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Maude Evelyn (Barr) Wright
Apr 8, 1927 - Mar 23, 2024

Maudie Evelyn Wright, aged 96, of Mesquite, Texas, passed away on March 23, 2024, in Plano, Texas. She was born on April 8, 1927, in Navarro County, to James Clarence and Jessie Faye (Northcutt) Barr.

Evelyn was Baptist by faith and found solace in her religious beliefs throughout her life. She cherished moments spent with her family, particularly her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Evelyn had a passion for cooking and delighted in sharing meals with her loved ones.

She dedicated over 20 years of her life to Fina Oil before retiring.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Leon Wright, daughters Brenda Davis and Sandra Kendrick, as well as two brothers and a sister.

She is survived by her son, Larry Wright of Mesquite; grandchildren Shannon Kruger, Cristy Hartsook and husband Todd, Kelly Noland and husband Greg, Jason Wright and wife Patricia, and Joshua Wright; great-grandchildren Madison Griffith and Sebastian Kruger, Jessica and Jacob Hartsook, Lilly, Brenda Lauren, Olivia, and Brody Noland, Izzy and Ivan Wright; as well as two great-great-grandchildren, E. J. and Aurora Griffith. She is also survived by her brother, Robert Barr, of Washington State; and numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

A gravesite service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 1, 2024, with interment following at Rosehill Cemetery

Corley Funeral Home

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Robert Bernay Parks
Sep 12, 1941 - Sep 30, 2024

Robert Bernay Parks passed away on September 30, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 83. He was born on September 12, 1941, in Hico, Texas, to J.T., Jr. and Mary (Bullard) Parks. From a young age, he loved participating in sports, including playing little league baseball, running track, and playing football. He learned the importance of hard work early on by working on a dairy and in the cotton fields. Robert graduated from Cleburne High School in 1960 as a football standout and attended college to study education. During college and beyond, he drove a truck for Central Freight during the summer months for eleven years. He received his bachelor's degree from North Texas State University and his master's degree in educational administration from Tarleton State University.
In 1965, Robert began a decades-long career in education. He taught school and coached six-man football at Liberty Chapel and later coached virtually every boys' sport in Rio Vista. While in Rio Vista, Robert met his love, Janis Winfield, whom he affectionately called "Jan." They married on February 19, 1977. Together, they raised two children, Clint and Molly. At age 35, Robert accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and made a public profession of faith at First Baptist Church in Rio Vista and was baptized by Pastor Gil Lane. Robert continued his career in education by serving as high school principal in Plains and Lampasas, superintendent in White Deer, and assistant superintendent in Liberty Hill. He always enjoyed watching the sporting events, band performances, and one-act play competitions. Throughout his career, he oversaw the building of new school facilities on multiple occasions and witnessed his schools achieve several state championships. Robert retired in 2015 after fifty years in the school business.
Robert loved music, with gospel and country and western being his favorites. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing and was always teaching himself to play other instruments including the piano, harmonica, accordion, autoharp, mandolin, dobro, and fiddle. He encouraged his children to make music as well. He taught Clint to play the guitar, and together they enjoyed performing at local pickin' and grinnin' sessions. He faithfully drove Molly to her piano lessons twice a week that were forty-five minutes away. Thanksgivings spent at his mother's house in Cleburne were particularly special. After lunch, the family would sit around and tell old stories, and then Robert would lead the sing-a-longs, with his mother, brothers, and extended family taking part. He had a heart of service and was heavily involved in the churches he attended. Over the years, he taught Sunday school classes, served as an usher, assisted with the youth group, and played music for vacation Bible school. He served as a deacon at First Baptist Church in Lampasas and a deacon and elder at Fellowship Baptist Church in Liberty Hill. Robert regularly played the guitar and sang at church, often with Janis singing alongside him.
After retirement, Robert and Janis moved to Whitney, where Robert continued playing music and serving in church. He also enjoyed golfing, riding around in his pickup truck or golf cart, attending men's breakfasts, and spending time with his family. He was well-known for his practical advice, which always centered around working hard and making good decisions.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Jackie and Bill. He is survived by his wife, Janis of Dallas; children Clint Parks of Round Rock, and Molly Ward and husband Aaron of Dallas; grandchildren Karen and Travis Parks of Brownwood, and Owen, Austin, and Jillian Ward of Dallas; great grandchildren RhyLynn and Maeleigh Jo; and many other loving family members.
Celebration of Life will be 11:00 am Friday, October 4, 2024, at Cedar Creek Baptist Chruch 5643 FM 933 Whitney, Texas 76692 with Pastor Ricky Gobert officiating. Graveside service will be 2:00 pm at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blooming Grove, Texas. Pallbearers will be Clint Parks, Owen Ward, Aaron Ward, Andy Pogue, Rob Beasley and Ted O'Neil.

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Mary Charlene Kagler
Sep 15, 1939 - Sep 13, 2024

Funeral services for Ms. Charlene Kagler, 85, of Lake Murvaul will be 10:00 a.m. Friday September 20, 2024 at the Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m., Friday in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Blooming Grove, Navarro County, Texas.
Ms. Mary Charlene Kagler was born September 15, 1939 in Blooming Grove, Navarro County, Texas. She passed this life September 13, 2024 peacefully at her Lake Murvaul home. She was one of three children born to the marriage of Charlie F. "Straw" and Mary Willie Collier Kagler. Charlene was raised and schooled in Kenedy, graduating from Kenedy High School with a basketball scholarship to Waylon Baptist College and received her Master of Education through Texas Women's University. Ms. Kagler spent her career as a professional educator teaching Physical Education and coaching track and basketball at the high school level for Katy Independent School District and the LaPorte I.S.D. until her retirement. Charlene loved woodworking, time with family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Doris Anderson and Sue Childress.
Ms. Kagler is survived by her dear friend of 47 years, Julianne Johnston of Lake Murvaul; nieces and nephews, Lyn Anderson Flanagan and husband Mike of Laguna Vista, Gary Anderson and wife Wendy of Kerrville, Christy Erb and husband Jordin of Titus, AL, Greg Childress and wife Ann of Las Vegas, NV, Edward Childress and wife Bridget of Florence, KY, Tom Childress of Alabama; numerous great nieces and nephews and a host of cousins and friends.
 

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Harlan Ersel Willhelm
May 30, 1932 - Jul 20, 2023

Funeral service for Harlan Willhelm, age 91, will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Colonial Funeral Home of Irving Chapel, 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving. His family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until the service at 11:00 on Saturday in the funeral home. A private family burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery, Highway 22 in Blooming Grove, Texas.

Harlan E. Willhelm was born May 30, 1932, in Dallas, Texas. He was the son of Samuel "Jack" and Alma Mitchell Willhelm and the brother of Kenneth Willhelm. Harlan retired from Dallas Power & Light Company in 1992 where he began working in 1949. Throughout his life, he was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather.

Harlan was an avid outdoorsman. Beginning at an early age, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. In retirement, he took up wood-working, where he created loving gifts for his family and friends. His greatest gift, however, was his ability and his willingness to attend to the needs of others; to offer a helping hand, either time or service, to anyone in need.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, and his wife of 63 years, Bobbie Altom Willhelm.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Robert Willhelm and wife Ningrum, Belinda Wisnoski and husband Gene, Teresa Palermo and husband Keith. Eight grandchildren: Shane Willhelm, Samudra Willhelm, Nathan Wisnoski, Leanna Deyo, Stefan Wisnoski, Gabrielle Porti, Marissa Palermo, Vincent Palermo; ten great-grandchildren: Tatum, Kyler, Thomas, Jackson, Eugene, Lily, Laurel, Layla, Reid, and Callum.

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  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Bobbie Ruth (Altom) Willhelm; d/o Samuell Ersel "Jack" Willhelm & Alma Anna (Mitchell) Willhelm

William Edward Bessellieu
Apr 13, 1901 - Oct 21, 1960

W. E. Bessellieu Rites Sunday

Funeral services for William Edward Bessellieu, 59, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the McCammon Chapel. Rev. Robert Wooddy, First Baptist pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in the Hamilton cemetery.

A native of Cameron, Mr. Bessellieu died at his home here shortly before noon Friday.

Survivors, other than the widow of Corsicana, are three sons, Elmo and Roy Lee Bessellieu, both of Corsicana and A. C. Bessellieu, Waco; a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Puryear, Waco; a brother, Ben F. Heathcote, Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Watson, Pecos; four grandchildren and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Harris Puryear, Barney Thomas Calvin Barron, Lelon Mahoney, Floyd Scott and Milford Shook.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., Oct 22, 1960
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Eva Lena (Whitlock) Bessellieu s/o William Samuel "Sam" Bessellieu & Viola (Nance) Bessellieu per death certificate (Brother Benjamin Franklin Heathcote - sister Gladys Watson is Gladys Luerissie (Nance) Watson)

Jerry Inmon Prater
Nov 3, 1942 - Jun 10, 1960

Jerry Prater Rites Sunday

Funeral services for Jerry Prater were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Memorial Baptist church with Rev. A. M. Stone, pastor, and Rev. C. Reginal King, Emmanuel Baptist pastor, conducting the final rites. Interment was in Hamilton cemetery.

A native of Corsicana, Prater, 17, died in Parkland hospital in Dallas Friday night.

Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Prater, one sister, Joyce Prater; two brothers, Glenn and Windle, all of Corsicana; and a grandmother, Mrs. T. J. Poteet, Venus.

Pallbearers include Derwood Penney, David Blanchard, Phillip Gonzales, Johnny Blakeney, Ronnie Rogers, Billy Osborne, Laurel Coker and Bill Rosser.

Corley directed.

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Billie Louise (Alford) Prater
Mar 27, 1918 - Mar 26, 1974

Mrs. Prater

Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. O. F. (Billy) Prater, 55, who died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital. Rev. Maurice McLeroy and Peter Kach will officiate, with burial to follow at Hamilton Cemetery.

She was a native of Prairie Hill and had lived in Corsicana since 1948. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, O. F. Prater of Corsicana; two sons, Glenn Prater of Corsicana and Windle Prater of Fort Worth; a brother, J. B. Alford of Pleasant Grove, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Geneva Griswell of Hillsboro and Mrs. Arthur McDonald of Wichita Falls; and five grandchildren.

Pallbearers include Harold Prater, Jimmy Prater, Doyce Prater, Roland I. Sherrard, Jr., Thelbert Percival, and Floyd Poteet.

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Joyce Lynell Prater
Jul 4, 1948 - Dec 31, 1970

Prater Rites Set Saturday

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel for Miss Joyce Lanell Prager, who died Thursday in the Henderson County Jail in Athens. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Ray C. Kelley, with interment in Hamilton Cemetery.

Survivors include one daughter, Amie Prater of Corsicana; parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Prater of Corsicana; two brothers, Windle Prater of Fort Worth and Glenn Prater of Corsicana; grandmother, Mrs. Calvin Poteet of Venus, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Thelbert Percivel, Dewey Grimes, John Poteet, Floyd Poteet, Wilson Prater and Charles Weisinger.

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Mamie (Smith) Ragan
Sep 8, 1912 - Apr 4, 1960

Rites Saturday For Mrs. Ragan

Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie Ragan, 47, were held from the Corley chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Mrs. Ragan, wife of W. D. Ragan, 2101 West Thirteenth avenue, was dead on arrival at Memorial hospital at 9:45 p.m. Thursday, following a heart attack.

Charles Atteberry, Church of Christ minister at Farmer's Branch, officiated. Burial was in Hamilton Cemetery.

Surviving are the husband; a son, Donald Keiford Ragan, both of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Doylene Nevill, Corsicana and Mrs. Billie Jo Giles, Denton;

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., Apr 30, 1960
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Willie Doyle Ragan married Oct 9, 1932; d/o William Coleman Smith & Corrie (Pierce) Smith
  • b. Chatfield, Navarro Co, TX   d. Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX

Willie Doyle Ragan
Jan 23, 1909 - Feb 10, 1974

W. D. Ragan

Funeral service for Willie Doyle Ragan, 65, will be held Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Home chapel, with Frank Blackabee of Irving officiating. Burial will be at Hamilton cemetery. He died Sunday in Leisure Lodge Nursing Home.

A native of Navarro County, he lived most of his life in Corsicana; he was a retired Cotton Mill employe.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Doylene Nevill of Corsicana and Mrs. Billie Giles of Denton; his mother, Mrs. Annie Ragan of Corsicana; four brothers, Dexter Ragan of Farmers' Branch, Buford Ragan of Corsicana, Ray Ragan of Corsicana and Bobby Ragan of Corsicana; four sisters, Mrs. Fay Haley of Orange, Mrs. Ruth Lucas of Orange, Mrs. Edna Gaines of Corsicana, and Mrs. Doris Jean Taylor of San Angelo; and six grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Solon Bailey, Jr., Luther Tanner, G. W. Baker, John Brewer, Darvial Nevill, and Virge Huggins.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Feb 11, 1974
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Mamie (Smith) Ragan married Oct 9, 1932 2nd wife Lena Opal (Miller) Montfort-Ragan married Jan 10, 1966 buried Chatfield cemetery

John Henry Stubbs
Dec 6, 1881 - Jun 18, 1960

John H. Stubbs Expires Friday

John H. Stubbs, 78, native of Navarro county, died early Friday in Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. from the McCammon Chapel with Bert Mercer, West Side Church of Christ minister, conducting the final rites. Interment will be in Hamilton cemetery.

A long-time resident of Corsicana, Mr. Stubbs lived in Zion's Rest addition for a number of years. He had been ill for some time.

