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Ruth (Ellgring) Rost
Jan 17, 1926 - Jan 13, 2022

Ruth Ellgring Rost, 95, formerly of Fort Worth, Texas and moved to Corsicana in 2021 passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Country Meadows Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center, Corsicana, Texas.

Ruth was born in Hamborn, Dusseldorf, Germany and was preceded in death by her parents Johann Albert Ellgring and Anna Emma (Peczenski) Ellgring, and step mother Agnes (Stempel) Ellgring, who her father married after Ruth's mother passed away when she was only a year old, and brothers Hans, Rudi and Bruno Ellgring and sisters Gerda and Helga Ellgring.
Ruth married Chief Master Sergeant Richard William Rost in Dreieichenhain, Germany on July 28, 1956. They moved to Fort Worth, Texas, May 4, 1957 when Rost was transferred to Carswell Air Force Base. They divorced in 1975.

Ruth is survived by her son Pete Rost and his wife Karen (Knapp) Rost; son Richard William Rost, Jr.; grand children Amy (Rost) Munn and her husband Dustin Munn; Shelley (Rost) Kruse and her husband Micah Kruse, and grandson Richard Adams. Also surviving are great grand children Sarah, Sabrina, Michael Munn and Carter and Olivia Kruse. She also leaves behind long-time friends, Jim & Traute Bliss, Judy Johnson and Roberta Fowler.

Ruth worked for Neiman Marcus in Fort Worth for 45 years and retired at the age of 85, having been an accomplished salesperson and department manager. She was a gifted seamstress, she even made Karen's wedding dress. Ruth was very athletic. She loved to swim, play tennis and golf. She loved to work in her garden raising flowers and she loved her beloved dog, Angel.

There will be a memorial service June 18, 2022 at New Beginnings Family Fellowship Church, Blooming Grove, Texas. The service will be conducted by Mandy Grounds, and burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blooming Grove, Texas.

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Walter Rossier Lee
Dec 28, 1872 - Jun 16, 1959

Lee Services Held Thursday

Funeral services for Walter R. Lee, 86, retired farmer, were held at the Corley chapel at 10:30 a.m. Thursday with Rev. Bruce Hibbitt, pastor of Missionary Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Ray Turner, Fellowship Baptist church, officiating . burial was in Oakwood cemetery.

Lee died Tuesday at his home at 1000 South Fifteenth Street.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; two sons, Baker Lee of Corsicana and Mack Lee of Italy; three daughters, Mrs. B. C. McGraw, Mrs. C. W. Raines and Mrs. D. O. Jayroe, all of Houston; five grandchildren; a brother, Harry Lee, and sister, Mrs. Kate Anderson, both of Winkler; and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Jackie Farmer, James King, Guy Anderson, R. D. Hamilton, Jimmy Yarborough and John Seay.

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Lillie Magdalene (Putman) Jarrett
Nov 11, 1886 - Apr 2, 1959

Mrs. Jarrett Dies Thursday

Mrs. T. S. Jarrett, 73, former Frost resident, Northwest Apartments, died in Memorial Hospital early Thursday morning.

A native of Morris county, Texas, Mrs. Jarrett resided in the Frost area for 20 years prior to moving to Corsicana four years ago.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the First Assembly of God church with burial in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Guy Phillips, pastor of the church, and Claude B. Holcomb, minister of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ.

Surviving are her husband of Corsicana; three sons, Daniel Jarrett, Fayetteville, N. C; Bivis Jarrett, Dallas, and James Jarrett, Eastman, Neah Bay, Washington; seven daughters, Mrs. Edna Turk, Mrs. Nellie Wilder, Mrs. Avon Nix and Mrs. Gussie McLain, all of Dallas; Mrs. Zilpha Brewer, Pasadena; Mrs. Vera Grant, Corsicana, and Mrs. Margell Williams, Murphreysboro, Tenn.; a sister, Mrs. Melcenda Perser, Avinger; a brother, Andrew Putman, Hughes Springs; 38 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and other relatives.

Corley will direct.

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Wyatt Dale Lake
May 19, 1912 - Jul 31, 1966

W. D. Lake Dies On Sunday Of Heart Attack

Wyatt Lake, 65, of 2724 West Collin street, paving construction company official, was dead on arrival Sunday at Memorial hospital of a heart attack.

Funeral services are scheduled from the Corley Chapel Monday at 4 p.m. with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites are to be conducted by Rev. O. E. Permenter, pastor of Emanuel Baptist church, and Rev. Bob Crow, Community Baptist church.

Lake was a U. S. Air Force veteran of World War II.

Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Bobby Carroll; a son, Dale Lake; a grandson, Tommy Carroll, all of Corsicana; three brothers, Grant and Rudolph Lake, both of Corsicana and James Lake, Kilgore; a sister, Mrs. Steve Thompson and an aunt, Mrs. Mary Brown both of Corsicana and other relatives.

Pallbearers are to be DeWitt Wallace, Joe Perkins, Meigh Owens, W. D. Sharp, Mack McClure and Elton Thompson.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Aug. 1, 1966
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Bertha Arena (Richardson) Lake; s/o Thomas Wyatt Lake and Katherine Jane "Katie" (Brown) Lake buried in Marshall Cemetery, Navarro county, Tx.

Fred Von Blucher
Aug 10, 1886 - Jul 31, 1959

Fred V. Blucher Funeral Rites Held Saturday

Funeral services for Fred V. Blucher, 72, city commissioner, who died of a heart attack Friday morning are to be held Saturday at 3 p.m. from the McCammon Chapel.

The rites are to be conducted by Dr. Floyd E. Johnson, pastor of the First Methodist church of which he was a long-time member. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

Blucher's body was discovered in the kitchen of the family home Friday at 8 a.m. by his wife. He apparently was stricken while preparing breakfast.

A native of Polk County, Arkansas, Blucher was city engineer of Corsicana from 1942 to 1951 when he retired.

His father was a native of Germany, becoming a U. S. naturalized citizen in 1874. His mother was a native Texan.

A captain in the engineers of the U. S. Army in World War I, he had charge of railroads in Germany in the Army of Occupation. He engaged in railroad construction in Belgium, France and Mexico while in the army an in civilian life constructed railroads in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

Blucher was superintendent of the Santa Fe railroad shops in Cleburne and also was station at Galveston and Gainesville with the same system.

Blucher was an active member of the First Methodist church, teaching the Brotherhood Bible Class. He was a member of all Masonic branches including the Shrine and was a past president of the Corsicana Rotary club.

A licensed professional engineer, Blucher received a decoration for "Exceptionally Meritorious and Conspicious Service" as a captain of engineers from General John J. Pershing.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Thelma Binford Blucher, Corsicana; a daughter, Miss Adele Blucher, Dallas; a brother, Carl Blucher, Houston, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are to be A. F. Mitchell, Paul Moore, W. V. Mowlam, B. L. Sanders, Oscar Burns, Horace Hayes, Joe E. Butler and Mayor R. S. Reading.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Brotherhood Bible Class of the First Methodist church and friends of the family.

Blucher was elected city commissioner in April municipal elections.

The flag at the city hall was flown at half-staff Friday and Saturday.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., Aug 1, 1959
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • US Army WWI
  • h/o Thelma (Binford) Blucher s/o Fredrich Von Blucher & Emma (Bowman) Blucher (Emma married William D. Decherd Mar 14, 1901 but death certificate says Blucher, she is listed in the 1910 census with William D. Dechard- she is buried in Evergreen cemetery, Galveston, TX

Maurice Elvin Burnett
Feb 21, 1912 - Aug 3, 1961

Hold Services For Cattleman

Funeral services for Maurice Burnett, 48, cattleman for the Wheelock ranch, Route 5, Corsicana, were held from the Corley Chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. with burial in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Vernon Sydow, pastor of the Powell Baptist church.

Burnett was pronounced dead on arrival At Memorial Hospital Thursday afternoon following a heart attack.

A native of Brown county, Burnett had been with the Wheelock ranch for 16 years.

Surviving are his wife, Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. Don Baxter, Charlotte; Judy and Lindsay Burnett, Corsicana, Mrs. C. M. Burnett, Carbon; a brother, Rev. L. M. Burnett, Odom; two sisters, Mrs. Cullen Hawkins, Pasadena, and Mrs. Mack Stubblefield, Carbon; two grandchildren and other relatives.

Burnett was a charter member of the Central Texas Quarterhorse Association.

Pallbearers were John Wheelock, Dwain Turner, Allen Jamison, Vealon Ware, B. C. Hall, Louis Haynie, Max Watts and Glendon Thomas.

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Linda Lavene Burnett
Jun 14, 1947 - Dec 14, 1962

Linda Burnett Dies Friday

KERENS, Dec. 15.�(Spl.)�Miss Linda Burnett, 15, daughter of Mrs. Maurice Burnett, died early Friday at the family home after an extended illness.

Funeral arrangements at the Inmon Funeral Home are incomplete pending arrival of relatives.

She is survived by her mother; two sisters, Mrs. Don Baxter of Charlotte, Texas, and Miss Judy Burnett of Kerens and other relatives.

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Linda Burnett Services Held

KERENS, Dec. 15�(Spl.)�Funeral services for Linda Burnett, 15, who died early Friday morning at the family home after an extended illness, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Inmon Funeral Chapel.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Don Walker, pastor of the First Baptist church, and Rev. Burt Gillis, pastor of the First Methodist church. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery in Corsicana.

Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Maurice Burnett; two sisters, Mrs. Don Baxter, Charlotte, and Miss Judy Burnett, Kerens and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Bealon Ware, Allen Jamison, Dewain Turner and Ben R. Cherry.

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Selma Luther Burnett, Sr.
Nov 4, 1902 - May 22, 1965

S. L. Burnett Dies Saturday

S. L. Burnett, 62, of 1019 West Tenth Avenue, died in Memorial Hospital Saturday morning.

Funeral rites will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

Burnett, a native of Blooming Grove, is survived by his wife, Mrs. S. L. Burnett, Corsicana; a brother, Arthur Burnett, Arp; two sisters, one of whom is Mrs. Jewell Cagle of Stamford.

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S. L. Burnett Rites Sunday

Funeral services for S. L. Burnett, 42, of 1019 West Tenth avenue, who died in Memorial hospital Saturday, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.

The rites were conducted by Bob Roberts, pastor of the Westside Baptist church. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.

Native of Blooming Grove, he had made his home in Corsicana for many years.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; a brother, Arthur Burnett, Arp; two sisters, Mrs. Jewell Cagle, Stamford, and Mrs. Samples, Dallas.

Pallbearers were Melvin Wigley, Frank Williams, Mike Campbell, H. H. Stark, E. A. Patterson and Steven Hart.

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Bobbie Lee (Davis) Flint-Spencer
May 27, 1919 - May 17, 2008

BOBBIE LEE (DAVIS) SPENCER passed into the arms of her savior May 17, 2008. She was born in Olney, Texas May 27, 1919, however, Dawson, Texas was her home until adulthood. Employed by El Paso Natural Gas, she was transferred to Houston in 1978 and continued with them until retirement in 1983.

She is preceded in death by husbands Carl Flint and Ralph P. Spencer, parents M.F. and Edna Davis, and ten siblings.

She leaves to cherish her memory one step-son, two sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bobbie was a faithful member of St. Stephens United Methodist Church for twenty-nine years. Visitation will be May 22nd, 3p.m. - 7p.m. at Pat H. Foley Funeral Home. Graveside service will be May 23rd, 2p.m. at Oakwood cemetery in Corsicana, Texas.

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  • Legacy
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Carl T. Flint married Mar. 26, 1938 2nd husband Ralph Paul Francis Spencer married Nov 19, 1978; d/o Marion Finch Davis and Edna Lee (Moore) Davis buried Dawson cemetery

Carl T. Flint
Jul 2, 1916 - Sep 3, 1973

Carl Flint

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Carl Flint, 57, who died at El Paso.

Burial will be at Oakwood cemetery with Rev. Mickey Loftis officiating.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Bobbie Flint of El Paso; and a sister, Mrs. Howard Bivins of Corsicana.

Nephews will be pallbearers.

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Florence (Arp) Flanagan-Scoggins-Gauntt
Apr 30, 1878 - Feb 15, 1963

Hold Services For Mrs. Gauntt

Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Gauntt, 85, who died in Athens early Friday after an extended illness, were held from the Hassell and Foster Chapel in Athens Saturday at 10 a.m.

Graveside services were held at Oakwood cemetery here at 11:30 a.m.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Lee Ramsour, Baptist minister.

Native of Rome, Ga., Mrs. Gauntt had resided at Athens since 1916. She was a member of the First Baptist church. Her husband, the late Bob Gauntt, died in 1937. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. J. R. Germany, Athens, and Mrs. F. R. Williams, Corsicana; two brothers, Rufus Arp, Odessa, and Henry Arp, Odessa, and Henry Arp, Blooming Grove; two sisters, Mrs. F. R. Holditch, Blooming Grove, and Mrs. Newton Holleman, Santa Fe, N.M.; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and other relatives.

Griffin Funeral Home directed local arrangements.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., Feb 16, 1963
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Edward Wiley Flanagan buried Cryer Creek cemetery 2nd husband William Jessie Scoggins buried White Church cemetery 3rd husband John Randolph "Bob" Gauntt buried Athens Cemetery, Athens, TX; d/o Henry Montilla Arp, Sr. buried Oakwood cemetery & Julia S. (Stephens) Arp buried Cryer Creek cemetery

Henry Montilla Arp, Sr.
Dec 4, 1854 - Jul 15, 1933

Inmate Odd Fellows Old Folks Home At Ennis Buried Here

J. M. Arp died in the I. O. O. F. Old Folks Home at Ennis Saturday night ant the funeral was held here Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with burial in Oakwood cemetery.

The Sutherland - McCammon Funeral Home directed the services.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Jul 17, 1933
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Julia S. (Stephens) Arp married Feb. 10, 1873 buried in Cryer Creek cemetery; s/o Ruffin Arp and Narcissa (Honeycutt) Arp

Christie Allee (Thompson) Westbrook
Dec 25, 1899 - May 22, 1977

Mrs. Westbrook

Funeral services will be held at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Allee Westbrook, 76, of Corsicana who died Sunday in Irving.

Rev. Harold Lansford will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

She was a native of Itasca and a member of the Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matt Thompson.

She is survived by her husband, Tom H. Westbrook of Corsicana, two sons, Al Westbrook of Irving and Tom Westbrook III of Carthage, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

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Mrs. Westbrook

Pallbearers for the Mrs. Alle Westbrook services which were to be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel were Jack Baggett, Leighton Dawson, Hoyt Moore, Dr. Scott Middleton, Monroe Hurley, J. C. Buchanan, Rodney Coppock and Billy Don Atkeisson.

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Thomas Payne Westbrook
Oct 25, 1904 - Jan 8, 1973

T. P. Westbrook

T. P. Westbrook, 68, of Big Springs died Monday there. He was a civil service employe and a World War II veteran of the U. S. Air Force.

Services are pending at Corley Funeral Home with burial to be in Oakwood cemetery.

He is survived by his widow of Big Spring; one sister, Mrs. T. O. Charlton of Orange; one brother, Robert Westbrook of Plano; four nieces and five nephews.

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T. P. Westbrook

Funeral services were to be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Corley Funeral Chapel for T. P. Westbrook, 68, Kerens native who died Monday in Big Spring where he had lived since 1966. The Robert Potts was to officiate, and burial was to be in Oakwood Cemetery.

A veteran of the U. S. Air Force in World War II, he was a civil service employe at the Webb Air Force Base in Monahans prior to moving to Big Spring as a civil service employe.

He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Westbrook and was married in Corsicana on April 30, 1932, to Miss Birdie Irma Smith.

He is survived by his widow; one brother, one sister, four nieces and five nephews.

