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Ada (Davis) McKinzie
Mar 17, 1898 - Jul 7, 1973

Mrs. McKinzie

Services are scheduled for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Bethlehem Baptist Church for Mrs. Ada McKinzie, 96, long-time resident of Corsicana and one of the pioneer members of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. She died Saturday. Rev. R. L. Jones, pastor, will officiate and burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Calhoun's Funeral Home.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ira Norris and Mrs. Onie James, both of Corsicana; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Stella Jackson and Mrs. Jettie Nero, both of Dallas, and Mrs. Pearl Elam of San Francisco, Calif.; and several other relatives.

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Mrs. McKinzie

Services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday for Mrs. Ada McKinzie, 96, at the Bethlehem Baptist Church of which she was a pioneer member. Rev. R. L. Jones will officiate, and burial will follow in the Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three sisters and several other relatives.

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Texana Carthen
Dec 6, 1899 - Jul 7, 1973

Mrs. Carthen

Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday at 11 a.m. for Mrs. Texana Carthen, 73, at Calhoun's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Paul Curry will officiate, with burial to follow at the Woodland Corsicana and other relatives.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Jul 11, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • Death certificate says Tex Aner Carthen; d/o Mary (Lee) - sister Janie Henry's death certificate says d/o Adam Wade and Mary (Reese)

Eva (Wallace) Nathan
Jul 1, 1895 - Mar 1, 1973

Mrs. Nathan

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Monday at the Second Mission Baptist Church for Mrs. Eva Nathan, 87, who died Thursday in Paulyne's Convalescent Home. The Rev. Paul Curry, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery under direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

A native of Harris County, born Jul. 1, 1885, she was a longtime resident of Corsicana and was married to Wallace Nathan in Jun, 1909. She was a longtime member of Second Mission Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Wallace Nathan, Corsicana; and several nieces and nephews.

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Ethel (Davis) Dennis
abt 1903 - Oct 18, 1973

Mrs. Dennis

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Monday at Calhoun Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Ethel Davis Dennis, 70, Hubbard who died Thursday at Memorial Hospital. The Rev. R. L. Jones, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

Surviving are her husband, Milton Dennis of Hubbard; a sister, Mrs. Ophelia Hines of Fort Worth; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Mrs. Dennis

Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Monday at Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Ethel Davis Dennis, 79, Hubbard who died Thursday at Memorial Hospital. The Rev. R. L. Jones, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, was to officiate, with burial to follow at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, a sister, and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Fleta Mae Gowans
Nov 18, 1925 - Apr 17, 1973

Fleta Gowans

Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church for Fleta Gowans, 48, who died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Burial was at Woodland Cemetery

Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Minnie Gowans, Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Helen B. Gowans and Mrs. Dica Gowans, both of Dallas; an uncle; a nephew; and a host of other relatives.

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Edker Leavern Beasley
Apr 5, 1933 - Apr 17, 1973

Edker Beasley

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Harmony Baptist Church for Edker L. Beasley, 40 native of Corsicana who was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital Tuesday.

G. W. O'Neal returned an inquest verdict of death by natural causes, apparently of a heart attack. Rev. Clem Jones will officiate, and burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Scott Funeral Home in Corsicana will direct.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ida Beasley of Corsicana; three daughters, one step-daughter, six sons, four sisters, five brothers, two aunts and two uncles.

Edker Beasley

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Harmony Baptist Church for Edker L. Beasley, 40, native of Corsicana, who was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital Tuesday.

Rev. Clem Jones will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Scott Funeral Home in Corsicana will direct.

Survivors include his widow, three daughters, one step-daughter, six sons, four sisters, five brothers, two aunts and two uncles.

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Betty (Calhoun) Thomas
Jan 1, 1894 - Jul 1, 1973

Mrs. Thomas

Arrangements are pending at Calhoun Funeral Home for Mrs. Betty Thomas, 87, Corsicana resident who died Sunday in Mel-Haven Convalescent Home after an extended illness.

She was an aunt of Wilbur Calhoun and is survived by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

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Mrs. Thomas

Services for Mrs. Betty Calhoun Thomas 87, of Corsicana are set for 2 p.. Saturday at the Mount Olive Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include four grandchildren, a number of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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Clara (Newman) Bennett
Jan 20, 1899 - Jul 1, 1973

Mrs. Bennett

Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Baptist Church, for Mrs. Clara Bennett, 74, 508 East 20th Ave., who died Sunday at Freestone County Hospital in Fairfield. The pastor, the Rev. C. A. Miller, will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

She was a longtime member of St. John's Baptist and active on the Usher Board. Her husband Rufus Bennett, preceded her in death May 27, 1972.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Bennie B. Hemphill, Fairfield; a grandson, Walter Green, Hutchins; a step-daughter, Mrs. Lucille Gibbs, Bryan; a brother, Willie Newman of Louisiana; seven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and a number of step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Joe Hubbard, Marshall Williams, William Davis, Aubrey Woods, L. C. Robinson and James Spence.

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Elmer Cecil Parish
Mar 9, 1930 - Jun 17, 1973

E. C. Parish

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Taylor Memorial Church of God in Christ for Elmer Cecil Parish, 43, of Fort Worth and formerly of Corsicana who died Sunday in Fort Worth.

Calhoun Funeral Home will direct. Elder Floyd G. Taylor will officiate, and burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

He was a graduate of G. W. Jackson High School, attended Prairie View A.& M. College where he received his bachelors and masters degrees in business education.

He served in the Army from 1951-1953 . He taught in the Portland, Ore. School system and Rust College in Holly Springs, Miss. and the San Antonio Public School System.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Lena Parish of Corsicana; three brothers, Jack Parish, of Dallas, Arthur Parish of Dallas, Avan Parish of Fort Worth; two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Parish of Corsicana and Mrs. Hattie Mae Body of Corsicana and other relatives.

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E. C. Parish

Funeral services for Elmer Cecil Parish, 43, Fort Worth, former Corsicanan, were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Taylor Memorial Church of God in Christ here. Elder Floyd G. Taylor officiated. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home. He died June 17 in Fort Worth where he was employed by the Fort Worth Public School System.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Lena Parish of Corsicana, three brothers, two sisters, and other relatives.

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Samantha (Butcher) Watts-Haney
Aug 5, 1902 - Jun 21, 1973

Mrs. Haney

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Calhoun Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Samantha Haney, 71, of Corsicana who died Thursday at Navarro County Memorial Hospital. Rev. R. L. Jones will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include a son, Arthur Watts of Dallas; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ester Watts of Dallas; five grandchildren, a great-grandson, three brothers, Rev. R. C. Butcher of Dallas, Taft Butcher and Roosevelt Butcher both of Wortham; and other relatives.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Jun. 24, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Louis T. Watts 2nd husband unknown Haney; d/o William Carrol/Calvin Butcher & Harriett (Kirvin) Butcher

Isaac Murry
Dec 24, 1901 - Apr 29, 1973

Funeral services are pending at Scott Funeral Home for Isaac Murry who was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital Sunday.

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Detra Lashon Grayson
Jan 12, 1970 - Apr 28, 1973

Detra Grayson

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Scott Funeral Home Chapel for Detra Lashon Grayson, 3, daughter of Shirley Grayson of Corsicana. The child was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital Saturday.

Rev. Mulus of Fort Worth will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery

Survivors include her mother and father; a sister, Stacie Lanette; her grandmother, Mrs. Lucille Grayson of Corsicana; two great-grandmothers, two aunts and an uncle.

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Detra Grayson

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Scott Funeral Home Chapel for Detra Lashon Grayson, 3, daughter of Shirley Grayson of Corsicana.

The child was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital Saturday.

Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include her mother, father, a sister, her grandmother, two great-grandmothers, two aunts and an uncle.

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Clarence Murry, Sr.
Apr 24, 1912 - Mar 4, 1973

Funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Scott Funeral Home Chapel for Clarence Murry, 60, native of Corsicana and resident of Chicago, Ill. Who died Sunday at Chicago. Rev. A. McGill will officiate and burial will be at Woodland.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Magnolia Murry of Chicago, Ill.; three children, Clarence Jr., Shelia and Gina, all of Chicago, his parents, Isaac and Leana Murry of Corsicana; and an aunt, Mrs. Irene Johnson of Fort Worth.

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John L. James, Jr.
Mar. 11, 1973 - Mar. 12, 1973

Infant James

Graveside services are set for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana for infant James, son of Mr. and Mrs. John James of Barry who died Monday at Memorial Hospital. Rev. L. L. Sheffield will officiate.

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Eula Mae (Jones) Richard
Feb 15, 1918 - Mar 9, 1973

Mrs. Richard

Funeral services are set for 3 p. m. Thursday at the Griffin Chapel Church of God in Christ for Mrs. Eula Mae Richard, 55, who died Friday at Memorial Hospital. Rev. C. M. Bennett will officiate and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana. Ross Funeral Home in Corsicana will direct.

Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Misoura Jones; three sisters, Mrs. Beulah Cooper, Mrs. Hattie Rogers, and Mrs. Mozel Brown; four brothers, Sammie, Samuel and Oscar Jones and Willie Burns; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers will include Lonnie Jones, James White, Billie Harris, Lonnie Johnson, Robert Frazier, and Blue Jones.

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Morris Markus (Coleman) Titus-Bush
Jun 6, 1902 - Mar 16, 1973

Mrs. M. Bush

Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Morris Bush, 72, of 1500 E. Collin, who died Friday at her home.

The Rev. I. C. Timberlake, pastor of Wesley Chapel C.M.E. Church, officiated, and burial was at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include one son, Gordon Titus of Denver, Colo.; two brothers, Willy Coleman of Sherman and Wally Coleman of Los Angeles, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Flementine Haynes of Victoria; four grandsons, Morris, Paul and Edward Titus, all of Denver and Gordon Jr., a student of Navarro Junior College; and two granddaughters, Mary and Maxine both of Denver.

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Tecumseh (Jackson) Knox-Morris-Cooley
Feb. 5, 1900 - Dec. 21, 1973

Mrs. Morris

Funeral services were to be at 3 p.m. today at the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church for Mrs. Tecumseh Morris, 73, 708 East 7th Ave., retired school teacher, who died Friday at Memorial Hospital. The Rev. James Chaney, pastor was to officiate, with burial to be in Woodland Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home.

