Obituaries - Page 90184 (2024)

Lisa Gayle Zappettini
Feb 21, 1972 - Jul 4, 1986

Lisa Zappettini, 14, of Corsicana died Friday at Navarro RegionalHospital.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday atHamilton-Beeman Cemetery.Dr. David Hale will officiate. Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home is in charge ofarrangements.

Services are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Zappettini of Corsicana; grandmother, Mrs.J. E. Ross of Dallas; one brother, David Zappettini of Euless and two sisters,Patricia Zappenttini and Angela Zappenttini both of Corsicana.

Pallbearers will be Gene Bullard, Harold Johnson, Bill Hicks, Don Denbow, DonBarton and Sam Thompson.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, Jul 5, 1985

Sammie Elizabeth (Love) VonLienen
Feb 3, 1910 - Jul 5, 1985

SAN ANGELO - Mrs. Elizabeth L. VonLienen, 82, died Friday in San Angelo.
Graveside services is 2 pm. Sunday atHamilton-Beeman Cemetery.Corley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
She was a Lutheran and had lived in San Angelo since 1954.
Survivors are her husband, Edwin H.VonLienen; three sisters, Mrs. P.S. (Margaret) Garner of Corsicana, Mrs. Roy(Jacquelyn) Peebles, of Corsicana and Mrs. Bemis (Virginia) Lord of Corsicana;two nieces; one nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, Jul 5, 1985

• d/o Samuel Porter “Sam” Love & SarahVirginia “Jennie” (Pinchback) Love

Henry C. Johnston
? - Jun 1935

Henry C. Johnson (sic), Native of Navarro, Dies San Antonio

Henry C. Johnston, son of the late Captain Bob Johnson, and a native ofNavarro County, passed away in San Antonio Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock.
The funeral directed by Sutherland McCammon will be held Wednesday afternoon at3 o'clock at the Eureka cemetery, where interment will take place. Rev. W. R.Hall pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will conduct the service.
Mr. Johnston is survived by one brother, R. B. Johnston of Tulsa, Okla. abrother-in-law, C. C. Walton, Corsicana, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. S. S.Johnston, Corsicana.

Notes:

• Corsicana Semi Weekly Light - Jun 28, 1935

• I couldn't find a marker in the 1984 Eureka Cemetery Survey ...elw

Mrs. Edwin Harvey Church Sr
abt 1857 - Jun 1935

MRS. E. H. CHURCH DIED SAN ANTONIO MONDAY EVENING
Mrs. E. H. Church, aged about 78 years, for many years a prominent resident ofCorsicana, died in San Antonio Monday night, according to information receivedby relatives Tuesday morning. Mrs. Church was the widow of the late E. H. Church who was connected withthe First National Bank here for many years as cashier.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Frank McCoy, San Antonio; Mrs. T. J. Carmody,Dallas, and Mrs. Beaton Miller, San Antonio; five grandchildren, Dorothy, Jackand Harvey Rentz, all of San Antonio; Mrs. Lillian Kelly, Corsicana, and Mrs.Ford Witherspoon, San Antonio; a great grandson, Johnnie Kelly Corsicana, andother relatives.
No funeral arrangements had been learned here Tuesday at noon.

Notes:

• Corsicana Semi Weekly Light - June 28, 1935

• Her son, Edwin Harvey Church Jr. and his family, are buried atOakwood Cemetery, Section K, Row2
  

William John "Uncle Billy"Vernon
Aug 18, 1855 - Jan 30, 1939

AGED KERENS MAN BURIED AT PRAIRIE POINT ON TUESDAY

KERENS, Feb. 3. - (Spl.) - Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon,January 31, at 3 p.m. at the Church of Christ for W. J. (Uncle Billy) Vernon,84, who died Sunday night after a lingering illness. Loved by all for hischeerful, jolly disposition, which endured till the last, Uncle Billy will bemissed, by scores of friends whose habit it was to pay him visits at his home,which for the past few years had been with Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Holloway.
Survivors are one son, Prof. Crook Vernon of San Marcos; two brothers, L. C. andSilas Vernon of Kerens.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Clarke Cuthbertson of Haynesville, La.,assisted by Carl Tyson, minister of the Kerens Church.
Pallbearers were Homer Carroll, Newt Holloway, John Mayo, Joe Wilson, O. L.Albritton and Berry Speed of Corsicana.
Amond the large attendance at funeral and burial services, the later which werein Prairie Point cemetery,under the directionof the Stockton Funeral home were noted the folliwng from outof town.
Prof. and Mrs. Crook Vernon, San Marcos; Miss Audria Holloway, Dallas; Mr. andMrs. O. L. Albritton and Mr. and Mrs. Berry Speed, Mr. and Mrs. Alma Breithaup,Mr. and Mrs. Claude Breithaup, all Breathaupt, A. J. Sowell, Rev. Leslie G.Thomas, Sam Butler, Mrs. Hawkins Scarborough, J. O. Burke, Misses Martha andMary Ella BUrke, Mrs. Arthur Wareing, Jr., Miss Elsie Warren, Mrs.Harrison Burke, Miss Fannie Kirk, Mrs. G. W. Speed, Jess McClung, Mrs. W. H.Speed, Jess McClung, Mrs. W. Hays of Corsicana.

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• Corsicana Semi Weekly Light - Feb 7, 1939

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Mrs. Edgar Y. Mullins
? - 1936

Mrs. E. Y. Mullins Died in Louisville After Long Illness

Word has been received in Corsicana that Mrs. E. Y. Mullins, widow of thelate Dr. E. Y. Mullins, had passed away at her home in Louisville, Ky., Thursdaymorning after many months of illness. Mrs. Mullins was a sister-in-law of Mrs.E. C. Vaughan of Corsicana.

Her late husband, Dr. Edgar Y. Mullins, was a distinguished minister andeducator in Southern Baptist circles and was the son of the late Dr. S. G.Mullins, pioneer Baptist Minister, and wife of Corsicana.

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• Corsicana Semi Weekly Light - Feb 7, 1936

Ramey R. Hubbard
Oct 7, 1896 - Feb 6, 1936

R. R. Hubbard
R. R. Hubbard of Tyler Be Buried in Corsicana Friday

Word was received in Corsicana Thursday of the death in Tyler of R. R.Hubbard and it was stated that the body would be brought here Friday morning andfuneral services would be held at the grave inOakwood cemetery at 11 a.m.

Mr. Hubbard was the husband of the former Miss Ida Cochrum, whose family wereformer residents of this city. Mrs. Hubbard is a sister of Mrs. W. W. Fondren ofHouston, whose husband is prominent in oil and financial circles in the SouthTexas metropolis and also is a large contributor to S.M.U.

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• Corsicana Semi Weekly Light - Feb 7, 1936

James M. Weaver

Apr 21, 1848 - Feb 6, 1936

PIONEER WORTHAM RESIDENT DIED ON THURSDAY MORNING

WORTHAM - Feb. 6. - (Spl.) - Jim Weaver, age 88 years, pioneer resident ofWortham died at 4:30 Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. MollieMelton at Mexia. Funeral services will be held from the Central Presbyterianchurch here at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon and will be conducted by Rev. J. W.Joiner of Winters. Burial will be in the Wortham cemetery.
Mr. Weaver was a retired ranchman and farmer. He lived in Wortham many years.
Surviving are his wife, five sons, W. B. Weaver, Carroll Weaver, Archie Weaver,Gussie Weaver, all of Wortham; George Weaver Dawson; one daughter, Mrs. MollieMelton, Mexia, and other relatives.

Notes:

• Corsicana Sun Weekly Light - Feb 7, 1936

• Married to Mary (Epps) Weaver in 1874

L. J. Ashmore
? - Feb 1936

FORMER CORSICANAN DIED FRIDAY NIGHT IN CORPUS CHRISTI

L. J. Ashmore, former resident of Corsicana, died at his home in CorpusChristi Friday night following several days illness. Funeral services will beheld Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery at CorpusChristi.
Mr. Ashmore had lived in Corpus Christi several years but before moving there hewas a resident of Corsicana.

Surviving are his wife, formerly Martha Jackson of Corsicana; two sons, Dr.A. J. Ashmore, Corpus Christi; Clarence Ashmore, Corpus Christi; a daughter,Mrs. Alyne Haddon, Corpus Christi; a brother L. W. Ashmore, Corsicana, and otherrelatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bee Jr., Albert Ashmore, Miss Fay Ashmore, Mr. and Mrs.Elbert Neely and Mr. and Mrs. Homer McLeod left Saturday afternoon for CorpusChristi to attend the funeral.

Notes:

• Corsicana Sun Weekly Light - Feb 11, 1936

Mary E. Brooks

abt 1851 - 1936

AGED WOMAN DIED NEAR EMHOUSE; IS BURIED NEAR KOSSE

Mrs. Mary E. Brooks, aged 85 years, died at the home of a niece, Mrs. C. E.Riggs, of the Emhouse community Wednesday morning at 1 o'clock after a severalweeks illness. The funeral was held at the Head's Prairie Baptist church nearKosse Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clco*k with Rev. Rasco in charge.

Prior to moving to the Emhouse community recently, Mrs. Brooks resided nearThornton.
Surviving are a brother, Renfro Springfield, Thornton and a number of nieces andnephews.
The funeral was directed by the Corley Funeral Home.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light - Fri, Feb. 7, 1936

William S. "Billy" Meador
Oct 7, 1906 - Feb 4, 1936

BILLY MEADOR DIED IN LOCAL HOSPITAL; BURIAL WEDNESDAY

Funeral services for Billy Meador, aged 28 years, lifelong resident of thisvicinity who died at the P. and S. Hospital Tuesday afternoon at 6:30 o'clockfrom the chapel of the Sutherland McCammon Funeral Home with interment inOakwood Cemetery. The rites wereconducted by Rev. W. R. Hall, Pastor of the First Presbyterian church.

Survivors are a brother, Dan Meador, Ludkin; an aunt, Mrs. S. J. Fife,Corsicana, and an uncle, Rev. Bruce Meador of Abilene.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light - Fri, Feb. 7, 1936

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BILLY MEADOR DIED IN LOCALHOSPITAL; BURIAL WEDNESDAY

Funeral services for Billy Meador, aged 28 years, lifelong resident of thisvicinity, who died at the P. and S. Hospital Tuesday afternoon at 6:30 o’clockafter an illness of two weeks, were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock fromthe chapel of the Sutherland – McCammon Funeral Home with interment in

• TheCorsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Feb 5, 1936
• SubmittedbyDiane Richards
• h/o Mildred (UNKNOWN) Meador;s/o Vines Lindsey Meador & Jennie P. (Crawford) Meador

Minnie Pearl (Jones) Simonds
Dec 12, 1883 - Apr 2, 1961

Thursday Rites Held Here For Mrs. Simonds

Final rites for Mrs. John P. Simonds were held atOakwood Cemetery Thursday at 10 a.m.with Rev. Robert Wooddy, pastor of the First Baptist church conducting.

