• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Feb 5, 1975
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Barbara (Cunningham) Watt; s/o Oren Lee Watt & Dotia Garfield (Bounds) Watt

Oscar Blair "O. B." Watt
Apr 11, 1932 - Jul 9, 2011

Services for Oscar Blair "O.B." Watt, 79, Athens, are scheduled for 10:00 A M Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Carroll-Lehr Funeral Chapel with Rev. Frank Upchurch officiating. Burial will follow in Bazette Cemetery, Kerens. "O.B." died July 9, 2011 in Athens. He was born April 11, 1932 in Kerens to George Curtis and Mattie Lena Upchurch Watt. "O B." moved to Athens in 1946 and graduated from Athens High School in 1950. He was a member of the Church of Christ and the Athens VFW Post # 7103. Mr. Watt served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and soon after being discharged returned to East Texas and began a long career as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his brothers Bobby Watt and James Watt. Survivors include son Stephen Watt, Wichita, Kansas; daughters Brenda Iacono, Malakoff, Lynda Ponder, Chandler; stepchildren Lynn Bougher, Gardena, California, Joyce Micochero, Salem, Oregon; grandchildren Ronnie Marion, Jr., Jacklyn Harvey, Donny Harvey, Jr., Allyson Tompkins, Destiny Iacono, Johnny Lee Iacono; great grandchildren Lexi Commander, Jacelyn Retiz, numerous nephews , nieces and his friend of 65 years Pat Mitchell. Pallbearers will be Gene Dodd, Jerry Gregory, David Tanner, Don Watt, Michael Gregory and Terry Thomas. Visitation for family and friends is 6-8 P M Tuesday at the funeral home.

Notes:

• Athens Daily Review - Jul 11, 2011
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• US Navy - Korea
• Athens High School Class of 1950
• h/o Alice Marie (Bramble) Watt; s/o George Curtis Watt & Mattie Lena (Upchurch) Watt

Bessie L. (Brown) Laramore-Tubbs
Feb 5, 1893 - May 8, 1964

Rites Sunday For Mrs. Tubbs

Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Tubbs, 70, who died Friday in Memorial Hospital, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from McCammon Chapel with burial in the Prairie Point Cemetery.

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

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Marlin Jordan, 304 Mamie avenue, with whom she resided; three grandchildren, Larry, Linda and Lacey Jordan; a brother, J. Fred Brown, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Wheat, both of Coleman, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Clyde Patterson, Billy Murchison, Lee McNutt, Rufus Pevehouse, Pete O'Daniel, J. H. McCown and Hugh Fullerton, Sr.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., May 11, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• 1st husband Jay Laramore married Jun 5, 1922 2nd husband Robert L. Tubbs; d/o John Thomas Brown & Mary Emma (McFadden) Brown

Oliver Moore Watt
Sep 8, 1896 - May 1, 1964

O. M. Watt Dies At Abilene; Rites Sunday

KERENS, May 2, (Spl.) - O. M. Watt, 67, a resident of Abilene and former Corsicanan, died in Abilene Friday afternoon after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held from the Inmon Funeral Home chapel here at 2 p.m. Sunday with Syd B. Wyatt, minister of the West Side Church of Christ, Corsicana, and Bob Keene, minister of the Kerens Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Point Cemetery.

Watt, who lived in Corsicana until two months ago, is survived by his wife of Abilene; a daughter, Mrs. B. M. Thornell, Midland; brother, Curtis Watt, Kerens; sister, Mrs. Nell Pohl, Kerens; two grandsons, Michael and Thomas Thornell, Midland; and other relatives.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., May 2, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Dotia Garfield (Bounds) Watt
Apr 2, 1882 - Dec 4, 1970

Mrs. Watt Rites Pending

KERENS (Spl.) - Mrs. O. L. Watt, 88, died in Kerens. She had been a resident of Kerens and Bazette for 60 years. She was a member of the Kerens Church of Christ.

Services are pending at Paschal Funeral Home. Burial will be in Prairie Point Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Don Watt of Athens and James Watt of Waco; one daughter, Novella Crist of Victoria; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Dec 4, 1970
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o Oren Lee Watt; d/o Thomas Benton Bounds and Nancy Martha (Camp) Bounds

Deborah Jo (Morris) Teel
Oct 31, 1948 - Jul 20, 2021

Debbie Morris Teel, age 72, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She was born on October 31, 1948, in Corsicana, TX to Henry Weldon and Myrta Mae Morris. Debbie was raised in Corsicana and graduated from Corsicana High School. She married the love of her life, Jerry Teel, in 1973 and has two daughters, Melissa Zimmerman, and Debbie Jones. Debbie worked for the Mesquite ISD for 26 years as an administrative assistant. She loved her work family especially on her birthday. Her friends called her "Queen" and surrounded her with love. Debbie enjoyed wearing costume jewelry to match every outfit. She was funny, silly, and ever so witty. She also enjoyed shopping, celebrating the holidays, lunching with the ladies, reading the comic section in the paper, and being with her family. She was the happiest at family gatherings. Her love for her grandchildren was monumental. Debbie is survived by her husband, Jerry Teel, of Mesquite, Texas; daughters, Melissa Zimmerman and husband Bret of Southlake, TX; Debbie Jones and husband Jeff of Wylie, Texas; grandchildren Zach Jones, Braylon, Brooklyn, and Roxy Zimmerman; sister, Kim Bowen; brother, Hal Morris; several nieces and nephews and a host of loving family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held, September 18th from 2:00pm � 4:00 pm at 1737 Lake Breeze Drive, Rockwall, TX 75087.

Notes:

• Corsicana High School Class of 1967
• Submitted by Henry Morris

 Alice Lucy (Stark) Farmer
Aug 8, 1908 - Nov 5, 1996

ALICE FARMER, a homemaker, died Nov. 5, 1996, in Colorado Springs.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock Ave. Swan-Law Funeral Directors is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Farmer was born in Ballinger, Texas, to Eugene E. and Ellen (Roberts) Stark, who are deceased.
She was married in 1941 in Texas to Frank S. Farmer, who is deceased.
She is survived by a daughter, Sharon Hagar of Colorado Springs; three sisters, Nell Dorch, Jean Elmore and Gladys Atteberry, all of Dallas; and a grandchild. She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.
Mrs. Farmer was very active in the Church of Christ. She had great faith in the Lord.
She had lived in Colorado Springs since 1993, previously living in Midland, Texas.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Christian School, 5905 Flintridge Drive, Colorado Springs 8091

Notes:

• Headline: Alice Farmer [OBITUARY] - Date/Pub/Sec: 11/7/1996, Gazette, B6:3
• Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado
• w/o Frank Sherer Farmer; s/o Edward Eugene Stark & Ellen Elya (Roberts) Stark

Jesse Dalnathion "J.D." Farmer
Apr 7, 1926 - Dec 19, 2010

Jesse "J.D." Farmer, 84 of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2010 in Waxahachie. He was born to the late William Claude and Coy Lee Steele Farmer on April 7, 1926 in Corsicana, Texas.

J. D. served in the United States Army during WWII. After his honorable discharge from the military, he became a self-employed business owner in the Waxahachie community who was well-known and respected. His last place of business was located on Business 287, where he worked as a mechanic; provided wrecker service; and bought and sold used cars until 2005.

He is survived by his daughters Karen Hartis of Garland, Pam Stroope and her husband Jack of Waxahachie, Debbie Jones and her husband Dallas of Waxahachie; six grandchildren, Eric Hartis and his wife Tricia, Jessica Baker and her husband Jon, Justin Stroope and his wife Julie, Tiffany Allen and her husband Glenn, Joshua Stroope and Erin Jones, all of Waxahachie; he is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, Nikki Hartis, Danika Hartis, Dylan Hartis, Holden Allen, Hunter Allen, Dawson Baker, Gavin Stroope, and Hannah Allen, all of Waxahachie.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Maxine Farmer in 2000; and by his brother, William C. Farmer in 2000.

J.D. died peacefully in his sleep after a lengthy hospital stay. According to his family, he was more than ready to go and was quoted as recently commenting "I can truthfully say that it's been a great ride."

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 27, 2010 at the Waxahachie City Cemetery under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home.

Notes:

• Source: Wayne Boze Funeral Home, Waxahachie, TX
• WWII Veteran
• WWII Biography

John Ercel Featherston, Sr.
May 29, 1933 - Oct 31, 2016

John E. Featherston Sr., 83, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, in Arlington. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, with Rev. J. Scott Holmes and Rev. Jerry Morris officiating. Interment: Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington. Visitation: The family will receive family and friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. John was born May 29, 1933, near Kerens to John A. Featherston and Virgie Bradford Featherston. John moved to Ennis on Thanksgiving Day 1948. John served in the Army with the 505th AAA (anti-aircraft artillery) Battalion as a launch pad sergeant with the (Nike) guided missiles. John was a member of Fielder Road Baptist Church. He retired from Menasco Aerosystems with 43 years of service as a senior manufacturing engineer. John was preceded in death by his wife, Rita; daughter, Sherrie Lynn of Ennis; father, John A. Featherston of Ennis; mother, Virgie Bradford Featherston of Ennis; brothers, Ernest Featherston of Corsicana, Claude Wylie of Corsicana, Raymon Featherston of Ennis; and sister, Lucille Hollaway of Arlington. Survivors: Son, John E. Featherston Jr. and wife, Karen, of Arlington; daughters, Dianne Sommerville of Houston, Suzi Watson and husband, Gary, of Grand Prairie, Kara Holmes and husband, Scott, of Shreveport, La.; brother, Bobby Featherston Sr. of Red Oak; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a dear friend and companion of several years, Ruth Nowlin. John will be missed by many friends and family.

Notes:

• Published in Star-Telegram on Nov. 1, 2016
• Moore Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX

Bobby Wayne Featherston
Mar 21, 1937 - Jun 9, 2018

Bobby Wayne Featherston was born March 21, 1937, in the community of Roane, Texas, to John Abraham "Abe" Featherston and Vergie Bradford Featherston. He was the youngest of six children, and attended Ennis schools graduating in 1956. Bobby was a career Heliarch welder where he fabricated the commercial kitchens for hundreds of restaurants in the Dallas/Ft Worth area. He contracted with Steak and Ale to create and install their restaurants kitchens all over the United States during the late 1970's and early 80's. He retired from Frito Lay where he was an on staff fabricator for their Dallas plant. Bobby enjoyed raising doves, loving on his dogs and exploring Traders Village. Bobby passed away in Waxahachie, Texas, on June 9, 2018, at the age of 81. He had been a resident of Ellis County, living at Red Oak Health and Rehabilitation He was proceeded in death by his wife Jewel, his parents, and his siblings, Ernest Featherston, Lucille Featherston Holloway, John E Featherston, Raymond Featherston and Claude Featherston. Bobby is survived by his son Bobby Featherston and wife Cindy of Waxahachie, daughter Paige Featherston Gordon of Waxahachie along with grandchildren Trey Featherston and wife Sydney, Tyler Featherston and wife Catherine, Travis Featherston and wife Skylar, Ellen Gordon of and David Gordon, three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Notes:

• Obituary published online 12 Jun 2018 by Wayne Boze Funeral Home, Waxahachie, TX

Della Faye (Miller) Hickson
May 3, 1926 - Feb 12, 2020

RIVER OAKS - Faye Hickson, 93, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. Born Monday, May 3, 1926, in Dawson, Texas. Faye was the youngest of eight children born to James and Eva Miller. On June 19, 1944 she married Elbert Ray Hickson. Together they adopted their daughter, 3 days old, Teresa Faye on Aug. 24, 1954. Faye worked at General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) in Fort Worth for over 25 years as an electronics technician on the F-16. She spent the later years of her career at G.D. traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad, including France, Germany, Holland, Spain, and the U.K. On June 9, 1996 she was preceded in death by her husband Ray, just 10 days shy of their 52nd wedding anniversary. Faye later found joy in life working as a food demonstrator at Sam's Club. Faye was a big Dallas Cowboy fan who watched every game, including some time as a season ticket holder. She also really enjoyed working in the yard and spending time with her family. Survivors: Daughter, Teresa Miller and husband, Leonard of Fort Worth, Texas; grandchildren, Lauren Miller and Fiance, Scott Grimes of Fort Worth, Texas, and Brian Miller of Fort Worth, Texas; brother-in-law, Larry Hickson of Austin, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cemetery Details
Greenwood Memorial Park
3100 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Funeral
FEB 21. 1:30 PM (CST)
GREENWOOD CHAPEL - Greenwood Funeral Homes and Cremation, Cemetery, Mausoleum, Florist
3100 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Notes:

• w/o Elbert Ray Hickson; d/o James Morgan Miller & Eva Lena (Upchurch) Miller
• Greenwood Memorial Park & Mausoleum, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX (Double stone with husband Ray)

Orville Clayton Bridges
Aug 16, 1924 - Feb 3, 2018

Orville Clayton Bridges, 93, Marine, obtained eternal life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on February 3, 2018. Pastor Eric Howell will be officiating services at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2018, in the Mausoleum Chapel at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service. Clayton was born August 16, 1924, in Corsicana, Texas, to Samuel T. Bridges and Mary DeChume Bridges. He joined the Marine Corp in WWII, at the age of 16, and served as a Scout. He survived combat throughout the Pacific, receiving the Purple Heart, Expert Rifleman and Campaign metals. He held a Master's Degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and was a teacher and counselor. He enjoyed family and friends, fishing and helping others. O. C. Bridges was preceded in death by his mother, Mary DeChume Bridges; father, Samuel Thomas Bridges; brothers, Samuel, Frank and Lloyd; sisters, Lena Mae and Dorothy; and the love of his life, Alma Louise Tackett Bridges. He is survived by sons, Sam and Irene Bridges, R.C. and Sherron Bridges; brother, Charles and wife, Jean Bridges; sister, Lona Hines; eight grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Notes:

• Waco Tribune Herald, Waco, TX - Feb 5, 2018
• WWII Veteran
• WWII Biography
• h/o Alma Louise (Tackett) Bridges; s/o Samuel Thomas Bridges & Mary Willie (DeChaume) Bridges

Alma Louise (Tackett) Bridges
Jan 17, 1928 - Dec 21, 2017

Alma Louise Tackett Bridges, left this earth and obtained her eternal life with her Lord and Savior, December 21, 2017. Pastor Eric Howell will be officiating services at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 23, 2017, in the Mausoleum Chapel at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service. Alma was born January 17, 1928, in Corsicana, Texas, to Leon Tackett and Beulah Mae Tackett Bibb. She was married to the love of her life, O.C. Bridges, for 72 years. Alma held a masters degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in Education; she went on to become a teacher and principal. She enjoyed fishing, playing games and visiting with family and friends. She loved her family, friends and her church. Alma was preceded in death by her parents, Leon Tackett and Beulah Mae Bibb; brothers, Johnny Tackett, James Tackett, and Donald Tackett; sisters, Jewel Fields and Betty Ickles. Alma is survived by her loving husband, O.C. Bridges; children, Sam and Irene Bridges, Ronald and Sherron Bridges; brothers and sisters, Bessie and Curtis Krames, Betty Jo and husband, Jessie Bibb, Colin Bibb, Judy and husband, Mickey Bibb, Melinda and husband, Raymond Vinson, and Faye Tackett; eight grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Alma loved her friends at Ridgecrest Retirement Center. She will be tremendously missed.

Notes:

• Waco Tribune Herald, Waco, Texas. - Dec 22, 2017
• w/o Orville Clayton Bridges; d/o Leon Tackett & Beulah Mae (Bibb) Tackett

Betty Jean (Bibb) Ickles
Oct 23, 1931 - Feb 21, 2015

Betty B. Ickles, 83, of Waco, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Private family services will be at 10 a.m,. Wednesday, February 25, at Waco Memorial Mausoleum Chapel with Pastor Craig Godby officiating. Betty Jean was born in Corsicana, Texas, to the late Jesse Lee and Beulah Mae Bibb. At age 21, she became a Christian, was a devoted member and receptionist at First Baptist Church of Waco, where she later retired. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Lee Ickles; sisters, Jewell Fields and Jealene Williams; and brothers, Johnny Leroy Tackett and Cleo Bibbs. Survivors include her sons, Don Ickles and wife, Suzi, of Lorena, and Ron Ickles, of Waco; grandchildren, Joe Dressler and LuAnn Ickles-Flores; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Alma Bridges and Bessie Krammes; brothers: Jessie Bibb, Jr, Colin Bibb, and Mickey Bibb; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Notes:

• The Waco Tribune-Herald - Feb 23, 2015

Martha Pearl Simmons
May 26, 1897 - Sep 11, 1964

Miss Simmons Dies At Kerens

KERENS, Sept. 11 (Spl.) - Miss Pearl Simmons, 67, native and lifelong resident of Kerens, died Friday at 8:10 a.m. at her home after an extended illness.

She formerly taught school, and was a member of the Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. from the Inmon Chapel with Clyde Jenkins, Church of Christ minister, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

She is survived by a sister, Miss Ollie Simmons of Kerens; one aunt; two nephews and two nieces.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Sep. 11, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• d/o Green Berry Simmons & Nancy Elisabeth (Bounds) Simmons

James Robert "Jim" Redford, Sr.
Nov 20, 1892 - May 5, 1964

Thursday Rites In Kerens For Jim Redford

KERENS, May 6 (Spl) - Jim Redford, 72, native of Kerens, died Tuesday morning at his home in Irving, Texas.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Inmon Funeral Chapel here, with Rev. J. W. Hodges, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Kerens, officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Redford, a carpenter, lived in Lubbock and Irving in recent years.

Surviving are his wife of Irving; mother, Mrs. Will Redford, Grand Prairie; a daughter, Mrs. R. J. Henderson, Kerens; two sons, J. R. Redford, Lubbock, and W. T. Redford, Hurst; two sisters, Mrs. G. W. Martin, Grand Prairie, and Mrs. Troy Henderson, Benito; three brothers, Clarence Redford, Yuma, Arizona; Lee Redford, Lubbock; and Dock Redford, Houston; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and other relatives.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - May 6, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Alice Marie (Rogers) Redford; s/o William Howell "Will" Redford & Mary Ellen (Johnson) Redford

Elbert Alvin Barnett
Sep 3, 1889 - Nov 1, 1964

Alvin Barnett Services Held

KERENS, Nov. 2, (Spl. - Alvin Barnett, 75, life-long resident of Kerens, retired county road maintenance operator, died at his home here Sunday following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Monday at 3 p.m. from the First Baptist church. Rev. Don Walker, pastor, conducted the rites. Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife of Kerens; a daughter, Mrs. Delma Wilds, and a son, Elmo Barnett, both of Fort Worth; mother, Mrs. W. P. Barnett, Kerens; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Randall Bates, Buddy Sessions, Henry Atkeisson, Ikie Upchurch, August Hill, Ben Cherry, Almer Norton, L. W. Rudd, Johnny Mills, Wallace Farmer and Dr. G. H. Sanders.

Paschal Funeral Home directed.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Nov 2, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Ira B. "Pete" Hawkins
Feb 18, 1905 - Feb 1, 1964

Pete Hawkins Dies Saturday

KERENS, Feb. 1, (Spl) - I. B. (Pete) Hawkins, 58, carpenter, died at his home here Saturday at 11 a.m. following a several years illness.

Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Inmon's early Saturday afternoon.

Surviving are his wife of Kerens; three sons, Jimmy Lee Hawkins, Corsicana; Daniel Wayne and Roy Glenn Hawkins, both of Athens; two daughters, Mrs. Roy L. Collins, Rusk, and Mrs. Bill Barnett, Kerens; 10 grandchildren, five sisters, Mrs. R. M. Sharrer, Kerens; Mrs. J. B. Paschal and Mrs. Thurman Penney, both of Corsicana; Mrs. Dave Mankins, Houston; Mrs. Jack Jones, Kerens; two brothers, J. B. Hawkins, Kerens, and Bill Hawkins, Stephens, Ark., and other relatives.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., Feb 1, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Oak Grove Cemetery
• h/o Laura Mae (Sloan) Hawkins; s/o Lee Andrew Hawkins & Jennie Ann (Shelton) Hawkins

Gladys Fay (Hawkins) Collins
Feb 1, 1920 - Nov 18, 2019

Gladys Fay Collins would like you to know, though she may be gone from this world, she is so happy to have her heavenly wings. At this time, she is with her beloved family and friends whom she has been missing for a long time. Gladys, age 90, passed away on November 18, 2019, in Mineola, Texas. She was born on February 1, 1929 in Kerens, Texas to Ira B and Laura Mae Hawkins. She will be happily reunited with her husband, Roy Lee Collins and her son, Wayland Lee Collins. Gladys served as a preachers wife for 50 years and a mom for 70 years. Her family came first but she had so many friends who were like family, the more the merrier. She loved nothing more than her friends and family sitting around her table talking and eating her awesome cooking. She could put a huge spread on the table in a moment's notice. Everything had at least one to two sticks of butter. Throughout her life, she touched many friends and co-workers with her love of life. She was strong in her church, faith and showed her love for God through her daily life. All who knew Gladys has one or two FUNNY stories to tell about her. She had a natural humor that touched us all and could make you laugh beyond tears. Gladys is passing on her love and energy to her daughter, Gatha Smith and husband Kent; her granddaughter, Jenny Collins, grandchildren, Harley, Cameron, Cole, Mystic, and Phoenix. Services for Gladys will be held on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Autry's Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home with a visitation at 9:00 AM, followed by the funeral services at 10:00 AM. Burial to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Kerens.

Notes:

• Autry's Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home - Athens, TX
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o Roy Lee Collins, Rev; d/o Ira B. "Pete" Hawkins & Laura Mae (Sloan) Hawkins

John Madison Townley
Oct 14, 1927 - Jan 16, 2019

We are sad to announce that on January 16, 2019 we had to say goodbye to John Townley (Humble, Texas). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John Townley or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

Notes:

• Rosewood Funeral Home - Humble, TX
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Prairie Point Cemetery
• h/o Mary Jane (Braddock) Townley; s/o James Edward Townley & Alice Lenore (Smith) Townley buried in Long Prairie cemetery

Mary Jane (Braddock) Townley
Aug. 18, 1929 - Dec. 17, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Townley (Humble, Texas), who passed away on December 17, 2018, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Townley to pay them a last tribute.

Notes:

• Rosewood Funeral Home - Humble, TX
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Prairie Point Cemetery
• w/o John Madison Townley; d/o Thomas McCullough Braddock & Dora Willie (Williams) Braddock

Mary Ann (Everett) Gotcher
Nov 23, 1873 - Feb 3, 1964

Mrs. Gotcher Dies Monday

Mrs. W. M. Gotcher, 88, died in Paulyne's Convalescent home at an early hour Monday morning. She had resided in the Corsicana area for 47 years.

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

The rites will be conducted by Rev. E. P. Coe, Baptist minister of Flint, assisted by Rev. Jim Gayle, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, of which she was a member.

Surviving are two sons, Newell Gotcher, Powell, and Willie Gotcher, Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. L. R. Cockerell, Mrs. Lottie Sisson and Mrs. C. T. Clay, Sr., all of Corsicana; 15 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and other relatives.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Feb 3, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o William Joseph Gotcher married Jul 25, 1899; d/o Jesse Newell Everett & Roxie Ann (Angel) Everett

Homer Harold Wasson
Feb 2, 1902 - Jul 17, 1964

Homer Wasson Expires Friday

KERENS, July 18 (Spl.) - Homer Wasson, 62, farmer, was dead on arrival at a physician's office here Friday afternoon after becoming ill at his farm. A heart condition was ascribed as the cause of death.

Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist church here Sunday at 4 p.m. with burial in the Prairie Point Cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. J. W. Hodges, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. Don Walker, pastor of the First Baptist church.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alta Wasson; two sons, Homer Gene and Jerry Wayne Wasson, both of Kerens; a daughter, Mrs. Clayton Stubbs, Houston; five grandchildren, two brothers, W. C. Wasson and Henry Atkeisson, both of Kerens; two sisters, Mrs. George Voss, Roane, and Mrs. Roy Upchurch, Kerens.