She had been a resident of Corsicana for more than 50 years and was the daughter of the late Professor G. W. Jackson for whom the former Jackson High School here was names. She has taught inf the public schools in Corsicana, Temple and Waxahachie before retiring. Mrs. Morris attended Michigan Oberlin College and the Music Conservatory at Fisk University.

She was a member of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church and a member of the Ruth Missionary Circle; a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority and member of both the state and national associations of retired teachers.

Surviving are two cousins, , Mrs. Sarah Profitt of Chicago, Ill., and Leroy Bird of Denver, Colo.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Dec 26, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Aubrey Knox Jun. 4, 1917 d/o George Washington �GW� Jackson and Mattie L. (Anderson) Jackson (1910 census says born 1889) ( death certificate is Tecumseh Cooley)

Arneata (Beaver) Leonard
Sep 16, 1902 - May 21, 1973

Mrs. Leonard

Funeral services are pending at Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana for Mrs. Arneata Leonard, 5402 Kilpatrick, Fort Worth, a life-long resident of Corsicana who died Monday at Memorial Hospital.

Survivors include a son, Rev. Madison Leonard of Fort Worth; a sister, Mrs. Annie Thomas of Corpus Christi, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Herman W. Polk
Jan 12, 1917 - May 17, 1973

H. W. Polk

Herman W. Polk, 51, a former Corsicana resident, died May 17 in a Veterans Hospital in Dallas.

Services will be held Monday, May 21, at 2 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church in Corsicana with Rev. W. L. Milus, pastor, officiating. Thresh-Mosley Funeral Home of Dallas is directing the funeral. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana with Ross Funeral Home handling graveside services.

He was a graduate of G. W. Jackson High School and studied several years at Paul Quin College in Waco. He was manager of Polk-Bailey Funeral Home of Teague for several years. Later, coming back to Corsicana, he was manager for Ross Funeral Home. From there he went to Starks Funeral Home in San Angelo, Tex. where he retired.

Survivors include one son, Charles H. Polk of Los Angeles, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Jessie B. Jones of Dallas; three grandchildren; and one nephew, Lloyd Jones, Jr., of Dallas.

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H. W. Polk

Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Monday at Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church for Herman W. Polk, 51, former Corsicana resident who died Thursday at a Dallas Veterans Administration Hospital.

Rev. W. L. Milus was to officiate with burial to follow at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include a son, a sister, three grandchildren, and a nephew.

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Elmer C. Davis, Rev.
Oct 1, 1909 - Jan 31, 1973

Rev. E. C. Davis

Rev. Elmer C. Davis, 62, 1116 E. Collins was pronounced dead on arrival at Navarro County Memorial Hospital early Wednesday morning. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Clem Jones, Harmony Baptist Church pastor, officiating.

Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

Pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church for 22 years, he had baptized 237 candidates, performed 101 marriages, and held 270 funerals during his ministry.

He was ordained as a minister in 1953 and had pastored Pursley Chapel Baptist Church, Good Will Baptist Church, Birdston Valley Church, Young Chapel Baptist Church of Purdon, St. James Baptist Church of Tupelo, and Tehuacana Grove Baptist Church.

He held 0ffice for 17 years as moderator of Harmony Baptist District, served as president of the Baptist Minister's Union and secretary of Harmony Baptist District for 12 years. He also served as zone leader of Harmony District, and was a trustee of Butler College in Tyler, Tex.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Saveary Davis of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Velma Knox of Corsicana and Mrs. Charlie Mae Washington of Dallas; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; eight brothers, Arque Davis, of Oklahoma City, Okla., E. J. Davis, Streetman, William Davis and Martin Davis, Corsicana, Frederick Davis, Tulsa, Okla., Olen Davis, Alberquerque, N. M. , Henderson Davis, Mexia, and Jyltee Davis, Lemore, Calif., four sisters, Mrs. Jessie Lee Henley and Mrs. Lela Mae Wadley, Richland, Mrs. Thelma Gillum, Dallas, and Mrs. Celestine Davis, Guthrie, Okla.; three aunts, one uncle and other relatives.

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Rev. E. C. Davis

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church for Rev. Elmer C. Davis, 62, 1116 E. Collin, who was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital Wednesday morning.

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Thomas Cranford
Apr. 1, 1901 - Jan. 26, 1973

T. Cranford

Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of the Living God, 908 S. Main, for Thomas Cranford, 72, of Corsicana who died Friday at Memorial Hospital.

Elder L. B. Mathew will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and cook at the former Navarro Clinic.

Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Sadie Norton of Philadelphia, Pa.; two nephews , George Holmes of Corsicana and Henry Woods of Houston; two nieces, Mrs. Yvonne Williams of Grand Prairie and Mrs. Carolyn Beck (address unknown) and several great-nephews and great-nieces.

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T. Cranford

Funeral services were to be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of the Living God, 908 S. Main, for Thomas Cranford, 72, of Corsicana, who died Friday at Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements were with Calhoun Funeral Home.

Elder L. B. Mathew was to officiate with burial to follow at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include a sister, two nephews, two nieces, and server great-nephews and great-nieces.

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Eva (Chatman) Ellison
Nov 22, 1894 - Sep 3, 1973

Mrs. Ellison

Funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church for Mrs. Eva Chatman Ellison, who died Monday at Mel-Haven Convalescent Home. Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home.

Rev. Milas, pastor, will officiate and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery

Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Evelyn Williams of Corsicana; and three nephews, Robert Chatman and Fred Chatman, both of Houston, and Johnnie Chatman of Waxahachie.

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Virgil Collins
Jan 1, 1900 - Aug 10, 1973

Virgil Collins

Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church for Virgil Collins, 73, native of Grimes County and resident of Corsicana who died Friday in Corsicana who died Friday in Corsicana.

Rev. A. L. Patrick, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Sophia Collins of Corsicana, and other relatives.

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Sophia (Williams) Collins
Aug 23, 1903 - Mar 18, 1976

Mrs. Collins

Services will be at noon Monday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church for Mrs. Sophia Collins, 76, resident of Corsicana and native of Grimes County, who died yesterday at the Clear Lake Care Center in Webster.

The Rev. A. L. Patrick will officiate, with burial following at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home here.

Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Cora Overstreet of Houston, Mrs. Jessie Russell of Hillsboro, and Mrs. Fannie Fuller of Dickinson; two brothers, Eddie Williams of Anderson and Lucy Kirk Williams of Philadelphia, Penn.; and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be nephews.

Her husband, Virgil Collins of Corsicana, preceded her in death in 1973.

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Emma Lee Price
Aug 15, 1904 - Aug 10, 1973

Mrs. Price

Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church for Mrs. Emma Lee Price, 62, of Corsicana, who died Friday in Corsicana. Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home.

Rev. Miles, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church pastor, will officiate, with burial to be at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include a daughter, a son, and three cousins, Katie, Charlie, and Eddie Mae Hymon.

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Cleveland English, Sr.
Sep 12, 1881 - Sep 29, 1973

C. English

Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday at 3 p.m. at Second Mission Baptist Church for Cleveland English, 87, who died Saturday morning in Mel-Haven Convalescent Home. Rev. Paul Curry will officiate and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

English, a native of Navarro County, was a member of Second Mission Baptist Church.

Survivors include three sons, Bonner English of Corsicana, Floyd English of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Cleveland English, Jr. of Ennis; seven daughters, Mrs. Alice Hervey of Corsicana, Mrs. Mary English of Dallas, Mrs. Clara Cyrus of Stewart Mill, Mrs. Roberta Carrington of Minneapolis, Mrs. Bertha English of Minneapolis, Mrs. Ruby English of Fort Worth, and Mrs. Tessie Hayes of Vernon; 40 grandchildren; 88 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Archie English of Fort Worth.

Pallbearers will be the grandsons, Cleveland English III, M. J. English, Willie Hervey, Jessie Crawford, Jr., Davis English and C. J. English.

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Stacy Nichole Smith
Oct. 28, 1972 - Jun. 1, 1973

Stacy Smith

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Scott Funeral Home Chapel for Baby Stacy Nicole Smith, seven months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey C. Smith of Corsicana.

The baby died Friday at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco. Rev. Larry Polk, First Independent Baptist Church pastor, will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include her parents; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Jean Tankersley; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reese; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Cephus; and paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonnard Johnson.

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Gladys Marie Williams, Miss
abt 1921 - Jun 2, 1973

Miss Williams

Funeral services are set Tuesday for Miss Gladys Marie Williams, 52, native of Corsicana and resident of Los Angeles, Calif., who died Monday in Los Angeles. The time and place is pending and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Scott Funeral Home in Corsicana.

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Mrs. Williams

Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Scott Funeral Home Chapel for Miss Gladys Marie Williams, 52, native of Corsicana and resident of Los Angeles, Calif., who died last Monday at Los Angeles.

Graveside services are to be Thursday afternoon at Woodland Cemetery.

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Mary Jane (Crenshaw) Dixon-Jacobs
Aug 8, 1887 - May 27, 1973

Mrs. Jacobs

Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Saturday at First Independent Baptist Church for Sister Mary Dixon Jacobs, 85, of Corsicana, who died Sunday at Mel Haven. Rev. Larry L. Polk, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Scott Funeral Home in Corsicana will direct.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Cary of San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Mamie Jewel Smith of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mrs. Ethel Mae Gee of Belton, Tex.; two sons, Fred Dixon and Clem Dixon both of Corsicana.

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Mrs. Jacobs

Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Saturday at First Independent Baptist Church for Sister Mary Dixon Jacobs, 85, of Corsicana, who died Sunday at Mel Haven. Rev. Larry L. Polk, pastor, officiated, and burial was at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include three daughters, two sons and 29 grandchildren.

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Florence (Smith) Quarles
Sep 15, 1906 - May 28, 1973

Mrs. Quarles

Funeral services are pending at Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana for Mrs. Florence Quarles, 1813 E. Sixth Ave, who died Monday morning at Memorial Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, Prince Quarles of Corsicana and other relatives.

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Mrs. Quarles

Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the 13th Avenue Christian Church for Mrs. Florence Quarles, 63, of Corsicana who died Monday at Memorial Hospital. Rev. W. D. Hines, pastor, was to officiate, with burial to follow at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, a son, a brother, a sister, two grandsons, and two great-grandchildren.

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Price Walter McIntyre
Dec 15, 1879 - May 24, 1973

W. McIntyre

Funeral services were to be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Bethel A. M. E. Church for Price Walter McIntyre, 93, of Corsicana who died Thursday at Memorial Hospital. Rev. C. L. Boyd was to officiate, and burial was to be at Woodland Cemetery.

