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Everett Webb
May 16, 1909 - Feb 8, 1972

Everett Webb

Streetman - Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Baptist Church in Streetman for Everett Webb, age 62, who died Tuesday in Hobbs, N.M. where he was a resident for 27 years.

The Rev. Bob Gaines officiated and interment was in Birdston Cemetery. Griffin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ora Mae Webb of Hobbs; two sons, Max Webb of Westport, Conn. And Jerry Webb of Salt Lake City, Utah; one grandson; and five sisters, Mrs. Cora Jones of Harlingen, Mrs. Inez Heflin of Baytown, Mrs. Florine Elliott of Hobbs and Mrs. Effie Fullerton and Mrs. Bessie Gilbert of Streetman.

Nephews of the deceased served as pallbearers and the Masons held a graveside service.

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Ida Bell (Kelley) Williams
Jan 6, 1944 - Feb 19, 1972

Mrs. Williams

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Goodwill Baptist Church in the Birdston Valley Community for Mrs. Ida B. Williams, age 28, who died Feb. 19, at the Harris Hospital in Ft. Worth.

The Rev. E. C. Davis will officiate and interment will be in the Birdston Cemetery [Birdston Valley Cemetery].

She was born Jan. 6, 1944 and was employed by Texas Instruments, Inc. of Dallas.

Survivors include her husband, Henry Williams of Ft. Worth; a son, Charles E. Kelly; a daughter, Tamatha Kelly; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Kelly of Streetman; two brothers, Edward I. Kelly and James E. Kelly of Ft. Worth; four sisters, Mrs. Nora B. Fields of Atlas, Okla., Mrs. Mary E. Bailey and Mrs. Betty Calhoun of Ft. Worth, and Miss Dessie Kelly of Streetman; a grandfather, Sam Rakestraw of Streetman; and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be James E. Kelly, Edward I. Kelley, James Powell, Euin Bluitt, Sammy Williams and john Carroll, Jr.

Calhoun Funeral Home will direct.

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Frederick Perkins
Jul 5, 1933 - Mar 27, 1972

F. Perkins

Frederick Perkins, 38, died Monday at an Austin hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. E. C. Davis officiating. Burial will be in Bruston Cemetery [Birdston Valley Cemetery] in Streetman.

Mr. Perkins was born July 5, 1933 in Freestone County.

He is survived by his step-father, Dave Anderson of Corsicana; five brothers, W. G. Anderson of Dallas, Dave Anderson, Jr. of Los Angeles, Ira C. Perkins and Richard Perkins of Kerens, and Neal Perkins of Milford; three sisters, Miss Lena Perkins of Dallas, Miss Willie Lee Polk of Kerens, and Mrs. Mary King of Dallas.

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Georgia Mae (Gay) Garrett
Jun 26, 1921 - Oct 1, 1972

Mrs. Garrett

Funeral services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Sunday at Goodwill Baptist Church in Birdston Valley Community for Mrs. Georgia Mae Garrett, 51, of 1218 Record Crossing in Dallas who died Sunday in Dallas Methodist Hospital.

Rev. L. L. Sherffield, Macedonia Baptist Church of Streetman, will officiate and burial will be in Birdston Cemetery [Birdston Valley Cemetery]. Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana will direct.

Mrs. Garrett was a member of the Evening Star Baptist Church of Dallas.

Survivors include her husband, Richard Garrett; mother, Mrs. Victoria Hodge of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Mae Bonner and Mrs. Marliene Brown, both of Dallas, and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Kenneth Hodge, Lawrence Brown, Jr., Andrew Brown, Lawrence Brown, Sr., Velt Cleveland and John Fowler.

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Mrs. Garrett

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Goodwill Baptist Church in Birdston Valley Community for Mrs. Georgia Mae Garrett, 51, of Dallas who died Sunday in Dallas Methodist Hospital.

Rev. L. L. Sheffield, Macedonia Baptist Church of Streetman will officiate; and burial will be in Bruston Cemetery [Birdston Valley Cemetery]. Calhoun will direct.

Survivors include her husband, mother, two sisters, and several nieces and nephews.

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Elmer Lloyd "Sonny" Boyd
Sep 21, 1927 - May 24, 2024

Elmer L. "Sonny" Boyd of Blooming Grove, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, in Corsicana, Texas. He was born on September 21, 1927, to William Isaac and Littie Melissa (Pullin) Boyd, in Cryer Creek, Texas. He met Yvonne Smith at a skating rink in 1948, and he told friends he was going to marry her. They were married on June 30, 1950, and made their home in Dallas, Texas. They had three daughters from this union and married for 65 years until Yvonne's death in 2015. Sonny was the ninth of ten children, growing up in the Cryer Creek area before the family moved to Blooming Grove, Texas, in 1946. He graduated from Blooming Grove High School in 1946. Sonny joined the U. S. Navy in 1946 and served until 1948. He served on DD 713, North and South Atlantic, and Carribean. On May 19, 1952, he joined the Dallas Police Department as a patrolman and became a detective October 15, 1957. He retired from DPD in 1978. He joined the Euless Police Department in October 1978 as a warrant officer then became the court administrator in 1981. He permanently retired on February 1, 1989. Sonny and Yvonne moved from Dallas to Navarro Mills Lake in 1989, then made their home in Blooming Grove, Texas, in January 1999. He was a member of the Blooming Grove Methodist Church and a member of the Blooming Grove Masonic Lodge. He was a Mason for over 50 years and enjoyed teaching the Masonic works to others. He served on Navarro County Crimestoppers for 33 years. He served as Vice President of the Rose Hill Cemetery Association from 2001 to 2021. Sonny was the last living DPD detective who investigated the JFK assassination. His picture appears in many historic photos. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, 9 siblings and 1 son-in-law. Sonny is survived by his 3 daughters, Pam Boyd (Paul Korkames), Donna Roach (Ricky) and Toni Rhyne, 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, and 1 sister-in-law Gail Alexander, numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude to Hand in Hand Hospice and the staff of the Village at Heritage Oaks. Visitation with his family will be Thursday, May 30 from 6 � 8 p.m. at Griffin Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 31 at 11 a.m. at First Methodist Church, Corsicana, Texas. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blooming Grove. Serving as pallbearers are his grandson and great grandsons Randy Roach, Bradley Roach, Blake Bowen, Brodey Bowen, Eli Rios and Jace Trull. Honorary pallbearers will be Austin Rice, Rowdy Rice, Andrew Green, the men of the Blooming Grove Methodist Church and the men of the Blooming Grove Masonic Lodge. If desired, donations in Elmer "Sonny" Boyd's memory may be made to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Rose Hill Cemetery Association in Blooming Grove, or the Blooming Grove Methodist Church.
Griffin Roughton Funeral Home.

Notes:

  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Yvonne (Smith) Boyd, married Jun 30, 1950; s/o William Isaac Boyd & Littie Melissa "Lissie" (Pullin) Boyd

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Marian Elizabeth (Neal) Beasley
Dec 10, 1916 - Apr 3, 1971

Mrs. L. S. Beasley Dead Here at 54

Mrs. Lonnie S. Beasley, 54, of 1615 Ficklin St., died Saturday at Memorial Hospital. She had lived here since 1946.

Funeral services have been set for 2 p.m. Monday at Corley's Chapel, with interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. The Rev. Eugene Wood will officiate.

She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Bruce Howard of Houston; three sons, Capt. Lonnie S. Beasley, Jr., of the U. S. Army, Lt. Ronald N. Beasley of the U. S. Navy, and Richard V. Beasley of Corsicana; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. T. Walling of Reagan, Tex.; and her mother, J. M. Neal of Reagan.

Pallbearers will be Dave Walker, J. C. Hagins, William H. Patrick, Jr., Alonzo Turn, R. W. Smith, L. N. Johnston, Doyle West, and Marc Cloud.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Apr 4, 1971
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Lonnie Samuel Beasley, Sr. married Dec. 28, 1935; d/o Joseph Mayo Neal, Jr. & Marian Elizabeth (Briggs) Neal

Claude Earl Tally
Jan 26, 1903 - Jul 2, 1971

Tally

Services were Saturday for Claude Tally, 68, in Corley Funeral Chapel with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Tally, a native of Merkel, had lived in Corsicana for the past 46 years. He died Friday at his home.

Survivors include his widow, two sons, Glenn W. Tally, Richardson, and Billy Joe Tally, Corsicana; three brothers, Reed Tally and Jack Tally, both of Corsicana, and Ray Tally, Houston; four sisters, Mrs. Cliff Humphreys, Mrs. Lucille Gunter and Mrs. Tommie Canton, all of Corsicana, and Mrs. L. F. Weaver, Farris; one granddaughter, Belinda Tally, Corsicana; and several nieces and nephews.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Jul 4, 1971
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Myrtle Inez (Whittenburg) Tally; s/o Abe Davis Tally & Maggie Christine (Ford) Tally buried in Hamilton Beeman cemetery

Dorsey Thomas "Doss/Dossie" Ray
Aug 17, 1895 - Aug 10, 1971

Ray

Doss Ray, 75, a native of Freestone County and retired oil field worker who had lived most of his life in Powell, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital in Corsicana. He was a member of the Powell Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Frank Biles and the Rev. Mickey Loftis officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Georgia Ray of Powell; two sons, W. F. (Pete) Ray of Mexia and K. L. Ray of Kerens; one daughter, Mrs. Imogene Warren of Waco; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; a brother, A. W. Ray of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Maudie McFarland of Powell; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Don Bolen, J. R. Bush, Jude Perry, Artis Drane, Sonny Bancroft and Neil Haynie. Honorary pallbearers will be W. M. Bolen, Tubby Hanson, and Rev. Jake Davis.

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Benjamin Clifton Blackburn
Sep. 18, 1891 - Mar. 13, 1972

B. C. Blackburn

Funeral services for B. C. Blackburn of Dawson, who died Monday in Tyler, were to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Grimes officiating. Burial was to be in Dawson Cemetery.

Born September 18, 1891 in Whitfield, Ga., he had been a resident of Dawson for 15 years and was a member of the Baptist Church.

Surviving are his widow of Dawson; three sons, Bill Blackburn of Lawton, Okla., Goldman Blackburn of Pursley and Bert Kelley of West Monroe, La.; six daughters, Mmes. Ella Black and Margaret Walden of Shreveport, La., and Mrs. L. F. Coker of Greenville, Miss., Mrs. Lulla King of Eros, La., Mrs. Pearl Blackburn of Lawton, Okla., and Mrs. Martha Welch of Lubbock; a sister, Mrs. Lou Maynor of Summerville, Ga., and a number of grandchildren.

Pallbearers include Golman J. Blackburn, J. C. Coker, Billy Ray Coker, Hugh Allen Coker, A. D. Black and Cloyce Floyd.

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Ollie M. (Michael) Kelly-Blackburn
1892 - Aug 9, 1973

Mrs. Blackburn

Funeral services are pending at Corley Funeral Home for Mrs. Ollie M. Blackburn, 84, of Lawton, Okla., who died Thursday in Lawton, Okla. She was a native of Alabama and a former resident of Dawson. Burial will be at Dawson Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, B. C. Blackburn, March 13, 1972.

Survivors include three sons, Bert Kelly of West Monroe, La., Ben Blackburn of Lawton, Okla., and Golman Blackburn of Pursley; six daughters, Mrs. Lou Ella King of Eros, La., Mrs. Pearl Blackburn of Lawton, Okla., Mrs. Martha Welch of Lubbock, Mrs. Ella Black, Mrs. Margaret Walden, and Mrs. L. F. Coker all of Shreveport, La.; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Mrs. Blackburn

Funeral services are set for 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Ollie M. Blackburn, 84, of Lawton, Okla., who died Thursday in Lawton, Okla. Burial will be at Dawson Cemetery.

Survivors include three sons, Six daughters, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Samuel Thomas "Tommie" Hamilton, III
Apr 15, 1907 - Feb 19, 1972

S. T. Hamilton

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Dawson for Sam T. (Tommie) Hamilton, Jr. 64, who died Saturday in Paulyne's Convalescent Home.

The Rev. Mickey Loftis and the Rev. George Yarbrough will officiate. Burial will be in the Dawson Cemetery under direction of Corley Funeral Home.