Mrs. Simonds, a former Corsicana and Kerens teacher, died in Chicago Sunday.Services were held in Chicago Wednesday and the body was sent to Dallas byplane. McCammon had charge of local arrangements.
Mrs. Simonds was active in medical auxiliary circles, woman's and universitycircles in Chicago.
She was a graduate of Mary Hardin-Baylor College, Baylor University, andColumbia University.

Surviving are her husband, Dr. John P. Simonds, Chicago; five nieces, MissOlive Noble, Mrs. Ben F. Blackmon, and Mrs. Randolph Jackson, all of Corsicana;Mrs. R. D. Neece, Garden Grove Calif., and Mrs.. Warren Knox, Fort Worth.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs, Apr 6, 1961

• Wife of Dr. James Persons Simonds - (Mar 19, 1878 - Mar 17, 1964)

Harris E. Kinsloe
Jul 2, 1853 - Oct, 27, 1917

H. E. Kinsloe Dead
H. E. Kinslow, former postmaster here, died suddenly at his old home on west 3rdAvenue early last Saturday night of apoplexy and some trouble supposed to havebeen super-induced by a hard days drive in his car from Beaumont to CorsicanaSaturday. He had washed his car and put it in his car and gone to the wood houseto "clean up" and change clothes. When he was seized with the trouble thatcaused his sudden death was certainly a shock to his many friends.

Notes:

• Corsicana Democrat Truth - Nov 1, 1917

• 1917 Mortality Schedule entry for H. E. Kinsloe

• Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana,Navarro Co., TX

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Robert Melvin Hagler
Jul 10, 1890 - Mar 14, 1968

R. M. Hagler Dies Thursday

R. M. Hagler, 77, retired grocer and native of Navarro County, died earlyThursday in Memorial Hospital.
He was a member of the Masonic order and a longtime Corsicana resident.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Hagler; one daughter, Miss Pauline Hagler,Tyler; one son, John Hagler, New Caney, Texas; two brothers, Curtis Hagler,Winkler, and Lynn Hagler, Fort Worth; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Fitch, Winkler,and three grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements at Griffin Funeral Home are pending arrival of members ofthe family. The Rev. W. C. Pruitt of Jacksonville will officiate, assisted bythe Rev. Robert Potts. Burial will be inProvidence cemetery near Eurekawith Masons in charge of graveside rites and serving as pallbearers.

Notes:

• Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light - Mar 15, 1968

• TXDI: Hagler, Robert Melvin; 03-14-1968; Navarro; Male

• SSDI: Robert Hagler; 10 July 1890 - Mar 1968; Corsicana, TX

Jacob Howard
abt 1988 - Dec 2007

Student dies in accident
Companion escapes waters after truck sinks

By Loyd Cook

ANGUS — An early morning accident resulted in a pickup truck plunging intoRichland Creek at the southern city limits of Angus near the 221 mile marker ofInterstate 45 Tuesday, killing one Navarro College student while anotherescaped.

The body of Jacob Howard, 19, of Lovelady was recovered from the chilly watersjust after noon by a Lewisville Fire Department Search and Rescue dive teamcalled in by the Texas Highway Patrol.

According to Highway Patrol Trooper Carlon Stapleton, the accident occurred atan undetermined time before 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, when law enforcement received areport of a man walking along I-45 in his boxer shorts.

The man — Aaron Brewer, 18, of Red Oak — said he and Howard, the driver of thetruck, had been drinking. The pair were driving at a high rate of speedsouthbound on the east I-45 service road, according to Stapleton.

The two men didn’t realize that service road came to an end at a barricade,crashing through it, then traveling approximately 20 to 25 yards further beforethe truck left a Richland Creek embankment and plunged into the water below — adrop of about seven to 10 feet.

Brewer escaped from the vehicle and law enforcement found him a mile or twonorth of the wreck scene after responding to the call-in report.

Lewisville divers reported they found the truck just after 11 a.m. — anestimated 50 to 60 feet below the surface of the water. They were unsure of theexact depth, reporting to support personnel on the banks of the creek that thediver locating the vehicle had a malfunctioning depth gauge.

Justice of the Peace Kirby Hill performed the inquest, pronouncing Howard deadat the scene.

Divers were at first unable to locate Howard’s body after diving and locatingthe truck. A second attempt was made to search the area near the bottom ofRichland Creek around the truck.

Howard was found just adjacent to the vehicle.

With members of Howard’s family present at the scene, divers carefully moved hisbody just below the surface of the water to the opposite creek bank where theirinflatable boat was located, then carefully to a cut-in the embankment upstreamwhere they had put into the waters, shielding much of the recovery fromonlookers.

Lewisville Assistant Fire Chief Tim Tittle said going the distance to lend ahand is part of their obligation for the ability to have a fully-equipped diveteam — equipped almost entirely by federal grant money.

“A lot of this equipment, this vehicle, was bought with federal grant money, sowe help out,” Tittle said. “That’s part of the deal you make when the federalgovernment gives you money for something like this.”

Tittle said, while his team normally covers the Metroplex area — LakeLewisville, Lavonne, White Rock, Las Colinas and the like — they’ve come out tothe Trinity River and other outlying areas when needed.

He said they traveled 99 miles on this emergency call and believed it to be thefarthest distance traveled to date for the dive team.

Highway Patrol Sgt. Ken Authier praised the out-of-town dive team for theirefforts.

“They came about 100 miles and got here within a couple of hours,” Authier said.“They were very professional, very experienced. They’d have been here all dayand come tomorrow if they’d had to.”

“Hopefully, we won’t need them again any time soon,” Authier added.

Richland Volunteer Fire Department sent its only diver into the water early inthe morning, but pulled him back after a lengthy period of time in the coldtemperatures of the water.

Along with the Highway Patrol, a Corsicana Fire and Rescue ambulance was onstandby. A Navarro County Sheriff’s Office unit was also at the scene, alongwith one of the game wardens.

Jacob Riley "Jake" Nutt
Dec 1876 - Nov 12, 1959

Jake Nutt Dies Thursday After Heart Attack

Jake R. Nutt, 82, retired city employee, county officer, and night watchmanwas dead on arrival at the Navarro clinic at mid-morning Thursday in a Corleyambulance after being stricken with a heart attack on Commerce Street.

When he retired, he was a night watchman at the Oil City Iron Works. He wasconnected with the city water department for a number of years.

Funeral arrangements were incomplete early Thursday afternoon but burial willbe in Oakwood Cemetery.
Surviving are two sins, Elmer Lee and Eugene Nutt, both of Corsicana; twodaughters, Mrs. Mary Henderson, Corsicana and Mrs. Sarah Herod, Temple; threegrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs.. Bertha Smith, ElPaso, and Mrs. Sallie Leighton, Temple, and a number of nieces, nephews, andother relatives. Corley will direct.

Notes:

• Corsicana Paper

• Dec. 1876 - Nov. 12, 1959 1st wife Minnie M. (White) Nutt married Jul.22, 1903 2nd wife Mollie (Eckleman) Autrey-Nutt married Jun. 12, 1919 s/oJohn Wesley Nutt and Mary Elizabeth (Roberts) Nutt

Martha Elizabeth "Betty"(Vest) Crowe
Apr 13, 1871 - Nov 4, 1959

Saturday Rites For Mrs. Crowe

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha E. Crowe, 88, were held Saturday at 2 p.m.from the Corley Chapel.
Mrs. Crowe died Wednesday in Andrews. She formerly resided in the Dresdencommunity.

Rev. Obie Barton, pastor of Unity Baptist church conducted. Burial was in theDresden Cemetery.

Surviving are a son, Marvin Crowe, Corsicana; five daughters, Mrs. WillieCates, Mrs. Mary Bruce and Mrs. Gertrude Campbell all of Corsicana; Mrs. JosieRomain, Andrews and Mrs. Pearl Tucker, Covington; 21 grandchildren, 33great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Grandsons were pallbearers.

Notes:

• Corsicana Semi Weekly Light - Nov 10, 1959

Mark Lavonne Parrish
Aug 11, 1959 - Nov 5, 1959

Parrish Child Dies Thursday

KERENS, Nov 7 - (Spl.) - Mark Parish, three-months old son of Mr. and Mrs.Pete Parrish of Kerens, died Thursday afternoon in the Texas Children's Hospitalin Houston.
Funeral services were held from the First Baptist church here Saturday at 3 p.m.with burial in the Kerens Cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Bro. Bill Foster, pastor.

Surviving are the parents two brothers, Walter Randall and Richard LeeParrish, and a sister, Marthaella Parrish; all of Kerens.
Inmon Funeral Home directed.

Notes:

• Corsicana Semi Weekly Light - Nov 10, 1959

William Tracy Varnell
Dec 8, 1907 - Oct 21, 1994

ODESSA - William Tracy Varnell, 86, died Friday, October 21, 1994, at MedicalCenter Hospital.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 24, 1994, at the First UnitedMethodist Church in Odessa. Funeral arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.Trace was born December 8, 1907, in Barry. He married Lurene McAfee in 1933, andthey celebrated 61 years of marriage October 12, 1994.

He was a graduate of Trinity University with a degree in Business Administrationand Economics. He also held a masters degree in Administrative Education fromNorth Texas University.

Tracy was a successful businessman before entering a coaching career at Ganado.From Granado, he went to Kermit as a business administrator. He became principalat Kermit High School where he stayed until 1955 when he moved to Odessa. He wasprincipal at Austin Elementary from 1958 to 1971 when he retired.

Tracy was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he served as ateacher for the Wesley Class. He was a 66 year member of the Masonic Lodge and amember of the Scottish Rite. He was also a member of the Lions Club.

Tracy is survived by his beloved wife, Lurene; his brother, Robert Varnell ofOmaha, Neb.; and a host of friends and other relatives.

The family suggests memorials to the First United Methodist Church or a favoritecharity.