Survivors, other than the widow, are two daughters, Mrs. E. C. Price, Athens, and Mrs. Eva Mae Meeker, Wichita Falls; one son, Claude H. Stubbs, Corsicana, and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be John, Clyde, Leroy, Loyd, Richards and James Stubbs, all nephews.

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Walter Lee Beasley
Dec 22, 1885 - May 30, 1960

Walter Beasley Rites Tuesday

Walter L. Beasley, 74, died in Fort Worth Sunday night.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Griffin Chapel with burial in the Hamilton cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Carl W. Quattlebaum, pastor of the Central Baptist church.

Surviving are his wife of Fort Worth; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Joe Nunn, Rosenberg, and Mrs. Douglas Cameron, Hico, Calif.; two brothers, J. G. and W. H. Beasley, both or Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Joe Teague and Mrs. L. M. Mitchell, both of Fort Worth, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

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Bessie (Beasley) Teague
Mar 12, 1893 - Sep 29, 1967

TEAGUE

MRS. BESS TEAGUE, 74, 3220 Jane Lane, passed away Friday morning. Resident Fort Worth 33 years; Baptist. Survivors; Son, Troy K. Teague, Huntsville; brother, Jim and Herbert Beasley, Corsicana; sister, Mrs. L. M. Mitchell, Fort Worth. Robertson - Mueller -Harper forwarding remains to Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana, Texas for services and interment. Arrangements Robertson - Mueller - Harper.

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Lee Royal Bonner
Jun 5, 1885 - Apr 17, 1960

L. R. Bonner Dies Sunday

L. R. Bonner, 74, retired farmer, 1419 West Seventh and One-Half street, died in Memorial Hospital Sunday night following a short illness. He was a native of Texas and had resided here 60 years.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. from the Corley Chapel. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Jack Bell, Baptist minister of Wortham, and Rev. Norman Ferguson, pastor of the Northside Baptist church.

Burial will be in the Hamilton cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. B. M. Brazell, a grandson, Danny McLeod, a granddaughter, Mrs. Warren Townley, and several great-grandchildren, all of Corsicana; four brothers, D. Bonner, angus; L. G. Bonner and Ed Reed, both of Corsicana, and Clay Reed, Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Frazier and Mrs. Cumi Cox, both of Corsicana, and Mrs. Burt Jones, Angus.

Pallbearers will be Warren Townley, Billy Joe Allen, Roy Reed, Daniel McLeod, Lawrence Bonner and B. M. Brazell.

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Vera Mae (Cook) Bonner
Mar 26, 1889 - Jun 6, 1972

Mrs. Bonner

Funeral services for Mrs. L. R. (Vira) Bonner are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Corley Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Bonner, 83, died Tuesday in Navarro County Memorial Hospital. Burial in Hamilton Cemetery will follow services.

Mrs. Bonner was a native of Tennessee and had lived in Corsicana for 80 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. B. M. Brazell of Corsicana; a granddaughter, Mrs. Warren Townley of Corsicana; a grandson, Dan McLeod of Waco; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Ludie Odom and Mrs. Addie Lennon, both of Corsicana.

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Myrtle/Mertie Hestella "Stellar/Stella" (Cox) Bonner
Dec 16, 1896 - Sep 28, 1974

Mrs. Stella Bonner

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday from the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Stella Bonner, 77, who passed away Saturday afternoon in Memorial Hospital.

Rev. Bill Grimes and Rev. Charles Pringle will officiate the services with burial following in the Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

She was a retired housewife who had lived in Angus for 65 years. She was a member of the Angus Baptist church.

Survivors include two sons, Lawrence Bonner of Corsicana and Clarence Bonner of Eureka; two daughters, Mrs. Curtis Stokes of Euless and Mrs. W. E. McBride of Corsicana; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Billy Joe Allen, Lowell Bonner, Chester Bonner, O. D. Bailey, R. L. Cox, and Morris Bodily.

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Clarence Davilier Mann
Mar 11, 1889 - Feb 8, 1960

Clarence Mann Expires Monday

Clarence D. Mann, 69, World War I Veteran, retired barber, died in the Veterans Administration hospital in Marlin early Monday morning.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Pursley Church of Christ.

The rites will be conducted by J. C. Mahoney, Church of Christ minister. Burial will be in the Hamilton Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife of Purdon; a son, J. C. Mann, Deer Park; two grandchildren, two brothers, Jesse L. Mann, Pasadena, and Tommy Mann, Arizona; a sister, Mrs. W. C. Myers, Arizona, and other relatives.

Corley will direct.

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Lois (Jones) Dickson
Mar 24, 1894 - Jun 16, 1960

Mrs. Dickson Rites Are Held

Graveside rites Saturday at 5:30 p.m., following services at 3 p.m. from the First Methodist church, Arp, will be held for Mrs. Lois Dickson at Hamilton Cemetery.

The widow of the late Dr. James R. Dickson, Mrs. Dickson died early Friday at Beeville.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Bettye Jane Lucas, Beeville, and other relatives.

Corley Funeral Home directs local arrangements.

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Burdene (Currington) Stewart-Tidwell
Aug 31, 1935 - Jul 9, 2021

Burdene Stewart Tidwell, 85, of Levelland passed from this life on July 9, 2021. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at 10:00 am at the First Assembly of God Church. Interment will follow in the City of Levelland Cemetery.

She was born August 31, 1935 in Corsicana, Texas to C.A. and Izyal Currington. Burdene worked hard all her life. She never met a stranger which was a true Currington trait.

Burdene loved her church, family and friends. Everyone knew she was a child of God. Burdene was only a call away for anyone needing prayer. She was a member of the Assembly of God church.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Arlanda Currington and Coy Currington; and grandson, Dustin Parker.

Burdene is survived by her son, E.C. Stewart, Jr.; daughter, Karen (Randall) Parker; brothers, Donny Currington and Kenny (Linda) Currington; grandchildren, April (Justin) VanZandt, Chris Parker, Eric Stewart, and Stephanie (Casey) Baldwin; and numerous great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Dr. Jacinto and the staffs of Covenant Hospital and Interim Hospice for their considerate care over the years.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Krestridge Funeral Home.

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  • Levelland Municipal Cemetery, Levelland, Hockley Co.., TX
  • w/o E. C. Stewart Sr; d/o Clarence Thomas Currington & Izyal Noma (Back) Currington

Bessie Elizabeth (Puckett) Ward
Feb 11, 1894 - Mar 24, 1974

Mrs. Ward

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Bessie Ward, 80, of Overton.

Burial will be at Hamilton cemetery.

She was a native of Rusk County, a former resident of Corsicana, and resident of Overton for six years.

Survivors include her husband, L. A. Ward of Overton; two sons, Raymond Ward of Greenville and Lonnie A. Ward Jr., of Boiser City La.; a daughter, Mrs. Chester Brinkley of New London; five grandchildren; two brothers, C. C. Puckett and John Puckett of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Allie Perry of Ennis and Mrs. Velma Knight of Texarkana, Tex.

Grandsons and nephews will be pallbearers.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Mar 25, 1974
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Lonney Agustus "Lon" Ward, Sr. married Nov. 22, 1920; d/o Leonard Lemuel Puckett & Mary Elizabeth (Bell) Puckett

Julia Martha (Ellis) Ward
Feb 20, 1899 - Dec 16, 1962

Mrs. Julia Ward Expires Sunday

Mrs. Julia Ward, 64, of Corsicana, died Sunday in Memorial Hospital.

Surviving are her husband, Ernest Ward, Corsicana; four sons, LeRoy Ward, Liberia; Charlie Ward, Houston; Freddie Ward, New Mexico and Ernest Ward, Jr., Fort Worth; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Nesperios, Conroe; Mrs. Curtis Cox and Mrs. Melvin Hutson, both of Wichita, Kan.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. from the First Assembly of God Church with Rev. T. F. Donald, pastor, conducting the rites, with burial in the Hamilton cemetery.

Corley will direct.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Dec 17, 1962
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Ernest Ward, Sr. married Oct 18, 1915; d/o Charles Mack "Charlie" Ellis buried in Younger cemetery & Ida Mary (Gardner) Ellis buried in unmarked grave in Black Hills cemetery

Lee Roy Ward, Rev.
Sep 1, 1918 - Mar 17, 2014

Lee Roy Ward, 95, of Waxahachie, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at Wayne Boze Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Pat Boze Memorial Chapel of Wayne Boze Funeral Home. Interment will be in Hamilton Beeman Cemetery.

Lee Roy was born in Navarro County, Texas, to the late Ernest and Julia Martha (Ellis) Ward. He served as a radio operator with the U.S. Army Air Corp in World War II in the North Africa and Mediterranean theaters. He received the certificate of valor for his service in the Mediterranean operations from the U.S. Army Air Corp. Other decorations and citations received included a Good Conduct Medal, Air Medal GO, EAME service ribbons, one Silver Star and two Bronze Service Stars. He completed his service prior to honorable discharge, teaching at the radio operator school in Sioux Falls, SD.

He graduated from Southwestern Assemblies of God College, (now Southwestern Assemblies of God University), in Waxahachie, Texas. Lee served there as Assistant Dean of Men until he began his missionary service. With his broad range of gifts, Rev. Ward served as a bush pilot, builder, seminary and grade school planter, and a boarding school house-parent.

Upon retirement to the United States, Rev. Ward faithfully served as a custodian and Senior Adult Minister at University Assembly of God church in Waxahachie, TX. until the age of 80. His volunteer support continued on until this past year when health restrictions prevented his service. He held credentials for 62 years with Assembly of God. He will lovingly be remembered for his exceptional story-telling, memory for names and dates, his warm hand shake, his always-at-the-ready to help, a green thumb that provided produce and flowers to share, and the open joy of investing in children's lives - especially his grandkids and great grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Ward, who served with him for 33 years in Liberia and Nigeria, West Africa; and sisters, Fay Hutson and Ida Nisperos.

Survivors include his daughters, Anita Barnes, of Waxahachie, and Joyce Eden and husband, Gerry, of Clovis, CA.; grandchildren: Jenni Eden, Laaz (Matt) Eden, Adam Barnes and his wife, Becka, and Anneliese Barnes; great-grandchildren: Lady May Eden, Carson Eden, Eliza Barnes and Norah Barnes; brothers: Charlie Ward, of Jacksonville, TX., Fred Ward, of Bochita, OK., and Ernest Ward, Jr. and wife, Jimmye, of Corsicana; sister, Sue Herndon, of Waxahachie; other relatives and many friends.

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Thelma Irene (Roark) Ward
Jul 23, 1922 - Nov 7, 2009

Mrs. Ward passed away Nov. 7,2009 at Trinity Mission Health and Rehabilitation Center in Italy, Texas. Thelma Ward was born in LaFlore County, OK. to Claud and Camilla (Eubanks) Roark. She married Lee Roy Ward in 1953 in Liberia, West Africa. She is survived by her husband Lee Roy Ward of Waxahachie,2 daughters, Anita Barnes of Waxahachie and Joyce Eden of Clovis,CA. also 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents,2 brothers and 3 sisters. Interment was at the Hamilton Beeman Cemetery in Corsicana, TX.

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  • w/o Lee Roy Ward, Rev; d/o Claude Roark & Camilla (Eubanks) Roark

Sidney Johnson "Sid" Foster
Sep 24, 1888 - May 24, 1960

S. J. Foster Rites Friday

Funeral services for S. J. (Sid) Foster, 72, former Navarro county resident who died Wednesday in Odessa where he was a traffic policeman, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery.

He had resided in Barry, Black Hills and Drane communities before moving away from Navarro count.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ethel C. Foster, Odessa; five daughters, Mrs. A. B. Smith and Mrs. Leon Murrell, both of Odessa; Mrs. Harvey Walker, Pasadena; Mrs. Glen Hutchins, Rice, and Mrs. Kenneth Boyd, Brownwood; a step-daughter, Mrs. Lacy Butler; two sons, Sidney E. and Murrel D. Foster, both of Odessa; 19 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. J. T. Dyer, and Mrs. T. J. Thompson, both of Corsicana; three brothers, Jim (Bud), Joe and Hugh Foster, all of Corsicana, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

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James Clyde Walthall
Oct 28, 1923 - May 31, 2008

Walthall, James C. Born October 28, 1923 and was called home to be with the Lord May 31, 2008. He graduated from Forrest Avenue High School and attended University of Texas in Austin before serving in the Army Air Corp. After the service, James worked for Southwestern Life Insurance Company, where he met and married Martha Harper, and continued employment there until he retired in 1983. He was a long-term member of Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church, as well as a member of the Oak Cliff Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed traveling with the Rambling Sams Club and gardening. Survived by wife, Martha, and children, Gary, Ronald and his wife, Rhonda, Sandra Pickering and her husband, Dan. Also survived by grandchildren Kelly and his wife, Tammi, and their two children, Tyler and Taylor, and Jake, Kevin, and Rachel. Services will be held at Restland Memorial Chapel Thursday, June 19, 2008. Visitation 9:00 AM; Funeral 10:00 AM. Restland 972-238-7111 restlandfuneralhome.com

 

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Raymond Lloyd Ward
Dec 12, 1922 - Mar 14, 2006

Raymond L. Ward, 83, of Greenville died March 14, 2006, in a local hospital. Services are Thursday at 2 p.m. at Peters Funeral Home chapel with interment following at Forest Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mr. Ward was born on Dec. 12, 1922, in Stanton to Lon Augustus and Bessie Elizabeth Puckett Ward. On Nov. 4, 1944, he married Juanell Buck in Greenville.