Pallbearers were to be Joe Guthrie, Hugh B. Fouty, Billy J. Allen, Aubrey Bryans, T. O. Charlton and Scott Harvard.

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Gary Harl Ballard
B&D Jan 28, 1959

Ballard Infant Dies Wednesday

Gary Harl Ballard, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Ballard, 2029 Overlook Drive, died in Memorial hospital early Wednesday.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. A. M. Stone, pastor of Memorial Baptist church, officiating.

Surviving are the parents, a brother, Joe Bob Ballard, all of Corsicana; grandparents, Mrs. Addie O. Ballard, Britton; Mrs. Irene Crawford, Corsicana and G. W. Crawford Fort Worth, and other relatives.

McCammon directed.

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James Randolph Ballard
Dec 10, 1910 - Jun 13, 1976

J. R. Ballard

Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for James Randolph Ballard, 65, resident of Corsicana, who died Sunday in Memorial Hospital.

Maxey Boren, Westside Church of Christ minister, will officiate, with burial following in Oakwood Cemetery.

He was a native of Grove, Okla., lived in Corsicana a year-and-a-half, was a member of the Church of Christ, and a retired employe of the Arlington Public Schools.

Survivors include three sons, Thomas R. Ballard and James D. Ballard both of Corsicana, Joe Lesley Ballard of Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. Clifford Stifkland of Dallas, eight grandchildren, a brother, Lenard Ballard of Oklahoma City; and a sister, Mrs. Allen D. Stephens of Oklahoma City.

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William Ray Kilgore, Jr.
B&D May 1, 1959

Kilgore Infant Rites Pending

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kilgore died at Memorial Hospital Friday morning.

Surviving other than the parents are Mrs. Emma Kilgore, Corsicana, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Douglas, Marlin, grandparents.

Funeral services are pending, but will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Corley directs.

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Larry Frank Houston
May 16, 1962 - Aug 7, 2010

Larry F. Houston In the serenity of his home and with his wife by his side, Larry was received into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on August 7, 2010, after a one-year courageous struggle with cancer. Larry was a resident of Rockwall, Texas, and the youngest son of five children. In June of 2004, he married the love of his life and soul mate, Janet Jamison Houston. Larry was born May 16, 1962, in Ottawa, Kansas, and grew up in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Nimitz High School in 1980 and began a lifelong, successful career in the concrete industry. Larry was a member of the First Baptist Church of Terrell, Texas, and served as a Sunday school teacher. Throughout his life, Larry was an avid hunter and within the last six years, he enjoyed playing the game of golf. He also loved his Dallas Cowboys. Larry is survived by his wife, Janet; father, Raymond Houston; mother, Rose Roden; daughter, Robin West and husband, Joseph as well as his grandson, Hunter West; daughter, Christine Houston; step-daughter, Ashley Burns and husband, Thomas, and granddaughter to be born in November; step-daughter, Meagan Durden and husband, Jesse; brother, Jack Houston and wife, Bonnie; sister, Irene Slawson and husband, David; brother, Jerry Houston and wife, Laura, and numerous nieces and nephews. Larry is preceded in death by his sister, Judy Houston, and step-father, Coy Roden. Larry was greatly admired and loved by all who knew him. He was a man of his word and highly respected by his family, co-workers, and friends. His love and loyalty toward Janet and his family were beyond words and certainly an example for others to follow. Larry's heart was humble, and his walk with Jesus Christ was evident throughout his life. Larry will forever be remembered in the hearts of all who knew him. His legacy of serving his Lord as well as others will continue in the lives of his children and grandchildren. The family expresses their appreciation to: Dr. Joseph Ludwig of M.D. Anderson; Judy Candler of Baylor Health Center; Terri Branch of Vitas Hospice Care; Brad Boyd and David Levene of River Cities Sawing. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM on Monday, August 9, 2010, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. The service for Larry will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, August 10, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with the Reverend Keith Clayton officiating.

William Malcolm Alston
Dec 11, 1897 - Jul 29, 1962

Hold Services Wm. Alston
Funeral services for William M. Alston, 64, Fort Worth electrician, who died at his home Sunday following an extended illness were held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. from the First Baptist church in Streetman.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Obie F. Barton, Baptist minister, and Rev. Clarence Yates, pastor. Burial was in the Birdston cemetery.
Alston was a native of Troup and had resided in Fort Worth 40 years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Cora Alston, Fort Worth; three sons, M. A. Alston, Hurst; Vivian W. Alston, Panama City, Fla., and William Alston, Fort Worth; three daughters, Mrs. Bessye M. Kiel, Milwaukee, Wis.; Mrs. Lillie Ray Anderson, Irving, and Mrs. Billye Sue Evans, Shreveport, La.; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Wilson, Tyler, and Mrs. Lola Mae Webb, Troup; 18 grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Pat Brewer, Mickey Brewer, Jerry McDaniel, Robert Wilson, W. B. Wilson and Ben Roberts.
McCammon directed.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Jul 31, 1962
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Cora Estelle (McDaniel) Alston married Mar 31, 1923; s/o William Henry Alston & Laura Agnes (Chandler) Alston

William McDaniel "Pete" Alston
Sep 14, 1943 - Feb 19, 2017

Pete Alston entered into this life on Sept. 14, 1943 and passed into the next one on Feb. 19, 2017.

Pete was born in San Antonio and attended school in BISD, graduating from Birdville High. He worked at Lennox for 25 years, from 1966 until the plant's closing. In 1944, he began work at Dyna Ten Corp., where he retired after 20 years as a Warehouse Manager.

Pete touched the lives of everyone around him with his good-natured humor and easy smile. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and was an avid fan of the Rangers and the Cowboys. More important, he loved spending time with his family and friends. We are richer for having known and loved him.

Pete is preceded in death by two sisters, Billie and Bessie; and a brother, Archie.

He leaves behind several people who will miss him terribly; loving wife, Linda; a sister, Lillie; a brother, Sonny ; as well as children, Kim Cedillo, Cyndy Sorrels, Jason Alston and Dave Walters; grandchildren, Chelsey, Anthony, Aubrey, Cody and Jacob; and eight great-grandchildren.

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  • Greenwood Funeral Home
  • Birdston Cemetery, Navarro Co., TX
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Judith Ann (Wooley) Alston married Sep 24, 1965 2nd wife Linda (Lemieux) Walters-Alston; s/o William Malcolm Alston & Cora Estelle (McDaniel) Alston

Penney Beatrice Alston
Sep 17, 1962 - Jan 20, 1963

Alston Baby Rites Tuesday

Funeral services for Penny Beatrice Alston, four-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Alston of Fort Worth, are to be conducted at the First Baptist church in Streetman Tuesday at 3 p.m. with burial in the Birdston cemetery.

The rites are to be conducted by Rev. Clarence Yates, pastor of the church.

The child died in a Ft. Worth hospital Sunday. The mother, resident of suburban Richaland Hills, was charged Friday with aggravated assault. The child suffered a fractured skull, broken ribs and other injuries, according to The Associated Press, which quoted Assistant District Attorney John Brady as saying the mother made a statement admitting throwing the infant to the floor.

Surviving are the parents, grandparents, Mrs. W. M. Alston and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Elmer, all of Fort Worth; and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Leigh, Louisville, Ky.

Pallbearers will be Lester Winder, Glen Fogle, Jim Quigley and William Alston.

McCammon directs.

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Frank Bates Jenkins
Feb 25, 1886 - May 1, 1962

Hold Services F. B. Jenkins

Final rites for F. B. Jenkins were held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist church in Streetman with interment in Birdston cemetery.

Officiating were Rev. Obie F. Barton, Rev. H. L. McKissack and Rev. Clarence Yates.

A former resident of Streetman, Jenkins, 76, died Tuesday in a Houston hospital. He was a member of the Broadway Baptist church in Houston.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Minzzo and Mrs. Hiriam Bounds, both of Dallas; three sons, Audrey Jenkins, Crowley, La.; Frank Wilson Jenkins, El Paso; and Marion Jenkins, Houston; three sisters, Mrs. N. M. McIver, Fort worth; Mrs. W. A. Dickson, Houston, and Mrs. Floyd Callan, Dallas; a brother, Jack Jenkins, Streetman; nine grandchildren and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Jack Thompson, H. W. Steele, J. W. Robinson, J. A. Coleman, Everett Gregory, Jack Coleman, Everett Gregory, Jack Cooper, Fred Berry and J. E. Sims.

Griffin directed.

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Betty Jo (Williams) Jenkins
Feb 25, 1924 - Jul 22, 2016

 

Betty Jo Williams Jenkins, 92, of Corsicana, passed away on July 22, 2016. Graveside services will be at 9 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in Birdston Cemetery.

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Carroll E. Jenkins
Sep 19, 1901 - Dec 18, 1931

Streetman Man Is Buried Birdston Cemetery Friday

Carroll Jenkins, aged 25 years, died in Streetman at an early hour Friday morning and the funeral was held Friday afternoon from the residence of his father, J. M. Jenkins, Streetman, with interment in the Birdston Cemetery.

Surviving are his father, several brothers and sisters, and other relatives.

The funeral was directed by the Corley Funeral Home.

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Marion Jackson "Jack" Jenkins
Jul 3, 1890 - Mar 25, 1976

Jack Jenkins

Services are pending at Griffin Funeral Home for Jack Jenkins, 85, resident of Streetman, who died Thursday morning at Fairfield Hospital.

Survivors include three sons, Lee Jenkins and Jim Jenkins both of Streetman and Douglas Jenkins of Dallas; three daughters, Mrs. H. W. Steele and Mrs. Wilmer Berry both of Streetman and Mrs. J. D. Neal of Winkler; and two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Dickson of Houston and Mrs. Floyd Cullom of Kaufman.

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Jack Jenkins

Street - Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Streetman for Jack Jenkins, who died Thursday in Fairfield hospital.

The Rev. Clayton Smith will officiate and burial will be at Birdston Cemetery. Arrangements are with Griffin Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Harris Wilson Milner, Billy McConnico, Johnny B. Massey, Harold Massey, Pete Glazner, and Homer P. Bonner.

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Marion Michael Jenkins
Feb 10, 1927 - Jul 29, 1981

Marion Jenkins

Marion Jenkins, 54, of Houston, died Wednesday at M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston.

Funeral service was Friday at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Streetman, with A. B. McBride officiating. Burial was in the Birdston Cemetery. Griffin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Jenkins is survived by his wife, Mary Alice Jenkins, Houston; two daughters, Carol Driskell and Janice Price, both of Houston; one brothers, A. I. Jenkins, Alvin; two sisters, Marjorie Milazzo, Dallas, and Miriam Brennan, Kaufman; one aunt and two grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Alan Bounds, Wendell Matchet, Greg Matchet, Lawrence Owens, Jackie Robinson, Bill Parks, Willie Weise and Marion Shaw.

Notes:

  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Mary Alice (Jones) Jenkins; s/o Frank Bates Jenkins & Willie Fair (Sherrard) Jenkins

Nora Etta (Anderson) Jenkins
Mar 5, 1892 - Oct 16, 1971

Mrs. Jenkins

Mrs. Nora Jenkins, 79, native and lifelong resident of Streetman, died early Saturday in the Wortham hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Streetman with the pastor, the Rev. Bob Gaines, officiating. Burial will be in the Birdston Cemetery. Griffin Funeral Home will conduct.

She is survived by her husband, M. J. Jenkins, Streetman; three sons, Lee Orr Jenkins and Jim Jack Jenkins, both of Streetman, and Douglas J. Jenkins of Dallas; three daughters, Mrs. J. D. Neal of Winkler, Mrs. H. W. Steele and Mrs. Wilma Berry, both of Streetman; two brothers, Fred Anderson, Streetman, and Edgar Anderson, Ruidosa, N. M.; one sister, Mrs. H. M. Burleson, Streetman; 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Home Paul Bonner, Johnny B. Massey, Harold Massey, J. A. Young, Ralph Howell and Riley Stroud.

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William Acie Dixon
Jan 23, 1893 - Dec 8, 1962

Tuesday Rites For W. A. Dixon

Graveside rites for W. A. Dixon, 69, of Houston, who died in Houston Sunday, were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Birdston Cemetery with Rev. Clarence Yates, pastor of the First Baptist church of Streetman, officiating. Dixon formerly resided in the Streetman area.

Dixon was a retired Southern Pacific Lines engineer.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lillian Dixon, Houston; a sister, Mrs. Mary Wilson, Tatum; four brothers, Watt Dixon, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Murphy Dixon and A. W. Capps, both of Tatum and Albert Capps, Fort Worth, and other relatives.

Griffin handled local arrangements.

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Charles Galager "Charlie" Wheeler
Jun 28, 1893 - Dec 10, 1962

Hold Services Chas. Wheeler

Final rites for Charlie Wheeler, 69, of 1216 West Ninth avenue, Navarro county native, who died in Memorial hospital Monday, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.

The services were conducted by Rev. E. R. Gordon. Burial was in the Bazette cemetery.

Surviving are three sons, Charles H. Wheeler, Corsicana; Walter Vernon Wheeler, Houston, and Kenneth Ray Wheeler, Van Nuys, Calif.; seven daughters, Mrs. Leona Oglesby, Houston; Mrs. Hazel Bowers, Lubbock; Mrs. Marie Bates, Bedford; Mrs. Bonnie Poston and Mrs. Betty Jane Wooten, both of Arlington; Mrs. Ann Holder, Metropolis, Ill., and Miss Linda Sue Wheeler, Arlington; two brothers, W. A. Wheeler, Silsbee, and D. J. Wheeler, Hurst; three sisters, Mrs. W. T. Munn, Sr., Ennis; Mrs. C. L. Beauchamp, Corsicana, and Mrs. Gladys Himo, Tacoma, Was.; 21 grandchildren and other relatives.

Nephews were pallbearers.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Dec 12, 1962
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Beulah Lettie (Staggs) Wheeler; s/o Jonathan Holland Wheeler & Mary Catherine Lucindy "Katie" (Bryant) Sanders-Wheeler

Andy Wright Wheeler
Oct 25, 1887 - Nov 13, 1970

Wheeler Rites were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Corley Funeral Chapel for W. A. Wheeler, 83, who died Friday. The Rev. Roy H. Davis officiated. Burial was in the Bazette Cemetery.

He is survived by five sons, Frank Wheeler of Almagordo, N.M.; David R. Wheeler, Lubbock; Audrey M. Wheeler, Deer Park; Walter Wheeler, Florida, and Vernon Wheeler, Dallas; one daughter, Mrs. C. W. Hendrix, Kounze; one sister, Mrs. C. L. Beauchamp, Corsicana; one brother, David Wheeler, Hurst; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Nov 16, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Mary Lillian (Carsten) Wheeler-Kretschmar 2nd wife Etta Ellen (Greer) Wheeler; s/o Jonathan Holland Wheeler & Mary Catherine Lucindy "Katie" (Bryant)Sanders- Wheeler

Audrey Madison Wheeler
Sep 9, 1912 - Sep 23, 1977

Audrey Wheeler

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Corley Funeral Home for Audrey M. Wheeler, 64, who died Friday in a Houston hospital. The Rev. Roy Davis will officiate, with burial in Bazette Cemetery.

He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Bonnie Ruth Hendrix of Kountz, Texas; one brother, David R. Wheeler of Galveston; two half-brothers, the Rev. Frank Wheeler of Alamogorodo, N. Mex. And Vernon Wheeler of Dallas; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Trent Carpenter, John Carpenter, Dubart Nowell, Roy Grier, James Nichols, and Don Kelton Hendrix.

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Charles Herman Wheeler
Oct 30, 1919 - Apr 17, 1963

C. H. Wheeler Fatally Hurt In Truck Mishap

Charles H. Wheeler, 43, native of Corsicana, was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon after being pinned against a tree while working on a trailer-truck at the Travis Arnett Trucking firm on North Beaton street.

