Cherokee County, Texas
OBITUARIES APRIL 2007
April 1, 2007
James Franklin “Bubba” Taylor,
Services
for James Franklin “Bubba” Taylor, 66 of Dialville will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday
April 1, 2007, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, Jacksonville, with Rev. Charles
Swilling officiating.
Burial will be at Providence Cemetery, Jacksonville.
Mr. Taylor died Thursday, March 29, 2007 at his residence. He was born September
30, 1940 in Jacksonville.
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April 3, 2007
Sulma Alaniz
Services for Sulma Alaniz will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 3 at Union
Chapel Cemetery in New Summerfield, Fr. Mark Kusmirek officiating.
Burial will follow in Union Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Autry Funeral
Home of Jacksonville.
Ms. Alaniz was born and died on Friday, March 30.
Andrew Charles Freeman
Services for Andrew Charles Freeman, 23, of Tyler, are scheduled for 2 p.m.
Thursday, April 5 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Autry Funeral
Home.
Mr. Freeman was born Jan 17, 1984 in Tyler and died Feb. 25, 2007 in Talladega
County, Alabama.
He was the assistant manager of a restaurant, attended Grace Schools and played
football for Robert E. Lee High School.
Mr. Freeman is survived by his father Andy Freeman of Tyler, his mother Janet
Freeman of Oklahoma and his sister Bethany Freeman of Tyler.
Pallbearers will be Chad Morris, Eric Hocheim, Arthur Adkison, Jin K, Tim Goff
and Jason Potter.
Robert Adkison is honorary pallbearer.
Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
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April 4, 2007
Thelma T. Terrell
Services for Thelma T. Terrell, 93, of Pasadena, Texas (formerly
of Frankston and Lake Palestine), will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2007, at
the United Methodist Church in Frankston, with the Rev. Doug Howell officiating,
under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Frankston City Cemetery.
Mrs. Terrell died Thursday, March 29 in a Pasadena nursing home.
She was born Jan. 18, 1914, in Palestine.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2007, at the funeral home. In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church of
Frankston in her memory.
Jim Cummings
Services for Jim Cummings, 46, of New Summerfield, will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday, April 7, 2007, at the Autry Funeral Home Chapel, under the direction
of Autry Funeral Home.
Mr. Cummings died Sunday, April 1, 2007, in New Summerfield. He was born March
14, 1961, in Redondo Beach, Calif. He was Construction Superintendent for CATO.
Survivors include his wife, Kimberlee Cummings of New Summerfield; his father,
David Cummings of Bull Head City, Ariz.; his mother, Sharon Ballinger of Coarse
Gold, Calif.; his daughter, Tawnie Cummings of Jacksonville; his step-sons Joe
Romero Jr. of Fort Worth and Joshua Romero of Fort Worth; his step-daughter,
Chynna Romero of Fort Worth; his brother John Ballinger whereabouts unknown; his
sister Diana Hust from California; and four grandchildren, Brittney, Samantha,
J.D. and Little Joe.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2007, at the funeral home.
Joan Smith Broussard
Memorial services for Joan Smith Broussard, 73, of Gallatin, will be held at a
time to be determined later, under the direction of Autry Funeral Home.
Mrs. Broussard died Sunday, April 1, 2007, in Jacksonville. She was born May 15,
1933, in Gallatin. She was a loan officer for a Houston bank and she attended
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Broussard; and her daughter,
Jo Broussard Crouch.
Survivors include her daughter, Carol Broussard of Houston; her friend Johnny
Bufford; her sister, Elsie Bolton; her sister-in-law, Betty J. Broussard; her
two granddaughters; Rose Osborn and Joanna Crouch; her four great-grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews. Johnny’s children and many wonderful friends
will miss her dearly.
Joan Smith Broussard is the great-granddaughter of Jackson Smith, the man who
donated the land for the town of Jacksonville, after whom the town is named.
Jeanette Whitley
A memorial service for Jeanette Whitley, 52, of Jacksonville was held at 10 a.m.
today at Boren-Conner Funeral Home in Jacksonville with Mary Dowdy officiating.