Mr. Ward served in the United States Air Force during World War II. He owned and operated Ward's Garage and Body Shop in Greenville. He belonged to the I.O.O.F. and was a member of the Baptist faith.

His survivors are his wife, Juanell of Greenville; two sons, Gary Ward and wife Amanda of Allen and Bill Ward and wife Elaine of North Richland Hills; a brother, Lonnie Ward of Greenwood, La.; grandchildren Randy and Stephanie Ward of Bourne, Jennifer and Paxton Dunn of Allen, Shelly and Gerald Hardin of Weatherford, Shirley and Eric Sewell of Dayton; nine great-grandchildren; and three nieces.

His son, Randy Lee Ward, preceded him in death in 1960. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a sister, and two brothers.

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Page Clowers Warfield
Jan 17, 1928 - Nov 13, 1999

BRENHAM - Services for Page Clowers Warfield, 71, of Cypress, Texas, are set for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham.
The Rev. Glen Schoeneberg will officiate. Burial will be in Prairie Lea Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Warfield died Saturday.
He was a retired stockbroker. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the Pacific, and received a purple heart as well as many other commendations. He was a member of the VFW Post No. 8905.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Bredthauer Warfield of Cypress; two sons, Frank Warfield Jeffers and Richard Page Warfield, both of Cypress; a daughter and son-in-law, Paige and Craig Elving of Flower Mound, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Michael Flannery of Oxnard, Calif.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial may be made to the Texas Heart Institute, P.O. Box 4149, Houston, Texas  77210-9886.

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Joe Bryant Warner
Oct 19, 1914 - Apr 29, 1967

WARNER, Joe Bryant, 1922 S. Marsalis. Survived by wife, Mrs. Roberta Warner; daughter, Miss Robbie Jo Warner, Dallas; brothers, John H., Houston, Gordon R., Euless, A. L., Dallas, Albert Jr., Huntsville; sisters, Mrs. Mary Lou Clabb, Dickinson, Texas, Mrs. Florence A. Stephens, Dallas, Mrs. Frances Allen, Abilene. Interment Laurel Land.

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Sidney Ervin Foster, Jr.
Dec 24, 1955 - Jun 25, 1961

Foster Rites Held Friday

Funeral rites for Theresa Marie Foster, 13, and Sidney E. Foster, Jr., 5, killed in a car collision Sunday near Big Spring, will be held at Hamilton cemetery Friday at 4 p.m. with Rev. A. J. Merkel, pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in charge. Previous services were held at Big Spring Thursday.

The mother of the children was injured but was able to attend the rites in an ambulance Thursday at Big Spring.

J. L. Brantley, Stanton auto dealer, died Thursday of injuries received in the same accident.

A station wagon and a pick-up truck were in collision.

Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney E. Foster, Sr., and a sister, Patricia, all of Stanton; a grandmother, Mrs. Sidney Foster, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be A. W. Drain, Wendell Lockhart, Merrill Brown, Elmer Lee Drain, Charles Beckham, Tommy Watkins, Carmack Watkins, Fred Richards, and C. A. Watson.

Corley directs.

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Theresa Maria Foster
Jun 17, 1948 - Jun 25, 1961

Foster Rites Held Friday

Funeral rites for Theresa Marie Foster, 13, and Sidney E. Foster, Jr., 5, killed in a car collision Sunday near Big Spring, will be held at Hamilton cemetery Friday at 4 p.m. with Rev. A. J. Merkel, pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in charge. Previous services were held at Big Spring Thursday.

The mother of the children was injured but was able to attend the rites in an ambulance Thursday at Big Spring.

J. L. Brantley, Stanton auto dealer, died Thursday of injuries received in the same accident.

A station wagon and a pick-up truck were in collision.

Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney E. Foster, Sr., and a sister, Patricia, all of Stanton; a grandmother, Mrs. Sidney Foster, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be A. W. Drain, Wendell Lockhart, Merrill Brown, Elmer Lee Drain, Charles Beckham, Tommy Watkins, Carmack Watkins, Fred Richards, and C. A. Watson.

Corley directs.

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John Merville "Goodie" Goodman
Jun 4, 1899 - Nov 15, 1960

J. M. Goodman Dies Tuesday

John M. (Goodie) Goodman, 31, city pump station employe, 413 North Twenty First street, died in Memorial hospital Tuesday afternoon following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in the Hamilton cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First Baptist church.

A native of Independence, Mo., Goodman was employed by the Pure Oil Company at Mexia and in Corsicana for a number of years.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; a brother, E. L. Goodman, and two sisters, Mrs. A. L. Kerr and Mrs. Frances Weiss, all of Los Angeles, Calif., and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Guy Buck, Virgil Griffin, Jack Kent, Clyde Sharrer, Raymond Cooper and George Williams.

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Joseph Richard "Joe" Nichols
Sep 13, 1882 - Nov 4, 1960

Joe Nichols Rites Sunday

Final rites for Joe Nichols, 78, who died Friday at his home here following an extended illness, were held Sunday at 3:30 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.

The services were conducted by Rev. Joe Evans, pastor of the Cedar Creek Baptist church. Retreat; Rev. C. Reginal King, pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist church, and Rev. Hill. Burial was in the Hamilton cemetery.

Nichols, a native of Mississippi, was a retired farmer and was a member of the Cedar Creek Baptist church.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; four daughters, Mrs. D. R. Vardeman, Mt. Calm; Mrs. Ina Barrington, Mrs. H. W. Christian and Mrs. N. A. Gilcrease, all of Corsicana; two sons, Harold Nichols, Marshall, and Billy Nichols, Corsicana; two brothers, Clarence Nichols, Fort Worth and Ross Nichols, Kaufman; five sisters, Mrs. Tom Nichols, Tupelo, Miss.; Mrs. Alice Stewart, Sulphur Bluff; Mrs. Myrtle Singleton, Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Vera Barden and Mrs. Icy Mae Bunnell, both of Fort Worth; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were B. B. Austin, Preston Norwood, Oliver Bruce, Billy Ray Hurley, H. G. Henson and Glynn Redden.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Nov 7, 1960
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Maude Elizabeth (Rogers) Nichols married Aug. 1, 1908; s/o William Carter Nichols & Susan Savannah (Johnson) Nichols

Maude Elizabeth (Rogers) Nichols
Jul 28, 1888 - May 26, 1971

Nichols

Funeral services for Mrs. Maud Nichols, 82, of Corsicana will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Corley Funeral Chapel. Rev. W. H. Hitt and Rev. James E. McKee will officiate with burial in the Hamilton Cemetery.

Mrs. Nichols died today at Evergreen Nursing Home.

A native of Tuscaloosa, Ala., she was born on Jul. 28, 1888. She was a member of the Corbett Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Harold Nichols of Mt. Pleasant and Billy Nichols of Corsicana; four daughters, Mrs. Christine Vardemon of Mt. Calm; Mrs. Ina Barrington of Corsicana; Mrs. Martha Christian of Corsicana; Mrs. Bettye Gilcrease of Corsicana; seven grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters.

Pallbearers will be Charles Ferrell, Bobby Carter, George Sarton, Ricky Nichols, Joe Allen and Dick Christian.

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William Harvey White
Feb 19, 1869 - Nov 19, 1960

Wm. H. White Rites Sunday

Wm. H. White, 91, native of Angus, died in the Twilight Home Saturday afternoon.

Funeral services were held from the McCammon Chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. with burial in the Hamilton Cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. George Lunday, Jr., associate pastor of the First Methodist church.

He was a retired stockman and rancher and operated the Wm. H. White and Son market in Corsicana for many years.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. H. H. Batchelor, Shreveport, La.; two sons, Robert White, Fort Worth and Eugene M. White, College Station; three sisters, Mrs. Lou Emma Quarles and Mrs. Bertie Doolen, both of Dallas, and Mrs. Eunice Kealy, Garland; several grandchildren and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Vincent Bottoms, Jackie Teague, Clint Fouty, Marvin White, John Coe and Robert Kealy.

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Leroy Tippie
Jul 10, 1917 - Jun 15, 1960

Leroy Tippie Services Due Here Tuesday

Leroy Tippie, 42, chef, native of Corsicana, died Wednesday in a VA Hospital in West Los Angeles, Calif.

Surviving are a son, Ronald Tippie, Doraville, Ga.; father, J. C. Tippie, Houston; two sisters, Mrs. B. F. Prater, Tyler, and Mrs. Raymond Fichey, Bryan; two uncles, C. E. Watson, Corsicana; an aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. with burial in the Hamilton Cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. A. M. Stone, pastor of Memorial Baptist church.

The body is scheduled to arrive here Tuesday morning.

Pallbearers will be J. T. Glasgow, James L. Glasgow, Curtis Penney, R. O. Hammock, O. D. Bailey and Robert Fulton.

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Nannie Bell (Easterling) Nichols
Oct 13, 1885 - Jun 4, 1964

Friday Rites For Mrs. Nichols

Funeral services were held Friday at 3 p.m. from Griffin Chapel for Mrs. Nannie Nichols, 78, 415 West Ninth avenue, who died early Thursday in Memorial Hospital.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Billy Joe Nichols, pastor of Providence Baptist church of which she was a member, and by Rev. Harold Nichols, Baptist minister of Irving. Burial was to be in Hamilton Cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Floyd Nichols, Frisco, Wylie Nichols of Lovington, N.M.; six daughters, Mrs. Amy Little, Mrs. Lennie Williams, Mrs. Margie Rue Foster and Mrs. Mary Bell Rash, all of Corsicana; Mrs. Vera Scott of Houston, and Mrs. Beatrice Bowles of Rochester, N. Y.; 33 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charlie and Jim Easterling, both of Salpillo, Miss.

Pallbearers were J. T. Burkes, Wayne Spurgeon, Melton Bailey, Ford Wayne Bailey, Albert Plumles, Louis Garcia, Norman Nichols and Frank Rains.

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Joyce Wanda (Austin) Nichols-Reaves
Dec 3, 1911 - Jul 7, 2020

Joyce Wanda Nichols, 88, passed away on July 7, 2020. Burial will be at Hamilton Beeman Cemetery.

Joyce Wanda was born on December 3, 1931, in Coolidge, Texas, to the late Virgil Lee Austin and Gara Gorman Austin. She worked at various retail stores in Corsicana including JM Dyer and Tejas Fabric. After retirement, she worked part-time with young children at Wolens Head Start. She was happiest being around people and working with people. She enjoyed children and loved the Christmas season.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Delores Hurley.

Survivors include her sons, Dale Nichols and his wife, Ann, and Michael Reaves; five grandchildren; a step-grandchild; a great-grandchild; nephews, Leonard Hurley and Alton Hurley; niece, Teresa Hurley; and a special cousin, Bobby French who helped her so much.

Notes:

  • Corley Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Johnny Joe "John" Nichols & Rivers Junior Reaves; d/o Virgil Lee Austin & Gara (Gormon) Austin

James Curtis Kitchen
Jan 18, 1949 - Sep 17, 2015

James Curtis Kitchen

James Curtis Kitchen, 66, of Corsicana, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2015 at Heritage Oakes Nursing Home in Corsicana. Visitation will be 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at Straightway Missionary Baptist Church, 400 S. 15th Street, Corsicana. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Straightway Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Eternal Rest Funeral Home, Ennis.

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Billy M. Kitchen
Aug 19, 1947 - Mar 11, 2010

Billy M. Kitchen, 62, passed away Thursday, March 11, at Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 14, at Smith Funeral Home.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 15, at Straightway Baptist Church.
Burial will be at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor A. E. Smith officiating.

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Kameion Scott Kitchen
Feb 4, 1992 - May 3, 2020

Kameion Scott Kitchen died May 3, 2020 in Grand Prairie Tx. at the age of 28. Kitchen was a native of Corsicana Tx. and grew up in Irving Tx.

Services will be Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at Lifeline Fellowship Family Church in Corsicana Tx. Pastor Ricky Walter will be the officiate. Burial will be at the Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana.

Emanuel Funeral Home Corsicana will be in charge.

Notes:

  • Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams
  • s/o Korin Scott "Kody" Kitchen & Portia Lashondra "P Dub" (Williams) Kitchen

Virginia Ann (Oston) Kitchen
Dec 16, 1950 - Sep 18, 2020

Virginia Ketchen

Of Corsican died Friday September 18,2020

Viewing be will at Emanuel Funeral Home Corsicana,

Friday, Sept. 25th from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday.

At Woodland Cemetery Sept. 26th from 12 pm to 1 pm.

Graveside services will be held at 1 pm at the Woodland Cemetery.

Emanuel Funeral Home Corsicana will be in charge.

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Bessie Mae (Minatra) Nichols
Dec 23, 1941 - Jan 19, 2021

Bessie Mae Minatra Nichols, 79, of Corsicana, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Burial will be at Hamilton Beeman Cemetery.

She was born on December 23, 1941, in Navarro County, Texas, to the late Robert Haywood Minatra and May Bell Minatra. She was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She will be missed by all. Her favorite thing to do was cooking and taking care of her children. The two things she was perfect at.

She was preceded in death by a son, Danny Ray Nichols; grandson, Skyler Marquez; brother, Punch Minatra; and sister, Geraldine Dixon.

