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Jimmie Dee Freeman
Jul 3, 1898 - Oct 23, 1974

Miss Freeman

Wake services will be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Ross and Johnson Mortuary in Corsicana for Miss Jimmie Dee Freeman, 1201 Ease 11th Ave., who died Wednesday in Mel-Haven Convalescent Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. Rev. L. L. Polk will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

She was a native of Wills Point, resident of Corsicana 65 years, a retired school teacher and member of First Independent Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Eugene Freeman of Corsicana; a niece, Mrs. Ida McRuffin of Los Angeles, Calif. and other relatives.

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Rosetta (Fleming) Snell
Jul 8, 1902 - Apr 28, 1974

Mrs. Snell

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Roane Chapel Baptist Church for Mrs. Rosetta Snell, 75, Corsicana, who died Sunday at the Dallas Convalescent Center. The Rev. W. W. Miller, pastor of Morning Star Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

A longtime resident, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Johnnie Mae Smith, Dallas; two brothers, Rev. J. J. Johnson, Corsicana and Albert Blair, Waco; two sisters, Mrs. Erma Alexander, Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Katy Miles, Corsicana; 21 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be grandsons including: Hubert Smith, Roger Smith, Kenneth Smith, Alpha Smith Colin Smith, James Smith, Joe Crowder and James Fields.

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Annie (Washington) Mills
Sep 29, 1899 - Sep 7, 1974

Mrs. Mills

Wake services will be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Ross and Johnson Mortuary for Mrs. Annie W. Mills, 1305 East Third Ave., who died Saturday at Memorial Hospital.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Wesley Chapel C.M.E. Church with Rev. L. C. Timberlake officiating. She will lie in State at the church from 12:30 until 2 p.m. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

Survivors include a daughter, Della M. Miles; a grandson, Roger Mills, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Mary Peterson and Mrs. Della Montgomery of Corsicana and Mrs. Ara Washington of Joliet, Ill.; two brothers, Osborne Washington of Corsicana and Herman Washington of Toledo, Ohio; an aunt, Mrs. Mary Curtis of Corsicana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers include Walter Coit, Julian McKinney, Danny Overton, Travis Garrison, Wardell Black, and Nathaniel Davis.

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Louella (Boldon) Ellis
Sep 9, 1882 - Aug 1, 1974

Mrs. Ellis

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Scott Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Louella Ellis, 91, native of Corsicana, who died Thursday at Mel-Haven Convalescent Home.

Rev. Cox will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lena Chaney of Corsicana, nine grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren.

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Annie Mae (Riles) Ross
Aug 11, 1908 - Jul 19, 1974





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Flora Bell (Melton) Sneed
Aug 6, 1921 - Feb 18, 1974

Mrs. Sneed

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Renfro Chapel Church of God in Christ for Mrs. Flora Sneed, 52, of Corsicana who died Monday at Memorial Hospital.

Elder T. D. Daniel, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home.

Survivors include her husband, Essie V. Sneed Sr.; six sons, Essie V. Sneed, Jr. of Beaumont, Lonnie Sneed and Richard Sneed both of Dallas, Robert Lee Sneed, David Sneed and Floyd Sneed, all of Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Johnston of Dallas, Miss Elizabeth Sneed and Rosie Lee Sneed, both of Corsicana; 23 grandchildren, her mother, Mrs. Sally Gates of Corsicana; and a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Melton of Corsicana.

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Essie V. Sneed, Sr.
Feb 26, 1918 - Mar 16, 1977

Essie Sneed

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Harmony Baptist Church for Essie V. Sneed, Sr., 63, resident of 717 East 12th Ave., who died Wednesday.

The Rev. Clem Jones, pastor will officiate, with burial following at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home.

He was an employe of the Little Nursery.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Johnston of Dallas, Miss Elizabeth Sneed and Miss Rosa Sneed, both of Corsicana; six sons, Essie V. Sneed, Jr of Beaumont, Floyd Sneed and Robert Sneed both of Corsicana, Lonnie Sneed and Richard Sneed both of Dallas, and Davis Sneed of Fort Worth; seven sisters, Mrs. Belvis Sneed, Mrs. Lettie Sneed, Mrs. Reba Nell Sneed and Mrs. Pearlie Lee Sneed, all of Dallas, Mrs. Lessie Roberts, Mrs. Doris Sneed and Mrs. Annie Faye Sneed all of Fort Worth; four brothers, Lester Sneed of Beaumont, Arlee Sneed, George Sneed and L. J. Sneed all of Dallas, 39 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

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Charles T. Williams
Oct 27, 1902 - Nov 2, 1974

Charles T. Williams

Services will be Wednesday at 2:20 p.m. at the Scott Funeral Chapel for Charles T. Williams of Corsicana, who died Saturday at a local hospital. The Rev. Paul Curry will officiate and burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucy R. Williams of Corsicana; a daughter, Lois Jean Rogers Kelly of Houston; one brother, George W. Williams of Corsicana; and seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren, four nephews and two nieces.

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Lizzie (Ellis) Walker
Jun 1, 1894 - Feb 19, 1974

Mrs. Walker

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Bethlehem Baptist Church for Mrs. Lizzie Walker, who died Saturday at Memorial Hospital.

Rev. R. L. Jones will officiate and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home.

Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Fields of Corsicana; two step-sons, Ervin Walker of Corsicana and Sherman Walker of Dallas; five step-daughters, Mrs. Irene Robinson of Corsicana, Mrs. Amie Stanley and Mrs. Cora Bell, both of Waco, Mrs. Myrtle Powell of Houston and Mrs. Jessie Mattches of Oakland, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Young of Crockett; and other relatives.

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Eugene Curtis Mayfield
Mar 15, 1912 - Aug 18, 1974

E. Mayfield

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Scott Funeral Home Chapel for Eugene (Snuff) Mayfield, 61, resident of Corsicana, who was shot and killed Sunday night.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Willie May Mayfield of Corsicana; a daughter, Candy Mayfield of Dallas; two sons, Curtis Mayfield of Corsicana and Marvin Ray Joe Mayfield of Kerens; and two grandchildren.

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Mae Flower (Clayton) Hicks-Phillips
Jul 7, 1924 - Feb 7, 1974

Mrs. Phillips

Funeral services were to be at 3 p.m. today at the Eastside Church of Christ for Mrs. Mae Flower Phillips, 49, who died in Fort Worth Thursday at the John Peter Smith Hospital.

W. W. Wilmore, Church of Christ minister, will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home.

Survivors include her husband, John Phillips of Fort Worth; two sons, Willie Hicks and Clarence Hicks, both of Fort Worth; her parents Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Clayton Sr. of Purdon; three brothers, Virgil Clayton, Manuel Clayton Jr., and Horace Clayton, all of Purdon; six grandchildren and other relatives.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Feb 11, 1974
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Noble Willie Hicks married Apr. 6, 1937 2nd husband John Lewis Phillips; d/o Manuel Clayton, Sr. & Rosie Lee (Horace) Clayton

Rosa Lee (Horace) Clayton
Apr 15, 1891 - Jul 25, 1976

Mrs. Clayton

Services will be at 2 p.m at the Eastside Church of Christ in Corsicana for Mrs. Rosa Lee Clayton, 86, who died early Sunday morning at the Hubbard Hospital in Hubbard.

She was a lifelong resident of Babylon Community near Purdon.

Bro. W. W. Wilmore, pastor will officiate and burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Emanuel Clayton Sr. of Purdon; three sons, Emanuel Clayton Jr., Virgil Clayton and Horace Clayton all of Purdon; a brother, Jack Horace of Kerens; seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Clayton and her husband, Emanuel celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary June. 6.

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Limas Hervey, Sr.
Jul 27, 1898 - Nov 19, 1974

Limas Hervey

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Second Mission Baptist Church for Limas Hervey, 77, resident of Corsicana, who died Tuesday.

Rev. Paul Curry, pastor will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

He was a veteran of World War I.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Alice Hervey of Corsicana; four sons, L. J. Hervey of Fort Worth, Willie Mack Hervey of Minneapolis, Minn., Charles Ray Hervey and John Wayne Hervey both of Corsicana; four daughters, Mrs. Pearl Rusk of Dallas, Mrs. Ruby Farris of Minneapolis, Mrs. Bobbie Roberson and Miss Erma Grace Hervey, both of Corsicana; a step-son, O. D. Cyrus of Tulsa Okla.; a sister, Mrs. Melicia Borkchum of Corsicana; 21 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers include Eurn Bluitt, Richard Bluitt, Ivory English, Robert Sneed, Edd Roberson and John Farris.

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Frank Cleveland, Sr.
Dec 18, 1888 � May 23, 1974

F. Cleveland

Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Scott Funeral Home Chapel for Frank Cleveland Sr., 85, native of Leon County and resident of Corsicana for31 years, who died Thursday at Park Highland Nursing Home in Athens.

Elder Floyd Taylor will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lela Cleveland of Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. Doris Ware and Mrs. Helen Ragsdale, both of Kansas City, Mo. and Mrs. Clara Cleveland of Dallas; two sons, Frank Cleveland, Jr. and Ronnie Cleveland, both of Dallas; a sister, Mrs. Lula Driver of Oakwood; a brother, Edward Cleveland of Frost; five step-children, Mrs. Christine Driver of Fort Worth, Mrs. Listine Harris of Ohio, Mrs. Bernadine Horns of Corsicana, Mrs. Verdice Bonner of Fort Worth, and Curtis Bonner of Fort Worth; 19 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers include Frank Cleveland Jr., Ivis Cleveland, Ronnie Cleveland, and Derwood Cleveland.

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Veta Marie (Cole) Adkins
Feb 25, 1948 - Sep 22, 1974

Mrs. Atkins

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Veta Marie Cole Adkins, 26, resident of Dallas, who was found dead in Midlothian Sunday.

Rev. G. W. Darden of Dallas will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana.

Survivors include her husband of Dallas; a daughter, Shanta Denise Adkins of Dallas; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Thomas of Dallas and Billy Cole of Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers, three sisters, and other relatives.

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William Mosley, Sr.
Jan 1, 1890 - Sep 27, 1974

W. Mosley

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Scott Funeral Home Chapel for William Mosley, resident of 15 D. Eastside Apartments, who died Friday at Memorial Hospital.

Rev. W. M. Davis will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include four sons, William Mosley Jr. of Fort Worth, Wilbur Mosley and Delmer Mosley both of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Ray Mosley of Spring Lake; three daughters, Mrs. Lillie Ingram of Corsicana; Mrs. Martha Smith of Palm Spring, Calif., and Mrs. Irene Smith of Fort Worth; and a sister, Mrs. Lula Mosley of Houston, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Melissie (Brown) Gowans
May 1, 1894 - Dec 10, 1974

Mrs. Mellissie Gowans

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church for Mrs. Melissie Gowans, resident of Corsicana, who died Tuesday in Dallas. Rev. A. L. Patrick will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home.

Survivors include her husband, Will Gowans of Corsicana; five sons, Vernon Gowans of Corsicana, Steve Gowans, Leon Gowans, Clarence Gowans, Roger Gowans all of Dallas; four daughters, Mrs. Josephine Johnson of Corsicana, Mrs. Virgie Ewey of Tulsa, Okla., Catherine Mitchell and Mrs. Jessie Mae Chapell both of Dallas; a sister, Mrs. Erma Martin of Corsicana; a brother, Freddie Brown of Stanton, Tex.; 28 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Dec 12, 1974
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Will Gowans (some of the children's birth records say Melissie Moore and others say Melissie Brown-her sister is Erma Lee (Brown) Martin- and brother is Freddie Brown)

James C. Brown
Sep 5, 1902 - Oct 30, 1974

James Brown

Servoces were held at the Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel for James Brown of LaGrange. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery.

