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Sarah Ellen (Henderson) Chapman
Feb 24, 1910 - Aug 27, 1970

Chapman Rites

Funeral services were held Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Sarah Ellen Chapman, 69, who died at home in Retreat. The Rev. J. E. Demming and the Rev. Obie Barton officiated. Burial was in Hamilton Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jack Shults, Joe Anderson, Charlie Lane, Bobby Simmons, Derwood Phillips and Floyd Knotts.

Honorary pallbearers included Ton Chauvin, Jeff Baldwin, Frank Polk, Kirby Chapman, Windsor Lord and Grady Simmons.

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. T. A. Henderson of Corsicana whose name was omitted previously; her husband Oscar Chapman, Retreat; four daughters, Mrs. J. B. Dixon, Jacksonville; Mrs. R. C. Harris, Corsicana; Mrs. Al Garcia, Greenville and Mrs. Jaunita McDaniel, Quinlan; two brothers, Seth Henderson, Albuquerque, N. M., and Lee Henderson, Dallas; five sisters, Mrs. Eldridge Hayes, Corsicana Mrs. Georgia White, Houston; Mrs. Anthony Chauvin, San Antonio, and Mrs. Frank Polk and Mrs. Ruby Gordon, both of Austin; 12 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Kenneth Bruce Burleson, Sr.
Sep 16, 1935 - Nov 15, 1970

Burleson Rites Set Wednesday

Kenneth Burleson, 35, veteran of the Korean conflict died Sunday in the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, N. M. He was a native of Purdon.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. Robert J. Potts, officiating. Burial will be in the Hamilton Cemetery.

Corley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

He is survived by his wife, Linda Sue Burleson of Albuquerque; a son Kenneth Bruce; three daughters; his mother, Mrs. Lola Hayes, Corsicana; his father, Albert Burleson, Amarillo; two brothers, Roy Hayes, Corsicana, and Thomas Burleson, Amarillo; and one sister, Sylvia Hayes, Corbet.

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Ida Eva (Garner) Burleson
Jan 19, 1928 - Jan 1, 2022

Ida Eva Burleson went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2022. Eva was born on January 19, 1928, to Clem and Katie Garner in Navarro County.
Her parents passed away when she was very young, and she then lived with her sister Jeanette and husband James Owens. She worked at McClellans store with Bessie Mae. Once, she went with Bessie Mae to visit family, and there met the love of her life, Arthur Burleson, while he was on leave from the navy. On January 19, 1946, Eva's 18th birthday, they were married and went on to enjoy 67 years of marriage.

Eva was a loving mother to three boys who loved her dearly. She loved to fish and could out fish anybody around her. She passed her love of fishing down to her children and grandchildren. Even at 90 years old, she would love to go to her son Randall's place, any chance she'd get, to throw a line and sit by the tank.

She was a wonderful cook and loved cooking for her family. She passed down her love for cooking to her daughter-in-law, and granddaughter. She worked at Haggar Slacks, and was a wonderful seamstress, although crocheting was her passion. Her and A.D. played dominos every week for years with friends and family, often times with a grandkid tagging along. She was a loving and wonderful grandmother, who could always make you feel at home when you were around her. Grandma had a great sense of humor and had the greatest laugh. She was mostly soft spoken but could sometimes surprise you with her wit and humor.

She loved her family very much and showed it through her words and actions. There are many memories that her family and friends will cherish forever and laugh about for years to come. She will be missed fiercely.

She is survived by son, Randall Burleson and wife Brenda of Emmett; son, Billy Burleson of Emmett and son Garland Burleson of Corsicana; grandson Steve Burleson and wife Sharon of Emmett; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Reed and husband Joe of Mertens; Josh Burleson and wife Elaina of Emmett; Elijah Burleson of Emmett, and Johnathan, Jacob, and Jayci Burleson, all of Emmett; great-great grandchildren, Leah and Waylon Burleson, and Lillian and Hayes Reed; niece Earlene Bowling and husband Johnny; nephew Kenneth Owen; nephew Don Owens and wife Juanita, and many great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Arthur Burleson. She is also preceded in death by her grandson, Dustin Burleson; parents, Clem and Katie Garner; brother, Tom Garner; sister Jeanette Owens and husband James; sister, Mary Lou Davis; sisters-in-law, Mary Burleson, Northera Toten, and Bessie Mae Tucker.

Graveside Funeral Service will be 3:00pm Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Josh Burleson, Joe Reed, Elijah Burleson, Jacob Burleson, Johnathan Burleson, and Don Owens. Family and friends will meet at noon at Grace Community Church for lunch.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Legacy in Corsicana, for your kindness and care.

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  • Griffin Roughton Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Arthur Dale Burleson; d/o Clem Columbus Garner & Katie (Bowen) Garner (Katie's mother was Ida Wortham)

Philip Warren "Phil" Owens
Jan 27, 1942 - Nov 26, 2020

Philip Warren Owens, 78, of Corsicana departed from his earthly home to his Heavenly home Thanksgiving Day November 26, 2020 from complications due to Alzheimer's.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Philip is survived by his wife of 45 years Ann Owens of Corsicana. Stepdaughter Cindy Young and husband David of Hubbard, stepson's Ronnie Easley of Corsicana, Jimmy Easley and wife Michelle of Corsicana. Seven grandchildren, Twenty-one great grandchildren and one great great grandchild due in April.

Phil loved all types of music and would listen to it for hours, he enjoyed playing his guitar when he was able to. He also proudly served eight years in the Tennessee National Guard. He was quite spoken and never against anyone If he had a dollar, you had a dollar.

Visitation will be Wednesday afternoon, December 2, 2020 from 12-1pm at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 2:00pm at Hamilton-Beeman cemetery with Eric Larsen officiating.
 

Notes:

  • Griffin Roughton Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Ann Lee (Combs) Easley-Owens married Jun 21, 1991

William Franklin "Bill" Armstrong
Oct 17, 1934 - Aug 21, 2016
 

Mr. William Bill Armstrong, 81, of Wills Point passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 17, 1934 in Sacred Heart, Oklahoma to George W. and Edna (McMillan) Armstrong.

He was a simple man who was always persistent in his ways. He loved his grandchildren and his family whom he deeply cherished. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers; and he enjoyed listening to the music of George Jones. He owned and operated Bills Truck Repair in Dallas for many years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Edna Armstrong; brother George Armstrong, Jr. and sister Lorene Hastings.

He is survived by his wife, Nadine Armstrong; children, Rusty Bryant and wife Linda, Mike Arnett and wife Shaye, and Anita Lyons and husband Keith; grandchildren, Cody Bryant, Derrick Shaver, Justin Shaver, Chelsey Arnett, Nicholas Arnett, Keiandra Lyons, Dominique Lyons, T.J. Lyons, Paige Lyons and honorary Granddaughter, Sonya Dominguez. Brother Jack Armstrong and Brenda, Sister Sue Farr and brother-in-law Charles, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A time of visitation will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Corley Funeral Home from 6:00pm - 8:00pm with a graveside service held 10:00 am Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in Hamilton-Beeman cemetery with Dr. Mark Luera officiating.
Interment will be in Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

Notes:

  • Corley Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Charlotte Nadine (Collins) Bryant-Arnett-Armstrong; s/o George Washington Armstrong & Edna (McMillan) Armstrong

Cassie Kay (Summers) Collins-Ingham
Jun 4, 1914 - Dec 23, 2015

Cassie Kay Collins Ingham, 101, of Dallas, passed away on September 23, 2015. She was born on June 4, 1914 in Rice, Texas to Jodie S. and Mary Emma Summers.

Mrs. Ingham is remembered as a Godly woman who loved her family and her church. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed sewing as a pastime. She was a business woman and a diligent employee of Adams Hats
and Wolf Brand Chili of Corsicana. Family and friends remember her as a woman who always saw the best in everyone.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, Roy Bob Collins and J.D. Ingham; son, Bobby Collins; sisters, Renner Bryant, Tina Blackmon, Pearl Gilmore, and Ruth Keith; brother, Travis Summers; daughter-in-law, Merle Collins and grandson, Rob Collins.

She is survived by her daughter, Nadine Armstrong; sisters-in-law, Bess Collins and Evelyn Collins; 5 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 25, 2015 from 6pm to 8pm at the Corley Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 10:00am at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Hamilton-Beeman cemetery. Officiating the service will be Pastor Rob Keith. Pallbearers will be Mike Arnett, Russell Bryant, Josh Byers, Nick Arnett, Keith Lyons and Cody Bryant. Honorary Pallbearers will be Anita Lyons, Sheila Miller

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  • 1st husband Roy "Bob" Collins 2nd husband Jonathan Delano Ingham, Jr; d/o Joseph S. "Jodie" Summers & Mary Emma (Vancicle) Summers buried in Dresden cemetery.
  • Corley Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards

Letha Irene (Cox) Ingham
Jan 24, 1913 - Nov 12, 1977

Mrs. Ingham

Services are to be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Letha Ingham, 64, resident of Corsicana who died Saturday at Memorial Hospital. Rev. Joe Evans will officiate, and burial will be in Hamilton-Beeman cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, J. D. Ingham of Corsicana; two sons, Dean Ingham and Gene Ingham, both of Corsicana; two grandchildren; and two brothers, A. C. Cox and Lloyd Cox, both of Retreat.

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Mrs. Ingham

Pallbearers for Mrs. Letha Ingham, who was buried following services Sunday, were Tommy Baumgartner, A. L. Fitzgerald Jr., Richard Ingham, Jon Ed Ingham, Glenn Gullatt & James Cox.

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Jack Carl Smith
Feb 18, 1914 - Dec 19, 1970

Smith Rites Set Tuesday

Jack Carl Smith, 56, died Sunday in Dallas. A native of Hillsboro, he was a former resident of Corsicana and Houston. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Bruce Hibbitt and the Rev. J. E. Hollingsworth officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery under the direction of Corley Funeral Home.

Survivors include his wife the former Miss Bonnie Hollingsworth, of Dallas; three daughters, Mrs. John Comparetto of Huffman, Mrs. Tommy Cothran of Houston, Mrs. Willie Janik of Dallas; a son, Robert Carl Smith with the U. S. Air Force; a brother, Otto Smith of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. H. R. Mullins of Baytown; and nine grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be nephews.

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Smith Rites

Funeral services for Jack Carl Smith, 56, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Bruce Hibbitt and the Rev. J. E. Hollingsworth officiating. Burial was in
Hamilton Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, three daughters, one son, one brother, one sister and nine grandchildren.

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Frances Louise (Lynch) Ward-Long-Collins
Jul 26, 1935 - Jul 19, 1970

Mrs. Collins Dies Sunday

Mrs. Frances Louise Collins, 34, died Sunday afternoon in Navarro County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are set for 4 p.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mickey Loftis officiating. Graveside services will follow at Hamilton Cemetery.

She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Lynch of Corsicana and two sons, Roger D. Ward of Corsicana and Jerry Wayne Long of Corsicana.

Pallbearers will be James Dennis, Bobby Clay, Otto Chapman, Charlie Tieman, David Marshall and James Jones.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Jul 20, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Nelson Dean Ward 2nd husband Walter Wayne Long 3rd husband unknown Collins; d/o William M. Lynch & Margie Leona (Dunlap) Lynch

Sally Lou (Kay) Brown
Oct 18, 1888 - Nov 7, 1970

Mrs. Brown Dies Saturday

Mrs. B. F. Brown died Saturday in Memorial Hospital. She was 82 years old and had been a resident of Corsicana since 1942. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Loyd Ward officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery.

Surviving are her husband of Corsicana; three sons, Floyce P. Brown of Mabank, Douglas Brown of Corsicana and Adrian F. Brown of Cedar Hill; four daughters, Mrs. R. E. Dubois of Dallas, Mrs. Thelma Chewning of Irving, Mrs. C. M. Saxton of Austin and Mrs. Delroy Graham of Corsicana; two grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; a brother, Rufus Kay of Purdon.

Grandsons will be pallbearers.

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William Floyd Busby
Feb 2, 1936 - Jan 18, 1970

William F. Busby Services Held

William Floyd Busby, 33, who lived at 1417 W. 10th Ave. died at his home following a heart attack Sunday.

Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. J. C. Mahoney officiated and interment was in Hamilton Cemetery.

Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Busby of Corsicana; aunts, uncles and other relatives.

Pallbearers were G. C. Thorn, W. L. Thorn, Joe Hashop, R. P. Busby, Clyde Anglin, and Burnie Coker.

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John Floyd Busby
Dec 16, 1898 - Sep 11, 1977

John Busby

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for John Floyd Busby, 78, resident of Corsicana, who died Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital. Burial will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow of Corsicana, a brother, Paul Busby of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Jackie Antoniec of California and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are G. C. Thorn, W. L. Thorn, Auga Antunia, Lee Lester, Jack Bridger, Joe Hashop, and James Jones.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Sep 12, 1977
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Carrie (Thorn) Busby married Dec 22, 1934; s/o William Micajah Cager Busby and Georgia A. (Vinson) Busby buried in New Pursley Cemetery

Evie (Davis) Watkins
Apr 4, 1890 - Apr 24, 1970

Mrs. Watkins Rites Pending

Funeral services are pending at the Corley Funeral Home for Mrs. Evie Watkins, 80, who died Friday in Mel Haven Rest Home. The rites will be conducted by the Rev. Joe Evans.

Survivors include one brother, T. M. Davis of Corsicana and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Reba Faye (Howell) Gore-Thompson-Sanders
Jan 24, 1910 - Nov 30, 1970

Sanders Rites Set Tuesday

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. from the Corley Chapel for Mrs. Reba Sanders, 60, a native of Jacksonville who died Monday in Dallas. The Rev. Bruce Hibbitt, pastor of Missionary Baptist Church of which Mrs. Sanders was a member, will officiate, and interment will be in Hamilton Cemetery.

Mrs. Sanders is survived by two brothers, J. V. Howell of Corpus Christi, and J. J. Howell of Arlington, Virginia; five sisters, Mrs. Carrie Adams of Waco, Mrs. Ruth Hamberlin of Whitney, and Mrs. Jettie Goodman, Mrs. Mamie Pope and Mrs. Tessie Percival, all of Corsicana; two grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Nov 30, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Joe Dillard Gore married Sep 16, 1925 2nd husband Henry Marshall Thompson married Jul 20, 1928 3rd husband Dale Sanders

Lee Roy Tidwell
Mar 15, 1905 - Dec 21, 1970

Tidwell Rites

Funeral services for Lee Roy Tidwell, 65, were held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in Corley Funeral Chapel with J. Lethal Roberts and Henry Redden officiating. Burial was in Hamilton Cemetery.

Mr. Tidwell died Monday in Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Mart and was a farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lee Roy Tidwell of Corsicana; a brother, Porter Tidwell of Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Josie Allison of Las Cruces, N.M., Mrs. Wallace Pryor of Corsicana and Mrs. Reba Cobb of Corsicana; and three grandsons.

