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Catherine S. (Roberts) Derryberry
Aug 27, 1886 - Apr 22, 1963
fHold Services Mrs. Derryberry

Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Derryberry, 76, who died in Memorial Hospital Monday, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the McCammon Chapel.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Denzil G. Wright, pastor of the Central Methodist church. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park.

A native of Hill county, Mrs. Derryberry resided at Blooming Grove for a number of years prior to moving to Rosenberg 20 years ago. Mrs. Derryberry and her husband, O. B. Derryberry, moved to 915 West Seventh avenue last week.

Surviving re her husband and a sister, Mrs. Ben Wright both of Corsicana, and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Cecil Moore, Doyle Moore, Zilna (Rusty) Moore, Clarence Travis, J. H. Derryberry and Wilburn Derryberry.

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Oscar Bates Derryberry
Dec 8, 1882 - Jul 2, 1971

Derryberry

Bates Derryberry, 88, died Friday in Corsicana. A retired farmer, he was a member of the Methodist Church.

Funeral services were Saturday at 2 p.m. in Corley Funeral Chapel with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. The Rev. Roy Ward officiated at the services.

He is survived by one nephew, C. B. Moore of Corsicana and one niece, Alla May Capps of Corsicana.

Pallbearers were Bufford Moore, Joe Moore, Gene Moore, David Harwell, Hansel Derryberry and Jim Capps.

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Nora Cathryn (Wilson) Wossum
Jun 15, 1886 - Nov 20, 1963

Mrs. Wossum Dies Wednesday

Mrs. E. D. Wossum, 78, long-time Corsicana resident, died in Memorial Hospital early Wednesday afternoon.

Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Surviving are her husband, two sons, Marvin and Everett Wossum, of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. S. C. Scarbrough, Kaufman; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Nov. 20, 1963
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Emmett Devilla Wossum married Dec. 4, 1904; d/o Thomas Lafayette "Tom" Wilson & Martha Ellen (Ruble) Wilson
     

Emmett Devilla Wossum
Jun 27, 1882 - Jul 24, 1964

E. D. Wossum Dies Friday

Emmett D. Wossum, 82, retired watchmaker, died in the Twilight Home Friday afternoon.

Born, January 27, 1882 in Tennessee, Wossum came to Corsicana many years ago from Hubbard and was employed by Mitchell and McAfee, Daiches and also was in business for himself for years before his retirement.

His wife died at the Twilight Home November 20 1963.

Mr. and Mrs. Wossum moved to Twilight Home in July 1962.

Surviving are two sons, Marvin and Everett, Wossum, both of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. S. c. Scarborough, Kaufman; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild; four brothers, Herman Wossum, Corsicana; Bob Wossum, Amarillo, and Byrd Wossum, Waco; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Wilson, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at Corley Chapel.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Jul 24, 1964
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • Resthaven Memorial Park
  • h/o Nora Cathryn (Wilson) Wossum married Dec 4, 1904; s/o Eli Andrew Wossom (he spelled his name Wossom, he is buried in Tennessee) and Miranda Adeline (Pendergrass) Wossom-Howard (Miranda is buried in Oakwood cemetery)

James Worthy Ragan
Oct 30, 1895 - Feb 2, 1973

J. W. Ragan

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Corley Funeral Chapel for James W. Ragan, 77, longtime Corsicana resident who died Friday in Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Kenneth Williams and Rev. David Hale will officiate. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

A resident of Corsicana since 1949, he was a native of Tina, Mo., and a veteran of World War I.

Surviving are his widow of Corsicana; a son, George Ragan, Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. Emma Simpson of Idalou, Texas, Mrs. Lela Harrison of Ennis and Mrs. Elnora Kiser of Huntsville; one brother, Clarence Ragan of Lawrence, Kan.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Billy Joe Allen, William Miller, George Fluker, Bob Kiser, Raymond W. Cook and Edward Cook.

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Samuel Odus Burkes
Jan 29, 1888 - Oct 7, 1963

Hold Services For S. O. Burkes

S. O. Burkes, 75, owner of Burkes' Place, saw filing and repair business, North Ninth street, died in Memorial Hospital Monday afternoon. He resided at 1113 North Commerce street.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Griffin Chapel with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.

The rites were conducted by Elder T. O. Darling, Cleburne. Burkes was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. He was a native of Alabama, but had resided in Corsicana many years.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; two sons, C. W. Burkes, Dallas, and Lynn D. Burkes, Ballinger; and three grandchildren, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Hoyt Blackmon, Thurman Baker, L. A. Perry, O. W. Wilson, R. H. Poulter and Robert Cason.

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Francis Leroy "Frank" Reed
Nov 21, 1895 - Sep 8, 1963

Tuesday Rites For F. L. Reed

Francis Leroy Reed, 67, former head of the fabrication department of Bethlehem Supply Co. Corsicana plant in World War II, were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from St. John's Episcopal Church, of which he was a member. He died in the Navarro Clinic Sunday morning.

The rites were conducted by the Very Rev. Sam B. Hulsey, rector of St. John's church. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park.

He was a 32 degree Mason and a veteran of World War I. he made his home in the Navarro Hotel.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; a brother, Gordon L. Reed, York, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Hellman, Norristown, Pa., and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Vestrymen of St. John's church were pallbearers.

Griffin directed.

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Wesley Byrd Reedy
Feb 27, 1901 - Dec 4, 1956

W. B. Reedy, 54, Dies Of Injuries Suffered Friday

W. B. Reedy, 54, died in the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic Wednesday at 10 a.m. from injuries suffered Friday night when his car was struck by a northbound Burlington passenger train at a grade-crossing northwest of Corsicana.

His death is the 19th traffic fatality in Navarro county for 1955 since he was injured prior to January 1.

Funeral arrangements were incomplete early Wednesday afternoon.

A native of Clay county, Texas, Reedy had been manager of the Texas Employment Commission office in Corsicana for a number of years and was well-known here.

His automobile was dragged about one-fourth mile before the train could stop, and Reedy was rushed to the clinic in a Corley ambulance suffering critical head, arm and other injuries.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. Earl Bryant, Dallas; Mrs. Travis Aston, Corsicana, and Mrs. Hayden Tyner, Opelousas, La.; seven grandchildren; three brothers, D. W. Reedy, Salem, Ore.; O. L. Reedy, Belton, and Raymond Reedy, Dallas; three sisters, Mrs. E. T. Wolfe, Athens; Mrs. J. R. Swain, and Mrs. B. K. Inmon, both of Dallas and other relatives.

Corley will direct.

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W. B. Reedy Rites Held Thursday

Funeral services for W. B. Reedy, 54, who died Wednesday morning in the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic, were held from the Corley Chapel Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

The rites were conducted by John Wesley Ford, pastor of the First Methodist church, of which Reedy was a member. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park on Highway 31 west of Corsicana.

Reedy's death was the 19th traffic fatality in Navarro county for 1955. He received critical injuries Friday night when his automobile was struck by a northbound Burlington passenger train at a gradecrossing northwest of Corsicana.

He had been manager of the Corsicana office of the Texas Employment Commission for a number of years and was well-known here. He was a native of Clay county.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. Earl Bryant, Dallas; Mrs. Travis Aston, Corsicana, and Mrs. Hayden Tyner, Opelousas, La.; seven grandchildren; three brothers, D. W. Reedy, Salem, Ore.; O. L. Reedy, Belton, and Raymond Reedy, Dallas; three sisters, Mrs. E. T. Wolfe, Athens; Mrs. J. R. Swain, and Mrs. B. K. Inmon, both of Dallas and other relatives.

Pallbearers are W. J. Bain, Marvin Wheat, John C. Langford, Bernie W. Parker, Robert Kirpatrick, John J. McCutcheon, Hollis Pitts and Willie H. Hodge.

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Jeffrey Dean Dominey
Jul 23, 1963 - Jul 24, 1963

Services Held Dominey Infant

Graveside services at Resthaven Memorial Park were held Saturday at 11 a.m. for Jeffrey Dean Dominey, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Dominey of Corsicana, who died in Memorial hospital Wednesday.

The rites were conducted by Rev. T. F. Donald, pastor of the First Assembly of God Church.

Surviving are the parents, a sister, Laura Ann, and two brothers, Joel and David Dominey, all of Corsicana.

Corley directed.

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William Allen Middlebrooks
Sep 30, 1908 - Jun 15, 1976

A. Middlebrooks

Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Allen Middlebrooks, 67, resident of Navarro, who died Tuesday Memorial Hospital.

The Rev. Elvis Egge will officiate, with burial following at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Fay Middlebrooks of Navarro; a son, Guy Middlebrooks of Dallas; two grandsons, Mark Middlebrooks and Tracy Middlebrooks both of Dallas; a sister, Mrs. Jean Walker, of Corsicana; two nieces and a nephew.

Pallbearers will be Lee Brashear, Curtis McGehee, Wilson Warner, James Doolen, Keith Weaver, and Clyde Sullivan.

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Sotero Ernesto Fletes
Apr 22, 1876 - Sep 4, 1963

Sotero E. Fletes Rites Saturday

Final rites for Sotero E. Fletes, 87, Honduras citizen, retired consul who had served in the United States, Cuba, German and England, will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. from the Corley Chapel. He died in Memorial Hospital Wednesday night.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. T. F. Donald, pastor of the First Assembly of God church with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Fletes had resided in the United States since 1940 and in Corsicana for six years.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; two sons, Ernest Fletes, Corsicana, and James W. Fletes, St. Louis, Mo.; two daughters, Miss Lucille Alma Fletes, New York City, and Mrs. Wayne Trejo, Chicago; 15 grandchildren and other relatives.

Grandsons will be pallbearers.

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Dale Wayne Jackson
Jan 25, 1963 - Aug 31, 1963

Jackson Infant Rites Sunday

Graveside rites for Dale Wayne Jackson, nine-weeks-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Jackson, Corsicana, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park. The services were conducted by Rev. James Moody of Mexia.

The little child died in Memorial Hospital Saturday morning.

Surviving are the parents, a brother, three sisters, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Tanner, and Mrs. H. C. Jackson, and a great-grandmother, Mrs. A. S. Waters, all of Corsicana.

Corley directed.

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Jesse James Davidson
1912 - Jun 6, 1963

Hold Services J. J. Davidson

Final rites for Jessie James, Davidson, 51, Corsicana native, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. The services were conducted by Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First Baptist church.

Davidson died Thursday at Iowa, La., where he was employed by a construction concern.

Surviving are his wife of Iowa, La.; three sons, James N. Davidson, Corsicana; John and Keith Davidson, both of Mineola; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Pryor, Mrs. Grace Collins and Mrs. Kathryn Sheets, all of Corsicana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Charlie Tieman, E. W. Matthews, W. W. Yielding, Johnny Dockery, Bill Talkington and Steve Thompson.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Jun 10, 1963
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Alva Lee (Prater) Davidson married Oct 14, 1934; s/o James Lewis Davidson & Artie (Truelove) Davidson buried Rice cemetery

Allie Mae (Rea) Kent
Jun 19, 1906 - Apr 5, 1963

Mrs. G. C. Kent Dies Friday, Rites Sunday

Mrs. Allie Mae Kent, 56, wife of Garland C. Kent, 1454 West Third Avenue, died in Memorial Hospital Friday afternoon.

Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Chapel Sunday at 3 p.m. with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which she was a member.

She was born at Drane, June 19, 1906.

Surviving are her husband of Corsicana; two sons, Garland C. Kent, Jr., and Danny J. Kent, both of Dallas; two daughters, Miss Bobbie Jane Kent, Dallas and Miss Jo Ann Kent, Corsicana; two brothers, Sloan and Jack Rea, and two sisters, Mrs. C. B. Jordan and Mrs. L. W. Keathley, all of Corsicana; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Gillean Rea, N. L. Mott, Billy Jack Mott, Troy Sharby, Chester Norris, Teddy Norris, Frank Ware. W. Rea Keathley and Glen Moore.

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Robert Houston Kent, Sr.
Oct 24, 1912 - Feb 23, 1963

Houston Kent Found Dead On Eureka Ranch

Houston Kent, 50, rancher-farmer, 447 North Twenty-Sixth street, native of Navarro county, was found dead on his ranch in the Eureka community Sunday at 4 a.m.

Funeral services were held Monday at 10:30 a.m. from the Corley Funeral Chapel with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. The rites were conducted by C. B. Holcomb, pastor of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ.

He was born at Providence, near Mildred.

Kent had ridden horseback on the ranch Saturday morning to look after livestock and when he failed to return about noon, no apprehension was felt.

During the afternoon, however, a search was instituted and the riderless horse was found on the south side of the creek that it goes through the properties and about 4 a.m. Sunday, the lifeless body was found.

An autopsy was performed Sunday and indicated that Kent had been thrown by the horse into a tree, breaking his neck. It is believed the mishap occurred during Saturday afternoon.

Texas National Guard personnel, police auxiliary, county officers, neighbors and friends of Eureka and Corsicana joined in the search for Kent Saturday night.

Surviving are his wife, two sons, Bob and Bill Kent and a daughter, Judy Kent, all of Corsicana; a brother, Frank Kent, Eureka; a sister, Mrs. Claude Hervey, Corsicana and other relatives.

Pallbearers were C. F. Dominy, Dan Dominy, Frank Kent, Kent Hervey, Maco Stewart, Paul Miller, B. C. Nesmith and E. W. (Pete) O'Daniel.

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George Ray Duncan
Jul 13, 1947 - Jun 22, 2022

George Duncan
July 13, 1947 - June 22, 2022
Frost

George Ray Duncan, 74, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. He was born July 13,1947 in Dallas, Texas and was the second son of Edward Elmer Jr. & Audrey P. Duncan.

George graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas, Texas. He proudly served four years in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. By trade as a master carpenter, George began his career with Allen-Dodd and Associates Incorporated, fire restoration specialist, and remained a dedicated employee until its dissolution in 1989. Anyone who knew him was aware he could fix or build anything therefore, he was quickly recruited to join Lone Star consolidated Foods as their Maintenance Manager. After 25 years, in 2015, George retired from Lone Star.

George was blessed to have met and married Carolyn Harper Grant in 2015. He loved spending time with his family and would do anything for them. Given the option of any activity outside of work, he would always choose fishing. His mother, Audrey, said he had a rod & reel in his hand from the time he could walk. Fishing is a Duncan Family tradition that he shared with his children. George also enjoyed hunting, camping, riding his Harley Davidson and attending the Texas State Fair as many times as possible each year.

George is survived by his wife, Carolyn Duncan, of Frost, Texas. His children Marla (Tim) Laudan, James (April) Drennan, Tracy (Billy) Floyd, Jeff (Jessica) Duncan, Daniel (Alysha) Tadlock, Brandi (Greg) Samples, Rachel (Dennis) Smith and Vaughn Grant. His Grandchildren Amber, Josh, Jeremy, James Jr., Justice, Clay, Joshua, Taylor, Gabby, Raelyn, Christian, Michael, Rylei, Alyssa, Bradley, Brittney, Jordyn, Jaydin, Sierra and Jordan. His Great Grandchildren Caroline, Paxton, Brayden, Matthew, Connor, Everleigh and Elijah.

George, also known as Dad, Pops and PawPaw will always be deeply loved and forever missed! He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Eddie Glen and Edward Elmer III (Scoobie).

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving, Texas with Pastor Derlon Wilson officiating.

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We are sad to announce that on June 22, 2022, at the age of 74, George Ray Duncan of Frost, Texas, born in Dallas, Texas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Edward Elmer Jr. and Audrey P. Duncan; and his brothers, Eddie Glen and Edward Elmer III (Scoobie). He is survived by : his wife Carolyn Duncan of Frost, Texas.; his children, Marla Laudan (Tim), James Drennan (April), Tracy Floyd (Billy), Jeff Duncan (Jessica), Daniel Tadlock (Alysha), Brandi Samples (Greg), Rachel Smith (Dennis) and Vaughn Grant; his grandchildren, Amber, Josh, Jeremy, James Jr., Justice, Clay, Joshua, Taylor, Gabby, Raelyn, Christian, Michael, Rylei, Alyssa, Bradley, Brittney, Jordyn, Jaydin, Sierra and Jordan; and his great grandchildren, Caroline, Paxton, Brayden, Matthew, Connor, Everleigh and Elijah.

John David Bates
Nov 30, 1875 - Apr 9, 1963

Hold Services For J. D. Bates

Funeral services for John David Bates, 87, who died Tuesday at the Hilliard Home, 308 West Seventh avenue, were held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.

The rites were conducted by Rev. J. Evans of Dallas and Rev. David Williams, pastor of the Northside Assembly of God church. Burial was in the Eureka cemetery.

Surviving are two sons, J. W. Bates, Dallas, and W. C. Bates, Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. L. G. Coker, Corsicana; two brothers, Andrew Bates, Dallas and Lee Bates, Abilene; a sister, Mrs. Annie Hutchinson, Hennepin, Okla.; 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and other relatives.

Grandsons were pallbearers.

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Nonie Irene (Richardson) Bates
Jun 25, 1914 - Sep 17, 1975

Mrs. Bates

Services were to be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Nonie Irene Bates, 64, resident of Mesquite, who died Wednesday in Dallas.

Rev. Arnold Taylor was to officiate, with burial following at Eureka Cemetery.

She was a native of Mexia and lived in Mesquite 23 years.

Survivors include her husband, J. W. Bates of Mesquite; as son, E. W. Bates of Dallas; two daughters, Mrs. Nonie Mae Marshall of Mesquite and Mrs. Mildred Jones of Dallas; 12 grandchildren and a brother, Jim Richardson of Mabank.