Additional information was not available.

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Wade Hawkins
Apr 22, 1892 - Oct 31, 1974

Wade Hawkins

Wake services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Ross and Johnson Mortuary for Wade Hawkins, 1909 East Third Ave., who died Thursday in Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Ross and Johnson Mortuary. Rev. T. A. Turner will officiate, and burial will follow at the Woodland Cemetery.

He was a native of East Texas and a resident of Corsicana 70 years.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lucinda Hawkins of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Julia Lee of Corsicana and Mrs. Lizzie Bivens of Lexington; a son, Hazel Hawkins of Macon, Ga. and other relatives.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Nov 3, 1974
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Lucinda �Lucindy� (Hughes) Hawkins married Dec 1, 1928; s/o Dick Hawkins & Lizzie (Smith) Hawkins

Jake Scurry, Jr
Aug 17, 1898 - Oct 28, 1974

Jake Scurry Jr.

Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Renfro Chapel Church of God In Christ for Jake Scurry, Jr., resident of 841 Main St., who died Thursday at Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements were with the Ross and Johnson Mortuary. Burial was at the Woodland Cemetery with Elder Donnie Renfro officiating.

He was a native of Brazos County and resident of Corsicana for 64 years.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Emily Scurry, a daughter, Mrs. Aline Lynch of Portland, Ore.; a granddaughter, Miss Linda Hill of Portland, Ore.; two nieces, two nephews, and other relatives.

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Josephine (Harris) Cooley
Feb 22, 1893 - Oct 31, 1974

Mrs. Cooley

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday from the Wesley Chapel C.M.E. Church for Mrs. Josephine Cooley, who died Thursday in Memorial Hospital.

Rev. L. C. Timberlake will officiate the service with burial to follow in Woodland Cemetery. Scotts Funeral Home will direct the services.

She is survived by five daughters, two sons, eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Grandsons and sons-in-law will be pallbearers.

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Elijah Taylor
Nov 5, 1902 - Aug 14, 1974

E. Taylor

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ross and Johnson Mortuary in Corsicana for Elijah Taylor, 70, native of Hunt County and resident of Corsicana for 45 years, who died Thursday at Mel-Haven Convalescent Home after a lengthy illness.

Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include a brother, Vanderbilt Taylor of Dallas; two nieces, Mrs. Nola Faye Jones and Mrs. Fannie Franklin of Cameron, seven nephews and other relatives.

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Jerry Markcurse Odell
Mar 8, 1917 - Oct 3, 1974

Jerry M. Odell

Funeral services will be held at he Scott Funeral Home Chapel for Jerry M. Odell, 57, resident of Corsicana, who died Thursday at Memorial Hospital.

Rev. Paul Curry will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lillie Mae Ferris Odell of Corsicana; two daughters, Chyllis Jerrell and Jerreland of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Marie McDonald and Mrs. Juanita Washington both of Corsicana; two brothers, Frank Odell of Corsicana and Sampson Odell of Oakland, Calif.; four step-children, nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers include Jessie Marshall, Pete Soyle, Oliver Richard, and Robert Edwards.

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Leroy Jones, Sr.
Nov 11, 1898 - Oct 8, 1974

Leroy Jones

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Independent Baptist Church for Leroy Jones, Sr., 75, resident of 1106 East 12th Ave., who died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital. Rev. Larry L. Polk will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home.

He was a member of the First Independent Baptist Church.

Survivors include his son, Leroy Jones Jr. of Dallas; two grandchildren, Vickie and Janet Jones both of Dallas; three sisters, Mrs. Maggie Houston of Amarillo, Mrs. Luella Jackson of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. Molly Thomas of Bremond; and an aunt, Mrs. Lucille Jones of Corsicana and other relatives. His wife Mrs. Emily Jones preceded him in death in August 1972.

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Sarah Pauline (Fitzgerald) Jones
Feb 25, 1899 - Mar 5, 1974

Mrs. Jones

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church for Mrs. Sarah Pauline Jones, 75, native of Navarro County who died Tuesday at Navarro County Memorial Hospital.

Rev. A. L. Patrick will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Survivors include her husband, Roosevelt Jones; three sisters, Miss Annie Mae Fitzgerald, Mrs. Martha Phillips, and Miss Lillian Fitzgerald; and a brother, George Fitzgerald of Corsicana.

Pallbearers include Jack Sanders, Roy Sanders Jr., Clarence Johnson, Willie D. Christian, Billie Tatum, and Jimmy E. Palms.

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Vanton Mitchell, Sr.
Sep 24, 1895 - Mar 1, 1974

V. Mitchell

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the St. John Baptist Church for Vanton Mitchell Sr., who died last Friday. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana.

Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Elder Donnie Renfro will officiate.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Birdie Mitchell of Corsicana; five sons, Fred Mitchell, Herbert Mitchell, and C. V. Mitchell, all of Menlo Park, Calif., Jack Mitchell of Palmer and Marshall Mitchell of Corsicana; a step-son, Marion Gould of Corsicana; four daughters, Mrs. Thelma Blair of Dallas, Mrs. Doris Mitchell of Corsicana, Mrs. Oliva Willis of Menlo Park, Calif.; and Mrs. Ivory Evans of Houston; a step-daughter, Mrs. Mary Lacy of Los Angeles, Calif.; three sisters, 26 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.

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Ester Douglass Thompson
Sep 3, 1895 - Jul 26, 1974

E. D. Thompson

Funeral services for Ester Douglas Thompson, 79, of 401 N. Benton, Corsicana, will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Mount Olive Baptist Church with burial in the Woodland Cemetery. He was a native of Kerens and a Corsicana resident for 28 years. He was dead on arrival to Memorial Hospital Friday.

Survivors: his widow, Mrs. Annie Mae Thompson, Corsicana; seven children; Mrs. Lillian Beaty, Mrs. Vera Sanders, Mrs. Annie Rose Jones and Chester Thompson, all of Dallas; Louis Foster and Raymond Hodge, Los Angeles, Calif., and Cornelus Thompson of Carlsbad, New Mexico; 17 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; four sisters, four brothers; and other relatives.

Services are directed by Ross & Johnson Mortuary.

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Ulysses S. Bradford
Aug. 25, 1902 - Jan. 23, 1974

U. S. Bradford

Funeral services for Ulysses S. Bradford, 71, of 1028 Cannon, Fort Worth, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Baker Chapel A.M.E. Church in Fort Worth with burial to follow at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana. Graveside services will be held under the direction of Jerusalem Lodge No. 324. Arrangements are with Ross and Johnson Mortuary in Corsicana.

Bradford was a native of Corsicana and a resident of Fort Worth for several years. He died Wednesday.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Eunice Jeannetta Bradford; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Thomas of Corsicana and Mrs. Minnie Coy of Chatfield; two brothers, Rufus Bradford of Fort Worth and Charles Bradford of Midland; and other relatives.

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Eunice Jeanette (Riles) Bradford
Jan 19, 1898 - Feb. 21, 1976

Mrs. Bradford

Wake services will be held at 8 p.m. tonight in the Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel, for Mrs. Eunice Jeanetta Bradford resident of Fort Worth who died Saturday.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth with Rev. Harold King, officiating. Graveside rites will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana.

Mrs. Bradford is a retired school teacher having taught for many years in the public schools of Navarro and Freestone Counties. She was a member of several civic and community clubs and Precious Chapter 157 Order of Eastern Stars.

She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Lewis and Mrs. Eula Washington, both of Corsicana; two brothers, Claude Riles and Frederick A. Riles, both of Corsicana; and other relatives.

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Milton Thompson
Dec 7, 1914 - Nov 14, 1974

Milton Thompson

Funeral services were set for 2 p.m. today at Scott Funeral Chapel for Milton Thompson, 59, a resident of Dallas, who died Thursday at the Veterans' Hospital in Dallas. The Rev. W. L. Mylas was to officiate and burial was to be at Woodland Cemetery.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ruby Thompson of Dallas; three sisters, Mrs. Lucille Nevels and Mrs. Florine Rhodes of Corsicana and Mrs. Louise Johnson of Dallas; two brothers, Claude Vance of Dallas and Vernon Vance of Amarillo; one aunt, Mrs. Jessie Matthews of Corsicana; and one uncle, the Rev. J. T. Thomas of Corsicana.

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Lula Mae (Jackson) Hurd
May 30, 1922 - Aug 31, 1974

Mrs. Hurd

Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Mae Hurd of Corsicana who died Saturday in Memorial Hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bethlehem Baptist Church. The Rev. R. L. Jones, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Scott Funeral Home. Deacons of the church will be pallbearers.

Surviving are her husband, James E. Hurd of Corsicana; four sisters, Mrs. Addie D. Johnson, Mrs. Girlie Mae Stovall, and Mrs. Jewel Riles, all of Corsicana, and Mrs. Myrtle McKnight of Dallas; and two brothers, Edward Jackson of Longview and Vernell Jackson of Corsicana.

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Fred D. Chatman
Jun 11, 1917 - Aug 30, 1974

Fred Chatman

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Scott Funeral Home for Fred (Bubba) Chatman, 57, native of Corsicana and Houston resident who died Aug. 30, in the Ben Taub Hospital in Houston. The Rev. Wilford Ferrell of Dallas officiated. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery with cousins serving as pallbearers.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Margaret Owens; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Williams of Corsicana; two brothers, Johnnie M. Chatman of Waxahachie and Robert Chatman of Houston.

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Cora (Arnold) Lang
Mar 12, 1888 - Nov 9, 1974

Mrs. Cora Lang

Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Lang, 86, of 817 East Second Ave. will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the First Independent Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. L. L. Polk, officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

Mrs. Lang was a native of Navasota and a Corsicana resident for 74 years. She was a member of the Excelsior Court of Calanthes No. 21. She died last Saturday at Memorial Hospital.

Services are being directed by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

Survivors include a son, John Mays of Corsicana; one brother, Search Arnold of Lubbock; four nieces, three nephews, and other relatives.

Wake services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday night in the Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel.

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Effie (Lindley) Simpson
Mar 1, 1900 - Jun 19, 1974

Mrs. Simpson

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Scott Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Effie Simpson, who died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital.

Rev. Paul Curry will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Parker of Oklahoma City, Okla. and MRs. Gladys Oliver of Atlanta, Tex.; four brothers, Rev. Leroy Lindley of Jasper, Roy L. Lindley of Austin, Theo Haynes of Corpus Christi, and Aron Haynes of Winkler, and several nieces and nephews.

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Lonnie Mae (Powell) Frazier
Dec 26, 1916 - Jan 21, 1974

Mrs. Frazier

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana for Mrs. Lonnie Mae Frazier, 57, of Corsicana, who died Monday at Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Mary Johnson of Corsicana; an uncle, Ellis Grant of Corsicana; and other relatives.

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Artie (Wilson) Mayfield
Oct 29, 1886 - Aug 3, 1974

Mrs. Mayfield

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Calvary Baptist Church for Mrs. Artie Mayfield, 78, 719 East Third Ave., who died Saturday at Mel-Haven Convalescent Home after a lengthy illness.

Rev. C. M. Majors will officiate and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

Survivors include a daughter, two nieces, a nephew, and other relatives.