Survivors include her sons, Nick Nichols and his wife, Stephanie, and Todd Nichols; daughters, Dana Andrews, Darlene Marquez and her husband, Joe; grandchildren: Justin, Joey, Blake, Brittany, Dylan, Gracie, Austin, and Jessica; great-grandchildren: Memphis, Madelyn, and Mallory Mae; sister, Elouise Holder and her husband, Bill; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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  • Griffin Roughton Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Pascal Ray Nichols; d/o Robert Haywood Minatra & Maydell (Monroe) Minatra

Lena Viola (McCain) Nichols
Mar 26, 1902 - Dec 19, 1962

Hold Services For Mrs. Nichols

Funeral services were held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Corley Chapel for Mrs. E. D. Nichols, who died Tuesday night in Memorial Hospital.

Burial was in the Hamilton Cemetery. The Rev. Jack Goff and Rev. Bill Nichols, Baptist ministers, conducted the services. Nephews served as pallbearers.

A native of Elkhart, Mrs. Nichols is survived by her husband, Route 4, Corsicana; five daughters, Mrs. W. G. Garrett, Dallas; Mrs. John Ryan, LaMarque; Mrs. Ferwood Purifoy, Corsicana; Mrs. Ben Duhon, Orange; and Mrs. Robert Mason, Texas City; one son, Edmon Lee Nichols, Orange; a brother, Lee McCain, Corsicana; 15 grandchildren and other relatives.

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Thomas William "Tom" Nichols
Dec 12, 1904 - Feb 2, 1973

T. W. Nichols

Funeral services for Tom W. Nichols, 68, Corsicana painting contractor who died Friday at Memorial Hospital, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Corley Funeral Chapel. The Rev. B. W. Johnson and Rev. David Hale will officiate. Burial will be in the Hamilton Cemetery.

Born in Mississippi, he had been a Corsicana resident most of his life and was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of God.

He is survived by five sons, Geral D., Billy, Paschal and Terry Nichols, all of Corsicana, and Bobby Nichols of Waco; one daughter, Mrs. Verne Gibson of Rapid City, S.D.; 17 grandchildren; his step-mother, Mrs. Eunice Nichols of Garland; seven brothers, Henry, Arthur and Ed Nichols, all of Corsicana, Lawrence Nichols of Malakoff, Paul Nichols of Duncanville, Leo Nichols of Killeen and Thurman Nichols of Mesquite; and six sisters, Mrs. Letha McCain of Eureka, Mrs. Leola Jones of Mildred, Mrs. Clara Gilmore of Garland, Mrs. Cleo Boone of Corsicana, and Mrs. Cora Burge and Mrs. Dorothy Travis, both of Dallas.

Pallbearers will be Norman Nichols, Virgil Gibson, Tom Gallager, Loyd Nichols, Otis Dean Jones, Robert Minatra, Wayne Pritchett and Lawton McCain.

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Floyd Nichols
May 31, 1924 - Apr 29, 1993

Plan Wednesday Services For Floyd Nichols

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Missionary Baptist Church here for Floyd Nichols, 56, former Corsicanan who died in Dallas Monday morning.

A resident of route 1, Frisco, Nichols was a native of Mississippi and a member of the Little Elm Church. He waws employed by Western Gillette Freight Lines.

Rev. Jimmy Madinent will conduct the services. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols, Frisco; two brothers, Wyley Nichols, Austin and Neal Nichols, Lovington, N. M.; six sisters, Mrs. Amy Little, Mrs. Lennie Williams and Mrs. Mary Rash, all of Corsicana; Mrs. Vera Jarvis, Houston; Mrs. Bea Bowles, Rochester, N. Y., and Mrs. Maggie Foster, Bay City, Mich.; seven children, Mrs. Jo Ann Hawkins, Dallas; Gary Floyd, Wanda, Peggy, Thomas Earl, Vernon Paul and Kathy Nichols, all of Frisco; two grandchildren and other relatives.

Griffin Funeral Home will direct.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Aug. 24, 1965
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Elizabeth Jane (Selman) Nichols married Mar. 10, 1941; s/o James Thomas Nichols, Jr. & Nannie Bell (Easterling) Nichols

William David Hall
Mar 18, 1891 - Aug 2, 1960

W. D. Hall Dies Early Tuesday

W. D. Hall, 69, of 2300 West Fourth avenue, retired Bethlehem Steel Company employe, died in Memorial Hospital early Tuesday.

Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Wednesday at 5 p.m. with burial in the Hamilton cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Paul Wiseman, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church, and Rev. J. F. Adams, Methodist minister.

A native of Alabama, he had resided in Corsicana 42 years.

Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. R. A. Watson, and three grandchildren, Diane, Shirley, and Carolyn Watson, all of Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Jess Farley, Achille, Okla.; Mrs. Pearl Brock and Miss Joanna Hall, both of Cullman, Ala.; a brother, Isaac Hall, Cullman, Ala., and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be W. L. Vaughn, C. R. Cravens, A. R. Cravens, Lyman Barnes, John Norwood, J. J. Robinson, J. I. Ellett and W. L. Underhill.

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Clara (Floyd) Hall
Apr 16, 1890 - Feb 1, 1963

Mrs. W. D. Hall Dies Friday

Mrs. W. D. Hall, 72, died at the family home, 2300 West Fourth avenue, Friday morning. Native of Bowling Green, Ky., she had resided here since 1918.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in the Hamilton cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Paul Wiseman, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert Watson, Corsicana; three granddaughters, Diane, Shirley and Carolyn Watson, all of Corsicana; three brothers, Charles Floyd, Tulsa, Okla.; Will Floyd, Jr. and E. Floyd, both of Dallas; a sister, Mrs. H. B. Haynes, Dallas, and other relatives.

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Mary Evelyn (Moore) Brown
Nov 23, 1881- Aug 23, 1960

Thursday Rites For Mrs. Brown

Funeral services for Mrs. C. M. Brown, 78, of Pursley, who was dead on arrival at the Navarro Clinic Tuesday afternoon of a heart attack, were held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Joe Evans, pastor of the Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist church, Retreat, and Rev. Winford Robinson, pastor of the Pursley Baptist church. Burial will be in the Hamilton cemetery.

A native of Arkansas, Mrs. Brown had resided in the Pursley community for many years.

Surviving are her husband, C. M. Brown, Pursley; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Thelma Brown, Corsicana; two grandchildren, Charles Wayne Brown and Mrs. Billy Gene Steele, both of Pursley; four great-grandchildren, a brother,
W. A. Moore, Corsicana; two sisters, Miss Ida Moore, Richland, and Mrs. Beulah Prater, Corsicana; a half-brother, M. C. Lewis, Los Angeles, Calif., and other relatives.

Nephew were pallbearers.

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Charles Marion Brown
May 13, 1876 - May 15, 1964

Sunday Rites For C. M. Brown

Funeral services for Charlie M. Brown, 88, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday from Corley chapel with burial in Hamilton cemetery.

Brown who came to Texas from Alabama in 1895 and was a retired farmer and rancher, was a resident of Pursley for 45 years. He died at his home Friday morning following an extended illness.

Officiating at the funeral will be Rev. Bill Stokes, Rev. C. O. Rhyne and Rev. Steve Massie.

Survivors are a grandson, Charles W. Brown, Pursley; a granddaughter, Mrs. Billie Jean Steele, Pursley; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Thelma Brown, Corsicana; two sisters-in-law, Miss Ida Moore, Pursley; Mrs. Virgil Prater, Corsicana; five grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Rufus Pevehouse, Roger Kirk, Cecil Humbert, Evan Stewart, Wallace Pryor and J. L. Brown.

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Bryon Hugh Horton
Jun 15, 1895 - Mar 5, 1960

Sunday Rites For H. B. Horton

Funeral services for H. B. Horton, 54, Northwest Apartments, who died in Memorial Hospital late Friday night, were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Jack Bell, Baptist minister of Wortham, formerly of Corsicana. Burial was in the Hamilton cemetery.

A native of Atlanta, Ga., he resided at Ennis prior to moving to Emhouse and Corsicana 12 years ago. He was a foundry employe at Oil City Iron Works.

Surviving are his wife, three sons, Billy Hugh, Kelton Ray and Phillip Evans Horton, all of Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. Margie Hunnicutt and Miss Carolyn Irene Horton, both of Corsicana, and Mrs. Lottie Klutts, Dallas; five grandchildren, and a brother, L. L. Horton, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Nephews were pallbearers.

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Joshua Cornelius Cherry
Oct 14, 1890 - Feb 6, 1960

J. C. Cherry, 69, Rites Monday

KERENS, Feb. 8 (Spl.) - Funeral services for J. C. Cherry, 69, who died Saturday morning at his home here of gunshot wounds, were held Monday at 10 a.m. from the Inmon Chapel. Burial was in the Kerens cemetery.

Judge Melvin Penney, justice of the peace, returned a coroner's verdict of "Death from gunshot wounds, self-inflicted" following an investigation.

A native of Village Mills, Texas, Cherry came to Kerens in 1925 and operated a sheet metal and plumbling business until his retirement several years ago.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Combs, Midland; Mrs. Willie Lacy, Houston, and Mrs. Jeffie Baltzegar, Kerens; a granddaughter, Judy Combs, Midland; stepmother, Mrs. A. B. Cherry, Sr., Santa Monica, Calif.; two brothers, C. E. Cherry, Austin, and A. B. Cherry, Fort Worth; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Kelly, Santa Monica, Calif., and several nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Feb. 8, 1960
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Margaret Elizabeth (Blair) Owen-Cherry married Sep 29, 1927; s/o Albert Brown Cherry, Sr. and Margaret "Maggie" (Hall) Cherry
  • (obit says buried in Kerens cemetery-Death certificate says buried Eureka cemetery, his wife is buried in Eureka)

Jim Simon Foster
Oct 18, 1894 - Jan 19, 1975

J.S. Foster
Services were to be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for J.S. foster, 81, resident of Corsicana, who died Sunday at the Paulyne's Convalescent Home. Rev. J.T. Davis was to officiate, with burial to follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
He was a veteran of World War I.
Survivors include two sons, Lester foster of Tulsa, Okla. and Kenneth Foster of Sapulpe, Okla.; two sisters both of Corsicana, Mrs. Lora Dyer and Mrs. Fannie Thompson; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were to be Lonnie Rhoads, gene Griffith, J.C. Freeman, Jessie Murray, James Jones and James Sikes.

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Minnie (Glover) Moody
Sep 14, 1883 - Sep 2, 1973

Mrs. Moody

Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Minnie Moody, 90, Corsicana, who died Monday at Mel-Haven Convalescent Home. Rev. J. J. Johnson, pastor of Roane Chapel Baptist Church, will officiate, and burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Lula Mae Madison of Mexia; and a host of nephews, nieces and relatives.

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Mrs. Moody

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Thursday at a local funeral home chapel for Mrs. Minnie Moody, 90, Corsicana, who died Monday at Mel-Haven Convalescent Home. Rev. J. J. Johnson, pastor of Roane Chapel Baptist Church, officiated, with burial following at Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include a sister and a host of nephews, nieces, and other relatives.

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A. D. Tankersley
Jul 6, 1914 - Jan 21, 1973

A. D. Tankersley

Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Thursday at the Bethel A. M. E. Church for A. D. Tankersley, 58, of Corsicana, who died Sunday at Navarro County Memorial Hospital.

Rev. C. L. Boyd, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ross Funeral Home in Corsicana.

He was a member of the Bethel A. M. E. Church Board of Trustees, member of the church choir, and an employe of the Rex Bailey and Sons Welding Company.

He attended school at the Finch Public Schools.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Juanita Tankersley of Corsicana; his father, David Tankersley of Corsicana; four sons, Robert Tankersley of Houston, Edward Tankersley of Dallas, Malcolm Tankersley of Corsicana, and Billy Joe Tankersley of the U. S. Army; two daughters, Mrs. Ernestine Bailey of Austin and Mrs. Annie Laura Jackson of Las Vegas, Nev.; two brothers, Hubert Tankersley of Los Angeles, Calif. and David Tankersley of Ennis; two sisters, Mrs. Jimmie Criss and Mrs. Annie Laura Jones, both of Corsicana; 12 grandchildren, one step-daughter, two step-grandchildren; three uncles, Rev. L. C. Rose of Rosser, Tex., Maian Keith of Floydada, Tex., and Adrian Tankersley of Chatfield; and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Jefferson Davis Jr., Kenneth Keith, Jimmy Bailey, Wash Green, Darryl C. Dempsey, Michael Davis, Bob Ratliff and Robert Bean.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Jan. 24, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Etta Jess (Killion) Tankersley 2nd wife Juanita (unk) Tankersley; s/o David Washington Tankersley & Laura Bertha (Keith) Tankersley

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A. D. Tankersley

Funeral services were to be at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Bethel A. M. E. Church for A. D. Tankersley, 58, of Corsicana, who died Sunday at Memorial Hospital.

Rev. C. L. Boyd was to officiate with burial to follow at Woodland Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Ross Funeral Home.

Survivors include his widow, his father, four sons, two daughters, two brothers, two sisters, 12 grandchildren, one step-daughter, two step-grandchildren, three uncles and other relatives.

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Willie Willis Brown
Oct 4, 1907 - Mar 26, 1973

Willis Brown

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bethlehem Baptist Church for Willis Brown, 66, of 614 E. 4th Ave., who was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital Monday evening.

Rev. R. L. Jones, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana. Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana will direct.

He was an employe of Clowe Flower Shop for 11 years, an employe of Whistler Manufacturing Company for 20 years, and a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ruth Brown of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Zella Franklin of Fort Worth; two step-brothers, Neal Johnson of Corsicana; and a number of nephews and nieces.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Mar. 27, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Ruth (unk) Brown s/o of John Brown and Jennie Brown per death certificate (there is James Brown and Jennie Lee (Johnson) Brown buried in Chatfield #2 cemetery, Chatfield, Tx.)

