Johnny William Wigley
Sep 25, 1931 - Nov 24, 2019
Johnny W. Wigley, age 88 of Tyler, Texas passed away on Sunday,
November 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born on September 25,
1931 in San Antonio, Texas to John Harmon �Blackie� Wigley and Ida
Mae Baldwin Wigley
He spent his early childhood and began school at Harlandale in San
Antonio. His family moved to Richland, Texas at start of WW II,
where he graduated from high school. In 1949 Johnny attended Navarro
College and then joined US Air Force in 1950. After being honorably
discharged from the Air Force, he began his teaching career in 1951
at Purdon, Texas, while attending college in the summer. He earned
his Master's degree from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville,
Texas in 1973.
Johnny was a teacher, coach, and administrator through the years he
spent in education. Johnny worked in Purdon, Emhouse, Mildred
Palmer, Blooming Grove, Venus, Cotton Center, Stinnett, and
Brewster, Kansas. He retired from his career in education after 45
years of service to many communities.
He enjoyed reading, carpentry, wine making, fishing, collecting
things, and going to garage sales (he could spot those signs a mile
away). Johnny loved kar-e-okee (�Pistol Packing Mama� was his go to
song), spending time with the family and friends. He was a father
figure to many, beloved Dad, brother, uncle, teacher, coach and
friend. He had a funny sense of humor and a dry wit, that he used as
a teaching tool in school and in teaching life lessons.
He was a good man and a great dad. He also coached youth football,
basketball and baseball and was a founding father of the Mildred
Little League and served as the president the first few years. He
also brought the Mildred Yearbook to life and served as the sponsor
(72 � 74). His son, Ronny said that he grew taller than Johnny, but
his dad's life cast a far greater and longer shadow. Johnny was a
member of the Masonic Lodge in Barry, Texas.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters; Allie Mae
Davis and Georgia Ann Allen.
He is survived by his children; Ronny Wigley, Johnny Wigley and wife
Cindy, Zoeanne Barlett, Kelly Wigley, Tyger Dunaway and husband,
John Michael, and Casey Khoury and husband, Mansour; his
grandchildren; Jarrett Wigley, Levi Wigley, Hallie and Chester
Humbert, Wyatt and Blayne Crum, Harrison Crum, Stormy Crum, Rylan
Dunaway, Jackson Dunaway, Mila, Owen and Laia Khoury. He is also
survived by his brother Buddy Harmon Wigley and wife Mary; and
numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, November, 30,
2019 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at Corley Funeral Home with the funeral
service following immediately at 1:00 PM with Mr. Elvin Richards
officiating. Burial will follow at Richland Cemetery with Levi
Wigley, Wyatt Crum, Harrison Crum, Edward Davis, Blake Wigley,
Steven Hand, Rhett Lisman and Shane Collins serving at pallbearers. |
Notes:
- Corley Funeral Home
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st wife Helen Laverne (Neeley)
Wigley 2nd Anita Fay (Minatra) Wigley 3rd Linda Gail (Milum)
Wigley; s/o John Harmon �Blackie� Wigley & Ida Mae (Baldwin)
Wigley
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Johnny W. Wigley, 88, of Tyler passed away Sunday, Nov.
24,2019 at his residence. Visitation with the family will be
held from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at Corley
Funeral Home with Funeral services immediately following at
1 p.m. Interment will follow in
Richland Cemetery.
Notes:
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Johnny W. Wigley, age 88 of Tyler, Texas passed away on Sunday,
November 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born on September 25,
1931 in San Antonio, Texas to John Harmon �Blackie� Wigley and Ida
Mae Baldwin Wigley
He spent his early childhood and began school at Harlandale in San
Antonio. His family moved to Richland, Texas at start of WW II,
where he graduated from high school in 1949 Johnny attended Navarro
College and then joined US Air Force in 1950. After being honorably
discharged from the Air Force, he began his teaching career in 1951
at Purdon, Texas while attending college in the summer. He earned
his Master's degree from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville,
Texas in 1973. Johnny was a teacher, coach, and administrator
through the years he spent in education. Johnny worked in Purdon,
Emhouse, Mildred Palmer, Blooming Grove, Venus, Cotton Center,
Stinnett, and Brewster, Kansas. He retired from his career in
education after 45 years of service to many communities.
He enjoyed reading, carpentry, wine making, fishing, collecting
things, and going to garage sales (he could spot those signs a mile
away). Johnny loved kar-e-okee (�Pistol Packing Mama� was his go to
song), spending time with the family and friends. He was a father
figure to many, beloved Dad, brother, uncle, teacher, coach and
friend. He had a funny sense of humor and a dry wit, that he used as
a teaching tool in school and in teaching life lessons.
He was a good man and a great dad. He also coached youth football,
basketball and baseball and was a founding father of the Mildred
Little League and served as the president the first few years. He
also brought Mildred Yearbook to life and served as the sponsor (72
� 74). His son, Ronny said that he grew taller than Johnny, but his
dad's life cast a far greater and longer shadow. Johnny was a member
of the Masonic Lodge in Barry, Texas.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters; Allie Mae
Davis and Georgia Ann Allen.
He is survived by his children; Ronny Wigley, Johnny Wigley and wife
Cindy, Zoeanne Barlett, Kelly Wigley, Tyger Dunaway and husband,
John Michael, and Casey Khoury and husband, Mansour; his
grandchildren; Jarrett Wigley, Levi Wigley, Hallie and Chester
Humbert, Wyatt and Blayne Crum, Harrison Crum, Stormy Crum, Rylan
Dunaway, Jackson Dunaway, Mila, Owen and Laia Khoury. He is also
survived by his brother Buddy Harmon Wigley and wife Mary; and
numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, November, 30,
2019 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at Corley Funeral Home with the funeral
service following immediately at 1:00 PM with Mr. Elvin Richards
officiating. Burial will follow at
Richland Cemetery with Levi
Wigley, Wyatt Crum, Harrison Crum, Edward Davis, Blake Wigley,
Steven Hand, Rhett Lisman and Shane Collins serving at pallbearers.
Memorials may be made in care of Ronny Wigley at 12190 County Road
1206, Tyler, Texas 75703.
Notes:
Brenda (Childers) Barron
Jun 14, 1952 - Nov 20, 2019
Brenda Childers Barron, 67 of Corsicana, passed away Wednesday,
Nov. 20, 2019 in Corsicana. She was born June 14, 1952 in
Corsicana to Jesse and Lera Miller Childers.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Corsicana. Brenda
was a
Corsicana High School graduate of 1970. She graduated from
Sam Houston State University with a Bachelors degree in Criminal
Justice. She worked as a case worker for Texas Attorney General.
She also worked in the family business, Childers Electric for
many years. She loved to garden, grow flowers and plants in
pots, antiques and go to estate sales.
She is survived by her son, Chad Lano Barron; grandson, Liam
Ryan Barron; sister Gilda Joyner; niece Mandi and husband Jeff
Jones; nephew Byron and wife Cynthia Joyner; great niece and
nephew, Summer Jones and Hunter Jones; great niece Kate Joyner.
Numerous extended family members.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Family graveside service will be
held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 at
Resthaven Memorial
Park with Dr. Danny Reeves officiating.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
Loraine Louise (Waters)
Tucker
Aug 20, 1924 - Nov 28, 2019
Loraine
L. Tucker of Corsicana, Texas passed from this life
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 at Navarro Regional Hospital at the
age of 95. She was born in Walnut Springs, Texas on Aug. 20,
1924 to Bennie Waters and Emily Nutt Waters. Loraine married
Jewell C. Tucker on March 6, 1944 in Navarro County. For a
number of years she worked for Dr. John Baker as an
insurance clerk with his practice. She had a love for
antiques, especially antique glass, and her and Jewell would
buy and sell them. She was a former member of Sunny Glen
Baptist Church in Dallas that became East Ridge Baptist
Church, and later became a member of Northside Baptist
Church in Corsicana.
She is preceded in death by her parents Bennie and Emily
Waters, sister Dorothy Jones, brother Eldon Waters and her
husband Jewell C. Tucker in 1997. Loraine is survived by
daughters; Pam Crawford and husband Bill of Corsicana and
Phyliss Man of Cedar Hill. Grandchildren; Corey Crawford and
wife Amanda of Van Alstyne, TX, Amber Mann of Houston and
Cameron Mann of Arcadia, LA. Great grandchildren; Mathew and
Emma Crawford and Clementine and Zinnia Nubin of Houston.
She is also survived by a sister0in-law Karinelle Tucker of
Waco and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family
members.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday evening at Griffin
- Roughton Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. A celebration of
her life will be held Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the
Chapel at Griffin -Roughton Funeral Home with Pastor Floyd
Petersen officiating. Burial will follow at
Resthaven Memorial
Park with
Corey Crawford, Mathew Crawford, Cameron Mann, Randall
Freeman, Bobby Willingham and Bill Hyder serving as
pallbearers. |
Notes:
Diann Lyn (Adamson)
Norris
Jan 5, 1950 - Jul 11, 2017
Obituary
for Diann Norris
Diann Norris of Frost, Texas passed away early Tuesday
morning at her daughters home in Teague, Texas at the age of
67. She was born in Minden, Nebraska on January 5, 1950 to
Harold Adamson and Myra Trueblood Adamson and a short time
later they moved to Grand Prairie, Texas. She married Roy D.
Norris on July 30, 1965 and had been married 51 years when
he passed away in 2016. Diann was a dietician at Hill
Regional Hospital for a number of years and was also a
homemaker taking care of her family. She enjoyed spending
time with her family and her grandchildren were the light of
her life. Family was important to her and where her family
was she was there as well. Racing cars and fixing meals
(fried bread) are a few of memories they will have. She also
had a warm heart for animals of all kinds and would take
them in and tend to them, giving them a home.
Diann is preceded in death by her husband
Roy Norris;
children, Theresa May, Lisa Fay Norris and Matthew Norris;
grandson, Matthew Norris Jr.; her parents Harold and Myra
Adamson and her siblings Bob Adamson, Carol Martin, Dennis
Adamson and Harold Lee Adamson. She is survived by her
children; Charlie Norris and wife Julie of Hillsboro, Tx.
and Julie Coker and her husband Mike of Teague, Tx. Six
grandchildren; Megan, Heath, Alicia, Amanda, Brandy and Lisa
and seven great grandchildren; Kathryn, Halyn, Kimber,
Jackson, Colton, Grant and Charlie.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 15, 2017 at
2pm in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home with
Bro. Floyd Petersen officiating.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Diann
Norris please visit our Sympathy Store. |
Notes:
Lorraine Dolores
(Van Houten) Iervolino
Jan 19, 1952 - Nov 25, 2019
Lorraine
Dolores Van Houten Iervolino of Corsicana passed away
peacefully in her home in Corsicana, Texas on November 25,
2019, at the age of 67. She was born on January 19, 1952 to
Edward Clay Van Houten and Joan Ryan of Brooklyn, New York.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years to
Joseph Fred Iervolino in Corsicana. Lorraine is survived by
her two loving sisters, Carol and Jeanette Van Houten
(Thelma and Louis) of Bay Shore, New York, and her children,
Jeanette (and Kevin) Sparks of Corsicana, Texas, James Clay
Marcellus Lawler (Moms' Besty) of Spring, Texas, and by her
step-daughter Kimberly Elicia Hendrickson (and Arthur) of
Grafton, Wisconsin She is also survived by her
grandchildren, Patrick Sparks, Harrison "Bud" (and Alexis)
Sparks, and Olivia Hendrickson. She is also survived by her
great-grandchild, Harrison Neal Satterwhite, as well as many
nieces, nephews, and caring ex-sisters and brother in laws.
It is terrible what a sickness and illness will do to a
person but, in her better years, everyone who knew her knew
how much she loved Jehovah and her love for teaching about
Him and Jesus. She had this bountiful book knowledge about
Him and about the wonderful creatures He and his Son
created. Her love of animals and everything else were
extensive.
Her sisters have fond memories of joining her for tea and
for Entenmann's cakes, and looking to her for answers
regarding everything, including their heritage, for she was
an avid lover of learning about their family's lineage.
Over the years she was an owner of a successful business,
named "Top Knots and Tails". She had many types of pets
including birds, cats, dogs, gerbils, hamsters, rabbits, and
even squirrels (Sammy). Her husband called himself, "Jungle
Joe" due to the different animals she appreciated. Mom was a
naturalist and fancied herself as a botanist and a
photographer. Lorraine was recognized as a nation-wide
famous breeder of Yorkies and everyone sought to purchase
the lineage of her beautiful breed.
Her other hobbies included writing for the local newspaper
in which she gave advice on how to help your pets. She was a
great friend throughout the community, was a member of the
New-Comer's club, and was a kind and easygoing person.
The family of Mrs. Iervolino, aka "Lorraine" (because no one
could say her last name) wishes to express their deep
gratitude to the hospice personnel of Hand-in-Hand, all of
the team of the Dallas Methodist Radiology department, all
the caregivers at Epic Nursing Home, and especially the
staff of Navarro Regional Hospital. The people who took care
of Mom over the past ten years at all of these places were
incredible and were genuinely caring. There are too many
persons to mention but the family would like to give special
mention to Dr. David Kellenberger, Dr. Ronald Rodriguez, and
Dr. Sayeed of the Corsicana Area.
The family would like to make a special mention to Tracey
Lewellen who took great care of Mom these past two years.
What started as an employer-employee relationship turned
into a bible study, and then a sweet, caring and loving
friendship. With that said, tell all of your family members
and good friends that you "love" them each and every time
you have a chance.
Lorraine was deeply committed to Jehovah and Jesus. She will
be missed by her family, her brothers and sisters, her
friends, and all of her caregivers. We will all cherish the
memory of her.
A memorial luncheon will be served at her family's house at
1513 Bowie Circle in Corsicana, Texas, at 3:00 p.m. on
Saturday, December 7th, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. (catered by the
Mexicana Grill). In lieu of flowers, please make donations
at your local pet shelter. |
Notes:
Michael Ted Denbow
Jan 18, 1943 - Dec 5, 2019
Ted Denbow, 76, of Corsicana, Texas died December 5, 2019. Ted was a
devoted and loving husband to his wife, Connie Denbow of 44 years,
and was a loving and ever-present father to his two sons, Bryan and
Kyle Denbow. He also delighted in spending time with his two
grandchildren, Juliet and Davis Denbow.
Ted was born on January 18, 1943 in Corsicana, Texas to Bruce Denbow
and Favis Denbow. He graduated from Corsicana High School in 1961
where he was voted homecoming king and most outstanding boy in class
while lettering in baseball and football. He later graduated from
the University of Texas in 1966 and served in the naval reserves
before moving to Dallas where he met his wife Connie. They were
married on March 15, 1975. He worked as a salesman for US Gypsum
Company for 33 years. Ted was an avid hunter and fisherman and
enjoyed sharing his knowledge and love for these activities with his
son, Bryan. He coached Kyle and Bryan in baseball, and enjoyed
sharing his love of all sports with his friends and family.
He is survived by his wife Connie Denbow, and two sons, Bryan Denbow
and Kyle Denbow of Dallas, Texas. He is also survived by his two
grandchildren, Juliet Denbow and Davis Denbow and by his two
daughters-in-law, Carrie Denbow and Amy Denbow.
Funeral services will be held at 3pm on Thursday, December 12, 2019
at Christ United Methodist Church in Plano, Texas.
Notes:
Billy Don DeMoss
Jul 7, 1940 - Nov 8, 2019
Billy
Don DeMoss went home to Heaven, Thursday, Nov.28, 2019 at
his residence in Corsicana at the age of 79. Billy Don was
born July 7th, 1940 in Corsicana, to Joe DeMoss and Hazel
Louise Porch DeMoss.
Billy Don meet Martha Ann Brenton at a dance in Chatfield in
1958, and they were married in 1959 in Corsicana. Billy Don
worked for the City of Corsicana for 13 years as a meter
reader and eventually retired from the County as motor
grater operator but, he was best known for what he loved
welding. He ran a shop next to his and Martha's home in
Roane and everyone near and far knew if there was something
you needed welded, fabricated or built out of metal he was
the man to see.