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Alfred Butler
May 6, 1898 - Apr 26, 1974

Alfred Butler

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Second Mission Baptist Church for Alfred Butler, 75, of 1119 S. Beaton St., who died Saturday at Memorial Hospital.

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

Arrangements are with the Ross and Johnson Mortuary in Corsicana.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Laura Butler of Corsicana; a brother, Allen Butler of Colexico, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Scott of Houston and Mrs. Maggie Bryant of Corsicana; and other relatives.

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Vernon Faulk
Apr 29, 1974 - Apr 30, 1974

Faulk Infant

Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Thursday at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana for Vernon Faulk, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernell Faulk of Blooming Grove.

He died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Survivors include his parents, a brother, and grandparents.

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Mattie Elmira (Gasper) Womack
Apr 15, 1886 - Mar 19, 1974

Mrs. Womack

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bethel A.M.E. Church for Mrs. Mattie Womack, 87, who died Friday at Memorial Hospital. Rev. George Willis, former pastor, will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home.

She was a member of Bethel for more than 50 years, active in the senior choir, a Sunday school teacher, a pianist, and a member of the Missionary Society. She was also a Stewardess.

She was a former school teacher at Rice, Brushie Prairie Community, Powell, Kerens and Dawson.

She served as principal at Dawson at the former G. W. Carver High School.

Survivors include six nephews, two nieces, and other relatives.

Pallbearers include Carl Johnson, Robert McDonald, David Nelson, Victor Ford, Theodore Hall, Jr., and Osby Washington.

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Preston Barton
Jul 8, 1901 - May 1, 1974

P. Barton

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Eastside Church of Christ for Preston Barton, 71, native of Corsicana, who died Wednesday at Mel-Haven Convalescent Home. Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home.

W. W. Gilmore, Church of Christ pastor, will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Rillar Allen of Corsicana and Mrs. Eva Shaw of Austin; and a brother, Lee Barton of Oklahoma.

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George Sims
Sep 18, 1887 - Sep 22, 1974

George Sims

Wake services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the Ross and Johnson Chapel for George Sims, 88, of 200 East 19th Ave., who died Sunday after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Ross and Johnson Chapel. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. He was a native of Emhouse and a resident of Corsicana for 30 years.

Survivors include his widow Mrs. Zilphia Sims of Corsicana; a number of step-children, a sister, Mrs. Dannie Barnett of Corsicana; five nieces, Mrs. Sydney McVea of Corsicana, Mrs. Ada Williams and Mrs. Dannie Evans both of Dallas, Mrs. Lizzie Mae Quarels and Mrs. Jewel Williams of Fort Worth; a nephew, L. V. Sims of Dallas; and other relatives.

Pallbearers include C. T. Brown, Charlie Williams, Lucian Coy, Earl Bonner, James Taylor and E. A. Jones.

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Jerry Brown, Jr.
B&D Apr 23, 1974

Brown Twins

Graveside services were to be held at 3 p.m. today at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana for Jerry and Berry Brown, infant twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brown of Kerens. The twins died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements were with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Survivors include their parents, sisters, brothers, and grandparents.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Apr 25, 1974
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • (obit says son of Roy Brown but death certificate says Jerry Brown, Sr.)
  • s/o Jerry Brown, Sr. & Lillie Ann (Chance) Brown

Berry Brown
B&D Apr 23, 1974

Brown Twins

Graveside services were to be held at 3 p.m. today at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana for Jerry and Berry Brown, infant twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brown of Kerens. The twins died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements were with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Survivors include their parents, sisters, brothers, and grandparents.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Apr. 25, 1974
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • s/o Jerry Brown, Sr. and Lillie Ann (Chance) Brown
  • (obit says son of Roy Brown but death certificate says Jerry Brown, Sr.)

Roberta W. (Hill) Brown
Apr 10, 1904 - Nov 25, 1974

Mrs. Roberta Brown

Funeral services for Mrs. Roberta Brown of 808 East First Ave., will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the First Independent Baptist Church with the Rev. L. L. Polk officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel.

A native of Bremond, she lived in Corsicana for 52 years. She died at Mel-Haven Convalescent Home after a long illness.

She is survived by her husband, Warren Brown of Corsicana; one son, Eugene Payne of New Jersey; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Matthews of Marlin and Mrs. Ida Townsend of Dallas; one brother, Leonard Hill of Marlin; and other relatives.

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Gerald Carter, Sr.
Jan 5, 1907 - Aug 17, 1974

G. Carter

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church for Gerald Carter, 67, 409 Havner Ave., longtime Corsicana resident who died Saturday in Dallas after an extended illness. The pastor, the Rev. R. L. Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be selected from nephews.

He has worked for many years for the Shell Clinic and Hospital. He had been living in Dallas with a daughter during his illness.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. R. L. Carter of Corsicana; one son, Gerald Carter, Jr., Dallas; two daughters, Mrs. Princilla Ford and Mrs. Hellen Harris Carter, both of Dallas; 20 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; his step-father, Robert Allen of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Jo Ann Allen and Mrs. Ezra Jackson, both of Dallas.

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James Taylor
Oct 12, 1904 - Dec 11, 1974

James Taylor

Funeral will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel for James Taylor, 107 E. 18th, who died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital. The Rev. A. Z. Johnson will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Wake services will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m.

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Lawrence Chester �Larry� Hanley
Sep 15, 1905 - Jun 9, 1974

L. C. Hanley

KERENS�Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Long Prairie Cemetery in Kerens for Larry C. Hanley, 68, resident of Dallas, who died Sunday at Parkland Hospital in Dallas after a long illness.

Arrangements are with Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens.

He was a retired mechanic.

Survivors include his widow; Mrs. Ester Faye Hanley of Dallas; three stepsons, Harold Hale, Jack Hale and Gaylon Hale, all of Dallas.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Jun 10, 1974
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Delta Mae (Carey) Hanley married Nov. 7, 1927 2nd wife Ester Faye (Farris) Hale-Hanley; s/o William J. Hanley & Mary Elizabeth (Burg) Hanley

Ernest Clayton Dickson
Jul 14, 1906 - May 16, 1974

Ernest Dickson

KERENS�Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Paschal Funeral Home for Ernest Dickson, 67, resident of Rt. 2, Kerens, who died in a Mineola Hospital.

Burial will be at Long Prairie Cemetery.

He was a retired farmer and had lived in Kerens since 1930.

Survivors include tow brothers, J. K. Dickson of Kerens and E. E. Dickson of Malakoff; two sisters, Bessie Clark of McKinney and Velma Mooney of Edgewood.

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Bettie Mae (York) Dickerson-Fleenor-McCain
Jan 1, 1956 - Dec 26, 2018


Bettie McCain, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018. She was born January 1, 1956 in Corsicana to A.J. and Alma Miles York.
Bettie was a very unique person. She was very handy and could do anything. She loved to fish and over the years she was a member of TABC, Bass Club, Media Bass, Bass Champs and Angler Choice. She could out fish any man. She loved being outdoors and enjoyed deer hunting but her passion was fishing. She was in a fishing book and a fishing show at one time. She also loved horses and use to barrel race. She enjoyed crafts and could patch holes and sew up anything needed. Her most passionate love was for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, AJ and Alma York; late husband Allen Ray Fleenor, sister and brother in law, Shirley Ann Franks and Clyde Franks, great grandchild, Cutter Lane, great grandparents, George L. and Gwendolyn York.

She is survived by her husband, Randy McCain; Son, Shane Dickerson and wife Jodi; daughter, Crystal Underwood and husband Justin; daughter Kasi Stagman and husband Adam; son Roy Lee McCain and son Clayton Fleenor and wife Liz. Grandchildren, Sammantha and Jacob Davis, Megan and Preston Davis, Dalton Dickerson, Dusty Price, Payton Dickerson, Dakota and Cody Lamb, Colton and Tristan Fleenor, Trent and Taylor Underwood. Great grandchildren, Aubree Kay, Mattilyn Kate, Lane and Easton, Kaitlyn Lamb. Sisters, Sandra and husband Robert Smith, Sue and Robert Wiggins, Frances and David Eastman. Brothers, Alvin and wife Kathy York, Charlie and wife Charlcy York. She also leaves behind her beloved dogs, Precious, Patches and Charlie.

Visitation will be 6-8 pm Friday, December 28, 2018 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Randall Evett officiating. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her children, Shane Dickerson, Jodi Dickerson, Crystal Underwood, Justin Underwood, Dalton Dickerson and Dusty Price. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie York Jr., Sean Bynum, Preston Davis, Jacob Davis, John Guerra.

Notes:

  • Griffin Roughton Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Michael Dean Dickerson 2nd Allen Ray Fleenor 3rd husband Randy Lee McCain; d/o A. J. York & Alma Grace (Miles) York buried in Hamilton Beeman Cemetery

Jack Bressie
May 17, 1900 - Oct 1, 1974

Jack Bressie

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Jack Bressie, 74, resident of Navarro, who died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital. Rev. Glenn Vyers will officiate and burial will be at Hopewell Cemetery.

He was a native of Navarro, a farmer and rancher, and a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church.

Survivors include his widow of Navarro, a son, Jack L. Bressie of Farmers Branch; a daughter, Mrs. J. A. Penney of Corsicana; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Pat Allen of Big Springs and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Richard Floyd �Buck� Griffin
May 10, 1906 - Sep 6, 1974

R. F. Griffin

Funeral services are pending at Corley Funeral Home for R. F. (Buck) Griffin, 68, resident of Navarro who was pronounced dead on arrival to Memorial Hospital following a car-train wreck near Navarro Friday. Burial will be at Hopewell Cemetery. A native of Young County, he had lived in Navarro for 24 years. He was an oil field worker.

Survivors include his widow of Navarro; five sons, Hershell Steelman of Groesbeck, Randall Steelman of Richland, Charles Steelman of Dallas, Wayne Steelman of Wink, Winifred Steelman of New Mexico; three daughters, Mrs. R. C. Miller and Mrs. Helen Bain both of Mexia, a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, two sisters and a brother.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Sep. 6, 1974
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Amanda Martha (Woods) Griffin 2nd wife Sonoma Pearl (Farmer) Faulkner-Steelman-Griffin buried in Richland Cemetery, Richland, Texas s/o William Wiley Griffin and Emma Lou (Malone) Griffin

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R. F. Griffin

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel for R. F. (Buck) Griffin, 68, resident of Navarro for 24 years, a retired oil field worker, and native of Young County.

Rev. Bill Grimes will officiate, and burial will be at Hopewell Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow of Navarro, seven sons, Jackie Griffin and Foy Griffin both of Dallas, Charles Steelman of Dallas, Hershell Steelman if Groesbeck, Randall Steelman of Richland, Winifred Steelman of Alamogordo, Calif., and Wayne Faulkner of Wink; three daughters, Mrs. Harvey W. Gannt of Lindsey, Calif., Mrs. R. C. Miller and Mrs. Helen Bain both of Mexia; 26 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Florence Brisco of Eliasville, Tex., and Mrs. Sallie Griffin of Lindsey, Calif.

Pallbearers are Ronnie Miller, Darvin Miller, S. D. Banks, N. L. Banks, Jimmy D. Coker, and J. C. Howard.

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Vrina (McCaslin) Owens
Jan 2, 1899 - Feb 13, 1974

Mrs. Owens

Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Vrina Owens, 75, of Corsicana, who died Wednesday in Paulyne's Convalescent Home. Burial will be at Eureka Cemetery.

She was a native of Cryer Creek and had lived in Corsicana since 1940. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Levie Pety of Corsicana and Mrs. Kate Dillard of Plainview; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Nephews will be pallbearers.