He is survived by one brother, Hugh T. Hamilton of Fort Worth; five sisters, Mrs. R. H. Owen of Corsicana, Mrs. B. W. Master of Houston, Mrs. Faye Wootin of Hillsboro, and Mrs. Lon Farrish and Mrs. Joe Mashhorn, both of Waco; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Donnie Lipsey, Eugene Lipsey, Charles Lipsey, Kenneth Lipsey, Bobby Owen and Hugh Owen.

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Micajah Thomas "Mike" Edwards
Jan 21, 1896 - Nov 25, 1972

M. T. Edwards

DAWSON - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Baptist Church for M. T. (Mike) Edwards, 76, of Dawson, who died Saturday in the Temple VA Hospital after an extended illness. The Rev. George Yarbrough will officiate. Burial will be in the Dawson Cemetery.

A veteran of World War I in the U. S. Navy, he was born Jan. 21, 1896, at Rice, the son of the late William P. Edwards, Sr., and Minnie Lee Edwards. He was married to Kitty Vera Matthews Aug. 27, 1926, at Purdon, and had spent most of his life in Navarro County. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Houston, where he formerly resided.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Kitty Edwards of Dawson; a son, Mickey Edwards of Fort Worth; a daughter, Mrs. Betty James of Lubbock; three granddaughters, Mrs. Kitty Frieda Selke, McDill Air Force Base, Fla.; Mrs. Patricia Wicker, Lubbock; and Miss Karen Edwards, Fort Worth; one grandson, Jeff Edwards, Fort Worth; one great-grandson, Timmy Selke; and one brother, W. P. Edwards, Jr., of Corsicana.

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M. T. Edwards

DAWSON - Funeral services were to be at 3 p. m. Monday at the Baptist Church for M. T. (Mike) Edwards, 76, of Dawson who died Saturday in the Temple VA Hospital after an extended illness.

The Rev. George Yarbrough was to officiate, with burial to follow in the Dawson Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, a son, a daughter, three granddaughters, a grandson, one great-grandson, and a brother.

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Charles Boldin
Mar 4, 1875 - Sep 11, 1935

CHARLES BOLDIN,
PIONEER RESIDENT
PURDON, IS DEAD

Charles Boldin, age about 60 years, pioneer resident of the Purdon community, died at his home one mile east of Purdon Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church at Purdon Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in the Dawson Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. Roy Johnson, pastor of the Purdon Methodist church, and Rev. J. W. Chisholm, pastor of the Dawson Methodist church.

Surviving are his wife, four sons, Clyde, Haddox, Arthur and Theo Boldin; a daughter, Miss Lucy Boldin, all of Purdon, and other relatives.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light - Sep. 13, 1935
  • Submitted by Diane Richards

Edgar Barron, Sr.
Apr 22, 1913 - Aug.16, 1972

E. Barron

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. August 26 at the Church of God and Christ in Dawson for Elder Edgar Barron Sr., 59, who died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital. Elder L. C. Coleman will officiate. Burial will be in Dawson Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

He was a resident of Dawson and a member of the Dawson Church of God and Christ. He also served as assistant pastor of the church.

He was born Apr. 22, 1913, in Henderson County and married the former Miss Carrie Mae Campbell in 1921.

Survivors include his widow; six sons, Edgar Barron, Jr. of Fort Worth, Eddie Barron of Kansas City, Mo.; and Otis Barron, Joel Barron, Truman Barron and Johnny Barron of Dawson; five daughters, Mrs. Freddie Letha Barron of Dawson, Mrs. Bessie Louis Stevenson of Fort Worth, and Queen Ester Barron, Linda Barron, and Lenett Barron, all of Dawson; three brothers, Homer Barron of Fort Worth, Elder Emmanuel Barron of El Paso and Curtis Barron of Dallas; a sister, Mrs. Bessie L. Miller of Pomone, Calif.; 19 grandchildren; and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be sons and grandsons, Edgar Barron, Jr., Eddie Barron, Truman Barron, Johnny Barron, Herman Sample and Donald Sample.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Aug 18, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Carrie Mae (Campbell) Barron; s/o Willie Barron and Mae Ella (Larkin) Barron (his wife Carrie signed her name as informant Carrie M. Barrie, but his and his parent's names are listed as Barron on the obit and the death certificate)

Ruby Esterlene (Gardner) Perkins
Jun 13, 1921 - Feb 4, 1972

Mrs. Perkins

Mrs. Ruby Perkins, 50, Rt. 5, Corsicana, died early Friday. She was a member of the Baptist Church in Dawson.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the United Pentecostal Church in Corsicana with the Rev. B. W. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Dawson Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

She is survived by her husband, Leonard Perkins of the Rte. 5 address; two sons, Roger and Ronnie Perkins, both of Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn McCulloch and Mrs. Hazel Easley, both of Corsicana, and Mrs. Joanna Dodson of Ennis; six grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. A. T. Price of Corsicana; two brothers, Leonard Gardner of Midland and Garvis Gardner of Junction City, Kan.

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Mrs. Perkins

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Pentecostal Church for Mrs. Ruby Esterlene Perkins, 50, with the Rev. B. W. Johnson officiating.

Burial was in the Dawson Cemetery. Griffin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are her husband of Corsicana, two sons, three daughters, six grandchildren, a sister and two brothers.

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Ennis Audrey (Davidson) Matthews
Jan 1, 1893 - Jun 7, 1972

Mrs. Matthews

Mrs. Ennis Audrey Matthews, 79, a long-time resident of Dawson and Navarro County, died Wednesday at Baylor Hospital in Dallas.

Funeral services are scheduled 2:20 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Dawson Cemetery. Grandsons will be pallbearers.

She is survived by three daughters; Mrs. Vesta Lee Kelley of Italy, Mrs. Betty Christian of Pasadena, and Mrs. June Granger of Texas City; five sons, W. R. Matthews of Mexia; Fred Matthews of Hermosa S. D., Dewey Matthews of Corsicana. Jack Matthews of Lamar, and Joe K. Matthews of Dawson.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Jun 8, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Fred Bell "Freddie" Matthews married Dec 24, 1911; d/o John Martin Davidson & Elizabeth Alice (Newby) Davidson

Ruby Lee Jackson
Feb 29, 1932 - Nov 3, 1972

Ruby Jackson

DAWSON - Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Hopewell Baptist Church in Dawson for Ruby Jackson, 40, of Dallas, who died Friday at Dallas Parkland Hospital.

Rev. W. W. Miller will officiate, and burial will be at Dawson Cemetery. Services will be under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Survivors include her parents Mr. and Mrs. R.K. Jackson of Hubbard; a son, James Ray Bracken of Hubbard; two daughters, Patricia Ann Bracken of Dallas and Juanita Bracken of Hubbard; six brothers, Chug Jackson of Sweetwater, Glenn Jackson of Lubbock, Billy Jackson of Fort Worth; O. L. Williams of Amarillo, Johnny Jackson of Amarillo, and Howard Williams of Amarillo, and Howard Williams of Dallas; five sisters, Mrs. Sulara Franklin and Mrs. Betty Scott of Sweetwater, Mrs. Gloria Conway of Austin, and Miss Peggy Jackson and Miss Doris Jackson of Dallas; uncle, Brisco Jackson of Oakwood, Tex.

Pallbearers will be Homer Gates, Jr., Billy Hugh Gates, Grover C. Bell, Prince Henderson, Robert Williams, and Charles Williams.

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Minnie Viola (Moser) Scott
Jul 2, 1890 - Dec 19, 1972

Mrs. M. Scott

DAWSON - Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Viola Scott, 82, who died Tuesday in a Waco nursing home, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Dawson Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Rev. Kenneth Williams will officiate, with burial in Dawson Cemetery under the direction of Eubanks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Scott was married to H. H. Scott, who preceded her in death. They were lifetime residents of Dawson.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Inez Kincheloe of Waco, Mrs. Frankie Mackey of Port Arthur, and Mrs. Dorothy Payeur of Houston; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Eula Scott Graves; three sisters, Mrs. Jim Graves of Bellmead, Mrs. Elsie Moser of Hubbard and Mrs. Bernice Raley of Dawson; three grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Allard and nephews.

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Mrs. M. Scott

DAWSON - Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Dawson Cumberland Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Minnie Viola Scott, 82, who died Tuesday in a Waco nursing home.

Rev. Kenneth Williams officiated, and burial was in Dawson Cemetery.

Survivors include three daughters, a daughter-in-law, three sisters, three grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

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Cynthia Ann Scott
May 12, 1958 - Sep 17, 2014

Cynthia Ann Scott

Cynthia Ann Scott 56, of Dallas passed away Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2014 in McKinney. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 20 at Dawson Cemetery with Mr. Douglas R. Scott officiating. Cynthia Ann was born May 12, 1958 in Dallas and lived most of her early life in Waco. Survivors include her parents, Douglas and Shirley Scott of Waco; two half-sisters, Regina Scott and Anna Lee Weldon, both of Dallas; special friends, Wynne Pauly, Meryl Lee Pauly and Larry Sampson an all of her special friends at Lakeside Baptist Church in Dallas.
 

Notes:

  • Wade Funeral Home - Hubbard, TX
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • d/o Douglas Rodgers Scott & Shirley Dean (Brink) Scott

Beulah (Jackson) Dixon
Mar 18, 1899 - Jul 2, 1972

Mrs. Dixon

Mrs. Beulah Dixon, 73, died Sunday at Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Dawson.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of God in Christ in Dawson. Elder L. C. Coleman, pastor of the church, will officiate, and burial will follow in Dawson Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

She is survived by her husband, Thurman Dixon; two brothers, R. K. Jackson of Hubbard and Briscoe Jackson of Fairfield; and a number of nephews and nieces and other relatives.

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Mrs. Dixon

Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of God in Christ in Dawson for Mrs. Beulah Dixon,73, of Dawson. Elder L. C. Coleman, pastor of the church was to officiate with burial in Dawson Cemetery.

Services were to have been under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

Survivors include her husband, two brothers, and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Peggy June (Dalton) Scott
Apr 4, 1942 - Jul 4, 2020

Peggy June (Dalton) Scott, 78, of Grand Prairie, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 in Arlington. Private memorial graveside services at Dawson Cemetery in Navarro County will be held at a later date.

Peggy was born April 4, 1942 in Amarillo to James and Wenona (Montgomery) Dalton. She was self-employed and had worked in the vending machine business.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, W. Richard Scott of Grand Prairie; daughter, Wynona Morales and husband, Michael of Grand Prairie; son, Troy D. Scott and wife, Jenny of Garland; four sisters, Delores Andrews of Alvin, Nelda Hendricks of Mesquite, Joyce Parker of Houston and Jeanette Washburn of Colorado; two grandchildren, Jonathan McBride and wife, Marriane of Forney and Amanda Brown of Dallas; two great-grandchildren, Bennett McBride of Forney and Lillian Brown of Dallas and several nieces, nephews and other extended family members.

Notes:

  • Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard, TX
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o William Richard Scott; d/o James McNoah Dalton & Winona Ruby (Montgomery) Dalton

Laura Jane McGraw) Smith
Jan 19, 1939 - Jun 8, 2024

Laura Jane McGraw Smith, 85, of Blooming Grove, Texas passed from this life early Saturday morning on June 8, 2024, at Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas, Texas with her husband of 66 years by her side. She was born in Blooming Grove, Texas on January 19, 1939, to Ernest and Clara Collier McGraw.
Jane attended the Blooming Grove public schools and graduated in 1957. While in school, she lettered in basketball, volleyball, and softball, was elected to who's who's, high school football sweetheart and Navarro County Fair Duchess.
In August of 1956, she met her future husband, Alva Lynn Smith and they were married on June 6, 1958, at the Central Baptist Church in Blooming Grove. To this union were born three children: Donna in 1959, Michael in 1967, and Keitha in 1969.
Jane retired in 1999 from the Texas Youth Commission after a long career in accounting at the University of Texas in Austin, Philco-Ford, Clear Lake City, Texas, and Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas.
Jane was very active in her church and community. She was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church where she taught children's Sunday School and vacation bible school. She served on the Blooming Grove city council and was an officer in the Blooming Grove Ex- Student association.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Bob and Jack McGraw; sisters-in-law Linda Brown, Patricia McGraw, and Francis McGraw; brothers-in-law Jerry Brown and Pete Peters; niece Mary McGraw; nephew Lee McGraw.
Jane is survived by her husband of 66 years, Alva Lynn Smith, children; Donna Seely and husband Loran, Keitha McDougald and husband Andy, and Michael Smith; daughter-in-law Lynn Paulo. Grandchildren; Dr. Andrew Seely and wife Ashlie, Philip Seely and wife Micha, Corey McDougald and wife Chloe, Emory McDougald, and Aidan Smith; 7 great grandchildren, Astrid, Gus, Eastyn, Bowen, Annika, Gunner and Gavin; brothers Mack and wife Mary McGraw, Billy Wayne McGraw; sister Kathryn Peters; sister-in-law Wanda McGraw and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Central Baptist Church in Blooming Grove from 10:00- 11:00 am. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 am with Bro. Darren Heil officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blooming Grove. Pallbearers include Tim Brown, Dr. Andrew Seely, Phil Seely, Corey McDougald, Emory McDougald, and Aidan Smith. Honorary Pallbearers include Chris Brown, David Peters, Jeff McGraw, Todd McGraw, Kasey McGraw, Tim McGraw, G. Scott McGraw, Kyle McGraw, Travis McGraw, and Charlie McGraw.