Burial will be in Bullard Cemetery.
Mrs. Whitley was born Dec. 4, 1954 in Jacksonville and died March 31, 2007.
Danny Jay Bolton
Services for Danny Jay Bolton, 47, of New Summerfield, will be held at 10 a.m.
Thursday, April 5, 2007, at the Autry Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Mike
Morrow officiating, under the direction of Autry Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Tecula.
Mr. Bolton died Sunday, April 1, 2007, in New Summerfield. He was born Feb. 25,
1960, in Jacksonville. He was a mechanic and a cowboy who had lots of friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, J.W. Bolton; his brother, Darrell Bolton
and his sister, Kathy Bolton.
Survivors include his mother, Nellie Bolton of Jacksonville; his wife, Teresa
Bolton of New Summerfield; his son, Justin Bolton of New Summerfield; his
daughter, Miranda Bolton of Jacksonville; his grandson, Sean Bolton from
Jacksonville; his sisters and brother-in-law, Terri and Leslie Bearden of
Jacksonville, Charolette Sanders of Jacksonville, Barbara and Harold Lewis of
Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers include Jerry Lewis, Jaylon Bolton, Matthew Noland, Joe Panuco, Rick
Brashear, Clint Harper, Ky Crutcher, Zach Walker and Bryan Whittmoore.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at the funeral home.
Reagan “Buddy” Turman
Services for Reagan “Buddy” Turman, 73, of Longview (formerly of Tyler), will be
held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2007, at Noonday Baptist Church, with the
Rev. Jerry Hawbaker officiating, under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral
Home.
Mr. Turman died Sunday, April 1, in a Longview hospital. He was born April 12,
1933, in Noonday.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the service, at Noonday Baptist
Church.
Clifford “Slim” Milton
Services for Clifford “Slim” Milton, 72, of Tyler (formerly of Jacksonville),
will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2007, at the home of Mary Crowe,
Tyler. Arrangements were made through Hilliard Funeral Home in Van.
Mr. Milton died Wednesday, March 28, in Tyler. He was born Dec. 20, 1934, in
Palestine.
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April 5, 2007
R. B. Williams
Services for R. B. Williams, 78, of Frankston, will be held at 1
p.m. Friday, April 6, 2007, at the Rock Hill Baptist Church of Cuney, with the
Rev. Delbert Simpson and the Rev. Efrem Collins officiating. Services are
provided by John R. Harmon Mortuary of Tyler.
Survivors include his daughters and son-in-laws, Gladys Williams of Tyler,
Brenda and Earl Lankford of Frankston, Debra and Oscar Birdow of Frankston,
Colitha Williams Paul of Frankston, Sharon and Floyd Marshall of Jacksonville
and Donna and Efrem Collins of Lindale; his sons, Ricky Williams, Mark Williams
and Gary Williams all of Frankston.
Pallbearers will include grandsons Leonard Preston Jr., Cedric Nicholis Pierson,
Roderick Pierson, Cristopher Oliver, Floyd Marshall Jr. and Oscar Birdow Jr.
Ray Peters
Services for Ray Peters, 77, of Jacksonville, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday,
April 7, 2007 at the Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Michael Lewis officiating.
Burial will be in Still Waters Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Peters died Tuesday, April 3 in Jacksonville.
He was born May 27, 1929 in San Augustine, Texas.
He was a mail carrier and a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Kirbyville. A
U.S. Marine, he served in the Korean Conflict and was a member of Odd Fellows.
Mr. Peters is survived by his wife Alice V. Peters and his son Jimmy Sanford of
Jacksonville; his daughters Jean Jackson of Nacogdoches, Terrie Blankenship of
Rusk and Susan Spec and her husband Raymond Spec of Jacksonville; 10
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and his sister Jackie Holmes of
Kirbyville.
Pallbearers will be David Yancy, Daniel Strickland, David J. Smith, Casey
Blackney, Darrell Canady and James Wolf.