Nephews will be pallbearers.

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Trudy Mae Miller
Jan 16, 1955 - Apr 24, 1963

Rites for little Trudy Mae Miller will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday from the Taylor Baptist, Frost, Texas.

Calhoun directing.

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Audie Marshall Cates
Sep 18, 1900 - Sep 3, 1970

A. M. Cates Dies Thursday

A. M. Cates, 69, retired construction employe of the Texas Highway Department and resident of Corsicana the past 28 years, died Thursday in Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bracey Bledsoe of Austin officiating. Burial will be in the Dawson Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. M. G. Ragland of Corsicana; one grandson, Gary Dickson of Irving; one brother, H. C. Cates of Axtel; and six sisters, Mrs. Annie Belle Slater of Dawson, Mrs. Nadine Wells of Belflower, Calif., and Mrs. Rosell Thompson, Mrs. Lorene Walker, Mrs. Margie Goldwater and Mrs. Kittie Austin, all of Tyler.

Pallbearers will be Tommie Joe Bates, Roy Brown, Ernest Tackett, Norvil Coker, Richard Oglesby, L. D. Patterson, Horace Collins, and Spence B. Taylor.

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Edward Bator
Feb 27, 1970 - Jan 23, 2022

Edward Bator, Age:51

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Edward Michael Bator (Addison, Texas), who went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2022. Eddie was 51 years old.

Eddie was born on February 27, 1970, to Mary Jo and Edward D. Bator in Wayne County, Michigan and moved to Corsicana, Texas, when he was nine years old. When he was ten, God brought a sweet couple into Eddie's life: Peggy and Terry Moore. The Moores showered abundant care on Eddie, and he deeply mourned Peggy's death in 2019. Eddie attended Corsicana High School, where he was a member of the tennis team. He was extremely proud of winning the state tennis championship with his doubles partner John Nelson. After graduating in 1988, he was awarded the Collins Scholarship and began college at The University of North Texas. While at UNT, Eddie joined the fraternity Sigma Nu. His Sigma Nu brothers were travel partners in skiing, golf, and life. They maintained an important presence in his life, always available for support in times of joy and sorrow.

After graduating with a degree in Accounting in 1993, Eddie went on to also attend the Southern Methodist University Executive Management Program in 1997.

In 1999, Eddie and Holly were introduced by mutual friends Patty and Wes Steely. Eddie and Holly married in 2000 and had three children: Zoe, Seth, and Payne. They were witness to the power of God's redemption in their marriage. Eddie was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family, who meant more to him than anything else in the world. He was endlessly proud of Zoe, Seth, and Payne.

Eddie belonged to Willow Bend Church, where he was involved in Celebrate Recovery, Life Group, and Bible Study. His love of the Lord was evident in his daily walk and his compassion for others. Eddie loved good music, good friends, and a good round of golf. A master of the dad joke, his wit and sense of humor both delighted his friends and embarrassed his children. Eddie was a devoted supporter of Michigan football, had a love/hate relationship with the Dallas

Cowboys, and was a force to be reckoned with on Twitter. Anyone who knew Eddie was touched by his kindness, his humor, and his willingness to have an open ear and open heart for whoever needed him.

Eddie was preceded in death by Peggy Moore and his mother Mary Jo. Eddie is survived by his wife Holly, his children, Zoe, Seth, and Payne, as well as his father and stepmother, Ed and Donna Bator and sisters Lori Bator Owens and Stephanie Bator George.

Eddie loved fiercely and deeply and we take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace in the presence of the Lord.

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. - Revelation 21:4

Mamie Frances (Montgomery) Champion
May 25, 1890 - Dec 5, 1969

Mrs. Champion Rites Are Today

Mrs. Mamie Champion, 79, a former resident of Corsicana for 40 years, died Friday in Austin.

Services will be held today at 2 p.m. at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Zions Rest Cemetery. The Rev. W. H. Horick will officiate.

Surviving are two sons, W. T. Champion of Groves, and T. A. Champion of Tyler; three daughters, Mrs. Alice E. Washburn of Lubbock, Mrs. Aline Faye Holub of Austin and Mrs. betty Jo Little of Shiner; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, J. A. Montgomery of Corsicana, Kelly Montgomery of Anna, and Willis Montgomery of Powell.

Pallbearers will be Bill Montgomery, Joe Montgomery, Kenneth Montgomery, Kelly Montgomery, Jr., Edgar Lee Montgomery and C. Mosier.

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Peter Bailey Wilkinson, Sr.
Jan 1, 1948 - Jun 15, 2021

Well, Pete finally retired..he passed away at home peacefully June 15, 2021 .. on his own terms. After he had completed his morning reports, of course. A lifelong Midlander, he was born in Longview, Texas January 1, 1948, to Clark and Annette Wilkinson. He graduated from Midland High School in 1965. Shortly after, to the chagrin of his parents, he eloped to Juarez, Mexico to marry the love of his life, Barbara Moore, to whom he was lovingly married for 44 years. He graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering. While he had a long and successful career in oil and gas, he forbade his three children from going into the business. Good call? His unparalleled work ethic was well-known and quite astonishing. He was humble, hated pretension and did not suffer fools lightly but had a heart of gold and helped many along the way. His bark was always worse than his bite but few had the courage to test that theory. He had a wonderful sense of humor, inappropriate at times, but also a real sense of responsibility to those he loved. He was adored by his family and found his greatest joy in spending time with his grandchildren. He was brilliant, funny, generous, unconventional and one of a kind. He will be missed beyond measure.

He was preceded in death by his parents and beautiful bride Barbara Wilkinson.

He is survived by Peter Wilkinson Jr. and wife, Teresa of Lubbock, TX Paul Wilkinson and wife Samantha of Dallas, TX and Katie Watson and husband Benton of Granbury, TX. Eight grandchildren, Katlin, Casey, Drew, Madison, Bailey, Jae, Piper, Ben, and one great grandson Levani. Two sisters Susan Clark Wilkinson Davis of Albuquerque, NM and Julie Tout of Granbury, TX and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Lastly his ever-present and spoiled rotten, bird dog, Rose.

Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at First United Methodist Church Chapel in Midland. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.


 

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  • Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram on Jun 19, 2021
  • Submitted by Diane Richards

Jo Nell (Farmer) Potter-Toms
Nov 23, 1928 - Jan 31, 1970

Monday Rites For Mrs. Toms

Mrs. Jo Nell Farmer Toms, 40, native of Navarro County, died in Houston Saturday.

Funeral services are scheduled Monday at 2 p.m. in the Corley Chapel with interment in the Hopewell cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Lee Toms of Houston; three sons-Tommy and Allen Potter of Houston and Donnie Toms of Corsicana; a daughter, Diana Toms of Corsicana; two grandchildren.

Also surviving are her mother, Mrs. Katie Farmer of Corsicana; a brother, Laugh Farmer of Corsicana; five sisters-Mrs. Clara Lee Williams, Mrs. Maxine Lewis, and Mrs. Jimmie Ruth Mullenix, all of Corsicana; Mrs. Bula Mae Kirzee of Homer, La., and Mrs. Maxine Lewis of Mexia.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Feb 1, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Prentice Maurice Potter buried Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, TX. 2nd husband Lee Toms; d/o Herman Lee Farmer & Katie Mae (Hagler) Farmer

Florence (Chancellor) Roberson
Dec 6, 1881 - Mar 10, 1963

MRS. FLORENCE ROBINSON

Native of Dawson, Texas, died in Dallas. Funeral services will be at St. James A. M. E. Church, Dawson, Wednesday, March 13, 3 p.m.

Calhoun directing.

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Lemon Henry
Jun 13, 1880 - Mar 1963

LEMON HENRY

Native of Dawson. Rites will be at the Church of God in Christ, Dawson, today March 11, 2:30 p.m.

Calhoun directing.

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Lovie (Leveston) Porter
Sep 22, 1890 - Apr 21, 1963

Rites for Mrs. Lovie Porter will be held from the St. James A. M. E. Methodist Church, Sunday 2:30 p.m., Dawson, Texas. Rev. L. A. Winfield will give the eulogy.

Calhoun directing.

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Annie L. Y. (Michaels) Gardner
Mar 10, 1884 - Aug 19, 1963

Mrs. Gardner Rites Tuesday

Mrs. Annie Gardner, 79, of Dawson, died in the Navarro Clinic Monday afternoon.

Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist church in Dawson Tuesday at 4 p.m. with burial in the Dawson Cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Bert Gillis, Hico, Methodist minister, assisted by Rev. Joe Worley, pastor, and Rev. Travis Arden.

Surviving are a son, Clyde Gardner, Milford; four daughters, Mrs. Opal Wilson, Houston; Mrs. Mamie Jordan and Mrs. Beatrice Jordon, both of Dawson and Mrs. Pauline Crowe, Baytown; three brothers, Mug Michael, Italy; Bob Michael, Mexia, and Jack Michael, Galveston; two sisters, Mrs. Maybelle Malysiak, Marshall, and Mrs. Beatrice Harrison, Henderson; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and other relatives.

Eubanks directs.

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Clyde Edward Gardner
Jan 10, 1905 - Nov 19, 1975

C. E. Gardner

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Milford for Clyde Edward Gardner, 70, resident of Rt. 1 Milford, who died at 4 a.m. Wednesday at Grant Bowie Hospital in Hillsboro.

Burial will be at Dawson Cemetery in Dawson. Arrangements are with Eubanks Funeral Home in Hubbard.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Merle Gardner of Milford; a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Ellis of Centerville; two sons, Clyde Olin Gardner of Milford and Kenneth Gardner of Houston; four grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. Opal Wilson of Houston, Mrs. Mamie Jordan of Dawson, Mrs. Pauline Crowe of Baytown, and Mrs. Beatrice Jordan of Dawson.

He was a farmer and a member of the Methodist church.

He will lie in state from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Milford.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Nov 20, 1975
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Edna Ida (Prater) Gardner 2nd wife Merle (Freeze) Gardner; s/o Franklin Edward Gardner & Annie L. Y. (Michaels) Gardner

Stephen Allen Holditch, Dr.
Oct 20, 1946 - Aug 9, 2019

Dr. Stephen Allen Holditch, Texas A&M Class of '69 of College Station, TX died on August 9, 2019, surrounded by his dearest loved ones. He was 72 years old. A visitation will from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center, 3001 South College Avenue. Life Tribute Celebration will be at 1 pm, Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at A&M United Methodist Church, with interment to follow in the Memorial Cemetery of College Station - Aggie Field of Honor.

Steve is survived by his wife, Ann of College Station, TX, his daughter Katie Holditch (Class of '97) of The Woodlands, TX and his daughter Abbie Walsh and son-in-law Kenn (both Class of '01) of College Station, TX. The light of Steve's life was his five grandchildren, whom he adored and loved taking to Disney World and the beach. Katie's boys are Stephen (Class of '21) and Jackson Rowe of The Woodlands, TX and Abbie's three children are Kyle, Ashlea and Georgia Walsh of College Station, TX. Steve's surviving siblings are Damon Holditch, Diane Holditch Barber and Jerry Holditch. His closest friend, Mike Klahn, is Ann's first cousin. Steve loved all of his many nieces, nephews and cousins. Steve also doted on his beloved Labrador, Ellie. His parents, Damon and Margie Holditch, precede Steve in death.

Steve was the second son born to Damon and Margie on October 20, 1946 in Corsicana, TX. Steve moved several times as a child and teenager as his father pursued a career in the oil and gas industry. He lived in San Antonio, TX for his first three years of high school, so that city and it's rich history always held a special place in his heart. Steve graduated from Richardson High School in Richardson, TX in 1965. After graduating from high school, Steve joined the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets and began his journey as an Aggie. While in the Corps in outfit F-1, Steve was a Ross Volunteer and was on the Ross Volunteer Firing Squad, and by his senior year was Second Battalion Commander. Steve received his B.S. in 1969, a M.S. in 1970 and Ph.D. in 1975 all in Petroleum Engineering. Steve joined the Texas A&M Faculty in 1976. He taught 97 courses and served on more than 175 graduate committees.

Steve was the Head of the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M from 2004-2012. He was named a Texas A&M Distinguished Alumnus in 2014, and in April of 2016, he was inducted into the Corps of Cadets Hall of Honor, which made him prouder and happier than almost any other award he ever received. Steve was a season ticket holder for a variety of Texas A&M sports throughout the years, but Fightin' Texas Aggie Football and Kyle Field were closest to his heart. There was nothing he loved more than giving back to the university he adored and credited for much of his success, and when he was named a Distinguished Alumnus he said, "You will look back at your years at Texas A&M as one of the best periods in your life. Your classmates will be lifelong friends, so keep in touch with them and the university as your career takes you to various parts of the world. Always remember the Aggie Code of Honor."

Professionally, Steve Holditch had no equal. In 1976, he started his consulting company, S.A. Holditch & Associates and the company thrived and innovated all over the world for over 20 years. S.A. Holditch & Associateshad a worldwide reputation for being able to solve the most difficult petroleum engineering problems. After selling the company to Schlumberger in 1997, Steve was a Schlumberger Fellow for five years and traveled stateside and internationally as a consultant and member of several professional boards. Steve was elected to the National Academy of Engineering, the highest honor that can be given to an engineer, in 1995 at the age of 49. Steve served as President of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) in 2002 and was honored with three of the SPE's top technical awards, including the Legends of Hydraulic Fracturing Award, which he received in 2014. He was elected as an SPE Honorary Member in 2006, the highest honor that SPE presents to an individual.

Steve was loved and will be missed terribly by his family, friends and so many people in Bryan/College Station and all over the world.

Our dad's last request, in lieu of flowers, was that Memorial Donations be given to "The Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering general scholarship fund or to A&M United Methodist Church"

Notes:

  • s/o Damon Holditch & Marjorie Elinor (Stephens) Holditch

James Posey "Holly" Hollingsworth, Jr.
Aug 19, 1923 - Feb 5, 2012

Services for James "Holly" Hollingsworth, 88, of Kaufman, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 am Saturday February 11, 2012 at First Christian Church of Kaufman with Rev. Phillip Chacko officiating, under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in Ridge Park Cemetery, Hillsboro, Texas.

He passed away February 5, 2012 in Monroe, LA.

Mr. Hollingsworth was born August 19, 1923 in Hillsboro, TX, to James Posey and Pansy K. Menefee Hollingsworth, Sr.

James had lived in Kaufman for the past 30 years. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Kaufman, TX., Odd Fellows Lodge & The VFW Post in Wills Point. He was also a member of the Kaufman Senior Citizens Center. He worked as a salt miner for Morton Salt where he retired.

James was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Lou Ann Hollingsworth, step son, Paul Edward Lackey and late wife Doris.

Surviving are:
Daughter: Pansy Ruth Auman of Graham, WA.
Son: James "Jimmy" & Louise Hollingsworth of Graham, WA.
Daughter: Susan Guizzetti of Tacoma, WA.
Son: Jay Wesley & Terri Hollingsworth of West Monroe, LA.
Daughter: Jan & Butch Woolsey of Flint, TX.
Son: Clay Douglas & Coni Hollingsworth of Monroe, LA.
Step Son: Ronald Sullivan of Franklin, NC.
Step Son: Donald Porter of West Monroe, LA.
Step Daughter: Debbie Lackey of Arp, TX.
Step Son: Michael Lackey of Van, TX.
19 Grandchildren & Many Great Grandchildren
3 Brothers: Charles Edward Hollingsworth of Yambill, OR.
Roy Gene & Norma Hollingsworth of Garland, TX.
Laban & Mary Hollingsworth of Milton, FL.
Sister: Linda & Kelly Clements of Milton, FL.

Pallbearers are Chris Hollingsworth, Mike Gomila, Jay Naron, Butch Woolsey, Mac Mandell, Shane Reynolds

Notes:

  • WWII Veteran
  • WWII Biography
  • h/o Doris Helen (Couch) Hollingsworth; s/o James Posey Hollingsworth, Sr. & Pansy K. (Menefee) Hollingsworth

Julia Erma (Donaho) Miller
Sep 3, 1905 - Feb 28, 1963

Mrs. E. Miller Services Held

Final rites for Mrs. Erma Miller, 57, who died in Brownsville Mercy Hospital Thursday, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in the Hamilton cemetery.

The services were conducted by Rev. Floyd A. Boulware, pastor of the First Methodist church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Marvin Fallin, Brownsville: parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Donaho, Retreat; two sisters, Mrs. C. A. Slate and Mrs. Dick Williamson, both of Corsicana; a brother, David Donaho, Retreat and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Tommy Martin, Quinn Harrison, E. L. Finley, Jr.; Nell Donaho, Doyle Coley and Jerry Donaho.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., Mar 2, 1963
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • (Julia's monument and find a grave have her death year 1965 but death certificate and obit have 1963)
    w/o Jean Law Miller; d/o David Allen Donaho & Katie Cora (Everett) Donaho

Jean Law Miller
Dec 18, 1905 - Nov 27, 1971

J. L. Miller

Services for a 65-year-old Brownsville man, Jean L. Miller, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Darling-Mouser Funeral Home in Brownsville, with graveside services at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Hamilton Cemetery in Corsicana. Local arrangements will be under direction of Corley's Funeral Home.

Mrs. Miller died Saturday in Brownsville. He had been a resident of that city for the past 45 years.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jean Fallin and Miss Martha Jean Miller, both of Brownsville; one son, John Vaughn Miller of Brownsville; three sisters, Mrs. K. C. Boysen of Edinburg, Mrs. Lois Thornton of Mathis; and Mrs. Lester Smith of Browns Mills, N. J.