Police Capt. Fred Gray, who was called to the scene to investigate, reported James Lee Carison, 605 West Ninth avenue, another employe, told him he was backing a 1960 International trailer-truck up against the large tree and Wheeler was assisting him.

Carison told Capt. Gray that Wheeler was holding up a board for him to back the truck's rear bumper against the tree when the board slipped and Wheeler was pinned between the trailer and tree. The investigating officer said Arnett corroborated this account of the accident.

Capt. Gray said an examining physician reported the victim's neck was broken and his larynx was crushed.

Wheeler had been a trucker with this firm two years.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in the Bazette cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Alvin Steen, pastor of the West Third Avenue Baptist church.

Surviving are his wife and a daughter, Mary Ann Wheeler, both of Corsicana; mother, Mrs. C. G. Wheeler, Arlington; two brothers, W. V. Wheeler, Houston, and Kenneth Ray Wheeler, Arlington; six sisters, Mrs. Leona Oglesby, Houston; Mrs. Hazel Eyers, Lubbock; Mrs. Marie Bates, Bedford; Mrs. Bonnie Poston, Arlington; Miss Linda Sue Wheeler, Grand Prairie, and Mrs. Ann Holder, Metropolis, Ill., and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be employes of the Travis Arnett firm.

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Della Doris (Wheeler) McKay
Feb 2, 1920 - Apr 23, 1962

Hold Services For Mrs. McKay

Graveside rites for Mrs. C. M. McKay were held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Bazette cemetery with earlier services in Silsbee.

A former resident of Navarro county, Mrs. McKay died Monday in a Beaumont hospital following an extended illness. She was the former Doris Wheeler of Bazette.

Survivors are her husband and father, W. A. Wheeler, both of Silsbee; five brothers, Audrey Wheeler, Silsbee; David Raymond Wheeler, Lubbock; Frank and Walter Wheeler, both of New Mexico, and Vernon Wheeler, Fort Worth; one sister, Mrs. C. H. Hendrick, Deer Park; three aunts, Mrs. Charlie Beauchamp, Corsicana; Mrs. W. T. Munn, Ennis, and Mrs. Gladys Himo, Washington D.C.; two uncles, David Wheeler, Hurst, and C. G. Wheeler, Corsicana and other relatives.

McCammon directed local arrangements.

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Clifford M. McKay
Jan 12, 1907 - Sep 25, 1963

Hold Services Clifford McKay

Funeral services for Clifford McKay, 56, who died at Silsbee Wednesday morning, were held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Bazette cemetery. Rev. R. E. Barclay, pastor of the First Baptist church at Silsbee, of which he was a member, conducted the rites.

McKay was a Mason and past president of the Silsbee Kiwanis club. He was manager of the Houston Natural Gas Company at Silsbee for 35 years before his retirement in January, 1962. His wife was the late Doris Wheeler of Kerens and Bazette.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Mary McKay, Ennis; two brothers, Clyde McKay, Ennis and J. McKay, Fort Worth and other relatives.

McCammon directed.

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Benjamin Franklin �Ben� Crocker
Sep 13, 1891 - Aug 17, 1962

B. F. Crocker Of Kerens Expires

KERENS, Aug. 17 (Spl.) - Benjamin F. Crocker, 70, retired farmer, native of Mississippi, died in Memorial Hospital in Corsicana early Friday following an extended illness. He was a member of the First Assembly of God church here.

Crocker has resided in the Bazette and Kerens communities for 40 years.

Funeal services will be held from the First Baptist church here Sunday at 2 p.m. with burial in the Bazette Baptist Cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. J. W. Fore, pastor of the First Assembly of God church, and Rev. Don Walker pastor of the First Baptist church.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lela Crocker, Kerens; six sons, Eldred Crocker, Belton; A. T. Crocker, Baytown; Raymond Crocker, Corsicana; M-Sgt. Benjamin B. Crocker, Myrtle Beach, S. C.; Joe N. Crocker, Rockland, and Owen Crocker, Garland; a daughter, Mrs. James E. Ferguson, Corsicana; 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren.

Also five sisters, Mrs. Ed Sims, Corsicana; Mrs. O. E. Abbee and Mrs. Elmer Levi, both of Kerens; Mrs. Ed Jackson, Bakersfield, Calif., and Mrs. Joe Ray, California; four brothers, Alvin Crocker, Dallas; Curt and Lize Crocker, both of Kerens; Robert Crocker, Malakoff; step mother, Mrs. Henry Crocker, Malakoff, and other relatives. Two sons, the late James L. and George Walter Crocker preceded their father in death.

Pallbearers will be Bill Crocker, Clifton Crocker, Dan Crocker, Johnny Crocker, Jimmy Abbee, William Abbee, Milner Melton and Leroy Crocker.

Inmon directs.

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Hattie Augusta (Burkhalter) Franks
Mar 27, 1882 - Jun 3, 1962

Mrs. Franks, 80, Rites Planned

Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Franks, 80, who died in a Big Spring hospital Sunday after a long illness, has been set for Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Bazette Baptist church. Burial will be in the Bazette Baptist cemetery.

The wife of the late R. J. Franks of Big Spring, Mrs. Franks was a native of Louisiana and lived in Kerens several years ago. More recently, she had lived in Colorado and Big Spring.

She was a member of the First Baptist church, Big Spring.

Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Cloey Brooks, Athens; Mrs. Ethel Ragland, Dimmitt; Mrs. Marie Howard, Alice; Mrs. Hattie Steele, Pasa Robles, Calif.; Mrs. Estelle Watson, Abilene; and Mrs. Elsie Nobles, Big Spring; two sons, John Franks, Rock Island; and Paul Franks, Baldwin Park, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Susie Breithaupt, Guyman, Okla.; and 33 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Grandsons will be pallbearers.

Inmon is directing.

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Bernice Emerson �Bennie� Kirk
Oct 15, 1894 - Feb 19, 1962

List Services Bernice Kirk

KERENS, Feb. 21 - (Spl) - Funeral rites for Bernice Kirk, 67, farmer-rancher, who died of a stroke here Monday, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Bazette Baptist church.

American Legion Post here will provide pallbearers and conduct graveside rites at the Bazette Baptist cemetery.

Native of Roane, he had resided in Bazette most of his life. He was a World War I veteran and was a member of the American Legion.

Surviving are his wife of Bazette; three sons, Sgt. Billy R. Kirk, U. S. Army, Germany, Adrian and Cecil Kirk, both of San Diego, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. J. L. Lennon, Clute, and Mrs. W. B. Dyess, Emhouse; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four brothers, Lewis, Loyd and Lillard Kirk, all of Corsicana, and Boma Illinois; four sisters, Mrs. C. A. Patterson, Corsicana; Mrs. Willie Ford and Mrs. Alma Havner, both of Fort Worth, and Mrs. W. T. Walton, Illinois.

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Emma Lee (Langston) Kirk
Feb 5, 1900 - Sep 22, 1974

Mrs. Kirk

KERENS - Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Bazette Baptist Church for Mrs. Emma Lee Kirk, 74, resident of Rt. 2, LaRue, who died Sunday in Athens Hospital.

Rev. Russell Frase and Rev. James Green will officiate with burial to be at Bazette Cemetery.

Survivors include three sons, B. R. Kirk of LaRue, A. D. Kirk and C. L. Kirk both of California; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Lennon of Clute and Mrs. Laura Lee Dyess of LaRue; 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. E. W. McElvyn of Mennin, Ark.

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William Lolley "Bill" Beauchamp
Feb 4, 1893 - Feb 4, 1959

W. L. Beauchamp Dies Wednesday

W. L. (Bill) Beauchamp, 66, retired electrician, died at his home in Streetman Wednesday afternoon.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist church in Streetman with burial in the Midway cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. R. L. Pyburn, Baptist minister, and Rev. Cecil Thompson, pastor of the church, with the Masons in charge at the grave.

Beauchamp was a member of the Midway Baptist church and the Winkler Masonic Lodge.

Surviving are his wife of Streetman; two daughters, Mrs. Joe Pearson and Mrs. Frances Lovin, both of Fort Worth; four grandchildren; three brothers, J. S. and H. D. Beauchamp, both of Corsicana, and T. A. Beauchamp, Streetman; two sisters, Mrs. Jim Gilmore, Iowa Park, and Mrs. Myrtle Haywood, Streetman, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Hugh White Steele, Ralph Sims, Sr.; A. O. Robinson, Hallie Rash, Murl Anderson and John E. Sims.

Griffin will direct.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Feb 5, 1959
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Lillie Mae (Stevens) Beauchamp 2nd wife Hazel Maude (Stoop) Beauchamp married Oct 19, 1920; s/o William Henry Beauchamp & Augusta Indiana "Gussie" (Steele) Beauchamp

Fred Eugene Thompson
Jul 26, 1896 - Aug 28, 1959

Fred Thompson Dies Friday Of Heart Attack

Fred E. Thompson, 63, Eureka farmer, died of a heart attack at his home early Friday evening. He was a life-long resident of Eureka.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Willie Thompson, Eureka; three brothers, R. R. Thompson, Honolulu, Hawaii; R. C. Thompson, El Paso; and E. S. Thompson, Waco; and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the McCammon Chapel with burial in the Hopewell cemetery near Navarro. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Gerald Williamson, pastor of the Mildred Baptist church.

Pallbearers will be Billy Ford, Gene Goodin, Joe Goodin, Edward L. Taylor, Clayton Thomspon, Chester Basley, Roy Jones and Eugene Jones.

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Raz Dallas Fleming
May 4, 1874 - Apr 14, 1959

R. D. Fleming Dies Tuesday; Rites Thursday

R. D. Fleming, 84, long-time Navarro county resident, died in Memorial Hospital Tuesday night following a several years' illness. He was a 33rd Degree Mason.

Funeral services will be held from the Griffin Chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. with burial in the Hopewell cemetery at Navarro. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Eugene E. Wood, pastor of the Westminister Presbyterian church of which he was a long-time member.

A Rose Croix Masonic graveside service will be given.

Fleming reputedly was the owner of the most land of any person in Navarro county, including both farm and ranch properties. He was a director of the Corsicana Nation bank for many years and when it was consolidated with the First National bank in the early 1930's, he was retained on that directorate and was still on that board.

The First National Bank will close at noon Thursday for the funeral rites.

Fleming, a native of Georgia came to Navarro county about the turn of the century, settling at Richland and then going to Navarro. He owned a farm at Navarro through which the Corsicana-Powell oil field was developed in 1923 and subsequent years. He had resided in Corsicana for many years.

He served several terms as city commissioner and was active in county politics for years, but never sought a county office.

Active in Masonic Circles, he was a member of the Blue Lodge, Shrine, a 33rd Degree Mason, past president of the Shrine and Scottish Rite Clubs, Hella Temple, Dallas, and Dallas Consistory.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Etta Fog, Eufaula, Ala., and several nieces and nephews and other relatives.

The family requests that donations be made to the Scottish Rite Crippled Children's Hospital in Dallas in lieu of flowers.

Pallbearers will be Rufus Shell, Hubert Elders, Morris Dreeben, O. L. Luther, Jr.,; W. E. McKinney, J. N. Edens, J. W. Edens, Ed M. Polk, Dr. Wm. B. Mayfield and Dr. William T. Shell.

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Mary Irene (Whitten) Fleming
Feb 27, 1879 - Jul 11, 1963

Mrs. Fleming Dies Suddenly Early Thursday

Mrs. R. D. Fleming, 84, long-time Corsicana and Navarro county resident, 122 West First avenue, died in Memorial hospital Thursday morning following a half hour's illness after a heart attack. She died a few minutes after an ambulance brought her to the hospital.

Mrs. Fleming is reported to have suffered the heart attack at 7:20 a.m. Thursday and died before 8 a.m.

The widow of an extensive landowner, banker and former city official and fraternal leader. Mrs. Fleming established "The Rena Fleming Foundation For Boys, Inc." May 22, 1959, and provided 688 acres for Camp Fleming at the site formerly known as the Magnolia Lake and later as the Water Work Club southeast of Corsicana.

This site is for Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, 4-H, underprivileged, and other regardless of race. It is governed by a board of five directors.

Mrs. Fleming said when she established the camp that she wanted to help the youngsters. Not having any children of her own. Mrs. Fleming claimed many youngsters who played in her yard as her boys after they were grown.

"the little fellows are in the formative age and I want to do something for them to make them better citizens," Mrs. Fleming said.

Mrs. Fleming said that if the establishment of the camp caused only two youngsters to become good citizens, it would have accomplished its purpose.

A native of Mississippi, Mrs. Fleming resided in the Navarro community before she and her late husband moved to Corsicana.

Mrs. Fleming was a member of the Presbyterian church and the Order of the Eastern Star.

Surviving are a nephew, W. W. Davis, Pineville, La., and several cousins.

Funeral arrangements were incomplete at the Griffin Funeral Home early Thursday afternoon, but burial will be in the Hopewell cemetery at Navarro.

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Mrs. Fleming Rites Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. R. D. Fleming, 84, who died of a heart attack Thursday morning, were held Friday at 3 p.m. from the Griffin Chapel with burial in the Hopewell cemetery at Navarro.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Thomas E. Dolch, assistant pastor of Westminister Presbyterian church, of which she was a member.

Mrs. Fleming was a member of Westminister Presbyterian church and the Order of the Eastern Star.

She established Camp Fleming on 688 acres of land, including the old Water Works club lake, and it is officially known as "The Rena Fleming Foundation For Boys, Inc." and is governed by five directors.

A native of Mississippi, Mrs. Fleming resided in the Navarro community for many years before moving to Corsicana. Her late husband was an extensive landowner, former city commissioner, prominent Mason and bank director.

Surviving are a nephew, W. W. Davis, Pineville, La., and several cousins.

Pallbearers were O. L. Luther, Tom S. Flack, Ed M. Polk, Cullen Dunn, Hubert Elder, J. E. Whitten, W. M. Harwell, Ralph Tatum, Jr., M. L. Dreeben and Ed Ernest Watson.

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Billy Earl Jackson
Jan 1, 1942 - Apr 26, 1958

Sunday Services For Auto Victim

Funeral services for Billy Earl Jackson, aged 15 years, killed in an automobile accident at Friona, Texas, Friday, were held from the Corley Chapel, Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with burial in the St. Elmo cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. James T. Davis, assisted by Capt. Orville Salmon, Salvation Army, formerly in charge of the local Citadel.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Otis A. Dunagan, Corsicana; father, Jesse F. Jackson, Winkler; three sisters, Betty Ruth Jackson, and Patricia Jackson, both of Winkler, and Deborah Jean Jackson, Corsicana; two brothers, Kenneth and Paul Jackson, both of Corsicana; grandmother, Mrs. Nora B. Qualls, Winkler, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Johnny Minze, Preston Bonner, Ranny Ferguson, Harold Massey, Able Steele and Richard Knight.

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Cathy Marie Robinson
Oct 22, 1954 - Feb 19, 1958

Robinson Child Dies Wednesday

Cathy Marie Robinson, aged three years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. (Curley) Robinson of Winkler died in the Fairfield hospital Wednesday night.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the New Hope Baptist church at Winkler with burial in the St. Elmo cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Revs. A. C. Corley and Lee Brown.

Surviving are the parents, two brothers, John Roscoe and Jerry Ellis Robinson; two sisters, Mary Louise and Dolores Ann Robinson, all of Winkler; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Massey, Winkler, and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Meek, Hillsboro.

Griffin will direct.

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James Travis �Jim� Foster
Sep 8, 1886 - Feb 20, 1958

J. T. Foster Dies Thursday Night

J. T. Foster, 71, retired farmer, long-time Rice resident, died at the family home, Route 1, Ennis, Thursday night.

A native of Alabama, he came to Emhouse as a child and resided at Rice 20 years before moving to his present home a year ago.

Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. with burial in the St. Elmo cemetery.

Surviving are his wife of Route 1, Ennis; three sons, M. L. Foster, Ennis, J. L. Foster, Rice, and R. E. Foster, Fort Stockton; two daughters, Mrs. Charlie Platt, Winkler, and Mrs. A. E. DeRusha, Plainview; and 12 grandchildren.

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Mary Elizabeth �Bettie� (Lee) Smith-Humphries
Dec. 31, 1865 - Jun. 21, 1958

Mrs. Humphries Expires Friday

Mrs. Betty Humphries, 93, died at the Twilight Home Friday night.

Funeral services will be held sometime Sunday with burial in the Providence cemetery, but arrangements are incomplete pending the arrival of her grandson, Joe Melton of Lubbock.

Surviving are the grandson.

Corley will direct.

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Mrs. Humphries Services Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Humphries, 93, who died in Twilight Home Friday night, were held from the Corley Chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. with burial in the Providence cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. John Harper, pastor of the Central Methodist church.

Surviving are a grandson, Joe Melton, and a sister, Mrs. B. T. Sumner, both of Lubbock.

Pallbearers were George Melton, S. M. Starks, Leon Elmore, Aubrey Elmore, Lonnie Murphey and F. H. Washburn.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Jun 23, 1958
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband John W. "Joe" Smith 2nd husband Pete Secar Humphries, Sr. married May 30, 1920 buried in Hamilton Beeman cemetery; d/o John Wilson Lee & Susan (Hughes) Lee

Samuel Lee �Sam� Hellums
Jun 25, 1878 - Apr 14, 1958

Sam L. Hellums, 70, retired farmer and blacksmith, native of Mississippi, died early Monday morning at the family residence, 415 West First avenue, after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Pursley Church of Christ with burial in the New Pursley cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by J. C. Mahoney, Church of Christ minister of Pursley.

Hellums had been blind for a number of years.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mattie Hellums, Corsicana; two sons, Scott Hellums, Hobbs, N.M., and W. H. Hellums, El Paso; two daughters, Mrs. Ed Griswald, Corsicana, and Mrs. W. J. Robinson, Mexia; seven grandchildren, two brothers, Ben Hellums, Brownwood, and T. A. Hellums, Wichita Falls; three sisters, Mrs. S. T. Hilliard, Comanche; Mrs. Cassie Owens, Hollywood, Calif., and Mrs. Bettie Redwine, Harlingen, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be O. F. Crockett, Byron Kirby, Morris Kirby, Will Owen, Grover Chambers and Joe Coker.

Corley will direct.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Apr 14, 1958
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Martha Louise "Mattie" (Hall) Hellums; s/o William Hopwood "Will" Hellums & Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" (Rutherford) Hellums

Martha Louise �Mattie� (Hall) Hellums
Jan 11, 1882 - Oct 10, 1963

Mrs. Helllums Dies Friday

Mrs. Mattie Hellums, 81, of 707 North Fourteenth street died Friday morning following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from Corley Chapel with burial in the New Pursley cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by C. B. Holcomb, minister of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ.

Surviving are two sons, Scott Hellums, Corsicana, and W. H. Hellums, Brownsville; two daughters, Mrs. Ed Griswold, Corsicana, and Mrs. W. J. Robinson, Mexia; six grandchildren, two brothers, Percy Hall, Jacksonville, and P. Long, Houston and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Burkhalter, Byron Kirby, J. C. Griffith, Jack Nix, Jeff Petty and Quincy Gaines.

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Eldridge Hardeman Bottoms
Sep 2, 1884 - May 23, 1958

Rites Thursday For E. H. Bottoms

E. H. Bottoms, 73, former custodian at the courthouse, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. M. W. Simpson, 2527 Park Row, Wednesday night following a lingering illness.

Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in the Hopewell cemetery at Navarro.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First Baptist church, and Rev. Ted Spencer, associate pastor of the First Methodist church.

A native of Buffalo, Bottoms had resided in Corsicana and Navarro county for many years.

Surviving are a son, V. H. Bottoms, Navarro; two daughters, Mrs. Simpson, Corsicana, and Mrs. Vera Warnell, Houston; seven grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, five brothers, T. E. Bottoms, Teague; J. J. Bottoms, Newby; N. E. Bottoms, Alvin; W. L. Bottoms, Mesquite, and Travis Bottoms, Bartow, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. P. L. Martin, Teague, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were nephews.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., May 15, 1958
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Fannie Lee (Davidson) Bottoms; s/o Thomas H. Bottoms and Dora (Stewart) Bottoms buried Old Antioch cemetery, Freestone Co., TX

Stacy Renee (McGraw) Howard-McGraw
Aug 24, 1970 - Dec 29, 2021
 
Stacy McGraw, 51 years old passed away December 29th, 2021. Stacy was born August 24th, 1970, to Joe "Buddy" McGraw, & Judy McGraw of Blooming Grove, TX. Stacy is proceeded in death by her mother, Judy McGraw, and grandparents, Joe & Velma McGraw, and Roy & Emma Rash.
Stacy was a gypsy soul that had a bubbly loving personality. She had a loud outgoing energy that filled a room & made everyone smile. She enjoyed yard work, & music. Stacy loved garage sales and had a collection of all the "good stuff" she ended up with over the years. She loved sharing pictures and stories about her family.
Stacy loved horses, wide open runnin' wild is where her heart is. No way to change her, no way to tame her. She loved horses.
Stacy is survived by her father, Joe "Buddy" McGraw, sister Kim Brown, Daughters, Ashley Watson, Chelsie Benton, & Kayleigh Blissett. Grandchildren, Braxton Richards, Bryer Benton, Aubree & Landree Watson. Niece's, Jordan & Kolbie Shirley, & Kamryn Brown, Nephews, Gage & Rip McGraw, & Korbyn Shirley.

Services for Stacy are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Notes:

  • w/o James Randal Howard married Sep. 3, 1985; d/o Joe Weldon "Buddy" McGraw & Judy Kay (Rash) McGraw
  • Lone Oak Cemetery
  • Griffin Roughton Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards

William Thomas "Will" Dickson
Jan 18, 1876 - Nov 10, 1960

W. T. Dickson Dies At Dawson

DAWSON, Nov. 11 (Spl) - W. T. Dickson, 84, retired carpenter, died of a heart attack here Thursday.

Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Cumberland Presbyterian church with burial in the Dawson cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Sam Bedinger, pastor of the Corsicana Cumberland Presbyterian church.

A native of Tennessee, he had resided here 71 years.

Surviving are a sister, Miss Emma Dickson, both and a brother, D. E. Dickson, of Dawson, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Eubanks Funeral Home directed.

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David Edwin Dickson
Mar 31, 1888 - Dec 19, 1964

D. E. Dickson Rites Monday

DAWSON, Dec. 24 (Spl.)�Funeral services for David Edwin Dickson, 75, who died in Park Plaza Nursing Home in Hubbard Saturday after an extended illness, were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Cumberland Presbyterian church here with burial in the Dawson cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Joe Worley.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ben K. Galaspy, Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Dan F. Martin, San Antonio; a sister, Miss Emma Dickson, Dawson; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Eubanks directed.

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Eunice Idella (Arterburn) Dickson
Apr 10, 1907 - Dec 12, 1964

Mrs. Dickson Dies In Waco

Mrs. Eunice Dickson, widow of the late D. A. Dickson, formerly of Dawson, died in the Providence hospital in Waco Friday night following an extended illness. She was an employe of Montgomery Ward Company.

Funeral services will be held Monday at the Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Chapel in Waco with graveside rites at the Dawson cemetery.

Surviving are a son, Frank Dickson, Waco, and a daughter, Mrs. Dunon Sewright, Waco; six grandchildren, several sisters and other relatives including a great-niece, Mrs. Derrell Adams, 1100 West Fourteenth avenue.

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Ella Mae (Lawrence) Garner-Dickson
Oct 27, 1884 - Mar 15, 1964

Mrs. Dickson Of Dawson Dies

DAWSON, March 17 - (Spl) - Mrs. Ella Dickson, 79, died Sunday night in the Park Plaza Nursing Home in Hubbard.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Cumberland Presbyterian church here with burial in the Dawson cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Jim Hendrickson, pastor.

Surviving are a grandson, Gene Holl, McKinney; two great-grandchildren, a brother Britt Lawrence, Mobeetie; a sister, Mrs. Hester Pitts, Snyder, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Edgar Davis, Wallace Davis, Bill Moore, C. M. Newton, Jr.; Alton Osborne and Neil Clark.

Eubanks directed.

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Jess Eugene Dickson
Feb 3, 1878 - Feb 17, 1949

J. E. Dickson Dies At Dawson Home; Funeral Friday

DAWSON, Feb. 17 - (Spl) - J. E. Dickson, aged 71 years, retired carpenter, died at his home here on Thursday morning at 3 o'clock. Native of Tennessee, he had resided here 50 years.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock from the Cumberland Presbyterian church with burial in the Dawson cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Roy Davis, pastor of the First Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife of Dawson; a step-grandson, Gene Allen Holl, a student in SMU, Dawson; four brothers, Will and Quitman Dickson, both of Dawson, and Rufus and Douglas Dickson, both of Waco; three sisters, Miss Emma Dickson, Dawson; Mrs. Clara Patterson, Arp, and Mrs. Floyd Murphy, Houston and other relatives.

Wolf Funeral Home will direct.

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Laura Belle (Burleson) Clark
Dec 22, 1873 - Jun 16, 1966

Hold Services For Mrs. Clark

Funeral services for Mrs. A. B. Clark, 92, of 2011 Belclaire Circle West, who died in Memorial hospital Thursday, were held Friday at 3 p.m. from the First Baptist church in Streetman, of which she was a member.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Herbert McKissack, Teague Baptist minister, assisted by Rev. Charles Davenport, pastor of the church. Burial was in the Birdston cemetery.

Mrs. Clark was a native of Birdston community and resided in Streetman before moving to Corsicana.

Surviving are a son, Austin B. Clark, Jr., Dallas; two daughters, Miss Ora Belle Clark and Mrs. Lilla Mae Puckett, both of Corsicana; two granddaughters, Mrs. Dennis E. Wolfe and Mrs. Thomas L. Hill, both of Dallas; 11 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Herbert M. Burleson, Streetman, and A. L. Burleson, Waco, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Robert Burleson, Paul Curry, Sam Burleson, W. D. Pillans, Leslie Burleson, Van Gordon Burleson and Billy McConnico.

Griffin directed.

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Adah Maudell (Jennings) Albritton
Aug 13, 1872 - Jun 6, 1966

Mrs. Albritton Dies At Bazette

KERENS (Spl) - Mrs. Adah Mandell Albritton, 92, lifelong Bazette resident, died Monday at her home.

She was a longtime member of the Bazette Baptist church from which funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. The pastor, Rev. Sam Cerill, will officiate. Burial will be in the Bazette cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Truett Albritton and one daughter, Lera Ann Albritton, both of Dallas.

Paschal Funeral Home of Kerens conducts.

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Jeddie Dowling Beasley
Jul 31, 1902 - May 24, 1966

J. D. Beasley Found Dead In Kerens Home

KERENS (Spl) - Jeddie Dowling Beasley, 63, farmer, long-time resident of this area, was found dead at his residence Tuesday morning. He was last seen Monday night.

Howe French, justice of the peace, Corsicana, conducted an inquest and returned a coroner's verdict of "death from natural causes." Deputy Sheriff Harold Pitts accompanied Judge French here. Beasley had suffered from a heart condition.

Beasley was a native of Roane.

Funeral services will be held from the Paschal Funeral Home chapel with burial in the Bazette Baptist cemetery, but the time had not been determined Tuesday afternoon pending advices from his son, Billy Beasley, USAF, Germany.

Surviving are his son; three daughters, Mrs. Ernest Douglas, Corsicana; Mrs. George Ray Bradley, Kaufman, and Mrs. Windle Skipper, Garland; mother, Mrs. T. C. Beasley, Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Oren Pickering, Corsicana; Mrs. Undine Chrisman, Fort Worth; and Mrs. Wanda Beene, Garland; six brothers, T. C. Beasley, Jr., and C. T. Beasley, both of Corsicana; Thomas Beasley, Garland; Sam Beasley, Fort Worth; W. A. Beasley, Dallas, and O. L. Beasley Encino; seven grandchildren and other relatives.
 

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JoAnn (Newland) Bridger
Jul 15, 1955 - Feb 26, 2021

JoAnn Bridger, 65, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. She was born on July 15, 1955 in Corsicana, Texas to Derwood Newland and Marquita (Threet) Newland. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bill Freeman Bridger; step father, Jim Minick; brother Emmett Daniel Newland.

JoAnn leaves behind her children; daughter Lauri Bass and husband Jay Bass; son, Greg Bridger; grandchildren: Daniel Donoho and wife Shelby Donoho, Judson Bass, Kaityln Bridger and Tucker Bridger; Mother, Marquita Newland; sisters; Connie Schwartzlander and husband Marty Schwartzlander and Tammy Meehan; sister-in-law, Angela Newland.

Visitation with the Family will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday March 2, 2021 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Magnolia Chapel at Corley Funeral Home with Rev. Floyd Peterson officiating. Interment will follow at Younger Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Jay Bass, Greg Bridger, Daniel Donoho, Neal Pierce, Mason Newland, Marty Schwartzlander.

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  • Corley Funeral Home
  • Submitted Diane Richards
  • w/o Bill Freeman Bridger; d/o Emmett Derwood Newland & Marquita June (Threet) Newland-Minick

Bill Freeman Bridger
Jul 22, 1952 - Mar 7, 2020

Bill Freeman Bridger, 67, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at his home in Corsicana. He was born on July 22, 1952 in Frost, Texas to Carl Samuel Bridger and Edith Davidson Bridger.

Preceding him in death were his parents; Carl Samuel Bridger and Edith Davidson Bridger, his brothers, Gordon Bridger, Carl Samuel Bridger, Jr; sisters, Cathy Walker and Sue Adams.

Bill leaves behind his wife of 50 years JoAnn Bridger and their children; daughter, Lauri Bass and husband Jay Bass; son, Greg Bridger; grandchildren, Daniel Donoho and fiance Shelby Adamson, Judson Bass, Kaitlyn Bridger and Tucker Bridger. Bill is also survived by his sister Nancy Barton.

Bill retired last year from True Value after 36 years. He loved to go camping, fishing, hunting and spent all his spare time outdoors.

Visitation with the family well be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2020 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William Dollar officiating. Interment will follow at Younger Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ken Fricker, Daniel Donoho, Larry Tacker, Neal Pierce, Marty Schwartzlander and Eric Adams.

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  • Corley Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o JoAnn (Newland) Bridger; s/o Carl Samuel Bridger & Edith (Davidson) Bridger

James H. �Jim� Edwards
Mar 14, 1891 - Sep 17, 1959

Jim Edwards Rites Sunday

Jim Edwards, life-long resident of this area, died at his home here Thursday afternoon.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. from the Bethel A.M.E. Church with burial in the Woodland cemetery here. Calhoun will direct.

Edwards had been connected with the YMCA here for many years. He was stricken while at work last May 30.

He was president of the stewards board, senior choir member, and class leader in his church, and held membership in Jerusalem Lodge No. 63, F. and A.M. Masons.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; a daughter, Jimmie D. Powell, Jackson High School teacher, a brother Robert Edwards.

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Octavia (Waters) Edwards
May 1, 1893 - Aug 1, 1976

Mrs. Edwards

Services are set at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Bethel A.M.E. Church for Mrs. Octavia Waters Edwards, a resident of Corsicana who died Sunday at the home of her daughter.

The Rev. William Vaughn Sr. will officiate with burial following at Woodland cemetery.

Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home.

Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Jimmie Dee Powell and her son-in-law Harlan Powell, both of Corsicana, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Robert Bean, Hulen Smith, Foncell Bailey, L. P. Phillips, Purcell Milton, Alton Goff and Lawrence Hall.

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Essie (Burrell) Hooks
Aug 19, 1899 - May 27, 1959

Essie Nokes Dies Wednesday

Essie Nokes, negress, 601 East Park avenue, was found ill at her home by neighbors, it was reported and was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital Wednesday at 9 p.m.

The body was at the Calhoun Funeral Home pending arrangements.

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Frances Elaine "Fran" (Brown) Hardin
Feb 12, 1949 - Feb 1, 2022
 

FRANCES' OBITUARY

Frances Elaine Hardin was born on February 12, 1949 in Houston, Texas and passed away February 1, 2022 in the home of her brother Jim Brown after a hard battle with cancer.

Fran was the third child of four, but due to her naivete and sweet manner she was considered the baby of the family and was cherished by all who met her. Fran was an avid fisher, gambler and most importantly, a follower of Jesus Christ.

Fran was preceded in death by her parents Clark Brown and Virginia Blake, her sister Tommie Jean Loven and her brother John Henry. Survivors include her husband of 51 years John Wesley Hardin, her brother Jim Brown, sisters in law Carolyn Moore, Gloria Hodge, and Vickie Brown along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

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  • Submitted by Polly Winn
  • w/o John Wesley Hardin; d/o Calrk Brown & Virginia (Blake) Brown

Orville Ray Langston
Dec 19, 1932 - Jul 8, 2018

Orville Ray Langston, also known as "Lanky" or "Big O" passed away July 8, 2018 at his home in Deer Park, TX after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease and multiple other medical conditions. He was 85 years old.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00am Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Sagemont Church Chapel, 11300 S. Sam Houston Parkway, Houston, TX 77089 and is being officiated by their dear family friend, Rev. Emory Gadd.
Born in Corsicana, TX on December 19, 1932 to William Edward Langston and Minerva Elizabeth Olsen. Orville was the youngest of four children.
Orville grew up in Corsicana and excelled in Athletics and Music. His beautiful Bass voice would grace his school and church for many years and he was involved in many quartets and ensembles during his lifetime.
Orville received numerous awards in his Scholastic career; some highlights are: President of his Class, President of the Choir and MVP of his football team. He lettered several years in every sport in which he participated: football, track and basketball. He was considered indispensable by his coaches and teammates. After High School he attended Navarro Jr. College and was named to the All-State JC Football team during his time there. Even after Graduation, Orville continued his love of sports and participated whenever possible. He coached many teams, including some of his daughters and grandchildren and looked forward to supporting each family member in whatever extracurricular activity they were involved in. He never missed if he could physically make it. He was very instrumental in the Men's Basketball and Volleyball Leagues at Sagemont Church in its earlier years and headed up that organization for many years. He also participated in the Senior Olympics and received a 3rd place medal in the Discus. He continued to play any sport he could well into his Senior years. When he was unable to participate in more physical sports, he enjoyed golf, which had been a lifelong passion of his.
Orville met the Love of his Life, Diane (Hunt) Langston of Chicago, Illinois in 1951 and married her a year later on August 5, 1952. They moved to Houston in 1956 to accept a job at Petro Tex Chemical and raised their three daughters, Neika, Patti and Dana there. Orville was a Machinist at Petro Tex for 45 years and retired in 2001 after many dedicated years of service. He was a conscientious and hard worker and formed lifelong friendships with many during his time at the Plant.
Orville served in many capacities at his church and was Bible Teacher to Youth, Singles and Young Married classes. Of all of the many roles Orville played, and all the accomplishments he achieved, his relationship with the Lord and his love of his family took precedence over all. He was the Patriarch of his family and was beloved and respected by each member. He was man of great integrity. It didn't matter if someone was looking or not, Orville was a man who never wavered in his beliefs. It was a standing joke to those in his family when he said to us "Don't do anything I wouldn't do" because his standards were so high. He never partook in alcohol or tobacco and no one in our family ever heard a curse word leave his lips. He was a hard act to follow. He was not a perfect man but he was perfect for our family. We were truly Blessed.
Orville is survived by his wife of 66 years, Diane Langston; his daughters and their husbands, Neika and Steve Peterson, Patti and Martin Reim and Dana and Bruce Willis. Grandchildren are as follows; Misty and Chuck Williston, Jason and Shari Hunt, Lana and JP Carter, Jarod and Rachel Hunt, Edwin and Michelle Twitty, Brian and Lauren Peterson, Andy and Candice Peterson and Chance and Brittni Peterson. Great Grandchildren: Maddi, Mason, Levi, and Kate Williston; Mara and Cayman Hunt; Reese and Blayke Carter; Jackson and Shay Hunt; Kade, Kai, Keira, Kase and Kennedy Twitty; Riley, Cole and Ryann Peterson; Abishai and Dara Peterson; Brody, Sawyer and Haley Peterson; Andrew Hernandez and Josh Garza.
He is preceded in death by his parents William and Minerva Langston, brothers Otha and Otis Langston, sister Vern and granddaughter Miranda Twitty.

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Patsy Jo (Andrews) Allred
Jan 20, 1939 - Dec 16, 2020
 
Patsy Jo Allred, 81 of Mildred, Texas went home to Heaven on December 16, 2020. She was born on January 20, 1939 to JT and Ineta Andrews in Kerens, Texas. She met a young man, the love of her life, Ray Allred, when she was just 14 years old and married him when she was 16. They shared 65 years together.
Patsy attended Kerens Schools and started her work career at Adams Hat Factory. She went on to work at Haggar Slacks Factory, Safeway Groceries and R&H Pharmacy. She ended her working years as the Kinsloe House Cateress. Along the way she made many, many lifelong friends. She loved visiting and talking with friends and family, listening to country music and cooking. She had some wonderful recipes collected over the years.
Patsy is preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Stella Pierce and a brother, Kenneth Andrews. She is survived by her husband, Ray of Mildred; son Tim Allred and daughter, Susan Carver both of Corsicana; grandchildren, Chelsea, Ashley, Dustin, Jordan, Clarissa and Casey; twelve great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers, Quindell Andrews of Kerens, E.L. Andrews of Fairfield, Nickey Andrews of Roane, and sister, Ginger Spivey of Bazette.
A Private family graveside service will be held 2 p.m. at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery on Monday, December 21, 2020
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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Nellie Jean (Williams) Jenkins
Oct 28, 1948 - Dec 14, 2020
 
Nellie Jean (Williams) Jenkins passed away December 14, 2020, at the age of 72.

Nellie was born October 28, 1948 in Corsicana to the late Reverend David Williams and Mary K. (Glasgow) Williams. Growing up with her siblings Shirley, James, David, and Sandra, and as the daughter of a preacher, Nellie spent much of her childhood at church or traveling to another church. She was saved and accepted Jesus at the young age of three. She often said that the family had to go to church every time the door was open. Sometimes they did not have enough gas or money to make it home from church, so her daddy would stand her on the altar when she was little and she would hold out her little purse and sing. People in the congregation would drop change, dollars, or whatever in. A lot of times that was how they made it home. Thus began her devotion to performing for God. She sang and played the organ and piano by ear for many years while her dad pastored, and then continued when her brother James took over as pastor. Her teenage years were great, helping take care of her brothers and sister's like a mother hen. After graduating from Corsicana High School, she went on to attend Southwestern Bible College in Waxahachie.

Nellie married Henry H. Jenkins on March 16, 1973, and the pair were blessed with two children: Stephen and Danielle. Her children were her life. She sacrificed so much for them, sometimes going without herself to make sure they had what they needed and even what they wanted. She was an amazing example of a selfless, Christian love. With her deep love of her children and grandchildren, she was always concerned and making sure that her kids were still going to church and raising her grandchildren in the church. She used to tell her kids before they left the house to make sure they had clean underwear with no holes just in case something happened.

Nellie worked as office manager for Jim Wood State Farm Insurance for almost 40 years. She loved her job, customers that became family, and a boss who was so good to her and took such good care of her. Some of her best times with her family were spent when her boss Jim Wood sent the family to New Mexico to a cabin. There they enjoyed shopping and playing putt-putt golf. Because she enjoyed spending time with family, Nellie loved holiday gatherings - especially Christmas. She would play the piano and her dad would pick the guitar while the family sang carols. They would watch movies and take pictures.

In her free time, Nellie enjoyed singing and playing piano for God. She loved to bake and was an amazing cook. She loved to shop, whether it was with her grandkids or her daughter Danielle and sister Shirley. She read romance novels and watched movies. Nellie loved her candy. - especially chocolate! Best of all was any time spent with her family and her grandbabies, who she adored.

Above all else, Nellie was a sweet, godly woman who lived out her life for God. Her walk with Jesus was a true testament of her faith. She encouraged her family to live for God with everything inside of you. No matter life's ups and downs, one day it would all pay off and you would finally be at rest with your Lord. She quoted scripture until the end when she took her final breath and went to be with Jesus.

Nellie leaves behind her husband Henry H. Jenkins; her children Stephen H. Jenkins (Devan) and Danielle R. Richards (Brian); her grandchildren Haley Jenkins, McKenzie Jenkins, Clint Richards, Braxton Jenkins, Gus Richards, and Everleigh Jenkins; her mother Mary K. Williams; her sisters Shirley Pritchett (Dwayne) and Sandra Sykes (Keith); her brothers James Williams (Judy) and David Williams (Louella); as well as a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family.

To honor her life, Nellie's family has planned a visitation on Sunday, December 20 from 6-8 in the evening at Corley Funeral Home. Her service will be Monday, December 21 at Trinity Assembly of God in Corsicana at 2 o'clock in the afternoon with her brother Rev. James Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

Arrangements especially for the Jenkins Family by Corley Funeral Home.

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Frances Aquilla (Coker) Bridger
Jan 11, 1936 - Dec 18, 2020
 
Frances Aquilla Coker Bridger passed away peacefully at Navarro Regional Hospital on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the age of 84.

Frances was born on January 11th 1936 in Corsicana, Texas to A. B. Coker and Frances Coker. She graduated from Barry High School in 1954 as Valedictorian. She met the love of her life Jack Bridger and they were married for 40 years. Together they raised two sons Terry and Tim. She worked for Adams Hat Factory for 33 years. Frances had a huge passion for photography and lived for pictures of friends and family (especially her grandchildren) she would sit for hours and hours documenting photos with names and dates or just reminiscing of good times. Her photos and albums were her prized possessions. Frances loved the Lord and would read her Bible daily. She attended the First Methodist Church of Barry until they closed and then moved to the First Baptist Church of Barry.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Terry Bowling and fianc�e' Karen, Tim Bowling and wife Jackie. Grandchildren: Emily Bartley and husband Brian, Richard Bowling and wife, Colleen, Stephanie Montano and husband, Jose, Brent Bowling and wife Sherri. Great Grandchildren: Slade Bowling, Brayden Bartley, Easton Montano, Payton Bowling, Triton Lane, Preston Lane and Kandice Woods and husband Woodrow.

A graveside service celebrating Frances' life on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

Arrangements especially for the Bridger Family by Corley Funeral Home.
 

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Melvin Gene Wardlaw
Sep 22, 1929 - Jan 6, 2021

Melvin Gene Wardlaw, 91, of Corsicana, Texas, passed away peacefully January 6, 2021. He was born September 22, 1929 to Gladys and Elmer Wardlaw in Mertens, Texas. On January 23, 1954, he married Shirley Annette Cain and they resided in DeSoto, Texas for over 50 years before moving to Corsicana. Gene served his country stateside in the Army during the Korean War. After he returned home, he met Shirley at a caf� in Dallas where she often served him breakfast. She told her friend prior to meeting him that she would marry him one day. Before he knew what hit him, he was married. Her instincts must have been right as they were together 63 years before she passed away in 2017. Gene had many talents as a young man, but the majority of his life was spent hauling milk in an 18-wheeler for Foremost and Schepps Dairies. He worked long hours to ensure his family was secure. It must have been fulfilling as he recently said, "If I could only drive a truck one more time." Anyone who knew him would describe him as a kind, patient, humble and content man. These words describe the boy his siblings remembered, the man Shirley fell in love with and the father that raised two very appreciative daughters. He needed little from life other than making others smile - especially his family. He was known for random acts of kindness like mowing neighbors' lawns. Whether DeSoto or Corsicana, that simple act of kindness brought neighborhoods together. He impacted many people in his lifetime, but no one more than his family of which he was so very proud. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Wylie and husband, Mike; his daughter, Kim Brown and husband, Phil; his granddaughter, Lindsay Olsen and husband, Greg; his granddaughter, Erin Freytag and husband, Kolby; his granddaughter, Emily Wagner and husband, Sam; 5 great-grandchildren, Grant Ecord, Cooper Olsen, Annie Olsen, Emery Freytag and Lincoln Freytag, sister-in-law, Lucille Wardlaw; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Wardlaw; brother, Joe Wardlaw; sister Janice Kidd, and half-brother, Raymond Staats. Family will gather for a graveside service at the Richland Cemetery in Mertens, Texas on Friday, January 15 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westhill Church of Christ Benevolence Fund, 3400 SH 22 Corsicana, Texas 75110.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

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Dorothy Jo (Owen) Douglas
Dec 16, 1927 - Jan 11, 2021

Dorothy Jo Owen Douglas, was born to Colleen and Meigh Owen Jr on December 16, 1927. She married Kenneth A. "Buck" Douglas in 1947. They had two sons, Kenneth Alvie Douglas Jr and Brett Owen Douglas. She was an Administrative Assistant Soil Conservationist for 25 plus years and was a member of Corsicana Cowboy Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and sister Bobbie Owen Brown. She leaves behind sons, Ken Douglas and Cindy Douglas, Brett Douglas and wife Diane. Grandchildren, Alison Mahoney and husband Troy, Ryan Douglas and wife Heather, Anna Middleton, Dustin Douglas and wife Suzanne, Daniel Douglas and wife Ashley, Seth Douglas and wife Sandra. Great Grandchildren, Kyle Mahoney, Owen Douglas, Ellis Douglas, Leland Douglas, Saiyler Douglas, Scarlett Dougals and Silas. Nieces, Kim Brown Baggett and Brenda Brown Hodge. There will be a private family service. Family request, in lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Corsicana Cowboy Church 5864 W. Hwy 31 Corsicana, Texas 75110.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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Ruth Helene (Bateman) Nelson
Mar 31, 1925 - Jan 4, 2021

Ruth Helene Bateman Nelson of Corsicana went to be with her Lord and Savior January 4, 2021. She was born March 31, 1925 in Harrisburg, PA to Clarence and Fannie Bateman.
Ruth married the love of her life, Joe Houston Nelson, Jr, July 18, 1945 and they made their home in Corsicana. Ruth was employed by Navarro Savings & Loan as part-time clerk and went on to become Branch Manager of Sunbelt Savings until she retired in 1990.
She was an active member of Central Methodist Church and later First United Methodist Church of Corsicana serving in many capacities including United Methodist Women, Walk to Emmaus, UMW Fall Bazaar and FUMC's card ministry. She was active in various community organization including Business and Professional Women Club, DAR , American Cancer Society, Meals on Wheels and the Ombudsman program. In 2001 she was recognized as An Outstanding Older Texan honoree. During her retirement years she was known as the "Greeting Card Lady". She made personalized cards for her family and friends. These cards were treasured by all who received them.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 38 years, and two brothers.
She is survived by her son Joe H. Nelson, III (Barbara) of McGregor, daughter Donna Adams (Ronnie) of Ennis, son Eric Nelson (Tammy) of Lakehills, her beloved grandchildren Rev Todd Nelson (Susan) of Lexington KY, Rev Mark Nelson (Calli) of Weatherford, Aprille Andrews (Chris) of Waxahachie, Jeffrey Nelson (Shanna) of Ft Worth, Kelly Nelson of Lakehills her great grandchildren Madelyn Thomas (John ) of Annapolis MD, Bud Nelson of Denton, Marshall Nelson of Lexington KY, Brady Nelson of Weatherford, Melisa Nelson of Lexington KY, Katelyn Nelson of Weatherford, Henley and Gehrig Andrews of Waxahachie.
Visitation will be at 1pm and Celebration of Life at 2pm Saturday, January 9, 2021 at First United Methodist Church of Corsicana. A graveside service will follow. Pallbearers will be: Chris Andrews, Bud Nelson, Brady Nelson, Jeffery Nelson, Melisa Nelson and Henley Andrews. Honorary pallbearers will be Gehrig Andrews and Marshall Nelson. Her grandsons, Rev. Todd Nelson and Rev. Mark Nelson will officiate.
Memorials can be made to The American Cancer Society.
PLEASE NOTE! Mask will be required and seating will be limited for the Celebration of Life Service.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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Shurley Inita (Smith) Kirton-Thigpin
Jul 8, 1941 - Jan 8, 2021

Shurley Thigpen, 79, peacefully passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at Twilight Home in Corsicana, TX. She is survived by her sister, Kay S. Goldman, and her son, John M. Kirton II and was predeceased by her husband, Robert L. Thigpin, Jr. Visitation and graveside services performed by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana, are pending.
Published on January 11, 2021

Shurley Smith Thigpin was born July 8, 1941, in Corsicana, to Otto S. and Flora Mae Smith. She married Robert L. Thigpin, Jr., on June 8, 1971. She passed away from this life January 8, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her best friend and husband of 42 years, Robert L. Thigpin, Jr.

