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Minnie (Slade) Hunt .
Dec 23, 1901 - Jan 17, 1975
Mrs. Hunt
Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist
Church in Kerens for Mrs. Minnie Hunt of Kerens who died Friday in Memorial Hospital. Calhoun Funeral Home is in
charge of service arrangements. Rev. Samuel Washington will officiate and burial will be in
Goodlow Park in Kerens.
She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Kerens.
Survivors include one son Velma Hunt of Dallas; a brother, Willis Algood of Hobart, Okla.; and other
relatives.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Burrell, Robert Lee Smith, L. C. Garnerwuay, Ross Washington, Bennie Simms and Ellis
Garriety.
Notes:
Ora (Powell) Thomas
Jan 2, 1895 - Feb 1, 1975
Mrs. Thomas
KERENS�Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the New Hope Baptist Church in Kerens for Mrs. Ora Thomas,
85, resident of Kerens, who died Saturday at Mel-Haven Convalescent Home. Rev. J. C. Henty will officiate, and
burial will be at
Goodlow Park Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home in Corsicana. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Overton of
Powell, Mrs. Euesther Johnson of Tyler, and several nieces and nephews.
Notes:
James E. Lott
Jan 17, 1910 - Jul 22, 1975
James Lott
KERENS�Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Kerens for James Lott, 65, resident of
Kerens, who died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital.
Rev. William T. Broadous, pastor will officiate, and burial will be atGoodlow Park
Cemetery in Kerens. Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ella Lott of Kerens; four daughters, Mrs. Estella Miles of Kerens, Mrs. Edna
Allen, Mrs. Nina Owen and Mrs. Lillie Weaver all of Kerens; a son, Robert Bivens of Kerens, 20
grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Oletha Lott of Oakland, Calif., Mrs. Margaret Lott
of Berkley, Calif. and Mrs. Annie B. Weaver of Dallas; a brother, Jasper Lott of Kerens.
Pallbearers are grandsons and include Paul Bivens, Lewis Bryant, James Baker, Leonard Lincoln, James Lincoln, and Charles Ponder.
Notes:
Janie Fay (Horn) Mullenix
Mar 20, 1919 - Nov 3, 1975
Mrs. Mullinex
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sweeney Baptist Church for Mrs. Owen Mullinex, 56, former resident of
Navarro and resident of Sweeney for the past 30 years, who died Monday night in Bay City Hospital.
She was a member of the Sweeney Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be at 4:30 p.m. at
Hopewell Cemetery in Navarro. She was th former, Janice A. Horn.
Survivors include her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Sam Erwin of Houston; three grandchildren, and other relatives.
Notes:
Thomas Taylor Parks
Nov 22, 1919 - Feb 1, 1975
Thomas Parks
DALLAS�Graveside rites and burial were to be at 3 p.m. Monday at the
Hopewell Cemetery at Navarro for a former Navarro countian Thomas T. Parks, 55, Dallas, one of the five
victims in a crash early Saturday of a private airliner in Houston.
Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Dudley M. Hughes Funeral Home Chapel here with Dr. C. C.
Colton officiating.
Parks, the son of the late Samuel and Hester Parks of Navarro was reared at Navarro and graduated from the old
Navarro High School. A native of Teague, he was a small boy when the family moved to Navarro.
He was the co-pilot of the DC-3 airliner having joined
the owner, Horizon Land Development Co., a moth ago
after serving as private company pilot for a Dallas
industry for eight years.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Hazel Parks, and two sons,
Byron and Neal Parks, all of Dallas.
He was the brother-in-law of Highway Patrolman Clayton
Smith of Corsicana.
Notes:
-
The
Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Feb 3, 1975
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Hazel Lee
(Smith) Parks; s/o Samuel Bradford Parks & Hester
Victoria (Jones) Parks buried in Greenwood Cemetery,
Teague, TX
Nona Christine Wilson
May 7, 1974 - Nov 14, 1975
Nona Wilson
Funeral for Nona Wilson, the 18-month-old daughter of
Mrs. Ann Wilson, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Griffin
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the
Modrel Cemetery.
The young girl died Saturday in Memorial Hospital. The
Rev. B. E. McCollum and Rev. Bobby McCollum will
officiate.
She is survived by her mother: her grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Elton Belyeu of Corsicana; five aunts and one
uncle.
Notes:
-
The
Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Nov. 16, 1975
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- d/o James Bental
"Jim" Wilson & Annie Louise (Belyeu) Wilson-Rogers
(granddaughter of Elton Lee Belyeu and Nona V.
(Parsons) Belyeu
Charles William
Cranford
Jul 19, 1939 - Feb 2, 1975
Charles Cranford
Graveside services were 10 a.m. Monday at the
Modral Cemetery
in Corsicana for Charles William Cranford, 35, resident
of Baytown, Tex. who died at Baytown hospital.
Rev. Frank Shirley, fellowship Baptist Church pastor,
officiated. Arrangements were with Griffin Funeral Home
in Corsicana.
Survivors include a sister, Olene Cranford of Waco; a
niece, Carolyn Hope of Corsicana; an aunt, Daisy Johnson
of Waco; and an uncle, Evan Hester of Corsicana.
He was born in Wortham.
Funeral services were Friday in Houston.
Notes:
Raymond Byrd "R.B."
Wallis
Apr 13, 1939 - Nov 30, 2022
 Raymond
(R.B.) Wallis was born April 12, 1939, in Coleman,
Texas to Sullivan G. Wallis and Hazel Horn Wallis
and passed away at the age of 83 in Waxahachie,
Texas on November 30, 2022. He owned and operated
Wallis Meat Processing for 20 years, then he worked
at HEB meat market. Then later he was the owner of
Wallis Trucking. He enjoyed cooking and deer
hunting. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Rev. Sullivan G. Wallis and Hazel Wallis,
and sisters, Nina, Billie and Faye. He is survived
by his wife, Bobbie Wallis; children, Cindy Herod
and husband Mark of Mobeetie, Texas, Steven Wallis
and wife Lori of Frost, Texas and Sharon Matthews
and husband Kevin of Dawson, Texas and stepson, Joey
Demoss of Corsicana, Texas; eight grandchildren,
Justin, Travis, Becca, Tiffany, Tara, Ashley,
Matthew and Chat; thirteen great-grandchildren and
one great-great-grand on the way. He is also
survived by numerous extended family members and
friends.
Visitation will be Friday, December 2nd from
6:00pm-8:00pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday,
December 3rd at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with
Charky Marquis officiating.
Burial will follow at
Eureka
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dean Harrington,
Cody Boyd, Bobby Vickery, Chat Demoss, Joel Elmore,
Trenton Herod, Lance Lynch and Tim Nelson.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Jerolyn Lee (Way) Yates
May 16, 1928 - Nov 16, 2022
 Jerolyn
Lee Yates passed from this life on November 16, 2022, at the age of 94. She was born May 16, 1928,
near Frost, Texas to Earl and Ione Way.
She married Namon Yates in June of 1945, where they made their home in Frost.
Jerolyn was a member of Frost Methodist Church and the Lura Harrison S. S. Class.
She loved her church and community and enjoyed giving her time to help friends and neighbors.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Namon, her son Alan Yates and brothers
Robert Way and Charles Way.
Jerolyn is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Beverly and Dale Crosby, granddaughter Lee Vest,
daughter-in-law Gretchen Yates, nieces and nephews Pam Stone, Susen Way, Rachel and Richard Couillard,
Charles Way, and Stan and Jane Way.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 20th from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. at Frost United Methodist Church with
Funeral starting at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at
Frost Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
- w/o Namon Earl Yates; d/o Earl Lee Way & Ione Crystal (Perkins) Way
- Published on
November 18, 2022
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
John David Andrews
Nov 21, 1944 - Feb 28, 2023
 John
David Andrews, 78, of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away on February 28, 2023. He was born in Corpus
Christi, Texas on November 21, 1944. He was a lifelong resident of Grand Prairie, and graduated
from Grand Prairie High School in 1963. He married his wife, Kathleen, on January 22, 1970. Everyone
who met him described him as a nice, kind man. He was quiet and humble, slow to anger, and never said
anything negative about anyone.
John served in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1966, and was stationed on the USS Saratoga in
Jacksonville, Florida. He was a proud veteran and loved his country. He hung the American flag outside
his home for every national holiday. After serving in the Navy, he worked for the City of Grand Prairie
as Athletic Director from 1966 to 1970. He retired from Central Freight Lines after 30+ years of
service. At work, he was well known for his hard work and loyalty. He never missed a day of work in
thirty years. He attended work every day and worked outside, even through Texas ice storms, freezing
weather, and thunderstorms.
He had a passion for soft drinks, ice cream, fried potatoes, the weather, and country music. He was
well known for his love of all sports. He was always watching some kind of sporting event on television.
He coached a YMCA boys' basketball team in the mid-60s that went to State. In addition, he coached
his daughter's soccer team for eight years, and was well loved by all his players. He passed his love of
sports, especially ice hockey, on to his wife and children. He introduced ice hockey to his wife and
children by taking them to all of the Fort Worth Fire hockey games. He played on the Grand Prairie
Fire Department softball team in the early 1970s as the catcher. He loved and followed the Texas
Rangers, Dallas Cowboys and college teams like the Texas Longhorns and Stephen F. Austin University.
John was a devout Christian and began his love of Christ as a child at Eighth Street Baptist Church
where he accepted Christ as his Savior. After marrying his wife, he attended Fairview Baptist
Church where he served as a deacon. After retirement he joined Hillcrest Baptist Church in Cedar Hill. He
was often observed reading his Bible alone in his room.
He adored his granddaughter, Shelby. They spent many days in the backyard playing soccer together. He
loved hearing her laughter when he squirted her with the water hose on warm days. He also loved it when
she would pretend to �steal� his chair and not let him sit down. She will always be his �Little One�.
He was a truly remarkable man who loved his family and was dearly loved in return. He will be greatly
missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Andrews, his son Trace Andrews, daughter Jennifer Andrews Daniel,
son-in-law Steven Daniel, and granddaughter Shelby Daniel.
He is preceded in death by his mother Irene Andrews, his father John Andrews and a brother Tommy Andrews.
Funeral arrangements will be held on Sunday at 10:00, March 5th, at Bean Massey Funeral Home in Grand Prairie, Texas. |
Notes:
- Submitted by
Polly Winn
-
Dresden Cemetery, Dresden, Navarro Co., TX
- h/o Kathleen Yvonne (Cline) Andrews; s/o John Stanton Andrews & Ruby Irene (Hall) Andrews
- Grand Prairie High
School 1963
-
US Navy
Lloyd "Shine" Sands
Dec 15, 1895 - Aug 27, 1976
Lloyd Sands
Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel for Lloyd Sands, 80, resident of
Chatfield, who died at 8:30 p.m. Friday in Memorial
Hospital.
The Rev. Pat Whittemore will officiate, and burial will
be at
Chatfield Cemetery.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lloyd (Hazel) Sands of
Chatfield; a daughter, Mrs. Ballard Sykes of Dallas; and
three grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be J. A. (Shortey) Gaines, Byron Kirby,
Kenneth Bryant, Ed Ellington, Kenneth Sands, and Everett
Ivie.
Notes:
Paul Douglas Minor
Mar 17, 1947 - Sep 6, 1975
Paul Minor
Services were to be at 2 p.m. today at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel for Paul Minor, 28, resident of
Irving, who died suddenly Saturday in Irving.
Rev. C. R. Davis and Rev. David Hale were to officiate
with burial following at the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
He was a native of Corsicana, resident of Irving two
years, and served in the U. S. Army in Vietnam.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Minor
of Weatherford; a brother, Garland Lee Smith of
Weatherford; a sister, Debra K. Minor of Weatherford; a
grandmother, Mrs. Grace Minor of Corsicana; and other
relatives.
Pallbearers included Nick Crosswhite, Larry DeMoss, Bill
DeMoss, Earl Bonner, Donald Bonner, Ricky Libal, Bobby
Graham, Ronnie Sykes and Joe Vessels.
Notes:
Charles James Collins
Nov 19, 1894 - Sep 4, 1975
Charles J. Collins
Funeral for Charles J. Collins, 80, will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow
in Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Collins, a Corsicana native, was a retired civil service
employe of the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi and a
member of the College Hill Church of Christ. He died
Thursday in Dallas.
Collins is survived by his wife, Daneith; three sons,
Lloyd M. Collins of Austin, Charles M. Collins of San
Antonio, and Don N. Collins of Dallas; by seven
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Notes:
------
C. J. Collins
Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel for Charles J. Collins, 80, resident
of Corsicana, who died Thursday in Dallas.
Howard White, Church of Christ minister, officiated, and
burial was at
Hamilton Cemetery.
Survivors include his widow, three sons, seven
grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers include Floyd Collins, Roy Prior, Gary
Hickey, Victor Hickey, Bill McGlohen and Richard Everitt.
Notes:
Earnest Fitzhugh
�Ham� Hamberlin
May 26, 1907 - May 2, 1975
E. R. Hamberlin
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel for Ernest F. Hamberlin, 69,
resident of Whitney, who died Friday in Veterans
Administration Hospital in Temple.
Rev. Joe Stephens will officiate and burial will be at
the
Hamilton Beeman Cemetery.
Survivors include his widow of Whitney, a sister, Mrs.
Ruth Weirtz of San Diego, Calif.; a son Dwayne Kuntz of
Lake Charles, La.; and two grandchildren. Grandsons will
be pallbearers.
He was a native of Granbury, veteran of
World War II,
and former employe of Sears in Corsicana.
Notes:
-
The
Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., May 2, 1975
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- WWII Veteran
- 1st Iva Jewell
(James) Hamberlin-Kuntz 2nd Ruth M. (Howell)
Griffin-Hamberlin; s/o Moses Harrison �Harry�
Hamberlin & Geona (Fitzhugh) Hamberlin
------
E. F. Hamberlin
Services were held Sunday at Corley Funeral Chapel for
Earnest (Ham) Hamberlin, 67, of Clifton, who died Friday
in the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Temple. The
Rec. Joe Stevens officiated and burial was in
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
A native of Fort Worth, he was a former resident of
Corsicana. He was a retired salesman for Sears Roebuck
and Co. and a veteran of
World War II.