Cora (Smith) Lewis
Jul 28, 1908 - Jul 14, 1973

Ruling on Burn Victim Waits

BY ROB MECKEL
Sun Staff Writer

Justice of the Peace W. H. Tipton said Saturday night he is waiting until further investigation is conducted in the case before making a ruling in the death of an elderly Corsicana woman whose body was found in her burning home Saturday afternoon.

The body of Mrs. Cora Lewis of 413 West 12rh Ave., who was described as being about 66 years old, was taken to Memorial Hospital late Monday night to be X-rayed to determine whether any foul play was involved in the death, Officer Clyde Pendergraph said, noting that "no evidence of foul play was found" as result of the Xrays and he does not expect that an autopsy will be ordered on the woman.

Later Saturday night, the body was transferred to Scott Funeral Home where services are pending.

The Corsicana Fire Department responded to the fired at the Lewis residence at about 4:30 p.m. and the flames were extinguished within about five minutes, said Main Station Commander Bill Hanna. Severe fire damage resulted in the bedroom where the woman's body was found and smoke and fire damage was evident throughout the rest of the house. Hanna said more investigation would be necessary before it could be determined what started the fire.

Officer Pendergraph said late Saturday night that he will request that an autopsy be conducted on Mrs. Lewis' dog which was found dead by the door of the back porch. He said the dog had not been burned by the fire.

The animal was found lying in a pool of blood at the entrance of the back porch. The officer said it is probably that a large wooden box in the room fell on the dog's neck and killed it when firemen forced the door open to extinguish the fire. Pieces of hair were found on the edge of the large box. A piece of metal on the collar apparently cut into the dog's neck, the officer said.

Pendergraph said another factor which at first led him to suspect a possibility of foul play is that a .44 caliber pistol was found near the body. Neighbors reported hearing noises like the sound of a gun or firecrackers at about the time the fire was discovered. The officer, noted, however, that the gun was very badly charred by the fire and the bullets may have discharged as result of the intense heat.

The officer said he would continue investigation during the remainder of his Saturday night shift and turn the case over to detectives Sunday morning.

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Mrs. Lewis

Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Independent Baptist Church for Mrs. Cora Lewis, 66, of Corsicana who lost her life in a fire at her home Saturday. Rev. Larry Polk will officiate, and burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home.

Survivors include a host of cousins.

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Bullet Found In Burned House

A large calibre bullet, believed to have pierced the neck of a dog discovered dead during a fire Friday at 413 West 12th Ave., has been found in the floor of the partly-burned house, Police Chief Don Massey said today.

Detective Ted Warren, who has been investigating the case, was off duty today and could not be contacted for further details concerning the discovery of the bullet.

The body of Mrs. Cora Lewis was found in the bedroom of the burning house.

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Charles M. "Charley" Cruse
Mar 7, 1881 - Dec 15, 1960

Charley Cruse Rites Friday

DAWSON, Dec. 16 - (Spl) - Funeral services for Charley M. Cruse, 79, who died early Thursday in the Twilight Home at Corsicana, were held Friday at 2:30 p.m. from the Eubanks Chapel.

Rev. W. O. Estes, retired Baptist minister, and Rev. Fred Chapman, Dawson Baptist pastor, officiated. Interment was in the Dawson cemetery.

Cruse had resided most of his life here with the exception of the past seven years, which he spent in the Twilight Home. He was a native of Dawson.

Survivors include on sister, Mrs. Ella Sims, Fort Worth, and several nieces and other relatives.

Eubanks Funeral Home directed.

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Dora Elizabeth (Shaw) Hooser
Feb. 26, 1877 - Jun. 25, 1960

Mrs. D. Hooser Rites Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Hooser, 83, who died in the Twilight Home early Saturday morning, were held from the First Baptist church in Dawson at 3 p.m. Sunday.

Rev. Fred Chapman, pastor of the church and Rev. W. C. Estes, retired pastor, officiated. Burial was in the Dawson cemetery.

Surviving are one son, W. C. Hooser, Honolulu, Hawaii; one sister, Mrs. R. B. Skinner, Italy; three brothers, M. B. Shaw, California, Ivan Shaw, Franklin, and L. C. Shaw, Fort Worth; and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers were W. B. Slater, Aldon Nesmith, Guy Davis, Roy Raley, Skill Stockard and Herb Stockard.

Eubanks Funeral Home of Dawson directed.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Jun. 27, 1960
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o John Henry Hooser married Dec 6, 1896 buried in Hooser cemetery, Italy, Texas; d/o John William Shaw & Mary Susan (Burns) Shaw

Honor Celeste (Calhoun) Davis
Jul 2, 1904 - Jan 28, 1964

Mrs. Davis Of Dawson Expires

DAWSON, Jan. 29 - (Spl) - Funeral services for Mrs. Honor Calhoun Davis, 59, of Dawson, who died Tuesday in Hillcrest Memorial hospital, Waco, were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. from the First Baptist church of which she was a member. Burial was in the Dawson cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Dan Taylor, pastor of the church.

Native of Frost, Mrs. Davis had been a teacher in the Dawson schools since 1914. She taught the sixth and seventh grades.

Becoming ill at school Tuesday morning, she was rushed to the Waco hospital where she died early in the afternoon.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Kelley, Dawson, and Mrs. Homer Horn, Waco; five grandchildren, five sisters, Mrs. D. W. Williams, Pittsburgh, Texas; Mrs. John Davis, Mt. Calm; and Misses Ollie, Ila and Pearl Calhoun, all of Frost, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Bryant Merrell, James Mitcham, Younger Cannon, Chester Prater, R. C. Vickery, Doc Sykes.

Eubanks Funeral Home directed.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Jan 29, 1964
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Reuben Vernile Davis married May 5, 1928 (divorced); d/o Edward Harper Calhoun & Georgia Susan (Bryant) Calhoun

Reuben Vernile Davis
Aug 10, 1899 - Sep 19, 1961

R. V. Davis Dies In Waco; Rites Slated Friday

DAWSON, Sept. 21 - (Spl.) - R. V. Davis, 62, life-long Dawson resident, died early Thursday morning in Providence Hospital in Waco following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. from the First Methodist church. Burial will be in the Dawson cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Robert Sanders, pastor.

Davis was a farmer and rancher and was connected with the cotton program office at the courthouse for a number of years.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gilbert Horn, Waco, and Mrs. Margaret Kelly, Grand Prairie; four grandchildren, three brothers, John Davis, Mt. Calm; Silas Davis, Dallas, and Paul Davis, Ralls; three sisters, Mrs. Ellen Stafford and Miss Ann Davis, both of Dallas, and Mrs. Bert Marrs, Waco; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Nephews will be pallbearers.

Eubanks will direct.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Sep. 21, 1961
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Honor Celeste (Calhoun) Davis married May 5, 1928 (Divorced); s/o Ruben Franklin Davis & Martha Matilda (Flynt) Davis

Minnie Annice Davis
May 19, 1879 - Feb 6, 1960

Miss Davis Of Dawson Dies

DAWSON, Feb. 8, (Spl.) - Miss Minnie Davis, 80, native of Mississippi but resident of Dawson most of her life, died in Providence Hospital in Waco Saturday night.

Funeral services were held Monday at 2:30 p.m. from the First Methodist church with burial in the Dawson cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Robert Sanders, pastor; Rev. Burt Gillis, pastor of the First Methodist church in Kerens, and Rev. Ken Marrs, a relative, Methodist minister of Waco.

Surviving are two brothers, Joe P. and M. F. Davis, both of Dawson, and a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Nephews were pallbearers.

Eubanks Funeral Home directed.

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Callie Donia (Matthews) Garner
Dec. 9, 1864 - Dec. 20, 1960

Mrs. Garner Of Dawson Expires

DAWSON, Dec. 21. - (Spl) - Funeral services for Mrs. Callie Garner, 86, who died in the Twilight Home Tuesday, were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. from the First Methodist church.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Robert W. Sanders, pastor. Burial was in the Dawson cemetery.

A native of Texas, Mrs. Garner had resided in Dawson practically all of her life.

Surviving are a son, Aura Garner, Dawson; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. J. A. Fox, Ft. Worth and other relatives.

Eubanks Funeral Home directed.

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Lois Elaine (Hambrick) Haire-Bell
Oct 25, 1936 - Apr 23, 2023

Elaine Bell 86 of Odessa, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Mission Dorado Baptist Church with her pastor Jonathan Coleman officiating. A burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Elaine was born in Emmett, Texas, on October 25, 1936, to Cabe and Beatrice Hambrick. Elaine graduated from Olney High School in 1955.

Elaine's daughters, Gayla and Leisa were both born in Odessa.

Elaine was the secretary at Sherwood Baptist Church. She then went to work in the Ector County Tax Office. She married Bob Bell in January 1974. They moved to Ozona, Texas where she worked in the Crockett County Tax office until her retirement.

She was an avid square dancer and loved traveling across the country with Bob. She also loved serving in her church. She loved her family and Jesus. She was a woman of great faith.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bob Bell; her daughter, Gayla Sanders; son-in-law, James Sanders, and son-in-law Kevin Harden.

She is survived by her daughter, Leisa Harden of Odessa, Texas; her stepsons, Randy Bell and daughter-in-law, JoAnn, Roger Bell and daughter-in-law, Karen of Odessa, Texas; grandchildren, Bethany, Ryan, and Aaron Harden , Allen Sanders and wife Dusty , Brian, Shannon, and Chad Bell and his wife Meghan, Ashlea Bullard and her husband Ryan, Kendra House and her husband Tanner, Andrew Bell and his wife Janelle; great grandchildren, Joey Harden-Stewart, Nickolas and Ryan Bignall, Jada Bell, Addy Bell, Lawson, Tynley and Sutton Bell, Dawson, Parker and Madi Bullard, Levi, Miya, Audie and Shepherd House

Jaxton, Slaton and Beckham Bell.

We would like to say a very special heartfelt thank you to Maria Garcia who helped love and care for Elaine, our mother and our Mamaw over these last few months.

A big thank you to Darlene Culp and Della Copeland.

Thank you, Keri Brooks, for making a special house call to do her hair and making her feel like a million dollars.

Thank you to Caroline, Miriam, Maria, Nancy, Jennifer and all the other hospice nurses that loved and cared for her. Thanks also to pastor Chris with Hospice.

Notes:

  • Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams
  • w/o Joe Haire & Bob Bell; d/o Cabe Washington Hambrick & Ura Beatrice "Kate" (Dunagan) Hambrick
     

Shirley Ann (Airheart) Hyles
Jan 11, 1934 - Aug 1, 2024
Shirley Ann Hyles, affectionately known as Nana, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born on January 11, 1934, in Milford, Texas, to James Arthur Airheart and Edna Lorene Speer.
Shirley grew up in the charming town of Frost, Texas, where she attended Frost High School. On January 12, 1952, the day after she turned 18, Shirley married the love of her life, Boyd Ray Hyles. Together, they shared 56 beautiful years filled with love and happiness.
For over 50 years, Shirley dedicated herself to her career as a secretary, working with Central Maloney, Pride Products, and various other companies. Her work ethic and dedication were admired by all who knew her.
A devoted member of Midlothian First Methodist Church, Shirley found great joy in volunteering her time, especially with the Sunday School. She was known for her warm smile and kind heart, always ready to lend a helping hand.
Shirley had a passion for life's simple pleasures. She enjoyed drinking sweet tea, reading books, teaching her grandkids how to cook, walking her dogs, and attending silver sneakers class. Her favorite times were those spent chasing around her grandkids and great-grandkids, who were the light of her life.
She leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory: her son, Brian Ray Hyles and wife, Lynn Ann; her grandchildren, Brandon Ray Hyles, Logan Browning Hyles, and Lauren Briann Hyles; and her great-grandchildren, Brady Ray Hyles, Bryce Henry Hyles, and Haylee Jade Hyles. Shirley is also survived by her sister, Jimmie Lou McClure and husband, Jimmy, and her numerous nephews and nieces.
Shirley joins in heaven her beloved husband, Boyd Ray Hyles; her parents, James Arthur Airheart and Edna Lorene Speer; her sister, Patsy Jean Hayes; her daughter, Sherry Lynn Hyles; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Family and friends remember Shirley for her humor and the love she shared with everyone. Her granddaughter Lauren Briann fondly recalls the time Shirley left her a voicemail to let her know she left her phone sitting next to her, and the time that she totaled three different cars while driving in her own driveway.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Shirley's amazing grandson Logan Browning Hyles, who cared for her during the final three years of her life, and to Bristol Hospice for their compassionate care in her final moments.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 6 to 8 in the evening. The family and friends will gather for a service at 5 pm at Midlothian Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30 in the morning at Italy Cemetery.
Shirley Ann Hyles will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her legacy of love, kindness, and joy will live on in the hearts of her family and friends forever.

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Betty Sue (Moore) Watson
Apr 7, 1935 - Jul 4, 2021

Betty Sue Watson
April 7, 1935 - July 4, 2021.

Betty Sue was born in Mertens, TX to Ruby Lee and Randol Moore. She graduated from Frost High School in Frost, TX in 1953 and married her high school sweetheart, Dr. Forrest Watson, many years later on October 8, 1994. She loved being around babies and volunteered to look after infants in the church nursery as often as she could. She was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother and wife who will be missed every day. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Betty maintained her loving and caring attitude throughout her long illness. Her faith in God never wavered.