Arrangements were with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

He was a student at Corsicana Public Schools, a member of A. M. E. Church, served as a trustee, secretary of the church board, and Sunday school brother.

He was captain of K. P. Uniform Rank No. 16 of Texas and led prayer meetings and discusses the Bible while at Mel-Haven Chapel.

Survivors include two sons, Prince E. McIntyre of San Antonio and Leroy McIntyre of Bonham; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Wallace of Denver, Colo. And Mrs. Lillian Jones of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Wilburn of Chicago, Ill.; eight grandchildren, and other relatives.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., May 28, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Emma Marie (Belcher) McIntyre married Jul. 2, 1894 2nd wife Anna Mary (Smith) McIntyre; s/o Ben McIntyre & Emma (Bluitt) McIntyre

Joe Rogers
Apr 29, 1893 - May 24, 1973

Joe Rogers

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the East Side Church of Christ for Joe Rogers, 80, who died Thursday in the Temple VA Hospital. W. W. Wilmore, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery under direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Bessie L. Rogers of Corsicana; a step-son, Charles Jones, Corsicana; two foster children, Mrs. Willie Me Rogers and Joesel Brown, both of New Orleans, La; a sister Mrs. Lovie Hider of Spur, Texas; a brother, Tom Rogers of Smithville, Texas; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Joe Rogers

Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Sunday at the East Side Church of Christ for Joe Rogers, 80, who died Thursday in the Temple Veterans Administration Hospital. Rev. W. W. Wilmore, officiated and burial was at the Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, a step-son, two foster children, a sister, a brother, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Isabell (Grant) Colbert
Oct. 18, 1918 - Jul. 19, 1973

Mrs. Colbert

Funeral services are set for 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church for Mrs. Isabell Colbert, 54, resident of Houston.

Rev. A. D. McGraw, pastor of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Houston, will officiate, with burial in Woodland Cemetery.

She died Thursday in Austin. Scott Funeral Home will direct.

Survivors include her husband, Rubbin Colbert of Houston; two daughters, Mrs. Sherrie Dell Carroll of Dallas and Mrs. Rose Marie Ashley of Houston; a son, Harold Leon Colbert of Houston; three brothers, William Grant of Houston, Walter Grant of Denver, Colo. And Emmitt Grant of Oravill, Calif.; and seven grandsons and five granddaughters.

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Lee Miller
Abt 1919 - Sep 21, 1973

Lee Miller
Funeral services were to be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel for Lee Miller, 54, formerly of Corsicana who died in Terrell Friday. Elder L. C. Coleman was to officiate and burial was to be at Woodland Cemetery.
Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Ethel Miller of Hubbard; and four cousins, Mrs. Aline Hodge of Corsicana, Mrs. Addie Hornbuckle of Trinidad, Mrs. Annie Miller of Trinidad, and Hosea Miller of Fort Worth.

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Alberta (King) Tankersley
Sep 1, 1910 - Nov 21, 1973

Mrs. Tankersley
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Independent Baptist Church for Mrs. Alberta Tankersley, 63, of 702 East First Ave., Rev. Larry L. Polk, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.
Arrangements are with the Ross and Johnson Mortuary, 1100 East Fifth Ave.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest F. Tankersley of Corsicana; her mother, Mrs. Mary Hudson of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Atalie Thomas of Corsicana; a niece and a nephew, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Scurry of Las Vegas, Nevada; and other relatives.
Pallbearers include P. W. Lee, Jimmie Lee, William Cephus, Charles Polk, Louis Brandon, Darryl Dempsey and Robert Bean.\

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Willie (Bennett) Harris
Feb 7, 1895 - Jun 15, 1973

Mrs. Harris
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Monday at the Second Mission Baptist Church for Mrs. Willie Harris, of Corsicana, who died Friday at Mel Haven Convalescent Home. Rev. Paul Curry, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.
She was born in Grimes County and had been a resident of Corsicana since 1922, and a member of Second Mission Baptist Church since 1922.
She was also active in the Mission Society. Her husband, Jody Harris, preceded her in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Sarah Whitfield of Dallas; two sons, J. D. Harris and Johnny Harris, both of Dallas; a brother, Rev. J. W. Williams of Waco; and a number of nephews and nieces, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Nephews will be pallbearers.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Jun. 17, 1973
    Submitted by     Diane Richards
  • w/o Jodie Harris married Apr. 7, 1941 d/o George Bennett and Clorann (Wheatfall) Bennett per death certificate ( their marriage certificate says she is Willie Jones)

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Mrs. Harris
Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Second Mission Baptist Church for Mrs. Willie Harris of Corsicana, who died Friday at Mel Haven Convalescent Home. Rev. Paul Curry pastor, was to officiate, with burial to follow at Woodland Cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter, two sons, a brother, a number of nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

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Queen (Campbell) Champ
May 9, 1890 - Aug. 17, 1973

Mrs. Champ
Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Thursday at Taylor Memorial Church of God in Christ for Mrs. Queen Champ, 98m who died Friday at the Methodist Hospital in Dallas. Rev. J. J. Johnson will officiate, and burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Ross Funeral Home.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Missouri Reese of Corsicana and Mrs. Queen Ella Dabbs of Dallas; five grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Grandsons and friends of the family will be pallbearers.

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Mrs. Champ
Funeral services were to be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Taylor Memorial Church of God in Christ for Mrs. Queen Champ, 98, who died Friday at the Methodist Hospital in Dallas. Rev. J. J. Johnson will officiate and burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Ross Funeral Home.
Survivors include two daughters, five grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

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Fannie Stone
Jan 1, 1886 - Dec 25, 1973

Mrs. Stone
Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Bethlehem Baptist Church for Mrs. Fannie Stone, 87, a native of Corsicana, who died Dec. 25 in Los Angeles where she resided. The Rev. R. L. Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home. A list of survivors was unavailable.

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Minnie E. (Armstrong) Williams
Oct 11, 1886 - Dec 24, 1973

Mrs. Williams

Funeral services set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Bethel A. M. E. Methodist Church in Corsicana for Mrs. Minnie E. Williams, 86, formerly of Corsicana, and resident of Dallas, who died Monday in a Dallas nursing home. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana.

Survivors include two brothers, Rev. F. N. Armstrong and Rev. S. A. Armstrong both of Dallas; a son, Curtis Brown of Plum, Tex.; a nephew, Levance (Sonny) Price of Corsicana; and one niece, Mrs. Leneita Price Lewis of Memphis, Tex.

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Easter Lillie (Neal) Pittman
Mar 30, 1906 - Jun 23, 1973

Mrs. Pittman

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church for Mrs. Easter Lillie Pittman, 72, of 1402 East Sixth Ave., who died at her home Saturday.

Rev. C. L. Boyd will officiate and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Scott Funeral Home will direct.

She lived in New York for 10 years and moved back to Corsicana a year and a half ago.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Wallace and a son-in-law, Lawrence Wallace, both of Corsicana.

Pallbearers include Robert Edwards, Robert Beans, Eugene Mayfield, and Spencer Thomas.

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Ivory Corene (Ellison) Heaggs
Abt. 1909 - Aug 1973

Mrs. Heaggs

Services for Mrs. Ivory C. Heaggs, 66, a Navarro County native who died in Denver, Colo. Last week, are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at the South 12th Street Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Elder A. Z. Johnson, pastor of the church will officiate.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ivory C. Carter of Denver; two grandsons, Robert H. Carter of Denver and Eddie Heaggs of Houston; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Kill Ring Ellison of Wichita Falls, Tex. and Elder Jeffie Ellison of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Annie Atkisson of Corsicana; and other relatives.

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Beatrice (Aaron) Hall
Feb 5, 1885 - Aug 1, 1973

Mrs. Hall

Services for Mrs. Beatrice Hall, 88, of Dallas, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wesley Chapel C. M. E. Church with the Rev. I. C. Timberlake officiating. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery under direction of Ross Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hall died Wednesday in a Dallas Convalescent center.

Survivors include her husband, Eddie Hall of Dallas; a step-sister, Mrs. Estelia Carroll of Corsicana; one brother-in-law, Otha Hall of Corsicana; and other relatives.

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Adolph McGriff
May 12, 1925 - Jul 29, 1973

Adolph McGriff

Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Saturday at the Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel for Adolph McGriff, 48, who died at Pole Alton, Calif. Sunday. Rev. C. L. Boyd, A. M. E. Church pastor, will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

He was a native of Navarro County, attended Corsicana public schools and graduated from G. W. Jackson High School in 1947.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Erma McGriff of Palo Alto; a son, Harold McGriff of Chicago, Ill.; a daughter, Miss Glenda McGriff of Chicago; his mother, Mrs. Cora Glenn of Corsicana; his step-father, Ellison Glenn of Corsicana; a brother, Charles McGriff of San Francisco; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson of Vislia, Calif.; and other relatives.

Nephews will be pallbearers.

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Curtis Warren Sparks, Sr.
Oct 1, 1898 - Oct 2, 1973

Curtis Sparks

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel A. M. E. Church for Curtis Sparks, Sr., 76, who died Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colo. Rev. George Willis will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home. Sparks was born in Corsicana Oct. 1, 1898 to the parents of Mr. and Mrs. George Sparks. He attended Fred Douglas School and received his high school diploma from Prairie View Normal School, and his bachelors of science degree from Paul Quinn College.

He taught in the Gilmer and Samirian School System and he served as principal of the former G. W. Carver High School in Dawson for 27 years. He was a member of Bethel A. M. E. Church and served as a trustee there for a number of years.

After retirement in 1971 he made his home in Denver, Colo. And attended Campbell A. M. E. Church. He was a member of Jerusalem Lodge No. 63.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Willie Mae Sparks of Denver, Colo.; a daughter, Mrs. Lottie Birdsong of Corsicana; two sons, Curtis W. Sparks, Jr. of Los Angeles, Calif. and Bobby R. Sparks of Corsicana; a step-son, LaSalle Donnell of Houston; a sister, Mrs. Mattie Womack of Corsicana; four grandchildren; and other relatives.