He is survived by the widow, Mrs. E. F. Hamberlin of
Clifton; one son, Dwayne Kuntz of Donaldsonville, La.,
one sister, Mrs. Ruth Weindt of San Francisco, Calif.,
and two grandchildren.
Nephews were pallbearers.
Notes:
-
The
Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., May 5, 1975
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st wife Stella
(Mince) Hamberlin married Jan. 19, 1939 2nd Iva
Jewell (James) Hamberlin 3rd Mary Ruth (Howell)
Hamberlin s/o Moses Harrison �Harry� Hamberlin and
Geona (Fitzhugh) Hamberlin (son Earnest Dwayne
Kuntz's mother is Iva Jewell, must have changed his
name to Kuntz)
Odis Wayne Bullock
Apr 26, 1917 - Aug 19, 1975
Odis Bullock
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Corley
Chapel for Odis W. Bullock, 58, of Rt. 1 Purdon, who
died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital. Rev. E. D> Purifoy
will officiate and burial will be in the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
He was a native of Richland and had lived in Purdon 25
years. He was a rancher, a member of the Baptist Church
and a veteran of WWII.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Odis W. Bullock, of
Purdon; two sisters, Mrs. Jim Bosley of Richland and
Mrs. Sneed Bosley of Kirvin; and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Mrs. Bullock is an employe of the Corsicana Daily Sun.
Notes:
Amy Michelle Montgomery
Jan 6, 1975 - Jun 9, 1975
Infant's death ruled from natural causes
An inquest verdict of "natural causes-crib death" was
returned by Peace Justice G. W. O'Neal in the death
Monday morning of five-month-old Amy Michelle
Montgomery, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orval Montgomery,
1018 S. 29th St.
Funeral services were to be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the
Corley Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Mahoney
officiating and burial in the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Named as pallbearers were Donald Montgomery and Loyd
Chevenger.
The infant was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial
Hospital by ambulance by an attending physician on duty.
Coroner O'Neal said the mother had gone into the
bedroom, found the baby with the blanket over her face,
and as she picked up the infant the baby opened her
eyes, then lapsed into a sleep state.
Surviving in addition to the parents are a brother,
Mickey; grandparents including: Mrs. Mozelle Montgomery
of Corsicana; W. F. Montgomery of Irving; Mrs. Mildred
Kintner of Oklahoma City, and C. L. Clevenger of
Texarkana; and great-grandparents, Mrs. Roscoe
Montgomery of Corsicana; Mrs. Bell Clevenger of
Texarkana, and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Montgomery of Powell.
Notes:
Elizabeth A.
"Betty" (Roberts) Buchanan
Apr 19, 1927 - Jun 14, 2020
 Elizabeth
A. Buchanan (Betty), Passed away to her heavenly
home on June 14, 2020. She was born on April 19,
1927, to Walter L. Roberts and Pearl Tilly Roberts
near Corsicana, Texas, often riding her horse to
school during the rainy season. Betty married Samuel
B. Buchanan (Sam) on November 2, 1945. They moved to
Corpus Christi in 1953 and made it their home until
their passing.
Betty was predeceased by her husband, Sam, and is
survived by her sons, James F. Buchanan (Barbara) of
Corpus Christi, Texas, and Jeffery L. Buchanan
(Cathy) of Katy, Texas. Also survived by her
grandchildren Patrick, Bryan, James, and Catherine,
along with great grandchildren Grant and Bridget,
who all call her Bebe.
A special thanks to her caregiver Viola for her
loving and excellent care especially during Betty's
final illness.
The celebration of her life will be a private one
with her family.
Seaside Memorial Park and Funeral Home will handle
the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make a
donation out to the charity of your choice. |
Notes:
- w/o Samuel B.
Buchanan [WWII
Bio]; d/o Walter Lee Roberts & Edna Pearl (Tilly)
Roberts [buried in
Oakwood,
Corsicana, TX, m. Aug 22, 1905 in Houston, TX}
- Elizabeth is
buried at Seaside Memorial Park, Corpus Christi,
Neuces Co., TX
Charlotte
Ann (Bryant) Harmon
Sep 29, 1948 - Feb 26, 2013
 Services
for Charlotte Ann Harmon, 64, of Rusk, are scheduled
for Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 3 p.m. at Rock Hill
Baptist Church with the Rev. Bennie Portwood
officiating. Burial will be in Rock Hill Cemetery
under direction of Chandler Memorial Funeral Home.
Mrs. Harmon died Feb. 26, 2013, in Tyler. She was
born Sept. 29, 1948, in Corsicana. She was a retired
teacher and participated as a dealer in gem and
mineral shows. She was a member of the East Texas
Gem and Mineral Society and the Smith County Retired
Teachers Association.
Survivors include her husband, Keith E. Harmon, of
Rusk; son, Eddie Harmon and wife Carole, of
Brownsboro; daughter, Christi Annette Vickers and
husband Tyler, of Tyler; brother, Don Bryant and
wife Joyce, of Meade, Okla.; sisters, Marian Joy
Beale and husband Maurice, of Corsicana, Pamela Sue
Lambert and husband Dewey, of Broken Arrow, Okla.;
grandchildren, Alexis Shay Harmon, Alex Vickers,
Austin Tyler Vickers, Aaron Edward Vickers; and
numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Ed Wheeler, Don Campbell, Mickey
Ray Matthews, Chuck Schuler, Dewey Lambert and Sammy
Lynn Atkinson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to the American Federation Scholarship Fund,
c/o Virginia Adian, 109 Katie Court, Boerne, 78006;
or The Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111
University Blvd., Tyler, 75701.
Visitation will be Monday, March 4, 2013, from 6 to
8 p.m. at the funeral home. |
Notes:
Eddie Tusco Bryant
Feb 22, 1895 - Feb 4, 1970
ED BRYANT DIES AT BAY CITY
Funeral and interment were held Friday morning
in Bay City for Ed Bryant, 75 year old native of
Kentucky and former resident of Blg Grove. He
died Wednesday, February 4th.
When a small boy, Mr Bryant moved with the
family from Kentucky to Indian Territory, now
Oklahoma, then in 1905 the family came to Blg
Grove, traveling in a covered wagon.
He is survived by his wife of Bay City; two
sons, Edwood Bryant of Corpus Christie and Allen
Bryant of Bay City; two daughters Mrs. Joy Marie
Goodson of Ft. Worth; several grandchildren; 3
brothers, Alec Bryant, Everett Bryant, both of
Blg Grove, and Sterling Bryant of Houston.
Alec Bryant, Robert Bryant and Kenneth Bryant
atended the funeral.
Notes:
- Bryant is buried
in Cedarvale Bay City Cem., Bay City, Matagorda Co.
Texas
- h/o Wife: Bethel
Lee (Gill) Bryant - s/o William Robert Bryant and
Sarah (Haste) Bryant
- The Blooming
Grove Times - Feb. 11, 1970
- Submitted by
Karen Rost From the collection of the Blooming Grove
Historical Society
Virginia Rose "Ginger" (Plyer) Gravelle-Ray
Aug 26, 1923 - Dec 5, 2022
 Virginia
"Ginger" Rose Plyer Gravelle Ray peacefully left
this earthly life on December 5, 2022. She was a
wife, mother, friend, churchwoman, businesswoman all
wrapped together with a sense of compassion and
grace.
Ginger was born August 26,1923 in Dallas, Texas to
her deeply loved parents, Alfred Hutchinson "Pete"
Plyer and Stella Blanche "Moey" Williams Plyer. She
was raised in Highland Park with her brother Alfred
Hutchinson "Pete Jr." Plyer Jr. She graduated from
Highland Park High School in 1941. During high
school, she attended a Frank Sinatra concert, but
then left after it was over and snuck in again. Her
family attended the Highland Park Methodist Church
where she sang in the choir. She must have had an
attraction for singers as during choir practice, she
met a dashing young Marine Lieutenant with a
magisterial baritone voice, John Llewellyn Gravelle
who became the love of her life. She left Dallas to
attend Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia,
but because of World War II concerns about the East
Coast, she transferred to Oklahoma State and
eventually back to Dallas.
Before Lt. Gravelle shipped out to the Pacific
Theatre, they were married in Fort Dix, New Jersey
on June 5,1943. Upon his return, they continued
their married life in Dallas. Ginger gave birth to
David Alfred Gravelle and 16 months later Cathy Ann
Gravelle.
The young family moved to Corsicana, built a house
on North 37th and raised their family. They attended
St. John's Episcopal Church, and all sang in the
choir under the watchful eye of their choirmaster
father. In addition to the choir, Ginger was a
member of the Altar Guild.
In 1963, Ginger went to work at fledging Medical
Arts Clinic retiring in 1987 as Clinical Supervisor.
During this period, she helped found the Soiree
Dinner Club and the Quintillian Book Club and began
a lifelong obsession with bridge.
John died in 1975 and Ginger remarried a splendid
gentleman R. Rogers Ray in 1977. They were both
parishioners at St. John's where Ginger she
continued her church service as Sunday School
teacher and as the first president of the Women of
St. Johns while Rogers served as an usher. Ginger
and Rogers traveled across the US and around the
world. Rogers passed away in 1995. Throughout this
time, she continued to play bridge.
Ginger found a new home at the Cambridge Crossing
Apartments in 2012 where she met a new group of
friends. Unsurprisingly, she continued playing
bridge with her lifelong friends.
Ginger moved to the Twilight Home where she made new
friends and even though her eyesight began to fail,
she found a bridge game or two.
In addition to her club memberships, Ginger belonged
to the Warehouse Theatre, the DAR, Kinsloe House and
Corsicana Country Club.
She had many friends and standing with them were
Cindy Ferguson Miley of Houston and Lynn Ferguson of
Corsicana. They looked in on her regularly and have
been named Official members of the Gravelle Family
Ginger leaves a loving family of her two children
Cathy Gravelle Rushing and David Alfred Gravelle,
four grandchildren, Mathew John Llewellyn Gravelle,
Gwyneth Grace Gravelle, William Plyer Rushing and
Suzanne Rushing Pike and six great grandchildren,
Jordan Mathew Gravelle, Jillian Grace Gravelle,
Jackson John Llewellyn Gravelle, Lauren Michael
Rushing, Sloane Ray Rushing and Lola Darlene
Rushing.
Ginger was much admired and loved in our family.
Gracious and determined, she was a Steel Magnolia
long before the movie. She loved her friends and
throughout her life tithed to the Church. She is now
enfolded in the arms of Love in the presence of her
heavenly family and is bound to her earthly family
through the Communion of Saints. The chances are
excellent she is playing bridge right now. And
winning.
On behalf of all those she met and her grateful
family, we say job well done good and faithful
servant. Thanks be to God.
Following a private funeral, a Memorial service will
be held at 10:30am, Saturday December 17th, 2022 at
St. John's Episcopal Church at 101 North 14th,
Corsicana. In lieu of flowers, Ginger would have
wanted you to make a donation to the St. John's
Church Building Fund or the Mission and Outreach
Fund. |
Notes:
Dorothy Nell (Thompson) Hart
May 21, 1945 - Feb. 23, 2023
Dorothy N. Hart, formerly of Blooming Grove, passed away at her home in Wills Point, Texas on February
23, 2023, at the age the age of 77. She was born in Dallas, Texas to Cecil Clark Thompson and Patricia
A. Hamilton Thompson on May 21, 1945.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband William "Billy" Hart III; siblings. Cecil Thompson,
Bobbie Cooper, Bessie Carden, Linda Thomas and Mary Vines; granddaughter Autumn Hart. She is survived by
her children, Debbie Winkle and husband David and Jeanette Loucks and husband Shale. Grandchildren;
Barry Winkle, Kevin Winkle, Jeromy Loucks, Christopher Loucks and Aaron Loucks. Great
grandchildren; Baryt, Lexi, Trent, Aiden, Layla, Ledger, Alexi, Kayli, Eliza, Bayli and Brinn.
Sisters Helen Poston and Thersey Turner and a number of extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from
10:00am - 12:00pm in the Chapel at Griffin -
Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at
12:00pm with Pastor Pat Cooper officiating. Burial
will be at
Rose Hill Cemetery in Blooming Grove, Texas.
Notes:
- Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
-
w/o William Edward "Billy" Hart III; d/o Cecil Clark Thompson &
Theresa Adelene (Hamilton) Thompson
Jo (Lee) Roby
May 1, 1923 - Sep 18, 2022
 Jo Roby went to be with her heavenly Father on
September 18, 2022, at the age of 99. She was born
May 1, 1923, in Blackjack Community near Athens,
Texas.
She was a nurse for 38 years for the late Dr. R.L.
Campbell. She graduated from Navarro College Nursing
School as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) in the
early fifties. She was a long-time member of the
First United Methodist Church of Corsicana and a
member of the local Eastern Star. She dearly loved
everyone she knew.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years
B.W. Roby; her parents Preston Lee and Fannie
Virginia Hopson Lee. She is survived by two sons,
David Roby, Jim Roby and wife Janet, and
granddaughter Amy Roby Smith and her son Korbin Roby
Smith, grandson DJ Pena and wife Terrie, Great
Grandsons Stuart, Leighton, and Bayleigh. Also,
granddaughter, Morgan Laudan and husband Lance and
their children Rylie. Tillie, Avery and Ayden.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 21st from
6-8 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 22nd at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Mike
Alexander officiating. Burial will follow at
Resthaven Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be D.J.
Pena, Gary Ferguson, Bobby Bruce, Korbin Roby Smith,
Steve Mitchell, John Nelson and Danny Sparks. |
Notes:
Baldomaro Ferrer, Sr.
Feb 29, 1932 - Oct 11, 2022
 Baldomaro Ferrer Sr. - a loving father,
grandfather, great-grandfather, and avid
farmer/rancher passed away on October 11, 2022. He
was surrounded by his family. He was 90 years old.