Pallbearers were Charles Copeland, Calvin Ganze, Don Dominy, Hobart Marshall, Lee Hardin, Wayne Brown, Max Ganze and Aubrey Matthews.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Dec. 22, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Vaylor Mae (Gann) Tidwell married Apr 7, 1928; s/o Noah Thomas Tidwell & Florence Elizabeth (Arnold) Tidwell

Edmond Harvy Railey
Sep 26, 1923 - Jan 20, 1970

Edmond Railey Dies in Dallas

Edmond Railey, 46, a native of Marquez, Tex. died in Dallas. He was an employe of Chattanooga Glass Co. and a veteran of World War II.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Corley Funeral Home here.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Ella Franks Railey of Corsicana; a son, Eddy Frank and daughter, Melania Railey both of Corsicana; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Railey of Marquez; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Rinehard of Kosse, and Mrs. Maxine Lucas of Odessa; nieces and nephews.

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Railey Rites

Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Corley Funeral Chapel for Edmond Railey, 46, with burial in the Hamilton Cemetery. The Rev. Bruce Hibbitt officiated, assisted by the Rev. Joe H. Wilbanks.

Pallbearers were Thomas J. Oliphant, Clovis Beavers, B. W. Gamble, Jabo McClendon, Robert Owen, Leroy Bonner, Weldon Buchanan and Claud Taylor.

Surviving are his wife, one son, one daughter, his parents, two sisters, and several nieces and nephews.

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Ernest Lee Farmer
Feb 16, 1903 - Jul 20, 1970

Farmer Rites Set Wednesday

Ernest Farmer, Route 3 Corsicana, died Monday in Memorial Hospital. He was a retired dairy farmer and a member of the Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Corley Chapel with interment in Hamilton Cemetery. The rites will be conducted by J. Lethal Roberts.

Survivors include his wife of Corsicana; two sons, Douglas and Don Farmer, both of Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. Jimmy Little, Jr. and Mrs. Zo Ann Hayes both of Corsicana and Mrs. M. C. Smith of Encinta, Calif.; his mother, Mrs. I. H. Farmer of Corsicana; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandson; three sisters, Mrs. Middie James of Corsicana, Mrs. Doyle Britton of Grand Prairie; Mrs. John Slate of Corsicana; three brothers, Marvin Farmer of Corsicana; James Farmer of Drane and Preston Farmer of Dallas.

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Farmer Funeral

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Earnest Farmer, retired dairy farmer of Corsicana Rt. 2 who died Monday, Mr. J. Lethal Roberts, Church of Christ minister, officiated. Burial was in the
Hamilton Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Tubby Henson, Robert E. Bitner, Ed Ellington, Wallace Pryor, Dewitt Wallace, Ronald Elmore, Dewitt Howard and S. B. Spurlock.

Surviving are his wife, two sons, three daughters, his mother, 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three sisters and three brothers.

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Martha Ann "Mattie" (Bell) Farmer
Sep 15, 1901 - Jul 15, 1971

Farmer

Services for Mrs. Mattie Bell Farmer, 69, wife of the late Ernest Farmer, were Saturday in Corley Chapel.

A long-time resident of Corsicana, she was a member of the Church of Christ at Pursley. She died July 15 in Memorial Hospital.

Officiating were J. Leathel Roberts and James Gaines. Burial was in Hamilton.

She was survived by two sons, Douglas and Don Farmer, both of Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. Queda Smith of Roseberg, Ore., Mrs. Wanda Little of Chatfield and Mrs. Zo Ann Rogers of Corsicana; 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, two brothers, Ector Bell of Lubbock and Thelbert Bell of Sulphur, La., and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Will Hashop, Don Butler, Glenn Carroll, Ed Ellington, Cliff Curington, Elton Skinner. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Church of Christ at Pursley.

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Orval DeMarcus Greenwood
Nov 29, 1884 - Dec 12, 1970

O. D. Greenwood Rites Tuesday

Orval D. Greenwood, 76, a retired farmer, died Saturday night in Kerens. He had been a resident of Kerens for one year and was a former resident of Trinidad an Malakoff.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Paschal Funeral Chapel in Kerens. The rites will be conducted by the Rev. Ralph Stovall, with interment in the Prairie Point Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of Kerens; two sons, O. D. Greenwood, Jr. of Kerens and L. T. Greenwood of Fort Worth; three daughters, Mrs. Della Ganze of Nacona, Mrs. Ivy Woodburn of Kingsville and Mrs. Bertha Woodburn of California; 31 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.

Grandsons will be pallbearers.

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Raymond Earl Colvin
May 16, 1919 - May 21, 1970

R. E. Colvin Dies in Temple

Raymond Earl Colvin, 51, a lifelong resident of Kerens, died Thursday in Scott and White Hospital in Temple. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Kerens.

Funeral services were held Friday at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Kerens. The rites were conducted by the Rev. Ralph Stovall with interment in Prairie Point Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of Kerens, two sons, Melvin and Jerald Colvin of Kerens; one daughter, Mrs. Don Green of Kerens; four grandchildren; mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Colvin of Kerens; five sisters, Mrs. E. M. Sims, Mrs. H. B. Brown, Mrs. Raymond Conger, and Mrs. L. B. Howell all of Kerens and Mrs. Dan Paschal of Corsicana.

Pallbearers were Billy Ray Brown, Tim Crawford, Eddie McNeese, Wayne Poe, Billy Faughan, Jimmy Phillips, Donnelly Holiman and James. Perry.

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Ester (Thomas) Ellis
Sep 16, 1889 - Mar 26, 1972

Mrs. Ellis

Services for Mrs. Ester Ellis, 82, will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. E. C. Davis officiating. Burial will be in Chatfield Cemetery.

Mrs. Ellis died Sunday in Mel-Haven Convalescent Home.

Survivors include three brothers, Aubrey Thomas and Opal Lewis, both of Corsicana and Percy Thomas of Dallas; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Johnson of Dallas, Mrs. Fannie Norwood of Kaufman, Mrs. Annie Tankersley of Chatfield, and Mrs. Frankie Ewey and Mrs. Roosevelt Fair, both of Corsicana; several nieces and nephews.

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Norma Jane (Watson) Walker
Aug 16, 1934 - Nov 13, 2022

Norma Jane Walker was born Norma Jane Watson on August 16, 1934, at home in Barry, Texas (Navarro County) to Lois Pearl and James Carl Watson. At the time, her father, JC, was a teacher and principal at Barry High School. A few years later, the family moved to Corsicana, Texas where her father was the Navarro County School Superintendent for 34 years. Her sister, Nina, was born in 1941.

In 1951, at the age of 16, Jane graduated from Corsicana High School. She excelled in academics and participated in numerous school plays. Jane attended Navarro Junior College where many years later she received a distinguished alumnus award. In 1954, just 3 months shy of her 20th birthday, she earned her B.S. degree in Elementary Education from Baylor University. Jane was a lifetime Baylor supporter and would talk Baylor with anyone, even her family and friends that may have been Longhorns or Aggies. When she moved to Irving, Texas for her first teaching job, her mother had to sign the application for her Dallas Public Library card, because she was still too young to have her own library card.

Jane married George Beverly Walker, II in 1959 and their son, George B. Walker, III (known to family and friends as III) was born in Austin, Texas on September 19, 1961. Her son, III, passed away on April 2, 2006.

Jane, who came from a long line of educators including her sister, uncles, aunts, and father, spent an outstanding career in Education. She taught in public schools in Texas, Oregon, and California. Later she taught at Texas Woman's University in Denton and was the first faculty member for the Texas A&M Commerce program at Navarro College. She earned her Ph.D. degree from East Texas State University in Commerce. Jane also served as the Director of Special Education for the Ennis, Texas ISD. She was an advocate for at-risk children in Navarro County.

Throughout her life, Jane had a passion for reading. She loved gifting her nieces and grand nieces and nephews with books of all kinds. Jane was skilled at many embroidery arts and gave beautiful handmade gifts to friends and family.

In 2016, Jane moved from Corsicana to Bryan Texas to be near family, and she resided there until her death. She lived at the Carriage Inn, was active in numerous resident activities and served as the resident council president.

Jane leaves her sister Nina Deskin (Ron), niece Susan Diane Deskin of Tucson AZ, niece Jennifer Elizabeth Faulkner (Bryan) of College Station, grand nieces, Peyton and Quinn Faulkner, and grand nephews, Sam and Kyle Faulkner. She had many friends in and around Corsicana and Ennis. Throughout her life, Jane had a special group of childhood friends, known as, The Bridesmaids. The Bridesmaids, who all served in each other's wedding ceremonies, had a lifelong special bond, and often traveled together.

Jane gave her life to Jesus at First Baptist Church in Corsicana at an early age and was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church for much of her adult life.

There will be a celebration of Jane's life on January 7, 2023, 11:00 am at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 312 N. 13th St., Corsicana, TX. A reception will follow at the same location.

Memorial donations may be given to Memorial Giving, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105

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Lynn (Eldridge) Gill
Jun 15, 1950 - Dec 26, 2022

Lynn Eldridge Gill, beloved wife, mother and grandmother went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 26, 2022. A third generation Texan, she was born to the late Ray and Gertrude Eldridge in Port Arthur, Texas on June 15, 1950. As a student at Texas Tech University, she met Jim Gill, the love of her life. They were married in 1971 and, by her death, they parted 51-years and three days later. After graduating from Tech in 1972, Lynn went on to nursing school and became a registered nurse in 1974. After she and Jim settled in Corsicana, they were blessed with two children, Atticus in 1975 and Meredith in 1976. In 1987, Lynn began a home health care career where she would serve as Director of Home Health at Baylor and later at Presbyterian. And although she and Jim moved to Dallas in 1996, Tupelo, Texas remained her refuge. She was either busy decorating for the next season or entertaining Port Arthur friends, Kappa Alpha Theta friends, Corsicana friends, Dallas friends, nurse friends or all the grandkids. Lynn is survived by her husband, Jim; her son, Atticus and his wife, Anna; her daughter, Meredith Johnson, and her husband, Jeremy; her grandchildren, Jackson, Hayden and Colson Gill, Molly and Atticus McDaniel, Levi Johnson and Jesse Swift.
Lynn donated her body to the Medical Education & Research Institute where, even in death, she continues to advance the mission of caring for the sick. Lynn's memorial service will be at 2:00PM on Friday, January 13, 2023, in Faith Chapel at Prestonwood Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Faith Presbyterian Hospice, Texas Baptist Men, Samaritan's Purse, St. Jude Children's Hospital, Navarro County Humane Society or the charity of your choice.

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Debbie (Jeffrey) Bryan
Dec 29, 1953 - Dec 27, 2022

Debbie Jeffrey Bryan
Born 12/29/1953. Passed 12/27/2022.
Survived by husband Rusty, Daughters Heather Matson and Shannon Psenicka and their families, including Son in laws Bryan Matson and Andrew Psenicka and 3 beautiful grandchildren, Adler, Evie, and Morgan.
Preceded in death by parents Alvis and Maxine Jeffrey
Debbie was born into a military family and has traveled the world. She finally stopped in Mesquite Texas where she would meet her future husband and got married January 15th, 1972. She would raise two beautiful daughters. She eventually decided to move to the local community in 1997.
She was involved in youth programs at Blooming Grove United Methodist church and was choir director for a while. Late in life she decided to acquire her college degree in Photography, and Art. She graduated in 2010 cum laude from UT Arlington. She has one book published in 2009 "Not at this Address", Blurb Creative Publishing.
Services for Debbie Bryan will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 at the First Methodist Church in Corsicana, 320 N. 15th Street, Corsicana. In lieu of flowers; the Bryan, Matson, and Psenicka families would like you to consider making a donation in her name to: American Cancer Society Hope Lodge at 210 N. Hall St, Dallas Texas. They provide housing for patients during cancer treatments.

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Theresa Inez (Jenkins) Mesker
Feb 1, 1951 - Jan 3, 2023

Theresa Inez Mesker went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the afternoon of January 3, 2023. She was born in Wharton, TX on February 1, 1951. She lived in Corsicana, TX all of her adult life and had five children. She was a great friend to anyone she met and would do anything she could to help anyone in need. She also had a very green thumb and could grow just about any plant! She will be greatly missed by so many!

She is preceded in death by many family members who were ready with open arms to welcome her into her new heavenly home. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Krutilek and husband, Albert Krutilek of El Campo, TX; her daughter, Tracey Anderson of Abilene, TX, daughter, Teresa Sullivan of New Braunfels, son, Charles Mesker, Jr. of Teague, TX, and son, Michael Mesker of Corsicana, TX; her sisters, Linda Jenkins, Pam Amell, Shirley Cooper and Heather Lynn Washington; her brothers, Joe F. Jenkins, III, David Jenkins and Stephen Jenkins. She had twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, who she adored tremendously.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Hendrick Hospice Care of Abilene, TX.
Girdner Funeral Home.

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Juanita Flores Martinez
Sep 6, 1944 - Jan 5, 2023

Mother passed away while she slept on the morning Of Thursday, January 5th, 2023. She was born September 6th, 1944, in Corsicana to Elias Hernandez and Mary FIores. She was baptized on February 9th, 1945, according to the Rite of the Roman Catholic Church.

Growing up she attended school in Barry and Corsicana. She left high school before graduating to give birth to her son, soon after, she started working, she would work for the next fifty years. She started working at small grocery stores, then into businesses like Texas Miller Hat Factory, Hagar Slacks, and Woolworths. Most will remember her from Brookshire's Grocery, from which she retired in 2010. After retiring, she enjoyed traveling, she loved seeing new sights, restaurants, motels and above all, Casino's. If there was a bus leaving Corsicana, there was a good chance she was on it.
She enjoyed cruises with her sisters and Las Vegas.

Mothers last years were spent staying close to home. She was a member of Second Avenue Baptist Church for many years, after moving to Blooming Grove, she moved her membership to First Baptist in Blooming Grove, where she was a member until her passing.

She leaves behind her son and daughter-in law Edmond and Dawn Flores of Blooming Grove, grand-daughter and husband, Heather and Ronald Wilcoxen. Great grandchildren Nicholas Austin and Lauren Elizabeth Wilcoxen, all of Corsicana, also leaves behind a brother and sister -in-law, Johnny and Lola Flores, Sisters Delores and Kater L. Swinson of Melbourne, Florida, And Margaret Pena of San Antonio Also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 12th from 6-8pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am Friday, January 13th at
Oakwood Cemetery with Bro. Grady Cashion officiating.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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James Christopher Johnson
Apr 29, 1957 - Feb 3, 2023

"Keep close to nature's heart and break clear away once in a while and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean." - John Muir

James Christopher Johnson passed away February 3, 2023, at the age of 65.

Chris was born April 29, 1957 in Dallas to J.M. and Jo Evelyn Johnson. His father owned Johnson Electric Company, and was proud of his 100% Norwegian heritage. Growing up with his siblings Jency Hills, John Mark Johnson, and Joel David Johnson. As a student at WT White High School he played the trumpet in the band. He went on to graduate from Texas A&M and was always proud to be an Aggie.