She is survived by her son, John M. Kirton II of Lewisville and sister, Kay S. Goldman of Corsicana.

Special thanks to 's sitters and caregivers at Brookdale Senior Living, Twilight Home, and Mercy Hospice who made her life more rich and comfortable for the remaining years of her life. They have become like family to all of us.

Shurley continued her education at Navarro Junior College but later decided to dedicate her life as a wife and mother. While living in Midland, she was a long time member of the Christian Church of Midland. She and her husband enjoyed gardening and serving the Lord through entertaining others in their home. In addition to gardening, she also took a course in oil painting and enjoyed painting a few pieces for her family. For many years, she and her husband enjoyed camping with the Billy Sims Starcraft Camping Club and the Starcraft International Camping Club. Upon retiring to Corsicana with her late husband, she was a member of North Beaton Church of Christ. She enjoyed attending her Corsicana High School Class of 1959 reunions.

Visitation will be Monday and Tuesday, January 11th and 12th from 9am - 5pm and Wednesday, January 13th from 9am - 12noon. Graveside Service will be 2:00pm Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana.

PLEASE NOTE: Face masks will be required for both visitation and graveside services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the charity of your choice.

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  • Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
  • Submitted by Karen Rost

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Shurley Smith Thigpin was born July 8, 1941, in Corsicana, to Otto S. and Flora Mae Smith. She married Robert L. Thigpin, Jr., on June 8, 1971. She passed away from this life January 8, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her best friend and husband of 42 years, Robert L. Thigpin, Jr.

She is survived by her son, John M. Kirton II of Lewisville and sister, Kay S. Goldman of Corsicana.

Special thanks to Shurley�s sitters and caregivers at Brookdale Senior Living, Twilight Home, and Mercy Hospice who made her life more rich and comfortable for the remaining years of her life. They have become like family to all of us.

Shurley continued her education at Navarro Junior College but later decided to dedicate her life as a wife and mother. While living in Midland, she was a long time member of the Christian Church of Midland. She and her husband enjoyed gardening and serving the Lord through entertaining others in their home. In addition to gardening, she also took a course in oil painting and enjoyed painting a few pieces for her family. For many years, she and her husband enjoyed camping with the Billy Sims Starcraft Camping Club and the Starcraft International Camping Club. Upon retiring to Corsicana with her late husband, she was a member of North Beaton Church of Christ. She enjoyed attending her Corsicana High School Class of 1959 reunions.

Visitation will be Monday and Tuesday, January 11th and 12th from 9am - 5pm and Wednesday, January 13th from 9am - 12noon. Graveside Service will be 2:00pm Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana.

Notes:

  • Griffin Roughton Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband John Mercer Kirton, Sr. married Jul. 7, 1962 2nd Robert Loren Thigpin, Jr; d/o Otto Shurtleff Smith & Flora Mae (Pryor) Smith

Victor Howell
Dec 30, 1931 - Jan 3, 2021

Victor Howell left this world for his eternal home January 3, 2021 while surrounded by his family that he dearly loved.
Vic was born December 30, 1931 in Comanche, TX.
Vic was a Texas Aggie, class of 1953, and served in the Corps while in college. He earned a Bachelor's of Science in Agriculture from Texas A&M University. He started his career as Land Rights Specialist for the Soil Conservation Service in Corsicana, TX, and began building his ranching business by investing in land and cattle.
Vic married Patty Sue Daniel on July 2, 1955. The two of them planted roots for what would become his greatest blessing and what he was most proud of, his family. Their daughter Vicki, was born in 1956. Vicki is their only child, and pride and joy. "Ruff," as Vic called her, earned her nickname while working with Vic on the farm.
Vicki married Jay in 1976, and he quickly became Vic's right-hand man and best friend.
Retiring in 1983, Vic was able to devote more of his time and energy into ranching, his true passion. This also provided more time for him to mentor his grandchildren and ranch hands, Jason and Ryan. The three of them could often be found riding the roads, tending to cattle, mending fences, and reading the Bible under a shade tree during breaks.
Vic served his Lord and Savior in numerous ways. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Corsicana. He worked on many charitable causes as a 33rd degree Master Mason, Scottish Rite and Shriner. He often sold and financed land for struggling families, donated hay to fellow ranchers in need and offered advice and life lessons to many others who call Vic their hero.
There is a void in the lives of family and many friends who love Vic, but we can celebrate knowing he's earned his place in Heaven and we will meet again one day soon.
Mr. Howell was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Rusty Howell and his sister Charlotte Arthur.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Pat, his daughter Vicki and husband Jay Payne. Grandchildren Jason and wife Amber Payne, and Ryan and wife Angie Payne. Four great grandchildren, Eli, Averleigh, Ryder and Rhett Payne, as well as many extended family and friends.
Friends and family are encouraged to gather for a time of visitation on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from 6 to 8 in the evening at Corley Funeral Home. A service celebrating Vic's life will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the First Baptist Church of Corsicana with Dr. Danny P. Reeves officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Texas Scottish Rite for Children Hospital in Dallas or the First Baptist Church of Corsicana.
Arrangements especially for the Howell Family by Corley Funeral Home.

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Billy Jeff Gafford
Apr 1, 1933 - Jan 9, 2021

Billy Jeff Gafford, 87, of Corsicana, Texas joined his bride Georgia Gafford in heaven on Saturday, January 9, 2021.

Billy was born to Andrew Jefferson Gafford and Tommie Nadine Bailey on April 1, 1933 in Corsicana, Tex. A hard worker, Billy joined the Army when he was just 16 years old and served in three tours of duty in Vietnam.

Over his 20 year career, Billy served in Vietnam, Korea, and Thailand and earned both the bronze star and the purple heart before retiring out of Fort Bliss in 1969.

He married the love of his life, Georgia Barlow on March 1, 1955. Together they had four kids, Tommy, Billy, Dewayne, and Judy. He opened Bill's Appliance Store in Morgan City, LA in 1976 before relocating to his hometown. 's Appliance opened in Corsicana in 1979. Billy and Georgia worked hard servicing and selling appliances until their retirement in 1999. Upon retirement they moved to Matagorda, Texas where Billy was able to spend time fishing, his favorite pastime.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew & Tommie; his sister, Pat Bunch; and his beloved wife, Georgia. He is survived by his large family including:
Son Tommy and wife Patricia Gafford, parents of Eric Gafford with kids Tristani, McKayla, Journey, and Ethan; Chris & Christy Gafford with kids Ashlyn, Zachary, and Lucas; and Kim & David Day with kids Deven, Dylan, and Alyssa.

Son Billy and wife Kimberly Gafford, parents of Kendall Mesker with kids Parker & Preston; Jonathan Gafford, and Elizabeth Gafford.

Son Dewayne and wife Susie Gafford, parents of Crystal Gafford and Leslie Gordon with daughter Emma.  Daughter Judy McCally, mother of Matthew Tackett and Jessica & Ryan Kinler with kids Aidan, Rebecca, Levi, and Bridget.

Visitation will be held from 10 am - 5 pm Wednesday January 13, 2021 at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana. A graveside service with military honors will be held at Oakwood Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Thursday January 14, 2021.

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Beth Elaine (Raney) Ginn
Jul 22, 1948 - Jan 6, 2021

Beth Elaine Raney Ginn, 72, of Corsicana, Tx passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Navarro Regional Hospital following a very brief illness.
Beth was born July 22, 1948 in Ennis, Texas to Grover and Frankie Oleta (Arnett) Raney. She was raised in Corsicana and was a 1966 graduate of Corsicana High School. Beth passionately served the community as the director of Love and Care Daycare in Corsicana. She then worked in the field of Pharmacy for over 35 years as a pharmacy technician.
Beth was a devoted mother to her children and beloved Grandmommie to her grandchildren. If there was ever a moment, she was there....always present. At a very young age, Beth's love for music began. She taught herself to play the piano while singing praises to the Lord. For many years, she was the pianist at her home church. Her heart was always full of worship. Gathered around the piano singing with sisters is a treasured family memory. Holidays and special occasions were filled with music and laughter.
Beth married Dean Ginn on November 14, 1998, and recently celebrated 22 years of marriage. Beth was a member of Freedom Life Chapel in Corsicana.
Beth was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Grover Earl Raney, Kenneth Wade Raney, and Ronnie Carl Raney; her sister Rose Ann Raney; and granddaughter Cora Evette George.
Survivors include her loving husband, Dean; sons, Eddie and wife, Vanessa; Stacy and wife, Angela; daughter Elizabeth and husband, Jeremy; Sisters, Frankie Whisenant and husband, Michael; Lena Farmer; Joyce Smalling and husband, Clyde; Peggy Gunnels; Charlotte Cordell and husband, Mike; Joy Serrano and husband, Frank; Audrey Harris and husband, Nathan; Sister-in-law, Theresa Raney; brothers, Shelby Raney and wife, Laura; Elton Raney and wife, Linda; Steven Raney and wife, Amy; Robert Raney and wife, Jackie; Henry Raney and wife, Charlie; grandchildren, Reagan LaForge and husband, Anthony; Ella Williams, Tyler Williams, Cody Williams, Tori Turner, Kaden Winfree, Kiana Winfree, Leela George, Maegan George, and Anora George; her only surviving dearest Aunt, JoAnn Tomlin and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Visitation will be Monday, January 11, 2021 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 2:00pm Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Calvary Worship Center with Holley Ensey-Stone and Bro. Gary Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Tyler Williams, Cody Williams, Kaden Winfree, Daniel Raney, James Raney.
Pallbearers will be Michael Wilburn, Chris Wilburn, Chris Raney, Ryan Raney, Les Hurley, Shawn Smalling, Jared Smalling, Darrell Buckner, Chip Atkeisson.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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Sybil Murlene (Michael) Baldwin
Oct 4, 1928 - Jan 11, 2021

Sybil Murline Baldwin of Corsicana passed away January 11, 2021. She was born October 4, 1928 in Wortham, Texas to Doyle Michael and Juanita Magness Michael. She attended Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. She loved genealogy, and researching family history. She also enjoyed crocheting and fishing. She was a seamstress for Tex Sun Glove, and during the holidays she would work for Collin Street Bakery.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Baldwin; parents and brothers, J.D. Michael and Gaylon Michael.

She is survived by her children, Connie Martinez and husband Rene, Cathy McCaslin and husband Ardie and Cheri Moore and husband Eddie; grandchildren, Monte Elliff, Halli Vancil and husband Ezra, Hannah Dempsey and husband Cole, Shane McCaslin and wife Cindy, Chaunta Hunt and husband Ryan, Jarrod Moore and wife Leigh and Allison Brown and husband Dillon. She is also survived by one brother, Don E. Michael; 16 great grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, January 15th from 6-8pm at the funeral home. Graveside funeral service will be 2:00pm Saturday, January 16th at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Monte Elliff, Shane McCaslin, Jarrod Moore, Ezra Vancil, Dillon Brown, Ryan Hunt and Cole Dempsey.

Notes:

  • Griffin Roughton Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Lloyd Harold Baldwin; d/o Doyle Robert Michael & Juanita (Magness) Michael

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Sybil Murlene Baldwin of Corsicana passed away January 11, 2021. She was born October 4, 1928 in Wortham, Texas to Doyle Michael and Juanita Magness Michael. She attended Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. She loved genealogy, and researching family. She also enjoyed crocheting and fishing. She was a seamstress for Tex Sun Glove, and during the holidays she would work for Collin Street Bakery.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Baldwin; parents and brothers, J.D. Michael and Gaylon Michael. She is survived by her children, Connie Martinez and husband Rene, Cathy McCaslin and husband Ardie and Cheri Moore and husband Eddie; grandchildren, Monte Elliff, Halli Vancil and husband Ezra, Hannah Dempsey and husband Cole, Shane McCaslin and wife Cindy, Chaunta Hunt and husband Ryan, Jarrod Moore and wife Leigh and Allison Brown and husband Dillon. She is also survived by one brother, Don E. Michael; 16 great grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, January 15th from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 16th at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Monte Elliff, Shane McCaslin, Jarrod Moore, Ezra Vancil, Dillon Brown, Ryan Hunt and Cole Dempsey.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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Linda Gayle (Hillis) Morris
Feb 6, 1960 - Sep 2, 2021

Linda Gayle Hillis Morris, age 61, was born on February 6, 1960 and a life-long resident of Dawson, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2021. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the Dawson Cemetery. A service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date.
After graduating from Dawson High School, she attended Navarro College and obtained her degree from Sam Houston State University. She was an educator and spent her career as a teacher in area school systems. She was a life-long member and active in the First United Methodist Church of Dawson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Morris, her parents, Hue Lynn Hillis, Sr. and Opal Roloff Hillis, and her brother, Hue Lynn Hillis, Jr.
She is survived by her son, James Alexander Morris, one niece and nephew, as well as numerous cousins.
Linda Morris had a love of Dawson and the Dawson Athletics Programs. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dawson Ex-Students Association through the Dawson High School.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Sep 14, 2021
  • Submitted by Karen Rost
  • w/o James Morris; d/o Hue Lynn Hillis, Sr. & Opal (Roloff) Hillis

Andrew Preston Cook
Sep 19, 1983 - Jul 30, 2021

Andrew Preston Cook, age 37, left his earthly home on July 30, 2021. He was born in Corsicana, TX on September 19, 1983, to Rob and Margo Cook.
He accepted Christ when he was 8 years old and at an early age knew his purpose on earth was to serve the Lord faithfully. He was a humble man of God that loved his family, loved to sing and loved discussing the Word. In his position as a history and bible teacher at Still Creek Christian Academy, he had a tremendously positive impact on everyone he came in contact with. The life he lived on earth was a testament to his faith in our Lord and Savior, and will continue to bear fruit for generations to come.
Andrew is survived by his wife, Amber Cook and sons, Owen, Alijah, Ananias and soon-to-be-born Andrew; mother, Margo Cook; twin sister Audrey Reed and husband Russell; brother Kyle Cook and wife Candace; Amber's family Dan, Norma, Miranda and Nolan Tatum; nieces and nephews, Kaeleigh, Jaxson, Tucker, Lillie, Kenlee, Karame and Libby; grandmother, Sue Cook; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, Rob Cook; son, Aden Cook; grandparents Leland Cook, Archie and Barbara Knight.
The visitation will be at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home on Thursday, August 5, 2021, from 6-8 p.m. Andrew's celebration of life will be Friday, August 6, at 10 a.m. at Northside Baptist Church. A private family burial will be held following the celebration. Andrew was an avid Texas A&M fan. Wear your favorite Aggie gear.
Donations and memorials can be made to Still Creek Ranch in Bryan, TX.
The family is overwhelmed at the outpouring of love and support shown to us and humbled by the prayers that have surrounded our family from around the world. Special thanks to the doctors & nurses in the ICU unit at St. Joseph's College Station.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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Monte Bryan Hutchins
Mar 10, 1974 - Jul 28, 2021

Monte Bryan Hutchins passed away July 28, 2021, at the age of 47.

