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Hubert Lester Joyner, Sr.
Mar 3, 1895 - May 12, 1975

H. L. Joyner, Sr.

Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church for Hubert L. Joyner, Sr., 80, resident of Corsicana, who died Monday at his residence.

He was a retired machinist, rancher, member of First United Methodist church, and a veteran of World War I. He was also a native of Chatfield.

Arrangements are with Corley Funeral Home.

Survivors include his widow of Corsicana, two sons, Hubert L. Joyner, Jr. and Lee Archer both of Fort Worth; five grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Joyner and Earl Joyner both of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Pope of Corsicana and Miss Eula Joyner of Mexia and a number of nieces and nephews.

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H. L. Joyner, Sr.

Services were to be held at 3:30 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church for Hubert L. Joyner, Sr. The Revs. Jack Riley and Roy Davis were to officiate, and burial was to be at Oakwood Cemetery.

He is survived by his widow, two sons, five grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were to be W. W. Lord, Art Martin, Shelby Hicks, Charles O. Floyd, J. H. Pitts, and Dick Everett.

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Addie Pearl Pinson
Oct 10, 1921 - Aug 28, 2008

Addie Pearl Pinson, 86, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2008 in Corsicana, Texas. She was born to Luther and Rena Pinson of Emhouse on October 10, 1921. She is survived by Bob and Frances Joyner of Corsicana, Texas. Graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 3:00pm at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana, Texas.

Notes:

  • Corley Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • d/o William Luther Pinson & Janie Irene �Rena� (Sharpley) Pinson

George Oran Leonard, Sr.
May 9, 1881 - Feb 8, 1957

George Leonard Services Sunday

Funeral services for George Leonard, Sr., 75, life-long resident, who died Friday afternoon, were held from the Corley Chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First Baptist Church of which Leonard was a long-time member.

Leonard established the first cleaning firm in Corsicana�Leonard Brothers, April t, 1908 and retired from the business a number of years ago.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. T. E. Irvin, Mrs. Jack Thompson and Mrs. Homer Humphries, all of Corsicana; a son, George Leonard, Jr., U. S. Air Force, Mt. Home, Idaho; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild; s sister, Mrs. Florence Lumley, San Francisco, Calif.; a brother Ed Leonard, Amarillo, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were T. E. Irvin, Jack Thompson, Homer Humphries, Fred DuBose, W. H. Brown, C. H. Allen, H. H. Tatum and Dr. W. K. Logsdon.

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James Robert Vaughan
Nov 16, 1890 - Feb 9, 1957

Monday Services For J. R. Vaughn

Funeral services for James Robert Vaughn, 67, who was pronounced dead on arrival at Navarro Clinic early Saturday afternoon, were held from the McCammon Chapel Monday at 2 p.m. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Bob Cheek, pastor of the Northside Baptist Church.

A heart attack suffered t the intersection of Collin and Beaton streets was ascribed as the cause of death.

Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Maude Vaughn Settle of Amarillo.

Native of Brown county, Vaughn spent his entire life in show business was a scenic artist, stage manager and on tent shows as lot superintendent and boss canvasman. He suffered a heart attack in Nebraska last spring.

Pallbearers were Richard Stubbs, John Stubbs, John W. Stubbs, Loyd Stubbs, Clyde Stubbs, Joel C. Trimble and A. M. Thomas.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Feb 11, 1957
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • Single s/o James Foley Vaughn & Tabitha Jane (Roberts) Vaughn
  • Was a scenic artist among other things in show business

Ethel (Sewell) Pritchard-Snyder
Sep 26, 1881 - Aug 25, 1957

Mrs. J. F. Snyder Services Monday

Mrs. John F. Snyder, 75, formerly of Blooming Grove, died at the family residence here Sunday morning.

Funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the McCammon Chapel with McCammon and McCormick Funeral Service directing. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Weldon R. Drake, pastor of the Northside Baptist church.

Surviving are her husband of Corsicana; a son, Carl Sewell Pritchard, Meadow; a grandson, Carl J. Pritchard, Carlsbad, N. M.; two brothers, J. L. and T. M. Sewell, both of Blooming Grove, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Aug 26, 1957
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband unknown Pritchard 2nd husband John F. Snyder d/o Thomas Washington Sewell and Mollie (Williams) Sewell buried White Church Cemetery, Blooming Grove, Tx. (son Carl Pritchard buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Blooming Grove, Texas

Clarence Andrew Joyner
Aug 19, 1899 - Aug 27, 1957

Clarence Joyner Services Pending

Clarence Joyner, 56, formerly of Corsicana, died of a heart attack in San Francisco, Calif., where he was employed, Thursday, August 22.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mattie Mae Joyner, and a daughter, Mrs. W. C. Stamford, both of Fort Worth; three sons, Tommy Joyner, Yerlington, Nev.; Golden Joyner, Austin, and Jimmy Joyner, Brownsville; three brothers, Earl, Hubert and Robert Joyner, and three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Pope, Mrs. T. A. Farmer and Miss Eula Joyner, all of Corsicana, and other relatives.

The body is scheduled to arrive here Saturday morning and arrangements are pending at the Corley Funeral Home.

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Joyner Services Held Saturday

Funeral services for Clarence Joyner, 56, who died in San Francisco, Calif. of a heart attack Aug. 22, will be held from the Corley Chapel Saturday at 3:30 p.m. with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. M. Howard Knox, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church.

Surviving are his wife and a daughter, Mrs. W. C. Stamford, both of Fort Worth; three sons, Tommy Joyner, Yerlingon, Nev.; Golden Joyner, Austin, and Jimmy Joyner, Brownfield, three brothers, Earl, Hubert and Robert Joyner, and three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Pope, Mrs. T. A. Farmer and Miss Eula Joyner, all of Corsicana and 12 grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Billy Pope, Vannoy Pope, Buell Caton, Gilbert Caton, Bobby Joyner, Marion Webb, Pike Tuck and Dime Green.

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James Robert Joyner, Sr.
Nov 24, 1901 - Mar 8, 1976

Robert Joyner

Services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Robert Joyner, 74, resident of Corsicana, who died Monday at Mel-Haven Convalescent Home.

The Rev. Leroy Reeves and the Rev. Peyton Goodman will officiate, with burial following at Oakwood Cemetery.

He was a native of Chatfield, lived most of his life in Corsicana, and was a member of the Methodist church.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Aline Joyner of Corsicana; a son, Bob Joyner, Mark Joyner, and John Joyner; two granddaughters, Bobbi Joyner, and Juli Joyner both of Corsicana; two great-grandchildren, a brother, Earl Joyner of Corsicana; and a sister, Mrs. S. A. Pope of Corsicana.

Pallbearers include Frank Roberson, Neal Crawford, Robert Nelson, Virgil Nokes, Frank Greenup, and Dude Poarch.

(survivors are mixed up, should be - son, Bob Joyner - 3 grandsons, Phil, Mark, and John Joyner�one sister is left off Miss Eula Joyner)

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Robert Joyner

Services for Robert Joyner were to have been held at 4 p.m. today at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was to be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Among the list of survivors are two sisters, Miss Eula Joyner and Mrs. S. A. Pope both of Corsicana; and three grandsons, Phil Joyner, Mark Joyner, and John Joyner, all of Corsicana.

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Melissa Cumi (Carter) Stewart
Apr 24, 1861 - Aug 6, 1957

Wednesday Rites For Mrs. Stewart

Funeral rites for Mrs. Melissa C. Stewart, aged 96, 705 West Fourth avenue, who died in Memorial Hospital Tuesday afternoon, were held Wednesday at 5 p.m. from the McCammon Chapel.

The Services were conducted by Rev. John Wesley Ford, pastor of the First Methodist church, and Rev. Kenneth Dickson, associate pastor.

Surviving are three daughters, Misses Julia and Edith Stewart, and Mrs. Willie Davis, all of Corsicana; two sons, T. O. Stewart, Corsicana, and C. F. Stewart, Chickasha, Okla., and other relatives.

Pallbearers were John B. Stewart, Stewart Davis, Clyde Davis, George Davis, Don Davis, Ira Stanford and Ray Starnes.

Honorary pallbearers were friends of the family.

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Willie Belle (Stewart) Davis
Jul 13, 1879 - Jul 16, 1962

Mrs. Davis Dies Monday Morning

Mrs. Willie Bell Davis, 83, native of Milam county, long-time resident, died at her residence Monday morning.

Surviving are three sons, Clyde L. Davis, Austin; George R. Davis, Big Spring, and Joe W. Davis, Nashville, Tenn.; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Wallace, Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers, Rev. Clint F. Stewart, Shawnee, Okla., and T. O. Stewart, Corsicana; two sisters, Misses Julia and Edith Stewart, both of Corsicana, and other relatives.

Funeral arrangements were incomplete at McCammon's early Monday afternoon.

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Martha Ann Watts
Jan 6, 1883 - Jul 16, 1957

Miss Watts Rites Held Wednesday

Funeral services for Miss Mattie Watts, 74, retired housekeeper, 1216 West Collin street, who died in Twilight Home Tuesday, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First Baptist church.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. C. E. Stovall, Dallas, and Mrs. A. M. Hudson, Baytown, and several nieces and nephews including Mrs. Mary Welsbred, Mrs. J. W. Sheffield and Grant Watts, all of Corsicana.

Pallbearers were Drew Barnard, Don Barnard, Derwood Barnard, Charles Winn, Brown Jones and Hubert Bowden.

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Randolph Davis Jackson
Jun 2, 1897 - Jul 28, 1957

Monday Services Are Slated For Randolph Jackson

Randolph D. Jackson, 60, native of Mexia, long-time Corsicana resident, died in the Navarro Clinic Sunday morning following a heart attack two weeks ago.

Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Monday at 5 p.m. with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

Jackson had been connected with the Magnolia Pipe Line Company for many years and formerly was in the insurance business. He was a member of the First Methodist church and the Masonic Lodge.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Stewart Robinson and Mrs. Edwin C. Hutchens, both of Dallas; three grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. J. M. Dyer, Corsicana; Mrs. R. W. Henderson, Houston; Mrs. Tom B. Darst, Richmond, and Mrs. George Miller, Dallas, and other relatives.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First Baptist church.

Pallbearers will be W. A. Lang, Ralph W. Stell, L. E. Riley, T. H. Franklin, Everett E. Hall, James Lorimer, Guy Tate, Dr. L. E. Kelton and Joel C. Trimble.

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Esther Kathleen (Noble) Jackson
Jun 9, 1897 - May 30, 1961

Mrs. R. Jackson Services Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Esther Noble Jackson, 63, of 208 North Thirtieth street, were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. from the First Baptist church Chapel. She was the widow of the late Randolph Jackson.

Mrs. Jackson died in the Navarro Clinic early Tuesday morning following a brief illness.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First Baptist church of which Mrs. Jackson was a member and a teacher of an adult women's Sunday School class. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Native of Kerens, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Noble, she had resided in Corsicana 48 years.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Stewart Robinson and Mrs. E. C. Hutchens, both of Dallas; three grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ben Blackmon and Miss Olive Noble, both of Corsicana, and Mrs. R. Davis Neece, Garden Grove, Calif., and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Jimmy Lorimer, W. A. Lang, Ralph Stell, Frank Brock, King Elliott, J. M. Dyer III; John F. Taylor, Everett Hall, Dr. Leslie E. Kelton, Jr. and Robert Hamilton.

McCammon directed.

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James Curtis Cammack, Sr.
Dec 7, 1908 - Mar 26, 1957

Oil Field Worker Expires Tuesday

J. C. Cammack, Sr., 48, oil field worker, was stricken with a heart attack Tuesday afternoon en route to Corsicana and died in Memorial Hospital a short time later.

Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Jack Goff, pastor of the West Side Baptist Church, and Rev. Tambridge Smith.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; a son, J. C. Cammack, Jr., Dallas; a granddaughter, Cynthis Lou Cammack, Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Leo Westbrook, Texas City, and Mrs. R. B. Samford, Temple, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be David Burnett, C. L. Robertson, S. L. Brashear, J. E. Whitten, G. O. Nokes, Sr., J. J. Teague, N. J. Hardgraves and Gene Tyner.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Mar 27, 1957
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Mary Enice (Schrimshire) Cammack; s/o Thomas Fletcher Cammack & Sarah Rebecca �Sallie� (Hood) Cammack

Benjamin Joe "Ben" Acock
Jun 14, 1896 - Apr 4, 1957
 
Ben Joe Acock Dies Thursday

Ben Joe Acock, Corsicana native, aged 61 years, died in Memorial Hospital Thursday morning following an illness of several months.

Acock was a long-time employe of the Magnolia Pipeline Company, was born at Twentieth street and Call avenue, May 14, 1896, and had resided in that neighborhood all of his life. He was a member of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Claude B. Holcomb, minister of the church.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; a son, Ben Earl Acock, U. S. Air Force, Japan; two daughters, Mrs. Chanda Kellam, Japan, and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Skinner, Honolulu, Hawaii; mother, Mrs. C. H. Blackmon, Corsicana; father E. R. Acock, Graham; two brothers, Marion Acock, Graham, and Lee Acock, Houston; 10 grandchildren and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Ed Little, H. J. Stevenson, Paul Miller, Stanley Gorman, Willie Lewis and H. O. Olson. Friends of the family will be honorary pallbearers.

McCammon directs.

The family requests friends who desire to make contributions to the cancer fund.

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Jennifer Fay Acock
Jul 29, 1975 - Jul 15, 1977

Jennifer Acock

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oakwood Cemetery for Jennifer Acock, infant daughter of First Lt. and Mrs. Benny E. Acock Jr. of San Antonio, who died on Friday in San Antonio.

Corley Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Survivors include grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Benny E. Acock, Sr. of Corsicana and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Krekule of Redbay, Florida.

Donations can be made to Pediatrics Ward at Wilford Hall Medical Center Lackland Airforce Base, Texas.

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Halliah Lee �Hal� McKenzie
Jun. 26, 1905 - May 16, 1957

H. L. McKenzie, 51, Fatally Injured On Emhouse Road

H. L. McKenzie, 51, owner of the Stop and Eat Caf�, 320 West Seventh avenue, was dead on arrival at Memorial hospital in a Corley ambulance Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from injuries suffered when his automobile crashed into a Briar creek bridge on the Corsicana-Emhouse road about five miles northwest of town.

McKenzie's death is the thirteenth traffic fatality in Navarro county this year.

H. M. Couch, state highway patrolman, and Sheriff Rufus Pevehouse investigated the mishap.

The victim was alone and is believed to have been en route to Emhouse where his married daughter resides.

The family came to Corsicana two years ago from Hooker, Okla.

Surviving are his wife, two sons, Donald and Paul McKenzie, all of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Whistler, Emhouse; a sister, Mrs. Hanke Diree, Denver, Colo., and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Howard Gay Weaver, pastor of the Corbet Baptist church.

Pallbearers will be Clint Bell, J. Floyd Smith, John Whistler, Jack Russell, County Judge Kenneth Douglas and C. L. Matthews, Jr.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., May 17, 1957
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • Owner of Stop and Eat Caf�, Corsicana, Tx.
  • h/o Lucille (Phillips) McKenzie married Aug 25, 1926; s/o Wilford Woodruff McKenzie & Bessie James (Richardson) McKenzie

Lula �Bud� (Grady) Sloan
Jan 25, 1875 - Apr 21, 1957

Tuesday Services For Mrs. Sloan

Mrs. Lula Grady Sloan, 77, former Corsicana resident, died at her home in San Antonio Sunday night.

Funeral services will be held from the Griffin Funeral Chapel Tuesday at 3 p.m. with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. John Wesley Ford, pastor of the First Methodist Church. Mrs. Sloan was a Methodist.

Surviving are her husband, John F. Sloan, San Antonio; two sons, Hugh G. Sloan, San Antonio and Ben L. Sloan, Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Everett, Houston; three grandchildren, Mrs. Roy Neese, Japan Mrs. Will Albers, Milwaukee, Wis., and Miss Jan Sloan, Corsicana; six great-grandchildren; a brother, M. L. Grady, Elmore, Okla.; and other relatives.

Griffin will direct.

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Kenneth Kercheval Bullock, Col.
Dec 24, 1887 - Apr 9, 1957

Col. K. K. Bullock , 68, U. S. Army, retired, died in a Fort Worth hospital early Tuesday morning following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Westminister Presbyterian church with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Eugene E. Wood, minister of the church.

Col. Bullock was a veteran of World Wars I and II, serving with the 132nd Field Artillery. He formerly resided here and held membership in the local Masonic bodies. He was a past master of the Corsicana Lodge A. F. and A. M.

Surviving are his wife, Mary McLean Bullock, Fort Worth; one daughter, Mrs. John Edwards, Dallas; a sister, Miss Kathleen Bullock, Dallas; three grandchildren, and other relatives including a cousin, Mrs. P. H. Loggins, Corsicana.

Pallbearers will be Harland McLean, Stewart Chesser, T. J. Blackwell, Burton Mallicot, Robert A. Cantrell and William Cantrell. Honorary pallbearers will be Army associates and friends of the family.

McCammon will direct.

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Charles Clark Collins
Sep 6, 1897 - Dec 18, 1957

Charles Collins Services Friday

Charles Clark Collins, 59, of Talco, formerly of Corsicana, died in his sleep at the home of Scott Reynolds at Oakwood Tuesday night, according to information received here. His body was discovered early Wednesday when Reynolds failed to arouse him for a deer hunting trip. Collins had gone to Oakwood Tuesday night preparatory to going hunting.

Funeral services will be held Friday. The first will be 10 a.m. at Talco and the second will be at the Corley Chapel here at 4 p.m. with burial in Oakwood Cemetery

The rites will be conducted by Rev. C. M. Fields, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church of Talco.

Collins was an employe of the Tidewater Oil Company.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Janye Powell Collins, Talco; a daughter, Mrs. M. A. Frugla, and a granddaughter, Cheryl Ann Frugla, both of Fort Worth; two brothers, Gordon Collins, Corsicana and Grady Collins, San Augustine; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Eggleston, Cayuga, and Mrs. Pauline Horn, Houston, and other relatives.

Pallbearer will be Cecil Griggs, D. J. Smelley, Jack Hammond, Roy L. Moore, Charlie Parsons and V. L. Taylor.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sunn - Thurs., Dec. 19, 1957
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Janye Matilda (Powell) Collins; s/o Joseph Baugh �Joe� Collins & Minta Blanch (Middlebrook) Collins (Minta is buried at Grape Creek cemetery)

Alta Horace Webb
Dec 22, 1909 Dec 18, 1957

A. H. Webb Dies Wednesday Night

A. H. Webb, 47, 809 South Fifteenth street, died in Memorial Hospital Wednesday night. He had been employed by the McColpin Grain Company for 18 years.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Grace Webb, Corsicana; a son, Donald Webb, U. S. Coast Guard, Port Isabel, Texas; a brother, Robert Webb, Lubbock; six sisters, Mrs. Sallie Simons, Waco; Mrs. J. B. Allen, Enid, Okla.; Mrs. G. C. Simpson, Mrs. Terry Fluker, Mrs. Clint Washburn and Mrs. Ansel Brewer, all of Corsicana, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral arrangements were incomplete early Thursday afternoon, pending word from relatives, but the rites will probably be held sometime Friday.

Corley will direct.

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Benjamin Franklin Brannon
Jun 25, 1885 - Mar 7, 1957

Benjamin Brannon Rites Saturday

Funeral services for Benjamin F. Brannon, 69, former Corsicana resident, will be held Saturday with burial in Oakwood Cemetery here.

Brannon, a retired oil field worker, died at Dickinson, Texas Thursday morning. A church service will be held at Dickinson Saturday morning and an IOOF graveside service will be held at Oakwood cemetery here Saturday at 4 p.m. with Corsicana Lodge No. 63, IOOF, in charge.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Julie Brannon, Dickinson; four sons, H. A. Brannon, League City; B. M. Brannon, Mexia; I. L. Brannon, Big Lake, and G. O. Brannon, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; three daughters, Mrs. E. G. McDonald and Mrs. W. N. Tibbs, both of Houston, and Mrs. Otis Rodgers, Big Lake; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives.

Corley will direct.

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Ira Lee Brannon
Aug 26, 1910 - May 11, 1957

Ira Lee Brannon Services Tuesday

Funeral services for Ira Lee Brannon, 46, killed in an oil field accident at Farmington, N. M., Saturday, will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Jack Goff, pastor of the West Side Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be pallbearers.

Brannon was a native of Frost and formerly resided in Corsicana. He was a World War II veteran and saw action in the South Pacific.

Surviving are his wife, a son, Dennis Brannon, and a daughter, Beverly Brannon, all of Farmington, N.M.; three brothers, Glen Owen Brannon, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; V. M. Brannon, Mexia, and H. A. Brannon, League City; three sisters, Mrs. Newton Tibbs and Mrs. Gordon McDonald, both of Houston, and Mrs. Odis Rogers, Big Lake, and other relatives.

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Susie Omelia (Shoddock) Brannon
1889 - Mar 23, 1923

Passed Away Last Night.

Mrs. Susie O. Brannon, aged 34 years, wife of B. F. Brannon, 222 West Seventh Avenue, passed away at the P. and S. hospital last night after a week's illness with an infection on her face. Besides her husband the decreased leaves six children, three boys and three girls, and two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Williams of Fort Worth and Mrs. Oler Brannon of Corsicana. The funeral took place this afternoon at the home, conducted by Rev. W. Z. Corbin of Blooming Grove, and was largely attended and there were many pretty floral offerings.

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John William Sheppard, Judge
Aug 28, 1875 - Nov 14, 1957

Judge Sheppard Rites Saturday

Funeral rites for Judge J. W. Sheppard, 83, retired carpenter and justice of the peace, who died Thursday afternoon, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.

The rites were conducted by Rev. A. M. Stone, pastor of the Memorial Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Riley E. Dale, pastor of the Missionary Baptist church. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Judge Sheppard was a native of Blooming Grove. He served several years as justice of the peace, Precinct I, and resigned several years ago because of ill health.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; a son, Carl Sheppard, Frost; a daughter, Mrs. Cecil Coggins, Corsicana; two brothers, Dr. J. J. Sheppard, Frost, and S. A. Sheppard, Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. J. J. Mixon, Corsicana; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Lloyd Averitte, Rufus Pevehouse, Emmett Dosser, Lloyd Carraway, Floyd Thompson and O. S. Bryson.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., Nov 16, 1957
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Cecil (Williams) Sheppard married Nov. 29, 1894 2nd wife Elian (White) Sheppard married Dec 24, 1911; s/o Samuel Griffin Sheppard & Mary Jane (Flynt) Sheppard buried White Church Cemetery, Blooming Grove, Tx.

Nora Ann Patterson
Jul 31, 1898 - Nov 16, 1957

Miss Patterson Dies Saturday

Miss Nora Ann Patterson, 59, died at her home 120 College avenue Saturday morning.

Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Guy Phillips, pastor of the Assembly of God church.