Inmon Funeral Home directs.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Jul 18, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Alta Aliene (Fields) Wasson; s/o Nannie Belle (Harris) Wasson-Atkeisson

William Cleaver "Bill" Wasson
Jun 12, 1895 - Dec 18, 1965

W. C. Wasson Of Kerens Dies, Rites Sunday

KERENS, Dec. 18 (Spl)�W. C. Wasson, 70, retired farmer, died in Memorial hospital Saturday.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the First Methodist church. Burial will be in the Prairie Point Cemetery.

Native of Rice, he had resided in Kerens most of his life. He was a veteran of World War I, Methodist and Mason.

Surviving are his wife of Kerens; a daughter, Mrs. O. H. Cook, Kerens; a grandson, Bill Cook, Kerens; three great-grandchildren, a brother, Henry Atkeisson, Kerens; two sisters, Mrs. George T. Voss, Roane, and Mrs. R. J. Upchurch, Bazette, and other relatives.

Paschal Funeral Home directs.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., Dec. 18, 1965
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Ora Orleans (Miller) Wasson married Feb. 13, 1920; s/o Nannie Belle (Harris) Wasson-Atkeisson

Mazilla Ann "Lillie" (Edgar) Jones
Apr. 14, 1876 - Aug. 8, 1964

Hold Services For Mrs. Jones

Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Jones, 88, native Texan, who died Saturday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Vernon Ray, 2934 College Circle, were held Sunday at 4:30 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Gerald Williamson, Corsicana area Baptist missionary. Burial was in the Providence cemetery.

Mrs. Jones had resided in Navarro county since childhood.

Surviving are five sons, W. I. Jones, Luling; J. H. Jones, Devine; H. L. Jones, Longview; Roy and Brown Jones, both of Corsicana; four daughters, Mrs. A. F. Reed, Longview; Mrs. H. J. Kent, Waxahachie; Mrs. Bill Murray and Mrs. Ray, both of Corsicana; 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. W. C. Humphries, Corsicana, and Mrs. Henry Evans, Earth, Texas.

Pallbearers were grandsons.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Aug 10, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o Columbus Lee Jones married Jan. 10, 1896; d/o Charles Wesley Edgar & Elizabeth Jane (Harvey) Edgar

Dennis D. Donoho, Sr.
Jul 19, 1915 - Jul 22, 1979




Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Apr 27, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Providence Cemetery
• 1st wife Mary Dora (Porterfield) Donoho married Jul 4, 1940 2nd wife Gladys Bell (Wilson) Dunn-Donoho-Boyd buried in Resthaven Memorial Park, Corsicana, Tx. s/o Andrew Mortie Donoho and Fannie Mae (Simmons) Donoho buried in Resthaven Memorial Park, Corsicana, TX

Mary Dora (Porterfield) Donoho
Jul. 23, 1919 - Sep. 4, 1961

Mrs. Donoho Services Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Dennis Donoho, 42, Route4, Corsicana, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ.

The rites were conducted by C. B. Holcomb minister of the church. Burial was in the Providence Cemetery.

Mrs. Donoho became ill at New Waverly Monday afternoon while en route home from a weekend trip to Galveston with her husband. She died about the time they reached Huntsville.

Surviving are her husband, a son, Dennis Donoho, Jr.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Porterfield, and a sister, Mrs. Gilbert Caton, all of Corsicana.

Pallbearers were Jasper Lanier, Paul Miller, Aubrey Smith, C. F. Dominy, Granville Carroll and J. R. Gunter.

Corley directed.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Sep 6. 1961
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o Dennis D. Donoho, Sr; d/o Robert Howard "Bob" Porterfield & Mattie Estelle (Stovall) Porterfield buried in Resthaven Memorial Park, Corsicana, Tx.

Durward Loyce DeRusha
Jan 27, 1921 - Mar 21, 1986

DURWARD DeRUSHA
Services were Monday for Durward L. DeRusha of Dolton, who died Friday in Ingalis Memorial hospital.
The Rev. John Skanse conducted rites at Brown funeral home, Dolton. Burial was in Homewood Memorial Gardens cemetery.
Mr DeRusha was born June 27, 1921 in Texas, and was employed by Quam Nichols Engineering. He was a member of American Legion; Hamfesters Radio club; Tri Town, and Riverdale Baptist church.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine; one son, Donald of Chicago; two daughters, Carol Slaght of Holden, La., and Lynne DeRusha of Chicago; one sister, Edna Frances Lee of Louisiana, and four grandchildren.

Notes:

• View Obituary Clipping
• WWII Veteran
• WWII Biography
• Homewood Memorial Gardens, Homewood, Cook Co., IL

Jo Lynn Pratt
Aug 16, 1944 - Sep 8, 2023

Jo Lynn Pratt went home to be with the Lord on September 8th, 2023. She is survived by her daughter Suelyn Perryman of Brushie Prairie, son Jeff Brown of Blooming Grove, devoted sister Pam Montgomery, devoted brother Mark and wife Cheryl Pratt, loving friend Jack McDaniel. Grand children Joe Perryman, Nathan Brown, Sara and husband Brody Cunningham, Beau and wife Katlyn Brown. Great grandchildren Nash and Connor Brown, Sadie Rae Brown and Adalyn Brown.Sweet nephews and nieces.

Jo Lynn was born to Joe and Sue Abel Pratt. She grew up in Corsicana, graduated from nursing school through Navarro in 1975. Jo Lynn worked for Medical Arts Clinic for numerous years, and later retired from Family Clinic in 2011. Jo Lynn loved her job as a nurse and her work family as well. Jo Lynn was a member of the Brushie Prairie Fellowship Church. Jo Lynn played many roles in her life and was a blessing to everyone who knew her. She will be greatly missed.


Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6-8pm at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 11:00am in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Dresden Cemetery.

Notes:

• Submitted by Polly Winn
• d/o Thomas Joseph "Joe" Pratt & Hilda Sue (Abel) Pratt-Holcomb

Wayland Russell Madden
Dec 5, 1946 - Feb 3, 2021

Wayland Russell Madden was born on December 5, 1946 in Corsicana, Texas to E.C. "Cotton" Madden and Lena Mae Doolen Madden. He lived in Corsicana until his 6th birthday when the Madden family moved to Sweeny, Texas. He attended Sweeny schools throughout his school career and played saxophone in the marching band. He also served as the band vice president. Throughout his childhood, he attended First Baptist Church where at 9 years old, he gave his heart to the Lord. Wayland was a proud graduate of the class of 1965. He then attended and received an Associate's Degree from Wharton County Junior College, followed by attending Sam Houston State University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. He then moved to Houston. During his career, he was employed by the IBM Corporation and worked in the automobile industry for 3 years. Wayland then transitioned to work for Fluor Engineering for a brief time before landing in healthcare business office administration. For the remainder of his career, he worked in this industry. While attending First Baptist Church in Houston, he met Bettye Maye Hawks, who he married in May of 1973. Wayland and Bettye were active members of the church choir. In September of 1977, Wayland and Bettye were blessed with their only child, Stephanie Elise. Many relationships were formed and special memories were made while raising Stephanie. Patrick Worchesik joined the family in 2005 when he and Stephanie were married. For a period of 10 years, Wayland and Bettye were active members of The Church of the Holy Apostles in Katy. After moving to Cypress, Texas in 2009, Wayland and Bettye were blessed with 2 grandchildren, Kennedy Elise and Peyton Madden. In recent years, Wayland has lovingly been called Papa and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of his time with them. Kennedy and Peyton have been his whole world. While living in Cypress, Wayland and Bettye found a new church home in Second Baptist Cypress. Wayland enjoyed weekly lunches at Willie's with the senior church staff where good conversations were always on the menu. In more recent months, his diagnosis with cancer interfered with his ability to be as active as he once was. After a heroic battle with peritoneal cancer, Wayland was called to his eternal home the morning of February 3, 2021. He leaves behind a beloved wife of 47 years, a devoted daughter and son-in-law, 2 beautiful grandchildren, a loving sister and countless relatives and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Luis T. Campos and Dr. Ricardo H. Alvarez with Oncology Consultants, Dr. Joseph Cali, Jr. with UT Physicians and his longtime attending physician, Dr. David Reininger for their outstanding medical care. The family would also like to thank the amazing staff of Providence Home Health & Hospice and Cornerstone Caregivers for their expertise in helping make his final days peaceful.

Notes:

• Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams
• s/o Elvin Clifford Madden & Lena Mae (Doolen) Madden
• Klein Memorial Park, Tomball, Harris Co., TX

John Bunyon Brittain
Feb 19, 1885 - Jul 15, 1964

John Brittain Services Held

Funeral services for John B. Brittain, 79, retired farmer and construction worker, were held at 3 p.m. Friday from the Griffin chapel with burial in Long Prairie cemetery.

Brittain died in Memorial Hospital Wednesday.

Rites were conducted by Rev. Billy Joe Nichols, Baptist minister and Rev. E. M. Johnson, Baptist minister of Athens.

Survivors are Mrs. Maude Dunham, Corsicana; Mabel McNeely, Dallas; Edgar and Buck Frame, both of Eureka, Mrs. John Newsom, Dallas; Mrs. Sam Lightfoot and Mrs. Pearl Dean, both of Palestine; Edgar McNeeley, Medicine Bow, Wyo.; Mrs. Cosby Chestnut, San Jose, Calif.; Robert L. Brittain, Deer Park; Mrs. T. R. Puzey, Galena Park; Mrs. R. E. Roland and Mrs. C. E. Wilbanks, both of Montalba, all nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Joe Brittain, Montalba, and other relatives.

Brittain was a member of the First Baptist church of Tatum, N. M.

Nephews were pallbearers.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Jul 17, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Never married; s/o John B. Brittain & Dora (Jordan) Brittain

William Tom "Will" Ware
May 27, 1880 - Sep 10, 1964

Mineral Wells Resident Dies

W. T. Ware, native of Rural Shade, a former banker and farmer, long-time Minerl Wells resident, died in Mineral Wells Thursday morning.

Funeral services are reported set tentatively for Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Rural Shade Baptist church with burial there.

Surviving are his wife and a number of children and other relatives.

Corsicana relatives include Mrs. Hugh Parrish, Mrs. Will Turner, Mrs. Doyle Collins and Mrs. A. H. Carroll, all cousins.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Sep 10, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Long Prairie cemetery, Kerens, Navarro Co., TX
• 1st wife Willie Lee (Hollon) Ware married Aug. 2, 1902 2nd wife Jennie Belle (Stevens) Ware 3rd wife Maggie Mae (Weimer) Ware married Jul. 4, 1920; s/o Philip Edward Ware & Rhoda M. (Phillips) Ware

Susie Ann (Adams) Weathers-Turner
Apr 28, 1887 - Jan 22, 1964

Former Kerens Resident Dies

KERENS - Mrs. George Turner, 76, of Trinidad, longtime Kerens resident, died Wednesday after an extended illness.

Funeral rites will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from the Inmon funeral chapel here. Burial will be in the Long Prairie cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. W. O. Sears and Rev. Horace Rawls.

Mrs. Turner, who moved to Trinidad 19 years ago is survived by her husband of Trinidad; two sons, Jester Weathers, Waco, and George Henry Turner, Houston; a daughter, Mrs. Mirtie Lee Atchison, Waco; a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Perry, Rice; 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and other relatives.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Jan 23, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• 1st husband James Monroe Weathers 2nd husband George Franklin Turner; d/o James William Adams & Rachael Adaline (Davis) Adams

Thelma Beverly (Adams) Goggans
Jul. 29, 1911 - Oct. 7, 1964

Mrs. Goggans Rites Friday

Funeral of Richland, who died in Memorial hospital Wednesday will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. from the First Baptist church at Richland. Burial will be in the Richland cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Gerald Chappell, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. Robert J. Potts, pastor of the First Baptist church here.

Surviving are her husband, two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Curtis, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Bertha Warren, Lubbock; four brothers, Jesse James, Sherman; Bill James, Houston; Archie James, Kingsville, and Dan James, Sherman, and other relatives.