For those wishing to make donations, the family is asking that they be sent to the Central Baptist Church- Building Fund, P.O. Box 286, Blooming Grove, Texas 76626.

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Willis Henry "Bill" Jeter
Dec 29, 1904 - Aug 10, 1972

W. H. Jeter

W. H. (Bill) Jeter, 67, died Thursday in Memorial Hospital. He had been a resident of Corsicana for 42 years. He was a retired engineer with Texaco Pipeline, where he worked for 43 years, and was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel , the Rev. Robert Potts officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. W. H. Jeter of Corsicana; three brothers, C. T. Jeter and Pollard Jeter, both of Redding, Calif.; and Byno Jeter of Sun City, Ariz.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Herman L. Roberts, Homer McNabb, Don Russell, Floyd Knotts, J. D. Orr, R. D. Parker, Fullwood Boyd and Lewis Foster. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Friendly Bible Class of the First Baptist Church.

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W. H. Jeter

Services were at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at a local funeral home chapel for W. H. (Bill) Jeter, 67, who died Thursday in Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Robert Potts officiated and burial was in Hamilton Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, three brothers and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Ramon Lofton
Dec 16, 1897 - Oct 14, 1972

R. Lofton

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Hamilton Cemetery for Ramon Lofton, 74, of Corsicana, who died in Dallas Saturday at the Veterans Administration Hospital.

Rev. T. F. Donald will officiate. Services are under the direction of Corley Funeral Home.

Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. W. S. Schomerus of Corsicana, Mrs. Lida Ashley of Dallas, Mrs. Dolly Barrett of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Ruby Hunsucker of Lansing, Mich.; three brothers, Jasper Lofton of Conroe, Roy Lofton of DeWitt, Mich., and Ellis Lofton of Lansing, Mich.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Virgel Eugene Switzer
Jul 28, 1908 - Oct 26, 1972

V. Switzer

Funeral services are to be at the Griffin Funeral Chapel for Virgil (Gene) Switzer, 64, of Corsicana , who died in Dallas Veterans Administration Hospital Thursday.

Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery, and Rev. B. W. Johnson will officiate.

He was a veteran of World War II and an employe of Oil City Iron Works.

Survivors include a son, George Switzer of Huntsville; a daughter, Patsy Switzer of Mexia; a step-daughter, Bonnie Douglas of Corsicana; four step-sons, Lawrence DeMoss, Damon DeMoss, Jack DeMoss, and Buck Demoss of Corsicana; and 16 grandchildren.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Oct 27, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Willie Alvhrene (Glover) Switzer 2nd wife Eva Lillian "Evie" (Rash) DeMoss-Switzer-DeMoss (divorced and took back name of DeMoss buried in Hopewell cemetery, Navarro County, TX) s/o George Switzer & Lula (Jones) Switzer

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V. Switzer

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Chapel for Virgel Switzer, 64, with the Rev. B. W. Johnson officiating. Burial was in Hamilton Cemetery. He died Thursday in the Lisbon VA Hospital in Dallas.

Surviving are a son and four step-sons, a daughter and a step-daughter and 16 grandchildren.

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Hattie Lucille (Vaught) May
Feb 14, 1920 - Aug 27, 1972

Mrs. May

Mrs. Lucille May, 69, died Sunday in Memorial Hospital.

Services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. J. T. Davis and Rev. Elmer Trent will officiate. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband Edgar May of Corsicana; two daughters, Doris Robinson of Corsicana and Janis Woods of Corsicana; one son, Sonny May of Corsicana; two brothers, Sam Vaught of Ennis and Hubbard Vaught of Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Young of Mildred, Mrs. Geneveeva Fix of Ennis, Mrs. Anna Stone of Nacogdoches; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Nephews will be pallbearers.

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Pauline Hagler, Miss
Dec 11, 1921 - Dec 22, 1972

Miss Hagler

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Chapel for Miss Pauline Hagler of Winkler and Corsicana who died Friday at Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Mickey Loftis will officiate with burial in the Providence Cemetery at Mildred.

Pallbearers will be Glenn Cook, Charlie Ellington, Zack Boyd, Joe Weems, E. P. French, Dr. Robert Bone, Wayne Bailey and S. L. Brashear. Named as honorary pallbearers were Basil Coe and Jasper Lanier.

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mary Hagler of Corsicana; a brother, J. R. Hagler of New Caney; one nephew and two nieces.

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Miss Hagler

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at a local funeral chapel for Miss Pauline Hagler of Winkler and Corsicana, who died Friday at Memorial Hospital. Rev. Mickey Loftis officiated, and burial was at Providence Cemetery near Mildred.

Survivors include her mother, a brother, a nephew and two nieces.

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Mary Jo (Young) Jackson
Aug 29, 1932 - Dec 17, 1972

Mrs. Jackson

Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Mary Jo Jackson, 40, who died Sunday in Farmers Branch, Rev. B. J. Grimes and Rev. Wayne Allen were to officiate with burial to follow at Providence Cemetery in Navarro County.

Survivors include John Brewer, Hugh Brewer, Bo Brewer, Keith Norris, Don Brewer, J. D. Young, Robert E. Young and James Pritchett.

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Mrs. Jackson

Funeral rites and burial were at Providence Cemetery Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Mary Jo Jackson, 50 native of Corsicana and resided in Farmers Branch, who died there Sunday.

The Rev. B. J. Grimes and Rev. Wayne Allen officiated at services at a local funeral home chapel.

Surviving are two sons, Donald C. Dawson and Timothy Jackson, both of Dallas; her mother, Mrs. Ada Young, Corsicana; four sisters, Mrs. W. A. Farmer, Corsicana; Mrs. B. A. McConaghie, McKinney; Mrs. G. T. Baker, Oklahoma City, and Mrs. Mrs. T. P. Fahnlander, Prairie Village, Kan.; and two brothers, J. E. Young, Huffman, Tex., and Truman Young, Proctor, Tex.

Pallbearers were inadvertently listed as survivors in the publication of the obituary on Tuesday.

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Ira Zollicoffer, Sr.
Jan 1, 1895 - Nov 15, 1972

Ira Zollicoffer

Funeral services are pending at Calhoun Funeral Home for Ira Zollicoffer, 77, of Chatfield, who died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital.

He was a member of Cedar Grove A.M.E. Methodist Church at Chatfield, a veteran of World War I, and a member of A.F. & A.M. Masonic Lodge of Kerens.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mattie Zollicoffer of Chatfield; five sons, Ira Zollicoffer, Jr., Steve Zollicoffer and Ernest Zollicoffer, all of Dallas, Charles Zollicoffer of Houston and Melvin Zollicoffer of the U. S. Army in Germany; four daughters, Mrs. Carrie Manning, Mrs. Albertha McCraney, and Mrs. Mary Stewart, all of Dallas; and Mrs. Effie Mitchell of Corsicana; a brother, Morris Zollicoffer of San Francisco; four sisters, Mrs. Gladys Henderson of Brownwood, Mrs. Lizzie Allen of Kerens, Mrs. Mozella Grant of Henderson and Mrs. Gussie Brookins of Athens; and 30 grandchildren.

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Ira Zollicoffer

CHATFIELD - Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday at the People's Baptist Church in Samaria Community near Kerens for Ira Zollicoffer, 77, of Chatfield, who died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital. Sister L. R. Wales will officiate and burial will be at Samaria.

Services are under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Survivors include his widow, five sons, four daughters, a brother, four sisters and 20 grandchildren.

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Johnny Mack Brown
Feb 10, 1944 - Nov 19, 1972

J. M. Brown

Funeral services were at 1 a.m. Friday at the Church of the Living God P.G.T. for Johnny Mack Brown, 28, native of Navarro County who died as a result of a gunshot wound in Littlefield, Tex., Sunday.

Bishop C. H. Hunter officiated and burial was in Samarian Cemetery near Kerens. Funeral services were under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

Survivors include his mother, five brothers, eight sisters, and his step-father.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Nov 24, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • s/o Will Brown & Thelma Sanders ( obit says buried in Samaria Cemetery but death certificate says buried in Woodland cemetery - not sure where he is)

Eddie Lee Carter/Perkins
Feb 6, 1956 - May 20, 1975

Eddie Perkins

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Samaria Baptist Church at the Samaria Community near Kerens for Eddie Lee Carter Perkins, 19, resident of Kerens, who was killed in a car accident Tuesday night in Kerens.

Rev. C. L. Hutchins, pastor, will officiate and burial will be at Samaria Cemetery. Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana.

He attended Kerens schools.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Annie T. Bluitt of Kerens; his father, V. C. Carter of Kerens; five brothers, Willie Carter, Nathan Carter, and Louis W. Bluitt, Collie Lee Bluitt, and Clyde Edward Bluitt, all of Kerens; a sister, Pam Carter of Kerens; step-mother, Mrs. Lillie P. Carter of Kerens; grandparents, Mrs. Clatie Carter and Mrs. Willie Mae Polk, both of Kerens and Richard Bluitt of Streetman; a great-grandmother, Mrs. Bessie Bluitt of Streetman and other relatives.

Pallbearers will include Louis Lee Hall, Eddie Hall, Joe Hall, Chester Hall, Fred Lindsey, and John Faulks.

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Saphlia Ratcliff
Feb 20, 1909 - Jan 8, 1972

S. Ratcliff

Funeral services for Saphlia Ratcliff, 63, of Phoenix, Ariz., and a native of Kerens, were at 2 p.m. Monday at the Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Paul Curry, pastor of Second Mission Baptist Church, officiated. Burial was in Samaria Cemetery at Kerens.

He had been a resident of Phoenix for many years and died in the VA Hospital there on June 8. He was a veteran of World War II, and the son of the late Horace and Lucy Ratcliff of Kerens. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Leland Ratcliff, and a son, Norris Ratcliff, both of Phoenix; five aunts, one uncle and a number of cousins.

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David Butler Rice
Jan 25, 1911 - Mar 1, 1973

D. B. Rice

Funeral services are set for 10 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home for David B. Rice, 62, who was found dead at his residence, Apt. 8, Leigh Apartments, Thursday afternoon. An inquest verdict of natural causes was returned by Justice of the Peace W. H. Tipton. The Rev. Robert Potts will officiate and burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Investigating Police Officer Neal Baggett said Rice was found dead by the apartment manager, L. A. Parrish, when he went to check on Rice at the request of a friend who earlier had been unable to get any response at his door. He had recently been hospitalized.

He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Corsicana.

Surviving are a brother, Eugene E. Rice of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Jack Ferguson of Dallas; two nieces, Mrs. Marti Meppen of Garland and Mrs. Bob Lewis of Montgomery, Ala.

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D. B. Rice

Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Chapel for David B. Rice, 62, who died Thursday. The Rev. Robert Potts officiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Surviving are a brother, Eugene E. Rice, Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Jack Ferguson, Dallas; and two nieces.