Surviving are two brothers, L. D. and Millard Patterson, and a sister, Mrs. Sam McDonald, all of Corsicana; two nieces, two nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be J. W. Dunlap, Roy Brown, Jimmy Simington, Aubrey McDonald, Walter Johnson and Grover Rainey.

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Sallie Telitha (Smith) Sheppard
Feb 26, 1886 - Aug 8, 1973

Mrs. Sheppard

Funeral services are pending at Corley Funeral Home for Mrs. S. A. Sheppard, 87, of Corsicana, who died in Dallas Wednesday. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Corsicana.

Survivors include a son, J. A. Sheppard of Dallas; and a grandson, Rickey Sheppard of Dallas.

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Mrs. Sheppard

Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. S. A. (Sallie) Sheppard, 87, of Corsicana, who died in Dallas Wednesday. Rev. Robert Potts will officiate, with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Survivors include a son; a grandson; a granddaughter, Leslie Ruth Sheppard of Dallas; and a sister, Mrs. J. E. King of San Angelo.

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Mrs. Sheppard

Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 a.m. at a local funeral home for Mrs. S. A. (Sallie) Sheppard, 87, of Corsicana, who died Wednesday in Dallas. Burial followed at the Oakwood Cemetery.

Survivors include a son, a grandson, a granddaughter, and a sister.

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Vera Onita (Ray) Simpson-White
Jun 6, 1916 - Mar 4, 2006

WHITE, VERA ONITA , Of Wilmer Born 6/6/19 16 in Tool, Tx. Passed away 3/4/2006. Survived by daughter Carolyn Shue; 2 sisters; 2 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild. Graveside services at 1:00 PM Wed 3/8/2006 in Kerens City Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tues evening from 6-8 at funeral home. Byrum Funeral Home Lancaster, Texas 972-227-2121

Notes:

  • Published in Dallas Morning News on Mar 6, 2006
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Raymond Robert Simpson buried in Long Prairie cemetery, Navarro county, Tx. 2nd Unknown White; d/o Thomas Jefferson �Tom� Ray & Sallie Jane (Hancock) Ray-Partin

William Earl West
B&D Oct 24, 1955

Graveside Rites For West Infant

Graveside services for William Earl West, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. West, 614 North Main street, who died in Memorial Hospital Monday afternoon, were held Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Kerens Cemetery. The rites were conducted by Lt. Edward Hall of the Salvation Army.

Surviving are the parents and grandparents, Mrs. Zula West, St. Louis, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. DeMoss, Corsicana.

Corley directed.

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Eunice Ann (Banks) West
Aug 29, 1880 - Nov 29, 1955

Mrs. S. A. West Expires Tuesday

Mrs. S. A. West, 75, life-long resident of the Buffalo Community, near Kerens, died in the Navarro Clinic Tuesday morning following a several months illness.

Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. with burial in the Prairie Point cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Maggart B. Howell, pastor of the First Methodist church in Temple, formerly of Kerens.

Surviving are three sons, O. O. West, Hunt; Thomas West, Britton and Paul West, Kerens; five grandchildren, one great-grandson, two brothers, Z. T. Banks, Corsicana, and Ama Carpenter, Kerens; a sister, Miss Mina J. Banks, Alamo, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Rufus Pevehouse, Jack Marshall, W. C. Wasson, Chestin Frazier, E. K. Howell, Freddie Banks, Hayes Fausett and Bruce Jones.

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Samuel Adam "Sam" West
Dec 8, 1879 - Jun 21, 1952

S. A. West Rites Are Held Sunday

Funeral services for S. A. West, 72, who died at his home in Bazette Saturday, were held at 4 p.m. Sunday from the Corley Funeral Chapel. Burial was in the Prairie Point cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Maggart B. Howell, pastor of the First Methodist church, Waco, and Rev. W. Frank Smith, Kerens, Methodist pastor.

A native of Mississippi, West had resided in Texas since 16 years of age and in Bazette 50 years.

Surviving are his wife of Bazette, three sons, Ovid West, Kerrville; Paul West, Kerens, and Thomas West, Britton; five grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Della Wooley, Corsicana; Mrs. Beacher Downey, Frost; and Mrs. Minnie Long, Fort Worth; and other relatives.

Pallbearers were C. F. Westbrook, Josh Duncan, J. W. Marshall, D. F. Fields, E. K. Howell, Ernest Byrd, H. H. Wasson and J. W. Wright.

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Lois Jean (Reichard) West
May 13, 1930 - Jan. 16, 2008

LOIS JEAN WEST, 77, of Marlow, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, in Marlow. No service is scheduled.

Lois was born Tuesday, May 13, 1930, in California, to Clarence Reichard and Lula Maude Bright Reichard. She married Wayne Henry West in Garden Grove, Calif., in 1959. Lois had lived in the Irvine, Calif., area for 40 years before moving to Marlow three years ago. She enjoyed buying and selling antiques. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Santa Ana, Calif.
Survivors include two sons, Sam West and wife Robin of Marlow, and Chandler West and wife Sue of Fresno, Calif.; a daughter, Laine Oess and husband Peter of Nevada; and 10 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, Kendall West, and her parents.

Notes:

  • Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Marlow � Bio by Jean
  • w/o Wayne Henry West; d/o Clarence Reichard & Lula Maude (Bright) Reichard
  • Prairie Point cemetery

Paul Elihue West
Jul 28, 1916 - Jan 4, 1972

Paul West

Services were to be today at 2:30 p.m. for Paul E. West, in the Westminister Presbyterian church.

Dr. Don Walker and Rev. Don Kelley were to officiate, with burial in Prairie Point cemetery.

West, 55, was a native of Navarro County and had lived most of his life in Kerens. He was a excavating contractor and died Jan. 4.

Survivors include his widow; one son, Sammy West of Kerens; four daughters, Mrs. G. V. Brenneman, Jr., of Clear Water, Fla., Miss Brenda West of Fort Worth, Mrs. Roy McCain of Corsicana; and Mrs. Luther Marshall of Mt. Pleasant; six grandchildren, two brothers, Obid West of Orange, Calif. and Bud West of Midlothian.

Pallbearers included Rufus Pevehouse, Bud Marshall, Harlan McQuary, Kenneth Lewis, Elmin Howell, Doc Fields, Homer Gene Wasson, Robert Bruner, Joe Wilson, and Jude Perry.

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Mina Jennie Banks
Dec 18, 1875 - Nov 28, 1956

Friday Services For Miss Banks

KERENS, Nov. 30�(Spl)�Funeral services for Miss Mina Banks, 80, were held from the Bazette Baptist Church Friday at 3 p.m. with burial in the Prairie Point cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Frank Gilliam, pastor of the First Baptist Church here.

Miss Banks' body was found in the debris of her home destroyed by fire early Wednesday evening. She lived alone. An oil stove is believed to have exploded.

A graduate of Trinity University, Miss Banks taught private music lessons for many years.

Surviving are a brother, Z. T. Banks, Corsicana; a stepbrother, Ama Carpenter, Kerens; 12 nephews, Banks Miller, Austin; Sam Miller, McAllen; Robert Miller, McAllen; Raymond Miller, Alamo; Guy Vance Carpenter, Barrington, R.I.; Allen Carpenter, Salem, Mass.; Peter Carpenter, Los Angeles, Calif.; Freddie Banks, Kerens; Paul West, Kerens; Ovid West, Hunt; Bud West, Britton; Dayton Carpenter, Corsicana; four nieces, Natalie Kirkland, Kerens; Mrs. Theo Daniels, Trinidad; Mrs. Clark Butler, Corsicana and Mary Nell Carpenter, Hillsboro, and other relatives.

Inmon Funeral Home directed.

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Ernest Petty
Jan 2, 1882 - Jul 24, 1925

REMAINS TAKEN TO PRAIRIE POINT CEMETERY FOR BURIAL

Funeral services for Ernest Petty, 53 years old, who died at the County hospital Friday, were held at 3:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Prairie Point cemetery with burial.

Mr. Petty is survived by his mother, Mary Petty, 1113 Summitt avenue; two brothers, Forrest Petty, Hobart, Ok.; Will Petty, Wichita Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Allie Rogers, Roane; Mrs. Dollie Griffen, Fort Worth, and other relatives.

The funeral cortage left Sutherland's Undertaking Parlors at 2 o'clock.

Mr. Petty's death was due to injuries received in an automobile accident at the intersection of South Eleventh street and West Sixth avenue last Saturday morning. He was hit by a moving automobile while walking across the street, was taken to the hospital where it was thought he was only slightly injured. A concussion of the brain resulted from his head striking the pavement. He was born in Kentucky, but had lived in Navarro county practically all his life.

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Jesse S. Petty
Feb 14, 1904 - Oct 6, 1955

Rites Saturday For Victims Of Hiway Accident

Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Jess Petty of Bazette, the fourteenth and fifteenth victims in Navarro county this year, will be held from the Presbyterian church in Kerens Saturday at 4 p.m. Burial will be in the Prairie Point cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Tom Arney, pastor.

The couple was instantly killed late Thursday night when their car collided head-on with a truck driven by Rolon Higginbotham, 25, of Tyler, who escaped serious injury. The Petty's were traveling west and Higginbotham was going east. The collision occurred 2.4 miles east of Kerens on Highway 31.

Petty, 52, had been a driller for the Delta Drilling Company of Tyler for 20 years.

Surviving are a foster daughter, Pamela Petty, aged eight years, Bazette; mother, Mrs. M. L. Petty, Kilgore, eight sisters, Mrs. Everett Brumback, Gilbert, La.; Mrs. Lowell Lacy, Arp; Mrs. Callie Scheller, Mexia; Mrs. Marion Maxwell, Kilgore; Mrs. Dick Claunch, Henderson; Mrs. A. H. McKee, Nacogdoches; Mrs. Clyde Baker, Bangs; Mrs. Herbert Munger; Oklahoma City, and Miss Louise Petty, Kilgore; four brothers, Charlie Petty, Winnsboro; George Austin, Kerens; Claude Petty, Tennessee Colony, and Bill Petty Winsboro.

Mrs. Petty, aged 71 is survived by her foster daughter, Pamela, Bazette; two daughters, Mrs. Jesse Dell LaBeth, Edmondson, Canada, and Mrs. Hazel Conklin, Houston; four grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Earl Warren, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. George Francis, McFail, Mo., and Mrs. Aldena Allenbrant, Bethany, Mo., and other relatives.

Mrs. Petty was a native of Bethany, Mo., but had resided in the Kerens community most of her life.

The Inmon Funeral Home directs.

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Lola Dell (DeWitt) -Petty
Mar 31, 1884 - Oct 6, 1955

Rites Saturday For Victims Of Hiway Accident

Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Jess Petty of Bazette, the fourteenth and fifteenth victims in Navarro county this year, will be held from the Presbyterian church in Kerens Saturday at 4 p.m. Burial will be in the Prairie Point cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Tom Arney, pastor.

The couple was instantly killed late Thursday night when their car collided head-on with a truck driven by Rolon Higginbotham, 25, of Tyler, who escaped serious injury. The Petty's were traveling west and Higginbotham was going east. The collision occurred 2.4 miles east of Kerens on Highway 31.

Petty, 52, had been a driller for the Delta Drilling Company of Tyler for 20 years.

Surviving are a foster daughter, Pamela Petty, aged eight years, Bazette; mother, Mrs. M. L. Petty, Kilgore, eight sisters, Mrs. Everett Brumback, Gilbert, La.; Mrs. Lowell Lacy, Arp; Mrs. Callie Scheller, Mexia; Mrs. Marion Maxwell, Kilgore; Mrs. Dick Claunch, Henderson; Mrs. A. H. McKee, Nacogdoches; Mrs. Clyde Baker, Bangs; Mrs. Herbert Munger; Oklahoma City, and Miss Louise Petty, Kilgore; four brothers, Charlie Petty, Winnsboro; George Austin, Kerens; Claude Petty, Tennessee Colony, and Bill Petty Winsboro.

