Stella (Callaway) Sands
Aug 23, 1876 - Mar 5, 1953
Friday Services For Mrs. Sands
Mrs. Stella Calloway Sands, long-time Corsicana resident, died early
Thursday morning.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from the McCammon
Chapel. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. W. M. Shamburger, pastor of the
Frist Baptist church, of which Mrs. Sands was a long-time member.
Mrs. Sands is the widow of the late Joe Sands, well-known Corsicana
business man and prominent Mason, and a sister of the late Lee
Calloway, prominent attorney.
Surviving are a nephew, Carl Calloway, Dallas, and a niece, Mrs. S.
R. Woodson, Columbus, Ga.
A native of Navarro county, she had resided at Columbus, Ga., for
several years.
Pallbearers will be J. R. Howell, C. C. Sands, J. S. Mitchell,
Charles Newsom, Allen Calloway and Eugene Stewart.
Notes:
INFANT SON Bower
B&D Sep 30, 1952
Rites Wednesday For Bower Infant
Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bower, who
died at the Navarro Clinic Tuesday morning, were held Wednesday at
10:30 a. m. from the McCammon chapel.
A brief prayer service was conducted by Dr. Chet C. Henson, pastor
of the First Methodist church. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are the parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Auld
and Mrs. Rex Bower, Sr., all of Corsicana, and other relatives.
Notes:
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Bower Infant Son Expires Tuesday
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bower died at the Navarro
Clinic Tuesday morning.
A brief prayer service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the
McCammon Chapel. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. The rites will
be conducted by Dr. Chet C. Henson, pastor of the First Methodist
church.
Surviving are the parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Auld
and Mrs. Rex Bower, all of Corsicana.
Notes:
Charles Morgan "Charlie" Holloway
Jul 8, 1901 � Dec 2, 1963
Hold Services Chas. Holloway
Funeral services for Charlie M. Holloway, 62, who died of a heart
attack in Fort Worth Monday, were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the
McCammon Chapel with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Homer S. Cox, pastor of the
Eleventh Avenue Methodist church.
Native of Corsicana, Holloway was with the Ed M. Polk Insurance
company for many years but for the past 15 had been in Fort Worth.
He was connected with the Industrial Machinery Co. in Fort Worth at
the time of his death. He was a well-known amateur golfer. He was
the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Holloway of Corsicana and
his wife the former Margie Call Holloway, died two years ago.
Surviving are two sisters-in-law, Mrs. J. N. Garitty, Corsicana, and
Mrs. T. C. Cash, Tyler; a brother-in-law, Henry Call, Corsicana; and
several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Harold Wilson, Charlie Loman, O. B. McAlester, W.
A. Lang, Ed M. Polk, Ray Haydon, W. E. Tyer and Cecil Churchwell.
Notes:
Lillian May Hawkins, Miss
Mar 5, 1895 - Mar 11, 1952
Miss May Hawkins Rites Wednesday
Funeral services for Miss May Hawkins, who died at the family home,
617 South Eighteenth street, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the
Corley Chapel.
The rites were conducted by Dr. Chet C. Hawkins, pastor of the First
Methodist church. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hawkins, Corsicana;
two brothers, F. H. Hawkins, Breckenridge, and Kenneth Hawkins,
Corsicana; five sisters, Mrs. Maud Ward, Ranger; Mrs. Ray Shipp, La
Porte; and Misses Wilma, Annie Lou and Janet Hawkins, all of
Corsicana.
Pallbearers were H. R. Stroube, W. C. Stroube, Jack Stroube, Aaron
Montgomery, Earl Fortson and Sherman Miles.
Notes:
Annie Belle (Miles) Hawkins
Dec 19, 1866 - Oct 8, 1958
Mrs. Hawkins Dies Wednesday
Mrs. G. W. Hawkins, 91, 617 South Eighteenth street, died in
Memorial Hospital Wednesday night following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from the Corley
Chapel with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted
by Rev. John Wesley Ford, pastor of the First Methodist church.
Mrs. Hawkins was born December 19, 1866, in Fayette county, Ala.,
and was married Nov. 11, 1888, in Alabama.
The family came to Rice in 1912 and has resided in Corsicana for the
past 32 years.
Surviving are her husband of Corsicana; two sons, F. H. Hawkins,
Breckenridge, and Kenneth Hawkins, Corsicana; five daughters, Mrs.
J. E. Adkins, Ranger; Mrs. Roy Shipp, LaPorte; Misses Wilma, Annie
Lou and Janet Hawkins, all of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. J. V.
Tarwater, Fayette, Ala.; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren
and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be H. R. Stroube, W. C. Stroube, Sam Ellis, R. L.
Pogue, L. J. Hawkins, Aaron Montgomery, Sherman Miles and Bill
Shipp.
Corley will direct.
Notes:
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Mrs. Hawkins Rites Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. G. W. Hawkins, 91, who died in Memorial
Hospital Wednesday night, were held Friday at 10 a.m. from the
Corley Chapel.
The rites were conducted by Rev. John Wesley Ford, pastor of the
First Methodist church. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Hawkins and her family came to Rice in
1912 and had resided in Corsicana for 32 years.
Surviving are her husband of Corsicana; two sons, F. H. Hawkins,
Breckenridge, and Kenneth Hawkins, Corsicana; five daughters, Mrs.
J. E. Adkins, Ranger; Mrs. Roy Shipp, LaPorte; Misses Wilma, Annie
Lou and Janet Hawkins, all of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. J. V.
Tarwater, Fayette, Ala.; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren
and other relatives.
Pallbearers were H. R. Stroube, W. C. Stroube, Sam Ellis, R. L.
Pogue, L. J. Hawkins, Aaron Montgomery, Sherman Miles and Bill
Shipp.
Corley directed.
Notes:
George Washington Hawkins
Sep 17, 1865 - Jul 17, 1962
Hold Services G.W. Hawkins
Funeral services for George W. Hawkins, 96, retired farmer, 617
South Eighteenth street, were held Thursday at 10 a. m. from the
Corley Chapel with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites were
conducted by Rev. Floyd A. Boulware, pastor of the First Methodist
church.
Hawkins died in Memorial Hospital Tuesday afternoon.
Native of Alabama, he came to Rice in 1912 where he farmed until
1926 when he moved to Corsicana.
Surviving are two sons, S. H. Hawkins. Breckenridge, and K. F.
Hawkins, Corsicana; five daughters, Mrs. J. E. Adkins, Ranger; Mrs.
Ruby Shipp, LaPorte; Misses Wilma, Annie Lou and Janet Hawkins, all
of Corsicana; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Billy Shipp. Don Shipp, L. J. Hawkins, Sims Hagler,
Lonnie Hosch, J. C. Roe, H. R. Stroube, Jr. and V.O. Blackstone.
Notes:
Wilma Lee Hawkins
Jul 9, 1892 - Aug 19, 1970
Miss Hawkins Services Set
Miss Wilma Hawkins, age 78, died Wednesday at her residence. She was
a native of Alabama and had resided in Corsicana for the past 62
years. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 5 p.m. at the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Ward officiating.
Interment will be in the Oakwood
Cemetery.
Survivors include four sisters, Miss Annie Lou Hawkins and Miss
Janet Hawkins of Corsicana, Mrs. J. E. Adkins of Ranger, and Mrs.
Ruby Shipp of LaPorte; two brothers, Kenneth Hawkins of Corsicana
and F. H. Hawkins of Breckenridge; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Bill Redford, Jack Summitt, Jerry Roe, Harry
Jaschke, Don Shipp, Lonnie Hosch, Bill Shipp and L. J. Hawkins.
Notes:
John Joseph McColpin
Nov 21, 1882 - May 31, 1952
Plan Rites For John J. McColpin Sunday Afternoon
John J. McColpin, 69, Corsicana grain dealer, died at the P. and S.
Hospital here early Saturday after an illness of several months.
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday from the Corley
Chapel. Burial will be in Oakwood
cemetery, with Rev. W. M. Shamburger, pastor of the First Baptist church officiating.
McColpin was a native of Tennessee, and came to Corsicana in 1932,
opening a grain concern here at that time. At the time of his death
he was a partner in the firm of McColpin Grain Company. He was
active in Masonic circles here.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; four sons, John Joe McColpin,
U. S. Army, now in Tokyo, Japan; Andrew McColpin, U. S. Army, now at
the University of Virginia; David and Claude White McColpin, both of
Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Harry Fox of Winters, Texas; four
sisters, Mrs. Cora McBride of Carrollton, Miss.; Mrs. Roy Hall and
Miss Willie McColpin, both of Greenwood, Miss., and Mrs. Herbert
Riggs, Chicago, Ill.; four grandchildren, and other relatives.
Notes:
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Funeral Services Sunday Afternoon
Funeral services were held at the Corley Chapel Sunday afternoon for
John J. McColpin, 69, Corsicana grain dealer who died at the P. and
S. Hospital Saturday.
The Rev. W. M. Shamburger officiated. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
McColpin was a native of Tennessee and had operated a grain concern
here since 1932. He was a partner in the McColpin Grain Co. at the
time of his death.
Notes:
Elizabeth (Johnson) Martin
Aug 30, 1890 - Jul 2, 1963
Mrs. Martin Rites Slated Here Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, native of Corsicana,
3799 Handover Drive, Dallas, who died Tuesday, will be held from the
McCammon Chapel Friday at 2 p.m. with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Dr. James Robert Thompson, pastor of
the City Temple United Presbyterian church.
The body will lie in state in the Sparkman's Ross Avenue Chapel
until Thursday afternoon when it will be brought to Corsicana.
Mrs. Martin's late husband, Roland Martin, was an official of the
Magnolia Petroleum Company for many years.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John Grissom, Houston; five
grandchildren, John Jr., Rosemary, Martin, Douglas and Karl Grissom,
all of Houston; a sister, Miss Rosemary Johnson, Pacific Pallsades,
Calif.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Boyce Martin, Corsicana, and other
relatives.
Pallbearers will be John Cook, Maxwell Anderson, John Grissom, Jimmy
Cole, J. F. Lumsden, James Costen, Boyce Martin, JR.; Wesley
Bernard, Clem McClellan, Pinkey Grissom, David Grissom and D. J.
Simmons.
Mrs. Martin was a member of the City Temple Presbyterian church, was
a life counsellor of the Juvenile Music Federation of Dallas and was
active in the Dallas Federation of Music clubs.
Notes:
Annie Mae (Renfro) Oldroyd
Sep 14, 1888 - Jan 12, 1952
Mrs. J. F. Oldroyd Dies Saturday
Mrs. Joseph F. Oldroyd, 63, died at the family home, 1316 West
Thirteenth avenue, Saturday morning with a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday from the Croley
Chapel. Burial will be in Oakwood
cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Silas Triplett, Church of Christ
minister.
Surviving are her husband, a son, Wayne Oldroyd, two granddaughters,
Deborah and Rebecca Oldroyd, all of Corsicana; two brothers, W. W.
Renfrow, Fort Worth, and L. B. Renfrow, Waco; a sister, Mrs. C. H.
Wooten, Tyler.
Pallbearers will be Bud O'Neal, James King, Roland Harris, Clark
Reagan, King Elliott and Lester Atkins.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Sat., Jan 12, 1952
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Joseph Frederick �Fred�
Oldroyd married Dec 2, 1904; d/o Young Carter Renfro & Lillian
Clyde (Smith) Renfro
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Mrs. J. F. Oldroyd Services Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph F. Oldroyd, 63, who died with a
heart attack Saturday morning at the family home,1316 West
Thirteenth avenue, were held at 3 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.
The rites were conducted by Silas Triplett, Church of Christ
minister.
Mrs. Oldroyd was a member of the Methodist church at Cloves Springs.
She attended school and resided in Tyler until 1943 when the family
moved to Jacksonville. The family came to Corsicana in 1947.
Surviving are her husband, a son, Wayne Oldroyd, two granddaughters,
Deborah and Rebecca Oldroyd, all of Corsicana; two brothers, W. W.
Renfrow, Fort Worth, and L. B. Renfrow, Waco; a sister, Mrs. C. H.
Wooten, Tyler.
Pallbearers were Bud O'Neal, James King, Roland Harris, Clark
Reagan, King Elliott and Lester Atkins.
Notes:
Joseph Frederick �Fred� Oldroyd
Apr 20, 1880 - Aug 1,1970
J. F. Oldroyd Services Held
Funeral services for J. F. (Pop) Oldroyd, 90, were held Monday at 2
p.m. in Corley Chapel. J. Lethal Roberts officiated and interment
was in Oakwood cemetery.
The retired railroad employee died Saturday in Navarro County
Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Corsicana and a member of the
Church of Christ.
He is survived by one son, Wayne Oldroyd of Corsicana and two
granddaughters, Mrs. Wayne Scott and Miss Beckie Oldroyd, both of
Corsicana.
Pallbearers were Harrison Sloan, Elven Wright, Will Jones, W. C.
Galloway, James Nelson and Gayle Garner.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Mon., Aug. 3, 1970
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Annie Mae (Renfro) Oldroyd married Dec 25, 1904; s/o Thomas Oldroyd
& Mary E. (Brooks) Oldroyd buried in Rose Hill Cemetery,
Tyler, Texas
Barbara Jean (Reagan) Oldroyd
Aug 7, 1928 - Jun 25, 2016
Mrs.
Barbara Jean Oldroyd, 87, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on
June 25, 2016 at her residence. She was born on August 7,
1928 in Canadian, Texas to J.C. And Sadie Reagan.
She was a faithful Christian and devoted her time to
teaching many Bible classes throughout her life. She will be
greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Wayne
Oldroyd.
She is survived by her daughters, Beckie Weaver and husband
Gene, Deborah Scott and husband Wayne; 3 grandchildren and 3
great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016
at 10:00AM at Oakwood
Cemetery in Corsicana, Texas.
Officiating the service will be Mr. Wayne Scott. |
Notes:
- Corley Funeral Home
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Joseph Wayne Oldroyd;
d/o James Clark Reagan & Sadie Alice (Gilstrap) Reagan
Floyd Alexander York
May 29, 1901 - Sep 22, 1952
Floyd York Dies Of Heart Attack
Floyd York, 49, died in Dallas Monday with a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held from the Griffin Funeral Chapel
Wednesday at 2 p.m. with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by W. M. Shamburger, pastor of the First
Baptist Church.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. York, Richland; three
brothers, Sam York, Grand Prairie; George York, Dallas, and Robert
E. York, Palacios; six sisters, Mrs. W. O. Moorhead, Big Spring;
Mrs. Jean Hoggett and Mrs. Ruth Legroan, both of Houston; Mrs. Nan
Stewart, Pursley; Mrs. M. L. Ponitcs, West Palm Beach, Fla., and
Mrs. Syble Neville, Seattle, Wash., and other relatives.
Notes:
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Floyd York Rites Held Wednesday
Funeral services for Floyd York, who died of a heart attack in
Dallas Monday, were held from the Griffin Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday
The rites were conducted by Rev. W. M. Shamburger, pastor of First
Baptist church. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. York, Richland; three
brothers, Sam York, Grand Prairie; George York, Dallas, and Robert
E. York, Palacios; six sisters, Mrs. W. O. Moorhead, Big Spring;
Mrs. Jean Hoggett and Mrs. Ruth Legroan, both of Houston; Mrs. Nan
Stewart, Pursley; Mrs. M. L. Ponitus, West Palm Beach, Fla., and
Mrs. Syble Neville, Seattle, Wash., and other relatives.