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Vernon Parnell York
Aug 11, 1928 - Jun 23, 2015

Vernon Parnell York passed away at his home in Katy on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at the age of 86 years. He was born on August 11, 1928, in Pursley, Texas to Thomas L. York and Lillian Wilson York. Vernon proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during WWII.  He was employed with Camerion iron Works as a Union Machinist for 33 years. He carried a love of Bluegrass music. On April 4, 1959, he married Lillian Marie Schilab in Houston, Texas. He has lived in Katy since July 31, 1967, where he was a member of First Baptist Church of Katy.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lillian M. York of Katy, Texas; son, Donald W. York and his wife Diane of Austin, Texas; daughter, Sharon LaGrone and her husband William of Pflugerville, Texas; three grandchildren, Kristie Bryant and her husband Rick of Waco, Texas, Christian York of Austin, Texas, and Cameron York also of Austin Texas, as well as numerous other relatives and friends. he was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lillian York; and his brother, Laville York.
The family will receive friends from10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2015, at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel, in Katy. A graveside service will immediately follow at katy Magnolia cemetery, with Rev. Tom Bolin officiating.
Those wishing to make memorial gifts may do so to the First Baptist church of Katy, 600 Pin Oak Road, Katy, Texas 77494.

Joyce June (Wilson) Archer
Jun 20, 1939 - Jun 23, 2009

Joyce June (Wilson) Archer, 70, passed away June 23, 2009 in Fort Worth. Funeral service will be Friday, 10:00AM, June 26, 2009 at Balsora Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Sonny Smith and Rev. Kenneth Woods. Intermemt will follow in Cottondale Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8PM , Thursday, June 25 at Jones Family Funeral Home, Bridgeport.

Joyce was born June 20, 1939 in Corsicana, Texas to Leroy and Bessie Wilson.

Joyce was married to A.C. Archer June 29, 1957 in Durant, Ok She was a hair dresser for 32 years. She was a member of Balsora Baptist Church, Good Sam R/V Club and AARP.

She is survived by: Husband: A. C. Archer; Sons: Dwight Archer and wife, Vinessa: C. D. (Dwayne) Archer; David Archer and wife, Mendy; Grandchildren: Lorie, Dallas, Randy, Cindy, Holly, Stephanie, Carlie, Lorenda, Allison. Great-grandchildren: Chris, Dustin, Mayson, Ellie, Gunner, Tianna, Kaleisha, Lanie, Maddox, Arianna, Bryan and Rebecca. Sisters: Joy Brawner and husband Dale; Sammie Shackelford and husband, Wally; Aunt Betty Wilson; Many nieces and nephews, close friends and loved ones.

Preceded in death by: Father, Leroy Wilson; Mother, Bessie Wilson; Brother, Johnny Lee Wilson; Granddaughters, Stacy Archer and Beth Bruce.

Arrangements by Jones Family Funeral Home, Bridgeport.

Notes:

  • w/o Arthur Carl "A.C." Archer; d/o Leroy "Kid" Wilson & Bessie Ree (Laymance) Wilson

Betty Jo (Pinkard) Wilson
Dec 10, 1926 - Jun 20, 2016

Betty Jo Pinkard Wilson, 89, of Liberty, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016, at the Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 25, 2016, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 27, 2016, at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.Betty was born December 10, 1926 in Richland, to parents; Bill and Pearl Bankston Pinkard, a former resident of Conroe, and has resided in Liberty since 1961. She was a partner in the Nana's Bo Peep Clothing Store, former employee of City Florist, a member of the Rebekah Lodge, and attended Heights Baptist Church. She also enjoyed crocheting, travel, gardening, and reading.Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 54 years: Lonnie Wilson, and brother: Buddy Pinkard. She is survived by her sons: Millard Wilson and wife Denise of Huffman and Allen Wilson and wife Elva of Arizona, daughter: Kathy Koch and husband Chuck of Schulenburg, sisters: Catherine Swink of Alvin and Bobbie Ann King of Spring, grandchildren: Melanie Dietert and husband Dustin, Travis Wilson and wife Lauren, Derek Wilson, Sabrina Wilson, and Raquel Wilson, five great-grandchildren, also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

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  • w/o Lonnie D. Wilson; d/o William "Bill" Pinkard & Pearl Hence (Bankston) Pinkard (buried at Richland Cem, Navarro Co., TX)

Sarah Jane (Holley) Wilson
Sep 13, 1850 - Nov 11, 1918

Died in Retreat Community
Mrs. Sarah Wilson, wife of the late T. R. Wilson, died at her home in the Retreat community last night and the funeral was held this afternoon at 4 o'clock, with interment in the Hamilton cemetery. The deceased was sixty-eight years old and is survived by two sons and five daughters, all grown. The deceased was a sister-in-law of James R. Wilson of Corsicana.

Notes:

  • Corsicana Semi Weekly Light Nov 15, 1918
  • View Obituary Clipping
  • w/o Thomas R. Wilson; d/o John Holley & Jane (Newell) Holley

Charmer Elayne (Porter) Robinson
Jun 25, 1940 - Dec 23, 2023

Charmer Elayne Porter Robinson, 83, of Pelham, Texas passed away on Friday, December 23, 2023, at her home in Pelham. She was born on June 25, 1940, in Pelham, Texas. She graduated from Pelham High School in Pelham (Navarro County) Texas. She went on to receive her undergraduate college degree in Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science at Huston-Tillotson (College) University (1962) and a Master's degree in Education from Prairie View A & M University.
Her professional employment began as a teacher in Coolidge, Texas. She became a physical science and biology teacher, serving in the Dallas Independent School District for over 30 years at Sarah Zumwalt Junior High (now Frederick Douglass Todd Sr. Middle School) and Bryan Adams High School.
Elayne was a member of many organizations over her lifetime, however the ones she most mentioned were her churches; Wesley United Methodist Church (childhood, Pelham, Texas), St. Andrews Episcopal (Tuskegee Institute, Alabama), Epiphany Episcopal (Dallas) and St. Luke Presbyterian (USA) Dallas, Texas; her Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. (1958), The Huston-Tillotson (College) University International Alumni Association, and the Navarro County Retired Teachers Association.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Burtis B. Robinson; her father, Elmer Porter; her mother, Jimmie Porter; her sister, Cecilia (Porter) Heiskell; her Sister, Darlene (Porter) Holloway (Michael); her brother-in-law, Freeman Robinson, Jr.; her sister-in-law, Dorothy Spears Brooks(); her sister-in-law, Louise DeVaughn (Canary); and her brother-in-law, Curtis Robinson (Jesse).
She is survived by her daughter, Charlayne "Tina" Baker; son, Burtis "Brad" Robinson (Felicia); sister-in-laws, Georgia Nell Robinson Thomas; Lizzie Ann Robinson Porter (Waco, Jr.); brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Jean Porter; grandchildren, Andre' Lourice Baker Jr., Constance Elayne Robinson, Jonathan Bradwyck Robinson, Jordan Scott Robinson, and Joshua Freeman Robinson; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church with Rev. Clay Allard officiating.
Interment will follow at P3 Porter Ranch Family Cemetery in Pelham, Texas. Pallbearers will include nephews.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana, Texas.
 

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Eddie Carroll Duncan
Jan. 21, 1916 - Dec. 5, 1972

E. Z. Duncan

Graveside services were to be at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Hamilton Cemetery for E. Z. Duncan, 56. Of Houston, who died Tuesday in Houston.

He was a native of Kerens and member of the Baptist Church in Houston.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Jack Carswell Funeral Chapel in Houston with Griffin Funeral Home in Corsicana directing. Rev. Clarence Gruver officiated.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Nova Duncan of Houston; a daughter, Miss Frances Duncan of Houston; and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Aldridge of Houston.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Dec. 6, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Nova Estelle (Minatra) Duncan married Mar. 15, 1936; s/o Wade Alexander Duncan, Jr. & Etta Belle (Burleson) Duncan buried in Kerens Cemetery

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E. Z. Duncan

Graveside services were held at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Hamilton Cemetery for E. Z. Duncan, 56, of Houston, who died Tuesday in Houston. Rev. Clarence Grurer officiated.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Houston.

Survivors include his widow, a daughter, and a sister.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Dec 7, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards

Dee Lover Bonner
Mar 27, 1896 - Dec 18, 1972

D. L. Bonner

D. L. Bonner, 76, retired Angus carpenter and farmer, died Monday night in Memorial Hospital. A native of Navarro County, he had resided in Angus 50 years and was a member of the Angus Baptist church.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. B. J. Grimes of Angus officiating. Burial will be in the Hamilton Cemetery.

He is survived by his widow of Angus; two sons, Clarence Bonner of Eureka and Lawrence Bonner of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Curtis Stokes of Euless and Mrs. W. E. McBride of Corsicana; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a brother, L. G. Bonner of Corsicana; and two sisters, Mrs. B. G. Jones of Angus and Mrs. Cumi Cox of Corsicana.

Pallbearers will be Lowell Bonner, Chester Bonner, Bill Allen, O. D. Bailey, R. L. Cox and Ray Reed.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Dec 19, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Myrtle Hestella (Cox) Bonner; s/o John Isom Bonner & Martha Ann "Mattie" (Britton) Bonner

Daisy Dell (Hawkins) Paschal
Jul 4, 1900 - Jul 24, 1972

Mrs. Paschal

KERENS - Mrs. J. B. (Daisey) Paschal, 72, died this morning at Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Kerens and had lived in Corsicana for 50 years. She was a retired nurse at the old P. and S. Hospital.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Haley officiating and burial in Hamilton Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, J. B. Paschal of Corsicana; two sons, Tom Paschal and J. B. (Bug) Paschal, Jr., both of Corsicana; three grandsons, Phil Paschal of Terrell, Joe David Paschal of Denton and Kenneth Paschal of Corsicana; one great-grandson, Shannon Paschal; two brothers, W. H. Hawkins of Shreveport, La., and J. B. (Cap) Hawkins of Kerens; four sisters, Mrs. Ralph Sharrer and Mrs. Jack Jones both of Kerens, Mrs. Thurman Penney of Corsicana, and Mrs. Dave Mankin of Houston.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Jul 24, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Jennings Bryan "JB" Paschal; d/o Lee Andrew Hawkins & Jennie Ann (Shelton) Hawkins

Kenneth Burton Paschall
Jan 28, 1932 - Jul 11, 2008

Kenneth Burton Paschall, 76, of Corsicana, TX passed away peacefully at his residence on July 11, 2008. He was born on January 28, 1932 in Corsicana, TX. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Paschall; and daughters, Connie Paschall and Cindy Douglas.

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Elmer Bernard "Bernard" Porter, Sr.
Dec. 17, 1929 - May 29, 2024

Elmer "Bernard" Porter, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at Medical City in Arlington, Texas, on May 29, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on December 17, 1929, in Pelham, Texas, Bernard was the cherished son of Elmer O. Porter and Jimmie Sweeney Porter.

Bernard is survived by his devoted wife of 74 years, Alva Jean Blair Porter, who stood by his side through decades of love and partnership. Together, they built a beautiful family, which includes their children: Elmer Bernard Porter, Jr., Bruce Wilburn Porter and wife Carrie, Sheryl Porter Hicks, and William Ralph Porter and wife Pam. He was a proud grandfather to Nicole Porter, Nicholas Porter, April White and husband Terrance, Candace Briggs, Sidney Hicks, Jr., Christopher Hicks, Lauren Crawford and husband Quentin, and Ryan Porter and wife Caitlin. Bernard's legacy also extends to his great-grandchildren: Paul Porter, Neiman Porter, Nixon Porter, Isaiah White, Grace White, Elise White, Cason Briggs, Cameron Porter, and Landon Porter. He was blessed by a special nephew Michael Porter Heiskell and wife Anita, as well as several other beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Cecilia Heiskell, Darlene Holloway, and Elayne Robinson, and an infant brother, Wilburn Porter.

Bernard's life was marked by his profound love for ranching and farming, passions that kept him closely connected to the land and his heritage. He instilled in his family and others the importance of being good stewards of the land. Inspired by his ancestors, Bernard worked tirelessly to maintain his family's ranch heritage and pass on this legacy to future generations of Porters. Bernard enjoyed hunting and barbecuing, often sharing these activities with family and friends. He was a wonderful storyteller, renowned for his captivating tales about family history and community heritage, which will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of hearing them.

Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, June 7th, from 5pm to 7pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral services to honor Bernard's life will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church in Pelham, Texas, on Saturday, June 8th, at 1:00 pm, with Rev. Johnnie Kirven officiating. Burial will follow at P3 Porter Family Ranch Cemetery.

Elmer "Bernard" Porter, Sr. will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. His memory will live on in the hearts of those he touched with his stories, his love, and his enduring legacy.

