Clarence Robert Brashear
Jun 8, 1882 - Nov 6, 1961
C. R. Brashear Rites Slated
Funeral services for C. R. Brashear will be held Wednesday
at 2:30 p.m. from the Mildred Baptist church. Interment will
be in Providence
Cemetery.
Officiating will be Rev. Bob Reeves and Rev. Gerald
Williamson, Baptist ministers.
A native of Tipton, Mo., Mr. Brashear, 79, died at his home
at Mildred Monday. He was a retired oil field worker.
Survivors other than his widow of Mildred, are four
daughters, Mrs. R. K. McCoy and Mrs. J. R. Hagler, both of
Pasadena; Mrs. W. M. Montgomery, McKinney, and Mrs. H. F.
Terry, Dallas; three sons, Lee Brashear, Corsicana; Bud
Brashear, Dallas, and Sam Brashear, Nocona; 18
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Earl
Brashear, Junta, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Linnie Swisher,
Denver, Colo.; and Mrs. G. H. Frantz, Rock Ford, Colo., and
other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Roy Graham, Enos Hutson, N. C. McGehee,
Jack Goff, Billy Joe Allen and Will Henderson.
Corley directs.
Notes:
Sam Leonard Brashear
Jan 1, 1914 - Jun 14, 1972
S. L. Brashear
Sam L. Brashear, 58, former Navarro County resident, died Wednesday in
Jacksboro. A native of Rockyford, Colo., he had lived in Jacksboro for the past
six years and was a member of the First Baptist Church there.
Funeral services are set for 4 p.m. Friday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel, with
burial in Providence Cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jimmie L. Brashear of Jacksboro; one son, Gary
Gipson Brashear of Jacksboro; three daughters, Mrs. Carol McDonald of Imperial
Beach, Calif., Mrs. Karen Mapes of Dallas, and Mrs. Patricia Keck of Denton;
five grandchildren; two brothers, Lee Brashear of Corsicana and Bud Brashear of
Dallas; and four sisters, Mrs. R. K. McCoy of Pasadena, Mrs. John Hagler of New
Caney, Mrs. W. M. Montgomery of Eureka, and Mrs. Floyd Johnson of Dallas.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thurs., Jun 15, 1972
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
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h/o Jimmie (Gipson) Brashear married Oct. 4, 1941; s/o
Clarence Robert Brashear & Alice Camilla (Scott) Brashear
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S. L. Brashear
Funeral services were scheduled to be held at 4 p.m. today
at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Sam L. Brashear, 58,
former resident of Navarro County, who died Wednesday in
Jacksboro. Burial was in Providence Cemetery.
E. M. Hay Jr. and Rev. Gerald Williamson officiated.
Survivors include his widow, a son, three daughters, five
grandchildren, two brothers and four sisters.
Pallbearers were Pete Hodges, Art Miller, Burl Wells, Jimmy
Teague, Harry Schlittler, Harold Long, W. L. Jackson and
Cotton Wolfe.
Notes:
Alice Camilla (Scott) Brashear
Nov 30, 1888 - Dec 25, 1961
Mrs. Brashear Rites Tuesday
Mrs. C. R. Brashear, 73, resident of Mildred 38 years, died in her home Monday
morning. She was a native of Missouri.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Mildred Baptist church.
Burial was in the Providence Cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Gerald Williamson, pastor of the Coolidge
Baptist church. Formerly of Mildred and Rev. Bob Reeves, pastor of the church.
Surviving are three sons, Lee Brashear, Corsicana; Bud Brashear, Dallas, and Sam
Brashear, Nocona; four daughters, Mrs. R. K. McCoy and Mrs. J. R. Hagler, both
of Pasadena; Mrs. W. M. Montgomery McKinney, and Mrs. H. F. Terry, Dallas; 18
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Roy Graham, N. C. McGehee, Billy Joe Allen, Amos Hutson, Jack
Goff and Will Henderson.
Notes:
Bernice B. Johnson
Mar 9, 1913 - Dec 17, 1961
B. B. Johnson Rites Tuesday
Final rites for B. B. Johnson were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel
with J. C. Mahoney, minister, Fairfield Church of Christ, officiating. Interment
was in Pursley cemetery.
A native of Pursley and Corsicana resident, Mr. Johnson, 48, was dead on arrival
Sunday at Memorial hospital. A heart attack was described as cause of death.
He was a veteran of World War II.
Surviving are his widow of Many, La.; two sons, Lloyd Eugene and Jerry Kenneth
Johnson, four daughters, Sandra Carol, Janice Kay, Suzanne and Johnnie Faye
Johnson, all of Many, La.; two brothers, C. C. Johnson, Corsicana and Melvin
Johnson, Corpus Christi, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Bernard Garrison, Lonnie LeLone, Glenn Rascoe, Virgil Widener,
Homer Dennis and Roy Price.
Notes:
Emily Malvina Jones
Apr 9, 1864 - Oct 16, 1961
Hold Services For Mrs. Jones
Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Melvina (Ma) Jones, 97, who died in Memorial
Hospital Tuesday morning, were held from the Corley Chapel Wednesday at 10 a.m.
with burial in the Pursley cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Bishop Jesse V. ambler, Latter Day Saints minister
of Dallas.
A native of Mississippi, Mrs. Jones resided in Tennessee prior to moving to
Navarro county when 36 years of age. She had made her home at 1318 West Tenth
avenue for the past 29 years.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Eva Pool, Corsicana; four grandchildren, Mrs.
Cliff Crow and Mrs. Lola Mae Johnson, both of Corsicana; Mrs. T. E. Sherrard,
Dallas, and Chester Pool, Houston; nine great-grandchildren, 13
great-great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Grandsons were pallbearers.
Notes:
Dezzie Octavia (Cagle) French
Apr 3, 1874 - Sep 10, 1961
Mrs. French Rites Tuesday
Mrs. Dezzie French, age 87, passed away at Memorial hospital Sunday night. Mrs.
French resided at 1215 West Ninth avenue. She was the widow of the late Gardner
French. A native of Alabama, she spent most of her life in Navarro county.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Dawson Methodist Church. The
body is at the Eubanks Funeral Home in Dawson. Rev. T. F. Donald of Corsicana
will conduct the funeral services. Burial will be in the
Raleigh cemetery.
She is survived by four sons, Radney of Brushie Prairie; Verse of Italy; Rankin
and Cecil of Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. George Putman of Navarro Mills;
Mrs. Leo Hubbard of Dawson; and Miss Florence French of Corsicana. One brother,
Wesley Cagle of Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Fannie Parker, Canton; Mrs. Ada
Brister, Corsicana, and Mrs. Susie Wright, Mildred. She is also survived by 23
grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Notes:
John William "Bill" York
Feb 26, 1881 - Aug 29, 1961
York Rites Due Thursday
Funeral services for Bill York, 89, who died in the Hilliard Home early Tuesday morning, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.
in Corley Chapel.
Rev. Audrain Hardin, pastor of New Hope Baptist church, Scroggins, will officiate, assisted by Rev. W. W. Robinson,
pastor of the Baptist church at Pursley. Burial will be in the old Pursley
cemetery.
Prior to moving to the Hilliard Home recently, York lived at 855 1-2 South Fifteenth street. However, most of his life
was spent in the Pursley area. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors are the wife, Mrs. Bertha York, Corsicana; one daughter, Mrs. Ora Hardin, Corsicana; two sons, T. L. York,
Houston; and W. V. York, Amarillo; six grandchildren, five nieces and one nephew.
Pallbearers will be Ardeon Hardin, Harold York, Lonille York, Parnell York, Edward Scroggins and Curtis Ray Clemons.
Corley is directing.
Notes:
Mildred (Beaton) Vaughn
Dec 22, 1896 - May 2, 1991
Mildred Beaton Vaughn, 94, of Marshall, died May 2, 1991, at her residence.
Services are 4 p.m. Friday at Travis Street Chapel-Sullivan Funeral Home in Marshall, with Dr. Pat Day officiating.
Graveside services are 3 p.m. Saturday in
Oakwood Cemetery,
with the Rev. Carl Utley officiating.
She was born Dec. 22, 1896, in Corsicana, where she attended school. She was a retired CISD teacher, and was a member of
several organizations, including the Retired Teachers Association, Delta Kappa Gamma, D.A.R. Jefferson Chater and
was honored for 75 years in her Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority fro SMU. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Marshall.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester A. Vaughn,
in 1965.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and
Jimmy Williams of Marshall; one son and daughter-in-law, Dr.
Chester Vaughn and Carolyn Vaughn of Tyler; five
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a number of
nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Jocelyn (Bandalan)
Vernon
Nov 13, 1968 - Dec 8, 2021
Jocelyn
B. Vernon, age 53, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was born November 13, 1968, to Jorge and
Josefa (nee Alvarado) Bandalan in the Philippines. Jocelyn was a Real Estate Assessor and also served as an
Aid at Plum Creek Assisted Living. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Methodist Church. She loved shopping,
gardening, flowers, and photography.
Left to celebrate Jocelyn's life is her beloved husband, Ivan; her loving children, Mary Rocelyn Rom, John Ronie
Rom, Mary Ronelyn Rom, Jose Raymond Rom and Josefa Rom; brothers, Jerry Jorge Bandalan, George Bandalan and
Jo-Jo Rom; many extended family and friends.
Family will welcome visitors on Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Waite & Son Funeral Home
located at 3300 Center Road in Brunswick with the service at 4PM.
On Friday, December 17, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the family will receive visitors at the KESA Building
located in Kerens. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2021 in the
Prairie
Point Cemetery with Bro. Frank Upchurch officiating.
Local arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Elsie Elizabeth
"Granny" Roberts
Nov 6, 1902 - Apr 27, 1991
Elsie (Granny) Roberts, 88, of Kerens, died April 27, 1991.
Graveside services were 11 a.m. Monday in
Prairie Point Cemetery, with the Rev. Chuck Biscoe officiating.
Paschal Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by one daughter, Hazel Marie French of Kerens; one son, William Ray Roberts of Alvarado; three
grandchildren, Linda Gale Matthews of Dawson, Elizabeth Ann Rampy of Cayuga, and Robin Eaine Jenkins of kerens; two
grandsons, Sammy French of Kerens, and Billy Wayne French of Lively; nine gret-grandchildren; and one sister, Rosie Hammons of Crockett.
Pallbearers will be Derrell Rampy, Jackie French, Logan Jenkins, Sammy French, James Matthews, Victor French, Billy
French and Justin Rampy.
Notes:
Steven Wade "Steve"
Cunningham
Dec 17, 1961 - Dec 20, 2021
Steve
left us suddenly on December 20, 2021, like one whose train arrived unexpectedly, leaving him no time to say
goodbye.
He was a philosopher, a theologian, an astronomer, a deep thinker and a prolific reader.
Perhaps his greatest joy was in sharing the evidence all around us that points to our great Creator.
Steve placed his unwavering faith in the one true living God from an early age and never looked back. Rather, he
dug deeper, past simple faith to unwavering conviction.
Steve was a senior software developer and a very good one. He took great pride in his work.
Steve was the idyllic big brother, entertaining his little sisters as they grew and jumping in to protect
them when needed.
He met his bride of 27 years while both were in Aggieland and proposed to her in song.
He was a one of a kind, who won't be replaced but who did leave a high bar and challenge for other believers:
to know who it is they have put their faith in and live it out continually, when it is convenient and when it is
not.
We are pretty certain that among the first to greet Steve as he arrived in his heavenly home was his mother,
Norma Anne Schwerdtfeger and his first son, William.
Steve leaves behind for now his wife, Sheila McDaniel Cunningham; his son (who is just a smidge taller than
dad) Dane; his daughter and Latvian princess, Arina; his parents, Larry and Becky Cunningham; five sisters, Cathi
Dawn Winkler and husband, David; Kathy Spencer and husband, Andy; Lori Chambers-Dawes and husband, Neil;
Sheri Freemyer and husband, Eric; and Teresa Mitchell and husband, John; as well as many cherished nieces and
nephews and a handful of true (fellow philosopher) friends.
They each and every one are holding on to the promises of Christ that Steve will be more a part of their future
than he was of their past.
A gathering of Mr. Cunningham's family and friends will begin at 9 a.m., with his funeral service to follow at
11 a.m., Thursday, December 23, 2021, at First Baptist Church, 17019 Highway 124, Fannett. His graveside
service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 27, 2021, at
Richland Cemetery, 641 SW County Road 2340, Richland, under the direction of Broussard's, 1605 North
Major Drive, Beaumont.
|
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Dec 22, 2021
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Sheila
(McDaniel) Cunningham; s/o Lawrence Ellio Cunningham &
Norma (Schwertfeger) Cunningham
Annie (Rucker) Butler
1886 - Jan 2, 1961
Mrs. Butler Dies At Dawson
DAWSON, Jan. 3 (Spl.)- Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Rucker
Butler, 74, who died suddenly at her home here Monday, were
held Tuesday at 3 p.m. from the Dawson Methodist church.
Rev. Robert Sanders, pastor officiated. Interment was in
Dawson cemetery.
A native of Troup, Mrs. Butler was a long-time resident of
Dawson, having lived here almost a half century. She was
born Feb. 27, 1886.
Survivors other than the husband, F. H. Butler of Dawson,
are one son, Glenn Butler, Dallas; three sisters, Mrs. D. J.
Bell and Mrs. S. H. Johnson, both of Troup, and Mrs. W. P.
Hesterly, Lufkin, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Clyde Sims, Cleatus Loveless, Chester
Prater, Wayne Allard, Nell Clark and Olen Sawyer.
Eubanks directed.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tues., Jan 3, 1961
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Frank Hawthorne
Butler; d/o Elliott Erwin Rucker & Ida Lee (Pace) Rucker
buried Bradford cemetery, Troup, TX
Gladys (Durham) Etter
Aug 3, 1895 - Mar 29, 1961
Mrs. Etter Of Waco Expires
Mrs. Gladys Etter of Waco died in a Waco hospital Wednesday
afternoon following a months' illness.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 a.m. from the
Wilkirson and Hatch Chapel with burial in the
Dawson cemetery.
A native of Falls county, she was reared at Mart and had
resided in Waco since 1927.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. C. Ed Dyer and Mrs.
Charles Bettinger, Jr., both of Waco; three grandchildren,
mother, Mrs. J. w. Byrns, Fort Worth; two brothers, Ed Earl
Durham, Fort Worth, and Ellis Durham, California, and a
sister, Mrs. E. W. Moon, Mart.
Notes:
James Howry Etter
Oct 3, 1886 - Mar 24, 1943
J. H. ETTER DIED AT DAWSON; RITES NOT YET ANNOUNCED
J. H. Etter, well known tractor mechanic of Dawson, died at
his home in Dawson Wednesday night of a heart attack.
Furnerl arrangements had not been announced at noon
Thursday.