Corley directs.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Oct 8, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o Gerald Ladell Goggans buried in Oakwood cemetery, Corsicana, TX; d/o Guy Harmon Adams & Laura Bell (Cook) Adams-James

Thomas Odie Farmer
Mar 19, 1904 - Mar 10, 1964

Retired Grocer Dies Tuesday

Thomas Odie Farmer, 59, retired grocer, 3008 West Fourth avenue, died in Memorial hospital Tuesday morning.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Central Methodist church with burial in the Richland cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Roy H. Davis, pastor.

Farmer was born in Kerens, March 19, 1904, and came to Corsicana in 1948.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; three sons, Thomas Millard, J. E. And R. C. Farmer, all of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Barlow, Corsicana; 10 grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Annie Runnells, Wortham; Mrs. R. R. Price, Athens, and Mrs. Elvie Crowley, Grand Prairie; mother-in-law, Mrs. R. J. Carter, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Corley directs.

Pallbearers will be June Clark, Johnny Brown, Floyd Smith, Howard West, Ralph Stell, Elias Rojas, Morris R. Bruce and W. H. Tipton.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Mar 10, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Rhoda Myrtle (Carter) Farmer married Feb 21, 1921; s/o Isaac Newton Farmer & Laura Adelle (Low) Farmer

Bertha Adele (Anderson) Farmer
May 3, 1897 - Apr 20.1970

Mrs. Farmer Rites Tuesday

Mrs. Bertha A. Farmer, native of Richland and lifelong resident of Corsicana, died early Monday in Memorial Hospital. She was a retired antique dealer and a member of St. John's Episcopal Church.

Memorial services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church with the pastor, the Rev. Dennis Smart, as officiant.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Dodson of Corsicana and Mrs. Cecil L. King of Houston; four grandsons and one great-grandson; one brother, A. B. Anderson of Dallas; and two sisters, Mrs. G. W. Blood of Fort Worth and Mrs. F. W. Durr of Corsicana.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Apr 20, 1970
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Richland cemetery, Richland, Navarro Co., TX

Kate Lee (McCreary) Farmer
Apr 25, 1894 - Mar 22, 1923

Died At Powell Last Night.

Mrs. Kate Farmer, wife of Walter W. Farmer, died at the family home at Powell last night, after two weeks illness and the funeral took place at Richland this afternoon. The deceased was 29 years of age, and is survived by her husband, a 10-year-old daughter, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McCrary of Richland, and several brothers and sisters.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Mar. 23, 1923
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Richland cemetery, Richland, Navarro Co., TX
• w/o William Walter Farmer married Feb. 19, 1910; d/o James Ross "Jim" McCreary & Mary Frances "Mollie" (Rainey) McCreary

Ida Gertrude (Rogers) Tyree
Dec 5, 1877 - Feb 26, 1965

Mrs. Tyree, 87, Dies At Dawson

DAWSON, Feb. 27 (Spl.) - Mrs. Ida Rogers Tyree, 87, long-time Dawson resident, died at her home here Friday.

Funeral services were held Saturday at 3 p.m. from the Cumberland Presbyterian church, of which she was a member, with burial in the Dawson cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. M. F. Allen, Dallas, a former pastor, and Rev. Jim Hendrickson, pastor of the church.

Surviving are a son, George Tyree, Memphis, Tenn.; a daughter, Mrs. Sallie Mae Hale, Dawson; a grandson, David Tyree, Memphis, Tenn.; two nephews, three nieces and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Floyd Hagle, Ray Rogers, Pat Spruiell, Neil Clark, Herman Matthews and Charlie Fondren.

Eubanks directed.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., Feb 27, 1965
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o Benjamin Turner "Ben" Tyree, Rev. married Nov 20, 1904

Sallie Mae (Tyree) Hale
Oct 5, 1911 - Sep 5, 1971

Hale

DAWSON - Mrs. Sallie Mae Hale, 59, of Dawson died at her home Sunday at 1 a.m. Born at Dawson Oct. 5, 1911, she was the daughter of the Rev. B. T. and Mrs. Ida Tyree. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.

Mrs. Hale is survived by her husband, Edward Hale of Dawson, a brother, George Tyree of Memphis, Tenn., and one nephew.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 3 p.m. at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dawson, with the Rev. Kenneth Williams officiating and burial in the Dawson Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Dwain Spruiell, Paul Evans, Dick Freeman, Carl Sullins, Billy Hubbard and Neil Clark.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Sep 6, 1971
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o Edward Hale married Oct. 24, 1939; d/o Benjamin Turner "Ben" Tyree, Rev. & Ida Gertrude (Rogers) Tyree

Zelma Lucille (Starr) Cherry
abt 1913 - May 26, 1965

RITES FOR MRS CHERRY

Velma Lucile Cherry, of Dawson, Texas who expired Wednesday will be held from the Church of God in Christ, Dawson, Texas, Sunday 3 P. M. with burial in Dawson Cemetery.

Conducted by Elder W. N. Taylor, Pastor, Corsicana.

Survivors include her husband Mr. Promise Cherry; 1 daughter, Mrs. Annie Margaret Earl, Athens, Texas; 2 brothers, Mr. N. T. Starr and Mr. Clarence Starr of Fort Worth, Texas; 1 sister, Mrs. Bessie Warren, Tyler, Texas; other relatives.

Calhoun Directs.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., May 28, 1965
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o Promise Cherry married Feb. 8, 1928; assumed daughter of Clarence Starr & Henrietta (unk) Starr

Ora (Teer) McReynolds
Sep. 7, 1885 - Sep. 22, 1965

Former Dawson Resident Dies

Mrs. Ora McReynolds, 80, Regis Retirement residence, Waco, native of Fairfield, formerly of Dawson, died Wednesday in a Waco hospital.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Columbus Avenue Baptist church in Waco, of which she was a member, and graveside rites will be held Friday at the Dawson cemetery. She was also a member of the Waco Chapter No.7. O. E. S.

She was the widow of the late Will McReynolds who died in Dawson in 1939 and had resided in Waco 22 years.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Alice) Smith, Henderson; Mrs. E. W. (Ora) Straton, and Mrs. H. (Madge) Jaworski, both of Waco, and Mrs. Raymond (Nedra) Bridges, Angelton; three sons, W. Herbert McReynolds, Deer Park; Hubert T. McReynolds and J. D. McReynolds, both of Orange; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bummie McReynolds, Corsicana teacher; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Young, Dallas and Mrs. Cad Talley, Teague; a brother, Jim Teer, McAllister, Okla.; 13 grandchildren including J. Carroll McReynolds, Waco, and Billy Prater McReynolds, Houston; six great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Sep. 23, 1965
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o Willie Harris "Will" McReynolds; d/o James Birch Teer & Lydia Ann (Crawford) Teer

Willie Herbert McReynolds
Jun 28, 1912 - Jun. 29, 1975

W. H. McReynolds

HOUSTON�Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Deer Park Baptist Church in Deer Park for W. H. (Herbert) McReynolds, native of Dawson, who died at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Lukes Hospital in Houston.

Graveside services will be at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Dawson Cemetery in Dawson.

He was the son of the late W. H. McReynolds of Dawson.

Survivors include his widow, the former Lillian Mosley; a son Melvin McReynolds of Euless, two grandchildren, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Bummie McReynolds of Corsicana.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Jan 20, 1975
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Lillian (Mosley) McReynolds s/o Willie Harris "Will" McReynolds & Ora (Teer) McReynolds

John Franklin Little
May 27, 1900 - Jun 20, 1964

John F. Little Rites Monday

DAWSON, June 22 - (Spl)�John F. Little, 63, veteran of World War II, native of Springfield, Ohio, died in the VA hospital in Temple Friday following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Monday at 3 p.m. from the First Baptist Church here with burial in the Dawson cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. W. O. Estes, Baptist minister, and Rev. Dan Taylor, pastor.

Little had resided here a number of years.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jewell Little, Dawson; a son, Robert Little, Springfield, Ohio; two daughters, Jo Ann Little, Dawson and Louise Cairo, Ga.; seven grandchildren, a sister, Leona, Springfield; and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Cloyce Floyd, Ben Griffin, Roy Raley, Mack Berry, James Etter and Clyde Roloff.

Eubanks Funeral Home directed.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Jun 22, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Nettle Jewell (Cleveland) Little; s/o Leslie Benton Little & Mabel Rebecca (Harris) Little per death certificate

Ottie Homer Hardy
Dec 27, 1901 - Sep 3, 1964

Homer Hardy Is Buried Dawson

Funeral services for O. H. (Homer) Hardy, native of Navarro county, were held Saturday in the Missionary Baptist church in Holdenville, Okla. graveside rites were held at Dawson Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

Surviving are his wife of Holdenville, two sons, three daughters, 13 grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Lela Slater, Blooming Grove, and other relatives.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Sep 7, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Dawson cemetery, Dawson, Navarro Co., TX
• h/o Edna Ruth Elma (Ellis) Hardy married Dec 25, 1919

Arthur J. Leggott, Sr.
Aug 9, 1898 - Nov 6, 1964

Arthur Leggott Rites Sunday

Funeral services for Arthur J. Leggott, Sr., 66, of Waco, who died in a Waco hospital Friday, were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the First Methodist church in Dawson. Rev. Frank Bartos conducted the rites, assisted by Rev. Joe Worley, pastor of the church.

A native of Massie, he attended school in Lorena and moved to Silver City where he married the former Miss Eula Turner in 1920. Later they lived in Snyder and moved to Waco in 1945. He was a retired carpenter and a Methodist.

Surviving are his wife of Waco; three sons, C. T. Leggott, Pocatillo, Idaho; Arthur J. Leggott, Jr. and Everett Wayne Leggott, both of Waco; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Leggott Horn, Waco; a brother, Edward Owen Leggott, Corsicana, and seven grandchildren.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Nov 9, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Dawson cemetery, Dawson, Navarro Co., TX

Michael Lynn Estes
Feb 4, 1964 - Feb 13, 1964

Hold Services For Estes Baby

Graveside rites for Michael Lynn Estes, nine-day-old son of Airman First Class and Mrs. James J. Estes, Connally AFB, Waco, who died in a San Antonio hospital Thursday, were held at the Eureka cemetery Saturday at 2 p.m. The rites were conducted by Rev. Billy Joe Nichols.

Surviving are the parents and a brother, Jim Estes, all of Waco; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Estes, Corsicana, and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Reeves, Lake Charles, La.; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Romero, New Iberia, La., and other relatives.

Corley directed.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., Feb 15, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Ruby Lee (Greer) Hodge
Mar 8, 1886 - Jan 1, 1964

Mrs. Hodge Of Eureka Dies

Mrs. Ruby Hodge, 76, wife of Henry H. Hodge of Eureka, died in Memorial Hospital Wednesday night.

Funeral services will be held from the Eureka Methodist church Friday at 10 a.m. with burial in the Eureka cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. A. J. Wormwood, assisted by Rev. Benny McBride and Rev. E. P. Goodman.

Surviving are her husband of Eureka; a son, Willie H. Hodge, Route 4, Corsicana manager of the Corsicana office of the Texas Employment Commission; a daughter, Mrs. Frank Greenup, Corsicana; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one brother, Luther Greer, Eureka; two sisters, Mrs. Lola Mayo, both of Eureka, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Paul Chandler, Don Chandler, Curtis Chandler, Bill Chandler, Lloyd Land, Eugene Harwell, H. Ralph Hodge and Wilma D. Hodge.

McCammon directs.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Jan 2, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o Henry Harrison Hodge; d/o William Henry Greer & Martha Dodson (Ingram) Greer

Caroline "Callie" (Peyton) Valentine-Moore
May 6, 1875 - Jun 29, 1945

Dawson Woman Died In Local Hospital

Mrs. Callie Moore, aged 66 years, of Dawson, died at the P. and S. Hospital Friday following an extended illness. The body was taken to Dawson for burial.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., Jun. 30, 1945
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• 1st husband Benjamine F. Valentine married Aug. 18, 1895 2nd James H. Moore; d/o James Harrison Peyton & Clarinda W. (Beaty) Peyton (birthdate per death certificate and monument)

Mildred Clyde (Burns) Moore
Jul 14, 1922 - Dec 26, 1946

MRS. MILDRED MOORE OF DAWSON DIES ON THURSDAY MORNING

Mrs. Mildred Moore, age 23 years, of Dawson died at the Navarro Clinic Thursday morning.