In lieu of flowers please donate to either of the two charities:

Pelham Community Cemetery Fund
c/o Mrs. Yvonne Weaver
22720 FM 744
Hubbard, Texas 76648

Pelham Community History Museum

c/o John Jefferson, Jr.
22375 FM 744
Hubbard, Texas 76648

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Wilma Pearl (Holcomb) McCann
Dec 17, 1928 - Dec 30, 2023

Wilma Pearl Holcomb McCann was born December 17, 1928, in Byrd, Texas and passed December 30, 2023, in Huntsville, Texas having moved there to be near her sons. Her family, parents, and siblings moved to Emhouse in 1934. Wilma graduated from Emhouse high school in 1946. She married Esco L. McCann in 1947 and have been together for 64 years. She was a stay-at-home mom until 1957 when she went to work at the CISD tax office. In 1960, she went to work for Elliot and Oldroyd Insurance, and later to be named Oldroyd Insurance and Bookkeeping. Wilma worked there until retiring in 1985. She enjoyed working on the ranch, gardening, and most of all fishing. She had been a member of Emmanuel Baptist before moving to Pursley Baptist. After moving back to Corsicana and joining First Baptist in 2003 and was a member of the Ruth S.S. Class.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents Troy Holcomb and Mae Armstrong Holcomb, her husband Esco McCann, sister Sunshine Mott, brothers Troy Holcomb Jr., and Roy Don Holcomb.
She is survived by her sons Raymond McCann and wife Judy, Royce McCann and wife Mary. Five grandchildren Carol Rae Busby, John B. McCann, Allison McCann-Hall, Mathew R. McCann, and Terri McCann-Escalante. Twelve great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Pat Holcomb, Christine Holcomb, Jimmie McCann, Linda Harrison and husband Bill, brothers-in-law T. Ray McCann and wife Sandee and Gene McCann.

Visitation will be Friday, January 5, 2024, from 1-2 pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel. The service will be officiated by her nephew Tracy Holcomb. Serving as pallbearers are grandsons and great-grandsons John McCann, Mathew McCann, Parker McCann, Griffin McCann, Brecket McCann, Connor Hagan, Ian McCann, and Esco McCann.

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Edward Andrew Straubing, Jr.
Jun 30, 1944 - Jan 28, 2024

Edward Andrew Straubing Jr. of Siloam Springs Arkansas passed away on January 28, 2024. At the Siloam Springs Nursing & Rehab.
Ed was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 30, 1944 to Edward Sr. and Gladys (Young) Straubing. The family moved by train from Chicago to Corsicana, Texas in 1947 where he was always a Texan at heart regardless of his gypsy soul. Ed was passionate about cooking, traveling, going to the beach, watching westerns, sports and his Walmart trips. He was a butcher by trade for over 50 years. He was a five-time cancer survivor and a proud supporter of St. Jude.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Vernon, Ronald and Jack, five sisters Gloria, Lenore, Joyce, Eileen, Vivian and one son Edward Andrew Straubing III.
Survivors include one sister Nancy Prestidge of Spring, Texas. Daughter Lisa Straubing of Jenks, Oklahoma; Son, R.J. of Gentry, Arkansas; Son, Beau and wife Mary of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; Daughter, Summer Bookhardt and husband Michael of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Daughter in law, Annette Straubing of Corsicana, Texas. He has ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held at Backstrom Pyeatte Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, Arkansas on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Graveside Service will be at Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana, Texas on Friday February 2, 2024 at 3:00pm. The arrangements were entrusted to Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs, AR.

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Bettye Jo Barge-Calhoun
Jan 21, 1938 - Jan 17, 2024

Bettye J. Barge-Calhoun, 85, Transitioned on January 17,2024. Viewing, Saturday, January 27,2024, at 10AM at Greater Love Outreach Fellowship Church, 700 E. Park Ave. Corsicana, with funeral service following at 11AM. Interment - Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

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Elaine Rochelle (Stillman) Joseph
Oct 17, 1929 - Feb 25, 2024

Rochelle Stillman Joseph, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024.
The funeral was Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana, followed by burial in the Hebrew Cemetery near her late husband, Rabbi Ernest Joseph, and her sister, Shirley Stillman.
Rochelle was a stalwart supporter of her children and their spouses, and a devoted grandmother and great grandmother.
She was a proud and active member of her son's congregations, Irving Havurah and Havurah Corsicana. She loved to read, kept up with current affairs, and was an outspoken advocate for issues and candidates she supported. She loved a good conversation and enjoyed making calls for her congregations. She was always happy to talk with anyone she met.
She graduated from North Texas Agricultural College, now The University of Texas at Arlington, at a time when most women did not attend college.
She married Ernest Joseph, a German war refugee, whom she met at an Orthodox synagogue in Dallas in 1950. They settled in Corsicana, where Ernest ultimately served as rabbi for more than 30 years until his death in 1999.
Rochelle's kindness, her keen mind, and her unabashed love for family made her universally beloved. She was a woman of valor, and she will be missed. Her memory will always be a wonderful blessing.
Rochelle was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rabbi Earnest Joseph, and her sister, Shirley Stillman.
She is survived by her children, Clarice Joseph Jackson; Jacob "Jake" Joseph; Julie Joseph; Rabbi Frank Joseph and wife, Laurie; Victor Joseph and wife, Sonya; Harvey Joseph and wife, Dasha; and by her grandchildren, Becca Chustz and husband Brandon; Brittany Waldman and husband Ari,; Samantha Pope; Miranda Valerio and husband Jose; Sabiyah Salem; and by her great-grandchildren, Lyan and Peyton Chustz; Ela, Liora, and Max Waldman; Benjamin and Evelyn Villarreal; Remy Valerio; and by her beloved caretaker, Krystal Stephens, and Krystal's daughter, Journey.

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Timothy Joe Wright
Aug 29, 1957 - Feb 6, 2024

Timothy Joe Wright, 66 of Whitney Texas passed away at his home on Tuesday February 6, 2024. Tim was born in Mercedes, Texas on August 29, 1957 to the late Elbert Lum Wright Sr. and Mrs. Johnnie Mayatt Howle. He was born into a loving family and his father was a dedicated football coach. He spent most of his younger years living in Texas before his family made the move back to Yokena,Mississippi in the Spring of 1971.He spent his middle and high school years attending schools around the Vicksburg, Mississippi area.

Tim graduated from Warren Central High School in 1976. After graduation, he attended Memphis State University where he started his college football career and finished his final three playing seasons at Delta State University. While attending Delta State, he met the love of his life, Sheri Walker and they got married on May 10,1981.

He graduated from Delta State in 1981 with a Bachelor's degree in Education. That year was the beginning of his long and dedicated career to investing in the future through education. His first seven years were spent teaching and coaching at Petal High School before moving to Richton, Mississippi for three years to continue his dedication. During his first ten years in education, he earned his Masters in Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi.

The summer of 1991, Tim and Sheri made the move to Texas to continue many exciting years of education, family, and fun. Tim started his Texas education and coaching tour at Pittsburg High School from 1991-1994. He and his family moved to Dawson and this is where he left the classroom to become the "Prince Of Pals" as others would say " Principal". He continued in Dawson from 1994-2001. The principal journey continued as he transitioned to Maypearl from 2001-2005. His last year as principal was spent at Rio Vista High before transitioning to Superintendent. He was Superintendent in Collinsville, Texas from 2006-2009.

Tim's last stop on the education trail was back to Rio Vista,Texas where he was Superintendent of schools and known by many as "Papa T". He retired alongside his wife Sheri in the Spring of 2019 from Rio Vista High.

His years of retirement were spent living in Whitney, Texas by the lake to ensure he could enjoy his love for fishing.Throughout his lifetime he enjoyed the outdoors, his impact in education, and everyone he had the privilege to know. All of his students held a special place in his heart. The special needs program was one that deeply touched him along the way. His students through the years would describe Tim as one of a kind. He was an educator that was fun, loving, caring, and like a second father. He was passionate about making them feel safe and like they were part of his family even though he sometimes knew they needed " tough love" or " straightening out".

Tim is preceded in death by his parents, father Elbert Lum Wright Sr.; Mother Johnnie Mayatt Howle and husband Rolfe Howle; father-in-law Hugh Ellis Walker Sr.; mother-in-law Eloise Walker; brother Gary Frank (Bo) Wright; niece Rachel Melissa Wright.

He is survived by his wife Sheri Lynn Walker Wright; daughters Patti Wright Salazar, Katie Wright Kelley and husband Bryan Kelley; grandchildren Bryce Kelley, Mallory Salazar, and Leighton Kelley; brothers Lummy Wright Jr. and wife Mary Pat Wright, Keith Wright and wife Jane Wright, sister-in-law Pam Wright; nephews Bert Wright and wife Tara Wright, Hugh Ellis Walker III and wife Kristin Walker, Tony Wright and wife Jenny Wright, Bryan Walker, Taylor Walker; nieces Tiffany Dawn Scallions, Megan Wright; many cousins, great nieces, great nephews and other family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Memorial Giving 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, or to Delta State University Foundation in Memory of Tim Wright. Checks can be made payable to Delta State University Foundation address DSU Box 3141 Cleveland, MS 38733. The following link is another way to pay: deltastategiving.org\campaign\twright

Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Rio Vista First Baptist Church, 201 South Cleburne Whitney Road, Rio Vista, TX 76093

If you have a shirt that represents the school you and Tim were associated with please wear that or your school color if possible.

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Willie Jackson, Jr.
Feb 18, 1934 - Feb 20, 2024

Willie Jackson, Jr., 90, a beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully in Dallas, Texas, on February 20, 2024.
Visitation will take place Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home, from 9 a.m. to noon.
The funeral service to honor his life and his passing will be held at 12:30 p.m. on the same day at the same location. Pastor Robert E. Lee, Sr., will officiate.
As a military veteran who served his country with dedication and devotion above self, his burial will take place at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery at 2 p.m.
Born in Chatfield, Texas, to Willie Jackson, Sr., and Johnnie Mae (Langston) Jackson, Willie's life was guided by love, service and commitment.
He was a big man with a loving heart! He lived a good, long life, and GOD called him home, where he will be reunited with his mother and father. He learned well from his parents, who did not teach with words as much as they taught with actions. All you had to do was watch and learn about things like caring, hard work, helping hands, LOVE and FAMILY.
Growing up, he was always willing to earn his way by cutting yards, doing odd jobs, and working with his father. He graduated from Corsicana High School, where he was a good student who also had a love of music. He played the saxophone, which was a big purchase for his parents in those days. They loved their son and having that one child was like having more because of the strong work ethic and commitment he had to his parents.
The military was his chosen career. He became a flight engineer, and his United States Air Force career took him to almost every continent. He logged his flying hours on the C-130 Hercules as part of the crew transporting cargo and troops and being used for medical evacuation and humanitarian missions.
His duties required him to navigate the aircraft over unfamiliar territory in countries overseas like Vietnam, Greece, Turkey, Spain, England and Germany. Several were top-secret missions. He also flew training missions stateside in Arkansas, Nevada, and Alaska, to name a few.
During his military career, he was recognized with numerous medals, including the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Force Accommodation Medal. His distinctive accomplishments culminated in a distinguished 25-year career in the service of his country and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
After retiring from the military, he came back to Texas and began a second career. His extensive knowledge of aircraft systems enabled him to gain employment as a flight instructor for American Airlines. He taught students and recertified pilots to fly the Boeing 737 and 747 aircraft. He retired from American Airlines in December 1996, after 16 years of dedicated service; he was recognized at the beginning of 1996 for perfect attendance.
When he wasn't teaching students, he spent time helping his parents on their farm and safeguarding the property that they had worked hard for, as it had been passed down through the generations. He was proud of his John Deere tractor, which helped him cultivate the land, raise cattle, and provide feed for them all.
When he wasn't on his prize tractor, he was on the golf course. He was a whiz in the kitchen, too, and you could smell his barbecue miles away, calling you to come take a bite at the house he shared with his wife, Veda Jackson, who was by his side until the end.
He was a wonderful man, son, father and husband. He could fuss and cuss, but all you had to do was look between the words, and you knew behind it was LOVE.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Veda Jackson, and his six living children with his former wife, Clara Green. His living children are Sarah Harris; Willie Jackson, III (Shannon); Frederick Jackson (Elaine); Vanassa Joseph (Phillip); Gwen Jackson; and David Jackson (Monica).
He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, as well as beloved cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Samuel Jackson.
The family would like to thank their family, friends and loved ones for their thoughts, prayers and kindness. The family would also like to send a special "Thank You" to his grandson Dwayne and his wife Rayelynn for their tireless support the last couple of months while visiting from California. His memory will be sustained by all who knew him.

