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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.

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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.

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Alice C. (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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
 

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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:

  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

  • 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
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mathew Hines, Sr.
Nov 29, 1941 - Jan 1. 1976

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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

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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.

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  • 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

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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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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jeannie Maudie (McCary) Womack
Mar 27, 1911 - Apr 17, 1973



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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.

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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.

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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.

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David L. 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 Jane (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.

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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 W. 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

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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:

  • Griffin Roughton Funeral Home

  • Submitted by Dana Stubbs

  • 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:

  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

  • 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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