Surviving are her husband Louis A. Moore, U. S. armed forces, Dawson; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Burns, Dawson, and other relatives.

The body was taken to the Wolfe and Dodson Funeral Home in Hubbard. Funeral arrangements had not been completed early Thursday afternoon.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Dec. 26, 1946
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Dawson Cemetery, Dawson, Navarro Co., TX
• w/o Louis A. Moore; d/o Clyde Burns & Mary Ed (Thrailkill) Burns

Thelma Joyce McCulloch
Aug 16, 1906 - Oct 21, 1933

DALLAS, Oct. 23 - (AP) - Claude W. Trammell, chief of police, today (dissolved ?) Capt. A. T. Deere of responsibility for the collision of his car with another yesterday which resulted in the deaths of two persons and instructed him to appear before the grand jury later in the day.

Miss Thelma McCulloch, 26, and Robert Lavon Stewart, 30, were the victims of the accident. Capt. Deere and another officer were en route to a residence to investigate a burglary at the time.

DALLAS, Oct. 23 - (AP) - Seeking to determine the cause of a disaterous collision in which a police squad car and a coupe hit at a street intersection, killing two occupants of the coupe and injuring two others, Police Chief Claude W. Trammell today began a detailed investigation of the accident.

The crash occurred as the police car, sounding its siren, sped through a residence section early yesterday in answer to a burglar alarm. Capt. A. T. Deer, driving the car said he was traveling about 40 miles an hour.

The police car overturned and the coupe was knocked across the street.

Herbert Lavon Stewart, 30, suffered a skull fracture which caused his death in an ambulance, while he was being transferred to a hospital. Thelma McCulloch, 26, died in a hospital tow hours later. The injured were Bill Walker, 26, and Daisy Lockmiller, 22, both of whom were cut and bruised.

Capt. Deer and Patrolman George Cox, who was riding with him, escaped injury.

The body of Stewart was sent to Terrell for burial today. He was survived by his mother, Mrs. M. E. Smith of Dallas. Surviving Miss McCulloch were her mother, Mrs. J. E. Hopkins of Conroe, and a brother, Bula McCulloch of Tyler. Funeral services for her were arranged for today at Dawson, Navarro county.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Oct 23, 1933
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• d/o William Bert McCulloch & Annie Iola (Holt) McCulloch-Hopkins
• Dawson Cemetery, Dawson, Navarro Co., TX

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Two Killed in Dallas Wreck

Dallas, October 22 - Two persons were killed and two others injured early today when a Dallas police car, driven by Capt. T .A. Deere, and a light coupe collided at a residential street intersection, police revealed tonight.

Herbert Lavon Stewart, 30, was killed and Thelma McCulloch, 26, was injured fatally, dying in a hospital two hours after the accident. Stewart's skull was fractured. The girl suffered internal and head injuries. Two others were slightly injured.

Captain T.A. Deere, driver of the police car, said the collision occurred as the police car approached the intersection with its siren sounding. He said he thought the approaching car would stop when it heard the siren but when it did not, he swerved his car sharply seeking to avoid a collision. The right front fender of the police car struck the rear of the other machine, the squad car turning on its side.

Notes:

• The Lampasas Daily Leader, Monday Oct 23, 1933

Zelia Mae (Whitner) McCulloch
Feb 20, 1882 - Feb 9, 1963

Mrs. McCulloch Dies Saturday

Mrs. W. H. (Zelie) McCulloch, 79, native of Arkansas, widow of a late Baptist minister, died in Twilight Home early Saturday morning.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist church at Dawson with burial in the Dawson Cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Bruce Hibbitt, pastor of the Missionary Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Dan Taylor, pastor.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Carlos Moore, Weatherford; Mrs. Zack Pledger, Tyler, and Mrs. James Bonner, Longview, Wash.; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a sister, Mrs. Mollie Vest, Corsicana, and other relatives. J. L. McCulloch of Dawson is a brother-in-law.

Pallbearers will be Leonard Clark, Willard Staggs, John Oden, O. A. Crecelius, T. C. Whitener and H. E. Matthews.

Eubanks will direct.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., Feb 9, 1963
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o William Henry McCulloch; d/o William A. R. Whitener & Margaret Cornelia (Haines) McCulloch

Millard Charlie Moore
Feb 16, 1887 - Sep 16, 1964

Millard Moore Dies At Dawson

DAWSON, Sept. 17 - (Spl) - Millard C. Moore, 77, retired farmer, died at his home here Wednesday afternoon. He was a native of Hamburg, Tenn.

Funeral services, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist church with burial in the Dawson Cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Dan Taylor, pastor.

Surviving are his wife of Dawson, a daughter, Mrs. Pauline Bell, Alpine; a son, J. B. Wallace, Houston; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Wilmer Hale, Billy Hubbard, Frank Lynch, Clyde Roloff, Dan Griffin and Wesley Hale.

Eubanks directs.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Sep. 17, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• 1st wife Isora Lodelia (Langford) Moore-Chambers 2nd wife Ora Clarinda (Lankford) Wallace-Moore, married Dec 6, 1908; s/o George Washington Moore & Susan (Thomas) Moore

John Henry Harrison
Mar 8, 1876 - Mar 25, 1964

John Harrison Rites Friday

COOLIDGE, March 27 (Spl) - Funeral services for John Harrison, 88, former Coolidge resident, who died in Freeport, Wednesday, were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist church. Burial was in the Dawson cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Gerald Williamson, pastor.

A retired farmer, he had resided in Navarro and Limestone counties most of his life.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. J. J. Prater, Lake Jackson; Mrs. Ruby Prater, Dallas; Mrs. D. F. Cook, Green River, Utah, and Mrs. Bill Reynolds, Atlanta, Ga.; five sons, Luther Harrison, Henderson; C. J. and Ernest Harrison, both of Dallas; Wilmer Harrison, Waco, and Chester Harrison, Mexia; three brothers, Elisha Harrison, Madisonville; Alger Harrison, Houston and Holcomb Harrison, Coolidge; a sister, Mrs. Mae Hatley, Waco; 30 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Mar 27, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Amanda Rose "Mandy" (Hubbard) Harrison; s/o John Taylor Harrison and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" (Jeter) Harrison

Jessie Monroe Seals
Jul 29, 1882 - Nov 27, 1964

Jesse Seals Of Dawson Expires

Jesse Seals, 82, retired Dawson farmer and rancher, died Friday morning.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist church in Dawson with burial in the Dawson cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Dan Taylor, pastor.

Native of Alabama, he had resided in the Dawson area 53 years.

Surviving are his wife of Dawson, a daughter, Mrs. C. E. Copley, Mexia; a grandson, Ronald Copley, USN, San Diego, Calif., and a great-grandson, Chris Copley, Mexia.

Corley directs.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Nov 27, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Totsie Lorene (UNKNOWN) Seals; s/o George Seals & Martha (Perkins) Seals

John Ripley Wheelock
Jan 17, 1871 - Mar 12, 1964

J. R. Wheelock Dies Friday

DAWSON, March 14 (Spl.) - John R. Wheelock, 93, retired farmer, native of Wheelock, Texas, died in the Evergreen Nursing Home in Corsicana Thursday night. He had been in ill health for a number of years.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the First Methodist church with burial in the Dawson cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Joe Worley, pastor of the church, and Rev. W. O. Estes, Baptist minister.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana, two daughters, Mrs. Ermadine Wells and Mrs. J. Newton Barron, both of Dawson; two grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Wheelock had resided in this area since about 1900.

Eubanks will direct.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Mar 13, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Lillian Ellura (Wilkes) Wheelock; s/o George Ripley Wheelock & Mary Ann (Slaughter) Wheelock

Mattie Marie (McAdams) Carey
Aug 6, 1942 - Aug 24, 2020

No services are scheduled

Notes:

• Dresden Cemetery, Dresden, Navarro Co., TX

Rita Jane (Russell) Farish
Feb 13, 1957 - Oct 11, 2023
 

Rita Jane Farish, age 66, passed away on October 11, 2023, surrounded by her cherished family. She was born on February 13, 1957, in EL Paso, Texas to Bobby C. and Dorothy J. Russell. Rita is survived by her devoted husband, Larry, her daughter Kelli and son-in-law, Chad, her son, Ryan, and daughter-in-law Andrea. She was the adored Nonnie to her five grandchildren: Jaedyn, Larame, Harlee, Owen and Whitley. Rita's life was a testament to the power of love and family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother; finding her greatest joy in the title of "Nonnie." Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she cherished every moment with them. She was a pillar of strength and kindness, leaving an indelible mark on the lives she touched. Rita's spirit of generosity extended beyond her family to her church community, where she found solace and purpose. Rita had a passion for cooking, and her kitchen was a place of warmth and laughter. She delighted in preparing meals for her loved ones, creating memories with each dish she served. Her love for gardening and canning was a testament to her appreciation for nature's bounty. Rita found peace in the embrace of nature. She shared countless adventures with her beloved husband, Larry, hunting and fishing in the great outdoors. In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her brother, Mike Russell, her beloved in-laws, Hoss and Helen Farish and brother-in-law, Jackie Farish. The memory of Rita Jane Farish will forever be etched in our hearts. Her legacy of love, kindness, and devotion will continue to inspire us all. Visitation will be held Friday, October 13th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home A memorial service to celebrate Rita's life will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, October 14 at First Baptist Church, Blooming Grove. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the First Baptist Church Blooming Grove youth building fund at fbcbloominggrove.com/give

Notes:

• Blooming Grove High School Class of 1975
• w/o Larry Gene Farish married Jul. 16, 1976; d/o Bobby Carroll "Bob" Russell & Dorothy Jean "Dot" (Hiler) Russell
• Submitted by Polly Winn

Thomas Carl Northern
May 22, 1965 - December 18, 2008

Notes:

• Published by Houston Chronicle on Dec. 21, 2008
• Submitted by Polly Winn

Jackie Wayne Carty
Mar 31, 1953 - Jan 22, 2023

Jackie Wayne Carty was born on March 31, 1953, to John and Mary Carty in Dallas, Texas and drew his final breath on Sunday January 22, 2023. In between, our old man led a strong life. He grew up in the middle of six siblings. They were poor, but thanks to his mother's mastery of the holy trinity; potatoes, beans and lard O' mighty, they never went hungry. Dad didn't mind living hard, but he didn't want to be poor. There was a work ethic in him like none I have seen. He worked hard as a mechanic most of his life, his body complained, but he did love it and excelled at it. Work ruled much of his life, but Jackie was by no means a dull boy. He could cook well, and it came to him naturally. He competed and won many cooking competition awards, but it made him happiest to feed family and friends. If no one talked at dinner, he knew it was good. It was always good. But� If you were finicky, you didn't ask what you were eating. Chances were good it didn't come from the grocery store. His passion was always nature and he made certain that his sons and grandchildren held it in high regard as well. You love it, respect it, only take from it what you need, and by all means, get out there as much as possible to enjoy it. Our old man's patience was thin, and he was tough, sometimes too tough he would later admit, but he made men of us. He pushed us and made us push ourselves. He taught us to think and that just about everything was common sense. As adults, we would learn that common sense, especially his vintage, was rare. He gave us the tools to thrive both in nature and in life. We could make it outdoors, fix our own cars, we could build a house and we could certainly survive a board meeting. For someone that never graduated high school, he gave us skills and the ability to acquire skills that many times proved more valuable than our formal education. Dad could be hard, but he was always there when you needed him. He wasn't free with emotion, but If he fed you and gave you a hard time, he loved you. And� If he told you a chicken dips snuff, you better look under its wing for the box. His hope was always that we would do better than him. You did pretty good old man. Love, Your sons and daughter's-in-law; Joshua and Tammy Carty, Jacob and Tasha Carty and Cleve Ferguson Your granddaughters; Jade, Jasmine and Lily The Celebration of Life for Jackie Carty will be held in the Miller Room of the Grand Lodge Building at IOOF Center on Saturday, Febuary 4, 2023 from 11am-3pm.