Notes:
Samuel Alexander York, Sr.
Nov 15, 1875 - Apr 23, 1957
S. A. York Dies Early Tuesday
S. A. York, 80, of Richland, died in the Navarro Clinic early
Tuesday following a several weeks' illness. He was a member of the
First Baptist church in Richland.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Julia York, Richland; three sons, Sam
York, Jr., Grand Prairie; George York, Dallas, and Robert E. York,
Garland; five daughters, Mrs. Sybile Neville, Lynwood, Wash.; Mrs.
Angie Moorehead, Suisun, Calif.; Mrs. Nanerle Stewart, Pursley; Mrs.
Ruth LaGrone, Houston, and Mrs. Jean Hoggatt, Houston; and a number
of grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held from the Griffin Chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. with burial in Oakwood
cemetery.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tues., Apr 23, 1957
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st wife Minnie Lee (Carroll) York 2nd wife Julia Jane (Erskine) York married May 1,
1912 buried in Richland cemetery, Richland, Tx.
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Thursday Rites For S. A. York
Funeral services for S. A. York, 80, of Richland, will be held from the Griffin Chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Robert Jones, Baptist minister, and J. C. Mahoney. He was a member of the First Baptist
church in Richland.
York died in the Navarro Clinic early Tuesday following a several weeks illness.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Julia York, Richland; three sons, Sam York, Jr., Grand Prairie; George York, Dallas, and Robert E. York,
Garland; five daughters, Mrs. Sybile Neville, Lynwood, Wash.; Mrs. Angie Moorehead, Suisun, Calif.; Mrs. Nanerle Stewart, Pursley; Mrs.
Ruth LaGrone, Houston, and Mrs. Jean Hoggatt, Houston; and a number of grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be C. C. Sapp, John Mahoney, W. H. Brown, Dean Jones, Charles Copeland, Loyd Brittan, Lawrence Prine, Tyree
Winstead, Jess Barton and Gene Massey.
Notes:
Samuel Lee �Sam� York
Mar 15, 1898 - Jun 13, 1962
Sam Lee York Dies In Dallas
Sam Lee York, 64, machinist at Chance-Vought, died in the VA Hospital at Lisbon (Dallas) Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:30 a.m. from the Dudley Hughes Chapel in Dallas with Rev. Bill Parr officiating.
Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery here with Griffin making local arrangements.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dessie Lee York, Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Lee Ruckman, Dallas; two brothers, George York, Dallas,
and Robert York, Richland; two sisters, Mrs. Angie Morehead, Rockwell, Calif., and Mrs. Sybil Neville, Liberty, and other relatives.
Notes:
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Sam Lee York Services Held
Funeral services for Sam Lee York, 64, Chance Vought machinist, who died in the VA Hospital at Dallas (Lisbon) Wednesday, were held from
the Dudley M. Hughes chapel in Dallas Saturday at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Bill Parr officiating.
Burial was in Oakwood cemetery here.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dessie Lee York, Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Lee Ruckman, Dallas; two brothers, George York, Dallas,
and Robert York, Richland; two sisters, Mrs. Angie Morehead, Rockwell, Calif., and Mrs. Sybil Neville, Liberty, and other
relatives.
Griffin directed local arrangements.
Notes:
Clarence Bertun Powell
Jul 17, 1898 - Mar 11, 1954
Clarence Powell Dies Thursday; Services Friday
Clarence B. Powell, 55, long-time Corsicana officer, died at his home, 609 North Thirteenth street, Thursday noon following an
extended illness.
Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Chapel Friday at 3 p.m. Burial will be in
Hamilton cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Obie F. Barton, Baptist minister of Mineral Wells, formerly of Corsicana; Rev. H. G. Strarkey, pastor
of Memorial Baptist Church, and Rev. Gene W. Dean, pastor of the Fellowship Baptist church.
Powell operated a taxicab here for many years prior to becoming constable of Precinct 1 in 1937. After serving several terms as
constable, Powell later joined the Corsicana police department and was with the department when he was stricken several months ago.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; two sons, Bobby Johnson, Corsicana, and James Johnson, Temple; a daughter, Mrs. Millard Johnson, Garland; a sister, Mrs. Lillie Cleveland, San Antonio and
other relatives.
Notes:
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Clarence Powell Services Friday
Funeral services for Clarence B. Powell, 55, long-time officer, who
died at his home, 609 North Thirteenth street, Thursday noon, were
held from the McCammon Chapel Friday at 3 p.m.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Obie F. Barton, Mineral Wells
Baptist minister, formerly of Corsicana; Rev. H. G. Starkey, pastor
of Memorial Baptist church and Rev. Gene W. Dean, pastor of
Fellowship Baptist church.
Powell had been ill for several months.
The officer service as constable of Precinct No. 1, Corsicana for
several terms beginning in 1937 after operating a taxicab here for
years. He joined the Corsicana police department after finishing his
terms as constable and was on active duty until he was stricken
several months ago.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; two sons, Bobby Johnson,
Corsicana, and James Johnson, Temple; a daughter, Mrs. Millard
Johnson, Garland; a sister, Mrs. Lillie Cleveland, San Antonio, and
other relatives.
Pallbearers were Frank Chapman, Claude Patterson, John Kelly, Ed
Steele, Oran Pickering and Arthur Massey.
The city hall was closed Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Notes:
Thomas John Ware
Dec 7, 1875 - Jul 27, 1972
T. Ware
Thomas Ware, 96, retired Angus postmaster for 40 years, died Thursday in Memorial Hospital. A resident of Angus since 1898, he
had operated a mercantile business there for many years and was a member of the Angus Baptist Church. He was a native of Georgia.
Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in
Hamilton Cemetery.
He is survived by his widow of Angus; three sons, Fred and Frank Ware, both of Corsicana and Lee Roy Ware of Houston; two daughters,
Mrs. D. W. Honeycutt of Corsicana and Mrs. Herman White of McKinney; 16 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Douglas Ware, Dewitt Honeycutt, Elliott White, Jimmie Ware, Leon Grosdidier, Glen Grosdidier, Ted Klock and Roark
Montgomery, Jr.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun-
Fri., Jul. 28, 1972
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
h/o Nannie Bessie (McGage) Ware; s/o George Washington Ware and Sarah Virginia Ann (Lynch) Ware buried in Hopewell cemetery
(Twin brother John Thomas Ware buried in Hopewell cemetery)
Bonnie Sue Brown
B&D Jul. 12, 1954
Tuesday Rites For Brown Infant
Funeral services for Bonnie Sue Brown, Route 2, Corsicana, who died Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at
Hamilton cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Bob Cheek, pastor of the North Side
Baptist church.
Surviving are the parents, two sisters, Dora Lucille and Linda Elaine Brown; three brothers, Charles Allen, William Edward and
George Arthur Brown, all of Route 2, Corsicana, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George A. York, Corsicana, and Mrs. Dora Fowler, Tate,
Ga.
Corley directed.
Notes:
Catherine (York) Brown-Schultz
Dec. 31, 1923 - Nov. 2, 2010
Catherine Schultz, 86 of Corsicana, passed away November 2, 2010 in Corsicana. She was born December 31, 1923 in Frost to George and
Glendolen York.
She was a member of Trinidad Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing.
She is survived by children William Brown and wife Sherri of Corsicana, Lucille Meredith of LaMarque, Linda Howard and husband
Bobby of Corsicana; sister Doris Carpenter of Corsicana; brothers A.J. York, Jody York and Bobby York all of Corsicana; 17
grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by husband Paul Shultz, sons
Charles Brown and George Brown.
Visitation will be 6-8pm Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. No services at this time.
Notes:
- Griffin Roughton Funeral
Home
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
Hamilton cemetery
-
1st husband Charles Amos Brown married May 18, 1940 2nd husband
Paul Rudolph Schultz married Apr. 14, 1970 d/o George Lee York
and Glendolen (Prickett) York
James
Alexander Merrell
Jan 5, 1869 - Nov 1, 1953
James A. Merrell Dies At Irene
James A. Merrell, 84, pioneer Irene ginner and farmer, died early Sunday at his home.
Native of Jasper county, he had resided at Irene since one year old.
Surviving are five sons, Allison Merrell, Frost; Alton Merrell, Amherst; Burns Merrell, Corpus Christi; Maurice Merrell, Gardena,
Calif., and Bayne Merrell, Lakewood, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. James Shaw, Port Arthur, and Mrs. Cecil Johnson, Littlefield; a
brother, W. W. Merrell, Frost; four sisters, Mrs. T. L. Shirley and Mrs. A. Shirley, both of Frost; Mrs. Emma Dale, Irene, and Miss
Lemema Merrell, Fort Worth; 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Notes:
Lillian Miles (Cole) Jackson
Jun 8, 1879 - Mar 3, 1970
Mrs. Jackson Dies at Powell
POWELL (Spl)�Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Corley Chapel for Mrs. J. A. Jackson, 90, a native of Fairfield,
who died Tuesday at her home in Powell, where she had lived for most of her life.
Mrs. Jackson was a member of the Church of Christ. J. Leathel Roberts will officiate for the service. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, James Albert Jackson, Jr. of Houston and Howard Jackson of Powell; four daughters, Mrs. H. R. Williford and
Mrs. W. T. Evans of Beaumont and Mrs. C. T. Tindel and Mrs. J. T. Gilmore of Dallas; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jeffery Tindel, Bill Evans, Dan Gilmore, John Jackson, Caleb Jackson, Clay Jackson, Thomas Herrington, Tom Barnes
and Kittridge Herrington.
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Mar. 4, 1970
Submitted by Diane Richards
Jackson Rites
Funeral rites for Mrs. J. A. Jackson of Powell were held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Corley Chapel. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.
J. Leathel Roberts officiated.
Mrs. Jackson, who died Tuesday at her home in Powell is survived by two sons, four daughters, 13 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Charles Howard Coley
Oct 2, 1951 - Sep 9, 1959
Coley Child Rites Friday
Funeral services of Charles Howard Coley, aged seven, who died in Memorial Hospital Wednesday, were held from the Corley Chapel Friday
at 10 a.m.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First Baptist church, and Rev. Bruce Hibbitt, pastor of the Missionary
Baptist church. Buried in Resthaven Memorial Park.
Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard B. Coley; a brother, David; a sister, Luann, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Deming,
all of Corsicana.
Pallbearers were Maynard Phillips, Earl Watkins, June Clark and Don Lake.
Notes:
Mollie Belle (Coleman) Speed
Mar 4, 1882 - Nov 18, 1955
Services Sunday For Mrs. Speed
Funeral services for Mrs. Mollie Bell Speed, 74, who died at the Twilight Home Friday, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the McCammon
chapel. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. E. M. Northcutt, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene.
Surviving are five sons, Berry Speed, Corsicana; Porter Speed, Fort Worth; Fred Speed, Lake Charles, La.; Carter Speed, Sacramento,
Calif.; and Tim Speed, U. S. Army in Jonesboro, Ark.; five daughters, Mrs. R. H. Gerry, New York City; Mrs. R. L. Davis, San
Bernadino, Calif.; Mrs. Paul Burnett, Odessa; Mrs. G. W. Brannon, Carbon, and Mrs. Paul Hutchinson, Lynwood, Calif.; a sister, Mrs.
Josie Dillard, Maders, Calif., and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Percy Nowell, Virgil Scrimshire, Clifton Miller, Bradley Speed, Roy Harrison and Mack Bell.
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Notes:
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Mrs. Speed Dies Friday Morning
Mrs. Mollie Bell Speed, 74, died in the Twilight Home early
Friday morning.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete early Friday afternoon
pending the arrival of relatives.
Mrs. Speed had resided in Navarro County all of her life except
13 years spent in Oklahoma.
Surviving are five sons, Berry Speed, Corsicana; Porter Speed,
Fort Worth; Fred Speed, Lake Charles, La.; Carter Speed,
Sacramento, Calif., and Tim Speed, U. S. Army, Jonesboro, Ark.;
five daughters, Mrs. R. H. Gerry, New York City; Mrs. R. L.
Davis, Sangernardino, Calif.; Mrs. Paul Burnett, Odessa; Mrs. G.
W. Brannon, Carbon, and Mrs. Paul Hutchinson, Lynwood, Calif.; a
number of grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Josie Dillard, Madera,
Calif., and other relatives.
McCammon will direct.
Notes:
Florence Eliza
(Maynard) Burnett-Odom
Aug 21, 1871 - Feb 15, 1952
Mrs. W. O. Odom Services Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. W. O. Odom, 80, who died Friday at the
family residence, 311 West Seventh Avenue, will be held from St.
John's Episcopal church at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Rev. James Joseph, rector, will conduct the rites. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
A native of Canada, Mrs. Odom the former Florence Maynard, had
resided in Corsicana since childhood.
Surviving are her husband, Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Clarence Powell, Jess Bibb, Fisher Odom, Rev. C.
O. Gunter, O. O. Pickering and W. A. Massey.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Sat., Feb 16, 1952
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
1st husband Charles Taswell Burnett 2nd husband William Oscar
Odom; d/o Richard Charles Maynard & Mary Ann (Suter) Maynard
------
Sunday Services For Mrs. Odom
Funeral services for Mrs. W. O. Odom, 80, who died Friday at the
family residence, 311 West Seventh avenue, were held from St. John's
Episcopal church at 2 p.m. Sunday.
The rites were conducted by Rev. James Joseph, rector of the church.
Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
A native of Canada, Mrs. Odom, the former Florence Maynard, had
resided in Corsicana since childhood.
Surviving are her husband, Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Clarence Powell, Jess Bibb, Fisher Odom, Rev. C. O.
Gunter, O. O. Pickering and W. A. Massey.
McCammon Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
William Fisher
Odom
Sep 1, 1876 - Jul 30, 1953
Saturday Rites For Fisher Odom
Funeral services for Fisher Odom, 76, farmer, 1591 West Thirteenth
avenue, who died Thursday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, were held
Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Corley Funeral Chapel.
The rites were conducted by Rev. W. Cecil Taylor, pastor of the
Eleventh Avenue Methodist church, and Rev. C. O. Gunter, Methodist
minister. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
A native of Cherokee county, he had resided here 59 years.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; five sons, Curtis and Raymond
Odom, both of Corsicana; Albert Odom, Houston; James Odom, Tyler,
and Archie Odom, Hull; two daughters, Mrs. R. C. Oliver, Hawkins,
and Mrs. C. D. Jackson, Longview; 14 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Paul Bert Walker, S. A. Moran, J. T. Glasgow, T. E.
McGraw, J. B. Archer and F. H. Washburn.
Notes:
Lilla Virginia (Richards) Smith
Jul 27, 1880 - Oct 2, 1953
Friday Services For Mrs. Smith
Funeral services for Mrs. Edgar V. Smith, 73, who died in Memorial
Hospital Thursday afternoon, were held Friday at 3 p.m. from the
Jack Wilson residence at Mildred.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Bill Perdue, pastor of the Mildred
Baptist church and Rev. Joe Silvey of Dallas. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are her husband of Mildred; six sisters, Mrs. R. N.