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Charles Douglas Miller, Sr.
Feb 16, 1935 - Mar 9, 2017

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Charles Miller (Corsicana, Texas), who passed away on March 9, 2017. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

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Nancy Alma (Fields) Hollingsworth
Feb 25, 1875 - May 8, 1963

Hollingsworth Rites Friday

Mrs. H. B. Hollingsworth, 88, died Wednesday at her home on Route 2.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from the Missionary Baptist church with burial in the Hamilton Cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Bruce Hibbitt, pastor.

Mrs. Hollingsworth was born in Longview, Texas, March 25, 1875.

Surviving are four sons, Rev. J. E. Hollingsworth, Shreveport, La.; Elmo and D. F. Hollingsworth, both of Corsicana and Cecil Hollingsworth, Grapevine; four daughters, Mrs. Virgie Whitten, Corsicana; Mrs. Louis A. Jones and Mrs. Lee Montgomery, both of Monahans, and Mrs. Jack C. Smith, Houston; 13 grandchildren, a number of great-grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Willie Hubbard Houston, and other relatives.

Corley will direct.

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Barney Cecil Hollingsworth
Nov 8, 1903 - May 17, 1970

Hollingsworth Rites Today

Barney Cecil Hollingsworth, 66, a former resident of Corsicana died Friday in Grapevine where he had resided the past 11 years.

He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Corsicana.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Grapevine with the Rev. Karkalitz officiating.

Graveside services will be held today at 4:30 p.m. at Hamilton Cemetery. The Rev. Bruce Hibbitt will officiate.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Faye Hollingsworth of Grapevine; a daughter, Mrs. Peggy Bradshaw of Dallas; a son, Cecil Lynn Hollingsworth of Grapevine; two grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Vergie Whitten of Corsicana, Mrs. Winnie Jones and Mrs. Lee Lowe of Monahans and Mrs. Bonnie Smith of Livingston; three brothers, the Rev. J. E. Hollingsworth of Fort Worth, Elmo and Bill Hollingsworth of Corsicana.

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Sarah Beula Flinn, Miss
Oct 23, 1892 - Jun 8, 1963

Sunday Rites For Miss Flinn

Funeral services for Miss Beula Flinn, long-time employe of local cafes, 111 East First Avenue, who died Saturday in Memorial Hospital following an extended illness, were held Sunday at 4 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Obie F. Barton, Baptist minister. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.

A native of Mt. Pleasant, Miss Flinn had resided here since 1920.

Pallbearers were Billy Onstott, W. H. Tipton, John R. Corley, S. N. Georges, Dan Comfort, L. A. Johnson, Jr.; and Dr. W. K. Logsdon.

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Willie Elliott Norton, Sr.
Dec 7, 1900 - Aug 2, 1963

Hold Services W. E. Norton

Funeral services for Willie Elliott Norton, 62, who died in Stamford Friday, were held Sunday at 3:30 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.

The rites were conducted by Claude B. Holcomb, minister of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.

Norton was a native of Navarro county.

Surviving are his wife of Stamford, a son, Willie Elliott Norton, Jr., Stamford; a brother W. L. Norton, Corsicana, deputy-sheriff-jailer; two sisters, Mrs. F. W. Enskamp, Fort Worth, and Mrs. Cona Ryburn, Port Isbell, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were F. W. Enskamp, Haddix Boldin, W. S. Norton, Howe French, J. D. Norton and Clyde Boldin.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Aug. 5, 1963
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Florence Mason Ivy (York) Norton buried in Hamilton Beeman cemetery; s/o William Samuel Norton & Mary Ann (Collins) Norton

William Bryant Jennings
Aug 17, 1904 - Apr 10, 1963

Rites Thursday W. B. Jennings

KERENS, April 11 (Spl.) - Funeral services for W. B. Jennings, 58, Bazette farmer, were held Thursday at 3:30 p.m. from the Bazette Baptist church.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Sam Cirelli, pastor. Burial was in the Bazette Baptist cemetery.

Jennings was found dead at his home Wednesday morning. Melvin Penney, justice of the peace, returned a coroner's verdict of "death from gunshot wounds, self-inflicted" after an investigation.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ruth Reagan, Bazette, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

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Mary Adeline (Byrd) -Thornbury-James
Mar 11, 1884 - Mar 18, 1963

Plan Services For Mrs. James

KERENS, March 19 (Spl.) - Mrs. Mary James, 79, wife of W. S. James, Route 1, Powell, died early Monday at her home following a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Inmon Funeral Chapel with burial in the Bazette Baptist cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by rev. Don Johnson, pastor of the Chatfield Methodist church.

Surviving are her husband of Powell; four sons, D. W. Thornburg, Dallas; Eddie Thornburg, McGee, Miss.; J. C. Thornburg, Jackson, Miss., and Charles Thornburg, Oak Grove; three daughters, Mrs. W. B. Mayfield, Las Cruces, N.M.; Mrs. Effie Sue Jourdon, Oak Grove, La., and Mrs. Louise Means, Puckett, Miss.; 22 grandchildren and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Webb Ray, Tom Moore, Jim Little, Jim Parker, T. I. Marshall and Homer Marshall.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Mar 19, 1963
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Thomas Benton Thornbury 2nd husband William Sylvester James; d/o James Allen Byrd & Sarah (Howell) Byrd

William Sylvester James
Oct 15, 1882 - Aug 17, 1973

W. S. James

KERENS - William S. James, 87, native of Georgia, died in Memorial Hospital Friday.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. W. A. Tarpley, pastor of the Assembly of God Church of Kerens, officiating. Burial will be in Bazette Cemetery under the direction of Paschal Funeral Home.

He had lived in the Kerens area for nearly 50 years and had lived in Jacksonville, Tex. prior to that time. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church and was a retired farmer.

Survivors include five sons, W. R. James of Kerens, T. O. James and N. S. James, both of Dallas, A. E. James and C. E. James, both of Jacksonville, Tex.; and one daughter, Mrs. Neomi Jones of Jacksonville, Tex.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Aug 19, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Viola Ethel (Lundy) James married Jun. 26, 1914 2nd wife Mary Adeline (Byrd) Thornburg-James; s/o Tobias Redden James & Letty Caroline Jeanette (Defoor) James

Arthur Pabst Robinson, Sr.
Jan 12, 1905 - May 22, 1963

A. P. Roberson Dies Wednesday

Arthur P. Roberson, about 55, of LeMarque, died in a Galveston hospital Wednesday afternoon following a several months' illness of a heart ailment.

Graveside services will be held at Oakwood cemetery here Saturday at 2 p.m.

Surviving are his wife, the former Loraine Pugh of Corsicana; two sons, Arthur P. Roberson, Texas City, and David Roberson, LaMarque; three grandchildren, several brothers and sisters, and other relatives.

Mrs. E. R. Martin, an aunt and John Pugh, brother of Mrs. Roberson, and Mrs. McClung of Kerens left Thursday afternoon for LaMarque.

Corley is handling local arrangements.

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Mary Flores
Mar 15, 1922 - Dec 15, 1963

Tuesday Rites For Mrs. Flores

Mrs. Mary Flores, 721 North Fourteenth street, was dead on arrival at Memorial hospital Sunday following becoming ill at her home.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the McCammon Chapel. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

Surviving are three daughters, Dolores Flores, Fort Worth; Juanita and Maggie Flores, both of Corsicana; a son, Johnny Flores, mother Mrs. Inez Flores, and three brothers, Joe Bill and Manuel Flores, all of Corsicana, and two sisters, Josephine Flores, Corsicana, and Victoria Flores, Dallas.

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William Thomas Hipps
Mar 26, 1871 - Jun 2, 1963

Tuesday Rites For W. T. Hipps

Funeral services for W. T. Hipps, 62, who died in Grand Prairie Sunday, will be held Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. from the McCammon Chapel. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Floyd A. Boulware, pastor of the First Methodist church, of which he had been a member 65 years.

Native of Tennessee, Hipps was a long-time member of the Masonic Lodge. He operated a grocery store in Corsicana for many years and was district clerk here from 1916 to 1920.

Surviving are three sons, Dr. Herbert Hipps, Waco bone specialist; Joel Hipps, Beaumont, and Thomas Hipps, Lewisville, retired Navy officer; two granddaughters, Mrs. John F. Prejean, Houston, and Mrs. Doyle Mullins, Beaumont; four great-grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Mary White, Bethel Springs, Tenn., and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Hubert Wooley, Alton Justiss, J. W. McCammon, Ed M. Polk, J. I. Ellett, C. O. Curington and Lloyd Carraway.

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Holly Mae (Moore) Crowley
Sep 12, 1906 - Jul 26, 1963

Mrs. Crowley Dies Friday

Mrs. Hattie Crowley, 56, native of Frost, wife of J. C. Crowley, 114 Parkview Drive Arlington, died Friday.

Graveside services will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at Oakwood cemetery here with McCammon in charge.

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James Carl Crowley, Sr.
Jan 30, 1905 - May 3, 1972

J. C. Crowley

James C. Crowley, 67, resident of Arlington the past 22 years and formerly of Corsicana, died early Wednesday in Arlington. He was a retired employe of LTV Aircraft.

Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Brown-Pike Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Prairie with the Rev. James Crowley officiating.

Graveside rites and burial will follow at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery here with Griffin Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.

He is survived by two sons, James C. Crowley, Jr., of Grand Prairie and Wayne Edward Crowley of Tulsa, Okla.; and two brothers, Claude Crowley of Corsicana and Sam Crowley of Kerens.

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Claude C. Sands
Aug 1, 1883 - Mar 1, 1963

Claude C. Sands Rites Saturday

Claude C. Sands, 79, native of Chatfield, long-time Corsicana resident, died at the family home, 1823 West Seventh avenue, Friday afternoon following a several months illness.

Funeral services were held from the McCammon Chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. with burial in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Alex Cox, pastor of the First Christian church, of which he was a long-time member. He was a member of Corsicana Lodge No. 63, IOOF, many years.

Sands taught school for many years and at one time was principal of the Sam Houston school. He served as office deputy sheriff for several years and also was office manager for the city bus company before his retirement.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Marshall Sands, Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Sloan, San Saba; two grandsons, Robert and Phil Sloan, both of San Saba; two brothers, Leo and Floyd Sands, and a sister, Mrs. Lola Gaines, all of Chatfield, and a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Paul Mitchell, Wesley Edens, Jr.; Van Elkins, I. C. Pool, L. P. Forsythe, Allen Breithaupt, William Thorp, C. M. Gillespie and John S. Finch, Jr.

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Ruth Lorene (Forester) Steen
Sep 24, 1910 - Dec 15, 1963

Mrs. Ruth Steen Services Held

Mrs. Ruth Steen, 53, was found dead at her home, 602 North Beaton street, Sunday morning.

Howe French, justice of the peace, Precinct 1, conducted an investigation and returned a coroner's verdict of "death from natural causes."

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Alvin Steen, Baptist minister.

Surviving are her husband, E. I. Steen, Corsicana; two step-sons, C. E. Steen, Juneau, Alaska, and J. B. Steen, Lake Jackson, Texas; four grandchildren; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Forester, Brownsboro; a brother, W. W. Forester, Brownsboro, and two sisters, Mrs. Lucile Porter, Corsicana, and Mrs. Geneva Minor, Daingerfield, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were A. D. Locklar, A. J. Whistler, Duren Summerall, Glen Cumbie, J. D. Bray and Tom Watford.

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Minnie Adna Pollock, Miss
Feb 25, 1874 - Mar 13, 1963

Miss Pollock Dies Wednesday

Miss Minnie Pollock, 89, of 2708 West Twelfth street, Dallas, died early Wednesday morning at the Kessler Hospital following an extended illness.

The services will be held from the Lamar Smith Chapel Thursday at 11:30 a.m. and graveside rites will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Oakwood cemetery here.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Tommy Warren, Dallas, and Mrs. Alma Wiggins, San Antonio, and a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives, including Maurice Pollock, Corsicana, a nephew.

McCammon directs local arrangements.

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Mabel Louise (McGlon) Pollock
Jul 24, 1916 - Jul 23, 2008

Mrs. Mabel L. Pollock, 91, of Lakewood, California passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 in Lakewood. She was born on July 24, 1916 in Denison, Texas.
She was a member of the Baptist church.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2008 at Oakwood cemetery with the Rev. Dan Rogers officiating.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Odie W. Pollock, and a son; Odie Clayton Pollock.

She is survived by her Daughter & Son-in-Law; Alice & Gerald Brunk of Lakewood, CA., Son; Henry Pollock of Artesia, CA, Granddaughter; Katherine McEwen of Chino Hills, CA, and a Great Granddaughter; Ashley McEwen of Chino Hills, CA.

Notes:

  • Corley Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Odie Wesley Pollock, Sr. married Mar. 5, 1935; d/o William David McGlon & Pearl Bell (Dillard) McGlon

William Nathan "Bill" Wilks, Dr.
Jan. 26, 1930 - Feb. 4, 1963

Dr. Bill Wilks Dies Monday In Dallas Hospital

Dr. W. N. (Bill) Wilks, 33, former Corsicana resident and psychiatrist on the staff of the Terrell State Hospital, died unexpectedly Monday morning in Parkland Hospital in Dallas while undergoing exploratory heart surgery.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. (Clint) Wilks, former Corsicana residents who now reside in Tyler, and the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Watson of Corsicana.

His wife the former Mary Eltha (Bunny) Watson, was with him and telephoned her parents in Corsicana.

He is survived by his wife; two young sons, Bill and Bob, and a young daughter, Betsy; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wilks of Tyler and a sister, Mrs. E. A. Gray of Tyler.

Dr. Wilks had joined the Terrell Hospital staff in the fall of 1962, coming there from the Kansas State Hospital at Larned, Kan., where he had been hospital psychiatrist the previous two years. For three years prior to that, he had been associated with the famed Menniger Clinic in Kansas.

Funeral arrangements were incomplete at noon Monday.

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Plan Double Services For Dr. W. N. Wilks

Funeral services for Dr. W. N. (Bill) Wilks, 33, formerly of Corsicana, who died in Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Monday while undergoing exploratory heart surgery, will be held in the First Presbyterian church at Terrell Wednesday at 10 a.m.

A second service will be held from the Westminister Presbyterian church here Wednesday at 2 p.m. with burial in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Paul Livingston, pastor of the Terrell church, and Rev. Eugene E. Wood, pastor of Westminister.

Dr. Wilks was psychiatrist at the Terrell State Hospital since last Fall and previously had served at the Kansas State Hospital in Larned, Kan., following three years at the famed Menninger Clinic in Kansas. He was also clinical director of the out-patient department at the Terrell Hospital.

Dr. Wilks was a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Dr. A. L. Grizzaffi of Corsicana was his preceptor. Internship was served at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin.

Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Eltha (Bunny) Watson of Corsicana; two young sons, Bill and Bob, and a young daughter, Betsy, all of Terrell; parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wilks of Tyler, formerly of Corsicana, and a sister, Mrs. E. A. Gray of Tyler.

Anderson-Clayton Funeral Home of Terrell and Corley Funeral Home are directing.

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Hold Services For Dr. Wilks

Final rites for Dr. W. N. (Bill) Wilks, 33, who died in Dallas Monday, were held Wednesday from Presbyterian churches in Terrell and Corsicana. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery here.

The first service was held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the First Presbyterian church in Terrell with the second service from the Westminister Presbyterian church at 2 p.m. here. The rites were conducted by Rev. Paul Livingston, Terrell pastor, and Rev. Eugene E. Wood, Westminister pastor.

A psychiatrist, Dr. Wilks, a former Corsicana resident, had been connected with the State Hospital in Terrell since last Fall. He graduated from Athens High School and the Medical School of the University of Texas in Galveston. He served his internship in the Brackenridge Hospital in Austin and was at the Kansas State Hospital in Larned, Kan., after being with the famed Menninger Clinic in Kansas. Dr. A. L. Grizzaffi of Corsicana was his preceptor.

Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Eltha (Bunny) Watson Corsicana; three children, Bill, Bob and Betsy, all's of Terrell; parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wilks, and a sister, Mrs. E. A. Gray, all of Tyler, and a grandmother, Mrs. Nat Wilks, Denton, and other relatives.

Pallbearers included Drs. A. L. Grizzaffi, J. H. Barnebee, Louis E. Gibson, Bernard Rosen and David Campbell.

Anderson-Clayton Funeral Home of Terrell and Corley Funeral Home directed arrangements.

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Ernest Austin McBryde, Sr.
Jul 19, 1894 - Nov 10, 1975

Ernest McBryde

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Corley Chapel for Ernest A. McBryde, 81, of Corsicana, who died Monday in Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Jack Riley and Rev. Roy Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

He was a native of Birdston, Texas, and lived most of his life in Corsican. He was a retired electrician, a veteran of World War I and a long time member of the Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Crystille Culwell McBryde of Corsicana and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Dick Everett, Fritz Kloecker, Liston Herod, Jr., Clyde Johnson, Ray York and Tiny McMullan.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Robert Bone, David Ralston and Campbell Gillespie, Sr.

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James Lloyd Chambliss
May 8, 1901 - Mar 15, 1971
 

LLOYD CHAMBLISS

Chambliss Rites Held Wednesday

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. from the Corley Chapel for Lloyd Chambliss, Deputy Sheriff of Navarro County, who died Monday at Memorial Hospital.

Chambliss joined the Sheriff's department in 1958 after being associated with a machine and blacksmith shop here for many years.

He was a long time member of First Methodist Church And of its Official Board. He was a Past Noble Grand of IOOF Subordinate Lodge No. 63 and was a member of other branches of the order.