He is survived by his daughters, Lucy Ferrer
Meneimneh & husband Walid of Arlington, Texas, Delia
Ferrer of Corsicana, Texas, and Amanda G. Ferrer De
La Cruz & husband Roger of San Antonio, Texas. His
sons, Daniel Ferrer & wife, Belinda of Rice, Texas,
and Ernie Ferrer & wife Stephanie of Dawson, Texas.
Surviving sibling: Ricardo Ferrer & wife, Aurora.
Stepsiblings: Ricardo Mercedes Ferrer & wife,
Rhonda, Maricela de Rojas, and spouse Victor.
Baldomaro had 19 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many
wonderful nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Olivia S.
Ferrer, daughter Janie Ferrer Cano, son Baldomaro
Ferrer, Jr., and his parents, Pascual and Elocadia.
His brothers Eduardo, Fidel, Pedro, Henry, and
sister Estefana Ferrer.
Baldomaro was born to Pascual and Elocadia Ferrer on
February 29, 1932, in Barry, Texas. He was born and
raised on the family's farm near Barry, Texas. At a
very young age, he learned to love farming and
raising cattle as he would be the son to continue
the farming tradition. While working in the cotton
fields, he encountered the love of his life, Olivia
Sendejo. Soon after in 1954, they were married and
had seven children. Baldo & Olivia raised all their
children on their ranch in Blooming Grove, Texas.
They taught their children to work hard and to love
the Lord. At every chance, he advised his loved ones
to always praise the Lord and give thanks for all
their blessings as he was proof that the Lord had
blessed him.
He was an active member of Iglesia Bautista Calvario,
a mission church that his parents with another
Hispanic family helped start in 1963. He served as
church treasurer, Sunday School director, and
deacon.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 13th from 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will take place at
11 am on Friday, October 14th, 2022, at Griffin
Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana, Texas. Pastor
Robert Munoz from Iglesia Bautista Calvario and Rev.
Eliseo Aldape of Mineola, Texas will be officiating.
Burial will be at
Resthaven
Cemetery. |
Notes:
Oleta (Williams) DeRusha
Aug 12, 1944 - Nov 29, 2022
 Oleta Williams DeRusha was born August 12,1944
in Corsicana Tx to Arlie (AD) and Effie Humphries
Williams. She entered Heavens gates on Tuesday
morning November 29.2022. She graduated from
Corsicana High School in 1962. In that same year she
married and moved to Arlington Texas where she made
her home for the rest of her life.
Oleta worked for LTV, Shoreline Trailers and later
the international offices of Salad Master. She loved
traveling, working in the yard and all things
family.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Aleta Rene
DeRusha McMahon in 2007. Her father passed away in
1970 and her mother passed in 1998.
Left to cherish and share her memory is son Martin
A. DeRusha Jr (Marty) and wife Neelam and their
children Michael and Nora of Arlington Texas. She is
also survived by Rene's children Brendon McMahon and
Maddie of Colorado Springs, Co. Keely Rene McMahon
of Dallas, Texas. and son in law Bruce McMahon of
McKinney, Texas.
Oleta is also survived by her sisters Anita Spears
of Plano formerly of Athens, Texas and Arline and
Larry Bell of Dawson, Texas.
Many nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family and
friends will cherish all the great memories we have
of our lives together.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 3rd from 6-8pm
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside Services will be 2:00pm Sunday, December
4th at Resthaven
Cemetery |
Notes:
Bradley Neil Haynie
Nov 27, 1947 - Dec 4, 2022
 Corsicana lost a great man on Sunday, December 4
when Brad entered the mighty gates of Heaven. He was
often referred to as Mr. Corsicana or Mr. Derrick
Days because of his involvement in and love for his
hometown.
Bradley Neil Haynie was born in Corsicana on
November 27, 1947 to Johnie Neil Haynie and
Geraldine Carden Haynie. He was raised in Corsicana
and graduated from Corsicana High School where he
lettered in football and Navarro College where he
played baseball. He was known to his friends as Big
Heart. He attended North Texas University and
majored in Advertising Art before returning to
Corsicana to help with the family business, Haynie
Drilling Co. He managed Haynie Drilling as well as
assisting with Haynie Towing for many years. Brad
served in the US Army Medical Reserves for 5 years.
He also was an officer for the Corsicana Police
Department in the 70s. He was a member of Northside
Baptist Church for over 60 years and served as a
Deacon there. He loved listening to live music,
especially his brother Byron. Brad was a
hard-working well-respected businessman. He loved
Corsicana and the people in it. He always had a big
hug, kiss on the cheek, and a funny story or joke to
share with everyone to make them smile. Brad always
tried to stay positive and lead others to better our
community by making it something to be proud of.
Brad has been involved in many community
organizations and endowed with several special
community awards including the following:
Corsicana Optimist Club-Past President
Corsicana Kiwanis Club- Past President
Corsicana and Navarro County Chamber of
Commerce-Past President
2000-Honored for Derrick Days
2004-Chairman's Award
2008-Image Maker Award
2011-Arthur J Keeney Award
Corsicana Palace Theater Board-Past President
Warehouse Living Arts Center-Past President
Derrick Days Committee-25 years
Served as Chairman many of those years
Parade Grand Marshall-2012
Corsicana Main Street Board
2007 Anice Read Volunteer of the Year Award
Navarro County Planning and Zoning Commission
Corsicana Planning and Zoning Commission
Corsicana Preservation Foundation
Navarro County Historical Society Hall of Fame
Inductee 2011
Corsicana Education Foundation Board
Corsicana Civil Service Board
Food For Fitness
DAR Community Service Award
Brad and Lori Haynie Day by the City of Corsicana
Brad was preceded in death by his parents, his
brother Stephen Bruce Haynie, brother-in-law Mark
Stroder, and infant great niece Ashlyn Carden
Collier.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years Lori Haynie;
his daughter Carly Haynie of Irving; daughter Sarah
Haynie Sullivan of Corsicana; step daughter Neely
Owen; sister Betsy Stroder of Corsicana; brother
Byron Haynie of Corsicana; brother-in-laws and wives
Lynn and Donna Packwood of Manchester, MO; James and
Rochelle Packwood of Broomfield, CO, and Carl and
Cindy Packwood of Shawnee, OK; numerous cousins,
nieces and nephews, and treasured friends.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5:30-8 pm and the
funeral service will be at 10:30 am Friday, December
9 both at Northside Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Northside Baptist Church
Care Center 2800 N Beaton Corsicana TX 75110;
Navarro Council of the Arts PO Box 683,Corsicana TX
75151; or The Humane Society of Navarro County PO
Box 1734 Corsicana TX 75151. |
Notes:
Earl Vista Wilson, Sr.
Dec 6, 1892 - Feb 6, 1965
Wilson rites
Earl Wilson, 73, a former Brazosport resident and
retired Dow Chemical Co employee, died Feb. 6 and was
buried in Corsicana the following day.
Wilson moved to Brazosport in 1943 and stayed until
moving to Lancaster in 1961 following Hurricane Carla
which severely damaged the Wilson's home in Clute.
Survivors include his wife, Winnie; three sons, Earl Jr
and Carson of Dallas, and Harold Van Wilson of Houston.
Notes:
Virginia
(McCormick) Brackett
Apr 10, 1938 - Jan 30, 2023
 Virginia
McCormick Brackett passed away January 30, 2023 at
age 84 from Alzheimer's Disease. She was born to
Beatrice Robinson McCormick and Estill Drue "Ditt"
McCormick in 1938 in Corsicana, Texas. Virginia
continued her family's tradition of leading projects
and agencies benefiting those in need.
Virginia was reared in Navarro County, Texas. Her
father served as mayor of Frost, Navarro County
Judge, and school board president. When her father
left to serve in WWII, her mother, Beatrice, served
in his place as the first woman county judge in
Texas and was the first woman grand jury foreman in
Texas. Her parents published two weekly newspapers
in Frost and Blooming Grove.
Virginia traveled by ship with her family in 1947 to
live in Okinawa when her father served in the Army
medical corps. She was so seasick on the return sail
in 1951 on the U.S.N.S. General E.T. Collins she
lost 20 pounds and never boarded a seafaring ship
again.
After returning with her parents to Blooming Grove,
she flourished in school and had tons of fun with
her bestie, cousin Carolyn McCormick Beene. They
were class officers, cheerleaders, One Act Play
actors and students together at Blooming Grove High
School and Navarro Junior College.
Virginia's marriage to Quinn Brackett in 1958 ended
in divorce in 1981. Her daughters have fond memories
of Virginia's dedication to them as a single mother
while instilling the importance of earning a college
degree.
Virginia's list of accomplishments is long. She
worked for over two years on Lubbock's Bicentennial
Observance Committee chairing the July 4, 1976
citywide celebration. She helped in the formal
opening of Lubbock's Ranching Heritage Center. Other
community service roles include: Chair of Volunteer
Council of Lubbock State School; Lubbock Symphony
Orchestra Board; Director of Children's Ministries,
Commission on Education, Council on Ministries, and
Administrative Board member of First United
Methodist Church of Lubbock; Volunteer Coordinator
of Planned Parenthood; Blue Bird and Campfire Girl
leadership; Hostess for Operation Senorita for
teacher college students from Mexico City;
Coordinated Lubbock Arts Festival; President of
Lubbock
Junior League and member of Area V Council; Led
Multiple Sclerosis Society; Executive Director of
South Plains Children's Shelter; Ten-year member of
Texas Network of Youth Services Board of Directors;
Appointed member of the Texas Lottery Commission's
Charitable Bingo Advisory Committee.
After moving to Dallas in 2004, Virginia was a Court
Appointed Special Advocate for three children,
seeing them through to adoption. She became a
Democratic election worker at the Northpark area
polling place for several election cycles (and
enjoyed helping George W. and Laura Bush early
vote).
She loved cats, had a green thumb indoors and out,
could fold a fitted sheet with ease, and was always
reading a good book.
Her family is especially proud of Virginia's 20-year
history as Executive Director of South Plains
Children's Shelter, an emergency shelter directly
caring for children rescued from neglect and abuse.
She took over a small, rundown home that served as
the shelter in 1984. Virginia worked with the
volunteer board and small staff to expand, garner
more community support, add assessment services,
recreation, and learning opportunities. Virginia
leveraged newly-legal charitable bingo to supplement
the shelter's payroll obligations. A transitional
living center was experimented with for youth aging
out of the system. Virginia spearheaded fundraising
for South Plains Children's Shelter to relocate to a
large debt-free house with room for 16 children,
with an additional backyard playground and
basketball half court for residents and shelter
offices on the second floor. This beautiful and safe
home still stands in Lubbock today serving children
in need.
When Virginia was Junior League of Lubbock president
in 1974, the Judge Pat Moore Award was established
and named for the trailblazing woman district judge.
Virginia was quoted in the Lubbock Avalanche
Journal, "Pat was ahead of her time on civil rights,
including women's rights, and spoke out while others
hardly dared to think. She paved the road for
others...she has left a mark...she has inspired."
Virginia's daughters believe this nicely summarizes
their mom too.
Virginia spoke with quiet authority, a wonderful
Southern accent, and fabulous dry wit so that
everyone around her listened. She was smart and
could summarize two sides of a discussion quickly,
saving time and preventing conversations from
getting out of hand. She was petite but mighty.
Virginia was a dedicated United Methodist with a
foundation of John Wesley's theology and years of
Disciple Bible Study. She sang in the Chancel Choir
of First Methodist Lubbock and went on several
fabulous international trips coordinated by
organist, choir director and close friend, the late
Gordon McMillan. Her choir trip to Thailand was the
only time she appeared to be tall in photos.
She loved being a grandmother to her granddaughter
and grandson.
The family thanks the caregivers at Arden Courts of
Richardson, including Toni Allen, Mable "May"
Okechukwu, and Maria Stuckey.
Virginia was preceded in death by sisters Drue
Cartwright Ruja of Dallas/Los Angeles and Lina
McGraw of Frost. She is survived by daughter Dinah
Miller of Dallas and her husband Scott,
grandchildren "Joan" Grace and Samuel, both of
Austin, daughter Ginna Smith of Bastrop and husband
Stan, sister Adelaide Hall of Dallas, sister Melissa
O'Neal of Plano and husband Alvie, cousin Carolyn
Beene of Dallas and many nieces and nephews.
The celebration of Virginia McCormick Brackett's
life will be Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 10 am at
Arapaho United Methodist Church, 1400 W Arapaho Rd,
Richardson, TX 75080, where she was a member. A
reception will follow at the church. In memory of
Virginia, donations may be made to North Texas Food
Bank. www.ntfb.org |
Notes:
- Lubbock
Avalanche-Journal
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
Graduate of Blooming Grove High School 1956
- w/o William Quinn Brackett married Feb. 15, 1958 d/o Estill Drue
"Ditt" McCormick buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Blooming Grove, Tx. and Beatrice Maleon (Robinson)
McCormick-George buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Tx.
Helga Suplita
Sep 8, 1935 - Oct 8, 2022
 Helga
Suplita passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022. Helga was born on September 8, 1935, in Berlin,
Germany.
After immigrating to the United States from Germany in her early 20's, Helga settled at Dyess Air Force
Base in Abilene, TX. After a few years, Helga moved to Santa Ana, California to pursue a career with
Sears, Roebuck, & Co. After a 33-year career with many different titles, she retired and moved back to
Texas, specifically Corsicana, to be with her family. Helga began working for Collin Street Bakery
shortly after moving to town. She enjoyed her time taking fruitcake orders from people around the world
and making new friends. Helga also worked in the nursery at First Baptist Church where she was
affectionately known as Oma and loved on many children for many years.