Pallbearers include Charlkes Joiner, Willie Ward, Dazelle Lee, Ellison Smart, Walter Day, Jessie McDade, Charlie Harrison, Jake Griffin, W. F. Edmond and Leon Gowns.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of Jerusalem Lodge No. 63.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Oct. 5, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Helen (Pardue) Sparks 2nd wife Willie Mae (unk) Sparks s/o George W. Sparks and Celia E. �Celie� (Dawson) Gasper-Sparks

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Curtis Sparks

Funeral services for Curtis Sparks, Sr., 75, retired school teacher, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel A. M. E. Church with Rev. George Willis officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

He died Tuesday in Denver, Colo., where he had moved from here in 1971 upon retirement. A longtime teacher, he was principal for 27 years at the former G. W. Carver High School of Dawson. He was a former member of Bethel A. M. E. Church and served as a trustee for a number of years, and a member of Jerusalem Lodge No. 63 members of which will be honorary pallbearers.

Surviving are his widow of Denver, a daughter, two sons, a step-son, four grandchildren, one sister, and other relatives.

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Estella (Carroll) Kelley
Jan 10, 1902 - Jul 19, 1973

Mrs. Kelly

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Monday at Bethel A. M. E. Church for Mrs. Estella Kelly, 71, who died Thursday at Mel Haven Convalescent Home.

Rev. C. L. Boyd, pastor, will officiate, and burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Ross Funeral Home in Corsicana.

She was the daughter, of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Carroll of Freestone County. She was a member of the Bethel A. M. E. Church and Stewardess Board.

Survivors include her husband, Emmitt Kelly of Corsicana; three sisters, two brothers, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers will be nephews and friends of the family.

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Emmit Kelley
Oct 20, 1893 - May 17, 1977

Emmit Kelley

Wake services will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel for Emmit Kelley, 83, resident of Corsicana who died in Dallas Osteopathic hospital Tuesday.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel A. M. E. Church with burial following at Woodland Cemetery. The Rev. W. M. Vaughn will officiate.

Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Reynolds of Austin, Mrs. Arnetta Phillips of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Hazel Sims of Palo Alto, Calif.; a brother, Alphonso Kelley of Dallas, and other relatives.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., May 20, 1977
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Estella (Carroll) Kelley; s/o John Scipio Kelley & Nancy Jane (Blakeley) Kelley (buried in Cotton Gin Cemetery, Teague, Tx.)

Tyree (Davis) Milton-Stewart-Beasley
Oct 17, 1906 - Mar 20, 1973

Mrs. Beasley

Mrs. Tyree Beasley, 66, 1303 E. 5th Ave., a heart patient, was found dead in her home shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday investigating Corsicana police reported.

Justice of the Peace G. W. O'Neal returned an inquest verdict of death due to a heart attack. Investigating Capt. David Garrett and Sgt. Melvin Byrd said a son, Percell Milton, found her dead in a bedroom about 6:45 p.m.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Scott Funeral Home.

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Mrs. Beasley

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Eastside Church of Christ for Mrs. Tyree Beasley, of 1303 E. 5th Ave., who was found dead at her home Tuesday evening. Bro Willie Wilmore, pastor will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Scott Funeral Home in Corsicana will direct.

Survivors include her husband, Kirrie Beasley of Corsicana; a son, Percell Milton, Sr., of Corsicana; two sisters, Camilla Page of Corsicana and Mrs. Arnita Jones of Los Angeles, Calif.; a brother, Jefferson Davis of Los Angeles; three grandsons, one granddaughter, and two great-grandchildren.

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Mrs. Beasley

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Eastside Church of Christ for Mrs. Tyree Beasley of Corsicana who died at her home Tuesday. Bro. Willie Wilmore officiated, and burial was in Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, a son, two sisters, a brother, three grandsons, one granddaughter and two grandsons.

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Ollie Lewis (Frazier) Hayden
Sep 15, 1900 - Dec 27, 1973

Mrs. Hayden

Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Sunday at Second Mission Baptist Church for Mrs. Ollie Hayden, 73, resident of Corsicana, who died Thursday at Mel Haven Nursing Home. Rev. Paul Curry will officiate and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home.

Survivors include a brother, Robert Frazier Sr. of Corsicana; a nephew, Robert Frazier Jr. of Los Angeles, Calif.; a niece, Mrs. Ann Cameron of Los Angeles; and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Joanna Clark of Dallas and Mrs. Mary Winchester of Oklahoma, City, Okla.

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Mayoma (Felix) Lusk
Sep 21, 1921 - Dec 22, 1973

Mrs. Lusk

Funeral services are set for noon Sunday at Hopewell Baptist Church in Dawson for Mrs. Mayoma Lusk, 52, who was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital Saturday.

Rev. R. L. Green of Dallas will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana. Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and was employed with Kreditora Manufacturing Co. of Hubbard.

She was a resident of Dawson since 1947.

Survivors include her husband, Haywood Lusk; five sons, Charles Lusk, John Lusk, Joe Nathan Lusk, and James Lusk, all of Fort Worth, and Elvern Lusk of Dawson; five daughters, Mrs. Gloria Hogan and Mrs. Faynola Parks, both of Fort Worth; Mrs. Chattle Soloman of Overton, Tex.; Mrs. Joann Dickson and Miss Ethel Mae Lusk, both of Dawson; 18 grandchildren; and two brothers, Henry Felix of Purdon, and Albert Felix of Houston.

Pallbearers include Gene Autry Lusk, Howard Lusk, Benny Brown, Leon Shaw, Early Campbell and Promise Cherry.

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Frances Virginia "Frankie " (Ewey) Nero
Jan 9, 1926 - Sep 1973

Mrs. Nero

Graveside rites are set for 11 a.m. Thursday at the Woodland Cemetery for Mrs. Frances (Frankie) Nero, 47, native of Navarro County and resident of Fresno, Calif. Her mother Mrs. Frankie Ewey, preceded her in death July 15.

Elder Floyd Taylor will officiate. Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home.

Survivors include her husband, Stewart Nero of Denver, Colo.; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Morgan of Carlisle, Penn.; her father, David Ewey, Sr., of Wortham; a grandson, Byron of Carlisle, Penn.; a sister, Mrs. Jewel Harris of Fresno, Calif.; and four brothers, David Ewey Jr. and Stanley Hurd, both of Tulsa, Okla., Leon Herd of Dallas, and Lonnie D. Ewey of New York, N.Y.

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Hattie (Moore) Washington
Jun 2, 1897 - Jan 17, 1973

Mrs. Washington

Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bethel A. M. E. Church for Mrs. Hallie Washington, Corsicana native who died Wednesday at Hilltop Manor Nursing Home in Waxahachie.

Rev. C. L. Boyd will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Scott Funeral Home will direct.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Luci Mae Moses of Washington; five sons, George Washington of Detroit, Mich., Isiah Washington, Jr., Los Angeles, Calif.; Vidilla Washington, address not available, Alvin Washington of Yellow Springs, Ohio, and Clark Washington of Houston; three sisters, Miss Maggie Moore and Miss Alberia Moore, both of Corsicana, and Mrs. Wyona Combs of Denver, Colo.; a brother, Quay Moore of Chicago, Ill.; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild; a niece and two nephews.

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Joanna (Ates) Barron-Watts
Jul 15, 1906 - Feb 21, 1973

Mrs. Watts

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Scott Funeral Home Chapel in Corsicana for Mrs. Joanna Watts, native of Smith County and resident of Corsicana who died Wednesday at Mel Haven Convalescent Home. Rev. L. C. Timberlake will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Easter L. Fountain of Corsicana, Mrs. Anna Jones of Houston, and Mrs. May Ella Carr of Dallas; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

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Mrs. Watts

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Scott Funeral Home Chapel in Corsicana for Mrs. Joanna Watts, native of Smith County and resident of Corsicana who died Wednesday at Mel Haven Convalescent Home. Rev. L. C. Timberlake officiated, and burial was in Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include three daughters, nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Feb. 25, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Bartholomew Barron 2nd husband Arthur Watts married May 7, 1907; d/o Elvira Ates per death certificate

Matthew Williams
Feb 17, 1942 - Jul 28, 1973

M. Williams

Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Roane Chapel Baptist Church for Matthew Williams, 31, of Dallas, native of Navarro County who was pronounced dead on arrival at Parkland Hospital Saturday. Rev. J. J. Johnson, will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Calhoun Funeral Home will direct.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Williams of Corsicana; six brothers, Charlie Williams, Lorenza Williams, Richard Williams, all of Dallas; and Bobby Williams, Roy Williams and Edward Williams, all of Corsicana; four sisters, Mrs. Charline Barton and Mrs. Linda Williams both of Dallas; and Mrs. Janett Reed and Regina Williams, both of Corsicana; and other relatives.

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M. Williams

Funeral services were to be at 3 a.m. Wednesday at the Roane Chapel Baptist Church for Matthew Williams, 31, of Dallas, and native of Navarro County who was pronounced dead on arrival at Parkland Hospital Saturday. Rev. J. J. Johnson was to officiate with burial to follow at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include his parents, six brothers, four sisters, and other relatives.

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Louis Haney, Jr.
Aug 3, 1969 - Apr 11, 1973

Louis Haney, Jr.

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Love Chapel Baptist Church for Louis Haney, Jr., 3, of Corsicana, who was killed near Waxahachie in an automobile accident Wednesday, Rev. T. A. Turner will officiate and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Scott Funeral Home in Corsicana will direct.

Survivors, all of Corsicana, include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Haney; a brother, Steven Swayne Haney; his grandparents, Mrs. Ethel Haney and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Felder; three uncles; four aunts; and a host of other relatives.

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Corsicana Child Killed

WAXAHACHIE�Louis Haney, Jr., 3 of Corsicana, was killed in a three-car accident west of Ennis Wednesday evening, and five other persons were injured.

Persons who sustained injuries included the boy's father, Louis Haney of Corsicana, driver of one of the autos; his grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Haney, 417 W. 12th Ave., Corsicana; and his aunt, Mrs. Lorainne Richardson, 417 W. 12th Ave., Corsicana.

Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Haney were admitted to Memorial Hospital for injuries sustained in the accident.

Other persons were injured included Mrs. Dela Reed of Waxahachie and Mrs. Margaret Shadix of Waxahachie.

The Shadix car was reportedly traveling west and struck the rear of the Reed car, also westbound, then careened across the highway, hitting the Haney auto broadside.