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David Layton Petty
Apr 21, 1956 - Aug 14, 1974

D. Petty

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for David Petty, 18, resident of Corsicana who died early Wednesday morning in Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.

Rev. J. T. Davis will officiate, and burial will be at Eureka Cemetery.

Survivors include his parents, three sisters, two brothers, his grandfather, two grandmother, and a great-grandfather.

Pallbearers include William Young, Odis Wishon, Thomas Carlisle, Johnny Simmons, Willie Wiese and Tommy Dill.

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D. Petty

Funeral services are pending at Griffin Funeral Home for David Petty,18, 2415 West 12th Ave, who died early Wednesday in Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Petty, Sr.; three sisters, Mrs. Daniel Smith, Miss Verlie Petty and Kathy Petty; two brothers, Robert and Stanley Petty, all of Corsicana; his grandfather, Virgil Burkhalter of Corsicana; two grandmothers, Mrs. Ida Mae Kelly of Brownsboro and Mrs. Lura Davis of Corsicana; and a great-grandfather, Ed Hawley of Brownsboro.

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Mabel Bell (Wilson) Burleson
Apr 14, 1892 - Dec 29, 1974

Mrs. Burleson

Services were to be 2 p.m. Monday at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Mabel Wilson Burleson, 82, resident of Corsicana, who died Sunday in Memorial Hospital.

Rev. Jerry Griffin and Rev. Maurice McLeroy were to officiate, with burial following at the Eureka Cemetery.

She was a native of Navarro County, resident of Corsicana the past 18 years, member of the Memorial Baptist Church, and an active Sunday school teacher.

She married Grady Burleson July 26, 1914.

Survivors include her husband of Corsicana, a sister, Mrs. V. W. Griffin of Corsicana; and two brothers, Frank Wilson of Corsicana and Hubert Wilson of San Benito, Tex.

Pallbearers include T. P. Penney, Curtis Penney, Dwane Bryson, H. R. Ponder, Newel Sharpley, and Bill Murry.

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Evangeline St. Clair "Eva" (Sipes) Hodge
May 28, 1895 - Nov 21, 1974

Mrs. Eva Hodge

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Eva Hodge, 80, resident of Corsicana, who died Thursday in Memorial Hospital.

Rev. Mickey Loftis will officiate and burial will be at Eureka Cemetery.

Her husband Forrest Lee Hodge preceded her in death April 26, 1971.

Survivors include six sons, W. D. Hodge of Corsicana, Ray Hodge of Houston, Scott Hodge, Billy Hodge, and David Hodge all of Dallas, and Frank Hodge of Arlington; five daughters, Mrs. Curtis Chandler of Eureka, Mrs. J. F. Pyett of Crosby, Mrs. Vernon Lambert of Corsicana, Mrs. Roger Whitacre of Mesquite, and Mrs. J. W. Whittington of Dallas; 18 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Ola Gotcher of Irving.

She was a native of Cross Plains, Tex., had lived in Eureka for 48 years, was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church and the homemakers Sunday School Class.

Pallbearers include Willie Hodge, Douglas Hodge, Burke Hodge, Elmer Adams, Paul Chandler, and Olan Castles.

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Floyd David Nutt
Nov 4, 1905 - Feb 26, 1974

F. Nutt

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Floyd Nutt, 68, of Eureka, who died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital. Rev. Gerry Meal will officiate, and burial will be at Eureka Cemetery.

He was a native of Navarro County, had lived in Eureka for 40 years, and was a retired employe of Oil City Iron Works.

Survivors include his widow of Eureka; three sons, John Lee Nutt and Floyd Dell Nutt, both of Eureka, and Ivey Rea Nutt of Palestine; four daughters, Mrs. Marceline Jenkins, Mrs. Mary Sue Brown, and Miss Linda Joyce Nutt, all of Eureka and Mrs. Edna Ruth Jock of Arlington; and eight grandchildren.

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Jesse Compton Thomas
Oct 22, 1897 - Nov 1, 1974

Jesse C. Thomas

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Westminister Presbyterian Church for Jesse C. Thomas, 77, 416 North 14th St., who died early Friday at Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. The Rev. Eugene Wood, pastor, will officiate. Arrangements are with Corley Funeral Home.

Thomas was a retired state auditor, a member of the board of deacons of Westminister Presbyterian Church and treasurer of the church.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Frances Turner Thomas; two sons, Paul Turner of Corsicana and William Dunn Turner of Irving; a sister, Mrs. R. F. Dubus of San Antonio; and five grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Allen Edens, C. M. Gillespie, Jr., Bill Bradford, Charles H. Magee, Marvin Wallace, W. W. Dosser, Hub C. Thorn and Pete Breithaupt.

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Ocie Elbert Pritchett
Mar 6, 1895 - Jul 28, 1974

O. Pritchett

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Eureka Cemetery for Ocie Pritchett, resident of Fort Worth and former resident of Eureka, who died Sunday.

Bishop Robert Flynn will officiate. Arrangements are with Corley Funeral Home.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Stella Pritchett of Fort Worth; a son, Ocie M. Pritchett and Robert R. Pritchett both of Fort Worth; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Cantrell of Muskogee, Okla. and Mrs. Linda Blanton of De Soto; a brother, W. P. Pritchett of Corsicana; 14 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

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W. H. Smith
Oct 25, 1947 - Mar 5, 1974

W. H. Smith

Funeral services were to have been held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Rock Hill Baptist Church in Richland for W. H. Smith, 25, who was shot Tuesday in Dallas.

Rev. J. J. Johnson, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Carroll Chapel Cemetery in Richland.

Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Anna G. Smith of Corsicana; a son, Johnny Smith of Corsicana; two daughters, Lorene Smith and Rachael Smith of Corsicana; his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Shafter Henley of Richland; five brothers, Robert Smith of Lubbock, Iree Smith of Corsicana, Lawrence Smith and R. L. Henley, both of Dallas, and Allen Henley of Richland; four sisters, Mrs. Katherine Castile of Corsicana, and Mrs. Clara M. Smith, Mrs. Alice Words and Mrs. Nancy Smith, all of Dallas; and other relatives.

Brothers will be pallbearers.

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Janet (Ward) Farhat
Feb 18, 1950 - Oct 22, 2021
 
Janet Ward Farhat went peacefully to the Lord on October 22, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. She died at her home at Sugar Tree in Lipan, Texas, surrounded by family; she was 71.
Janet was born to Eva Janet and George Richard Ward on February 18, 1950 in Corsicana, Texas.
She was a graduate of Corsicana High School and Navarro College, where she met and married the love of her life, David Curtis Farhat, on August 2, 1971. They lived in Arlington where they raised their three children.
Janet was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. After retirement in 2000, Janet and David moved to Cedar Creek Lake. In 2017, they left the lake to move closer to family.
Janet was an amazing hostess and entertainer, and she loved opening her home to family and friends. Her laugh was contagious. She could have easily been a standup comedian.
Janet was generous, loyal, encouraging, non-judgmental, and authentic to her core. She never met a stranger. But more than anything else, Janet loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Through the years, Janet hosted weekly Bible studies in her home, both in Arlington and Cedar Creek Lake. Janet was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Dickie Ward.

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Janet Ward Farhat went peacefully to the Lord on October 22, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. She died at her home at Sugar Tree in Lipan, Texas, surrounded by family; she was 71.
Janet was born to Eva Janet and George Richard Ward on February 18, 1950 in Corsicana, Texas.
She was a graduate of Corsicana High School and Navarro College, where she met and married the love of her life, David Curtis Farhat, on August 2, 1971. They lived in Arlington where they raised their three children.
Janet was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. After retirement in 2000, Janet and David moved to Cedar Creek Lake. In 2017, they left the lake to move closer to family.
Janet was an amazing hostess and entertainer, and she loved opening her home to family and friends. Her laugh was contagious. She could have easily been a standup comedian.
Janet was generous, loyal, encouraging, non-judgmental, and authentic to her core. She never met a stranger. But more than anything else, Janet loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Through the years, Janet hosted weekly Bible studies in her home, both in Arlington and Cedar Creek Lake.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Dickie Ward. She is survived by her husband, David Farhat; daughter, Lesli (Alan) Luther; sons, Phillip (Marissa) Farhat and David (Lisa) Farhat; grandchildren, Beau, Alexa, Georgia, Ford, Jack, Knox, Charlotte and Duke; brother, Ronnie Ward and sister, Kathey Harrison; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials: Memorial contributions may be made to Abundant Grace Ministries, c/o Bob Bell, 369 St. Andrews Drive, Mabank, TX 75156. Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, October 31, at Wade Family Funeral Home Chapel, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Celebration of Life: 12 p.m. Monday, November 1, 2021 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1200 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. Wade Family Funeral Home (817) 274-9233
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Monte Orel Smith
May 5, 1950 - Jul 24, 1976
 
Monte Smith Dies
Funeral services for Monte O. Smith, 26, who died Saturday afternoon in a Dallas hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Corley Funeral Home. The Rev. Leroy Reeves will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Monte had been hospitalized since May 1 at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, after suffering an aneurysm at his home. A native of Sweetwater, he had lived in Corsicana since 1959.
He was a 1969 [should read 1968] graduate of Corsicana High School, and attended Stephen F. Austin State University and the University of Texas at Austin.
Monte worked as staff photographer for the Daily Sun for five years. Daily Sun publisher Art Kenney made the following statement:
�Monte Smith was a fine young man and newsman. His colleagues at the Daily Sun miss him and extend their sympathies to his family.
�As a more fitting and lasting tribute and memorial to Monte, The Daily Sun will begin work immediately to set up a continuing two-year scholarship program in conjunction with Navarro College in his name. The program will be open, on a competitive basis, to Daily Sun carriers and distributors and to sons and daughters of adult distributors as well as to sons and daughters of Sun employees.�
Monte is survived by his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Orel E. Smith of Cedar Creek Lake; one step-sister, Mrs. Pat Bower of Corsicana; and by his grandmother, Mrs. W. L. Smith of Ada, Oklahoma.

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Monte Smith

Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Monte Smith, 26, Daily Sun photographer, who died Saturday in Dallas Parkland Hospital.

The Rev. Leroy Reaves and the Rev. David Hale officiated, and burial was at Oakwood Cemetery.

Survivors include his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Orel Smith of Cedar Creek Lake; a step-sister, Mrs. Pat Bower of Corsicana; and his grandmother, Mrs. W. L. Smith of Ada, Okla.

Pallbearers were Dr. Roy Lynn Deskin, Paul Baggett, Richard Cole, Gary Edmondson, Bill Melton and Riley Nutt.

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John Robert Gladney
Apr 15, 1950 � Mar 21, 2010
 
John Robert Gladney was born April 15, 1950, in Dallas and left this world to be in heaven with his loving dad, Bob Gladney, and his wonderful son, Danny, plus a host of other relatives and friends. He had a short fight with cancer and died Sunday, March 21, 2010, in Houston.

At the age of 4, John's family moved to Corsicana where his dad practiced law and his mom taught at Drane Middle School. As John grew up, he found that he wanted to be active in the activities of the community, school, and his beloved church, First United Methodist. At an early age, it became evident that John had a God-given talent with a beautiful voice. He was happy to share that talent with the choirs at school and his church, plus entertaining his friends by singing solos at many organizations in Corsicana.

