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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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.
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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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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. |
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
-----
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.
Notes:
Vernon
Parnell York ![](../graphics/star-1.gif)
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
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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
![](../graphics/star-1.gif)
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. |
Notes:
- 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
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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.
|
Notes:
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.
Notes:
- 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.
Notes:
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
Notes:
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. |
Notes:
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. |
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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. |
Notes:
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. |
Notes:
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. |
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
Terry Keith Warner
Nov 15, 1955 - Nov 18, 1972
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Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
-
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes;
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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
----
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
---
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
----
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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.
Notes;
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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