Wilson, Mildred; Mrs. Hattie Estes, Arp; Mrs. Lula Hagle, Dawson;
Mrs. Mettie Witte, Waco; Mrs. Damie Roberts, Houston; Mrs. Stella
Duncan, Waxahachie; two brothers, R. R. Richards, Mildred; and Roy
Richards, Dallas, and other relatives.
Nephews were pallbearers.
McCammon directed.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Fri., Oct 3, 1953
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
w/o Edgar Victor Smith; d/o Christopher Columbus Richards & Mary
Margaret �Maggie� (Scoggins) Richards buried in Zion's Rest
cemetery
Edgar Victor
Smith
Apr 10, 1876 - Jan 6, 1953
Edgar V. Smith Expires Tuesday
Edgar V. Smith, 76, long-time Corsicana and Navarro county resident,
died in the Twilight Home Tuesday morning following an extended
illness.
Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Chapel Wednesday at
2 p.m. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
No relatives survive.
The rites will be conducted by Revs. Joe Silvey and Bill Perdue,
Baptist minister.
Notes:
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Rites Wednesday For E. V. Smith
Funeral services for Edgar V. Smith, 76, who died at the Twilight
Home Tuesday morning following an extended illness, were held from
the McCammon Chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Joe Silvey and Rev. Bill Perdue,
pastor of the Mildred Baptist church. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Several nieces and nephews survive.
Notes:
William
Harvey Balcom, Sr.
Jun 26, 1897 - Dec 19, 1960
W. H. Balcom, 63, Dies Monday, Rites Tuesday
William H. Balcom, Sr., 63, long-time Corsicana resident died early
Monday in Memorial hospital.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the
Westminister Presbyterian Church, of which he was an elder.
Officiating will be Dr. Matthew H. Arnold, former pastor, and Rev.
Eugene Wood, pastor. Interment will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mr. Balcom was a retired employe of Magnolia, having spent 39 years
with the oil company before retiring two years ago. He had resided
in Corsicana since 1932.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. E. F. Fogg, Indonesia; one son,
W. H. Balcom, Jr., Corsicana; five grandchildren; one sister, Miss
Gladys Balcom, Fredonia, N. Y.; one brother, L. B. Balcom, Pineland,
and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be J. E. Craig, Herman Roberts, Joseph Pearson, Sam
Roberts, Marvin Fannin, Cliff Weatherall, Bob Fauvelle, Graham
Dickson, R. B. Simmons, T. R. Red, A. V. Pope, Hollie Gordon, and
Frank P. Stanley.
McCammon directs.
Notes:
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Hold Services Wm. H. Balcom
Funeral services for William H. Balcom, Sr., 63, were held Tuesday
at 2 p.m. from the Westminister Presbyterian church with Dr. Matthew
H. Arnold, former pastor, and Rev. Eugene Wood, pastor, officiating.
Interment was in
Oakwood cemetery.
A long-time resident of Corsicana, Balcom expired early Monday in
Memorial hospital. He was a retired employe of Magnolia, having
spent 39 years with the oil company before retiring two years ago.
Balcom had resided in Corsicana since 1932. He was an elder of the
Westminister Presbyterian church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. E. F. Fogg, Indonesia; one son, W. H.
Balcom, Jr., Corsicana; five grandchildren; one sister, Miss Gladys
Balcom, Fredonia, N. Y.; one brother, L. B. Balcom, Pineland, and
other relatives.
Pallbearers were J. E. Craig, Herman Roberts, Joseph Pearson, Sam
Roberts, Marvin Fannin, Cliff Weatherall, Scott Watkins, Graham
Dickson, R. B. Simmons, T. R. Red, A. V. Pope, Hollie Gordon, and
Frank P. Stanley.
McCammon directed.
Notes:
Myron Orin Balcom
Sep 4, 1888 - Feb 25, 1956
M. O. Balcom Dies At Luling Home
M. O. Balcom, 67, died at his home in Luling Saturday morning.
Funeral services are pending.
Balcom is survived by his wife of Luling; two brothers, W. H. Balcom,
Corsicana, and L. B. Balcom, Snyder; a sister, Miss Gladys Balcom,
Fredonia, New York.
McCammon funeral home will direct.
Notes:
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Monday Services For M. O. Balcom
Funeral services for M. O. Balcom, 67, who died at his home in
Luling, Saturday, were held at
Oakwood cemetery Monday at 4 p.m.
The rites were conducted by Rev. J. W. McKinney, pastor of the First
Christian Church and Dr. Matthew H. Arnold, pastor of the
Westminister Presbyterian church.
Surviving are his wife of Luling; a sister, Miss Gladys Balcom,
Fredonia, N.Y.; two brothers, W. H. Balcom, Corsicana, and L. B.
Balcom, Snyder, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were E. J. Anderson, Bob Fauvelle, E. C. Mann, P. H.
Franklin, W. L. Watkins, C. H. Leinweber.
McCammon directed.
Notes:
Benjamin Jefferson �JB� Beaird, Sr.
Apr 1, 1909 - Mar 11, 1975
J. B. Beaird
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel for J. B. Beaird, 65, resident of Corsicana, who
died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital.
Rev. B. W. Johnson will officiate, and burial will be at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Nephews will be pallbearers.
He was a native of Childress, had lived in Corsicana seven years,
operated a caf�, and was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include a son, J. B. Beaird, Jr. of Puerto Rico; two
daughters, Mrs. Brenda K. Dupree and Mrs. Linda Gale Day both of
Eugene, Ore., two grandsons, two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Fuller and
Mrs. Fay Finley both of Corsicana; and two brothers, Cecil Beaird of
Dawson and Elzia Ray Beaird of Dallas.
Notes:
James Roy Beaird
Apr 2, 1907 - Nov 26, 1963
J. R. Beaird Dies Tuesday
James R. Beaird, 56, Dallas, formerly of Navarro county, died
Tuesday morning in the VA Hospital in Dallas. He was a former
resident of Navarro county.
Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Wednesday at 4
p.m. with burial in Oakwood
cemetery.
Beaird was a World War II
veteran.
Surviving are his wife, 11113 Shady Trail, Dallas; two sisters, Mrs.
Lillie Fuller, Blooming Grove, and Mrs. Fay Finley, Corsicana; four
brothers, W. R. Beaird, Corsicana; J. B. and Elzie Ray Beaird, both
of Dallas, and Cecil Beaird, Eureka; and other relatives.
Notes:
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J. R. Beaird Services Held
Final rites for James R. Beaird 56, of Dallas, formerly of Navarro
county, will be held from the Corley Chapel Wednesday at 4 p.m. with
burial in Oakwood cemetery.
He died in the VA hospital (Lisbon) at Dallas Tuesday morning.
The services will be conducted by Rev. B. W. Johnson, pastor of the
Pentecostal Church of God, and Dewey G. Grimes.
Native of Henderson county, he was a
World War II veteran.
Surviving are his wife of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Fuller,
Blooming Grove, and Mrs. Fay Finley, Corsicana; four brothers, W. R.
Beaird, Corsicana; J. B. and Elzie Ray Beaird, both of Dallas, and
Cecil Beaird, Eureka; and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Olin Marvin Fuller, L. J. Kennedy, Larry
Kennedy, R. J. Banks, Walton Beaird and S. D. Banks.
Notes:
Emmet Leon
Finley, Sr.
Oct 28, 1897 - Jan 5, 1974
E. L. Finley
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at the Griffin Funeral
Home Chapel for E. L. Finley, 76 of Corsicana, who died Saturday at
Waxahachie Hospital.
Rev. Gene Fardner officiated, and burial was at
Oakwood cemetery.
Finley was a retired employe of Bethlehem Steel Co.
He is survived by his wife, Fay Finley of Corsicana; one son, E. L.
Finley of Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. J. B. Counts of Avalon;
Mrs. Billy Christian of Corsicana; Mrs. Ray Herrington of Palestine;
one sister, Mrs. Dacy Hodge of Athens; eight grandchildren and 12
great grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Cecil Baird, W. R. Baird, Larry Ray Baird,
Johnny Ray Baird, Own Fuller, Jr, and Joe Dover.
Notes:
Ruby (Beaird)
Wright
Mar 11, 1911 - Aug 15, 1962
Mrs. R. Wright Dies At Fresno
Mrs. Ralph (Ruby) Wright, 51, formerly of Navarro county died in a
hospital at Fresno, Calif., Wednesday at 3 p.m. after a rather brief
illness.
The body is expected to arrive in Corsicana Saturday. Funeral
services will be held in Navarro county but arrangements have not
been revealed.
Mrs. Wright was a native of Navarro county and had lived here until
she moved to Fresno several years ago.
Among the survivors are her husband, Ralph Wright, Fresno, Calif.;
two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Fuller, of the Frost-Blooming Grove area;
Mrs. Faye Finley, Corsicana; five brothers, Rufus Beaird, Corsicana;
Cecil Beaird, Navarro; and J. B. Beaird, James Beaird and Ray Beaird,
all of Dallas.
Also included in the survivors are two nieces, Linda Beaird and
Brenda Beaird; and one nephew, Jerry Beaird, all of Fresno, Calif.
Notes:
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Mrs. R. Wright Rites Pending
Mrs. Ralph (Ruby) Wright, 51, formerly of Navarro county, died in a
Fresno, Calif., hospital Wednesday. the body is scheduled to arrive
on the Rick Island Lines passenger train Saturday at 11 a.m. Corley
will direct arrangements.
Surviving are her husband, Fresno; two sisters, Mrs. E. L. Finley,
Sr., Corsicana, and Mrs. O. M. Fuller, Sr., Blooming Grove; five
brothers, Rufus Beaird, Corsicana; Cecil Beaird, Navarro; and James,
J. B. and Ray Beaird all of Dallas; and other relatives, including
two nieces Linda and Brenda Beaird, and a nephew, Jerry Beaird, all
of Fresno.
Funeral services will be held sometime Sunday afternoon but the time
has not been specified.
Notes:
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Sunday Rites For Mrs. Wright
Funeral services for Mrs. Ralph (Ruby) Wright were conducted in the
Corley Chapel Sunday at 4 p.m. with burial in the
Oakwood cemetery.
A former resident of Navarro county, Mrs. Wright died Wednesday in
Fresno, Calif., where she resided. The body was shipped here by
train.
The Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of First Baptist church, officiated.
She is survived by the husband, Ralph Wright of Fresno; two sisters,
Mrs. E. L. Finley, Sr., Corsicana, and Mrs. O. M. Fuller, Sr.,
Blooming Grove; five brothers, Rufus Beaird, Corsicana; Cecil Beaird,
Navarro; and James, J. B. and Ray Beaird all of Dallas; and other
relatives, including two nieces Linda and Brenda Beaird, and a
nephew, Jerry Beaird, all of Fresno.
Pallbearers were R. J. Banks, E. L. Finley, Jr., Marvin Beaird,
Bobby Wright, Kenneth Hull and Glenn Wright.
Notes:
Anna May (Pillans)
Evans
Aug 5, 1870 - Dec 6, 1957
Mrs. Evans Dies Friday Morning
Mrs. Anna May Evans, 85, died Friday morning at the Twilight Home.
Funeral services will be held from the Griffin Chapel Saturday at 2
p.m. with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the
First Baptist church, and Rev. W. F. Rogan of Gainesville.
Mrs. Evans was a long-time member of the First Baptist church and
the Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving are a son, C. W. Evans, Shreveport, La.; a daughter, Mrs.
W. F. Rogan, Gainesville; three grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Lela
Benson, Dallas, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Roy Bristow, Hayes Bonner, Ralph Smalling,
Pruitt Pillans, James Burke and Guy Sitton.
Griffin will direct.
Notes:
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Saturday Rites For Mrs. Evans
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna May Evans, 85, long-time Corsicana
resident, who died Friday at the Twilight Home, were held Saturday
at 2 p.m. from the Griffin Chapel.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First
Baptist church, and Rev. W. F. Rogan of Gainesville. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Evans was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Order of
the Eastern Star.
Surviving are a son, C. W. Evans, Shreveport, La.; a daughter, Mrs.
W. F. Rogan, Gainesville; three grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Lela
Benson, Dallas, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Roy Bristow, Hayes Bonner, Ralph Smalling, Pruitt
Pillans, James Burke and Guy Sitton.
Notes:
William
Wightman Evans
Feb 18, 1869 - Mar 13, 1924
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR W. W. EVANS HELD FRIDAY MORNING
LOCAL MASONIC LODGE TOOK CHARGE BODY CONDUCTING SERVICES AT GRAVE
Funeral services for W. W. Evans, 55, who died at his home, 706 West
First avenue, early Thursday, were held at the residence at 10
o'clock Friday morning. Dr. E. P. Kennedy, pastor of the First
Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. D. A. Chisholm, pastor of the
Eleventh Avenue Methodist Church, officiated. At the conclusion of
the services members of the Knights Templar of the Masonic Lodge
took charge of the body and conducted services at the grave. Active
pallbearers were E. W. Warnell, J. M. McClung, L. M. Morton, R. L.
Dickson, W. B. Baker and H. Clay Nash. Employes of the Corsicana
postoffice were honorary pallbearers.
A vast circle of friends gathered at the home to witness the last
rites. The First Baptist quartette sand in opening �Savior More Than
Life to Me.� And �Shall We Gather at the River.� Just before the
floral laden casket bearing the body of the dead was lifted from the
bier and borne to the hearse that waited the quartette with much
feeling sang �Sweet Bye and Bye.�
Rev. Chisholm followed the prayer of Dr. Kennedy by the reading from
the Fifteenth Chapter of the Book of First Corinthians, from the
Twentieth down to and including the Fifty-eighth verse.
Dr. Kennedy read from First Thessalonians the Fourth Chapter and a
portion of the Fourteenth Chapter of John, and also a part of
Twenty-first and Twenty-second Revelations.
The funeral scene was engulfed in a profusion of flowers that
bespoke of the love and sympathy of friends and within the living
room of the home. Many could not gain entrance but waited in silence
on the outside.
Every member of the post office force not on active duty were
present at the services held at the home and at the cemetery.
Mr. Evans was born in Anderson county where he grew to manhood. He
came to Navarro county 34 years ago, spending the last eighteen
years in Corsicana. During his entire residence here he was
connected with the local postoffice, and at the time of his death
was serving his third term as assistant postmaster. His window at
the post office today was closed with wreath of black crepe and a
United States flag draped about it.
Mr. Evans was prominent in fraternal circles, as well. He was Past
Eminent Commander and Past High Priest of the Knight Templars.
He is survived by his wife and two children, Miss Verna Evans and C.
William Evans, both of whom were at home, three sisters, Mrs. Effie
Johnston of Wichita Falls, Mrs. V. P. Brooks of Wichita Falls, and
Mrs. J. W. Newman of Elk City, Oklahoma, a sister-in-law, Mrs. T. J.
Steele and an uncle, T. J. Steele of Corsicana and two cousins John
Carroll of Emhouse and Albert Evans of Rice.
Notes:
----
Mrs. S. E. Johnston has returned to her home in Wichita Falls,
having spent the past month at the bedside of her sick brother, Mr.