Chris and his wife Barbara met due to their shared love of country music. They were married August 28, 2004 and were fortunate to have 18 years together. Their love was so strong that it did not end with Barbara's death in a car accident. Chris joined her very soon after.

Chris was a hard worker, dedicated to his job, and always made sure he provided for his family. He was a project manager of airports and loved his work. He was excited about retiring with Barbara in the very near future and moving to their farm. When he was not working, he loved taking vacations in the mountains. He enjoyed snow skiing, fishing, and square dancing with his wife. He loved being outdoors and working on his farm.

Chris is reunited with his beloved wife, Barbara Johnson.

In order to honor Chris' life, a visitation will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 6-8 pm at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 9, 2023 beginning at 11am in the Magnolia Chapel at Corley Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

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Mary Alma (Ward) Bullock-Keele
May 26, 1925 - Jan 15, 2023

Mary Alma Keele, 97, a lifelong resident of the Purdon community and known to her family as Aunt Cat, died on January 15, 2023, after a brief illness at Navarro Regional Hospital. She was born on May 26, 1925, in Purdon, Texas to Sammie Cleveland and Eva Lou Ward.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Odis Wayne Bullock, her first husband, and Jessie Keele, her second husband and his son Terry; her sister Vera Louise Ivie, and brothers Lloyd and Nelson Ward.
Mrs. Keele is survived by her beloved sister, Hazel Ivie; her nieces, Norma Ivie, Nancy Ivie and Robert Strauch, Diane Ivie, Jamie McClary and Andrea and husband, Ivan Wedd; her nephews Bo Ivie and wife Trish, Mike Ivie and wife Connie, John Ivie and Michele Monk, Wayne Ivie and wife Susie, Harold Lee Ward and wife Cindy, David Ward and wife Teresa, and Sam Ward; her stepchildren Jewel Faye Keele Lightfoot and Ronnie Keele. She is also survived by many great nieces and nephews as well as by her friends on The Ridge.
After her retirement from Corsicana Daily Sun, she devoted her time and energy to her lifelong passion - animals and birds of all types. She was known throughout The Ridge for her rescue of any stray dog or cat abandoned in the area surrounding her home and of her determination to see to their needs and to lavish love upon them. She was an avid bird watcher and successfully raised many fledging birds that fell from their nest as well as various species including wrens, finches, doves, and canaries. Among her family, her most famous rescue was that of a young red fox found injured and separated from his mother that she rescued, treated, and raised to adulthood that followed her around like a puppy before he asked to be released back into the wild.
The Ivie and Ward families would like to extend their gratitude for the compassionate care and kindness extended by all of the Heritage Oaks Retirement Village care givers and to each of the second floor staff members of Navarro Regional Hospital for their gentle and compassionate care; to Tim King, P.A. for his comfort, compassion, and guidance; to the wonderful nurses and associates of Bristol Hospice, each of whom made themselves to us both day and night; to Ms. Bernice Henry who provided hours of comfort and companionship to Mary Alma and her entire family' and to Roselyn Mitchell who was Aunt Cat's best telephone buddy.
There will be a celebration of life at a late date in Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery under the direction of Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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Danny Nolan Davis
Jul 9, 1955 - Jan 26, 2023

Danny Nolan Davis was born on July 9, 1955, in Corsicana. He went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2023. He was 67 years old.
Danny had many joys in life, his most important being his family and his little sidekick snickers. Danny had many hobbies including woodworking, camping, fishing, gardening, rebuilding his Plymouth Duster. Danny loved the Lord and his family and was so proud of all his grandchildren. Danny had two titles Dad and Papa and he rocked them both.
He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Nolan Davis, his mother Sonda Davis, his brother Glen Allen Davis and his granddaughter Brianna Daneille Swadley.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Brenda Davis, daughter Amanda Swadley and husband Nathan, son Steven Davis and wife Skylar. Grandchildren Trystan and Abby Swadley, Erika and Paislee Davis, that he loved with all his heart. Two special aunts Edna Kelly and Glenda Vandergriff. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Friday, February 3, 2023, at the Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm at the Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Johnathan Simon officiating. Burial will be at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steven Davis, Phillip Davis, Nathan Swadley, Thomas Davis, Trystan Swadley, Bradley Davis, Bryan Davis, Devin Cady.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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Audrie Talmadge "A.T." Powell
Jul 19, 1944 - Feb 10, 2023

A.T. (Audrie Talmadge) Powell, age 78, passed away peacefully at home in Salado, Texas on February 10, 2023.

A.T. was born on July 19, 1944 to Carrie Lorene (Black) Powell and Edward Talmadge Powell in Corsicana, Texas. There he rode Vespa scooters around town and loved and played music with his band The Monarchs. He graduated from Corsicana High School in 1962, where he was a very proud member of the Corsicana Tiger Marching Band, serving as band president his senior year.

He went on to study music and biology at Navarro Junior College graduating in 1964 with an Associate Degree. He then attended Stephen F. Austin State University, graduating with a BS degree in 1967. He was an active member of Phi Mu Alpha and Phi Delta Kappa. Shorty After graduating from SFA, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Goodfellow Air Force Base, San Angelo, Texas where he served for four years. He was an Education Specialist at the Russian Language School and completed his commitment with the rank of SGT. During his time in the Air Force, he was part of a NASA experiment where he lived in an altitude chamber testing the effects of high altitude on humans for 60 days. This experiment was part of a research program for low orbit and extended space flight, which he continued to be interested in his entire lifetime.

After his time in the Air Force, he began his work as a Band director at Fairway Middle School. During this time he studied at Tarleton State University in the summer breaks and received his MS in education in 1977. He then moved on to become a band director at Manor Middle School and progressed to assistant principal. In 1982 he moved to Killeen High School and worked as an assistant principal until he became the principal at Rancier Middle School in 1986. He continued in this role until retirement in May, 2000. He loved to work at the KISD schools and worked with Herff Jones for years following while also working for the Texas State Board of Education.

A.T. was a long time member of the Killeen Rotary Club where he was a Paul Harris Fellow. He was an active member at Grace Lutheran church and served as Choir director for a time. Later he moved to Salado United Methodist Church as the Powell's moved to live in Salado. He played in the Harker Heights Concert Band and Jazz Ensembles. He had several other bands playing around town. He was also a freelance instrument repairman bringing horns and woodwinds back to life for another year of use in school. A.T. loved model trains and was part of the Model Train Society who built massive layouts and elaborate realistic models together. He love boating and traveling to Islands and beaches around the world. He also loved Alaska and the calm that the wilderness and mountains provided him. He was a Vespa, Lambretta and Cushman fanatic and loved to restore these vehicles and ride on two wheels. Above all of these things, he loved his family most of all and cherished every moment with them.

A.T. married his SFA girlfriend Cheryl Kay Lewis in 1968. They lived in San Angelo, Texas where they had a baby girl, Wendy Kay Powell in 1971. They moved to Killeen, Texas in 1972 and began their central Texas lives. Here they had a son, Michael Scott Powell in 1976.

A.T. had a large family and he was predeceased by his parents: Carrie Lorene (Black) Powell and Edward Talmadge Powell: his sister, Barbara Warfield, Eula and Jim Bob Black: daughter-in-law, Kelly (Pack) Powell, and grandson, Trevor Cook.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Kay Powell; daughter, Wendy Kay Powell-Cook and son-in- law Todd Cook ,and grandson Charlie of Dallas,; son, Michael Scott Powell of Cedar Park; brother, Mark and his wife Cindy Powell of Corsicana; his niece, Emily Glidewell and her children: Lilly and Gavin of Corsicana and Alan and Courtney Powell and their son little August of West.

A celebration of life will be held at Salado United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 4 at 1PM located at 650 Royal St. Salado, Texas 76571

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Justus August "Jay" Mertz, Jr.
Sep 25, 1939 - Feb 8, 2023

Justus A. "Jay" Mertz, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at home in Arlington, Texas.

Jay was born on September 25, 1939 in Yoakum, TX. He graduated from Waco High in 1958. After attending Baylor University, he joined the Army National Guard before enlisting in the United States Air Force. While serving at Fairchild Air Base in Spokane, WA, he met and married his wife, Joanne.

Jay never met a stranger. He was generous with his love and friendship, his wit and wisdom. For friends and family, he had a heart as big as Texas.

Jay excelled as a business owner. His first business in Arlington, TX , JayMer Designs designed and installed grocery store interiors across the Southeastern U.S. After moving to Corsicana, TX, he established Rabbit Hill Farm, an organic soil and fertilizer business. Jay was a pioneer in organic gardening. He loved educating people as well as learning about organic horticulture. It was his honor to serve on the Texas Organic Advisory Board as well as a board member of TOFGA, the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. He was proud to serve his community as the President of the Angus Water Supply Corporation for 33 years, and often contributed to the Navarro County Youth Expo and Corsicana FFA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Justus A. Mertz, Sr. and Helen Krocker Mertz, his sister Marylyn Mertz, and his dear friends Porky Hogg and Harry McCord.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joanne Thorpe Mertz of Arlington, son Jeffrey Mertz and daughter-in-law Jeannie Robinson of Los Angeles, CA.

A memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Jay's memory to The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research.

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Anthony Butler
Sep 26, 1999 - Feb 19, 2023

Anthony Butler - precious child and friend of many - passed away on February 19, 2023, at the age of 23 in Corsicana, Texas.
Anthony was born in Ft. Worth, Texas and adopted by Paula and Scott Butler in 2001. He was joined by his sisters, Pam and Tessa, and loved by so many including his maternal Grandparents, Don and Sylvia Wiley, paternal Grandparents, Mary and Donal Butler, Aunt and Uncle Suzanne and Mark Wiley, Cousins Marianne and Steven Wiley, Sanela and Thomas Wiley, Aunt Julie Moody, great aunts and uncles, cousins, and many precious friends including Mitch Melendez and Peter and Kenna Sinclair. His one special love was Nayeli Lara, who he held dear in his heart for the past three and a half years.
He graduated from Corsicana High School in 2018, attended Henderson State University, and completed an apprenticeship with Bombardier Aviation. He became a certified drone pilot and used this to provide aerial photography services for realty businesses, and on top of this, started his own business selling shipping containers. Anthony had many interests, and especially took pride in all his cars that have come and gone, including Festivas, dirt track and drag cars, mustangs, and his new up and growing hot wheel collection. He turned away from the new and shiny, as he once said, "the uglier, the better."
The Lord sent him to us to love, cherish, and laugh for 23 years before he took him to his heavenly home. We are forever grateful for the time we had and honored for the privilege of being his parents, family, and friends. Our hearts are breaking as we loved him so much, but we rejoice in the knowing we will be with him again one day. He will forever be our #99.

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 23 at Griffin Roughton Funeral Home, 1530 N. 45th St., Corsicana, Texas. Memorial service to be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 24 at First Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th Corsicana, Texas.
In his memory, donations may be made to the Dallas Hearing Foundation or the Texas Baptist Home for Children, Waxahachie, Texas.

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Dr. Walter Johnson Jr.
Jan. 1, 1963 - Jan. 19, 2023

Dr. Walter Calvin Johnson Jr., 60, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Columbia MO on January 19th, 2023. He was born on January 1st, 1963, in Corsicana, TX and is preceded in death by his parents Walter C. and Mary Thompson Johnson.
Cal grew up in Corsicana, and he was active in DeMolay, Boy's State, UMYF, and the local chess club as a youth. He was a member of the high school band and A 'Capella choir, and he played the lead role of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof his senior year. Cal was the Salutatorian of the CHS Class of 1981
Cal attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX and was an active participant in campus life including his membership in the Alpha Omicron chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He graduated from SU Magna Cum Laude with a BA degree in Psychology. After being accepted into the Masters program at Harvard, Cal chose to pursue his post graduate education at The University of Missouri since they could guarantee him a spot in the Doctoral program where Harvard could not. Cal became Dr. Johnson when he earned his PhD in Counselling Psychology in 1997 from Mizzou.
Dr. Johnson's early career centered primarily around research, and he was instrumental in a US Government funded project created to find ways to reduce suicide within the military. During and after his doctoral candidacy, he served as Instructor and as Adjunct Faculty at the University of Missouri, Stephens College, William Woods University and the Lincoln University Prison Education Program. In 2002, Cal joined the faculty at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO where he spent the rest of his professional career serving as Associate Professor as well as Department Head of Social and Behavioral Science.
Cal was a voracious reader and consumer of information. He thought about big things and loved to engage in deep, thoughtful conversations with his friends, colleagues, and students. His mind was always open to new ideas and possibilities, and he loved to ponder why people and things were the way they were. Cal passed along this curiosity and quest for answers to many people throughout his life. He had a wide circle of close friends, extended family, and former students who will miss him dearly.
Cal is survived by his brother Daniel Johnson and Jamie Lightfoot of Woodinville, WA.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the evening on May 6th 2023 at the Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort in Frisco, TX. If you would like to come and share memories of Cal Johnson and meet people who cared for him, please RSVP to [email protected]. The venue also has offered a discounted room rate for the event.

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Joshua Campa
Jul 13, 1997 - Mar 2, 2023

In loving memory of Joshua Campa of Emhouse, Texas who passed away on March 2, 2023. He was born on July 13, 1997, to Jaime Campa and Martha Ramirez. He was engaged to Giovanna J. Sanchez on April 6, 2022. Joshua grew up in Emhouse, Texas, and graduated from Blooming Grove High School. After high school, Joshua attended McLennan Community College, worked for local companies, and started his own business.
Joshua was baptized at Emhouse Baptist Church. He was proud of his Mexican heritage and loved spending time with his family. His passions included his family, cars, and animals. Joshua was a kind and generous man, always willing to help others. He will be missed and always remembered.
Joshua is survived by his fiance Giovanna J. Sanchez, his father, Jaime Campa, his mother, Martha Ramirez, and sisters Stephanie Rash and Kristen Rash.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 7, at 1:00 pm at Emhouse Baptist Church located at 283 N Seely Ave Corsicana TX 75110.