Etter formerly was city marshal at Dawson and also served as
constable of that precinct several years ago.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Miss Mary Jane Etter,
secretary in the office of E. D. McCormick, county judge,
Corsicana; two sons, Jim Etter, Dawson, and Raymond Etter,
U. S. Army Air forces on overseas duty; a brother, G. L.
Etter, Leroy, Texas.
Notes:
Ada Florenda Flint
May 10, 1881 - Oct 13, 1965
Miss Ada Flint Rites Thursday
DAWSON, Oct. 14 (Spl) - Miss Ada Florenda Flint, 84, native
of Mississippi, but resident of this community 73 years,
died Wednesday in Memorial hospital in Corsicana.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the First
Methodist church with burial in the
Dawson cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Sam Mohundro, pastor.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. O. M. Gallman, Italy; several
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Eubanks Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Thomas Andrew Fuller
Oct 15, 1882 - Jan 1, 1961
Hold Services For T. A. Fuller
Funeral services for Thomas A. Fuller, 78, were held Tuesday
at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel. Rev. Alex Cox, First
Christian church, pastor, officiated. Interment was in
Hamilton
cemetery.
A native of Navarro county, Fuller died Sunday at the
Twilight Home here where he had lived the past two years. He
was a retired farmer who was born Oct. 15, 1882.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. G. W. Underwood, Dallas,
and a number of nieces and nephews including Mrs. G. H.
Sutherlin, Mrs. Lizzie McGlohen, Harvey Rogers and Ira
Fuller, all of Corsicana.
Nephews were pallbearers.
Notes:
Joe Berry Sims
Feb 28, 1931 - Feb 11, 1961
Joe Berry Sims Burial Monday
Joe Berry Sims, 29, damage controlman 2nd class, USN, died
in the U. S. Naval Hospital at Corpus Christi Friday
following an extended illness.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Midway
church with burial in the
Midway cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. R. L. Ryburn, Baptist
minister. A military service was held at the grave.
Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest V. Sims,
Streetman; three brothers, Ernest V. Sims, Jr., Freeport;
John C. Sims, Tyler, and Emory M. Sims, U. S. Navy,
Brooklyn, N. Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Robbie Watkins,
Corsicana, and Mrs. Nell Sims, Streetman; and other
relatives.
Pallbearers were B. G. Sims, Joe G. Sims, W. G. Lewis,
Richard Knight, Billy Massey and Bubba Wilkinson.
Griffin directed.
Notes:
Ima Faye (Knowles) Sims
Apr 22, 1902 - Jan 17, 1976
Mrs. Sims
Services are pending at Griffin Funeral Home for Mrs. E. V.
Sims, 73, who died Saturday in Temple. Burial will be in
Midway Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, E. V. Sims of Cross Roads;
two sons, E. V. Sims, Jr. of Clute and another son with the
U. S. Navy in South Carolina; three daughters, Mrs. Robbie
Watkins of Seagoville, Mrs. Nellie Medlin of Wortham and
Miss Karen Sims of Cross Roads; one brother, O. B. Knowles
of Streetman; and one sister, Mrs. W. J. Lewis of Streetman.
Notes:
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Mrs. Sims
Services were to be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. E. V. Sims, 73, resident of Cross
Roads, who died Saturday in a Temple Hospital.
The Rev. David Hutchings was to officiate, with burial following at Midway
Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, two sons, three daughters, a brother, a sister, 18 grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were to be Gordon Lewis, Arnold Lewis, Donald
Lewis, B. G. Sims, and Joe G. Sims.
Notes:
Homer Jackson
Sep 2, 1885 - Jan 13, 1961
Homer Jackson Rites Saturday
Homer Jackson, 75-year-old farm laborer of Angus, died at his home Friday.
Judge G. C. Bowden, justice of the peace, conducted an investigation and returned a coroner's verdict of
"death from natural causes."
Prior to moving to Angus seven years ago, Jackson had made his home in the Liberty Hill area.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from the Eubanks Funeral Chapel in Hubbard with burial in the
Liberty
Hill cemetery northwest of Dawson.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Denzel Wright, pastor of the First Methodist church.
Surviving are his wife of Angus; six brothers, Tom Jackson, Hubbard; Buck, Charlie, Frank, Jesse and Clarence Jackson,
all of Edgewood; three married sisters and other relatives.
Notes:
Doctor Elvie Woodall
Jun 17, 1898 - Sep 21, 1961
Hold Services D. E. Woodall
Funeral services for D. E. Woodall, 62, who died in a Waco hospital early Thursday, were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the
Eubanks Chapel in Hubbard. Burial was in the
Liberty
Hill cemetery near Dawson.
He was a retired farmer and Baptist.
Surviving are his wife of Waco, six sons, two daughters, three brothers, twp sisters and 14 grandchildren.
Notes:
Shirley (Anderson) Ragan
Aug 14, 1928 - Mar 26, 1970
Shirley Ragan Rites Saturday
Friends here have been advised of the death Wednesday night
in Houston of Mrs. Shirley Ragan, about 41, formerly of
Corsicana.
She was the former Shirley Anderson whose father was chief
engineer for Bethlehem Supply. The Ragans moved from here to
Houston in 1948.
Funeral services are slated Saturday at 11 a.m. at the
Heights Funeral Home in Houston.
She is survived by her husband, Judge Billy H. Ragan; a
daughter, Janet; a son, Bill; and other relatives.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thurs., Mar. 26, 1970
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
w/o Billy Harold Ragan, Judge d/o Carl Malte Anderson
born Sweden buried Grove Hill Cemetery, Oil City,
Pennsylvania and Virginia Lytle (Jones) Anderson
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Buried Woodlawn Garden of Memories, Houston, TX
Brianna Nicole Polzine
Oct 28, 1993 - Aug 22, 2018
Brianna
Nicole Polzine, 24, of Austin, passed away Wednesday,
August 22. Brianna was born on October 28, 1993 to
Russell Polzine and Ronneece White in Lake Jackson, TX.
Brianna was an adventurous and free spirited young lady
who was loved by all that knew her. Her silly giggle and
sarcastic personality made her the lovable person for
which she will be remembered. She was passionate about
dancing, singing, and playing the drums. She was a
talented hula-hooper, at times spending hours practicing
her skill. She also enjoyed reading and attending
festivals. Her creative spirit led her to artistic
activities such as paper machete, foil art, homemade
jewelry, and even dreaming to one day become a
mortician. Above all, though, she loved her family and
will be dearly missed by all of those who had the
pleasure of knowing her.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Rachell Daughn
Polzine, grandmother, Shelia Stephens, and great
grandfather, Henry H. White.
She is survived by her daughter Alice Smith; mother
Ronneece Hall and husband Ken of Pflugerville, TX;
father Russell Polzine and wife Irene of Dawson, TX;
sister Raelynn Polzine and fianc Kyle Osmond of Austin,
TX; sister Cheyenne Polzine of Austin, TX; brother Damon
Polzine Robertson and wife Belinda of Salem, MO; sister
Selena Polzine of Dawson, TX; sister Clara Greenberg of
Waxahachie, TX; sister Molly Loften and husband William
of Cayuga, TX; brother Justin Opry and wife Destiny of
Caldwell, TX; sister Hannah Patterson and fiance Brian
Rosner of Ennis, TX; great grandmother Estelle White;
great grandmother Lorene Lemley; grandparents Robert and
Millie White; Don and Judy Meeks; Hariett Roop; Lane and
Marla Hall.
Briannas family will receive friends and loved ones
during a visitation at Corley Funeral Home on Saturday,
September 1, 2018 from 6 PM until 8 PM. Funeral Services
will be held at Corley Funeral Home on Sunday, September
2, 2018 at 2 PM, followed by burial at
Post Oak
Cemetery in Roane, TX. |
Notes:
- Corley Funeral Home
- Submitted
by
Diane Richards
-
d/o Russell Todd Polzine & Ronneece Lakay (White)
Polzine-Hall
Grace A. (Ellis) Staton
Apr 11, 1909 - Nov 8, 1961
Mrs. Staton Of Kerens Expires
KERENS, Nov. 9 - (Spl.) - Mrs. Grace A. Staton, 52, a former
minister and resident of Kerens for the past three years
died Wednesday night in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Clayton
Reagan in Kerens.
Funeral services for Mrs. Staton, who was a member of the
First Assembly of God congregation here, will be held Friday
at 10 a. m. Ministers officiating will be Rev. J. W. Fore,
Rev. Burt Gillis, Rev. Bill Foster and Rev. Marvin Keel.
Burial will be in the
Prairie Point
cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, James S. Slaton; a daughter, Mrs.
Reagan; mother, Mrs. Buna Ellis, Quinlan; two sisters, Mrs.
Estes Moffitt, Quinlan, and Mrs. Dovie McCain, Portales,
N.M.; five brothers, Charlie Ellis, Houston; Curtis Ellis,
Dallas; Grady Ellis, Beaumont; Cody and George Ellis,
Fresno, Calif.; a number of nieces and nephews and other
relatives.
Inmon funeral home will direct.
Notes:
James Samuel Staton
Dec 22, 1894 - Oct 14, 1962
James S. Staton Rites Monday
KERENS, Oct. 15 - (Spl) - James S. Staton, 70, retired
carpenter, died in Memorial Hospital Sunday morning
following an extended illness.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the First
Methodist church with burial in the
Prairie Point
cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. J. W. Fore, Assembly of God
minister; Rev. Marvin Keel, Pentecostal Church of God
minister, Lufkin, and Rev. Burt Gillis, pastor.
Native of Hope, Ark., he has spent most of his life in
Texas.
He had resided here for a number of years prior to moving to
Twilight Home in Corsicana about a year ago.
Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. C. P. Southwood and Mrs.
Jake Mosesman, both of Dallas; Mrs. Dan Ward, Mesquite; Mrs.
R. F. Lewis, Midlothian; Mrs. May Welsh, Plano, and Mrs.
Clayton Reagan, Kerens; two sons, L. O. Staton, Houston and
E. J. Staton, Dallas; two half-brothers, four halfsisters,
16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Inmon Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Richard Jahue Sullivan
Oct 3, 1882 - Dec 23, 1961
R. J. Sullivan Dies Saturday
Richard J. Sullivan, 79, formerly of Corsicana, Route 2,
Normangee, died Saturday morning in Normangee.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Corley Funeral Home
early Saturday afternoon but will be in Corsicana sometime
Sunday.
Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Ethel Weaver, of Corsicana.
Notes:
------
R. J. Sullivan Rites
Sunday
Richard J. Sullivan, 79, retired farmer, died Saturday at
Normangee.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the St.
Elmo church with burial in the
St. Elmo cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Elder J. L. Evans of Normangee.
Sullivan resided in Corsicana prior to moving to Normangee,
Route 2, three years ago.
Surviving are two brothers, Percy Sullivan, Normangee, and
John Sullivan, Redlands, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Amanda
Lee, Corsicana; Mrs. Gussie Biddle, Normangee, and Mrs.
Marie Hooper, Dallas and other relatives.
Corley directed.
Notes:
Marilyn E. (Beaton)
Massey
Aug 12, 1922 - Sep 13, 1977
Mrs. Massey
Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Griffin Funeral
Home Chapel for Mrs. Marilyn E. Massey, resident of
Jacksonville, Fla., who died Tuesday at Jacksonville.
The Revs. A. C. Corley and W. M. Biggs will officiate with
burial at St. Elmo
Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband Hubert L. Massey of
Jacksonville and a brother, William E. Beaton of Marshall,
Mich.
Pallbearers are Tommy Kemp, Billy Massey, Lanny Finley,
Preston Bonner, Buster Burleson and A. B. Carlisle.
Notes:
Andrew Washington Jones
Dec 5, 1896 - Mar 2, 1961
A. W. Jones Dies Thursday After Short Illness
A. W. Jones, 44, farmer, of 1701 West Twelfth avenue, native
of Cherokee county, died in the Navarro Clinic early
Thursday morning following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the
Corley Chapel. Interment will be in the
Ward cemetery.
Surviving are two brothers, James J. Jones, Corsicana, and
Ben Jones, Kirvin; three sisters, Mrs. M. A. Nutt,
Corsicana; Mrs. H. B. Wynne, Kirvin, and Mrs. H. M. Barnes,
Tyler, and other relatives.
Nephews will be pallbearers.
Notes:
Mary L. Jane
(Humphrey) Aston-Jones
Aug 2, 1868 - Feb 18, 1945
Mother of Corsicana Residents Dies In Freestone County
FAIRFIELD, Texas, Feb. 23 - Mrs. M. L. Jones, aged 75, died
Sunday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Henry Wynn, Kirven.
Burial was in the Ward
cemetery near Corsicana.
Surviving are six children, B. F. Jones, Dallas; Andrew
Jones, Corsicana; Jim Jones, Corsicana; Mrs. Lera Barnes,
Dallas; Mrs. M. H. Nutt, Corsicana, and Mrs. Wynn, Kirven.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Fri., Feb. 23, 1945
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st husband William
C. Aston married Jan. 16, 1889 - 2nd husband James A.
"Jim" Jones married Feb 17, 1892; d/o Owen Perry
Humphrey, Sr. & Nancy Catherine (Smith) Humphrey
Richard Cline Knight
Dec 29, 1942 - Aug 6, 2021
Richard Cline Knight was
born on December 29, 1942, to Iris Erlene and A.J. Knight in
Corsicana, Tx. He went home to be with our Lord and Savior
on August 6, 2021.
Richard served in the United States Navy for 4 years and was
a Vietnam Veteran. He retired from telecommunications after
30 years. He was a 50 years Mason and Past Master at the
Winkler Masonic Lodge #826.
He is survived by his children Terry and wife Rhonda Knight,
Richard "Cotton" Knight and wife Kiana, Stacie Strange and
husband Derrell, Kelly Knight and wife Paula; 10
grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren as well as one
sister and one brother.
Richard is preceded in death by his wife Ruthie Lee Knight,
brother Edwin Allen Knight and parents Erlene and A.J.
Knight.
Visitation will be on Monday, August 9, 2021 from 6 to 8 in
the evening at Corley Funeral Home. A military graveside
service will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 1 in
the afternoon at
Birdston Cemetery outside of Streetman, Tx.
Notes:
Lemuel Nuel Keith, Jr.
May 25, 1882 - Oct 18, 1961
Thursday Rites For L. N. Keith
Graveside rites for L. N. Keith, 79, merchant, native of
Frankston, who died Tuesday in Beaumont, were held Thursday
at 3 p.m. at the
Richland cemetery.
Earlier services were held Thursday at 9 a.m. at the
Carroll-Walker Funeral chapel in Beaumont.
Surviving are three brothers, Willis Keith, Tulsa, Okla.;
Robert Keith, Weatherford, and Allen Keith, Pursley; a
brother-in-law, E. Smith, and other relatives.
Corley directed local arrangements.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thurs., Oct. 19, 1961
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Annie (Dudney)
Carpenter-Keith married Dec 3, 1910; s/o Lemuel Nuel
Keith, Sr. & Sarah Catherine (Walton) Keith
Dave Alford
Nov 8, 1887 - Jan 28, 1961
Negro Is Found Dead Saturday
Dave Alford, 73, negro, was found dead in bed at his living
quarters in a shed at the rear of a lot at 1402 East Collin
street early Saturday by a neighbor, Ernest Lewis, 1318 East
Collin street.