Bryan was born March 10, 1974 in Corsicana to Jacqueline Gammil and Monte James Hutchins. He grew up in Rice, and attended Blooming Grove schools. Although he was an all around athlete and played all sports, basketball was his passion. He was second in the state in rebounding in high school. He also loved fishing with his dad. After graduating from Blooming Grove High School in 1992, Bryan went on to receive his bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Texas at Arlington. This helped prepare him for his job as the Vice President of First State Bank of Rice, Texas - which he really enjoyed.

Bryan's most treasured value was being a dad! He and Shannon had two amazing children - Connor and Chase. His boys were the light of his life, and he loved every moment that he spent with them. He made sure to show, through word and action, how important they were. He was very proud that his son Connor shared the same birthday as him. When the boys were young, they always had fun with their dad hitting baseballs and playing at playgrounds. When Chase was a boy, Bryan often took him to garage sales to find special treasures. Bryan also cherished watching Connor play basketball throughout the years, as well as Chase playing golf. Bryan and Shannon remained close friends throughout the years, and were committed to co-parenting for the benefit of their children.

He adored his sister, Kate, and was very proud to walk her down the wedding aisle when she got married. He always ensured that she had everything she needed during her school career and beyond. Bryan will always be her "Bubba."

Bryan remained an outstanding athlete, even into his 40s. When he was not working, he was always doing something outside. He worked hard to stay in shape, and was training for a triathalon. Basketball, running, fishing, and shooting were all enjoyable for Bryan. He was involved with the Corsicana Running Club, the Waxahachie Sand Volleyball League, and the YMCA. He loved country western dancing! Bryan was always one of the best dancers in the room. A very smart man, he liked puzzles, sudoku, fantasy football and baseball, and playing poker.

With his great sense of humor, Bryan was always the life of the party. His wonderful smile could light up a room. He was joyful, and spread his positive spirit to others. Bryan was a a kind soul, and was willing to help anyone in need. He enjoyed being a part of his community, and served in the Lion's Club, volunteered for the Salvation Army, and helped with Derrick Days. He was also a member of the Rotary Club and the Navarro County Youth Expo. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. Bryan will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He touched an infinite amount of lives, and his legacy will live on through his family.
Bryan leaves behind his sons Connor and Chase Hutchins, his sister and brother-in-law Kate and Matt Authier, his nephews Anderson, Brooks, and Campbell Authier, as well as his brother Michael J. Crawford and sister Karen Crawford. He also considered Priscilla Clore, as a mother.

To honor Bryan's life, his family has planned a visitation on Monday, August 2nd from 6 to 8 in the evening at Corley Funeral Home. His Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, August 3 at 11 o'clock in the morning in the Magnolia Chapel of Corley Funeral Home, with Pastor Steve Hayes officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Corsicana Lion's Club.

We encourage you to share your memories and thoughts of Bryan with the family at www.corleyfuneralhome.com

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Dr. Kent Eugene Rogers
Dec 8, 1945 - Jan 30, 2021
 
Dr. Kent Rogers, MD, 75, passed away at Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana, Texas on Saturday, January 30, 2021 after a weeks-long fight against COVID-19.
Dr. Rogers was born December 8, 1945 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Carl E. and Jaunques Rogers. He grew up in Mt. Pleasant and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1963 as Valedictorian of his class. He married the love of his life, Donna Jo Smith, and attended Rice University where he graduated in 1967. He went on to UT Southwestern Medical School, again graduating top of his class and receiving the Ho Din, the highest award conferred to a graduate for both high academic achievement and commitment to the medical profession. He interned at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. After two years of service in the US Navy, he completed his residency at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. He then settled with his family in Corsicana, Texas.
Rogers was affiliated with Medical Arts Clinic in Corsicana for 29 years, serving on the clinic's board of directors in addition to his medical practice. He joined Trinity Clinic in 2005, and Medical and Surgical Associates of Corsicana in 2009. Rogers was chief of staff at Navarro Regional Hospital for two years, and medical director of the hospital's ICU for six years.
While working in private practice, Dr. Rogers was the medical director of Legacy West Nursing Home, Heritage Oaks Village, Trisun Nursing Home, and the Corsicana/Navarro County Health Department. Dr. Rogers also served the community on the Corsicana Independent School District School Board for many terms, including in the role of President. He also was the team physician for the Tiger football program for several years. He was honored with the dedication of a bronze statue in downtown Corsicana in May 2019.
A beautiful memorial service was held at Tiger Stadium in Corsicana on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 and can be accessed via YouTube by searching "Dr. Kent Rogers Memorial." Dr. Rogers attended St. John's Episcopal Church in Corsicana for many years and will be interned at the columbarium there at a later date.
Dr. Rogers is survived by his wife of 57 years, Donna Jo (Smith) Rogers; children, Cyndi Rogers of Corsicana, Suzi and Dean Nelson of Austin, Mark and Jennifer Rogers of Dallas; Natalie and Nicholas Nelson, grandchildren; mother, Jaunques Rogers of Corsicana; brother, Phil and Sally Rogers of Los Angeles, California; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl E. Rogers, and sister, Carla Rogers Carter.
Memorials may be directed to UT Southwestern Medical Center at PO Box 910888, Dallas, Texas 75391 or engage.utsouthwestern.edu to support the creation of a scholarship in memory of Dr. Kent Rogers; and/or to St. John's Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St, Corsicana, Texas 75110.

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County medical director succumbs to COVID complications
Community mourns Dr. Rogers
� By Michael Kormos and Megan Hempel Daily Sun
� Feb 2, 2021
Corsicana and Navarro County lost its biggest crusader against the pandemic Saturday, to the disease he fought so hard to contain.
Navarro County Health Director and Corsicana ISD School Board President Dr. Kent Rogers passed away from COVID-19 complications around 2 p.m. Jan. 30.
"It is with great sadness that we inform you that Dr. Kent Rogers passed away this afternoon with his family by his side," The Navarro County Office of Emergency Management stated. �Dr. Rogers has been at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19 here in Navarro County as our Local Health Authority. His leadership and key stakeholder knowledge have been invaluable as we have navigated this this entire pandemic. Please keep Dr. Rogers's family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss."
In the moments leading up to his death, friend and fellow CISD Board Member Fr. Ed Monk posted the following on Facebook:
"After a long and valiant struggle with COVID-19, Dr. Rogers faced the choice of being on a ventilator for a long term. Dr. Rogers used most every available treatment for COVID-19, but already diminished lung capacity made recovery difficult. Dr. Rogers made the brave decision to move to comfort care only."
Monk also posted a tribute following Rogers' death Saturday afternoon on behalf of the board and superintendent.
�We are heart broken over the passing of our leader, Dr. Kent Rogers. We lift his family in our hearts and prayers. Dr. Rogers' leadership, expertise, and love of learning inspires us beyond words. We will follow his example of service to others and be encouraged by his drive and determination to make the world a better place. The Corsicana Tiger Spirit is bright because of the passionate work of our leader. His legacy will live on forever. We will miss him greatly."
Friends, colleagues and community members posted tributes to social media over the weekend and the bronze statue of Dr. Rogers in downtown Corsicana became a makeshift memorial where residents lit candles and laid flowers at its feet.
NCOEM Coordinator Eric Meyers wrote: "I will forever be grateful for your wisdom, leadership, and friendship to so many in this county, not only during this pandemic, but in all the areas you have worked in to help others. You were a true servant leader who always put others before yourself.
I am thankful to have had the opportunity for one last check on our operations last night, and will always remember the one who pushed his hardest to keep our community safe. Thank you, Dr. Rogers, for being a man I could call with questions about anything. Your smile, laughter, and sense of humor will be forever missed."
Fellow physician Robert G. Kingman, MD said:
"Saturday we lost a pillar of our community to COVID-19. We lost the backbone of our health care system. I lost a colleague, a mentor, a friend, and a brother in Christ. Let us honor Dr. Kent Rogers by beating this terrible disease. Please wear your mask, wash your hands, socially distance and get your vaccine as soon as you can. Let's win this one for Kent."
Dr. Kent Rogers, President served on the Corsicana Independent School District Board of Trustees from 1992 to 2010 and again from 2014 to 2021.
Over 20 years of service on the CISD Board made Dr. Rogers a veteran in more ways than one.
Growing up in Mount Pleasant, one could say being a Tiger was natural. Although he has traded the Mount Pleasant Tigers' black and gold for the Corsicana Tigers' blue and gold, a Tiger is a Tiger, and for the past 30 years you could find Dr. Rogers on the sidelines in the fall under the Friday night lights serving as one of the Corsicana Tiger Football team physicians.
Dr. Rogers helped form CARE in the late �80s, which drew him to the interworking of the district and an appreciation for the impact boards can have on education and the community. So, he decided to run.
In Corsicana ISD, "�we are emulating the best of America's notion of a melting pot and blending the best qualities of diverse individuals into a competitive, curious, compassionate world of young adults. This should be and is indeed a mission."
A bronze statue was unveiled in May 2019 in downtown Corsicana honoring Dr. Kent Rogers.
"The way the community honored Dr. Rogers with a Bronze statue and ceremony underscores the will of Corsicana residents to recognize and celebrate those who give back to make our city better for everyone," Mayor Don Denbow said. "I have the privilege of taking part in these events as Mayor and I enjoy each of them, but this one was very special to me, after all the years Kent and I stood side by side on the Tiger Field sidelines. I know the examples he taught our student athletes will stay with them for the rest of their lives. They sure have with me."
As much a part of the community as he is the health care field, Dr. Kent Rogers has been a physician, mentor, friend and supporter of education in Corsicana and Navarro County since 1976.
From his work in private practice and public health, to his decades of volunteer work on the sidelines of Corsicana Tiger football games, Rogers has been a constant in the changing face of medicine in Navarro County.
"It was my heartfelt pleasure on behalf of the City of Corsicana to be a part of the Dr. Kent Rogers Bronze Project," Parks Director Sharla Allen said. "The committee was wonderful and the donors were very generous. Congratulations to Dr. Rogers on this bronze, it makes our City a better place."
Born Dec. 8, 1945 in Arkansas City, Kansas, Rogers attended Rice University, and earned his medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School. He interned at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Following a two year stint in the U.S. Navy, he completed his residency at Parkland Hospital.
For 29 years, Rogers was affiliated with Medical Arts Clinic in Corsicana, serving on the clinic's board of directors in addition to his medical practice. He joined Trinity Clinic in 2005, and Medical and Surgical Associates of Corsicana in 2009. Rogers was chief of staff at Navarro Regional Hospital for two years, and medical director of the hospital's ICU for six years.
"If I had it to do all over again, I'd hire him twice," stated the late Dr. Louis Gibson, head of Corsicana's Medical Arts Clinic, in a magazine article about Rogers.
In addition to his private practice, Rogers served the community as medical director of Heritage Oaks Retirement Village and the Corsicana/Navarro County Health Department. Rogers said the building of the current facility for the Health Department was a demonstration of the generosity and determination of the people and the city, working for the good of the residents of Navarro County.
You could also find Rogers on the sidelines at Tiger Field in Corsicana as team physician for the Tiger football program. Rogers said he loved the games and the excitement.
"Educating the children makes us a better country, a better democracy � it makes life better in this country," Rogers once quoted.
Dr. Rogers and his wife Donna Jo have three children: Cyndi, Susan and Mark.

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Arnulfo Aguilar
Aug 15, 1946 - Jan 8, 2021
 
Arnulfo Aguilar, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 in Corsicana. He was born August 15, 1946 in Jumiltepec, Morelos Mexico to Lauro Geronimo Aguilar and Maria Ines Ayala Rosas.
Arnulfo was a very religious man. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He enjoyed growing vegetables, fruits and watering his plants. He also enjoyed taking care of his three pups, Oliver, Thea and Asher.
Arnulfo was a very loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, seven siblings and two children, Francisco Javier Aguilar and Mariana Aguilar.
He is survived by his wife Serafina Aguilar, children, Elsa Aguilar, Maria Galicia, Francisca Aguilar, Noe Aguilar, Adriana Hines, Erika Aguilar Cruz. Twenty one grandchildren, five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6pm -9pm Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tyler Hines, Jonathan Cruz, Javier Galicia, Fortino Roman, Alexander Roman, Javier Galcia Jr. and Bryan Ayala.

Arrangements By Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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Lavada Jewel "Vada" (Batson) Borsellino
Sep 12, 1935 - Jan 12, 2021
 
Lavada Jewel (Vada) Batson Borsellino, was born September 12, 1935 to Houston Batson and Susie Woods Batson. Vada passed away January 12, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her beloved family.
Vada was predeceased by her parents, her son Danny Borsellino, and daughter in law Jennifer Borsellino.
Vada was born and raised in Waxahachie, Texas. In 1954. She marred the love of her life, her husband of 66 years, Joe Borsellino. They then made their home in Corsicana where they started their family and built a home and a lifetime filled with love.
Vada is survived by her husband Joe Borsellino, her sons Anthony and Chris Borsellino of Corsicana; Grandsons Drew and wife Megan Borsellino of Argyle, Dylan and wife Katie Borsellino of Cleburne, Chase Borsellino and Dusty Borsellino of Corsicana. Three great grandchildren Calen Swisher of Corsicana and Kelsie and Lillie Borsellino of Cleburne.
Services celebrating Vada's life will be held on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Corsicana Cowboy Church with Derek Rogers officiating. Visitation will be an hour prior. Masks are required for both the visitation and the service. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to Stormi Upton for the care and love she has given to Vada and the entire Borsellino Family.

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Lavada Jewel "Vada" Borsellino, 85, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at her residence. Services celebrating Vada's life will be held on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Corsicana Cowboy Church with Derek Rogers officiating. Visitation will be an hour prior. Masks are required for both the visitation and the service. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

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Lawson Alexander McCord
Jan 27, 1879 - Dec 27, 1959

Tuesday Rites For L. A. McCord

Final rites for L. A. McCord, 80, who died at his home in Richland, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the First Methodist church in Richland. Interment was in the Richard cemetery.

The services were conducted by Rev. James Brunner, pastor; Dr. D. L. McCree, Corsicana Methodist district superintendent; Rev. Charles Donell, pastor of the First Baptist church, Richland, and Rev. Cecil Ellis, pastor of the First Methodist church, Mexia.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Daisey McCord, Richland; two sons, Murl McCord, Richland, and Rev. Bernard L. McCord, Methodist minister of Weatherford; two daughters, Mrs. W. L. Hendon, Richland, and Mrs. A. R. Tyner, Mexia; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two brothers, Walter McCord, Frost, and Knox McCord, Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. R. M. Bruner, Dallas, and Mrs. Mattie Crabtree, San Angelo, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Artis Drain, Harold Bruner, W. L. Hendon, Jr.; A. R. Tyner, Jr.; Houston Garland and W. R. Stokes, nephews.