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William Timothy "Tim" Walter
Apr 12, 1941 - Dec 28, 2022

William T. "Tim" Walter was born in Brownwood, Texas on April 12, 1941 to Dorothy Spurrier and William "Bill" Holiday. His father died in a military aircraft training accident in Georgia in World War II. He was raised by his mother and adoptive father, Robert E. Walter, in Abilene, Texas. He excelled in baseball and football, achieving All-State in football, as well as voted 'Mr. Abilene High School' his Senior year. He attended TCU, earning his Bachelors in three years. he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. While attending TCU, he married Judy Kay Wright in 1961. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1963 and trained at the Naval Flight School in Pensacola FL.. After flight training, he was assigned to the HMM-362 (Ugly Angels) Marine helicopter unit, which was one of the first Marine units deployed to Vietnam in 1965. Based in Chu Lai, in the northern province of DaNang, the mission was carrying troops into the front lines, medivac missions and transporting civilians out of the war zones. He achieved the rank of captain. After an honorable discharge, Tim was employed by Los Angeles Airways flying civilian commuter helicopters. For most of his career, he was a commercial airline pilot for TWA until his retirement in 1998. He and Judy raised their two sons in Kansas City and Muskogee, OK. After 42 years of marriage, he moved back to his beloved state of Texas, to Corsicana, where he married Dianna Newman in 2018. He died while in Ft. Smith, Arkansas on December 28, 2022. Dianna will remember Tim as a special, sweet and loving husband. Together they enjoyed many travels and visiting both of their families. His favorite pastime was always reading and sports. His greatest pleasure was in his role as father and grandfather, for whom he was their role model of patience and kindness. To everyone who knew him, he will be remembered and admired for his quiet strength, his honesty and humility, and extraordinary wit.
He is survived by his sister, Steven Maryila Thurman and preceded in death by sister, Katheryn Bowman. Also, he is survived by his wife, Dianna Newman Walter, of Corsicana, TX; his son, Matthew Timothy Walter of Belle Vista, AR and son Michael Andrew Walter and wife Marion Lewis Walter of Dallas, TX; his former wife, Judy, of Texarkana, TX; and five grandchildren, Alexander Ian and Max Coltrane of Little Rock, AR, Zen William of Dallas, TX, Hannah Shelby of Salt Lake City, UT, Benjamin Timothy of Bentonville AR; and Maximillian Wieduwilt of Austin, TX. Tim chose to donate his body to UNT Health Science Center, and his ashes are to be interred at the Dallas-Ft. Worth National Cemetery.

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William Gunn Johnson
Apr 26, 1926 - Feb 5, 2023

William Gunn Johnson, age 96, passed away on Sunday, February 5th, 2023. He was born in Gonzales, Texas, on April 26th, 1926, to Mayme Gunn and William Thomas Johnson. He married Bobbie Jean Anderson on December 18, 1953, in Dayton, Tx. Together they raised a family of 3 children, 2 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Bill was president of the Gonzales High School Class of 1943. He immediately enrolled at Texas A&M University but was shortly thereafter called to duty for his country. He served in Occupied Japan for 2 years. Being a Texan and a horseman, he was assigned the duty of caring for the stables and horses of captured Japanese Emperor Hirohito. He then returned to the states and finished his degree at Texas A&M in 1949. Bill retired from the United States Army Reserves in 1972.

After college, Bill went to work as an Agricultural Extension Agent Victoria, Tx. His future wife was a Home Extension Agent where they met at a training conference. After marrying, Bill transferred to La Grange, Tx, but in 1958 they moved to Gonzales for Bill to work with his dad and brother, Fletcher, on the family ranch. In the late 1960s, Bill and Fletcher opened Johnson's True Value Hardware located at 618 St. Joseph in Gonzales. In 1985, at the age of 60, Bill and Bobbie relocate in Corsicana, Tx, to own and operate an Exxon Fuel Distributorship and Tiger Tote Food Stores. "Mr. Bill," as he was known, retired in 2007 but had continued as a trusted advisor over those many years since stepping down.

Bill was a Rotarian Club member for over 44 years in both Gonzales and Corsicana from 1969-2013 and was a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a faithful Aggie Football supporter for many decades and enjoyed attending many Aggie home football games. Bill and Bobbie were active members for many years of the First United Methodist Church of Gonzales and then Corsicana. Bill was always a music and dance lover. Later in life Bill and Bobbie became dedicated Ray Price fans following him around the state.

Bill is survived by his daughter, Jean Peterek Burns, and her husband, Norman L. Burns, of Gonzales, Lea Ann Johnson, of Austin, Tx, and Thomas William (Tom) Johnson, and wife, Sissy, of Corsicana, TX, grandson, Greyson Peterek of Bastrop, TX, granddaughter, Lana Peterek DuBose, and husband, Sean, of Austin, Texas, and great-grandsons, William Gunn DuBose, Gregory Cole DuBose, and Jack Avery DuBose.
He is also survived by sisters, Dorothy Springs and Ruby Lindeman of New Braunfels, Tx, and 10 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie on November 20, 2015, a baby boy, his parents, his brother, Fletcher Johnson and his wife, Jane, brothers in law, Albert Springs, and A.M. " buddy" Lindeman Jr., and a sister in law Jacqueline Payne.

A service is scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 11 AM at Griffin-Roughton funeral home in Corsicana, Texas and on Friday, February 10, 2023, at 10 AM at First United Methodist Church in Gonzales, Texas. The burial will follow at the Oddfellows Cemetery in Gonzales Texas. Pallbearers are Mickey Hillock, Gary Payne, Robert Springs, David Lindeman, Tres Peterson, Bradley Baker. Honorary pallbearers include Tony Mayfield, GW Hammon, Barney Payne, Michael Springs, Michael Burke, Randy Gipson, and Brent Christian.

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Glenda Jean (Scott) Cain
Mar 6, 1937 - Feb 16, 2023

Glenda Jean Cain, 85, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023. She was born March 6, 1937, in Malone, Texas to Truitt Scott and Glenn Toon Scott.
She grew up in the Bynum, Hillsboro area. She graduated high school from Bynum High School and later attended Navarro College. She met and then married the love of her life Gene Cain on December 30, 1955. They later relocated and lived the remainder of their lives in Corsicana.
Glenda was not only a homemaker raising three children, but she also served as librarian for a while at Travis Elementary School, and then owned Cain's Casual & Men and Boys Shop. The store was open for ten years in 24th Street Center.
Glenda enjoyed playing her piano for her grandchildren and teaching them hymns to sing. She loved spending time with her family and being "mom" and "grandmother".
Glenda and Gene welcomed three children to their lives, Monte Gene, Michael Glen and Janet Kay.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gene and her parents; and her only brother James Truitt, and daughter-in-law Paula Cain. She is survived by her children, Monte Cain, Mike and Trudy Cain and Byran and Janet Crist; grandchildren, Peyton and Natalie Cain, Josh and Amy Pickett, Caleb and Audrey Marx, Jill Cain, Drew and Jennifer Cain, Keith and Megan Mack and Melody Mack. Great grandchildren Mason, Georgia, Harry, Conner, Olivia, Jackson, Owen, Brady, Charleigh, Pete, June and Hank.

Visitation and service will be held on Wednesday, February 22nd in Corsicana followed by graveside in Hillsboro. Visitation will be from 9am-11am at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 2pm in Hillsboro at Ridge Park Cemetery with Rev. Marcus Sheffield officiating.

Arrangements By Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

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Mary Lou McKie
Mar 6, 1937 - Feb 17, 2023

Mary Lou McKie passed peacefully from this world to the next on Friday, February 17, 2023. She was surrounded by loved ones at her death as she was throughout her life.
Mary Lou was born on March 25, 1926, in Terrell, Texas, and lived her early years on her family's farm near Chisholm and Kaufman County with her parents Homer and Emma (Love) Gardner, sister Billie Love and extended family.
She had many names -- Mary Louise Garner Bristol Vanderbilt McKie -- but was most proud to be called Mom, Vandy, Granny Vandy, Auntie M and Aunt Grandmother.
Mary Lou went through school in Terrell until her senior year, when she transferred to Corsicana High School. She was named Queen of High School that year. After graduation, Mary Lou attended Tyler Business School and Texas Christian University.
Her career included a stint as a New York fashion model in the early days of color photography, a John Robert Powers teacher (Teacher of the Year), the Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls, and faculty member and director of the Charron-Williams Commercial College in Miami. She was known as intelligent and well-read, and was a gifted writer.
Mary Lou was a dedicated volunteer at First United Methodist Church Corsicana and for Road to Recovery, Hospice, Corsicana Food Pantry, among other organizations. She was known for her seven-layer salad, home-baked pies and pralines. Well into her nineties, she made large amounts of the most delicious brisket for the "old folks."
She was preceded in death by her parents Homer and Emma (Love) Gardner, sister Billie Love (Gardner Robinson) McFerran, husbands Albert S. Bristol, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., and Ben McKie.
Mary Lou McKie lived through the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, World War II, a hurricane, and various illnesses and losses. Yet she always powered through, persevered, and made a way with a wonderful story and a fantastic attitude. She lived by the motto: Attitude is Everything. She taught this to her children and entire family. Her family will honor her memory by choosing to live a life of meaningful acts of love and Christ-like service.
She is survived and missed by her daughters Emalie Love Dockery and husband Bill of Knoxville, Tennessee, Margy Holden of Corsicana, Texas, and Becky (Bristol) Gerro and husband Mike of Arlington, Texas, niece Beth Chapman and husband James of Blooming Grove, as well as Bruce (Ellen) Robinson and Bill (Joan) Egan.
Her memory will always be cherished by her 12 grandchildren and step-grandchildren and their spouses and partners, and the great grandchildren in her extended family.
The family honors her closest friends Joe and Shirley Nussbaum and Mary Lou's daughter Margy for enabling her to live joyfully at home until her death. The family also offers special thanks to the nurses, assistants, and staff of New Century Hospice, who coupled their intense professionalism with equally compassionate care on her behalf.
Friends and neighbors are invited to visit with Mary Lou's family between 5 pm and 7 pm on Tuesday, February 21, at Corley's Funeral Home in Corsicana. A celebration of her life will take place at 11 am Wednesday at Corley's (418 North 13th Street, Corsicana). Burial will follow at College Mound Cemetery outside of Terrell. Mary Lou is the fourth generation of her family to be baptized at College Mound United Methodist Church and laid to rest in its cemetery.
Donations in her memory can be made to the College Mound Cemetery Association, PO Box 105, Terrell, TX 75160 or collegemoundcemeteryassociation.com

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Betty Jane (Baker) White
Jan 2, 1931 - Feb 15, 2023

Betty Jane White, 92, of Purdon passed away February 15, 2023 at Twilight Nursing Home. In honor of Betty's life, a graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Morris Cemetery in Pritchett, Texas at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
 

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Betty Jane White, 92, passed February 15, 2023 at Twilight Nursing Home. She was born January 2, 1931 to Robert D. Baker and Mary Belle Baker (Banks) in Donie, Texas.

She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Wojtanowski of Indianapolis, Indiana, Donna Parrish and husband Terry of Purdon; grandchildren, Jason Irvine, Chris and Crystal Parrish and Jacob Wojtanowski; great grandchildren, Ava and Ruby Irvine, Colton, Ryker, and Cade Parrish.

She is preceded in death by her husband, brothers, Robert Baker and Al Baker and son-in-law, Tony Wojtanowski.

In honor of Betty's life, a graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Morris Cemetery in Pritchett, Texas at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.

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Cecil James Wilson, Sr.
Dec 31, 1920 - Jul 13, 2004

Graveside services for Cecil James Wilson Sr., 83, of Diboll, will be held Saturday, July 17, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. in the Ryan Chapel Cemetery in Diboll, with the Reverend Ronnie Frankens officiating.

Mr. Wilson was born December 31, 1920, in Corsicana, Texas, and died July 13, 2004, in a local hospital.

Formerly of Clute, Texas, Mr. Wilson had resided in Diboll for nine months. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II, and was of the Baptist faith.

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Cecil James "Jim" Wilson, Jr.
Nov 19, 1947 - Sep 15, 2020

Cecil James "Jim" Wilson Jr. Obituary
Funeral services for Jim Wilson, 72, of Lufkin, will be held Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Dave Sarver officiating. Interment will follow at Ryan Chapel Cemetery.

Jim was born November 19, 1947 in Corsicana, Texas, the son of Cecil James Wilson Sr. and Virginia Elizabeth (Richardson) Wilson, and died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in Lufkin. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968. Jim loved to hunt, fish, and was an avid biker (motorcyclist). He was a member of Brothers Keeper church. He married Olivia Cox on October 22, 1975. He owned and operated Cycle Heaven in Lufkin.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Olivia (Cox) Wilson of Lufkin, TX; daughter and son in law, Coleen Suzanne Wilson-Edel and husband Jay of Kemah, TX; daughter and son in law, Michelle Louise Wilson-Aleman and husband Carlos of Lake Jackson, TX; daughter and son in law, Michelle Wilson Pullen and husband Greg of Lufkin, TX; grandson, Brett Lee Valigura of Lake Jackson, TX; grandson, Trevor Dylan Valigura and wife Kayla of Lake Jackson, TX; granddaughter, Jessamine Suzanne Collard and husband Matthew of Lake Jackson, TX; granddaughter, Amber Jade Hidrogo and husband Jeremy of Lufkin, TX; granddaughter, April Desiree Tolly of Lufkin TX; granddaughter, Lindsey Nicole Mims and husband Billy of Lufkin TX; granddaughter, Mikayla LeeAnne Scroggins and husband Justin of Diboll, TX; great grandchildren, Rylee Anne Collard of Lake Jackson, TX, Micha Nicole Hector of Lufkin, TX, Gage Lee Miller of Lufkin, TX, Jayce Alexander Hidrogo of Lufkin, TX, Gavyn Michael Miller of Lufkin TX, Adriana Jayde Hidrogo of Lufkin TX, Oakley Rae Mims of Lufkin TX, Kaiser Cole Mims of Lufkin TX, Jaxx Riley Scroggins of Lufkin TX; nephew, James Dean Wilson and wife Pam of Normangee, TX; nephew, Mark Anthony Wilson and wife Rosy of Madisonville, TX; along with numerous other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Elizabeth Wilson; father, Cecil James Wilson Sr.; brother, Anthony Gene Wilson; son, Richard Michael Tolly; grandson, Curtis Preston Wilson; and great grandson, Jayden Michael Hidrogo.

Pallbearers will be Geno Collins, Josh Huffman, Richard Paloma, Rudy Huerta, Danny Huerta, Danny Huerta Jr., Ruben Huerta, James Dean Wilson, and Mark Anthony Wilson.

Honorary pallbearers will be Carlos Aleman, Jay Edel, Greg Pullen, Ronald Cox, Kenneth Cox, J.D. Havard, Dustin Cox, John Cox, Brandon Cox, Randall Weber, Richard Leggett, and Stephen Morie.

Special thanks to his nurse Amanda and aide Sophia at Heart to Heart Hospice.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to: East Texas Cancer Alliance of Hope, 1411 Turtle Creek STE B Lufkin, TX 75904, or Heart to Heart Hospice, 2102 S John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX 75904.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2020 at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin.

Shafer Funeral Home, Lufkin directors.

Otha Murry Woodruff
Oct 18, 1911 - Mar 7, 1970

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Mat Womack
Feb 11, 1916 - Jun 5, 1993

Mat Womack, 77, of Speegleville, died Saturday, June 5, 1993, at his residence. Services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 8, at Wilkirson-Hatch Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Boatman officiating. Burial will be in Waco Memorial Park.

