Cleveland, Dorothy (Jake) Griffin, and many
other relatives and friends.. Visitation will be 12 to 7
p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2015 at M.R. Smith Parlor for
Funerals.. Funeral service will be 12 noon Saturday, Dec.
12, 2015 at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, Corsicana with
Bishop K.D. Davis Sr., pastor officiating and Minister
Marcellus Cleveland, Eulogist. Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial
Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Edward Allen, Marcus
Allen, Wardell Allen, Terrence Cleveland, Adante Austin and
Lester Edom. Honorary pallbearers will be Derwood Cleveland,
James Cleveland, Richard Allen and Michael Jackson.. M.R.
Smith Parlor for Funerals in charge of arrangements.
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Notes:
Brynda Beatrice
(Thomas) LaLonde
Feb 24, 1950 - Nov 26, 2016
Brynda
Thomas LaLonde, born Brenda Beatrice Thomas made her
introduction on Feb. 24, 1950 in Buffalo.
Brynda accepted Christ at an early age and attended Mt.
Olive Baptist Church. She received her formal education from
G.W. Jackson High School and was a proud graduate of the
class of 1968. One of
Brynda's biggest passions was fashion and loved to "dress to
impress."
Brynda was previously employed at Texas Instruments, Gulf
Life Insurance Co., and Bank of America in Dallas.
She was called home on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016.
Brynda was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Thomas,
Sr., and sister, Jacqueline Thomas.
She leaves to cherish parents, Lucion and Gussie Jessie, and
Cora Thomas; daughter, Larronda Lusk; Sons, Orlondo Jessie
and Torin Jessie and wife Cassandra; sisters, Carolyn
Johnson, Sandra Haynes, Johnnie Thomas, Joy Thomas, Debra
and Renee Thomas; brothers, Lucion Jessie, III, Cedric
Jessie, Sr., and wife Kaye, Ronnie Jessie and wife Jackie,
Benjamin A. Jessie and wife Darlene, Terry Thomas and wife
Thelma, Gayland Thomas and wife Mary, Jefferey Thomas and
wife Brenda, Cecil Thomas, Jr., Michael and Danny Thomas;
Daughter-in-law; three granddaughters, Jasmine Jessie,
Celeste Jessie and Temassia Rooks; four grandsons, Ryan
Lusk, D'Eriq Jordan, David Jessie and Devin Jessie; one
great- grandson, Trenton Rocks; one great- granddaughter,
Tatum Rocks; four aunts, Shirley Ware, Frankie Johnson,
Annie Faye Dewberry and Louise Alexander; two uncles, Vernon
Dewberry, Plesse Johnson and a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at
First Baptist Church in Corsicana. Rev. Alfred Cox
officiated and Rev. Jessie Williams served as Eulogist.
Brynda was laid to rest at
Woodland Cemetery. |
G.W. Jackson 1968
Notes:
LeVorn Woods
abt 1927 - Dec 8, 2015
LeVorn Woods, 88, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8,
2015 at Kindred Hospital, Mansfield, Texas. Visitation will
be 12 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 at M.R. Smith Parlor
for Funerals. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec.
14, 2015 at
Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery with Minister Larone
Rooks officiating.
Notes:
Margaret
Baty
abt 1926 - Mar 8, 2018
Margaret Baty, 91, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday,
March 8, 2018 at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, March
16, 2018 at Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March
17, 2018 at Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church
located at 1009 S. Fourth St., with Pastor Gary Moore,
Officiating. Interment will follow at
Woodland
Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson
Mortuary.
Notes:
Laura D. (UNKNOWN) Keeton-Woodard
abt 1910 - Nov 28, 2016
Laura D. Keeton Woodard, 106, of Desoto, former
Corsicana resident, passed away Monday, Nov. 28,2016
at the Charleston Methodist Hospital in Dallas.
Funeral services are set to begin at noon Friday,
Dec. 2, 2016 at Second Mission Baptist Church, 909
S. Fifth St.
Interment will follow at
Woodland
Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Ricky K. Smith,
Sr.
abt 1963 - Dec 8, 2016
Ricky K. Smith, Sr., 53, of Desoto, former
Corsicana resident passed aay Thursday, Dec. 8,
2016 at the VA Hospital in Dallas.
Funeral services are set to begin at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 at Bethel AME Church
located at 101 North 4th Street.
Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary
Notes:
James Bragg
Jan 31, 1858 - Mar 28, 1934
AGED ROANE MAN DIED SUDDENLY AT HOME
WEDNESDAY
Funeral rites for James Bragg, aged
76 years of Roane, who died suddenly
at 3:30 Wednesday afternoon were
conducted at the family residence in
Roane at 3 o'clock Thursday
afternoon by Rev. Joe E. Glenn,
pastor of the Corsicana Eleventh
Avenue Baptist church, and interment
was made in the
Post Oak Cemetery.
Surviving are one brother, Jesse
Bragg, and three sisters, Miss Mary
Bragg, Mrs. W. M. Randell and Mrs.
John Davis, all of the Roane
community.
Arrangements were handled by the
Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Mary Bragg
Feb 9, 1872 - Jul 1, 1948
MARY BRAGG RITES ARE HELD FRIDAY;
BURIAL AT POST OAK
Funeral services for Miss Mary
Bragg, aged 76 years, long-time
Roane resident, who died early
Thursday morning, were held Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Corley chapel. Burial was in the
Post Oak cemetery. The rites
were conducted by Rev. Jack Goff,
pastor of the North Side Baptist
church.
Survivors include Mrs. Mattie Estes,
Roane; Mrs. John Davis, Waco; Mrs.
Bessie Brufett, Dayton, Ohio;
Herbert Davis, Pampa and Walter
Randell, Roane, nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Willie/Lillie (Beasley) Schrimsher-Brown-Wilson
May 15, 1881 - Oct 20, 1934
1930 census has Carrie Schrimsher
and Ethel Schrimsher in the State
Orphans Home-school enrollment in
Oklahoma has Lee Dec. 18, 1916, Roy
Jul. 16, 1903, Bill Aug. 17, 1908,
Delbert Jul. 12, 1912, John Nov. 16,
1902 all enrolled there
1st husband J. F. Schrimsher 2nd
assumed Joe Brown 3rd husband J. C.
Wilson d/o Bill Beasley per death
certificate
----
MRS. J. C. WILSON DIED AT HOME HERE
SATURDAY MORNING
Funeral services for Mrs. J. C.
Wilson, aged 53 years, who died at
711 East Tenth Avenue Saturday
morning at 3 o'clock, were held at
Post Oak cemetery where burial
was made Saturday afternoon at 4
o'clock.
Surviving are her husband, six
children, Carrie Jane Schrimpsher,
Gainesville; Lee Schrimpsher,
Oklahoma; Delbert Schrimpsher,
Oklahoma; Ethel Schrimpsher, Dallas;
Bill Schrimpsher, Oklahoma; and J.
B. Brown, Hamilton; mother who
resides in Abilene, and several
brothers and sisters.
The funeral was directed by the
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, Oct 20, 1934
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st husband J. F.
Schrimsher 2nd husband Joe Brown 3rd husband J. C.
Wilson; d/o Bill Beasley per death certificate
Abbie (Coursey) Shelton
Sep. 8, 1879 - Jul. 10, 1934
WOMAN DIED WITH HEART ATTACK AND BURIAL WEDNESDAY
Mrs. Abbie Shelton, aged 55 years, wife of E. D.
Shelton, Hester community, died at 305 West Seventh
Avenue, Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock with a heart
attack. The funeral was held from the Baptist church at
Post Oak Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock with interment
in the Post Oak
cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. J. B. Ingle and Rev. H.