Investigating Police Chief Pickering and Capt. Hightower
were told by neighbors that Alford had been sick for several
days but refused to have a doctor called.
Justice of the Peace G. C. Bowden conducted an inquest and
returned a verdict of death due to natural causes. The body
was removed to Ross Funeral Home.
Notes:
Hosie Lee Jackson
Feb 12, 1937 - May 11, 1961
Soldier Rites Slated Monday
Funeral services for Pfc. Hosie Jackson, 20, of the 30th
Ordnance Company, son of Mary Hays, 505 South Beaton street,
will be held Monday at 3 p.m. from the Church of the Living
God, South Main street, with burial in
Woodland cemetery.
Pfc. Jackson was electrocuted Thursday, May 11, when the
boom of a crane he was operating touched a high voltage
power line in Seoul, South Korea. He was a former Jackson
Bear High School star football player and was drafter in
1959.
Professor Kim San-hyup, representative of the Korean UN
delegation, who was a visitor in Corsicana last weekend,
under the sponsorship of the Governmental Affairs Institute,
Washington, D. C., visited the mother of the soldier last
Sunday representing his nation and carrying flowers to the
bereaved survivors.
The body will arrive in Corsicana at 11:09 Sunday over the
Fort Worth and Denver-Rock Island Lines passenger train.
Ross Funeral Home is directing the arrangements.
Notes:
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Hosie Jackson Services Held
Funeral services for Pfc. Hosie Jackson, who was accidentally electrocuted in Seoul, South Korea on May 10,
were held Monday at 3 p.m. from the Church of the Living God on South Main street. Burial was in
Woodland cemetery.
Pfc. Jackson was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Laymon Jackson, 505 South Benton street, and a former Jackson High School star
Bear football player. He also attended Texas Southern University in Houston for four years before being drafted in 1950.
The Corsicana was fatally shocked when the boom of a crane he was operating came in contact with a high voltage line.
Professor Kim Sang-hyup of the Korean UN delegation, who was a visitor in Corsicana May 12-14, visited the bereaved
family on behalf of his government.
Survivors include his parents, grandparents, three aunts, one uncle, sisters, brothers and several nieces and nephews.
Ross Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Frank Holloway
abt 1924 - Mar 25, 1961
Negro's Death Is Ruled As Accidental
Investigations into the incidents surrounding the death of Frank Holloway, 37-year-old negro, near Dawson, March 25,
were completed during the week-end and the body was buried in
Woodland cemetery
here Monday afternoon.
Bob Turner, highway patrolman, who took the lead in the investigations, stated Monday that it would be listed as the
fifth traffic fatality of 1961 in Navarro county. Calhoun Funeral Home here conducted the burial rites Monday.
Wayne Allard, Dawson justice of the peace, returned a coroner's verdict of death from an auto accident, following
the report of the investigating officers who also included Constable O. W. Owens of Dawson and Sheriff Rufus Pevehouse.
The auto accident occurred on FM 709 at 4.4 miles east of Dawson on March 25. He was driving a 1953 Chevrolet
belonging to Jesse White, Dawson, Route 1, Union High community, and apparently went to sleep, the car overturning
into a tank after going through a fence.
Two men who did not know the deceased - Harold Pitts and James Mitcham - saw the victim after the auto accident but he was
unable to talk and was missing when they later returned and sought him, officers reported.
The body was discovered Monday, April 3, by Calvin Atchley who was mending fence and saw dogs tugging at some object in
a drift in a small stream. Officers think the body was washed a considerable distance.
Notes:
Helen Louise
(Moody) Bowen-Fondren
May 21, 1911 - Aug 10, 1976
Mrs. Foundren
WACO - Services were to be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the
Wilkerson-Hatch Funeral Home in Waco for Mrs. Helen Bowen
Foundren, resident of Waco and former resident of Dawson,
who died at 9 a.m. Tuesday in a Temple Hospital.
Ted Ware, Church of Christ minister, was to officiate with
burial following at
Dawson Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Andy L. Foundren of 4408
Pine, Waco: two sons, Randy Foundren of Waco and Charles
Bowen of Kingsland; a sister, Mrs. Clara Horn of Arlington;
several nieces and nephews and two grandsons.
She was a retired school teacher.
Notes:
Mathew Hines, Sr.
Nov 29, 1941 - Jan 1. 1976
Gunshot kills Matthew Hines
Matthew Hines, 41, 1404 E. 7th died of a gunshot wound in
the stomach at 6:20 a.m. Thursday in Memorial Hospital.
Hines was found at 9:27 p.m. Wednesday in a car outside of
the Villa Apartments with the gunshot wound and a .38
caliber Colt pistol in the car.
The police reported that Bill Brown, 515 S. 14th had been
talking with Hines and then left Hines for a short time. He
heard what he thought were fireworks and then returned to
find Hines slumped over in his vehicle, the police report
said.
Notes:
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Mathew Hines
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Bethel A.M.E. Church
for Mathew Hines, 34, resident of Corsicana, who died
Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital.
The Rev. William Vaughn, Sr. will officiate, and burial will
be at Woodland
Cemetery. Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lydia Marie Hines; a
daughter, Alva Lynn Hines; three sons, Lee Anthony Hines,
Mathews Hines, Jr., and Samuel Lee Hines; his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. James Hines, Sr.; three sisters, Mrs. Erma Satchel,
Mrs. Shela Dunmoore, and Mrs. Carolyn Hines; six brothers,
James Hines Jr., Turner Hines, Bobby Joe Hines, Tinis C.
Hines, Samuel Hines and mothers, Mrs. Elzora Evans and Mrs.
Erma Hines; and other relatives.
Notes:
James Lee McGraw
Jun 5, 1921 - Nov 21, 1976
J. L. McGraw
Services are pending at the Ross and Johnson Mortuary for
James Lee McGraw, resident of Dallas and former resident of
Corsicana, who died Sunday morning at Parkland Hospital in
Dallas.
Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Juanita Johnson and
Mrs. Mary Hamilton both of Corsicana, Mrs. Ophelia Justiss
of Mount Pleasant, and Mrs. Lizzie Renfro of Fort Worth;
three brothers, L. T. Johnson and Robert Bell Sr. both of
Corsicana and Jalmer McGraw of Texarkana and other
relatives.
Notes:
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J. L. McGraw
Wake services will be at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Ross and
Johnson Mortuary Chapel for James Lee McGraw, 55, resident
of Dallas and former resident of Corsicana, who died last
Sunday at Parkland Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ross and Johnson
Mortuary Chapel with Elder A. Z. Johnson officiating. Burial
will follow at
Woodland
Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Miss Ross Mary McGraw and
Miss Alice McGraw both of Dallas; seven grandchildren, four
sisters, Mrs. Juanita Johnson and Mrs. Mary Jo Hamilton both
of Corsicana, Mrs. Ophelia Justiss of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs.
Lizzie Renfro of Fort Worth; three brothers, Robert Bell and
L. T. Johnson both of Corsicana and Jelmar McGraw of
Texarkana and other relatives.
Nephews will be pallbearers.
Notes:
Ed Breedlove
Nov 28, 1894 - Feb 22, 1976
Ed Breedlove
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Calhoun Funeral
Home Chapel for Ed Breedlove, 80, resident of Purdon.
Br. W. W. Wilmore, Eastside Church of Christ minister will
officiate, and burial will be at
Woodland Cemetery
here.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Rosie Clayton of Purdon; a
niece, Miss Roselee Clayton; four nephews Horace Clayton,
Virgil Clayton, Emanuel Clayton Jr. all of Purdon and James
Breedlove of Fort Worth and other relatives.
Notes:
Charlie Mae (Mathis)
West
Aug 31, 1908 - Feb 4, 1976
Mrs. West
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Mt. Olive
Baptist Church for Mrs. Charlie Mae West, 65, resident of
Corsicana, who died Wednesday.
The Rev. A. L. Patrick will officiate, and burial will be at
Woodland Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home.
Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Lee Richardson;
a son-in-law, J. B. Richardson; a son, Tommy West Jr.; three
sisters, Mrs. Belzora Wallace, Mrs. Erie Stalon, and Mrs.
Rosanna Brown; a brother, Guy Mathis; and six grandchildren.
Notes:
Jorrell Demeir Ellis
Jul. 26, 1975 - Feb. 1, 1976
J. D. Ellis
Graveside services are set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at
Woodland Cemetery in Dallas for Jorrell Demeir Ellis, 6
months of Dallas Texas who died Sunday. The Rev. R. L. Jones
will officiate.
Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Patsy Ann Ellis of Dallas; a
sister Little Tehauja Ellis; grandmother, Mrs. Pansy Bradlwy
of Corsicana; grandfather, Mr. Howard Nance of Yoakum;
great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ward of Corsicana;
an aunt, Sharon Ward of Corsicana, two uncles, Billie Ward
of Waterloo, Iowa and Troy Nace of Corsicana.
Scott Funeral Home will direct.
Notes:
William Armstrong, Sr.
Feb 2, 1920 - Jan 29, 1976
W. Armstrong Sr.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Eastside Church of
Christ for William Armstrong, Sr., 57, former resident of
Corsicana, who died Thursday at Gaston Convalescent Home in
Dallas.
Bro. Jessie Davis of Fort Worth, will officiate, and burial
will be at Woodland
Cemetery in Corsicana. Arrangements are with Calhoun
Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Survivors include a son, William Armstrong Jr of Dallas;
three daughters, Mrs. LaRue Williams of Los Angeles, Calif.,
Mrs. Carolyn Lynch of Dallas, and Mrs. Thelma Holman of
Turkey; his mother, Mrs. Cleo Walters of Corsicana; a
sister, Mrs. Bernice Choice of Fort Worth; and other
relatives.
Notes;
Dandy Lee
Mar 20, 1920 - Jun 23, 1976
Dandy Lee
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Scott Funeral
Home Chapel for Dandy Lee, 56, who died Wednesday.
The Rev. Paul Curry will officiate, and burial will be at
Woodland Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Leroy Lee; three sisters, Mrs.
Frankie Anderson of Corsicana, Mrs. Birdie Mae Johnson and
Mrs. Ira Fareen Cornish, both of Houston; and two brothers,
Johnny Lee and Tommie Lee both of Corsicana.
Notes:
Exson Green
Dec 4, 1906 - Aug 28, 1976
Exson Green
Wake service will be held at 7 p.m. tonight in the Ross &
Johnson Mortuary for Exson Green, 69, of 115 E. 18th, who
died Saturday at Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the St.
John Baptist Church. The Rev. C. A. Miller will officiate.
Burial will be in
Woodland Cemetery.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Sallie Ann Green; four
daughters, Mrs. Aline Marshall and Mrs. Beline Cephus, both
of Corsicana; Mrs. Glodene House of Houston, and Mrs. Diane
Perkins of Dallas; two sons, Roy Sullivan of Plano and
Raymond Dirks of Corsicana; 25 grandchildren and 30
great-grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Charlotte Thomas of
Corsicana; one brother, Roy Glenn of Trinidad; and by other
relatives.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tues., Aug 31, 1976
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st wife Adrenia (Parhm)
Dirks-Sullivan-Green-McJunkins 2nd wife Sally Ann (unk)
Green; s/o Maudy Green & Charlotte (Bonner) Green-Thomas
Brenda Joyce Watkins
died Apr. 14, 1976
Brenda Watkins
Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at
Woodland Cemetery
for Brenda Joyce Watkins, infant daughter, of Mr. and Mrs.
Billy T. Watkins of Corsicana. She died Tuesday at Memorial
Hospital. Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home.
Additional survivors include two sisters and other
relatives.
Notes:
Goldie (Lewis) Smart
Sep 2, 1925 - Jan 27, 1976
Mrs. Smart
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. tonight at the Ross and
Johnson Mortuary Chapel for Mrs. Goldie Smart, 1205 E.
Collins, who died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Bethel A.M.E.
Church with the Rev. W. M. Vaughn Sr. officiating. Burial
will be at Woodland
Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Allison Smart Jr. of Fort Worth;
two grandchildren, Miss Sharon Smart and Allison Smart III,
both of Fort Worth; a brother, Walter Lewis of Dallas; three
sisters, Mrs. Dora Alford, Mrs. Annie Bryant and Mrs. Alice
DeGraffenreid all of Coersicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Charles Bryant III, George Bryant,
Elliott Gould, Walter E. Day, LaSalle Donnell Jr., Willie
Jones, Bobby Sparks, Vernett Hicks, M. Tony Williams and
Bennie Thomas.
Notes:
Roy Green
Jul 6, 1895 - Feb 15, 1976
Roy Green
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the
Scott Funeral Chapel for Roy Green, 80, who died Sunday at
Navarro County Hospital. The Rev. O. S. Woodland will
officiate and burial will be in the
Woodland Cemetery
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Louise Green of Corsicana;
two daughters, Mrs. Leola Hoskins of Richmond, Calif., and
Ollie V. Green of Millican; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth
Brackens of Houston; one brother, N. O. Green of Corsicana;
a number of grandchildren and other relatives.
Green was a native of Millican and a resident of Corsicana
for 51 years. He was a member of Grace Temple A.M.E. Church
and retired from the Cottonbelt Railroad.
Notes:
Otis Mitchell, Sr.
Jun 13, 1910 - Sep 17, 1976
Otis Mitchell
Wake services will be at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Ross and
Johnson Mortuary Chapel for Otis Mitchell, 66, resident of
1206 East 11th Ave. who died Friday.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ross and
Johnson Mortuary Chapel with the Elder A. Z. Johnson
officiating. Burial will follow at
Woodland Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Otis Mitchell, Jr. of Corsicana; a
daughter, Mrs. Louise Jackson of Dallas; one grandson, two
sisters, Mrs. Lou Ella Brooks of Houston and Mrs. Rosevell
Mitchell of Kerens; and other relatives.
Notes:
Keith Wayne Sneed
Oct 18, 1957 - Mar 21, 1976
Keith Sneed
Wake services will be at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Ross and
Johnson Mortuary Chapel for Keith Sneed, 18, resident of
Corsicana, who died Sunday.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist
Church. The Rev. J. R. Mosley will officiate, and burial
will be at
Woodland Cemetery.
He was a senior at Corsicana High School and member of the
Gospel Rock Choir for two years.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Eva Sneed of Corsicana;
his father, the Rev. G. A. Sneed of Dallas; two brothers,
Benny Sneed of Dallas and Cornell Sneed of Corsicana; two
sisters, Miss Vickie Sneed and Nichole Sneed both of
Corsicana and other relatives.
Notes:
Ava V. (Dunkins) Farris
Jul 29, 1923 - Jul 14, 1976
Mrs. Farris
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First
Independent Baptist Church for Mrs. Ara V. Farris, 52,
resident of Corsicana, who died Wednesday in Dallas.