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Louis Haney

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Love Chapel Baptist Church for Louis Haney, Jr., 3, of Corsicana who was killed near Waxahachie in an automobile accident near Waxahachie Wednesday. Rev. T. A. Turner will officiate and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include his parents, a brother, his grandparents, three uncles, four aunts and a host of other relatives.

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Aubrey Washington, Sr.
Dec 5, 1909 - Oct 28, 1973

Mr. Washington

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at First Independent Baptist Church for Aubrey Washington Sr., 63, who died Sunday in Memorial Hospital. Rev. Larry L. Polk will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Ross Funeral Home.

He was deacon and treasurer of First Independent Baptist Church and an employe of Sears and Roebuck Co.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Eula Washington of Corsicana; five sons, Aubrey Washington, Jr. and Arnold Keith Washington, both of Corsicana; Joseph Washington and Jasper David Washington, both of Dallas; and Anthony Washington of Los Angeles, Calif.; four daughters, Eunice Washington and Mrs. Vanessa Lacy, both of Dallas; Mrs. Corine Jackson of San Francisco, Calif.; Mrs. Wanda Brown of Los Angeles; his mother, Mrs. Nettie Washington of Corsicana; 15 grandchildren; and other relatives.

Pallbearers will include Ollie Averhart, Robert Bean, Freddie Gardner, Lewis Brandon, Arthur J. Collins, Lum Colbert and E. T. Tankersley.

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I. Z. Baine
Mar 10, 1903 - Nov 12, 1973

I. Z. Baine

Funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel in Corsicana for I. Z. Baine, 70, of Ferris who died Monday at the Ennis Municipal Hospital in Ennis. Bro Clark Reed and Bro. Joe Murray, Jehovah's Witness ministers, will officiate and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Willie Joe Baine of Ferris; a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Baine of Dallas; three step-daughters, Mrs. Freddie Campbell of Purdon and Mrs. Katie Thomas and Mrs. Rita Russell, both of Dallas; three grandchildren; 22 step-grandchildren; and other relatives.

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Clyde Fields
May 25, 1903 - Jan 9, 1973

Clyde Fields

Services were held Saturday at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Corsicana for Clyde Fields, 69, a native of Navarro County, who died Tuesday in a Fort Worth hospital.

He was born in Corsicana in 1901 and was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mamie Fields of Fort Worth; one brother, Clarence Fields of Corsicana; one daughter, Beatrice Cunningham of Fort Worth; and other relatives.

Burial was in Woodland Cemetery.

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Amos Hughes
Jul 25, 1909 - Dec 15, 1973

Amos Hughes

Funeral services are set for 2 p. m. Thursday at the Griffin Chapel Church of God In Christ for Amos Hughes, 64, of 301 W. 11th Ave., who died Saturday at Mel-Haven Convalescent Home.

A native of Marshall, he had been a resident of Corsicana for 30 years.

Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Betty Hughes of Corsicana; a step-son, Jackson Davis of Dallas; five sisters, Mrs. Odessa Robertson of Fort Worth, Mrs. Martha Modester of Corsicana, Mrs. Bernice Allen, Mrs. Minnie Kelly, and Mrs. Hallie Vernon, all of Dallas; two brothers, Harrison Hughes and E. L. Modester, both of Dallas; and other relatives.

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J. E. Brown
1851 - 1924

J. E. Brown, 75 years old, a resident of Kentuckytown for 50 years, died at Frost, Texas, Tuesday. His wife died at Kentuckytown two years ago.  Deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Obe nelson of Frost and Miss Myrtle Brown of Sherman. The body was brought to Kentuckytown, where funeral services are in progress at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Burial will be at the cemetery near that place. Mr. Brown was well known over this section and was esteemed for his many good qualities of citizenship.

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Corry G. Brown
May 18, 1895 - Feb 7, 1998

WAXAHACHIE, Texas - Corry G. Brown, Sr., 102, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998, in Italy, Texas.
Graveside services were Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, in Frost Texas Cemetery with the Rev. Sally Fleming officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Brown was born May 18, 1895, in Rusk, Texas. He and Leatha Budd were married in 1920. She died in 1972. He was a World War I veteran and fought in the Battle of Argonne in 1918.
He was a farmer.
Survivors include a son, Corry Jr. of Terrell, Texas; a daughter, Leona Cole of Hampton, Va.; a sister, Minnie Kirkendoll of Wichita Falls; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

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Stella Mae (Wilson) Barnes
Oct 19, 1894 - Jun 21, 1980

Stella Barnes
WEBSTER - Funeral services for Stella Barnes, 85, of Clear Lake Care Center in Webster, will be 1 p.m. today at the Griffin Chapel in Corsicana, Texas.
Burial will follow in Frost Cemetery in Frost, Texas, under the direction of Jack Rowe Funeral Home of League City.
Born Nov. 19, 1894, in Cleburne, Texas, Mrs. Barnes died Saturday at Clare Lake Hospital in Webster.
Mrs. Barnes was a housewife and a member of the Chruch of Christ.
Survivors include one daughter, Claudia McCann of Kemah; four brothers, Nelson Wilson of Lemoa Grove, Calif., Horace Wilson of Norman Okla., and Charlie Wilson and J.B. Wilsonof Oklahoma City, Okla.; and one sister Helen Davis of Norman.

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Clara Lou (Melton) Machal
16 Nov 1949 - 26 May 2022
 
Clara Lou (Melton) Machal was called home by to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
She was born in Chappell, Nebraska., on November 16, 1949 to Cecil and Ruth Melton. She along with her four siblings, grew up in Corsicana Texas, where she attended Corsicana High School. While attending Navarro Community College, she met her husband, Robert Machal. The two were married on June 20th, 1970. They had four children, Belinda, Misty, Tracy, and Jason.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Machal of Alba, TX; as well as her four children, Belinda DeMille of La Habra (husband, Dan), Misty Albright of Lago Vista (husband, Brad), Tracy Planeta of Kennesaw (husband, Daniel) and Jason Machal of Carson City.
She is also survived by her nine grandchildren (her pride and joy), Nicole, Jordan, Cheyenne, Andrea, Isabella, Anthony, Dakoda, Sierra, and Hunter; as well as her [8] great-grandchildren; and three siblings Marilyn Boulter of Murchinson (husband, David), Deborah Knavel of Dallas, Brent Melton of Argyle (wife, Rene), preceded in death by her brother Michael Melton.
Memorial Services will be conducted on Friday, June 3rd at 10AM at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana, Texas. She will be laid to rest at Dresden Cemetery in Barry, Texas.
While Clara Machal will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved her, she is now fully rejoicing in heaven with her loving Lord and Savior.

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C. D. Johnson
Jul 2, 1913 - Sep 28, 1973

C. D. Johnson

Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Saturday at the Church of the Living God for C. D. Johnson, 60, who died Friday at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. Elder Billy Hudlin will officiate and burial will be at Goodlow Park Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Cherry Johnson of Kerens; three sisters; and four brothers.

Pallbearers include W. H. Bryant, Robert E. Johnson, Ernest Betts, Jr., Bennie Simms, Earl Sanders, and Roosevelt Hart.

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C. D. Johnson

Funeral services for C. D. Johnson, 60, were at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Church of the Living God with Elder Hudlin officiating. Burial was in Goodlow Park Cemetery under the direction of Scott Funeral Home. He died Friday in Baylor Hospital in Dallas.

He is survived by his mother Mrs. Cherry Johnson of Kerens; three sisters and four brothers.

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Henry Walter Wilkinson
Jun 28, 1895 - Aug 29, 1973

Walter Wilkinson

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Walter Wilkinson, 78, of Corsicana, who died Wednesday in Dallas. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. He was a native of Navarro County and had lived in Corsicana for the past at 10 years. He was a former resident of Kaufman and Beaumont and was a retired carpenter.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. C. J. May of Crowley, La., Mrs. John W. Sullivan of Dallas, Mrs. T. B. Steward of Mineral Wells, and Mrs. D. R. McGowan of Shreveport, La.; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Hagler of Kaufman and Mrs. Bertha Boyd of Corsicana.

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Alexander Clayton �Sandy� Kent
Jun 30, 1890 - May 13, 1973

A. C. Kent

Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for A. C. (Sandy) Kent, 82, of Corsicana, who died Sunday night at Memorial Hospital. Rev. Gerry Neal will officiate, and burial will be at Providence Cemetery in Navarro County.

He was a member of the Providence Missionary Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge in Eureka.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. A. C. Kent of Corsicana; two sons, Clayton Kent of Corsicana and George Kent of Eureka; a daughter, Mrs. Alvin Rachal of Tyler; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include Earl Meilton, Neil Meilton, Hub Bryan, Van Kent, G. H. Kent and Lynn Benefield.

Honorary pallbearers are Milton Kent and Mark Rachal.

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Tom Thompson
Mar 22, 1903 - Dec 24, 1973

Tom Thompson

TRINIDAD�Graveside services are set for 1 p.m. today for Tom Thompson, 70, who died in Trinidad Monday. Services will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery near Kerens. The Rev. J. N. Foreman, pastor of First Baptist Church in Trinidad, will officiate, and Corley Funeral Home will be in charge.

Thompson was a native of Ellis County, a farmer, and a veteran of World War II.

He is survived by his mother Mrs. Mary Thompson of Malakoff; two brothers, Oliver Thompson and Claude Thompson, both of Trinidad; and one sister, Mrs. Viola Whitner of Chandler.

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William Adrian Earley
Sep 8, 1897 - Oct 8, 1973

W. A. Earley

Funeral services are set for 4 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church sanctuary for W. A. Earley, 76, of Corsicana, who died Monday night at Memorial Hospital.

Rev. Robert Potts will officiate, and burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Kerens. Arrangements are with Griffin Funeral Home.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. W. A. Earley of Corsicana; a son, W. Wendell Earley of Arlington; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Metzler of Corsicana and Mrs. Jacqueline Cooper of Palestine; four grandsons; a grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. H. C. Tendell of Longview and Mrs. Ed Bell of Kempner, Tex.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include C. D. Joyce, Aubrey Earley, Marlin Earley, Robert Earley, James Nelson Earley, Duran Summerall, Franklin Etheredge and Billy Joe Seale.

Honorary pallbearers will be Business Mens Class No. 6 of First Baptist Church and the Barbers Union.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Oct 9, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Amous Joseph (Etheredge) Earley married Jan 30, 1917; s/o Elijah A. Earley & Mary Jane �Mollie� (Smith) Earley

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W. A. Earley

Funeral services were to be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church sanctuary for W. A. Earley, 76, of Corsicana, who died Monday night at Memorial Hospital. Rev. Robert Potts and Dr. Fred Edgar, Oaklawn United Methodist Church pastor, were to officiate. Arrangements are with Griffin Funeral Home.