B. Carraway, Baptist ministers.
Surviving are her husband and two sons.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland � McCammon
Funeral Home.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Wednesday, Jul 11, 1934
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Edward W.
�Edd� Shelton married Sep 4, 1898 assumed d/o
Thomas Maxton �Tom� Coursey & Lilly (Glasgow)
Coursey
Bette Nell (Deaton)
Buchanan-Rash-Reynolds
Jun 26, 1940 - Jun 16, 2018
Bette
Nell Deaton Reynolds (formerly Buchanan,) 77, of Corsicana
passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 in the Presbyterian
Hospital in Rockwall.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, June
20, 2018 at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Charky
Marquis officiating.
Interment to follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Retreat.
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Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, June 18, 2018
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- w/o Donald Laverne Buchanan,
Billy Roy Rash and Marlin Reynolds - d/o Luther Carl Deaton and
Bessie (Jackson) Deaton
---
Bette Nell Deaton Reynolds (formerly Buchanan) passed on to
her home in heaven on June 16, 2018. She was born in
Corsicana, Texas on June 26, 1940 to Bessie Jackson Deaton
and Luther Carl Deaton. She was the youngest of five
children.
Bette Nell was raised in Corsicana, Texas. In October of
1962 she met and married Donald Laverne Buchanan. After
living in Virginia, Florida as well as Iowa, the couple
returned home to Corsicana, TX where they raised their four
children. Bette Nell never knew an enemy. She was very
social and had many friends throughout her life. She was
married to Donald for 37 years until his death. She was a
member of Trinity Baptist Church, but in her later years she
had a fondness for the Corsicana Cowboy Church.
Bette Nell had many years of employment in many different
areas of life and loved it all. She delighted in working at
Corsicana Day Nursery and would talk about the children in
her care well into their adulthood. She loved working
fruitcake season at the Collin Street Bakery year after year
well into her sixties. She also worked for many years for
Mastervend inside Guardian Glass and she adored the people
she prepared meals for day and night.
Bette Nell loved her family, music, art, and life. She could
play piano by ear alone, and often treated whichever
facility she was in to her rendition of �Old Rugged Cross�.
She was also artistically talented. She was a member of the
Corsicana Art League and has even sold her artwork, although
she never cared about the money. She could find beauty in a
sunset, or in the color of the rust on a barbed wire fence.
Her favorite song was �Hotel California� by the Eagles, but
she loved everything from Elvis to Bob Seger to Lady Gaga to
Willie Nelson. She delighted in her children, grandchildren,
and great grandchildren. She was a very proud mother and
never passed an opportunity to tell everyone all about them.
Bette Nell was a passionate mother and amazing person who
will be sorely missed by all of those she leaves behind.
This includes four children, 19 grandchildren, and two great
grandchildren as well as countless cousins, nieces, nephews
and friends. She was the kind of person that would defend
the underdog. She could be cordial and kind even to those
that chose not to get along with her. She had a sense of
justice and an eagerness to right wrongs. Most of all,
however, she embraced life. She walked on through struggles
until she could find more pleasing footing again. She chose
excitement over safety, passion over complacency, and love
above all. She was truly a colorful peacock in a world full
of doves.
She was preceded in death by her parents Bessie and Luther
Carl Deaton, her brother Bill Deaton, her brother Carl �Son�
Deaton, her brother Bob Deaton, and her sister Anne Deaton
Pinkard. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 37
years Donald Lavern Buchanan, her second husband Billy Roy
Rash, and her third husband Marlin Reynolds. She is survived
by her son Carl Buchanan and wife Virginia from Magnolia,
Texas; her son Donald Alvin Buchanan and wife Lillian from
Cleburne, Texas; her daughter Tracy Buchanan and husband
David Riley from Rockwall, Texas and her daughter Heather
Malloy from Groesbeck, Texas as well as her 19 grandchildren
and 2 great grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday, June 19, 2018
from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral
services are scheduled for Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 2:00
PM at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Charky Marquis
officiating. Burial will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery
in Retreat, Texas.
Alvin Lincoln Waller Jr.
May 12, 1934 - Jun 17, 2018
Alvin Waller Jr., 84 of Rockwall
passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at
his residence. He was born May 12,
1934 in Navarro County to Alvin
Waller Sr. and Ruby Turnbow Waller.
He was a member of First Baptist
Church in Corsicana prior to moving
to Rockwall four years ago and was
currently a member at First Baptist
Church in Rockwall. He enjoyed
traveling, loved to sing, recording
songs and also sang in the choir.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, brother, Billy Joe Waller
and son, Alvin Farrell Waller.
He is survived by his wife, Lola
Waller of Rockwall; children,
Annette Erickson and Jeff and
Darlene Waller; grandchildren, Harry
Nicholson, Charlie Coskey and
Stephanie Mapes; great
grandchildren, Sarah Mapes, Leslie
Sorrell, Calley Coskey and Dalton
Smith; great great grandchild,
Ryland Arnold; one brother, Thomas
Waller and Joan; special niece,
Teresa Guerry and numerous nieces,
nephews and extended family.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7
p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Arrangements By Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home |
Notes:
John
Castillo
1922 - Jun 30, 1934
Boy Died Saturday Night; Burial On
Sunday Afternoon
John Castillo, 12-year-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Castillo, North
Fifth street, died Saturday night at
12:30 o'clock, and the funeral was
held Sunday at 3 o'clock with burial
in the
Catholic cemetery. The rites
were conducted by Monsignor V.
Graffeo.
Surviving are the parents and
several brothers and sisters.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home had
charge.
Notes:
Lily
(Hebert) Stagg
Mar 10, 1887 - Apr 9, 1934
FUNERAL SERVICES TUESDAY AFTERNOON
FOR MRS. STAGG
Funeral services for Mrs. Lilly M.
Stagg, 47, who died Monday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, were held Tuesday
afternoon at 3 o'clock from the
Church of the Immaculate Conception
with burial in the
Catholic cemetery, Monsignor V.
Graffeo of the local parish,
conducted the rites.
Surviving are three brothers, F. F.
Hebert, Corsicana; J. J. Hebert, San
Antonio; and Henry Hebert,
California.
The funeral was directed by the
Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
John Horvath
1869 - Mar 15, 1934
JOHN HORVATH DIED HERE LAST NIGHT;
BURIAL ON FRIDAY
John Horvath, aged 65 years, native
of Hungary, but resident of this
community for many years died
Thursday night after a long illness.
The funeral rites were held Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Church of the Immaculate Conception
with burial in the
Catholic cemetery. The services
were conducted by Monsignor V.
Graffeo.
Surviving are his wife, two
daughters, Mrs. Charles Szenasy,
Corsicana, and Mrs. Mike Nagy, Rice;
a son, Bill Horvath, Corsicana;
fifteen grandchildren and a number
of relatives in Hungary.
The funeral was directed by the
Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Ruby Mae (McMillon)
Prater
Feb 11, 1906 - Feb 6, 1995
Ruby Mae Prater, 88, of Dawson, died Feb. 6, 1995, in a
Denison Nursing Home.
Family to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Wade
Funeral Home. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday
at Wade Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Joe Worley
officiating. Burial will follow in the
Dawson Cemetery.