The Rev. Larry Polk will officiate and burial will follow at
Woodland Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Survivors include her husband, Roy Lee Farris; her mother,
Lottie Dunkins of Corsicana; six sisters, Mrs. Minnie
Washington, Mrs. Juanita Fullwood, Mrs. Viola Ellis, Mrs.
Cora Lee White, Mrs. Emma G. Yeldell, and Miss Margaret
Dunkins; four brothers, Froncell Dawson, George Dunkins,
Jr., Columbus Dunkins, and Roland T. Dunkins; a great- aunt,
nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Notes:
L. B. Thomas
1932 - Sep 11, 1976
L. B. Thomas
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the 13th Avenue
Christian Church for L. B. Thomas, 44, resident of 1407 East
Fifth Ave., who died last Saturday at Navarro County
Memorial Hospital.
The Rev. W. D. Hines, pastor, will officiate, and burial
will follow at
Woodland Cemetery.
Arrangements are with the Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lessie Thomas; six sons,
Robert, Tommy, E. B., Willie, Alvin and Billy; six
daughters, Ernestine , Arneatta, Kathrine, Mary, Lisa and
Patricia, all of Corsicana; 16 grandchildren, his mother
Fannie Garrett of Rice; step -father, L. G. Garrett of Rice;
four brothers, Dewey Thomas, Jr. of Corsicana; Robert Thomas
of Dallas, Willie Thomas of Emhouse, and John Thomas of
Italy; six sisters, Mrs. Lula Haney, Miss Beatrice Thomas,
and Mrs. Bonnie Bell all of Corsicana, Mrs. Leora Hawkins of
Dallas, Mrs. Ethel Hawkins of Rice and Mrs. Freda Richard of
Omaha, Neb., and other relatives.
Notes:
Emma (Edwards)
Bryant-Sanders
Nov 24, 1898 - Jun 14, 1976
Mrs. Sanders
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in the
Second Mission Baptist Church for Mrs. Emma Sanders, native
of Samaria and resident of Corsicana for the past 43 years,
who died Monday, June 14.
Rev. Paul Curry will officiate and burial will be in the
Woodland Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
She was a member of Magnolia Chapter No. 42, O.E.S.
Survivors include two sons, Arthur Sanders, Jr., and Three
C. Sanders both of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Sarah
Frierson of Columbus, S.C., and Mrs. Verdie Westry of
Corsicana; 19 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren;
one brother, Tom Edwards of McAlister, Okla.; one sister,
Mrs. Mable Hold of Mineral Wells and other relatives.
Notes:
Dan Susie (Faine)
Bradley
Aug 30, 1910 - Jul 26, 1976
Mrs. Bradley
Wake services will be Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Ross and
Johnson Mortuary Chapel for Mrs. Dan Susie Cooper Bradley,
65, of Corsicana, who died Monday at Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 3 p.m. in the Mt. Olive
Baptist Church. The Rev. A. J. Patrick will officiate and
burial will be in
Woodland Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, Lozell Bradley and Clidell jones,
both of Corsicana; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Chambers of
Corsicana; two step-sons, Roy Bradley and Ray Bradley, both
of Corsicana; 25 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one
brother, Eugene Faine of Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs.
Hearline Griffin, Miss Ella Faine and Mrs. Lucille Ross, all
of Corsicana; one aunt; many nieces and nephews, and other
relatives.
Notes:
JoAnn (Jefferson) Clark
Jan 8, 1952 - Jan 5, 2022
JoAnn
Jefferson Clark, 69, of Kerens, TX. passed away at her
residence January 5, 2022. The Graveside Rites and
Interment were held at the
Goodlow Cemetery
at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 15, 2022 with Pastor
Nathan Carter, Sr. as Eulogist and Pastor Earnest Betts,
Jr. as Officiator. Arrangements were entrusted to Ross
and Johnson Mortuary.
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Notes:
Edward Monroe "Ned"
Polk III
Dec 13, 1926 - Jan 12, 2022
Edward
Monroe Polk, III peacefully departed this world
exactly thirty days after turning eighty-five years
old, a milestone that no doubt astonishes all those
who knew him best. Born on December 13, 1936, "Ned"
was the 5th generation of the Polks to call
Corsicana home. In high school he was a star athlete
for the Tigers and a friend to all. After graduation
he went to SMU to major in business and joined the
Phi Delta Theta fraternity. It was during this time
that Ned began to truly embrace his spirit of
adventure. He spent many months traveling through
Europe with only a backpack and a guitar and brought
home a lifetime of stories. After college Ned took
the helm of the local, family-owned insurance
agency, Edward M. Polk & Associates, started in
approximately 1895 by his grandfather. That agency
is now the oldest, continuously family-owned agency
in the state of Texas. He loved his hometown and was
honored to have served as the President of the
Corsicana Chamber of Commerce, Corsicana City
Council, and even ran for Mayor.
Ned never met a stranger. His gift of gab and
spirited wit never disappointed. He loved his
children, family, and friends fiercely.
Ned is preceded in death by his parents, Edward M.
Polk II and Evelyn Allison Polk, as well as sister
Anne Polk Burnett. In addition to a wealth of
extended family members and close friends, he is
survived by his children: Adrienne Polk Colwill
(David) of McKinney, John Blair Polk (Emily) of
Dallas, Kathryn Ann Polk of Keller, and
grandchildren: Grace Colwill, Adam Colwill, Ash Polk
and Emma Polk. The family will celebrate Ned's
extraordinary life with a private graveside service
at 11:00 a.m. on January 20, 2022, to be simulcast
via Zoom (see link below) and followed by a
"Celebration of Life Memorial" to be held in April
2022, subject to Covid-related precautions.
Ned spent many hours working as a volunteer child
advocate. In lieu of flowers, and in honor of his
dedication to families in crisis, the family
requests any donations be made in the name of Edward
M. Polk, III, to CASA of Navarro County, 120 E. 2nd
Avenue, Corsicana, TX 75110. |
Notes:
Bobby Glenn Ford
Oct 12, 1944 - Jan 14, 2022
Bobby
Glenn Ford, 77, of Corsicana passed away on January 14,
2022, in Corsicana, Texas.
Bobby Glenn Ford was born in Bowie, Texas to Charles and
Bonnie Ford on October 12, 1944. He went to school at
Bowie High School where he graduated in 1963. He later
attended Navarro College where he played football and
earned an associate degree. He married Beverly Wilson on
July 31, 1964, in Bowie, Tx. He worked as a Train Master
for Union Pacific for 38 years. He coached Grey-Y
football at the YMCA. He coached The American Blues
little league baseball team for 19 years at Beebe Field.
He also, officiated both high school and college
football games around Texas for many years. He spent a
lot of time volunteering his time at Beebe. After his
retirement from the railroad, Mr. Ford went to work for
Graves Tire for many years. He enjoyed playing golf and
watch ESPN on the TV. He was also an Avid Dallas Cowboy
Fan.
Mr. Ford was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years;
Beverly Ford; his parents, Charles and Bonnie Ford; his
brother, Charles Freddy Ford, and his stepmother, Wilma
Ford.
He leaves to cherish his memories... his children,
Michelle Coker (Jay), Glenn Ford (Grace), and James
Ford. His grandchildren, Samantha Ford, and Skylar
Capone-Ford, and his best friends of many years; Richard
& Linda Cutrer. Pallbearers will be Kevin Armstrong,
Jeremy Tipton, Richie Cutrer, Rusty Hitt, Whoa Dill,
Stewart Smith, Michael Usery.
Visitation was held Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from 10
a.m.-11 a.m. with funeral services followed at 11am at
Northside Baptist Church with Pastor Daniel Harper,
officiating. Mr. Ford was laid to rest beside his wife
of 50 years at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kevin Armstrong, Jeremy Tipton, Richie
Cutrer, Rusty Hitt, Whoa Dill, Stewart Smith, Michael
Usery.
Arrangements were by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
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Notes:
Danna Lee (Armstrong) Lively
Feb 19, 1957 - Nov 16, 2021
Danna Lee
Armstrong Lively made her final trip with her
Heavenly Father to a Land of Milk and Honey where
there is no more pain and no more sorrow on November
16, 2021. She was born on February 19, 1957 in
Corsicana to Wallace Greene Armstrong and Tincy Lee
Watson.
Danna worked at Hashop's Drug Store when she met her
precious husband, Tony, when he came in for lunch.
They married May 21, 1983. During 38 years of
marriage they lived in Corsicana raising their four
children.
Danna was a woman of God with a Servant's Heart. She
was a long time member of Northside Baptist Church
where she served at the Care Center, choir and
pageants and as a Greeter. She was also a member of
the Gideon Auxillary Corsicana Camp. She retired
after 14 years with the Department of Motor
Vehicles.
In her spare time, she and her husband and
"Traveling Sisters" enjoyed traveling to places
including the Caribbean, Bahamas, Australia, New
Zealand, London, Scotland, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii,
New York and many other states. If she wasn't
traveling, she was planning her next trip. She will
be remembered by so many for her contagious smile,
sweet disposition, and her love for family and
friends.
Danna is survived by her husband, Tony Lively; sons
Tim and wife, Cindy of Texas City; Chris and wife,
Tonya Lively of Houston; her daughters, Gena Zungia
and Christina Schultz of Corsicana; sister, Pam
Sublette of Colorado; eight grandchildren Marcus,
Taylor, Alex, Tyler, Dylan, Brandon, Jordan, and
Katelyn; and countless friends and lives she
touched. We will miss all 4 ft. 8 inches of her
dearly.
To honor Danna's life her family has planned a
visitation on Sunday, November 21, 2021 from 5-7
o'clock in the evening in the Magnolia Chapel at
Corley Funeral Home. Her funeral service will be
Monday, November 22, 2021 at 10 o'clock in the
morning at Northside Baptist Church with Pastor
Daniel Harper officiating. Interment will follow at
Resthaven Memorial Park. |
Notes:
Elna Christine (Sheets) Beaird
Sep 20, 1950 - Jan 9, 2022
Elna Christine Beaird, age 71, of Corsicana passed away
January 9, 2022 at Oxford Glen Senior Care in Grand Prairie,
Texas. Graveside services will be Saturday, January 15, 2022
at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at
Resthaven Memorial Park in
Corsicana. To share memories and condolences with the
family, please visit
www.corleyfuneralhome.com
Notes:
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Elna Christine Beaird passed away January 9, 2022, at the
age of 71.
Elna was born September 20, 1950, in Corsicana, Texas to Norbin Henry Sheets and Edna Mae Locker. Her father owned a
TV Sales and Repair business while her mother took care of the home and helped her husband as an office manager.
She lived in Roan, Texas enjoying her childhood with her brother John and sister Joyce, then moved to Corsicana, Texas in 1960.
Elna attended first grade in Roan Elementary, Bowie Elementary, second through sixth grade, Collier Jr High,
seventh through ninth and Corsicana High school tenth through twelfth. She was a majorette and played the clarinet
in high school. After graduating high school she attended Navarro Community College.
She grew up in the country playing outside with her siblings. Elna enjoyed crawdad fishing, feeding the chickens
and playing childhood games, reading and riding her bicycle. She was a business analyst for Exxon Mobil. She enjoyed the
challenges that her job brought to her. She enjoyed video games and loved movies, especially classic.
Elna looked forward to family gatherings especially during the holiday season. She loved to travel with her sister
Joyce to see relatives in California and Ohio. They traveled to Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Florida.
Elna cherished her daughter and her grandchildren. The greatest day of her life was the birth of her daughter
Angela, Her heart broke when Angela passed away December of 2015.
Elna leaves behind, brother, John Sheets and wife Peggy of Italy, Texas, sister, Joyce Sheets; granddaughter, Katlyn
Crosby; grandson, Kaden Crosby; nephews, Joshua Sheets, Andy Smith and niece Jennifer Henderson.
Graveside services will be Saturday, January 15, 2022, at
Resthaven Memorial Park at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
Notes:
- w/o Cecil Beaird; d/o Narben Henry Sheets
& Edna Mae Loker) Sheets
Cassius O'Shy "O" Phillips
Sep 21, 1986 - Dec 25, 2021
Cassius O'Shay "O" Phillips, 35, of Corsicana, Texas, died on December 25, 2021.
He was born on September 21, 1986, to two loving parents, Cassias and De'Renda Phillips, in Dallas, Texas.
O'Shay attended Mildred Independent School District where he enjoyed playing several sports, including baseball and
football, and formed life-long friendships. Upon graduation, he attended Navarro College and the University of Texas at
Tyler, where he played collegiate baseball.
On March 20, 2012, O'Shay and Torie Wallace, celebrated the birth of his pride and joy, Colt McClain Phillips.
He worked as an Oil & Gas Pumper and later was employed with the Valley View Cattle Company.
His hobbies included fishing, playing sports, and spending quality time with friends and family. O'Shay accepted Christ
into his life at the age of 7 at Mildred Baptist Church and later became a part of the Cowboy Church of Corsicana family.
O'Shay led a remarkable life, where his influence knew no bounds. He was witty, intelligent, and known to pull a prank
(or several) on friends and family. He would often leave funny messages for his friends at school. O'Shay held a deep
love and empathy for anyone that he met.
His strength was demonstrated in his many athletic pursuits on the high school and collegiate level. His perseverance,
despite a heart condition, did not prevent him from a good laugh or making others feel special.
O'Shay is survived by his son, Colt McClain Phillips; his grandmother, Mrs. Sue Ray; his parents, Cassias and De'Renda
Phillips; and his sister, LaVonna Phillips.
He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Freddie B. and Sarah Phillips and Wilmer Ray.
Visitation will be 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday, January 3, 2021, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana, TX.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the Cowboy Church of Corsicana with Derek Rogers
officiating.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Atkeisson, Chris Dozier, Marcus Kincade, Richard Lacy, Joel Wright, and Ty Young. Honorary
pallbearers are Shaquille Johnson, Kevin Lewis, Otis Murrelll, Sherard Ray, David Walker, Deveion Wilson, and Dejuan Wilson.
Memorials and donations may be made to the official GoFundMe page for O'Shay Phillips by Jessica Atkeisson.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
Esther Ruth (Woods) Boyd
Sep 24, 1943 - Dec 26, 2021
Esther Ruth Boyd, 78, of Corsicana passed away on December 26, 2021. She was born to parents John Enree Woods and
Trussie Lillian Jones on September 24, 1943.
She graduated as the Salutatorian of G.W. Jackson High School in 1961. After starting at Texas Southern University,
she went on to study Education at North Texas State University (University of North Texas) and graduated with
Honors. Later she also received a Master's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University.
Esther worked as an Elementary Educator for 26 years. She worked at Lincoln Elementary and Sam Houston Elementary
Schools. After 26 years of service, she retired from Corsicana Independent School District, in 1998.
Esther met Ned L. Boyd III in 1966. They were married on April 1, 1967, in Dallas, Texas. They raised 2 children:
Karen Denise Boyd-Williams, Ned Lincoln Boyd IV.
She enjoyed reading, traveling, and helping others. Very passionate about vitamin supplements and family.