Mrs. Petty, aged 71 is survived by her foster daughter, Pamela, Bazette; two daughters, Mrs. Jesse Dell LaBeth, Edmondson, Canada, and Mrs. Hazel Conklin, Houston; four grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Earl Warren, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. George Francis, McFail, Mo., and Mrs. Aldena Allenbrant, Bethany, Mo., and other relatives.

Mrs. Petty was a native of Bethany, Mo., but had resided in the Kerens community most of her life.

The Inmon Funeral Home directs.

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Joseph Milton Burson, Jr.
Oct 5, 1861 - Oct 29, 1955

Saturday Rites For J. M. Burson

Funeral services for J. M. Burson, 94, who died at the family home, 502 West Fourth avenue, Friday night, were held from the Corley Chapel Saturday at 4 p.m.

The rites were conducted by Dr. W. M. Shamburger, pastor of the First Baptist church. Burial was in the Prairie Point cemetery with Corsicana Lodge No. 63, IOOF, in charge of graveside rites.

A native of Alabama, he came to Bazette, Navarro county in 1882 and later resided in Tyler a number of years before moving to Corsicana in 1919. He had been a Baptist most of his life and was a long-time member of the IOOF.

Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Pearl Albritton a daughter, Mrs. Calesta Pearson, both of Corsicana; four grand-children, 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. A. D. McDonald, Dallas, formerly of Mexia, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Dr. C. C. Albritton, Jr.; Oliver Albritton, Joe Pearson, C. J. Adams, Sidney Miller, Oliver Pearson, Judge Pat Geraughty and Joe Jones. Odd Fellows were honorary pallbearers.

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Madison Marvin White, Sr.
Oct 4, 1880 - Jan 1, 1955



Marvin White, Sr. Dies Saturday

Marvin White, Sr., 74, long-time resident of Navarro, died in Memorial Hospital early Saturday afternoon.

Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time.

Corley will direct.

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Marvin White, Sr. Services Monday

Funeral services for Marvin White, Sr., 74, of Navarro, native of Angus, who died in Memorial Hospital Saturday afternoon, were held from the Corley Chapel Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Burial was in the Hopewell cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Joe E. Taylor, pastor of the Eureka Methodist church, and Rev. David King, Baptist minister.

Surviving are a son, Marvin White, Jr., Angus; three daughters, Mrs. Clint Fouty, and Mrs. V. H. Bottoms, both of Navarro, and Mrs. Fred Robinson, Dallas; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Lou Emma Quarles, Mrs. J. S. Doolen, and Mrs. L. H. Kealy, all of Dallas; two brothers, W. H. White, Corsicana, and S. E. White, Navarro, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Hugh Blair Fouty, Earl Beeman, Harvey Beeman, Bob Kealy, E. D. Smith, Roy Daniels, Jackson Taylor, and V. C. Bailey.

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Justine Anna Maria "Annie" (Kinnard) Jones
Oct 28, 1864 - Mar 30, 1955

Saturday Rites For Mrs. Jones

Mrs. T. M. Jones, 91, long-time Navarro county resident, died at the Twilight Home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Jones resided in the Navarro community 48 years.

Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Kenneth Bazar, assistant pastor of the Missionary Baptist church. Burial will be in the Hopewell cemetery near Navarro.

Surviving are five sons, E. Jones, Denison; Leonard Jones, Houston; Robert Jones, El Centro, Calif.; Louis Jones, Monahans, and Herman Jones, Itasca; three daughters, Mrs. S. D. Parks, Corsicana; Mrs. Gertrude Stephens, McCamey, and Mrs. C. F. Seagraves, Ft. Worth; 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren; two brothers, J. A. Kinard, Big Spring and I. W. Kinard, Anadarko, Okla.; a sister, Mrs. Hester Johnston, Los Angeles and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be R. M. Smith, E. D. Smith, Scott Harvard, Charlie McCarter, Afton Smith, Pete Goodin, V. C. Bailey and Phil Greenup, the same who officiated at the funeral of her husband who died April, last year.

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Mikell "Mack" Hart
Jun 2, 1878 - Apr 30, 1955

Mack Hart Dies Here Saturday

Mikell (Mack) Hart, 77, long-time Corsicana resident, died at the Twilight Home Saturday at 1 p.m.

Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Chapel Sunday at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the St. Elmo cemetery near Winkler.

A native of Florida, Hart had resided in Navarro county most of his life. He had resided at George's Hotel more than 30 years.

Surviving are four nephews, George and Robert Hart, both of South America; Wayne Hart, Kansas City, Kan., and Carl Hart, Pampa; four nieces, Mrs. J. D. Haney, Corsicana; Mrs. C. B. Cameron, Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. C. R. DeRusha, Corsicana, and Mrs. George Wentzell, Temple.

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Ernest Lee Butts
Oct 29, 1936 - Sep 6, 1955

Injuries From Traffic Accident Fatal To Youth

Ernest Lee Butts, 18, Marshall, Indiana, died early Tuesday in the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic of injuries suffered Monday morning when a 1955 Ford sedan overturned several times on Highway 75.

This is the tenth traffic fatality in Navarro county this year.

Seek Negro
Highway Patrolman L. V. Dunagan who investigated the mishap, is seeking a negro reported to have been in the car that overturned three times before hurling Butts a considerable distance. The car was reported stolen in a negro section of Fort Worth Friday night from Elmer Burden who was making a delivery and his car was gone when he returned to the site where he parked the vehicle.

The negro is described as six feet tall, weight 165 pounds, very black, bareheaded, a short sleeve sport shirt, khaki pants with the left leg torn, cut over left eye and a scratch on the right arm. The negro is said to have gotten in a car occupied by a negro couple stating he would go on into town. The highway patrol is seeking him to learn other details of the accident.

Out of Control
The automobile went out of control, leaving the pavement and rolling 796 feet before coming to a halt, and Butts was 69 feet further down the highway from the vehicle. A Griffin ambulance brought the victim to the clinic.

Surviving are his wife of Streetman; father, Charles Butts, Jr., Crawfordsville, Ind.; mother Mrs. Katherine Conkright, Crawfordsville, Ind.; four brother, Cecil Butts, Jerry Conkright, Glenn Conkright, Jr., and David Conkright; four sisters, Leoda, Cory Ellen, Elberta and Wanda Conkright, all of Crawfordsville, Ind.; grandfather, Charles Butt, Attia, Indiana, and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from First Baptist church at Streetman, with burial in the St. Elmo cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Hubert Keefer, pastor.

Griffin will direct.

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Elmer Lee Butts

Funeral services for Ernest Lee Butts, 18, Marshall, Ind., fatally injured in an automobile mishap, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist church in Streetman. The rites were conducted by Rev. Hubert Keefer, pastor. Burial was in the St. Elmo cemetery.

Butts died in the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic early Tuesday from injuries suffered Monday morning on Highway 75 near the Chatfield Farm-Market road north of Chambers creek bottom. The car went out of control and overturned several times.

This was the tenth traffic death in Navarro county this year.

Surviving are his wife of Streetman; father, Charles Butts, Jr., Crawfordsville, Ind.; mother Mrs. Katherine Conkright, Crawfordsville, Ind.; four brother, Cecil Butts, Jerry Conkright, Glenn Conkright, Jr., and David Conkright; four sisters, Leoda, Cory Ellen, Elberta and Wanda Conkright, all of Crawfordsville, Ind.; grandfather, Charles Butt, Attia, Indiana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Paul Curry, Gus Beauchamp, Julius Baker, Elmer Holt, James Cooper and Jimmy Young.

Griffin directed.

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Clara Lee (Newman) Hagler
Feb 17, 1877 - Nov 26, 1955

Mrs. J. C. Hagler Services Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Hagler, 76, widow of the late J. C. Hagler of Winkler, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the St. Elmo church with burial in the St. Elmo cemetery The rites were conducted by Rev. A. C. Corley.

Mrs. Hagler died in the Navarro clinic Saturday at 12:30 p.m.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. N. G. Reed, Roane, and Mrs. Herman Farmer, Corsicana; 11 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

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James Clayton "Jim" Hagler
Mar 7, 1870 - Oct 15, 1951

Streetman

STREETMAN, Oct. 18.-(Spl.)�Funeral services for Jim Hagler, former resident of this community were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at St. Elmo, with burial in St. Elmo cemetery.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Oct 18, 1951
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Inez (Darden) Hagler 2nd wife Clara Lee (Newman) Hagler; s/o Henry Jacob Hagler & Mary (Jones) Hagler

Juanita Bonniedale "Nita" (Jordan) Quaid
Jan 29, 1927 - Aug 5, 2019

 
Juanita "Nita" Quaid
1927-2019

Juanita "Nita" Quaid, 92, passed away, Monday, August 5, 2019 in Austin, Texas. Mother of Randy Quaid and Dennis Quaid. Former wife of the late William R. "Buddy" Quaid of Houston, Texas and the late Bob Finch also of Houston, Texas.
Nita was born in Emmett, Texas on January 29, 1927 to the late George Waymon and Ollie French Jordan. She resided in Houston, for over 50 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church since 1948.
Nita was a successful realtor for over 30 years in the Houston area.
Preceded in death by her parents, former husbands, her brother, George Jr., her sister; Dorothy Henson of Tennessee, brothers; Bueford B. Jordan of Conroe, Texas, Charles Jordan of Houston, Texas and Doug Jordan of Waco, Texas.
She is survived by her sons; Randy Quaid and his wife Evi and Dennis Quaid of Texas. Grandchildren; Amanda, Jack, Thomas and Zoe Quaid, great granddaughter Alma. Her brothers; Bill Jordan of Hubbard, Texas and Thomas Jordan of Fort Worth, Texas, many nieces and nephews and dear friends.
Visitation will be held for Nita on Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77077.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 10:00am at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment to follow at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.

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Juanita 'Nita' Quaid, mother of Houston-area actors Dennis and Randy Quaid, dies at 92
Juanita "Nita" Quaid, the mother of Dennis and Randy Quaid, died Monday in Austin at 92 years old.

The mother of the two brothers, both known for their careers as actors, worked as an accomplished realtor in Houston for almost 30 years. She also raised her family in Bellaire.

She is also the former wife of the late William R. "Buddy" Quaid of Houston, Texas, and the late Bob Finch, also of Houston, Texas.
Nita was born in Emmett, Texas, on January 29, 1927 to the late George Waymon and Ollie French Jordan.
She is survived by her sons, Randy's wife Evi and four grandchildren; Amanda, Jack, Thomas and Zoe.