Billy Don was baptized at Roane Baptist Church in 1954 and
he and Martha are life-long members of the Roane Baptist
Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe DeMoss and Hazel
and James Phelps, brothers Larry DeMoss and Grady DeMoss and
his wife Zoe. Also, his father and mother-in-law, Aubrey and
Evelyn Brenton and brothers-in-law, Joe and Delma Brenton.
Billy Don is survived by his wife; Martha DeMoss of
Corsicana; sisters-in-laws; Betty Goodwin of Whitney and
Donna Brenton of Houston; daughter, Cathy and husband
Phillip Hammonds of Dawson; son, David DeMoss and wife
Sandra of Anderson South Carolina; grandchildren, Billy
DeMoss and wife Crystal of Dawson; Joshua DeMoss of
Nashsville, Tennessee, Lyndsi Skiles and husband Scott of
Carollton, Quintin York and wife Jennifer of Corsicana and
Chasity Lambert and husband Dustin of Terrell;
great-grandchildren, Raylea, Stoney and Brady DeMoss of
Dawson, Bree, Harper, and Ezra Skiles of Carrollton, Preston
and Jensen DeMoss of Tennessee, Eli York of Corsicana and
Crew Lambert of Terrell. He is also survived by numerous
nieces and nephews, as well as many friends.
A Memorial service for Billy Don will be held at 1 p.m.
Sunday Dec. 8, 2019 at the Roane Baptist Church, there will
be a potluck after Sunday services followed by the Memorial
Service officiated by Russell Reed. www.jekeevermortuary.com
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Notes:
Billy Hugh Horton, Sr.
Jan 8, 1938 - Dec 3, 2019
Billy
Hugh Horton, Sr., 81, of Oak Valley passed away on Tuesday,
Dec. 3, 2019 at Twilight Nursing Center in Corsicana. He was
born on Jan. 8, 1938 in Kaufman County, Texas to Bryon Hugh
and Oma Wright (Chambers) Horton.
Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, and friend to many. An avid woodworker,
he loved working with his hands and selling his creations at
Canton Trade Days. He also loved fishing, being outdoors,
and sitting on the porch with family. Billy served his
community as a past mayor of Oak Valley and past president
of the Corsicana Bass Club. He was a member of the Ennis
Lodge of Odd Fellows #227 for over 50 years. He was always
ready to help out a neighbor, preach life lessons to anyone
who would listen, or dig into a gallon of Blue Bell Homemade
Vanilla Ice Cream. He will be remembered by his family as a
hardworking man who loved deeply and laughed often.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Carolyn Taylor and
Margie Parsons; brother, Calton Horton and his son, Stan
Horton.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Gayle Horton, along
with his sister Lottie Klutts; brother, Phillip Horton
(Kaye); son, Billy Hugh Horton, Jr. (Lynette); grandsons,
Justin Horton (Kristin), Brandon Horton (Dana), and Gregory
Luke; granddaughters, Brooke Pittman (Tony), Emily Myanna (Tegra),
Kara Welch (Landin), and Taylor Luke. He is also survived by
his seven great-grandchildren, lifelong friends who are like
family Jean, Anita and Doug Whitten, extra special
great-niece Tiffany Gillen along with numerous extended
family and friends,. The family would like to thank all the
caregivers at Twilight Nursing Home for the support and care
they provided during this time.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 at
the Cowboy Church of Ennis with Michael Howard officiating.
Burial will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Justin Horton, Brandon
Horton, Gregory Luke, Chad Hunnicutt, Jimmy Taylor and
Jessie Graham serving as pallbearers. |
Notes:
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Billy graduated from
Emhouse High 1956
Martha Gayle (Gray) Horton
Feb 22, 1939 - Dec 15, 2019
Martha
Gayle Horton (Gray), 80, of Oak Valley passed away on Sunday
Dec. 15, 2019 at Twilight Nursing Center in Corsicana. She
was born on Feb. 22, 1939 in Corsicana to A.C. and Jean
Gray.
Gayle was raised in Emhouse and attended Emhouse High
School. She worked at Medical Arts Clinic and Navarro
College. She was everybody's Memaw. She loved telling
stories, sitting on the porch with friends, and selling her
handmade crafts. She was always ready to put on a show. She
will be remembered as a fun-loving, passionate woman who
made life for everyone around her more exciting and full of
laughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years and
love of her life, Billy Hugh Horton, Sr.; sisters, Billie
Ann Owen and Betty Lou Eastland, and son, Stan Horton.
She is survived by her sisters, Peggy Moore and Patsy
Melton; son, Billy Hugh Horton, Jr. (Lynette); grandsons,
Justin Horton (Kristin), Brandon Horton (Dana), and Gregory
Luke; granddaughters, Brooke Pittman (Tony), Emily Myanna (Tegra),
Kara Welch (Landin), and Taylor Luke. She is also survived
by her seven great-grandchildren, bonus sister Jean Whitten,
a large extended family, and a wide circle of adopted
grandchildren who loved their Memaw and Pepaw.
The family would like to thank all the caregivers at
Twilight Nursing Center for the support and care they
provided during this time.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 at
Corley Funeral Home with Michael Howard officiating. Burial
will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Justin Horton,
Brandon Horton, Gregory Luke, Chad Hunnicutt, John Arnold,
and Doug Whitten serving as pallbearers. |
Notes:
Jann
Elizabeth (Dowd) Gatlin-Shirley-Dowd
Jun 13, 1942 - May 24, 2019
Jann
Elizabeth Dowd, born June 13, 1942 entered Heaven's Gates on
May 24, 2019. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother,
nana and friend.!
She was revered and treasured by all who knew her. Her kind
spirit and her giving nature had no boundaries.
She is survived by her sister, Doris Priddy of Powell, TX,
her brothers; James and Wayne Dowd and their families of
Kerens, TX. Jann is also survived by her daughters; Janet
Bruso and husband, David of Blooming Grove, TX and Kelly
Hammond and her husband Lee of Rockwall, TX. She was Nana to
her grandchildren; Josh, Parker, Hudson, Ava, Finley and
Zander and one great-grandchild Elaina.
Visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday, May 28,
2019 from
6:00 � 8:00 P.M. at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services
are scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at
Grace Community Church in Corsicana with Pastor Ed Gatlin
officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Jerrell Dowd,
Gary Dowd, Josh Bruso, David Bruso and Lee Hammond. Burial
will follow at Dawson
Cemetery. |
Notes:
- w/o Travis Lee Gatlin and
Clifford Barnett Shirley; d/o Roy Marvin Dowd & Janie Louise (Lasley)
Dowd
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
Imagene (Harlan) Cates
May 26, 1937 - Dec. 18, 2019
Imagene Harlan Cates, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior
on Dec. 18, 2019.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at
Grifin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside Funeral Service will begin
at
11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at Eureka Cemetery with Darren Heil
officiating. Burial at Eureka
Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
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Imagene Harlan Cates, 82 went
home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 18, 2019. She was
born in Corbet, Texas to Sam A. and Minnie Lee Harlan on May 26,
1937.
She met and married Jerald D. Cates, Sr. She worked as a seamstress
at Hagar Slacks. She loved the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys. She
was very involved in Little League Baseball as her sons played ball.
She was active in her Baptist Church as secretary, and writing cards
of encouragement, birthdays and condolences. Everything she did was
for the glory for God she was not ashamed to tell you about her
Jesus.
To greet her at the Pearly Gates are her husband, JD Cates Sr.; son,
Dean Cates, Jr., her parents and sister Lee Cliver; grandson-in-law
Jose Alejandre. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Stepp; two
sons, Joe Cates and wife JoAnne and Roy Cates and wife Brenda;
daughter-in-law, Pam Cates; eight grandchildren, Shelley Alejandre,
Paula Kirtley and husband Billy, Chris Cates and wife Kylie,
Stephanie Cates and boyfriend Daniel Dunahoo, Jason Cates and wife
Paula, Robin Barber and husband Keith, Pattie Vick, Mike Cates and
wife Thresa; five great grandchildren, Daniel, Ella, Chloe, Laney
and Paige along with numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers make a donation to American Heart Association.
Special Thanks to the doctors and nurses at Baylor Scott & White
Vascular, VNA of Dallas Co. hospice and doctors here in Corsicana.
John 3:16
Notes:
James Lee Shannon
Oct. 11, 1961 - Mar. 30, 2020
James
Lee Shannon, 58, unexpectedly passed away from a heart
attack on Monday, March 30, 2020 in Webster, Texas. He was
born to Jerry Lee and Elizabeth Louise Shannon on October
11, 1961 in Norman, Oklahoma and grew-up on dairy farms.
James was the husband of Darlene Helms Shannon and father to
their son John Lee Shannon of Bacliff, Texas.
He was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Cherry
Companies in Houston, Texas. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,
playing dominoes, dancing and visiting with family and
friends. He was a hard-working, loving and giving man who
was very proud of his family. James loved spending time with
his son drinking coffee, cooking and watching NASCAR races.
He had memorized and liked watching "classic" western movies
with John Wayne, Randolph Scott and Clint Eastwood. He will
be greatly missed here on earth, but remembered by all who
knew and loved him in a much greater way as he will always
be in our hearts.
James was preceded in death by his parents Jerry Lee and
Elizabeth Louise Shannon and his parent in-laws John Thomas
and Melba Ruth Helms.
He is survived by his loving wife and son, his siblings
Beverly and Jose Alejandro of Brandon, Texas, Sharon Davis
of Gainesville, Texas, Sandra Kay Shannon of Tulsa,
Oklahoma, and Charles Shannon and Brenda of Okmulgee,
Oklahoma. And his sister in-laws Denise and Ronnie Green of
Garland, Texas and Donna and Terry Moran of Caddo Mills,
Texas. He is also survived by 16 nieces and nephews and 24
great nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, aunts, uncles,
and friends.
Unfortunately, during this very difficult time of the
COVID-19 pandemic we have to do what is best for the health
and safety of everyone. Small groups may visit at Corley
Funeral Home, 418 N. 13th Street, in Corsicana, Texas on
Monday, April 6th, between the hours of 1 p.m. and 8 p.m.
and Tuesday, April 7th in the morning after 9 a.m. There
will be a service for 10 immediate family members on
Tuesday, April 7th, at 1 p.m. officiated by Chaplain C.J.
Waller, Jr. at the
Hamilton
Beeman Cemetery, FM Road 2555, Retreat, Texas. Darlene
and John Lee Shannon are requesting that family and friends
gather after the COVID-19 pandemic has passed, hopefully
this summer, for a graveside service where John Lee would
like to speak followed with a time of fellowship.
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Notes:
Iva Dale Turner
Jun 24, 1957 - Mar 28, 2020
Iva
Dale Turner of Corsicana, Texas passed from this life at the
Twilight Home early Saturday morning March 28, 2020 at the
age of 62. Iva was born in Bell County, Texas on June 24,
1957 to Joe Boyd Turner and Iva Maie Cook Turner.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe Turner and Iva
Dycus and a brother James Turner and sister Marie Claxton
and both sets of grandparents. Iva is survived by her
siblings; Laura King of Corsicana, Patricia Songer of
Corsicana, Mary Richardson of Arkansas, Marilyn Smith of
Corsicana, Linda Pittman of Corsicana and John Turner of
Corsicana. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews
and great nieces, nephews and great great nieces and
nephews.
A memorial will be held at a later date. |
Notes:
Robert Francis "Bob"
McStay
Jun 4, 1942 - Mar 26, 2020
Robert
(Bob) Francis McStay passed away in his home in Corsicana
Texas on March 26, 2020 at the age of 77. Bob is survived by
his wife Linda, son Rob McStay and his wife Rosie of
Houston, daughter Kate Daggett and her husband Jim of Double
Oak, grandchildren Jackson, Dylan, Cole and Joshua, and
sister Nancy Gorczyca of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. He
is preceded in death by his parents Francis and Gertrude,
and his siblings Francis, James, Jack, and Mary Ann.
Bob was born on June 4, 1942 in Bayonne, New Jersey. He
graduated from Cranford High School in 1960 and attended
Fairleigh Dickinson University. Bob and Linda, high school
sweethearts, were married for 53 years. Bob and Linda lived
in New Jersey until 1981, before moving to Texas, and then
to Indiana in 1989. They returned to Texas to Richland
Chambers Lake in 2005 to spend time with their
grandchildren. Bob was truly one of a kind. He was beloved
for his wit, compassion and the ability to make everyone
around him smile. He was a lifelong optimist, who overcame
every hardship with inspiration and resolve. Bob's greatest
joy was his family, and he was immensely proud of his
children and grandchildren. Bob was also a hard worker, and
a man of true integrity. He spent his entire career in sales
with Acme Metals, retiring as a vice-president. His most
enduring gift was his ability to make everyone around him
happy to be alive. He no doubt entered Heaven wearing
rose-colored glasses. Bob will be missed by many, he was not
only a beloved husband, father and grandfather but also an
amazing brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and
friend. A memorial service will be held at a later date, as
the result of restrictions arising at this difficult time in
our nation.
In Bob's own words, he desired to "go through life with a
smile on my face, a twinkle in my eye and to keep howling at
the moon." |
Notes:
Hazel Ruth (Monroe)
Russell-Holloway
Sep 19, 1926 - Mar 29, 2020
On
March 29, 2020, Hazel Ruth Holloway passed from this life.
She was lovingly attended by nurses and aids from New
Century Hospice and nurses and staff of Legacy West in
Corsicana.
Ninety-three years ago on September 19, 1926, a daughter was
born Ira Alva and Willie Elizabeth Monroe, a poor
sharecropper family in Corbet, Texas. The baby girl was
named Hazel Ruth, the youngest of seven sisters.
Hazel grew up knowing the hardships of the Great Depression
and WWII and became one of America's "Greatest Generation."
At the age of nineteen Hazel, who had never left the county
wherein she was born, traveled to Washington, D.C. to serve
in the Pentagon as a clerk to do her part in the war effort
for America.
After the war's end, Hazel returned to Navarro County Texas,
where she became a telephone operator in Corsicana, the
county seat. There she met a young U.S. Navy war veteran
named John William Russell, the son of a farmer and
landowner in the same county. The young couple soon married
and by 1951 had two sons, Johnny Monroe and eldest and
Wesley Glen his younger brother.
Later in life Hazel and John divorced. Hazel then married
Richard Talmage Holloway, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in
WWII. Hazel and Richard "Bubba" Holloway had a son and named
him Richard Talmage after his father.
From Hazel were born three sons and four grandchildren:
Leigh Ann Russell Lewis, Dustin Martin Russell, Hagen Thomas
"Lewt" Holloway, and Trey Richard Holloway. Hazel was also
blessed with five great-grandchildren; Quenton Seth Lewis,
Linzie Nicole Lewis, Lex Kade Lewis, Addison Nova Holloway,
and Waylon Tripp Holloway. Hazel, the matriarch of our
family, was blessed with two loving daughters-in-law:
Carolyn Ann Coker Russell, wife of Johnny, and Daisy Sylvia
Carson Russell, wife of Wesley.
We, the sons of Hazel, are the product of a little girl born
into poverty, raised during the darkest of days of the
twentieth century, who rose above all challenges to rear
three boys to become -- each in his own way -- responsible,
respectable, and patriotic Christian men. For your lifetime
of love and labor, we are forever in your debt.
We, the fortunate sons and our families, all love you so.
By Johnny the eldest of Hazel's three sons.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from 9:00
am - 1:00 pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Private
Family Interment will be at
Hamilton
Beeman Cemetery with
Bro Gary Johnson officiating.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Mon., Mar. 30, 2020
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- w/o (1) John
William Russell & (2) Richard Talmage Holloway; d/o
Ira Alva Monroe & Willie Elizabeth (Dunn) Monroe
Dothal Geline
(Conner) Benfield
Sept. 6, 1927 - Jan. 20, 2020
Geline
Conner Benfield, 92, of Pecan Gap, Texas passed away Monday,
Jan. 20, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Jan.
27, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery with Dr. Danny P. Reeves
officiating. |
Notes:
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Geline Conner Benfield was born
September 6, 1927 to Curtis Melvin Conner and Zella Marcie
Conner in Corsicana. She was the oldest of 7 children. Two of
her sisters died soon after their births. Buddy, Leslie, Johnny
and Sue followed. Sue was killed in an airplane accident when
she was 6.
Geline grew up with an aunt who was only one year older. Betty
and Geline were inseparable throughout their childhood, teenage
and young adult years. After World War II, they married
brothers. Geline married Nathan Ray Benfield on June 1, 1946.
They were marred for 72 years until Nathan passed away August
16, 2017. They shared a deep love for each other.
Nathan and Geline had two children, Pamela Jo and Garry Lynn.
Geline was a homemaker for much of her life, though she did work
as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone and on
the production line for Haggard Slacks. She was active in the
lives of her children by serving as an officer in the PTA,
teaching Sunday School, girl scouts, boy scouts, Acteens,
watching Pam tear up the water on skis and rooting loudly as
Garry competed on horses. She made thousands of pimento cheese
and chicken salad sandwiches.x
After her children were raised, Nathan and Geline enjoyed
camping in their RV, square dancing, and traveling the country
building churches with the Volunteer Christian Builders. For the
last 5 years she has enjoyed living with her daughter, Pam,
doing crossword puzzles, playing games on her phone, reading her
Bible, and watching documentaries and reality shows on
television. She has watched every Bachelor and Bachelorette.
Geline was preceded in death by her two infant sisters, her
father Curtis, her young sister Sue, her mother Zella, brothers
Buddy, Leslie and Johnny, her son-in-law Sonny and her loving
husband Nathan Ray. She is survived by her daughter Pam, son
Garry (Suzanne), grandchildren Mitzi (Dwayne), Sandi, Nathan
Andrew (Malarie), and Hannah. She has 6
great-grandchildren-Taylor, Hayden. Emily, Kennedy, Addie,
Cooper and 3 great-great-grandchildren- Kinsley, Briggs, and
Harper.
Geline was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandparent. She
will be greatly missed.
A graveside service for Geline will be held on Monday, January
27, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery at 11:00AM with Dr. Danny Reeves
and Garry Benfield officiating.
Notes:
Katie Louise (Marr) Ford
Mar 8, 1929 - Jan 22, 2020
Louise
Ford, 90, of Barry, Texas passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22,
2020 at Heritage Oaks West. Visitation with the family will
be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at Corley
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in the Corley Funeral Home Chapel
with Bro. Grady Cashion officiating. Interment will follow
in Younger Cemetery. |
Notes:
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Mrs. Louise Ford, age 90, of Silver City passed away peacefully
on January 22, 2020 at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village. She was
born on March 8, 1929 in Corsicana to James G. Marr and Lecie
Smith Marr.
Mrs. Ford was an active lady up until just a few months before
her death. She was married to Billy G. Ford for over 66 years.
She loved to travel with him and every year they would get a
group of friends together and travel to see Ray Price perform.
She was part of the Joyful Singers and enjoyed signing with the
group and even made a few records. Her favorite thing was to be
a stay at home mom to her son Billy, and then to becoming an
awesome grandmother and great grandmother in the years that
followed.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
She is survived by her son James W. (Billy) Ford and wife Linda
of Silver City and grandchildren; Bradley Ford and wife
Stephanie and Brandon Ford and wife Jennifer. Louise is also
survived by three great grandchildren; Sadie, Emma and Aiden.
Visitation with the family will be held on Monday, January 27,
2020 from 6:00 -7:00 PM at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services
are scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Corley
Funeral Home with Bro. Grady Cashion officiating. Serving as
pallbearers will be Ty Crum, Buddy Dyer, Jackie Thomas, Marcus
Melton, Dennis Melton, and Joe Sawyer. Burial will follow at
Younger Cemetery in
Silver City, Texas.
Notes:
Joy Renee Praytor-Mason
Jun 12, 1978 - Jan 20, 2020
Joy
Renee Praytor-Mason, 41, of Terrell, Texas passed away
Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 at her residence.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral
services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 in
the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tony Neal and
Pastor Jonathan Cobb officiating.
Interment will follow in
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. |
Notes:
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Joy Renee Praytor-Mason, age 41, of Terrell, Texas went to
be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2020 at her home.
She was born June 12, 1978 to Cloyce Praytor and Carol
Crumpton Praytor (Givens).
Joy graduated from Mildred High School and Navarro College
with an Associate's degree in Childcare. Joy enjoyed being
with her family, relaxing in the water and having her nails
done. She loved walking and was always first in the fit bit
challenges with all of her team. She beat her dad every week
in the challenges and helped him push himself after knee
surgery and rehab.
She was loved by everyone and she loved everyone. She loved
her Cali Cat. As many people know she was an overcomer, she
didn't let her vision problems hold her back from anything.
She knew her Lord as her Savior and He was always by her
side wherever she went, so there was nothing to fear. Joshua
1:9 �Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid, or
discouraged, for the Lord is with you wherever you go�.
Philippians 4:13 �I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me�. (Two of her favorite Bible verses)
Joy is survived by her long-time companion, Marvin Mason;
her father, Cloyce Praytor; her mother Carol Crumpton Givens
and husband, Mike; her sister, Joyce Callahan and husband
Cody; her nephew, Dakota Callahan and Shelby Gist, and her
niece Anna Callahan. She also leaves behind to cherish her
memory numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, January
25, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, January 26, 2020
at 2:00 PM with Bro. Tony Neal and Bro. Jonathan Cobb
officiating. Burial will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery in Retreat.
Notes:
Mary Evelyn (Beckham)
Pugh
Sep 8, 1961 - Jan 23, 2020
Mary
Evelyn Pugh, 58, of Milford passed away Thursday, Jan. 23,
2020, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 3
p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at Richland Cemetery near
Mertens with Rev. Steve Gilley officiating.
Mary was born Sept. 8, 1961, in Dallas to Gladys Evelyn
(Fulton) and Melvin Clarence Beckham, Jr. She grew up in
Corsicana and attended school there.
For many years, she worked as a CNA at Huntingdon Health and
Rehabilitation in Huntingdon, TN. She was an avid animal
lover who especially loved butterflies and horses. In her
spare time, Mary loved gardening, tending to her flowers,
and traveling. She was of the Baptist faith.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Curtis
Melvin Pugh, Jr., on Jan. 13, 2016; two brothers, Keith
Fulton and Melvin Ray Beckham; and a nephew, Chris Beckham.
Survivors include her children, Jamie Barker and friend,
Brian Garriott, and Amanda Prather and husband, Brian, all
of McKenzie, TN; two brothers, Robert Beckham and wife,
Janell, of Milford and Bruce Beckham and wife, Annette, of
Corsicana; grandchildren, Matthew Garriott, Breana Garriott,
and Katelyn Prather and nephews and nieces, Bryan Fulton,
Kevin Fulton, Marc Beckham, Kelly Hamn, and Paige Beckham.
|
Notes:
Sonja Jo (Holleman)
Follis
Feb. 6, 1948 - Jan. 24, 2020
Sonja
Jo Follis, 71, of Corsicana passed away on Friday, Jan. 24,
2020 at Twilight Nursing Home. Visitation with the family
will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 at
Corley Funeral Home. Graveside services are scheduled for 1
p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at
Resthaven Memorial
Park in Corsicana with Bro. Larry Talbert officiating.
|
Notes:
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Sonja Jo Follis, age 71, of Corsicana went to her
heavenly home Friday, January 24, 2020 at Twilight
Nursing Home. She was born February 6, 1948 to Jack
R. Holleman and Jo Ellen Holleman (Beamon) in
Corsicana, Texas.
She married Johnny L. Follis on May 24, 1974, two
daughters followed and brought her great joy. Her
family, both close and extended were very dear to
her. She was a loving mother, good cook and
homemaker. As a born-again Christian, her church
work was important to her. She enjoyed teaching in
Children's Church, was president of the WMU and did
homebound visits. She was a witty lady, whose jokes
and funny remarks would have folks rolling in the
floor.
Sonja was preceded in death by her parents and her
husband.
She is survived by her daughters; Tonya Crum and
husband Brad and Rebecca Follis of Corsicana; her
step-son Lindsey Follis of Houston; and her grandson
Justin Crum of Corsicana. Sonja is also survived by
her sisters; Sue Hill and husband Mark of Blooming
Grove and Kathy Price of Corsicana. She leaves
behind to cherish her memory five step
grandchildren, four step great grandchildren and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday,
January 28, 2020 at Corley Funeral Home. Graveside
services are scheduled for Wednesday, January 29,
2020 at 1:00 PM at
Resthaven
Memorial Park in Corsicana with Bro. Larry
Talbert officiating.
Her family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to
Twilight Home and New Century Hospice for the care
given to Sonja.
Notes:
Whit "Sonny"
King, Jr.
May 3, 1925 - Jan 9, 2020
Whit
"Sonny" King, Jr. age 94, passed away peacefully Thursday
morning Jan. 9, 2020 at Twilight Nursing Home.
Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 3
p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 at
New
Pursley Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Pursley Missionary Baptist Church
Youth fund
8120 FM 642 Purdon, Texas 76779.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
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Whit King Jr. (Sonny) age 94, passed away peacefully Thursday
morning January 9, 2020 at Twilight Nursing Home. He was born
May 3, 1925 to his parents Whit and Erma King.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Ann King; parents
Whit and Erma King; three sisters, Erma Lee Jones, Louise Hunter
and Aline King.
He is survived by sister, Sarah Harmon; daughter, Joann
Broughton; son, James (Bunkey) Hill and numerous nieces, nephews
and grandchildren.
Mr. King was a plumber by trade and worked for Kenneth Wylie.
He served in WWII as a combat infantryman. His decorations and
citations, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, EAME Campaign
Ribbon, Service Bar Army Occupation with two Bronze Stars, Good
Conduct, Victory Ribbon, one over seas service in Germany and he
was also a Rifleman.
Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at
New
Pursley Cemetery on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 3pm.
Memorials may be made to Pursley Missionary Baptist Church Youth
Fund
8120 FM 642 Purdon, Texas 76679
Notes:
Richard M. Dodson
Oct 16, 1947 - Dec 19, 2019
Richard
M. Dodson, 72, of Bartonville, Texas, passed away peacefully
on Dec. 19, 2019 in Dallas.
He was born on Oct. 16, 1947 in Galveston, Texas to Hazel
Farmer Dodson and Richard (Dick) Dodson Sr. He was a proud
graduate of the
Corsicana High School Class of 1966. On June
30, 1984 he and the love of his life, Nona, were married
aboard their sailboat on Cedar Creek Lake.
Rick was a talented artist, businessman, sailor, hot rodder
and lover of bad jokes and the Texas Longhorns. In his final
days, he was so happy to visit with so many long-time
friends and loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved aunt,
Bertha Farmer King, and his cousin Robert (Bobby) King.
He is survived by his wife, Nona; his children, Sean Dodson,
and Hope Dodson DeChaume (Justin Bell); and four
grandchildren, Colton Dodson, Jordan Dodson, Avery DeChaume
and Preston DeChaume.
Many years ago, Rick made the decision to donate his body to
science for medical education and research. He requested
that the celebration of his life be a joyous occasion, so
family and friends are invited to attend a come and go
reception in the home of his daughter, Hope, from 3 to 7
p.m. Jan. 4, 2020. 508 Lakewood Avenue, Corsicana TX 75110 |
Notes:
Bobbie Jean (Martin) Lockhart
Jan 19, 1933 - Dec 22, 2019
Bobbie
Jean Martin Lockhart died peacefully at home Sunday morning
Dec. 22, 2019. She was born Jan. 19, 1933 in Norman,
Oklahoma to Jewel D. and Peter M. Martin.
She grew up in Wichita Falls, where she met and married her
high school sweetheart, Barton Lockhart, on Jan. 30, 1953.
Together they had four children, Debbie, Cindy, Bart and
Chris. While living in Ardmore, Oklahoma, she and Barton
started a family business, Chem Clean, which manufactured
car wash products.
After moving to Corsicana, Bobbie owned Toyland Hobby and
Craft. She enjoyed helping customers with their crafts, gift
selections, and picture framing. After selling the business,
she and Barton started another car wash products company,
Blendco, where she was an integral part of management.
Bobbie loved designing magnificent flower beds, buying and
selling antiques, walking for her health, and spending time
at Cedar Creek Lake with her family. She spent many hours in
her greenhouse caring for the beautiful orchids she so
loved.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents; Jewel D. Martin
and Peter Mason Martin, and her sisters; JoAnn Lewis, and
Mary Lou Lees.
She is survived by her husband, Barton, and her children;
Debbie Kelley (Leslie) of Trinidad, Cindy Jorgenson, Bart
Lockhart, and Chris Lockhart all of Corsicana. She is also
survived by her grandchildren; Eric Klein (Heidi) of
Atlanta, Georgia, Monica Klein of Denver, Colorado, Josh
Craig of Rockwall, Chelsea Nunn (Ryan) of Corsicana, Buddy
Lockhart (Heather) of Frost, Brittney Daggs (Justin) of
Corsicana, Jessica
Lockhart of Southlake, and Melissa Lockhart of North
Richland Hills, and 14 great grandchildren, and special pets
Molly and Dinky.
The family would like to thank Hand-in-Hand Hospice, Cara
Woodin and Christa Cobb, and weekend caregiver Leda Hilzer
for all their love, care and dedication.
A private family memorial will be held at a later time.
Memorials may be made to The American Lung Association or a
charity of your choice.
Corley Funeral Home |
Notes:
Josephine (Watkins) Howard-Brager
May 29, 1920 - Jan 2, 2020
Josephine
W. Brager, 99, of Barry passed away Monday, January 6, 2020
at Garrison Nursing Home in Garrison, TX. A private family
Graveside service is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020
with Mr. Dan Patterson officiating. |
Notes:
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Mrs. Josephine Watkins Brager, age 99, of Barry passed away
peacefully at Garrison Nursing Home on Monday, January 6, 2020.
She was born on May 29, 1920 in Corsicana to Mack and Ada
Watkins of Barry, Texas.
She was a standout for Barry High School. She made the County
All-Star Team and won All-State Honors. She loved playing
basketball and was chosen the Best Forward in Navarro County for
two years. She was also a member of the Southern AAU First Team.
In 1937-1938 Josephine joined the All-American Redheads
professional basketball team in Cassville, Missouri and made one
season tour with the team. She was a standout with the Dallas
Hornets women's basketball team, Coca-Cola YMCA league in
Dallas, Texas from 1939 to 1941.
She was nominated to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame for induction
in the Veteran category. To say that she was an outstanding
athlete would be a grave understatement.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two husbands, Tom
Howard and Norman Allen Brager.
Josephine is survived by her children; Jo Carolyn and husband
Raymond Lee Worsham of Nacogdoches, Texas and Jeanne Patterson
and husband Dan of Waco, Texas. She leaves behind to cherish her
memory ten grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
A private family burial is scheduled for 11:00 AM at
Oakwood Cemetery in
Corsicana.
Notes:
David Dwane "Punchy"
Dycus
Dec 16, 1940 - Jan 5, 2020
David
Dwane (Punchy) Dycus was born December 16, 1940 in
Corsicana, Texas, and got called up to be with his beloved
Linda on the morning of January 5, 2020. David was proud
that he lived most of his life in the town that he loved,
Corsicana. You could always find him at Tiger Stadium on
Friday nights. Many might know him from when he coached
t-ball and midget league baseball. In fact, an entire
generation of kids probably learned their first curse words
from him. He loved coaching and mentoring children. He was
an avid hunter and fisherman, and in his younger days,
raised and hunted with bird dogs. Others probably know him
from the social club that he ran on 13th, that also doubled
as a barber shop. There was always fresh coffee at 6:30 in
the morning for any and all that wanted to sit and shoot the
bull. When he wasn't at the barber shop, he could usually be
found at the �office� which was basically any abandoned
building where he and his friends could play dominoes. He
had many passions, from his beloved Longhorns to just
sitting out in front of the house and watching hummingbirds.