He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Eleanor O'Neal, both of Corsicana; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Aline McNutt of Corsicana; four nieces and nephews; and other relatives.

Dr. H. Lively Brown, pastor of First United Methodist Church, and the Rev. James D. Abel officiated for the funeral service and burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers included Harry L. Rogers, Bobby Owen, Harold Pitts, Theodore Hall, Rufus Pevehouse, Kenneth Douglas, Frank Chapman and L. H. Johnson. Members of the Businessmen's Bible Class of First Methodist Church were honorary pallbearers.

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Betty Jane (Wood) DeLand
Jun 21, 1926 - Jul 2, 1963

Mrs. DeLand Rites Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. Jane Wood DeLand, 37, who died in St. Luke's Hospital in Houston Tuesday, will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the Griffin Chapel.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Eugene E. Wood, pastor of Westminister Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Surviving are her husband, C. R. DeLand and two daughters, Michelle and Lisa DeLand, all of Houston; mother, Mrs. Pearl Wood, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Howard Harvey, Kyle, Joe and Everett Payne and Tom Brooks Wheeler.

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Ellis Graves Grimmett
Jul 3, 1896 - Jul 23, 1963

E. G. Grimmett Services Held

Ellis G. Grimmett, 67, native of Ellis county, retired Corsicana Cotton Mill employe, died Tuesday.

Fyneral services were held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Robert Ingram, Barry Methodist pastor.

Surviving are a son, W. C. Grimmett, Angleton; two daughters, Mrs. E. A. Ivie, Corsicana and Mrs. S. E. Dodson, Sweeny; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three brothers, Joe, Jim and Roy Grimmett, all of Barry; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Regan, Corsicana, and Mrs. Ike Lewis, Beaumont; and other relatives.

Pallbearers were George Grimmett, Jerry Grimmett, Lewis Grimmett, Buford Ragan, Dovie Ragan and Otha Hobbs.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Jul 24, 1963
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Desie Tossie (Dycus) Grimmett-McGuyer-Whitehead married May 6, 1917; s/o Alfred Marion Grimmett & Nancy Jane (Kennedy) Grimmett

INFANT FEMALE Nicholson
B&D Aug. 24, 1963

Infant's Rites Held Saturday

Graveside rites for an infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Nicholson, who died at Memorial early Saturday, were held at Oakwood cemetery Saturday at 4 p.m.

Rev. Eugene E. Wood, pastor of Westminister Presbyterian church conducted the rites.

Surviving are the parents, two brothers, Donald and Clay Nicholson, all of Corsicana, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Nicholson, Corsicana, and Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Johnston, Rockdale and other relatives.

Corley conducted.

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Joseph Harvey Gibson
Mar 29, 1875 - Aug 13, 1963

Hold Services For J. H. Gibson

Funeral services for Joseph H. Gibson, 88, of 1215 West Third avenue, who died in a Waco hospital Tuesday night were held from the Griffin Chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. with burial in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Kenneth Dickson, assistant minister of the highland Park Methodist Church.

Gibson, a native of Louisiana, long-time Corsicana resident was a Methodist, Mason and Shriner. He was a retired hotel manager.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; twos sons, Wm. B. Thomas, Dallas, and Lloyd B. Thomas, New York; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Sparrow, Dallas; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two brothers, Dr. D. W. Gibson, Liberty, and Moab Gibson, Pineville, La., and other relatives.

Pallbearers were M. C. Dickson, James Gordon, W. J. Kind, J. L. Curtis, Farley McCarver, H. T. Sparks, Ed Blackburn, Frank Stanley and Lloyd Carraway.

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Samuel Francis Bondurant, Jr.
Nov 13, 1875 - Nov 3, 1963

Hold Services S. F. Bondurant

Funeral services for S. F. Bondurant, SR., 87, who died in Memorial hospital Sunday, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel

The rites were conducted by Rev. Bruce Hibbitt, pastor of the Missionary Baptist church, with Masons in charge of the graveside services at Oakwood cemetery. Masons were pallbearers.

A native of Union Town, Ala., he had resided in Corsicana, 62 years and was a retired textile worker. His home was 710 West Tenth avenue.

Surviving are five sons, S. F. Bondurant, Jr., Chicago; Oliver Bondurant, Corsicana; Cecil Bondurant, Huntsville; Burnett Bondurant, Sundown; Jeff Bondurant, Whittier, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Berin Gray, Ensley, Ala.; Mrs. Gertrude Clinton, Montgomery Ala.; Mrs. Rhea Carter, Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Mrs. Jennie Clinton, Marion, Ala.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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John Love Goins
Dec. 4, 1877 - Nov. 9, 1963

John L. Goins Dies Saturday, Rites Sunday

John L. Goins, 85, retired Corsicana Cotton Mill employe, died Saturday morning.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. from St. John's Episcopal church with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Very Rev. Sam B. Hulsey.

Native of Alabama, Goins had resided in Corsicana 43 years. He was a Baptist and Odd Fellow.

Surviving are a son, Shirley Goins; two grandchildren, John D. Goins and Mrs. C. H. Weatherby, and four great-grandchildren, all of Corsicana; three brothers, George, Homer and Gumby Goins, all of Phoenix, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. Mae Tharp, Tampa, Fla., and other relatives.

Corley will direct.

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Vergie (Henderson) Ray
Dec. 1, 1901 - Oct. 13, 1963

Mrs. Vergie Ray Fatally Hurt In Shreveport

Mrs. Vergie H. Ray, 61, of 2300 West Fifth avenue, native of Louisiana, was fatally injured Sunday afternoon while on a visit in Shreveport, La., when an automobile in which she was riding figured in a collision. Relatives said Mrs. Ray and relatives were en route home from a church service when the accident occurred.

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

The rites will be conducted by Rev. John Dillingham, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist church and Rev. Roy H. Davis, pastor of the Central Methodist church.

Mrs. Ray resided in Athens prior to moving to Corsicana three years ago.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Gilbert Grantham, Corsicana; three brothers, Ford and J. G. Henderson, both of Kilgore, and Bill Henderson, Gladewater, and other relatives.

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William Webster Bray
Jul 1, 1875 - Jan 17, 1963

Tuesday Rites For W. W. Bray

W. W. Bray, 79, former resident of this community, died in Knoxville, Tenn., Sunday.

Graveside services will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Oakwood cemetery. The body will arrive Tuesday at 11:01 a.m. on The Rock Island Lines passenger train.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Carl Brewer, Houston; two grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, and a brother, G. S. Bray, Nashville, Tenn.

McCammon directs.

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Dennis Mark Fogg
Apr 2, 1948 - Aug 19, 1963

Graveside services for Dennis Mark Fogg, 14, who died in Jakarata, Indonesia, August 18, will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Oakwood cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Dr. Matthew H. Arnold and Rev. Eugene E. Wood, pastor of Westminister Presbyterian church.

Surviving are his father, Rev. Ernest L. Fogg, and a brother, Stephen Fogg, both of Indonesia; a sister, Judie Fogg, San Antonio; an uncle, W. H. Balcom, Jr., Corsicana, and other relatives.

Corley directs.

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William Henson "Pop" Johnson
Jul 25, 1872 - Dec 5, 1963

Hold Services W. H. Johnson

Funeral services for W. H. (Pop) Johnson, 91, who died in Dallas Thursday, were held in Dallas Saturday at 10 a.m. with graveside rites at Oakwood cemetery here at 1 p.m.

The rites were conducted by Rev. T. Herbert Minga of Dallas.

Johnson conducted a concession stand at the courthouse for years and later was justice of the peace for several terms. He was a native of Tennessee, but resided in Corsicana 46 years prior to moving to Dallas five years ago.

Surviving are a son, Harlan Johnson, and a daughter, Mrs. Louise Hill, both of Dallas; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

McCammon directed.

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Paul Bruce
May 24, 1902 - Oct 29, 1977

Paul Bruce

Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Paul Bruce, longtime resident of Corsicana who died Saturday.

The Rev. Harold Lansford will officiate with burial to be in Oakwood Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Paul Bruce of Corsicana; three sons, Richard Powell, of Burleson; Bob Powell of Mesquite; and Al Powell of Joshua; one brother, Robert Bruce of Corsicana; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Richard Powell, Bob Powell, Al Powell, Tommy Holloway, Gary Holloway, and Percy Brown.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Oct 30, 1977
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Wilma Inez (Miller) Bruce married Jan. 5, 1924 2nd wife Evelyn Clair (Griffin) Powell-Bruce married Feb. 15, 1972; s/o William Benjamin Bruce & Anna (Reid) Bruce

Cora Elizabeth (Grayson) Milner
Sep 10, 1897 - Mar 7, 1976

Mrs. Milner

Services were to be at 2:30 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Streetman for Mrs. Bess Milner, 78, resident of Streetman, who died Sunday at her residence.

The Rev. Bob Gaines and the Rev. Clayton Smith were to officiate, with burial following at Birdston Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Gilbert Milner of Streetman; a sister, Mrs. Carrie G. Thompson of Corsicana; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are with Griffin Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were to be Lowell T. McKissack, W. D. Pillans, Ralph Howell, H. P. Bonner, George Sims, and Garner Steele.

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Leta Verlilia "Lettie" (Harris) Sherrard
Aug 10, 1898 - Oct 20, 1976

Mrs. Sherrard

Services for Mrs. Verlilia Sherrard, 78, of Fairfield, will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Streetman. She died Wednesday at her home.

Rev. G. A. Stanfield will officiate. Burial under the direction of the Capps Funeral Home, will be in the Birdston cemetery in Streetman.

Survivors include three sons, Thomas Sherrard, Jr. of Longview; Edwin Sherrard of Wilson, S.C.: Sammie Joe Sherrard, Phoenix, Ariz.;

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Frances Newton (Holloway) Beldin-Carlisle
Aug 7, 1928 - Jul 23, 1976

Mrs. Carlisle

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Corley Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Frances Carlisle, 47, who died Friday in Dallas after a long illness. Burial will be in Birdston Cemetery.

Mrs. Carlisle was born in Richland and was a resident of Dallas for six years.

She is survived by her husband, Roy Carlisle, Dallas; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Longario, Dallas; three sons, Archie Boldin, Dallas, Bobby Boldin, Grand Saline, Donny Boldin, Huntsville; four brothers, Hugh Holloway, James Holloway, Bill Holloway and Fountain Holloway, all of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Mitchell, Houston, Mrs. Donnie Hanna, Angus; mother Mrs. Susan Holloway, Corsicana and a number of nieces and nephews.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Jul 25, 1976
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband John Travis Beldin, Jr. married Aug 6, 1942 2nd husband Roy Carlisle; d/o Rube Ralph Holloway, Sr. and Susan Emmy "Sue" (Pelton) Holloway buried in Richland Cemetery, Richland, TX

Thomas Floyd Lewis
Nov 10. 1918 - Jan 2, 1976

Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Birdston Cemetery in Streetman for Floyd Lewis, 59, resident of Robstown, Tex., who died Friday suddenly in Robstown. The Rev. Robert Greggory will officiate.

He was the chairman of the board of the Robstown State National Bank.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Juanita Lewis of Robstown; daughter, Mrs. Linda Via of Dallas; a son, Tommy Lewis of Robstown and his mother, Mrs. Ollie Lewis of Corsicana.

The body will lie in state at Griffin Funeral home Sunday morning until service time.

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Helen Louise (Crockett) Brewer
Apr 24, 1923 - Jan 15, 1976

Mrs. Brewer

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Chism-Smith Funeral Home in Irving for Mrs. Helen Crockett Brewer, native of Chatfield and resident of Duncanville, who died Thursday in a Dallas hospital.

Graveside services will be at 1:34 p.m. Saturday at the Chatfield Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Clifford Brewer of Duncanville, two sons, two daughters, and an aunt, Mrs. Bruce Coates of Kerens, and other relatives.

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Charlie Clifford Brewer
Dec 10, 1920 - Jul 9, 2011
 

Charlie Clifford Brewer, 90, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at the Dallas Medical Center.

Charlie was born in Hopewell, Texas on December 10, 1920 to Henry Clay and Malissie Alma (Puckett) Brewer. He grew up in Hopewell and attended school there. On May 8, 1942 he married Helen Louise Crockett and they made their home in Hopewell before moving to Dallas in 1955. He served his country proudly in the United States Army in Europe and Africe.

He was the owner of Charlie Brewer Construction from 1950 until his retirement in 1980 where they did home and commercial construction. He was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Eustace. He enjoyed farming and gardening.

He is survived by sons, Charlie C. Brewer, Jr. and his wife Pam of Jacksonville, Texas and Billy Brewer and his wife, Susan of Coppell, Texas; daughters, Mickey and her husband, Joel Held of Irving, Texas, Charlotte Brewer of Boston Massachusetts, and Rita Brewer of Duncanville, Texas; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Helen Brewer in 1976 and four brothers.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 12, 2011 from 10 a.m. until service time. A celebration of his life will be held Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the J. E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow in Chatfield Cemetery under the direction of J. E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.

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Eddie Lee (Davis) Armstrong-Hughes
Mar 16, 1922 - Nov 24, 1976

Mrs. Hughes

Wake services will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel for Mrs. Eddie Lee Hughes, 54, resident of Rice who died Wednesday at Mel-Haven Convalescent Center. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Hopewell Baptist Church in Dawson with burial in the Dawson Cemetery.

Survivors include a son, Henry Armstrong of Lubbock; a grandson, Curtis Wayne; parents Aaron and Mrs. Rosie Lee Davis of Kerens; three sisters, Mrs. Earnestine Davis and Mrs. LaNessie Davis both Kerens; Mrs. Rita Davis of Athens; four brothers, Charles Davis of Fort Worth, R. K. Davis of Hollis, Okla., Bobby Joe Davis of Athens, and Preston Davis of Kerens; and other relatives.

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Temorrah Veronica Hughes
Feb 28, 1976 - Sep 3, 1976

Temorrah Hughes

DAWSON - Graveside services were at 2 p.m. today at the Dawson Cemetery in Dawson for six months old Temorrah Veronica Hughes, who died of burns received in an apartment fire at 2615 Merlin No. 2077, Dallas, Friday. The Rev. Fair was to officiate.

Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hughes of Dallas. Her father was a native of Dawson.

Other survivors are grandparents including Mrs. Betty Jean Hughes of Dallas and other relatives.

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Letha Ann Barron
Apr 9, 1932 - Apr 17, 1976

Mrs. Barron

DAWSON - Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Church of God in Christ in Dawson for Mrs. Letha (Freddie) Barron, 44, who died Saturday at Hubbard Hospital in Hubbard.

Elder L. C. Coleman, pastor will officiate and burial will follow at Dawson Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Carrie Barron of Dawson; five brothers, Edgar Barron, Jr. and Truman Barron both of Fort Worth, Eddie Barron of Kansas City, Mo.; Joel Barron of Dawson and Johnny Barron of Kansas City, Mo.; four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Steverson of Fort Worth, Mrs. Queen Ester Powell of Lawton, Okla., Miss Lenetta Barron and Lenda Barron both of Dawson; her grandmother, Mrs. Amanda Campbell of Dawson and other relatives.

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Cleveland Harris
Oct 1, 1895 - May 3, 1976

Cleveland Harris

Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hopewell Baptist Church at Dawson for Cleveland Harris, 81, Hubbard who died Monday in the hospital there. The Rev. Dwight Matthew of Dallas will officiate with burial in the Dawson Cemetery. Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home.

A native of Smith County, he had been a resident of Dawson for many years.

Surviving are a son, Johnnie Lee Harris, Dallas; a step-daughter Mrs. Ammie Williams, Hubbard; two grandsons, Richard and Junior Harris of Dallas; seven great-grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; three brothers, four sisters and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Frank Box, H. T. Miller, Promis Cherry, Richard Lemon, Edward Gates and Homer Gates.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., May 5, 1976
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Winnie (Steele) Harris married Aug 3, 1913 2nd wife Carrie (Jackson) Harris married Dec 2, 1920; s/o John & Emma Harris per death certificate

Jobe Dickson
Sep 10, 1910 - Jan 9, 1976

Jobe Dickson

Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Evergreen Primitive Baptist Church in Dawson for Jobe Dickson, 66, who died Friday at Memorial Hospital.

Burial will be in Dawson Cemetery, under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home of Corsicana. The Rev. Dwight Matthews will officiate.

Survivors include his wife, Ora Lee Dickson of Dawson; his mother, Mary Dickson of Dawson; two brothers, George Dickson of Dawson and Floyd Dickson of Memphis, Tex.; and by other relatives. Pallbearers will be nephews and cousins.

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T. C. Lacy
Feb 28, 1953 - Sep 12, 1976

T. C. Lacy

Wake services will be at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel in Corsicana for T. C. Lacy, 23, resident of Fort Worth, who died suddenly Sunday at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the New Hope Baptist Church in Dawson with the Rev. Deckard, first name unknown, officiating.

Burial will follow at Dawson Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Katie Lacy of Fort Worth; one daughter, Tammera; his mother, Mrs. Vadie Mae Dudley of Bynum; step-father, Home Dudley of Bynum; four brothers, John Lacy and Freddie Lacy of Frost, Ray Charles Lacy and Johnny Lacy of Dallas; eight sisters, Mrs. Betty Jo Coleman of Hale Center, Mrs. Martha Brown and Miss Mary A. Lacy both of Milford, Miss Eula Mae Lacy of Houston, Miss Marjorie Lacy of Fort Worth, Mrs. Dora Lee Terrell of Dallas, Mrs. Pauline Brown of Dallas and Miss Carolyn Lacy of Bynum; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hailey; and other relatives.