Larry Mack (Ret.) Freeman, Lt. Col.
December 5, 1936 ~ July 24, 2020
 
Lt. Col. Larry Mack (Ret.) Freeman
December 5, 1936 ~ July 24, 2020 (age 83)

Born in Blooming Grove, Texas on December 5, 1936

Departed on July 24, 2020 and resided in Franklin, Tennessee

Visitation: The Pavilion at HarpethSaturday August 1, 2020 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Larry Mack Freeman - Age 83, of Franklin, passed away July 24, 2020.
Larry spent his youth being active in sports playing Football, Basketball and Baseball. During his high school years he was 'the' Quarterback and an outstanding basketball player.. He went onto Midwestern University located in Wichita Falls Texas on a football scholarship where he also enrolled in the Army ROTC program. After graduating in 1959 he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army as an Artillery officer. He began his Army Career attending the Basic Officers course and upon completion of that course he was assigned to a unit in Germany. His first assignment was implementing a brand new mid range missile system. During that time, he was promoted to Captain, met his wife, Monika, attended the Officer Career Course at Fort Sill Oklahoma and made the decision to make the army his career. His military career included tours in Vietnam, Korea, Germany and NATO Headquarters in Brussels Belgium. He earned many awards and accolades one of which was the Army Air Medal for actively participating in over 25 aerial missions over hostile territory in support of counter insurgency operations in Vietnam. This medal is seldom awarded to a foot soldier. He also received the Bronze Star in Vietnam for distinguishing himself by outstanding meritorious service in connection with ground operations against a hostile force. Upon completing a tour as Commanding Officer of the Army ROTC Department at Vanderbilt University in 1982, he decided to retire from the Military as a Lieutenant Colonel and accepted a position as the Associate Director of Financial Aid at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tn. After spending 25 years at Vanderbilt University, he retired in 2006. He spent his retirement doing the things he loved: bird watching, gardening, cooking and spending time with his family and friends. To know Larry Mack was to love him. You always knew that the door was open at 5pm for Happy Hour.
Preceded in death by his parents Wilhome Wilson Freeman and Rice M. Freeman. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Monika Freeman; children Larri Richmond (Larry Wallace), Tracy del Rosario, Barbara Thomason (Jeff), Mark Freeman (Stacia) and Stefanie Rushing (Todd); 17 grandchildren.

Donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at https://www.cff.org/give-monthly/

A Life Celebration will be held 2:00 pm, August 1st. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service at The Pavilion at Harpeth Hills, 9090 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN, 37221, 615-646-9292, harpethhills.com

Notes:

  • great-grandson of Thomas Monroe Freeman and Frances Cornelia "Fannie" (McGill) Murphy-Freeman buried in Cryer Creek cemetery
  • Grandson of Rice Calvin Freeman and Betty Jean (Burkes) Freeman
  • s/o Rice McCalvin Freeman & Wilhome (Wilson) Freeman married May 2, 1923 Navarro Co., TX

James Luther Peacock
Sep 21, 1934 - Oct 1, 2016
 
James L. Peacock
1934-2016

Col. James L. Peacock, Ret., age 82, went to be with our dear Lord on Saturday, October 1, 2016 surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters. Col. Peacock was born in Blooming Grove, Texas to Maudellon and James Peacock. He was raised in Ennis, Texas and he attended Kilgore Junior College and Lamar University receiving a Bachelor of Science degree on a full football scholarship. He earned a Masters of Engineering from Texas A & M University and a Masters of Hospital Administration from Baylor University. Col. Peacock was drafted into the Army in 1959, where he proudly served our country for 27 years. In 1960, he married the loves of his life, Sandy, and for the next 56 years his passion and love were his family. He lived a life of integrity and incredible work ethic. He was loved by many and had a positive influence on those he touched. Col. Peacock is survived by his loving wife, Sandra; Daughters Tamara Brown and Terri Smider; Son-In-Laws Joe Brown and Brian Smider; Grandchildren Jourdan, Tyler, Jamie Alexandra and Austin; Brother Jerry Peacock.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the chapel at Kingwood Funeral Home.

Notes:

  • Published in The Kingwood Observer from Oct. 3 to Oct. 16, 2016
  • s/o James O Peacock & Maude Ellen (Thrash) Peacock
  • James Peacock is the grandson of Luther William Thrash & Maudie Drucilla (Lyerla) Thrash
    Jul 6, 1881 - Apr 15, 1956 buried in Oakwood cemetery

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" (Ellis) Kitchen
Nov 2, 1933 - Aug 17, 2020

MARY ELIZABETH (BETH) KITCHEN
November 2, 1933 � August 17, 2020

Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Kitchen, 86 years, died Monday, August 17, 2020 in Austin, TX.

Beth's celebration of life service was held Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Moore Funeral Home in Arlington, Texas.

Mary Elizabeth Ellis Kitchen was known to us as Beth, Mom, and Granna. She loved the Lord and her family. She was married to Bill Kitchen for 48 years and was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and Christian. Beth was one of 11 children born to Burlie and Josie Ellis. She was born in Blooming Grove,Texas where she grew up on a share cropper farm. Over her life, she was active in her church and community. She was in Bible Study Fellowship for 39 years, an avid seamstress, a volleyball referee, and a competitive athlete along with many other roles. She was a member of First Baptist Church Dripping Springs, and a volunteer at the Hill Country Senior Center in Dripping Springs.

Beth is survived by her 3 Children; Lynne Vallejo (Dripping Springs, Tx) Larry Kitchen & Laurie (Kilgore, Tx) and Laura Miller and Bill (Montgomery, Tx), 9 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren.

Beth is preceded in death by Husband Bill Kitchen, Parents Burlie and Josie Ellis, and Siblings Ruth Gainer, Lorene Holliefield, William Ellis, Louise Hatley, Joe Ellis and Pauline Sirjord.

Notes:

  • Dripping Springs Century News - Aug 27, 2020
  • w/o Billy Lee Kitchen (1927-2001); d/o William Burleson "Burlie" Ellis, Sr & Mahalie Jo "Josie" Williams (buried at Rose Hill)
  • Moore Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX

     

Blooming Grove High School - Class of 1952

Elijah Lee Baptist
Dec 19, 1940 - Jan 13, 2021

Elijah Lee Baptist of Corsicana, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at the age of 80. Elijah was born in Emhouse, Texas on December 19, 1940, to father Henry Lee Baptist and mother Rosa Mae Alice Clay.
He received a formal education, graduating from GW Jackson High School in 1961 and attended Navarro College. He met and married Ethel Pearl Roberts on May 4, 1961, spending the next 59 years, 8 months, and 10 days in this union.
He was called to the ministry in April 1962 and preached his first message in May 1962 at Griffin Chapel Church of God in Christ where he served as Assistant Pastor for 16 years. He was later licensed as an elder and appointed to his first church, Salvation Lighthouse COGIC, Mexia, Texas in 1971 where he served for 11 years. His second appointment was to Griffin Chapel COGIC, Corsicana, Texas in 1980, where he is presently serving.
In 1983 Bishop J. N. Haynes, Texas Northeast Jurisdiction, promoted Elder Elijah L. Baptist to Superintendent, where he served as overseer for seven churches of the Corsicana District. He was later retired as Corsicana District Superintendent Emeritus (January 2017 - present).
He has served as 1st Vice President and President of the local Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance and was a member for many years. Among his ministerial and various community activities, the Texas Department of Transportation employed Elijah L. Baptist for 35 years.
Elijah was preceded in death by his son, Larry Baptist, his granddaughter, Ashley Gates, his parents, one brother, and two sisters. He is survived by his wife Ethel Baptist; children Euralonda Baptist Gates, Jerisa Baptist, Robert (Kristi) Baptist, and William (Katrina) Baptist; grandchildren Tai (Roddry) Dickerson, Enon Gates, Jaxon and Makenzie Baptist, and Theodore and Madison Baptist; great grandchildren Sean, Jordon and Jada Dickerson, and a host of siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation for Elijah is planned for Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Griffin Chapel COGIC, 701 East 12th Avenue, Corsicana, TX. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at First Baptist Church, 510 West Collin, Corsicana, TX at 11 a.m.
Donations to honor Elijah may be sent to Griffin Chapel COGIC, 5425 Payne Street, Corsicana, TX, 75110 or to the Navarro County Ambulatory Care Association, PO Box 518, Corsicana, TX 75151

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Eddie F. "Fireball" Railey
Jul 30, 1953 - Jan 20, 2021

Eddie F. "Fireball" Railey passed away January 20, 2021, at the age of 67.

Eddie was born July 30, 1953 in Levelland, Texas to Edmond and Mary Ella Railey. Mary Ella grew up in Corsicana, so the family moved back here when Eddie was two years old. His father Edmond worked at the Chattanooga Glass Company in Corsicana for 18 years, until his death on January 20, 1970. His mother Mary Ella was a housewife and worked seasonally at Collin Street Bakery until 1969. She then worked at Liberty Mutual Insurance from 1970 until she retired in 1985. She passed away November 18, 2010.

Growing up with his younger sister Melanie, Eddie was raised in a very close-knit family. As a child he was involved in the youth baseball program at Bee Bee Field. He loved sports and wrestling, which he watched and attended whenever possible. He and his family spent many vacations on camping trips to Colorado, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Texas state parks. The family spent many hours playing board games and cooking outside. As he grew, Eddie became an avid bowler and participated in many bowling tournaments and was part of a league at the local bowling alley. He attended Corsicana schools through his graduation.

Upon graduation, Eddie went to work at the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company for several years. He decided he preferred working for himself and at his own schedule, and became self-employed as a general handyman. He mowed lawns and did odd jobs for others and was willing to tackle any job that came his way. He was always willing to help those in need, and not just with work.

Eddie grew up in the Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized at age 12. He participated in worship services, Sunday school, and youth program weekly. He always tried to set an example for others in living out his faith. He felt called to be a servant to others and was known to take people to their doctor's appointments and run errands for them if they were unable. He lived to help others. In this way, he lived out his faith.
Eddie was a simple man who enjoyed living his simple life. He was a quiet, gentle soul with a big heart and love for his family and friends. He loved spending time with his family at all holiday gatherings. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling and building model cars, which he displayed in his home. One of his best memories was being able to bowl in a Quaker State Pro-Am bowling tournament. He enjoyed attending local sporting events, especially football games. He loved going fishing, and enjoyed eating fried catfish and coconut cake.

Eddie leaves behind his sister Melanie Railey Hyder and her husband Bill of Kerens, Texas, and his nephew Blake Hyder and his wife Megan, of Keller, Texas. In order to honor his life, Eddie's family has planned a visitation from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26 at Corley Funeral Home.

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Richard Carl Grimmett
Mar 6, 1938 � Jun 10, 2018



Richard C. Grimmett, a son, a brother, a friend, a husband, a veteran, a father and a grandfather was born March 6, 1938 on a Barry, Texas farm.

He was the sole surviving son of the late James Davis (Jim) and Grace Hux Grimmett, pioneer Navarro County farmers who lived a full life, most of which was in the Barry community. Richard was one of their five sons. There were three daughters born of this union; however, a sister, Winnie Fred, died two days after her birth in August of 1931. His brothers, Alfred M. (Bill), Eugene, Jimmy and Henry and sister, Mrs. Helen Sanders preceded him death. He is survived by his oldest sister, Mrs. Letha Grimmett Tanner of San Antonio.

Richard was the fourth son. He was a very proud person. Proud of his heritage; proud of his community. He excelled in classroom studies. Richard was active in sports and literary functions, not only in high school but also at Navarro College. He served as the first editor of his high school newspaper, which was his first love, and was active in journalism at the college level.

After Navarro College, he joined the staff at the Corsicana Daily Sun learning first-hand the importance of news writing, accuracy in reporting and gathering all the news of the area. He later became a public information officer for several key state agencies where he developed professional friendships with State leaders. He was among the youngest managing editors of a Texas daily newspaper; in 1965 he directed the Hillsboro Daily Mirror.

He married the former Miss Evelyn Marie Fogg of Corsicana on February 21, 1959 and together are parents of three children, Mrs. Carla Marie Webb and Lonnie of Newark, DE., Joel Davis Grimmett and Dion and Ms. Susan Rae Griffin, both of Austin. There are three grandchildren; Deanna Marie Webb of Newark, DE., and Joel Ramone and Remi Maxine Griffin of Austin, Texas.

He was active in his church; served as a Lay Leader, a Sunday School teacher, chaired the pastor-parish commission at his Methodist church and was the first editor of the church's newspaper. He edited the National Guard Association's newsletter and the State police quarterly publication during the 1970s.