Punchy was a man of few words, but those words mattered. He
lived his life on his own terms, and to him, a handshake
meant it was a deal. He was always willing to help others,
especially those in recovery. Punchy had many friends,
because he was a good friend.
David was preceded in death by his mother and father, Leroy
and Eva Dycus his brother Robert Earl Dycus, and the love of
his life, Linda Beth Dycus. He is survived by his sister Sue
Garen, his three children, Kelli, Matthew, and Jennifer, and
his four grandchildren, Chelsea Kuykendall, Caitlyn
Kuykendall and fianc� Bryan Goforth, and Will and Rian
Stubbs, and his partner Charlotte Calloway. He is also
survived by his grand daughters children and God children
Katlyon, Serenity, Emy Rae, and Layne.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 9, 2020 from
10:00-11:00, followed immediately by the service at the
Griffin Roughton Funeral Home with Brian Hopkins and Lewis
Palos officiating, so please come out and help us celebrate
the life of this great man. Serving as pallbearers will be
Jerod Welch, Blake Meredith, Bryan Goforth, Donnie Dean,
Cody York and Will Stubbs.
Interment will follow at
Hamilton
Beeman Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American
Cancer Society.
We would like to thank the entire staff at Twilight Nursing
Home for taking such good care of him. |
Notes:
Ray Deen "Deen"
Brown, Jr.
Jul 3, 1963 - Jan 12, 2020
Ray Deen Brown, Jr was born
July 3, 1963 and passed away Jan. 12, 2020. Ray was
known as Deen by friends and family.
He spent his career life working in water treatment
plants, gaining a vast amount of knowledge of chemicals
to make safe, clean drinking water. He was awarded
Outstanding Professional Award for his contributions to
the industry, the environment and public health in 2012.
Deen lived by the biblical scripture "work as though you
are working for the Lord" and had an extraordinary work
ethic. He lived his life the same way outside of the
workplace, always considering if The Lord would be
pleased with him in his behavior toward others.
Deen loved to fish and his favorite place in the entire
world was the beach, where he could sense the power of
God. He lived his life to make a difference, always
thinking of others, especially his family and those who
were in need. He was devoted to his wife, mother,
daughter and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by
his family and friends. If a man's heart is measured not
by how much he loves, but how much he is loved by
others, Deen's heart was gigantic!
He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Brown, his mother
Doris May, his daughter Amanda Runyon, son-in-law Joey
Runyon, three grandchildren Alexis Runyon, Brynlee
Runyon and Bryant Runyon, his brother Gene Brown, and a
host of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceeded in
death by his father, Ray Deen Brown, Sr.
Graveside Services will be 11:00am Thursday, January 16,
2020 at
Hamilton Beeman Cemetery with Rev. Dan Gleason
officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Amazing Facts (amazingfacts.org)
or mail donation to Amazing Facts 6615 Sierra College
Blvd Granite Bay, CA 95746
Notes:
- h/o Rhonda
Brown; s/o Ray Deen Brown, Sr. & Doris Marie (Jones)
Brown-May
Kenneth Ardway
Dunagan
Nov 21, 1955 - Jan 10, 2020
Kenneth
Ardway Dunagan left his worldly home on January 10th, 2020
at the age of 64. Kenneth was born to Otis and Oma Mae
Dunagan on November 21st, 1955. Kenneth graduated from
Corsicana High School in 1974 and went on to attend Navarro
College and University of North Texas. Kenneth was a skilled
artist and woodworker. He worked for East Texas Medical
Center and later for Corsicana Fire and Rescue where he rose
to the rank of Lieutenant and retired at over eighteen years
of service.
Kenneth was a member of various organizations and
fraternities including the Jaycees and Masonic Lodge and is
a Past Master of Winkler Lodge #826. Kenneth was a husband,
father, brother, grandfather and friend to many.
He is preceded in death by his parents- Otis and Oma Mae
Dunagan, sisters- Patricia Doss and Betty Brunton, brother-
Billy Earl Jackson and nephew Eric Majors.
He is survived by his wife- Sandra Dunagan, daughter- Kendra
Chapman and husband Eric, son- Kenneth Anthony Dunagan and
wife Megan, brother- Paul Dunagan and wife Gina, sister-
Debra Hardin, grandson- Kolten Chapman, life long best
friend- Terry Johnson and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home on
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 1pm with visitation Monday
evening from 6pm-8pm. He will be interned at
St. Elmo cemetery
in Winkler, TX. The family asks that in lieu of flowers,
donations be made to the Winkler Masonic Lodge.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Chlodine
(Hulsey) Bittner
Sep 12, 1924 - Jan 11, 2020
Chlodine
Hulsey Bittner passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 11,
2020. She was 95 years old and a resident of The Village at
Heritage Oaks in Corsicana.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
with services to follow. Interment will be held at
Resthaven
Memorial Park.
Arrangemehts by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
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Chlodine Hulsey
Bittner passed away peacefully on Saturday January
11, 2020. She was 95 years old and a resident of The
Village at Heritage Oaks in Corsicana, Texas. Born
in Murchison, Texas in 1924, she was the daughter of
the late George and Mary Ethel Hulsey. After
graduating Purdon High School, she attended Business
College in San Antonio, Texas and subsequently
worked at Randolph Field Air Force Base during WWII.
She worked as a telegraph operator for Cotton Belt
Railroad before marrying Robert Earl Bittner in
1946. Together, they raised their children and
operated the Corbet Grocery Store in Corbet, Texas.
Her bookkeeping skills lead to working in the
Navarro County Schools Superintendent's Office, the
Corsicana ISD, and the Rice ISD from where she
retired. Chlodine was a faithful member of First
Baptist Church, Corsicana, and a fifty year member
of the Eastern Star. She was a devoted and loving
daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, and friend and she is home now
with her heavenly Father and many loved ones who
have gone before her.
Chlodine is predeceased by her parents, her husband,
twin brothers Hulen and Dulen Hulsey, sister-in-law
Ruth Elaine Bittner, and many friends. Survivors
include: three children- Terry Weller (Jack,
deceased), Dan Bittner, Carol Rodgers (John); seven
grandchildren- Jackson Weller (Sara), Amanda Weller
(Jon Reyes), Corbet Weller, Elizabeth Bittner,
Rachel Atkins (TJ), Susan Rodgers (Mark Doyle),
David Rodgers (Becky); eleven great-grandchildren-
Maggie, Drake, and Liam Weller; Isabel Reyes; Ogden
Weller; Celia, Clara, Abby, and Conan Doyle; Luke
and Kate Rodgers; one brother-in-law- Charles
Bittner; and two sisters-in-law- Dorothy Hulsey,
Eloise Hulsey. She was blessed with a large family
and with many days of caring for and loving them.
Chlodine will be dearly missed by all those who love
her.
Family members are grateful for the compassionate
care she has received from Heritage Oaks and Bristol
Hospice. The nurses and staff describe her as a
�sweet lady� whose favorite color was purple. In
lieu of flowers, a memorial donation to First
Baptist Church Corsicana, Texas would please her and
the family.
Services are at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in
Corsicana, Texas on Saturday January 18, 2020 with
burial following at
Resthaven
Memorial Park The
family will receive friends from 9:30am-10:30am and
services will follow.
Notes:
Floyd "Jack"
Griggs
Jun 17, 1932 - Dec 28, 2019
Floyd
"Jack" Griggs, 87 of Kerens, passed away Saturday, Dec. 28,
2019 at his residence in Kerens.
Jack was born Friday, June 17, 1932 in Kerens to Joseph
Elkings Griggs and Myrtle Josephine Wright Griggs. He worked
many years for the City of Kerens and several years for Acme
Brick Co. in Malakoff, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, twin
brother Lloyd "Bill" Griggs, Georgia Maglene Ross, Robert
Lee Griggs, Mattie Jewell Anderson, Henry Clay Griggs, Ector
Lee Griggs, Clifton Griggs, Nora Lee May, Mary Sue Phillips,
and Ruby Doris Chrisman.
Jack is survived by niece, Clara Jo McMillan and husband
Butch of Kerens and numerous other nieces, nephews and close
friend, Amp Copeland.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3,
2020 at Paschal Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in the
Kerens Cemetery
with Rev. Ernest Betts officiating. The family would like to
express their gratitude and thanks to Hand and Hand Hospice
for their help and loving care they extended to Jack.
|
Notes:
Rodrigo Martinez
abt 1950 - Jan 3, 2020
Rodrigo Martinez, Sr., 69 of Kerens, passed away Friday, Jan. 3,
2020 at his residence.
He worked many years for Texas Materials and was a devout
Catholic.
Rosary service will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at
Paschal Funeral Home with Deacon Lewis Palos officiating.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020
at paschal Funeral Home with Deacon Lewis Palos officiating and
burial to follow in the Kerens Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Juana Martinez of Kerens, sons,
Rodrigo Martinez, Jr. of The Colony and Emilio Martinez of Pampa
and daughter, Marilu Fleming of Little Elm.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home.
Notes:
Jackie Charlene (Shults) Williams-Conger- Wigley-Rogers
Jan 15, 1943 - Jan 14, 2020
Jackie
Charlene Shults was born on January 15, 1943 to Andrew
Jackson �Jack� Shults and Joy Louise Holt. After a battle
with Alzheimer's she left her earthly home on January 14,
2020. Her pain and suffering has subsided, but her
incredible spirit, drive, and love of life lives on in our
hearts and minds.
A native of Navarro County, she attended
Richland High
School and graduated as class Valedictorian in 1961.
She never let grass grow under her feet and immediately went
to work at the Navarro County Clerk's office. After a short
stint with Dr. James Price and Nipak, she then worked for
Lone Star gas, Texas Utilities and finally Oncor. She
retired from Oncor after 28 years of dedicated service and
an incredible work ethic. And while the name of the company
changed over the years, her numerous awards and recognitions
did not.
She was President of the American Business Women's
Association (ABWA) in 2003-2004 and also named ABWA Woman of
the Year during her term as President. The award was a
complete surprise and a proud moment in her tenured career.
Her connection to Richland High School was never lost as she
tackled the task of planning her High School reunion for
many years. We all yearn for those special moments of our
youth, and Jackie took great pride in re-connecting with her
classmates from days gone by.
In 2011-2012 she was named Deaconess of Calvary Worship
Center. This was the first time in the history of Calvary
that they had the position of Deaconess. As a devoted
Christian, this was an incredible honor and blessing.
Jackie had a real love and talent for cooking. And cooking
for others was her specialty. It was not uncommon for her to
show up at your doorstep with homemade bread, banana
pudding, pound cake, chicken spaghetti, chicken and
dumplings, or chocolate pie, just to name a few. She
especially enjoyed making chocolate pies for her youngest
granddaughters Avery and Finley.
And one of the most special moments at the family table is
breakfast. Nannie was the master of the BIG breakfast and
everyone had their �order� specially made with love and
affection. She was always the last to eat, making sure
everyone had what they needed before she took a bite.
The greatest joy of a parent is to become a grandparent.
Initially she wanted to be called Gammy. But grandkids
ultimately decide on the name, and when Dustin decided to
call her Nannie, that suited Jackie just fine.
Jackie is survived by her husband of 20 years, Dan Rogers,
Children, Cheryl and Lance Lively, Chuck and Gayle Williams,
Jennifer and Mark Osburn, Jeff and Joann Rogers, and Julie
and Tony Montez. Grandchildren Dustin and Stephanie Jourdan,
Gabe Lively, Avery, Finley and Drew Williams, Savannah and
Sydney Osburn, Tayler and Lindsey Rogers, and Ethan Montez.
Sister Janis and Jim Ware, Nephews Mitchell and Andy Sanches.
Services will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 2pm
at Westside Baptist Church, 1522 N. 24th Street, Corsicana,
TX 75110. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St.
Jude Children's Research Hospital. To make a donation please
follow this link:
http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?fr_id=39300&px=6461721&pg=personal |
Notes:
Daniel Lynn Dennie
abt 2003 - Dec 2, 2019
Daniel
Lynn Dennie, 16 of Kerens, passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2019.
Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019
at Paschal Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2
p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at Paschal Funeral Home with
Rev. Byron Ayers officiating. Burial will follow in the
Long Prairie
Cemetery.
Daniel is survived by his parents, Sheryl and Danny Dennie,
Jr.; brothers, Trey, Austin and Nathan Dennie; sister,
Abigail Dennie; grandparents, Kolinda and Don Combs, Ruth
and Danny Dennie, Sr.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, David and Linda
Ochs.
Daniel was an 11th grade student at Blooming Grove High
School. He completed his earlier years at Mildred ISD.
|
Notes:
James Leroy Bonner
Jun 21, 1930 - Nov 3, 2019
James
Leroy Bonner, age 89, passed away on Sunday, Nov, 3, 2019 at
the Twilight Nursing Home. He was born to Lee and Alice
McDonald Bonner on June 21, 1930 in Ozona, Texas.
Leroy was a member of the Eureka Masonic Lodge for 60 years
during that time he served as Worshipful Master. He was a
member of Northside Baptist Church.
Leroy was employed by the Navarro County Coop for 28 years
and drove a truck for McClatchy Brothers until he retired at
age 73. He also served as a 4H leader for many years.
Leroy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Valda
Bonner; a daughter, Ledeana Kay Bonner; a grandson, Adam
Wayne Bonner; a great granddaughter May Clara Bonner; and
his brothers, Donald and Earl Bonner.
He is survived by his daughter, Patricia "Pat" Reed and
husband Joe of Barry; his son Wayne Bonner and wife Amy of
Corsicana; his grandchildren, Scott Reed, Russel Reed and
wife Audrey, Jacob Reed, Andrew Bonner and wife Casey, and
Allison Bonner. He is also survived by his great
grandchildren; Jaxson Reed, Lillie Reed, Libby Reed, Will
Rogers and Maggie Bonner and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 at Corley Funeral Home. A Masonic
graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9,
2019 at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Diggs officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Eureka Lodge Scholarship Fund
at P.O. Box 54, Corsicana, TX 75151-0054. This scholarship
benefits the Mildred ISD students. |
Notes:
Jerry Dean Ware
Aug 10, 1956 - Nov 9, 2019
Jerry
Dean Ware, age 63, entered into eternal rest on Saturday,
November 9, 2019 surrounded by his family.
Jerry was born on August 10, 1956 in Corsicana, to Delma
Ware and Bobbie Nell Voss Ware. He graduated from
Corsicana High School in 1974. He worked in the
manufactured home business as a contractor for over thirty
years, and retired after working for Clayton Homes. When he
wasn't working at the job, he would be at home working on
some kind of project. Jerry was a loving husband, father,
son and brother.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie Ware Bonner,
and his brother, Jimmy Ware.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Tracie; his sons, Jerry Don
Ware and wife Jennifer of Mildred, Jeremy Ware of Seguin and
Jamison Ware of Ft. Worth; his step-children, Brandon Brock
and wife Bridget and Megan Griffin and husband Robert all of
Tulsa Oklahoma; his father, Delma Ware and wife, Jan of
Marble Falls; his sister Judy Brown and husband, Jamie of
Tennessee; 14 grandchildren and 4 nieces.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 � 8:00 PM
on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral
services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 12,
2019 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Wendt
officiating.
David Abbe, Jody Batey, Charles Beasley, Lonnie Greene,
Robert Horvath and Eddie Perry will be serving as
pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Travis Jobe and
Chuck Sanches.
Burial will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery. |
Notes:
- Obituary published online 11
Nov 2019 by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana, Texas.
Royce Eugene Brown, Jr.
Oct 12, 1941 - Jan 14, 2020
Royce
E. Brown, Jr., 78, of Rice passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14,
2020 at Heritage Oaks West Retirement Village.
Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Jan.
20, 2020 at DFW National Cemetery with Military Honors.
Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Gertrud Margaret (Nuss)
Lakin
Jan 25, 1917 - Dec 22, 2019
Gertrud
Margaret Lakin was born Jan. 25, 1917 to Gustov Nuss and
Maggie Schwartz on a farm in Sutton, Nebraska. She passed
away Dec. 22, 2019 at the age of 102.