Mrs. Prater was born Feb. 11, 1906 in Dawson. She was a
resident of Collinsville for the past three years, prior
to that she lived in Dawson all of her life. She was a
retired sales clerk, working for Duke and Ayers
Department Store in Corsicana for 20 years. She was a
member of First Baptist Church of Dawson.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Page of
Collinsville; three grandchildren, Randy Almond of
Collinsville, Mitch Almond of Sherman and Nancy Cox of
Garland; and two great-grandchildren, Corey Cox of
Garland and Jennifer Almond of Collinsville.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Feb 7, 1995
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Irvin Leo Prater married
Oct. 26, 1933; d/o William Pettus McMillon & Eugenia Pearl
(Foster) McMillon buried in Liberty Hill cemetery
Irvin Leo Prater
Aug 29, 1902 - May 18, 1961
Irvin Prater Dies Thursday
Irvin L. Prater of Dawson, brother of Mrs. Bummie McReynolds,
Corsicana teacher, died in Memorial Hospital at 11:45 a.m. Thursday.
Eubanks Funeral Home will handle arrangements.
Notes:
----
Irvin Prater Rites Saturday
Irvin Prater, 58, farmer, native of Dawson, died in Memorial
Hospital Thursday following a stroke several weeks ago.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from the First
Baptist church in Dawson with burial in the
Dawson Cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Fred Chapman of Midlothian, who
recently resigned as pastor of this church, assisted by Rev. Robert
Sanders, pastor of the Dawson Methodist church.
Surviving are his wife of Dawson; a daughter, Mrs. Bobbie Almond,
Dallas; two brothers, Chester Prater, Dawson, and Lloyd Prater,
Roswell, N. M.; three sisters, Mrs. Zola McCulloch, Waco; Mrs.
Thelma Adams and Mrs. Bummie McReynolds, both of Corsicana and other
relatives.
Pallbearers will be Dan Griffin, Charlie Fondren, J. R. Rogers,
Clyde Roloff, Harold Pitts and H. H. Houck.
Eubanks Funeral Home directs.
Notes:
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Irvin Prater Rites Saturday
Funeral services for Irvin Prater, 58, farmer, native of Dawson,
were held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from the First Baptist Church in
Dawson with burial in the
Dawson Cemetery. He died in Memorial Hospital Thursday following
a stroke several weeks ago.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Fred Chapman of Midlothian, who
recently resigned as pastor of this church, assisted by Rev. Robert
Sanders, pastor of the Dawson Methodist church.
Surviving are his wife of Dawson; a daughter, Mrs. Bobbie Almond,
Dallas; two brothers Chester Prater, Dawson and Lloyd Prater,
Roswell, N. M.; three sisters, Mrs. Zola McCulloch, Waco; Mrs.
Thelma Adams and Mrs. Bummie McReynolds, both of Corsicana, and
other relatives.
Pallbearers were Dan Griffin, Charlie Fondren, J. R. Rogers, Clyde
Roloff, Harold Pitts and H. H. Houck.
Eubanks Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Lucille Lois (Scruggs)
Johnson
Nov 20, 1911 - Dec 15, 1994
Lucille Johnson
Lucille Johnson, 83, of Corsicana, died Dec. 15, 1995, at Twilight
Home.
Services are pending with Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
She was born Nov. 20, 1911, in Dawson. She was formerly a resident
of Purdon.
She is survived by one daughter, Marcell Garcia of Dallas; two
brothers, Dewey Scruggs of Corsicana and Lee Scruggs of California;
four sisters, Pauline Slater of Corsicana, Lorene Summers of Toole
and Mary Lou Wright and Maudinea Moore, both of Dallas; and four
grandchildren, Gail Smith of Grand Prairie and Harry Jones, Jr.,
Billy Jones and Tim Jones, all of Dallas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, T. H. Bill Johnson in
1976.
Notes:
Margarete V.
�Maggie� (Smith) Chancellor
Mar 8, 1872 - Sep 10, 1934
DAWSON WOMAN TO BE BURIED THERE ON WEDNESDAY
DAWSON, Sept. 11.�(Spl.)�Mrs. R. M. Chancellor, aged 62, native of
Alabama, but resident of Texas for more than 30 years, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. C. E. McKinney early Monday morning after
an extended illness.
The deceased came to Texas in 1896 from Birmingham, Ala., and made
her home in Wortham until 1912, when removed to Dawson. She was a
leader in the Methodist church participating in many of its
activities.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. McKinney, and two sons, J. G.
Chancellor of Teague and Jack Chancellor of Denver, Colo., and
several grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with
Rev. F. O. Waddill, officiating. Interment will be in
Dawson Cemetery.
Notes:
Lon Newton McCulloch, Sr.
Aug 17, 1887 - Sep 30, 1934
OIL OPERATOR DIED SUNDAY NIGHT; WILL BE BURIED DAWSON
Lon McCulloch, about 50, Dallas oil operator, died in Dallas about
midnight Sunday and the funeral will probably be held in Dawson, his
former home, some time Tuesday, it was learned here Monday.
Mr. McCulloch had been identified with the oil test and locking of
acreage northwest of Dawson several months ago.
Surviving are his wife of Dallas; father, J. H. McCulloch, Dawson;
three brothers, Will, Lee and Arthur McCulloch, all of the Dawson
community; and three sisters, Mrs. Hettie Carroll, Waxahachie; Mrs.
Allie Huber and Mrs. Mabel Garner of Dawson.
Notes:
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DALLAS OIL MAN IS BURIED IN DAWSON TUESDAY MORNING
DALLAS, Oct. 2.�Lon Newton McCulloch, 47, local oil man, died Sunday
night and the body was taken overland to Dawson Monday where the
funeral was held Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the Dawson
Methodist church with burial in the
Dawson Cemetery. He was
native of Dawson, but prior to entering the oil business several
years ago, was connected with a local newspaper.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. W. H. Davidson, and a son,
L. N. McCulloch, Jr., all of Dallas; father, J. H. McCulloch,
Dawson; three brothers, J. L., D. A. and W. H. McCulloch, all of
Dawson; and three sisters, Mrs. W. C. Carroll and Mrs. H. M. Huber,
both of Waxahachie, and Mrs. Mabel Garner, Dawson.
Notes:
Benjamin Turner �Ben�
Tyree, Rev.
Jan 3, 1875 - Mar 13, 1934
Minister Died at Dawson on Tuesday
DAWSON, March 15.�Rev. B. T. Tyree died at his home here Tuesday
night at 11:30 o'clock and the funeral was held Thursday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock.
He had been a pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian churches at
Jessie, Peoria and Whitney, Hill county, for the past eight years.
Notes:
Lynda Byrne "Lynn"
(Warren) Matthews
Mar 26, 1945 - June 25, 2018
Lynn
Matthews of Dawson passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at
Baylor Scott and White in Waco. She was born March 26, 1945
in Pecos to George Inman Warren and Mary Hill Stevenson
Warren. She was a member of the Dawson Methodist Church. She
loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed
watching the Texas Longhorns football, QVC, the Hallmark
channel and loved to spend time with "The Girls."
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband,
Newt Matthews,
daughter, Traci Smith and brother-in-law, James Matthews.
She is survived by her two children, Tana Wade and husband
Jeremy and Kris Matthews and wife Kami; brother-in-law and
sister-in-law, Bobby and Edna Matthews, Billie and Cecil
Sanders and Linda Matthews; grandchildren, Tyler Green,
Stormi Matthews, Rylan Wade, Jace Matthews, Jaxon Matthews,
Zoey Murzyn and Kolton Matthews.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 28,
2018 at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home. A Celebration of
Life service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2018
in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home with Butch
Boatright officiating.