Survivors include his wife, Lurline, of Speegleville; daughter, Matlyn Webb, of Speegleville; grandchildren, Carol Lynn Webb and Daryl Lynn Webb; brothers, George Womack, of Kearns, and Duane Womack, of Corsicana; other relatives and many friends.

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Edna Mae (Merrell) Keathley
May 21, 1893 - May 3, 1970

Mrs. Keathley Dies Sunday

Funeral services will be held Monday at 4 p.m. from the Corley Chapel for Mrs. T. J. Keathley, 76, who died Sunday in Memorial Hospital. A native of Irene, she had lived in Corsicana since 1918.

The Rev. Leroy Brown will officiate, and interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Mrs. Keathley is survived by her husband of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Cravens of McKinney and Miss Gloria Keathley of Corsicana; two grandsons; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Jack Bressie of Navarro; and three brothers, Charles Merrell, Carroll Merrell and Frank Merrell, all of Corsicana.

Pallbearers will be Buck Copeland, John Norwood, Roy Taylor, John Moore, Orel Smith and Mike Jenkins.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., May 4, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Thomas Johnson Keathley married Apr 12, 1914; d/o Wiley Lawrence Merrell & Ada Virginia ( Fields) Merrell buried in Dresden cemetery

Thomas Johnson Keathley
Nov 14, 1889 - Apr 6, 1975

T. J. Keathley

Services will be 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Thomas J. Keathley, 85, resident of Dallas, who died Sunday at Memorial Hospital in Corsicana.

Rev. Frank Williams will officiate, and burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park.

He was a native of Irene, Tex., had lived in Corsicana the last four months, and was a member of the St. Luke Methodist Church (11th Avenue Methodist Church since 1934. He was a 50 year Mason, and a machinist for 49 years with Bethlehem Supply.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gelene Cravens of Corsicana and Miss Gloria Nell Keathley of Dallas; two grandsons, and four great-grandchildren; four brothers, Coleman Keathley of Corsicana, Barcus Keathley of Dallas, Harrell Keathley of Fort Worth and Lindsey Keathley of Houston.

Pallbearers include John Norwood, Burt Copeland, Orel Smith, Frank Merrell, Jim Ellett, Keathley Burdine, Darrell Keathley and Ray Taylor.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Apr 7, 1975
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Edna Mae (Merrell) Keathley married Apr 12, 1914; s/o Henry Steven Keathley & Emma Adeline "Addie" (Johnson) Keathley buried in Frost Cemetery, Frost, TX

Tracy Eagle Lord
Nov 1, 1914 - Jun 2, 1970

Tracy E. Lord Dies in Dallas

Tracy E. Lord, 56, of 4679 Western Oaks Drive, Dallas, died Tuesday afternoon at Chester Hospital in Dallas.

He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Leslie Ivey of Dallas; a son, Teddy McCoy of Dallas; a grandson, Stacey Ivey of Dallas; three brothers, W. W. Lord of Corsicana, M. M. Lord of Emhouse, and J. B. Lord of Sweetwater; two sisters, Mrs. George Brown of Richland and Mrs. Bud Gaddy of Houston; nieces and nephews.

Services are pending with Griffin Funeral Home.

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Lord Rites

Funeral services were held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Griffin Funeral Chapel for Tracy E. Lord, 56, Dallas, who died Tuesday in a Dallas Hospital. The Rev. B. W. Johnson officiated. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Pallbearers were Richards Brown, Billy Brown, Norwood Warner, Billy Sullivan, Billy Lord and Alfred Lord.

He is survived by his wife, a daughter, a son, one grandson, three brothers, and two sisters and several nieces and nephews.

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Roy Earl Briggs, Sr. Rev.
May 19, 1891 - Apr 15, 1970

Rev. Briggs Services Held

Rev. Roy E. Briggs, 79, a retired Methodist Minister died Wednesday in Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Bastrop County.

Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the First Methodist Church in Corsicana, with interment in the Resthaven Memorial Park. The rites were conducted by the Revs. Floyd Johnson, Sidney Roberts and Lively Brown.

Survivors include his wife of Corsicana; two sons, Marvin of Hitchcock, and Roy E. Briggs Jr. of Cedar Park; three daughters, Mrs. Della May Buchanan of San Antonio; Mrs. Earline Headcock of La Marque, and Mrs. Marline Borger of Washington.

Pallbearers were members of the Businessmens Sunday School Class of the First Methodist Church.

Corley Funeral Home directed the services.

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Mack Vernon Tucker
Jun 8, 1929 - Aug 27, 1970

M. V. Tucker Dies Thursday

Mark V. Tucker, 41, native of Frost and former Corsicana resident, died Thursday at the Bexar County Hospital in San Antonio where he had resided the past several years.

Funeral services will be held today (Friday) at 4 p.m. at the Griffin Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Jeff Prichard will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Gean Pritchard. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

He is survived by his wife, Fay; one son, Gary, and a daughter, Suanne, all of San Antonio; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Tucker, Grandview; four brothers, J. C. Tucker, Dallas; Otho Tucker, Fort Smith, Ark.; Ross Tucker, Borger and Jerry Tucker, Waco; two sisters, Mrs. Kathleene Payne, Neosha, Mo.; and Mrs. Pauline Griffin, Oakdale, Calif.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be A. E. Cristman, A. M. Harcrow, J. C. Williams, Ardeen Cox, E. E. Butler, and J. H. Farmer.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Aug 28, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Glenda Faye (Ivie) Tucker-Freeman buried in Mart Cemetery, Mart, TX; s/o David Daniel Tucker & Pearl (Crowe) Tucker

James Robert Culberson, Jr.
Oct 19, 1893 - Aug 24, 1970

Culberson Rites Set Saturday

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel for J. R. Culberson, 76, who died Friday morning in Memorial Hospital. The rites will be conducted by the Rev. Eugene Woods, with interment in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Survivors include his wife of Corsicana; one daughter, Mrs. O. K. Tate of Corsicana; two sisters; Mrs. Ira Gault and Mrs. Ida Smith both of Brownsboro; and two grandsons, Jerry and Jim Tate both of Corsicana.

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Horace Jewell Wallace
Apr 8, 1890 - Aug 28, 1970

H. J. Wallace Dies Friday

H. J. Wallace, 81, died early Friday at Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Corley Funeral Home.

He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Earl Crain Jr. of North Hollywood, Calif.; two grandchildren and two cousins, Mrs. Kathryn Warfield and Hugh W. Sitton Jr., both of Corsicana.

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Wallace Rites

Funeral services were held Saturday at 5 p.m. at Corley Funeral Chapel for H. J. Wallace, 81, who died early Friday at Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Kenney Williams officiated. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Pallbearers were L. I. Robinson, Frank Dawson, J. R. Dowd, Fred Nutt, Embry Ferguson, Freddy Smith and R. D. Parker.

He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Earl Crain, Jr. of North Hollywood, Calif.; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Claude Conway of Seminole; and several cousins including Mrs. Kathryn Warfield and Hugh W. Sitton, Jr. both of Corsicana.

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Willie Henry (Lowe) McCall
Sep 20, 1876 - Nov 14, 1970

Mrs. McCall Services Set

Mrs. Willie McCall, a resident of Corsicana 22 years, died Saturday in Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. N. M. Rhea of Corsicana and Mrs. E. N. Dunagan of Corpus Christi; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Nov 15, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • (Death certificate says father is Unknown Lowe - daughter Rhoda is listed in the 1920 census in Arkansas with father as William Edward McCall and mother Willie - sister Nellie) (death certificate says Willie was born in Arkansas)

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McCall Rites

Funeral services were held today at 10:30 a.m. at Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Willie McCall, who died Saturday in Memorial Hospital.

The Rev. Robert J. Potts officiated for the service and pallbearers were W. H. Tipton, Billy Bradley, C. O. Floyd, Marshal McCaslin, C. D. Curry and W. J. Smith.

Surviving are two daughters, for grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

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Hattie Laura (Glover) Boggs-Griffith
Feb 3, 1900 - Jan 21, 1970

Mrs. Griffith Dies Wednesday

Mrs. Hattie Griffith, 69, a native of Oklahoma, died Wednesday at her residence here. She was a member of the Baptist Church.

Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Corley Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Robert Potts will officiate and interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Surviving are her husband, Eugene Griffith of Corsicana; a son, Jim Boggs of Willits, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Nina Ulloa of Crockett, Calif. and Mrs. C. C. Weatherall of Abilene; eight grandchildren; four brothers, Dee Glover of Fort Worth; George Glover of Oklahoma, James Glover of Mexico and Ben Clover of McAlester; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Tate of Bentley, Okla.; Mrs. Sarah Moffett of McAllen, and Mrs. Ruby Whitt of Phoenix. Ariz.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Jan 22, 1970
    Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband George Washington Boggs married May 19, 1917 2nd husband Eugene Alton Griffith married Aug 29, 1931; d/o James Bartow Glover & Louisa Etta (Darbison) Glover

Valton O'Neal "Bob" Blackstone
May 19, 1914 - May 28, 1970




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Joe Bert Sissom
Feb 8, 1932 - May 21, 2010

Joe B. Sissom, 78, of Irving, died the evening of May 21, after a brief, unexpected illness. A Texas native and longtime Irving resident, Joe was a 1949 graduate of Blooming Grove High School and a 1953 graduate of Southwestern University. In 1956 he married Jeanine Williams Sissom, his wife of 53 years. After OCS, he served three years in the U.S. Navy in the Korean Conflict aboard the destroyer, the U. S. S. Duncan; later, he was assigned to the U. S. Marine Corps, serving the Mediterranean. Joining the Naval Reserves, he achieved the rank of Commander. His business life started when he worked for NBC in New York, 1957-58. He and Jeanine returned to Texas in 1958 and where he founded businesses in the areas of advertising sales and later in telecommunications. He received his private pilot's license in the 1970's, flying a Mooney airplane around the country on business appointments, and showing the country to his children. Republican politics received his considerable attention. The Junior Chamber of Commerce was a favored organization for community service. In the past two years, he recruited retired Jaycees to ring the red bell for the Salvation Army. Joe enjoyed football, having served as a referee for SOFA for many years, and genealogy, a hobby he shared with family members and a large network of friends across the country. In recent years he enjoyed senior sports, served as founding president of Woodhaven Neighborhood Assn, and in recent months, was writing columns for the Dallas Morning News' Community Voices. His wife, Jeanine, and their children and spouses, Marc and wife Debbie, Brynne, and Bert and wife Judi, and three granddaughters, Courtney, Lauren and Helen, survive him. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, May 27, 2010 at Plymouth Park United Methodist Church in Irving. Inurnment services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, May 28, 2010 at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas.

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Coralea (Glass) Shaw
Aug 29, 1924 - Dec 29, 2023

Coralea Shaw passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023 at the age of 99 and was received into Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Blooming Grove, Texas on August 29, 1924 to Laura Sheppard Glass and John William Glass. After graduation from Blooming Grove High School, she worked at First State Bank and then moved to Dallas to attend Southern Methodist University and worked at Hillcrest State Bank. Coralea married Edward Shaw in Fort Worth on May 5, 1946. They lived in Dallas until they moved to Corpus Christi in 1953, when Edward took a position with the City of Corpus Christi Planning Department. Coralea joined First Baptist Church and served in the Carita Sunday school class and other departments and committees. She was a long time member of the "21" study club. She enjoyed playing bridge, golf, and traveling throughout all 50 states and the world. She was honored to work for many years as secretary to Mrs. H.E.Butt Sr. and the Butt Family Foundation. Coralea and Edward had several lifelong friendships. She made a positive and lasting impact in their lives and their children's lives. She was preceded in death by husband of 60 years, parents, and two brothers, Marvin Glass and John Glass. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 27, in the First Baptist Church Chapel in Corpus Christi. The family suggest that memorials be made in her memory to First Baptist Church Corpus Christi or another charity of choice.

Posted online on January 13, 2024
Published in Caller Times

Service Information
MEMORIAL SERVICE
First Baptist Church Chapel 3115 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
January 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM

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Mildred Louise (Harris) Luna
Sep 27, 1922 - Aug 24, 2013

Mildred Luna passed away peacefully at her home in Ramona, California on Saturday, August 24, 2013. She was a radiant 90 years young.
Mildred was born September 27, 1922, in Blooming Grove, Texas and long-time resident of Fullerton, California where she volunteered at St. Jude Hospital for over 20 years. She moved to Ramona, California later in life to be close to her family. As matriarch of the Luna family, she was the consummate model of charity and compassion.
Mildred is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Bill. She is survived by her daughter, Susan and husband, Bill; son, Bill Jr and wife, Alisa; six grandchildren, Charles, Noelle, Alexander, Taylor, Cheryl, Donald; eight great-grandchildren, Joshua, Chad, Randee Leigh, Danika, Kenna, Brent, Heather, Logan; and four great-great grandchildren, Joseph, Skyla, Payson, and Chloe.
Always our angel on earth, she now is our guardian in Heaven.
Private services and burial will be held in Texas at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Hilda Jo (Grady) Naquin
Jul 1, 1925 - Oct 7, 2018

Services for Mrs. Hilda Jo Naquin will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 11, 2018 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville with Robert "Joey" Naquin, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Bellville, Texas.

The family requests that visitation be observed Thursday at Hixson Brothers, Pineville from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Mrs. Naquin, 93, of Pineville passed from this life, Sunday, October 07, 2018 at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital.

During her working career she worked in retail. Mrs. Naquin was an avid Bridge Player, and Golfer. She loved to fish and travel. Mrs. Naquin enjoyed entertaining and hosting family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She was active in the USO and loved to host meals to welcome home service personal.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Jules F. Naquin, Jr. parents, David and Camile Keathley Grady.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Jules F. Naquin, III, Gene D. Naquin(Gloria), Robert J. Naquin, James E. Naquin (Kim); daughter, Michele Bryant (Kelly); brother, Thomas Biles (Nanel); grandchildren, Kim Naquin Tubbs (Orin), Julie Naquin Alaniz (Victor), Denise Naquin, Gene D. Naquin, Jr. (Melinda), Natalia Naquin, Marc Naquin, Robert �Joey� Naquin, Jr. (Julie), Brian P. Naquin (Lisa), Amy Naquin Johnson (Jill), Taylor Naquin, Dylan Naquin (Emerson), Amanda N. Pavlock; Bianca L. Bryant, Dustin A. Smith (Carrie), Brittani Smith, Joshua T. Bryant and Ashley L. Bryant; 19 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

Honorary pallbearers will be Robert "Joey" Naquin, Brian P. Naquin, Amy C. Naquin Johnson, Dustin S. Smith, Joshua T. Bryant, Austin Z. Naquin, Dylan Naquin and Gene "Duce" Naquin.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001.