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William T. Varnell

William Tracy Varnell, 86, of Odessa, died Oct. 21, 1994, at Medical CenterHospital in Odessa.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church inOdessa under the direction of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
He was born Dec. 8, 1907, in Barry. He married Lurene McAfee in 1933 and theycelebrated 61 years of marriage on Oct 12, 1994. He was a graduate of TrinityUniversity with a degree in business administration and economics and alsoearned his master's degree in administration and economics and also earned hismaster's degree in administrative education from the University of North Texas.He was a successful businessman before entering a coaching career at Ganado,Texas. From Ganado he went to Kermit as a business administrator. He becameprincipal of Kermitt High School where he stayed until 1955 when he moved toOdessa. He was a principal at Austin Elementary School from 1958 to 1971 when heretired. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he served asa teacher for the Wesley Class. He was a 66-year member of the Masonic Lodge anda member of the Scottish Rite. He also was a member of the Lion's Club.

Survivors include his wife, Lurene Varnell; his brother, Robert Varnell ofOmaha, Neb and a host of friends and other relatives.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Odessa or to afavorite charity.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Sunday, October 23, 1994; pg 2a

• SSDI: W. T. Varnell, Dec 8, 1907 - Oct 21, 1994

• TXDI: Varnell, William Tracy: 10-21-1994; Ector Co., TX; Male

• His wife was the daughter of Jessie Urban McAfee and the Grand-daughterof

Leonard Dee Pogue
Sep 2, 1929 - Oct 22, 1994

Leonard D. Pogue
Leonard Dee Pogue, 65, of Frost, died Oct 22, 1994, at Navarro RegionalHospital.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Church of Christ in Blooming Grove, withOwen Cosgrove and Solon Bailey officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Monday inHillcrest Cemetery in Waxahachie. Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home is in charge ofarrangements.

He was the son of the late Archie and Dora Hart Pogue. He served 27 years inthe U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Hugh Dave Pogue.
Survivors include one sister, Retha Meador; six nieces; five nephews; and fivegreat-nephews.
Pallbearers will be Bob Lyman, Bryan Dowdle, Sid Sage, John Lymon, James Orr,William Meskimen Jr., Marcus Lee and Keith Dowdle.
Honorary pallbearers will be William Meskimen Sr. and J. L. Watts.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Sunday, Oct 23, 1994; pg 2a

Dave "Junior" Hall

Jan 30, 1922 - Oct 21, 1994

Dave Hall Jr.

Dave Hall Jr., 72, of Corsicana, died Oct 21, 1994, at his residence.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Chapel, with theRev. Wayne Mahoney. Burial will be in theDresden Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Edith Hall of Corsicana; two sons anddaughter-in-law, David and Annette Hall of Corsicana and Danny and Rebecca Hallof Corsicana; four daughters and three sons-in-law; Pat Hall of Corsicana, Ritaand Larry Green of Athens; Ken and Debbie Miller of Purdon, and Dorothea andCarl Casbeer of San Saba; one brother, Roy Hall of Georgetown; three sisters,Fern Ingram of Joshua, Irene Andrews of Garland and Lucille McNight of Keller;10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and onestep-great Grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Robert Drain, Barney Thomas, James Almond, DerwoodPenney, Wesley Green, and Bill Southard.
Honorary pallbearers will be Henry Chinault, Wayne Burkhalter, Roy Southard,Lafamond Ramey and Jon Lahmon.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Sunday, October 23, 1994; pg 2a

• Dave “Junior” Hall (his daughter said his name is Dave and he is not ajunior that was just his nickname)

• Son of Dave Lonzo Hall & Myrtle Ethel (King) Hall

Kenneth W. Stewart
Aug 22, 1951 - Oct 22, 1994

Kenneth W. Stewart
Kenneth W. Stewart, 43, died Oct 22, 1994, at the home of his sister in Waco.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday inPost Oak Cemetery in Roane, withLanny Smith of God's Grace Church in Corsicana officiating. J. E. KeeverMortuary is in charge of arrangements.
He was born Aug. 22, 1951, in Navarro County, the son of Odie Lee and EtheleneAbbe Stewart. He was reared in Navarro County and graduated from Corsicana HighSchool in 1969. He later attended the University of of Texas at Arlington. Hegraduated in 1982 with a bachelor of science degree in marketing. He then livedin Dallas where he worked as a sales representative for Southwestern Bell.During the last years of his life, he worked as a computer consultant forvarious companies. He was also a longtime secretary for a local bowling leaguein Dallas. He was a member of the White Rock Church.

Survivors include his parents, Odie and Ethelene Stewart of Corsicana; hissister and brother-in-law, Mrs. Pamela and Jerry Eggebrecht Sr. of Waco; oneniece, Mrs. Lisa Blenden of Waco; and one nephew, Jerry Eggebrecht Jr. of Waco.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Sunday, Oct 23, 1994; pg 2a

Zella Marie (Coleman) Graves

Jul 18, 1902 - Oct 22, 1994

Zella Graves

Zella Graves, 93, of Kerens, died Oct 22, 1994 in Kerens.
Funeral services are pending at Paschal Funeral Home.
She was a member of the Baptist Church. She had lived in Kerens and Rhome mostof her life.
Survivors include one daughter, LaMarylis Gilson of Arlington; three sons,Virgil Lee Graves of Colorado, Billie Graves of Tyler, and Robbie Gene Graves ofRhome; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Sunday, October 23, 1994; pg 2a

• SSDI: Zella C. Graes; 18 Jul 1902 - 22 Oct 1994; 76078 Rhome, Wise Co.,TX

Louis A. Szenasy
Jul 15, 1895 - Nov 1959

Louis Szenasy Dies In Dallas
Louise Szenasy; 64, farmer, died in Parkland hospital in Dallas Monday morning.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. from the Corley Chapel withburial in the Catholiccemetery.

Szenasy was a long-time resident of this community.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; a nephew, Mick Szenasy, who was rearedas a son, Corsicana; Three Brothers, Joe Szenasy, Caddo, Okla.; W. P. and JohnSzenasy, both of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Budai, Richland, and MissAgnes Szenasy, Corsicana.

Notes:

• Corsicana Semi Weekly Light - Nov 10, 1959

• Cemetery Records show 15 July 1895 - 9 Nov 1955 but other persons withobituaries on the same page have dates of death of 1959

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Hold Services Louis Szenasy

Funeral services for Louis Szenasy, 64, farmer, who died in Parklandhospital, Dallas, Monday morning, were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. fromthe Corley Chapel. Burial was in the Catholiccemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Longinus Andueza of Dallas.

Surviving are his wife, a nephew, Mick Szenasy, who was reared as ason, both of Corsicana; three brothers, Joe Szenasy, Caddo, Okla; W.P. and John Szenasy, both of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Dan Budai,Richland, and Miss Agnes Szenasy, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were S. D. Standard, David W. Wilson, C. W. Cotton,Clyde Heifner, R. M. Hopkins, E. M. Howell, Frank Marx and GuyPoarch.

• The Corsicana Daily Sun- Tuesday, Nov 10, 1959
• h/o Lela Bell (Waters) Szenasi; s/o George Szenasi & Vera/Veronika(Nagy/Alatin) Szenasi
• Submitted byDiane Richards

Charlie F. Fondren
1869 - Nov 1959

C. F. Fondren of Dawson Dies Early Monday

DAWSON, No. 9 (Spl) - C. F. Fondren, 90, native of Jacksonville, butlong-time Dawson resident, died at his home here Monday morning.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the First Methodist church.Burial will be in the Dawson Cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Burt Gillis, pastor of the KerensMethodist church and Rev. W. L. Sanders, pastor of the local Methodistcongregation.
surviving are his wife, two sons, Charlie and Herman Fondren, all of Dawson; adaughter, Mrs. Ray Mitcham, Hubbard; four grandchildren and onegreat-grandchild.

Wolfe Funeral Home will direct.

Notes:

• Corsicana Semi Weekly Light - Nov 10, 1959

Ronald Dale York
1959 - Nov 1959

York Infant Dies Monday

Ronald Dale York, three month old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. York, Route5, Corsicana, near Petty's Chapel, was found dead in bed in the trailer home.
G. C. Bowden, justice of the peace, returned a coroner's verdict of death from"Natural Causes" following an investigation with Deputy Sheriff Howe French andthe family physician.

Funeral arrangements were incomplete early Monday afternoon but the serviceswill be held sometime Tuesday.
Surviving are the parents, a brother, Thomas Odell York and grandparents, Mr.and Mrs. George L. York and MR. and Mrs. Andy Williams, all of Corsicana.
Corley will direct.

Notes:

• Corsicana Semi Weekly Light - Nov 10, 1959

Dorothy Frances(Dyer) Cox

Dec 25, 1920 - Dec 11, 2007

DorothyFrances Dyer Cox
Dorothy Frances Dyer Cox passed away on Dec. 11, 2007, at the age of 86.She was born Dec. 25, 1920, in Rice to Jesse George and Mary FrancesBrock Dyer. She was the granddaughter of Joe Shelby and Isabelle McCallDyer and John Thomas and Georgia Ann Jones Brock. She was preceded indeath by her husband of 25 years, Arville Lester Cox. Dorothy Francesgraduated from Rice High School and Texas State College for Women inDenton. She and her husband moved to Beaumont in 1951. She taughtEnglish at Central High School until 1988 and was recognized with theTeacher of the Year Award while on the staff. She was a faithful memberof the Sarah Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church in Beaumont.She remained active until very near the end of her life and enjoyed herretired teacher friends and the folks who regularly walked at ParkdaleMall.S he is survived by her son, Michael Arville Cox of Rice; and herdaughter, Kay Cox Masterson of Dallas. A graveside service will be heldat 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Tyler Memorial Park Cemetery in Tylerwith visitation beginning two hours earlier at the funeral home locatedat the cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be madeto First Baptist Church in Beaumont. Arrangements by Sparkman/CraneFuneral Home, Dallas.