Interment will be at
Spring Hill
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rylan Wade, Tyler Green,
Kolton Matthews, Ronnie Stevenson, Brandon Dyer and Jim
Dugan. Honorary Pallbearers are "The Girls," Glenda Vardeman,
Peggy Cannon, Linda Goodman, Jimmie Lou McClure and Carolyn
Fleet.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wednesday, Jun 27, 2018
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- w/o Henry Newton "Newt"
Matthews; d/o George Inman "Buster" Warren & Mary Hill
(Stevenson) Warren
Ray Dean Carroll
Oct 19, 1927 - June 30, 2018
Ray
Dean Carroll, 90, of Corsicana passed away peacefully
Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village.
He was born Oct. 19, 1927 in Barry to James William and
Blanche Estelle Carroll.
He attended school in Blooming Grove until 1942 and
graduated high school in Italy, Texas in 1945.
At 17 years old, he coerced his father to go to Dallas to
sign him up for the United States Navy. He and a friend
joined the navy and were transported to the Naval Training
Center in San Diego, California. He believed that whatever
the task given, you always did your best. After many
trainings and assignments with the Navy, he was discharged
and joined the U.S. Naval reserve for six years. Once out of
the Navy, he attended Hillsboro College in Hillsboro and
played football. He graduated in 1948 from Hillsboro College
and then went on to attend Texas A&M University from 1948 to
1950 graduating with a Bachelors of Science. Degree in
Animal Science.
After graduation, the Korean War had started and he went
back to active duty in the U.S. Naval Reserves. He was sent
back to the Naval Station in San Diego, California and was
recruited to play football for the Submarine Pacific Force
football team.
In 1952, he was released to inactive duty and returned to
Texas A&M University. He took additional classes and applied
to the Veterinary School and was accepted. He graduated
Who's Who in American College and Universities in 1957 with
a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. He met the love of his
life, Lula and was married in June 1957. Shortly afterwards,
they moved to Corsicana and he began working at Carroll and
Harper Animal Clinic with his brother J.D. Carroll and Dr.
John Harper. He worked there from 1957 to 2005 before
retiring. In addition to his job at the clinic, he was a
football official and was a part-time rancher. He taught
Animal Health, Animal Science, Reproduction of Farm Animals,
and Horse Husbandry at Navarro College.
Dr. Ray also served on the Board of Trustees at Navarro
College. He loved Corsicana and was a philanthropist to many
organizations that involved serving the youth. Over the
years, he was very active in the community. He loved people
and enjoyed helping kids with their animal projects. He was
very involved in the Navarro County Youth Expo serving on
various committees. Dr. Ray initiated the Youth Expo steak
dinner and served many years as chairman. He was one of the
originators and chairman of the Navarro County A&M club
fajita cook-off scholarship committee and was three-time
president of the Navarro County A&M club.
Dr. Ray served on numerous other committees all over Texas.
He served on the Texas Polled Hereford Association Board of
Directors and was chairman for one year. Dr. Ray was also
author of the Navarro County Beef Management Calendar that
eventually was used in nearly all North Central Texas
Counties. Dr. Ray presented many papers across Texas
pertaining to disease-specific conditions in animals. He
represented the profession of Veterinary Medicine at the
local Chamber of Commerce Career Day for 15 years. Other
representation was instituting and holding cattle working
workshops for farmers and ranchers for 12 years. Dr. Ray had
a strong interest in politics and assisted with political
campaigns for many. He advocated for farmers and ranchers
and pushed to improve Veterinary Medicine Diagnostic Labs
and to increase the number of Texas Animal Commission area
offices and labs.
Dr. Ray received many awards and recognition over the years
both local and state wide. In 1998, he was the Honorary
Veterinarian for the National Junior Polled Hereford Show in
Fort Worth. In 2005, he was awarded the Outstanding Alumnus
Award in the School of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M
University. His local awards included the Texas Agriculture
Extension Service Exemplary Leadership Award, Navarro County
Extension Hall of Fame Award and Navarro County Senior
Citizen Volunteer Award just to name a few.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, James Williams and
Blanche Estelle, brothers, William Erwin and James Doyle and
his wife of 61 years Lula Pearl.
He is survived by his two sons, Jim and wife Emily and Ray
and wife Gayla; grandsons, Christopher Carroll, Ray Carroll
III, Matthew Carroll, Cullen Carroll and Clay Carroll along
with numerous great grandchildren and his siblings, Frances
Holdeman and Rufus (Rudy) Carroll.
Dr. Ray enjoyed time spent with his two local great
grandchildren, Payton and Weston Carroll. He was a member of
the First United Methodist Church, Corsicana. After becoming
mostly homebound, he looked forward to watching the
Northside Baptist Church service on TV.
Dr. Ray was a talkative, charismatic and industrious man who
served his community well. He had a larger-than-life
personality and will be remembered by many for his jokes and
storytelling. He was an encourager, mentor and friend.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Navarro
County Youth Expo 321 North 12th St. Corsicana, Texas 75110.
Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2018
at Northside Baptist Church with Randall Whitt officiating.
Visitation will be prior to service from 1 to 2 p.m. at
Northside Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Valta (Walker) Berry
July 15, 1930 - Oct 19, 2017
Valta
Walker Berry, 87, of Purdon passed away Oct. 19, 2017. She
was born on July 15, 1930 in Navarro County to Roy and Emma
Walker.
She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and
woman of God. She grew up in Union High and attended Shady
Grove Baptist Church where her father led the singing and
her mother played piano. She married her high school
sweetheart the day after her high school graduation. Chilton
was enlisted in the U.S. Navy and Valta traveled with him
when she could, and independently raised her sons when she
couldn't travel with him. They shared many fond memories
during this time including living in Saipan with the boys.
She taught Sunday School wherever they lived throughout the
years, including California, Siapan and Texas. After her
husband retired from the Navy, she began working at Toms
Food while he attended college. She loved her job and all of
her coworkers. After Chilton retired from teaching at Mexia
High School, they began traveling extensively taking their
granddaughter with them. She was a sweet soul and will be
missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chilton H. Berry,
Jr.; parents, Roy and Emma Walker; son, Clark R. Berry and
sister Dorothy Walker Gunn Parker.
She is survived by the "very best brother ever," Ernest Dale
Walker and her sister-in-law, Jo Walker; sister, Veda Brown;
son, Alan Berry and wife Denice; granddaughters, "her doll"
Kimberly Berry Gafford and Tracy Laird; grandsons, Joshua
Berry and Shayne Aytes; great-grandchildren, Tristani
Gafford, McKayla Gafford, Christian Berry, Jacob Berry, Noah
Berry, Brad, Amanda, Aaron and Brittney Williams; as well as
her great-niece granddaughter, Emmalee Letcher.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28,
2017 at the Pursley Baptist Church followed by a meal.
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Notes:
Jacquie Allyn Roberts
Mar 15, 1950 - Nov 6, 2015
Jacquie
Allyn Roberts, age 65, passed away at her home in Austin,
Texas on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. Born March 15, 1950 in
Corsicana, Texas, Jacquie was raised the only child of
Wallace B. and Janie M. Roberts.. After high school
graduation, Jacquie studied anthropology and architecture at
East Texas State University, Commerce, Texas (now Texas A&M
University - Commerce), completing her Bachelor of Science
degree in 1977. She eventually settled in Austin, Texas..
Jacquie leaves behind her aunt, Deloyce (Sug) Holloway and
two cousins, Ricky and Paul Holloway. Her parents predecease
her.. She proudly lived and died on her own terms. She was a
talented artist and passionate about many things �
gardening, books, the environment, politics, and especially
the care of nature and animals.. At Jacquie's request, no
memorial service is planned. However, her many friends and
acquaintances will always have the memory of her wit, humor,
sarcasm and most of all laughter.. Should anyone wish to
make a donation of time, supplies, and/or funds in her
memory, she would be pleased at contributions to animal
shelters of your choice.. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish
Funeral Home, 2620 S. Congress, Austin, Texas 512/442-1446.