His responsibilities as president of the Student Council of Corsicana High School his senior year were such a joy to him. The council that year did many projects in order to help people in need. They also gave their influence in every way they could to help the passing of a bond program in order to build a new high school building. The bonds were sold and in 1971, our high schools were combined and our present high school was put into use.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 23, at the Cook-Walden Cemetery in Pflugerville and he is buried next to his son, Danny, in the Cook-Walden Cemetery Park.

After graduating from Corsicana High School in 1968, he attended the University of Texas in Austin where he continued to be active in council work and was a member of the university's a cappella choir for three years. As a freshman, he was a member much respected because he was the youngest member. After three years he graduated from the university with honors, and he attended Baylor University and passed the bar exam in 1972.

He and his young bride, Elva Crawford, moved to Corsicana where he was a partner with his father, Robert Gladney, for 10 years. Upon his father's retirement in 1981, John moved to Austin to become the assistant general counsel of the State Bar of Texas.

In 1997, he moved to Houston where he practiced until his death. John continued to be active with the activities of the Bar Association until his death, giving speeches and lectures for the bar and writings that were published in the Texas Bar Journal on the subject of "Ethics of a Lawyer."

John's greatest traits were honesty, integrity and willingness to go the extra mile for his clients, his family and his host of friends.

John was preceded in death by his beloved son, Danny; his father, Robert; and his grandparents, the Rev. and Mrs. Roy Davis.

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Ronnie Carl Raney
Aug 23, 1950 � Sep 11, 2020

Ronnie Carl Raney, 70, of Hubbard, and formerly of Corsicana, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at his home. Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 15 at Wade Funeral Chapel in Hubbard with Bishop Charles Bledsoe officiating.
Ronnie was born August 23, 1950 in Dallas County to Grover and Frankie Oleta (Arnett) Raney. He was raised in Corsicana and was a 1968 graduate of Corsicana High School before graduating from James Connally Technical School in Waco in 1969. Ronnie voluntarily enlisted to serve in the U.S. Navy where he was a member of the Navy Seabees from 1970-72. He had a long career as a diesel mechanic for 50 years before retiring from Cummings Diesel in 2016. Ronnie and his wife of over 11 years, Theresa, had lived in Hubbard since 2015. He and Theresa were faithful members of Point of Faith Church in Bellmead where Ronnie was a member of the Board of Trustees.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Grover Earl Raney and Kenneth Wade Raney and a son, Andy Matano.
Survivors include his loving wife, Theresa; sons, James Raney and wife, Kristi, Christopher Raney and wife, Sasha, Ryan Raney and wife, Andrea and Kenny Matano and wife, Olivia; sisters, Frankie Whisenant, and husband, Michael, Lena Farmer, Beth Ginn and husband, Dean, Joyce Smalling and husband, Clyde, Peggy Gunnels, Charlotte Cordell and husband, Mike, Joy Serrano and husband, Frank and Audrey Harris and husband, Nathan; brothers, Shelby Raney and wife, Laura, Elton Raney and wife, Linda, Steven Raney and wife, Amy, Robert Raney and wife, Jackie, Henry Raney and wife, Charlie; grandchildren, Brooke, Allie, Collin, Logan, Everett, Asher, Aiden, Hudson, Wyatt, Lola and Ryan; his only surviving Dearest Aunt, JoAnn Tomlin and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Honorary pallbearers will be James Raney, Chris Raney, Ryan Raney, Aaron Raney, Darrell Buckner and Shelby Raney.

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Donna Dianne (Coston) Rose
Oct 27, 1949 - Dec 8, 1921
 
The Lord called Donna Dianne Rose (72) home on December 8, 2021.
Visitation will be Friday, December 10, 2021 from 6pm-8pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana, Tx. With services on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 10am in the Chapel at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery immediately following service in Corsicana, Tx.
Officiating will be by Jeromy Mink of God's Grace Country Church of Eureka, Tx. assisting James Orler of Community Baptist in Corsicana, Tx.
Donna was born October 27, 1949 to Larkin and Angie Coston in El Dorado, Ark. She graduated from Corsicana High School in 1968. She married the love of her life, Jimmy Rose Sr., March 28, 1970 in Terrell, Tx.
Donna worked at Southwestern Bell for 5 yrs, in Texas and South Carolina where Jimmy was stationed with the Navy. After returning to Texas, Donna worked for Terrell State Home then moved to Corsicana and began working at Navarro Hospital, shortly after she began her 32 year career at Navarro College where she retired in 2012.
Donna was a devoted member of Community Baptist Church in Corsicana, Tx.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents Larkin and Angie Coston, husband Jimmy Rose. Sr.
Donna is survived by her sister Linda Estell & husband Nathan, brother Larkin Coston & wife Kim, her son Jim Rose & wife Valerie, daughter Dawn Rose & husband Jeromy Mink. Her grandsons that she adored, Jonathan Rose & Colt Mink, also numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be:Jonathan Rose, Chris Coston, Hunter Richardson, Tommy Griggs, Larry Hoppe, Earl Frye

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Deborah Jo (Boone) Simpson
Jan 30, 1950 - Oct 14, 1972

Funeral services were scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Deborah Boone Simpson, 22, of Dallas who died Saturday in a Dallas Hospital.
Rev. Robert J. Potts, First Baptist Church and Steve Bracken, Seagoville Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Corsicana, a native of Corsicana and resident of Dallas for two years.
Survivors include her husband, Michael D. Simpson of Dallas; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilborn Boone of Corsicana; a sister, Laurie Boone of Corsicana; and parents-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Clell Simpson of Dallas.
Pallbearers will be Gordon Nichols, Randy Nichols, Larry Wilson, Billy McIntire, Jimmy Nichols, and Bill Nichols.

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Riley Eugene Nutt
Oct 7, 1948 - Jan 6, 2016

OBITUARY
NAME: Riley Eugene Nutt, age 67, a longtime Atoka, OK resident.
BORN: He was born on Thursday, October 07, 1948, to William and Catharon Joyce (Sheffield) Nutt, at Corsicana, TX.
PASSED AWAY: Riley passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Oklahoma City, OK.
AGE: 67 years, 2 months and 30 days.
EDUCATION: He attended school in Corsicana, TX and attended Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, TX..
OCCUPATION: Riley was an Environmental Technician at the water & waste treatment plants in Texas for over 40 years.
MILITARY: Riley proudly served his country in the Army.
MARRIED: He married Donna Watkins on September 26, 1986 in Hill County, TX.
CHURCH AFFILIATION, HOBBIES AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS: Riley was a member of Ward's Chapel Baptist Church. Riley enjoyed painting, grilling, and riding motorcycles, and scuba diving. Above all he enjoyed spending time with his family.
SURVIVED BY
WIFE: Donna Nutt of the home in Atoka, OK.
DAUGHTER: Christy Nutt of Corsicana, TX
SON: Jakeb Nutt and wife Maria of Atoka, OK.
SISTER: Mary Lynn LaFoy Baldwin and husband Bill of Midland, TX.
GRANDSONS: Brandon McKellip of Corsicana, TX. Andrew Benton of Corsicana, TX.
GRANDDAUGHTER: Kaytelynn Benton of Corsicana, TX.
CLOSE FRIEND: Larry Thomas of Mabank, TX.
Along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY
PARENTS: William and Catharon Joyce (Sheffield) Nutt
BROTHERS: O.B. Hughes , Johnny Hughes, Willy Hughes

DATE OF SERVICES: 2;00PM Tuesday January 12, 2016
PLACE OF SERVICES: Ward's Chapel Cemetery, Atoka, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING: Bro. Tom Hargrave
INTERMENT: Ward's Chapel Cemetery, Atoka, Oklahoma
CASKETBEARERS: Brandon Carrillo, Max Howard, Ethan Palmer, Logan Page, Isaiah McDowell, Jakeb Nutt.
HONORARY
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Patsy Ruth (Murphy) Armstrong
Jul 31, 1938 - Dec 31, 2021
 
Funeral service for Patsy Ruth Armstrong, 83, of Corsicana, Texas will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Branon Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana at 2 p.m., under the care of Branon Funeral Home.
Patsy passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 in Lamesa, Texas.

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Ronald Wayne Norris
Sep 5, 1940 - Jan 4, 2022
 
Ronald Wayne Norris, 81, of Arlington, Texas passed away on January 4, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. Ron was born in Corsicana, Texas on September 5, 1940 to Alton Wayne Norris and Lois Wynnette Norris.

He spent his early years living in Corsicana. As a young boy, he spent many summers at his Aunt's home in Galveston, Texas. He spoke of these times fondly and he developed a love for spending vacations at the beach. As a teen, Ron worked at the A&W root beer stand and also at the YMCA as a recreational director and lifeguard. After graduating from Corsicana High School, he went on to attend college at Texas A&M University. He graduated from Texas A&M in 1963 with a Bachelors Degree in Biology.

Ron had a successful career in the pharmaceutical and medical supply industry. He worked for Ayerst Laboratories and Abbott Laboratories. He then became a regional sales manager for Consolidated Medical, where he trained nurses and doctors on how to use their surgical equipment.

As a young man, Ron enjoyed snow skiing, especially during the time he lived in Colorado. He liked to fish, golf and read. He especially loved spending time with family and relaxing at the lake house on Cedar Creek Lake.

Ron married Wanda Harris Norris on July 15, 1960. They were married for 61 years. Ron loved, protected and cherished Wanda with all his heart. They have set a wonderful example of marriage and commitment to their family.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Harris Norris of Arlington, Texas; daughter Rebecca Hayslip and her spouse Danny of Arlington, Texas; grandson, Garrett Hayslip of Sandy, Utah; granddaughter Alyssa Whitlock and her spouse Bryce of Murphy, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his son, John Michael Norris of Dallas, Texas; brothers, Michael Norris and Tony Norris; Parents Wayne and Wynette Norris

Private burial will be on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Oakwood Cemetery.

Corley Funeral Home

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Ronald Wayne Norris, 81, of Arlington, Texas passed away January 4, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. A private burial will be on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Oakwood Cemetery.

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Vickie (Onstott) Tomlin
Jul 27, 1956 - Jan 12, 2022
 
Vickie Onstott Tomlin, 65, lifelong resident of Corsicana, Texas went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday January 12th, 2022. Vickie was born on July 27, 1956, to Louise and Bill Onstott, Sr. She graduated from Corsicana High School in 1974 and married Steve Tomlin. Vickie and Steve started their family right away, having two daughters, Wendy and Staci. Vickie was a stay-at-home mom, owned a catering business and was a cosmetologist while her girls were little. She was very involved in their lives serving on the PTO, coaching their softball teams (The Green Machines), being their campfire leader and anything else her girls were involved in. When the girls were a little older, she joined the work force and quickly found her place. She started as a secretary at Atlas Architectural Metals which later became Texas MPP, an anodizing corporation in Corsicana. Her mentor, Dieter Schmidt, lit a spark in her to learn all she could about the anodizing business. She quickly advanced to office manager and a little later, she became plant manager of the Corsicana location. Vickie was a natural leader. Years later, she worked as the Patient Services office manager, at Medical Arts Clinic, in Corsicana. She had a passion for helping and serving others, and this job allowed her to do just that. Until her passing, she still remained very good friends with many of the ladies that she worked with at the clinic. Vickie had many talents. She enjoyed cooking, baking & cake decorating, making flower arrangements, and making anything with her hands. Vickie had many titles throughout her life. Many people, who aren't actually related to her, have always called her Aunt Vic. She was the type, if you knew her, you loved her, and you were family. Of all of the titles Vickie had through the years, none were more special than being called "Meme". She has 2 grandsons, Caleb and Joshua, and she lovingly often referred to them as her "angels" or her "heartbeats". Becoming a grandmother was the best time of her life. She was just as active in the boy's lives as she was Wendy and Staci's. You would always find her sitting front row at the baseball field (coaching from the stands, of course) cheering her boys on, or yelling across the football field, being their #1 fan. Meme and Papaw loved to vacation or go camping with the kids. Vickie is also referred to as Meme, by many of the boy's friends, as well. She loved them as her own. Vickie is preceded in death, by her father and step-mother, Bill and Elizabeth Onstott, mother and step-father Louise and Donald Sikes, brother, Willam Carl Jr., and sister, Deborah Clower, mother & father-in-law, Betty and Glynn Tomlin. Vickie is survived by her husband Steve, daughters, Wendy Vasquez and Staci Ward, grandchildren, Caleb Vasquez & (Kaitlin Benton) and Joshua Vasquez, sister Scharlene Brown, brother, Duane Onstott Sr. and wife Debbie, brother-in-law, Richard Clower, sister-in-law Pat Boyde and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Vickie leaves many dear friends behind as well, including lifelong friends, Mona and Rodney Gorden. Visitation Saturday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Sunday, January 16, 2022, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home with Rev. Clayton Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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Leona G. (Beldin) Giles
Aug 25, 1927 - Feb 6, 2022
 
Leona G. Giles (Beldin), 94, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Park Place Nursing Home in Tyler. Visitation will be Friday, February 11, 2022 at Corley Funeral Home from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. in the Magnolia Chapel of Corley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

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Leona Beldin Giles, 94, passed away on February 6, 2022, in Tyler, Texas.