Notes:

• Submitted by Polly Winn
• Dresden Cemetery, Dresden, Navarro Co., TX

Sudie McNeelie (Parrish) Basham
Mar 14, 1884 - Feb 26, 1964

Mrs. Basham Rites Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. Sudie Basham, 79, who died at the family home Wednesday morning in the White's Chapel community, will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from the Griffin Chapel with burial in the Cunningham cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Paul A. Capehart, Dallas, Cumberland Presbyterian minister, and assisted by Robert Tolson.

Mrs. Basham was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and the Eastern Star. She died in the house in which she was born.

Surviving are her husband, H. M. Basham, White's Chapel; a son, Billy Basham, Fort Worth; two grandchildren, Sue Basham and Larry Basham; both of Hurst, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Jack Megarity, Virgil Anderson, J. G. Johnson, Howard West, L. L. Temple and Frank Merrell.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Feb. 27, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o Henry Murray Basham d/o William Manley Parrish and Margaret Melissa "Margie" (Cunningham ) Parrish

Horace Ocie Berry
Jan 8, 1902 - Aug 3, 1964

Horace Berry Rites Tuesday

DAWSON, Aug. 4 - (Spl.) - Horace O. Berry, 62, life-long Dawson resident, died in his car on the business district Monday of a heart attack.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday a 4 p.m. from the First Methodist church with burial in the Dawson cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Joe Worley, pastor, and Rev. Burt Gillis, former pastor, of Hico.

Surviving are his wife of Dawson, two sons, James D. Berry, Andrews, and Clint P. Berry, Washington, D. C.; a daughter, Mrs. Al Westbrook, Irving; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a brother, Chilton Berry, Waco; a sister, Miss Carrie Berry, Hyattsville, Md., and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Oliver Harrison, Harry Conner, Marshall Howard, Wince Lancaster, Roy Raley and Houston Smith.

Eubanks Funeral Home directs.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Aug. 4, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Mildred Lurine (Lyles) Berry married Oct 25, 1921; s/o William Taylor Berry & Mary Florence (Dawson) Berry

Arthur J. Leggott, Sr.
Aug 9, 1898 - Nov 6, 1964

Arthur Leggott Rites Sunday

Funeral services for Arthur J. Leggott, Sr., 66, of Waco, who died in a Waco hospital Friday, were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the First Methodist church in Dawson. Rev. Frank Bartos conducted the rites, assisted by Rev. Joe Worley, pastor of the church.

A native of Massie, he attended school in Lorena and moved to Silver City where he married the former Miss Eula Turner in 1920. Later they lived at Snyder and moved to Waco in 1945. He was a retired carpenter and a Methodist.

Surviving are his wife of Waco; three sons, C. T. Leggott, Pocatillo, Idaho; Arthur J. Leggott, Jr. and Everett Wayne Leggott, both of Waco; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Leggott Horn, Waco; a brother, Edward Owen Leggott, Corsicana, and seven grandchildren.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Nov. 9, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Dawson cemetery, Dawson, Navarro Co., TX

Clifton Clemerance Turner, Sr.
Mar 29, 1891 - Aug 27, 1964

C. C. Turner, Sr. Dies At Dawson

DAWSON, Aug. 27 (Spl.)�Clifton C. Turner, Sr., 83, died at his home here Thursday morning.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the First Methodist church here with burial in the Dawson cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Joe Worley, pastor. Masons will conduct the graveside rites. He was a past master Mason.

Surviving are his wife of Dawson, the former Kathryn McCluney of Kerens, to whom he was married June 17, 1919; two sons, Clifton C. Turner, Jr., Athens and Billy Gene Turner,
Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Carter, Cortez, Colo.; four grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Clyde Sims, Dawson; Mrs. Stone Onsby, Cleburne, and Mrs. Robert Smith, San Antonio; and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Bill Vickery, Haden Farmer, Chester Prater, Edgar Davis, Buel Lee Hagle and Almer Renfro.

Eubanks Funeral Home will direct.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Aug. 26, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• US Navy WWI
• h/o Kathryn Elizabeth (McCluney) Turner married Jun 17, 1919; s/o William Warren Turner & Mary Olivia (Wheelock) Turner

James Clinton "Clint" Pitts
Apr 28, 1880 - Feb 8, 1964

Clint Pitts Dies Saturday, Rites Monday

DAWSON, Feb. 10 (Spl.)�Funeral services for James Clinton Pitts, 83, retired farmer, who died in Memorial Hospital Saturday night, were held Monday at 2:30 p.m. from the First Baptist church.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Dan Taylor, pastor. Burial was in the Dawson cemetery.

Native of Mississippi, he resided in Dawson most of his life and had been at the Twilight Home in Corsicana for more than a year.

Surviving are three sons, Hollis Pitts, Blooming Grove; Grady Pitts, Sweetwater, and Howard Pitts, Dawson; a brother, W. H. Pitts, Dawson; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Norman Brister, Edmon Slater, Frank Cook, Clayton Freeman, Roy Raley and Freeland Wells.

Eubanks Funeral Home directed.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Feb. 10, 1964x
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Joseph Angelo Primm
Apr 6, 1891 - Oct 26, 1964

J. A. Primm Of Dawson Dies

DAWSON, Oct. 27, (Spl)�Joseph Angelo Primm, 72, retired salesman, died in the Kenwood Nursing Home in Dallas Monday.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Cumberland Presbyterian church with burial in the Dawson cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Day Taylor, pastor of the First Baptist church, and Rev. Jim Hendrickson, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Masons will be pallbearers.

Surviving are his wife of Dawson, a son, Hugh Bob Primm, Dawson; two brothers, Roger Primm, Tulsa, Okla., and Jack Primm, Oklahoma City, Okla.; four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Templeton, Terrell; Mrs. Myrtle Murphy, Wynne Wood, Okla.; Mrs. Ella Baldwin, Cleburne, and Miss Haskell Primm, Long Beach, Calif., and other relatives.

Eubanks Funeral Home directs.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Oct 27, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Laura Bell (Whiteside) Primm; s/o William Angelo Primm & Sarah Elizabeth (Lindley) Primm

Denzil Glenn Wright, Jr.
Jul 8, 1941 - Aug 30, 2021
 

Denzil Glenn Wright, 80, of Forney, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at his home. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 2 at Dawson cemetery with Chaplain Franklin Reagan officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 1 at Wade Funeral Home in Hubbard. Denzil was born July 8, 1941 in Weatherford to Reverend Denzil Wright, Sr. and Ina Belle (Mock) Wright. He was a 1959 graduate of Blooming Grove and had a long career as an Operations Manager/Director for Mobil Oil. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jeri Ann (Prater) Wright; sister, Faye Wright England Mrazek and two brothers, Donnie Von Wright and Ronald Ray Wright. Survivors include son, Larry Williamson and wife, Kelly; brother-in-law, Brian Prater; brothers, Mike Wright and wife, Karen (DeeDee) and Timothy Wright; sister-in-law, Linda Wright; uncle, Harold Ray Wright and wife, Dot; grandchildren, Brandon Williamson and wife, Sarah and Emily Williamson; niece, Audrey Prater and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members.

Notes:

• Wade Funeral Home - Hubbard, TX
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Blooming Grove High School Class of 1959
• 1st wife Brenda Joyce (Hall) Wright 2nd wife Jeri Ann (Prater) Williamson-Wright married Aug. 13, 1983 s/o Rev. Denzil Glenn Wright, Sr. and Ina Belle (Mock) Wright

Jeri Ann (Prater) Wright
Jul 13, 1949 - Apr 23, 2021
 

Jeri Ann (Prater) Wright, 71, of Forney, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at her home. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m., April 27 at Dawson Cemetery with Chaplain Rev. Franklin D. Reagan, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 26 at Wade Funeral Home. Jeri Ann was born July 13, 1949 in Corsicana to Samuel Thomas and Betty Christine (Tanner) Prater. She was raised in Dawson and was a graduate of Dawson High School where she was a Majorette and accomplished baton and fire baton twirler in the band. She later worked as a secretary for Mobil Oil in the Metroplex. Jeri Ann was an excellent seamstress and loved to sew and make clothes. She was a member of the Baptist denomination. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Larry Prater. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Denzil Glenn Wright, Jr. of Forney; brother, Bryan Prater of Dawson; son, Larry Williamson and wife, Kelly of Duncanville; grandchildren, Brandon of Tyler and Emily of Carrolton; a niece, Audrey of Dallas and several other extended family members. Notes:

Notes:

• Wade Funeral Home � Hubbard, Texas
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Graduate of Dawson High School
• 1st husband William Ronny Williamson married Jan. 30, 1974 2nd husband Denzil Glenn Wright, Jr. married Aug. 13, 1983 d/o Samuel Thomas Prater and Betty Christine (Tanner) Prater

Wallace Orlaff Hancock
Mar 31, 1911 - Dec 22, 1965

W. O. Hancock Rites Friday

Funeral services for W. O. Hancock, 54, carpenter, 1712 West Second avenue, will be held Friday at 4 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in the Long Prairie cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Cass French, Jr., pastor of the West Second Avenue Baptist church.

Hancock died in Memorial hospital Wednesday afternoon.

Prior to moving to Corsicana 1 1-2 years ago, Hancock resided at Kerens and Odessa.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana, two sons, Wallace Hancock, Arkansas, and Bennie Hancock, Hobbs, N. M.; four daughters, Mrs. Jennelle Shawn, Huntsville, Ala.; Mrs. Adele Farley, Fort Smith, Ark.; Mrs. Ann Peters, Phoenix, Ariz., and Miss Kim Hancock, Corsicana; 10 grandchildren, five brothers, Jim Hancock, Trinidad; Clarence Hancock, Kerens; Kenneth and Dale Hancock, both of California; a sister, Mrs. Maxie Douglas, Fort Worth and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be nephews.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Dec. 24, 1965
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Lelia Florene (Burleson) Hancock-Green; s/o Thomas Scott Hancock & Dora Etta (Featherston) Hancock

Maggie Louise (Atchison) Selman
Oct 9, 1893 - Nov 12, 1965

Mrs. Selman, 73, Rites Monday

Mrs. Maggie Selman, 73, died in Mobile, Ala. Friday.

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in the Long Prairie cemetery near Kerens.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Jimmy Maden, Little Elm, and Rev. L. B. Hixon, Dallas.

Surviving are two sons, George Selman, Dalls, and James Selman, Longview; four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols, Frisco; Mrs. Jewell Harris, Mrs. Frances Cantrell and Mrs. Alberta Burcham, all of Dallas; 28 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a brother, J. T Atchison, Waco; three sisters, Mrs. Lorene Nichols, Mrs. Annie Nichols and Mrs. Bertha Nutt, all of Waco and other relatives.