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Notes:
Barbara Gene (Bay) Rucks
Aug 29, 1944 - Jan 9, 2017
Barbara
Gene Bay Rucks, 72, of Corsicana passed away on Monday, Jan.
9, 2017 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center in
Waco.
A memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday,
Jan. 11, 2017 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr.
Steven Bell officiating.
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Notes:
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Mrs. Barbara Gene (Bay) Rucks,
72, of Corsicana passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Baylor
Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco, Texas. She was born
on August 29, 1944 to R.Q. and Bessie Mae Bay of Killeen, Texas at
Scott and White Hospital in Temple.
She attended Killeen High School and graduated in 1962. She
furthered her education and attended Nixon Clay Business School in
Austin. After receiving her degree she was a secretary for the
Railroad Commission for about one year. She then married her high
school sweetheart Airman First Class Floyd D. Rucks. They were
married April 22, 1963, and was blessed with two children Vickie
Lynn and Floyd Jr. She devoted her life to her family. She loved
spending time with her beloved husband, children, and grandchildren.
She always put everyone�s needs above her own. She loved the Lord,
and was ready to go home to be with him. She had been suffering with
a type of skin cancer that she has fought for the past five years.
She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a nephew, Harvey
Edward Owens, Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Floyd D. Rucks, Sr., of Corsicana;
daughter, Vickie Rucks Farmer of Corsicana; son, Floyd D. Rucks, Jr.
and wife Danielle of Tyler; grandsons, Lee Farmer and wife Lauren of
Corsicana, Lance Farmer of Corsicana and Noah Rucks of Corsicana;
granddaughters, Kellie Farmer of Burleson and Lauren Rucks of
Corsicana; great grandchildren, Jude Rucks, Addie Richter, Easton
Farmer and Riley Farmer; sister, Sandra Sue (Bay) Owens of Killeen.
At her wish she was cremated. A memorial service will be held at
10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the Corley Funeral Home
Chapel with Dr. Steven Bell officiating.
Sherrie Diane Batson
Dec 6, 1960 - Feb 21, 2018
Sherrie Diane Batson, 57, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Feb.
21, 2018 at her residence in Corsicana. Services are pending at this
time with Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
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Sherrie Diane Batson, age 57, of Corsicana passed away at her
residence on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in Corsicana. She was born
on December 6, 1960 in Corsicana to Benny Batson and Joan Clay
Batson.
Sherrie is survived by her sons, Daniel Glenn Donaldson of Royce
City, Texas and Aaron Lee Redker of Lake Dallas, Texas. She is also
survived by her mother, Joan Clay of Corsicana and grandchildren,
Madalyn Donaldson, Gauge Redker and Karsyn Redker.
Cremation will be under the direction of Corley Funeral Home and a
memorial service for Sherrie Diane Batson will be held at a later
date.
Dolores (Smoyer) Campbell
Apr 12, 1928 - June 6, 2016
Mrs.
Dolores S. Campbell, 88, of Corsicana passed away on Monday,
June 6, 2016 at her residence.
She was born on April 12, 1928 in Versailles, Missouri to
Charles and Velma Smoyer.
She was a loving wife and mother who cared for and cherished
her family. She placed the needs of others ahead of herself
and always went out of her way for her family, friends and
neighbors.
She loved children and devoted 30-plus years to teaching.
Her career included the Sioux City Community Schools in
Sioux City, Iowa, where she was awarded Teacher of the Year
in 1987.
She was a member of the Tri Sigma Sorority, Daughters of the
American Revolution, Girl Scouts of America and the National
Education Association. She was also a member of the First
United Methodist Church of Corsicana.
She was preceded in death by her husband and soul mate of 59
years, Charles W. Campbell; her parents, Charles and Velma
Smoyer and her twin grandsons, Matthew and Michael McKee.
She is survived by her daughter, Coleen McKee and husband
David; son, Charles Campbell and wife Debbie; grandchildren,
Nathan Campbell and wife Lauren, Katy Anastos and husband
Lyle; great grandchildren, Cayden and Carleigh Campbell and
Jackson and Camryn Anastos.
She is also survived by her sister, Charlotte Myklebust; and
niece, Tana Cofer and husband Bob.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11,
2016 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel.
Officiating the service will be Dr. Mark Luera and Dr.
Steven Bell. |
Notes:
Robert Joe Potts, Sr.
July 5, 1933 - Dec 24, 2017
Robert Joe Potts, Sr., passed away at 5 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 in
Morningside Manor in San Antonio. He had been under hospice care for
the past 10 days.
Potts was born July 5, 1933, in Weslaco to Gordon and Edrine Potts.
He was educated in the Weslaco Public Schools, graduating from High
School in 1951. He graduated from Baylor University in Waco with his
Bachelor of Arts Degree in May of 1955. He graduated and received
his Bachelor of Divinity Degree from Southwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary in January of 1958. Mercer University of Macon,
Georgia, awarded him an honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree in
1990.
Potts was a pastor of Baptist churches for over 40 years. He
pastored several churches in Texas, including First Baptist Church
of Corsicana from 1964-1973. From 1973 to 1995 he served as pastor
of First Baptist Church, Columbus, Georgia, the longest pastorate in
the history of that church (22 years). During those years he was
elected and served as trustee of Georgia Baptist Hospital in
Atlanta, as well as trustee of Mercer University in Macon. He was a
trustee at Southwestern Baptist seminary in Fort Worth from the late
1970's until the mid 1980's and became established in the 1990's as
a loyal opposition party within the Southern Baptist Convention.
When Potts took early retirement in 1995, First Baptist named him as
Pastor Emeritus. He and his wife, Dorothy, served as Cooperative
Baptist Missionaries in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from early 1996 to 1998,
where they worked with Rainbow Church, an English-Russian speaking
church established in the early 1990s by earlier Christians working
there after the area opened to American business interests. As
pastor and wife at Rainbow, they enlisted and trained local
leadership of the church, which continues its ministry to this day.
Potts is survived by his wife, Dorothy, to whom he was married for
62 years; two children, Robert Potts, Jr., and his wife Lana of San
Antonio and Katherine Musgrove and her husband, JJ of Columbia,
Missouri, one granddaughter, Rebecca Lea Pots of New York City, and
one brother, Alan Potts, of Fort Worth.
Dorothy and the family ask that in lieu of flowers or other
tributes, contributions to Morningside Ministries (a non-profit
ministry) be made in gratitude for the skillful and compassionate
care Bob has received from them during his final years and months.
Contributions may be made securely online at www.mmliving.org/donate
or by mail at the following address: Morningside Ministries, ATTN:
Steve Herlich, Development Office, 700 Babcock Road, San Antonio TX.
Notes:
John Henry Oldenburg
Aug 26, 1953 - Aug 12, 2017
John
H. Oldenburg, 63, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Aug.
12, 2017 at his residence. He was born on Aug. 26, 1953 in
Rochester, New York to John H. and Beverly Oldenburg.
John was a loving and caring person to everyone he met. He
was a skilled handyman and was extremely talented in
building and fixing any project that he undertook. He was
dependable, always willing to help, and put the needs of
others before his own. He always made sure his children,
family, and friends were taken care of. His sense of humor
is a quality of his personality that will never be forgotten
and he will be greatly missed by his family, co-workers and
host of friends that will remember him fondly.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Lori
Guess.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene Oldenburg; sons, Chris
Oldenburg and wife Heather, Drew Oldenburg; daughter, Sara
Oldenburg and step-daughter, Tabytha Kimbriel;
grandchildren, Curtis Oldenburg and Serenity Richardson; his
sisters, Dale Christianson and Kathy Oldenburg-Rogers.