Helga is survived by her daughter Marjorie Bentz of Corsicana, granddaughters Jessica Bentz of
Corsicana, Krissi Bentz of Corsicana, Rebecca Seale and husband Brian of Allen, sister Karin Roberts of
Corsicana, brother-in-law Howard Phillips of Mesquite, niece Hope Elston and husband Terry of
Garland, nephew Glenn Phillips of St. Louis, Missouri, niece Patty Fuller and husband Les of
Blacksburg, VA, step-nephew Stan Roberts of Corsicana, and her most beloved cat Rosie.
Helga is preceded in death by her mother Martha Gross, sister Ingrid Phillips, son-in-law David
Bentz, and nephew David Zenk.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 15 at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at
Griffin Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The
Humane Society of Navarro County - PO Box 1734, Corsicana, TX 75151.
|
Notes:
Norman Conway Clark, Jr.
Nov 12, 1968 - Oct 9, 2022
 On
Sunday, October 9, 2022, Norman Conway Clark, Jr. a loving husband with 3 children and 5 grandchildren,
suddenly passed away at age 53 in Kerens, TX.
Norman was born in Palestine, Texas to Willodean
Elise and Norman Conway Clark, Sr. on November 12, 1968, and loved being a Texan with his three
brothers. His father and his youngest brother both served in our US Military, US Army and US Marine
Corps, respectively.
He attended and graduated Irving High School in 1987 and DeVry University in 1991 with a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (BS-EET). That same year he received a new drivers
licensed stamped Commercial. Though his time "behind the wheel" was limited, he spent nearly 35 years in
the transportation industry. This December, Norman would have raised a glass to celebrate 25 years of
those years with JB Hunt Transport, where he ultimately became VP of Operations for the Final
Mile.
Norman had many hobbies and interests, and he dove deep to educate himself. He was what some call a
Lifetime Learner. He was a beekeeper, a brew master of Clark's Cove Lager and Rusty Weiner Ale, a
fisherman, an avid cook making crepes Suzette, German potato salad, smoked brisket, and his famous
Papa's Pancakes! He holds an Electrical License for appliance installation and is licensed as an amateur
radio operator-Extra class. Of all his interests, outside God and his family, there is one that shined
the brightest and it was being a Private Pilot. He was Instrument-Rated and in the process of earning
his Commercial Pilot License. Norman enjoyed spending time with our military veterans,
volunteering within his community, and learning more about aircraft new and old. He was extremely honored
to be a Colonel in the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) and an active member of the Coyote Squadron keeping
Aviation history alive for others to learn and appreciate.
Norman is best known for his generous heart. He loved his life, his family, his friends, and
recognizing people's accomplishments. A person like Norman is what everyone needs, full of smiles and a
doer of great deeds for others. Norman Conway Clark, Jr. is survived by his loving wife of 25 years,
Jefferie Clark, 3 children and their spouses, Emily & Scott McCann, Brad Sanders and Bryan & Leana
Sanders, with Grandchildren he loved and adored, Braden and Jesse Sanders, Dylan, Joey and Ella Grace
McCann. He leaves 3 brothers and their wives, Larry & Vickie Clark, Jerry Clark, Troy & Alisa Clark and
many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Norman is preceded in death by his mother and father and his
grandparents, Ernst & Annaliese Blaschke and Archie & Ollie Mae Clark.
Family, Friends, and those who lives were touched by Norman are invited to join his family for a Memorial
Service on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church.
The family asks for any donations to honor Norman Clark go to Young Men's Service League-Heath Harbor
Chapter www.ymslheathharbor.org. Checks can be mailed to YMSL Heath Harbor 523 Ridge Point Drive
Heath, TX 75126. |
Notes:
Joseph Anthony Collard
Aug 27, 1948 - Oct 7, 2022
Joseph Anthony Collard passed away Friday, October 7, 2022. Visitation will be Saturday, October 15th from 3-5 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Notes:
------
After a courageous and difficult battle with oral and
throat cancer, Joseph Anthony �Tony� Collard journeyed
to his heavenly home on October 7, 2022.
Tony was born August 27, 1948, to Thelma and Lloyd
Collard of Corsicana. He grew up in a large, loving
family with four older brothers and two younger sisters,
along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins. To them,
he was �Bubba.� He was funny, mischievous, ornery, and
protective, but always caring.
On August 5, 1972, he married Martha Snowden, and
together they raised two daughters, Kelley and Brandi.
Martha and �the girls� were the light of his life, and
he was a devoted husband and father. Their home was
always filled with love and laughter. Tony and Martha
recently celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary
surrounded by their friends and family.
Tony was a well-liked and well-respected member of the
community. He had a quick wit and a sharp sense of
humor, which he retained throughout his illness, writing
jokes on his dry erase board when he lost his voice.
Tony loved cooking and sharing meals with his family,
and the kitchen was his domain. Whether it was as simple
as having a pizza ready when his daughters came home
from a date or as elaborate as preparing a holiday
feast, he always nailed it to perfection.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers,
Richard, Glenn, and Jackie Dunlap; and his daughter,
Robin. He is survived by his wife, Martha; his daughter
Kelley and her husband Alan; his daughter Brandi and her
husband Scott; his granddaughter Jillian; his grandson
Spencer; his brother Kenneth; his sisters Sarah and
Cheryl; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear
friends.
Kelley and Brandi would like to express their gratitude
to their aunts, Sarah and Sallie, their cousin Teresa,
and family friend Mitch Prowell for their help and
support; to the staff at Heritage Oaks, Guardian Home
Health, and Bristol Hospice for their compassionate
care; to Father Leon Duesman for his spiritual guidance;
and to Doctor David Kang for his extraordinary surgical
skill.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be
made to James L. Collins Catholic School or another
charity of your choosing.
May the Lord support us all the day long, till the
shades lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy
world is hushed, and the fever of life is over,
and our work is done. Then in his mercy may he give us a
safe lodging,
and holy rest, and peace at the last.
Notes:
- Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home
Johnnie Dell (Powell) Chancellor
Sep 18, 1928 - Nov 28, 2022
Johnnie Dell Chancellor, Wife, Mother & Nannie
passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at home in
Corsicana, Texas. She was 94 years old.
Johnnie was born on September 18, 1928, in
Grapeland, Texas to Johnnie "Fat Daddy" & Annie
"Mama" Powell. She attended High School in Oakwood,
Texas, attending most of the reunions there &
staying in touch with old schoolmates.
On February 28, 1948, Johnnie married the love of
her life, Robert H. Chancellor and for the next 40
something years Bob & Johnnie worked with several
churches in Teaxs, Oklahoma, Arkansas & New Mexico.
In the late 1980's & early 1990's, Bob & Johnnie
retired to the Granbury, Texas area where they lived
together until Bob's passing in April of 1994. After
Bob's passing, Johnnie visited with family, spending
Christmas's with family at different locations many
with her sister Madiline who she also traveled with
extensively all over the US & Australia.
In the early 2000's Johnnie moved to Corsicana where
she joined the Newcomers Club making many new
friends. She also became a regular at the swimming
pool at the YMCA for several years. Many people also
know her as Miss Johnnie at Westside Storage in
Corsicana.
Johnnie was an active member of the Church of Christ
since 1950.
Survivors include her son, Mark Chancellor, his wife
Gerrie. As well as grandsons Cody & Steven and a
granddaughter Dena.
She touched many lives & will be missed dearly.
To honor Johnnie's life, a visitation was held
Friday, December 2, 2022 from 10am to11am at Corley
Funeral Home. Funeral services followed at 11am in
the Magnolia chapel with Wayne Fussell and Melvin
Blalock officiating. Burial was at 2pm at Acton
Cemetery in Acton, Texas. |
Notes:
Marjorie (Peter)
Leinfelder
Aug 20, 1933 - Nov 8, 2022
 Marjorie
Peter Leinfelder, 89 years old of Burnet, TX, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Marjorie was born
on August 20, 1933, in Silver Spring, MD to parents, Walter and Marjorie Peter. She was preceded in death
by her parents and husband of 65 years, Edward Joseph Leinfelder. She is survived by her son,
Leonard, daughter Beverly Leinfelder, son Ronald and his wife Ellen, grandsons, Brian and James
Leinfelder, Brian's wife Andrea and great-grandson, Brady. She is a beloved mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother and will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
Marjorie grew up in Silver Spring, MD and attended school in Saint Mary's County. She met Edward while
working and they married on June 13, 1953. Following the marriage, they relocated to Philadelphia, PA,
while Edward served in the Army Reserve. Following completion of his military service, they moved to
Dallas, TX in 1958, where they raised their family until Edward's retirement in 1993. They then moved
to Dawson, TX where they enjoyed raising cattle and joined the local Lion's Club to participate in
community events.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 11th at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
There will be no graveside services. Her family asks for donations to the Parkinson Foundation (WWW.Parkinson.org)
in her name in lieu of flowers. |
Notes:
Levy
Eugene Price
Aug 28, 1945 - Nov 15, 2022
 Levy
Eugene Price, 77, arrived at his heavenly home on November 15, 2022, at 5:34 am. Gene, as he was
known, began life in Pursley, TX, with his parents,
Arice Truss and Floy Nellenie Price, on August 28,
1945. He grew up in Dawson and later moved to
Corsicana where he graduated from Corsicana High
School in 1964.
Gene accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at a young
age and, alongside his wife Martha, attended
Believer's Bible Church for 23 years.
After serving in the Air Borne division of the Army
for 7 years, he worked at Corsicana icons; Dr.
Pepper, Adams Hat Factory, Commadore, Tom's, and
Collin Street Bakery.
He was preceded in death by his parents and
brother's Lynn and Richard Price.
Survived to cherish his memory are his loving wife
of 23 years, Martha, their combined four children,
their three spouses, seven grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren, and his brother Danny and wife,
Melinda.
Believers Bible Church, at 2400 N. Bowie Dr., will
host a dinner and memorial service for family and
friends on Sunday, December 4, 2022, beginning at
12:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that
contributions be made to Samaritan's Purse (www.samaritanspurse.org),
or the local Salvation Army. |
Notes:
Melinda
Jo Mayo
Jan 29, 1958 - Nov 25, 2022
 Melinda
Jo Mayo passed away November 25, 2022. Born in
Sherman, Texas on January 29, 1958, she was the
daughter of John and Marvis Mayo. Proceeded in death
by her parents, Melinda is survived by her step
daughter, Jennifer Nay, and three brothers, Larry
and wife Nancy Mayo of Bullard, Jim Mayo of
Waxahachie, and Tony and Brenda Mayo of Spring,
Texas, as well as seven nieces and nephews.
A graduate of Kerens High School and The University
of Texas in Austin, she was a professional forensic
accountant. Melinda worked for many years as a
contractor to some of the largest organizations in
Texas, including USAA, the Texas Lottery, and the
Texas Railroad Commission. Among her interests, she
loved the Texas University football team, never
missing a game at home or away. Several years ago,
she traveled to Hawaii with her husband to support
her beloved Longhorns. As an ardent fan, she
considered herself an expert on UT coaches and team
strategies. She rarely approved of either.
Melinda had a sharp wit and a great sense of humor.
She could hold her own in any debate and, as her
brothers would quickly admit, she usually prevailed
in any sibling argument. Her creative side was best
demonstrated through her cooking skills. An
invitation to one of her home-cooked meals was a
great treat. She was often asked for her recipes
which she was generous to share. Most were country
style dishes handed down by her mother. Melinda was
considered a very special friend by many in Austin
and Kerens. She will be greatly missed especially
around Christmas when she always went all out to
decorate her home and the homes of some of her best
friends. Her peanut brittle and fudge were the best!
If desired, please contribute to a charity of your
choice in lieu of flowers. A graveside service is
being planned and the date will be announced when
arrangements are made. |
Notes:
Pamela Lynn
(Cornell) Smith
Jul 14, 1961 - Dec 5, 2022
Pamela Lynn Smith was
born in San Francisco, CA to Robert and Darline Cornell
on July 14, 1961. She passed away on Monday, December 5,
2022, in Richland, Texas.
She is survived by Clinton Paul Owen and Millie Cornell,
her children, Brenda Stone, Cindy Black and Robert
Mayall, siblings Debbie Unison, Eric and Jerry Cornell
and her 7 grandkids.
She graduated from South Grand High and worked in the
service industry and was a long-time employee of Braums
where she made many friends and touched all with her
large heart.
Services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, December
17th the LDS Church 3800 Emhouse Rd Corsicana, Texas
75110.
An online guest book is available at
www.griffin-roughton.com
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
Emmett Wilburn
"Willy" Raby
Apr 8, 1927 - Nov 27, 2022
 Emmett
Wilburn (Willy) Raby passed away on November 27,
2022, at the age of 95. He was born on April 8,
1927, in Mexia, Texas to the late Eddie Ceb and Eula
Mae Raby. Willy is preceded in death by Ann Kenner
Raby, Ruby Barker Raby, son Fredrick Raby and
grandson Richard Davidson. He is survived by
daughter Lynda Davidson and husband Mike;
daughter-in-law Penny Raby and partner Randy;
grandchildren D'Anna Hebert and husband David;
Kenneth Davidson and wife Tricia; Casey Cole and
wife Brittney; great-grandchildren Addie, Kate, Ava
and Emmett, his namesake.
Willy was a Corsicana native where he played
football and basketball throughout high school. He
served honorably in the United States Navy during
World War II. He attended Navarro College in
Corsicana and Daniel Baker College in Brownwood,
playing football for both. He graduated with a B.S.
and then an M.S. of Education from Sam Houston State
University.
From 1952 to 1980, Willy coached football, track and
cross-country in the Pasadena ISD. He then retired
and moved to Richland, Texas to become a rancher, as
well as coach track in Mildred, Texas. Following his
dream of living in New Mexico, he moved to Capitan
where he continued ranching. Once again, he followed
his passion for coaching, leading the girls track
and field team to three back-to-back state
championships.
Willy received many trophies and accolades
throughout his career. In 2012, he was inducted into
the Texas Gulf Coast Scholastic Track and Field Hall
of Honor. Then, in 2022, he was inducted into the
Pasadena ISD Athletics Hall of Fame, the highlight
of his coaching career.