W. W. Evans who died last week.
Notes:
Minnie
Jane (Stansell) Evans
Nov 11, 1866 - Jul 21, 1942
FORMER RESIDENT CORSICANA DIED IN FORT WORTH TODAY
Mrs. John W. Evans, about 80, former resident of Corsicana, died in
Fort Worth Tuesday morning, friends here were advised. Funeral rites
are expected to be held here some time Wednesday.
Mrs. Evans' late husband was connected with the L. H. Lee and Walton
Furniture Company for many years.
Surviving are four daughters, three sons, several grandchildren and
other relatives. One son, Forest Evans, resided in Corsicana until a
few days ago, when he moved to Waco, friends reported.
Notes:
Charlie
Clayton Boone
Mar 29, 1902 - Oct 10, 1970
Boone Rites Set Wednesday
Charlie C. Boone died Saturday in Austin at the age of 69. He was a
retired carpenter, a native of Corsicana and a
veteran of World War I.
Services are planned Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Griffin Funeral
Home Chapel and interment will be in the
Oakwood cemetery.
Leathel J. Roberts will officiate.
Survivors include two sons, Leslie Boone of Carterville, Ill. And
Charlie Boone of Oklahoma City, Okla.; a brother, Leslie Boone of
Oklahoma City, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Hardin of Corsicana,
Mrs. Tracey Edmunds of Dallas and Mrs. Mary Hales of Muskogee; eight
grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews and other
relatives.
Nephews will be pallbearers.
Notes:
Gary Lynn Beaird
Dec 26, 1951 - Aug 5, 1952
Infant Services Held Wednesday
Funeral services for Gary Lynn Beaird, 7-month-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. J. B. Beaird, who died at the family residence in Northwest
Apartments Tuesday were held from the Corley Chapel at 10 a.m.
Wednesday.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Joe Poe, pastor of the Calvary
Baptist church. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are the parents, a brother, J. B. Beaird, Jr.; two
sisters, Linda Gail Beaird, all of Corsicana, and Brenda Kay Beaird,
Fresno, Calif., and grandmother, Mrs. Gertrude Beaird, Corsicana,
and other relatives.
Notes:
Ola Faye (Hawthorne) Howard
Aug 17, 1933 - Mar 1, 2011
Ola
Faye Hawthorne Howard, 77, of Mexia, and formerly a longtime
resident of Hill County, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011,
in a Fort Worth hospital.. Mrs. Howard was born Aug. 17,
1933, in the Rodney Community near Union High in Navarro
County. She one of 11 children born to Leemon and Ida Mae
(Hutton) Hawthorne. She lived most of her life in southern
Hill County and was a graduate of Penelope High School,
where she was a star on the basketball court.. Mrs. Howard
was a homemaker as well as a special education teacher's
aide for the Hubbard and Hillsboro ISDs and also worked at
one time at Kreditor's in Hubbard. She was active in the
Church of Christ and also loved to watch her grandchildren's
activities.. She is preceded in death by her parents; in
1997 by her husband of 47 years, Billy Howard; three
brothers, Willie Meirl Hawthorne, Durwood Hawthorne, and
Junior Hawthorne; five sisters, Troy Mae Wren, Eula Roberts,
Eva Watkins, LaVerne Armand and Louise Vaughan.. Survivors
include four children, Patricia Howard of Crockett, Alan
Keith Howard and wife, Christine of Dawson, Dana Lloyd
Howard and wife, Rosanne of Mexia and Karen Layne and
husband, Hank of Wortham; two sisters, Pauline Warren of
Waco, and Nola Faye Sheeley of Mount Calm; nine
grandchildren, Brent Allen Howard, Blake Aaron Howard, Jared
Casey Layne, Jacob Cade Layne, Colton Duke Howard, Amber
Paige Howard, Amanda Howard, Roy Cawthorn III, and Christy
Culpepper, nine great-grandchildren; she is also survived by
numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2011, at Wade
Funeral Home in Hubbard.. Funeral services will be at 10
a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Northcrest Church of
Christ in Mexia with Mr. Shane Alexander officiating.
Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard.
Pallbearers will be Gene Hawthorne, Doyle Hawthorne, David
Howard, Jeff Sabo, Ronnie Scarborough, and Rick Sadler.. The
family requests that memorials be made to Northcrest Church
of Christ, 918 N. Hwy. 171, Mexia, TX 76667. Arrangements by
Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard. |
Notes:
Robert Landon McAfee
Feb 15, 1936 - Jan 17, 2020
Obituary
for Robert Landon McAfee
Robert Landon McAfee (�Bob�) passed from this earth on
January 17, 2020. He was born in Dallas, Texas on February
15, 1936 to Harry Bascom and Mary Louise (Stegall) McAfee.
Bob graduated from W. H. Adamson High School in Dallas in
1954, where he was a member of band, Hi-Y, and the tennis
team. In 1958, Bob earned a B.A. in Marketing from Abilene
Christian College, now called Abilene Christian University.
While at ACC, he was an active member of Sub-T 16 social
club.
Bob enlisted in the Navy in 1954, serving in the reserves
until graduating from college, and then on active duty for 3
years after completing OCS. He was honorably discharged as a
Lieutenant Junior Grade in 1961. Afterwards, Bob enjoyed an
active role in the Navy Reserves for many years, retiring as
a Lieutenant.
On June 30, 1961, Bob married the love of his life, Amy Ruth
Morris. Bob and Amy were married for 58 years until his
passing, and together they raised three children: Susan and
twins Karen and Landon. He was a devoted father and
grandfather, and when his grandsons were born, he enjoyed
attending their many activities.
Bob spent his entire career with Ford Motor Company, where
he worked for 38 years. His final position there was as
Branch Manager of Dealer Development. His career at Ford
took him to Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh and finally home to
Dallas. While at Ford, he was elected to the TICF Board
(Texas Independent College Fund).
Bob's faith was of utmost importance in his life, and
service in his church community was his passion, always
serving as a Sunday School teacher and even preaching on
occasion. In Dallas, Bob and Amy were members of
Prestoncrest Church of Christ since 1981. At Prestoncrest,
Bob served as a deacon, volunteered as office administrator,
assigned worship and communion duties, served on the
benevolence committee, and dearly loved working with the
FriendSpeak program.
Bob never met a stranger, and he would strike up a
conversation with nearly anyone he met in passing. He
especially liked talking with servers in his favorite
restaurants. His other interests and hobbies included
photography, travel, tennis, and walking/jogging. One of the
things we will remember most, however, is how much he loved
to sing, as he was always expressing random thoughts and
desires through little made-up ditties.
Bob was preceded in death by his father Harry Bascom McAfee,
mother Mary Louise McAfee, and brother Howard Thomas McAfee.
Bob is survived by his wife Amy Ruth McAfee; daughter Susan
Wyatt (husband Scott and children Ben and Timothy) of
Frisco, Texas; daughter Karen Richardson (husband Keith and
children Jason and Brandon) of Prosper, Texas; and son
Landon McAfee (and wife Biviana McAfee) of Addison, Texas.
He is also survived by sister-in-law Candace McAfee, niece
Kaci Jacobs, nephews Tony McAfee and Sam McAfee, and their
families. |
Notes:
- Submitted by
Edward Lynn Williams
- h/o AMy Ruth (Morris)
McAfee; s/o Harry Bascom McAfee & MaryLouise (Stegall) McAfee;
grandson of McDuffie Wightman McAfee, Sr & Helen Virginia (Florer)
McAfee; Great-Grandson of Hugh McDuffie McAfee & Roseanna
(Toal) McAfee
Paulino Moreno
Jun 22, 1885 - Nov 6, 1955
Paulino Moreno Expires Sunday
Paulino Moreno, 215 North Benton street, died early Sunday
morning in a sanitorium in San Angelo.
Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Chapel Tuesday
at 10 a.m. with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
Moreno was a member of the Presbyterian Mission in East
Corsicana.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; three sons, Manuel Moreno,
Corsicana, Corsicana, and Florentino and Elias Moreno, both of
Dallas; two daughters, Mrs. Camila Toscano, Dallas, and Mrs.
Candelario Sontos, Ennis; 20 grandchildren, and three
great-grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren and other
relatives.
Notes:
John J. Matlock
Aug 29, 1863 - Apr 15, 1953
John J. Matlock Rites Thursday
Funeral services for John J. Matlock, 90, retired farmer, who
died early Wednesday at his home in Richland, were held Thursday
at 3 p.m. from the First Baptist church in Richland.
The rites were conducted by Rev. L. D. Fowler, Point Enterprise
Baptist minister, formerly of Richland. Burial was in
Richland cemetery.
A native of Arkansas, he had resided in the Richland community
since 1880.
Surviving are a son, W. I. Baldwin, Richland; two daughters,
Mrs. Lova Tree, Spur, and Mrs. H. Neven, Richland; and a number
of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Nephews were pallbearers.
Corley directed.
Notes:
Betty Sue (Driver)
Bosley
Dec 7, 1947 - Mar 26, 2018
Betty Sue Bosley, of Wortham, entered her heavenly home from
Waco, Texas on March 26, 2018 at the age of 70. Funeral
services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the
First Baptist Church in Wortham with Rev. Justin Colquette
and Bro. Bobby Driver officiating, and grandson, Chase
Bosley also speaking. Interment will follow in the
Richland Cemetery.
Nephews and great nephews, Gerald Beard, Wyatt Beard,
Fletcher Douglas, Will Gilley, Ben Gilley and Daniel Borroum
will serve as pallbearers. Visitation with the family will
be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. Betty
was born December 7, 1947 in Mexia, Texas to William H.
"Bill" and Lottie Zuber Driver. She grew up in Wortham and
after graduating from Wortham High School, Class of 1966,
she received a license in Cosmetology. She worked only a
short time as a beautician before she married the love of
her life, Danny Bosley on May 29, 1967. Betty, then started
her most important role in life, a devoted wife and later
the proud mother of two children, Jim and Danna. After her
children started school, she went to work for Mexia ISD,
retiring with 40 years of service as an Administrative
Assistant in 2016. Betty was very outgoing, she met everyone
with a friendly hello and a beautiful smile. She was a
faithful Christian who loved the Lord, her family and many
friends. Her family was the light of her life, although she
loved her husband and children, her grandchildren owned the
major part of her heart. Whatever her children or
grandchildren were participating in, Betty and Danny were
going to be there for support. She also had a faithful
companion in Belle, her precious dog, who, along with the
rest of her family, was always by her side throughout her
illness. Betty's job with the school system was a good
career choice as all children had a special place in her
heart. Some of Betty's favorite hobbies consisted of playing
cards and she really enjoyed shopping with family and
friends. She was also a very good cook and enjoyed cooking
for church socials. She was an active member of the First
Baptist Church in Wortham. According to her family, Betty
wanted to be remembered for loving God, her family and the
NBA - and in that order! She was preceded in death by her
parents, Bill and Lottie Driver; a brother, Billy Dan
Driver; and sister-in-law, Sue Driver. Betty is survived by
her loving husband of almost 51 years, Danny Bosley of
Wortham; son, Jim Bosley and wife, Melissa of Crawford;
daughter, Danna Phillips of Wortham; grandchildren, Chase
Bosley, Callan Bosley and Skylar Phillips; brothers. Bobby
Eugene Driver and wife, Kathy of Mineola and Jerry Lynn
Driver and wife, Marci of Denton; sister, Shirley Beard and
husband, Dwan of Joshua; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Betty's family would like to express their sincere
appreciation to the Nursing Staff at Providence Health Care
for the overwhelming love and compassion shown them while
also taking such good care of Betty. In lieu of flowers, the
family request memorials be made to the First Baptist Church
of Wortham, P. O. Box 426, Wortham, TX. 76693.
Visitation Details
Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Blair-Stubbs
Funeral Home
Notes:
- Blair-Stubbs Funeral
Home Mexia, Tx.
- Submitted
by Diane Richards
- w/o Danny Jim
Bosley; d/o William Henry �Bill� Driver & Lottie Odell (Zuber)
Driver
Catherine Mae Bosley
Dec 25, 1952 - Mar 3, 1953
Bosley Infant Rites Wednesday
Catherine Mae Bosley, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Donald Bosley, died in Houston Tuesday.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. from
the First Baptist church in Richland with burial in the
Richland
cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. A. M.
Averett, pastor.
Surviving are the parents and a brother, Joe Ronald
Bosley, all of Houston, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. B. Bosley, Richland, and Mr. and Mrs. Rivers,
Gatesville.
Corley will direct.
Notes:
Georgia Elizabeth
Blood
Jan 14, 1884 - Nov 11, 1969
Funeral services
Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the
Richland Methodist Church for Miss Georgia Blood,
85, who died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital.
The rites were conducted by the Rev. Lloyd Sansom
with interment in the
Richland
Cemetery.
She is survived by one brother and three sisters.
Nephews were pallbearers.
Notes:
Patrick David
Friberg
May 5, 1957 - May 10, 1957
Friberg Infant Expires Friday
Patrick David Friberg, four-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. P. P.
Friberg of Gonzales, died Friday morning in Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at Gonzales with Father P. J.
Roebucks officiating and burial in the Gonzales Catholic cemetery.
Surviving are the parents, three sisters, Mary Ann, Katherine and
Susan Friberg, and a brother, Michael Joseph Friberg, all of
Gonzales, and grandmothers, Mrs. May L. Friberg, New York Cith, and
Mrs. Bertha King, Marque, Texas
Corley will direct.
Notes:
Shirlee Anne (Kasberg)
Ellis
Sep. 21, 1942 - Apr. 27, 2016
hirlee
Anne Kasberg Ellis was called to join her Lord and Savior on
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in Austin, Texas. She was 73 years
old. She was born to Herman Kasberg and Nina Pelton Green in
Dallas, Texas on September 21, 1942.
Shirlee is survived by her husband of 57 years, Joe Ellis
Sr., her daughters Sonja Ellis Montgomery, Mia Ellis
Montgomery and her husband Troy, Lanna Ellis Arnold, her son
Joe Ellis Jr. and his wife Angela, her brothers Kenneth
Kasberg, David Kasberg, John Kasberg, her sister Deborah
Adams. She had 9 grandchildren - Jeremy Montgomery, Ryan
Montgomery, Joshua Montgomery, Jacob Montgomery, Mitchell
Roesner, Shelby Roesner, Cole Arnold, Kyla Ellis, and Elijah
Ellis. She also leaves behind many, many nephews and nieces
she adored.
Shirlee loved so many whom she considered her own children
and grandchildren including Tammie Ripple, Josh Arnold,
Shane Arnold, William Herrington, Alison Herrington, Olivia
Herrington, James Johnson, Angela Huber, Nicolas Johnson,
and many, many others who knew her as "Grandmama."
She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved
stepmother Dorothy Kasberg, and her younger sister, Melody
Green.
A memorial service will be held for Shirlee at Austin Peel
and Sons Funeral Home, 607 E. Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas
78752 on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 2:00pm.
If you would prefer to make a charitable donation in lieu of
flowers, the Ellis family would appreciate your donation to
The Emergency Medicine Foundation, in memory of Shirlee
Ellis.