Survivors include his widow, a son, two daughters, four grandsons, two great-grandchildren, two sisters, and a number of nieces and nephews.

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John Elvin �Johnnie� Holder
Aug 14, 1901 - Mar 7, 1973

Johnnie Holder

Graveside services were to be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Modrell Cemetery in Corsicana for Johnnie Holder of Corsicana, who died Wednesday at his residence. Rev. David Hale was to officiate.

Survivors include a brother, Charlie Holder of Corsicana, and other relatives.

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Noma Mae (Wilkins) McNeese-Yates-Dobbs
Sep 22, 1917 - Feb 28, 1973

Mrs. Dobbs

KERENS�Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. today in the First Baptist Church of Kerens for Mrs. Noma Mae Dobbs, 55, who died early Wednesday. the Rev. Charles Pringle of the West Side Baptist Church, Corsicana, and the Rev. Olin Boles, First Baptist Church, Kerens, were to officiate. Burial is in Long Prairie Cemetery in Kerens.

Mrs. Dobbs was a native of Kerens and belonged to the First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Jewell (Jake) Dobbs; two sons, Edward McNeese and Vernon (Buck) Yates, both of Kerens; one daughter, Margaret Pryor of Athens; her father, Joe Wilkins of Athens; four brothers, Harvey Wilkins of Kerens, and Allon Wilkins, Olin Wilkins and Bobby Wilkins, all of Athens; one sister, Hazel Joe Tompkins of Athens; five granddaughters; and three grandsons.

Pallbearers include Milton Cordell, John Wilson, Red Rutherford, Clyde Andrews, Jr., Tim Crawford, James Allen Conger, Melvin Colvin, and Calvin Franklin.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mar 1, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Cleo McNeese married Oct 10, 1934 2nd Emmett William Yates 3rd husband Jewell Edward �Jake� Dobbs; d/o Harvey Joe Wilkins & Cora Mae (Conger) Wilkins

Cliff Smith
Dec 10, 1915 - Apr 21, 1973

Cliff Smith

WORTHAM�Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Walker Funeral Home Chapel for Cliff Smith, 57, native of Corsicana and resident of Beaumont who died Saturday in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Houston.

Rev. Roy Davis will officiate, and burial will be at Richland City Cemetery in Richland.

He was a member of the Baptist church, served in World War II as a member of the 208th Military Police, U.S. Army South Pacific, and worked for an off-shore Marine contractor as a pumper off the coast of Louisiana.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Johnnie Ruth Smith of Beaumont; a daughter, Darla Jean Smith of Houston; two brothers, Palmer Smith and John Thomas Smith, Jr.; six sisters, Mable Oliver, Oma Tanner, Grace Williams, Cleon Sloate, Jean James and Joyce Smith. (Addresses of some are not known.)

Pallbearers are Lee Williams, W. K. James, Joe Fogg, Raymond Fogg, Dwayne Oliver, and Ernest Fogg.

Honorary pallbearers are Artie Moore, John Mosley, L. D. David, Johnny Jurik, J. C. Kyle, Lewis Oliver, Emanuel Bariel, Jeffery Boone.

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Samuel Edgar White, Sr.
Apr 21, 1886 - Aug 9, 1973

S. E. White

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for S. E. (Edgar) White, 87, of Corsicana, who died Thursday at his residence. Burial will be at Richland Cemetery.

He was a native of Angus and a retired rancher and farmer.

Survivors include his widow, of Corsicana; two sons, Samuel E. White, Jr., of Irving and Charles Arthur White of Carrollton; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Louemma Quarles of Dallas; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Haskell Lee Murphy
Nov 7, 1891 - Jul 29, 1973

The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Jul. 30, 1973
Submitted by Diane Richards

H. L. Murphy

Funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Haskell L. Murphy, 81, of Midlothian, who died Sunday at Waxahachie. Burial will be at Richland Cemetery.

He was a native of Tennessee, had lived in Midlothian for18 months and had lived in Richland since 1914.

He was a retired ginner for Withrow Gin Co. and a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include his widow of Midlothian; two daughters, Mrs. June Leta Warner of Midlothian and Mrs. Delma Rae Carroll of Houston; six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Luther Murphy and James D. Murphy, both of Corsicana; and a sister, Mrs. Grace Murphy of Corsicana.

Grandsons will be pallbearers.

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H. L. Murphy

Funeral services were at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at a local funeral home chapel for Haskell L. Murphy, 81, of Midlothian who died Sunday in Waxahachie. Burial was at Richland.

Survivors include his widow, two daughters, six grandchildren, two brothers and a sister.

Rev. James McKee officiated

Pallbearers were Gary Carroll, Kenneth Warner, Eddie Vincent, Ronnie Whaley, Jerry Crocker and Ray Murphy.

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William Rufus Fetty
Feb 22, 1885 - Apr 11, 1973

W. R. Fetty

Services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday in Richland Methodist Church for W. R. (Rufus) Fetty, 88m of Richland who died Wednesday morning in the Twilight Home.

Burial will be in Richland Cemetery with Corleys in charge of arrangements.

He was a retired farmer and a member of the Methodist Church. He was a native of Roxton, but lived in Richland most of his life.

Survivors include his wife of Richland; three sons, Cecil Fetty of Barry, L. F. Summa of Waco, and J. D. Summa of Richland; 11 daughters, Mrs. Verdie Calame of Wortham, Mrs. E. L. Frazier of Sidney, Mrs. Ora May Johnston of Houston, Mrs. Jesse Jackson of Baytown, Mrs. Dollie Roberts of Lancaster, Mrs. G. R. Keith of Corsicana, Mrs. W. D. Faulkner of Wink, Mrs. R. R. Steelman of Mexia, Mrs. D. F. Lefevre, Mrs. Lillie Perez and Mrs. C. A. Hardy, all of Dallas; 39 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; two brothers; and four sisters.

Grandsons will be pallbearers.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Apr 11, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Sophia Nancy Gertrude (Sherrard) Fetty married Jun. 30, 1908 2nd wife Ida Georgia (Williams) Summa-Fetty married Nov. 18, 1937; s/o Alfred A. Fetty & Mary Caroline (Steele) Fetty

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W. R. Fetty

Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Richland Methodist Church for W. R. (Rufus) Fetty, 88, of Richland who died Wednesday at Twilight Home. Burial was to be at Richland Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, three sons, 11 daughters, 39 grandchildren, 43, great-grandchildren, two brothers and four sisters.

Rev. Dale Rider was to officiate.

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Dewey Grant
Oct 12, 1908 - May 6, 1973

Dewey Grant

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pleasant Hall Baptist Church in Winkler, Tex. for Dewey Grant, 64, who was killed in a one-car accident on Farm Road 416 near Fairfield Sunday at approximately 5:45 p.m. Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana will direct.

Rev. W. M. Davis will officiate, and burial will be at Pleasant Hall Cemetery in Navarro County.

Survivors include two sons, Dewey Grant, Jr. and Jhue Grand, both of Fort Worth; two daughters, Joyce Tilman and Mrs. Georgia Adams; nine grandchildren; three brothers, Edward Grant, Sr. of Winkler, L. C. Grant of Corsicana, and Bryant Grant of Los Angeles, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Elnora Teague of Corsicana, Mrs. Ora Bryant of Wortham and Mrs. Lula Mae Carroll of Winkler; and other relatives.

Pallbearers include nephews, Edward Grant, Jr., James Grant, Edward J. Grand, Melvin Bryant, Robert Bryant and Jessie Teague, Jr.

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Dewey Grant

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pleasant Hall Baptist Church in Winkler for Dewey Grant, 64, who was killed in a one-car accident on farm Road 416 near Fairfield Sunday.

Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana will direct. Rev. W. M. Davis will officiate, and burial will be at Pleasant Hall Cemetery in Navarro County.

Survivors include a brother, four sisters, and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Jake Ward, Jr.
May 3, 1925 - Oct 29, 1973

Jake Ward

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pleasant Hall Baptist Church in Winkler, Tex., for Jake Ward, Jr., 48, who died Sunday at a Hereford hospital. Rev. E. H. Davis will officiate, and burial will be at Pleasant Hall Cemetery. Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ora Ward of Dimmitt, Tex.; five sons; five daughters; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Ward Sr. of Winkler; four brothers, Walter Ward of Winkler, Rev. Cager Ward Sr. of Athens, Duffie Ward of Corsicana and W. C. Woods of Artesia, N. M.; and other relatives.

Pallbearers include Herman Hillary, Detroit Packer, Alvin Packer, Curtis Ward, Charles Lee Ward, and Richard Bluitt.

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Jake Ward

Funeral services for Jake Ward, Jr., 48, Dimmitt, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pleasant Hall Baptist Church at Winkler. The Rev. E. H. Davis officiated. Burial was in the Pleasant Hall Cemetery under direction of Calhoun Funeral Home. He died last Sunday in a Hereford hospital.

Survivors include his parent, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Ward, Sr., of Winkler; his widow, five sons, five daughters, four brothers and other relatives.

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Emory Eugene Sims
Aug. 16, 1901 - Jul. 14, 1973

E. E. Sims

E. E. Sims, 71, of Canton, died Saturday morning in Freestone County Hospital.

Services are set for 2 p.m. Monday at the Methodist Church in Eureka. Burial will be in the Eureka Cemetery.

He was a member of Eureka Masonic Lodge NO. 1060.

Survivors include two brothers, H. O. Sims of Roswell, N.M., and E. V. Sims of Canton, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Bwels of Dallas, Mrs. Ruth Faye Lankinston of Walters, Okla., and Mrs. Lenora McDonald of Pittsburg, Colo.; and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Masons will be pallbearers and will have charge of services at the grave. Griffin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Thurman Benjamin Henderson
Nov 17, 1896 - Jul 5, 1973

T. B. Henderson

FAIRFIELD�Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Saturday at Oakwood Baptist Church for Thurman Benjamin Henderson, 76, retired employe of Stroube Oil Co., who died Friday in a Fairfield hospital. The Rev. Clayton Day and Rev. Jim Nedblock officiated. Burial was in the Eureka Cemetery.