Leona was born on August 25, 1927, in Wortham, Texas to John Travis Beldin and Zille Chapman Beldin.

Leona met her husband Richard at the Cotton Mill in Corsicana. He asked her to marry him before they ever went on a date. She told him no to marrying him, but she would go on a date. They were married September 27, 1946 when they were 17 and 19. Leona and Richard were blessed with 59 years of marriage before Richard passed away in 2005.

Leona taught Sunday School at Northside Baptist Church for many years. She loved her two children: son Gregory and daughter Brenda. She was excited to travel with her husband. She enjoyed fishing, bowling, and playing almost any game and always played to win, even with her grandkids and great grandkids.

She taught her children about Jesus and His love. She loved others and shared her faith with them in the way she lived. She was a member of Church in the Park which Bro. Hale started after retiring from Northside. Services were held at Fullerton-Garrity Park until Covid and now are held online.

Leona was preceded in death by her husband, son, daughter-in-law, son-in-law and 5 brothers and sisters. Leona leaves behind her daughter Brenda, grandsons Lance and wife Heidi King, Gregory Jr and wife Jorlynn Giles, Chad and wife Courtney King. Granddaughter Gina and husband James Pettiette and Granddaughter-in-law Donna King. Great grandchildren Gregory Giles III, Chance King, Grace Giles, Luke Pettiette, Jacob King, Claire Pettiette, Britney King, Eli Pettiette, Cooper King, Charley Giles and Connie Giles. Sister-in-law Billie Giles Fulcher and brother-in-law James Gaines.

Leona loved everyone and everyone loved her She will be remembered for always telling family and friends "I love you more" when she would say goodbye.

The family has planned a visitation on February 11, 2022, from 10 to 11 in the morning at Corley Funeral Home. A service celebrating Leona's life will follow at 11 o'clock in the Magnolia Chapel of Corley Funeral Home with Bro. James Shugart officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Lance King, Chad King, Gregory Giles Jr., Chance King, Gregory Giles III and James Pettiette. Honorary pallbearers will be James Gaines and Steven Gaines.

Corley Funeral Home
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Betty Norma (Haskell) Connally
Oct 2, 1934 - Oct 30, 2020
 
Betty Norma Connally, 86 passed from this life into her heavenly one on Friday, October 30, 2020. Now her faith has become sight. Betty was born in Frost, Texas on October 2, 1934 to parents William Harold and Ethal Lois Haskell. As a young woman she loved to play volleyball and was an accomplished bowler, playing in a women's league for many years.
Betty married Leo Connally in 1961 in Kermit, Texas. They were partners in building two successful businesses and lived in Kermit for over forty years. She was an H&R Block franchise owner and, also worked by her husband's side in his Farmers Insurance Agency business.
After retirement, Betty and Leo moved to San Angelo to be near their daughters, and their families. They continued to be active in their Sunday School class and the �Silver Stars� group at Glen Meadows Baptist Church where they made many friends. Betty loved keeping busy and worked in the Community Hospital gift shop, and later, managed the gift shop at San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.
Betty had many talents, but especially loved to paint, work jigsaw puzzles, and cook wonderful meals for her family. Her life was marked by her love for the Lord, and her generosity of spirit to others. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Connally, her three sisters; Jean Covington, Mabel Schneider, and Barbara Nichols and her daughter, Suzan Johnson. She is survived by her daughter, Tracey McCullough and husband, Jesse, a son Richard Scarbro, her grandchildren; Mathew Johnson, Kelly Raney, Ben Scarbro, Travis Scarbro, Lauren McCullough and Abbey Taylor; five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Betty will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 2:00pm at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo.

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Margaret Elizabeth "Betsy" (Strange) Keller
Oct 17, 1932 - Apr 9, 2018

 
Margaret Elizabeth (Betsy) Keller, 85, died Monday, April 9, 2018 at her residence in Fairfield.

Mrs. Keller was born October 17, 1932 in Corsicana to parents Ernest A. and Margaret Stubbs Strange. She lived in Wortham and attended Wortham Schools. She graduated from TCU in 1953 with a degree in Education. She was an avid Wortham Bulldog and TCU Horned Frog fan. She taught second grade at Robert E. Lee Elementary School in Corsicana. She married John H. Keller, M.D. on July 16, 1955. Mrs. Keller was a lifetime Methodist and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Fairfield where she was once active in many groups and sang in the choir for a number of years. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband on August 24, 2012 and a brother, E.A. (Mack) Strange, Jr.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Susan Myers and husband Charles; Carolyn Newberry and husband Scott. Three grandsons, Jordan Keller Myers and wife Kimberly; James Scott Newberry, III and wife Grace; James Andrew Myers, and wife Natalie and their son Jaxon; a granddaughter, Audra Myers Knowles; niece Mary Ann Strange and nephew, James Mack Strange. Special family and caregivers, Jonny Renee Childs, Alicia Thurman and Leslie Brackens.

 

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  • Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams
  • w/o John Henry Keller; d/o Ernest Aubra Strange & Margaret (Stubbs) Strange

Ethel Mae (Ammons) Novak
Nov 27, 1897 - Nov 13, 1974

Mrs. Mae Novak

Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Friday at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Mae Novak, 76, who died Wednesday at Brookhaven Hospital in Dallas. The Rev. Gene Gardner will officiate, and burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery.

A resident of Carrollton at the time of her death, Mrs. Novak was a former resident of Corsicana.

She is survived by one son, Clarence Novak of Breckenridge; one daughter, Mrs. Eugene Williams of Carrollton; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Jim Bob Black, Doyle Moore, Joe Worsham, Ray Dixon, Clark Jernigan and Otis Atkiesson.

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Jewell (Harrison) Jones
Jan 8, 1912 - Feb 18, 1974

Mrs. Jones

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Jewel Jones, 62, of Wichita Falls, who died Sunday in Wichita Falls, Rev. Jack Riley will officiate and burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery.

She was a native of Munday, Tex., had lived in Corsicana most of her live, and was a resident of Wichita Falls. She was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Billy Atkeisson and Mrs. Royce Stewart, both of Corsicana, Mrs. Frank Liming of Reno, Nev., Mrs. Burl Nowell, Jr. of Wichita Falls and Mrs. R. Dell Wilcox of Miami, Arizona; two brothers, Frank Harrison of Fort Worth; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include Billy Don Atkeisoon, Joe K. Atkeisson, Mike Atkeisson, Burl B. Nowell III, Bobby Harrison.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Feb. 20, 1974
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Harold Allen Jones married Dec. 14, 1931; d/o Alexander Gilbert �Eck� Harrison & Mary Retta (Miller) Harrison

William Richard Herman Mulsow
May 5, 1908 - Jul 5, 1974

Mulsow Services Set for Monday

Funeral services will be Monday at 10 a.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church in Corsicana for William R. Mulsow, 66, who died Friday at his residence in Corsicana.

Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Park, with Corley's in charge of service arrangements.

He was a native of Otto and had lived in Corsicana since 1945. He was a retired insurance salesman for over 30 years with Reliable Life Insurance Co. he was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Faith Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife of Corsicana; two sons, Jimmy Hitchcock of Houston and Bobby Hoover of Tolar; one daughter, Mrs. Eugene Harris of Conyers, Georgia; nine grandchildren; one brother, Fred Mulsow of Marlin; and one sister, Mrs. Gus Buyer of Marlin.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a favorite charity.

Pallbearers will be Dennis Mulsow, Dwain Mulsow, Freddie Mulsow Jr., Wesley Lehrmann, Marvin Radle, Raymond Teske, Ferdinand Vegas, Henry Haffer, and Charles Thomas.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Jul 7, 1974
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • WWII Veteran
  • h/o Lillian Belle (Bass) Hitchcock-Hoover-Mulsow; s/o William Julius Mulsow & Emma Helen (Kluck) Mulsow

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W. R. Mulsow

Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church for William R. Mulsow, 66, who died here Friday. The Revs. Herman K. Hieport and Hugo V. Gurney officiated, and burial was at Resthaven Memorial Park. Corley Funeral Home was in charge of the services.

He is survived by his widow, two sons, one daughter, nine grandchildren, one brother, and one sister.

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Robert Henry Hurley, III
B&D Jun 12, 1974

Infant Hurley

Graveside services will be at 5 p.m. Friday at Resthaven Memorial Park for Robert Henry Hurley III, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hurley Jr. of Corsicana, who died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital.

Rev. J. T. Davis will officiate.

Survivors include his parents of Corsicana; three sisters, Sherry Hurley, Gayle Hurley, and Alana Hurley all of Corsicana; a brother, Johnny Hurley of Corsicana; grandparents, Mrs. Mattie Owen of Tyler and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Montgomery of Powell.

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Sam Calvin Bennight
Feb 4, 1890 - Aug 14, 1974

S. Bennight

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Purdon for Sam Bennight, 84, resident of Purdon who died Tuesday in Evergreen Nursing Home.

Arrangements are with Corley's Funeral Home.