Emergency Medicine Foundation
P O Box 619911
Dallas TX 75261-9911
https://www.emfoundation.org/EMFDonations.aspx
Shirlee's family will have reception following her memorial
service from 4:30pm to 7:00pm at Lonestar Grille, 1501 E.
New Hope Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 |
Notes:
- Austin-Peel and Son Funeral
Home
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
Rose Hill Cemetery,
Blooming Grove, Navarro Co., TX
- w/o Joseph David "Joe"
Ellis, Sr; d/o Herman Roman Kasberg & Nina Ann (Pelton)
Gasberg-Green
Katherine "Kathy"
(Watson) Heermans
Oct 7, 1922 - Sep 16, 2019
Funeral services for Katherine
Heermans, 96, Mesquite, are scheduled for 11:00 am, Saturday,
September 21 at Hilliard Funeral Home. Burial will be in Union
Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Heermans passed away on September 16, 2019 in Sunnyvale.
Katherine was born October 7, 1922 in Corsicana, TX to the late
William C. Watson and Altha Iola Massey Watson. She had lived in
Mesquite for about a year, living previously in Forney and Rockwall.
She worked for 20 years for the federal government in aerospace
medicine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S.
Heermans, brother, W.C. Bubba Watson, and sister, Betty Ruth
Matthews.
Survivors include her four children, Elaine H. Landon of San Diego,
CA, Teresa Waller and husband, Jeff of Fate, TX, Robert T. Heermans
and wife, Maggie of The Colony, TX and Robbie Garnett of Rockwall,
TX; grandchildren, Vicki Landon, Jamie Bohmer and husband, John,
Jeff Garnett and partner, Kerri, Shawna Prater and husband, Jeff,
Brian Heermans, Sarah Waller and Nathan Waller and wife, ReAnna.
Notes:
- w/o Robert Samuel Heermans;
d/o William Calvin Watson & Altha Lola Massey) Watson-Massey
- Submitted by
Edward Lynn Williams
Betty (Ellington) Jenkins
Apr 5, 1931 - Oct 28, 2015
Betty Jenkins, 84, of
Burleson, a retired teacher of 25 years, went home Wednesday,
Oct. 28, 2015, in Rendon. Service: 10 a.m. Monday at First
Baptist Church of Burleson. Interment: Godley Cemetery in
Godley. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Mountain Valley
Funeral Home. Betty was born April 5, 1931, in Frost to Earl and
Irene Ellington. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. Betty graduated from Frost High School in
1949 (should be 1948). Betty was a well-respected teacher in the business
department at Burleson High School. Betty loved traveling, but
her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Betty was
preceded in death by her loving husband, Cecil "C.D." Jenkins,
in 2010. Survivors: Daughter, Juli Gafford and husband, Dwain,
of Burleson; son, Kevin Jenkins and wife, Sheila, of Aledo;
granddaughter, Brooke White and husband, Don; grandsons, Matt
Jenkins and wife, Brittany, and Josh Jenkins and wife, Julie;
six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host
of other family and friends.
Notes:
Betty Sue (Colvard)
Collier
Apr. 11, 1937 - Aug. 10, 2020
Betty
Sue Collier, 83, of Blooming Grove, Texas passed away August
10th, 2020. She was born to Robert and Lessi (Kirk) Colvard
on April 11th, 1937 in Waxahachie, Texas.
Mrs. Collier enjoyed being a Wife, Mother, Twin, Sister,
Friend, and Daughter. She enjoyed hosting family events and
get togethers. She loved to cook and make everyone's
favorite desserts. She loved to play, and watch everyone
play dominos, horseshoes, and washers during every family
gathering.
She is survived by her sons, Benny Dale Collier and Ricky
Lane Collier. Her grandchildren include Jenny King, John
Stevens, Julia Davis, RaeAnn Collier, Brittany Collier
Schubert, Jordan Smotts, Benjamin Cole Collier, and Ryan
Chase Collier. Her great-grandchildren include Camden,
Nautika, Leonard, Rory, Evan, Aiden, Kaelyn, Dylan, Ashley,
Joseph, Chloe, Ashtyn, Joshua, Cadence, Santiago, Haley,
Caleb, and Kinley, as well as one great-great grandchild
Paul. She is also survived by her twin sister Wanda Lou
Godfrey, who she loved to go on trips with and talked with
every day. She has even more nieces, nephews, and extended
family that also survive.
A private inurnment and memorial service will be held at a
later date in the Blooming Grove Cemetery. An online guest
registry may be signed at www.PutnamCares.com.
Betty's care entrusted to Putnam Funeral Home and Crematory,
145 Texas Ave., Kingsland, Texas 78639. (325)388-0008 |
Notes:
Joseph David "Joe" Ellis, Sr.
Oct 4, 1938 - Aug 19, 2020
Joseph
David Ellis Sr. (Joe) passed away peacefully at his home in
Pflugerville, Texas on August 19, 2020 in the presence of
his children and now rests comfortably in his Heavenly home
with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was 81 years old.
Joe's life on earth ended after enduring several months of
health complications stemming from a condition known as
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, a
neurological disorder.
Joe is survived by his 4 loving children, Sonja Ellis
Montgomery, Mia Ellis Montgomery, Alanna Ellis, and Joe
Ellis Jr., his son-in-law Troy Montgomery and daughter
in-law Angela Hahn-Ellis. He is also survived by his 9
grandchildren, Jeremy Montgomery, Ryan Montgomery, Joshua
Montgomery, Jacob Montgomery, Mitchell Roesner, Shelby
Roesner, Cole Arnold, Kyla Ellis, and Elijah Ellis. Joe is
the brother of 10 siblings and is also survived by his
sisters Bertha Ellis Carroll, and brothers James Ellis, Bob
Ellis, and Ray Ellis. He also has many surviving cousins,
nieces and nephews. Joe's wife Shirlee Kasberg Ellis
preceded him in joining the Lord in Heaven in 2016. Others
preceding him in passage to Heaven include: his parents
William Burleson Ellis and Mahalie Jo Williams Ellis; his
sisters Lorene Ellis Hollifield, Pauline Ellis Sirjord,
Louise Ellis Hatfield, Ruth Ellis Gainer, Beth Ellis
Kitchen, and eldest brother William Ellis.
Joe was born October 4, 1938 in the farming community of
Blooming Grove, Texas where he grew-up with firm Christian
values and developed a staunch work ethic. He graduated from
Blooming Grove High School where he participated in
football, basketball, track, and volleyball. Soon after, he
moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth area. It wasn't long before
he met his bride, Shirlee with whom he was married for 57
years. Joe was a proud veteran of the United States Air
Force. After serving in the military and starting his family
with Shirlee in Garland, Texas, Joe began a career with
Pitney Bowes. His work elevated him to a service management
role with Pitney Bowes and took his family from Garland to
Austin, Arlington, Denver, and back to the Austin area where
he retired after 37 years with the company. Never satisfied
being idle, shortly into his retirement, Joe started his own
service business and contracted with Pitney Bowes for the
next 15 years until he officially retired from work at the
age of 78.
Joe's children and grandchildren affectionately called him
"Papa," "Papa Joe," "Pop," or "PJ." He was a devout
Christian all of his life who loved worshipping and praising
our Lord Jesus Christ and served as a deacon at Emmanuel
Baptist Church for many years. Only his faith was as
important as his family. Joe always put his trust in the
Lord and the needs of his wife and children above his own.
He was his happiest when surrounded by family. Joe felt
blessed to have been able to travel the country with his
wife, children, and grandchildren over the years and share
in the making of countless, wonderful memories. An avid
bowler for decades, Joe made many lasting and valuable
friendships through the sport. He enjoyed playing golf with
his son and friends. Joe was also a devout Texas Longhorns
fan most of his life and enjoyed attending Texas football
games with family and friends over the past few decades.
Joe's kind spirit and endless generosity will be missed by
many who love and adore him. All of his life, Joe went above
and beyond his duty as a son, brother, husband, father, and
as a human being.
"His Lord said to him, �Well done, good and faithful
servant." - Matthew 25:23 |
Notes:
- Obit written by Joseph David
"Joe" Ellis, Jr.
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
Rose Hill Cemetery,
Blooming Grove, Navarro Co., TX
-
US Air Force
- h/o Shirlee Anne (Kasberg)
Ellis; s/o William Burleson "Burlie" Ellis, Sr. & Mahalie Jo
"Josie"
(Williams) Ellis
-------
Richards
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph David Ellis Sr.
of Pflugerville, Texas, who passed away on August 19, 2020 at the
age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences
on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his daughter-in-law Shirlee Kasberg Ellis;
his parents, William Burleson Ellis and Mahalie Jo Williams Ellis;
and his siblings, Lorene Ellis Hollifield, Pauline Ellis Sirjord,
Louise Ellis Hatfield, Ruth Ellis Gainer, Beth Ellis Kitchen and
William Ellis.
He is survived by : his children, Sonja Ellis Montgomery, Mia Ellis
Montgomery, Alanna Ellis and Joe Ellis Jr.; his children-in-law,
Troy Montgomery and Angela Hahn-Ellis; his grandchildren, Jeremy
Montgomery, Ryan Montgomery, Joshua Montgomery, Jacob Montgomery,
Mitchell Roesner, Shelby Roesner, Cole Arnold, Kyla Ellis and Elijah
Ellis; his siblings, Bertha Ellis Carroll, James Ellis, Bob Ellis
and Ray Ellis; and his wife Shirlee.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 29th 2020 from 9:00 AM
to 10:00 AM at the Beck Funeral Home (15709 Ranch Rd 620, Austin, TX
78717). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 29th
2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Faith Beck Funeral Home (15709
Ranch Rd 620, Austin, TX 78717). The military honors will be held on
Saturday, August 29th 2020 at 3:00 PM at the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Please wear facial coverings and practice social distancing.".
In lieu of flowers the Ellis family asks you to consider a donation
to either (or both) the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, "In Honor of
Shirlee Ellis" (who died from health complications stemming from her
battle with follicular lymphoma) or the Rose Hill Cemetery (which
operates on a minimal budget and where many family members lay at
rest) and include a memo, "In Memory of Joseph D. Ellis Sr.".
Beck Funeral Home, Austin, Texas - submitted by Diane Richards
Blooming Grove High School 1957
Notes:
Emma Belle (Lane) Vinson
Oct 4, 1939 - Jan 11, 2020
Emma
Vinson, 80 of Allen, Texas passed away on January 11, 2020.
She is survived by her sons, Mark, Keith, Brian, and Brent;
and her daughter Melani Cottone. She is a grandmother of 10
and great-grandmother of 11. She is preceded by her husband,
Kenneth L. Vinson.
The funeral service is scheduled for 9:00 am on January 15th
at Williams Memorial Chapel in Garland. Burial will be at
11:00 am at DFW Cemetery in Dallas |
Notes:
DFW NATIONAL CEMETERY, Dallas,
Dallas Co., TX
Lillian Annie
"Lillie" (Turley) Gray
Jul 18, 1894 - Dec 1, 1953
Mrs. Lillie Gray Rites At Bazette
KERENS, Dec. 2.�(Spl.)�Mrs. Lillie Gray, 59, former resident of
Bazette, died in the Methodist Hospital in Dallas Tuesday afternoon
following an extended illness.
Funeral services were held from the Bazette Baptist church Wednesday
at 3 p.m. Burial was in
Prairie Point cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Holt.
The family resided at Bazette prior to moving to Dallas 12 years
ago.
Surviving are her husband, Jesse T. Gray, 230 Mount Arrarat, Dallas;
six sons, J. T., Jr., Freddy, Oscar, Billy Joe, Leon and Glen Gray,
all of Dallas; father, W. G. Holliman, Kerens; three sisters, Mrs.
Sam Glasgow, Mrs. Ben Lancaster and Mrs. Clarence Reagan, and a
brother, Clint Holliman, all of Kerens; six grandchildren and other
relatives.
Inmon Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Wed., Dec. 2, 1953
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Jessie Tolbert Gray; d/o
Washington Perry Turley & Mary Effie (Ginn) Holleman is Mary
Effie (Ginn) Turley-Holleman
Mittie (Holleman) Reagan
Jul. 25, 1912 - Nov. 27, 1977
Mrs. Reagan
KERENS -- Services were to be at 3 p.m. today at the Paschal
Funeral Home in Kerens for Mrs. Mittie Reagan, 65, native of
Kerens, who died Sunday at Memorial Hospital.
The Rev. Neal Luce and the Rev. B. W. Johnson were to officiate,
with burial following at
Prairie Point
Cemetery.
Survivors include three sons, Gene Reagan of Navarro, Clayton
Reagan and Jerry Reagan both of Kerens; a daughter, Mrs. Wayne
Hawkins of Athens, nine grandchildren, and four
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Lester Walker, Bob Lancaster, Lee Tramel,
Clifford Hawkins, R. H. Hilliard and Jimmy Abbie.
Notes:
William Clarence
�Shorty� Reagan
Oct 19, 1909 - Feb 5, 1974
W. C. Reagan
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today at the Paschal
Funeral Home in Kerens for W. C. (Shorty) Reagan, 64, of
Kerens, who died Tuesday in Kerens, Rev. Charles Pringle,
Westside Baptist Church pastor, and Rev. B. W. Johnson,
First Pentecostal Church pastor, will officiate, and burial
will be at
Prairie Point Cemetery.
He was a retired employe of the Sanders Grain Co. in
Corsicana.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mattie Reagan of Kerens;
three sons, W. G. Reagan of Navarro and J. C. Reagan of
Navarro and Jerry Reagan, both of Kerens; a daughter, Mrs.
Loverne Hawkins of Athens; two brothers, Frank Reagan of
Corsicana and Bennett Reagan of Carthage; six grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers include Leon Tramel, Jimmy Abbie, Cliff
Curington, Lynn Sanders, R. H. Hilliard, and Clifford
Hawkins.
Notes:
Virginia Bell "Jennie" (Brown) Stockton
Jun 30, 1963 - Aug 14, 1953
Mrs. V. B. Stockton
KERENS, Aug. 14�(Spl.)�Mrs. Virginia Bell Stockton, 90,
long-time Navarro county resident, died in Jacksonville
Thursday following an extended illness.
Funeral services were held from the Powell Baptist
church Friday at 3 p.m. Burial was in the
Prairie
Point cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. M. O. Southerland,
pastor of the church, and Rev. Peyton Goodman, pastor of
the North Corsicana Methodist church.
A native of Illinois, she came to Texas in 1875. She was
the daughter of the Hon. Jehu Brown, who served in the
21st Texas Legislature from Navarro county.
Mrs. Stockton was the widow of the late F. M. Stockton
and resided in the DeArman community until moving to
Kerens four years ago. She made her home with Mr. and
Mrs. Jodie Ward at Kerens.
Pallbearers were Milton Johnston, W. D. Ainsworth,
Morgan Lowe, Willie Massey, Homer Wason, Henry Atkeisson.
Inmon Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
John A. �Sam�
Crocker
Apr 7, 1883 - Apr 17, 1953
Sam Crocker Dies Friday Morning
KERENS, April 17�(Spl.)�Sam Crocker, 71, died at the
Twilight Home in Corsicana early Friday morning.