Grandsons were pallbearers.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Nov. 15, 1965
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Ruth Roland (Carter) Vick
Oct 5, 1931 - Apr 4, 2022
 

Ruth Roland Vick passed away April 4, 2022, at the age of 90. Ruth Roland Carter was born October 5, 1931 to Roland and Leila Carter in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Her father Roland was a fisherman and a Bosun before he died at the icefields in the Viking disaster when her mother Leila was just three months pregnant with Ruth. Ruth grew up with her siblings Gwendolyn , Reginald, and Beryl Carter in Petty Harbour, where her grandparents lived. Her grandfather, known to them as Grampy Pynn was a sawmill owner and carpenter, and was known for building most of the staircases around the Harbours. Her mother remarried Hal Chafe. Together they had four children: David, Clyde, Doug, and Linda Chafe, and, also adopted a grandchild as their own, Peggy. She had memories of sliding down a whale when it was beached after a kill and skating on the ice ponds. As a teen, Ruth worked as a live-in nanny for Mr. and Mrs. Halley, taking care of their son John. Ruth met her husband Arlie when she worked as a waitress in a restaurant on Pepperell Air Force Base. She waited on his table, and he was immediately smitten. He gave her a generous tip of 25 cents. It was taboo for the local girls to get mixed up with those crazy American soldiers, but she fell for him anyway. They married at Pepperell Air Force Base on November 28, 1952. Arlie retired after four years of service as a cryptographer at the age of 19. After a short time in Washington, D.C., the two returned to Arlie's hometown of Bisbee, Arizona. They had three children: Gerald Wayne, Arlene Sharon, and Sandra Ruth. Ruth and Arlie worked very hard to provide a nice home and a good living for the family. Ruth made incredible pies and sold them at the local diner and restaurant at the bowling alley. Later she worked in the Phelps Dodge Mercantile in Bisbee. In 1967, they moved the family to Tyrone, New Mexico, where Ruth worked in the Phelps Dodge Mercantile as well. When they later moved to Playas, New Mexico, Ruth managed the bowling alley. She loved working and getting to know the people she served. When Ruth and Arlie married and she left Newfoundland, he promised her he would take her home every five years, and he held to his promise. When Ruth's mom and younger siblings moved to Toronto, he took the whole family there to see them. In their later years, they would go to Toronto and to Newfoundland often. They enjoyed camping and traveling. They traveled every year to South Padre Island in their motorhome and were snowbirds there for over 20 years. In her younger days she and Arlie were involved in the Elks Club, where they spent a lot of time at the Elks pool with their kids and helping with projects and events. More than anything, they enjoyed the friends they made in the organization. A perpetual knitter or crocheter, she hardly ever sat down without needles in her hands. She made slippers, sweaters, blankets, and throws for everyone in the family. They cherish them, as well as the stacks of white dish cloths that they all hope will never wear out. She was also quite an athlete. She golfed and was an excellent bowler, winning many tournaments. She cross country skied at their home in Alpine, Arizona, and even ice skated. Ruth loved to play cards and other games and she always won, one way or another. Ruth was spunky and fun to be around. Ruth leaves behind her daughters Arlene Schadel Parker (with John Parker) and Sandra Brooks (with Cris); her granddaughters Erin Oldham (Justin), Leslie Schadel-Turnbow (Bryan), Kasi Hayes (Spence), and Kimberly McClellan (Joey); her great grandchildren Triston Oldham (Brynn), Rylee Hayes, Easton Hayes, Aaron Oldham, Caitlin Turnbow, Cameron Oldham, Daniel Turnbow, Gisele Turnbow, Levi Hayes, and Donovan McClellan; her great-great grandchildren Kaison and Kaedon Oldham; her sister Linda Chafe, and her brother-in-law Larry Vick. She was preceded in death by her parents Roland and Leila Carter and Hal Chafe, her son Gerald Wayne Vick (1973), her husband Arlie Henry Vick (2016), her son-in-law Lex W. Schadel (2017), and her siblings David Chafe, Beryl Baker, Gwyn Garland, Peggy Nickerson, Reg Carter, Doug Chafe, and Clyde Chafe. In order to honor Ruth's life, her family has planned a graveside service on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 10:30 AM at Dresden Cemetery.

Notes:

• Submitted by Polly Winn

Sebastian Silva Pinales
Jan 19, 1888 - Jan 27, 1964

Retried Farmer Expires Monday

Sebastian Pinales, 76, retired farmer, native of Mexico, 908 North Nineteenth street, died in Memorial hospital Monday afternoon.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Nehemias Garcia, pastor of the Bethel Presbyterian church.

Surviving are four sons, Dantel Pinales, Seagoville; Jim Pinales, Corsicana; Frank and Santos Pinales, both of Dallas; 27 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Romana Estrada, Seagoville, and Mrs. Heustina Estrada, Corpus Christi, and other relatives.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Jan 28, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Cruz (Estrada) Pinales buried in Kleberg Cemetery, Kelberg, TX; s/o Sacramento Pinales & Casimira (Silva) Pinales

David Dean Moore
Mar 31, 1954 - Sep 6, 1964

Sherman Youth Buried Monday

David Dean Moore, 10, native of Mexia, died Sunday in Baylor Hospital Dallas. He resided at 412 West Park avenue, Sherman.

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Jim Gayle, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, and Rev. Don Johnson, pastor of the Chatfield Methodist church.

Surviving are his father, Buddy Moore, Irving; mother, Mrs. Doris Moore, Sherman; a brother, Buddy Wayne Moore, Sherman; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clary, Sherman, and Mrs. Martha Ann Moore, and great-grandmother, Mrs. M. O. Mabry, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Sep 7, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• s/o Ozark "Buddy" Moore & Doris Elaine (Clary) Moore-Dill

Raymond Lee Barnes
Oct 25, 1909 - Nov 31, 1964

Raymond Lee Barnes, 54, native of Corsicana, died suddenly Tuesday morning in Fort Worth. He is a brother of Lyman Barnes of Corsicana.

Arrangements are pending at Corley Funeral Home.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Nov 3, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Oakwood cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX

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Hold Services R. L. Barnes

Funeral services for Raymond Lee Barnes, 55, who died suddenly Tuesday in Fort Worth, were held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Homer Cox, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church.

Surviving are three sons, Ray Barnes, USAF, Arkansas; Don Barnes, Corsicana, and Robert Barnes, Beaumont; three daughters, Mrs. Cecil Carter, Texarkana, Ark.; Mrs. Homer Taylor, Victoria, and Mrs. Robert Hamm, Dallas; 13 grandchildren, mother, Mrs. E. L. Barnes, Corsicana; two brothers, Buford Edward Barnes and Lyman Barnes, both of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Joe D. Stephenson and Mrs. Willard Sullivan, both of Kerens, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Billy Barnes, Willard Sullivan, J. I. Ellett, Ernest Jones, Rufus Pevehouse and Howe French.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Nov 5, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Margaret (Cooper) Barnes s/o Edward Lee "Ed" Barnes & Cora Lillie (Callens) Barnes

Carolyn Ruth (Megarity) Barnes
Feb 28, 1919 - Aug 29, 2020

 

Carolyn Barnes went home to be with Jesus on August 29, 2020 in Corsicana at the age of 101. She was born on February 28, 1919 in Corsicana to Jess and Carrie Megarity. She had one brother, Elden Megarity. Carolyn graduated from Corsicana High School in 1937. She married Lyman Barnes in 1944. They were married for more than 49 years. Carolyn was a very talented pianist and organist. She gave piano lessons for over 60 years and played at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing at the Seventh Day Adventist Church for many years where she was a member. As a youth, she studied piano at the Marie Waltman School of Music. She also attended Hill Community College for one semester. For many years, Carolyn played the piano for the Rotary Club. She is in The Piano Guild Hall of Fame. Carolyn is survived by sons Darrell and Lyman Barnes, Jr. of Corsicana and Randall Barnes of Phoenix, Arizona. In addition, she has a niece, Melissa Miller, and nephew, Denny Megarity, as well as countless friends and piano students who have fond memories of her. A memorial service will be held at 10:00am Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Stephen McElroy, chaplain of New Century Hospice, will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Carolyn's life. The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Oaks for all they have done for her over the years as well as New Century Hospice for their compassionate care in the final days of her life.

Notes:

• Griffin � Roughton Funeral Home
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Oakwood cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
• w/o Earnest Lyman Barnes, Sr; d/o Jess Arthur Megarity & Carrie Mae (Womack) Megarity

Gerald Ladell Goggans
Feb 22, 1916 - Apr 23, 1972

G. L. Goggans

Gerald L. Goggans, 56, long-time Corsicana resident, died Sunday at his residence after an illness of several years. He was a native of Mississippi.

Funeral services were to be at 3 p.m. Monday at the Griffin Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mickey Loftis officiating. Burial was to be in Oakwood Cemetery.

He is survived by his wifow, Mrs. Wanda Goggns; 3 step-daughters, Mrs. Frances Robinson, Miss Dianne Woods and Mrs. Nanette Woods, all of Corsicana; two brothers, Ralph Goggans of Kennedale and Lacy Goggans of Beeville; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were to be Hubert Farmer, Douglas Tidwell, Ruben Griffin, Arthur Patrick, Jr., Guy Campbell and Billy Jack Blacklidge.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Apr 24, 1972
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• WWII Veteran
• 1st wife Thelma Beverly (Adams) Goggans 2nd wife Wanda Jean (Watts) Woods-Goggans; s/o Malley Marvin Goggans & Ola Bell (Goggans) Goggans buried Richland Cemetery, Richland, TX

Sloan (Johnson) McKee
Mar 22, 1891 - Aug 5, 1964

Mrs. N. D. McKee Rites Thursday

Mrs. Sloan Johnson McKee, wife of N. Dave McKee of Dallas, native of Corsicana, died in Dallas Wednesday following an extended illness. She was born in Corsicana, March 21, 1891.

Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the McCammon Chapel with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Edward A. Mohns, pastor of the Highland Park Presbyterian church.

Surviving are her husband of Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. Cletas Hines, and two grandchildren, Charles David Hines and Frances Mary Hines, all of Midland; a sister, Miss Minnie Johnson, Corsicana; two brothers, Judge Luther A. Johnson, Corsicana, and Ernest N. Johnson, Dallas, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Luther A. Johnson, Jr.; Wiley Johnson, R. B. Bowles, James McCammon, W. Neil Johnson, Jr.; Foster Garland, David Garland and Cletas Hines.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Aug 6, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Richard Lee Ratliff
Oct 29, 1999 - Aug 22, 2013

Richard Lee Ratliff was born on October 29, 1999 in Huntsville, TX and passed away on August 22, 2013 in Dallas, TX.

Visitation

August 27, 2013
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home
200 W. Center
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Funeral Service

August 28, 2013
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Southwest Harvest Church
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Duncanville, TX 75116
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Interment

August 28, 2013
12:30 PM

Oakwood Cemetery
Corsicana
Corsicana, TX 75110

Notes:

• David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Benjamin DeLaRosa
Jun 9, 1964 - Jun 11, 1964

Friday Rites DeLaRosa Child

Graveside services for Benjamin DeLaRosa, two-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fastino DeLaRosa of Corsicana, who died Thursday in Memorial hospital, will be held Friday at 4 p.m. at Oakwood cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. J. P. Ingle, pastor of the church of the Nazarene.

Surviving are the parents, a brother, Raul; a sister, Trena, all of Corsicana; and grandparents, Mrs. Lena Ramirez, Cosicana, and Mr. and Mrs. Margarito DeLaRosa, Chatfield and other relatives.

Corley Funeral Home directs.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Jun 12, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• s/o Faustino DeLaRosa & Rachel (Ramirez) DeLaRosa

Roxie (Webb) Turner
Dec 17, 1896 - Sep 27, 1964

Mrs. Turner Of Streetman Dies

FAIRFIELD, Sept. 28, (Spl.) - Mrs. Roxie Webb Turner, 67, of Streetman, died in Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City Sunday. She was the wife of Vernon Turner, Streetman.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the First Baptist church in Streetman, of which she was a member, with burial in the Birdston cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. J. Henry Brown and Rev. Charles Davenport, Baptist ministers.

Surviving are her husband of Streetman; two sons, Vernon Webb Turner, Houston; two sons, Vernon Webb Turner, Waco, and E. J. Turner, Houston; a daughter, Mrs. Watt Brown, Old Ocean; seven grandchildren, a brother, Everett Webb, Hobbs, N. M.; five sisters, Mrs. Effie Fullerton and Mrs. Bessie Gilbert, both of Streetman; Mrs. Cora Jones, Combs; Mrs. Inez Mindenhall, Baytown, and Mrs. Florence Elliott Hobbs, N.M., and a number of nieces and nephews.