Esther is survived by a niece and nephew, daughter Karen Williams (Clemmie), son Ned Boyd IV (Pamela), and three
granddaughters: Lia Williams, Samara Williams, and Toviyah Williams.
She was preceded in death by her father, Enree Woods, mother Trussie Jones, and brother, Leonard Woods.
Public Visitation: Friday January 7, 2021, M.R Smith Parlor for Funerals, 1 - 6 p.m., 1236 N Business 45, Corsicana, TX
75110
Service info: Saturday January 8, 2021 at 1 p.m., Lifeline Fellowship Church, 5301 State Hwy 31W Corsicana, Texas 75110
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Notes:
Angel Tristen Balderas
Aug 15, 1999 - Jan 2, 2022
Angel Tristen Balderas, 22, passed away unexpectedly to the
Father, Sun., Jan. 2, 2022. Angel was born in Oklahoma City, OK on August 15, 1999 and lived most of his life in
Corsicana, TX. Preceded in death by his mother Juana Alvarado Montoya, father Rufino Olvera Balderas, sister
Briza Berenize Balderas and many loving uncles, cousins, friends, and extended family. Angel brighten the lives of
others, always willing to lend a helping hand, was a kind hearted, honest, caring young man, who brought life, joy, and laughter to our world. Funeral services will be held at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations are being requested in his memory.
|
Notes:
Louis Miguel Vasquez
Jan 23, 1962 - Jan. 15, 2022
Louis Miguel Vasquez, 59 of Rice, Texas passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Corsicana, Texas. He was born
January 23, 1962, in Ennis, Texas to Louis Ray Vasquez and Tomasa Nieto Vasquez.
Louis had been employed with Sterilite since 1999. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, grandkids
and kids.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Olga Vasquez and brother, Fabian Vasquez. He is survived by his wife of 15
years, Cynthia Vasquez; parents, Louis Ray and Tomasa Vasquez; sisters, Alicia Ebadian and husband Fred, Lydia
Vasquez and husband Joe, Connie Joles and husband Mike, Lucy Alden and husband Darren and Angie Avitia and husband Juan;
brothers, Henry Vasquez and wife Rome, Joe Vasquez and wife Amada, Mario Vasquez, Fabian Vasquez and wife Maria, Adam
Vasquez and wife Angie and Nick Vasquez and wife Brenda. Children, Wesley Vasquez and wife Misty, Jeanie Vasquez and
fianc� James; grandchildren, Austin, JC, Grace, Avery, Aiden and Raelyn; 18 nieces and 13 nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, January 20th at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Rosary will
be 6 p.m. Thursday, January 20th at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m.
Friday, January 21, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
Jane (Gable) Jayroe
Sep 22, 1936 - Sep 26, 2021
Jane
Gable Jayroe, 85, of Purdon, Tx passed away Sunday,
September 26, 2021. She was born September 22, 1936 in
Dawson, TX to Percy Gable and Willie Katherine Gable.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmie L.
Jayroe of 63 years; her parents, Percy Gable and Willie
Katherine Gable; brother William Gable and sister
Johnnie Kathrine Gable. She is survived by her three
children, daughter Mary Fosdick and husband Charles of
Rice, TX., daughter Rebecca Ferlet and husband Richard
of Eureka, TX.; son Brodrick Jayroe and wife Mary of
Wichita, KS. Nine Grandchildren, Tricia McDaniel, Brent
McDaniel, Chauncey Ferlet, Rhauchelle Dougherty,
Lissette Ferlet, Jimmie Jayroe, Katie Napier, Suzie
Jayroe and Jennifer Jayroe; twenty one great
grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Ford, Judy Wilkins,
Dollie King; brother Robert Gable and many nieces,
nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.
Jane grew up in a family that did custom agricultural
work in the Dawson/Purdon area. After she married Jimmie
she worked at Adam Hat factory in Corsicana. She also
worked at the sewing factory in Seagraves Texas, until
they moved to Kansas and then she worked at the Western
Prairie Care home for 20 years until she retired. They
then moved back to Texas so they could spend time on the
family farm. She enjoyed being with her children and
grandchildren. She loved her church, Calvary Worship
Center and was a faithful attender.
Visitation for Jane Gable Jayroe will be held Saturday,
October 2, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 3
p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Calvary Worship Center
in Corsicana. Burial will follow at
Younger Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
|
Notes:
Frederick Roy "Fred" Wood
Oct 4, 1890 - Sep 8, 1962
Fred R. Wood Rites Monday
Fred R. Wood, 71, retired Humble Oil and Refining Company
engineer, was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital Saturday
night following a heart attack.
Funeral services were held Monday at 10:30 a.m. from the
Corley Chapel with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Floyd A. Boulware, pastor
of the First Methodist church, of which he was a long-time
steward.
He was a native of Mildred and was a member of the Knights
of Pythias Lodge, Masons and Lions Club.
Surviving are his wife, 1535 West Sixth avenue, Corsicana;
two sisters, Mrs. H. F. Mace, Mexia, and Mrs. Eric O.
Holland, Breckenridge; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were L. I. Griffin, Wm. V. Mowlam, C. B.
McKinney, T. L. Carlisle, C. B. Haley, G. C. Goodin, Sr.; O.
M. Rector and J. S. Hicks.
Notes:
Carmen Dean Roxburgh
Jun 16, 1920 - Jun 13, 1973
C. D. Roxburgh
Graveside services are set for 3:30 p.m. Saturday at
Oakwood Cemetery;
53; who died in Somerset� Mass. Arrangements are with Corley
Funeral Home.
He was a native of Corsicana, attended Corsicana High
School; and later entered military service. He was awarded
the purple heard during World War II. He was also a former
member of First Presbyterian Church.
Rev. Marvin C. Bledsoe of Oak Cliff Methodist Church of
Dallas and cousin of the deceased, will officiate.
Survivors include two sons; Bruce Roxburgh of Attleboro,
Mass., and Steve Roxburgh of New York, N.Y.; two brothers,
Kenneth M. Roxburgh of Crofton, Md., and Clinton Roxburgh of
Dallas; his grandmother, Mrs. George L. Roxburgh of
Corsicana; and a number of cousins.
Notes:
Wayland Noble Melton
Feb 5, 1925 - Oct 12, 1945
Notes:
- Corsicana Semi
Weekly Light - Friday, Nov 9, 1945
Billy Ryan Glenn Null
May 26, 1983 - Dec 28, 2023
Billy
Ryan Glenn Null, known to family and friends as Ryan
Null, was born on May 26, 1983, in Dallas, Texas, to the
loving embrace of parents George Kenneth Paul Null and
Connie Marie Hickman. Ryan, a true cowboy at heart,
lived a life full of passion, laughter, and a profound
love for the simple joys of life.
Ryan's adventurous spirit was evident in his love for
animals, especially riding horses, a pastime that
brought him immeasurable joy and a deep connection to
the outdoors. Ryan found solace and happiness in the
saddle, embodying the spirit of a modern-day cowboy.
Ryan had an exuberant character known for his quick wit.
He filled rooms with happiness, joy, and laughter.
Ryan also enjoyed playing tennis, displaying a
competitive spirit and love for the game. His enthusiasm
on the court was contagious, and his dedication to
tennis mirrored his approach to life � with energy,
skill, and a sense of fun.
Ryan was a generous soul, known for his giving nature
and his willingness to offer time and effort to those in
need. His genuine kindness and compassion endeared him
to all who were fortunate enough to cross his path.
On December 28, 2023, Ryan bid farewell to this world,
preceded in death by his beloved father, Paul Null, and
his grandfathers, Ted Warren, Jerry Mayfield, and Bill
Null. While his physical presence is no longer with us,
his spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew and
loved him.
Ryan is survived by his devoted mother, Connie Hickman,
and stepfather Ron Hickman, his father Tony Mayfield,
and his grandparents Wanza Warren, Leona Mayfield, and
Homer and Linda Benton. Ryan also leaves behind Laura
Robinson, who as the love of his life, devoted many
years of happiness, love, and shared passion for life
together. He is also survived by his siblings: brother
Mark Mayfield and wife Jaclyn, sister Jordyn McKeown and
husband Russell, along with an extended family whom he
loved dearly.
A visitation to celebrate Ryan's life will be held on
Monday, January 1, 2024, from 5 to 7 pm. A graveside
service will take place at
Dresden Cemetery
on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 10 am. The pallbearers,
chosen to honor and carry Ryan to his final resting
place, include Mark Mayfield, Hayes Mayfield, Tony
Mayfield, Ron Hickman, Terry Warren, Todd Warren, Jeremy
Darling, and Vanna DiCatania.
Funeral arrangements are under the compassionate care
and direction of Corley Funeral Home, where friends and
family can join together to remember and celebrate the
life of Ryan. May he rest in eternal peace, surrounded
by the vast landscapes he loved, forever riding into the
sunset of tranquility. |
Notes:
- Submitted by
Polly Winn
- s/o
George Kenneth Paul Null
& Connie Marie Hickman
Adelia
(Milligan) Milligan-Moore-Bankston
May 1872 - Jun. 30, 1961
Mrs. Bankston Dies At Dawson
DAWSON, June 30 - (Spl) - Mrs. Adelia Bankston, 91, died at
her home here early Friday morning.
Funeral services will be held from the First Baptist church
Saturday at 10 a.m. with burial in the
Dawson cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. George Tucker, Nazarene
minister, and Rev. Dan Taylor, pastor.
Surviving are a son, Roy Milligan, Fort Worth; two
step-sons, Charles Milligan, Houston, and Ed Milligan,
Cleburne; a daughter, Mrs. Ellie Cantrell; 22 grandchildren,
a brother, Sam Milligan, Sulpher Springs, and other
relatives.
Nephews will be pallbearers.
Eubanks will direct.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Jun 30, 1961
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st William Houston
Milligan married Nov. 12, 1891 2nd husband William T.
Moore 3rd unk Bankston; d/o William W. Milligan & Mary
Elizabeth (White) Milligan
David Harold Johnson
May 22, 1942 - Feb 2, 2018
David
Harold Johnson, 75, of Grand Prairie, passed away
Friday, February 2, 2018 in Irving. Graveside services
will be 2:00 pm Monday, February 12 at
Dawson cemetery
with Rev. Joe Mashburn officiating.
David was born May 22, 1942 in Crookston, Minnesota to
Alfred Peter Johnson and Gladys (Strand) Johnson. He was
a truck driver and a veteran having served his country
in the Navy.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Strand
Johnson, father, Alfred P. Johnson and step-mother,
Adeline Johnson.
Survivors include his life partner, Barbara Corine Lee
of Grand Prairie and her son, David Southwell of Dawson;
brother, Gordon L. Johnson of Thief River Falls,
Minnesota; two sisters, Arlene Schipper of Crookston,
Minnesota and Lois Schultz and husband, Richard of
Golden Valley, Minnesota; three half-brothers, Wesley
Johnson and wife, Diane of Aloha, Oregon, Darrell
Johnson and wife, Maralie of McIntosh, Minnesota and
Kevin Johnson and wife, Jonelle Of Porta, Portugal and
other extended family members and friends. |
Notes:
- Wade Funeral Home,
Hubbard, Texas
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- s/o Alfred Peter
Johnson & Gladys (Strand) Johnson
Jasper James Inmon, Sr.
Jun 30, 1893 - Oct 26, 1961
J. J. Inmon Of Kerens Dies
KERENS, Oct. 27 (Spl.) - Jasper James (Jap) Inmon, 68,
native of Kerens, former market operator in Kerens and
Corsicana, died of a heart attack at his home six miles
south of Kerens Thursday. He was a farmer and rancher.
Funeral services were held Friday at 3 p.m. from the Inmon
Chapel with burial in the
Long Prairie
cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Bill Foster, pastor of the
First Baptist church and Rev. Douglas White of Ennis.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Hattie Frances Williams,
Edinburg, and Mrs. Jackie Marshall, Ennis; a son, J. J.
Inmon, Jr., Cayuga; seven grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs.
Houston Phillips and Mrs. T. J. Murphy, both of Dallas, and
Mrs. Charles Hughes, Trinidad; two brothers, Oscar I.
Ingram, Dallas, and B. A. Inmon, Kerens; and other
relatives.
He was a veteran of
World War I and the Stephen A. Graves American Legion
Post of Kerens were in charge of graveside rites.
Notes:
Thomas Elmer Lynch
Jun 20, 1903 - Jun 10, 1961
Wasp Victim Is Buried Monday
Funeral services for Elmer Lynch, 58, of the Woodbury
community, near Hillsboro, who died early Saturday afternoon
after he was stung several times by wasps, were held from
the Marshall and Marshall Funeral Chapel in Hillsboro Monday
at 2 p.m.
Rev. James Johnson officiated. Burial was in
Hamilton
cemetery southwest of Corsicana.
Lynch was reported stung three times by wasps while
repairing fence at his home. He was dead on arrival in an
ambulance at a Hillsboro hospital.
Surviving are a brother, William L. Lynch, Corsicana; three
sisters, Mrs. Mamie Farmer, Hillsboro; Mrs. Lottie Self,
Itasca, and Mrs. Pearl McGee, Arkansas.
Notes:
William Luther Lynch
Mar 12, 1899 - Jan 1, 1974
W. L. Lynch
Funeral services were to be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel for William L. Lynch, 74, of
Corsicana, who died Tuesday in Dallas.
Claude Parrish, Church of Christ minister, will officiate,
and burial will be at
Hamilton
Cemetery.
He was a native of Iredell, Tex. and had lived in Corsicana
since 1918. He was a retired employe of Magnolia Oil Co. and
was a member of Westside Church of Christ. Survivors include
his widow of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Ben West of Bonham;
and two grandchildren, Charles and Patty West of Bonham.
Pallbearers include Ernest Stokes, Willie Winters, Don
Corley, Don Bowen, Nelson Ross and Henry Slate.
Notes:
George Irwin
Apr 19, 1943 - Dec 27, 2020
George Irwin
There will be no local services at this time for George
Irwin, 77, of Kerrville who passed from this life on Sunday,
December 27, 2020.
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of
the professionals at Kerrville Funeral Home (830) 895-5111.
FUNERAL HOME
Kerrville Funeral Home - Kerrville
1221 Junction Highway
Kerrville, Texas
Notes:
Clara Edna
(Maxwell) Roueche-Morrow
Jun 15, 1920 - Feb 13, 1961
Mrs. Morrow Rites Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Morrow, 40, will be held at 2
p.m. from the Griffin Chapel. C. B. Holcomb, Fifth Avenue
Church of Christ minister, will officiate. Interment will be
in the Prairie
Point cemetery.
Mrs. Morrow died in San Antonio Monday.