Richard took the opportunity to make friends whenever he could.

A funeral service will be held in the Memorial Chapel of Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North Interstate 35 in Pflugerville, Texas on Friday, June 15, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. with the committal service immediately following at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery.
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FAMILY
Richard was the sole surviving son of the late James Davis (Jim) and Grace Hux Grimmett, pioneer Navarro County farmers who lived a full life, most of which was in the Barry community. Richard was one of their five sons. There were three daughters born of this union; however, a sister, Winnie Fred, died two days after her birth in August of 1931. His brothers, Alfred M. (Bill), Eugene, Jimmy and Henry and sister, Mrs. Helen Sanders preceded him death. He is survived by his oldest sister, Mrs. Letha Grimmett Tanner of San Antonio.

He married the former Miss Evelyn Marie Fogg of Corsicana on February 21, 1959 and together are parents of three children, Mrs. Carla Marie Webb and Lonnie of Newark, DE., Joel Davis Grimmett and Dion and Ms. Susan Rae Griffin, both of Austin. There are three grandchildren; Deanna Marie Webb of Newark, DE., and Joel Ramone and Remi Maxine Griffin of Austin, Texas.




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Sallie Loulzie (Bryant) Tisdale
Aug 1, 1885 - Mar 14, 1970

Tisdale Rites Set Monday

Mrs. Sallie Tisdale, 84, died Saturday night in the Twilight Nursing Home. She was a native of Streetman.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Baptist Church in Streetman, and interment will be in Birdston Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. Leonard Molone, assisted by the Rev. Leonard Lee.

Survivors include two sons, Neal Tisdale and Cecil Tisdale, both of Streetman and a sister, Mrs. Cora Ward, also of Streetman.

Griffin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Thomas Wiley �Tom� Tisdale
Aug 23, 1906 - May 21, 1981

Tom W. Tisdale

Tom W. Tisdale, 74, of Streetman, died Thursday in Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Service is Saturday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Streetman. The Rev. David Cross will officiate and burial will be at Birdston Cemetery in Streetman.

Survivors include one daughter, Barbara J. Reppond, of Pasadena; one son, Larry Tisdale of Streetman, one grandson, Kyle Reppond of Pasadena, two sisters, Lila Addington, of Streetman and Birdie Alma Folmar, of Corsicana; six nieces and six nephews.

Notes:

  • Griffin Funeral Home handled all arrangements.
  • h/o Eunice Pearl (Steele) Tisdale -Pope-Koontz buried Midway cemetery; s/o Thomas Wiley Tisdale, Sr. & Mattie Virginia (Gardner) Tisdale

William Hogan Tisdale
Mar 16, 1869 - Dec 7, 1957

Wm. H. Tisdale, 88, native Texan, Streetman resident, died in a Fairfield hospital Saturday afternoon following a short illness.

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the First Methodist church in Streetman with burial in the Birdston Cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. R. L. Ryburn of Kirvin and Rev. Cecil Thompson, pastor of the First Baptist church of Streetman.

Surviving are a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Granville Tisdale, V. W. Pelham, Gordon Grizzard, Cecil Tisdale, Irby Compton and Ralph Sims, Jr.

Griffin directed.

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Vera Myrtle (Tisdale) Kelly
Nov 6, 1903 - Aug 3, 1957

Postal Employe Dies Saturday

Mrs. Vera Kelly, 54, employe of the Streetman post office, died in the Fairfield hospital Saturday night.

Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. from the First Methodist church of Streetman, of which she was a member. Burial was in the Birdston Cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. James Bruner, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. R. L. Ryburn of Kirvin.

Surviving are her father, William H. Hogan, Streetman and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Robert Gregory, Horace Owens, Hugh Burleson, Joe Richardson, Granville Tisdale, V. W. Pelham, John McGilvary and H. D. Carroll.

Griffin directed.

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Emmett Edward Catlin
Jul 14, 1883 - Aug 2, 1957

Retired Farmer Expires Friday

Emmett Edward Catlin, 74, retired farmer, died Friday morning at the Twilight Home.

Funeral services will be held from the Griffin Chapel Saturday at 10 a.m. with burial in the Birdston Cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Herbert L. McKissack, Baptist minister of Teague. He was a member of the Presbyterian church at Streetman.

Surviving are two sons, Edward and Daniel Catlin, and two daughters, Mrs. Ina Mae Wood and Mrs. Eileen York, all of Dallas; a brother, Reuben Catlin, Streetman; a sister, Miss Lella Catlin, Corsicana; nine grandchildren and other relatives.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Aug. 2, 1957
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Lura Emma (Cate) Catlin buried Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Tx; s/o Samuel Jonathan Catlin & Orinda (Baldree) Catlin

Lella Nancy Catlin, Miss
Nov 12, 1889 - Aug 23, 1972

Miss Catlin

Miss Lella Catlin, 82, longtime Corsicana resident and native of Birdston Community, died early Wednesday in Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Presbyterian church.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Griffin Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Wood, pastor of Westminister Church officiating.

She is survived by four nieces, Mrs. Mozelle Rockett of San Antonio, Mrs. Stella McNeloy and Mrs. Ida Mae Wood, both of Dallas, and Mrs. Ilene Herzgod of California; and two nephews. Edward Catlin of Tyler and Dan Catlin of Washington state.

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Miss Catlin

Funeral services for Miss Lella Catlin, 82, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, at Griffin Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Wood, pastor of Westminister Church officiating. Miss Catlin, Corsicana, died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital.

Burial will be in Birdston Cemetery in Streetman.

Survivors include four nieces and two nephews.

Pallbearers will be Angus Kent, McGilbary, Niel Tisdale, Cecil Tisdale, Loyal McKissack, Gorden Grizzard and Loyd Robinson.

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Reuben Spencer Catlin
Apr 23, 1893 - Aug 20, 1962

Reuben Catlin Dies Tuesday

Reuben S. Catlin, 69, of Streetman, died at the Twilight Home early Tuesday morning.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Griffin Chapel with interment in the Birdston Cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Eugene E. Wood, pastor of the Westminister Presbyterian church. Catlin was a member of the Streetman Presbyterian church.

Surviving is a sister, Miss Lella Catlin, Streetman, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Cecil Tisdale, Frank Rouse, Ralph Howell, W. G. Johnson, Loya McKissack and Fred Berry.

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Hold Services Reuben Catlin

Funeral services for Reuben S. Catlin, 69, of Streetman, who died in Twilight Home Tuesday morning, were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Griffin Chapel.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Eugene E. Wood, pastor of the Westminister Presbyterian church. Burial was in the Birdston Cemetery. Catlin was a member of the Streetman Presbyterian church.

Surviving are a sister, Miss Lella Catlin, Streetman, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Cecil Tisdale, Frank Rouse, Ralph Howell, W. G. Johnson, Loya McKissack and Fred Berry.

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Mattie Virginia (Gardner) Tisdale
Aug 20, 1882 - Jun 10, 1957

Mrs. T. W. Tisdale Died Here Monday

Mrs. T. W. Tisdale, 74, native of Navarro county, died in the Navarro Clinic Monday morning.

Funeral services will be held from the First Baptist church in Streetman Tuesday at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the Birdston Cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Cecil Thompson, pastor of the church, and Rev. H. L. McKissack, Baptist minister.

Surviving are two sons, H. E. Tisdale, Pleasanton, and T. W. Tisdale, Sacul, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. C. L. Folmar, Corsicana, and Mrs. Mattie Lela Tool, Palestine; 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. H. H. Anderson, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Corley will direct.

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Andrew Irvin Tisdale
Jan 12, 1879 - Jan 22, 1958

Andrew Tisdale Rites Thursday

Funeral services for Andrew I. Tisdale, 79, retired farmer, who died in Streetman Wednesday morning, were held Thursday at 2 p.m from the First Baptist church in Streetman.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Cecil Thompson, pastor of the church. Burial was in the Birdston Cemetery.

Surviving are five sons, Frank T., Aubrey and Jack Tisdale, all of Austin; Charlie Tisdale, Houston, and Granville Tisdale, Streetman; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Oliver, Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. Mattie Graham, Pasadena, Texas; 19 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Everett Tisdale, William Tisdale, Robert James Tisdale, Charles Graham, James Peloquen, Clayton Winkler and Alfred Tisdale.

Griffin directed.

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Lee Ester (Draper) Tisdale
Jul 7, 1884 - May 3, 1957

Saturday Rites For Mrs. Tisdale

Funeral services for Mrs. Andrew Tisdale, 72, who died Friday morning at the family home in Streetman, will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. from the First Baptist church in Streetman.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Cecil Thompson, pastor of the church. Burial will be in the Birdston Cemetery.

Surviving are her husband of Streetman; five sons, Frank T., Aubrey and Jack Tisdale, all of Austin; Charlie Tisdale, Houston, and Granville Tisdale, Streetman; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Oliver, Fort Riley, Kan., and Mrs. Mattie Graham, Pasadena; 16 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; a brother, Will Draper, Atoka, Okla; two sisters, Mrs. Lula Shanks, Wharton, and Mrs. Jim Boyd, Mexia, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Everett Tisdale, William Tisdale, Robert Tisdale, Charlie Graham, John Alfred Tisdale, James Peloquen and Clayton Winkler.

Griffin directs.

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Ernest Everett Lester
Jun 15, 1903 - Nov 22, 1957

Wednesday Rites For E. E. Lester

Funeral services for E. E. Lester, 54, oil field worker, who died Friday at Baker, Montana, were held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the First Presbyterian church in Streetman.

The rites were conducted by Rev. T. I. Sandlin. Burial was in the Birdston Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife of Baker, Montana; a son, Marvin Lester, Washington, D. C.; a daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Tims, Upper Darby, Pa.; two grandsons, a brother, J. C. Lester, Culver City, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Whitbread and Mrs. Bertha Gaston, both of Houston, and Mrs. Pearl Lester, Missouri, and other relatives.

Nephews were pallbearers.

Griffin directed.

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Robert Columbus Jackson
Apr 24, 1886 - May 12, 1956

Retired School Teacher Dies At Navarro Clinic

Robert C. Jackson, 70, retired school teacher, died early Saturday at the Navarro Clinic here.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the McCammon chapel here, with burial in the Prairie Point cemetery, Rev. Earl Craig will officiate.

Jackson, a native Texan, taught school a number of years in California. He made his home in Corsicana since his retirement several years ago. He was a brother to the late Mrs. H. R. Harrison, J. A. Jackson and Mrs. Minnie Newman.

Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Pallbearers will be R. L. Nix, C. O. NeSmith, C. E. McWilliams, C. F. Dominy, L. M. Warren and Houston Kent.

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Robert C. Jackson Services Sunday

Funeral services for Robert C. Jackson, 70, retired teacher, who died at the Navarro Clinic Saturday morning, were held from the McCammon Chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. with burial in the Prairie Point cemetery. The rites were conducted by Earl Craig, minister of the West Side Church of Christ.

A native Texan, Jackson taught in California for a number of years before retiring and returning to Corsicana to reside. He was a brother of the late Mrs. H. R. Harrison, J. A. Jackson and Mrs. Minnie Newman.

Surviving are a number of nieces, nephew and other relatives.

Pallbearers were R. L. Nix, C. O. NeSmith, C. E. McWilliams, C. F. Dominy, L. M. Warren and Houston Kent.

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Billie Amis
Apr 15, 1909 - Mar 8, 1956

Rites Saturday For Billie Amis

Funeral services for Billie Amis, 46, Navarro County native, who died Thursday afternoon, were held from the Corley Funeral Chapel Saturday at 10 a.m. The rites were held from the Corley Funeral Chapel Saturday at 10 a.m. The rites were conducted by Dr. W. M. Shamburger, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Burial was in the Prairie Point cemetery.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Minnie Amis, Corsicana; an uncle Roy Albritton, Corsicana, and an aunt, Mrs. R. M. Horn, Kerens, and other relatives.