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James Austin Graham
Mar 10, 1923 - Oct 26, 1976

J. A. Graham

HUBBARD - Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Eubanks Chapel in Hubbard for James Austin Graham , 53, of Dawson. He died Tuesday in the Hubbard Hospital.

Rev. G. D. Short will officiate. Burial will be in the Dawson Cemetery.

Survivors include two brothers, A. B. Graham, Dawson, and Hugh Lewis Graham, Mexia.

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Patty Louise "Lou" (Singleton) Toland
Nov 17, 1936 - Jan 20, 2023

Patty Lou Singleton Toland was born November 17, 1936, and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 26, 2023, after a short illness. She was a graduate of Mildred High School, El Centro College, and Southern Methodist University School of Nursing class of 1959.

She married the love of her life Bobby Toland on August 18, 1957. She began her nursing career at Methodist Hospital in Dallas. After 15 years with Methodist Hospital, Bobby and Patty moved back to Corsicana where she began her 45 years of service with Navarro Regional Hospital as a nurse.

She was the recipient of numerous awards including Employee of the Year, the Dr. Frist Humanitarian Award, and the prestigious Daisy Award of Excellence. After retirement, she continued her commitment to nursing and others by volunteering at Navarro Regional Hospital until the age of 83.

Mrs. Toland was a dedicated member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years where she was involved in many church activities. She took great joy from being with her family, helping others in need, and above all, serving her Lord and Savior.

She was proceeded in death by her parents B.E. and Verla Singleton; her husband Bobby Ray Toland; granddaughter Amanda Kae Tidwell; her sisters Helen Price and Laverne Galaway; and her brother Johnny Singleton. She is survived by her brother Robert Singleton, wife Martha; brother-in-law Nelson Galaway; sister-in-law Elizabeth Singleton; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

She is survived by her daughters Rhonda and husband Dr. Steven Tidwell and Cindy and husband David Murray. Grandchildren Landry Tidwell, Adrienne Asby and husband Jeff; Nathan Murray and wife Hannah; and Lauren Campbell and husband Coleman. Great-grandchildren Elaine and Andrew Asby, and Creed Campbell an Andi Kole due in April 2023.

Services will be held on Friday, February 3, 10 AM at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana with Brother Randall Evett officiating. A viewing will be held on Thursday evening, February 2, from 6-8 PM, also at Griffin-Roughton

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Providence Cemetery Association, 318 Fairway Parks Dr. Corsicana, Texas 75110.

The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Jordan Golden and the wonderful staff at Legacy Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Corsicana, and Bristol Hospice for their excellent care they extend to Mrs. Toland and her the family.

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Joe Thomas Highnote
Nov 27, 1933 - Jan 2, 2023

Joe Thomas Highnote, a beloved husband and father passed away January 2, 2023, at the age of 89. Born and raised in Corsicana, Texas, he graduated from the University of North Texas ROTC program. He served in the United States Air Force at Perrin AFB Texas and Ft. Yukon AFB Alaska. He was a middle school general science teacher in Lancaster, Texas before attending Baylor College of Dentistry. He moved back to Corsicana where he practiced dentistry for 50 years. Upon his retirement, he moved to Wimberley, Texas.

He was an active member of the United Methodist Church, where he was an usher. He enjoyed serving others in many ways including providing dental services for the Navarro County ARC, the Corsicana State Home and through work as a member of the Corsicana Optimist Club. He loved flying his Cessna, playing golf, building model and remote-controlled airplanes, making jewelry, cycling and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Senia Highnote, and two sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Swenson Highnote, his three daughters: Claire Marshall (George), Laura Crepeau (Kevin) and Anna Highnote (Brent Johnston); grandchildren: Meredith Askham (Fred), Garrett Marshall, Elliott Marshall, Chris Smith (Katie), Camille Smith, Wade Smith, and Benjamin Johnston; two great-grandchildren: Lucas Smith and Theia Askham; nephews and niece: Mike Schwartz, Cassie Swenson and Will Swenson; brothers-in-law: Alan Swenson (Janet), and Brian Swenson (B. J.).

The family will celebrate his life at a private memorial. In his memory, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

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Clara Diane Wheelock
Jan 14, 1949 - Jan 7, 2023

Clara Diana Wheelock of Corsicana, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 7, 2023, just one week shy of her 74th birthday.
Diana was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 14th, 1949 to R. L. Wheelock Jr. & Clara Sansom Wheelock. She graduated from Corsicana High School in 1968 and went on to study at Arizona State University and the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Diana was a talented artist and a maker of fine jewelry. She spent many years volunteering at the Warehouse Living Arts Center and was active in the restoration of The Palace Theater. She was a plant lover and was gifted with a "green arm," not just a green thumb. She was a lover of music and had many friends in the Texas Music community. Most of all, Diana was a lover of animals. She rescued countless dogs and gave generously to the Corsicana Animal Shelter and the Navarro County Humane Society.
Diana was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her son, Richard Sean Dodson, her daughter Hope Dodson DeChaume & Justin Bell, brother R.L. Wheelock III and wife Toni, brother Frank Wheelock and wife Patsy, her grandchildren, Avery DeChaume and fianc� David Rivera, Colton Dodson, Preston DeChaume, Jordan Dodson and her brand new great-granddaughter, Landry Rian Rivera, who she was so very proud of. She is also survived by an host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends that lovingly called her "Mimi." Also surviving her are her beloved dogs, Bailey, Murphy, Ila and Duchess.
Diana's family wishes to express their love and gratitude to Dot Burns and Roxanne Kilne who have spent many years as her faithful friends and helpers.
Visitation will be held at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana on Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 3-5pm with a dinner reception and celebration of life following at 6 p.m. at Napoli's.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Corsicana Animal Shelter, The Navarro County Humane Society or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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Ralph Maurice Vaughn
Apr 5, 1938 - Jan 20, 2023

With heavy hearts we sadly announce the death of our beloved husband and father, Ralph Maurice Vaughn of Corsicana, who passed away on January 20, 2023, at the age of 84.
Dad started life as a country boy, who was raised in church and lived a simple farm life full of the lessons that only living on a farm can provide. His experiences led him to his calling of becoming an educator. In 1956, he graduated from Cooper High School. With the special award as an FFA Star Farmer. After receiving his degree from East Texas State University, he and his bride, Lorna, moved to Corsicana, where Dad taught at Corsicana High School for many years and retired from Navarro College as an Industrial Arts Educator. Upon retirement, he was able to enjoy the looks and feel of the country, while overseeing a newly acquired sandpit, building a family cabin for get togethers and maintaining the pastures and land at the "home place", named Bar One Ranch. He worked hard, but also made time to enjoy his family.
Dad will be remembered for his quiet, yet friendly spirit, with a humble servant heart, a devoted husband, a loving grandfather to his many grand and great grand- children. He will be forever remembered as "Paw- Paw" Ralph.
He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Maurice and Millie Lou Vaughn of Cooper, Texas.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lorna Ruth Vaughn. His daughters, Kellye Boughton of Trinidad and Shelly Simmington of Corsicana. His sister, Marilyn Collins of Decatur; grandchildren Jason and Tiffany Simmington of Corsicana, Justin Simmington of Mildred, Tyler Mesker of Corsicana, Holly and Nick Bynum of Mabank and great-grandchildren, include Jaycee and Jaxon Simmington, Tayten Mesker and Aedan Simmington.
As a family, we will be celebrating Dad's life privately with close friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made to Camp Sweeney, (a specialized camp for diabetic children) (www.campsweeney.org), The Lupus Research Alliance (www.lupusresearch.org) or The Corsicana Education Foundation (www.corsicanaaef.org).

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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Linda Sue Mitchell
Nov. 1, 1956 - Jan. 20, 2023

Linda Sue Mitchell, 66, of Barry passed away January 20, 2023, at her residence. Memorial services will be on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Missionary Baptist Church (405 S. 15th Street, Corsicana) at 2:00pm.

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"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss

An elementary school teacher with a love of books, Linda Sue Mitchell passed away January 20, 2023, at the age of 66.

Linda was born November 1, 1956, in Corsicana to Timothy Wade and Martha Nell (Chappell) Mitchell. Her father was a construction worker, while her mother worked in a factory and took care of the home. Growing up with her siblings Martha Carole Mitchell, George Wade Mitchell, and Timothy Eugene Mitchell, Linda graduated from Corsicana High School.Linda received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas in Arlington, where she focused on elementary education. An elementary school teacher, she was an avid reader. After joining Missionary Baptist Church at an early age, she remained an active member all her life. She enjoyed spending time with her close friends Pam, Shirley, and Nancy, and loved her cats and dogs. She liked collecting cat figurines and other collectibles, and enjoyed a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Linda leaves behind her sister Carole, her brother George, her brother Tim and his wife Wendy, his daughter Lyndsi, and her daughter London.

In order to honor Linda's life, her memorial service will be held on Saturday, Febtruary 4, 2023 at 2 PM at Corsicana Missionary Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Linda's memory to the Corsicana Public Library or to a church or charity of your choice.

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Sidney Delores (Monds) Wheeler
Sep 3, 1940 - Jan 22, 2023

Sidney Delores Monds Wheeler, 82, of Brushie Prairie went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023.
She was born to Marvin Monds and Willie Pate Sept. 3, 1940.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Wheeler (Bob), her children Fred William Spence (Billy), Robert Earl Spence Jr., Steve Parr, her granddaughter Natasha Parr Guevarra, her great-granddaughters Leandra Spence and Kynzlee Faye Spence, and her son-in-law Juan Jessie Hernandez.
Her family welcomed her with open arms to her Heavenly home of eternal peace.
She lived her life missing her loved ones she lost over the years.
Delores is survived by one brother, Tommy Monds of Louisiana, daughter Jeanette Routh of Mexia, son Larry Parr and wife Mary of Corsicana, daughter Patti Hernandez Garcia and husband Juan of San Antonio, son Tommy Spence and wife Karen of Corsicana, daughter Deloris Joles (Dodie) of Corsicana, daughter-in-law Robin Parr of Fort Worth, several nieces and nephews, an abundance of grand children, numerous great-grandchildren and a host of friends,
Over the years she has touched the lives of many. She was a genuine, one of a kind lady, who will be missed tremendously.
Our family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this time.
The family will hold a private Celebration of Life for Delores at a later time,

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Colbert Royce Holland
November 21, 1930 - April 11, 2022 (91 years old)
Frost, Texas
 

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Colbert Royce Holland of Frost, Texas, who passed away on April 11, 2022, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Colbert Royce Holland or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Lucy Maude Harris and Gilbert Colbert Holland; and his siblings, Mary Halvorson, Matthew Harris Holland and Nelda Jo McComack.

He is survived by : his daughter Dana Lynn Holland; his wife Dorothy Nell Hester; and his siblings, Maudeen Peters, Elizabeth Jordan and William Mitchell Holland. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews.

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Charles "Chubby" Herrera
Feb 28, 1959 - Oct 13, 2021

Mr. Charles "Chubby" Herrera was called to be with our Lord and Savior on October 13, 2021. He was born February 28, 1959, in Corsicana, Tx to Joe Flores Herrera and Frances Ladesma Herrera. He is preceded by his parents, oldest brother Danny Joe Herrera Sr, and beloved grandparents Adan and Maxine Ladesma. He is survived by his siblings Lola Boatright, Mary Herrera, John Herrera, Lydia Greer, and Josie Herrera, his aunt Evelina Espinosa and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Charles "Chubby" Herrera had one son with Stacy Metz, Charles Daniel Herrera and daughter in law MaLana Estelle Herrera. He leaves behind 4 grandchildren Acilynn Herrera, Kendalynn Herrera, Charles Daniel Herrera Jr, and Charles Anthony Herrera.
Charles "Chubby" Herrera grew up in his hometown of Corsicana. He played baseball at BB Field and was an altar boy at Immaculate Conception Church. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and cookouts. Charles was a people person he absolutely loved being out and about making his rounds around town laughing, joking, and cutting up. He had a one-of-a-kind heart felt laugh and an unmistakable voice. You knew it was Chubby when you heard him coming.
Charles' life changed on December 7, 1988, when he entered into sobriety and began a life of recovery that would touch many lives for the next 32 years. He attended Navarro College where he took classes in counseling and psychology. He served God and his community through his recovery helping others with a genuine compassion and love given freely to those who needed it. He cherished many memories of being a father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and a friend. Charles loved people by sharing his hope, kindness, and experience with them. One of the proudest moments of his life is the day he welcomed his first grandchild into the world and then the three that followed. Charles "Chubby" Herrera is remembered by many from times throughout his life. He was a devoted and loyal father, brother, son, and uncle. Mr. Charles "Chubby" Herrera knew Jesus and walked courageously in his faith and carried his cross daily and God our Father smiled upon him until the moment he brought him home.
Visitation will be held Thursday evening October 21, 2021 at Corley Funeral Home from 6:00pm to 8 p.m. with rosary beginning at 6 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon October 22 at 2 p.m. in the Magnolia Chapel at Corley Funeral Home.

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Manuel "Manny" Sanchez
May 27, 1960 - Oct 18, 2021

October 18th, 2021, Manuel "Manny" Sanchez passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was known for his kind heart and generosity.
Rosary Service will be held at 6 p.m., October 29th at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with visitation following till 8 p.m.
There will be a memorial for Manuel October 31st, 2021 at 4 p.m. located at Lake Halbert.
The family welcomes anyone to come and reminisce on the memories and good times we've all had with him.

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Lesley Allen Patterson
Aug 23, 1968 - Oct 19, 2021

Lesley Allen Patterson, of Corsicana, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2021. He was born August 23, 1968, in Corsicana, Texas. He lived his whole life in Corsicana, where he established many friendships and raised his family.
Lesley spent most of his working years in the house leveling and construction field. His skills carried over into his own home; his home and property were a labor of love that he and his wife devoted many years to remodeling in order to raise their children and establish a comforting environment for anybody who entered. He could be found many evenings sitting in his favorite rocking chair on his front porch conversating with family and friends.
Lesley enjoyed spending family summer vacations at Lake Whitney and waking up early to do his grocery shopping at HEB. His love of cooking was well known, and it was something that he was exceptional at. When asked for his recipes his reply would always be, "You'll have to buy the cookbook." Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Lesley could always count on good conversation or a good laugh. He was well known for having an incredible sense of humor, as well as being a prankster.
He is survived by his beloved wife Kimberly Ann Patterson, sons Lance Allen Patterson and Hunter Blake Patterson, daughter Keeli Ann Patterson, and grandchildren Zayden, Camden, and Carson; Siblings and their spouses Debra Williams, Brenda and Brian Lee, Lisa and Jeff Cook, Ronnie and Stacie Patterson; As well as numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother Chesley Patterson Jr and Martha Ann Patterson.
There will be a Memorial Service held in his honor at Trinity Assembly of God in Corsicana, Texas, Sunday November 14, 2021 at Two o'clock in the afternoon.

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Rose Marie Martin
Feb 13, 1941 - Oct 20, 2021

Mrs. Rose Marie Martin left her earthly home to join our Lord and Savior in heaven October 20,2021. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 4,2021 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Emanuel Funeral home Corsicana. Services will be Friday, November 5, 2021 at 11 am at Wesley Chapel (Pelham,TX) Officiating Minister Rev. Johnnie Kirvin. Eulogist Pamela Colbert. Final resting place will be Pelham Community Cemetery in Pelham, TX.

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Carolyn Ann (Morris) Boyte
Nov 7, 1944 - Nov 3, 2021

Carolyn A. Boyte, 76, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday November 3, 2021 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Harmony Christian Ministries located at 1816 W. 2nd Ave. Corsicana, Texas. A funeral service celebrating her life will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Tony Stephens officiating. Interment will follow at Kerens Cemetery.
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On Wednesday morning November 3, 2021 the city of Corsicana was hallowed by the presence of Angels to escort one of his beloved across the timeline. Carolyn Ann Boyte, 76, of Corsicana crossed the river early Wednesday on November 3. She was born on November 7, 1944 in Corsicana, Texas to Clovie Jerome Morris and Bertha Elizabeth Cockrell.

Carolyn was known for her amazing lemon merengue pie, her cabbage patch stew, and when times were tough, her chocolate crackers. Carolyn was the very definition of grit and determination. She was the strongest woman we ever knew. She loved working in her local church. She loved her fur babies, Hope and Angel. She made a mean turkey and dressing, which we will definitely miss this month. She loved going to Canton and garage sales. She loved a good bargain. Carolyn was a friend that anyone would dream to have.

Her career started at Adams Hat Factory. She also worked for many years as the jewelry manager for Kmart and as manager for Dollar General.

Carolyn is survived by her four children, daughter Elaina Meek and husband Rich of Flower Mound, Texas, son Jim Trammell of Fort Worth, Texas, son Loy DeMoss and wife Karen of Abilene Texas, daughter Teresa DeMoss of Corsicana, Texas and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 2:00pm at Harmony Christian Ministries located at 1816 W. 2nd Ave. Corsicana, Texas with Pastor Tony Stephens officiating. Serving as Pallbearers will be grandsons Lee Trammell, Waylon Trammell, Josh DeMoss, Chris DeMoss, Kayleb DeMoss, T J Fowler and Tanner Fowler. Honorary pallbearer will be Hayden Barlow. Interment will follow at Kerens Cemetery in Kerens, Texas.

How fitting we lay our beloved to rest on her birthday. Just in time for her grand birthday celebration in her new home.

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Rufus Earl Nutt, Sr.
Aug 20, 1924 - Sep 7, 2021

Rufus E. Nutt Sr. of Corsicana passed from this life on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the age of 97.
Visitation will be held prior to the graveside service on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 10 - 11 a.m. with graveside services beginning at 11 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery.