After graduating from high school, she moved to Lincoln,
Nebraska and in 1940 married a budding young newspaper man,
Laverne Lakin, and moved to Rock Springs, Wyoming, where in
1941 their son Bob was born.
Looking for greener pastures, they moved to Pennsylvania and
then to Galveston, Texas. In 1948 their son Jan was born. In
1950 the family moved to Fort Worth, Texas and after the
boys moved on, they moved to Crowley, Texas.
In 2008, at the age of 91, she moved to Corsicana to a
retirement home and had an independent living apartment
until she was 102, when she fell and broke her hip in
October, 2019.
Gertrud was a very interesting person. She played the organ
and loved to sing. She loved animals and in her later years
took care of eight cats. She loved ice cream and said God
made ice cream just for her. Her favorite saying was
"tomorrow will be better." She dearly loved the Texas
Rangers baseball team and eating a good hamburger along with
a Dr. Pepper. She was witty, funny, optimistic with some
German stubbornness added to the mix.
She is survived by her son, Bob Lakin and a large extended
family in Sutton, Nebraska.
A graveside service will be held Friday, Dec. 27 at Laurel
Land in Fort Worth.
In lieu of flowers, please send donation in Gertrud's name
to the Humane Society of Fort Worth 1840 E. Lancaster, Fort
Worth, Texas 76103. |
Notes:
Charles Edward "Chuck"
Bridges
Nov. 21, 1931 - Dec. 31, 2019
Charles
Edward (Chuck) Bridges, 88 passed away Dec. 31,2019 at his
home in Rogers, Arkansas.
A native of Corsicana, he was born Nov. 21, 1931, the son of
the late Samuel and Mary Bridges.
He is survived by his wife of the home, Jean, a daughter
Laura; two sons, Donald, wife Vicky and, Steven, wife Kathy;
four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
A Veteran of the Korean war, Charles was a loving husband,
father and hard-working entrepreneur.
A Memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. at
the Salvation Army Chapel in Corsicana.
Memorials can be made to the Corsicana, TX Salvation Army or
St. Jude's Research Hospital. |
Notes:
John Robert "JC" Crawford
Sep 13, 1932 - Jan 12, 2020
John
Robert Crawford, known to many as "JC" (or "Uncle
Wonderful",) was born Sept. 13, 1932, in Teague, Texas. He
was the only child of parents Vera Coburn Crawford and
Leonard Hayden Crawford. He died peacefully, Sunday, Jan.
12, 2020 at the age of 87 surrounded by family in his home
in Corsicana, Texas.
John moved to Corsicana while in junior high and spent his
childhood summers playing with his Coburn cousins at his
grandparent's home in Donie, Texas. He was a Troop 243 Eagle
Scout at the early age of 15, the youngest ever in Navarro
County at the time.
Johnny was one of the most prominent students at Corsicana
High School, a leader in sports, academics and clubs, a
member of the Corsican yearbook staff, President of both
Hi-Y Club and Tiger Club, a member of National Honor
Society, and in his senior year elected King of the High
School and Best All-Round Boy. Johnny was a star athlete,
respected by coaches and teammates, noted for his ability,
speed, and spirit, the only 3-year letterman in football,
also lettering in basketball, and track, and considered one
of the Tiger teams' greatest assets. He served as captain of
both the varsity football and track teams.
He accepted a four-year scholarship to play football at SMU
and proudly wore No.18, quickly gaining recognition as a
promising back for the Ponies. Friend and CHS teammate Duane
Nutt joined him on the team a year later. He made many
lifelong friends on the SMU squad including his legendary
teammates dubbed "The Magnificent Seven:" Don "Wimpy" Cole,
Jack "Gunny" Gunlock, Bubba Kelly, Darrell "Mix" Lafitte,
Lou "Babe" Miller, Dale "Frog" Moore, and Ron Case. He was a
member of the ROTC, honored with the distinguished AFROTC
student award.
In his freshman year, he met Gayle Neeley, a tall, athletic
beauty attending Highland Park High School, who later joined
him at SMU and became the love of his life. Within several
days of graduating from SMU with a BBA, John married Gayle
in 1954. He joined the USAF and moved onto Perrin Air Force
Base where their first born, Hayden, was delivered during a
tornado, saddling him with the nickname "Stormy" for years.
Their second son, Russell, was born on base a year later.
John returned to Corsicana after his
USAF service and began
work as a salesman for William "Bill" Robinson & Company,
Investment Planning and Associates. Both daughters, Amy and
Eve were born during that time. Tragically, their 6-year-old
son Russell lost his battle with Leukemia shortly
thereafter.
John is well known for his 57 years at the famous Collin
Street Bakery, where he worked alongside friend, business
partner, and bakery president LW "Bill" McNutt, and later
with Bill's son, Robert "Bob" Pritchett McNutt, who
succeeded him. He enjoyed good times together with the
bakery team of Bob Rutherford, Buddy Shaw, J. Dave Walker,
Maurice Pollock, Tom Curtis and Jerry Grimmett, shipping
millions of cakes to all 50 states and 196 countries around
the world. And, his "famous" cookie coupons, handed out
freely to children and adults alike, were always delivered
with a smile.
Outside of work, he was an avid sportsman playing tennis,
racket ball, handball, and golf. He was an excellent golfer,
winning the Corsicana Country Club's Tiger Tale Tournament
in the 1970s with his good friend, and fellow SMU graduate,
Al Kilgore. A notable event, after making a hole-in-one on
the ninth Hole, he called it a day, and hung up his clubs
for good. During those years, he played weekly tennis
matches with close friends Gary Summerall, David Brown,
Kevin Keeney, Ronny Willis, Norman Buddy Shaw, Ned Polk,
Tommy Herrington and others. Often the wives, Judy, Marty,
Carolyn, Gloria, Josephine, Kay, and more, would join them
on the courts or at poolside gatherings to celebrate wins
and losses and sometimes just sunsets.
John and Gayle enjoyed annual trips to the Caribbean
islands, weeks in California, and frequent visits to the
Fort Lauderdale home of Josephine and Bill McNutt. They
spent many a Friday night having dinner in their back
bedroom with friends, Marty and Gary Summerall, pulling up a
chair and TV tray. Their days were filled with friends,
laughter, fine wine and good food.
John was larger than life, known for his sartorial style
with Hawaiian shirts, brightly colored "fancy" pants and
crazy socks. A man of unbounded generosity, always smiling
and positive, he was a good, solid friend who rarely uttered
a bad word about anyone, often slipping away if the
conversation turned to gossip. His watchword was, "If you
don't have anything good to say, then don't say anything at
all."
He was a stickler for grammar and his children often
received returned notes or newspaper clippings edited with
his ubiquitous red felt pen. Yet, his words of wisdom were
remembered by many: "Above all, domestic tranquility;" "NTW
- Not to worry"; "LIA - Leave it alone," 'Expect nothing and
you'll never be disappointed'; 'Supine by nine'; 'If you get
your first serve in, you'll never double fault'; 'Silence
can never be misquoted," and "Crabgrass in the lawn of
life."
He was a family man, a committed husband of 57 years, a
loving dad to his children, and a generous "Pop"to his
beloved grandchildren. Quoting from the 1954 Corsican annual
staff: "It's hard to find words to describe some people, but
to remember Johnny Crawford will always be a joy to his
hundreds of friends."
John Crawford was preceded in death by his beloved wife,
Gayle and their son, Russell Evans Crawford, and his
parents, Vera and Leonard Hayden Crawford.
He leaves behind his son, Hayden Crawford and wife, Jolene,
of Corsicana; grandsons Hunter Crawford of Austin and Hill
Crawford of Dallas; daughter Amy Crawford Joss and fiance'
Bill Gale of Corsicana; and daughter Eve White and husband
Chip, and grandson Crawford White of Charlotte, North
Carolina; granddaughter Julie Gayle Joss of Corsicana;
grandson U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John W. Joss III and wife,
Carina, and great-granddaughters Aurelia and Helena, of
Colorado Springs, as well as his niece Adrienne Polk Colwill,
and nephews, John Polk, Eric Layne and Mike Layne.
John left this handwritten note in his own unique, block
lettering on Collin Street Bakery stationery: "In lieu of a
service, I request of those interested, to smile and raise a
glass or two, in memory of good times had. - JC"
Per his express wishes, there will be no formal service,
however a celebration will be announced at a later date.
Memorials may be made directly to St. Jude's Children's
Research Hospital, American Cancer Society, or First United
Methodist Church of Corsicana. |
Notes:
Mary John (Fields) Kirk
Apr. 10, 1931 - Jan 17, 2020
Mary John Kirk, 88, passed away on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 in
Corsicana.
Mary was born in Corsicana on April 10, 1931 to Roy and
Beatrice (O'Pry) Fields. She grew up in Corsicana and
graduated from
Corsicana High School in 1949.
On June 18, 1950 she married Floyd Kirk, Sr. and they made
their home in Corsicana.
Mary cared for her family and was a member of the Baptist
Church.
She is survived by her son, Floyd Kirk, Jr. and wife, Julie;
three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother,
Leroy Fields and wife, Reba along with a host of extended
family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and
daughter, Elva Kirk Chapman.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Notes:
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Mary John Kirk, 88, passed away on Friday, January 17,
2020, in Corsicana, Texas. Burial will be at
Resthaven
Memorial Park.
Mary was born on April 10, 1931, in Corsicana, Texas, to
the late Roy and Beatrice (O'Pry) Fields. She grew up in
Corsicana and graduated from Corsicana High School in
1949. On June 18, 1950, she married Floyd Kirk, Sr. and
they made their home in Corsicana.
Mary cared for her family and was a member of the
Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband; and a
daughter, Elva Kirk Chapman.
She is survived by her son, Floyd Kirk, Jr. and his
wife, Julie; three grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; brother, Leroy Fields and his wife,
Reba; along with a host of extended family and friends.
Notes:
- J. E. Keever Mortuary, Inc
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- Corsicana High School Class
of 1950
- w/o Floyd Allen Kirk, Sr.
married Jun. 18, 1950; d/o Roy Fields & Beatrice (O'Pry) Fields
Charles Kraig Hawkins
Jun 9, 1969 - Jan 5, 2020
Charles
Kraig Hawkins, age 50, found peace on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020.
Kraig was born on June 9, 1969 to Charles and Patsy Hawkins.
Kraig grew up in Kerens, playing Little League baseball and
Little Dribblers, going to Gibson's with his daddy on
Saturdays and playing with his tractors on the shag carpet.
Kraig graduated from
Kerens High School in 1987. He was in
the graduating Class of 1994 Navarro College Police Academy.
He also graduated from Navarro College with an Associates
degree in 1995.
Kraig enjoyed hunting and fishing but his favorite was
boogie boarding in Galveston.
Kraig married Lea on September 26, 1993. They had three
children, Hunter, Cole and Haleigh. He liked to take them to
the woods or fishing, to Dee's Place or to the store (where
he always spent too much!)
Kraig worked at K-Mart Super Center, quickly moving up to
Loss Control Manager. In 2001, Kraig went to work for
Navarro College Police Department, again quickly moving up
through the ranks to Police Chief. He was an exceptional
leader. He set goals and always followed through
effortlessly, efficiently and immediately. He always wanted
his officers to have the best because they were the best.
Kraig had a wonderful gift of gab. He could tell you
anything you wanted to know (or didn't want to know) on
whatever subject he had an interest in. Kraig had so many
admirable qualities and such a charismatic personality. He
was quite charming.
Kraig was preceded in death by the three men he admired
most, his daddy, Charles Hawkins, his son, Cole Hawkins and
his grandfather, Bunk Goines.
Kraig is survived by his wife, Lea; son, Hunter; daughter,
Haleigh; granddaughter, Ivana; mother, Patsy;
parents-in-law, Les and Cleta Cotten; brother-in-law, Leslie
Cotten (Lori); sister-in-law, Lori Hargrove (Kalen); special
nephew, Heath Cotten; nephews, Kaden Hargrove and Andersen
Bybee; niece, Ashtyn Bybee; He is also survived by numerous
aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and family.
A memorial service for Kraig is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 at the Kerens First Baptist Church
with Mr. Jimmy Glenn and Bro. Danny Sandifer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Muscular
Dystrophy Association or The Brent Thompson Fallen Officer
Memorial Fund, 2115 W. fourth Avenue, Corsicana, Texas 75110
or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home |
Notes:
Wesley Tavis
McDaniel
Aug 2, 1972 - Jan 3, 2020
Wesley
T. McDaniel, age 47, of Gilmer passed away Friday, Jan. 3,
2020 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Jan, 10, 2020 in
the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tim Easley
officiating. Cremation under the direction of Corley Funeral
Home.
|
Notes:
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Mr. Wesley T. McDaniel, age 47, of Gilmer passed
away with his loved ones by his side on Friday,
January 3, 2020 at Christus Health Center in
Tyler, Texas. He was born on August 2, 1972 in
Sedalia, Missouri to David L. McDaniel and
Eleatha May McDaniel (Grubbs).
Wes graduated from Greenville High and worked in
construction before he found his career as
Finance Manager in the automotive industry at
various dealerships. He loved life and he
enjoyed fishing every chance he got.
He is survived by his wife of less than two
months, Michelle Cooper McDaniel; his children,
Tavis McDaniel, Taylor McDaniel, Samantha Jordan
and Morgan Woodward and his grandchildren;
Waylon McDaniel, Austin Jordan, Albert Jordan
and new baby boy McDaniel Cooper. Wes is also
survived by his siblings; Cindee Acker and
husband Johnny of Douglas, Wyoming, David M.
McDaniel and wife Amy of Quinlin, Texas and
Brett McDaniel and wife Carla of Greenville,
Texas. Many nieces, nephews and cousins are also
left to cherish their memories of Wes.
Visitation with the family will be held on
Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00PM at
Corley Funeral Home. The funeral service is
scheduled for Friday, January 10, 2020 at 10:00
AM at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tim
Easley officiating.
Cremation will be under the direction of Corley
Funeral Home.
Notes:
Susan
Kathleen "Susie" (Hutson) Bell
Sep 30, 1956 - Dec 10, 2019
Susan
"Susie" Kathleen Bell of Allen, Texas passed away on Dec.
10, 2019 at the age of 63. She was the youngest of four
children born to Enos Hutson and Opal (Cagle) Hutson on
Sept. 30, 1956 in Corsicana.
Susie attended Mildred ISD from first through 12th grade,
graduating in 1975. She was a member of the Young Homemakers
Assoc., played basketball, ran track, performed in the pep
squad, and the drill team at football games. Susie then
attended Navarro Junior College in Corsicana, joining Phi
Theta Kappa and receiving her Associate's Degree, then
earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education at
Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches in 1979.
She married John Allen Bell on Aug. 1, 1981 at Mildred
Baptist Church in Mildred. Susie worked in the insurance
industry for 30 years at Aetna and Travelers as an
administrative secretary. She was admired and loved by all
of her co-workers. Susie had a strong work ethic and
consistently provided for her family during hard times. She
was an avid reader who loved reading book series from her
favorite authors; taught her family arts and crafts, baking,
and sewing; and enjoyed attending football games to support
the Allen Eagles and Mildred Eagles. Susie was of the
Christian faith, Baptist denomination, and lived that faith
every day. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and
friend.
Susie is survived by her beloved husband of 38 years, John
Allen Bell; sons, Timothy William and Nathan Allen and his
husband, Philip Snelson; daughter, Rachel Elizabeth and
fiance, Steven Andersen; granddaughter, Isabelle Charm;
brothers, David Hutson and wife, Virginia and Earle Hutson
and wife, Amy; brother-in-law, Dale Meredith; and many other
loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Enos and Opal Hutson and sister, Linda Jean Meredith.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28,
2019 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525
Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013. The family
will receive friends during a visitation from 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at the funeral home. |
Notes:
Edith Jacqueline (Thompson) Rutherford
Nov 2, 1923 - Ja. 20, 2020
Edith
Jacqueline Rutherford (Thompson), 96, of Corsicana passed
away on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 at The Village at Heritage
Oaks, in Corsicana. She was born Nov. 2, 1923 to Mary Fannie
and Thomas Jefferson Thompson of Corsicana. In addition to
her poetry, Mrs. Rutherford was known for her kindness and
living her life as an example of Christ's love and
teachings.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband, David
Rutherford; daughter, Carolyn Sawyer; her parents; sisters,
Gladys Opal Dorton and Lola Mae "Pat" Allen, and brother
Claude Thomas Thompson.