Cremation will be under the direction of Corley Funeral
Home. |
Notes:
Ronnie Arnold Lee
Oct 3, 1948 - Jan 21, 2018
Mr.
Ronnie A. Lee, 69, of Corsicana passed away on Sunday,
January 21, 2018 at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village in
Corsicana. He was born on October 3, 1948 in Phoenix,
Arizona to Robert Arnold and Ethel Elizabeth (Riley) Lee.
He owned and operated Lee�s Roofing Company for 37 years,
retiring in 2014. He served the Lord faithfully for many
years, and attended Community Chapel Church in Corsicana.
His last week of life on this earth was spent in the
wonderful care of Heritage Oaks Retirement Village for
rehab. He has now gone to glory waiting for the rest of us.
This wonderful man of God, the best of the best, is
worshipping and doing his �little jig� before the Lord as we
speak as he receives his crown of righteousness. How his
testimony and words of wisdom will live in my heart and
continue to inspire me to do God�s will. Love you so much
paw-paw.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ethel
Lee; brothers, Bobby Lee and Lonnie Lee; and sisters,
Marquitta Hand, Linda Castle, Peggy Lowe, Nellie Hartford
and Wanda Honea.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Robbie M. Lee of
Corsicana; daughters, Teresa Ann McKain of Valley Mills,
Cindy L. Boyd and husband Jimmy of Angus, Gwen Prickett and
husband Robert of Ennis, and Ronda Prickett and husband
Gordon (Bubba) of Dawson; grandsons, William McKain and wife
Cheryl of Valley Mills, Jeremy Boyd and wife Ashley of
Corsicana, Josh Boyd and wife Casey of Angus and Billy Lee
Maurice Bowers of Dawson; granddaughters, Glenda Washburn
and husband Michael of Corsicana, April Willeford of Dawson,
and Rochelle Rannigan and husband Toby of Wilmer; twenty
great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a
big host of friends.
Visitation with the family will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday,
January 25, 2018 at the Community Chapel Church in Corsicana
with the Rev. Lonnie Keele and Rev. Jerry Johnson
officiating. Cremation will follow the service as per his
wish.
Pallbearers will be Toby Rannigan, Robert Prickett, Austin
McKain, Michael Washburn, Steve Washburn and Jerrel Forbes.
Honorary Pallbearer is Billy Lee Maurice Bowers.
Friends desiring to do so may make memorial contributions to
the American Lung Association at www.lung.org instead of
flowers. |
Notes:
Bettye Lou Williams
July 30, 1947 - Jan 24, 2018
Bettye
Lou Williams passed away on January 24, 2018 at the St.
David's South Austin Medical Center. She was born in
Shreveport, Louisiana on July 30, 1947 to Lou and Dana
Williams who resided in Tenaha, Texas.
She was a mother, a grandmother and a beloved aunt. She
loved traveling, gardening, bird watching and spending time
with her rescue dog Max. She adored her family, especially
her grandchildren
.
Bettye attended public schools in Gladewater, Corsicana and
Corpus Christi, graduating from Ray High School in 1965. She
enjoyed getting together with her Ray girls nearly every
summer in Fredericksburg. She graduated from the
University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor's Degree in
Elementary Education in 1969. She spent many years teaching
mostly math in Round Rock, Austin and Pflugerville.
She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by
daughter Amy Horowitz and husband Bill Moore of Dripping
Springs; son Daniel Horowitz and wife Kimberly of Houston;
grandchildren Lily Moore, William and Caroline Horowitz;
sister Mary Ann Baker-Holmes and husband John of Denver,
Colorado; sister Donna Ralston and husband Dave of
Corsicana, Texas; nephews Scott Baker, Tracy Ralston and
Brett Baker; and nieces Jennifer Baker and Rebecca Ralston
Cain.
There will be an opportunity to visit with family at 1:00 pm
before the Memorial Service that will begin at 2:00 pm on
February 2, 2018 at the Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home at
3125 N. Lamar in Austin, Texas.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to
the Sierra Club Memorials, 2101 Webster St, Suite 1300,
Oakland, CA 94612. Request acknowledgements be sent to Amy
Horowitz, 201 Longmont Lane, Austin, TX 78737.
For those desiring, you may also access the online guest
registry and obituary at www.wcfish.com.
Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, Austin, Texas
- (512) 452-8811. |
Notes:
Aden Seth Cook
Sept 10, 2014 - Oct 20, 2017
Aden
Seth Cook was born Sept. 10, 2014. He went to live with
Jesus, his Daddy-O, Pawpaw, Nanny and Nene in heaven on Oct.
20, 2017, after a brief, lightening-paced time on earth. His
short life was filled with baseball watching, running, gate
climbing, leaf raking, running, cow calling, ninja fighting,
running, scrambled egg making, floor sweeping, running,
friends, singing, church and Jesus.
Aden was deeply and unconditionally loved by his family. He
touched our hearts, made us laugh, scared us by his
fearlessness, and showed us the acrobatics of a
blonde-headed Ninja warrior.
He is survived by his parents, Andrew and Amber Cook, and
brothers Owen and Alijah Cook of Bryan, Texasa; grandparents
Dan and Norma Tatum of Burleson and Rob and Margo Cook of
Corsicana; Great-grandparents John and Laverne Tatum of
Crockett and Sue Cook and the late Leland Cook of Corsicana;
aunts and uncles, Miranda Tatum and Nolan Tatum of Burleson;
Russell and Audrey Reed and Kyle and Candace Cook all of
Corsicana; cousins Jaxson, Lillie and Libby Reed, Kaeleigh,
Tucker, Kenlee and Karame Cook and many other family members
and friends.
Funeral services will be held at Northside Baptist Church,
Corsicana at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 with Dr. John
LaNoue officiating, preceded by visitation at 1 p.m. and
followed by a private burial at the family cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Bass, Kyle Cook, Russell Reed and
Nolan Tatum. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tamera Bass,
Candace Cook, Audrey Reed, Miranda Tatum and Jaxson Reed. To
celebrate Aden's love for the Texas Rangers, the family asks
that those attending the service come dressed for a Rangers
game. |
Notes:
Thomas James "Tommy" Zelman
May 15, 1959 - Oct 28, 2017
Thomas
(Tommy) James Zelman, 58, of Dawson, joined our God in
Heaven on Oct. 28, 2017 in Corsicana.
Tommy was born May 15, 1959, to Edmond John Zelman and Mary
Ann Bochenek, in Dallas, the youngest of six children.
Tommy graduated in 1977 from Seagoville High School where he
was involved in football, baseball, bowling, class council,
participated in an ugly man contest, dance-a-thon,
bike-a-thon, and was also an usher for the 1976 graduating
class.
In 1980, Tommy married his first wife Kay, who later blessed
him with two children, Kimberly Kay (Zelman) Bruce and
Christopher Scott Zelman. Later to marry his wife, of 26
years, Rhonda Deniese (Lassetter) Zelman, the two said their
"I Do's" on June 1, 1991, gaining a bonus son, Jakeb Lloyd
Lindsay. Two more children were added to this union, Joshua
Kaleb Lindsay and Kassidy Rhyanne Zelman.
Tommy worked hard to provide for his now five children. He
was very involved in their activities whether it is Boy
Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venture Scouts,
cheerleading, dance, football, softball, baseball, soccer,
band, drill team, or one-act-play. Tommy was always there to
support his kids, from being the Cub Scout Master, to
announcing the football/cheer games, a couple of years he
even coached the kids, but his heart was in the stands
cheering them on. He worked at North Haven Gardens, Gibson's
Garden, and Dal-Tex, where he retired after 30 years of
loyalty.