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Rufus Earl Nutt, Sr., affectionately known to his family as "Pop" left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on September 7, 2021. He was born to Bruce and Sybil Nutt on August 20, 1924.
He was proceeded in death by his wife Pat Nutt and two grandsons Sonny Heifner and Jason Westin. He is survived by his son Earl Nutt, and his daughters Judy Hurd and husband Scott and Dana Ashby and husband Gary as well as eight grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held prior to the graveside service on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 10 - 11am with graveside services beginning at 11:00am at Oakwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Petty's Chapel Baptist Church P.O. Box 126 Corsicana, Texas 75151
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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Christine (Gotcher) Garner
Dec 20, 1930 - Oct 29, 2021

Christine Garner, of Corsicana, Texas, passed away October 29, 2021, at Country Meadows Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born December 20, 1930, in Powell, Texas to J.N. and Belle Gotcher.
Christine married Gayle D. Garner on July 3, 1947, and they were married for 69 years until his death on December 7, 2016. They were lifelong members of Westhill Church of Christ. Christine worked as a bookkeeper for Garner's Auto Service and as owner of the Filling station Restaurant at Navarro Mall.
She is survived by her daughters Gail Smith (James) of Possum Kingdom Lake and Melanie Bland (Bobby) of Purdon; her son Ron Garner (Diane) of Lubbock; her 8 Grandchildren Shannon Porter (Brandon), Lacey Bufkin (Shelby), Katie Blake (Matthew), Ryan Garner (Kimberly), Aimee Duke (Cody), Amber Garcia (Phillip), Callie DeLaCerda (Nick) and Chris Bland (Jessica). She especially loved her 12 great grandchildren Olivia Bland, Alex Estrada, Parker DeLaCerda, McKenzie Duke, Jake Duke, Harper Garcia, Ryder Garcia, Lydia Blake, Nathan Porter, Gracie Porter, Keegan Bufkin and Aven Bufkin.
Friends and family are encouraged to gather for a visitation on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 12-1 at Corley Funeral Home. A service celebrating Christine's life will follow at 1 p.m. in the Magnolia Chapel of Corley
Funeral Home with Tim Cooke and Brandon Watson officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Westhill Church of Christ in Corsicana, Tx, or the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org

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Verna Belle (Francis) Crook
Mar 16, 1933 - Oct 30, 2021

Verna Belle Francis Crook, 88, passed away peacefully October 30, 2021, in Corsicana, Texas. She was born March 16, 1933, in Eddy, Texas to J.B. and Vivian Francis. Verna was the head drum majorette at Waco High School, graduating in 1951. She attended many reunions there over the years, and maintained lifelong friendships with her classmates. On February 16, 1951, she married Vernon Crook, who preceded her in death in 2009.

For almost 30 years, Verna was the office manager for Physicians and Surgeons Clinic in Corsicana. She was a past member of the American Business Women's Association and Kinsloe House. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Chancel Choir and the Friendship Sunday School class. Verna was a woman of strong faith and devotion.

Verna enjoyed a win when playing Bunco and she was a tough poker player. She was the life of the party! Her personality will always be remembered as outgoing, witty and bubbly. She loved dancing, shopping and traveling.

Survivors include daughter, Brenda Daniel, and husband, Mike, of Corsicana; granddaughter, Lauren Aycock, of Corsicana, and great-grandson, Payton Aycock, of Huntsville. Also, Verna's sister, Margaret McLennan, of Waco; brother, Carroll Francis, of Waco; sister-in-law, Helen Crook Stem, of Laguna Vista, Texas, and a host of nieces and nephews.

A huge expression of gratitude to Jordan Golden and the exemplary staff at the Twilight Home for their exceptional care of our loved one.

Donations may be made to the Child Advocacy Center of Navarro County, Navarro County Humane Society or First United Methodist Church, Corsicana.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 3, at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Corsicana, with funeral services following at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana. Pallbearers are James Baird, Johnny Lake, Albert Fisher, John Arnold, Steve Mitchell and Tracy McGaha.

"BoBo," we miss you already.
 

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Betty Earl (McCaslin) Wheat
Sep 10, 1937 - Oct 30, 2021

Mrs. Betty McCaslin Wheat, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, went home to be with her Lord in Heaven on October 30, 2021. There she met her wonderful family and friends who preceded her in death.
Betty was born in Eureka, Texas on September 10, 1937 to her wonderful parents Marshal McCaslin Sr. and Guster McCaslin. Betty lived there until after graduation from Mildred High School, later moving to Corsicana to begin her working years. She later met Virgil Wheat, where their lasting friendship turned into love, and then they were married in 1957. They had a wonderful life together, starting a family and were blessed by two children Belinda and Virgil II, of whom Betty and Virgil were very proud of. Belinda and Virgil II were raised in a Christian home, finished college, then later married and blessed Betty and Virgil with five wonderful Grandchildren, followed by five precious Great-Grandchildren. Virgil and Betty were members of Westside Baptist Church in their early years, as well as Missionary Baptist Church and Northside Baptist Church in later years. Betty had more recently attended Westside Baptist Church until her health begin to decline and she moved from Corsicana to Flower Mound.

Virgil (Daddy) passed away, suddenly and unexpected, in 1997, but the family had the assurance that Betty (Mother) would be reunited with him one day in Heaven.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Corley Funeral Home in the Magnolia Chapel. At Betty's request, there will be only a graveside service at 11:30 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery, following the visitation. She will be laid to rest alongside her late husband Virgil. Great memories of Virgil remained in her heart and mind until her death. Those knowing Betty best know how much she loved her dear family. They continued to be the greatest part of her life here on earth after losing her wonderful parents and husband.

Special to Betty was II Timothy, Chapter 4, Verse 7: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, her wonderful husband Virgil, Sisters Bonnie Rash, Eula Coker, Alline Burnett, Vera Boyd and Opal Brewer and Brothers Marshal McCaslin Jr. and Ardie McCaslin

She is survived by her Daughter Belinda Adams and Husband Steven, Grandsons and Wives, Matt and Amber, Josh and Ashley, Daniel and Jill and Great-Granddaughters Charlotte, Maxwell, Ava and Ada and her Son Virgil Wheat II and Wife Cindy, Granddaughter Taylor, Grandson Preston and Great-Grandson Nolan.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Nov 2, 2021
  • Submitted by Karen Rost
  • w/o Virgil Wheat - d/o Marshal McCaslin, Sr. & Guster (Wilson) McCaslin
  • Mildred High School Alumi

Evelyn Lou (Lane) Trull Young
Aug 25, 1936 - Nov 10, 2021

Evelyn Lou Trull Young, 85 of Corsicana, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021.
Visitation will be Friday, November 12, 2021 at Paschal Funeral Home and funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Paschal Funeral Home with Rev. James Williams officiating and burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home

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Patsy Karl (Davis) Harmon
Mar 1, 1927 - Nov 11, 2021

Patsy Karl Davis Harmon passed away November 11, 2021, at the age of 94.

Patsy was born March 1, 1927 in Waco. Her father Shelly Davis worked in the oil fields, while her mother and step-father Ersie L. Adams (Davis) and Jim Woodard worked at Miles Furniture Store in Corsicana. Growing up as an only child, Patsy began her life-long friendship with Mary Frances Keel Henry (husband Raymond Henry), which was significant throughout her life. They remained close for over 75 years. After graduating from Corsicana High School, Patsy went on to attend Navarro College.

Patsy met her husband, Ed when he was a cadet stationed in Corsicana. The two were married on December 3, 1944 and were blessed with four children: Donna Leah Hughes, Keith Edward Harmon, Deborah Wallace Morton, and Patricia Lynn Phillips. As her husband Charles was in the military, Patsy moved often with his career to Newfoundland, California, and New York. When he was stationed in Japan, she and her three younger children stayed in Corsicana. When he returned home with a disability, they lived in Corsicana, where her youngest was born. Patsy and Charles were blessed with forty years of marriage until his death on September 11, 1984. She did not remarry.

Patsy was a very hard worker. She was the visual merchandiser for the J.M. Dyer Department Store in Corsicana, Temple, and Tyler for many years. Then, she worked for Navarro County Child Evangelism Fellowship for 40 years, beginning as a teacher before becoming director. She loved her work and the people she worked with, considering ministering to children to be her greatest joy. She will be remembered for her work in this ministry. After her retirement, she moved to Mexia to live with her daughter Debbie.

Patsy was a kind and generous woman with a good sense of humor and was able to laugh at herself. She enjoyed family and hosted holiday gatherings even after her children were grown. She was happy when her family was with her. She loved her road trips to Natchez, Wimberly, and Salado with her friend Mary. A strong Christian, Patsy served the Lord through her work with children. She taught Children's Church, loved teaching Vacation Bible School, and had been actively involved in Awana. She also loved to read and study the Bible; her books and Bibles were very special to her.

Patsy leaves behind her daughter and son-in-law Donna and Ronald Hughes, her son and daughter-in-law Keith and Toni Harmon, her daughter and son-in-law Deborah Wallace Morton and Tommy Morton, her daughter and son-in-law Patricia (Trish) and Chase Phillips; her grandchildren Jennifer Hughes Frederick, Keith (Eddie) Harmon II and his wife Carole Harmon, Christi Vickers and her husband Tyler Vickers, Noah Whistler, and his wife Brittany Whistler, Nathan Brown, Natalie Wallace, Stephanie Childs and her husband Tommy Childs, Shawna Morton Hamilton and Keith Williams, and Jason Morton and his wife Leslie; her twenty-three great grandchildren Amber Warner Bryant and her husband Ricky Bryant, Richard Christian Warner, Laurel Frederick, Alexis Harmon, Alexandra Vickers, Austin Vickers, Aaron Vickers, Liam Whistler, Aunders Whistler, Nash Brown, Conner Brown, Riley Wallace, Rhen Chapman, Ciera Childs, Harley Childs, Hannah Childs, Wyatt Childs, Kylar Morton, Gavin Hamilton, Kynan Hamilton, Keston Williams, Hunter Morton and wife Carson, and Garret Morton; and her five great-great grandchildren Richard (Bear) Bryant, Alphonse Bryant, Dax Carrizales, Addy Cotton, and Hayden Morton. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles E. Harmon, her daughter-in-law Charlotte Bryant Harmon, and her infant grandson Nash Brown.

To celebrate Patsy's life, her family has planned a graveside service on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 1 PM at Oakwood Cemetery, with Roy Frink officiating.

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Patsy K. Harmon, 94, formerly of Corsicana passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Teague Nursing and Rehab. Graveside services will be Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Oakwood Cemetery at 1 o'clock in the afternoon with Roy Frink officiating.

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Daphne (Helms) Dowd Kennemore
Mar 4, 1956 - Nov 28, 2021

Daphne Helms Dowd Kennemore, 65, of Corsicana passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Baylor Hospital Dallas, TX. She was born March 4, 1956 in Corsicana, TX to Harvey Thomas Helms, D.V.M. and Jo Rene Edens Helms.
She graduated from Corsicana High School in 1974, and she began her education to become a nurse at The University of Mary Hardin Baylor graduating in 1979. From there she started her career at Navarro Regional Hospital in 1979 as an ICU nurse. In 1980 she became a Surgical Assistant/ office nurse at Medical Arts Clinic until 1990. Then she went to work for Baylor Home Care until 2001 as Regional Director of Ellis Baylor Home Care. In the same year she became the Area Administrator at Medcare @Home, where she launched her very successful career as a Home Care Administrator with various companies until her retirement in 2021. She was a devoted nurse, wife, and mother to her children. She loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Thomas Helms D.V.M and Jo Rene Edens Helms, sister Deborah Helms Coffey, brother Harvey Thomas Helms II.
Daphne is survived by her husband Joe David Kennemore, daughter Ashley Garcini (Carlos), son Colin Dowd (Sarah), grandson Warrren Dowd, aunt Rita Jane Edens, sister Deah McCoy (Byron), In-laws Doris and David Kennemore, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at Northside Baptist Church of Corsicana at 10 a.m. Friday, December 3, 2021 with Pastor Daniel Harper officiating followed by a private graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana. Serving as pallbearers will be Carlos Garcini, Byron McCoy, Kent McCoy, Caleb McCoy, Josh Cade, and Darrell Raines.

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  • Submitted by Karen Rost & Diane Richards
  • 1st husband David Alfred Dowd married May 26, 1979 2nd husband Joe David Kennemore; d/o Harvey Thomas Helms D.V.M. & Joe Rene (Edens) Helms
  • Corley Funeral Home

James Edward "Dick" Kagler
Jan 6, 1921 - Nov 23, 2005

James was known to family and friends as Dick. He was married to Ollie Hester Smith and had two children. He then married Velma Munger.

James Edward Kagler (Dick) 1921 2005 James Edward (Dick) Kagler, of Bakersfield, California went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2005 after a two year struggle with lymphoma cancer. A viewing is scheduled for Sunday, November 27th, from 3:00-5:00 p.m., at Mish Funeral Home, 120 Minner Ave., Bakersfield, CA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 28th, 1:00 p.m., at the First Missionary Baptist Church, 769 3rd St., in McFarland, California. Dick Kagler was born in Blooming Grove, Texas, on January 6, 1921. He graduated from Blooming Grove High School and moved to Bakersfield in 1938. Dick served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II in both the European and Pacific theaters. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Bertha and Bob Kagler; his brother, Dean Kagler and sister, Juanita Hunt. Dick married Ollie Hester Smith of Colfax, Louisiana in 1946 and returned to McFarland, CA where he started Kagler Farms. Ollie passed away in an automobile accident in 1957 leaving him with two young children, Bob and Candy. Dick found love again in 1966 when Velma Munger rescued him from self-imposed bachelorhood. They were married on September 23, 1967 and he added three more children to his family, Judy, Rich and Bev. Dick and Velma continued their family farming operation based in McFarland and Pixley until his retirement in 2000. The couple moved to Bakersfield in 2001. Dick was an active member of the McFarland First Missionary Baptist Church from 1950 until his death. Over the years he served as a Trustee and Sunday School Teacher. Dick is survived by his wife of 38 years, Velma Kagler of Bakersfield; his son and daughter, Bob and Kathy Kagler of Pretoria, South Africa and grandchildren, Matt, Marc and Micah; his daughter and son-in-law, Candy and Sam Self of Littleton, Colorado and three grandchildren, Kathryn, Emily and Edward; his daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Larry Niemeyer of Nairobi, Kenya and two grandchildren, Heath and Ronan; his son and daughter-in-law, Rich and Pat Munger of Warwick, Rhode Island and two grandchildren, Ben and Kristin; and daughter, Bev Aleszka of Wyoming, Michigan and grandchildren, Michael, Tonya and Kimberly. Dick also is survived by six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be sent to Harvest Heralds, P.O. Box 1147 Beaverton, Oregon 97075-1147.

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Fannie Mae (Waldrop) Little
Apr 9, 1907 - Nov 2, 1972

Mrs. Little

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Fannie Mae Little, 65, of Chatfield who died Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital.

Rev. Bob Holloway and Rev. Marcus Childress will officiate, and burial will be at the New Chatfield Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Little, in 1965.

She was a member of the Methodist Church and a resident of Chatfield.

Survivors include a son, Jimmie Little of Chatfield; two grandsons, Mike and Larry Little of College Station; three brothers, Willett Waldrop of Fort Worth, Earl Waldrop of Bardwell, and Raymond Waldrop of Ennis; four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Whiteside, Mrs. W. M. Mizell and Mrs. Ola Lysepth, all of Ennis, and Mrs. Ila Tinker of Houston; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Nov 2, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o James Napoleon Little, Sr. married Jul 15, 1925; d/o Alonzo Dudley Waldrop & Mary Elizabeth (Kendricks) Waldrop

Jimmye (Bonner) Ward
Oct 1, 1935 - Mar 11, 2023

Surrounded by her loving family, Jimmye Bonner Ward, 87 of Corsicana, passed from this life to her eternal home in Heaven on March 11, 2023. She was born on October 1, 1935, in Corsicana, Texas, to Earl Franklin and Evelyn (Cooper) Minor. Jimmye is survived by her daughters, Sharon Langford and Janice Barron (Bob). She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Chris Coston (Lisa), Mylea Lovell (David), Chad Barron, Emily Price (Steven), Jarrod Null (Laura), and Amber Bailey (James), seven great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Sue Cox-Herndon, and brother-in-law, Fred Ward.

Jimmye is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband of forty-nine years, W.E. (Earl) Bonner, her second husband of nine years, Ernest Ward, Jr, and her sister, Glenda Bonner.

Visitation is scheduled for April 2nd at 1:00 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, Corsicana. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staffs of Twilight Home Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Bristol Hospice for the loving care provided to Jimmye and her family.

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James Monroe "Caveman" Bradley, Jr.
Dec 16, 1930 - Mar 24, 1976

J. M. Bradley

Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Eureka for James M. (Caveman) Bradley, Jr., 45, of Hubbard who was lost off the coast of Brazil on March 24. The Rev. Earl Hardy officiated and Corley's Funeral Home directed.

He was a native of Fairfield and an employe of Redding and Sales Drilling Co.

Survivors include his wife of Hubbard; one daughter, Mrs. Debra Hill of Hubbard; one son, John R. Bradley of Corsicana; one granddaughter, Dauphne Hill of Hubbard; his father, J. M. Bradley Sr. of Conroe; his mother, Mrs. Ernestine Morris of Houston; his grandmother Mrs. Laura Bradley of Fairfield; one brother, Jerry W. Bradley of Santa Clara, Calif.; and one sister, Mrs. Billie Lee of Midlothian.