She is survived by her children, David Rutherford, Jr. and
wife Penny of Diville, La., Jeff Rutherford and wife Lisa of
Lewisville and Jessie Rutherford and wife Jennifer of
Frankston and grandchildren, James and Edward Leveille-Bonner
of Dallas, Brandy Nutt of Dallas, Andrew and Jeffery
Rutherford and Penny Kaufman of Lewisville, Jon Wilson Jr.
LeaAnn Baker, Brandy Coody, Lacy Wiley, Tina Cebrynski, and
Jessi Rutherford of Diville, La.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24,
2020 at Corley's Funeral Home. A private graveside service
will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at
Resthaven Memorial
Park in Corsicana, officiated by Brother Larry Talbert.
The family of Mrs. Rutherford would like to thank the staff
of The Village at Heritage Oaks for the kind and loving care
they provided over the past several years. |
Notes:
Roy Sanders, Jr.
abt 1946 - Jan 18, 2020
Deacon
Roy Sanders, Jr., 73, of Corsicana passed Jan. 18, 2020 at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
Wake services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2020
at Love Chapel Missionary Baptist Church located at 400 N.
Benton St. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at Second Mission Baptist Church
located at 909 S. Fifth St. Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial
Park. Final arrangements entrusted to Ross and Johnson
Mortuary.
|
Notes:
Frankie Nell (Shaw)
Berry
Dec 18, 1931 - Dec 15, 2019
Frankie
Shaw Berry, 87, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 in
Dallas.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec.
21, 2019 at Dawson
Cemetery, in Dawson. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8
p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W.
Pioneer Parkway, Arlington.
Frankie was born on Dec. 18, 1931 in Dawson, Texas to Frank
Shaw and Grace Smith Shaw. A resident of Alvarado for the
past 37 years, she was a member of the Church of Christ.
Frankie retired as a stenographer from Bell Helicopter.
She loved music and singing and sang with her twin sister on
many occasions over the years.
Frankie was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert James
Berry in 2015; sister, Raye Jean Hale; and grandson, Jared
Berry.
Survivors include, son, Tim Berry and wife, Sandy; daughter,
Jennifer Pemberton and husband, Bill; brother, John Shaw and
wife, Robin; twin sister, Virginia Hale; six grandchildren,
Mark Pemberton, Ashley Ranson, T.J. Berry, Luke Berry, Nick
Berry and Emily Berry; and four great-grandchildren.
|
Notes:
Helen Ruth
(McCulloch) Widener
Apr 7, 1922 - Dec 20, 2019
Helen
R. Widener, 97, passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at Epic
Nursing Home and Rehab Center in Corsicana.
Visitation with the family was held from 5 to 7 p.m. on
Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 in the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Grady Cashion
officiating. Burial was in
Dawson Cemetery.
|
Notes:
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Mrs. Helen Ruth Widener, age 97, passed away December 20,
2019 at Epic Nursing Home and Rehab Center in Corsicana. She
was born in Purdon, Texas on April 7, 1922 to William
Shirley McCulloch and Sarah Emma Almon McCulloch.
Helen grew up in Alliance Hall with four brothers. She had
to be tough and fast to keep pace with them. She was raised
by her father and two old maid sisters on a farm. She grew
up picking cotton and doing farm chores. After completing
eleven years of school in Alliance she graduated from
Blooming Grove High School.
She never went anywhere that she didn't stop and visit with
another shopper. She had more energy than the �Ever Ready
Bunny�. She loved to laugh and had a wonderful sense of
humor.
Helen worked in the assembly line at Rockwell International
for many years and spent time working at the Hat Factory
after the family moved to Corsicana.
Helen was a wonderful cook and her fried chicken was a big
hit with her family. They tried never to miss a day when
Helen was frying up a batch of chicken. She was preceded in
death by her parents, and her husband of 74 years, A. J.
Widener; her granddaughter, Dara Crum and grandson, Chris
Widener. Helen is survived by her children; Mickie L Crum
and husband Ty of Barry and Jim Widener of Cisco, her
grandchildren; Dana L. Howard of Pearl River, Louisiana,
Jimmy Widener of Frisco, and Felisha Crum of Tyler. She
leaves behind to cherish her memories nine great
grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
Notes:
Eula Mae
(Tarkington) Silva-Crooke
Aug 25, 1932 - Dec 14, 2019
Eula
Mae Crooke, 87, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Dec. 14,
2019 at Navarro Regional Hospital. A Celebration of Life
service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 at
the First United Methodist Church of Corsicana with Dr.
Steven Bell officiating. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Mon., Dec 16, 2019
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
-
I see on her listing in
Prairie Point
as Eula Mae (Tarkington) Prewitt-Silva. I couldn't find the
Silva marriage in Family Search but found one that could have
been her married to a Willingham. ... Karen Rost
---
In Kaufman County, on August 25,
1932, Eula Mae Tarkington became the first-born child of Lester Earl
and Eula Blanche Tarkington. Five siblings were born over a period
of about 18 years. Eula Mae grew up in Navarro and Henderson
counties, graduating as Valedictorian from Malakoff High School and
being offered a scholarship to college. She then moved to Dallas, TX
and worked for Gulf-Atlantic/West Coast Insurance Companies, from
which she retired in 1997. Eula Mae's boss once wrote that she was
quiet, especially accurate, thorough, cooperative and she always
went the extra mile.
Eula Mae married Ernie Silva and moved first to Korea, then Germany,
where they had many interesting experiences. Upon returning to Texas
they purchased acreage in Detroit, TX where she enjoyed designing a
house which they built, and where she was active in helping raise
cattle, peacocks, a few goats and all the stray dogs and cats that
found their way to their ranch. She laughed about helping with the
birthing of the calves.
After her daughter died in 2006 and husband, Ernie, died in 2007,
Eula Mae sold the ranch and single-handedly moved to Corsicana to be
near family. In Corsicana she volunteered at Navarro Regional
Hospital, accruing many hours in the few years she was able to
volunteer. At the United Methodist Church and at the hospital she
became a friend with Allen Frederick Crooke. After a short
courtship, they married in 2014. They held hands at her last breath.
Eula Mae worked extremely hard most of her life and survived a
number of hardships and disappointments showing much courage and
determination in the face of adversity. She loved family gatherings,
enjoyed volunteering, her cat Lucky and her flower gardens. Sunday
drives with her husband, Fred, were a delight, as was working
alongside him on projects she thought of. Holding hands pleased her
too. Eula Mae was an avid reader and owner of thousands of books and
a large collection of jigsaw puzzles and puzzles of all
descriptions. She delighted in the little red wagon her sister,
Linda, gave her to help sort and place all of the books and puzzles.
Eula Mae was loved and will be genuinely missed.
Family that preceded Eula Mae (Tarkington) Crooke in death: parents,
Earl and Eula Blanche Tarkington; husband, Ernie Silva; daughter,
Margaret Ann laukea; brothers, Lester Earl Tarkington, Jr, Stephen
Tarkington and Kenneth Allen Tarkington; sister, Mary Beth Autry
Gerard; nephew, Larry Edwards; nieces, Sandra Edwards and Karen
Renee Ramos.
Eula Mae is survived by: husband, Allen Frederick Crooke of
Corsicana; stepsons, Joseph Silva of Houston, TX and Bryan F. Crooke
and wife Joyce of McAllen, TX; grandson, Robert laukea of Hawaii;
granddaughters, Dawn Carrera and husband Pedro and Summer laukea,
all of Vancouver, WA., and Deanna Tate of Hawaii; step
grandchildren, Jacen Crooke, Abbigale Crooke and Tristan Wallis all
of McAllen, TX. She is also survived by her sister, Linda Fricker
and husband Ken of Corsicana; sister-in-laws, Jane C. Booher and
husband James and Louise Tarkington; special cousin, Bobby Gragg and
wife Mary , as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, December 19,
2019 at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 320 North 15th
St., Corsicana, TX 75110. Visitation with the family will be held in
the Parlor after the Service.
Special thanks to the staff at Navarro Regional Hospital and the
staff at Twilight Home for their kind care. Memorials may be given
to the First United Methodist Church of Corsicana.
Notes:
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- w/o Ernie Silva &
Allen Frederick Crooke
John Woinder Kenner
Apr 12, 1927 - Dec 3, 2019
John
Woinder Kenner was born April 12, 1927 to Fitz and Lorena
Christian Kenner in their Christian home in Powell. He died
on Dec. 3, 2019 at the age of 92 at the Kenner "home place"
in Powell.
John graduated from
Powell High School in 1945. While in
high school, John played basketball and baseball and enjoyed
many successes and titles. After graduating high school, he
was drafted into the Army, and at the conclusion of
WWII,
served in occupied Berlin, Germany. Upon discharge from the
Army, John returned to Powell and the old family home place
where he subsequently worked in the oil field with childhood
friends and teammates Oscar Chrisman, Kenneth Ray, and Homer
Wasson. He and his brother, Gerry Kenner helped his father
Fitz run the Powell cotton gin.
Like many veterans in the Navarro County area, John enrolled
in the newly established Navarro Junior College. At the
time, the college was located in the old air field barracks
where he met Mudge and became part of the infamous "Barracks
Bunch" of NJC. After a respectable courtship, John and Mudge
were married on March 17, 1950 in Winnfield, Louisiana.
While at Navarro, John played on the NJC basketball team and
was recognized as the most valuable player in 1948 and 1949.
After attending NJC, John was offered basketball
scholarships to Baylor University, Texas A&M University and
East Texas State University. John chose to continue his
basketball career and education at ETSU, and he and Mudge
moved to Commerce where he played on the basketball team and
earned his Bachelor's degree in 1951.
During John's 35 year professional career, he taught and
coached at schools that included West Delta, Sonora, Pecos,
both University and Midway High Schools in Waco, and finally
at Kerens ISD. During his coaching tenure, he led teams to
many titles-- including a State basketball championship in
1956!
John was a Christian, an athlete, coach, teacher, hunter,
volunteer, and lifelong learner. He was obsessive about his
health and conditioning, still working out at Lott's Fitness
Center five days a week even after his diagnosis with
cancer. John exercised his soul as well as his body. He was
a devoted Elder at the South Waco Church of Christ in Waco
and served as Elder at the Kerens Church of Christ in Kerens
for over 40 years. As a leader in the church, he taught many
Bible classes, led singing, and preached. As a lifelong
learner, John was an ardent student of the Bible, a
dedicated reader of many subjects including bird dog
training, history, politics, religious commentaries, and
histories of old gospel hymns.
After returning to Navarro County in 1974, and enjoying
semi-retirement, John became a Track Official for many track
meets held across the state. Eventually, he became a State
Track Official for the State meets in Austin, ultimately
receiving an award for 25 years of continued service.
Never one to be idle, John volunteered in the community and
served on numerous boards after retirement. Helping to
establish the Board of the Chatfield Water Supply Company,
he sat for many years to lead and maintain its service to
much of eastern Navarro County. Upon retiring from public
education and teaching, John started guide hunting at Upland
Bird Company in Eureka. He and his boyhood friend, Oscar
Chrisman, trained bird dogs as a "side" to their guide
hunting. John trained dogs up until 2018 when he and his
daughter, Pat, completed a course and became certified
Therapy Dog Handlers. John enjoyed taking the therapy dog, "Cayd,"
with him on his many visits to shut-ins at the nursing homes
around the area.
John was known across the state, in his community, and
church for his honesty, character, integrity, sportsmanship,
and his generous Christ-like spirit. He will be sorely
missed by his family, players, students, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fitz and Lorena,
aunts, Thyra Emerson, and Katherine Kenner, and one brother,
Gerry Kenner of Palestine. John's mother, Lorena Christian
Kenner, was killed in a train accident when John was five
years old. He and his brother Gerry were raised on the
family Home Place in Powell by their father, Fitz and two of
Fitz's sisters, Aunt Thyra and Aunt Katherine.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Helen "Mudge"
Matthews Kenner, of Shreveport Louisiana; two daughters,
Lorena "Reney" Christian and her husband Mike of Huntsville
and Pat Harper and her husband Robert of Corsicana. He was
blessed with seven grandchildren, Paula Belcher of Milton,
Florida, Toni Pierce of Boswell, Oklahoma, Matthew Christian
of Chesapeake, Virginia, Shelley Riddler of Huntsville,
Texas, Trey Harper of Everett, Washington, Lea Ellen Harper
of Houston, Texas and Audra Tekell of Niceville, Florida; he
also had numerous great grandchildren. John loved his nieces
and nephews, Candis Wells and Chris Kenner, both of
Palestine, and Kathy Jo Commiato of Kerens. John had six
first cousins, two of whom survive him; Paul Kenner of
Powell, and Tommy Kenner of Tyler.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6,
2019 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow
the visitation at 3 p.m. at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with
Mr. Jimmy Glenn officiating. Burial will follow at
Oakwood
cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be John V. Kenner, Andrew
Kenner, Chris Kenner, Robert Harper, Major John Paul Tekell,
John Jackson, Matthew Christian, and Cayd. Honorary
pallbearers are Paul Kenner, Tommy Kenner, Norman Smith,
Jerrell Schultz, Floyd Young, and James Williams. Memorial
pallbearers are Gerry Kenner, Hugh Allen Kenner, Homer
Wasson, Kenneth Ray, Oscar Chrisman, and Howard Jackson.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Kerens Church of Christ at
105 SW 3rd. Street, Kerens, Texas 75144. |
Notes:
Vickie Lynn (Cardwell) Garcia
Oct 21, 1956 - Dec 16, 2019
Vickie
Lynn Garcia, 63 of Corsicana passed away Dec. 16, 2019. She
was born Oct. 21, 1956 in Long Beach, California to Aurbun
Cardwell Jr. and Betty Jane Rudd Cardwell.
Vickie was a member of the Church of Christ. She volunteered
with American Cancer Society, and enjoyed gardening and
sewing and spending time with her family and spoiling her
dogs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonardo Garcia;
parents, Aurbun Cardwell Jr. and Betty Rudd Cardwell;
brother, Sidney Cardwell; granddaughter, Leandra Spence
Garcia. She is survived by her children, Steve Granlund and
wife Lisa and Sean Hughes and wife Krystal; grandchildren,
Johnathan Hughes, Miranda Hughes and spouse Nathan, Randell
Harvell and wife Brittany, Zane Ellington, Reece Ellington,
Rafe Granlund, Nick Sloan and wife Bekah; great
grandchildren, Blake Dollgener, Reimi Sloan, Vincent Sloan,
Mckinnley Spindle, Harlee Harvell and Emersynn Harvell and
two siblings, Doreen Bradley and James Doherty. She is also
survived by her beloved dogs, Koala and Gizmo.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,
Dec. 21, 2019 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Celebration
of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Rev Joe Brown
officiating.
Burial will follow at
Oakwood
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Christopher Gafford, Nick Sloan, Johnathan Hughes, Randell
Harvell, Zane Ellington, Reece Ellington and Jason Freeman.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Rafe Granlund.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Janice Elder
Mar 15, 1923 - Dec 21, 2019
On March 15, 1923 twin babies were born in the Edna Gladney
home in Fort Worth, Texas. A little girl, given the name of
Alice Ferguson and a little boy.
Alice was adopted by Hubert and Nettie Elder and was renamed
Janice Elder. The little boy was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Roy
L. Kilgore. The parents did not help keep in touch over the
years so brother and sister never knew each other.