While coaching was his passion, he also enjoyed
fishing, hunting, ranching, and watching "Ol" cowboy
shows. His attitude to "keep on keeping on" and his
determination to never give up served him well. His
greatest accomplishment was being a wonderful father
and Pop-O to his family. He will be deeply missed by
family, friends and all who knew him.
A celebration of his life will be held on January 7,
2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Corley Funeral Home, 418 N.
13th Street, Corsicana, Texas 75110. Dr. Skip
Pilgrim will officiate with a reception following.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given
to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. |
Notes:
Lola Mary
(Jackson) Rash-DeMoss
Jul 25, 1917 - Dec 21, 1977
Mrs. DeMoss
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Corley
Funeral Home for Mrs. Lola Mary Rash DeMoss, 60, of
Corsicana, who died Wednesday in Memorial Hospital. The
Rev. B. W. Johnson will officiate, with burial in the
Hopewell
Cemetery.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Navarro
County.
She is survived by two sons, Donald G. Rash of Oklahoma
City; Beauford G. Rash of Dallas; five grandchildren;
four brothers, Jimmie Jackson of Corsicana; Bobby
Jackson of Tehuacana; Eldridge Jackson of Houston; and
Clyde Jackson of Dallas; and by one sister, Mrs. Barbara
Harris of Irving.
Notes:
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The
Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Dec 21, 1977
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st husband
Reuben Marshall Rash married Sep 30, 1933 2nd
husband unknown DeMoss; d/o Henry Clyde Jackson &
Allie Mae (Mahoney) Jackson
Laught Ervin Farmer
Jan 22, 1937 - Feb 23, 1977
Laught Farmer
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel for Laught Farmer, 40, who died
Wednesday in Memorial Hospital.
The Rev. W. W. Bryant Jr. and the Rev. Peter Kach will
officiate, with burial following at
Hopewell
Cemetery.
He was a native of Eureka.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Katie Farmer of
Corsicana; five sisters, Mrs. Clara Lee Williams and
Mrs. Maxine Just, both of Corsicana, Mrs. Ruth Slaughter
and Mrs. Sam Jackson both of Mexia and Mrs. Beulah Mae
Kerzee of Corpus Christi; and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers are Troy Porter, Billy Willy Williams, Tommy
Potter, Allen Potter, Doyle Derden, Bud Batchelor, David
Price and Alton Ratliff.
Notes:
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Laught Farmer
Services for Laught Farmer scheduled for Saturday have
been changed to 2 p.m. Friday at the Corley Funeral Home
Chapel.
He died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital.
The Revs. W. W. Bryant Jr. and Peter Kach will
officiate, with burial following at
Hopewell
Cemetery.
Among the survivors are his wife, Evelyn.
Notes:
Arnold Loyd Shields
Mar 18, 1910 - Oct 10, 1977
A. L. Shields
Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel for A. Loyd Shields, 67, resident of
Corsicana, who died Monday in Memorial Hospital.
Burial will be at
Hopewell
Cemetery.
He was a native of Mildred, lived in Corsicana 15 years,
and a retired welder.
Survivors include a son, J. L. Shields of Houston; three
grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Effie Bonner of
Corsicana and Mrs. Luther Greer of Eureka and a number
of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are W. M. Montgomery, Willie Hodge, Dick
Everett, Tiny McMullan, Clayton Kent, Bob Lee, Charles
Harris and Roy Shields.
Notes:
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The
Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Oct 11, 1977
-
Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Ina (Burns)
Shields. Married Jul 20, 1920; s/o William
Billingsley "Dock" Shields & Kate Williams "Katie" (Batte)
Shields
Sally Ward
May 1, 1906 - Oct 4, 1977
Mrs. Ward
Services are pending at the Calhoun Funeral Home in
Corsicana for Mrs. Sallie Ward, 71, who died at Doctors
Community Hospital in Fort Worth Tuesday.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Aula Josephine
Garrity.
Notes:
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Miss Ward
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Calhoun Funeral
Home in Corsicana for Miss Sally Ward, 71, resident of
Fort Worth and formerly of Winkler, who died Monday at
Doctors Community Hospital in Fort Worth.
Bro Sanders, Jehovahs Witnesses minister, will officiate
with burial following at
Pleasant
Hall Cemetery in Winkler.
Survivors include three brothers, Jake Ward and Joe
Bailey Ward both of Winkler and Davie Govan of
Fairfield; a sister, Mrs. Eula Josephine Garrity of Fort
Worth.
Pallbearers are Vernice Garritty, Willie Garritty, James
Garritty, Wilbur Calhoun, Norris Warren and C. L.
Parramore.
Notes:
Oather
Bryant
Sep. 25, 1914 - Oct. 1, 1977
Oather Bryant
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Beulah
Baptist Church in Wortham for Oather B. Bryant, 63,
resident of Wortham, who died Saturday in Dallas
Veterans Administration Hospital.
The Rev. Neal will officiate with burial following at
Pleasant
Hall Cemetery in Winkler.
He was a World War II Veteran.
Survivors include three brothers, Alvin Bryant of
Wortham, Columbus Bryant of Shamrock, and Willie Bryant
of Wichita Falls; a sister, Mrs. Katie Betts of Wortham;
a step-daughter, Mrs. Nora Collins of Dallas, and four
step-grandchildren.
Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Notes:
Vernon Johnson, Sr.
Jun. 8, 1931 - Oct. 17, 1977
Vernon Johnson
WINKLER�Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant
Hall Baptist Church in Winkler for Vernon Johnson, 47,
who was pronounced dead on arrival to All Saints
Hospital in Fort Worth Monday morning.
The Rev. L. L. Sheffield will officiate, with burial
following at
Pleasant
Hall Cemetery in Winkler. Arrangements are with
Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.
He was a resident of Fort Worth and native of Navarro
County,
Survivors include a daughter, Miss Theresa Johnson, of
Fort Worth; his mother, Mrs. Emma Haynes of Corsicana; a
brother, Lonnie Johnson of Fort Worth, and other
relatives.
Pallbearers are Van Johnson, George Johnson, Ronald
Bason, Del Johnson, Melvin Johnson and Donald Johnson.
Notes:
Richard
Hillary
Apr 2, 1919 - Jul 28, 1977
Richard Hillary
DALLAS�Services for Richard Hillary, a former resident
of Navarro County will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the
Munger Ave. Baptist Church in Dallas. Burial will be in
Pleasant
Hall Cemetery in Winkler.
He is survived by one brother, Booker T. Hillary of
Berkley, Calif., and by one sister, Mrs. Mattie Clayton
of Dallas.
Local arrangements are with Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
R. D.
Hamilton
Dec 28, 1904 - Dec 28, 1975
R. D. Hamilton
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Second Avenue
Baptist Church for R. D. Hamilton, 71, resident of
Corsicana, who died Sunday in Memorial Hospital. The
Rev. Gene Gardner will officiate, and burial will be at
Hamilton
Beaman Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Corley Funeral Home.
He was a native of Oklahoma, a mechanic, and a member of
the Second Avenue Baptist Church.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary Hamilton of
Corsicana; a son, Virgil F. Hamilton of Waco; a
daughter, Mrs. Ruth Schoonover of Angleton; five
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, T.
W. Hamilton of Roswell, N.M.; and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers will be Frank Leathers, Leroy Barton, Johnny
Rhodes, Charlie Ellington, Ray Dixon and Earl Bonner.
Notes:
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The
Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Dec 29, 1975
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Mary Lillian
(VanDyke) Hamilton; s/o Edwin Rufe Hamilton & Nancy
Elizabeth (Turner) Hamilton (Nancy is buried in
Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, TX
Robert Wiley "Bobby"
Jones
May 2, 1928 - Oct 23, 1975
Bobby Jones
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Corley Funeral
Home Chapel for Bobby Jones, 47, resident of Rt. 3
Corsicana, who died Thursday in Memorial Hospital after
a long illness. Burial will be at
Hamilton
Beeman Cemetery.
He was a native of Richland and veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his widow of Corsicana, three
daughters, Miss Vicki Garcia of Corsicana, Beverly Ann
Wood and Sheryl Ann Wood of Dallas; six grandchildren,
four brothers, Lee Jones and James Jones both of
Corsicana, Grady Jones of Sweetwater, and Wayne Jones of
Florida; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Boulware of Snyder,
Mrs. Dorothy Berryhill of Rascoe, and Mrs. Sadie Price
of Abilene.
Pallbearers include James Jones, Ricky Jones, Louis
Garcia, Sonny May, Larry Dale Boulware and Wayne
Sturdvant.
Notes:
Roger Q. Mills Richards
Aug 19, 1889 - Aug 9, 1975
R. M. Richards
Funeral arrangements are pending at Corley Funeral Home
for R. M. (Roger) Richards, 85, retired Dr. Pepper
employe who died Saturday at a local nursing home.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Katherine Richards of
Corsicana; a son, G. W. Richards of Dickinson; a
daughter, Mrs. Eben E. Stover of Corsicana; two
grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and a sister,
Mrs. Allie Treadway at Cordell, Okla.
Notes:
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R. M. Richards
Services were to be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel for R. M. (Roger) Richards, 85, who
died Saturday in a local nursing home.
Rev. Maurice McLeroy was to officiate, with Burial to
follow at
Hamilton
Beeman Cemetery.
Survivors include his widow, a son, a daughter, two
grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a sister.
Pallbearers include Don Richards, Tom Treadway, Kelton
Dillard, Joe Wiley, Kenneth Martin, and R. T. Curry.
Notes:
Lois Hester
(Roberts) McCullough
Dec 15, 1901 - Jun 5, 1975
Mrs. McCullough
Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Perry C. McCullough,
73, resident of Corsicana, who died Thursday.
Rev. Luther Crawford will officiate, and burial will be
at
Hamilton Beeman Cemetery.
She was a native of Cleveland County, Ark., had lived in
Corsicana 30 years, and was a member of Missionary
Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of Corsicana, two
daughters, Mrs. Bonnie B. Phillips of Corsicana and Mrs.
Pattie Everman of Grayson, Ky., three brothers, Paul
Roberts and Ray Roberts of Warren, Ark., and George
Roberts of Mesquite; three sisters, Mrs. Belle Nixon and
Mrs. May McCain both of Warren and Mrs. Lela McMahon of
Little Rock, Ark., seven grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, and
a number of nieces and nephews.
Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Notes:
Johnnie Lee Keller
Mar 3, 1903 - Nov 8, 1975
J. L. Keller
Funeral was at 2 p.m. today for J. L. Keller of
Livingston. Keller, 72, died Saturday in Houston. He was
buried in
Hamilton
Beeman Cemetery.
The Rev. David Williams officiated. Keller was survived
by his wife, Mrs. Gladys Keller of Livingston; two
daughters, Mrs. Donald Welch and Mrs. Mrs. Panda Weeks,
both of Houston; seven grandchildren; three sisters,
Mrs. Reuben Brown, Mrs. Beulah May Bibbs and Mrs. Excell
McCrary, all of Corsicana.
Notes:
Harvey Glenn Wallace
May 22, 1919 - Dec 25, 1975
H. G. Wallace
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Griffin
Funeral Home Chapel for Harvey G. Wallace, 56, resident
of Barry, who died Thursday morning at Memorial
Hospital. The Rev. James Eddins will officiate, and
burial will be at
Hamilton
Beeman Cemetery.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lavada Wallace of Ada,
Okla.; a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Williams of West Memphis,
Ark.; four grandchildren, three brothers, Dorman Wallace
of Bryan, Exel Wallace and Dwaylon Wallace both of
Irving; a sister, Mrs. J. C. Murray of Pursley.
Pallbearers include Terry Wallace, Rickey Murray, Doyle
Murray, Bobby Lane, Goldman Blackman, David Mathis,
Ronald Dent and Bobby Compton.
Notes:
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The
Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Dec 26, 1975
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Navena
Lavadaner (Cooper) Wallace married Nov 29, 1939; s/o
Rufus Jefferson Wallace & Helen Hauty Belle (Lane)
Wallace
Henry Franklin Bowden
Jan 25, 1906 - Dec 24, 1975
Henry Bowden
Services were at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Corley Funeral
Home Chapel for Henry Bowden, 70, resident of Corsicana,
who died Wednesday in Lewisville.
The Rev. Harold Lansford and The Rev. Jack Riley
officiated, and burial was at
Hamilton
Beeman Cemetery.
He was a native of Chatfield, a Corsicana resident of
Denton where he was employed with the Tobia Drug Co.
prior to coming to Corsicana.
He was owner and operator of the Bowden Pharmacy here
for 20 years and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his widow of Corsicana, two daughters,
Mrs. Bill Campbell and Mrs. Bob Jackson both of Denton;
five grandchildren, his father, Will Bowden of Kerens;
two sisters, Mrs. T. D. Clark and Mrs. Dudley Cameron
both of Corsicana; and a brother, Bill Bowden of
Houston.
Pallbearers include S. Fry, Lynn Sanders, Alonzo Turn,
Curtis Patterson, Bryan Jordan, Alf Milligan, Bud Corsey,
and Randy Nichols.
Honorary pallbearers were Jack Boyd, R. W. Smith, J. C.
Wright, J. C. Dillard, Guy Henry, Avery Jackson and
Lonnie Beasley.
Notes:
Timothy Bart Allred
B&D Sep 24, 1975
Timothy Allred
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday for Timothy
Bart Allred, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Allred.
He died Wednesday in Memorial Hospital. Rev. Harold
Lansford will officiate. Arrangements are with Corley
Funeral Home.
Survivors include his parents of Corsicana,
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Ray Allred of
Corsicana, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Waller, Jr. of
Corsicana.
Notes:
Audrey Vernon Stroud
Jun 1, 1895 - May 30, 1975
A. V. Stroud
ARLINGTON�Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. at
the
Hamilton Beeman Cemetery Sunday for A. V. Stroud who
died here Saturday.