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Bessie Lillian (Cowen) Smith
Sep 7, 1907 - May 25, 1976

Mrs. Smith

Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Bessie Lillian (Cowen) Smith, 68, resident of Corsicana, who died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Mickey Loftis will officiate.

She was a native of Eustace, lived in Corsicana four years and was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include three sons, Clyde Smith of Corsicana, L. C. Smith of Eureka, and Quincy J. Smith of Dallas; two daughters, Mrs. D. L. Pierce of Malakoff and Mrs. Frank Jones of Excelalor Spring, Mo.; 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Cliff England of Jacksonville, Mrs. Lydia Smith of Kerens, and Mrs. Jonnie Dixson of Marysville, Calif.; and a brother, Clyde Cowen of Price.

Her husband Clyde Eugene Smith preceded her in death Nov. 22, 1969.

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Robert Lynn Petty
Jul 10, 1959 - May 20, 1976

R. L. Petty

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Robert Lynn Petty, 16, resident of Corsicana, who died at Memorial Hospital Saturday night after a lengthy illness.

The Rev. Ray and the Rev. James T. Davis will officiate, with burial following at Eureka Cemetery.

Survivors include his parents Mr. and Mrs. David Petty of Corsicana; a brother, Stanley Petty of Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Linda Sue Smith, Miss Verline Petty, and Miss Kathy Petty all of Corsicana; his grandmother, Mrs. Ida Mae Kelly of Brownsboro; his great-grandfather, Ed Holley of Brownsboro; a step-grandmother, Mrs. Lura David of Kerens; a niece and a nephew.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Joe Dill, Jack W. Davis, Walton Davison, Rocky Dale Gill, Don Laton Petty and Clifton Petty.

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Willie Eugene Petty
Mar 3, 1912 - Oct 5, 1976

Willie Petty

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Willie E. Petty, 64, resident of Waco, who died yesterday at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco. He was a former resident of Corsicana.

The Rev. Edward D. Perry will officiate, and burial will follow at Eureka Cemetery.

Survivors include two brothers, E. E. Petty of Corsicana and C. L. Petty of Dallas; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Perry of Dallas, Mrs. Gennie Perry and Mrs. Dora Groth both of Corsicana; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearer will be Donnie Petty, L. C. Smith, Robert Petty, Jimmy Perry, Marvin Young, and Danny Petty.

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Bertha Doris (Boyd) Ratliff
Oct 8, 1927 - May 22, 1976

Mrs. Ratliff

Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Doris Ratliff, 48, lifelong resident of Corsicana, who died early Saturday morning at Memorial Hospital.

The Rev. Eugene Wood will officiate, and burial will follow at Eureka Cemetery.

She was secretary for the Navarro County Commissioners Court for many years.

Survivors include her husband, J. D. Ratliff of Corsicana; two sons, Rodney J. Ratliff and Glen A. Ratliff both of Corsicana; her mother, Mrs. Bertha Boyd of Corsicana; four brothers, Olif Boyd of Albuquerque, N. M., Zack Boyd of Corsicana, John A. Boyd of Hurst, and Walter Boyd of Waco; two sisters, Mrs. Ethlyne Grantham of Eureka and Mrs. Mary Allen Grantham of Corsicana.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Chirafis, Buck Douglas, Arlon Simmons, Bud Curington, Homer McNabb, Tom Smith, Doug Whiteside and Aubrey Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be R. J. Henderson, Ellis Montgomery, Billy Hargrove, Rob Dunn, Imajean Gray.

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Mattie Mae (Easley) Walker
Feb 20, 1889 - Aug 16, 1976

Mrs. Walker

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Lamar and Smith Funeral Chapel in Dallas for Mrs. Mattie Walker, 37, of Dallas who died Monday night in Dallas.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. at the Eureka Cemetery under the direction of Corley Funeral Home.

Survivors include Mrs. Vera Yarger of Dallas; one granddaughter, two grandsons, two great-grandsons and two great-great-grandchildren.

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Billy Brack "Buddy" Rash
Jun 7, 1926 - Nov 9, 1976

B. B. Rash

Services are pending at Griffin Funeral Home for B. B. Rash, resident of Corsicana, who died today at Memorial Hospital.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. B. B. Rash of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Garcia and Mrs. Shirley Goode both of Corsicana; three sons, Emmett Rash, Bill Neal Rash, and Jeffery Wayne Rash, all of Corsicana; five grandchildren, his mother, Mrs. E. E. Rash of Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Daniels of Fort Worth, Mrs. Christina Miller and Mrs. Volu Slate both of Corsicana; three brothers, C. G. Rash of Richland, Richard Rash of Mildred, and Curtis Rash of Houston.

Burial will be at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

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B. B. Rash

Services were to be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for B. B. Rash, 50, resident of Corsicana who died yesterday at Memorial Hospital.

The Rev. Gerry Neal and the Rev. Dannie Biddy were to officiate, with burial following at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

He was a deacon at Providence Baptist Church and a member of the Eureka Masons Lodge.

Masons will be pallbearers.

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Floyd Thompson
Nov 17, 1899 - Mar 29, 1976

Floyd Thompson

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Memorial Baptist Church for Floyd Thompson, 76, of Corsicana who died Monday in Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Maurice McLeroy will officiate. Burial will be in Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

A native of Pittsburg, Texas, Thompson lived in Corsicana for 42 years. He was employed by the Cotton Belt Railroad for 40 years, and was a deacon in the Memorial Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edna Mae Thompson of Corsicana; one son, Lynn H. Thompson of Balch Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Noel Covington of Louisiana; Mrs. Glena Sullivan of Ovilla; seven grandchildren, one great-grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Mack Anderson of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Joe LaFavors of Celeste; one brother, E. C. Thompson of Sulphur Springs, and by a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Henry Ponder, Johnny Harper, J. T. Glasgow, W. A. Key, Duane Bryson and E. H. Richards.

Corley Funeral Home will direct.

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Bernice Louise (Henderson) Henderson-Polk
Mar 12, 1924 - Aug 8, 1976

Mrs. Polk

Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Bernice Polk, 52, resident of Austin.

Burial will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

She was a native of Richland and had lived in Austin 25 years.

Survivors include her widower, Frank Polk of Austin; a son Robert Henderson of Hatfield, Penn.; three daughters, Mrs. Jim O'Neal of Corsicana, Mrs. Jim Cleuzza of Austin, and Mrs. Ernest Carlisle of Houston; eight grandchildren, her mother, Mrs. Nellie Henderson of Corsicana; a brother, Seth Henderson of Albuquerque, N.M., four sisters, Mrs. Ruby Gordon of Austin, Mrs. F. A. Chauvin of San Antonio, Mrs. Georgia White of Houston, and Mrs. Eldridge Hayes of Corsicana.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Aug. 9, 1976
  • submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Robert Clarence Henderson 2nd husband Frank Polk; d/o Thomas Alexander Henderson & Nellie Lee (Nichols) Henderson

Johnie Elias Slone
Sep 1, 1892 - Mar 5, 1976

J. E. Slone

Funeral is pending at Corley Funeral Home for Johnnie Slone, 83, of Corsicana who died in Memorial Hospital.

Slone is survived by his wife; Mrs. J. E. Slone of Corsicana; one son, Bryant Slone of Nacogdoches; one grandson, David Slone of Nacogdoches, and one brother, W. N. Slone of Corbet; and by a number of nieces and nephews.

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Ellen V. (Clarkston) Lowrey
Jan 19, 1885 - Apr 6, 1976

Mrs. Lowrey

Services were to be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Ellen Lowrey, 81, resident of Corsicana, who died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital.

The Rev. Harold Lansford will officiate, and burial will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

She was a native of Alabama and a member of the First Baptist Church.

Survivors include two brothers, Walker Clarkston of Houston and Ed Clarkston of Blooming Grove, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include Herman Roberts, Curtis Patterson, L. R. Cockrell, Fred Saxon, W. D. Meade and E. G. Hollingsworth. A daughter, Mrs. Ruby Nell Jeter, preceded her in death Oct. 14, 1975.

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James Thomas Bates, Sr.
Nov 10, 1906 - Jan 10, 1976

J. T. Bates

Funeral services will be held Monday at 3 p.m. in the Griffin Funeral Chapel for James T. Bates Sr., 69, who died Saturday in Memorial Hospital. Burial will be in Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

Bates was retired 20 year veteran of the Corsicana Police Department and had lived in Corsicana for 30 years.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Reba R. Bates; two sons, James T. Bates, Jr., Corsicana, and Roger Dale Bates, Houston and was preceded in death on Aug. 6, 1972 by one son, Tommy J. Bates. He is also survived by four daughters, Mrs. Donnie L. Dobbs, Mrs. Brenda N. Palos, Mrs. Dorothy J. Coker, all of Corsicana, and Mrs. Doris Currie, Mansville; 21 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; one brother, E. E. Bates, Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Span, Kilgore, and Mrs. Thelma Greer, Corsicana.

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Frances Elizabeth "Frankie" (Womack) Rogers
Jan. 13, 1887 - Jul. 9, 1976

Mrs. Rogers

Funeral services will be held today at 3:30 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Frankie, Rogers, 89, who died Friday in Deer Park. Claude B. Holcomb will officiate and burial will be in Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Cecil Rogers of Deer Park, and Paul Rogers, Pasadena; four daughters, Mrs. Zueline Morris, Ennis, Mrs. Mable Tucker, Baytown, Mrs. Mena Fisher, Corsicana, and Mrs. Alvarie Belusek, Austin; 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren; a daughter in law, Mrs. Wayne Rogers of Pasadena. Pallbearers will be grandsons.

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Robert Winifred Fowler, Sr.
Jul 15, 1908 - May 29, 1976

R. W. Fowler

Services for Robert W. Fowler Sr., 67, who died here Saturday, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Corley Funeral Home. The Rev. David Hale and Mr. Claude B. Hocum will officiate, with burial in the Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Robert Fowler Sr.; one son, Robert W. Fowler Jr. of Dallas; two daughters, Mrs. A. E. Chapman and Miss Pat Fowler, both of Corsicana; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ella McGaughey of Alto; two brothers, Michael Thomas Mullins of Greenville and Elmo Purfoy of West.

Pallbearers will be Clyde Richards, Neal Donaho, Chester Duke, J. D. Begg, Jack Paschal and John Craig.

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Leslie Alton "Les" Cotten, Sr.
Feb 11, 1942 - Jan 24, 2023

US ARMY AND TX NATIONAL GUARD
Leslie Alton Cotten, Sr. was born on February 11, 1942, in Corsicana, TX. He went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2023. He was 80 years old.

Les grew up in Navarro County, attending schools in Powell and Kerens. He graduated from Kerens High School in 1960. Les attended Navarro Junior College, graduating in 1974 with an Associate degree in Law Enforcement. He attended Baylor University from 1975 - 1978.

Les served in the United States Army from 1960 through 1967. He was in the 36th Infantry Division Texas National Guard, 1st Armored Division, 101st Airborne and the 25th Infantry Division. While in the 25th Infantry he served in Viet Nam in the Pleiku area. In April 1966 he was wounded by mortar fire and was not expected to survive. He was taken to Japan where he was in the hospital for four months. He returned to Viet Nam after telling doctors to either send him home or send him back to Viet Nam after getting tired of being in the hospital.

Les returned home from the Army in 1967 after his father passed to help get crops out. Afterwards he began his journey in Law Enforcement in December 1967 with the Corsicana Police Dept. He began as a dispatcher until February 1968 he moved to the Patrol Division as a Patrolman. In March 1975, he became an Investigator in Criminal Investigations Division.

Les went to work at the Navarro County Sheriff's Office in October 1982 as a Detective Sergeant in C.I.D. In October 1991 he was promoted to Lieutenant, then Chief Deputy.

In 1992, Les ran for Sheriff of Navarro County. He was elected and took office in January 1993. He served 4 terms as Sheriff, retiring December 31, 2012.

Les was a member of the Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, D.A.V., Navarro County Peace Officers Association, Sheriff's Association of Texas, National Sheriff's Association, N.R.A. Life member, Corsicana 100 Club and the Kerens Area Chamber of Commerce. He was a Master Mason in Corsicana Lodge AF&AM No. 174. He was a member of the Navarro County Historical Commission and served as Vice-Chairman. Les was a member of the Petty's Chapel Baptist Church.

Les married Cleta Arnold on February 20, 1968. They made a life in Corsicana with their 3 children.

Les loved his family, his community and visiting with people. He loved his land and raising cattle. He enjoyed history, especially of his family and Navarro County Law Enforcement. He liked to collect about anything like badges, guns, coins, old tools and other things. He also liked researching history and had talked about writing a book on the Lawmen of Navarro County.

Les spent his life proudly serving his Lord, his country, community and family.

Les was preceded in death by his father, C.W. "Buddy" Cotten; his grandson, Cole Hawkins; son-in-law, Kraig Hawkins.

Les is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Cleta; son, Les Jr. (Lori); daughter, Lea Hawkins; daughter, Lori Hargrove (Kalen); his mother, Hazel Cotten Carver; grandchildren, Hunter Hawkins (Danielle), Haleigh Hawkins, Heath Cotten, Kaden Hargrove, Ashtyn Bybee and Andersen Bybee. Great Granddaughter, Ivana Rodriguez. Les is also survived by brothers, Wayne Cotten (Starlett) and Mike Cotten (Marilyn) and sisters, Cheryl Talley (Gary) and Mary Ann Pease (Tom); his aunt, Wanda Baggett; sister-in-law, Reba Bickerstaff; brother-in-law, Bill Bell; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 5-7pm Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 1:30pm Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Northside Baptist Church.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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J.D. Monk
Jan 28, 1937 - Jan 30, 2023

J.D. Monk, born January 28, 1937 in Austin, Texas went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2023 in Waco, Texas. He was 86 years old.

Growing up in Austin, J.D. was a proud graduate of the University of Texas. It was there that he met Betty Jo Niceler, and they subsequently married in 1961.

After marriage, they lived in Austin, Dallas, Duncanville, and Waco, Texas, where they have lived for the last 34 years.

J.D. was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Ona Monk, and his sisters and brothers-in-law: Aloma and Ivan Elmer and Valerie and Bill Jones.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Jo, and his sons Edward (Virginia) of Corsicana, Texas, and Joe (Sara) of Palacios, Texas. He is also survived by his grandchildren Joseph (Katherine) Monk, Samuel Monk, Lauren (Jay) Mullens, Jeremy Pomberg, and Siler, Jonathan, and Catherine Monk, step-granddaughter Courtney Pippitt, and his great-grandchildren Peter and James Monk, and Berkleigh and Addison Mullens.

He is also survived by his brother-in-law Tim Worley, sister-in-law Mary (Ron) Blaha,as well as nieces and nephews Robin (Ralph) Voight, Maurleen (David) Cobb, Donna (Jim) DeLanoy, Debra (Bob) Sonderman, Dan (Chris) Elmer, Jeff (Rita) Jones, Tracy Ansley, Vicki Saldivar, and Marvin (Jamie) Childers.

J.D. began his career at Collins Radio in Richardson, Texas, and over his career worked for IBM, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, and FSI, Inc, where he was a computer programmer. He ended his career as a software consultant to large banks integrating automated pension check payments into their customer offerings.

J.D. was an avid racquetball player - spending many hours on the court at the Waco YMCA, Spenco, and later WRS. He was also an avid churchman being invested in the church in several locations, most notably the Church of the Annunciation in Lewisville, Texas, and Saint John's Episcopal Church in Corsicana Texas. His love of singing in the choir shone through every Sunday for many years.

Those fortunate to know J.D. know that the possessed a unique sense of humor that was mostly decipherable only to him. It is that love of God, family, and laughter that will sustain his family in the days ahead.

His family would like to thank all those who cared for him, and especially Dr.Carl Chakmakjian and team at Texas Oncology, Dr. Anna VanderHeiden, and all those at Ascension-Providence Hospital and Hospice who cared for him.

A requiem Eucharist will be offered on Saturday, February 11, 2023, 10:30 am, at Saint John's Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th Street, in Corsicana, Texas, with Fr. Ed Monk, officiating.

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Jeremy Craig Crawford
Jun 11, 1974 - Jan 22, 2023

Jeremy Craig Crawford, 48 of Kerens, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his residence in Kerens.

He was born Tuesday, June 11, 1974 in Corsicana to Tim & Renay Crawford of Kerens.

Jeremy is survived by his parents, Tim & Renay Crawford; sisters, Karen Crawford, Kristin Crawford, Kristil Harrell & husband Scott, brothers, Michael Crawford, Joshua Crawford & wife Kathy, Nace Crawford & wife Jessica and Eli Crawford; number of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his aunt, Delia Cope; grandfather, Leroy Hobbs, Sr.; grandmother, June Trent Abbie; uncle Dean Hobbs; and the love of his life, Elizabeth Carreno.

Memorial Service is scheduled for 2 PM Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Paschal Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Carroll and Bro. Craig Hines officiating.

Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home

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Roger Elloise Travenia
Jun 2, 1935 - Jan 25, 2023

Roger Elloise Travenia began his journey of life on June 2, 1935, in Rita, Texas, the second child of eight born to Mattie Lee Jones and Tola Travenia. He passed quietly at his home in Rice, Jan. 25, 2023, at the age of 87.