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• Published in the Corsicana Daily Sun from 12/14/2007 - 12/16/2007

Helen (Singleton)Price
Mar 3, 1938 - Dec 13, 2007

HelenSingleton Price
Helen Singleton Price, 69, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Dec. 13,2007, in Corsicana. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. today atProvidence Cemetery withPastor Curtis Gilbert officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be DonSawyer, Jack Fowler, Robert Miles, J. C. Reed, Bill Crawford and TerryHowell. She was born March 3, 1938, in Eureka. She was a longtimedevoted member of Missionary Baptist Church. She loved her family andher animals. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and VerlaSingleton. Survivors include her sisters, Patty Toland of Corsicana andLaverne Galaway and husband Nelson of Corsicana; brothers, RobertSingleton and wife Martha of Corsicana and Johnnie Singleton and wifeElizabeth of Rising Star; and special friend, Charles Liles ofCorsicana. Memorials may be made to Missionary Baptist Church, 405 S.15th St., Corsicana, TX 75110. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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• Published in the Corsicana Daily Sun on 12/16/2007

Jean (Whitfill)Tally
Mar 19, 1929 - Dec 15, 2007

JeanTally
Jean Tally a 54 year resident of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Dec.15, 2007. Born in Alma, Texas to Henry C. and Alice H. Whitfill on March19, 1929 she was 78 years of age at death. Visitation will be 6 to 8p.m. Monday at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday atthe Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Kenneth Hutchison officiating.Interment to follow at OakwoodCemetery. Pallbearers are Thomas Truelove, Cody Cobb, TaylorMorehead, Chance Barnett, Jody Thomas, and Terry Thomas. Jean workedmany years for Adams Hat Factory and Haggar Slacks. She was preceded indeath by her husband of 49 years Mr. A. D. Tally. Survivors include herdaughters, Elaine Nicholson and her husband Hugh of Barry and ZanadaTally and close friend Stuart Schoppert of Corsicana, TX;granddaughters, Nicole Barnett and her husband Chance of Blooming Groveand Misti Hutchison and her husband Kenneth of Barry; grandson, ThomasTruelove of Corsicana; great-grandchildren, Cody and Courtney Cobb, andNoah Hutchison; sister, Helen Fisher and her husband Bobby of Lubbock;and nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home,Corsicana.

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• Published in the Corsicana Daily Sun on 12/16/2007

Anthony QuinnWilliams
Apr 27, 1960 - Dec 10, 2007

Anthony Quinn Williams
Anthony Quinn Williams, 47, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, atTrinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday atFirst Independent Baptist Church, 701 G.W. Jackson Ave., with the Rev. K. B.Henry officiating. Interment will follow at Rice Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. Mr. Williams wasborn April 27, 1960, in Rice. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Williams ofCorsicana; daughter, Ashley Watkins of Corsicana; granddaughter, Olivia Thomas;father, Paul H. Williams of Rice; three sisters, Karen Sue Lee (Willie) ofHolton, La., Deborah Marshall of Waco, and Pamela M. Williams of Mexia; fourbrothers, Paul Williams Jr. (Rosie) and Larry Dewayne Williams, all of Rice,Gregory Peck Williams of Chatfield, and Bobby Williams (Zemary) of GlennHeights; uncles, aunts, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. :

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• Published in the Corsicana Daily Sun from 12/14/2007 - 12/16/2007

Ellen (Purifoy)Ellett
Feb 17, 1926 - Dec 13, 2007

Gravesideservices for Ellen P. Ellett, 81, of Tyler are scheduled for 10 a.m.Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007 at Cathedral in the Pines, with Rev. MartyDunbar officiating. Burial is under the direction of Lloyd James FuneralHome. She passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2007 at The Hospice of East Texaswith her children by her side. Mrs. Ellett was born to the late RussellAlbritton Purifoy and Nora Boyd Purifoy Feb. 17, 1926 in Corsicana. Shewas a homemaker, a member of the Noonday Baptist Church, a member andpast president of Green Acres Garden Club, DAR, and the East TexasQuilters Guild. She has lived in Tyler for 47 years. She was preceded indeath by her husband James N. “Sonny” Ellett; a brother, Russell PurifoyJr.; a sister, Helen Purifoy and a grandson Wayne Kesecker. She issurvived by her son, James N. Ellett Jr. of Mountain View, CA;daughters, Sue Green of Tyler and Claire Leifer and husband Leonard ofTyler; grandchildren, Ty Green and wife Jordan of Shreveport, La., LoriLeifer of Shreveport, La., Cody Leifer of Tyler, Libby Leifer Fergusonand husband Michael of Fayetteville, Ark.; sister, Jeanette Skelton ofCalendar Lake; numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers,donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1301 S. Broadway,Tyler, Texas 75701; Alzheimer’s Alliance of Northeast Texas, Inc., 211Winchester, Tyler, Texas 75703; or The Hospice of East Texas, 4111University Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75701.The family will receive friends from6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Arrangements by Loyd JamesFuneral Home, Tyler.

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• Published in the Corsicana Daily Sun from 12/12/2007 - 12/14/2007

Lillie Bell(Wilson) Tanner
Feb 14, 1937 - Dec 9, 2007

LillieBell (Wilson) Tanner

Lillie Bell (Wilson) Tanner, 70, was born on Feb. 14, 1937, inCorsicana. She passed away on Dec. 9, 2007, at home in Union Highfollowing a 12-year struggle with cancer. Lillie grew up in Corsicanaand attended Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. A longtime activemember of Shady Grove Baptist Church, Lillie was involved in the effortsof the Union High Volunteer Fire Department, was an avid of the TexasRangers baseball organization, and enjoyed traveling to bluegrass musicfestivals across the south. After years of working in the ASCS office inthe Navarro County Courthouse, she began a career in the field of MHMRof Texas in the records department of the Mexia State School thensupervising the Centex Community Living. Mrs. Tanner is survived byLewis William Tanner, her husband of 49 years; one brother James D.Wilson of Dallas; daughter Laura Boecker and husband Brian of Groesbeck;daughter Lesley Lambert and husband David of Robinson; and son Lonnie W.Tanner of Houston; eight grandchildren Morgan, Jordan, Lauren and LoganBoecker of Groesbeck, Whitfield Tanner of Corsicana, Tyler Tanner ofHillsboro, and Hillary and Drew Lambert of Robinson; along with a hostof extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by one sonLewis Wilson Tanner and one brother Fred Oliver Wilson. A memorialservice for Lillie is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, atGriffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel in Corsicana with burial to followat the Pursley Cemetery.Family visitation will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeralhome. In lieu of flowers, the family has established the Tanner MemorialScholarship Fund through Corsicana National Bank. Monetary donations tothis fund or the American Cancer Society are encouraged. Arrangements byGriffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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• Published in the Corsicana Daily Sun from 12/13/2007 - 12/14/2007

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Lillie Bell Tanner

Lillie Bell (Wilson) Tanner, 70, was born on February 14, 1937 in Corsicana,Texas. She passed away on December 9, 2007 at home in Union High following atwelve year struggle with cancer. Lillie grew up in Corsicana and attended TexasWesleyan University in Ft. Worth. A long time active member of Shady GroveBaptist Church, Lillie was involved in the efforts of the Union High VolunteerFire Department, was an avid of the Texas Rangers baseball organization, andenjoyed traveling to bluegrass music festivals across the south. After years ofworking in the ASCS office in the Navarro County Courthouse, she began a careerin the field of MHMR of Texas in the records department of the Mexia StateSchool then supervising the Centex Community Living.

Mrs. Tanner is survived by Lewis William Tanner, her husband of 49 years; onebrother James D. Wilson of Dallas; daughter Laura Boecker and husband Brian ofGroesbeck; daughter Lesley Lambert and husband David of Robinson; and son LonnieW. Tanner of Houston; eight grandchildren Morgan, Jordan, Lauren and LoganBoecker of Groesbeck, Whitfield Tanner of Corsicana, Tyler Tanner of Hillsboro,and Hillary and Drew Lambert of Robinson along with a host of extended familyand friends. She is preceded in death by one son Lewis Wilson Tanner and onebrother Fred Oliver Wilson.

A memorial service for Lillie is set for Saturday December 15th at 10:00 am inthe chapel of Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana with burial to followat the Pursley Cemetery. Family visitation will take place between 6 pm and 8 pmon Friday December 14th.

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• Mexia Daily News - Dec 13, 2007

David F. Gray
abt 1898 - 1969

David F. Gray Dies Suddenly
David F. Gray, 71, retired Houston accountant became ill and died unexpectedlyMonday while he and his wife were visiting in the home of his sister-in-law,Mrs. Charlie Byrd, 1116 W. 5th Ave. He was pronounced dead on arrival byambulance at memorial Hospital at 6:10 p.m.
He was veteran of World War I.
Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery in Houston Thursday with arrangements forfuneral rites from the Settegast-Kopf Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife; one brother, Hubert D. Gray, Houston; one sister,Mrs. Gordon M. Houston of Houston; one niece, Mrs. R. W. Washington; and onenephew, Jimmie D. Gray, also of Houston.

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 7, 1969

Naomi (James)Hayes-Smith
abt 1906 - Oct 7, 1969

Smith Rites Set Wednesday
Mrs. Naomi Hayes Smith, 63, native of Jacksonville, died Sunday at her home inTorrance, Calif.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the Corley FuneralChapel with the Rev. C. W. Pringle officiating. Burial will be in theFrost Cemetery. Nephews will bepallbearers.
She is survived by her husband, C. N. Smith of Torrance; one son, Jay Smith,Houston; four daughters, Mrs. Theresa Myers, Galveston; Mrs. Peggy Morgan,Sunnyvale, Calif.; Mrs. Billie Jones, Austin; and Mrs. Jo Ann Russell, FortWorth; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Zo Ann Hayes, Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. RubyHarper, Corsicana; Mrs. Mittie Ellis, Frost; and Mrs. Edna Moore, Odessa; 12grand-children and one great-grandchild.

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - Oct 7, 1969

Jeanette (LaFond) Molatch-Williams
abt 1930 - Jan 1983

Mrs. Jeanette Williams, 53, of Corsicana, died Tuesday at Navarro MemorialHospital.
Graveside service is Friday, 2 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Troy Brooks officiating. Arrangements arewith Corley Funeral Home.
She was a native of Amsterdam, N.Y. and had lived in Corsicana three years.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald Walter Molatch, of Corsicana, and JohnMichael Molatch, of Fort Bragg; three daughters, Shirley Ann Molatch and RosannaFrances Molatch, both of Corsicana, and Maria Theresa Molatch, of Athens; threegrandchildren; two brothers, Clifford LaFond, of Amsterdam, and Donald LaFond,of Arkoma, Okl.; and two sisters, Mrs. Bernadette Vertucci, of Amsterdam, andEvelyn Simpson, of Midleton, N.Y.