Betty Sue Watson is survived by her loving husband and caretaker, Dr. Forrest E. Watson, her three daughters Traci Le Renfrow, Doni Lynn Marquart, and Valeri Laine Marquart, her grandsons Rand Addison Renfrow and Ty Sullivan Renfrow, and her siblings Gary Moore, June Gautier, and Gerald Lynn Moore.

A memorial service will be held at Anderson Mill Baptist Church,10633 Lake Creek Parkway, Austin, Texas 78750, Saturday, July 17th from 1:30pm to celebrate her life.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations in her memory to:

AGAPE Pregnancy Resource Center
104 E. Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664

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Darrell Reeves Moore
Jul 23, 1933 - Oct 8, 2017

Darrell Reeves Moore, 84, of Fairfield, died Sunday, October 8, 2017, at his residence. Burial will be in Fairfield Cemetery.

Darrell was born in Mertens, Texas, to the late Randall Reeves Moore and Ruby Lee Elmore Moore. He was raised in Mertens and graduated from Frost High School in 1950. For a short time, he worked in Dallas for Proctor & Gamble before pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a highway patrolman.

In 1956 he graduated from the Texas Highway Patrol Recruit Training School and was the first patrolman assigned to Fairfield. After leaving Fairfield he went into the first narcotics division in Texas. Following numerous promotions and commendations, he was promoted to Supervising Captain of the Undercover Narcotics Division in Houston. After 15 years in Houston, he was asked to go to Dallas in the same capacity to investigate officer misconduct. Darrell had the additional recognition of being awarded the 2006 Legend Award from the Narcotics Division Old Timers of the Texas Dept. of Public Safety of which he was a member. After 25 years of dedicated service to the State of Texas, he retired as a Special Texas Ranger.

For the next 25 years, Darrell was a respected general building contractor in Limestone and Freestone Counties. In 1998 he retired from the contracting profession. Darrell was a member, Past Master and 50-year pin recipient of Fairfield Lodge #103 A.F & A.M. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, landscape painting, but mostly spending time with his wife Kate.

He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Moore.

Survivors include his wife, Kate; son, Randy Moore and wife Joy of Fairfield; daughters: Vicki Ogden, of Fairfield, Robin Moore and wife, Becky, of Burleson, Rebekah Yoder, of Teague, Tobi Guerrero and husband, Luis, of Teague, and Brenda Pickett and husband, Justin, of Teague; grandchildren: Karen Gann, Betty Jane Gann, Wesley Moore, Wendy Clayton, Sarah Dawson, Ethan Yoder, Jacob Moore, Jason Moore, Kori Guerrero, Macy Guerrero, Haley Guerrero, Gavin Pickett, and Kylee Pickett; brothers, Lynn Moore and wife, Judy, of Waxahachie, and Gary Moore and wife, Sharlet, of Virginia; sisters, Betty Watson and husband, Forrest, of Cedar Park, and June Gautier and husband, Walt, of Long Beach, MS; other relatives and many friends.

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Edith Naomi (Henderson) Gruenberg-Ridgway
May 13, 1935 - Sep 6, 2024

Naomi G Ridgway of Barry, Texas, joined her Heavenly Father and loved ones after a brief illness on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born on May 13, 1935, to Jeff and Ruth (Jones) Henderson in Barry, Texas. She was raised on the family farm with her brother, Arthur. She attended Barry schools, then moved to the Dallas area as a young lady. She worked as an accountant and bookkeeper before retiring. Naomi attended Brookhaven College to complete her Associate's Degree. She was a member of the Church of Christ and often visited New Beginnings Church to be with some of her favorite people.

Naomi worked as an accountant for Braniff Airlines. She often talked about her years there. Her job provided her with the opportunity to travel, one of her favorite activities. She visited many states and foreign countries, including a trip around the world. Her Braniff experience was shared with her husband, Walter (Wally) Gruenberg, a mechanic for Braniff. Naomi retired from Braniff Airlines after many years. Wally passed away in 1994, and they lived in Carrollton.
Later, Naomi met and married Billy Joe Ridgway of Waxahachie. On September 15, 1996, they married in Blooming Grove where they built a home near her childhood home place and began to enjoy their retirement years. They farmed and ranched, which limited her travel time, so she
took up various hobbies.

Naomi was an avid reader, often completing a book in a day. She enjoyed fiction but always had nonfiction and reference books handy to expand her knowledge of many topics. She also
started quilting, where she joined the Quilting Club. She made quilts for each grandchild upon high school graduation and entered her quilts in exhibits, winning high awards. She also
crocheted gorgeous blankets and did counted-stitch.

With her marriage to Billy Joe, she gained his family of five kids and seven grandkids. Through the years, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were added to the count. The children always
appreciated her love and devotion for their father while the two lived out their passion for the rural lifestyle. They celebrated 100 years of family ownership of the property that they enjoyed
daily.

Naomi stayed active by serving on the Blooming Grove VFD board and supported all their efforts. She also volunteered as an election clerk and was a member of the Red Hat Society for
several years. She also enjoyed checking on and visiting with her cousins, whom she had grown up with.

Naomi is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe, as well as her brother and parents and son, Chris Ridgway. She leaves behind children, Kathy Been (Alan) of Earth, TX; Clint (Jackie)
of Cleburne; Matt (Toni) Ridgway and Mary Ridgway of Waxahachie; grandchildren - Adam, Britney, Quentin, Justin, Lance, Cody, Summer, Shane, Chloe, and Hannah and numerous
great-grandchildren. She also had special friends of Sue Cochran and Peb and Diane Richards and several loving cousins.

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Darling Jackson Akers
Aug 6, 1868 - Oct 1, 1960

D. J. Akers, 92, Rites Tuesday

DAWSON, Oct. 3 (Spl.) - Darling Jackson Akers, 92, retired farmer, died at his home here Saturday.

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist church.

The rites were conducted by Rev. W. O. Estes, Baptist minister, and Rev. Fred Chapman, pastor. Burial was in the Dawson cemetery.

Surviving are his wife of Dawson; two sons, W. J. Akers, Houston, and D. J. Akers, California; three daughters, Miss Annie Mary Akers, Mrs. L. H. Barnes and Rev. R. W. Stetzes, all of Fort Worth; three grandchildren; four sisters, Miss Alabama Akers, Iuka, Miss.; Mrs. E. H. Cunningham, Corinth, Miss.; Mrs. M. A. Smith, Muscle Shoals, Ala., and Mrs. Rosa Burk, Tucson, Ariz.; three brothers, C. D. Akers, Memphis, Tenn.; W. W. Akers, Tucson, Ariz., and D. C. Akers, Memphis, Tenn., and other relatives.

Eubanks Funeral Home directed.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Oct 8, 1960
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • s/o John Jefferson Akers & Mildred Anna (McDaniels) Akers

Rebecca Carrizalez Rodriguez
Jun 20, 1957 - May 5, 1960

Leukemia Victim Rites Saturday

Rebecca Rodriguez, two years old, died of leukemia Thursday night in a Houston Hospital.

Graveside rites were to be conducted Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Catholic cemetery by Father Merkel.

Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Pauline Rodriguez, Emhouse; three sisters, Mary Louise, Virginia and Dianna; three brothers, Joe, Robert and Peter; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Carrizales, Emhouse, and Luis Rodriguez, Mexico.

McCammon directs.

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Mart Garcia
Feb 28, 1911 - Apr 14, 1960

Mart Garcia Dies Thursday

Mart Garcia, 49, farm laborer, 1319 East Sixth avenue, died in Memorial hospital Thursday night.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Catholic cemetery.

A native of Tyler, he had resided in Corsicana 40 years.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; three sons, Conda Garcia, Dallas; Jess and Joe Garcia, both of Corsicana; five daughters, Dolores, Lope and Helen Garcia, all of Dallas; Maria and Enna Garcia, both of Corsicana; three brothers, Y., Daunk and Ennet Garcia, all of Dallas; three sisters, Miss Jerita Garcia, Mrs. Doming Costello and Mrs. Sallie Martinez, all of Dallas, and other relatives.

Corley will direct.

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Francis Fletcher "Frank" Blair
Dec 22, 1881 - May 6, 1960

Hold Services For F. F. Blair

Funeral services for F. F. Blair were conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. from Chatfield Methodist church with Rev. Marvin James, pastor, administering the rites. Interment was in Chatfield cemetery.

Mr. Blair died Friday at the age of 78 in Twilight Home after a lengthy illness. He was a retired farmer who had lived in the Chatfield community since 1916. He was born Dec. 22, 1881, at Christian, Ky.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Effie Blair, Chatfield; a sister, Mrs. Virginia Cook, Post; and one brother, J. B. Blair, Corsicana.

Pallbearers were Byron Kirby, Leo Sands, Morris Kirby, George Hodge, Ben Easterling and Parson Hodge.

Corley directed

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., May 7, 1960
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o married Mar. 20, 1903; s/o Samuel "Sam" Blair buried in Pattison cemetery Virginia (Bennett) Blair buried in Chatfield cemetery

Effie (Pattison) Blair
Nov 29, 1887 - Oct 11, 1972

Mrs. Blair

Mrs. F. F. (Effie) Blair of Chatfield died early Wednesday. graveside services are planned at 2 p.m. Thursday at New Chatfield Cemetery.

She was the last surviving member of a family or 14 children born to the late Benjamin C. and Georgia Ann Barker Pattison. She was married March 20, 1903, to F. F. Blair, who died in 1960. A member of the Methodist Church, her family settled in Pattison Community in Waller County in 1836. There were among the pioneers receiving headright survey grants from the Republic of Texas for sections of land.

She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews, including Mrs. C. B. Stokes and Mrs. T. M. Stokes of Corsicana and Mrs. Jim Brazier of Ennis.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Oct. 11, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Francis Fletcher "Frank" Blair married Mar. 20, 1903; d/o Benjamin Cherris Pattison & Georgeann (Barker) Pattison buried in Pattison cemetery

John Carter Cummings
Aug 14, 1884 - Jul 4, 1960

J. C. Cummings Expires Monday

John C. Cummings, 75, Chatfield farmer, died in Memorial Hospital Monday morning. He was born near Ennis.

Funeral services will be held from the Methodist church in Chatfield Tuesday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the new Chatfield Cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Claude Gordon, pastor of the Rice Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Calvin Dickerson, pastor of the Chatfield Methodist church.

Surviving are his wife of Chatfield; a son, John Robert Cummings, Corsicana; daughter, Mrs. Cecil Mae Ray, Chatfield; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Smith, Fort Worth, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Bryon Kirby, Leo Sands, Aubrey Britton, Glen Hutchinson, Jimmy Little, J. C. Griffith. Honorary pallbearers will be friends of the family.

McCammon will direct.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Jul. 4, 1960
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Georgia Adelia (Stevenson) Cummings 2nd wife Johnnie Mae (Clary) Kelley-Cummings-Fleming; s/o Walter F. Cummings and Hannah Elizabeth "Betsy" (Duckworth) Cummings buried Boren Cemetery, Reagor Springs, Ellis County, TX

Margaret Eleanor "Maggie" (Hodge) Marchbanks
Dec 17, 1881 - Jun 2, 1960

Marchbanks Rites Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. B. F. Marchbanks, 78, who died at her home at Ennis Thursday afternoon, will be held Friday at 4 p.m. at the Chatfield Methodist church with burial in the Chatfield cemetery.

A native of Chatfield, Mrs. Marchbanks moved to Ennis in 1954 following the death of her husband.

Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. C. A. Nowlin, Ennis; Mrs. G. E. McCants, Houston; Mrs. Mary Boucher, Electra, and Mrs. Lyle Swafford, Abilene; a brother, W. F. Hodge, Rice, and other relatives.

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Lula (Jackson) Cooksey
Aug 20, 1900 - Mar 24, 1960

Husband Dies After Advised Wife Expires

A Chatfield resident died in Memorial hospital Thursday morning and her husband died a short time later.

Lula Cooksey, 67, long-time Chatfield Negress, died here and her husband, Nathan Cooksey, 80, advised at his home of his wife's death, is reported to have suffered a heart attack. Sped to the hospital in a Calhoun ambulance, he expired at 11 a.m.

Double funeral rites will be held at Rice Baptist church Sunday with burial in Chatfield.

Calhoun will direct.

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Nathan Cooksey
Jul 25, 1874 - Mar 24, 1960

Husband Dies After Advised Wife Expires

A Chatfield resident died in Memorial hospital Thursday morning and her husband died a short time later.

Lula Cooksey, 67, long-time Chatfield Negress, died here and her husband, Nathan Cooksey, 80, advised at his home of his wife's death, is reported to have suffered a heart attack. Sped to the hospital in a Calhoun ambulance, he expired at 11 a.m.

Double funeral rites will be held at Rice Baptist church Sunday with burial in Chatfield.

Calhoun will direct.

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Jerome Bessery Carrington, Jr.
Mar 31, 1926 - May 30, 2007

J.B. Carrington passed away peacefully on May 30, 2007 after a long battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome.

J.B. Carrington was born to Willie Mae Bailey and Jerome Bessery Carrington on March 31, 1926 in Milford, Texas. He was one of ten children. His father passed away when the family was young and necessitated the four youngest children, including J.B., to be raised at the Corsicana State Home. The "Home" gave J.B. many more brothers and sisters, whom he loved and cherished. He played sports and coached football at the State Home. J.B joined the U.S. Army in 1944, serving in the Philippines, Japan and throughout the Pacific during World War II. He was honorably discharged with many commendations in 1946. J.B. returned to Corsicana, Texas, to coach the State Home football team and to attend Navarro College. J.B. was a tackle on the 1948-1949 Championship Football Team. His yearbook picture states "This boy never let down in a game." J.B. applied that same ethic to his faith, marriage, family, friends and work.