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Opal Edith (Martin) Yadon
Mar 25, 1904 - Dec 20, 1973

Mrs. Yadon

Funeral services are pending at Corley Funeral Home for Mrs. Opal Yadon, 69, of Eureka, who died Dec. 20 at her residence in Eureka.

Her husband John T. Yadon, preceded her in death Nov. 7, 1963.

She was a native of Wood County and had lived in Eureka since 1933. She was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include three brothers, D. R. Martin, M. L. Martin and William Martin, all of Nevada, Tex.; four sisters, Mrs. Ora Ratliff and Mrs. Virgle Barnett, both of Carthage, Mrs. Syble Boyce of Blooming Grove and Mrs. Pauline Davney of Odessa; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Willis Eden Wilson, Sr.
Feb 22, 1891 - Aug 7, 1973

W. E. Wilson

Funeral services are slated at 2 p. m. Thursday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for W. E. Wilson, 82, retired Corsicana farmer who died Tuesday in the Dallas VA Hospital. The Rev. Ray G. Lester will officiate. Burial will be in the Eureka Cemetery.

A native of Oak County, Ark., he had lived most of his life in Corsicana and had served in the Navy during World War I.

Surviving are his widow of Corsicana; five sons, Marvin Lee Wilson of Mesquite; Marion Joe Wilson of Corsicana; Richard Wilson of Friendswood, Texas; Raymond Wilson of Terrell and Eden Wilson of Halletsville; four daughters, Miss Sue Wilson of Corsicana; Mrs. Mary Ellen Flarity of Jefferson; Mrs. Marie Fuller of Frost; and Mrs. Ann Jones of Mexia; 23 grand-children and nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Joe L. Wilson of Marshall; and two sisters, Mrs. P. J. Standefer of San Angelo and Mrs. H. D. Lightsey of Midland.

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W. E. Wilson

Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for W. E. Wilson, 82, retired Corsicana farmer, who died Tuesday in the Dallas VA Hospital. The Rev. Ray G. Lester was to officiate, with burial to follow at Eureka Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, five sons, four daughters, 23 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, a brother and two sisters.

Pallbearers include Bill Oden, Homer Olsen, Floyd Nutt, Roland Carr, Billy Rash and Thomas Fry.

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Willie Doyle Clemmons
Jan 13, 1895 - Dec 9, 1973

W. D. Clemons

Funeral services for Willie Doyle Clemons, 78, 201 E. 15th Ave., are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Silent Grove Baptist Church in Cheneyboro. Burial will be in the Silent Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Blanche Celmons, Corsicana; a step-daughter, Mrs. Ruby Thompson, Dallas; two brothers, William Clemons, Kerens, and Andrew Clemons, Emhouse; three sisters, Mrs. Fleecy White, Corsicana, Mrs. Luegerthia Rhoe, Cheneyboro, and Mrs. Elizabeth Pondesker, Dallas; and other relatives.

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John Adam Blair
Oct 2, 1892 - Jul 22, 1973

John A. Blair

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Second Mission Baptist Church for John Adam Blair, 80, of Corsicana who died Sunday at a Dallas Hospital.

Rev. Paul Curry will officiate and burial will follow at Silent Grove Cemetery in Cheneyboro Community.

Arrangements are with Ross Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Survivors include two sons, four daughters, a sister, five brothers, 19 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and other relatives.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Jul. 27, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Henrietta �Ella� (Davis) Blair married Jul. 12, 1917 s/o Henry Blair and Fannie (Green) Blair (Daughters are Kattie M. Blair, Omega Blair, Ofelia Blair and Willie C. Blair) (siblings are per 1910 census William Blair, Nossis Blair, Amiss Blair, Wesley Blair, Edward Blair, Cleophas Blair, David Blair, B. D. Glair, Auheriod Blair and Corneilus Blair) (1900 census Henry Blair, William Blair, Norsissie Blair, Amos Blair, Wesley Blair and Hobson Blair)

Hughie Libhart Jr.
Oct 9, 1947 - Jul 14, 2022

Donna Libhart
Dec 4, 1944 - Jul 14, 2022
 
Obituary for Donna Libhart
Hughie Libhart, Jr. and Donna Libhart passed away on July 14, 2022, in Dawson, TEXAS. Hughie Libhart, Jr. was born in Carthage, Texas, on October 9, 1947. He graduated from Corsicana High School in 1964 and served in the United States Army from 1968-1972. In addition, he was a Mason for over 30 years.

Donna Libhart was born on December 4, 1944, in Eugene, Oregon. She graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1963. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and served as Worthy Matron.

They are survived by their daughter, Tina Libhart, and son-in-love, Christopher DuPont, both of Waco. Hughie is survived by his siblings Walter and Jimmie Faye Libhart of Purdon, TEXAS; Hazel and Steve Lamb of Terre Haute, Indiana; Ruth Lundell of Lago Vista, TEXAS; Robert and Ellen Libhart of Glen Rose, TEXAS; and Alice Libhart of Corsicana, TEXAS. Donna is survived by her brother, Gerald Gwin of Bremerton, WA. In addition, they are survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 21, 2022, from 10 - 11a, in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will begin at 11am in the chapel.

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Dorothy Laverne (Voss) Bell
Dec 21, 1930 - Jul 17, 2022

Obituary for Laverne Bell
Dorothy Laverne Voss Bell passed away on July 17, 2022 in Corsicana, Texas. Dorothy was born on December 21, 1930 in Navarro County.

Dorothy is survived by Jean Voss, Jerry Voss, Michelle Voss, Bryan Voss, Johnny Voss, Brandyn Voss, Kyle Voss, John Voss, Joshua Voss, Dustin Wells, Lydia Davis, John Weylan Voss, Joyce Ybarra, Jeremy Ybarra, Matthew Ybarra, Adam Ybarra, Latasha Ybarra, Elizabeth Ybarra, Christina Ybarra, Joseph Ybarra, Joann Ybarra, Chris Ybarra, Wanda Wright, Freddie Wright, Billy Pickett, Tristian Pickett, Michael Pickett, Bethanie Pickett, and Amanda Pickett.

Visitation will be Friday, July 22, 2022, from 2:00pm - 3:00pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with funeral service following at 3:00pm in the chapel with Rev John Voss officiating. Burial will be at Dresden Cemetery.

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Fred Green, Jr.
Oct 10, 1923 - Oct 1, 1972

F. Green Jr.

Funeral services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hall Baptist Church in Winkler for Fred Green Jr., 48, of Rt. 1, Winkler, who died after he was shot Sunday night in Fairfield.

He was a member of the Cedar Grove Baptist Church of Winkler and the F. and A.M. Masonic Grand Lodge, Goodwill Chapter 266 of Streetman. He was a custodian for the Corsicana Independent School District.

Rev. E. H. Davis will officiate, and burial will be in Pleasant Hall Cemetery. Calhoun Funeral Home of Corsicana will direct.

Survivors include his father, Fred Green Sr. of Winkler; a brother, J. C. Green of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Janie Mae Brooks of Dallas; a sister-in-law, Easter Green of Corsicana; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be J. D. Green, Arnestia Green, Dougls Green, William McHamlett, Robert Edward and Gager Ward Sr.

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F. Green Jr.

Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hall Baptist Church in Winkler for Fred Green Jr., 48, of Rt. 1, Winkler, who died after he was shot Sunday in Fairfield.

Rev. E. H. Davis officiated, and burial was in Pleasant Hall Cemetery. Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana directed.

Survivors include his father, a brother, a sister, a sister-in-law and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Martha (English) Grant
Jan 15, 1878 - Jan 10, 1972

Mrs. Grant

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Grant, lifelong resident of the Winkler area and believed to be 100 years old, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Thomas Chapel A.M.E. Church at Winkler. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hall Cemetery at Winkler with the Rev. E. J. Jones officiating. Calhoun Funeral Home will contact.

She is a native of Freestone County born near Winkler, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mack English. She was married to Jonas Grant in 1892.

She is survived by four sons, Bryant Grant of Los Angeles, Calif., Dewey and Edward Grant, both of Winkler, and John Grant of Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. Elnora Teague of Eureka; Mrs. Ora B. Bryant of Wortham, and Mrs. Lula Mae Carroll of Streetman; two brothers, Cleveland English of Corsicana and Archie English of Fort Worth; 46 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren and 31 great-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, including Edward Grant Jr., Jahue Grant, Melvin Bryant, Jessie Teague Jr., Edward James Grant and Bryant Grant Jr.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Jan. 14, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Jonas Grant; d/o Mack English & Martha (Walker) English (death certificate says born Jan. 15, 1894�find a grave has it as Jan. 27, 1885- obit says 100 years old- 2 years old on 1880 census)

George Franklin Turner
Apr 18, 1889 - Nov 29, 1972

George Turner

KERENS - Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Paschal Funeral Home Chapel for George Turner, 84, of Kerens, who died Wednesday morning at Kerens.

Rev. C. L. Bryant of Trinidad Calvary Baptist Church will officiate and burial will be in Long Prairie Cemetery in Kerens.

He had lived in Trinidad for 20 years and Kerens for three years. He was a retired employe of the Crescent Ranch in Trinidad and a member of the Trinidad Calvary Church.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. George Turner of Kerens; two step-sons, J. J. Weatherford of Waco and Maurice Long of Dallas; a step-daughter, Mrs. Joe Atchinson of Waco; seven grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews; three brothers, Willie St. Ama of Longleaf, La., R. W. St. Ama of Kerens and Wilber St. Ama of Andrew; three sisters, Mrs. Lon Ripty of Mesquite, Mrs. W. T. Singleton of Terrell and Mrs. Ed Kiziar of Mesquite.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Nov 29, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Susie Ann (Adams) Weathers-Turner 2nd wife unknown; s/o William Edward Ike Turner & Mary Alice "Allie" (Gibson) Turner-Richardson-St. Ama-Hammett

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George Turner

KERENS - Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Paschal Funeral Home Chapel for George Turner, 84, of Kerens, who died Wednesday morning at Kerens.

Rev. C. L. Bryant was to officiate, with burial to follow in Long Prairie Cemetery in Kerens.

Survivors include his widow, two step-sons, a step-daughter, seven grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews, three brothers, and three sisters.