Funeral services will be held from the Inmon Funeral
chapel Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with burial in the
Prairie Point cemetery.
Surviving are a brother, Walter Crocker, Kerens and
a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Bill, Walter D., Lee Roy,
Marvin, Lige and Curtis Crocker, all nephews.
Notes:
Homer Melvin
Livingston
Nov 22, 1884 - Jul 19, 1953
H. M. Livingston Services Monday
H. M. Livingston, 68, of Streetman, died in the
Navarro Clinic Sunday morning.
Funeral services were held Monday at 3 p.m. from
the First Presbyterian church in Streetman with
burial in the
Birdston cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Daniel A.
Baker, Dallas; assisted by Rev. H. M. Bailey,
pastor of the church, and Rev. M. O.
Southerland, Baptist minister of Powell,
formerly of Streetkman.
Surviving are his wife of Streetman; a son,
Homer Kenneth Livingston, Streetman; six
daughters, Mrs. Gordon Carroll, Mrs. D. J. King
and Mrs. H. W. Milner, all of Streetman; Mrs.
Ernest Bryant, Jr., Mrs. Billy Emerson and Mrs.
Bill Goodman, all of Dallas; 11 grandchildren;
four brothers, Will and Truman Livingston, both
of Pretiss, Miss., and Luther and Ben
Livingston, both of Carson, Miss.; three
sisters, Mrs. L. W. Manning, Sweetwater; Mrs.
Azzie Franklin, Morton, Miss., and Mrs. Walter
Herron, Lake Port, Calif., and a number of
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Gordon Carroll, Ernest Bryant,
Jr., Darrell King, Billy Emerson, Harris Wilson
Milner, and Angus Kent McGilvary.
Griffin directed.
Notes:
Mary Ella (McNair)
Livingston
Apr 25, 1901 - Mar 24, 1972
Mrs. Livingston
Mrs. Mary E. Livingston, 80, a resident of Streetman, died
Friday morning in the Evergreen Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the First
Presbyterian Church in Streetman with the Rev. Eugene Wood
officiating. Burial will be in
Birdston Cemetery
under direction of Griffin Funeral Home.
Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. G. A. Carroll and Mrs. H.
W. Milner, both of Streetman, Mrs. Richard Steele, Mrs. Bill
Emerson, Mrs. D. J. King and Mrs. E. C. Bryant, all of Dallas; a
son, Kenneth Livingston, Dallas; 18 grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren; three sisters. Mrs. Cora Peacock, Mrs. Ette
Baine and Mrs. Claude May, all of Mississippi; 2 brothers, M. S.
McNair and Clinton McNair both of Mississippi.
Pallbearers will be Donald Carroll, Ernie Bryant, Stanley King,
Billy David Emerson, Michael Emerson, Jimmy Emerson, Melvin
Goodman and Brian Milner.
Notes:
Nell (Livingston) Milner
Mar 5, 1929 - Sep 6, 2018
Nell Livingston Milner, 89, of Streetman, Texas passed away
in Fairfield on Thursday, September 6, 2018 with her family
at her side. She was born in the Cade Community in
Freestone, County on March 5, 1929 to Homer Melvin
Livingston and Mary Ella McNair Livingston. Nell was a
loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was married to
Harris Wilson Milner for 63 years who passed away in
February 2014.
Nell is survived by her children; Sue and John Satagaj and
Brian and Stephanie Milner. Grandchildren; Julie Satagaj and
Kyle Sloan, Brian and Jennifer Satagaj and their daughter
Elizabeth Nell Satagaj, and Craig and Alyssa Miner. Nell
will be loved and greatly missed.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Griffin �
Roughton Funeral Home in Fairfield from 6 � 8pm. Graveside
services will be Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 1pm at
Birdston Cemetery
in Streetman with Hoppy McGilvery officiating. Honorary
pallbearers will be Brian Satagaj, Craig Milner, Kyle Sloan,
Donald Carroll, Grady Foree, Mackie Robinson, Mike Jennings
and Thornton Zimmerman.
Notes:
- Griffin Roughton
Funeral Home
- Submitted
by
Diane Richards
- w/o Harris Wilson
Milner; d/o Homer Melvin Livingston & Mary Ella (McNair)
Livingston
Cossie Stewart Slade
Dec 17, 1887 - May 25, 1953
Rites Wednesday For C. L. Slade
Funeral services for C. L. Slade, 65, who was found dead
in his field east of Streetman Monday afternoon, will be
held from the First Baptist church in Streetman
Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Burial will be in the
Birdston
Cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. M. O. Southerland,
pastor of the Powell Baptist church, formerly of
Streetman, and Rev. Mr. Keifer, pastor of the church.
Judge Will Mathison, justice of the peace at Wortham,
conducted a coroner's investigation and ruled death was
from natural causes.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, Willis G. and Roger C.
Slade, all of Streetman; a daughter, Mrs. Annie Ruth
Magrill, Paris; a granddaughter, Patsy Jean Slate,
Streetman; two brothers, Grady Slade, San Augustine, and
A. J. Slade, Chicago; a sister, Mrs. J. M. Warfield,
Pettus, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be J. W. Robinson, J. P. Robinson, Jr.,
Lloyd Robinson, Marion Compton, I. L. Compton and Cecil
Tisdale.
Corley will direct.
Notes:
Roger Cossie Slade
Nov 23, 1929 - Jun 22, 1976
R. C. Slade
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First
Baptist Church in Streetman for Roger C. Slade, 46,
resident of Streetman, who died Tuesday in Memorial
Hospital.
Burial will be at
Birdston
Cemetery. Arrangements are with Corley Funeral
Home in Corsicana.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Streetman
and life member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Vera Slade of
Streetman; a sister, Mrs. Annie Ruth Peeler of
Malakoff; two nephews, John Magrill of Midland and
Michael Magrill of Malakoff; and two nieces, Mrs.
Karen Reeves of Corsicana and Mrs. Patsy Jean Steele
of Streetman.
Notes:
----
R. C. Slade
The Rev. Clayton Smith and Rev. Billy Fitch
officiated at the 10:30 a.m. Thursday services
at the First Baptist Church in Streetman for
Roger C. Slade, who died Tuesday in Memorial
Hospital. Burial was at
Birdston Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Johnnie Magrill, Michael
Magrill, Cecil Tisdale, Neal Tisdale, J. W.
Robinson, and Louis (Bud) Rawlins.
Notes:
Willis Gordon
Slade
May 26, 1920 - Oct 11, 1971
W. G. Slade
Funeral arrangements are pending at Corley
Funeral Home for W. G. Slade, who died
Monday at the Veterans' Administration
Hospital in Waco.
Notes:
----
W. G. Slade
Funeral services for Willis G. Slade,
51, who died Monday at the Veterans
Hospital in Waco, were to be held
Wednesday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist
Church in Streetman with the Rev.
Leonard Lee and the Rev. Bob Gaines
officiating and burial in
Birdston Cemetery.
A native and lifelong resident of
Streetman, he was a veteran of
World War II.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Patsy
Steele of Streetman; a grandson, Billy
Ray Steele of Streetman; mother, Mrs.
Vera Slade of Streetman; one sister,
Mrs. Ruth Magrill, and a brother, Roger
C. Slade, both of Streeman.
Pallbearers include J. W. Robinson, Neal
Tisdale, Randall Robinson, Granville
Tisdale, Loyde Robinson and Irby
Compston.
Notes:
-----
W. G. Slade
Funeral services were held Wednesday
at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in
Streetman for Willis G. Slade, who
died Monday at the Veterans Hospital
in Waco. The Rev. Leonard Lee and
the Rev. Bob Gaines officiated, and
burial was in
Birdston Cemetery.
A native and lifelong resident of
Streetman, he was a veteran of
World War II.
Survivors include a daughter, a
grandson, mother, one sister and one
brother.
Notes:
Wilma Adel (Rorie) Marx
Nov 5, 1910 - Aug 27, 1953
Mrs. Marx Dies Of Heart Attack;
funeral Friday
Mrs. Frank Marx, Jr., died at
the family home, 1723 Maplewood,
Thursday at 1 a. m. following a
few minutes illness of a heart
attack.
Funeral services will be held
from the Firs Baptist church
Friday at 2 p.m. Burial will be
in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by
the pastor, Dr. W. M. Shamburger.
Mrs. Marx was a member of the
First Baptist church here and
had been active in civic and
other circles for a number of
years.
Surviving are her husband, a
daughter, Susan Marx, both of
Corsicana; parents, Mr. And Mrs.
D. E. Rorie, Paris; three
brothers, O. L. Rorie, Tyler; H.
H. Rorie, Hugo, Okla.; and C. E.
Rorie, Dallas; two sisters, Mrs.
Anna Pearl Routt, Commerce, and
Mrs. Curtis Richards, Duncan,
Okla., and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Elliott
Middleton, Clark Butler, Fred
DuBose, T. E. Irvin, Leighton
Dawson, Robert Walker, L. N.
Johnston and Jack Thompson.
Corley will direct.
Notes:
Donnell Porter Smith
Nov 17, 1872 - Jun 24, 1953
Donnell P. Smith Rites Thursday
Funeral services for Donnell P. Smith, 80, retired farmer, 1512
West Seventh avenue, who died in the Navarro clinic early
Wednesday were held from the McCammon Chapel Thursday at 10 a.m.
The rites were conducted by Dr. Matthew H. Arnold, minister of
the Westminister Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Smith was an
elder. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
A native of Mississippi, he had resided in Navarro county since
childhood.
Surviving are his wife; a sister, Mrs. Charlie Haden, both of
Corsicana, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Shelby Hicks, Jim Taylor, Fred Wilson, W. H.
Balcom, Ralph Stell and Oakley Love.
Notes:
Hattie Ann (Alsbrook)
Smith
Nov 12, 1880 - Nov 8, 1955
Mrs. Donald Smith Expires Tuesday
Mrs. Donald P. Smith, 74, 1512 West Seventh avenue, died
early Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Smith was a life-long Presbyterian church and was
active in the women's council and choir.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Bruce Meador, Abilene; three
nieces, Mrs. F. A. Williamson, Mrs. Fred Wilson and Miss
Clemmie Haden, all of Corsicana, and a number of other
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Funeral
Chapel Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Matthew H. Arnold, pastor of the Westminister
Presbyterian church, will conduct the rites. Burial will be
in Oakwood cemetery.
Notes:
Diana Virginia
(Ramsey) Wilson
Feb 13, 1870 - Apr 9, 1953
Saturday Rites For Mrs. Wilson
Funeral services for Mrs. H. J. Wilson, 83, who died in
the Navarro Clinic early Thursday night, were held from
the Corley Chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. W. M. Shamburger,
pastor of First Baptist church, of which she was a
member.
Native of Tennessee, Mrs. Wilson came to Waco when seven
years old, and was residing in Blooming Grove when she
married December 8, 1893. The family has resided in
Corsicana for many years.
Surviving are husband of Corsicana; five daughters,
Misses Grace and Nora Wilson, both of Corsicana; Miss
Eva Wilson, Dallas; Mrs. Velma Owen, Cameron, and Mrs.
Marguerite Dabney, Brownwood; three sons, George and
Woodrow Wilson, both of Corsicana and Henry J. Wilson,
Jr., San Francisco, Calif.; eight grandchildren and six
greatgrandchildren.
Pallbearers were Tom McElroy, Kenneth Wilson, James A.
Champion, Johnny Nutt, Rufus Nutt, Carl Walker, James
Blackmon and Duane Nutt.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Sat., Apr 11, 1953
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- s/o Henry
Jefferson Wilson, Sr; d/o Rufus Calvin Ramsey and
Mary Adaline (Thompson) Ramsey buried in Rose Hill
Cemetery, Blooming Grove, Tx.
Henry
Jefferson Wilson, Sr.
Jan 5, 1870 - Apr 4, 1957
H. J. Wilson Rites Held Saturday
Funeral services for H. J. Wilson, 87, were held
Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from the Corley Chapel.
Burial was in
Oakwood
cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev.
Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First Baptist church.
Wilson a retired carpenter farmer, died at his home,
703 North Fourteenth street, Thursday following an
extended illness.
A native of Macon, Ga., he had resided in Corsicana
75 years and had been a Mason 62 years.
Surviving re three sons, George Wilson, Corsicana;
Henry Wilson, St. Louis, Mo., and Woody Wilson,
Electra; five daughters, Misses Grace and Nora
Wilson, both of Corsicana; Miss Eva Wilson, Dallas;
Mrs. Raymond Owens, Cameron, and Mrs. Bill Dabney,
Dallas; eight grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. B.
Tinkle, Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were members of the Masonic Lodge.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Sat., Apr 6, 1957
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Diana
Virginia (Ramsey) Wilson married Dec. 8, 1893
s/o George Washington Wilson and Sarah Elizabeth
(Adcock) Wilson buried in Cryer Creek cemetery
Marilyn
Monroe Stallings
Sep 1953 - Nov 8, 1953
Monday Services Stallings Child
Marilyn Monroe Stallings, two-months-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie B. Stallings of
Corsicana was pronounced dead on arrival at the
Navarro Clinic Sunday.
Funeral services were held from the Corley
Chapel Monday at 1:30 p.m. Burial was in
Oakwood
cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. H. G. Starkey,
pastor of the Memorial Baptist church.
Surviving are the parents and grandparents of
Corsicana, and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Robinson,
Huntsville, Ala.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Mon., Nov 9, 1953
-
Submitted by
Diane Richards
- d/o
William Burton "Willie" Stallings -
Grandparents, Henry Earl Stallings and Laura Haseltine (Henson) Stallings-Davis are
buried in Hamilton Beeman (could not find a
death certificate)
Flo Ann Eastham
May 29, 1953 - May 31, 1953
Graveside Rites Held For Infant
Floann Eastham, daughter of Mrs. Betty
Eastham of Corsicana, died at the Corsicana
Hospital and Clinic Sunday about 7 p.m.
Graveside rites were held Monday afternoon
at
Oakwood cemetery, with Rev. Obie F.
Barton conducting.
Surviving are the mother; a sister, Joyce
Roe Eastham, Corsicana; grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. H. Thompson, Corsicana; an aunt,
Mrs. E. L. Gipson, Bay City, and other
relatives.
Corley Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Vera Dee (Banks) Pevehouse
Aug 7, 1904 - Jun 17, 1957
Mrs. Pevehouse Rites Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Vera
Pevehouse, 52, widow of the late Doyle
Pevehouse, who died in Dallas Monday,
were held from the First Methodist
church Wednesday at 10 a.m. The rites
were conducted by Rev. John Wesley Ford,
pastor, assisted by Kenneth Dickson,
associate pastor. Mrs. Pevehouse died in
Baylor hospital.
Reared in the Silver City and Blooming
Grove communities, Mrs. Pevehouse had
resided in Corsicana most of her life.
Surviving are a son, Don Pevehouse, U.
S. Navy, Bainbridge, Md.; two sisters,
Mrs. Beulah Huff, Corsicana teacher, and
Mrs. Arthur Smith, Dallas, and other
relatives.
Pallbearers were Dr. Robert Lang, Dr. F.
C. Pannill, Carl Blackwell, Robert
Davidson, Wesley Edens, Jr., and L. I.
Griffin.