Amis formerly was employed by the Interstate Theatres.

Pallbearers were E. M. Beckham, Wilmer Martin, P. B. Walker, Joe Baker, Bruce Purifoy, Fran, Erwin, W. W. Ficklin, Bill Andrews and Robert Horn.

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Minnie Ola (Albritton) Amis
Nov 8, 1889 - Feb 12, 1965

Rites Saturday For Mrs. Amis

Final rites for Mrs. Minnie Ola Amis, 75, of 514 West First avenue, who died in Memorial hospital Friday, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in the Prairie Point cemetery.

The services were conducted by Rev. Robert J. Potts, pastor of the First Baptist church.

Surviving are a brothers, Roy Albritton, Corsicana; a nephew, Robert Horn, Kerens; a niece, Tommie Loui Horn, Kerens and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Bud Jones, Bill Andrews, Bruce Purifoy, Paul Bert Walker, Joe Baker, Frank Irwin and J. P. Johnson.

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Etta Amanda (Smith) Hawkins
Nov 11, 1867 - Jan 22, 1956

Monday Services For Mrs. Hawkins

Mrs. Etta Hawkins, 88, 1735 West Sixth Avenue, died in the Navarro Clinic Saturday night.

Funeral services were held from the Corley Chapel Monday at 1:30 p.m. with burial in the Prairie Point cemetery. The rites were conducted by Dr. W. M. Shamburger, pastor of the First Baptist Church.

A native of Arkansas, Mrs. Hawkins had resided in Texas many years and had made her home in Corsicana for 20 years.

Surviving are three sons, L. M. Hawkins, Charlotte; Ralph W. Hawkins, Venezuela, and Bill Hawkins, Riverton Wyo.; three daughters, Mrs. Alice Hall, Stamford; Mrs. S. E. Dean, Chandler, and Mrs. Jewell Lopez, San Antonio; 17 grandchildren and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Roland Shelton, Lester Shelton, D. E. Andrews, Tillman Reed, Clint Baxter, Denman Lee, T. L. Childs and Jack Reed.

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Daniel Wayne Hawkins
Apr 15, 1932 - Feb 6, 2014
 
ATHENS-Services for Wayne Hawkins, 81, Athens are scheduled for 10:00 A M Saturday in Carroll-Lehr Funeral Chapel with Rev. Richard Fairbanks and Rev. Frank Upchurch officiating.

Burial will follow in Prairie Point cemetery in Kerens.

Mr. Hawkins passed away February 6, 2014 in Tyler.

He was born April 15, 1932 in Kerens to the late Ira B. and Laura Mae Sloan Hawkins. After attending Kerens Public Schools Mr. Hawkins volunteered for the National Guard where he served eight years. He formerly worked at J. C. Penney ten years and Texas Utilities Electric 17 years. He had been a resident of Athens 53 years.

He was preceded in death by brothers Jimmy and Roy Glen Hawkins and sister Linda Berry.

Survivors include wife of 61 years LaVerne Hawkins, Athens, sons Ronald Hawkins and wife Rita, Livingston, Johnny Hawkins and wife Meadora, Cross Roads, Harold Hawkins and wife Lorri, Brownsboro, sister Gladys Collins, Tyler, 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Greg Hawkins, Tye Hawkins, Justin Hawkins, Tel Hawkins, Dustin Hawkins, Tee Hawkins.

Honorary pallbearers are Greg Calhoun, Matt Sims, Michael Arnold, Jerry Norvell.

Visitation for family and friends will be 5-7 PM Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Boulevard, Tyler, Texas, 75701-6623.

Notes:

  • Autry's Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Doris Laverne (Reagan) Hawkins; s/o Ira B. Hawkins & Laura Mae (Sloan) Hawkins

Doris LaVerne (Reagan) Hawkins
Mar. 30, 1934 - Aug 27, 2020
 
Doris �LaVerne� Hawkins age 86, passed away to her heavenly home on August 27, 2020 in Athens. She was born on March 30, 1934 to Willie Clarence and Mittie Mitchell (Holliman) Reagan in Bazette, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Daniel Wayne Hawkins; brothers, Clayton Reagan and Gene Reagan.

LaVerne was a long-time member of Opelika Baptist Church where she cared for the nursery for many years. She was known as �Mamaw� to everyone. LaVerne was a wonderful cook and known for her yummy pecan pies. She was married to her sweetheart for 61 years before his passing in 2014. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her sons, Ronnie Hawkins and wife Rita, Johnny Hawkins and wife Meadora, Harold Hawkins and wife Lorri; 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren; brother, Jerry Reagan and wife LaTroyce; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Caring Hearts Hospice for the great care they gave to LaVerne.

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Peggy Jeanette Price
Jun 24, 1948 - Dec 11, 1965



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Tuesday Rites For Peggy Price

Funeral services for Miss Peggy Jeanett Price, 17, who died Saturday morning in Baylor hospital of injuries suffered in a car mishap east of Kerens, will be held from the Corley Chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m.

The services will be conducted by Rev. George Heath, pastor of the Northside Baptist church, and Rev. David Williams, pastor of the Northside Assembly of God church with burial in the Hamilton cemetery.

Miss Price was critically injured at an early hour Saturday morning when an automobile in which she was a passenger, owned and operated by Miss Nelda Westbrook of Kerens, went out of control on State Highway 31 and collided with a tree. The car was demolished. Miss Westbrook was seriously injured and is a patient in Memorial Hospital. Miss Price was taken to Baylor Hospital a short time after arrival at Memorial.

Miss Price's death is the tenth traffic fatality on highways and county roads in Navarro county during 1965. She was employed as a waitress at V's Caf� on South Seventh street.

Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Price, 605 West First avenue, with whom she resided; three brothers, Jerry Price, Houston; Lionel M. Price, Ennis, and Eddie Lee Price, Corsicana; three grandparents, Mrs. J. T. Fread and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Price, all of Corsicana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Lee (Jake) Jacobs, David Jacobs, Danny Dennis, Albert Bass, John Matthews and Chester Morris.

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Bessie Love (Averitt) Tomlin-Green
Jun 4, 1900 - Oct 23, 1974

Mrs. Bessie Green

Funeral arrangements are pending at Griffin Funeral Home for Mrs. Bessie Tomlin, Green, 74, Emhouse, who died early Wednesday at Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Retreat and a member of the Emhouse Baptist Church.

Burial is to be in the Hamilton cemetery.

Surviving are her husband W. W. Green, Emhouse; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Baggett, Corsicana; four sons, Glynn Tomlin and Wallace Tomlin, both of Corsicana; Curtis Tomlin, Dallas, and Lynn Tomlin Carrolton; seven step-children; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Slade and Miss Alice Averitt, both of Corsicana; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Oct 23, 1974
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Aubrey Leland Tomlin 2nd William Thomas Wesley Green; d/o Thomas Wood Averitt & Bessie Virginia (Jeffress) Averitt

Janice Marie Mahoney
B&D Nov 29, 1956

Mahoney Infant Rites Saturday

Funeral rites for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Mahoney, who died in Memorial Hospital Thursday night, were held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Corley Chapel. Burial was in the Hamilton cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. G. W. Turner, pastor of the Emanuel Baptist church.

Surviving are the parents, a sister, Virginia Fay Mahoney; two brothers, Tommy James and Marion Mahoney; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Price, all of Corsicana.

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Alma Gertrude (Seale) Swink
Aug 1892 - Mar 31, 1955

Former Resident Dies At Cleburne

Mrs. M. M. Swink, former Corsicana and Pursley resident, died at her home in Cleburne Thursday afternoon of a heart attack, according to information received by relatives here.

She is the former Miss Alma Seale.

Surviving are her husband of Cleburne; a niece, Mrs. Hubert McReynolds, Orange and a nephew, Glen Seale, Orange and other relatives.

Funeral services were held in Cleburne Friday at 2 p.m. Burial was in the Dawson cemetery.

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Eddie Thomas "Ed" Swink
Oct 8, 1896 - Aug 14, 1973

E. T. Swink

Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Thursday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Ed T. Swink, 76 of Waco, who died at a Hubbard Hospital Wednesday. Rev. J. C. Mahoney will officiate, and burial will be at Dawson cemetery.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Juanita Griffith of Navarro Mills, Mrs. Lorene Walker of Corsicana, Mrs. Emma Goode of Deer Park, Tex. and Mrs. Edna Ewing of Waco; three sons, Hollis Swink of North Hollywood, Calif., Bill Swink of Simi, Calif. and Edward Swink of Glendale, Calif., a sister, Mrs. Melissa Anderson of California; a brother, W. E. Swink of Colleyville, Tex.; 29 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were grandsons.

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Mary Katherine �Kate� (Hollis) Grimes-Peay
Sep 12, 1881 - Sep 30, 1955

Dawson Resident Expires Friday

Mrs. J. H. Peay, 75, native of Tennessee, long-time Dawson resident, died in Memorial Hospital Friday night.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Dawson Church of Christ. Burial will be in the Dawson cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Claude B. Holcomb of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ here and Floyd Maclasky.

Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Percy Gable, Dawson; Mrs. Mary Lee Patton, Murphreysboro, Tennessee; Mrs. T. C. Gannon, Dawson; Mrs. W. M. Taylor, and Mrs. Marion Taylor, both of Corsicana; Mrs. C. A. Brook, Paducah, and Mrs. F. A. McGlaun, Lubbock; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert T. Hollis, Philadelphia, Pa., and George D. Hollis, Morrison, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. Susie Rollings, Readyville, Tenn., and Mrs. Clem Brannon, Fort Worth and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Oliver Harrison, W. B. Slater, Chester Moore, Clyde Pierce, Victor Freeze and Hurshel Smith.

Corley will direct.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct. 1, 1955
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband William Cunningham Grimes married 1893 2nd husband John Harris Peay married Dec. 28, 1931; d/o John Hogan Hollis & Joanna Frances (Simpson) Hollis

Paschal Burton �Burt� Yates
Dec 27, 1882 - Jul 11, 1955

Thursday Rites For P. B. Yates

Funeral services for P. B. (Burt) Yates, 72, who died in the Navarro Clinic here Monday night, have been reset for Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Corley chapel.

Services were postponed from Wednesday to allow time for arrival of a daughter from San Tome, Venezuela.

Rev. J. Lester Davenport, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist Church, will conduct. Burial will be in the Eureka cemetery.

Yates is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lovie Yates, Corsicana; five sons, John E. Yates, Dallas; Jerome G. Yates, Jessie T. Yates, Jack E. Yates, and Joe D. Yates, all of Houston; three daughters, Mrs. Roxie Arnold, of Venezuela, Mrs. Ruby Faye Beamon, Houston, and Mrs. Mary Richardson, Houston; 16 grandchildren and a great grandson; a brother, Tom E. Yates, Coleman; a sister, Mrs. W. F. Fryar, Dallas, several nieces and nephews.

Nephews will be pallbearers.

Notes:

John Edward Yates, Sr.
Jun 5, 1907 - Nov 8, 1971

J. E. Yates

Funeral services were to be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel for John E. Yates Sr., 64, who died Monday in Houston, with the Rev. Robert J. Potts and the Rev. J. L. Glaze officiating and burial in Eureka cemetery.

A native of Sherman and former resident of Dallas, he had lived in Houston; a son, John E. Yates, Jr., of Heidelberg, Germany; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Ware of Fountain Valley, Calif.; six grandchildren; mother, Mrs. Lovie Yates of Corsicana; four brothers, Jerome, Jesse, Jack and Joe Yates of Houston; and three sisters, Mrs. Roxie Arnold of Tyler, Mrs. Margaret Splawn of Lafayette, La., and Mrs. Faye Wilson of Houston.