Janice attended schools in Navarro County and continued her
education at Abilene Christian College. She held many
positions of employment in Dallas but found her niche
selling real estate for Century 21, after moving back home
to Corsicana which allowed her to meet people, make friends
and participate and volunteer with several organizations,
Kinsloe House, Humane Society and Westhill Church of Christ.
Janice was a beautiful lady. Always immaculately dressed and
well presented. She will be long remembered for her direct,
sincerer and friendly spirit. Janice Elder left this earthly
life on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 while a resident of Twilight
Home.
A number of friends, neighbors and church family will feel
the loss and hold close memories they shared with Janice. A
most special friend of many years, Jeanette Sain, is left
with many memories of their companionship, trips, housemate,
and described Janice as her sister. Special Thanks to
longtime friends, Jan Libal and Helen Griffith, Christine
Villa home aid from Home Helpers, Jordan Golden at Twilight
and Dr. Kent Rogers.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec.
27, 2019 from 9am - 1pm at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside to follow at 3 p.m. on Friday beside her parents
at Oakwood
Cemetery with Anthony Warnes officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Corsicana
Animal Shelter or Humane Society. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home, Corsicana.
|
Notes:
- Born as Alice
Ferguson at the Edna Gladney Home in Fort Worth, Texas
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tues., Dec 24, 2019
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- d/o Hubert Elder &
Nettie Elder
Alison Keith "Keith" Berry
Jan 12, 1944 - Dec 21, 2019
Keith Berry, 75, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Dec.
21, 2019 at his residence.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral
services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28,
2019 in the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor
Jarrett Daugherty and Pastor Mike Howell officiating.
Interment will follow in
Oakwood
Cemetery. |
Notes:
----
Alison Keith Berry went home to be with his Lord on
Saturday, December 21, 2019 after a brief illness.
He was born January 12, 1944 in Cordell, OK to
George Dillon Berry and Leota Marie (Etris) Berry.
After graduating from Cordell High School in 1961,
he and his high school sweetheart, Edna Fay Kious,
came to Waxahachie, TX to go to Southwestern Bible
College (now Southwestern Assemblies of God
University). In between semesters, they were married
in Cordell on January 27, 1962. They returned to
live in Waxahachie where, in August 1963, they
became parents to Sandra Fay. Keith received his
ministerial license so he could fill the need for a
little church in Frost, TX when the congregation
voted for him to become their pastor. He would later
be fully ordained on June 8, 1967. While there, he
and Edna met Jimmy and Florence Rogers from
Corsicana, TX, who would become their �adopted
parents�. In January 1966, David Keith was born into
the family and in August of that year, God set
things in motion for them to move to Corsicana,
finding a house only three houses down from the
Rogers, where Keith peacefully passed 53 years
later.
Keith was a hard worker all of his life, working at
Adams Hat Factory and as a route salesman for Pepsi
Cola and Rainbo Bread. He also managed Sirloin
Stockade before opening Berry's Burger Inn. After
getting out of the food business, he worked at
K-Mart Distribution Center for 16 years before
finally deciding that he could push a pencil a lot
easier than he could move around entertainment
centers, so he turned his side business of doing
income taxes into his full time job. His business,
through reputation and word of mouth, grew and
overwhelmed his small home office, which allowed him
to move Keith Berry Income Tax and Bookkeeping to
its current location in downtown Corsicana over a
decade ago, where his dream will continue.
Throughout his life, Keith was a willing servant as
God utilized his unwavering faith and humility to
minister wherever he was needed; in whatever
capacity was required. He influenced many lives of
the youth in Corsicana through coaching little
league sports for a number of years. In November, as
he realized what was believed to be minor health
issues might be more, he decided to accelerate his
retirement from years of pastoring First Assembly of
God in Dawson, TX. Keith lived his life as a
reflection of God's love; whether behind a pulpit, a
desk, on a field or in a hospital bed. Knowing his
life was always his greatest testimony, he strived
to deal with people and problems with the love and
mercy with which he had been blessed.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years, Edna
Fay Berry of Corsicana; sister Phyllis Spoor and
husband Jerry of Austin, TX; daughter Sandra Berry
Green of Garland, TX, son David Keith Berry and wife
Sherry of Corsicana; grandchildren David Michael Ray
of Corsicana, Dillon Keith Berry of College Station,
TX, Billy Trey Mize of Fort Worth, TX, and Breanna
Mize of Corsicana. He is also survived by his
brother-in-law James Kious and wife Mary of Moore,
OK; sisters-in-law Arlena Hubbard of Port Huron, MI,
Katheryn Rutherford of Sulphur Springs, TX, Virginia
James and husband Weldon of Broken Bow, OK, and
Linda Bennett of Moore, OK, as well as numerous
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation with the family will be on Friday,
December 27, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Corley
Funeral Home. Services will be held at Corley
Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, December 28, 2019
at 10:00 AM with the Revs. Jarrett Daugherty and
Mike Howell officiating. Burial will follow at
Oakwood
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Bennett,
Bryan Bennett, Dwayne Robinson, Eduardo Diego, David Southwell and Randy Boaz.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
donations be made to an organization near to Keith's
heart � Pleasant Hills Children's Home, P.O. Box
1177, Fairfield, TX 75840,
www.pleasanthillschildrenshome.org.
Edward Ray Lusk
Mar 24, 1934 � Oct 1, 2017
Edward
Ray Lusk, 83, of Blooming Grove passed away October 1, 2017
in Corsicana. He was born March 24, 1934 in Frost, Texas.
He is survived by his children, Rodney and Sheryl of
Arlington, Wayne and Sheri of Euless, Linda and Matt of
Crowley, Nancy and Steve of Kansas City and Sherri and Bill
of Blooming Grove; ten grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren.
Visitation will be 10:00 am Thursday, October 5th at Central
Baptist Church with service following at 11:00 am with
Darren Heil officiating. Burial will be at
Frost Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jordan Lusk, Sean Hicks, Travis Lusk and
Brian Lusk. |
Notes:
- Griffin � Roughton Funeral
Home
- Submitted
by
Diane Richards
-
US ARMY -
News Article
- h/o Emma Jo (Wise) Lusk; s/o
Joseph Lawrence Lusk and Cornelia Lee "Katie" (Prater) Lusk
Weldon Vader Price
Dec 13, 1915 - Jun 29, 1952
Weldon V. Price Services Tuesday
Funeral rites for Weldon V. (Curley) Price, 36, who was fatally
injured Sunday night near Chatfield in a car accident, were held at
2 p.m. Tuesday from the Corley Chapel. Burial was in the
Zion's Rest cemetery.
The services were conducted by Rev. Marvin C. Bledsoe, pastor of the
Central Methodist church.
Price was pronounced dead on arrival at the P. and S. Hospital after
his car went out of control on a curve on the Timothy road one mile
northeast of Chatfield, and overturned.
H. E. Tucker, highway patrol, investigated the mishap.
Judge J. W. Sheppard, justice of the peace, conducted a coroner's
investigation and said death was accidental. The automobile was
demolished. Price was alone.
Price's death is the eighth traffic fatality on highways within
Navarro county in 1952.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana, four brothers, Ed and Floyd
Price, both of Dallas, and Odell and Charles Price, both of
Corsicana.
Pallbearers were O. E. Mesker, Lawrence Townley, Jeff Townley, Paul
Schultz, Billy Joe Mathis and Ernest Andrews,
Notes:
Jesse Lee Johnson
Mar 27, 1892 - Jul 1, 1952
Jesse L. Johnson Rites Wednesday
Funeral services for Jesse L. Johnson, 60, World War I veteran, who
died in the Veterans Hospital, Marlin, Tuesday, were held from the
Corley Chapel at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
The rites were conducted by Rev. G. L. Johnson, pastor of the
Assembly of God church. Burial was in the
Zion's Rest cemetery.
Surviving are two brothers, J. D. Johnson, Houston, and W. R.
Sherrod, Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Gibson and Mrs. Ida
Whorton, both of Corsicana and a number of other relatives.
Pallbearers were W. W. Green, Home Jones, Dan King and Ted Shaddox.
Notes:
John
E. Brown
abt 1934 - 1952
Soldier's Body Being Returned Here For Burial
The body of Private First Class John E. Brown, 18, son of Katherine
McDonald, Corsicana, is one of 267 Americans who lost their lived in
the fighting in Korea, being returned to the United States aboard
the Oberlin Victory, according to an announcement of the Department
of Defense.
The ship was scheduled to arrive at the San Francisco Port of
Embarkation Thursday.
The body will be returned here with an escort.
The soldier attended high school at Powell and also Jackson High in
Corsicana.
Notes:
James Dell Brazier
Aug 24, 1955 - Dec 21, 2019
James Brazier Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 21, 2019, at the age of
64, James Brazier (Corsicana, Texas), born in Waco, Texas passed
away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in
memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family
on the memorial page of James Brazier to pay them a last
tribute.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Dewey Brasier and Nolia
Caddell Brasier; and his siblings, Helen Park, Mildred West and
Charlie Curry. He is survived by : his wife Marlene Brasier; his
children, Regina Coker (Morris), Joseph Brasier (Ashley),
Michael Brasier and Christopher Brasier; his grandchildren,
Jason Coker, Wesley Coker, Aaron Coker, Ashlynn Brasier and
Peyton Brasier; and his siblings, Glenda West, Linda Park, Aline
Morris, Mary Falteisek and Robert Park. He is also survived by
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins friends.
Notes:
- Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home
- Submitted
by
Diane Richards
-
h/o Marlene Rose (Lyons) Brazier married Apr 3,
1977; s/o Dewey Columbus Brazier & Nolia Viola (Caddell)
Curry-Brazier-Sharp
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James Dell Brasier of
Corsicana passed from this life on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at
Scott and White Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco at the age of 64.
Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2019 at Griffin - Roughton
Funeral Home from 9am - 2pm with the family present from 12noon -
2pm. A celebration of his life will be held at 2pm in the Chapel at
Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home with Rev, Glenn Blackman officiating
of Wesley Methodist Church.
James was born in Waco, Texas on August 24, 1955 to Dewey Brasier
and Nolia Caddell Brasier. He was a member of Wesley Methodist
Church. He worked for Tom's Food for 35 plus years and volunteered
for the Special Olympics for several years. He was employed at HEB
in the fuel center for the past several years. He is preceded in
death by his parents, siblings Helen Park, Mildred West and Charlie
Curry.
James is survived by his wife Marlene Brasier. children; Regina
Coker and husband Morris, Joseph Brasier and wife Ashley, Michael
Brasier and Christopher Brasier. Grandchildren; Jason Coker, Wesley
Coker, Aaron Coker, Ashlynn Brasier and Peyton Brasier. Siblings;
Glenda West, Linda Park, Aline Morris, Mary Falteisek, Robert Park.
He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins friends and
family.
James Thomas Peden
Sep 14, 1872 - Dec 24, 1952
J. T. Peden Rites Friday Afternoon
J. T. Peden, 80, died at his home, Route 1, Barry, Wednesday
afternoon.
Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Purdon
Baptist church. Burial was in the
Curry
cemetery at Purdon.
The rites were conducted by Rev. A. A. Anderson, pastor of
the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Hubbard.
Surviving are a son, George S. Peden, Route 1, Barry; five
daughters, Misses Inez and Lorena Peden, both of Route 1,
Barry; Mrs. Derucia Mason, Purdon; Mrs. Emma Branham,
Dawson; and Mrs. Ruth Linehan, Newcastle; five
grandchildren, four brothers, Archie Peden, Corsicana; John
Peden, Anson; Marion Peden, Wichita Falls and Preston Peden,
Purdon; a sister, Mrs. Dora Mahoney, Route 1, Purdon, and a
number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were A. E. Bittner, Arthur Boldin, Ed Slaughter,
Homer McNabb, R. T. Alderman and Warren Whitten.
Griffin Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Winnie
Lee White
Jun 26, 1950 - Mar 19, 1952
Mother, Helpless, Watches As Baby Burns To Death
KERENS, March 20.�(Spl.)�A 21-months old negro baby
burned to death in the Elm Flat community near Kerens
Wednesday morning while the mother helplessly watched
her home go down in flames.
The baby was Winnie Lee White, daughter of Willie Lee
and Mary Lee White, who live on the Tekell farm north of
Powell.
Justice of the Peace, Melvin Penney, who investigated,
said the mother had gone to a well 200 yards away for
water, leaving the baby and its three-year old brother
in the house. As she was about to return, she saw the
house in flames.
She hurried inside the burning structure and rescued the
little boy, Judge Penney said, but she failed to find
the baby girl before smoke and flames drove her from the
house.
The tot was buried Wednesday afternoon in the
Goodloe Park
cemetery south of Kerens.
Judge Penney said the fire apparently started from an
oil stove, and he ruled that the child's death was
accidental.
Notes:
Thomas Wiley
Tisdale
Aug 11, 1875 - Aug 15, 1950
Heart Attack Is Fatal Saturday To T. W. Tisdale
Thomas W. Tisdale, 74, long-time Birdston and Streetman resident,
died Saturday with a heart attack.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the First Baptist
church in Streetman. Burial was in the
Birdston cemetery. The
rites were conducted by Rev. H. L. McKissack, Baptist minister of
Teague, and Rev. Frank Steele, Mexia. The Streetman Masonic Lodge
conducted graveside services.
Surviving are his wife of Streetman; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Folmar,
Corbet; a son, Tommy Tisdale, Houston and another son who resides in
South Texas.
Burleson Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Rebecca Sue �Becky� Gregory
Jun. 1, 1946 - Feb. 16, 1950
Child Rites Held Friday Afternoon
Funeral services for Rebecca Sue Gregory, 3 1-2, who died in
Baylor Hospital, Dallas, Thursday, were held from the First
Methodist church in Streetman Friday afternoon with burial in
the Birdston cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Dr. A. R. Corn of Tehuacana, Rev. H.
M. Bailey of Eureka and Rev. M. O. Southerland of Powell.
Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Gregory, and a
sister, Patricia Ann, all of Dallas; and grandparents, Mrs. P.
W. Gregory, Streetman, and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. DuBose of Dallas.
Pallbearers were J. A. Young, Ralph Howell, Roy Miller and W. D.
Pillans.
Griffin Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Cynthia Ann (Jones) Carson
Dec 23, 1913 - Dec 2, 1950
Mrs. E. C. Carson Rites On Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Cynthia Ann Carson, who died at
the family home , 5803 Martel, Dallas, Saturday, were held
Monday at 11 a.m. from the George A. Brewer Funeral Chapel.
Burial was in the
Birdston cemetery near Streetman Monday at 3 p.m.
Graveside rites were conducted by Rev. Bracey I. Greer,
pastor of the Assembly of God church in Corsicana.
Surviving are her husband, Edward Carlton Carson, Dallas;
three sisters, Mrs. Kate Williams, Mrs. Lucille Pelham, and
Mrs. Mattie Belle Romain, all of Corsicana; two brothers, R.
A. Jones, Jr., and William Floyd Jones, both of Dallas; a
nephew, Glen Ray Emdy, Corsicana, and other relatives.
Griffin Funeral Home directed local arrangements.
Notes:
John
Lester Spencer
Jul 6, 1949 - May 30, 1974
J. L. Spencer
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for John Lester Spencer, 24,
Houston machinist who died Thursday in Houston. The Rev.
Ross Hargrove of Houston will officiate. Burial will be
in Oakwood
cemetery.
He was a native of Houston.
Spencer was found dead of a gunshot wound from a .22
pistol in his home Thursday. The Harris County Medical
Examiner's office returned an inquest verdict of death
by self-inflicted gunshot, Detective Eli Uresti,
Homicide Division, Houston Police Department, advised
the Daily Sun today.
Surviving are one daughter, Cheryl Spencer, Houston; his
father, C. L. Spencer of Corsicana; his mother, Mrs.
Virginia Spencer of Austin; two brothers, Deputy Sheriff
Jim Spencer of Kerens and Benny F. Spencer of
Birmingham, Ala.; and one sister, Mrs. Jeanne Adams of
Dallas.
Notes:
Mary Lula (Hart) Watts
Dec 20, 1877 - Mar 15, 1949
Mrs. Mary L. Watts Dies On Tuesday; Rites Wednesday
Mrs. Mary L. Watts, 71, died at the family home on West Fourth
avenue extended, Route 4, at an early hour Tuesday morning.