J. C. Bristow will officiate the services.
Stroud was a former resident of Corsicana and had lived
in Arlington for 17 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. A. V. Stroud of
Arlington; two sons, Roger Stroud of Dallas and Eugene
Eubanks of Gilchrist; three daughters, Mrs. Dora Lou
Payne of Grand Prairie, Mrs. Peggy Benedict of
Duncanville, and Mrs. Leroy Whitfield of Dallas; and
several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Notes:
-
The
Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Jun 1, 1975
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st wife Eva
Irene (Shell) Stroud-Lee buried in Younger Cemetery
2nd wife Josephine (Blair) Eubanks-Stroud; s/o James
Franklin Stroud & Dora Melvina (Fitzgerald) Stroud
Claude Bailey "Red" May
Jul 21, 1905 - Nov 17, 1975
C. B. May
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel for C. B. (Red) May, 70, resident of
Corsicana, who died Monday in Paulyne's Convalescent
Home. Burial will be at
Hamilton
Beeman Cemetery.
He was a resident of Corsicana 23 years, and a retired
insurance salesman.
Survivors include four brothers, E. V. May and W. O.
May, both of Corsicana, K. A. May of Trinidad and C. M.
May of Lamesa; and a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Lawhenors of
Galveston.
Pallbearers will be members of the Fundamental Baptist
Church.
Notes:
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C. B. May
The Rev. James T. Davis officiated at services held at 2
p.m. Wednesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for C. B.
"Red" May. burial was at
Hamilton
Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Neil Donaho, Earl Ellis, Claud Bell, Harvey
Martin, Arlee Lockhart and Sonny May.
Notes:
Marci
Belle Gorden
Jun 15, 1974 - Mar 3, 1975
Marci Gorden
Funeral services are pending at Corley's Funeral Home in
Corsicana for Marci Bell Gorden, nine months, who died
late Monday in the Children's Hospital in Dallas.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Gorden of
Corsicana.
Her grandparents are Ethelene Gorden and Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Phillips, all of Corsicana; great-grandparents
are Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Abbe of Corsicana and Mr. and
Mrs. B. W. Phillips, all of Corsicana; and
great-great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Perry McCollum
and Mrs. Nora Abbe, all of Corsicana and Mrs. Stella
Crocker of California.
Notes:
Margaret
Elizabeth (Pryor) Bonner
Sep 18, 1911 - Mar 21, 1975
Mrs. Bonner
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the
Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Elizabeth Bonner,
63, of Angus, who died Friday night in the Wortham
hospital. The Rev. B. J. Grimes will officiate, assisted
by Rev. Olan Bonner. Burial will be in
Hamilton
Cemetery.
She was a native and lifelong resident of the Corsicana
area and a member of the Angus Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Lowell Bonner of Angus; a
daughter, Mrs. Betty Ann Gallagher of Corsicana; a
granddaughter, Dona Releine Gallagher of Corsicana; and
several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will include Johnny Craig, Neil Donaho,
Alvis Miles, Francis Baldauf, Pete Crespo and O. D.
Bailey.
Notes:
Lorene (Parker)
Hollingsworth
Sep 30, 1905 - Feb 3, 1975
Services are pending at Corley Funeral Home for Mrs.
Elmo G. (Lorene) Hollingsworth of Corsicana who died
Monday morning at Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include a son, Don Hollingsworth of Powell; a
daughter, Mrs. Jerry Bradley of Corsicana; four
grandchildren, and other relatives.
Notes:
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Funeral services were to be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at
the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Elmo G.
Hollingsworth, 69, who died Monday at Memorial Hospital.
The Rev. Harold Lansford and Rev. Elvis Egge were to
officiate. Burial was to be in the
Hamilton
Beeman Cemetery with nephews as pallbearers.
She became ill while at work at Aston's Dairy Way Store
and died shortly afterwards at the hospital. A native of
Elkhart, she had resided in Corsicana a number of years
and was a member of First Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Elmo G. Hollingsworth; a son,
Don Hollingsworth of Powell; a daughter, Mrs. Jerry
Bradley of Corsicana; two brothers, Joe Bailey Parker
and Jack Parker, both of Elkhart; two sisters, Mrs.
Estell Paxton of Elkhart and Miss Dale Parker of Tyler;
and several nieces and nephews.
Notes:
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The
Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Feb 4, 1975
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Elmo Glenn
Hollingsworth; d/o Benjamin J.
Parker & Docia Pamelia (Kennedy) Parker buried in
Pilgrim Cemetery, Elkhart, TX
James Samuel
�Jim� Lancaster
Feb 22, 1894 - Aug 10, 1975
Jim Lancaster
KERENS�Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the
Paschal Funeral Home for Jim Lancaster, 81, resident of
Kerens, who died Sunday in Memorial Hospital. Rev. Glenn
Jones will officiate, and burial will be at
Prairie
Point.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lillie Lancaster of
Kerens; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Brown of Houston,
Mrs. Evelyn George of Houston, and Mrs. Lavonne George
of Chapel Hill, Tex.; eight grandchildren, 13
great-grandchildren, a son-in-law, Bailey George of
Houston; three brothers, Guy Lancaster of Kerens, Clyde
Lancaster of Arkansas, and Ben Lancaster of Corsicana; a
sister, Mrs. Sadie Holliman of Kerens, and a number of
nieces and nephews.
Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Notes:
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The
Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Aug. 11, 1975
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Lillie Iris
(Boyd) Lancaster; s/o Ezekiel Benjamin �Ben�
Lancaster, Sr. & Ruth Ama Adelaide �Addie� (Webb)
Lancaster
Horace Jefferson
Spencer
Feb 27, 1916 - Dec 11, 1975
H. J. Spencer
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Prairie
Point Community Church for Horace J. (Kay) Spencer, 59,
resident of Mission for 50 years and native of Navarro
County, who died Thursday morning.
The Rev. Mickey Loftis will officiate, with burial
following at
Prairie
Point.
Survivors include his step-mother, Mrs. Carrie Spencer
of Mission; a brother, Wallace Spencer of Taylor; four
sisters, Mrs. Frances Wildermuth of Indiana, Mrs. Geneva
Ward of Houston, Mrs. Gladys Myers of Michigan, and Mrs.
Flora Gunderson of Harlington.
Notes;
Frank Hayden Patterson
Jan 30, 1910 - Sep 8, 1975
Frank Patterson
MARSHALL�Services are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday in the
Cothron-Blalock-Hoffman Chapel in Marshall for Frank H.
Patterson, 63, of Marshall who died Monday of a sudden
illness in Marshall Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Melvin
D. Welch will officiate. Burial will be in the
Prairie
Point Cemetery in Kerens.
A native of Navarro County, he was a veteran of World
War II and had worked as a truck driver in Marshall for
a number of years.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Loretta Patterson of
Marshall; two step-daughters, Miss Linda Gaye Hodge of
Marshall and Mrs. Barbara Putnam of Longview; four sons,
John Calvin Patterson of Marshall, William H. Patterson
of Jacksonville, Phillip Earl Patterson of San Antonio
and Leslie Allen Patterson of Corsicana; two sisters,
Mrs. Zelma Meisner of White Oak and Mrs. Lillie Smith of
Corsicana; one half-sister, Mrs. Vivian Miles of West
Station; one brother, Furman Patterson; and eight
grandchildren.
Notes:
Minnie Lee
(McGee) Hanna-Whitman
Aug 8, 1900 - May 3, 1975
Mrs. Whitman
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Griffin Funeral Home for Mrs. Minnie Hanna Whitman, 74,
Mexia, who died there Saturday morning. The Rev. B. W.
Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in
Pursley
Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Surviving are one son, W. B. Hanna, Corsicana; four
daughters, Mrs. J. W. Ward, Lindale; Mrs. A. B. Miles,
Freeport; Mrs. A. D. Sikes, Mexia; Mrs. James B.
Goodwin, Ennis; 19 grandchildren; 24
great-grandchildren; eight brothers, John A. McGee,
Paducah; Dave McGee, Dallas; Bud, Ed, George, Bob, Jake
and Bill McGee, all of Athens; two sisters, Mrs. Lena
Musick and Mrs. Mary Lou Sealy, both of Athens; and a
number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
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The
Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., May 4, 1975
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st husband
Joseph Dan "Joe" Hanna, Sr. married Nov 19, 1914
2nd unknown Whitman; d/o Benjamin Franklin "Ben" McGee & Florence Lena (Goodgame) McGee
Cecil Donald Murchison
Jan 12, 1903 - Jul 27, 1975
Cecil Murchison
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Griffin Funeral
Home Chapel of Route 1 Purdon who died Sunday in
Memorial Hospital. James Gaines will officiate.
Burial will be in the
Pursley
Cemetery.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Louise Tallant of
Pursley and Mrs. Viona Razer of Anahuac; 14
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Mrs. Euthia Diggs of Little Rock, Ark. and Mrs. Ruthia
Robinette of Detroit, Mich.; five brothers, Truman
Murchison of Little Rock, Chester Murchison of Okalona,
Ark., Dude Murchison of Paradise, La., John Murchison of
Detroit, and William B. Murchison of Detroit.
Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Notes:
James Graham Neal
Oct 12, 1891 - Dec 25, 1975
J. G. Neal
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for James G. Neal, 84, resident of Corsicana, who died Thursday at Twilight Nursing Home.
Burial will be at
St. Elmo Cemetery in Winkler.
He was a native of Winkler, lived in Corsicana 50 years, and was a retired law enforcement officer.
Survivors include a son, D. W. Neal of Houston; a sister, Mrs. Zora Lillard of Dallas; six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Arthur Kirvin Harris, Jr.
Sep 8, 1925 - Jun 12, 1975
A. K. Harris
Services are pending at Corley Funeral Home for Arthur K. Harris Jr., 49, of Winkler who died Saturday in Oran,
Algeria. Burial will be at
St. Elmo
Cemetery.
He was a native of Streetman, a drilling superintendent,
and a veteran of World War II serving as a boatswain in
the Navy.
Survivors include his widow of Oran; four sons, Randall
Harris of Fresno, Calif., Davis Harris of Albany, Ore.,
Lee Margason, and Richard Margason both of Oran; two
daughters, Miss Pattie Sue Harris of Albany and Miss
Michelle Margason of Oran; three grandchildren, his
mother, Mrs. Edith Harris of Winkler; and a sister, Mrs.
Freddie Halamik of Dallas.
Notes:
Minnie Mae
(Farris) Crawford
Oct 10, 1905 - Apr 30, 1973
Mrs. Crawford
KERENS�Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday
at the Paschal Funeral Home for Mrs. Minnie
Crawford, 66, of Kerens, who died Monday at Maywood
Manor Rest Home.
Rev. Olin Boles, First Baptist Church, will
officiate, and burial will be at
Bazette
Cemetery.
She was a member of the Baptist Church and had lived
in Kerens most of her life.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nathan Cook,
Memphis, Tenn.; two grandchildren; four sisters,
Mrs. Carmer Donnelley of California, Mrs. Ralph
Chaney of Emhouse, Mrs. Georgie Austin of Dallas,
and Mrs. Larry Hamley of Dallas.
Notes:
------
Mrs. Crawford
KERENS�Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Tuesday
at the Paschal Funeral Home for Mrs. Minnie
Crawford, 66, of Kerens, who died Monday at Maywood
Manor Rest Home.
Rev. Olin Boles was to officiate, with burial to
follow at
Bazette Cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter, two grandchildren, and
four sisters.
Notes:
Lee Vert Harris
Jul 1, 1884 - Feb 20, 1973
L. V. Harris
KERENS�Funeral services are set for 2 p.m.
Wednesday at the Paschal Funeral Home Chapel in
Kerens for Lee Vert Harris, native of Kerens,
who died Tuesday morning at Navarro County
Memorial Hospital.
Rev. Olen Boles will officiate, and burial will
be at
Bazette Cemetery in Bazzett.
He was a retired farmer and member of the
Baptist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Katharine Taylor of
Louisiana; two nieces, Mrs. H. H. Grove of
Dallas and Mrs. Erin Jones of Dallas.
Notes:
------
L. V. Harris
KERENS�Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at the Paschal Funeral Home Chapel
in Kerens for Lee Vert Harris, native of
Kerens, who died Tuesday morning at Navarro
County Memorial Hospital. Rev. Olen Boles
was to officiate, with burial to follow at
Bazette Cemetery.
Survivors include a sister and two nieces.
Notes:
Jason
Lowell Reagan
Jun 19, 1925 - Nov 26, 1973
Jason Reagan
KERENS - Funeral services are set for
Wednesday at 10 a.m. for Jason Reagan
48, who died in a fire at his residence
last night around 8:30 p.m. Services
will be at the Bazette Baptist Church,
with the Rev. Clyde Campbell
officiating. Burial will be at
Bazette Cemetery with the Paschal
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Reagan was a life-long resident of
Kerens, and was an electrician.
He is survived by his father, Frank
Reagan of Corsicana; two brothers,
William Joe Reagan of Corsicana and
Jimmy Reagan of Kerens; and one sister,
Mrs. Lee Cobb of Rockport.
Pallbearers will be Frank Massey, Jack
Griggs, James Terry, Clarence Hancock,
Wesley Hill, and Billy Graves.
Notes:
Lurline (Boyd) Metcalf
Dec 23, 1930 - Feb 27, 1973
Mrs. Metcalf
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m.
Sunday at the Church of God in
Christ in Dawson
for Mrs. Lurlene Metcalf, 42, of
Dawson, who died Tuesday as a result
of a heart attack. Rev. O. S.
Carroll will officiate, and burial
will be at
Dawson Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the
direction of Calhoun Funeral Home in
Corsicana.
She was a life-long resident of
Dawson.
Survivors include her husband,
Rayfield Metcalf of Dawson; two
nieces; three great-nieces; and
other relatives.
Notes:
--------
Mrs. Metcalf
DAWSON - Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at
the Church of God in Christ for Mrs. Lurlene
Metcalf, 42, with the Rev. O. S. Carroll
officiating. Burial will be in the
Dawson
Cemetery under direction of Calhoun Funeral
Home. She died Tuesday.
Surviving are her husband, two nieces, three
great-nieces and other relatives.