Roger started working at an early age on his parent's farm � milking cows, riding horses, raising chicken and 4H pigs, tinkering on equipment and a variety of other things. He had a playful nature and along with his siblings often they got into harmless mischief. His parents, for example, would travel to town in their horse drawn wagon for supplies and the kids would have a 'party' - frying several of the yard chickens, making ice cream and burying chicken feathers so their parents wouldn't know. On the farm he was always trying to fix things. His parents moved to Littlefield, where Roger graduated from Littlefield High School, married Ruby Jewell Johnson and they eventually moved to Lubbock. As a young adult in Lubbock, his entrepreneurial ambition surfaced twofold with the Travenia Shell at Broadway and Avenue A and the Thunderbird Club. His family with Ruby were blessed with five children - Norma, Geral, Roger Jr., Loretha, and Melroy. Roger was affiliated with the Greater St. Luke Baptist Church working as an usher and driving the church bus. He also did the maintenance on vehicles for the church. A few years after his divorce, he relocated to Lansing, Michigan where his younger brother Tola lived and they both worked for General Motors, Oldsmobile Division.

On Juneteenth and his brother Ray's birthday - Roger remarried on June 19th, 1976, to Paula Jean Mackey from Columbus, Ohio, making Lansing their home. He adopted Rochelle Mackey, bringing his total children to six. His entrepreneurial spirit took the form of real estate in Michigan, owning houses and a small apartment building. This kept him busy even after he retired in September 1990 from General Motors. Not one to sit around, he was in the bowling leagues with his brother Tola and won several trophies - he and his friends would often unwind at the local Black 'n' Tan Bar.

Upon returning to Texas in 1998, Roger and Paula settled on a small ranch in Rice, Texas raising cattle. Until health issue became a problem, the ranch held an annual barbecue for family and friends attracting folks near and far. Roger and Paula are members of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Corsicana.

Knowing how things worked was his main passion and he was always repairing and fixing "things" -it didn't matter if it had a motor or not. He treasured his 1954 Chevrolet Belair 2-door car that he nicknamed "Betty Sue" and showed it off whenever he could. It wasn't uncommon for someone to call from some other area in Texas or out-of-state asking his opinion about some car problem they were having. He'd listen, give his diagnosis, and he was usually right - that's how good he was mechanically. Taking after his father and brother Ray, Roger was quite good at gardening, his second passion. He also enjoyed music, movies and telling jokes and giving people nicknames. In his youthful days he was called "Thin Johnnie" for being tall and slim. In Michigan, he was known as "Cowboy" because he wore western boots, hats, buckles, and jeans, unusual customary attire for Lansing folks. While it may have been unknown to some, Roger was always giving folks a nickname of some type. Traveling and keeping in touch with friends and family was also important. Several trips each year were made from Michigan to Ohio and Texas. Starting at 18-months of age, a frequent 'tag-along' passenger on these trips included their granddaughter, Alexandria.

Roger is preceded in death by his father Tola Travenia, mother Mattie Lee Travenia; sister Margie White; brother Ray Travenia; child Melroy Travenia; aunts: Jewell Ferrell, Plattie Hayes, Willie Glass, Marzee Jones, Iona Benson, Bessie Henegan, and Mary Travenia; uncles Elijah French, Elloise Travenia, Andrew Travenia, Luther Travenia.

He leaves behind his wife Paula Travenia; children Norma [Herbert] Finnen of Corsicana, Geral [Charles] Randall, of Dallas, Roger [Rosie] Travenia Jr. of Corsicana, Loretha Travenia-Bowden of Dallas, Rochelle [Brian] Stevens of Lansing, Michigan; siblings Hazel Ford of Houston, Velma Roberts of Houston, Tola [Betty] Travenia Jr. of Lansing, Michigan, Madlyn Mitchell of Abilene, Julia [Chester] Williams of Dallas, He has 18 grandchildren and about 38 great-grandchildren.

Funeral is Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church; viewing is at M R Smith Funeral Home Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, both in Corsicana. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to Parkinson's Foundation or American Heart Association in his name.

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Leslie Douglas Graves
Feb 4, 1964 - Feb 8, 2023

Leslie Douglas Graves, 59, of Eureka passed from this life Wednesday evening, February 8, 2023. He was born February 4, 1964 in Corsicana to Bobby and Christine Graves. Leslie served his country on the USS Spruance during the Gulf War. He had many enjoyments from being outdoors gardening, working with animals or reading a book. He liked reading horror book and cowboy books. He loved his church serving as a greeter Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints. Leslie also loved being with his family. He is preceded in death by his father Bobby Graves and his grandparents. He leaves behind his mother and step father, Christine and Abe Steele, step son Zachary Bray, brother Eric Steele and wife Valorie, sister Melissa Frejia and husband James. Nieces and nephew, Taylor Steele, Crystal Mobley and James Michael Frejia. Numerous great nieces. Aunts Mary Lou James, Kathy Pritchett and special aunt Brenda Phillips. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

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Rodney Wayne Haedge
Oct 2, 1938 - Feb 11, 2023

Rodney Haedge, of Corsicana, Texas, passed away at home on February 11, 2023. He was 84. He was born in Seguin, Texas to Monroe and Vernelle Haedge. Rodney attended Seguin High School where he played football. He moved to Dallas and was a member of the Sunset High School baseball team and the All-State Choir. After graduation, he attended Southern Methodist University, where he received a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Sacred Music. He was treasurer, president and student director for the SMU choir. He was also an assistant director of the SMU touring choir and a Choral Assistant to Dr. Lloyd Pfautsch. Rodney married Sheren Rowland on September 2, 1961, at Tyler Street Methodist Church where they first met. They shared 59 wonderful years together before Sheren's passing in 2021.
Rodney devoted over 40 years of his life to teaching and coaching. He began his teaching career as the Choir Director at Corsicana High School in 1964. In 1978, Rodney and Sheren moved to LaPorte, Texas. He taught choir at LaPorte High School and was their first Varsity soccer coach. They returned to Corsicana in 2002 and Rodney directed the choir at Navarro College from 2006 to 2014. In addition to his teaching duties, he was also the choir director at First Methodist Church of Corsicana and St. Mark's Methodist Church Baytown.
Rodney was honored to be a son, brother, husband, teacher, father, uncle, coach, grandfather, and friend. He will be remembered for his one-of-a-kind presence, his compassion, and generosity, his ability to change people's lives, for living his faith, for sharing his vocal talents, for being a good listener, and for all of his entertaining stories. He was passionate about fishing, music, soccer, construction, landscaping, cooking, travel, and his family.
He is predeceased by his parents, his wife, Sheren, his rother-in-law Daniel Barber, and his brother-in-law and his wife, Roger and Elizabeth Rowland. He is survived by his children, Christina Thomson and her husband Scott; Jason Haedge and his wife Katie; his grandsons, Jonathan, Timothy, and Zachary Thomson; and Charlie and Benjamin Haedge. He is also survived by his sister Karen Barber and sister-in-law Anka Rowland.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family at First Methodist Church of Corsicana on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 from 10-11 am with the celebration of life beginning at 11 am. Pastors Mike Kerzee and Jared Casey will officiate. Remembrances may be made to the First Methodist Church of Corsicana Music Ministry.

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Johnnie Marjorie "Margie" (Hopking) Gamble
Aug 20, 1923 - Feb 12, 2023

Johnnie Marjorie Gamble (Hopkins), 99, went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 12, 2023. She was born August 20, 1923 in Emhouse. Visitation will be Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2pm with Rev. Otis Conner officiating. Burial will be at Pattison Cemetery.
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Feb. 16, 2023
Submitted by Karen Rost
Johnnie Marjorie Gamble (Hopkins), 99, went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 12, 2023. She was born August 20,1923 to Johnnie W. and Vivian F. Hopkins (Daniel) in Emhouse. Margie was one of eight children.
She attended Emhouse high school, and graduated valedictorian of her class. She married the love of her life, B.W. Gamble, Jr. on November 10, 1948, and they resided in Emhouse. She and B.W. enjoyed bowling and traveling the United States. She refused to travel by airplane, but she and B.W. managed to visit all but four states.
She was employed in the banking industry in Corsicana for many years until her retirement. Margie is preceded in death by her beloved husband, parents and siblings.
Having no children of her own, Margie is survived by numerous great nieces and nephews.
She was a kind and loving person, devoted to her family, friends and her church. She will be greatly missed.
To honor Margie's life, a visitation will be Saturday, February 18 from 1-2pm at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 o'clock in the afternoon in the Magnolia Chapel at Corley Funeral Home with Rev. Otis Conner officiating. Burial will be at Pattison Cemetery in Emhouse.

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  • Corley Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Karen Rost
  • w/o Burlan Washington Gamble, Jr; d/o John Washington "Johnnie" Hopkins & Vivian Faye (Daniel) Hopkins

Billie Marie (Teetz) Sims
Mar 19, 1929 - Feb 7, 2023

Billie Marie Teetz Sims of Corsicana died peacefully February 7, 2023 at Legacy Rehabilitation and Healthcare after a short illness. She was born March 19, 1929 to William George Teetz and Essie Fletcher Teetz in Kerens, Texas. She married C.B. (Joe) Sims June 12, 1948 and was married a few months short of 70 years.
As a lifelong Presbyterian she was baptized, married, and served as an ordained deacon and elder in the Kerens Presbyterian Church. She was a Rebekah in the International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 63 for many years. After her retirement from the Corsicana State Home, she enjoyed being a Pink Lady at Navarro Regional, studying scripture at Community Bible Study and
quilting. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her sister Joan Teetz Owen.

She is survived by four children, Kathy Collier (Gary) of Corsicana, David Sims (Terry Cook) of Palm Springs, California, Lisa Curington of Arlington, and Eric Sims of Rosenberg. She is survived by five grandchildren, Joshua Collier of Chicago, Lindsey Betsill (John) of Arlington, Cain, Sawyer, and Stone Sims
of Rosenberg, and great grandchildren Henry, Eleanor, and Oliver Betsill of Arlington. In addition, she is survived by her caring neighbors of many years, the Edgar Sanchez family.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 18 at Prairie Point Cemetery in Bazette at 1:00 p.m. followed by a reception and visitation at KESA in downtown Kerens. Knowing that graveside services can be difficult for some, the family invites all to please join them at KESA.

The family asks that memorials be made to the Kerens Veterans Memorial, P.O. Box 71, Kerens, Texas 75144 or KESA (Kerens Ex-Student Assoc) P.O. Box 5 Kerens, Texas 75144.

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Alfredo Lemus "Frank" Aguado
Apr 21, 1930 - Feb 14, 2023

Alfredo Lemus Aguado (Frank) of Corsicana, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the age of 92, peacefully at his home with family.
He was born on April 21, 1930, to Domingo Aguado and Norberta Lemus of Cerrano GTO, Mexico. He married the love of his life Enriquetta (Henrietta) Ovalle in the summer of June 14, 1954, and was blessed with five children Fred, Tommy, Teresa, Mike (Buddy) and Gabriel Ovalle.
Alfredo worked many years as a farmer at a dairy farm in Corsicana and founded Aguado Plumbing in 1980 in Corsicana. Alfredo was a friend to many and active in the lives of his family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening as well as attending the sporting events of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. No matter what he was always present, and nothing made him prouder than seeing his family succeed. He was a proud member and supporter of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Corsicana.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Henrietta Aguado, Son Domingo Aguado, sister Anita Aguado, and brothers Trinidad, Jesus and Melecio Aguado.
Survivors include siblings Ismael Aguado, Antonia Aguado and Lupita Lopez, his children Fred Aguado and wife Sonya, Tommy Aguado and wife Lynn, Mike (Buddy) Aguado and wife Martha, Gabriel Ovalle and wife Kelly all of Corsicana. Teresa Carroll of Tyler. Grandchildren, Tony Aguado and wife Jennifer of Blooming Grove, Nicole Hill and husband Josh of Waxahachie, Josh Aguado and wife Courtney, Phillip Aguado and wife Jonnie, Dustin Aguado and Sharie, Michelle Aguado and fianc� Ramon Cervantes, Vanessa Aguado and fianc� Ryan Avery, and Chris Carroll all of Corsicana. Ray Carroll III and wife Lacey of League City, Matthew Carroll and wife Reagan of Tyler, and Haley and Hayden Ovalle of Corsicana. Great grandchildren, Meagan Erickson, Sydney and Luke Aguado, Tristen and Lainey Gillen, Payton and Weston Carroll, Cayson and Sophia Carroll, Brody, Landon and Cole Carroll, Cashe, Case and Cayden Aguado, Riggen and Addisyn Aguado, Ace and Axel Aguado, Brody, Brooklyn and Beau Avery, Dallas, Dreez and Dez Cervantes, Madison and Maddox Dickerson, Ryder and Heaven Gruzins, Kassidy and Kanyon Ainsworth and Holland Henley. As well as one great great granddaughter Wren Erickson.

The Rosary ceremony will be held at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home on Monday, February 20, 2023. At 6pm, followed by the visitation from 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Corsicana on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 10am. Graveside services will be held immediately following mass at Calvary Cemetery, with Deacon Lewis Palos officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be all of his grandsons Tony, Josh, Phillip, and Dustin Aguado, Chris, Ray and Matthew Carroll and Hayden Ovalle. We would like to thank his Medical Providers and Home health team for all their care in his final days. There are no words to express the gratitude we have for your care and kindness.

Arrangement by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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Olinda Fay "Linda" (Ross) Guard
Oct 14, 1950 - Feb 11, 2023

Linda Guard aka Olinda Fay Guard, of Richland, Texas, passed from this life early Saturday morning, February 11, 2023. Linda loved to travel, especially to Colorado. She loved making quilts for her family and friends. Linda was a member of the Richland Volunteer Fire Department for 40 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Ella Ross, and brothers Douglas Ross and Allen Ross. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Kenneth Guard, her sisters Denise Ellis and Donna Miley as well as numerous extended family members.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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Lonnie (Walker) Griffith
Sep 1, 1932 - Mar 8, 2023

Lonnie Griffith (Walker), 90, passed away March 8, 2023 in Phenix City, Alabama. She was born September 1, 1932 to Buster and Alma Walker (Edwards) in Coffee County, Alabama.
Lonnie worked hard all her life to help and provide for her family. She worked at the Waffle House in Ennis for about 30 years, she was also a Manager for JC Penney's. Lonnie was a very independent and feisty woman, always wanting to take care of everything herself.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Griffith; her parents; daughters, Karen Griffith, and Patricia Alexander; great grandson, Brendan; sisters, Doris Bell, Lavada Hinson and brother, William Walker.
She is survived by her daughter, Misty Tovar and husband Juan of Phenix City, Alabama; sons, Michael Griffith and wife Kim of Bayville, New Jersey and Stanley Phillips and wife Courtney of Rice, Texas; 6 grandchildren, Kristina Griffith, Michael Griffith, Kimberly Edwards and husband Herron, Nirvair Singh, Jeremy Jockish and Grant Alexander; 10 great grandchildren, Kayla, Erick, Jaxon, Aiden, Domanic, James, Zuriel, Nevaeh, Erika and Ambereen; and 5 great great-grandchildren, Ellie, Emerson, Enzo, Gianna and Sicilia.
To honor Lonnie's life, a visitation with the family will be from 5-7pm Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Corley Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Wednesday March 15 at 11 o'clock in the morning at Rice Cemetery.

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Betty (Fink) Scott
Apr 20, 1938 - Jan 9, 2023

Bettie F. Scott, 84, was born April 20, 1938 in Italy, Texas and entered the heavenly presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 9, 2023.
Mrs. Scott was the only child of Opal Gordon Fink and Joe Bailey Fink. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. In 1955 she graduated from Kerens High School. Bettie married her high school sweetheart on September 1, 1956 and they enjoyed 63 years of marriage. They moved to Lufkin in 1959 and were blessed with two daughters and a son. She and her husband, Ray were longtime members of First Baptist Church, Lufkin where she volunteered on Sundays in the church library and was involved in her children's activities.
Bettie earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education at Stephen F. Austin State University. She then earned a certification in Library Science at Sam Houston State University. She enjoyed her time at Brookhollow Elementary as a teacher and Anderson Elementary as the librarian.
In later years of their life, Bettie and Ray enjoyed visits to their hometown in Kerens reconnecting with lifelong friends and family. They cherished the opportunity of being an integral part of the planning and construction of the new Kerens Public Library which opened its doors in 2008. They were also involved in establishing and supporting the Kerens Ex-Students Association (KESA) in which Kerens ISD students benefit. In 2015 they were honored as the Grand Marshals of the Kerens Homecoming Parade.
Bettie relished her role as a mother but truly excelled as a grandmother. She and her husband treasured their time spent with the grandchildren. Her true passion in life was her family, all children and animals. She left a strong legacy of love for her children and grandchildren, and will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Susan and Terry Morgan and Julie Scott, of Lufkin; grandchildren and spouses, Sarah Taylor and husband Wes, Scott Morgan of Lufkin; Adam Scott and wife Tashina of Dallas, Luke Scott and wife Kellie of New Jersey; Jennifer Renfro and husband Clint of Fort Worth and Jackson Treadwell of College Station. Great grandchildren, Banks, Harrison and Ford Renfro; cousin, Charlie Ann Martinez of Ennis; many other relatives and friends and her loyal furry friend and protector, Cullen.
Bettie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ray, son Steven Scott and grandson Patrick Scott.
Services will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Kerens City Cemetery in Kerens with Pastor Mark Newton officiating. The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Lufkin in the Reich Chandler Great Hall.
The family would like to thank her loyal caregivers and the staff of Hospice in the Pines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 106 E. Bremond Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75901, Hospice in the Pines, 1504 W. Frank Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75904, the Kerens Public Library, 1215 Colket, Kerens, Texas 75144 or the charity of your choice.

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