Funeral services will be held from the Corley Funeral Chapel
Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Dr. Jared L. Cartlidge, pastor of
the First Baptist church.
Surviving are her husband, J. E. Watts, Corsicana; mother, Mrs.
Frances Hart, Corsicana; a son, Robert Grant, Corsicana; and
four daughters, Mrs. S. P. Barnard, Beaumont; Mrs. O. G. Tippen,
Dallas; Mrs. J. W. Sheffield and Mrs. Mary Weisbrod, both of
Corsicana, and other relatives.
Notes:
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Mrs. Mary L. Hart Funeral Rites Held Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L. Watts, 71, who died at the
family Home, Route 4 Corsicana, early Tuesday, were held
Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the Corley Funeral
Chapel. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Dr. Jared I. Cartlidge, pastor
of the First Baptist church.
Surviving are her husband, J. E. Watts, Corsicana; mother,
Mrs. Frances Hart, Corsicana; a son, Robert Grant,
Corsicana; and four daughters, Mrs. S. P. Barnard, Beaumont;
Mrs. O. G. Tippen, Dallas; Mrs. J. W. Sheffield and Mrs.
Mary Weisbrod, both of Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were O. S. Bryson, Clyde Watson, M. A. Tekell,
J. S. Tekell, Dick Pickens and Leighton B. Dawson.
Notes:
Finnis
D. Murphy
Mar 10, 1921 - Oct 25, 1944
Sgt. F. D. Murphy Rites Are Held Here Saturday
Reburial rites for Sgt. Finis D. Murphy, aged 23, killed
in action on Leyte Island, October 15, 1944, were held
from the Corley Funeral Chapel Saturday morning at 10
o'clock. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Marvin C. Bledsoe,
pastor of the Central Methodist church.
A native of Wortham, Sgt. Murphy was reared in
Corsicana. He enlisted in the Army in 1938 and went
overseas in 1943.
Surviving are four brothers, Curtis Murphy, Tyler; Troy
Murphy, Corsicana, and Eldon and Derwood Murphy, both of
Galveston, and a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Adgate, Galveston.
Pallbearers were J. R. English, G. W. O'Neal, Travis
Murphy, Pat Wise, Max Deming and C. P. Floyd.
Notes:
Mable Laddel (Seagraves) Morgan-Bravo
Aug 7, 1892 - Nov 2, 1949
Former Resident Funeral Rites Held Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Brabo, aged 57
years, former Corsicana resident, who died in West
Hollywood, Calif., were held at
Oakwood
cemetery Saturday at noon.
Rev. Herbert G. Dudley, minister of the First
Christian church, conducted the rites.
Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Laura Seagraves, and
a brother, Col. O. H. Seagraves, both of Dallas.
McCammon Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Della Ann
(Ford) Dennis
Apr 24, 1884 - Jun 8, 1949
Mrs. Ely Dennis Dies Wednesday At Local Clinic
Mrs. Ely Dennis aged 65 years, 211 West Twelfth
avenue, died at the Navarro Clinic Wednesday
morning following and extended illness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon
at 2 o'clock from the Corley Funeral Chapel.
Interment will be in
Oakwood
cemetery. The rites will be conducted by
Rev. Jack Goff, pastor of the North Side Baptist
church.
A native of Rusk county, Mrs. Dennis had been a
resident of Navarro county for 28 years. She was
a member of the First Baptist church of Prairie
Point.
Surviving are her husband of Corsicana, four
sons, Homer Dennis, Brownsboro; James and L. C.
Dennis, both of Corsicana, and Fred Martin,
Houston; a daughter, Mrs. Opal Beamon,
Corsicana; 11 grandchildren, one
great-grandchild, three sisters, Mrs. J. B.
Johnson and Mrs. Lura Lynch, both of Corsicana,
and Mrs. Lela Jordan, Henderson; a brother, Lee
Ford, Corsicana, and other relatives.
Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Notes:
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Mrs. Ely Dennis Funeral Is Held Here
Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Ely Dennis, aged
65 years, who died at the Navarro Clinic
Wednesday morning after an extended illness,
were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the Corley Funeral Chapel. Burial was
in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were
conducted by Rev. Jack Goff, pastor of the
North Side Baptist church.
Native of Rusk county, Mrs. Dennis had
resided in Navarro county for 28 years.
Surviving are her husband of Corsicana, four
sons, Homer Dennis, Brownsboro; James and L.
C. Dennis, both of Corsicana, and Fred
Martin, Houston; a daughter, Mrs. Opal
Beamon, Corsicana; 11 grandchildren, one
great-grandchild, three sisters, Mrs. J. B.
Johnson and Mrs. Lura Lynch, both of
Corsicana, and Mrs. Lela Jordan, Henderson;
a brother, Lee Ford, Corsicana, and other
relatives.
Grandsons were pallbearers.
Notes:
Monty
Louise Davidson
May 24, 1947 - Jan 1, 1949
Monty Louise Davidson Rites Held On
Sunday
Monty Louise Davidson, aged 18 months,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Davidson,
died in a Dallas hospital Saturday
afternoon.
Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon at 4:20 o'clock from the
McCammon Funeral Chapel. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were
conducted by Dr. Matthew Arnold, pastor
of the Third Avenue Presbyterian church.
Surviving are the parents, two sisters,
Mrs. J. A. Breithaupt, Jr., and Miss
Lillian Davidson, all of Corsicana, and
other relatives.
Notes:
William Montgomery Davidson
Sep 30, 1897 - Apr 18, 1951
Injuries Fatal To W. M. Davidson,
52; Rites Set Friday
W. M. Davidson, 52, farmer-stockman,
retired banker, died in the P. and
S. Hospital Wednesday at 11:35 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Friday
at 4 p.m. from the Westminister
Presbyterian church. The rites will
be conducted by Dr. Matthew H.
Arnold, pastor. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
Former Banker.
A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. L.
Davidson, he was connected with the
State National Bank here for 28
years as an employe, officer and
director. Davidson was cashier for
20 years.
A life-long member of the U. S.
Presbyterian church, Davidson was a
Mason and a Rotarian. He was
treasurer of the local American Red
Cross chapter.
Hurt Near Overton.
His death was due to injuries
suffered in an automobile accident
near Overton, April 7. He was
brought to the hospital here
Saturday.
Davidson, was preceded in death by
his wife, Louise Cheney Davidson,
Feb. 3, last year, and a daughter,
Monty Louise, Jan. 1, 1949.
Surviving are two daughters, Lillian
Cheney Davidson, teacher in the
Tyler schools, and Mrs. J. A.
Breithaupt, Jr., Corsicana; a
granddaughter, Claudia Breithaupt,
Corsicana; two brothers, Robert
Davidson, Corsicana, and Harold M.
Davidson, New Iberia, La., a sister,
Mrs. Louis J. Blaize, Dallas; two
nieces, one nephew and other
relatives.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Noble, E.
W. O'Daniel, A. F. Montgomery, J. A.
Breithaupt, John C. Calhoun, Robert
Cocke, III and Silas Fry.
McCammon Funeral directs.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thurs., Apr 19, 1951
-
Submitted
by
Diane Richards
-
h/o Louise (Cheney) Davidson;
s/o John Lafayette Davidson &
Naomi Darden (Montgomery)
Davidson buried in Eureka
cemetery, Eureka, Tx.
-----
W. M. Davidson Services Friday
Funeral services for W. M.
Davidson, 52, who died Wednesday
night at the P. and S. Hospital,
were to be held Friday at 4 p.m.
from the Westminister
Presbyterian church. Burial will
be in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites
were to be conducted by Dr.
Matthew H. Arnold, pastor of the
church.
A native of Eureka, the son of
the late Mr. and Mrs. J. L.
Davidson, he had resided in
Corsicana most of his life. A
farmer-stockman, Davidson was
connected with the State
National Bank for a number of
years before his retirement
after serving as cashier for 20
years.
A life-long member of the U. S.
Presbyterian church, he also was
a Mason and Rotarian and was
treasurer for the Navarro County
American Red Cross chapter.
Davidson was critically injured
in an automobile accident near
Overton, April 7, and was
transferred from an Overton
hospital to the Corsicana
institution Saturday night.
Surviving are two daughters,
Lillian Cheney Davidson, teacher
in the Tyler schools, and Mrs.
J. A. Breithaupt, Jr.,
Corsicana; a granddaughter,
Claudia Breithaupt, Corsicana;
two brothers, Robert Davidson,
Corsicana, and Harold M.
Davidson, New Iberia, La., a
sister, Mrs. Louis J. Blaize,
Dallas; two nieces, one nephew
and other relatives.
Pallbearers were to be Johnny
Noble, E. W. O'Daniel, A. F.
Montgomery, J. A. Breithaupt,
John C. Calhoun, Robert Cocke,
III and Silas Fry.
McCammon directs.
Notes:
Dana Katherine (Bounds)
Love-Robbins
Feb 14, 1899 - Jan 7, 1960
Mrs. Robbins Dies In Athens,
Interment Here
Mrs. F. L. Robbins, 60, of
Athens, formerly of
Corsicana, died in an Athens
hospital Thursday afternoon
following an extended
illness.
Funeral services were held
Friday at 3 p.m. from the
First Presbyterian church in
Athens with burial due in
Oakwood cemetery here late
Friday afternoon.
The rites were conducted by
Rev. Harvey Parker of the
Athens church and Rev.
Eugene E. Wood, pastor of
Westminister Presbyterian
church in Corsicana.
A native of Wortham, Mrs.
Robbins resided with her
family for a short time in
Waxahachie and later moved
to Corsicana. She was a
graduate of Trinity
University.
Mrs. Robbins was married to
F. L. Robbins, November, 29,
1952. Her first husband, the
late Dr. Hubert B. Love of
Corsicana died in November
1949.
Surviving are her husband of
Athens; mother, Mrs. T. W.
Bounds, Corsicana; two sons,
Robert B. Love, Fort Worth
and John E. Love, Corsicana;
two brothers, Harry P.
Bounds, Wortham, and Rex T.
Bounds, Corsicana, and five
grandchildren and other
relatives.
Pallbearers were R. A.
Purifoy, Robert Cason,
Wilbur Thompson, R. L. Nix,
all of Corsican; George
Collins, Willard Moore, Bill
Beaird and N. K. Miller,
Sr., all of Athens.
Carrol-Lehr Funeral Home of
Athens directed with Griffin
Funeral Home in charge of
local arrangements.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Fri., Jan 8, 1960
- Submitted
by Diane Richards
-
1st husband Hubert Bruce
Love, Dr. married Jun 30, 1920 2nd husband F. L. Robbins married
Nov 29, 1952; d/o Theophilus Walton Bounds & Janie Washie
(Steward) Bounds buried in Wortham cemetery, Wortham, TX
Pearl (Spencer) Bostick
Mar 17, 1903 - Sep 25, 1975
Services are pending at
Griffin Funeral Home for
Mrs. Pearl Spencer Bostick,
72, of Corsicana, who died
Thursday morning at her
residence. Burial will be at
Oakwood Cemetery.
She was a member of the Webb
Chapel Methodist Church in
Farmers Branch.
Survivors include a son, T.
W. Bostick of Richardson; a
grandson, Steven Spencer
Bostick of Lubbock; two
sisters, Mrs. Jessie
Bradford of Corsicana and
Mrs. Mabel Law of Fort
Worth; two brothers, John
Spencer and C. L. Spencer,
both of Corsicana; and a
number of nieces and
nephews.
Notes:
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Mrs. Bostick
Services will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday at the Griffin
Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs.
Pearl Spencer Bostick, 72,
resident of Corsicana, who
died Thursday morning at her
residence.
Rev. Leroy Reaves and Rev.
Mickey Loftis will
officiate, with burial
following at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, a
grandson, two sisters, two
brothers, and a number
nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Theodore Roosevelt Bostick
Aug 7, 1901 - Feb 20, 1970
Bostick Funeral Services
Today
Funeral services are
scheduled at 2:30 p.m. today
in Griffin Funeral Home
Chapel for T. R. Bostick,
68, who died in Memorial
Hospital Friday night.
He was a member of the
Masonic Lodge and Eastern
Star.
Officiating will be Revs.
Loftis and James Dammon.
Interment will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are his wife of
Corsicana; a son, Thomas W.
Bostick of Dallas; one
grandson, two sisters, Miss
Bess Bostick of Arlington
and Mrs. Katie Burger of
Cuero.
Pallbearers will be Johnny
D. Spencer, Richard L. Wynn,
David Smith, Wallace C.
Spencer, John L. Spencer, B.
L. Bradford, Jimmy D.
Spencer, and O. D. Bass.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Sun., Feb. 22, 1970
- Submitted
by Diane Richards
-
h/o Pearl (Spencer) Bostick
s/o Tavener Wells Bostwick and Kate Nixon (Crawford)
Smith-Bostwick (parents spell name Bostwick and are
buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dallas, Tx.
----
Bostick Rites
Funeral services were held
Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the
Griffin Funeral Chapel for
T. R. Bostick, who died
Friday night in Memorial
Hospital. The Revs. Mickey
Loftis and James Dammon
officiated at the rites.
Interment was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Survivors include his wife,
one son, one grandson, two
sisters and other relatives.
Notes:
Clarice Elenor (Pitts)
Bumpers
Oct 14, 1878 - May 15, 1963
Mrs. Bumpers Of Dawson
Expires
DAWSON, May 16�(Spl.)�Mrs.
D. J. Bumpers, 84, long-time
Dawson resident, died
Wednesday at the Hill haven
Convalescent Home in Waco.
Funeral services will be
held Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
from the First Methodist
church with burial in the
Dawson cemetery.
The rites will be conducted
by Rev. A. B. McCown, Waco
Methodist minister, and Rev.
W. O. Estes, Dawson Baptist
minister.
Surviving are three sons, J.
O. and W. D. Bumpers, both
of Dawson and J. C. Bumpers,
Corsicana; two daughters,
Mrs. M. F. Nehring and Mrs.
Arthur Leggott, both of
Waco; 14 grandchildren, 20
great-grandchildren, two
brothers, Clint and W. H.
Pitts, both of Dawson, and
other relatives.
Grandsons will be
pallbearers.
Eubanks Funeral Home
directed.
Notes:
Perry Oliver Hawkins
Nov 11, 1844 - Jun 22, 1910
Hawkins, P. O. Brother P.
O. Hawkins was born on
November 11, 1844, and died
on June 22, 1910. He was
born and reared in Bedford
County, Tenn., and moved to
Texas nine years ago last
September, and then moved
from Texas to Arkansas two
years ago, in which State he
died. He was married to Miss
A. B. Keller on December 24,
1865, who died thirteen
years ago last August; and
to this union were born
twelve children, all of whom
are living. He was married
again to Miss A. R. Parker
on February 7, 1897, to
which union were born four
children, all of whom are
living. He went into the
Confederate Army in the
early part of the Civil War,
and served under General
Forrest till the close of
that war. About thirty-five
years ago, under the
preaching of the gospel by
Dr. Smith Bolden, he entered
the army of the Lord, and he
began preaching the old
Jerusalem gospel about
twenty-five years ago.
Brother Hawkins had been in
very poor health for a good
while before he died, being
confined to his bed for some
time before his death. His
remains were shipped from
Arkansas to Dawson, Texas,
where we laid them quietly
to rest in the
Dawson Cemetery. Brother
Hawkins lived a consistent
Christian life all the way
through. Indeed, his life
was one of devotion and
sacrifice for the Lord. He
farmed for his livelihood
and went into the byways and
hedges and preached the
gospel to the people where
they would assemble to hear
him. The last active service
he ever did was to hold a
meeting in a destitute
field, during which he broke
down, had to give up, came
home, and from which he
never rallied any more for
active duty. �Blessed are
the dead who die in the Lord
from henceforth: yea, saith
the Spirit, that they may
rest from their labors; for
their works follow with
them.� Geore W. Farmer. -
Gospel Advocate, August 25,
1910, page 978.
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