Also at Navarro, he was selected as Who's Who and met Joan Long during chemistry class. Their love grew well beyond chemistry, and they were married in the chapel of the First United Methodist Church in Corsicana on June 10, 1949. J.B. and Joan moved to Nacogdoches, Texas, where he obtained his bachelor of science in history in 1950 and master of education in 1951. Blessed with their first child, Brenda Gail, on May 7, 1950, J.B. continued his coaching career at Diboll High School until 1953. He became head baseball coach and assistant football coach for Allen Military Academy of Bryan. J.B. was promoted to headmaster. Two more children joined the family, Kenneth Craig, on December 10, 1954 and Kristi Kay on October 8, 1964. J.B.'s role as headmaster blessed him with countless "sons" who were cadets at Allen Military Academy, while building lasting relationships with the faculty and staff at Allen.

He and the family moved to Brenham, Texas, in 1972, where he was Dean of Men at Blinn College. J.B. continued his dedication to the growth and development of young people, returning to Bryan to lead the Bryan-College Station campuses as dean. He adored many of the faculty, staff and students at Blinn where he continued to work until his retirement in 1991. But recall he "never let down in a game" and continued to work during retirement until 1996. J.B. was dedicated to faith, family, friends and country. He led by example and always kept God first in his life. He attended First United Methodist Church in Bryan and served as an usher for over fifty years. He loved his church family, especially the men's bible class. J.B. was a member of numerous service organizations, including Phi Delta Kappa, National Association of Secondary School Principals and Freemasons.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2 at First United Methodist Church of Bryan, with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 1 at Hillier Funeral Home. Burial will follow services at Bryan City Cemetery.

J.B. Carrington is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Joan Long Carrington; children, Brenda and Ken Barnes of Florence, Ken and Judy Carrington of Frisco and Kristi Carrington Palmer of Coppell; grandchildren, Matthew Barnes, Holly Barnes, Clay and Beverly Carrington, Amanda Carrington and Blake Palmer; five great-grandchildren, Maizie, Erin, Ethan, Abigail and Chase; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; his brothers and sisters acquired through marriage, Bobby and Patsy Long, Vance Long, Karen and Clifford Williams, Jenice and Willie Olsen, Linda and John Goodman and Nancy and Fred Grant.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and four sisters.

J.B. Carrington approached life with a deep love and sincere compassion for others, which allowed him to influence, develop and touch countless lives. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, friend and Christian.

In lieu of flowers, please continue his legacy by contributing to the Blinn College J.B. Carrington Endowed Scholarship, 902 College Ave., Brenham, Texas 77833 or to the Society of St. Stephen Fund at First United Methodist Church, 506 E. 28th St., Bryan, Texas.

May the Lord bless and keep you.

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Carrie Rozella (Walker) Harris
Sep 29, 1876 - Aug 13, 1960

Sunday Rites For Mrs. Harris

Funeral rites for Mrs. Carrie Harris, 83, of Streetman, who died Saturday morning in the Freestone Memorial Hospital at Fairfield, were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Cade Chapel.

The services were conducted by Rev. H. L. McKissack, Teague Baptist minister, and Rev. Price Matheison, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Streetman. Burial was in the Cade cemetery.

Surviving are three sons, W. C. Harris, Kyle; A. R. Harris, Brownfield, and S. T. Harris, Streetman; a daughter, Mrs. Ruch Cherry, Streetman; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two brothers, I. P. Walker, Winkler and W. D. Walker, Richland; two sisters, Mrs. R. E. Gregory, West, and Mrs. Lena Hemenway, Streetman, and other relatives.

Nephews were pallbearers.

Griffin directed.

 Notes:

Samuel Thomas Harris, Sr.
Feb 22, 1869 - Feb 18, 1931

Pioneer Resident Of Freestone County Was Buried Thursday

FAIRFIELD, Feb. 20. - (Spl.) - S. L. Harris, 61, died at his home in Streetman Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Death followed by an attack of paralysis, which occurred three days before. Burial took place Thursday afternoon at Cade cemetery, a few miles from Streetman, and funeral arrangements were in charge of McIlveen & Stewart Undertaking Co., of Fairfield.

Mr. Harris is survived by his wife, a daughter, Ruth Harris, three sons, Roy, Walker and S. T. Jr., all of Streetman; a sister, Mrs. D. O. Netles of Burleson community, and a brother, Alev Harris, of Streetman, and also by seven grandchildren.

Mr. Harris was a well known citizen of Freestone county, and had lived all his life in this section. He had many relatives and friends in the towns and communities of the county.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., Feb 21, 1931
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Carrie Rozella (Walker) Harris married Oct 4, 1894; s/o Arthur Arrington Harris & Sarah Jane (Carroll) Harris

James Carter Cooper
Jun 1, 1935 - Nov 20, 2018

James Carter Cooper died unexpectedly on the evening of Tuesday, November 20. James was born on June 1, 1935, in Richland, Texas, to J.L. "Pat" and Lillian Cooper. He grew up ranching in Streetman, Texas, where he served as the First Baptist Church's youngest deacon while barely a teen. He graduated from Wortham High School in 1952.

He was a proud member of the Texas A&M Corps, graduating with a BA in Economics in 1956 and a MS in Economics in 1958. He served as a Captain in the Army Reserves from 1956-64.

James married the love of his life, Llewellyn (Watson) Cooper, in 1958. They began their married life in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, where James completed his PhD in Economics in 1966 while teaching at the University of Illinois.

Relocating their young family to New York, James spent four years as a Monetary Economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, followed by eight years with the Irving Trust Co. on Wall Street as Vice President and Director of Economic Research and Planning. During that time, he lectured at Stonier Graduate School of Banking and chaired the Commercial Loan Policy Seminar at Columbia University's Commercial Banking Program at Arden House. His writing on economics was widely published. While working in New York, James and Llewellyn lived in Manhasset with their three children.

In 1974, James and Llewellyn happily moved their family back to Texas where James spent the next 12 years at the helm of United Energy Resources, Inc., serving as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director. His involvement in his community extended way beyond the boardroom. His passions included the cultural arts and financial literacy. To those ends, he served as the President of the Houston Grand Opera Board in the 1980s and worked with the Texas Council of Economic Education for more than a decade to bring economics into K-12 classrooms, eventually serving as their President and Director Emeritus.

He founded James C. Cooper Inc. in 1986, providing management consulting, financial advisory and investment banking services to companies of all sizes in both the US and Mexico. He and Llewellyn spent many joyful years dedicating the bulk of their time to trips to their ranch and time with their children and grandchildren, all of whom live nearby in Houston. Though he was a longtime member of Tallowood Baptist Church, James' real sanctuary was his garden and the wide open spaces at the ranch that served as the backdrop for his whole life.

James was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Llewellyn Cooper; son Carter Cooper and wife Tamela and grandsons Jonathan, Tyler and Jack; son John Cooper and wife Kristi; daughter Catherine King and husband Geoff and grandchildren Cooper, Carter and Charlotte; and his cousin Patricia Henderson of Fairfield, Texas.

His family describes him as a devoted husband, father, friend and grandfather. James will be laid to rest in a private family burial at his beloved ranch in Streetman. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your own place of worship, as a way of honoring the important role faith played in James' life.

Friends and loved ones are invited to the visitation and memorial service, both held at Tallowood Baptist Church at 555 Tallowood Road in Houston (77024): 2 p.m. on November 26,

The memorial service will be held on November 27, 2018 at Tallowood Baptist Church. 555 Tallowood road, HOUSTON, TEXAS.

Notes:

  • Hardin Family Funeral Home, Houston, TX
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • Cade cemetery
  • Wortham High School Class of 1952
  • US Army Reserves
  • h/o Llewellyn (Watson) Cooper; s/o Jasper Lee "Pat" Cooper & Lillian (Stone) Cooper

Elsie Ada Isabel (Staggs) Gorham
Apr 16, 1909 - Jul 14, 1998

Elsie A. Gorham
BURKBURNETT - Elsie Ada Isabel Staggs Gorham, 89, died Tuesday, July 14, 1998, in a Burkburnett nursing home.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Owens & Brumley Funeral Home with Dr. Tim Russell, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Burkburnett, officiating. Burial will be in Burkburnett Cemetery.
Mrs. Gorham was born April 16, 1909, in Emhouse, Texas. She and Minyard A. Gorham were married Feb. 7, 1935. He died in 1980. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Burkburnett. She had lived in Burkburnett since 1950.
Survivors include a son, Weldon of Burkburnett; two daughters, Barbara Gore of Weatherford, Texas, and Sue Hudson of Covington, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren

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Francis Carlton "Tince" Bower
Dec 19, 1903 - Feb 28,1990

FORT WORTH - Francis Carlton Bower, a retired electrician, died yesterday at a Fort Worth nursing home. He was 86.
Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Mr. Bower was born in Blooming Grove and moved to Fort Worth in 1942. He was a Baptist.
Survivors: Three sisters, Floy Mae Hand and iris Lorene Grammer, both of Fort Worth, and Mildred Christine Dyson of Arlington

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Houston Frederick
Aug 29, 1904 - Nov 5, 1987

FREDERICK
Houston Frederick, 83, 5500 Van Natta Lane, passed away Thursday. Survivors; Wife, Mrs. Mae Belle Frederick; daughters, Mrs. Lawana Haddock, Mrs. Pauline Adams all of Forth Worth, Mrs. Katie Jo Lanier, Hemphill, Mrs. Doris Williams, Colleyville; brother, Jack Frederick, Terrell; sisters, Mrs. Rubine Anderson, Dallas, Mrs. Hazel Atkins, Pecos, Mrs. Lula Holditch, Corsicana; 12 grandchildren; 14 great Grandchildren. Services 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Greenwood Chapel, M4r. Delos J. Johnson officiating. Interment Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements Geenwood, 3100 White Settlement Rd. at University Dr.  336-0584

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Novis (Hatley) Montgomery
May 28, 1915 - Sep 25, 1992

FORT WORTH - Novis Montgomery, a retired grocery employee, died Friday at a Fort Worth retirement center. She was 77.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Oakwood Cemetery in Waco.. Bluebonnet Hills funeral home in Colleyville is in charge of local arrangements.
Mrs. Montgomery was born in Blooming Grove and had lived in Fort Worth since 1980.
Survivors: Daughter, Paulette Willoughby of Fort Worth; son, Charles A. Montgomery of Needham, Mass.; brother, W.T. Hatley of San Antonio; sister, Cleo Keenum of San Antonio; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

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Cecil Dewitt Badgett
Feb 7, 1912 - Apr 13, 1961

Cecil D. Badgett, 48, of Savannah, Ga., where he had been a postal employee 22 years, died Thursday afternoon about 3:45 o'clock in the Veterans Hospital at August, Ga., following an illness of several months.
He was a brother of Mrs. Kathleen Littlejohn, wife of James F. Littlejohn, secretary of the Gaffney Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Badgett was a World War II Navy Veteran.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at the Whitfield Methodist church in Savannah.
Mr. Badgett is survived by his wife and two daughters; his mother, Mrs. B. R. Badgett, of Savannah; and three sisters, Mrs. Littlejohn of Gaffney, Mrs. Charles W. Wickliffe, of Savannah, and Mrs. S. J. Orsini of Aiken.

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Mike Cumpston
Nov 11, 1911 - Jun 18, 1986

Mike Cumpston

Mike Cumpston, 74, of 2825 Alexander Ave. died Wednesday at a local hospital. Services will be at 10 am Friday at Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. John A. Lightfoot and the Rev. Lee R. Geldmeier officiating. Burial will be at Waco Memorial Park.

Mr. Cumpston was born Nov. 11, 1911, in Blooming Grove. He was a member of Herring Avenue United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the Navy's Seabees during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Ruth Cumpston of Waco; a son, Michael E. Cumpston of Waco; and a sisger, Mrs. Nellie Mae Williams of Grapeland.

The family has designated Herring Avenue United Methodist Church for memorials.

-from the Waco Tribune-Herald, 6/19/86, p 8E

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Annie Maurine (Carroll) Avery-Guither
June 12, 1912 - Feb 1, 2011

Maurine A. Carroll Avery Guither, 98, went to walk with Jesus on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011. Graveside service: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, in Southland Memorial Cemetery, Grand Prairie. Visitation: The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Her family would like to thank the music and TV ministry and the Homebound Ministry of First Baptist Church of Arlington that brought God to her when she could not attend, and Arbrook Plaza Nursing and Rehab facility for caring for her with dignity. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband, Ernest Avery; and later-in-life husband, Myron Guither. Survivors: She loved the Lord and family, her daughter, Sylvia Avery Forbes; sons, Jerry and Linda Avery, Bobby and Brenda Avery; grandchildren, Melody and Gary Mitchell, Marsha and Mike Mellott, Monica and Mark Herndon, Ellen Smith, Michael Avery, Mitchell and Travis Avery; great-grandchildren, Heather, Trent, Nicole Mitchell, Jackie and Aaron Meyer, Jeff and Dana Douthit, John, Grace, Jennifer and Amber Herndon; great-great-granddaughter, Blakely Meyer; brother, Wayne Carroll; and other relatives and friends.
 