Notes:
Bettie (Metcalf) Washington-Smith
Jul 16, 1900 - Apr 26, 1973
Mrs. Smith
Funeral services for Betty Smith, 80, lifelong
Dawson resident, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the
Hopewell Baptist Church in Dawson with the
pastor, the Rev. H. L. Green, officiating.
Burial will be in the
Dawson
Cemetery under direction of Calhoun Funeral
Home. She died Thursday in a Waco nursing home.
Born July 16, 1892 near Dawson, she was the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Metcalf. She was
a longtime member of Hopewell Baptist Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Alice Fossett,
Waco; one son, Leroy Washington, Los Angeles,
Calif.; four grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Maydell
Kuykendall, Waco; and three brothers, Rayfield
Metcalf, Dawson; Sherman Metcalf, Abilene; and
Ernest Metcalf, Los Angeles.
Notes:
----
Betty Smith
DAWSON�Funeral services were to be at 20
p.m. Monday at the Hopewell Baptist Church
in Dawson for Mrs. Betty Smith, 80, of
Dawson, who died Thursday in a Waco nursing
home.
Rev. H. L. Green was to officiate, with
burial to follow at
Dawson Cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter, a son, four
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a
sister and three brothers.
Notes:
Edward Sam
Pullins
Oct 14, 1895 - Mar 14, 1973
E. S. Pullins
Funeral services for 2 p.m. Sunday at
the Church of God in Christ in Dawson,
Tex. for Edward S. Pullins, 77, native
of Overton, Tex. and resident of Dawson,
who died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital.
Bro. Wilburn will officiate, and burial
will be at
Dawson Community Cemetery. Scott
Funeral Home in Corsicana will direct.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Birtha
Lee Pullins of Dawson; two adopted
daughters, Mrs. Mildred Price and Mrs.
Sammie Price; six step-daughters, six
step-sons, two sisters, Mrs. Lena Mae
Bonner and Mrs. Corene Byrd; a brother,
Shevy Pullins, and five adopted
grandsons.
Pallbearers will be Alfred Johnson, Leon
Shaw, Johnnie Shaw, and Robert Smith.
Notes:
Mary Lou (Shaw) Wilson
Sep 15, 1899 - Jun 23, 1973
Mrs. Wilson
DAWSON�Funeral services were at 3
p.m. Sunday at the First Methodist
Church in Dawson for Mrs. Mary Lou
Wilson, 73, of Dawson, who died
Saturday in Dallas.
Rev. Bernard Stein and Rev. Robert
Morran officiated, and burial was at
Dawson Cemetery.
She was a native of Navarro County
and had lived all her life in
Dawson. She was a member of the
First Methodist Church in Dawson.
Survivors include two sons, David
Wilson of Dallas, and Roy Wilson of
Chickasha, Okla.; two grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Frank Shaw of Lancaster
and Hughie Shaw of Dawson; a sister,
Mrs. Birdie Sykes of Corsicana; and
a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Johnny Shaw, W. O.
NeSmith, Zola NeSmith, Amon Hale,
Douglas Sykes, and Jackie Thomas.
Notes:
John Perry Peterson, Sr.
Aug 28, 1911 - Sep 28, 1973
J. P. Peterson
DAWSON�Funeral services are set
for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the
Dawson Methodist Church in
Dawson for John Perry Peterson,
51, who died Friday at Hillsboro
Clinic.
Rev. Bernard Stein will
officiate, and burial will be at
Dawson.
He was a farmer and rancher.
Survivors include his widow,
Mrs. Minnie Peterson, of Dawson;
three daughters, Mrs. Katherine
Boren of Belton, Mrs. Myrtle
Carraway of Dallas, and Mrs.
Betty Huddleston of Everman; two
sons, John Perry Peterson, Jr.
of Irving and Billy Ray Peterson
of Kaufman; eight grandchildren;
three sisters, Mrs. Mary
Brustrom of Waco, Mrs. Lillian
Bell of West and Mrs. Ethel
Brown of McKinney; and three
brothers, R. C. Peterson of
Arlington, R. B. Peterson of
Fort Worth, and H. N. Peterson
of West.
Notes:
Georgia Lee (Simmons)
Cottrell
Apr 29, 1910 - Aug 28, 1973
Mrs. Cottrell
DAWSON�Funeral services are
set for 2 p.m. Sunday at the
Church of God in Christ in
Dawson, Tex., for Mrs.
Georgia Lee Cottrell, 63, of
Dawson, who died Tuesday at
Baylor Hospital in Dallas.
Elder L. C. Coleman, pastor,
will officiate, and burial
will be at
Dawson Cemetery.
Arrangements are with
Calhoun Funeral home in
Corsicana. She was a
lifelong member of the
Church of God in Christ.
She was married to Robert
Cottrell Sr. Sep 22, 1929.
Survivors include her
husband of Dawson; four
sons, Robert Cottrell Jr. of
Midland, Johnny Cottrell of
Irving, Andrew Cottrell of
Waco, and Glenn Cottrell of
Irving; three daughters,
Mrs. Jean Schultz of Mineral
Wells; Mrs. Florence Davis
of Los Angeles, Calif., and
Miss Annett Cottrell of
Mineral Wells; 22
grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Alfred Simmons of
Dawson and Roscoe Simmons of
Hollis, Okla.; and four
sisters, Mrs. Leeless
Roberson and Mrs. Ella
Clark, both of Dawson, Mrs.
Florida Henderson of Dallas,
and Mrs. Lillian Harris of
Midland.
Pallbearers include J. L.
Griffin, Leon Shaw, G. C.
Younger, Bennie Brown, Joe
Sample, Frank Box, James
Bell and Fred Cole.
Notes:
-
The
Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Aug 30, 1973
-
Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
w/o Robert Cottrell, Sr.
married Sep 22, 1929;
d/o Alfred Simmons &
Mariah (UNKNOWN) Simmons
per death certificate
Delphia �Delsie�
Jordan-Matthews
Oct 13, 1892 - May 28,
1973
Mrs. Matthews
Funeral services are set
for 11 a.m. Saturday at
the Hopewell Baptist
Church in Dawson for
Mrs. Delphia Matthews,
80, who died Monday in a
hospital in Culver City,
Calif. She was a
long-time resident of
Dawson. Rev. R. M. Bell
will officiate, and
burial will be at
Dawson Cemetery.
Funeral services are
under the direction of
Calhoun Funeral Home in
Corsicana.
She was a member of the
Hopewell Baptist Church,
served as president of
the Missionary Society,
and was a member of the
Willing Workers Order of
the Eastern Star Chapter
No. 80 of Dawson, where
she served as Worthy
Matron.
Survivors include her
husband, Dave Matthews
of Dawson; two sons,
Arthur Jordan of Rilto,
Calif., and Herbert
Matthews of Los Angeles,
Calif.; three daughters,
Mrs. Rosa Burns, Mrs.
Beatrice Marshall, and
Mrs. Ruby Winston, all
of Los Angeles, 9
grandchildren; 20
great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandchild;
a sister, Mrs. Isabella
Terrell of Dallas; and
other relatives.
The body will lie in
state from 9 a.m. to 11
a.m. at Hopewell Baptist
Church.
Notes:
-------
Mrs. Matthews
Funeral services
were at 11 a.m.
Saturday at the
Hopewell Baptist
Church in Dawson for
Mrs. Delphia
Matthews, 80, who
died Monday in a
hospital in Culver
City, Calif. Rev. R.
M. Bell officiated
and burial was at
Dawson Cemetery.
Survivors include
her husband, two
sons, three
daughters, nine
grandchildren, 20
great-grandchildren,
one
great-great-grandchild,
a sister and other
relatives.
Notes:
Marion Bell
Dec 9, 1915 -
Jun 2, 1973
Marion Bell
Funeral services
were to be at 2
p.m. Wednesday
at the Church of
God in Christ in
Dawson, for
Marion Bell, 57,
formerly of
Dawson and
resident of
Abilene who died
Saturday in
Abilene.
Funeral services
are with Calhoun
Funeral Home.
Rev. O. S.
Carroll was to
officiate and
burial was to
follow at
Dawson Cemetery
in Dawson.
Survivors
include three
brothers, three
sisters, and a
host of nieces
and nephews.
Notes:
Ernest
Thomas Evans
Nov 27, 1898
- May 16,
1973
Ernest Evans
Funeral
services are
set for 2
p.m. Friday
at the
Dawson
Baptist
Church for
Ernest
Evans, 74, a
resident of
Dawson who
died
Wednesday
morning at
Hubbard
Hospital.
Rev. G. L.
Yarbrorough
and Rev.
James Ensman
will
officiate,
and burial
will be at
Dawson
Cemetery.
Corley
Funeral Home
will direct.
He was a
native of
Hubbard, a
retired
farmer, and
a member of
the Navarro
Mills
Baptist
Church.
Survivors
include his
widow, Mrs.
Lucille
Evans of
Dawson; two
sons, Jimmie
and Glen
Evans of San
Bernardino,
Calif.; a
daughter,
Mrs. Aline
Patrick of
Dawson; nine
grandchildren;
a brother,
Jay Evans of
Corsicana;
two sisters,
Mrs. Mabel
Looney of
Barry and
Mrs. Irene
Gorman of
Dallas; and
a number of
nieces and
nephews.
Notes:
-------
Ernest
Evans
Funeral
services
are set
for 2
p.m.
Friday
at the
Dawson
Baptist
Church
for
Ernest
Evans,
74, of
Dawson
who died
Wednesday
morning
at
Hubbard
Hospital.
The
Revs.
James
Densman
and G.
L.
Yarbrorough
will
officiate,
with
burial
to
follow
at
Dawson
Cemetery.
Corley
Funeral
Home
will
direct.
Survivors
include
his
widow,
two
sons, a
daughter,
nine
grandchildren,
a
brother,
two
sisters,
and a
number
of
nieces
and
nephews.
Pallbearers
include
Bobby
Thomas,
Bill
Thomas,
Marvin
Looney,
Doyle
Looney,
Victor
French
and S.
T.
French.
Notes:
-----
Ernest
Evans
Funeral
services
were
to
be
at 2
p.m.
Friday
at
the
Dawson
Baptist
Church
for
Ernest
Evans,
74,
of
Dawson
who
died
Wednesday
morning
at
Hubbard
Hospital.
The
Revs.
James
Densman
and
G.
L.
Yarbrorough
were
to
officiate,
with
burial
to
follow
a
Dawson
Cemetery.
Survivors
include
his
widow,
two
sons,
a
daughter,
nine
grandchildren,
a
brother,
two
sisters
and
a
number
of
nieces
and
nephews.
Notes:
James Don Quinn
May 16, 1945 - Mar 26, 2022
 James
Don Quinn, age 76, of Frisco, Texas, passed away
March 26, 2022. James was born May 16, 1945, in
Corsicana, Texas, to Robert C. and Pauline (Jones)
Quinn. He married Linda Louise Wilkerson on June 24,
1972, in Angus, Texas. James was employed with the
United States Postal Service. He proudly served in
the United States Army.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Quinn of Frisco,
Texas; daughter, Karla Glenn and husband, Kevin also
of Frisco; granddaughter, Kylie Glenn; brother,
Danny Quinn and wife, Rosa of Austin, Texas; and
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter,
Donna Quinn, and brother, Robert "Bobby" Quinn.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m.,
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Dallas-Fort Worth
National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy.,
Dallas, Texas, 75211.
Gravesite Details
Interment Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 10:30AM |
Notes:
Eddie
Forest Quinn
Jun 4, 1922 - Aug 6, 2012
Eddie F. Quinn., 90,
former owner of Quinn Builder's Supply, went to be with
his Lord and Savior on Monday, Aug. 6, 2012.
He was born June 4, 1922
Eddie is preceded in death by his parents and siblings.
Survivors include his lifelong love, Joette Quinn; son,
David Quinn; daughter, Andy (Kip) Warren; grandchildren,
Jeff, Jack, Quinn, and Scotty.
Broadway Mortuary
Notes:
- h/o Barbara
Joette (Holland) Quin (1925-2018)
- Kansas Veterans
Cemetery at Winfield, Winfield, Cowley Co., KS
- Section 8 Row
28, Site 0585
Minnie Faye (Ragan)
Haley
Mar 14, 1911 - Jul 19, 2005
Faye Haley, 94, of
Orange, Texas, died Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at Pinehurst
Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 23,
2005, at First Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating
will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Burial will follow at
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be
from 5-8 p.m. Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Mrs. Haley was born on March 14, 1911, in Powell, Texas.
She was the daughter of John Blair and Annie Mae (Grimmett)
Ragan. Faye was a member of First Baptist Church and
also worked at the church as Food Service Coordinator
for 14 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Judson
Haley; brothers, Willie Doyle Ragan, J.B. Ragan, Bueford
Ragan and Bobby Joe Ragan; sisters, Nancy Lucille Ragan,
Edna Mae Gaines and Doris Jean Taylor.
Those left to cherish her memory are sons and
daughters-in-law, Carl D. Haley of Kirbyville, Alvin J.
and Nelda Haley of Orange, John L. and Laurie Haley of
San Antonio, Jerry W. and Debbie Haley of Nigeria;
daughter and son-in-law, Anita F. and Jim Dunaway of
Orange; seventeen grand-children; twenty-six
great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren;
brothers and sisters-in-law, Dexter and Malene Ragan,
Ray and Ruby Ragan all of Corsicana and sister and
brother-in-law, Ruth and Thomas Lucas of Orange.
504 N. 5th Street Orange, Texas 77630 409-886-4445
claybarfuneralhome.com
Notes:
- The Beaumont
Enterprise, July 21, 2005, Page A-8
- w/o Carl Judson
Haley; s/o John Blair Ragan & Annie May (Grimmett)
Ragan
- Claybar
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens; Orange, Orange Co., TX
Thomas
Lucas
Jul 15, 1921 - Dec 3, 2005
Thomas "Dad" Lucas,
84, of Orange, Texas, died Saturday, December 3, 2005,
at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 7, 2005, at Claybar Funeral Home
Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry
Bradley from First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will
follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be
from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home in Orange.