Survivors other than her husband, J. C. Morrow of San
Antonio, are two daughters, Mrs. Clara Andra Holloway, and
Miss Annna Paulette Roueche, both of San Antonio; a
grandchild; parents Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Maxwell, Corsicana;
one brother, R. B. Maxwell, Jr., Corpus Christi; one sister,
Mrs. Dorothy Starks, Albuquerque, N. M., and other
relatives.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thurs., Feb. 16, 1961
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st husband Richard
Xarien/Thomas Roueche 2nd husband John Clifton Morrow;
d/o Robert Boyde Maxwell, Sr. & Anna Agnes (Wilson)
Maxwell
Robert Boyde Maxwell,
Sr.
Dec 19, 1895 - Jan 11, 1971
R. B. Maxwell Rites Pending
Funeral arrangements are pending at Corley Funeral Home for
R. B. Maxwell, Sr., 76, of Corsicana, who died early Monday
in Athens.
He is survived by two sons, R. B. Maxwell Jr. of Corsicana
and Charles E. Maxwell of the U. S. Army; a daughter, Mrs.
Dorothy Starks, Albuquerque, N. M.; eight grandchildren and
11 great-grandchildren.
Notes:
-----
Maxwell Rites
Funeral services for R. B. Maxwell Sr., 76, were held
Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel. Elder
David White officiated. Burial was in the
Prairie Point
cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, one daughter, eight
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Anna Agnes (Wilson)
Maxwell
Mar 17, 1892 - Jul 12, 1964
Mrs. Maxwell Rites Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. R. B. Maxwell, Sr., 72, of 713
West Tenth Avenue, were held from the Corley Chapel Tuesday
at 2 p.m. with burial in
Prairie Point
cemetery.
Mrs. Maxwell died in Memorial hospital Sunday.
Rites were conducted by C. B. Holcomb, minister of the Fifth
Avenue Church of Christ.
Native of Bazette, Mrs. Maxwell had lived in Corsicana 43
years.
She is survived by her husband of Corsicana; two sons, R. B.
Maxwell, Jr., Corpus Christi, and Charles Maxwell, U. S.
Army; a daughter, Mrs. Virgie V. Starks, Albuquerque, N. M.;
a brother, Samuel Wilson, Corsicana; seven grandchildren,
four great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Bailey, Douglas Sykes, Pete Hargrave,
Kenward Goode, Harry Palos and N. B. George.
Notes:
James Robert Rawlings
Jan 12, 1878 - Apr 1, 1961
J. R. Rawlings Dies At Kerens
KERENS, April 3 (Spl) - J. R. Rawlings, 83, retired farmer,
died at his home here Saturday following an extended
illness.
Funeral services were held from the First Baptist church
Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bill Foster, pastor, in charge.
Burial was in the
Prairie Point
cemetery.
A native of Houston county, Rawlings resided in Henderson
county prior to moving to Kerens several years ago.
Rawlings was a member of the First Baptist church.
Surviving are his wife of Kerens; a son, Grover Rawlings,
Kerens; three daughters, Mrs. H. L. Banks, Odessa; Mrs.
Herman Roberson, Roane, and Mrs. Pete Thompson, Kerens; two
grandchildren, one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Lummie Burrow, Jack Burrow, Noah Simmons,
Stoner Baker, Willard Sullivan, Jester Layfield, Vernon Paul
and L. C. Ross.
Inmon Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Apr. 3, 1961
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Melissa Elvira
(Tyler) Rawlings married Sep. 16, 1900; s/o Harrell
Hartwell Rawlings & Arrena Caroline (Smith) Rawlings
Melissa Elvira
(Tyler) Rawlings
Aug 13, 1878 - May 26, 1962
Mrs. Rawlings Dies Saturday
KERENS, May 26 (Spl.) - Mrs. Mellissia Rawlings, 83, wife of
the late J. R. Rawlings who died in 1961, died of a heart
attack at her home here early Saturday.
Native of Van Zandt, Mrs. Rawlings had resided here 41
years.
Funeral services will be held from the First Baptist church
of which she was a member, Sunday at 2 p.m. with burial in
the Prairie
Point cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Don Walker, pastor,
assisted by Rev. J. W. Fore, pastor of the First Assembly of
God church.
Surviving are a son, Grover Rawlings, Kerens; three
daughters, Mrs. Ruby Banks, Odessa; Mrs. Velma Roberson,
Roane, and Mrs. Eunice Thompson, Kerens; two grandchildren,
one great-grandchild, two sisters, Mrs. Della Frazier,
Houston, and Mrs. Mollie Sweeney, Dallas, and other
relatives.
Pallbearers will be Noah Simmons, W. P. Ingram, E. C.
Burrow, Jack Burrow, Jester Layfield and Vernon Paul.
Inmon will direct.
Notes:
Jana Layne (Moore)
Campbell
Jan 4, 1960 - Jan 2, 2024
Jana
Moore Campbell, 63, of Hillsboro, passed away on January
2, 2024, surrounded by her friends and family. Jana,
born on January 4, 1960, in Corsicana to William (Billy)
Ray Moore of Frost and Lois Crawford Moore of Brandon,
immediately brought joy and laughter into the world
being the baby sister of the family.
Jana went on to graduate from Frost High School in 1978
with pride that would carry on through her kids and
grandkids. She was and always will be a Frost Polar
Bear.
In 1981, Jana began her family and was a fiercely
dedicated mom to all of her children. Her family
continued to grow as her children married and she even
claimed all of her kids� friends over the years. Family
and loved ones came first and was above all else to
Jana, a value she instilled in all those around her. The
hole left by her absence is impossible to fill.
Jana is mostly known for her love of sports especially
her Dallas Cowboys (this is our year) and for always
supporting the youth in Frost and surrounding areas. She
was an exceptional and loyal friend to many people. Her
most prized possessions were her relationships with her
family and friends.
Jana was predeceased by her parents and her brother,
Randall Ray Moore. She is survived by her brother
William Jeffery Moore, children, David and Kristol
Watson, Ryan and Kacie King, Coleman and Lauren Campbell
and her grandchildren, Waylon, Lexi, Reid, Ryder, Creed
and Andi Kole.
"Dez caught it!"
Services will be held at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
in Corsicana. The visitation will be held on Monday,
January 8, 2024, from 6pm-8pm and the funeral service
will be on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 10:00am. |
Notes:
Mae Hoyt (Thomason)
Tomerlin
Aug 24, 1877 - Mar 9, 1962
Mrs. Tomerlin Rites Saturday
Mrs. N. N. Tomerlin, 84, of Teague, widow of the late Rev.
N. N. Tomerlin, Assembly of God minister, died Thursday
night in the Scott and White hospital in Temple.
Funeral services will be held from the Ham Bros. Chapel in
Teague Saturday at 1 p. m. with burial in
Hamilton
cemetery southwest of Corsicana.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. R. W. Silvertooth,
pastor of the Teague Assembly of God church, assisted by
Rev. Elwood Birklebach, pastor of the First Methodist church
in Teague.
Native of Alabama, Mrs. Tomerlin, spent most of her life in
Texas and a number of years in the Corsicana vicinity.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Annie Perry and Mrs. Lois
Burrows, both of Dallas; Mrs. Mable Ryff, Denver, Colo.,;
Mrs. Dell Clark, Teague, and Mrs. Pearl Andrews, Temple; a
son Thomas Tomerlin, Dallas; 15 grandchildren, 34
great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, two
sisters, two brothers and other relatives.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Mar 9, 1962
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Noble Nathaniel
Tomerlin, Rev. married Jun 23, 1895; d/o Henry Clay
Thomason & Mary Polly Ann (Brown) Thomason
Janice Marie Nevill
Jun 7, 1961 - Jun 7, 1961
Nevill Infant Rites Thursday
Janice Marie Nevill, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R.
Nevill, died Wednesday.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 4 p.m. from
the Corley Chapel with burial in the
Hamilton
cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Bert Mercer,
minister of the West Side Church of Christ.
Surviving are the parents, a brother, Thomas Brian Nevill,
Corsicana, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Davis,
Corsicana.
Notes:
Jimmy Dean Clay
1958 - Jul 23, 1961
Jimmy D. Clay Rites Monday
Jimmy Dean Clay, 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Coy T. Clay,
Jr., 1109 North Beaton street, died in Memorial Hospital
Sunday morning.
Funeral services were held Monday at 3:30 p.m. from the
Corley Chapel with burial in the
Hamilton
cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Chester Odom, pastor of the
Calvary Baptist church.
Surviving are the parents, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon
J. Wheeler, Route 1 Trinidad, and Mr. and Mrs. Coy T. Clay,
Corsicana, and the following uncles and aunts; Mr. and Mrs.
Jerome Lopick, Corsicana; Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Nauman,
Brenham; Mr. and Mrs. J. Miller, Hampshire; Mr. and Mrs.
Chester Clay, Corsicana.
Pallbearers were Dick L. Gotcher, Bobby G. Clay, Emmett
Robinson and Jerrell Owens.
Notes:
Doris Jean (Nichols)
Chambers-Dabbs
May 14, 1932 - Aug 9, 1961
Friday Rites For Mrs. Dabbs
Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Jean Dabbs, 29, Corsicana
native, of Garland was held from the Corley Chapel Friday at
2 p.m. with burial in the
Hamilton
cemetery. The rites were
conducted by Rev. Harry Price of Denison.
Mrs. Dabbs and her husband, Billy Dabbs, were fatally shot
with a pistol Wednesday night. A former Marine sergeant has
been arrested in connection with the shooting.
Survivors are a son, William C. Chambers, Garland; mother,
Mrs. Eunia Nichols, Garland; five brothers, Lawrence
Nichols, Rockdale; Henry Nichols, Corsicana; Lee Nichols,
Kileen; Thurman Nichols, Garland, and Paul Nichols, Dallas;
four sisters, Mrs. H. T. Gilmore, Garland; Mrs. W. L. Burge
and Mrs. T. C. Travis, both of Dallas, and Mrs. W. L. Boone,
Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were W. L. Burge, T. C. Travis, Larry Nichols,
Randy Nichols, Homer Gilmore and W. L. Boone.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Aug 11, 1961
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st husband C. W.
Chambers 2nd husband Billy Joe Dabbs; d/o David Edmond
Nichols, Sr. & Eunice Josephine Ather "Eunie" (Austin)
Nichols
Mary Catherine (Finch)
Haynes
Apr 12, 1885 - Mar 22, 1961
Thursday Rites For Mrs. Haynes
Funeral services for Mrs. D. L. Haynes, 75, were held
Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with Claude B.
Holcomb, minister of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ,
officiating. Interment was in
Hamilton
cemetery.
A native of Kentucky, Mrs. Haynes was a long-time resident
of Navarro county who died Wednesday at the family home
here.
Mrs. Haynes came to the Angus community as a small child and
made her home there until 1952, at which time she moved to
Corsicana.
She had been a member of the Church of Christ for 45 years.
Survivors, other than her husband of Corsicana, are one son,
T. G. Haynes, Corsicana; seven daughters, Mrs. Mattie
Elmore, Mrs. Minnie Robertson and Mrs. Elizabeth Crumbley,
all of Corsicana; Mrs. Maudie Russell, El Paso; Mrs. Carrie
Harris, Roswell, N. M.; Mrs. Agnes Benson, Dallas, and Mrs.
Ruth Gibson, Ennis; 10 grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Miss Rena Finch and Mrs.
Edna Kenton, and a brother, R. A. Finch, all of Dallas.
Pallbearers were W. M. Lynch, E. F. Bell, O. A. Vaughan, C.
L. Lennon, J. A. Lennon and Glenn Owens.
Notes:
Jessie Clifton Haynes
Jul 17, 1911 - Jan 25, 2006
Jessie C. Haynes, 94, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday,
Jan. 25, 2006, at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Brother Darin Wood.
Mr. Haynes was born July 17, 1911, in Easley, S.C., to E.E.
Haynes and Rilla Stegell Haynes. He came to Texas when he
was young and grew up in Rio Vista, Johnson County, where he
attended school and First Baptist Church. He was employed by
the Santa Fe Railroad and retired after 45 years. He served
four years in the U.S. Navy in World War II, and he spent 22
months in England. He loved to read, garden and travel.
He was preceded in death by his infant son, Jess Jr.; and a
sister.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Jackie Frances
Haynes of Corsicana; sons, Marion Haynes and wife Mary Lyn
of Humble and Gary Haynes and wife Debbie of Mansfield;
granddaughter, Katherine and husband Steve of Marble Falls;
two great-granddaughters, Rebecca and Kaylea; grandsons,
Chris Haynes of Mansfield and Jay Haynes of Houston; and
friends and family.
Notes:
- Griffin Roughton
Funeral Home
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
US Navy WWII
- h/o Frances Marion
"Jackie" (Gilbert) Haynes married Mar 25, 1941; s/o
Emerson E. Haynes & Rilla (Stegall) Haynes
Martha Jane (Shue)
Headspeth
Jul 15, 1882 - Jan 12, 1973
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Martha J. (Granny) Headspeth,
90, of Corsicana, who died Friday at Twilight Home, Rev.
James McKee and Rev. B. W. Johnson will officiate, with
burial to follow at
Hamilton
cemetery.
She was a native of Belton and had lived most of her life in
Corsicana.
Survivors include a son, Dave I. Headspeth of Tucson, Ariz.,
a daughter, Mrs. Donnie (Dean) McManus of Corsicana; four
grandchildren, a number of great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Eugene Shue of
Quitman, Ark.;
Great-grandsons will be pallbearers.
Notes:
William Andrew Headspeth
Mar 4, 1875 - Jan 24, 1961
Hold Services W. A. Headspeth
Funeral services for W. A. Headspeth, 85, were held Thursday
at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with Rev. Carl Quattlebaum,
Central Baptist church, pastor, officiating. Interment was
in
Hamilton
cemetery.
A native of Travis county but ling-time resident of
Corsicana, Headspeth died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital.
Survivors, other than the widow of Corsicana, are two
daughters, Mrs. Sim Adams and Mrs. Murphy Dean, both of
Corsicana; two sons, David Headpeth, Dallas, and J. A.
Headspeth, Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Ollie Carson,
Areadia, Calif., and Mrs. Maudie Rogers, Corsicana; six
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five
great-great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Vernon Tackett, Ollie Prince, Henry Slate,
Loyd Collard, W. F. Davis and Carl Christian.
Notes:
Arthur Napoleon Womac, Sr.
Nov 23, 1872 - Jan 26, 1961
A. N. Womack Rites Friday
Final rites for A. N. Womack, 88, were held Friday at 3 p.m.
from the McCammon Chapel with Rev. Bruce Hibbitt, Missionary
Baptist church pastor, officiating. Interment was in
Hamilton
cemetery.
Womack was a native of Arkansas but a long-time resident of
Texas. He died unexpectedly Thursday at his home on North
Beaton street where he had lived a number of years.
He was a retired farmer.
Surviving are his widow of Corsicana; three sons, Will
Womack, Dallas; Steve Womack, Houston, and Arthur Womack,
Sherman; three daughters, Mrs. Joe Baker, Mrs. R. O. Steele
and Mrs. R. L. Green, all of Corsicana; 16 grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Florence Rogers,
McKinney; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Bobby Steele, J. C. Coffey, Howard Emig,
Stephen Womack, Gene Heath and Richard Green.