Griffin directed.
Notes:
Sallie Jennings, Miss
Aug 15, 1867 - Dec 19, 1953
Miss Jennings Services Sunday
Miss Sallie Jennings, 83, long-time
Navarro county resident, died
Saturday at the home of a
great-niece, Mrs. Royce Hogg, in
Gilmer, following an extended
illness.
Funeral services were held from the
Inmon Funeral chapel in Kerens
Sunday at 3 p.m. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery in Corsicana.
The rites were conducted by Rev.
Steve Castloo, Jr., pastor of New
Hope Baptist church near Gilmer.
Native of Mississippi, Miss Jennings
came to Navarro county at the age of
two years and resided in Corsicana,
Bazette and Kerens, until she moved
to Gilmer seven years ago.
Miss Jennings had been a member of
the Bazette Baptist church since 16
years of age.
Surviving are a number of nieces,
nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Freddie Banks, Earl
Seale, Fay Redford, Royce Hogg,
George Kimes and Joe Arnett.
Notes:
Charles Otis Jennings
Sep 16, 1911 - Apr 10, 1963
C. O. Jennings Dies In Dallas
Graveside services for Charles
Otis Jennings, 51, native of
Point Texas, who died in Dallas
Wednesday, will be held at
Oakwood cemetery Friday at
1:30 p.m. He had resided in
Dallas since one year old and
was a body repairman for the
Jimmy Smith company.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs.
Eula Mae Jennings, Dallas; a
daughter, Mrs. Sandra Ball,
Baton Rouge, La.; a son, Lloyd
Jennings, Dallas; mother, Mrs.
Annie Emling, Dallas.
Corley will direct local
arrangements.
Notes:
Annie Grenwood (Dunham)
Castles
May 20, 1880 - Jan 25, 1953
Tuesday Services For Mrs.
Castles
Funeral services for Mrs. W.
H. Castles, 72, who died
Sunday night at her home,
1724 North Beaton street,
were held Tuesday at 3 p.m.
from the McCammon Chapel.
The rites were conducted by
Rev. W. R. Hall, Fairfield
Presbyterian minister,
formerly of Corsicana, and
Dr. Matthew H. Arnold,
pastor of the Westminister
Presbyterian church. Burial
was in
Oakwood cemetery.
A long-time Corsicana
resident, Mrs. Castles had
been an invalid 30 years.
Surviving are three sons,
Walter Castles, Corsicana;
Joseph Castles, North
Dakota, and David Castles,
Houston, former Navarro
county sheriff; five
daughters, Miss Else
Castles, Mrs. S. W. Barley
and Mrs. Genevieve Dockery,
all of Corsicana; Mrs. L. B.
Webb, Lafayette, La., and
Mrs. Loyd Matthews, Houston;
a sister, Mrs. C. W. Howard,
Houston; three brothers, R.
C. Dunham, Corsicana; Will
Dunham, Beaumont, and J. T.
Dunham, Breckenridge; seven
grandchildren, one
great-grandchild and other
relatives.
Pallbearers were Henry
Walker, Ben Blackmon, John
B. Davis, George Roxburgh,
Will Thompson and A. Haves
Bonner.
Notes:
Arris Eldridge Foster,
Judge
May 21, 1875 - Jan 2,
1953
Judge Foster, 77,
Succumbs Friday,
Services Sunday
Judge A. E. Foster, 77,
retired, 741 West Park
Avenue, died in Memorial
Hospital Friday night
following a several
weeks' illness.
Funeral services will be
held from the First
Methodist church Sunday
at 2 p.m. with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be
conducted by Dr. Chet C.
Henson, pastor of the
church of which Judge
Foster had been a
steward for 30 years,
and Rev. W. M.
Shamburger, pastor of
the First Baptist
church.
A native of Tennessee,
Foster came to Texas
when eight years of age
and resided in Corsicana
except for a few years
spent in Ellis county.
He served as justice of
the peace here 10 years
after retiring as a
building contractor. He
was a long-time member
of Corsicana Lodge No.
63, IOOF.
Surviving are his wife
of Corsicana; four sons,
Sam H. Foster, Corpus
Christi; L. J. Foster,
Corsicana; Preston
Foster, Amarillo, and
James T. Foster, warrant
officer, U. S. Army,
Camp Polk, La.; two
daughters, Mrs. Paul
Moore, Corsicana, and
Mrs. Frank Cameron,
Galveston; 11
grandchildren, one
great-grandson; a
sister, Mrs. R. M.
Wigley, Corsicana, and
other relatives.
Pallbearers will be
Boyce Martin, C. C.
Crowson, L. I. Griffin,
Rufus Pevehouse, Harve
Farmer, S. K. Brietz,
Tom A. Farmer, L. M.
Morton.
McCammon will direct.
Notes:
Cecil Franklin
Foster
Jun 3, 1887 - Jan
27, 1957
Short Illness Fatal
Sunday To Cecil F.
Foster
Cecil F. Foster, 59,
long-time lumberman,
1330 North Beaton
street, died in the
Navarro Clinic
Sunday afternoon
about two hours
after being admitted
following a stroke.
Rites Tuesday
Funeral services
will be held Tuesday
at 2:30 p.m. from
the First Baptist
church, of which he
was a member, with
burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be
conducted by Rev.
Robert Wooddy,
pastor of the
church, assisted by
Rev. J. W. McKinney,
pastor of the First
Christian church.
The Masonic Lodge
will have charge of
the graveside rites.
A native of
Tennessee, Foster
was reared in
Hubbard, Hill
county. He came to
Corsicana with the
McCammon and Lang
Lumber Company and
had been an employe
with that concern 20
years when McCammon
and Lang sold to the
Cameron Lumber
Company in 1929.
Changes Firms
Foster became
connected with the
Pickering Lumber
concern on South
Ninth street,
shortly after
McCammon and Lang
sold, and within a
short time was
manager of the local
unit which later
became McKee Lumber
Company.
Surviving are his
wife of Corsicana; a
daughter, Mrs. W. G.
Burnett, Jr., Tyler;
a grandson, W. G.
(Bill) Burnett, III,
Tyler; three
sisters, Mrs. Walter
Brunson, Lubbock;
Miss Minnie Foster,
Hubbard, and Mrs.
Claud Branch,
Oklahoma; two
brothers, Lem
Foster, Oklahoma,
and Lon Foster,
Hubbard, and a
number of other
relatives.
Foster was a member
of the Business
Men's Sunday School
class of the First
Baptist church and
attended Sunday
morning.
Pallbearers will be
W. R. McKee, Kansas
City, president of
the W. R. McKee
Lumber Company; Dr.
E. H. Newton, W. G.
Burnett, Dallas; C.
S. Butler, E. B.
Dosser, Byron
Harwell, J. D.
Harwell, W. P.
McCammon, John B.
Davis and E. C.
Rice.
Honorary pallbearers
will be members of
the Business Men's
Sunday School class.
McCammon will
direct.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Mon., Jan. 28,
1957
-
Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
1st wife Eula
Louise (Atwood)
Foster 2nd wife
Florence Anita
(Taylor) Foster;
s/o Tilman Lee
Foster & Eliza
Jane (McHood)
Foster
Preston Lee
Foster
May 26, 1911 -
Jan 7, 1974
Preston Foster
Funeral services
are set for 3
p.m. Tuesday at
the Griffin
Funeral Home
Chapel for
Preston L.
Foster, 62, of
Dallas, who died
Monday morning
at Parkland
Hospital in
Dallas.
Rev. Elvis H.
Egge will
officiate and
burial will be
at the
Oakwood cemetery.
Survivors
include one son,
Jack Foster of
Memphis,
Tennessee; his
mother, Emma
Foster of Ennis;
three brothers,
Sam H. Foster of
Freemont,
California;
Lewis Foster of
Corsicana; James
T. Foster of
Laughton, Okla.;
two sisters,
Mrs. Paul Moore
of Corsicana;
Mrs. Melvin
Pereira of
Galveston; and
three daughters.
Pallbearers
include M. E.
Lake, J. W.
Laird, M. A.
Tekell, Clifton
A. Pickering, R.
L. Nix, and
Berlin Rizer,
Sr.
Notes:
Emmet Edgar
Hamilton
Oct 3, 1874
- Jun 6,
1953
E. E.
Hamilton,
78, Expires
Saturday,
Rites Held
Monday
Emmett Edgar
Hamilton,
78, native
of
Corsicana,
died at
Memorial
Hospital,
Saturday
afternoon
after a
lingering
illness.
Funeral
services
were held
Monday at 3
p.m.
McCammon
Chapel here,
with Rev. W.
M.
Shamburger,
pastor of
the First
Baptist
church,
conducting.
Burial was
in
Oakwood
cemetery.
Survivors
include his
wife,
Corsicana; a
daughter,
Mrs. Ford
Munnerlyn,
Houston; a
son, Leonard
L. Hamilton,
Grand
Prairie; two
brothers,
Walter
Hamilton,
Corsicana;
Fred
Hamilton,
Fort Worth;
two sisters,
Mrs. Frank
P. McCuiston
and Mrs.
Jack
Megarity,
both of
Corsicana;
four
grand-children
and one
great-grandchild;
and a number
of nieces
and nephews.
Starting as
a school
teacher,
Hamilton
later was
connected
with First
State Bank
here for 11
years. He
was a state
bank
examiner for
22 years.
After World
War II he
was with the
Reconstruction
Finance
Corporation.
He retired
10 years ago
to his home
three miles
West of
Corsicana on
Highway 22.
He was a
member of
the First
Baptist
church.
Pallbearers
were Lloyd
Hamilton,
Floyd
Hamilton,
Charles
Hamilton,
Leslie
McCuiston,
Jack
Megarity,
Jr., and
Walter
Green, all
nephews.
Notes:
Terri
Jean
(Jedlicka)
Watson
Feb 11,
1954 -
Sep 1,
2020
Terri
Watson
passed
away
unexpectedly
in
Dallas,
TX on
9/1/20.
The
family
will
receive
friends
at a
visitation
on
Monday,
Sept. 7
from
4:00 to
6:00
p.m. at
Commerce
Funeral
Home and
Cremation
Service.
A
funeral
service
will
take
place
Tuesday,
Sept. 8
at 10:00
a.m. at
the
Church
of
Christ
in
Commerce.
Terri
will be
laid to
rest
Tuesday,
Sept. 8
at 4:00
p.m. in
Rose
Hill
Cemetery,
Blooming
Grove,
TX. |
Notes:
----
Terri attended Corsicana High
School where she participated in numerous clubs and athletics,
graduating in 1972. She went on to attend Navarro Jr. College and
became a lieutenant of the NJC Drill team. She then attended East
Texas State University in Commerce, where she received a Bachelor's
degree in Business and Physical Education and a Master's degree in
Counseling. While Terri was attending ETSU, she met the love of her
life, Christopher Alan Watson from Texarkana, TX. They were married
on August 23, 1975. They had just celebrated 45 years together prior
to Terri's untimely death.
Following graduation, Terri was employed at ETSU as a Financial Aid
officer until leaving to raise their two daughters. Years later she
became a teacher at Commerce High School and at retirement was
employed as a Transition Specialist at Tri-County Co-Op. Those who
knew Terri have many fond memories of her, always commenting on her
radiant smile and kindness.
Terri enjoyed teaching children's Bible classes at church,
especially Vacation Bible School. She also served as church
librarian for many years. Her other interests were cooking, camping,
traveling, and crafting.
Terri and Chris enjoyed prospecting for gold, collecting gemstones,
and making handcrafted jewelry. During their retirement years, they
enjoyed taking long trips in their RV.
Terri is survived by her family, husband, Chris; daughters Laura
Watson (Raphael Donovan) and Julie Watson; sister Kyra Cariker
(Kenneth); brother Gary Don Sheppard; mother-in-law Etta Watson.
Preceding her in death were her parents Frances and Don Sheppard,
Will and Nell Jedlicka; and brother, Michael Myers.
Serving as pallbearers are: Tom Etzkorn, Joe Davis, Wallace Mynatt,
Raphael Donovan, Adam Hensley and Marshall Hensley.
A funeral service was held the morning of Sept. 8, 2020 at Church of
Christ, 1900 Culver St, Commerce, TX, 75428.
A burial will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 8, 2020 at
Rose
Hill
Cemetery,
Highway 22.
Arrangements by Commerce Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Notes:
Georgia
(McShay) Brown
Aug 26, 1871 - Jun 29, 1953
Kerens Services For Mrs. Brown
KERENS, June 30.�(Spl.)�Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia Brown,
81, who died Monday at Payne Springs, will be held Tuesday at 4
p.m. from the Inmon Funeral Home with burial in the
Prairie Point
cemetery. The Rev. Howard Conaster, Trinidad, Baptist
minister will conduct the services.
A former resident of Kerens, Mrs. Brown had resided in Trinidad
for the past 30 years.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Mrs. Pollyanna Beard, Waco,
and two great-granddaughters.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tues., Jun. 30, 1953
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
w/o
Elijah Brown (mother of Bob Brown buried in Prairie Point and
grandmother of Pollyanna (Brown) Beaird buried in Mankin
cemetery, Trinidad, Tx.
Mamie Cleo (Holland) Davis
Oct 1, 1901 - Sep 5, 1953
Mrs. Tom Davis Services Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Tom Davis, 51, nurse, 1218 West Ninth
avenue, who died early Saturday at the Navarro Clinic were held
Sunday at 3:30 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Bob Cheek, pastor of North Side
Baptist church, and Rev. W. Cecil Taylor, pastor of Eleventh
Avenue Methodist church.
Surviving are her husband, Corsicana; four daughters, Mrs. Ed
Teetz, Mrs. Raymond Crocker and Mrs. Felton Lewis, all of
Corsicana, and Mrs. Elton Broussard, Sulphur, La.; six
grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Frank Fever, Houston; four
brothers, George and Jake Holland, both of Huntington and O. B.
and Joe Holland, both of Houston.
Pallbearers were Dan Allen, Atwood Allen, Billy Jack Mott,
Arthur McNeel, Lyndon McCullouch and Joe Crocker.
Notes:
Penelope Estelle
�Penny� Purifoy
Dec 9, 1901 - Jul 18, 1953
Bazette Resident Services Sunday
KERENS, July 20�(Spl.)--Funeral services for Miss Penelope
Purifoy, 52, life-long resident of Bazette, were held Sunday
at 3 p.m. from the Bazette Church of Christ. Miss Purifoy
died in the Memorial Hospital in Corsicana Saturday.
The rites were conducted by Cato Shearer, Church of Christ
minister. Burial was in the
Prairie Point
cemetery with nephews as pallbearers.
Surviving are three brothers, Bruce and Audrey Purifoy, both
of Bazette, and Lawrence Purifoy, Kerens; a sister, Mrs. H.
K. Hawkins, Kerens; four half-sisters, Mrs. Bertha Garner
and Miss Alma Purifoy, both of Larue; Mrs. Nowlin,
Shreveport, and Mrs. Audie Abbe, Dallas; a half-brother,
Tommy Purifoy, Jacksonville, and other relatives.