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - Jan 12, 1983

Nettie F. (Wright) Kyser
Jan 11, 1885 - Dec 21, 1956

Mrs. Nettie Kyser Dies At Kerens

KERENS. Dec. 22 - (Spl) - Mrs. Nettie Kyser, longtime resident of Kerens,died at her home here at 5 p.m. Friday after an extended illness. She was 72.
A native of Ellis county, Mrs. Kyser had lived in Kerens most of her life.
Funeral services will be held at the Bazette Baptist Church Sunday at 2 p.m.with the Rev. Sam Cuelli (?), pastor officiating. Burial will be in theBazette cemetery.
Inmon Funeral Home will direct.
Mrs. Kyser is survived by two sons, Eldridge Kyser of Kerens and Charlie Kyserof Waco; a daughter, Mrs. Lonnie Strange of Kerens; two brothers, Charlie Wrightand Roger Wright, both of Scurry; five sisters, Mrs. Kate Austin, Beaumont; Mrs.Maud Alexander, Dallas; Mrs. Blanche Norton, Fort Worth; Mrs. Beatrice Davis,Dallas; and Mrs. Hazel Ford., Scurry; and five grand children.
Pallbearers will be Sidney Westbrook, Jack Johnston, Bud Scarbrough, WillieReed, Perry Earley and R. J. Huggins, all of Kerens.

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - Dec 22, 1956
• Wife of William H. Kyser

Samuel Lee Davis, Jr.
Apr 4, 1880 - Feb 6, 1936

FATHER CORSICANA WOMAN WAS BURIED IN BLOOMING GROVE

Lee Davis, age 55 years, died at his home at Blooming Grove on Thursday,February 6, and funeral services were held on Friday from the Central BaptistChurch. Burial was in Rose Hillcemetery at Blooming Grove.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, Ellis Davis, Blooming Grove; three daughters,Mrs. E. H. Perry, Corsicana; Mrs. J. T. Wright, Petus and Miss Josephine Davis,Blooming Grove.
Mr. Davis was a native of Navarro county and had lived in the Blooming Grovecommunity for 25 years.

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Feb 12, 1936
• View Obituary Clipping

WELL KNOWN FARMER DIED AT HIS HOME LAST FRIDAY

Samuel Lee Davis, aged 55 years died last Thursday, Feb. 6 after anillness of several years duration.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the central BaptistChurch, with Rev. Monroe Gardner, pastor officiating.

Interment was made in the Rose Hillcemetery.

Mr. davis is survived a wife, three daughters and two sons.

Arrangements were under the direction of the McCormick FuneralServices.

• The Blooming Grove Times - Friday, Feb 14, 1936
• Submitted by Karen Rost

George P. Price
Jun 20, 1875 - Nov 30, 1917

Found Dead at His Home
George P. Price age forty-six years, who lives about one mile from BloomingGrove, was found dead at his home about 4 o'clock Friday evening. He leaves awife and three children.

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• Corsicana Democrat Truth - Dec 6, 1917
• View Obituary Clipping
• Rose Hill Cemetery,Blooming Grove, Navarro Co., TX

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TOOK HIS OWN LIFE.
Despondency Over III Health Was TheCause.
Geo. Price, aged about forty years,who took his own life at his homenear Blooming Grove yesterday eveningwas despondent over ill health.
The deceased had undergone four operationsfor appendicitis, and had been so despondentfor several weeks that his mind had becomevisibly affected. Yesterday morning the deceased had tried to kill himself with a shot gun,but the weapon was taken from him, and laterhe took a large dose o£ strychnine and diedbefore the affects of the poison could becounteracted. The deceased is survived by awife and several children.Notes:

• The Corsicana Daily Sun-Saturday, December 1, 1917
• Submitted by Diane Richards

Elice Baldwin
abt 1904 - Dec 15, 2007

Elice Baldwin, 103, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, inCorsicana. Wake service will be 6 p.m. today at Ross and Johnson Chapel. Funeralservice will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ross and Johnson Chapel with Pastor DavidE. Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Silent Grove Cemetery inCheneyboro. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

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• Published in the Corsicana Daily Sun on 12/18/2007

Wayne Earl Farmer
Aug 31, 1939 - Dec 12, 2007

AndrewsCounty says goodbye to former Sheriff

Staff Report
NewsWest 9

Andrews County says goodbye to a long time resident and former Sheriff.

A memorial service was held on Thursday for Wayne Farmer.

The 68 year old died after a long battle with cancer.

Farmer was involved in law enforcement in Andrews County for more thanfive decades.

He started working with the Andrews County Sheriff's Office in 1966.

Farmer served as Sheriff for 20 years, and was President of theSheriff's Association of Texas in 1988-1989.

Up until his death he was a Reserve Deputy.

Farmer is survived by his two children, six grandchildren, and one greatgrandchild.

Notes:

• TXBI: FARMER WAYNE EARL; b. 8-31-1939; Male; Navarro County TX; Sonof VADA GRACE TANNER & ROY MONROE FARMER
• Husband of Rosemary Giles (great-granddaughter ofRev. James SampsonWilliams & Della Caldonia (McAfee) Williams

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Wayne E. Farmer, 68, of Andrews passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, inAndrews. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Andrews Central Auditorium atNorthwest Avenue D and Northwest Third Street with Dr. H. A. Hanks and RonFarmer officiating. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home, Andrews

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Former Andrews County Sheriff Dies

Thursday, Dec 13, 2007 @06:55pm CST

He was well known among the ranks of law enforcement. The Permian Basin has losta good lawman, former Andrews County Sheriff Wayne Farmer has died. Farmerserved the Andrews County Sheriff's Department for more than three decades. Hestarted his career as Deputy Sheriff in 1966, then was elected Sheriff in 1980.Farmer retired in 2000 and then worked as a Reserve Deputy. Our condolences goout to his family and the department. Farmer's services will be held Saturday inAndrews.

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Wayne E. Farmer
2007-12-13 18:00:00

ANDREWS Wayne E. Farmer, 68, of Andrews, a retired sheriff, died Wednesday, Dec.12, 2007, in Andrews.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Andrews Central Auditorium with H.A.Hanks and Ron Farmer officiating. Arrangements are by McNett Funeral Home.

He was born in Corsicana. He was a member of First Baptist Church.

SURVIVORS Son, Ron Farmer of Andrews; daughter, Kay Andrews of Brady; sixgrandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

MarjorieMarie (Weatherby) Heck
Jan 24, 1926 - Dec 13, 2007

Marjorie(Weatherby) Heck
Marjorie Marie Weatherby was born January 24, 1926, in Corsicana, TX tothe late Don B. and Gladiaes (Hemphill) Weatherby of Abilene, TX. Herfather was a long-time Abilene educator and Civic Leader. Marjorie wasthe niece of Wayland Baptist University's former President, Dr. GeorgeMcDonald and his wife Toni. Marjorie graduated from Abilene High Schoolas the Class of 1943 Salutatorian. In 1947, she received her Bachelor ofScience in Home Economics, Interior Decorating and Commercial Art fromBaylor University, where she was a member of the Peer Club, which lateraffiliated with Delta Delta Delta Sorority. On December 21, 1947,Marjorie married Rodney F. Heck in Abilene. From 1949-1960, they livedin Heckville and Idalou, where they owed cotton gins and grainelevators. In 1960, they moved to Plainview, where they owed QuarterwayGin and Grain and had farming interests.
Marjorie was a a Realtor with Rodney Heck Real Estate and J.B. Robertsand Associates, where she worked for 20 years. She was affiliated withthe Plainview Board of Realtors and was the Past President of the GammaDelphin Study Group. As a member of the First Baptist Church, she taughtSunday School for many years and was a member of The Pastor's Class.When Marjorie retired in 1993, she moved to Ruidoso, NM. Four yearslater, Marjorie moved to Lubbock and joined First United MethodistChurch, where she was a member of the Questers Sunday School Class.Marjorie also was a member of the Heritage Study Club.
Marjorie Weatherby Heck passed away Thursday, December 13, 2007. She waspreceded in death by her husband Rodney (March 14, 1984) and daughterKathy Heck (May 15, 2003).
Survivors include her two daughters Marjan Wilkins, of Lubbock and LeaLaing and husband Buddy, of Clovis; and four grandchildren, Logan Laing,Will Laing, Brandt Wilkins, and T. Wilkins.
Services will be 1 pm, Monday, December 17th, in Bowman Chapel of FirstUnited Methodist Church, Lubbock.
Interment will follow at 3:30 pm, in Parklawn Memorial Gardens, inPlainview. Memorials may be sent to one's favorite charity.

Notes:

• Published in the Clovis News Journal and the Portales News-Tribunefrom 12/16/2007 - 12/17/2007
  

Marie (Mullins) Clay
Feb 9, 1913 - Aug 4, 2004

Marie Clay
Services: Have been held.
Marie Clay, 91, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004, at Laural Ridge HealthCare in Clovis.
She was born on Feb. 9, 1913, in Corsicana, Texas, to William File and DelaSesser Mullins.
She married John Clay on Feb. 9, 1952, in Lovington. She was of the Methodistfaith. She came to Clovis in 1971 from Roswell where she worked as a maid fortwo different families for 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband; a step-son, Alfred Clay of Tipton, Ga.; a nephew,William “Beverly” Reagor of Denver; four grandchildren; and fivegreat-grandchildren.
The Rev. Joe Callahan will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Mission Garden of Memories in Clovis.
Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home of Clovis.

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• Published in the Clovis News Journal - August 5 2004 9:34 PM

Leonard LawrenceWare
Aug 25, 1908 - May 12, 2004

Leonard Lawrence Ware
Services: Have been held.
Leonard Lawrence Ware, 95, of Phoenix, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, in Phoenix.
He was born on Aug. 25, 1908, in Corsicana, Texas, to Jefferson and Effie Ware.
He was a retired minister.
Survivors include his wife, Loleta Ware; and three daughters, Ruby Copeland,Velma Kirk and Leta Smith.
Burial will be at Green Acres Cemetery in Scottsdale, Ariz. Arrangements are byGreen Acres Mortuary of Scottsdale.