In 2010, Tommy, Rhonda, Joshua, and Kassidy moved to Dawson,
where he worked on the farm caring for chickens, cows, dogs,
cats, and many other animals. Tommy loved the outdoors,
spending many hours on the mower or tractor. He made sure to
teach his children about the great outdoors, from pitching a
tent, starting a fire, baking in a box, cooking in a dutch
oven, using knives to whittle a walking stick, fishing, and
many other things they needed to know.
Tommy has many friends that he considered family. All the
kids' friends called him Dad, as he was there when they
needed him. He loved, protected, and provided for them as if
they were his own.
Tommy joins his parents; sister, Carol; aunt Sis. Dennis and
many pets including, Shesta, Gennie, Zoey; and an abundance
of family/friends in Heaven.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Rhonda Zelman; five children,
Kimberly Bruce and husband, Aaron, Jakeb Lindsay and wife,
Summer, Christopher Zelman and wife, Jessica, Joshua Lindsay
and wife, Brittany, and Kassidy Zelman and boyfriend, Jordan
Smith; siblings, John Zelman and wife, Agatha, Mary Cromer,
Christine Cox and husband, David, and Catherine Costlow and
husband, Ray (Santa;) grandchildren, Brooklynn, Christian (Gadge,)
Skylar, Savannah, Kevin, Kinsley, and Jackson;
parents-in-law, Gennie and Kenneth Lassetter; many nieces,
nephews, brothers/sisters-in-law, many friends, pet kids,
and pet grandkids.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the
staff at Fresenius Kidney Care of Corsicana, for the special
attention and care that they provided for Tommy. They also
want to thank the friends he had at dialysis, as they would
always have a listening ear and a caring heart.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11,
2017 at First Baptist Church in Dawson. A potluck dinner to
follow. |
Notes:
Nora Jo (Rutledge) Payne
Nov 14, 1933 - Jun 9, 2018
Nora
Jo Rutledge Payne, 84, of Corsicana passed away Saturday,
June 9, 2018 at Heritage Oaks West in Corsicana.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June
14, 2018 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.
Tony Stephens officiating.
Interment to follow at
Resthaven Memorial
Park. |
Notes:
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Mrs. Nora Jo Rutledge Payne, 84, of Corsicana passed away on
Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Heritage Oaks West in Corsicana. She was
born on November 14, 1933 in Corsicana to Frank and Olga Ruth Davis
Rutledge.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother,
great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a
homemaker, and loved taking care of her family. She was a member of
the Baptist church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie A. Payne; son,
Albert Payne; parents, Frank and Olga Rutledge; brothers, Dudley and
Billy Rutledge; and sisters, Mattie White, Frankie Fisher, Claudia
Warrington, and Faye Miller.
She is survived by her daughters, Jimmie Jo Shelton of Fort Worth
and Sandra Wilcox and husband Andy of Midwest City, OK; sons, Frank
Payne and wife Debbie of Kennard, Jay Payne and wife Vickie of
Corsicana, Richard Payne and wife Gale of Purdon, and Billy Payne
and wife Belinda of Corsicana; daughter-in-law, Wanda Payne of
Streetman; Eighteen grandchildren and numerous great and great-great
grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services
will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tony Stephens officiating.
Interment will follow at
Resthaven Memorial Park. Pallbearers will Jason Payne, Ryan
Payne, Brandon Payne, Pace Payne, Heath Morgan, and Cody Golden.
Honorary pallbearers are Daniel Payne, Jimmy Payne and Dustin Ross.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, 212 E. 1st
Avenue, Corsicana, Texas 75110.
Notes:
Hazel LaVerne (Thomas) Myers
Oct 30, 1929 - June 12, 2018
Hazel
LaVerne Myers, 88 of Corsicana, went to be with her Lord and
Savior Tuesday, June 12, 2018, surrounded by her loving
family. LaVerne was born Oct. 30, 1929 in Dallas to Merle
and Lorena (Baird) Thomas and grew up in Tyler and Longview,
but she spent most of her life in Corsicana.
She married Calvin Myers Jan. 9, 1953 and moved to Corsicana
in 1957 where she worked as a secretary for Collin Street
Bakery and Navarro County Memorial Hospital before becoming
a private secretary for the owner of Oil City Iron Works.
Over the years, Calvin, LaVerne and their children were
members of First Methodist Church of Kerens, 11th Avenue
Methodist Church, Wesley Methodist Church, and First United
Methodist Church in Corsicana. LaVerne always sang in the
choir and still on many recent occasions, could be heard
humming a tune or singing the words of an old hymn she
loved. She served for several years as President of the
United Methodist Women and taught Sunday School and Vacation
Bible School. She was very involved in the lives of her
children, serving as school PTA President, volunteering in
the tiger football concession stand as a band booster, and
serving as Den Mother when her sons entered scouting.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Calvin
Myers and her parents.
She is survived by her daughter, Violet Myers Dickson and
husband John of Denton; son, Bradley Myers and wife Zoey of
Harrisville, West Virginia; son, Kelly R. Myers and wife
Carol of Star Harbor; son, Steve Myers and wife Susan of
Lubbock; brother, Teddy Thomas of Dallas; grandsons, Mike
Dickson, Matt Dickson, Sam Dickson, Jonathan Dickson, Elliot
Myers and Clay Kennedy; granddaughters, Haley Myers, Cori
Harkins, Stephanie Myers, and Rachel Hall; 11
great-grandchildren, Garret, Michaela, Brennen, Liam,
Violet, Olivia, Reagan, Riley, Jordan, Colin and Madeline,
with Amelia on the way.
Visitation with the family will be held at 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, June 15, 2018 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 16,
2018 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with John Dickson
officiating. Interment to follow at
Resthaven Memorial
Park in Corsicana. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made in her memory to the First United
Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St, Corsicana.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to care
givers at Senior Care in Denton, as well as nurses, doctors
and medical staff at Baylor Hospital and Faith Hospice in
Dallas. |
Notes:
Lloyd Dill Huffman
May 23, 1946 - June 14, 2018
Lloyd
Dill Huffman, 72, of Corsicana, passed away Thursday, June
14, 2018 as the result of injuries suffered in a car
accident in Indiana. His wife Sandra was by his side.
Lloyd was born in Corsicana on May 23, 1946 to Amos Lloyd
and Margaret Dill Huffman.
Lloyd graduated from
Corsicana High School in 1964. He attended Navarro
College, The University of Texas at Arlington, and later
graduated with a degree in Physics from the University of
North Texas. Following graduation, he went to work for
Motorola in Carrollton and was regularly flown around the
country to solve the most complex problems other Motorola
engineers could not.
Lloyd married Sue Clark in 1967, and they had two children,
David and Steve. The family returned to Corsicana in 1974
and Lloyd started Huffman Communications, a two-way radio
shop, out of the garage of the family home. The business
Lloyd built has grown into a company that provides microwave
communications systems to electric and water utilities and
two-way radio systems to police, fire and other first
responders. His greatest pride was when both of his sons
chose to join him in the family business after graduating
college.
Early on Lloyd became instrumental in several community
projects, including the need for a tornado warning system.
Through research and resourcefulness, he procured grant
money and old military parts to create Corsicana's radar
atop the old Memorial Hospital. At its current site off
Highway 31, Lloyd worked with other volunteers and the
Office of Emergency Management to provide critical weather
information in the time of need.