Capps Funeral Home directs.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Sep. 28, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o Vernon Orville Turner; d/o Jacob William "Jake" Webb & Leora Lola (Massey) Webb

Marcus Vernon Turner
Dec 20, 1949 - Jun 17, 2019
 

Funeral services for Marcus V. (Marc) Turner will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Bowers Funeral Home in Teague. Rev. Curtis Baker will officiate. Interment will follow with funeral honors provided by the U. S. Army at Birdston Cemetery near Streetman. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, with the family present, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Turner passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at his residence near Streetman. Marcus Vernon (Marc) Turner was born in Bryan, Texas on December 20, 1949 to parents, Vernon Webb & Josephine Glass Turner. He graduated with the Class of 1968 from Richfield High School in Waco, Texas. Marc was drafted into the United States Army in 1971 and served during the Vietnam War. After the Army, he worked for Gibson's stores in Waco. He eventually worked for TP&L and later retired as a Master Electrician from TXU Big Brown in 2004 after over 30 years. Marc enjoyed entertaining, cooking, golf and shooting competition sporting clays and offering unsolicited advice; but more than anything he loved all of his grandkids. Mr. Turner is survived by his wife of 20 years, Gail Turner; his four children, Marcus Turner & wife Kayla, Tammy Turner Carruthers & husband Jeffrey, Jamie Arnett & wife Niki, and Nicole Ballard & husband Jayme; eleven grandchildren; one brother, Terry Turner & wife Virginia; numerous other relatives and friends, including special friends, Dale DuVall and Herman "Hamp" Hampton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon & Josephine Turner; and one grandson, Robert Arnett.

Notes:

• Bowers Funeral Home � Teague, TX
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Richfield High School, Waco, TX 1968
• US Army Vietnam
• 1st wife Susan Kaye (Wheat) Turner 2nd wife Nancy Gail (Varnell) Arnett married May 28, 1999; s/o Vernon Webb Turner & Berta Josephine (Glass) Turner

Vernon Orville Turner
Feb 17, 1900 - Sep 9, 1972

V. O. Turner

Services were at 4 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in Streetman for Vernon O. Turner, 72, Streetman, who died Saturday in Fairfield. Bro. Thomas Roebuck officiated, and burial was in Birdston Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Vernon W. Turner of Waco and E. J. Turner of Freeport; a daughter, Mrs. Wyatt Brown, Old Ocean; a brother, Easton Turner, Fairfield; a sister, Mrs. Quincy Ruthledge, Vernon; seven grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Rick Brown, Terry Turner, J. W. Robinson, Buddy Turner, Homer Fullerton Jr. and Tracy Gilbert.

Arrangements were with Capps Funeral Home in Fairfield.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Sep 12, 1972
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Roxie (Webb) Turner; s/o Emmitt E. Turner & Amanda Elizabeth (Wright) Turner

Rufus Horace McSpadden
Nov 2, 1892 - Mar 10, 1964

R. H. McSpadden Dies Tuesday

R. H. McSpadden, 71, retired merchant, of Streetman, died in the Navarro clinic Tuesday morning.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Griffin's chapel. Burial will be in the Cade cemetery.

Native of Tennessee, he was a World War I veteran.

Surviving are his wife of Streetman, two daughters, Mrs. M. W. Sims, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Mrs. G. W. Sellers, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; mother, Mrs. J. L. McSpadden, Bridgeport; a brother, S. M. McSpadden, Boyd; four grandchildren and other relatives.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Mar 10, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• WWI Veteran
• h/o Cecil (Gilbert) McSpadden; s/o John Alva Lee McSpadden & Cordelia Elizabeth (Maynard) McSpadden

Ester Caroline (Cooper) Hood
Jan 22, 1877 - Aug 3, 1964

Hold Services For Mrs. Hood

Funeral services for Mrs. E. C. Hood, 86, native of Navarro county, 2918 Overlook Drive, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist church chapel with burial in the Cade cemetery. The rites were conducted by Dr. W. M. Shamburger, Tyler pastor, former pastor of the local church of which Mrs. Hood was a member.

Mrs. Hood died Monday morning in Memorial hospital.

Surviving are a son, P. H. Hood, Teague; two daughters, Mrs. John L. Kelley and Mrs. Clyde R. Nichols, both of Corsicana; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and other relatives.

Nephews were pallbearers.

Corley directed.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Aug 4, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o Edward Jabeze Hood; d/o Johnathan Cooper & Margaret Jane (Tisdale) Cooper

Amanda Ellen (Powell) Baker-Taylor
Sep 8, 1882 - Jul 12, 1964

Hold Services For Mrs. Taylor

Graveside services for Mrs. Amanda Ellen Taylor, 82, were held at Cade cemetery Tuesday at 3 p.m. Mrs. Taylor died in Houston Sunday.

Survivors are a son, John M. Baker, Houston; a daughter, Mrs. Faye Gynes, Houston; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill Powell, Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Jane Berry, Streetman, and Mrs. Rachael Higgins, Mineral Wells, and other relatives.

Corley funeral Home directed.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Jul 14, 1964
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• d/o Johnathan Monroe "John" Powell and Martha E. "Mattie" (Owens) Powell (son John Monroe Baker married to Eunice Fay "Eunie" (Massey) Baker
   

Maude Lee (Manning) Marsh
Oct 6, 1896 - Mar 1, 1965

Mrs. Marsh Of Dallas Expires

Mrs. Boyd Marsh, 68, native of Navarro county, Sanger-Harris saleslady, died Monday morning in the Methodist hospital. She had resided in Dallas 17 years.

Funeral rites will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in the Hopewell cemetery at Navarro. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Robert J. Potts, pastor of the First Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband of Dallas, a daughter, Mrs. Jimmy Runnels, Dallas; a grandson, Jimmy Don Runnels, Austin; a great-grandson, Ricky Runnels, Austin; three brothers, Rex and Max Manning, both of Bardwell and Bryan Manning, Fort Worth; two sisters, Mrs. J. J. Burks, Corsicana, and Mrs. J. Miller, Fort Worth, and several nieces and nephews.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Mar 1, 1965
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Mattie Veatrice (Compton) Marsh
Mar 30, 1920 � Dec 7, 2008

Mattie V. Marsh, 88, of Nederland, Texas died Sunday, December 7, 2008 at Cypress Glen Nursing & Rehabilitation in Port Arthur, Texas.

Mattie was born March 30, 1920 in Navarro County, Texas to Ezra Donald Compton and Bertha Milam Compton. She was a 58 year resident of Nederland, Texas and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Nederland where she taught a Ladies Sunday School Class for 50 years.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches with Dr. Patrick Hunter officiating and Dr. Elvin Gibson assisting. Visitation will also be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 from 1:00 pm until time of service at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Hopewell Cemetery in Navarro, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clois Eugene Marsh, two sisters, Gladys McDowell and Hallie Doolen, two brothers, Don Compton and Jim Compton and her daughter, Nancy Carol Marsh.

She is survived by two sons, Gene Marsh and wife, Billie of Port Neches, Texas; Ted Marsh and wife, Carol of Spring, Texas; four grandchildren, Jenny LaRocca and husband, Vic; Sam Marsh, Dr. Neil Marsh and wife, Jennifer; John Marsh and wife, Lori; five great grandchildren, Macey, Allie, Colby, Katherine and Dylan.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church Building Fund, 3324 Park Drive, Nederland, Texas 77627.

Notes:

• The Beaumont Enterprise - Dec 9, 2008
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• d/o Ezra Donald Compton & Lettie Bertha (Milam) Compton

T. H. Howard
Jul. 10, 1894 - May 31, 1966

Rites Thursday T. H. Howard

KERENS (Spl) - Funeral services for T. H. Howard, 71, retired farmer, who died Tuesday night in the Veterans Hospital at Dallas (Lisbon), were held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Paschal Chapel with burial in the Long Prairie cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Odis Brown, pastor of the First Methodist church.

A native of Arkansas, Howard had been in the VA hospital about a month. He was a veteran of World War I and resided in Navarro county prior to moving to Fort Worth in 1944.

Surviving are a brother, R. E. Howard, Fort Worth; two sisters, Miss Minnie Howard, Fort Worth, and Mrs. T. B. White.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Jun 2, 1966
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• WWI Veteran
• Never married; s/o Daniel Thomas Howard & Louise (Dollar) Howard

Sharon (McKissick) Hall
Aug 5, 1943 - Oct 19, 2023

Notes:

• Submitted by Polly Winn

William Melvin Doss
May 25, 1919 - Aug 3, 1982

"Bill" Doss LINDALE - Services for WIlliam M. "Bill" Doss, 63, Lindale are pending with Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Home in Lindale. Mr. Doss died Tuesday afternoon in a Tyler hospital after a short illness. He was born May 25, 1919 in McKinney, and lived in Irving before moving to Lindale in 1958. He was a veteran of World War II in the U.S. Army and was a prisoner of war in Germany.  He was a member of Assembly of God Church and was employed by Smith County Roads Dept. Survivors include his wife, Mr. Lois Doss, Lindale; three sons, Elam Henry Doss, Mesquite, Jack Odum, Euless and Roy Joe Odum, Irving; a daughter, Mrs. Billie Etley, Irving; two sisters, Mrs. Geneva Warren, Lindale; and Mrs. Laverne Eddy, Dallas; 11 grandchildren and several Great-grandchildren

Notes:

• WWII Veteran
• WWII Biography
• Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX
• h/o Sheila (Byrd) Doss-Daniel  & Lois Merita (James) Doss m. 1945
• View Obituary

Truman Cecil Beasley
Feb 5, 1911 - Nov 6, 1976

T. C. Beasley

KERENS - Funeral services are pending here at Paschal Funeral Home for Truman C. Beasley of Corsicana.

Survivors include three sons, Truman B. Beasley of Ocean Spring, Miss., Lee Beasley of San Antonio and Larry Beasley of Irving; two sisters, Mrs. Allie Pickering of Corpus Christi and Mrs. Wanda Beene of Trinidad; and two brothers, W. A. Beasley of Red Oak and O. L. Beasley of Premont.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Nov. 8, 1976
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Zettie Thomas (Beams) Beasley-Allen buried at Alice Cemetery, Alice, TX
• Death Certificate
   

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Truman Beasley

KERENS - Services were to be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens for Truman C. Beasley, 66, resident of Corsicana, who died Saturday.

He worked at Hamilton's Flower Shop and the Garden Center.

The Rev. Van Houser officiated, and burial was at Bazette Cemetery.

Survivors include three sons, two sisters, and two brothers.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Nov. 9, 1976
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Janie Alice (Glass) Ayres
Feb 12, 1893 - Mar 28, 1976

Mrs. Ayres

KERENS - Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Christ in Kerens for Mrs. Janie Alice Ayres, 83 resident of Kerens, who died Sunday in Dallas.

Willie Hamblin, Church of Christ minister, will officiate and burial will be at Bazette Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Edwin Ayres of Kaufman and Roy Ayres of Sacramento, Calif.; two brothers, Joe Glass of Snyder and E. M. Glass of Hedley; five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Mar. 29, 1976
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• w/o Stewart Carroll Ayres married Jun. 18, 1916 buried at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Scurry, TX; d/o Calvin Addison Glass & Anna Elizabeth (Johnson) Glass

Collin Roberts
Mar 11, 1900 - Jan 20, 1976

Collins Roberts

STREETMAN - Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Goodwill Baptist Church, Birdston Valley Community, Streetman, for Collins Roberts, 75, who died Tuesday at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas.

The Rev. W. M. Carroll of Waco, will officiate, and burial will be at Birdston Community Cemetery.

He was a life-long resident of Richland, Worshipful Master of the Goodwill Lodge No. 266 of Streetman, and a member of Goodwill Baptist Church where he served as church clerk for a number of years.

He married Miss Malicy Conner Nov. 13, 1919.

Survivors include his widow; a son, Roscoe Roberts of Houston; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lou Hawley of Gladewater and Mrs. Margie Duke of Tucson, Ariz.; 23 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; a brother, Abe Roberts of Dallas; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Conner of Wortham, Mrs. Mary Talley and Mrs. Lou Emma Simms both of Los Angeles, Calif.; and other relatives.

Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Jan. 23, 1976
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• h/o Malicy (Conner) Roberts married Nov. 13, 1919 buried in Carroll Chapel Cemetery s/o Abe Roberts and Mary Jane (Collins) Roberts

• The Corsicana Daily Sun
• Submitted by Karen Rost
• Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Submitted by Polly Winn
• Submitted by Dana Stubbs
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