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• Published in the Clovis News Journal - Jun 19, 2005

Aline (Whittenburg) Locke
Sep 10, 1915 - Aug 12, 2004

Aline Locke
Services: Have been held.
Aline Locke, 88, of Muleshoe, died Aug. 12, 2004, at Covenant Medical Center inLubbock.
She was born on Sept. 10, 1915, in Navarro County, Texas. She married BurleyLocke on Aug. 3, 1934, in Petitt, Texas. She lived in Muleshoe since 1944,moving from Levelland, Texas. She worked as a cook for the Corral Restaurant for30 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Muleshoe. She waspreceded in death by her husband; an infant son; a grandson, Matthew Walker;three brothers; and a sister. Survivors include two sons, Claude Locke ofAvinger, Texas, and Ronnie Locke of Arlington, Texas; three daughters, GenevaHuckleberry of Cyril, Okla., Jo Walker of Pilot Point, Texas, and Donna Lockerof Muleshoe; a sister, Lucille Yeary of Levelland, Texas; a brother, RoyWhittenburg of Levelland, Texas; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; andthree great-great-grandchildren. Stacy Conner and Buster Kittrell officiated theservices. Burial was at Muleshoe Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributionsmay be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by Ellis Funeral Home of Muleshoe.Notes:

• Published in the Clovis News Journal - Sep 26, 2004

George Babers Jr.
May 13, 1951 - Jun 21, 2004

George Babers Jr.
Services: Have been held.
Mr. George Babers Jr., 53, of Clovis, died Monday, June 21, 2004, at PlainsRegional Medical Center in Clovis. He was born on May 13, 1951, in Dawson,Texas, to Frank and Jewel Stevenson Babers. He graduated from Clovis High Schoolin 1969 and then from Eastern New Mexico University with a degree in businessmanagement. He married Margarett Phillips on Dec. 24, 1982, in Las Cruces. Heworked for the city of Clovis for over 20 years at Roy Walker and the SanitationDepartment. He retired from the city in 1999 and worked for Wal-Mart. Familymembers said he was well known and respected for his involvement in coaching theyouth in Clovis in baseball and basketball for many years. He was preceded indeath by his father; a brother, Howard Babers; and many relatives. Survivorsinclude his wife; his mother; two sons, Jeffery Smiley of Clovis and JeremySmiley of Barksdale AFB, La.; a daughter, Kathey Smiley of Clovis; a fosterchild, Romeo Rodriguez of the home; a brother, Jerry Babers of Clovis; fivesisters, Sharin Gaston of Cleveland, Annie Johnson of Phoenix; Teresa Bell ofClovis, Cindy Barnett of Las Vegas, Nev., and Frankie Byrd of Wichita Falls,Texas; and four granddaughters, Jocelyn, Faith, Mya and Shanlie Smiley, all ofClovis. The Rev. Terry Martin will officiate the services. Burial will be atMission Garden of Memories in Clovis. Pallbearers are Kevin, Wesley and TravisPhillips, Bryan Bradley, Simeon Martin and Curtis Branch. Honorary pallbearersare his sons and nephews. Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.

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• Published in the Clovis News Journal - Jun 23, 2004

Wynell (Gillen)Patterson
Apr 15, 1930 - Aug 28, 2007

Wynell Gillen Patterson was born on April 15, 1930, in Blooming Grove, Texas, toDrew and Bertha Gillen. After graduating from Blooming Grove High School in1947,she entered Baylor University where in 3 years she earned her BA degree inElementary Education. At Baylor University, she began many friendships thatremained strong and vibrant through the rest of her life. Ruth, Janine, Joyce,Eloise and later, Anna, were just a few of the Baylor friends that added so muchto her life – they were treasured blessings.
Wynell married her sweetheart, Jim Williams Patterson, on August 4, 1950. Theylived in Hubbard; Durant, Oklahoma; Fort Worth; Oklahoma City; Jackson,Mississippi; San Antonio; Dallas; and Salado. While Jim’s career scanned decadesas a Petroleum Landman, Wynell’s calling was to be a teacher in elementaryschools, including for many years in Carrollton-Farmers Branch where she shapedcountless young lives through the years. Her teaching was not confined to publicschools; she also taught young children in numerous churches throughout herlifetime, including Royal Haven Baptist Church in Dallas and later her belovedFirst Baptist Church of Salado.
Wynell volunteered extensively at the Salado Library and encouraged many in theVillage with her generous spirit and gracious actions. Her dear friends andchurch family were always important to her, especially after the passing of Jimin 2001.
Wynell and Jim were recognized as Alumni of the Year in 1996 by the CentralTexas Chapter of the Baylor Alumni Association. One of her favorite activitieseach year was the celebration of the Jim Patterson Memorial GolfTournament, benefiting the Scholarship Fund of the Central Texas Chapter of theBaylor Alumni Association.
Wynell was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Blake, Billy andCharles Drew. Her survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Randy and PhyllisPatterson of San Antonio; son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Lee Patterson of SanAntonio; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Shannon Patterson of Carrollton;daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Greg Stapp of Frisco; grandchildren, Paul andwife, Dawn, Clint, Angela, Sam, Olivia, McKenzie, Reid, Zach, Mason and Drew;sister, Maxine Brown of Lamkin; sisters-in-law, Earldean Patterson, DorisGillen, Wanda Gillen, Carolyn Gillen and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
More lasting than her many achievements, Wynell will be remembered as adedicated Christian, a loving wife, a guiding mother, a nurturing grandmotherand a trusted friend. Memorials may be made, in lieu of flowers, to the BuildingFund of First Baptist Church of Salado,210 South Main, Salado, TX 76571, and toBaylor University, Cen-Tex Chapter Scholarship Fund, One Bear Place #97026,Waco, TX 76798.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 30, from 6 p.m.–8 p.m., at DossmanFuneral Home, 2525 N. Main, P. O. Box 239, Belton, TX 76513.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 31, at the First BaptistChurch of Salado with ministers Brian Dunks, Frank Wallace and Randy CarterOfficiating. Graveside Service will precede at 10 a.m. in Salado Cemetery.
Dossman Funeral Home in Belton (254-933-2525) is in charge of arrangements.

Notes:

• SSDI: Wynell Patterson; b. 15 Apr 1930; d. 28 Aug 2007; 76551 Salado,Bell Co., TX

Jacqueline Corrine (Larsen) Postak
Jan. 31, 1925-Sept. 7, 2006

Jacqueline Corrine Postak, 81, of Corsicana, Texas, formerly of San Diego, diedThursday. She was born in Barberton, Ohio, and was a medical transcriptionist.She was a member of Scott Memorial Baptist Church and the Women of One AccordBible Study Group.

Survivors include her daughters, Karen Hambrick of Barry, Texas, and MicheleBender of Barberton, Ohio; brother, Keith Larsen of Barberton, Ohio; fourgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services: have been held.

Donations: New Beginnings Family Fellowship, P.O. Box 241, Blooming Grove, TX76626.

Arrangements: Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana, Texas

• San Diego Union Tribune

Mrs. LilyBlanche Bridges McKinley (Mrs. Tom McKinley)
Waurika News-Democrat
April 6, 1945

News from Terral written by Mrs. J. H. Pealor

Relatives and friends were shocked Thursday evening of last week at the suddenpassing of Mrs. Tom McKinley, who was stricken with a heart attack at the homeof her neighbor, Mrs. Vay Smart that morning at 11 from which she never rallied.

Funeral services were held at the Terral Methodist Church Friday afternoon at3:00 by the pastor, Rev. Hunter, assisted by Rev. Simmons. Pallbearers were : D.W. Cleveland, L. G. Hightower, E. L. Rodgers, E. E. Williams, J. D. Vanderburgand Elmer Hayes. Flower girls were: Mesdames E. L. Rodgers, Ebb Hickman, I. C.McGinnis, Roy Pealor, J. D. Vanderburg, Frank Clark, Elmer Hayes, L. G.Hightower, and Moses Salmon.

Lilly Blanche Bridges was born May 2, 1890 at Blooming Grove, Texas and wasmarried to Thomas E. McKinley at Terral Januay 23, 1908. They were the parentsof seven children, two of whom preceded her in death. Surviving with Mr.McKinley, are the following sons and daughters: Roy of San Francisco, Pfc. Davidof Fort Sill, Mrs. Gail Phillips and Miss Dorothy Jean McKinley of Lawton, andMrs. Everett Zachery of Henrietta, Texas. There are
also a sister Mrs. H. F. Curtis of Hereford, Texas, and three brothers, Homerand Carl Bridges of Fort Worth and Clyde of Hedley, Texas.

Mrs. McKinley was converted and joined the Methodist church early in life,living consistently with her church teachings.

A good wife, mother, neighbor and friend has gone to her reward.

Out-of-town relatives and friends here to attend the funeral include: RonnieLaning of Fresno, Calif., Mrs. S. V. Bradford, Mrs. J. M. Phillips, Mrs. L. P.Morrison and La Dean Sallee of Lawton, Mrs. Bertie Stewart, Mrs. J. C. Womble,Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Reeves, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Maddox, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Zachary,Mr. and Mrs. Claude Azhary, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zachary (Zachry) of Henrietta,Texas, Mrs. Leon Hudson and Mrs. Virgil Cain of
Waxahachie, Texas, Cpl. Garland Cain of Tarrant Field, Texas, Mrs. Frank Langleyof Wichita, Kansas, Mrs. Raymond McCurrey of Hollis, Tex., Nell Sue McKinley ofWichita Falls, Betty Lou McKinley and Mrs. Virgil Buchanaon of Oklahoma City, …(several other names were in the cut-off part of the copy, the OklahomaHistorical Society will duplicate the copies for a small fee).

J. R. Bowling
Dec 28, 1931 - Jul 26, 2001

Bowling
J. R. Bowling, 69, of Freeport, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2001 at theBrazosport Memorial Hospital in Lake Jackson. He was a native of Kemp, Texas,had lived in the Brazoria County area since 1967, was a Carpenter for over 30years in Local #1084 holding the office of President for 15 of those years, aU.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a member of the V.F.W Post#4133 in Trinidad, Texas. Services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, July 29,2001 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with Mr. Eddie MillerOfficiating.
Burial will follow at the Ryan Cemetery in Tarkington Prairie under thedirection of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. He is survived by his Wife of30 years. Elaine Bowling of Freeport; Sons: Terry Michael Bowling and his wifeGlenda of Blooming Grove, Timothy Wayne Bowling and his wife Jackie of Shermanand Winfred J. Bowling of Jones Creek; Daughter: Catherine McDaniels and herhusband Michael of Jones Creek; Brothers: Johnnie Kenneth Bowling and his wifeEarlene of Corsicana, W. B. Bowling of Trinidad and Lloyd Bowling, Jr. and hiswife Wanda of Blooming Grove; Sisters: Billie Nevill and her husband Daniel ofBarry and Elsie Skinner and her husband Allen of Corsicana; 6 Grandchildren; 4Great-Grandchildren and Numerous Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in deathby: Son: Jeffery Randall Bowling Brother: Malvin Bowling and Sisters: SibleVaughan. Pallbearers will be: Clayton Simmons, Sr., Lloyd Simmons, C. W. “Bud”Simmons, Brian Simmons, Rick Farley and Tim Jennings. Honorary Pallbearers willbe John McDaniels and Danny Jennings. Visitation will begin at 6:00 PM,Saturday, July 28, 2001 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