Notes:

  • Published in Star-Telegram on February 10, 2011
  • Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams
  • w/o Ernest Sylvestia Avery & Myron Guither

Juanita Ruth (Kagler) Hunt
Feb 3, 1918 - Dec 22. 1971

HUNT, MRS. JUANITA RUTH
Died 11 p.m. We4dnesday at her residence in Pasadena, Tex. she was 63, a native of Blooming Grove Tex., and a former resident of Baton Rough. Body at colonial Funeral Home, Pasadena, Tex., until Sunday morning. Religious services at 1 p.m. Friday at Colonial chapel. burial at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Baton Rouge, 3 p.m. Sunday. Survived by her husband, Jesse Hunt, Pasadena, Tex.; two daughters, Mrs. Janet Ann McDaniel of Michigan, and Mrs. Linda Sue Adams of Germany;l her father, Robert L. Kagler of Blooming Grove; a brother, James E. Kagler of California; and three grandchildren, Deirdre C. McDaniel, Ainsley B. McDaniel and Brian David Adams

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Eula Mae (Burgamy) Gilmore
Jun 20, 1918 - Mar 12, 2018

Eula Gilmore, 99, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018, with family members by her side. Eula was born June 20, 1918 in LaRue, Texas to Edward Marvin and Eula Ruth (Gibbs) Burgamy. She grew up on a farm near Athens Texas with her brothers. Soon after graduating from high school, she married Hewitt Tullos and had two daughters, Linda and Margie. In 1950, Hewitt passed away. Eula remarried in 1953 to Robert Gilmore. They had one daughter, Debra. In 1980, after nearly twenty-three years of civil service, Eula retired early from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Her husband Bob passed away in 1986. Eula was a bold, caring woman who often helped others in times of need. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1985, she fought hard and beat it. And her adventurous spirit led her to travel the world with her friends and family (and take up skiing when she turned 50). She loved cooking, gardening, and always had a deep love of nature: she once designed and built a cabin near the Big Thicket National Preserve. Eula is preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Ruth; her brothers Emory, Elton, Edward, and Ellis; and her daughter Margie Aguilar. She is survived by daughters Linda Bingham and Debbie Lackovic; sons-in-law Mike Aguilar and Mike Lackovic; her grandchildren Tammie Bingham, Michael Aguilar, Vince Bingham, Tonya Moctezuma, and Thomas Polk; five great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Her life was filled with joy and laughter, and she left this world knowing she was loved dearly and completely by her many friends and family.

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Daphene (Farmer) Thompson
June 6, 1924 - Dec 16, 2008

Daphene Thompson, our loving mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, at the age of 84.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday at Gambrell Street Baptist Church, 1616 W. Gambrell St., Fort Worth, Dr. Clyde Glazener officiating. Interment: Daphene will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband of 39 years at 3 p.m. Friday in Dresden Cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Daphene was born June 6, 1924, to the late Asbury and Cora Farmer in Purdon. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Joel Glen Thompson.
Survivors: Sons, Michael Glen Thompson and wife, Cindy, of Fort Worth and Eddie Thompson and wife, Vicki, of Grandview; daughter, Kira Bauman and husband, Bill, of Arlington; grandchildren, Stacey Hodges and husband, Aaron, of Virginia Beach, Va., Scott Thompson of Cleburne, Jake Thompson of Grandview, Clint Thompson of Burleson, Holly Bauman of Dallas and Lindsey Bauman of Arlington; five great-grandchildren; brother, Jackie Farmer of Corsicana; sisters, Dorothy Pierce of Fort Worth, Darlene Pruitt of Hurst, Sue Reeves of Fairview, Peggy Glass of Tyler and Patsy Smith of Purdon; many nieces and nephews; and many friends.

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Drew Emerson Rodgers
Sep 3, 1916 - Feb 6, 1993

Graveside services for Drew E. Rodgers, 76, of Huntington, were held Feb. 8, 1993 in the Huntington Cemetery.

Mrs. Rodgers was born Sept. 3, 1916 in Corsicana, Texas and died Feb. 6, 1993 in a Lufkin nursing home.

He was a member of Doverside Baptist Church of Houston. He had lived in Huntington for the past eight years and was a previous resident of Houston.

Survivors:
wife, Ruby Rodgers
Daughters, Wanda Christopher and Branda Kay Rodgers
Son, David Lee Rodgers
Sister, Peggy
Four grandchildren

Gipson Funeral Home, directors

Notes:

  • WWII Biography
  • WWII Veteran
  • Huntington Cemetery
  • s/o Henry Melmus Rodgers  & Maude Leora "Maudie" (Headspeth) Rodgers; h/o Ruby Lucille (Luttrell) Rodgers

Selia Ann "Annie" (Howell) Lindsey-Foley
Jun 17, 1877 - Jan 9, 1960

Sunday Rites For Mrs. Foley

Mrs. Annie Lindsey Foley, 82, of 711 West Ninth avenue, died in Memorial Hospital Saturday night. She was a native of Tennessee.

Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites were conducted by C. E. Holcomb, minister of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ.

Surviving are her husband F. C. Foley, Corsicana; a son, D. E. Lindsey, Dallas; two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Walton, Fort Worth, and Mrs. Ollie Kennard, San Antonio; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and other relatives.

Pallbearers were A. H. Ganze, Houston Kent, J. R. Hart, Wm. Shaw, Jr., Ed Sims and Paul Miller.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Jan 11, 1960
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband William Elliott Lindsey assumed buried Old Pursley cemetery (his obit is posted there) 2nd husband F. C. Foley (assumed Felix Curtis Foley)

Rondol Dewitt "Tad" Stack
Aug. 30, 1909 - May 22, 1960

R. D. Stack Dies Sunday; Rites Held On Monday

R. D. Stack, 56, 203 Garitty, district manager, International Exterminator Company, died in Memorial hospital Sunday morning.

Funeral services were held from the First Methodist church Monday at 2 p.m. with burial in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Dr. Floyd E. Johnson, pastor, assisted by Rev. Gaither L. Day, pastor of the North Corsicana Methodist church.

He was a member of all the Masonic Bodies.

Surviving are his wife, two sons, Charles K. and Payton Stack, all of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Johnnie Crouch, Levelland; three grandchildren; mother, Mrs. T. B. Stack, Fort Worth; four brothers, Jack and James Stack, both of Fort Worth; Tommy Stack, Corsicana, and Hugh Stack, Los Angeles; three sisters, Mrs. Howard Whorton, Bridgeport; Mrs. Glenn Williams, and Mrs. Luther Stallings, both of Fort Worth, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were D. J. Bennett, Andy Anderson, F. G. Phaup, Granville Carroll, Roy Jones, Brice R. Bonner.

Masons had charge of graveside rites.

Griffin Funeral Home directed.

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Clifford Hardin Hall, Sr.
Aug 11, 1881 - Oct 17, 1960

C. H. Hall, Sr. Rites Tuesday

Final rites for C. H. Hall, Sr., 79, retired Fort Worth and Denver and Rock Island Lines employe, who died in Houston Monday will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. from the Corley Chapel. He formerly resided in Corsicana.

The services will be conducted by Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First Baptist church. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

Surviving are a daughter, Miss Anna Lee Hall, and a son, Clifford H. Hall, Jr., both of Houston; a step-son, Alvin Brown, Duncan, Okla., and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Sam B. Werner, R. L. Wilson, H. E. Hudson, C. W. Clarkston, J. L. Stover and C. H. McLin.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Oct 18, 1960
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Thella Irene (Ewing) Brown-Hall married Jan. 2, 1923; s/o Luther Clinton Hall & Annie Elizabeth (Perkins) Hall

Cecil Aleene (Sheppard) Coggins-Hudson
Jan 23, 1909 - May 13, 1960

Monday Rites For Mrs. Hudson

Funeral services for Mrs. Cecil Aleene Hudson, 51, formerly of Tyler and Corsicana, were held from the Corley Chapel Monday at 10 a.m. with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Reginal King, pastor of Emanuel Baptist church, and Rev. A. M. Stone, pastor of Memorial Baptist church.

Mrs. Hudson was found shot to death in a motel room Saturday at Jackson, Miss., according to The Associated Press, a coroner�s jury, the Associated Press reported, found that she had been killed Friday night with a .38 calibre pistol by her husband, Estelle M. Hudson, 57, of Corpus Christi, who then turned the gun on himself. He was found dead. The couple was last seen alive Thursday.

Surviving are two sons, Dr. Bobby Coggins, Dallas, Dallas, and Rev. Ross Coggins, missionary to Indonesia, home on furlough; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Dillinger, Denton, and Mrs. Jeanette Crawford, Houston; a brother, Carl Sheppard, Corsicana; mother, Mrs. J. W. Sheppard, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Preston Inmon, Loyd Averitt, Rufus Pevehouse, Emmett Dosser, Lloyd K. Carraway, B. L. Onstott, Vernon Boone and O. S. Bryson.

Funeral arrangements for the husband were unknown here.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., May 16, 1960
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband William Robert Coggins 2nd husband Estle M. Hudson, Sheriff; d/o John William Sheppard & Elian (White) Sheppard

James Thomas "Jim" Berry, Jr.
Jul 10, 1905 - Nov 17, 1960

Hold Services For J. T. Berry

Funeral services for James Thomas Berry, Jr., 55, native of Corsicana, who died Thursday at a Fort Worth hospital, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which Berry was a member. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

Berry was a graduate of Corsicana High School and the University of Texas.

Surviving are three brothers, Jack L. berry, Waco; M-Sgt. Gene Berry, Sr., Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Ford M. Berry, Corsicana; four nieces and four nephews.

Pallbearers will be Raymond Coley, Ben Mitchell, Fred Hoke, Claude McNutt, Jerry Berry, Gene Berry, Jr., and Fred Kessinger, Jr.

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Maude Idella (Millerman) Hodges
Mar 8, 1880 - Nov 20, 1960

Mrs. Hodges Of Lubbock Dies

LUBBOCK, Nov. 21 - (Spl.) - Mrs. B. W. Hodges, 80, died at the family residence, 2506 23rd Street Sunday after a brief illness.

Funeral services were held from the First Baptist Church in Lubbock Monday morning and graveside rites were to be held in Oakwood Cemetery, San Angelo, at 4 p.m.

Mrs. Hodges resided in Navarro County until she moved to Lubbock in 1941. She is survived by a son, Robert W. Hodges, and two grandchildren, Nancy and Candy Hodges, all of Lubbock; two brothers, J. S. Millerman of Lubbock and J. A. Millerman of Abilene, and other relatives.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Nov. 21, 1960
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Dabney Willis Hodges married May 22, 1920; d/o John Harlan Millerman & Sara Elizabeth (Higgins) Millerman

Charles Washington "Charlie" Hodges
Nov 3, 1898 - Jul 12, 1971

Hodges

Funeral for Charlie Hodges, a longtime resident and former car dealer in Corsicana, will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Hibbitt officiating.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Corley Funeral Home.

Hodges died Monday in Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Jul. 13, 1971
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Annie (unk) Hodges; s/o Lamb Washington Hodges & Martha Jane (Leggett) Hodges (father of Rita Mae (Hodges) Harvard buried Hopewell cemetery)

Jerome J. Guy
Sep 17, 1917 - Apr 10, 1992

Jerome guy, 74, of Lima, died Friday at his residence.
He was born Sept 17, 1917, in Corsicana, Texas, the son of Robert and Almettier Ray Guy.
Mr. Guy was a retired laborer.
He attended the Charity Cathedral C.O.G.I.C.
Survivors include four brothers, Jim Guy, Ollie D. Guy and Robert Lee Guy, all of Lubbock, Texas, and Julious Guy of Dallas, Texas; and five sisters, Lena Guy, Mrs. Arthru (Esserlene) Watts, and Aline Guy, all of Dallas, Jewelene Brooks of Topeka, Kan., and Odessa Guy of Oklahoma City Okla.
Services will be at Jones Clark Funeral Home at the convenience of the family, Elder Larry Neal officiating. Burial will be in the Dayton National Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.

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David Glenwood Abbe, Sr.
Jul 6, 1940 - May 13, 2023

David Glenwood Abbe Sr. passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, in College Station, Texas. He was the oldest of six boys, being born on July 6, 1940, to Leo and Dorothy Abbe in Big Springs, Texas. David was a loving husband, father, grandfather, minister and technician for Hobart. In his younger years, he drove 18 Wheelers cross country. David gave his life to the LORD in the mid-70's and was called to be a Baptist minister in east Texas. He continued to serve by performing several weddings in his later years. Up to four years ago, he served as the chaplain for Brazos County Sheriff's Department and would ride along and counsel deputies. He spent the last four years of his life at Fortress Nursing and Rehabilitation where he received excellent and loving care from the staff and administration. David was a veteran and was very proud of his service to his country.

He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Dorothy Abbe, brothers Dennis, Deryl and Dewey Abbe and most recently his loving wife of 28 years, Roxy Abbe who passed away March of 2022.

He is survived by children, David Abbe Jr. and wife Terri, Chris Abbe and wife Whitney, William Gray Ill and wife Angela, Mindy Smith and husband Mike, sixteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, brothers Danny Abbe and wife Kay of Robinson, Texas, Don Abbe and wife Glenda of North Carolina and a host of nieces and nephews.

A small family graveside service at Campbell Elrod Cemetery is pending.

The family wishes to extend our most gracious thanks to the administration and staff at Fortress Nursing and Rehabilitation that cared for our dad the last four years. We could not have asked for a better place and staff to treat him as their own family. A special thanks to Remarkable Hospice for the care given in his last days.

Notes:

  • h/o Barbara Ann (Easley) Abbe & Linda "Roxy" (Fine) Abbe; s/o Leo Glenwood Abbe & Dorothy Sue (Wilson) Abbe


 

 

 

 

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