Rev. Fred Rainey will officiate, with burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

He was a native of Navarro County and had lived most of his life in Winkler and Purdon. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ada Bennight of Purdon; three daughters, Mrs. Elsie Ward and Mrs. Pauline Turner both of Purdon and Mrs. Bernice Hull of Corsicana; two grandsons, two great-grandsons, and a sister, Mrs. Jewel Allen of Amarillo.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Aug 14, 1974
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Ada (Johnson) Bennight married Sep. 2, 1911; s/o William Miller Bennight, Sr. & Mary Ethel (Dicus/Dycus) Bennight

Robert Thomas Hull
Jan 11, 1928 - Sep 25, 2022
 
Robert Thomas Hull, born January 11, 1928, in the Hubbard, Tx, area, passed away in the early morning hours of September 25, 2022, in Corsicana, TX, after a 94-year-long life dedicated to service.
Robert was the nicest man you ever met. He was simply special. He always had a smile for everyone he met, and if you met him, that is mostly likely what you remember.
Robert lived his life to serve. He served his wife, his child, his community, his employer, and his country.
Robert once said he was lucky to have deeply loved two women in his life. First, Robert loved Bernice Bennight. They married in 1952 and spent the next 58 years in matrimonial bliss. Robert and Bernice had one son, Bill, who was raised with love and devotion until his early death. Bernice passed in 2010. Bill died in 2015 with Robert by his side.
In May 2011, Robert married his second love, Julia Crawford. He was a devoted husband and companion until Julia passed on January 19, 2018.
Robert is survived by two grandchildren Robert "Wade" Hull of Ennis, TX, and Natalie Turner Hull, of Chillicothe, MO. The legacy he left his grandchildren is one of service: Wade serves his community in various manners, including work with the Ennis Chamber of Commerce, and Natalie is a public defender helping defend indigent clients in court. Robert was very proud of them.
Robert set his example of service through years of service with the Corsicana Lions Club. He was elected president in 1977.
Robert spent more than 30 years working for Central Freight Lines as a truck driver and eventually retired as the terminal manager in Corsicana in 1992.
Many mornings after (and before) found him joking with friends at Roy's Cafe eating runny scrambled eggs. He was an avid traveler and loved talking about the places he had been and comparing notes.
During World War II, Robert served his country in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theatre.
Robert is preceded in death by wife Bernice Bennight Hull, wife Julia Crawford Hull, son Garland "Bill" Hull, siblings Altha Sanders, Dorothy Carlton, Bud Hull, Marjorie Wells, and parents William Grady Hull and Cecil Hull. He is survived by grandson Robert "Wade" Hull and wife Jennifer of Ennis, TX, and their daughters, Joey and Jordan, granddaughter Natalie Turner Hull and partner Jared Nietfeld, of Chillicothe, MO, daughter-in-law Jo Anne Hull of Irving, TX, nephew Michael Sanders of Waco, TX, and his family, as well as numerous extended family members and friends who heard his stories and laughed with him over the years.

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Arthur Sims Hagler
Jan 11, 1895 - Feb 5, 1974

A. S. Hagler

Funeral services were to be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Arthur Sims Hagler, 79, of Conroe, who died Tuesday in Conroe. Rev. Cliff Herrington of Conroe will officiate, and burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park.

He was a native of Winkler and a former resident of Corsicana. He had lived in Conroe for the past eight years, was a retired barber and operator of Hagler and Barton Barber Shop. He was a member of First Baptist Church and IOOF Lodge.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. A. S. Hagler of Conroe; two sons, Weldon Hagler of Ennis and Ray Hagler of Conroe; a daughter, Mrs. Doris Keeler of Ruidoso, N. M.; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jack Hagler of Corsicana.

Pallbearers include Zack Barton, Sam Gordon, James Lormier, Joe V. Pool, and C. P. Shoemaker, and Aubrey Fincher.

 Notes:

  • Diane Richards - Thurs., Feb 7, 1974
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Oma (Broome) Hagler; s/o Thomas W. Hagler & Ida Gertrude (Lyons) Hagler

Nancy Alice (Johnston) McFadden
Jan 6, 1890 - Jul 15, 1974

Mrs. McFadden

Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Johnie McFadden, 84, resident of Corsicana who died Monday at Memorial Hospital.

Rev. Luther Crawford will officiate, and burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park.

She was a native of Navarro County and had lived in Corsicana most of her life and was a member of Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Johnie McFadden of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Collin Green of Corsicana; a grandson, Steve Green of Corsicana; two brothers, Andrew Johnston of Corsicana and Carl Johnston of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Opal Hervey of Harlingen, Miss Ethel Johnston and Miss Bess Johnston both of Mabank, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include George Chappell, Thelbert Percival, T. G. Haynes, Preston Norwood, Arlie Pillow, and Bacil Herod.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Jul 16, 1974
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Johnie Nelson McFadden married Oct 31, 1921; d/o William Tucker Johnston & Missouri Ella Fair (White) Johnston

Edward Carl Mueller
Nov 3, 1907 - Dec 30, 1974

E. C. Mueller

Services are pending at Corley Funeral Home for Edward C. Mueller, 67, resident of Corsicana, who died today at Memorial Hospital.

Survivors include his widow of Corsicana, a daughter, Miss Lenon Mueller of Corsicana; a brother, Henry R. Mueller of Clifton; and a sister, Mrs. Raymond Lammert of Clifton.

He came to Corsicana in 1945 as executive secretary to the Corsicana Chamber of Commerce. He was also a local agent for the Southland Life Insurance Company.

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Rebecca Leo (Hancock) Clark-Phillips
Jun 10, 1896 - Sep 24, 1974

Mrs. C. E. Phillips

Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. C. E. Phillips, 78, resident of Rt. 1 Corsicana, who died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital.

Rev. Dale Leggett was to officiate with burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

She was a member of the Community Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of Corsicana; five sons, R. L. Phillips of Hobbs, N. M., Manard Phillips of Waco, Leon Phillips of Corsicana; Ervin Phillips of Corsicana, and Wayne Phillips of Lorena; a daughter, Mrs. Addie B. Emery of Duncan, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Leila Hood of Murchison and Mrs. Hazel Jones of Crosby; two brothers, Wesley Hancock of Wesley Cole, Texas and Grady Hancock of Crosbyton; a number of nieces and nephews, and seven grandchildren.

Pallbearers include Jessie Lee Young, Jackson Taylor, Robert Earl Bittner, Ray Alderman, Howard Coley and Bob Andrews.

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Caldonia Ophelia �Dona� (McGahee) Phillips
Apr 23, 1888 - Dec 9, 1975

Mrs. Phillips

Funera will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Dona Phillips, 87, of Purdon, who died yesterday in Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Fred Ramey will officiate. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

A native of Juka, Miss. Mrs Phillips had lived in Purdon for 60 years. She was a member of the Baptist Church.

She is survived by ones son, Leamon Phillips of Purdon; and by one grandson, Dicky Phillips of Purdon.

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Clarence Ervin Phillips, Jr.
Aug 14, 1930 - Jan 14, 2022

 
Clarence Ervin Phillips, Jr. passed away January 14, 2022, at the age of 91.

He was born on August 14, 1930, to Clarence Ervin, Sr. and Rebecca Leo Hancock Phillips. He resided in Navarro County all his life.
Ervin graduated in 1948 from Corsicana High School, and he treasured playing Corsicana Tiger football. He was a member of the Texas National Guard, a Deacon at Community Baptist Church for many years, a dairyman, farmer, and rancher, but his passion was breeding, raising, and training horses.

As an RCA calf roper, he participated in numerous rodeos throughout the United States. His love for good horses, roping, and rodeo remains alive today within the hearts of his children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Sheral Capwell Aten Phillips, infant son David Wesley Phillips, brothers: Mearl Clark, Robert Phillips, Maynard Phillips, Leon Phillips, and Wayne Phillips, and one sister Addie B. Emery.

He is survived by his son Tommy Phillips of Corsicana, daughter Paula Kloecker and husband Fritz of Corsicana, son Steve Phillips and wife Glyn of Barry, and son Jay Dee Aten and wife Valery of Purdon. Grandchildren, Leslie Newman and fianc� Kyle Hayes of Corsicana, Ivy Phillips of Houston, Katy McConal and husband Sean of China Spring, Abigail Roberson of Lubbock, Gabriel Kloecker of Corsicana, and Jaxson Aten of Purdon. Great grandchildren, Cadon Trull and fianc� Kamren Thompson of Corsicana, and Tatum and Teagan McConal of China Spring along with many special nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Kamren Thompson for her excellent care and patience during the last few weeks. We are forever grateful.

Pallbearers for the service will be:
Clint Andrews
Rusty Andrews
Rodney Faucett
Gilbert Hippard
Roy Newman
Donnie Trull


Honorary Pallbearers will be:
Alvis �Skipper� Alderman
Wade Braly
Jim Fuller
Brad McReynolds

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Clarence Ervin Phillips, Jr. passed away January 14, 2022, at the age of 91.

He was born on August 14, 1930, to Clarence Ervin, Sr. and Rebecca Leo Hancock Phillips. He resided in Navarro County all his life.
Ervin graduated in 1948 from Corsicana High School, and he treasured playing Corsicana Tiger football. He was a member of the Texas National Guard, a Deacon at Community Baptist Church for many years, a dairyman, farmer, and rancher, but his passion was breeding, raising, and training horses.

As an RCA calf roper, he participated in numerous rodeos throughout the United States. His love for good horses, roping, and rodeo remains alive today within the hearts of his children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Sheral Capwell Aten Phillips, infant son David Wesley Phillips, brothers: Mearl Clark, Robert Phillips, Maynard Phillips, Leon Phillips, and Wayne Phillips, and one sister Addie B. Emery.

He is survived by his son Tommy Phillips of Corsicana, daughter Paula Kloecker and husband Fritz of Corsicana, son Steve Phillips and wife Glyn of Barry, and son Jay Dee Aten and wife Valery of Purdon. Grandchildren, Leslie Newman and fianc� Kyle Hayes of Corsicana, Ivy Phillips of Houston, Katy McConal and husband Sean of China Spring, Abigail Roberson of Lubbock, Gabriel Kloecker of Corsicana, and Jaxson Aten of Purdon. Great grandchildren, Cadon Trull and fianc� Kamren Thompson of Corsicana, and Tatum and Teagan McConal of China Spring along with many special nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Kamren Thompson for her excellent care and patience during the last few weeks. We are forever grateful.

Pallbearers for the service will be:
Clint Andrews
Rusty Andrews
Rodney Faucett
Gilbert Hippard
Roy Newman
Donnie Trull


Honorary Pallbearers will be:
Alvis �Skipper� Alderman
Wade Braly
Jim Fuller
Brad McReynolds

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Sheral Ann (Capwell) Aten-Phillips
Apr 8, 1954 - Dec 30, 2021
 
Sheral Capwell Aten Phillips, 67, of Corsicana, Texas, went to her heavenly home on December 30, 2021. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, Nana, Aunt Sissy, and friend.

She was born in Lamesa, Texas, on April 8, 1954, to Orville (Dutch) Capwell and Jackie Motley. Sheral was raised in Lamesa and after graduation worked as a hairdresser, bookkeeper, payroll manager, executive assistant. During this time, she obtained numerous higher education degrees which ultimately led her to arrive in the field of secondary education.

She was preceded in death by her parents Dutch Capwell and Jackie Motley and brother Lee Capwell.

Sheral is survived by her husband Ervin Phillips of Corsicana, sisters Geneva Branch of Selah, Washington; Lisa Capwell of Springdale, Arkansas; brother Ronnie Motley of North Carolina; sons, Tommy Phillips of Corsicana; Steve Phillips and wife Glyn Phillips of Barry, Texas; Jay Dee Aten and wife Valery L. Martin of Purdon, Texas; daughter Paula Kloecker and husband Fritz Kloecker of Corsicana. Grandchildren, Leslie Newman and fianc� Kyle Hayes of Corsicana; Ivy Phillips of Houston, Texas; Katy McConal and husband Sean McConal of China Spring, Texas; Abigail Roberson of Lubbock, Texas; Gabriel Kloecker of Corsicana, and Jaxson Aten of Purdon, Texas. Great-grandchildren, Cadon Trull and fianc� Kamren Thompson of Corsicana; Tatum and Teagan McConal of China Spring, Texas, and many special nieces and nephews.