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• SSDI: J R BOWLING; 28 Dec 1931; d. 26 Jul 2001; 77541 Freeport,Brazoria, TX

Ben Mayer Davis
Sep 30, 1884 - Jul 31, 1953

Corsicana Daily Sun, Saturday, August 1, 1953
Former Resident Dies At Kilgore
Ben Davis, former Corsicana resident, died at his home in Kilgore Saturdaymorning.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p. M. At the Hebrew Cemetery here.The rites will be conducted by Rabbi Joseph N. Shapiro, Agudas AchimCongregation.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sylvia Davis, and a son, Hershel Davis, both ofKilgore; three brothers, Nath Davis, Tyler; E. H. Davis, Dallas, and A. Davis,Fort Worth; a sister, Mrs. Jennie Wasserman, Monterrey, Calif., and otherrelatives.
McCammon will direct.Notes:

• Son of Ephraim Mayer Davis & Sarah (Raisa)Davis
• Submitted by Dana Stubbs

Ephraim Mayer Davis
abt 1857 - Dec 27, 1934

Corsicana Daily Sun, Thursday, December 27, 1934
Former Corsicanan Died in Tyler; Be Buried Here Friday
Funeral services for M. Davis, aged about 76, former resident of Corsicana, whodied in Tyler Thursday morning at 5 o'clock, will be held at the Hebrew Cemetery hereFriday morning at 11 o'clock where burial will be made. The rites will beconducted by Rabbi M. J. Leibson.
Surviving are five sons, Ben Davis, Kilgore; E. H. Davis, Tyler; A. Davis, FortWorth; Louis Davis, Overton; Nathan Davis, Tyler; two daughters, Mrs. I.Frumkoff, Overton; and Mrs. Sam Roosth, Tyler, several grandchildren, twosisters and a brother.
The funeral will be directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.

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• Husband of Sarah (Raisa) Davis
• Submitted by Dana Stubbs
  

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Corsicana Daily Sun, Friday, December 28, 1934
Funeral Services For M. Davis Held Friday Morning
Funeral services for M. Davis, former resident of Corsicana, who died in TylerThursday morning at 5 o'clock, were held at the Hebrew Cemetery Fridaymorning at 11 o'clock where interment was made. The rites were conducted byRabbi M. J. Leibson.
Surviving are five sons, Ben Davis, Kilgore; E. H. Davis, Tyler; A. Davis, FortWorth; Louis Davis, Overton; Nathan Davis, Tyler; two daughters, Mrs. I.Frumkoff, Overton; and Mrs. Sam Roosth, Tyler, several grandchildren, twosisters and a brother.
Palbearers were H. Rothkopf, A. S. Genecov, K. Wolens, Max Wolens, Abe Edelman,M. J. Leibson, J. Goldman and Phil Mosier.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.Notes:

• Submitted by Dana Stubbs

Beth (Cheely) Kindle
Feb 22, 1952 - Dec 19, 2007

Beth Kindle
Beth Kindle, 55, of Corsicana, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, in Dallas.She was born Feb. 22, 1952, to Mack and Juanita Cheely in Baton Rouge, La. Sheis survived by her husband, Paschal Kindle of Corsicana; mother, Juanita Cheelyof Atlanta, Ga.; brother, Mack Cheely of Florida; sister, Theresa Laine ofAtlanta, Ga.; and two nieces, Ashley Zeleznik and Kim Coggins of Georgia.Memorial service will be 2 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with John Teelofficiating. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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• Published in the Corsicana Daily Sun from 12/21/2007 - 12/22/2007

Eugenia"Ginger" (Eddins) Sikes
Oct 8, 1934 - Dec 20, 2007

Sikes,Eugenia "Ginger" Sikes
Eugenia “Ginger” Sikes, 73, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Dec. 20,2007, in Dallas. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday,Dec. 26, at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec.27, at Corley Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at OakwoodCemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Sikes, Gene Rash, Tom Oliphant, BobBreaux and Andy Hyden. Mrs. Sikes was born Oct. 8, 1934, in Corsicana.Ginger obtained her master’s degree in education and invested her lifein teaching elementary school, 28 of those years in Corsicana. She was amember of the Corsicana Educators Association, the National EducatorsAssociation, the Texas State Teachers Association, Delta Kappa Gamma,the Retired Teachers Association, and was a volunteer for OperationRescue. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel Ray Sikes; andfather, Alton Eddins. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Branam ofAustin; daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Clifford Durham of LagoVista; son and daughter-in-law, John and April Sikes of Frankston;mother, Faye Eddins of Corsicana; and grandsons, Jarrod Branam of Austinand Jacob Sikes of Frankston. Memorials may be made to American DiabetesAssociation, 12850 Spurling Drive, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75230.Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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• Published in the Corsicana Daily Sun from 12/22/2007 - 12/23/2007

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Eugenia "Ginger" Sikes
Eugenia “Ginger” Sikes, 73, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, inDallas. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, at CorleyFuneral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, at Corley FuneralChapel. Interment will follow at OakwoodCemetery. Mrs. Sikes was born Oct. 8, 1934, in Corsicana. She was precededin death by her husband, Joel Ray Sikes; and father, Alton Eddins. Survivorsinclude her daughter, Jennifer Branam of Austin; daughter and son-in-law,Cynthia and Clifford Durham of Lago Vista; son and daughter-in-law, John andApril Sikes of Frankston; mother, Faye Eddins of Corsicana; and grandsons,Jarrod Branam of Austin and Jacob Sikes of Frankston. Memorials may be made toAmerican Diabetes Association, 12850 Spurling Drive, Suite 100, Dallas, TX75230. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

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• Published in the Corsicana Daily Sun on 12/22/2007

Richard Gene Miller
Nov 2, 1952 - Dec 16, 2007

Richard Gene Miller
Richard Gene Miller, resident of Corsicana, passed away on December 17, 2007 atMethodist Hospital in Dallas at the age of 55 years. He was born in Grapeland,TX on November 2, 1952 to James Carl miller and Willie Mae Missildine. No publicservices are planned at this time.

Howard EugeneRoberts
Dec 5, 1968 - Dec 9, 2007

Howard Eugene Roberts
Gene Roberts, 39 of Richland, passed away December 9, 2007. He was born December5, 1968 in Dallas Texas to Daniel Emmett and Barbara Sue Roberts.

Visitation will be 6-8pm Tuesday December 11, 2007 at Griffin-Roughton FuneralHome. Services will be 2:00pm Wednesday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Bro.Alford Schmeril and Rev. Eddie Jones officiating. Burial will follow atRichland Cemetery.

Mr. Roberts is survived by parents Daniel and Barbara Roberts of Richland.Sisters Janet James of Mesquite, Paula Eastman of Aledo, Tina Denbow ofCorsicana, Tonya Roberts of Corsicana, Debbie Minks of Utah. Brother Dan Nugentof California. Nieces and Nephews Chris James, Tamira Goforth, ElizabethEastman, Tyler Denbow, Briannon James, Austin Denbow. Two great nephews Hunterand Rylie James.

Roger Adolphus Dorsey
Jun 26, 1880 - Nov 27, 1917

KILLED BY AUTO TURNING OVER
Mr. Roger Dorsey was instantly killed by his auto turning over on him nearBlooming Grove Tuesday morning. Mr. Smith who was with him was badly hurt. Theauto was turning a curve in the road at a good rate of speed when up set.The two men were farmers.

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• The Corsicana Democrat Truth - Nov 29, 1917
• Rose Hill Cemetery,Blooming Grove, Navarro Co., TX BURIED AT CRYERCREEK; THIS IS ONLY A MEMORIAL MARKER

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YOUNG FARMER MEETS DEATH.

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His Neck Was Broken In AnAuto Accident
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Roger Dorsey, a young farmer wholives near Lone Cedar, north of Blooming Grove,met with instant death in an untoaccident near his home today.

While thedeceased and a young man named JeffSmith were driving along the publicroad their car turned over and Dorseywas caught under the car and had hisneck broken. Mr. Smith escapedwith only a few bruises. Dorsey, who was a nephew of J. L.Dorsey, a well known business man of

Fort Worth,and of Prof. Julius Dorsey of Dallas aformer teacher in the Corsicana public schools, leaves awife and twochildren. The deceased was abrother-in-law of Tom Hewitt, of Miles, aformer well known land trader of this county.

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• The Corsicana Daily Sun- Tuesday, November 27, 1917

• Submitted byDiane Richards

Pauline A. (Pace)Womack
Mar 12, 1878 - Nov 26, 1917

Mrs. Womack Dead.
Mrs. Pauline Pace Womack, daughter of Capt S. A. Pace of this city, died at herhome in Mexia. Monday morning after a week's illness, the cause being bloodpoisoning.
Mrs. Womack was raised in Corsicana and had many friends here who are grieved ather death.
She is survived by her husband and five children, her father, two sisters andone brother, Homer Pace.
The funeral took place from the Pace home here at 10:30 Tuesday morning,attended by a great throng of friends. The floral offering was a greattestimonial of the esteem in which friends held deceased.

Notes:

• The Corsicana Democrat Truth - Nov 29, 1917
• Oakwood Cemetery

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Mrs. Womack Dead.

Mrs. Pauline Pace Womack, daughter of Capt. S. A. Pace of this city,died at her home in Mexia, Monday morning after a week’s illness,the cause being blood poisoning.

Mrs. Womack was raised in Corsicana and had many friends here whoare grieved at her death.

She is survived by her husband and five children, her father, twosisters and one brother, Homer E. Pace.

The funeral took place from the Pace home here at 10:30 Tuesdaymorning, attended by a great throng of friends. The floral offeringwas a great testimonial of the esteem in which friends helddeceased.

• Corsicana Democrat & Truth -Thursday, Nov. 29, 1917
• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Oakwood Cemetery

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Passed Away At Mexia After A Week’s Illness.

Mrs. Pauline Pace Womack, wife of Jack Womack of Mexia, and daughter of Capt. S.A. Pace of Corsicana, died at the family home in Mexia at 10 o’clock thismorning after a week’s illness from blood poison.

The deceased was reared in Corsicana and her untimely death, coming as it did inthe prime of a useful womanhood, came as a distinct shock to her family andfriends as well as to the entire community where she spent her childhood andyoung womanhood, and where she was universally esteemed and loved by all whoknew her. Surviving her is the husband and five children, three boys and twogirls, the youngest an infant of only a few days, her father, two sisters, Mrs.Richard Mays and Louise Pace, and one brother, Homer Pace. To these the sinceresympathy of the entire community goes out.