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Erlene (Sheppard) Peavler
May 26, 1925 - Feb 17, 2014

Erlene Peavler went to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Saturday in Moore Funeral Home Chapel in Arlington. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Visitation: Erlene's family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Erlene was born May 26, 1925, to Theodore and Era Sheppard in Midlothian. She married David W. Peavler Jr. on Feb. 22, 1946. She loved her family dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband; six brothers; and three sisters. Survivors: Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Mike Peavler (Jeanne), Sherry Harp and Pamela Miller; grandchildren, John David Peavler, Kevin Peavler (Anne), Krista Bartos (Kevin), Derald Harp (Dewanna), Trent Harp, Deena Friesz (Scott), Rachel Hernandez (Sonny), Emily Pogue (P.J.) and Russell Cate (Jenny); and 15 great-grandchildren.

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  • Published in Star-Telegram on Feb. 20, 2014
  • Blooming Grove High School Class of 1942
  • Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX
  • w/o David W. Peavler, Jr; d/o Theodore Napolean Sheppard & Era Jane (Meador) Sheppard

Adelia Luella (Fulton) Elder
Sep 17, 1922 - Sep 9, 2012

ELDER, ADELIA L. (FULTON) - Born September 17, 1922 in Navarro Co., TX to Laura (Green) Fulton and Edward Christian Fulton. Passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012 in Austin, TX. Ms. Elder graduated from Blooming Grove High School, Blooming Grove, TX. She went to work in Dallas as Secretary where she met the love of her life, Raymond H. Elder. They were married May 6, 1944. Mr. and Mrs. Elder had two stepsons, Ray Keith and David; and daughter, Emma Chris. Preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, three brothers, her husband, Raymond Elder, her son, Ray Keith Elder, her daughter, Emma Chris (Elder) Lloyd, her son-in-law, Cyrus Lloyd along with her step daughter-in-law, Mary Elder. Survived by son, David Elder; grandson, David Elder, Jr. and wife Gina; granddaughter, Donna Allen; five great-grandchildren, Josh, Charles, Audra, McKayla and Ethan; two great-great-grandchildren, Korbin and Penlope along with numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 from 6 - 8 PM at Restland. Services will be held on September 13, 2012 at 2:30 PM at Restland Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Elder was a lifelong member of The First Baptist Church of Dallas and was very active in helping establishing Missions on the Mexican Border. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the many staff members of Arden Courts Assisted Living facility in Austin, TX, the staff members of Senior Sitters of Austin, TX and the Odyssey Hospice staff members in Austin, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.

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Leslie Ray Powell
Jul 14, 1926 - Jun 2, 2015

Leslie Ray Powell, 88, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away June 2, 2015.

He was born on July 14, 1926, in Purdon, Navarro County, Texas to Zuma Hardy Powell and Leslie Earl Powell. He grew up near Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas. He was of the Episcopal faith.

Ray's family later moved to Port Arthur, Texas, where he attended and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Shortly after high school graduation, Ray began his career at Neches-Butane as an instrument technician, where he retired some forty years later.

In the 1960's, Ray met and married the former Patricia "Pat" Jones Placette. They lived in Port Neches for many years before relocating to Tyler for twenty years after retirement. Pat passed away in 2008. Ray remained in Tyler until 2012 before declining health necessitated a move to Calder Woods Senior Living Community in Beaumont to be near his family.

In addition to his wife, Ray is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, LaDel Pugh; a son, Randy Powell; and a step-son, Michael Placette.

Ray is survived by one son, Roger Powell and his wife, Cindy; four step-sons, David Placette, Karl Placette, Jay Placette and Richard Placette; two brothers, Clifford Powell and Curtis Powell and his wife, Barbara; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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  • Tyler Memorial Park and Cemetery, Tyler, Smith Co., TX
  • h/o Patricia "Pat" (Jones) Placette-Powell; s/o Leslie Earl Powell & Zuma Irene (Hardy) Powell

Cecil Ruth (Barnes) Parsons
Jun 26, 1931 - Dec 19, 1931

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  • Dallas Morning News
  • Saint Mark Columbarium, Plano, Collin Co., TX

Eula Mae (Prewitt) Raby
Jan 25, 1907 - Feb 11, 1970

Mrs. E. C. Raby Dies Wednesday

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Corley Chapel for Mrs. E. C. Raby, 83, of Richland, who died Wednesday in Wortham. The Rev. J. W. Dammon will officiate, and burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park.

A native of Wesson, Miss, Mrs. Raby had resided in Richland for the past 50 years. She had worked as a nurse at the P. and S. Hospital, the Navarro Clinic and Memorial Hospital in Corsicana and was working at the Wortham Hospital at the time of her death. She was a member of the Northside Baptist Church in Corsicana.

She is survived by her husband, E. C. Raby of Richland; one son, Emmitt Wilburn Raby of Pasadena; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her mother Mrs. D. W. Prewitt of Richland; two brothers, Estes Buford Prewitt of Fort Worth and John D. Prewitt of Crystal Springs, Miss.; five sisters, Mrs. Shirley D. Goins of Corsicana, Mrs. L. A. Horn and Mrs. Francis Baldauf of Fort Worth, Mrs. H. D. Hill of Richland and Mrs. Clifford Stewart of Houston.

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Doris (Cottongame) Hoffman
Apr 5, 1934 - Sep. 14, 2020

Doris Cottongame Hoffman, 86, of Corsicana, Texas, passed away on September 14, 2020, at her home with her family and friends at her side. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Doris was born on April 5, 1934, in Dawson, Texas, to the late Wilmer Jessie and Ina Myrtle Crawford Cottongame. She attended Dawson School. Doris was a babysitter for 30 years, and she was known as Mimi to all her kids.

On June 30, 1967, Doris married Herbert Hugh Hoffman. During their 53 years of marriage, they were blessed with two children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert; and brothers, Cotton Cottongame and Wilmer J. Cottongame.

Survivors include her son, Ray Ivie and his wife, Cheryl, of Corsicana; daughter, Doris Shane Mann and her husband, Donnie, also of Corsicana; grandchildren: Jeremy Ivie, Colby Ivie, Echo Green, Ben Green, Erin Haugh, and Glenn Haugh; great-grandchildren: Wade Ivie, Malynn Ivie, Exa Green, Owen Haugh, Quinly Haugh, Olvier Quinly; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Dennis and Cora Storch.

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  • Griffin Roughton Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Hubert Hugh Hoffman; d/o Wilmer Jessie Cottongame & Ina Myrtle (Crawford) Cottongame

Jester Douglas Neal
Jan 23, 1909 - May 24, 1970

J. D. Neal Dies At Fairfield

J. D. Neal, 61, rancher, native and lifelong resident of Winkler, died Sunday in Fairfield. He was a member of the Baptist church.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the New Hope Baptist Church in Winkler with burial in St. Elmo Cemetery. Officiating will be the Revs. Jack Allen, Sam Childs and R. I. Ryburn.

Corley Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

He is survived by his wife of Winkler; two sons, Robert and Jimmy Neal, both of Winkler; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Kerr of Garrison and Mrs. Jo Ureste of Mesquite; four grandchildren; and a brother, A. V. Neal of Winkler.

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Neal Rites

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church at Winkler for J. D. Neal, 61, lifelong Winkler rancher who died Sunday. Burial was in St. Elmo Cemetery The Revs. Jack Allen, Sam Childs and R. L. Ryburn officiated. Corley Funeral Home conducted.

Surviving are his wife, two sons, Two daughters, four grandchildren and a brother.

Pallbearers were Charles Pratt, H. H. Burleson, H. G. Gilley, Jack Horn, Melvin Neichoy, Clem Janice, Owen Mullenix, and Ben Horn.

Honorary pallbearers were Judge James C. Sewell, Howe French, Ruel Wilson, Raymond Watson, Aubrey Henshaw, and Hoyt Blackman.

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Robert Earl Neal
Feb 26, 1931 - Feb 8, 1979

Robert Neal

Services were at 2 p. m. Saturday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Robert Neal, 47, resident of Winkler who died Thursday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Temple.

The Rev. Lee Brown officiated, with burial following at St. Elmo Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 26, 1931 in Winkler, he was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the Air Force.

Survivors include his mother, Glaydene Neal of Winkler; two sisters, Mrs. A. L. Kerr of Nacogdoches and Mrs. Joe Uresta of Mesquite; a brother, Jimmy Neal of Corsicana and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Billy Joe Gilmore, Cecil Gilmore, Jimmy Gilmore, Billy Gilmore, James Gilmore and Bill Glasgow.

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Zula Bell (Dixon) Johnson
Aug 27, 1897 - Jun 29, 1970

Mrs. Johnson Dies Monday

Mrs. Zula Johnson, 82, died Monday at Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late L. L. Johnson, and had resided at 1015 W. 10th for the past 24 years.

Services will be held at the St. Elmo Church with interment in the St. Elmo Cemetery. She was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church.

She is survived by one son, L. H. (Hoss) Johnson of Corsicana, four daughters, Mrs. Ruby Minze, Winkler; Mrs. Jewel Cooper, Denticton, BC.; Mrs. Peggy Coley, and Mrs. Jettie Marr of Corsicana.

Also 13 grand and 13 great-grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters.

Corley is in charge of arrangements.

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Louis White, Sr.
Feb 28, 1883 - Oct 17, 1970

Louis White Rites Tuesday

Louis White, 87, died early Monday in Houston where he resided. He was a former resident of Richland.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Richland First Baptist Church with the Rev. Marion Ford officiating. Burial will be in the Richland cemetery.

Griffin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his wife, Lucy Ila White, Houston; two sons, Bruette White, Houston and Louis White, Jr., Harlingen; one granddaughter; and a nephew, Bell White Jr. of Corsicana.

Pallbearers will be Walter McDaniel, Arthur Patrick, Guy Lansford, Rube Griffin, E. D. Griffin, Starley Chisam.

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Lucy Ila (Elkins) White
Feb 22, 1887 - Dec 28, 1975

L. White

Graveside services will be at 4:30 p. m. today at the Richland Cemetery for Mrs. Lewis White, Sr., resident of Harlingen and former resident of Richland who died Saturday in Harlingen. The Rev. B. J. Grimes will officiate.

Survivors include two sons, Druette White of Houston and Lewis White JR. of Harlingen; a brother, V. J. Elkins of Corsicana; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are with Griffin Funeral Home.

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Roscoe C. Chism
Jul 25, 1888 - May 19, 1970

R. C. Chism Dies Tuesday

Rascoe C. Chism, 81, retired farmer of Richland, died early Tuesday in Memorial Hospital. A native of Polk County, Ark., he had resided in Richland 60 years, and was a member of the Baptist church.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Richland with the Rev. Walter Goodnight officiating. Burial will be in the Richland Cemetery with Corley Funeral Home conducting.

He is survived by his wife of Richland; one son, Starlie Chism, Richland; one grandson, R. J. Chism, Pasadena; two great-granddaughters, one brother, Ellis Chism of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Roy Harding, D. C. Tidwell, James McDonald, Reuben Griffin, Leonard Geifler and A. Neal Brown.

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Edgar R. Jackson
Feb 3, 1889 - Jun 29, 1970

Jackson Rites Set Wednesday

Funeral services will be held Wednesday for Edgar R. Jackson, 81, a resident of Richland for the past 50 years.

Services will be at 10 a.m. in the Baptist Church at Richland. The Rev. Marion Ford will officiate, and interment will be in Richland Cemetery.

Jackson was a retired farmer and rancher.

Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Lorene Crutchfield of Richland, Mrs. Odessa Wilson of Ennis and Mrs. Cleo Gunn of Richland; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Jackson of Mexia and Mrs. Anna Mae Decker of Vernon.

Grandsons will be pallbearers.

Corley Funeral Home will handle arrangements.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Jun 30, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Temple Roberta "Berta" (Jackson) Jackson; s/o John J. Jackson & Georgia (Kerzee) Jackson per birth record

Robert Oliver Jackson
Aug 16, 1891 - Mar 31, 1975

Oliver Jackson

Graveside Masonic services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Richland Cemetery for Oliver Jackson, 83, of Corsicana, who died Monday in a Marlin hospital. Masons will have charge of the service.

A Barry Native, Jackson served in World War I and was a retired oil field worker and deputy sheriff in Augusta, Kansas. He was a member of the Eureka Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bertha Knotts Jackson of Corsicana; one step-son, Homer Knotts of Gatesville; a step-daughter, Mrs. H. D. Carroll of Streetman and two step-grandsons, Bobby Carroll of Corpus Christi and John Kenny Knotts of Mathis.

Corley Funeral Home will direct services.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Apr 1, 1975
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Bertha Lee (Davis) Knotts-Jackson; s/o Hartwell Jasper Jackson & Frances Cornelia "Fannie" (Ferguson) Jackson

Ruth Inez (Jones) White
Mar 12, 1915 - Jan 2, 1970

Mrs. White Services Set

KERENS (Spl) - Graveside rites will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at
Kerens City Cemetery for Mrs. Ruth I. White, 57, Houston, who died there Friday. The Rev. Ralph Stovall, Baptist minister will officiate.

A former longtime Kerens resident, she had made her home in Houston the past 12 years.

She is survived by two sons, G. H. White of Houston and Joe L. White of Arlington; and three grandsons.

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Anna Belle (Massey) Morris
Dec 11, 1940 - May 25, 1970


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Morris Rites

Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Kerens for Mrs. Anna Massey Morris, who was fatally injured in a car-truck accident Thursday. The rites were conducted by Revs. Charles Pringle and Ralph Stovall.

Survivors include her husband, two children, her parents, one brother and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Auerbach.

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James Otis/Otto Cherry
Apr 10, 1892 - Jan 25, 1972

J. O. Cherry

Street - James Otis Cherry, 79, of Streetman, died Tuesday in a Fort Worth hospital while visiting a son there. He was a native of McGregor.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Streetman with the Rev. Bob Gaines officiating. Burial will be in the Birdston Cemetery with Griffin Funeral Home conducting.

He is survived by his widow, Vera; a son, J. B. Cherry, Fort Worth; four daughters, Mrs. F. C. Vickery, Corsicana; Mrs. C. T. Gana, Trinity; Mrs. T. A. Cate, Sudan, Texas, and Mrs. Morris Davis, Oklahoma City; three brothers, Leo and J. H. Cherry, both of Fairfield, and R. L. Cherry of Streetman; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Walthall, Cameron and Mrs. Elsie Chevis, Wichita Falls; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Jan 26, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Zera Irene (Bone) Cherry married Feb. 21, 1914; s/o James Ware Cherry & Mary Frances (Hudson) Cherry (his obit says Otis but other places it says Otto)

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J. O. Cherry

STREETMAN - Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church for James Otis Cherry, 79, who died Tuesday in Fort Worth.

The Rev. Bob Gaines officiated. Burial was in the Birdston Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were John Elmo Sims, Leonard Lee, Gordon Grizzard, Angus K. McGilvary, Loyal McKissack and Harris W. Milliner.

Surviving are his widow, one son, four daughters, 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two sisters, three brothers, and several nieces and nephews.