Lloyd was the current Chairman of the Board of Trustees for
Navarro College; he served on the board since 1993. He
assisted with the building of the Cook Center Planetarium
and the building addition that now houses the arrowhead
collection and the Hunter and Gatherers exhibit.
In the late 1990's, he headed up the restoration of The
Palace Theatre. The volunteer driven two-year project
restored the old theater to its former glory. Lloyd was the
current technical director for The Palace, and his creative
lighting designs were regularly a part of Palace shows.
His love for the community was far reaching and it was
typical to see Lloyd at many local events, usually with his
camera in tow. He spent countless hours shooting and editing
a video of the Navarro County Courthouse to encourage the
restoration of the historic structure. He worked
passionately and tirelessly documenting local community
events including the Christmas parade, Derrick Days and the
bronze statue dedications. Among his proudest video work was
sharing the story of Candelario "Spider" Garcia and the
brave men who served alongside him in Vietnam in a film
called "A Very Special Soldier." Wherever there was a need
in the community, Lloyd simply worked to fill it.
Lloyd is survived by his wife Sandra, son David and wife
Christy, son Steve and wife Wendy, Sandra's daughter, Julie
Spriggins and husband Shane and grandchildren Sydney and
Jackson.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20,
2018 at Corley Funeral Home.
The family asks friends to join them for a celebration of
life at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018 at The Cook Center
at Navarro College. A reception will follow at The Corsicana
Country Club.
A private graveside service will take place earlier that
morning at Oakwood
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made
to The Palace Theatre or the Navarro College Foundation.
Lloyd's family would like to thank friends, community
members and business associates for the overwhelming
outpouring of love and support. |
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Jun 18, 2018
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Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Verna Sue (Clark)
Huffman & Sandra (Maxfield) Huffman; s/o Amos Lloyd Huffman &
Frankie Margaret (Dill) Huffman
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Huffman passes at 72 � Friends, colleagues remember
community servant
By Deanna Kirk Daily Sun Jun 16, 2018
Lloyd
Huffman, 72, was in a fatal auto accident Thursday while
traveling in Scott County, Indiana.
Huffman and wife Sandra were on a trip to visit old theaters
similar to the Palace Theatre at the time of the accident.
Services are pending at this time.
The effects of losing Huffman in the community and the
county will be felt for a long, long time. Friends marvel at
how one man was able to do all the things he did, be
involved in as many arenas, and accomplish so much.
Huffman leaves behind wife Sandra and her daughter, Julie;
sons and wives David and Christy Huffman and Steve and Wendy
Huffman.
Eric R. Meyers, Navarro County Emergency Management
Coordinator, said he was simply shocked, that it was the
least expected thing that could occur.
�Lloyd and I have been not only friends but counterparts in
the emergency management realm for probably 25 years now,�
Meyers said. �We have grown close together on weather
operations and at the Palace, Community Foundation board,
and several other community-related things.
�He has been a pillar as far as community service and love
for Navarro County is concerned,� he said. �Everything from
the college board to the Palace, the Warehouse Living Arts
Theatre, CORAD, the Community Foundation ...
�We were just in our budget meeting Tuesday with the County.
Now that Corsicana Radar is part of the NCOEM, we�ve been
working together upgrading our equipment, systems, etc.�
Meyers said the collaboration between CORAD and NCOEM is
widely known across the state and even the nation. The
teamwork is one that�s admired and emulated by others in the
field.
�We�ve become a premiere operational force, being able to
inform our citizens throughout the region,� he said. �We
have so many people who depend on the information we put
out.�
The loss of Huffman will take a huge toll on this system,
and Meyers has no idea how they will move forward without
Huffman.
�That kind of expertise could only come from someone like
him who has been doing this since the �70s,� Meyers said.
�I could talk for hours about things we discussed late at
night while storm watching ... you grow a close personal
bond with that person. Not only was he a professional
colleague, he was also a great, great friend of mine.�
After their budget meeting on Tuesday, the two friends got
together and shared with each other about their upcoming
trips. Meyers said it is devastating to hear something like
the news they received Thursday.
Vicki Barber leased an office building from Huffman downtown
from 1997 to 2014. She said Huffman was a very genuine,
loving, caring, get-it-done kind of guy. He was also a
problem solver.
�If I went to him with anything, he was very timely � I
never had to wait for a phone call. He was a soft-hearted,
gentle giant,� she said.
�He was a man of his word. He stood with character. Our home
was affected by a tornado, so I�m keenly aware of weather.
Every time I turned on the radio to hear about weather,
Lloyd was always there with Eric watching the skies for us,
trained in that area, so we could go to bed at night without
fear. He is going to be sorely missed in the weather area.�
Barber said that even long after he was no longer her
landlord, and she�d moved her office to Beaton Street, he
would pop in and say hello once in a while and just check on
her.
�I will forever miss him,� she said. �Just a warm, loving
man ... dearly missed already.�
In a statement from the college, it was noted that Huffman,
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, served on the Board of
Trustees at Navarro College since 1993. He was an
instrumental member of the Board of Trustees and was highly
committed to the best interest of students and staff.
�The unfortunate passing of Mr. Huffman creates a tremendous
void within Navarro College, Navarro County and the
Corsicana community,� said Dr. Richard Sanchez, District
President of Navarro College.
It went on to say Huffman was unselfish with his time, and
devoted his time and energy to Navarro College and the
Corsicana community. People like Huffman are rare and hard
to find. He will be missed terribly by all and we will
always remember his willingness to serve.
Navarro County Judge H.M. Davenport said Huffman was a
valuable ally during the renovation of the Navarro County
courthouse. Because of his expertise earned from the Palace
Theatre renovation, he believed in the value of saving the
old landmarks for the next generations.
Huffman Communications also worked with the Sheriff�s
Department and the Police Department for their communication
needs, and he installed the service at the Navarro Mall that
allowed the county to have internet during the duration of
the renovation process.
�He was such a piece of Corsicana and Navarro County,
Emergency Management, to anyone who cared anything about our
community, a critical part of our community,� Davenport
said. �He is just a fine man, and will be sorely missed.�
Something Lloyd and Sandra had in common was a deep love of
the arts. They�re friends with Terry Fator, and have been to
his Las Vegas show. They have both been involved with the
Palace Theatre as well as the Warehouse Living Arts Theatre.
Sandra Mahood, who was executive director at the WLAT for a
quarter century, said she is still in shock at the sad news
of Huffman�s passing.
�Of course there will never be anyone who could replace
Lloyd,� she said. �It will take several people to be able to
do the things he was able to do. He was the heart and soul
of the Palace renovation. And after that, he stayed around
and was an integral part of its operation.
�My heart goes out to Sandra and his family.�
Mahood said Huffman had lots of involvement at the
Warehouse, too. When she took the position, people were
always talking about all the things he did. Then once she
was there, if there was a need with light or sound, he would
give consultations and point them in the right direction.
�When we did our big productions at the Palace, he was
always very helpful,� she said.
�He is going to be missed by so many people.�
Meyers pointed out that Huffman was a selfless leader and
community servant, everywhere he went. He never wanted extra
publicity, he just wanted to serve our community and our
county. And, he always made sure people were included.
�It�s just sad, no other way to describe it,� Meyers said.
�It�s going to be a tremendous loss that I don�t think the
community will realize. They don�t realize just how many
lives he impacted and how many weather events he ran by
himself for many years, then along with us for many more
years. He�s been a true blessing for our county.�
Meyers said nobody really understood the dynamics of
situations like Huffman did because he took the time to
study it, and do research. Therefore, his loss will affect
every entity with which he worked.
�I just pray the people in the city and the county will
recognize how many things he�s done behind the scenes to
make things happen.� |
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