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Hosea Allen Johnson
Jan. 26, 1905 - Apr. 14, 1974

H. A. Johnson

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Hosea Allen Johnson, 79, resident of Corsicana, who died Sunday at Memorial Hospital. Rev. E. H. Egge and Rev. Harold Lansford will officiate, and burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park.

He was a native of Fayetteville, Ark., a retired 25-year employe of Mobil Oil Company, and a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his widow of Corsicana; a son, Wayne Johnson of Caldwell; three grandchildren, Janet Johnson, David Johnson, and James Johnson all of Caldwell; a brother, Jack Johnson of Fayetteville; and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers include Ed Riley, Roy Hair, Sam Nagy, Ernie Long, J. C. Harmon, and Odis Atkeisson.

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Chester James Low
Dec 16, 1919 - Oct 17, 1972

C. Low

Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday for Chester Low, 52, Garland, at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. C. E. McCole and the Rev. James McKee officiating. Burial was to be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

A parts inspector for General Dynamics Corp., Fort Worth aircraft manufacturers, he died Tuesday in the Lisbon VA Hospital in Dallas. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II and a Baptist.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Low of Corsicana; a brother, J. B. Low of Corsicana; and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Lee Shockley of New Braunfels and Mrs. Buddy Shook of Garland.

Pallbearers were to be Lee Lambertt, J. H., Wartner, Les Richards, Calvin Barron, Chester Ray Clay and Ernest Jones.

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Myrtle (Beaird) Low
Feb 26, 1895 - May 24, 1977

Mrs. Low

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Mrs. J. M. (Myrtle) Low, 82, of Corsicana, who died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Kenward Goode will officiate with burial at the Resthaven Memorial Park.

She was a native of Grayson County and had lived in Corsicana 42 years.

Survivors include her widower, Jess M. Low of Corsicana; one son, J. B. Low of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. J. B. Shook of Garland and Mrs. Minnie Lee Shockey of New Braunfels; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one brother, Frank Beaird of Grand Port, Miss.

Pallbearers will be Lee Lambert, Jessie Richards, Leonard Dockery, Coy Clay, Herman Rhoads and Ishmel Johnston.

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Samuel Albert Beeman, Sr.
Feb 28, 1904 - Oct 18, 1972

S. A. Beeman

S. A. Beeman, 68, a lifelong resident of Corsicana, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital.

Services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Daniels of Euless and Mrs. Wynell Payne of Red Oak, Tex.; a son, Albert Beeman, Jr. of Corsicana; four grandchildren; three brothers, Owen Beeman and Harvey Beeman both of Corsicana and Earl Beeman of Tyler; a sister, Mrs. Martha B. Finch of Sonora, Calif.

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Terry Keith Warner
Nov 15, 1955 - Nov 18, 1972






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George Bastrom Martin
Apr 10, 1904 - Nov 18, 1972

G. B. Martin

ANGUS - George B. Martin, 68, of Route 3, Corsicana, died Saturday in Memorial Hospital.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Corley's Funeral Chapel with burial in Hamilton Cemetery.

He was a native of Blooming Grove, a veteran of WWII and a retired maintenance employe at Navarro Junior College.

Survivors include his widow of Corsicana; four sons, George Albert Martin, James Martin, Jackie Martin and Kenneth Martin, both of Corsicana; and one brother, Robert Martin of Corsicana.

Officiating will be the Rev. Maurice McLeroy, pastor of Memorial Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be E. E. Stover, Clifton Russell, Allen Anglin, H. E. Crumbley and E. B. Raley.

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G. B. Martin

ANGUS - Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at a local funeral home for George B. Martin, 68, of Route 3, Corsicana, who died Saturday in Memorial Hospital.

Burial was in Hamilton Cemetery, and Rev. Maurice McLeroy officiated.

Survivors include his widow, four sons, two daughters, Mrs. Robert Miles and Miss Brenda Martin both of Corsicana; a grandson and a brother.

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Chester Erthur Duke, Sr.
Oct 13, 1893 - Nov 16, 1972

Funeral services are scheduled t 2 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel for C. E. Duke, Sr., 79, of Corsicana, who died Thursday in Memorial Hospital.

He was a native of Carthage, resident of Corsicana for 33 years, former employe of Bethlehem Steel Company, a member of the Methodist Church and a veteran of World War I.

Rev. Leroy Reeves will officiate, and burial will be at Hamilton Cemetery.

Survivors include his Widow, Mrs. C. E. Duke of Corsicana; a son Chester E. Duke, Jr., of Corsicana; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Freeman of Corsicana, Mrs. Willie Belle Putman of Hubbard.

Pallbearers will be Frank Chapman, Jr., Harold Coffey, Jodie Hardy, Kirksey Putman, Robert Coffey, Alvin Chapman, Elton Thompson, and Charles Cooper.

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C. E. Duke, Sr.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at a local funeral home for C. E. Duke, Sr., 79, of Corsicana, who died Thursday in Memorial Hospital.

Rev. Leroy Reeves officiated and burial was in Hamilton Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, a son, three grandchildren, and two sisters.

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Leon B. Robertson
Feb 24, 1903 - Sep 22, 1976

L. B. Robertson

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for L. B. Robertson, 73, resident of Corsicana, who died Wednesday in Madisonville.

The Rev. J. T. Davis will officiate, and burial will follow at Richland Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ruby Robertson of Corsicana, two sons, Clyde Robertson of Corsicana and Cole Robertson of Woodlake, Calif.; five daughters, Mrs. Edna Cooper of Corsicana, Mrs. Mary J. Sutton and Mrs. Ronnie Penedela both of Waco, Mrs. Virginia Carnes of Nederland, Mrs. Billie Sue Spiller of San Antonio; 25 grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Cecil Sims of Huntington, two brothers, W. H. Robertson of Houston and Bee Robertson of Orange and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Ruth Lee (Gregg) James-Yount
Dec 29, 1901 - Aug 18, 1976

Mrs. Yount

Funeral arrangements are pending at Corley Funeral Home for Mrs. Ruth Lee Yount, 74, of Angus, who died at her residence in Angus this morning.

She is survived by her husband, George Yount of Angus; three sons, Lloyd L. James of Angus, Floyd James of Indio, California; and Eugene James of Fresno, California; eight grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren; by one brother, Otto Gregg of Oklahoma City; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Robertson of Oklahoma City; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Mrs. Yount

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Richland Cemetery for Mrs. George Yount, 74, resident of Angus, who died Wednesday at her residence.

The Rev. David Hale will officiate. Arrangements are with Corley Funeral Home.

Survivors include her husband, three sons, eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, a brother, a sister, and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Elva Irish Olane (Burns) Wigley-Bennett
Jun 25, 1918 - Aug 3, 1976

Mrs. Wigley

Services are pending at Corley Funeral Home for Mrs. Elva Olane Burns Wigley, 58, resident of Richland, who died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital. Burial will be at Richland Cemetery.

She was a native of Rusk.

Survivors include two sons, Elmer L. Wigley Jr. of New Caney and Jimmy E. Wigley of Denton; a daughter, Mrs. Elva Virginia Bonewitz of San Antonio; four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, her mother, Mrs. Maude Burns of Richland; four sisters, Miss Lola Wigley of Richland, Mrs. Lyla May Nutt of Waco, Mrs. Mary Lee Hall and Mrs. Annie Bell Brown both of San Antonio; two brothers, Carlton Burns of California and E. L. Burns of San Antonio, a niece Mrs. Ida Ray Wigley of Richland and other nieces and nephews.

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Willie Herman Tieman
Jun 10, 1911 - Apr 22, 1976

W. H. Tieman

RICHLAND - Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Richland for W. H. (Bud) Tieman, resident of Richland, who died yesterday in Wortham Hospital.

The Rev. Ed Allmon will officiate, and burial will be in Richland Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Griffin Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary Tieman of Richland; two daughters, Mrs. Altha Fluker of Corsicana and Mrs. Mary Lou Capps of Richland; two grandsons, a great-grandson, a great-granddaughter, a brother, Charlie Tieman of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Freda Reichardt of Riesel and Mrs. Betty Stone of Chilton; a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be A. Neal Brown, Donald Brown, Billy J. Blacklidge, James McDonald, D. J. Smelley and R. H. Griffin.

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Charles Ray Perry
Jun 19, 1937 - Apr 29, 2024

Charles R. Perry passed away on Monday April 29, 2024 in Irving, Texas. He was born on June 19, 1937, in Blooming Grove, Texas to parents Revis and Elsie Perry. He was the youngest of seven children.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Karen H. Perry; children: Rodger, Pamela, and Kimberly Perry; granddaughter, Hayley Grenier, and husband Israel; great granddaughters: Navaeh and Nai'a Grenier. Preceded in death by son Christopher Perry.
He worked at Kroger Co. for over thirty years as a computer operator before retiring to stay at home and be a stay-at home dad for Kimberly. He was a long-time member of Plymouth Park United Methodist church where some of his favorite things were playing "42" with his Namaste' Class and in his younger days playing volleyball every Wednesday evening.
Please join us in celebrating his life on Saturday, May 11th at 1:00 at Plymough Park United Methodist Church. 1615 W. Airport Frwy. Irving. 75062.
A private burial will be held for the family.
Please make any charity donations to the church or parkinsonsvoiceproject.org



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Jack Eppes
Aug 31, 1913 - Jul 29, 1972

Jack Eppes

KERENS - Graveside services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Long Prairie Cemetery for Jack Eppes who died in Longview.

Paschal Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Beatrice Effie (Reid) Perry-Wilson
Nov 18, 1885 - Dec 3, 1972

Mrs. Wilson

KERENS - Mrs. Beatrice Wilson, 87, of Kerens died Sunday at Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens with the Rev. Olin Boles, pastor of First Baptist Church of Kerens. Burial will be in Prairie Point Cemetery.

She was a Baptist.

Survivors include four sons, Robert Wilson of Houston, Henry Perry of Longview, Floyd Perry and Deris Perry of Copperas Cove; three daughters, Margaret Rimes of Pasadena, Tex., Mrs. Irene Gaylord of Curo, Tex., and Mrs. Evelyn Duckworth of Corpus Christi; two brothers, A. K. Reid of Dallas and Jim Reid of Durham, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Leona Smith of Dallas and Mrs. Lena Cartlige of Marlin, Tex.; 18 grandchildren.

Grandsons will be pallbearers.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Dec 4, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Henry Adolphus Perry 2nd husband Robert Edward Wilson; d/o Silas Elsberry Reid & Mary Frances (Duncan) Reid

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Mrs. Wilson

KERENS - Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday at a funeral home in Kerens for Mrs. Beatrice Wilson, 87, of Kerens, who died Sunday at Memorial Hospital.

Rev. Olin Boles, pastor of First Baptist Church in Kerens, officiated, and burial was in Prairie Point Cemetery.

Survivors include four sons, three daughters, two brothers, two sisters, and 18 grandchildren.

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Lawrence Aubrey Purifoy
Jul 31, 1892 - Feb 19, 1972

L. A. Purifoy

L. A. Purifoy, 79, retired Kerens farmer, died in Houston at the Northshore Hospital after an illness of two weeks. He was born in Kerens, Jul. 31, 1892, and was a livelong resident.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens with burial in the Prairie Point Cemetery.

He is survived by one son, M. D. Purifoy of Corsicana; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Phillips of Houston; one sister, Mrs. Byrtie Hawkins of Kerens; and nine grandchildren.

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L. A. Purifoy

L. A. Purifoy, 79, retired Kerens farmer, died Saturday in Houston at the Northshore Hospital after an illness of two weeks. He was born in Kerens, July 31, 1892, and was a lifelong resident.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens with burial in the Prairie Point Cemetery.

He is survived by one son, M. D. Purifoy of Corsicana; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Phillips of Houston; one sister, Mrs. Byrtie Hawkins of Kerens; and nine grandchildren.