Notes:
Jeannie Maudie (McCary)
Womack
Mar 27, 1911 - Apr 17, 1973
Notes:
-----
Mrs. Womack
Funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. S. E. Womack, 62, of
Corsicana, who was killed in an auto accident Tuesday. Rev.
Frank R. Williams will officiate, and burial will be at
Hamilton
cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, a son, two daughters, two
brothers, eight grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and
three sisters.
Pallbearers include Mike McCary, Glenn McCary, Tommy
Gilbreath, Kenneth Wilson, Bobby Steele, Howard Emig, Johnny
Lapaglia and Jimmy McCary.
Notes:
Laura Bess (Honeycutt)
Womack
May 17, 1930 - Oct 21, 2007
Laura Bess Womack, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007 at
The Homestead of Denison.
Mrs. Womack is survived by her loving family, daughters,
Robin Nabors of Denison, Texas and Susan Griffith of Mead,
Oklahoma; son, Timothy Womack of Seattle, Washington;
brother, Dewitt Honeycutt, Jr. of Denison, Texas and four
grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday,
October 24, 2007 at
Hamilton-Beamer
cemetery (sic) in Corsicana,
Texas. Father Curt Norman will be officiating. Family
visitation will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday,
October 23, 2007 at Fisher Funeral Home.
Condolences may be registered online at www.fisherfh.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home
in Denison.
Notes:
- Fisher Funeral Home
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o John Eldred
Womack; d/o DeWitt William Honeycutt & Mary Belle (Ware)
Honeycutt
William Euel "Bill"
Womack
Jul 31, 1898 - Aug 27, 1966
Bill Womack Of Dallas Dies
W. E. (Bill) Womack, 68, formerly of Corsicana, retired
maintenance man, died in Dallas Saturday night.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Corley
Chapel with burial in the
Hamilton
cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. W. W. Baker, pastor of the
Northway Baptist church in Dallas.
Surviving are his wife of Dallas; two brothers, Steve Womack
of Corsicana, and Arthur Womack, Dallas; three sisters, Mrs.
Joe Baker, Mrs. R. O. Steele and Mrs. Richard Green, all of
Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were nephews.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Aug 29, 1966
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- WWI Veteran
- h/o Mary Carrie (Risch)
Reed-Womack married Dec 19, 1950; s/o Arthur Napoleon
Womack, Sr. and Demitrius "Dee" (Rogers) Womack (death
certificate says WWII so not sure which)
Robert
Daniel Young
Feb 15, 1954 - Dec 18, 2019
Robert
Daniel Young, 65, passed away on Wednesday, December
18, 2019 in Ennis, Texas.
Robert was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 15,
1954 to Marvin and Carol (Krebble) Young. He grew up
in Illinois and went to school there.
Robert was the owner and operator of his own truck
and worked short haul loads and also worked for
Ashley Furniture. He was on a bowling league in
Ennis where he was the captain of the team. He loved
his family and his dogs.
Robert is survived by sons: Chris, John and Joey;
four grandchildren; his fiance, Margaret Lennon; a
brother, David J. Young and wife, Sheila; sister,
Nancy Brennan and husband, Victor; four nieces; four
nephews and a host of extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019
at 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary
of Ennis.
A Celebration of his life will be held on Monday,
December 23, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the J.E. Keever
Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. Interment will follow in
the
Hamilton
Beeman Cemetery of Corsicana under the direction
of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. |
Notes:
- J.E. Keever
Mortuary, Inc.
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- s/o Marvin Young &
Carol (Krebble) Young
Joseph Albert Young, Sr.
Dec 28, 1878 - Jan 20, 1961
J. A. Young, 86, Dies In Dallas, Rites Saturday
J. A. Young, aged 86 years, life long Navarro county
resident, retired farmer died in Dallas Friday morning.
Funeral services will be held from the McCammon Chapel.
Burial will be in the
Hamilton
Cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Dr. Erwin F. Bohmfalk, Austin
Avenue Methodist church , Waco, assisted by Dr. Floyd E.
Johnson, pastor of the First Methodist church.
Surviving are two sons, J. A. Young, Jr., Waco, and Dr.
Harvey Young, Washington, D. C.� two daughters, Mrs. Leslie
Young Cooper, Dallas, and Mrs. Vern Rohrer, Fort Worth; four
grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, and other
relatives.
Young operated a large farm for many years southwest of
Corsicana on Farm Highway 709, formerly the Corsicana-Waco
Highway, continuing in its active management until ill
health required his retirement.
He was born three miles southwest of Corsicana and was
active in civic, school and community projects throughout
his life, serving as president of the cemetery association
and was a school trustee for many years. He was a member of
the Pleasant Grove Methodist church.
Notes:
Lula Agnes (Cates) Young
Dec 4, 1873 - Sep 14, 1970
Young Rites
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:30 p. m. at the
Corley Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Lula Young of San Antonio who
died there Monday. The Rev. L. C. Ross officiated. Burial
was in the
Hamilton
Cemetery with nephews as pallbearers.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Thomas M. McCormick,
San Antonio; one sister, Mrs. Ellen Tramel, Kerens; one
grandson, J. Laland McCormick and two great-grandchildren.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Sep 20, 1970
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o James Basley
Young; d/o Robert Henry James Cates & Lucinda Catherine
(Leigh) Cates buried Prairie Point cemetery
Joyce Dean (French) Melton
Nov 5, 1934 - Jan 3, 2024
Joyce
Dean Melton, 89, passed from this life on January 3,
2024. Joyce was born on November 5, 1934, in Dresden,
Texas to Arlis Rankin French and Clara Zolema Breedlove.
Joyce worked for Southwestern Bell when she graduated
from high school until she married her late husband Dean
in 1951.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, her husband
of 62 years, Dean Melton, and sister Helen Steele. Joyce
is survived by her children Dennis Melton (Kay), Denise
McReynolds (Mike), Marcus Melton (Cinda), Paula Stewart
(Badie), grandchildren Jennifer Heil (Darren), Ben
Melton, Angie McReynolds, Marcia Singleton (Matt), Nancy
Neely (Justin), Julie Barfield (Drew), Shellie Razloznik
(Ryan), Zack Melton (Brittany), Drew Davis (Bri), Gannan
Stewart, Chloe Easley (Ryan), and Walker Stewart. She is
also survived by her great-grandchildren Calvin Heil,
Bethany Heil, Elijah Heil, Alexah Melton, Carter Hitt,
Audrey Hitt, Jaxon Singleton, Ava Singleton, Maddie
Singleton, Zeke Singleton, Caroline Barfield, Peyton
Barfield, Aiden Razloznik, Harper Razloznik, Samantha
Melton, Roxanne Melton, Henry Melton, Dylan Stewart, MJ
Stewart, Diesel Davis, Jaxton Easley, Katelyn Easley and
sister Janice Richards.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024,
from 1:00-2:00 pm at Central Baptist Church in Blooming
Grove. Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 pm. Burial
will follow at
Dresden Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Ben
Melton, Calvin Heil, Walker Stewart, Dylan Stewart, Zach
Melton, and Drew Davis. |
Notes:
David Lawrence
Cryer
Oct 26, 1948 - Jan 11, 2011
David
L. Cryer, 62, of Clifton died Tues., Jan. 11, 2011, in
Clifton. Graveside services will be held at noon on
Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at
Dresden Cemetery
in Blooming Grove. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m.
Friday at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in
Hillsboro.
David was born Oct. 26, 1948, in Cleburne, son of the
late Bill and Wanda (Horton) Cryer.
On June 24, 2004, he married Julie White in Las Vegas,
Nev.
Survivors include his wife, Julie Cryer of Clifton; two
sons, Shane Cryer and wife, Jennifer, of Mansfield and
Jason Cryer of San Antonio; two step-sons, Kennith Smith
and wife, Renee, of Mansfield and Jonathan Smith and
wife, Kristi, of Crowley; two brothers, Dale Cryer of
Arlington and Mark Cryer of Mansfield; and eight
grandchildren, Charlie Cryer, Caroline Cryer, Brennan
Smith, Brooklyn Smith, Ryder Smith, Joshua Smith, Kyla
Smith, and Deshon Banks.
Marshall & Marshall
Funeral Directors
2495 Corsicana Highway
Hillsboro, TX 76645
254-582-2581 |
Notes:
- Submitted by
Polly Winn
- s/o
Willie Estel "Bill" Cryer & Wanda Naomi (Horton) Cryer (buried at Rosehill
Cemetery, Cleburne, Johnson Co., TX
Patricia Janice (Wren) Foster
Aug 20 , 1958 - Nov 23, 2023
Patricia
Janice Foster, 65, of Corsicana, Texas, passed away on Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 at United Regional
Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas, surrounded by her immediate family.
Patricia was born on August 20th, 1958 at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, TX, to George and Billie
Wren. She was the youngest of three siblings, with her brothers Jimmy and Danny being the elder two. Patricia
was always the type of person that would give you the shirt off of her back, even if it meant she did without.
She was always kind and friendly to every stranger she met, and she, in her own words, was a "corker" when it
came to being around the people she loved the most. Her greatest accomplishments in life were being a proud
mother of two children, Christopher Allen Smith and Brandy Nicole Smith, as well as a proud Nannie to her
grandchildren, Joey Danny Rogers and Kaybree Jane Smith.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George Elmer Wren of Arlington, Texas, and Billie Janis Wren of
Corsicana, her brother, Danny Charles Wren of Corsicana, and her daughter, Brandy Nicole Smith of Corsicana.
She is survived by her son, Christopher Allen Smith of Corsicana, her brother, Jimmy Edd Wren of Texas City,
Texas, her grandson, Joey Danny Rogers of Corsicana and her granddaughter, Kaybree Jane Smith of Electra, Texas.
Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana, TX
Graveside services are scheduled for Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at
Dresden Cemetery in Dresden, TX
with Pastor Tony Stephens officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions can be made to the family to assist with
funeral costs. Contributions can be made via PayPal: @LuanneWren, Zelle: [email protected] Facebook Messenger Pay:
m.me/luannewren1, CashApp $LuanneWren or Venmo: @LuanneWren (be sure to send as friends and family and put
"Patricia" in the notes) |
Notes:
- Submitted by
Polly Winn
- d/o George E. Wren & Billie J. (Cates) Wren - buried at Hamilton Beeman Cemetery, Retreat, TX
Rita (Farmer) Bernsen
Jun 2, 1944 - Nov 20, 2023
Rita
Bernsen of Corsicana, TX passed away at the age of 79 on November 20,2023. Rita was born on 6/2/1944 in
Corsicana, TX, and was 1 of 11 siblings born to parents Talmadge DeWitt Farmer and Laura May Patrick Farmer.
Rita married Wayne Bernsen of Corpus Christi Tx on May 20, 1967, and had I child, Darryl Bernsen. Rita worked
at the Navarro County Tax office for 28 years and eventually held the position of Chief Deputy of the Auto
Registration department. At one point she finished the vacated position of Tax Assessor for almost 1 year.
Rita is survived by her husband of 56 years, Wayne Bernsen, son Darryl Bernsen, daughter in law Shannon
Bernsen, Grandkids, Derek, Kelsi, and Bret, brother Buddy Farmer, sisters Lita Farr, and Barbara Blum and
dozens of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Rita was preceded by her parents Talmadge and Laura May Farmer, sisters, Francis Buck, Bessie Armstrong, Emma
Christian, Sandra Youngblood and brothers Ed Farmer, Dwayne Farmer, and Thomas Farmer.
A memorial Service will be held at Lone Star Cowboy Church of Navarro County on December 2, 2023, at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's
www.stjude.org or Wounded Warriors www.woundedwarriorproject.org |
Notes:
- Submitted by
Polly Winn
-
Dresden Cemetery,
Dresden, Navarro Co., TX
- w/o Wayne Bernsen, married June 2, 1944; d/o Talmadge DeWitt Farmer & Laura May (Patrick) Farmer
Christopher M. Perales
Jul 26, 1965 - Jul 25, 2023
Christopher
Perales passed away July 25, 2023, one day before his
58th birthday.
Chris was born in Austin on July 26, 1965 to Josephine Perales Vallejo. He was adopted as a young teenager by
James Bronstad, who took care of him the rest of his
life. Growing up with his siblings Joe Perales, Richard Perales, Carlos Garza, Benjamin Vallejo, Susan Vallejo,
and John Vallejo, Chris was always a rambunctious child, to say the least. He was mischievous and energetic, but
always had a kind heart. During his teen years, Chris was constantly working on electronics, from TVs and
VCRs, to radios. He liked anything he could take apart and put back together. After graduating from Corsicana
High School, Chris went on to attend the University of Texas, where he played football until 1989.
Chris worked in car audio for over twenty years. He worked with his best friend Keven. Some of their fondest
memories were from their shop. Even when he was not working, Chris loved to fix things. He enjoyed
woodworking and building, and of course electronics. He collected silver and coins and loved to fish. He had a
big sweet tooth, and enjoyed anything sweet, washed down with a glass bottle of Coca-Cola.
A kind-hearted man and father to children Alyssa and CJ, Christopher loved spending time with his grandsons and
his family. He was one of the most lovable people you could ever meet. With his loud, infectious laugh, he was
a comedian and enjoyed any type of gathering. He loved to talk, usually to every person there. He was charming
and generous, always there to lend a helping hand. The right tool, or anything else you needed, he had. He was
also a humble man, giving the greatest gifts possible. He donated his organs to save others. His family is so proud of him for that.
Chris leaves behind his children, Alyssa and husband Eddie Castillo, Jr.; CJ; his grandchildren Lennox and
Hendrix Castillo; his siblings Joe, Richard, Carlos, Ben, Susan, John, and Eddie; his long-time best friends
Jimmy Wolver and Brent Burns; the entire "Castillo" family; and the "Haden" family. Everyone was family to
Chris.
In order to honor Chris's life, friends and family will be received Friday, August 4, 2023 at 6:00 to 8:00 PM at
Corley Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Corley Funeral Chapel in
Corsicana at 10 o'clock with Pastor Jeremy Teague officiating. Burial will follow at
Dresden Cemetery. |
Notes:
Michael Earl Schwab
Jan 16, 1955 - Sep 25, 2023
Michael
Earl Schwab, 68, passed away from this life on September
25, 2023. Michael was born on January 16, 1955, in San
Antonio, Texas to Earl F. Schwab and Merle Daniels. He
loved God. Michael was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Blooming Grove. He has served 4 years in the
U. S. Army. He loved
to play pool, drive muscle cars and also drive fast.
Michael is survived by his wife, Debbie Schwab,
children; Jessica McCarthy and Dakota, grandchildren;
Jaxsyn, Jayden, and Bristol. Siblings; Carolyn Hairston
and Terry, Joyce Spates, Ray Anderson and Shelly, Tim
Schwab, David Wynn and Anna.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents Earl
Schwab, Merle Daniels, Ruby Schwab, sister Tracy
Wellman, brother Steven Schwab, and brother-in-law J.B.
