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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
Notes:
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. |
Notes:
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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Notes:
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. |
Notes:
- 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.
Notes:
-
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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. |
Notes:
- 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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
- 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.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., May 26, 1960
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Ethel Corine
(Martin) Lumpkin- Foster; s/o Irvin Donald Foster & Lura
Florence (Jones) Foster buried in Black Hills cemetery
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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Notes:
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.
Notes:
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.
Notes:
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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