Sheral was always charging around trying to get something done, whether it was gardening, bee keeping, educating, making special treats for her grandchildren, or being a farm and ranch hand. She was up to any task, especially trips to town to get parts or run errands for family or friends no matter how full her own plate was, and of course, these tasks were all done with a giant cup of Diet Dr. Pepper in tow. She loved her many friends and family, and sometimes she could be kind of boisterous! She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Freddie Ann and Jimmy Mirike, Clint Andrews, and the Navarro County Sheriff's Office.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 5th from 10-11am at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held at 11am in the chapel at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Rusty Andrews, Clint Andrews, Chasyn Andrews, Duwayne Davee, Rodney Faucett, Donnie Trull.

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  • Griffin Roughton Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Johnny Doyle Aten 2nd husband Clarence Ervin Phillips, Jr; d/o Orville Lee �Dutch� Capwell & Jackie Louise (West) Capwell

William Percy �Bill� Atkeisson
Mar 31, 1912 - Mar 23, 1974

W. P. Atkeisson

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Corley Funerla Home Chapel for W. P. (Bill) Atkeisson, 62, who died Saturday afternoon after an extended illness. Rev. Harold F. Lansford will officiate, with burial to follow in Resthaven Memorial Park.

He was born in Navarro County in 1912. He was retired from the Mobil Pipeline Co., and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Corsicana.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. W. P. Atkeisson, Joe Kelton Atkeisson, Bobby Harold Atkeisson, and Michael Ray Atkeisson; one daughter, Mrs. Jerry Harrison of Fort Worth; 11 grandchildren; one brother, Otis Atkeisson of Corsicana; and one sister, Mrs. Opal Harwell of Odessa.

Pallbearers will be James Black, Raymond Harris, Robert McMullan, Willis C. Lewis, Clyde Franklin, and Marvin Watkins.

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Johnnie Faye (Harrison) Atkeisson
Sep 6, 1916 - May 20, 1974

Mrs. Atkeisson

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. W. P. Atkeisson, 57, of Corsicana, who died Monday in Memorial Hospital.

Rev. Harold Lansford will officiate, and burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park.

She was a resident of Dawson, native of Navarro County, and member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include four sons, Billy Don Atkeisson, Joe Kelton Atkeisson, Bobby Harold Atkeisson, and Michael Ray Atkeisson all of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Jerry Harrison of Fort Worth; 11 grandchildren and four sisters, Mrs. Golda Mae Liming of Reno, Nev., Mrs. Emma Stewart of Angus, Mrs. Mary Newell of Wichita Falls, and Mrs. Ardell Wilcox of Arizona; two brothers, Frank Harrison of Waco and Elmer Harris of Fort Worth.

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Lula Catherine (Scott) Scarbrough
May 9, 1882 - Sep 30, 1974

Mrs. Lula S. Scarborough

Funeral services are pending at Corley Funeral Home for Mrs. Lula S. Scarborough, 92, resident of Wakevillage, Tex., who died Monday in Texarkana.

Rev. Elvis H. Egge will officiate.

She was a native of Rockdale, Tex., former resident of Corsicana, and member of the Corsicana First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband S. C. Scarborough.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Alma Fluker of Wakevillage; a son, Dr. S. C. Scarborough of Richardson; four grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Mable Lee (Cruse) Russell
Mar 26, 1895 - Nov 18, 1974

Mrs. Mable Russell

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Mable Russell, resident of Ferris who died Monday in Lancaster.

Rev. A. G. Purvis, Rev. David Hale and Rev. Gary Coburn will officiate, and burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park.

She was a native of Jackson, Miss., but had lived in Emhouse for 14 years, and Ferris for 12 years. She was also a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Ferris.

Her husband, Elmer Lee Russell preceded her in death March31, 1961. Survivors include a son, John W. Russell of Waco; three daughters, Mrs. Lester E. Brown of Ferris, Mrs. Artis E. Drain of Corsicana, and Mrs. Garland Gray of Roane; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Grandsons will be pallbearers and include Kenneth Drain, Russell Brown, Johnnie Russell, Wesley Russell, Willie Anderson, Dickie Moore, Jack Bill Davis, Mike Foster and Mark Drain.

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Remus M. Akers, Jr.
Aug 29, 1915 - Oct 5, 1974

R. M. Akers

Graveside services were to be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Resthaven Memorial Park here for R. M. Akers, 59, resident of Dallas, who died Saturday in Dallas. Rev. Wilson Wood was to officiate. Local arrangements are with Corley Funeral Home.

Funeral services were held at Lamar and Smith Funeral Chapel in Dallas at 1 p.m. today.

He was an employ of the Southwest Transportation Company.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Katharine Akers of Dallas; his mother, Tennie Akers of Franklin; a grandson, Kyle Akers of Dallas; a sister, Mrs. Mildred Wheat of Houston.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Oct 7, 1974
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Pernesa Katherine (Thompson) Akers; s/o Remus M. Akers, Sr. & Tennessee �Tennie� (Berry) Akers buried in Dawson Cemetery, Dawson, Tx.

Martin L. Bryant
Jun 3, 1906 - Aug 6, 1974

M. L. Bryant

Funeral services will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at Petersburg Baptist Church in Kerens (Round Prairie Community) for Martin L. Bryant, 68, who died Tuesday morning at the VA Hospital in Dallas. Rev. Clinton Whitley will officiate, with Calhoun Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial will be at Round Prairie Cemetery.

He was a World War II veteran and a resident of Dallas. He was a native of Navarro County.

Survivors include two sons, Paul and Edward Bryant of Dallas; two brothers, Rev. William Bryant of Dallas, and Feasta Bryant of Los Angeles, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Rita Nelson of Los Angeles; six grandchildren.

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Sara Jane (Holmes) Smith
Jul 26, 1889 - Apr 4, 1974


Mrs. Smith

Funeral services for Mrs. Sara J. Smith, 89, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Petersberg Baptist Church at Round Prairie with the pastor, the Rev. Clifton Whitney officiating. Burial will be in Round Prairie Cemetery under direction of Calhoun Funeral Home. She died Thursday in Mel-Haven Convalescent Home.

She was a member of the Petersberg Baptist Church and the Beauty Rose Chapter No. 148, Order of Eastern Star.

Surviving are four sons, Fred and C. J. Smith of Monahans, Clete Smith of Fort Worth and Rev. Robert Smith of Tucumcari, N.M.; three daughters, Mrs. Dora Cook, Kerens, Mrs. Carrie Crayton, Fort Worth, and Mrs. Ethel Jones, Odessa; 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be selected from grandsons.

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Gertrude (Rogers) McKie
May 4, 1900 - Oct. 6, 1974

Mrs. McKie

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Petersburg Baptist Church in Round Prairie Baptist Church in Round Prairie Community near Kerens for Mrs. Gertrude McKie of Round Prairie who died Sunday in Detroit, Michigan.

Wake services will be held from 7-8 p.m. Friday at the Scott Funeral Home Chapel in Corsicana.

Additional information was unavailable at presstime.

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Minnie Ola (Perkins) Patrick
Oct 6, 1913 - May 6, 1974

Funerals services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Friendship Baptist Church in Eureka for Mrs. Minnie Ola Patrick who died Monday in Corsicana.

Rev. A. L. Patrick will officiate, and burial will be at Eureka Community Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Survivors include her husband Vernon Patrick; two daughters, Mrs. Melvina Washington of Midland and Mrs. Verna Edwards of Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Arnetta Robinson of Corsicana and Mrs. Margaret suns of Midland; two brothers, Willie Lee Perkins of Abilene and Buster Presky of Corsicana.

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Frait Evans
Feb 23, 1891 - Dec 24, 1974

Frait Evans

Services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Harmony Baptist Church for Frait Evans, 83, resident of Corsicana, who died Tuesday at the VA Hospital in Marlin.

Rev. Clem Jones, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be at Friendship Cemetery in Eureka.

Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home. He was a veteran of World War I and native of Navarro County.

Survivors include two grandsons, L. V. Sutton Jr. of Alberquerque, N. M. and John Earl Sutton of the US Army; a sister, Mrs. Fannie McDowell of Houston, and several nephew and nieces. Nephews will be pallbearers.

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Rufus Dechilress Robinson
Sep 16, 1906 - May 9, 1974

R. Robinson

EUREKA�Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Friendship Baptist Church in Eureka for Rufus Robinson, Dallas resident, who died in Dallas Thursday.

He was a native of Navarro County and had lived in Dallas the past three years.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Baldwin of Corsicana and Mrs. Necie Robinson of Dallas; a brother Lawrence Robinson of Corsicana and other relatives.

Arrangements are with the Ross and Johnson Mortuary in Corsicana.

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Leslie Lawson
May 26, 1909 - Oct. 23, 1974

Leslie Lawson

KERENS�Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens for Leslie Lawson, 65, resident of Rt. 5 Kemp, who died at Dallas Baylor Hospital Wednesday.

He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.

Revs. M. R. Alon, Richard Martin and Malcom Fannin were to officiate, with burial to follow at Prairie Point Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Nell Lawson of Rt. 5, Kemp; three sons, Don Lawson of Crosby, Johnny Lawson of Dallas, and Danny Lawson of Alburqueque, N. M.; two brothers, R. N. Lawson of Corpus Christi and Dobber Lawson of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild and other relatives.

Nephews will be pallbearers.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Oct. 25, 1974
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Erin Nellie (Lee) Lawson; s/o Franklin Monroe �Frank� Lawson & Mary Elizabeth �Mollie� (Dameron) Lawson

Henry Dee �Bud� Sims
May 11, 1909 - Feb 12, 1974

Henry D. Sims

KERENS�Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens for Henry Dee Sims, 64, of Littlefield, Tex., who died Monday in a Lubbock hospital. Cato Sherrer, Church of Christ minister, will officiate, and burial will be at Prairie Point Cemetery.

He was a farmer and a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mable Sims of Littlefield; a daughter, Mrs. Jackie D. Street of Detroit, Tex.; one grandchild; a brother, Joe Sims of Corsicana; and three sisters, Mrs. Gracie Tramel and Mrs. Della Godwin, both of Kerens and Mrs. Sybil Roberts of Athens.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. in Littlefield.

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George Curtis Watt
Jan 19, 1902 - Feb 23, 1974

George Watt

Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Kerens Church of Christ for George Curtis Watt, 72, who died Saturday in Memorial Hospital in Athens. Rev. Cato Sherrer will officiate. Burial will be in Prairie Point Cemetery, with Paschal Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

He was a lifetime resident of Kerens and was a member of the Bazette Church of Christ. He was a retired farmer.

Survivors include his widow, Mattie Lena Watt of Kerens; three sons, Bobby C. Watt of Ramoa, Calif., Blair Watt of Athens, and James B. Watt of Kerens; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Nephews will be pallbearers.

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Eldridge Adolf "Bill" Patterson, Jr.
May 3, 1919 - Apr 4, 1974

E. A. Patterson

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for E. A. (Bill) Patterson, 54, resident of Nacogdoches. Rev. Robert Walker and Chaplin Dennis Barnes will officiate, with burial to follow at Prairie Point Cemetery.

He was a native of Waco and had lived in Nacogdoches for three years. He was a former employe of Bethlehem Steel and a resident of Corsicana.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Doris Thedford Patterson of Nacogdoches; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Henson of Corsicana, Mrs. Eunice Babb of Corpus Christi, and Mrs. Mull Scarbrough of Arlington; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include Dean Thedford, Ricky Thedford, Jerry Scarbrough, Malcom Rodgers, Herman Starks, and Joe Wilson.

Honorary pallbearers include Allen Thedford and Kevin Thedford.

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