Spates.
A Graveside Funeral Service will be held Saturday,
September 30, 2023, at 10:00 am at
Dresden Cemetery
with Bro. Grady Cashion officiating. |
Notes:
- Submitted by
Polly Winn
- h/o Debbie Schwab;
s/o Earl F. Schwab & Merle (Daniels) Schwab
James Weldon Ansohn
Aug 30, 1943 - Aug 2, 2023
James
W. Ansohn resident of Barry, Texas was ushered from this
earth by the angels to be with His Savior on August 2,
2023, at the age of 79. James was born in Houston, Texas
to Otto Ansohn and Erna Schroeder on August 30, 1943.
James graduated from University of Houston with his
Master's in Engineering. He worked and retired from
Fluor Corp after 40 years.
James owned J & D Farm and Ranch supply "Purina Feed
Store". He farmed and ranched on his land in Barry, Tx
at their J & D ranch raising his beautiful, registered
Brangus cattle. James loved his cattle, running the
ranch, driving the tractor, and taking care of his
animals. James was an active member of his church, Faith
Lutheran Church and served as President for numerous
years. He loved his church family and friends and was
always willing to help. You would find him reading his
bible often. He enjoyed bible study and Sunday school.
Church was very important to him.
He cherished the love of his life for almost 60 years
with Dianne. They married at the Christian Church in
Houston on April 25, 1964. He always provided for
whatever she needed and always leaning down for that
sweet kiss. He loved all of his children, grandchildren
and great grandchildren greatly. He always gave the best
hugs and made sure we felt special when he called us his
sweet angel or doll. He wanted everything done right,
level, square and straight.
James is preceded in death by his parents, Otto Carl
Ansohn and Erna Freida Schroeder, sisters Velma Schroder
and Velema Whisenhunt and brother Johnny Ansohn and
nephew Little John Ansohn.
James is survived by his wife of 59 years Dianne Ansohn
and his children, Tina Miles and husband Tim, Deanne
Taylor and husband Keith, Christy Branch and husband
Joey, James Ansohn and wife Amber. Grandchildren Alisha,
Kaitlyn, Audrey, Megan, Stevie, Kolby, Emily, Katherine,
Julia, Jesse, MacKenzie, and 15 great grandchildren as
well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The
love that he shared, his stories, and all of his advice
and wisdom he had.
Heaven gained a wonderful loving man. We were blessed to
have him here the time God gave us. Now he is in the
arms of our Savior Jesus until we meet again in Heaven.
In lieu of flowers, you can make donations to Faith
Lutheran Church in 3824 W Hwy 22 Corsicana, Texas 75110 |
Notes:
Venetia
Nell (Coker) Yates-Smith-Scott
May 15, 1938 - Jan 21, 2024
Venetia
Nell Scott, 85, of Corsicana passed away on Sunday,
January 21, 2024. She was born May 15, 1938, to Lloyd
Coker and Mary Capell Coker in Comanche County in Indian
Creek Community. Venetia was a member of St. Luke United
Methodist in Corsicana, and she also worked in the
church with United Methodist Women. She retired from Tx
Dot where she worked for 25 years, and prior to that she
worked as a dental assistant for Dr. James Price.
She
was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Mary
Coker, sister, Melba Louise Manley, husbands, William
Grady Yates, Jr., William Raymond Smith and Enette H.
Scott. She is survived by five children, Beverly Herrin
and husband Tom, Lynn Perry and husband Tracy, David
Smith and wife Dena, Mike Smith and wife Kim and Jeff
Smith. Sister Reva Irene Horton and husband Charlie;
sixteen grandchildren, Jeramy Herrin, Zachary Herrin,
Virginia Laird, Genevieve Cunningham, Ethan Herrin, Lexi
Herrin, Brody Perry, Blaine Lind, Jordan Harmon, Casie
Banuelos, Emily Cheek, Johnna Smith, Megan Norris, Luke
Smith, Emma Smith and Elise Smith; twenty-three great
grandchildren, Jessie Herrin, Kole Herrin, Audrey
Herrin, Elena Herrin, Levi Herrin, Calvin Herrin, Adri
Laird, Emryn Laird, Kynlee Laird, Ryland Cunningham,
Jentri Cunningham, Nico Cunningham, Olivia Lind, Claire
Lind, Lillie Harmon, Rhett Harmon, Adeline Banuelos,
Samuel Banuelos, Parker Cheek, Braydee Cheek, Carolina
Perry, Lila Norris and Grayson Norris.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 27th from 3
- 5pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral Service
will be held at 2pm Sunday, January 28th at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. Burial will be at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeramy
Herrin, Zachary Herrin, Ethen Herrin, Brody Perry, Luke
Smith and Kole Herrin. |
Notes:
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Griffin Roughton Funeral Home
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Submitted by
Dana Stubbs
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1st
husband William Grady Yates, Jr. 2nd husband
William Raymond Smith married Jan. 14, 1966 3rd husband
Ennett Haman "Net" Scott, Jr. married Nov. 16, 1985;
d/o Lloyd Thomas Coker, Rev. & Mary Louise (Capell)
Coker
Henry Brunson Frazier
Apr 4, 1884 - Mar 17, 1961
H. B. Frazier Expires Friday
H. B. Frazier, 76, retired farmer, died at his home, 838
South Sixteenth Street, Friday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Sunday
at 2 p.m., with burial in the
Hamilton cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Joe Wilbanks, pastor of
the Fellowship Baptist church.
A native of Louisiana, he had resided in Corsicana 56 years.
Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. A. N.
Trull, Andrews; three granddaughters, Mrs. J. W. Taylor,
Andrews; Mrs. L. B. McLaughlin and Miss Andrea Trull, both
of Houston; three great-grandchildren, two brothers, Ike
Frazier, Timpson, and Emmett Frazier, Houston, Mrs. Bessie
Gillen, Corsicana; Mrs. DeWitt Gilliam, and Mrs. Robert
Brown, both of Houston, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be. R. D. Hamilton, Frank Wilson, Ernest
Martin, Charles Lennon, T. G. Haynes and Aubrey Trull.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Sat., Mar. 18, 1961
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Annie Jane
(Bonner) Frazier s/o Isaac Thomas "Ike" Frazier and
Sarah A. (Ussery) Frazier per death certificate
Annie Jane (Bonner)
Frazier
Mar. 18, 1888 - Aug. 7, 1971
Frazier
Services are to be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Corley Chapel for
Mrs. Annie (H.B.) Frazier, who died early Saturday morning.
Burial will be in
Hamilton Cemetery. Rev. Bill Grimes will officiate.
A native of Navarro county, Mrs. Frazier was 83.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Dovie Frazier Trull of
Corsicana; three granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren;
two sisters, Mrs. Bert Jones of Angus and Mrs. Curni Cox of
Corsicana; two brothers, D. L. Bonner of Angus and L. G.
Bonner of Corsicana.
Pallbearers will be Roy Reid, Billy Joe Allen, Lawrence
Bonner, Lowell Bonner, George Lucas, W. E. McBride.
Notes:
Rube Harris
Sep 22, 1901 - May 19, 1961
Rube Harris Rites Sunday
Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. for Rube Harris,
59, native of Cade, who died in Midland Friday.
The rites were conducted by Rev. A. T. Elseng, pastor of the
Richland Baptist church.
Burial was in the
Richland cemetery.
Surviving are a brother, Alva H. Harris, Burkburnett; a
sister, Mrs. Bertha Lansford, Richland; two nieces, Mrs.
Lottie Longorio, Corsicana, and Mrs. Cecil Rogers, Wichita
Falls; two great-nephews and one great-niece.
Pallbearers were Arthur Patrick, Jr.; Willard Chumney, W. E.
Brown, A. N. Brown, Jr.; Roger Steward, Ben Floyd, W. M.
Smith and W. F. Minick.
Notes:
Michael Charles Williams
Feb 7, 1961 - Feb 9, 1961
Williams Infant Rites Are Held
Graveside rites for Michael Charles Williams, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams, Richland, were held Thursday
at 5 p.m. at the
Richland cemetery. Rev. Winford Robinson, pastor of the Pursley Baptist church officiated.
The child was born Tuesday at the Navarro Clinic. He died there Thursday.
Survivors other than the parents are grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Williams, Corsicana; Jack Shults, Richland, and
Mrs. Richard Young, Corpus Christi and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shults, Richland.
Corley directed.
Notes:
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Williams Infant Rites Thursday
Graveside rites for Michael Charles Williams, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams, Richland, will be held
Thursday at 5 p.m. at the
Richland cemetery with Rev. Winford Robinson, pastor of the Pursley Baptist church, officiating.
The child was born Tuesday at the Navarro Clinic. He died
there Thursday.
Survivors, other than the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams, Richland, are grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R.
Williams, Corsicana; Jack Shults, Richland, and Mrs. Richard Young, Corpus Christi, and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shults, Richland.
Corley directs.
Notes:
Arthur George Elliott
Nov 26, 1875 - May 24, 1963
A.
G. Elliott, 87, dean of Central Texas bankers, retired senior vice president, trust officer and director of the
First National Bank, died at his home, 1212 West Third avenue Friday afternoon. He had been in the banking business 65 years.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Westminister Presbyterian church, of which he was
chairman of the trustees and an elder, with burial in Oakwood cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Dr. Matthew Arnold, retired pastor here, assisted by Rev. Eugene E. Wood, pastor.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maud Lackey Elliott, Corsicana; three sons, Arthur Elliott, Corpus Christi; Bill Elliott, Corsicana, and David Elliott, Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. Walter Lewis, Corsicana; seven
grandchildren and other relatives.
Born, November 26, 1875 in New Orleans, he came to Corsicana at the age of eight years with his family. His father, R. O. Elliott, was an early day officer of the Texas Loan Agency here.
Arthur Elliott began his business career at the age of 16 years with the Texas Building and Loan Association, later joining the Texas Loan Agency. His active banking career began with the City National Bank and later the
Corsicana National Bank was organized, headed by the late George T. Jester.
Elliott began with the Corsicana National Bank as a bookkeeper at 108 South Beaton street. The institution later move to the southwest intersection of Collin and Beaton streets (present location of McAdams Pharmacy)
where it remained until its consolidation with the First National Bank in 1931.
He was assistant cashier with the Corsicana National in 1909 and later went to work with the City National of which the late Frank N. Drane was president. He was vice president of the City National when it was purchased by
and merged with the Corsicana National Bank and went back to the Corsicana National.
The late John Thompson later became president of the Corsicana National and was succeeded by the late Joe B. Fortson. Elliott became president when Fortson moved up to the post of chairman of the board.
Elliott was treasurer of the local Salvation Army organization almost a half century, a post he held at the time of his death. He was chairman of the Navarro Community (Drane) Foundation.
He was one of the managing trustees when the late F. N. Drane established the Foundation in 1938 and became chairman on the death of the late C. L. Jester.
He is credited with pushing the $100,000 grant for the Navarro County Memorial Hospital in 1949 that started the campaign resulting in the present institution, and also was chairman when the $400,000 grant was made for
the Drane Science Building (now under construction) at Navarro Junior College.
He was a member of the building committee for the hospital, and participated in the ground-breaking ceremonies at both the hospital and the Drane Science building at NJC.
Elliott retired from his bank connections, January 1, 1962.
He was treasurer of the Third Avenue Presbyterian church for 40 years before it was combined with the First Presbyterian church to form Westminister a number of years ago.
He also served many years as a member of the Library board and was treasurer of the Navarro County Crippled Children's Society.
Elliott was named "Man Of The Year" in 1952 by the
Corsicana Chamber of Commerce, an organization he helped
establish and served many years as a director.
A frequent attendant at district and state bankers
meetings, Elliott was a member of the State Bankers
association.
He was a member of the local Masonic and Odd Fellows
Lodges.
Pallbearers will be Tate Lindsey, J. N. Garitty, R. E. Irvine, J. E. Davant, Bill Robinson, W. C. Stroube, H.
R. Stroube, Luther A. Johnson, Luther A. Johnson, Jr., and C. G. (Jake) Hudson.
Honorary pallbearers will be officers of the Westminister Presbyterian church, directors and officers
of the First National Bank and managing trustees of the Navarro Community Foundation.
McCammon will direct. |
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Sunday Services A. G. Elliott
Funeral services for A. G. Elliott, 87, dean of Central Texas bankers, who died Friday, were held Sunday at 2 p.m.
from the Westminister Presbyterian church of which he was an officer.
The rites were conducted by Dr. Matthew Arnold, retired
Presbyterian minister, and Rev. Eugene E. Wood, pastor. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maud Lackey Elliott, Corsicana; three sons, Arthur Elliott, Corpus Christi; Bill Elliott,
Corsicana, and David Elliott, Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. Walter Lewis, Corsicana, and seven grandchildren.
Native of New Orleans, he came to Corsicana at age of eight and was employed by the Texas Building and Loan Association
and Texas Loan Agency before joining the City National Bank 65 years ago. He later was with the Corsicana National and
when it merged with First National in 1931, he was president. During his tenure with First National until his
retirement, January 1, 1962, he was senior vice president and trust officer.
Active in church, business and civic circles, Elliott's activities included:
Chairman of the trustees of Westminister Presbyterian church and elder; chairman of the Navarro Community Foundation;
treasurer of Third Avenue Presbyterian 40 years before its merger with First Presbyterian to form Westminister;
treasurer of Salvation Army for almost half century; treasurer of the Navarro County Crippled Children's
organization for many years; member of the Corsicana Library Board, and was named "Man of the Year" in 1952 by the
Corsicana Chamber of Commerce.
Elliott also was a member of the Masonic and IOOF Lodges.
Pallbearers were Tate Lindsey, J. N. Garitty, R. E. Irvine, J. E. Davant, Bill Robinson, W. C. Stroube, H. R. Stroube,
Luther A. Johnson, Luther A. Johnson, Jr.; and B. C. Hudson. Honorary pallbearers were the officers of the Westminister
Presbyterian church, managing trustees of the Navarro Community Foundation, and directors and officers of the First National Bank.
McCammon directed.
Notes:
Willie Byrd Wossum
Sep 19, 1889 - Jun 2, 1974
W. B. Wossum
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Willie B. Wossum, 84, resident of
Corsicana, who died Sunday at Mel Haven Convalescent Home.
Rev. Joe Hixon will officiate and burial will be at
Oakwood cemetery.
He was a native of Putman County, Tenn.; had lived in Corsicana for nine years; was a retired grocery store
operator; and a
veteran of World War I.
Survivors include two brothers, R. L. Wossum of Lubbock, and L. H. Wossum of Corsicana.
Pallbearers include Oran Wossum, Owen Wossum, Elton Wossum, Earl Wossum, Judson English, and Kenneth Davis.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Mon., Jun 3, 1974
- Submitted by Diane Richards
- s/o Eli Andrew Wossom (buried in Tennessee, he spelled his name Wossom)
and Miranda Adeline (Pendergrass) Wossom-Howard (Miranda) is buried in Oakwood cemetery)
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