L. A. Purifoy

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday at the Paschal Funeral Home Chapel in Kerens for L. A. Purifoy, 79, retired Kerens farmer who died Saturday in a Houston hospital. Burial was in Prairie Point Cemetery. He was a native and life-long Kerens resident.

He is survived by one son, one daughter, nine grandchildren and one sister.

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Everett Mitchell "Speck" Sims
Jul 2, 1914 - Sep 18, 1972

E. M. Sims

KERENS - Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Christ in Kerens for Everett M. Sims, 58, of Mildred, who died Monday at Navarro. Audie Moore and Cato Sherrer, Church of Christ ministers, will officiate. Burial will be in Prairie Point Cemetery.

Sims was a native of Kerens and a resident of Mildred for three years. He was an employe of the Stroube Oil Company and member of the Church of Christ in Kerens.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ruby Mae Sims of Mildred; two sons, Mitchell Sims of Corsicana and Michael Sims of Mildred; two daughters, Mrs. Clifford Hawkins of Kerens and Mrs. Jimmy Russell of Emhouse; four grandchildren; two brothers, H. D. Sims of Littlefield and C. B. Sims of Corsicana; and three sisters, Mrs. Bill Tramel of Kerens, Mrs. Chester Goodwin of Kerens and Mrs. W. V. Robertson of Malakoff.

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Frances Laverne (Belt) Lake
Aug. 1, 1926 - Jul. 15, 1972

Mrs. Lake

Mrs. Francis Lake, 44, of Corbet died Saturday at Memorial Hospital. She had lived in Corbet 25 years and was a member of the Community Baptist Church.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. James Carroll, Red Oak, will officiate. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas R. Lake of Corbet; her mother, Mrs. W. R. Belt of Corsicana; two brothers, Raymond Belt of Richland and Melvis Belt of Fort Worth; three sisters, Mrs. Merl Parker of Corbet, Mrs. C. O. Peden of Denton and Mrs. Aubrey Brenton of Dallas; one aunt, Mrs. Mae Brown of Corbet; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be A. L. Jacobs Sr., Jackson Taylor, Leon Phillips, Robert Earl Bittner, Harvey beamon, Dewitt Wallace, T. L. Rogers and C. E. Williams.

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Ruby Faye (McCurrin) Taylor
Jun 6, 1896 - Apr 13, 1976

Mrs. Taylor

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. E. W. Taylor, 79, resident of Corsicana, who died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital.

The Rev. Jim Caraway will officiate and burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

She had lived in Corsicana 25 years and was a member of the Westside Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, A. J. Taylor of Richland; three daughters, Mrs. Walter Seago of Union High, Mrs. J. D. Hope, Emhouse, and Mrs. Jack Sewart of Corsicana; seven grandchildren, a sister, Miss Maybelle McCurrin of Corsicana; three brothers, T. E. McCurrin and L. L. McCurrin both of Cedar Creek and Earl McCurrin of Onley; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Nephews will be pallbearers.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Apr 14, 1976
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Ezekiel Wilder "Zeke" Taylor married Jul. 19, 1919; d/o Lewis Alvin McCurrin & Laduskie Adeline (Fletcher) McCurrin

David Wesley Barnes, Sr.
Sep 12, 1905 - Jul 3, 1972

D. W. Barnes

D. W. Barnes, 66 of Longview died Monday while visiting a sister-in-law in Kirvin, Tex. He was an insurance representative and former resident of Corsicana.

Funeral services are pending at Corley Funeral Home.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. D. W. Barnes of Longview; two sons, D. W. Barnes, Jr. of Arkansas and Jerry Barnes of Glendale, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Travis Redden of Fort Worth; his mother, Mrs. C. A. Barnes of Longview; three brothers, C. A. Barnes, Arthur Barnes, and Wilford Barnes, all of Longview; three sisters, Mrs. Doris Rose of Tyler, Mrs. Bill Peavy of Longview, and Mrs. Ethel Nerrin of Silsbee; and six grandchildren.

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D. W. Barnes

Funeral services for D. W. Barnes, 66, are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. George B. Crawford officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. A retired insurance representative, he died Monday night in Kirvin. A resident of Longview, he had lived in Corsicana until 1966.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. D. W. Barnes of Longview; two sons, D. W. Barnes, Jr. of Bela Vista, Ark., and Jerry Barnes of Glendale, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Travis Redden of Fort Worth; six grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. C. A. Barnes of Longview, and three sisters, Mrs. Doris Rowe of Tyler, Mrs. Bill Peavy of Longview and Mrs. Ethel Norris of Silsbee.

Nephews will be pallbearers.

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D. W. Barnes

Funeral services for D. W. Barnes, 66, were at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Corley Chapel. Rev. George B. Crawford officiated and burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, a son, a sister, two brothers and four grandchildren.

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Aqiunaldo Saphronia "Aldo" (McCammon) Farmer
Apr 30, 1899 - Nov 23, 1972

Mrs. Farmer

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday for Mrs. Aldo Farmer, 73, at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Haley, pastor of First Christian Church, officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park. She died Thursday in Conroe.

A resident of Corsicana58 years, she was a native of Taylor County and a member of First Christian Church.

Pallbearers were W. C. O'Neal, Johnnie Laseter, Douglas Hightower, Billy Joe McCann, Claud Maggard and George Richards.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Paul McCann of Spring, Tex., and Mrs. Leland Bone of Nacogdoches; and two grandchildren.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Nov. 26, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Buford Farmer buried in Pattison Cemetery, Emhouse, TX; d/o Isaac Newton McCammon & Dollie (Crutchfield) McCammon

James Guy Buck
Dec 28, 1899 - Jan 29, 1972

Guy Buck

Funeral services for Guy Buck, 72, who died Saturday in Arlington were to be Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Robert J. Potts officiating and burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

He is survived by his widow of Arlington; two brothers, J. C. Buck of Texarkana and J. L. Buck of Henderson; and four sisters, Mrs. J. V. Robertson of Henderson, Mrs. Gethrel Badders of Henderson, Mrs. Eula Miller of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Ruth Beaudoin of Palestine.

Pallbearers include Johnny Brown, Frank Merrill, Willard Davis, Martin Harris, Charles Allen and Alton Justiss.

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Augustus Loyd "Gussie" Higgins
May 22, 1880 - Feb. 24, 1972

G. L. Higgins

Gussie Lloyd Higgins, 91, of 610 N. Main, died Thursday evening in the Evergreen Nursing Home.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mickey Loftis officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery.

He had been a resident of Corsicana for more than 50 years.

Survivors include a son, Henry Higgins of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Louise Mixon, also of Corsicana; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, two nieces and three nephews.

Masons will be in charge of the services at graveside and will act as pallbearers for their former colleague.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Feb. 25, 1972
  • submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Annie Lee (Funderburk) Higgins married Dec 26, 1905; s/o Henry Hitt Higgins & Georgia Ann "Annie" (Plymale) Higgins

William Franklin Stiles
Aug 1, 1894 - Aug 19, 1972

W. F. Stiles

William F. Stiles, 78, died Saturday in Mel-Haven Convalescent Home. A native of Navarro County, he formerly lived at Pursley.

Funeral arrangements at Corley Funeral Home are incomplete, but services tentatively are planned for Monday with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.

He is survived by his widow of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Don Corley of Corsicana and Mrs. Jim Featherston of Baton Rouge, La.; one son, Ferrell Stiles of Farmington, N. M.; and two sisters, Mrs. J. M. Bailey of Fort Worth and Mrs. Elizabeth Long of Dallas.

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W. F. Stiles

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Corley Funeral Chapel for William F. Stiles, 78, a native of Navarro County and formerly of Pursley, who died Saturday at Mel Haven Convalescent Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Survivors include his widow, two daughters, a son, and two sisters.

Pallbearers will be Don Smith, Wayne Oldroyd, W. L. Lynch, W. H. Winters, C. L. Norris and John Bervley.

Claude Parrish, Church of Christ, and Carl Garner, Church of Christ will officiate.

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Hillie Harriett (Lasley) Stiles
Jul 21, 1898 - Sep 8, 1972

Mrs. Stiles

Mrs. Hallie H. Stiles, 74, died Friday morning at Mel Haven Convalescent Home. She was a native of Pursley.

Funeral services are pending at Corley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Survivors include a son, Ferrell Stiles of Farmington, N.M.; two daughters, Mrs. Don Corley of Corsicana and Mrs. Jim Featherstone of Baton Rouge, La.; 11 grandchildren; and two brothers, W. R. Lasley of Kerrville and D. L. Lasley of Dallas.

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Mrs. Stiles

Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at a local funeral home chapel for Mrs. Hallie H. Stiles, 74, who died Friday morning at Mel Haven Convalescent Home. She was a native of Pursley. Claude Parrish and Carl Garner, Church of Christ ministers officiated; and burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Survivors include a son, two daughters, 11 grandchildren and two brothers.

Pallbearers were W. H. Winters, C. L. Norris, John Braly, Rollin Harris, R. D. Crider and Melba Bower.

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Cora B. (Reed) Beaumaster
Aug 22, 1885 - May 28, 1972

Mrs. Beaumaster

Mrs. Cora Beaumaster, 81, of 51A Northwest Apartments in Corsicana, died Sunday morning in Memorial Hospital.

She was a native of Kentucky and a long-time resident of Corsicana.

Funeral was to be at 3 p.m. today in the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel and burial in Resthaven Memorial Park with the Rev. Bruce Hibbitt officiating.

Survivors include a brother, Allen Reed of Corsicana, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be H. C. Conant, C. C. Merrill, Raymond Holley, R. G. Crumbley, Lee Welch, and John Haney.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., May 29, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o George John Beaumaster; d/o James Alexander Reed & Martha Jane "Mattie" (Ginsel) Reed buried in Birdston cemetery

Gerald Glen Plemons
May 19, 1972 - Jun 2, 1972

G. G. Plemons

Gerald Glen Plemons, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Plemons of Temple, died Saturday in Temple's Scott-White Hospital. He was 14 days old.

Funeral will be today at 2 p.m. with a graveside service at Resthaven Funeral Park in Corsicana. Rev. David Williams will officiate.

Survivors include two sisters, Jacqueline and Christine, of the home; a brother, Darrell, also of the home; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Plemons of Corsicana, and Mrs. Juanita Johnson of Miami, Fla.

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Alan Ray Colburn
Jan 1, 1972 - Jan 3, 1972

A. R. Colburn

Graveside rites will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Resthaven Memorial Park for Alan Ray Colburn, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Colburn of Corsicana, who died Monday in Memorial Hospital. The Rev. James T. McKee, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, will officiate.

In addition to the parents, the infant is survived by two sisters, Terry and Sheila, his grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Reed of Corsicana, and grandfather, B. C. Richards of Grand Prairie.

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Alan Colburn

Alan Ray Colburn, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Colburn, was buried in graveside rites at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Resthaven Memorial Park with Corley Funeral Home in charge. The Rev. James T. McKee officiated.

Surviving are the parents, two sisters, a grandmother and grandfather.

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Infant Daughter Stewart
died May 29, 1972

Infant Stewart

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Resthaven for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Stewart of Corsicana. She died at Memorial Hospital Monday.

Claude Parrish of the Westside Church of Christ officiated. Service were conducted by Corley Funeral Home.

Survivors include her parents; a brother, Mark Stewart of Corsicana; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Maco Stewart of Corsicana and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Aldrich of St. Louis, Mo.

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Kevin Howard Willis
Feb 25, 1971 - Feb 19, 1972

K. H. Willis

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Corley Funeral Chapel for Kevin Howard Willis, year old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Willis, who died of suffocation from smoke in a fire at the family home late Friday night.

The Rev. Robert J. Potts will officiate. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Park.

Besides his parents, the infant is survived by two young sisters, Kari and Kristi; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Willis of Dallas and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hollingshead of Mabank; and great grandmothers, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson of Corsicana and Mrs. Gladys Muntz of Seagoville.

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Infant Willis

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday for Kevin Howard Willis, year-old infant who died in a fire at the family home of smoke inhalation. The Rev. Robert Potts officiated at rites at a local funeral chapel. Burial was in Restland Memorial Park.

The infant is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Willis, two sisters, paternal and maternal grandparents and two great-grandmothers.