The remains will arrive here 5:30 this afternoon and the funeral will take placetomorrow morning at 10:30 from the residence of S. A. Pace.

The following will act as pallbearers: Active, E. H. Church, J. B. Robinson, O.S. Burns, J. M. Pugh, B. F. Fortson, Walter Burgess, C. L. Matthews, W. H.Hastings and Joe Simkins; honorary, Capt. Jas. Garitty, Capt., C. H. Allyn, Gov.Geo. T. Jester, J. M. Dyer, Hon. J. H. Woods, Hon. R. B. Neblett, Judge J. J.McClellan and Hon. Richard Mays.

• The Corsicana Daily Sun- Monday, November 26, 1917
• Submitted byDiane Richards

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REMAINS LAID TO REST TODAY.

Funeral of Highly Esteemed Lady is Largely Attended.

The remains of the late Mrs. Pauline Pace Womack, wife of Jack Womack, of Mexia,and daughter of Capt. S. A. Pace of this city, reached here yesterday afternoonfrom Mexia and were taken to the Pace home on West Third Avenue, from where thefuneral took place this morning at 10:30, with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.The service at the house and at the grave were conducted by Rev. John M. Barcusof Hillsboro, assisted by Rev. C. H. Booth, the new pastor of the FirstMethodist church here. There was a very large attendance and an immense bank ofbeautiful floral offerings. The hearts of the entire community are in deepsympathy with the husband, father and other relatives in the great sorrow thathas come to them, and those who knew the deceased best in her true womanlycharacter will long remember her and never cease to regret her untimely andunspeakable sad death.

• The Corsicana Daily Sun- Tuesday, November 27, 1917
• Submitted byDiane Richards

HarveyBenjamin Martin, Sr.
May 25, 1903 - Mar 1, 1991

Harvey B. Martin
Harvey B. Martin, 87, of Corsicana, died March 1, 1991, at Navarro RegionalHospital.
Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with the Rev.James T. Davis and Dave Alexander officiating. Burial will be inResthaven Memorial Park.
He was retired from the City of Corsicana.
Survivors include his wife, Burnie Martin of Corsicana' four sons, Harvey B.Martin, Jr. of Farmers Branch, Joe Martin of Mesquite, Truman martin ofCorsicana and William Martin of Euless; one foster son, Jimmy Sullivan ofCorsicana; two daughters, Gladys Ivy of Corsicana and Marie Calentine of SanAntonio; one brother, Jessie Martin of Corsicana, 16 grandchildren; 24great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun
• TXDI: Martin, Harvey Benjamin; 03-01-1991; Navarro; Male

William I "Will" Kerr
Dec 23, 1865 - Dec 7, 1935

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR WILL I KERR SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services Will I Kerr, aged 71 years, native of Corsicana and well knownretired saddle and harness dealer for many years, who died at his home,310 North Twelfth street, Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock, were held from thechapel of the Southerland-McCammon Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at at 3 o'clockwith interment in Oakwood cemetery.The rites were conducted by Rev. J. M. McDaniels, pastor of the CumberlandPresbyterian church of which Mr. Kerr had been a long-time member and leader.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert Neblett, Schenectady, N. Y.; a,sister, Mrs. Melville Caldwell, Fort Worth and a number of relatives inCorsicana.
Pallbearers were Roy Thompson, F. A. Widmer, F. P. McCuiston, Hayes Bonner, WillTaylor, H. B. Bomar and Willie White.

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Dec 9, 1935

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NATIVE CORSICANAN DIED SATURDAY; BE BURIED ON SUNDAY

WILL I. KERR HAD RESIDED IN CITY OF HIS BIRTH HIS ENTIRE LIFE

Will I. Kerr, aged 71 years, native of Corsicana and life-longresident of this community, died at his home, 310 North Twelfthstreet, Saturday morning at 9:30 o’clock and the funeral will beheld from the chapel of the Sutherland – McCammon Funeral HomeSunday afternoon at 3 o’clock with interment in Oakwood cemetery.The rites will be conducted by Rev. J. M. McDaniels, pastor of theCumberland Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Kerr was a long-timemember.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert Neblett, Schenectady, N. Y.; asister, Mrs. Melville Caldwell, Fort Worth, and a number ofrelatives in in Corsicana.

Pallbearers will be Roy Thompson, F. A. Widmer, F. P. McCuiston,Hayes Bonner, Will Taylor, H. B. Bomar and Willie White.

Mr. Kerr was in business here for many years and was well known inNavarro county in the saddle and harness circles until hisretirement several years ago.

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Dec 7, 1935
• Submitted by Diane Richards

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NumerousRelativesandFriendsof KerrFamilyAttendRites

Many outof townrelativesandfriendsof theWill I.KerrfamilywerehereSundayfor thefuneralof Mr.Kerr,whopassedawaySaturdayat hishome onNorthTwelfthstreet,and wasburiedSundayafternoon.Amongthosepayingtheirlasttributeof loveandrespectto hismemorywere hisdaughter,Mrs.RobertNeblett,ofSchenectady,N.Y.,hissister,Mrs.MelvilleCaldwell,herhusband,anddaughter,MissMargaret,of FortWorth,andtheirson andwife,Mr. andMrs.WalterHughCaldwellofWichitaFalls;Mrs. R.S. Ware,Austin;Mr. andMrs. A.M.Higgs,Mrs. W.E.Hayes,Mr.RichardHayes,Mrs.Blaydes,Mr. andMrs. W.B.Connell,Mr. andMrs. E.E. Kerr,Mrs.MaryKerr anddaughter,Mrs.NadineStephens,and Mrs.C. B.Kindred;Mrs.DoakRobertsand Mrs.NunaReevesofDallas;Mr. KerrSanders,FortWorth;Mr. andMrs. R.H. Bush,Ennis,and Mrs.EulaBarlowanddaughterofKerens.

• TheCorsicanaDailySun-Tuesday,Dec10,1935
• SubmittedbyDiane Richards
• Oakwood cemetery

Bobby Joe Estes
Sep 15,1935 - Dec 8, 1935

BABY DIED EN ROUTE CORSICANA HOSPITAL BURIED ON SUNDAY

EUREKA, Dec. 9. - (Spl.) - Bobby Joe, aged two months and 23 days, son ofMr. and Mrs. Basil B. Estes of this community, died en route to Corsicana Sundaymorning at 5 o'clock while being taken to a hospital there.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence of H. A.Estes with interment in the Eurekacemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. G. H. Vaughn, pastor of theProvidence Baptist Church.
Surviving are the parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Estes, Eureka,and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Farmer, Corsicana, Route 4.
L. B. Bonner and company of Eureka was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Horace Alonzo Bridges
Oct 7, 1879 - Oct 25, 1948

HORACE BRIDGES DIES ON MONDAY; BURIAL WEDNESDAY
Horace Bridges, long-time Corsicana resident, died in Houston on Mondayafternoon. He moved to Houston a short time ago.
Funeral services are planned Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the McCammonFuneral Chapel. Burial well be in Oakwood cemetery with Corsicana Lodge No. 6,Knights of Pythias, in charge of the graveside rites. Dr. E. F. Bohmfalkpastor of the First Methodist church, will conduct the services.
Surviving are his wife of Houston; a sister in California, and other relatives.
Bridges was superintendent of a Teague compress for a number of years.

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HORACE BRIDGES DIESON MONDAY; BURIALWEDNESDAY

Horace Bridges,long-time Corsicanaresident, died inHouston on Mondayafternoon. He moved toHouston a short timeago.

Funeral services areplanned Wednesdayafternoon at 3 o’clockfrom the McCammonFuneral Chapel. Burialwill be in

• The Corsicana Daily Sun- Tues., Oct 26, 1948
• SubmittedbyDiane Richards
• h/o Constance Delilah “Connie” (Cook)Eubank-Bridges; s/o Andrew Jackson Bridges & Mary Elizabeth (Frey) Bridges

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HORACE BRIDGES FUNERALSERVICES HELD WEDNESDAY

Funeral services forHorace Bridges,long-time Corsicanaresident, who died atHouston Mondayafternoon, were heldWednesday afternoon at 3o’clock from theMcCammon Funeral Chapel.Burial was in

• The Corsicana Daily Sun- Wed., Oct 17, 1948
• SubmittedbyDiane Richards

Reuben Edward Farmer
May 5, 1871 - Apr 23, 1938

PROMINENT RAWLEIGH CITIZEN DIED SATURDAY MORNING
Reuben Edward Farmer died at his home in the Rawleigh community Saturday morningat ten o'clock the funeral services being held at Rawleigh church Sundayafternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. W. H. McCulloch, assisted by Rev. WillMinifee. Burial was made in Rawleighcemetery, a large number of friends being in attendance.
Mr. Farmer was 66 years, 11 months and 18 days old, having been born at the sameplace he died, on May 5, 1871, and spend practically all his life in thecommunity. In the year 1890 he was married to Miss Carrie Hall, and to the unionthree children were born, two of whom, Edward Farmer of Venice California, andMrs. Inez Oden of Navarro Mills, survive. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs.J. J. Sikes of Rawleigh, and a brother, J. H. Farmer, of Dawson, and fivegrandchildren. He professed religion when a young man and united with theMethodist church.

James Vestol McDaniel
Dec 10, 1883 - Oct 30, 1954

Monday Rites For Jas. V. McDaniel
Funeral services for James V. McDaniel, 71, former Corsicana resident who diedSaturday in the IOOF Home for the Aged at Ennis, were held from theGriffin Chapel here Monday at 2:30 p.m. Burial was inOakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. M. H. Arnold pastor of the WestminsterPresbyterian Church.
Corsicana Lodge No. 63, IOOF, had charge of the graveside rites.
Surviving are his wife of Ennis, a son, James L. McDaniel, Denver, Colo; twodaughters, Mrs. A. J. Williams, Dallas, and Mrs. Mae B. Brant, Denver, Colo.;four brothers, E. S. McDaniel, Tulare, Calif.; E. N. McDaniel, Yale, Okla.; B.L. and W. R. McDaniel, both of Galveston.; two sisters, Miss Mary McDaniel,Sulphur, Okla., and Miss Mabel McDaniel, Miami, Fla.; seven grandchildren and anumber of nieces and nephews, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were W. A. McPherson W. A. Chaffee, Rex Bailey, Cecil Melton, GeorgeHodge, Sam Gordon and S. N. Georgas.

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• Corsicana Simi-Weekly Light - Fri. Nov. 5, 1954