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Jim Willhite
Jul 4, 1897 - Feb 27, 1972

Jim Willhite, 74, died Sunday in Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Willhite was a retired farmer and a native of Limestone County. He had lived in Corsicana since 1957. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Corley's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mickey Loftis presiding. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ethel Willhite of Corsicana; two sons, Raymond Willhite of Corsicana and Elvin Willhite of Dallas; one daughter, Mrs. Willie G. Brooks of Purdon; and four grandchildren.

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Horace Bluitt, Sr.
Aug. 18, 1914 - Oct. 23, 1973

H. Bluitt

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Thomas Chapel A. M. E. Church in Winkler, Tex. for Horace Bluitt Sr., 69, of Corsicana, who was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning.

Rev. Charles Jones will officiate, and burial will be at Green Briar Cemetery in Winkler.

Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

He was a native of Navarro County, a member of Second Mission Baptist Church, a member of Goodwill Lodge No. 66 of Streetman.

He was an employe of the Olsen Feed Co. for several years.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Albertha Bluitt of Teague; two sons, Horace Bluitt Jr. of Dallas and John Bluitt of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Arlene Gates and Mrs. Bessie Joyce Bluitt, both of Dallas; a step-daughter, Mrs. Margaret Johnson of Dallas; his mother, Mrs. Bessie Bluitt of Winkler; 12 grandchildren, three brothers, Eura Bluitt of Dallas, Willie Bluitt of Corsicana, and Richard Bluitt of Winkler and other relatives.

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H. Bluitt

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Thomas Chapel A.M.E. Church in Winkler for Horace Bluitt Sr., 69, of Corsicana, who was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning.

Rev. Charles Jones will officiate, and burial will be at Green Briar Cemetery in Winkler. Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Survivors include his widow, two sons, two daughters, a step-daughter, 12 grandchildren, three brothers, and other relatives.

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Kirvin Jones, Jr.
Sep. 9, 1951 - May 6, 1973

Kirvin Jones

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Thomas Chapel A. M. E. Church in Winkler, Tex. for Kirvin Jones, 21, of Dallas who died of a gunshot wound to the abdomen earl Sunday. Rev. W. M. Davis, pastor, will officiate and burial will be at Green Briar Cemetery in Freestone county.

Funeral arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Survivors include his father, Kirvin Jones, Sr. of Amarillo; his mother, Mrs. Johnnie Mae Jones of Dallas; a brother, Marvin Jones of Dallas; a sister, Shirley Ann Jones of Dallas; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Dunbar of Winkler, Mrs. Lula Williams of Houston, and William Kirvin of Corsicana; and other relatives.

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Kirvin Jones

Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Thomas Chapel A. M. E. Church in Winkler for Kirvin Jones, 21 of Dallas who died of a gunshot wound to the abdomen early Sunday.

Rev. W. M. Davis, pastor, was to officiate, with burial to follow at Green Briar Cemetery in Freestone County.

Survivors include his father, his mother, a brother, a sister, his grandparents and other relatives.

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Irby Lee Compton
Jan 17, 1907 - Mar 3, 1973

I. Compton

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church of Streetman for Irby Lee Compton, 68, who died Saturday morning at Memorial Hospital.

Rev. Thomas Roebuck and Rev. Leonard Malone will officiate, with Griffin Funeral Home in charge of service arrangements. Interment will be in Cade Cemetery near Streetman and Masons will have a graveside service.

He was a resident of the First Baptist Church there. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a former water superintendent in Streetman.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Compton of Streetman; three sons, J. S. Compton of Macon, Georgia, James Edward Compton of Teague, and Kenneth Compton of Raleigh, North Carolina; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lee Tyner of Freeport and Mrs. Jimmy Casey of Panama City, Florida; 11 grandchildren; three brothers, Marion Compton of Dallas, Charles Compton of Ft. Worth, and Dick Compton of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Louise Baker of Streetman, Miss Sally Mae Compton of Streetman, and Mrs. M. S. Reese of Dallas; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be James Martin Compton, Kenneth Lee Tyner, David Keith Tyner, Joe Kenneth Tyner, Tommy Casey, and Louis Rawlins.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Mar 4, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Mary Carylon (Hayes) Compton married Mar. 10, 1929; s/o James Ferdinand �Jim� Compton & Berta Lee (Robinson) Compton

Edgar Frazier
Sep 6, 1884 - Jul 1, 1973

Edgar Frazier

STREETMAN�Services are pending at Corley Funeral Home for Edgar Frazier, 88, retired Streetman farmer and rancher who died Sunday in Fairfield Manor Nursing Home. He was a native of Richland.

He is survived by a nephew, L. T. Frazier of Carrizzo Springs and other relatives.

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Edgar Frazier

Services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Edgar Frazier, 88, of Streetman, who died Sunday at the Fairfield Manor Nursing Home. The Rev. Tom Robuck will officiate, with burial to follow in the Cade Cemetery.

He is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be nephews.

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Morgan Kirby Watkins
Aug 21, 1902 - Oct 24, 1973

M. K. Watkins

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Friday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for M. K. Watkins, 71, resident of Grand Prairie who died at Memorial Hospital Wednesday.

Claude B. Holcomb, Church of Christ minister, will officiate, and burial will be at Cade Cemetery in Streetman.

He was a veteran of World War 1 and a member of Gilmer Church of Christ.

Survivors include two sons, William K. Watkins of Fort Worth and John Watkins of Grand Prairie; three grandchildren,; one great-grandchild; a brother, Bob Watkins of Fort Worth; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include Hollis Watkins, Harold Watkins, Doyle Smith, Langston Grider, Kenneth Yett, Manney Cupp, Stephen Watkins and Duane Watkins.

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M. K. Watkins

Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for M. K. Watkins, 71, resident of Grand Prairie who died at Memorial Hospital Wednesday. Claude B. Holcomb, Church of Christ minister, was to officiate, with burial to follow at Cade Cemetery in Streetman.

Survivors include two sons, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a brother, and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Babbette Elaine (Blankfield) Samuels
Mar 14, 1928 - Aug 30, 2022
 
Babbette Samuels, 94, of Corsicana, Texas passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2022.
Babbette Blankfield was born to Meyer and Irma Blankfield on March 14, 1928, in Port Arthur, Texas. Babbette attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, graduating in 1946. She earned a bachelor's degree in Business at the University of Texas in 1950, where she was a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority, Orchesis dance club and Hillel. During her time at UT, Babbette met her dear friend, the late Jeanette Levy Brennan of Corsicana, who arranged a blind date with a young WWII veteran named Irvin Samuels. Soon, a whirlwind romance ensued with many train rides between Austin and Corsicana, and they married in Port Arthur, Texas on March 4, 1951. Thus began their love affair of over 52 years.
They soon moved to Temple, Texas to manage a branch of the Samuels family business, P. Samuels. The first two Samuels siblings, Philip and Ermalyn, were born in Temple. Following Ermalyn's untimely death as a toddler in 1956, Babbette, Irvin and Philip moved to Corsicana and their home on Bowie Drive. It is at this time that Babbette's love affair with Corsicana began. Before no time at all, Robin and Douglas were born, rounding out the Samuels family. As she acclimated to her life in Corsicana, Babbette could be seen delivering a pan of homemade brownies to new Corsicana neighbors, often with three children toddling along at her side. The home was always filled with neighborhood friends and laughter and chaos could probably be heard a few blocks away. She quickly became friends with her children's friends and their parents.
During her 67 years as a citizen of Corsicana, she was extremely active in school and civic affairs. She served as President of the Ladies Auxiliary of Temple Beth El, Cub Scout Den Mother, Blue Birds and Campfire Girls Leader, Room Mother of every class her children attended at Bowie Elementary School, Bowie and Collins Junior High PTA Presidents, Co-president (with Irvin) of the CHS Band Parents Association (and was instrumental in raising funds for outfitting the CHS band with their first new uniforms in decades), President of City Council PTA, and was recognized by the Texas PTA for her outstanding leadership with a lifetime membership. During the Samuels sibling's college years, Babbette and Irvin enjoyed traveling to visit the kids in Houston, Lubbock, Austin and College Station. As the nest emptied, Babbette became very civically involved as a member of several volunteer city committees including the Corsicana Library, Parks Department, the Burnet Park MLK Day Celebration and President of Corsicana Hebrew Cemetery Association. In 2004, Babbette was asked to assist the Warehouse Living Arts Center on Jewish detail/history for their production of Fiddler on the Roof. Before she knew what happened, she was soon a member of the chorus. She had so much fun, that she performed in the chorus for many other productions. It was one highlight of many in her life, and she cherished the new friendships she made there.
She LOVED being a grandparent. Irvin became Sam, and Babbette became Grammie Sammie.
Babbette loved working in her yard, her cocker spaniels, and sharing her "Mish Mosh".
Babbette is preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Samuels, her toddler daughter, Ermalyn Samuels, her brother Myron Blankfield, and her dear brothers-in-law, Melville and Aaron Samuels. She is survived by her children: Dr. Philip Samuels and wife Betsy of Columbus, Ohio; Robin Samuels Schriefer and husband Kurt Schriefer of Plano, TX and Douglas Samuels and his wife Michele of Edmond, OK; Grandchildren Ashley Flaumenhaft and her husband, Dave of Indianapolis, IN, Cullen Schriefer of Dallas, Alex Samuels of Columbus Ohio, and Sarah Samuels, DVM of Champaign, IL. For the last 12 years, she has reveled in being a great Grammie to Samuel, Aden and Liam Flaumenhaft, of Indianapolis, IN.
Rest well, Mom, knowing that your legacy and memory will be carried on by all of us, as well as your friends.
The family would like to thank the late Dr. Kent Rogers and Dr. Dale Campbell for their care and guidance. Caregivers Precious Cephus, Janice Porter, Frances Kitchen and Rose Givens are now and forever a part of the extended Samuels family for the care and love they provided to Mom.
Visitation for Babbette will be Thursday, September 1st, 2022, from 1-2 p.m., followed by services at 2 p.m., both at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Interment will be at Hebrew Cemetery in her beloved home of Corsicana. Officiating will be Rabbi Frank Joseph. Pallbearers will be grandsons Alex Samuels and Cullen Schriefer; dear friends, Rick Herron, Wallace Watson, Joe Hajewski, and Dan Star. Honorary Pallbearer will be great-grandson, Samuel Flaumenhaft.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Corsicana Hebrew Cemetery Association c/o Community National Bank & Trust or to the preservation of Temple Beth El, under the supervision of the City of Corsicana.
Arrangements By Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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