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Carl Edward Ferguson
Sep 16, 1907 - Jan 28, 1972

C. E. Ferguson

Carl E. Ferguson, 64, of Corsicana died Wednesday in a Marlin hospital. Born in Streetman, he was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday in the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in Birdston Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eva Ferguson of Corsicana; two step daughters, Mrs. Eva Jean Blackmon of Corsicana and Mrs. Zula Mooneyhan of Austin; two brothers, Wayne Ferguson of Streetman and Fred Ferguson of San Antonio; and several nieces and nephews.

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C. E. Ferguson

Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Griffin Chapel for Carl E. Ferguson, 64, of Corsicana who died Wednesday. burial was to have been in Birdston Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, two step-daughters, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Grant Watts, Roy Ward, Shirley McCullouch, Truman Adams, Gaylon Blackman and John Slate.

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Bettie Sue (Bonner) Gardner
Apr 5, 1925 - Mar 22, 1972

Mrs. Gardner

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Frazar Baker Home in Arlington for Mrs. Sue Bonner Gardner, 48, of Corsicana, who died Wednesday in Arlington following a brief illness. Rev. Warren Neal will officiate.

Cremation will follow services.

She was a member of Eastern Star 118, Daughters of the American Revolution and Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her husband, Harry P. Gardner, son, Hayes Gardner, two daughters, Martha Gardner and Karol Gardner all of Arlington. Her mother, Mrs. Hayes Bonner of Corsicana and a brother, Andrew Bonner of Odessa; four sisters, Mrs. Robert Boyd of Eureka; Mrs. Alton Hughes of Arlington; Mrs. Terry Fluker of Lake Jackson and Mrs. Jeff Womack of Kilgore.

Family requests donations to cancer or heart fund in lieu of flowers.

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Hattie Cora Sarah (Camp) Porter-Smith-Kimmel
Jan 24, 1883 - Sep 18, 1972

Mrs. Kimmel

TEXAS CITY - Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Emken-Linton Chapel in Texas City for Mrs. Hattie C. Kimmel, 89, of Texas City who died here Monday.

Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at
Eureka Cemetery under the direction of the Corley Funeral Home.

Survivors include two sons, Guy Porter of Cleveland, Tex., and Vernon Porter of Texas City; two daughters, Mrs. Leo Meissner and Mrs. Addie Mae Allen, both of Texas City; and a sister, Mrs. Fleda Hargis of Orange.

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Sidney Ernest Standard
Jun 6, 1886 - Jan 14, 1972

S. E. Standard

Sidney E., Standard, 85, died Friday afternoon at Navarro County Memorial Hospital.

He was a resident of Corsicana at 209 E. College Ave. for the past nine years. He had also lived in Eureka 25 years before moving to Corsicana. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Wesley Methodist Church.

Services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. a the Wesley Methodist Church, with the Rev. Leroy Reeds, pastor officiating. Burial will be in
Eureka Cemetery under the direction of Corley Funeral Home.

Survivors include Mrs. S. E. Standard of Corsicana, two sons, S. D. Standard of Corsicana and Olan Standard of Dallas; five daughters, Mrs. M. H. Blue, Sr., Mrs. C. D. Gilliam, Mrs. R. H. Peacock, Mrs. Doyle Moore, all of Corsicana, and Mrs. V. P. Cates of Greenville; 18 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; one brother, A. S. Standard of Ingalls, Ark.; two sisters, Mrs. Leona Thompson of Jackson, Miss., and Mrs. Jack Johnson of Pearland.

Grandsons will be pallbearers.

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James Aubrey Hinshaw
Jan 30, 1916 - Feb 25, 1972

J. A. Hinshaw

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel for J. Aubrey Hinshaw, 55, of Eureka. He died Friday in Corsicana.

He was a self-employed contractor for 17 years and a Baptist. Interment will be in
Eureka Cemetery.

He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Joanne Bottoms of Navarro and Mrs. Kay Donoho of Corsicana; a son, Kenneth Hinshaw, Dallas; a sister, Mrs. Wilson Rogers of Magnolia, Ark., and four grandchildren.

The Rev. Gary Londermilk will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Bill Bonner, Dennis Donoho, Don Chandler, H. R. Hodge, E. L. Massey, Curtis McGehee, Douglas Hodge and Lee Brashear.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Feb 27, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Johnnie Mae (Sands) Hinshaw married Dec 27, 1936; s/o James Oscar Hinshaw & Laura Jane "Janie" (Ferrell) Hinshaw

Obie Neta (Mosley) Petty-Burkhalter
Jun 2, 1912 - Feb 18, 1972

Mrs. Burkhalter

Funeral services for Mrs. Obie Neta Burkhalter, 59, Rte. 3 Corsicana, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. B. W. Johnson and the Rev. Pete Kach will officiate. Burial will be in the
Eureka Cemetery.

a native of Navarro County and a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Eureka, she died Friday in Memorial Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, Virgil Burkhalter; four sons, David Petty of Corsicana, Robert Petty and Roy Wayne Petty of Dallas, and Billy Petty of DeSoto; six daughters, Mrs. Joyce Wiese and Mrs. Florence Young of Corsicana, Mrs. Ruth McCall and Mrs. Margie Flanary of Dallas, Mrs. Lorene Wishon of Kilgore, and Mrs. Laura Dill of Austin; one brother, Odis Mosley of Graham; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Coker of Corsicana and Mrs. Mae Boyte, Mrs. Mirl Stinson and Mrs. Noble Perry, all of Dallas. Mrs. Burkhalter was a twin sister to Mrs. Perry. She is also survived by 54 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Thomas Stinson, Ronny Stinson, Kenneth Stinson, James Stinson, Charles Edwards, Jerry Smith and Bobby Barber.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Feb 20, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Eark Severe Petty married Mar 12, 1927 2nd husband Virgil Christopher Burkhalter ; d/o Seborn M. Mosley & Laura Jeanette (Bonner) Mosley-McGee

Virgil Christopher Burkhalter
Nov 4, 1909 - Mar 21, 1976

Virgil Burkhalter

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Virgil Burkhalter, 66 Corsicana, who died Sunday in Memorial Hospital. The Rev. L. H. Perry and Rev. E. D. Perry will officiate. Burial will be in
Eureka Cemetery.

He is survived by three sons, Norman E. Burkhalter of El Campo, John D. and Jacky D. Burkhalter, both of Vidor; four daughters, Barbara of Port Arthur, Louise of Beaumont, Mrs. Wanda Crank of Shreveport, La., and Mrs. Ruby Doris Perkins of Glade, Kans.; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; four step-sons, David Petty, Corsicana; Robert Earl Petty, Dallas; Billy E. Petty, DeSoto, and Roy Wayne Petty, Wilmer; six step-daughters, Mrs. Lorene Wilson, Kilgore; Mrs. Joyce Weise, Corsicana; Mrs. Florence Young, Eureka; Mrs. Laura Dill, Round Rock; and Mrs. Ruth McCall and Mrs. Marjorie Flanary, both of Red Oak; and one sister, Mrs. Vircey Bragg of Hemphill.

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Ivory Mae Slaughter
Dec 28, 1911 - Dec 23, 1970

Slaughter Rites Held Saturday

Miss Ivery Mae Slaughter, 58, 211 E. 15th, died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital.

Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Grace Temple AME Church with the Rev. O. S. Spears, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Woodland Cemetery.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Thomas of Corsicana, two brothers, I. N. Slaughter of Fort Worth and Clyde Slaughter of Detroit, Mich.; nieces and nephews and other relatives.

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Jettie Love
Mar 21, 1898 - Nov 26, 1970

Love Services

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Greater Wilgo Baptist Church for Jettie Love, 68, who died Thursday. The Rev. L. G. Powell officiated. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery with Calhoun Funeral Home directing.

Surviving are his wife, a daughter, five sisters, two brothers, two grandchildren and an aunt.

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J. D. Hampton
Dec 23, 1947 - May 5, 1970

Hampton Rites Set Saturday

Funeral services for J. D. Hampton, 22, native of Navarro County who died May 5 in Memorial Hospital, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Mount Maria Baptist Church at Barry. The pastor, the Rev. Charles Kelly, will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana. Calhoun Funeral Home will conduct.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fatie Hampton, all of Barry; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Brewer of Waxahachie, and other relatives.

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Leslie Dan Carter, Sr.
Aug 27, 1894 - Apr 6, 1970

Dan Carter Rites Friday

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ on East Seventh Avenue for Leslie Dan Carter, 77, who died Monday. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include one daughters, Mrs. Rose V. Fields of Tyler, and six sons, Stanley Hardee, Ashford Hardee, Leslie Dan Carter, Jr. and Donald Carter, all of Corsicana, Nathaniel Carter of Fort Worth, and Walter H. Carter of Denver, Colo.

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Ellis Beck, Sr.
Apr 23, 1913 - Aug 6, 1970

Beck Services Pending Here

Ellis Beck, age 57, 1912 E. 8th Ave, died Thursday afternoon. Services are pending at Calhoun Funeral Home.

Surviving are his wife, Sarah Beck; seven daughters, Mrs. Betty Burkhalter, Pomona, Calif., Mrs. Erlene Davis, Ft. Worth, Mrs. Josephine Jones, Dallas and Misses Mary Lois, Ella Mae, Beverly Diane, and Elma Jean Beck, all of Corsicana; six sons, Lee Paul Johnson, Lubbock, Sgt. Ellis Beck, Jr., Fort Benning, Ga., and Earl, Charles, David and James Beck of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Haney and Miss Ezery Beck of Corsicana; and other relatives.

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Beck Services

Funeral services for Ellis Beck were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Bethany Baptist Church by T. A. Turner. Calhoun Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Dave Washington
Mar 28, 1890 - Aug 3, 1970

Washington Rites Saturday

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Harmony Baptist Church for Dave Washington, age 80, who died Monday at Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Clem Jones will officiate and interment will be in Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors included his wife, Mrs. Susie Washington; a son, Sgt. John Green Washington, Tacoma, Wash.; three sisters, Mmes, Mary Robinson, San Francisco, Calif., Martha Ellis, Dallas and Sarah Teal, Midland; five brothers, Jimmie Lemmon, Sweetwater, Tex., Archie and Andrew Lemmon, Corsicana, John Henry, Los Angeles, Calif., and Tommy Washington, Milican, Tex., one granddaughter, Lura Lee Washington, Ft. Worth; and other relatives.

Calhoun Funeral Home will direct services.

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James Edward Wafer
Sep 7, 1937 - May 16, 1970

Double Rites Set Wednesday

Double funeral rites are planned Wednesday for two Corsicana men, brothers-in-law, who were killed Saturday near Ferris in a fiery one-car crash.

Services for the victims, James E. Wafer, 32, and I. D. Goodson, both residents of Apr. 15B East Side Apartments, will be held at 3 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. Billy Elias will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery.

Calhoun Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Wafer, who was in military services from 1953-57, is survived by his wife, Betty Marie; four sons, James Lee, Lee Harvey, Melvin Donald and Darrell Keith; one daughter, Trudie Diane; his mother, Mrs. Eula Wafer, all of Corsicana; and four sisters, Miss Rose Ann Wafer of Mabank, Miss Eula Mae Wafer of Dallas, and Mrs. Pauline Conley and Mrs. L. B. Watts, both of Corsicana.

Goodson is survived by his mother, Mrs. Lillie Mae Goodson of Corsicana; and five sisters, Mrs. Betty Marie Wafer of Corsicana; Mrs. Marline Bush, El Paso; Mrs. Mary Taft, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Carolyn Sowels, Corpus Christi; and Mrs. Adeline Wyatt, Houston.

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I. D. Goodson, Jr.
Jul 3, 1944 - May 16, 1970

Double Rites Set Wednesday

Double funeral rites are planned Wednesday for two Corsicana men, brothers-in-law, who were killed Saturday near Ferris in a fiery one-car crash.

Services for the victims, James E. Wafer, 32, and I. D. Goodson, both residents of Apr. 15B East Side Apartments, will be held at 3 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. Billy Elias will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery.

Calhoun Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Wafer, who was in military services from 1953-57, is survived by his wife, Betty Marie; four sons, James Lee, Lee Harvey, Melvin Donald and Darrell Keith; one daughter, Trudie Diane; his mother, Mrs. Eula Wafer, all of Corsicana; and four sisters, Miss Rose Ann Wafer of Mabank, Miss Eula Mae Wafer of Dallas, and Mrs. Pauline Conley and Mrs. L. B. Watts, both of Corsicana.

Goodson is survived by his mother, Mrs. Lillie Mae Goodson of Corsicana; and five sisters, Mrs. Betty Marie Wafer of Corsicana; Mrs. Marline Bush, El Paso; Mrs. Mary Taft, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Carolyn Sowels, Corpus Christi; and Mrs. Adeline Wyatt, Houston.

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Lillie Mae (Fain) Goodson
Jan 8, 1908 - Aug 28, 1975

Mrs. Goodson

Wake services will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel for Mrs. Lillie M. Goodson, resident of 318 S. 15 Street, who died Thursday.

She was a resident of Corsicana 13 years and a native of Pelham. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Taylor Memorial Church of God In Christ with Floyd Taylor, minister, officiating. Burial will be Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Marlene Bush of El. Paso, Mrs. Mary Taft of San Bernadino, Calif., Mrs. Carolyn Sowles of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Adeline Wyatt of Houston, and Mrs. Betty Wafer of Corsicana; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Eugene Fain; four sisters, Mrs. Herlina Griffin, Mrs. Susie Bradley, Mrs. Ella Fain, and Mrs. Lucille Ross, and other relatives.

Pallbearers include Thomas Taft, Anderson Sowles, J. D. James, Muntu Amoja, and J. Edward Goodson.

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Martha Mahalia (Solomon) Hughes
Jan 14, 1914 - Apr 16, 1970

Mrs. Hughes Dies in Dallas

Mrs. Martha Hughes, 56, former Corsicana resident, died Thursday in Dallas where she resided. She was a member of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Dallas.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Calhoun Funeral Chapel with the Rev. G. B. Prince, pastor of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Lewis Hughes, Dallas; two sisters, Miss Bessie Solomon and Mrs. Linda Richardson, both of Dallas; and two brothers, Frank Solomon, Dallas, and Phillip Solomon, Odessa.

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Stephanie Dawn (DeRusha) Burleson
Aug 10, 1962 - Sep 24, 2023

Stephanie Dawn DeRusha-Burleson peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 24, 2023, in Corsicana, Texas at the age of 61.

Stephanie was born on August 10, 1962, in Corsicana, Texas to Darrell and Margie DeRusha. She graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in Fine Arts. At the age of 14 she began teaching dance for her mother at Margie's School of Dance in Mesquite, Texas which led to her life-long passion and career. She worked and traveled judging competitive dance competitions with Starlight Productions out of Oklahoma for 20+ years. She met and later married Danny Burleson on July 6, 1994. After moving to Sherman, Texas, Stephanie opened her own dance studio, Sherman Dance Academy. Over the course of her life Stephanie taught a multitude of children as she continued to expand and follow her passion even through her fight with cancer.Her big heart and patience led her to Denison ISD where she worked with special needs children in education. Her family, friends, and students remember her as a kind, caring, patient, loving, nurturing, and full of life mother, daughter, wife, and "T-ball" who encouraged them all to pursue their goals.