Pallbearers will be members of Masonic Lodge No. 174, A. F. and A. M. Corsicana.

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Nancy Carroll Coker
B&D Sep 30, 1955

Coker Infant Is Buried Saturday

Nancy Carroll Coker, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Winston Coker, Route 4, Corsicana, died in Memorial Hospital last Friday night.

Funeral services were held at the Eureka cemetery Saturday at 3 p.m. with Rev. Burl Johnson, Pentecostal Church of God at Eureka officiating.

Surviving are the parents, and four sisters, Hazel, Doris, Marie and Glinda Coker, all of Route 4, Corsicana, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coker, Mildred and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Perry, Eureka.

Corley directed.

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James Lee Bonner
Aug 22, 1888 - Jan 18, 1955

Thursday Rites For J. L. Bonner

Funeral services for James Lee Bonner, 66, of Eureka, Navarro county's first traffic fatality of 1955, were held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from the Patterson Memorial Presbyterian church at Eureka.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Henry M. Bailey, pastor of the church. Graveside rites were conducted by the Masonic Lodge. Burial was in the Eureka cemetery.

Bonner, an employe of the Oil City Iron Works, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic Tuesday afternoon in a Corley ambulance after his pickup Dodge truck had crashed into a telephone pole in the 700 block on North Beaton street.

City Officers Floyd Earl Allred and Troy Green investigated the accident.

The pickup did not overturn, but it was reported that a door flew open and the impact hurled Bonner from the cab on to the concrete pavement. A large calf in the vehicle was uninjured.

Surviving are his wife of Eureka; three sons, Leroy and Earl Bonner, both of Corsicana, and Donald Bonner, U. S. Army stationed in Kansas; five brothers, Louis and Brice Bonner, both of Eureka; Hayes Bonner, Corsicana; John Bonner, Fort Worth, and Fred Bonner, Route 4, Corsicana; four sisters, Miss Mary Bell Bonner, Eureka; Mrs. J. M. Price, Corpus Christi; Mrs. Arthur Lewis and Mrs. Marvin Minze, both of Houston and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Randolph Robinson, Loyd Land, Thelbert Percival, Earl Smalling, T. M. Grantham, W. C. Lewis and Richard Hoffman.

Corley directed.

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Robert Henry Greenlee
Feb 25, 1873 - Jan 31, 1955

Robt. H. Greenlee Expires Monday

Robert Henry Greenlee, 81, died Monday noon at the home of his sister, Miss Willette Greenlee, 312 West Fourth avenue, following an extended illness.

A native of Alabama, he had resided in and near Corsicana most of his life.

Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Chapel Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the Eureka cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Dr. Matthew H. Arnold, minister of the Westminister Presbyterian church, and Rev. H. M. Bailey, pastor of the Patterson Memorial Presbyterian church.

Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. J. T. Blackmon, Mrs. H. H. Dunn, Mrs. C. M. Thornell and Miss Greenlee, all of Corsicana; a brother, Reuben R. Greenlee, Grand Prairie, and a number of other relatives.

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Ben Raymond King
Dec 8, 1895 - Jan 19, 1970

 Ben R. King Rites Slated
Funeral rites are scheduled Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Ben R. King, 74, retired farmer who died Monday in Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Marion Martin will officiate with burial in the Hamilton Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ott Loper, Stokes Armstrong, Charlie Armstrong, Alfred Yates, David Yates and Rufus Pevehouse.

He is survived by his wife of Corsicana; three sons, Robert L. of Corsicana, Bernard H. of Waco, and Fred R. King of Suquamish, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. D. R. Vest of Barry, Mrs. Larry Sample of Irving, and Mrs. Bernice Tobias of Dallas; a brother, Lee King of Trinidad; a sister, Mrs. Charles Frafuair of McAllen; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Jan 20, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Effie Mae (Knott) King married Aug 9, 1919; s/o Thomas David �Dave� King & Caroline �Carrie� (Rich) King

Effie Mae (Knott) King
Jan 10, 1902 - Apr 22, 1972

Mrs. Effie King

Mrs. Effie King, 70, died Sunday at her residence in Corsicana, where she has lived for the past ten years. She was a member of the Baptist church.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel and burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery.

Mrs. King is survived by three sons, Robert King of Corsicana, Bernard L. King of Waco and Frank King of Suquamish, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. Bernice Tobias of Dallas, Mrs. D. R. Vest of Emhouse, and Mrs. Larry Sample of Irving; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Charlie Knott of Emhouse, L. V. Knott of Lancaster, and Bowman Knott of Casa Grand, Ariz.; and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Morton of Corsicana.

Grandsons will be pallbearers.

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Lena Famelia (Schomerus) Upchurch
Jan 28, 1877 - Jul 28, 1957

Mrs. Upchurch Expires Sunday

KERENS, July 29�(Spl.)�Mrs. Lena Upchurch, 80, widow of the late T. B. Upchurch, died Sunday night following an extended illness.

A native Texan, Mrs. Upchurch was a long-time resident of the Bazette community and was a member of the Bazette Baptist church.

Funeral services will be held from the Bazette Baptist church Tuesday at 10 a.m. with burial in the Bazette cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Frank Chapman, pastor of the church, and Rev. Maggart B. Howell, Waxahachie district Methodist superintendent.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Tom Tramel, Kerens; Mrs. Fred Tramel, Fort Worth; Mrs. G. C. Watts, Athens, and Mrs. M. B. Howell, Waxahachie; four sons, Tommie, R. J. and Bert Upchurch all of Kerens, and Sam Upchurch, Midland; three brothers, Weirt Schomerus, Corsicana; George Schomerus, Fort Worth, and Will Schomerus, Dallas; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and other relatives.

Grandsons will be pallbearers.

Inmon will direct.

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Woodrow Wilson Fowler
Jan 15, 1919 - Mar 17, 1956

Woodrow Fowler Services Monday

Woodrow Fowler, 37, of Corsicana, died in Magnolia, Ark., Saturday afternoon. He was working on a pipeline project when he became ill.

Funeral services were held from the Corley Chapel Monday at 2 p.m. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Burl Johnson, pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God.

Surviving are his wife of the Northwest Apartments, Corsicana; a son, Billy Ray Fowler; four daughters, Mrs. Martha Ann Townley, Mae Frances, Wanda Sue, and Darlene Fowler, and two grandchildren, all of Corsicana; parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Fowler, Pursley; three brothers, Aubrey Fowler, Eureka; Joe A. Fowler, Corbet, and Edral Fowler, Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. M. J. McCurrin, Corsicana and Miss Ona Lee Fowler, Dallas, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Charles Kennedy, DeWitt Wallace, John Mahoney, Whit Stewart, Alton Anderson and Tom Hardin.

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Mattie Irine (Rogers) Fowler
Jul 7, 1881 - May 7, 1965

Sunday Rites For Mrs. Fowler

Services for Mrs. E. L. Fowler, 83, who died at her home, 316 West Sixth avenue Friday, were held Sunday at 3:30 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Chris Atberry, Dallas Church of Christ minister.

Surviving are her husband, Corsicana; three sons, Joe Fowler, Purdon; Aubry Fowler, Eureka, and Edral Fowler, Corsicana; a daughter, Miss Ona Lee Fowler, Corsicana; 22 grandchildren, six sisters, Mrs. J. F. Bryant, Plainview; Mrs. J. R. Lamb, Wortham; Mrs. Cora Adams, Corpus Christi; Mrs. Addie Boyd, Hillsboro; Mrs. Bertha Dew, Dallas, and Mrs. Dollie Davis, Blossom; a brother Thomas Rogers, Purdon, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were L. E. Fowler, Eddie Lee Fowler, Sam Horvath, B. W. Johnson, N. E. Buchanan and Allen Kennemore.

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Karon Jane (Asby) O'Neal
Dec 23, 1960 - Jul 3, 2016

Karon Jane Ashby O'Neal, 55, of Carthage, passed away on Sunday morning, July 3, 2016, in Tyler. She was born on Dec. 23, 1960, in Carthage to James W. and Louise Riggs Ashby. She graduated from Carthage High School with the class of 1979 and attended Panola College where she graduated in 1981. Karon earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Texas A&M University in 1983 and earned a Master's Degree in Mathematics from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1985. She married John William "Bill" O'Neal on Dec. 17, 1993, at Central Baptist Church in Carthage. Karon taught mathematics at Carthage High School for six years. She has been a professor of mathematics at Panola College for the last 25 years. She loved reading, was a talented seamstress, and a gifted musician. Karon was an active and lifetime member of Central Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, played and directed the hand bells, and played the piano and organ. Karon also was proud to serve as 'chief of staff' for her husband Bill, who is the State Historian of Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, James W. Ashby and her sister, Sharon Ashby Davis.

Karon is survived by her husband, Bill O'Neal of Carthage; her mother, Louise Ashby of Carthage; daughters, Lynn O'Neal Martinez and husband Rudy of Mansfield, Dr. Shellie O'Neal of Corsicana; Dr. Berri O'Neal and husband Drew Gormley of Colleyville, and Causby O'Neal Henderson and husband Dusty of Van Alstyne; brother, Kevin Ashby and wife Betty Ann of Lake Jackson; grandchildren, Chloe and Jessie Martinez, Bailey and Kendall Henderson, and Addison, Reagan, and Nolan Gormley; nieces and nephews, Brent Davis, Shelley Davis James, Kyle and Katy Ashby, Chris and Molly Smith, and Ross and Ryan O'Neal; and a great-nephew, Ryan James.

A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2016, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Central Baptist Church with Dr. Charles Dodson and Rev. Steve Jackson officiating. A private interment will follow in Pattison Cemetery near Corsicana.

Pallbearers are Brent Davis, Kyle Ashby, Matt James, Rudy Martinez, Dusty Henderson, Drew Gormley, Dr. Greg Powell, and Don Clinton.

Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church Choir, 220 W. Sabine, Carthage, TX 75633 or the Panola College Foundation, 1109 W. Panola, Carthage, TX 75633.

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  • Carthage High School - 1979
  • w/o John William "Bill" O'Neal married Dec 17, 1993; d/o James W. Asby & Louise (Riggs) Asby
  • Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home, Carthage, Tx.
  • Submitted by Diane Richards

Virgil D. Conn
Mar 4, 1918 - Nov 4, 1992

Virgil Conn
Graveside memorial services for Virgil D. Conn, 74, of Odessa are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Mr Conn died Wednesday at the Veterans Administration Medical Hospital in Big Spring after a lengthy illness. He was born March 4, 1918, in Wortham.
Mr. Conn was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign War and American Legion. He served in the Army during World War II from February 1942 until October 1944. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Atlantic-Pacific Campaign ribbon and World War II Victory Medal. He came to Odessa in 1957 from Big Spring. He was a oil field roughneck and a member of First Baptist Church in Wortham.

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Adam La Fayette Conant
Nov 10, 1918 - Jan 21, 1945

MISSING IN ACTION - Pfc. Adam L. Conant, 25, machine gunner with the 36th Division recently awarded the Combat Infantryman's badgeis reported missing in action in France since January 21, according to information from the war department received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Conant, 613 West Tenth avenue. Prior to entering the service in April 1944, and going overseas in October, Conant was employed at Ft. Sam Houston as a sergeant guard instructor. He received his training at Camp Robinson, Little Rock, Ark. A graduate of the Angus school, he has two sisters, Mrs. Buna Carr of Corsicana; and Mrs. W. L. Holland, Texas Sister

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