McCormick directed.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Dec 29, 1959
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Daisy Earl (Bromley) McCord; s/o William Lawson McCord & Sarah Elizabeth "Betty" (Sharpley) McCord buried Frost cemetery, Frost, Tx.

Sallie (Pollock) Scroggins-Edwards
Jul 9, 1885 - Jun 12, 1959

Mrs. Edwards Burial Monday

Mrs. Sallie Edwards, 73, native of Tennessee, but former resident of Richland, died at her home in Dallas, 209 Beckley Drive, Friday. She had resided in Dallas five years.

Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. from the First Methodist church in Richland with burial in the Richard cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. James Brunner, pastor.

Surviving are three sons, Everett and Frank Scoggins, both of Tennessee, and Charles, Lee Edwards, Kansas; four daughters, Mrs. Willie Pigg, Mrs. Erwin Berry and Mrs. Clyde Berry, all of Tennessee and Mrs. Mae Green, Italy; a brother Jeff Pollock, and a sister, Mrs. Ollie Crowell, both of Tennessee, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were A. Neal Brown, Jr.; Jack Shults, James Glass, Jack White, S. F. Herod, Jr., and Arthur Patrick.

Corley directed.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Jun 15, 1959
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband George Larue married Nov. 24, 1901 Lewis, Tennessee 2nd husband William Taylor Scroggins married Mar. 9, 1910 Perry, Tennessee 3rd husband George L. Edwards married Sep. 5, 1920; d/o Al Pollock & Rena (Floyd) Pollock

Anthony Lenn �Weenie Bill� Knight
May 27, 1956 - Oct 25, 1959

3-YEAR-OLD ANGUS BOY KILLED BY TRACTOR FALL

Anthony Lenn Knight, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Knight, Route 3, Angus, was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital of head injuries late Sunday afternoon.

His death is the 11th traffic fatality in Navarro county for this year.

The youngster with two older brothers is reported to have been riding on the hood of an Oliver tractor operated by the father on a service road on Interstate 45 about 5:30 p.m. when the child turned to look back, lost his balance and fell from the vehicle, with one of the wheels passing over his head.

The father finally attracted a passing motorist, Howard L. Tidwell, Ennis, who sped the child to Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Knight and his sons were en route to a store and were riding the tractor since his automobile is reported to have been out of commission.

Marshall Couch and Bob Parrish, state highway patrolmen, investigated the accident and said it occurred 7.3 miles south of Corsicana, at 5:30 p.m., Sunday.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 4 p.m. from the First Baptist church in Richland with burial in the Richard cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. C. Edson Donnell, pastor of the church.

Surviving are the parents, two brothers, Anthony Lee and Barron J. Knight, two sisters, Elaine and Pamelia Knight, all of Richland; grandparents, Mrs. Y. N. Knight, Tyler, and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bass, Jr., Richland; a great grandmother, Mrs. J. T. Bass, Sr., Tyler, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Buell Abbie, Johnny Colson, Walter Hendon and N. M. Coggins.

Corley will direct.

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Horace Chilton Knight
Dec 22, 1917 - May 4, 1962

Richland Man Fatally Shot Late Thursday

Horace C. Knight, 44, of Richland, painter, died in Memorial hospital at 6:10 a.m. Friday of gunshot wounds received at the family residence in Richland Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Mrs. Marilyn Knight, 32, wife of the deceased, surrendered to officers and after making a statement to Jimmy Morris, county attorney, relative to incidents surrounding the shooting, was released.

Knight was struck one time in the left side of the head by a bullet from a .32 calibre pistol. He was brought to Memorial hospital in a Griffin ambulance.

An autopsy was performed Friday morning.

Officers investigating included Deputy Sheriffs Howe French and Dude Blackmon, and State Highway Patrolman Neil Hill.

Following the shooting, Mrs. Knight went to the home of Rev. and Mrs. I. T. Tising of the Richland Baptist church where she reported the trouble and the minister summoned an ambulance and officers.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Richland Baptist church with interment in the Richard cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. A. T. Tising, pastor.

Surviving are his widow of Richland; four daughters, Elaine, Paula and Pamela Knight, all of Richland; Patricia Odell Knight, San Antonio; two sons, Anthony Lee and Darren J. Knight, both of Richland; mother, Mrs. Maggie Knight, Tyler; four brothers, Joe Bailey and Herschel Knight, both of Tyler; Loyd Knight, Longview and Thomas Ray Knight, Marshall; two sisters, Mrs. Paul Willis and Mrs. Dick Harris, both of Tyler, and other relatives.

Griffin directs.

County Attorney Morris said Friday that since it apparently was a case of self defense, no charge was filed. However, he said the case would be carried before the grand jury. It was the unanimous opinion of himself and law enforcement officers that the evidence was insufficient for a charge, the county attorney said. The woman was released.

According to Morris, the slight woman, very nervously but in a controlled manner, told him and officers that the husband had been drinking beer and whisky all day and threatened her and the five small children.

She said she grabbed the pistol and told him to leave them alone or she would shoot and he replied that she had better shoot because he was going to take the gun away from her and kill her, Morris said.

At this point she fired once, striking him in the head, Morris said she told the officers.

Morris said the woman related that the husband beat her on many occasions and displayed an area where she said her husband had knocked out several teeth.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., May 4, 1959
  • WWII Veteran
  • 1st wife Avanell (Graham) Knight married Oct 21, 1939 2nd wife Bertha Viola (Lockridge) Knight 3rd wife Marilyn Doyle (Bass) Knight; s/o Young Horace Knight and Maggie (Kelly) Knight

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Saturday Rites For H. C. Knight

Funeral services for Horace C. Knight, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Richland Baptist church with Rev. A. T. Tiseng, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Richard cemetery.

A native of Tyler, Knight, 44, died in Memorial hospital Friday of a gunshot wound received at the family residence in Richland late Thursday.

Mrs. Marilyn Knight, 32, wife of the deceased, surrendered to officers and was released after making a statement to Jimmy Morris, county attorney. The case will go to the grand jury.

Knight, a painter, was struck one time in the left side of the head by a bullet from a .32 calibre pistol. A Griffin ambulance took the man to Memorial hospital.

Surviving, other than his widow, are four daughters, Elaine, Paula and Pamela Knight, all of Richland, and Patricia Odell Knight, San Antonio; two sons, Anthony Lee and Darren J. Knight, both of Richland; mother, Mrs. Maggie Knight, Tyler; four brothers, Joe Bailey and Herschel Knight, both of Tyler; Loyd Knight, Longview, and Thomas Ray Knight, Marshall; two sisters, Mrs. Paul Willis and Mrs. Dick Harris, both of Tyler, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Johnny Colson, M. C. Owen, Thomas Earl Honea, R. R. Fleming, Marvin Ray Owen and Walter Hendon.

Griffin directed.

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John Thomas Bass, Jr.
Dec 29, 1903 - Jun 13, 1975

J. T. Bass

Funeral services for J. T. Bass, 73, Richland, who died Friday in Memorial Hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy Shultz. Burial will be in Richard Cemetery.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Laura Bass, Richland; one daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Knight, Richland; one son, Bobby Ray Bass, Richland; three sisters, Mrs. A. P. Shelton, Mrs. Florence Rink and Mrs. J. R. Burton, all of Tyler; two brothers, Fletcher Bass, Wills Point, and Jack Bass, Lyford; 11 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

Pallbearers will be A. Neal Brown, L. D. Giesler, R. H. Griffin, Guy Lansford, Starlie Chism, Earl McDaniel Jr., W. V. York and G. H. Campbell.

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Sallie Mae (Hill) Edgar
Jun 11, 1884 - Apr 5, 1959

Mrs. J. M. Edgar Dies Sunday, Rites Monday

Mrs. J. H. Edgar, 74, widow of the late Dr. J. H. Edgar, of Richland, died in Memorial Hospital early Sunday morning following a heart attack Saturday afternoon.

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist church in Richland with burial in the Richard cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. C. Edison Donnell, pastor, and Rev. Marion Ford.

A native of Falls county, Mrs. Edgar had made her home in Richland 65 years.

Surviving are a son, James H. Edgar, Jr., head of the science department, Navarro Junior College, Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. Sam R. Frost and Mrs. Robert L. Arnold, Jr., both of Corsicana, and Mrs. E. A. Fortner, Jr., Norman, Okla.; six grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. R. H. Gregory, Mrs. Dee Gregory, Mrs. R. E. Byrd and Mrs. Trexie Jones, all of Richland, and Mrs. G. S. Sullivan, Rosenburg, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Guy Campbell, Jack White, A. Neal Brown, III; Willard Summerall, Melvin Trawek, Earl McDaniel, James Arnold and Ray Arnold.

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John Calhoun Lansford
May 16, 1883 - Oct 28, 1959

J. C. Lansford Rites Friday

Funeral services were held Friday at 3 p.m. from the Corley Cahpel for John C. Lansford, 76, Richland retired farmer, who was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital Wednesday night. A heart attack was ascribed as the cause of death.

The rites were conducted by Rev. James A. Brunner, pastor of the Richland Methodist church. Burial will be in the Richard cemetery

A native of Lost Prairie, Limestone county, Lansford had made his home at Richland for the past 42 years.

Surviving are his wife of Richland; three sons, Elmore Lansford, Richland; Bay Lansford, Corsicana, and Guy Lansford, Richland; two daughters, Mrs. Alton Eddins, Corsicana, and Mrs. Frank Dickson, Fort Worth; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, a brother, Joe Lansford, Mexia; two sisters, Mrs. M. D. Dossey, Fort Worth, and Mrs. Lee Dossey, Donie, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were W. E. Bounds, Joel Sikes, Charles Ray, Charles Cofer, Paul Lansford, and Bob Dickson.

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Elmore S. Lansford
Nov 9, 1905 - Dec 13, 1973

E. Lansford

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Elmore Lansford, 68, Richland, who died Thursday in Wortham. The Rev. Walter Goodnight and Rev. Walter Goodnight and Rev. Dale Rider officiated. Burial was in the Richard Cemetery.

He had resided in Richland 48 years and operated a grocery store and service station there for many years.

Surviving are his widow; a son, Raymond Pittman, Richland; a daughter, Mrs. Oneta Farmer, Fort Worth; five grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. J. C. Lansford, Richland; two brothers, Bay Lansford, Maypearl and Guy Lansford, Richland; two sisters, Mrs. Alton Eddins, Corsicana, and Mrs. Frank Dickson, Irving; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Bob Dickson, Paul Lansford, Charles Cofer, Charles Ray, Don Farmer, Joel Sikes and Clifford Dailey.

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Arthur Lansford
Jul 27, 1898 - Sep 1, 1965

Saturday Rites Arthur Lansford

Funeral services for Arthur (Nervy) Lansford, 67, of Richland, who died in Paulyne's Convalescent Home Wednesday night, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Richland Methodist church. Burial will be in the Richard cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. James Crowley.

Surviving are his wife of Richland; two brothers, Jim Lansford, Richland, and John L. Lansford, Mexia; a sister, Mrs. Lula McDonald, Fort Worth, and a number of other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Cunningham, James McNeil, Horace Jackson, Guy Campbell, Hub Burleson, B. K. Abbe, R. A. Livingston and Rube Griffin, all members of the Richland Masonic Lodge No. 809 of which Lansford was a member.

Griffin directs.

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Joe Bess Lansford
Aug 22, 1896 - Oct 5, 1946

RITES CONDUCTED MONDAY AFTERNOON RICHLAND RESIDENT

J. B. Lansford, aged 50, of Richland was found dead Sunday morning at Young's Mill in Freestone county. A coroner's verdict of death from natural causes was returned following an investigation.

Lansford was a veteran of World War I and World War II.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Richard cemetery where interment was made. Rev. Van P. Morrison, Methodist minister conducted the rites.

Surviving are his wife of Richland; parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Lansford, Richland; five brothers, Jim Lansford, Streetman; J. L., Arthur, and Vick Lansford, all of Richland, and Harley Lansford, Mt. Bellevue; a sister, Mrs. Lula McDonald, Blossom, Texas, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Edgar Jackson, Guy Campbell, W. H. brown, Will Carter, Ed Bounds, Elmer Lansford, Matt Lamorgue and Jess Burton.

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Laura Estelle (Faircloth) Lansford
Jul 9, 1903 - Apr 3, 1963

Saturday Rites Mrs. Lansford

Final rites for Mrs. Estelle Lansford, 62, of Richland, were held from the Corley Chapel Saturday at 2:30 p.m. with burial in the Richard cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. A. J. Wormwood, pastor of the Richland and Eureka Methodist churches.

Mrs. Lansford died in Memorial Hospital Wednesday afternoon.

Her late husband, S. D. (Dick) Lansford, rancher, died of a heart attack January 12.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Cora Hunter, Lubbock; a brother, J. P. Faircloth, Napa, Calif., and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Nephews were pallbearers.

 Notes:

Sidney Dexter �Dick� Lansford
Mar 24, 1902 - Jan 12, 1963

Services Held S. D. Lansford

Final rites for S. D. (Dick) Lansford, 59, Richland farmer-rancher, who died of a heart attack Saturday afternoon near Richland, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.

The services were conducted by Rev. A. J. Wormwood, pastor of the Eureka and Richland Methodist churches. Burial was in the Richard cemetery.

Lansford, a native of Limestone county, had resided in Richland practically all of his life. His lifeless body was found at his pick-up. Mrs. E. S. Allen, Richland justice of the peace, ruled "death from natural causes" after conducting an inquest and investigation.

Surviving are his wife of Richland; a sister, Mrs. Lula McDonald, Fort Worth; three brothers, Jim Lansford, Corsicana; A. Lansford, Richland, and John Lansford, Mexia, and other relatives.

Nephews were pallbearers.

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Lorenzo Case �Scogie� Lansford
Oct 14, 1918 - Nov 7, 1960

Hold Rites For L. C. Lansford

Funeral services for L. C. (Scogie) Lansford, 41, who died in Methodist Hospital, Dallas, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.

The rites were conducted by Robert Cook, pastor of the Central Methodist church. Interment was in the Richard cemetery.

He was a native of Navarro county.

Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Lansford, Corsicana; a brother, J. T. Lansford, Oklahoma City, Okla., and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Gene Raymond and Leslie Hayd, Kenneth Livingston, Homer Whitehead, Lee Briscoe and Guy and Hugh Lansford.

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Ruth (Hays) Lansford
Aug 24, 1895 - Jul 26, 1975

Mrs. Lansford

The funeral for Mrs. Ruth Lansford, a life-long Richland resident, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Richard cemetery.

Mrs. Lansford died Saturday morning at Memorial Hospital. She is survived by one son, James Thomas Lansford, one sister, Mrs. L. D. Reynolds of Del Rio; and one brother, Mr. Lee Hays of Dallas. Pallbearers will be nephews of Mrs. Lansford.

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James Michael "Jim" Brown
Feb 1, 1969 - July 23, 2019

James "Jim" Brown, 50 of Plano, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019. He was born February 1, 1969 in Dallas to James Curtis Brown Jr and Lelia Gillen Brown.

He graduated from Mesquite High School in 1987 and from Texas A&M in 1992 with a Batchelors Degree in Business. He was a Finance Manager for car dealerships for 27 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Claudia Brown; children, Matthew Brown and Alex Brown; parents, James C. and Lelia Gillen Brown; brother, Jerry Brown and wife Amy; sister, Kimberlie Kinzler; sister in law, Sandra and John Sutton, Myriam and Mike Gagnon; nieces and nephews, Zachary, Carson, Colton Brown, Trevon and Covin Gagnon, Evan Smith. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncle, cousins and extended family.

Visitation will be 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, July 26, 2019 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Dr.  Michael Kempainen of First Baptist Church of Sunnyvale officiating.
Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blooming Grove.

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