Mr. Lucas was born on July 15, 1921, in Blooming Grove,
Texas. He was the son of Thomas M. and Beatrice (Gordon)
Lucas. He was a veteran of the United States Navy then
worked for 28 � years as an operator for Chevron. Thomas
was a lifetime member of VFW Post 2775 and also a member
of First Baptist Church in Orange. He was preceded in
death by his parents. Those left to cherish his memory
are his wife of 57 years, Ruth Lucas of Orange; daughter
and son-in-law, Linda and Lester Goss of West Lake,
Louisiana; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Bettie
Howard of Sacramento, Kentucky, Michael and Cindy Lucas
of Little Cypress; grandsons, David Goss, Eddie Simpson,
Damon Goss, James Kenneth Howard II, Greg Lucas, Brian
Lucas; granddaughters, Kitty Howard, Leslie Fontenot,
Kelly Burdette, Bridget Lucas; twenty-two
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and
sister, Lois Kennann of Lakeside, California. Serving as
pallbearers are his grandsons, David Goss, Eddie
Simpson, Damon Goss, Greg Lucas, Kenneth Howard II and
Brian Lucas.
Notes:
Johnnie Sanders Radney
Dec 2, 1925 - Mar 26, 2016
Johnnie Sanders Radney of Waxahachie, Texas passed
away Saturday, March 26, 2016 in Midlothian, Texas.
He was born on December 02, 1925 in Kerens, Texas to
the late John Henry& Dora Velma Howell Radney. After
high school Johnnie served in the US Army during
WWII. He was in the 101st Airborne Unit and served
in the Central Europe & Rhineland where he received
three Bronze Stars and also served on the Honor
Guard at the Nuremberg Trials in Germany. After his
service in the military Johnnie worked for Lone Star
Cement from 1950-1960 and worked for TXI from 1960
to his retirement in 1989 as the Assistant Plant
Manager.
Johnnie married
Ruby Lee
Blackburn Radney on February 16, 1946. They were
married for 70 years. He was a longtime member of
The Avenue Church. He loved to hunt, fish and work
in the garden. He will be dearly missed by his
family and friends and all who knew him and loved
him.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Lee Radney of
Waxahachie, Texas; Son & Daughter in law: Gary& Jody
Radney; Daughter & Son in Law: Sandra and Rick
Blythe; Grandchildren: Luke & Shannon Radney, Chance
& Nicole Blythe; Great Grandchildren: Nash Radney
Blythe; Brother: Jairl & Barbara Radney; Sister:
Charlene & Henry Owens and numerous nieces & nephews
and other family and friends.
Services to celebrate his life are scheduled for
10:00 AM Friday, April 01, 2016 at The Avenue Church
in Waxahachie, Texas with Rev. David Brown
officiating. Interment will follow at the Dallas
Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Visitation with the family is scheduled for
Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the
Wayne Boze Funeral Home in Waxahachie.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be
made to the Alzheimer's Association P.O. Box 96011
Washington, DC 20090-6011
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in
memory of Johnnie Sanders Radney please visit our
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Notes:
-
WWII Veteran
-
WWII Biography
- h/o Ruby Lee
(Blackburn) Radney; s/o John Henry Radney & Dora
Velma (Howell) Radney
- Dallas Fort
Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX
Ruby Lee
(Blackburn) Radney
Mar 4, 1927 - Mar 20, 2022
 Ruby
Lee Blackburn Radney was born March 4, 1927 in
Richland, Texas to Ester and Joseph Blackburn. Ruby
went home to be with her Lord on March 20, 2022. She
graduated high school in Kerens, Texas, and married
her high school sweetheart
Johnnie Radney
upon his return from World War II. Johnnie called
her Rube. The couple were married on February 16,
1946 and enjoyed 70 years together, two children,
two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She
is forever remembered as a loving wife and mother.
Ruby spent her childhood in Rural Shade, Texas and
attended the Rural Shade Community one room
schoolhouse. She was a homemaker and mother, who
enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening and especially
loved family fishing and hunting trips. Her favorite
place was home. You could often find her listening
to the Grand Ol' Opry and big band music. She
attended The Avenue Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie
Sanders Radney; father, Joseph Blackburn; mother,
Ester Fannin Blackburn; sister, Rea Harris and
brothers Joe Blackburn and Everett Blackburn.
Ruby is survived by her daughter Sandra Darline
Blythe and spouse Rick; son Gary Eugene Radney and
spouse Jody; grandchildren Chance Blythe and spouse
Nicole, and Luke Radney and spouse Shannon; great
grandchildren Nash Radney Blythe; Wyatt Robert
Radney; Graham Harding Radney; and brother Floyd
Blackburn. |
Notes:
- w/o Johnnie
Sanders Radney; d/o Joseph Calvin Blackburn & Ester
Dora (Fannin) Blackburn buried at Long Prairie
Cemetery, Kerens, Navarro Co., TX
- Dallas Fort
Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX
Emmett Wilburn "Willy" Raby
Apr 8, 1927 - Nov 27, 2022
 Emmett
Wilburn (Willy) Raby passed away on November 27,
2022, at the age of 95. He was born on April 8,
1927, in Mexia, Texas to the late Eddie Ceb and Eula
Mae Raby. Willy is preceded in death by Ann Kenner
Raby, Ruby Barker Raby, son Fredrick Raby and
grandson Richard Davidson. He is survived by
daughter Lynda Davidson and husband Mike;
daughter-in-law Penny Raby and partner Randy;
grandchildren D'Anna Hebert and husband David;
Kenneth Davidson and wife Tricia; Casey Cole and
wife Brittney; great-grandchildren Addie, Kate, Ava
and Emmett, his namesake.
Willy was a Corsicana native where he played
football and basketball throughout high school. He
served honorably in the United States Navy during
World War II. He attended Navarro College in
Corsicana and Daniel Baker College in Brownwood,
playing football for both. He graduated with a B.S.
and then an M.S. of Education from Sam Houston State
University.
From 1952 to 1980, Willy coached football, track and
cross-country in the Pasadena ISD. He then retired
and moved to Richland, Texas to become a rancher, as
well as coach track in Mildred, Texas. Following his
dream of living in New Mexico, he moved to Capitan
where he continued ranching. Once again, he followed
his passion for coaching, leading the girls track
and field team to three back-to-back state
championships.
Willy received many trophies and accolades
throughout his career. In 2012, he was inducted into
the Texas Gulf Coast Scholastic Track and Field Hall
of Honor. Then, in 2022, he was inducted into the
Pasadena ISD Athletics Hall of Fame, the highlight
of his coaching career.
While coaching was his passion, he also enjoyed
fishing, hunting, ranching, and watching �Ol� cowboy
shows. His attitude to �keep on keeping on� and his
determination to never give up served him well. His
greatest accomplishment was being a wonderful father
and Pop-O to his family. He will be deeply missed by
family, friends and all who knew him.
A celebration of his life will be held on January 7,
2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Corley Funeral Home, 418 N.
13th Street, Corsicana, Texas 75110. Dr. Skip
Pilgrim will officiate with a reception following.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given
to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. |
Notes:
Michelle Montfort
B&D Nov 8, 1975
Infant Montfort
Graveside services were held Monday at 10 a.m. at
Resthaven
Memorial Park for the infant daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Preston Montfort of Kerens, who passed away in
Memorial Hospital.
Rev. Luther Crawford officiated.
Survived by her parents; one brother, Kelly Montfort of
Kerens; grandparents, Mrs. Opal Ragan of Kerens and Ed
Davis of Sunter, So. Carolina.
Notes:
John
William Hardin
Jan 22, 1902 - Aug 16, 1975
J. W. Hardin
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for J. W. Hardin, 73, resident of Corsicana,
who died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday in Corsicana.
Rev. Leroy Reaves will officiate, and burial will be at Resthaven
Memorial Park.
He was born in Pursley, lived in Corsicana the past 30 years and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include three sons, Henry Lee Hardin and George Lush Hardin both of Dallas, and Robert Odell
Hardin of Ben Wheeler; a daughter, Mrs. Willie B. Tate of Mesquite; 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren
and two brothers, Lee Hardin and Jack Hardin both of Corsicana; four sisters, Mrs. Clara Ganze of Dallas,
Mrs. Madeline Barnes of Irving, Mrs. Burnice Murray of Purdon and Mrs. Dorothy Flynn of Abilene. Grandsons will
be pallbearers.
Notes:
Joe Lee
Burke
May 11, 1928 - Jan 26, 1975
J. L. Burke
Services for Joe Lee Burke, 46, will be at the Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco at 10 a.m. Tuesday. He was
a former resident of Corsicana. He died at 8 a.m. Sunday at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.
Private graveside rites will be at
Resthaven
Cemetery in Corsicana.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Marion Burke of Waco; his daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Harris of Richardson, a
grandson, and his father J. J. Burke of Corsicana.
The family requests that remembrance be in the form of donations to the Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco.
Notes:
John Andrew "Johnnie" Penney, Jr.
Oct 6, 1925 - Mar 3, 1975
 J. A. Penney dies; wife takes commission post
Mrs. J. A. (Junior) Penney, Jr. was appointed to serve the remainder of her late husband's County Commission
term during the firs day of the month meeting of Commissioners Court this morning.
Penney, 49, died about 5 a.m. today at Memorial Hospital of cancer. He had been ill about four months.
In appointing Mrs. Penney to fill the term, County Judge Robert Dunn noted: "Mrs. Penney has taken an active part
in the service of her husband. I feel that she will continue the good work that J. A. Penney, Jr. started in his service to Navarro County.:
Commenting on Mrs. Penney's qualifications, the judge remarked "I feel, having been exposed to the pressures
of politics and the demands of holding elected office, that an office holder's wife is the mainstay of his
service. She must share the long hours of work, the endless nights of calls, conferences and discussions;
the frustrations and happiness of public service."
The Pct. 1 commissioner's term runs through December of 1976.
Penney entered public life in the Spring of 1972 when he entered the race for Pct. 1 commissioner after Commissioner Homer McNabb announced he die not intend to seek re-election.
The leading vote-getter in the May 6 primary of that year, Penney defeated Clint Bell in a run-off election June 3 and was subsequently elected to the post during the November general election.
Prior to his abbreviated term as county commissioner, Penney served as manager of the J. A. Penney Implement Co.
A charter member of the Corsicana Optimist Club, Penney served that organization as director, vice-president and president. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Navy, native of Kerens, and Corsicana resident
for 27 years.
His services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel.
Rev. Charles Pringle will officiate, and burial will be at Resthaven
Memorial Park.
Survivors include his widow; two sons, Mike Penney of Corsicana and Gary Penney of Marlin; a grandson, Matt
Penney of Marlin; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Penney Sr. of Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Joe E. Evans and
Mrs. Elton Christie both of Corsicana and Mrs. Ralph Wren of Decatur; a number of nieces and nephews, and
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Watkins of Corsicana.
Pallbearers include Navarro County Judge Rob Dunn, Ellis Montgomery, Billy Hargrove, Arlon Simmons, R. J.
Henderson, all county commissioners and Hugh Brewer.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Corsicana Optimist Club. |
Notes:
Joan (Bressie) Penney
Nov 26, 1929 -Feb 11, 1976
 MRS. JOAN PENNEY
Mrs. Joan Penney dies
Mrs. Joan Penney, 46, County Commissioner for Pct. 1
died this morning at Memorial Hospital following an
extended illness.
Mrs. Penney had been county commissioner since March 3
of last year when she was appointed to serve the
remainder of her husband's term. She had filed for
election to a full term in the May 1 Democratic primary.
Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the Corley Funeral
Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jim Carraway officiating.
Burial will follow at
Resthaven
Memorial Park.
A Navarro County native who had lived in Corsicana the
past 20 years, Mrs. Penney worked as a typist and
switchboard operator prior to her appointment to the
commission.
Survivors include two sons, Mike Penney of Corsicana and
Gary Penney of Marlin; a grandson, Matt Penney of
Marlin; her mother Mrs. Jack Bressie of Corsicana and a
brother, Jack L. Bressie of Farmer&39;s Branch. |
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Mrs. Penney
Pallbearers for the 2 p.m. Thursday services for Mrs. J.
A. (Joan) Penney which were to be held at Corley Funeral
Home included: County Commissioners, Billy Hargrove,
Ellis Montgomery, R. J. Henderson, County Judge Rob
Dunn, Hugh Brewer, and Bill Boyd.
Mrs. Penney, County Commissioner of Pct. 1, died early
Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital.
Notes:
Minnie (Melton) Johnson
May 13, 1896 - May 4, 1975
Mrs. Johnson
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Eastside
Church of Christ for Mrs. Minnie Johnson.
Willie Wilmore, pastor, will officiate and burial will
be at Samaria
Cemetery in Kerens.
Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Ocell Miller, Mack Brown, Rush
Rhodes, Sam Martin, Kirrie Beasley, and Hosea Cade.
Notes:
Doris Tenner
(Clayton) Ponder
Mar 28, 1896 - Feb 22, 1975
Mrs. Ponder
KERENS: Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the
New Hope Baptist Church in Kerens for Mrs. Doris Ponder,
78, resident of Kerens, who died Saturday at Memorial
Hospital in Corsicana.
Rev. S. Washington will officiate and burial will be at
Samaria Cemetery
in Kerens. Arrangements are with the I. W. Brown Funeral
Home in Malakoff.
Survivors include her husband, Chis Ponder of Kerens;
five daughters, Mrs. Ardelia Polk and Mrs. Viola
Bradford of Kerens, Mrs. Hattie Mae Hightower and Mrs.
Fannie Mae Alexander both of Houston and Mrs. Corine
Shamlin of Canton; five sons, O. C. Ponder of Kerens,
Dudley Ponder and Estelle Ponder both of Houston, Dock
Ponder of Richland, Calif. and Mack Ponder of Berkely,
Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Annie Johnson of Milam County, 34
grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
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