Inmon Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Audrey Purifoy
Mar 11, 1885 - Mar 3, 1958
Audrey Purifoy Services Tuesday
Funeral services were to be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at
the Bazette Church of Christ for Audrey Purifoy, 62,
farmer of that community, who died at his home at 10
a.m. Monday after a heart attack.
J. B. Tomlinson, minister of the Kerens Church of
Christ, officiates and interment is in the
Prairie
Point cemetery.
Mr. Purifoy was a native of Bazette and lived there all
his life.
Survivors include two brothers, Lawrence and Bruce
Purifoy, Kerens, a sister, Mrs. H. K. Hawkins, Kerens,
four half-sisters, Mrs. Maudie Abbe, Dallas, Mrs. Bertha
Garner, LaRue, Miss Alma Purifoy, LaRue, and Mrs. E. C.
Nowlin of Oil City, La.
A number of nephews and nieces also survive.
Pallbearers will be Derwood Purifoy, Gene Phillips, Roy
Pohl, Charles Blissett, R. J. Henderson and Joe Baker.
Inmon Funeral Home of Kerens directs.
Notes:
Velma Lorene Purifoy
Apr 8, 1926 - Oct 17, 1943
VELMA L. PURIFOY BAZETTE DIED IN HOSPITAL MONDAY
Miss Velma Loraine Purifoy, aged 17, 7ears, died at
the P. and S. Hospital Monday morning and funeral
services will be held at Bazette Tuesday afternoon.
Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence
Purifoy, Bazette, a brother, a sister and other
relatives.
Stockton Funeral Home at Kerens is in charge of the
arrangements.
Notes:
Mary
Ethel (Purifoy) Phillips
Aug 4, 1929 - Apr 13, 2016
Mary Phillips, 86, of Houston, TX, passed away
on April 13, 2016 in Atlanta, GA at the home of
her daughter Nena Byers. Mary Phillips was born
in Bazette, TX to Lawrence Aubrey Purifoy and
Bertha Lee Purifoy on August 4, 1929. She
married Eugene Keith Phillips on July 8, 1950 in
Bazette, TX. She was involved in music club in
Pasadena and Galena Park for many years and
loved her family deeply. Mary Phillips proceeded
in death by husband, Eugene Keith Phillips and
son, Gary Keith Phillips. She is survived by her
brother, Durwood Purifoy; daughter, Nena Byers
and son-in-law, John Byers III; sons, Robbie
Eugene Phillips and John Eric Phillips; daughter
in law, Emma Phillips; grandchildren, Jeremy and
Kristy Phillips, Mary and James Huerta, Steven
Phillips, Hillary and Stephen Settle, Aubrey
Byers, Shelby Phillips, Greg and Bailey
Schneider, and Mickie Phillips;
great-grandchildren, Dylan Clendenen, Cali
Huerta, Kayla and Kelsey Phillips; as well as
many loving friends and extended family. Funeral
services will be held 10:00 a.m. Sunday, April
17th at Carter Funeral Home, 13701 Corpus
Christi St., Houston, TX 77015. Graveside
services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at
Prairie Point Cemetery in Kerens, TX, under
the direction of Carter Funeral Home. |
Note:
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Carter-Conley Funeral Home, Corpus Chrisit
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Submitted By
Diane Richards
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w/o
Eugene Keith Phillips d/o Lawrence Aubrey
Purifoy and Bertha Lee (Johnson) Purifoy
Eugene Keith
Phillips
Sep. 30, 1927 - Sep. 2, 2007
EUGENE KEITH PHILLIPS, 79, passed away
Sunday, September 2, 2007 in Baytown, Texas.
Eugene is survived by his wife of 57 years,
Mary Phillips; sons, Rob Phillips, John
Phillips; daughter, Nena Byers and daughter
in law, Emma Phillips; grandchildren, Jeremy
Phillips, Mary Clendenen, Steven Phillips,
Hillary Byers, Aubrey Byers, Shelby
Phillips, Bailey Phillips, Mickie Phillips;
great grandson, Dylan Clendenen; and many
loving friends from the Pasadena Music Club
and Galena Park Community Center. Funeral
services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday,
September 5, 2007 in the chapel of Carter
Funeral Home, Houston, Texas. Private
graveside services followed at
Prairie Point Cemetery, Kerens, Texas. |
Notes:
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Carter Funeral Home � Houston, Texas
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Submitted by
Diane Richards
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h/o Mary
Ethel (Purifoy) Phillips s/o Clyde
Oklahoma Phillips and Cleo Bell (Smith)
Phillips buried in Kerens Cemetery
Emma
Lee (Lewis) Conner
Mar 31, 1925 - Sep 2, 2020
Emma
Lee Conner, 95, passed into Heaven September 2, 2020 in San
Angelo, TX. Emma was born in Corsicana, TX March 31, 1925.
She attended Corsicana public schools and
graduated in 1943. Emma lived in Corsicana until 2010
when she moved to San Angelo, TX due to health issues. Emma
was a born again Christian and a member of Missionary
Baptist Church in Corsicana. She loved her church family and
attended all services as long as her health allowed. Emma
worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 37 years.
She had many friends at the phone company and also met her
future husband Harold Conner. They were married from 1951
until Harold's death in 1996.
Emma was preceded in death by Harold, her mother Stella
Lewis, her sisters Louise Beaird and Betty Lewis.
She is survived by her son and his wife Lewis and Rena
Conner. She is also survived by her grandchildren Chris
Conner and his wife Samantha, Michael Conner, Jessica Box,
and Brady Johnson and 6 great grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
She requested a graveside service for immediate family with
Bro. Johnathan Simons officiating. |
Notes:
- w/o Harold Conner; d/o Artie
Calvin Lewis [Prairie Point Cem] & Stella Ione (Price) Lewis
[Dresden Cem]
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Dresden Cemetery,
Dresden, Navarro Co., TX
- Submitted by
Polly Winn &
Karen Rost
Archie Irwin Dawson
Nov 24, 1924 - Jun 21, 1953
A. I. Dawson Dies Sunday
Evening
A. I. Dawson, 28, died in the Navarro Clinic Sunday night.
Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Tuesday at
3 p.m. with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Peyton Goodman, pastor of
the North Corsicana Methodist Church.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Dawson, 110 Kerr
avenue; four brothers, J. L. Dawson, Denver City; H. A. Dawson,
Wharton; W. B. Dawson, Oklahoma City, and Martin Dawson,
Greeggton.
Pallbearers will be Perry Bass, Pitt Franklin, Aubrey Franklin,
Allen Martin, R. L. Martin, Roland Spence and Arlee Thompson.
Notes:
Annie
Elizabeth �Lizzie� (Martin) Dawson
Feb 26, 1888 - May 24, 1965
Hold Funeral Services For Mrs. Dawson
Final rites for Mrs. Lizzie Dawson, 77, 110 Kerr avenue, who
died in Memorial hospital Monday, were held Wednesday at 3
p. m. from the Wesley Methodist Church. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Rev. Delbert Taylor, pastor of Wesley church, conducted,
assisted by Rev. Roy Davis, pastor of Central Methodist
Church here.
Mrs. Dawson is survived by four sons, W. B. Dawson, Jr.,
Oklahoma City; Martin Dawson, Longview; Hyden Dawson,
Wharton, and Johnie Dawson, Denver City; six grandchildren,
10 great-grandchildren, a brother, Ervin Martin, Vernon; a
sister, Mrs. Janie Spence, Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Arlee Thompson, R. L. Martin, Perry Bass,
Allen Martin, Roland Spence and Pitt Franklin.
Corley Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Marshall Dwonghn Dawson
Nov 7, 1936 - Sep 17, 1954
Marshall Dawson Services Monday
Marshall D. Dawson, 17, died a the family home in Dumas
Friday following a several weeks' illness.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. C. C. Ellis,
pastor of the Frost Baptist church, and Rev. Peyton
Goodman, pastor of the North Corsicana Methodist church.
Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Dawson,
Dumas; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Dawson, Sr.,
Corsicana, and Mrs. Henry Ward, Blooming Grove, and
other relatives.
Pallbearers will be J. W. Still, Roland Spence, Gene
Christie, Leonard Odom, Johnny Spurlock, Aubrey Berry,
Edgar Allen Gray and Harold Farrish
Notes:
William
Bartley Dawson, Sr.
May 25, 1878 - Sep. 7, 1963
Hold Services W. B. Dawson
Funeral services for W. B. Dawson, 84, retired
farmer, 110 Kerr avenue, who died Friday morning,
were held Sunday at 3:30 p.m. from the Corley
Chapel.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Roy H. Davis,
pastor of the Central Methodist church, assisted by
Rev. Robert Lindsey, pastor of the Wesley Methodist
church.
Native of Goldston, Texas, Dawson had resided in the
Corsicana vicinity most of his life.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; four sons, J.
T. Dawson, Denver City; H. A. Dawson, Wharton; W. B.
Dawson, Jr., Oklahoma City, and Martin Dawson,
Longview; six grandchildren, nine
great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Rosie McAden,
Iredell, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Perry Bass, P. H. Franklin, Aubrey
Franklin, Raymond Pruitt, R. L. Martin and Linwell
Martin.
Notes:
John
McArthur Davis, Sr., Major
Dec 5, 1921 - Apr 24, 1953
Maj.
Davis Dies In Air Disaster
WESTHAMPTON, N. Y., April 25�(AP)�A secre experimental
flight by a B29Superfort and an F84 Thunderjet ended in
flaming disaster Friday, with the two craft carrying all
their six crewmen to death.
The planes, flying together when they suddenly burst into
flames high above Long Island, apparently collided. However
investigators said no one on the ground actually saw them
come into contact.
Flight "Classified"
Air Force spokesmen said the flight was of a "classified
nature." The service denied an earlier report that the
bomber was refueling the fighter in flight at the time of
the crash. However, no other details of the mission were
disclosed.
The pilot of the jet and the five men aboard the Superfort
were from the Wright Air Development Center at Dayton, O.
Both planes had taken off from a field at the Republic
Aircraft Corp. in Farmingdale, N.Y., and winged eastward
about 50 miles until they were over Great Peconic Bay, an
arm of Long Island Sound cutting into the island about 100
miles from New York City.
Leaves Oil Slick
The B29 hit the waters of the bay near the southern shore
and sank, leaving only an oil slick. The jet fell into some
woods on the south shore and burned.
None of the bodies of the bomber crew have been recovered.
The jet pilot was thrown clear of his plane.
A Coast Guard boat patrolled the bay through the night, and
planes were scheduled to join it in a search today for the
bomber.
The Air Force identified the jet pilot as Maj. John Davis,
32 of Dayton, O., a test pilot from the Wright center. He
was on temporary assignment with the Republic Corp., which
owned the jet.
Crewmen on the bomber, which was on detached service from
Wright were identified as: Capt. J. J. Vapenick, the pilot,
of Cleveland; Capt. H. C. McClanahan, the co-pilot, of
Dayton; T. Sgt. John R. Clarkson, of Austin, Texas; M.Sgt.
Claude Chemp, of Martins Ferry, O., and M. Sgt. D. D.
Shaffer, of Dayton. |
Notes:
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Victim Of Crash Visited
Parents Here Last Week
Major John Davis, 32, jet pilot in secret
experimental flights, killed Friday in a
plane mishap at West Hampton, N. Y., spent
last week-end here with his parents, Retired
Col. And Mrs. C. J. Davis.
Major Davis has been one of the ace jet
plane test pilots for years.
1939 CHS Graduate of Corsicana High School,
the officer attended Texas A. and M. College
one year and then received an appointment to
the United States Military Academy at West
Point, N. Y., where he graduated and was
commissioned in 1943.
After finishing at West Point, Davis went
overseas and flew 69 combat missions with
the 409th Bomb Group in England and France.
Last year Maj. Davis was sent to France for
evaluation tests of a newly-designed jet
fighter and received plaudits from the U. S.
and French governments for his work.
Rites Incomplete
He completed a course in engineering at the
Air Forces Institute of Technology at Wright
Field, Dayton, Ohio, headquarters of Air
Material Command, after his return from
World War II service.
The Institute's purpose was to train young
officers in the fields of engineering and
logistics to assure effective research,
development and procurement for the Air
Forces.
His mother left at an early hour Saturday
morning by plane for Dayton, Ohio, to be
with her son's family.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Betty Fink
Davis; a daughter, Nancy Ferguson Davis, age
four, and a son, John McArthur Davis, Jr.,
aged one year, all of Dayton; parents; a
brother, Charles J. Davis, Jr., Corsicana; a
sister, Mrs. John G. Weir, Germany, the wife
of a United States Air Force, major, and
other relatives.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete
Saturday.
Notes:
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Memorial Rites Held At Dayton For Major
Davis
Memorial services for Major John M.
Davis, 32, U. S. Air Forces, Wright Air
Development Center, Dayton, Ohio, were
held at Dayton during the week-end. The
jet test pilot and ace was killed in a
mishap, Friday at Westhampton, N.Y. when
his plane and a B20 Superfort collided.
He was reared in Corsicana.
Press dispatches from New York quoted an
Air Force spokesman that the doomed jet
pilot contacted an air baser as to the
position of the crashed B29 bomber for
rescue crews as his own plane spun
helplessly and afire toward earth after
colliding with the Superfort over Long
Island.
Surviving are his wife and two small
children of Dayton, Ohio; parents, Col.
and Mrs. Charles J. Davis, Corsicana; a
brother, C. J. Davis, Jr., Corsicana; a
sister, Mrs. John G. Weir, Germany, wife
of a U. S. Air Force major, and other
relatives.
Notes:
Maggie
Sawyer
Apr 29, 1894 - Dec 14, 1954
Dawson Resident Dies At Midland
DAWSON, Dec. 16.�(Spl.)�Miss Maggie
Sawyer, 59, died in the home of a
nephew, George Edwin Bicknell, in
Midland Tuesday night. She was
stricken while visiting relatives.
Funeral services were held from the
Church of Christ church here
Thursday at 3 p.m. Burial was in the
Dawson cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Tom
Pickard, minister of the local
church, and Dwain Evans, minister of
the Coolidge Church of Christ.
A native of Rodney, Miss Sawyer, the
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. D.
D. Sawyer of Dawson, had resided
here practically all of her life.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs.
Billy Lawrence, Dawson, and Mrs.
George Bicknell, Monahans; two
brothers, Floyd Sawyer, Bullard and
Edwin Sawyer, Corpus Christi and
several nieces, nephews and other
relatives.
Pallbearers were L. B. Webb, Harold
Pitts, Charlie Fondren, Harry
Conner, W. B. Slater, and Urshel
Smith.
Wolfe Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Olin Carl Sawyer
Feb 20, 1912 - May 22, 1972
O. C. Sawyer
DAWSON � Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Dawson
Church of Christ for Olan Carl Sawyer who died Tuesday morning at
the Navarro County Memorial Hospital. Howard White will officiate,
and interment will be in the
Dawson cemetery.
He is survived by his widow; two sons, Donald Sawyer of Jeanerette,
La., and Joe Sawyer of Mesquite; three daughters, Mrs. Don Holladay
of Everman, Tex., Mrs. Harvey Spencer of Waco and Mrs. Wayne Ivie of
Lexington, Ky.; one sister, Mrs. William Sparkman of Commerce; and
nine grandchildren.
Notes:
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