Stephanie was accomplished at sailing and often competed with an all women race team. She enjoyed fishing, the beach, traveling, spending time with her family, grandchildren, and friends. Stephanie was a generous, witty, dedicated individual who loved life and was passionate about everything she put her heart into. She loved her church family at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Corsicana, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her father, Darrell H. DeRusha of Rice, Texas; step-father, Richard Talkington of Corsicana, Texas; grandparents, Juliet and Harvie D. Davidson of Oak Valley, Texas; grandbabies, Tallyn and Paisley Davidson of Santa Fe, Texas; mother and father-in-law, Dorothy and Johnny Burleson of Sherman, Texas; aunt, Harriet Davidson of Corsicana, Texas; aunt, Donna Martin and husband Jack Martin of Waco, Texas.

Funeral service is scheduled for Sunday October 1, 2023 at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana, Texas at 1:30PM. Visitation preceding from noon-1:30PM. Pastor Jerod Casey will officiate the ceremony.

Graveside services to follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

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  • d/o Darrell Hart DeRusha & Margie DeRusha

Hubbard Jamison
Feb 12, 1912 - May 19, 1976

Hubbard Jamison

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Second Mission Baptist Church for Hubbard Jamison, 74, who died Wednesday.

The Rev. Paul Curry will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery. Scott Funeral Home will direct.

Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Ora D. Johnson and Mrs. Zella Jackson, both of Corsicana; a brother, Henry Jamison of Corsicana; nieces, nephews and host of other relatives.

Pallbearers will be members of St. Andrews Lodge No. 112.

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Ostell Simon Sallard
May 17, 1892 - Mar 27, 1976

O. S. Sallard

Wake services will be at 2 p.m. tonight at the Ross and Johnson Mortuary for Ostel S. Sallard, 86, resident of Corsicana, who died Saturday in Mel-Haven Convalescent Home.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Bethel A.M.E. Church with the Rev. W. M. Vaughn officiating. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Wilma Sallard of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Alberta Smith of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Tresa Henderson; a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives.

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George W. Williams
Dec 2, 1936 - Jul 8, 1976

G. W. Williams

Wake services will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel for George W. Williams of Dallas, who died Thursday in Dallas.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Renfro Chapel Church of God in Christ in Corsicana with Bishop T. D. Daniels officiating.

He will lie in state until service time Saturday. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Annie J. Williams; a son, three daughters, his mother, Mrs. Alice B. Williams of Corsicana; three brothers, John Williams and Jimmy Williams both of Dallas and Lewis Williams of Los Angeles, Calif.; a sister, Miss Rosie Williams of Corsicana, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

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Aurelia (Goree) Hart
Sep 5, 1910 - Aug 25, 1976

Mrs. Hart

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Independent Baptist Church for Mrs. Aurelia Hart, 65, resident of 402 West 12th Ave., who died Wednesday.

The Rev. Larry L. Polk will officiate, and burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home.

Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Robertson and Mrs. Vassie West; four brothers, Pink Goree, Fred Goree, James Goree, and J. C. Goree; an aunt, Mrs. Mary Paul; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

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Ethel T. (Johnson) Caruth-Ross
Jun 13, 1893 - Sep 6, 1976

Mrs. Ross

Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Renfro Chapel Church of God in Christ for Mrs. Ethel T. Ross, 91, who died Monday at Navarro County Memorial Hospital.

She was a resident of the Mel-Haven Nursing Home.

Elder T. D. Daniel, pastor will officiate and burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Mrs. Ross was a member of the Renfro Chapel Church of God in Christ.

Survivors include: two grandchildren, Loran Caruth and Mrs. Gloria A. Johnson, both of Dallas; three great-granddaughters, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lola Caruth of Corsicana, and other relatives.

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Erick Wayne Goff
Feb 11, 1986 - Nov 16, 2013

Erick Wayne Goff

Erick Wayne Goff was born in Waxahachie, Texas on February 11, 1986 to Ray and Gladys Carter-Goff. He attended public schools in Ennis, Texas, and graduated in 2004 from Ennis High School, Ennis, Texas. Erick played Ennis football and track. He was a very proud Ennis Lion. Erick was a loving devoted son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. He was well known in Ennis and he will be remembered as a quiet, smiling, kind-hearted person who didn't mind helping those in need. Erick was a faithful supporter of the Timothy Baptist Church through his mother Gladys Goff.

On Saturday, November 16, 2013, the Angel of Silence came for Erick. We mourn heavily, especially when we lose our young. We will miss Erick, but we rest in the fact we know he is in the hands of the Lord, where there is no more pain. At the time of his death, he was employed by Sherwin Williams.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Johnny and Katie Carter, and Ray Allen Goff, Sr. Great-grandparents, Willie Baine and Huey Fulton; Great-great-grandmother, Kate Fulton. Erick leaves to celebrate his life: Significant Other: LIVING; Sisters; LIVING; Father, Ray Goff, II; Grandmother, Lois Goff; Five nieces; LIVING; One nephew; LIVING, and numerous uncles, aunts, host of other relatives and friends.

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Gladys Marie "Lele" (Carter) Goff
Mar 3, 1958 - Nov 16, 2013

Gladys Marie Carter-Goff

Gladys Marie Carter was born in Ferris, Texas on March 3, 1958 to the parents of the late John Henry Carter, Sr., and Katie B. Carter. Her loving grandmother was Mrs. Willie Jo Baine and her grandfather was Huey Fulton and her great-grandmother was Mrs. Kate Fulton. Gladys was the (24 child of 29 brothers and sisters). Gladys lived in Bristol, then Palmer and was living in Bardwell, Texas (near Ennis, Texas) at the time of her death. She was a graduate of Palmer High School.

Gladys loved life, she cherished her children unconditionally, her grandchildren, brothers and sisters, family and never met a stranger. Gladys loved everyone and no one can say she ever had an enemy. Gladys' nickname was "LeLe", which is what her brothers and sisters called her too. Gladys always had nothing but good to say about everybody and if anyone complained, she would be the first to just say, "something positive" about that person, that's how she was!

She met and married Ray Allen Goff, II. To this union five children were born. By the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Gladys became a member of Timothy Baptist Church in Timothy, Texas, currently Timothy Baptist Church in Ennis. Gladys loved her church and enjoyed working for the Lord. She served and worshipped God faithfully at Timothy. There she worshipped the Lord as a member of the Pastor's Choir, the Senior Choir, Women's Mission Auxiliary, and was a regular fixture for Sunday Church School. Gladys was a Christian and exemplified a life of faithfulness, devotion and service to her church. Believing charity begins at home, she was a faithful homemaker. Gladys often reminded her family and friends, and others to be obedient to God.

Gladys was called from labor to reward on Saturday, November 16, 2013. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Katie Carter; grandparents, Willie Baine and Huey Fulton; great-grandmother, Kate Fulton; five sisters; Noree Thomas, Thelma Rhodes, Rosie Marie Carter, Vanilla Carter, and Jean Carter; nine brothers; Thomas Carter, Kenneth Williams, Charlie Carter, Henry Carter, Hammon Carter, John Henry Carter, Jr.(Tump), Miles Carter, J. T. Carter, and J. B. Carter.

Gladys' memory will be forever cherished by her children, LIVING; grandchildren; LIVING. Her sisters; LIVING; Her brothers; LIVING. Special ex-brother-in-law, LIVING. Special friend, LIVING. Over 200 nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

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Ray Allen "Lil Ray" Goff, III
Nov 17, 1987 - Nov 17, 2013

Ray Allen Goff III

On November 17, 1987 in Ennis, Texas, Ray Goff, II and Gladys Goff became the proud parents of a baby boy in which they named Ray Allen Goff, III. Ray, III was affectionately called "Lil Ray" by all who knew and loved him. Lil Ray was raised in the Bardwell, Texas Community and attended school in the Ennis Independent School District. Lil Ray was active in sports at Ennis High School. He played Ennis Lions football, was on the track team, powerlifted, and played basketball. Lil Ray was a 2006 graduate of Ennis High School, Ennis, Texas.

Lil Ray also was a loving devoted son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. He was well known in Ennis and he too will be remembered as a smiling, kind-hearted person who didn't mind helping those in need. Lil Ray was a faithful supporter of the Timothy Baptist Church through his mother Gladys Goff and at times attended services with her. We will miss Lil Ray, but we rest in the fact we know he is in the hands of the Lord, where there is no misunderstandings for God has wiped all tears from his eyes.

Early Sunday, November 17, 2013, he went home to be with the Lord at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. At the time of his death, he was employed by Sherwin Williams. Lil Ray was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Goff; one brother, Erick Goff; grandparents; Johnny and Katie Carter, and Ray Allen Goff, Sr. Great-grandparents, Willie Baine and Huey Fulton; Great-great-grandmother, Kate Fulton; Lil Ray leaves to celebrate his life: Sisters; LIVING; Father, Ray Goff, II; Grandmother, Lois Goff; Five nieces; LIVING. One nephew; LIVING, and numerous uncles, aunts, host of other relatives and friends.

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Lillie Ann (Hamilton) Grayson-Thomas
Mar 25, 1898 - Apr 21, 1976

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of the Living God P.G.T. for Mrs. Lillie Ann Thomas, resident of 609 East Ninth Ave., who died Wednesday at her residence.

Bishop C. H. Hunter will officiate and burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mary Sloan, Mrs. Freddie Lee Rubell and Miss Mamie Lee Grayson all of Corsicana; a son Rufus Grayson of Fort Worth; 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, and other relatives.

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Tom Sims
Feb 7, 1893 - Sep 28, 1976

Tom Sims

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the East Side Church of Christ for Tom Sims, 83, resident of 803 Archard Lane, Corsicana, who was dead on arrival to Navarro County Memorial Hospital Tuesday.

Bro. W. W. Wilmore, minister, will officiate, with burial following at Woodland Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary Lou Sims of Corsicana; two sons, Willie Sims and A. B. Thomas of Dallas; two daughters, Mrs. Lillie Mae Deeds of Oakland, Calif. and Mrs. Annie J. Yeldell of Corsicana; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Stevenson of Marshall.

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Charley Watts
Sep 11, 1890 - Mar 4, 1976

Charley Watts

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Independent Baptist Church for Charley Watts, a native of Corsicana, who died Thursday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Temple.

The Rev. Larry L. Polk will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home. He was a member of First Independent Baptist Church, veteran of World War I and member of the American Legion, Coleman Lofton Post No. 113.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Emma Watts of Corsicana; a son Lloyd E. Watts of Fort Worth; and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Hattie Mae Watts of Fort Worth.

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John Tony Haynes
Feb 20. 1899 - May 21, 1976

John Haynes

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Second Mission Baptist Church for John Tony Haynes, 76, who was killed Friday in a two-car accident on East Seventh Ave. The Rev. Paul Curry will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home.

He was a member of St. Andrews Lodge No. 112, had been a member of Second Mission Baptist Church since 1926, and served on the Deacon Board. He served as church treasurer until 1972.

His wife Fannie preceded him in death. His son and daughter also preceded him in death.

Surviving are three grandchildren, John H. Haynes, Sr. and Mrs. Barbara Ann Bowie of Kansas City, Mo., and S. Sgt. Larry J. Haynes, U. S. Army, Ft. Knox, Kentucky; three great-grandchildren, John Haynes, Jr., and Antione Haynes of Kansas City, Mo., and Veronica Haynes of Ft. Knox, Kentucky; and other relatives.

Active pallbearers will be members of St. Andrews Lodge No. 112 and honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Second Mission Baptist Church.

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Ben Wesley Barton
Nov 10, 1909 - May 22, 1976

Ben Barton

Wake services will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel for Ben Barton, 66, of 411 N. 3rd who died Saturday morning.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Renfro Chapel of the Church of God and Christ. Bishop T. D. Daniels will officiate.

Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Minnie Manning, Corsicana; two nieces, Mrs. Fannie Young, Corsicana and Mrs. Annie Bollen, Dallas; two nephews, J. B. Hughes and Leon Hughes, both of Corsicana and other relatives.

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Roberta "Janelle" (Davis) Pepper Chew
Mar 23, 1930 � Mar 19, 2021

Roberta "Janelle" (Davis) Pepper Chew
MARCH 23, 1930 � MARCH 19, 2021

Died of natural causes just a few days before what would have been her 91st birthday. Born to parents Ezra & Roberta Davis in Big Springs, Texas, though she didn�t live there long. She grew up in McKinney, Texas and went to college at what was then North Texas State University where she met and married Jim Pepper (James Earl Pepper). Their 1st child, Joani, was born in 1949, followed by Jack in 1950 and their last child, Jeff in 1952.

She went back to college after all the kids were old enough to pass back & forth with her sister Joan who was also going to college with small children at home. The story I heard is that whoever was in class at the time would run out to the car waiting at the curb and change places with the person who had been driving. The new driver would take off with all 6 kids and then repeat the process as necessary.

She graduated from college with a dual degree in English and Art and got her teaching certificate. She started in Grapevine and then moved to Farmers Branch where she taught at R. L. Turner High School in Carrollton, Texas, where she became the bane of her daughter Joani�s life as she taught the same grade as the one Joani was in from Freshman thru Senior years. Joani never did anything that Janelle didn�t already know about.

She then moved to Washington DC with then husband Jay Crawley and got involved in Special Education, a field where she spent the rest of her career. She learned to write grant proposals in order to get funding for programs like Head Start and was successful in getting programs started in Houston, TX, Riverton, WY, and Harlingen, TX.

She met the love of her life, Paul Chew, in Houston and after they were married, they followed his dream of living in the mountains and moved to Dubois, WY. Although they were in their mid-50�s when they moved there, they learned to ride snowmobiles and dad became a horseback hunting guide. They also started RV�ing and went to Alaska twice, and covered most of the western United States. They returned to Texas because they missed their families and the elevation in WY where they lived was 7200� and had started to impact her health.

She was a great scratch cook and Paul (Pablo to his family and close friends) loved her pies best of all. Everywhere they lived she taught young women to make fresh pies from scratch.

They lived in Brownsville and then Harlingen where mom worked at Texas State Technical College and retired from there when she was 73. They moved to Bastrop where they lived until the fire of 2011 that burned their house to the ground along with about 1665 other family homes. From there they moved to Wimberley, TX where Paul had spent summers as a child. They spent the rest of their years in San Marcos.

She was predeceased by her parents, Ezra and Roberta Davis, her older brother Bill Davis, and younger sister Joan Greene. She is survived by her husband of over 30 years, G. Paul Chew, her three children: Joani Pepper, Jack Pepper& his wife Tara Denys, and Jeff Pepper and his wife Joy. Plus grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews too numerous to list.

No services are planned at this time due to the covid pandemic.

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