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Thelma (Pierce) Bodenhamer
Jun 9, 1906 - Sep 17, 1972

Mrs. Bodenhamer

Mrs. Fred Bodenhamer, 65, retired nurse, was found dead in her home 2B Northwest Apartments, shortly before 8 a.m. Monday when neighbors became concerned about not seeing her since Saturday evening.

A coroner's inquest verdict of natural causes, apparent heart attack, was returned by Justice of the Peace G. W. O'Neal.

Asst. Police Chief Doug Hightower said neighbors notified the Corsicana Housing Authority office they had not seen or talked with Mrs. Bodenhamer since early Saturday evening and were concerned as she was under a doctor's care for a heart condition.

She was found dead in bed when Maintenance Man B. F. Platt was sent with a key to enter the apartment to check on her, Asst. Chief Hightower reported. Her husband receded her in death Sept. 22, 1967.

Mrs. Bodenhamer was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. W. A. Staton Jr. of Houston; two sons, R. L. Bodenhamer of Arlington and John Dan Bodenhamer of Kansas City who was an outstanding athlete in Corsicana High school where he played football and baseball; and nine grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements at Corley Funeral Home are pending arrival of relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the St. John Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements are with Corley Funeral Home.

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John Cleminton Massey
Sep 25, 1902 - Aug 27, 1972

J. C. Massey

ENNIS - Funeral services are planned at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Bunch Funeral Home for John C. Massey, age 59, who died Sunday morning at Baylor Hospital. Interment will be in the Richland Cemetery.

He was born at Alma Tex. and had lived in or near Ennis since 1902 until moving to Dallas three weeks ago. He was a retired painter and a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include his widow; two sons, Hulen L. Massey of Natchez, Miss. and Donald D. Massey of Dallas; one daughter, Mrs. Gomer Marlar of Grandbury; four brothers, William O. of Lindale, Clyde of Conroe, Aulton of New Chaney and Leland of Baytown; four sisters, Mrs. C. C. Berry of Houston, Mrs. Alda Mae Willis of Mt. Bellview and Mrs. J. H. Null of Lindale; and 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Aug 28, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Sallie (Sewell) Massey married Dec 29, 1920 2nd wife Ruby Maye (Rockey) Massey married Mar 3, 1926; s/o William Oswald Massey, Sr. & Lorena Catherine (Smith) Massey

Freddie Loys Murrell
Mar 13, 1936 - Sep 21, 1972

F. L. Murrell

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel for Freddie L. Murrell, 36, of Dallas and formerly of Richland who died Thursday at Mel Haven after an extended illness.

He was employed by Burres-Mill Elevator Co. of Dallas after serving in the Army. He was a graduate of Richland High School.

Rev. Ray Burns will officiate, burial will be in Richland Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Judi Murrell of Dallas; his parents; a brother, Charles Murrell of Dallas; a sister, Mrs. Shirley Brown of Lamesa; two nieces and two nephews.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Shults, Charles Williams, Harold Sanches, Bill Murray, David Bullock and David Ripple.

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F. L. Murrell

Services were at 3 p.m. Saturday at a local funeral chapel for Freddie L. Murrell, 36, of Dallas and formerly of Richland, who died Thursday at Mel Haven.

Rev. Ray Burns officiated and burial was in the Richland Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, his parents, a brother, a sister, two nieces and two nephews.

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Bennett Andrew Fisher
Mar 17, 1897 - Jun 12, 1972

B. Fisher

Funeral services for Bennett Fisher are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday in Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Fisher, 75, died Monday night in Terrell Convalescent Center. Burial will be in Richland Cemetery.

He is survived by two brothers, Jessie Fisher of Rusk and the Rev. Frank Fisher of Waxahachie; five sisters, Mrs. Ollie Riggs of Belton, Mrs. Eva Allen of Tyler, Mrs. Ruby Andrews of Garland, Mrs. Pearl Webb of Corsicana, and Miss Maude Fisher of Mexia; and several nieces and nephews.

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Alvis Brant Horton
Nov 10, 1915 - Nov 27, 1912

A. B. Horton

Alvis B. Horton, 57, resident of Richland for the past year and former Dallas printing shop operator, died early Monday in Twilight Home. A native of Freestone County, he formerly owned and operated Horton Printing Co. in Dallas. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Richland.

Funeral services will be in Richland Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Horton of Richland; two daughters, Mrs. Ted Downing of Richland and Mrs. Bruce Meador of Charlotte, N. C.; and five grandchildren.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Nov 27, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Ruth Jaunita (Tiner) Horton buried in Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, TX; s/o Oscar Omar Horton and Gladys Hester (Faircloth) Horton buried in Woodland Cemetery, Kirvin, TX

Melvin Sanwin Gammon
Apr. 9, 1921 - Nov. 21, 1972

M. S. Gammon

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday for Melvin S. Gammon, 51, Port Lavaca resident and native of Dawson, at a Corsicana funeral chapel. Church of Christ minister Cato Sherrer of Kerens officiated. Burial was in Richland.

Pallbearers were Lloyd Baldwin, Charlie Land, Guy Keith, Johnnie Wigley, Thomas Allen and Buster Salter.

He is survived by his widow, one son, one daughter, his mother, five sisters, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews.

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John Thomas Smith
Dec 21, 1886 - Jan 11, 1972

J. T. Smith

RICHLAND - John T. Smith, father of two former Wortham residents, will be buried here Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Smith died Tuesday evening in a Dallas nursing home.

He was the father of Mrs. Jessie Oliver and Mrs. Lee Williams, both formerly of Wortham.

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Herman Forest Holloway
Jan 11, 1894 - Oct 14, 1972

H. Holloway

Herman Holloway, 78, died Saturday morning in the Twilight Convalescent Home.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Corsicana. Rev. Howard Wyatt will officiate. Interment will be in Richland Cemetery.

Holloway is survived by six brothers, Minton, Ralph, Burnnie, Jim and Don of Corsicana and Byron of Donna; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

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H. Holloway

Funeral services were to be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Herman Holloway, 78, who died Saturday morning at Twilight Home.

Howard White, Church of Christ, was to officiate, with burial in Richland Cemetery.

Survivors include six brothers and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Sam Holloway, James Holloway, Hugh Holloway, Billy Holloway, Minton Holloway, and John Holloway.

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Monte O. (Jackson) Orr
Apr 28, 1891 - Apr 30, 1973

Mrs. Orr

Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Monte Orr, 82, who died Monday night in Atlanta, Tex. Rev. Eugene Wood will officiate, and burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

She was a member of the Westminister Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Paul Goodwin of Atlanta.

Pallbearers include Albert Frey, Charlie Bee, Ernest Woodruff, Chester Sprinkle and Jerry Travis.

Notes;

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., May 1, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • (death certificate says Monta, birth record says Montia); w/o Thomas Covey "Tom" Orr; d/o Daniel Montgomery Jackson & Solistina Malvina (Cooper) Jackson
     

Betty/Bessie M. (Breeland) Garrison
Feb 14, 1902 - Nov 19, 1973

Mrs. Garrison

Graveside services are set for 11 a.m. Friday at Oakwood Cemetery for Mrs. Betty Garrison of San Diego, Calif., who died in San Diego. Rev. Robinson (First name not available) will officiate.

She had lived in San Diego for 15 years and was a former resident of Corsicana.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Schow of San Diego; a brother, T. L. Breeland of San Diego; and two sisters, Mrs. Fay Gaylord of San Diego and Mrs. Lester L. Cook of Dallas.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Nov 21, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • (listed as Bessie several times) w/o Clifton L. Garrison married Mar. 23, 1916; d/o John Charles Breeland & Minnie Lee (Donaldson) Breeland

James B. Garrison
Aug 16, 1911 - Aug 25, 1974

J. B. Garrison

Funeral services for James B. Garrison, 63, Dickinson who died Sunday in a Houston hospital, were to be held at 2 p. m. Monday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Claude Parrish, pastor of Westside Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was to be in Oakwood Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers.

A native of Navarro County, he had resided in Dickinson since 1964. He was a plumber and a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy.

He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Irene Johnson of Corsicana, Mrs. Ilo Broughton of Purdon and Mrs. Hazel Williamson of Arlington; six nieces and three nephews.

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John Edward Wich
Sep 11, 1956 - Mar 14, 1973

John Wich

Funeral services for John Wich, 16, Richland, were at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Evans officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

He died Wednesday in a Waco hospital of injuries received Tuesday night in a bicycle-car mishap past Richland.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Carol Wich of Richland, his father, Arthur Wich, Elizabeth, N.J.; three brothers, Arthur Wich, Jr. U.S. Navy, George Wich of Calvert, and William Monroe of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two sisters, Jean Schultz and Grace Schultz, both of St. Petersburg; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wich of Mineola, N.Y.

Pallbearers were Arthur H. Wich, Jr., Ted Bailey, Melvin Byrd, Pat Crane, Craig Burnett and Emil Jansky, Jr.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Mar. 18, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • s/o Arthur K. Wich & Grace (Bjorkland) Wich (death certificate say s/o Grace (Bjorkland)  - obit says s/o Carol Wich)

Robin Nicole Collard
Dec 3, 1973 - Dec 7, 1973

Robin Collard

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Robin Collard, four days old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Collard. She died Friday at Memorial Hospital. Rev. Mickey Loftis officiated and burial was at Oakwood Cemetery.

Survivors include her parents of Corsicana; a sister, Kelly Green of Corsicana; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Collard of Corsican and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Snowden of Corsicana.

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Lillian Jones, Miss
Oct 4, 1893 - Jul 15, 1973

Miss Jones

Funeral services were to be at 4 p.m. Monday at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Miss Lillian Jones, native of Corsicana who died Sunday at Memorial Hospital. Rev. Jack Riley, First United Methodist Church pastor, will officiate, with burial to follow at Oakwood.

She was a retired bookkeeper of State Nation Bank and a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include seven cousins, Mrs. H. G. Gribble of Tyler, Mrs. Dale Y. Groves of Corpus Christi, Dick J. Oden of Lemon Grove, Calif., Hill Howard Jr. of Wichita Falls, Col. Remus Jones of Killeen, Tex., Arthur N. Jones of Dallas and Aubrey Jones of St. Augustine, Florida.

Pallbearers include William B. Robinson, Alton N. Justiss, T. L. Carlisle, L. E. Morton, Robert W. Gladney and Lewis Foster.

Honorary pallbearers include C. C. Rutherford, W. Art Martin, J. E. Davant, Paul M. Bennett and J. S. Hicks.

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William Ira "Bill" Wilson, Sr.
Feb 5, 1907 - Jul 13, 1973

W. I. Wilson

ENNIS - William I. Wilson, 60, of Rt. 4 Ennis, died at 7 p.m. Friday in Parkland Hospital in Dallas.

Services are set for 10 a.m. Monday at the Bunch Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery of Corsicana.

He was a retired farmer, and retired as foreman for the Murray Gin Co. of Dallas in 1965. He was a Baptist.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Odie Mae Wilson of Ennis; six sons, Hollis Wilson, W. I. Wilson, Jr.., Alvin Wilson, and Sidney R. Wilkerson, all of Dallas, and Thomas Odell Wilson and Rickey Joe Wilson, both of Ennis; two daughters, Mrs. Lonnie J. Jenkins and Mrs. Sammy Jeffers, both of Irving; two sisters, Mrs. Charlie Stiles of Houston and Mrs. Josephine Kimberling of Fort Worth; and four brothers, Woodrow, Acy, Patrick and Fred Wilson, all of Dallas.

Pallbearers include Dick Betts, Charles F. Davis, Albert Budai, Stanley Svehiak, Roy Watson and Cecil Holt.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Jul. 15, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Odie Mae (Bailey) Wilson; s/o Joseph Ira Wilson & Alice Iva (Dragould) Wilson buried in Lee Cemetery, Seagoville, TX

Aimiee Ah'Genece Arriola
Jul 12, 1973 - Jul 15, 1973

Aimiee Arriola

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for infant Aimiee Arriola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vance Arriola of Texas City. The infant died Saturday at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston.

Rev. Bobby Bryant will officiate.

Survivors include her parents, a brother, Damon D'Wain Arriola of Texas City; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Barlow of Corsicana; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Arriola of Texas City, and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Tom Barlow of Corsicana.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Jul 16, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
  • d/o Vance Gene Arriola & Wanda Charlene (Barlow) Arriola

 

 

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