Honorary pallbearers are grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nephews.
Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 6 at the funeral home.
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April 6, 2007
Boyd Clarence Magers
Funeral services for Boyd Clarence Magers, 82, of Mount Vernon
(formerly of Jacksonville), will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2007, at the
Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Jim Crittendon officiating, under
the direction of Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at 4
p.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Whitewright, Texas.
Mr. Magers died Wednesday, April 4 at his residence in Mount Vernon. He was born
June 9, 1924 in Whitewright, the son of Lewis Melvin and Bertha Janora Wiggins
Magers. He was a member of the Cornerstone Church in Mount Vernon.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorthea Ann Barkley and
brothers, Joe Melvin Magers, Charles Glendon Magers and Cecil Clifton Magers.
He is survived by his daughters, Barbara Jean Landes of Kilgore, Katherine Lee
Ann Crabtree of Mount Vernon and Linda Gail Williams of Lone Oak; her sister,
Cora Louise Seals of Savoy; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2007 at the funeral home.
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April 8, 2007
Lynn Marie Marshall Banks
Funeral services for Lynn Marie Marshall Banks, age 84 of Rusk,
are scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2007 at First Church on the Hill in
Rusk, Texas with the Reverend Jan Pate officiating.
Burial will be in Rusk Cedar Hill Cemetery under the direction of
Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk.
Mrs. Banks passed away on April 6, 2007 at the East Texas Hospice Center in
Tyler, Texas.
She was born May 2, 1922.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Banks, her father and mother,
Charles W. and Ewing Marshall, and two brothers, Charles R. and Johnny Marshall.
She is survived by her three children, Bob Banks and wife Martha of Richardson,
Texas; Judy Ramey of Rusk, and Diann Norton and husband Jerry Don of Rusk; 10
grandchildren Robin and husband Kret Townsend of Round Rock, Texas; Debra and
husband Mike Dominy of Alto; Sherry and husband Greg Dover of Rusk; Ronda and
husband Denny McIntyre of Rusk; Shannon and husband Jim Myers of McKinney;
Steven Norton and wife April of Rusk; Jason Ramey and wife Monica of Houston;
Keith Norton and wife Amy of Rusk; Lynn and husband Josh West of Alto; Scott
Ramey and wife Elizabeth of Conroe, Texas; 18 great-grand children and one
great-great-granddaughter.
Lynn Marie was a long-time resident of Rusk where she was active for many years
in business. She worked as a manager with Sears-Roebuck at many locations
including Dallas, Kilgore, Longview, Palestine, Jacksonville and as manager of
the local Rusk Sears store for more than 10 years. She managed the Rusk Pine
Meadow Apartments for another 10 years followed by an equal time at the
Department of Human Services until her retirement in 2002. Also as a volunteer,
she was elected and served as President of the local HUD organization for
several years.
During the years while her children and grandchildren attended Rusk schools, she
was always active and supportive in any activities where they were involved. She
was the first woman to serve on the Rusk Independent School District Board. All
through her adult life, she enjoyed taking her children and their friends on
trips, out to eat, to ballgames, and many other “fun things.” She was known in
the community as “Mrs. Banks,” “Mrs. B,” or just “Lynn Marie” but later her
grandchildren and their friends have come to lovingly know her as “Dee.”
Along with her late husband, Lewis Banks, she was a strong supporter in local
politics, attending and participating in the Democratic Convention for many
years. She has always been “around the Courthouse” helping to count votes, or
just keeping up with the political races “first hand”.
“Dee” has now moved on to her final job, where we know she is already pitching
in to get things organized and “done right.” Though she is gone, her memories
and persistent influence are forever ours to keep.
Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 6–8 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2007 at First
Church on the Hill in Rusk. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice of East
Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701.
"Pete” Pavletich
“Pete” Pavletich” died April 5, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Memorial services
will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1000 S Jackson at 2 p.m. Monday, April
9 with Father Rob Godwin presiding. Burial will follow in Still Waters Memorial
Gardens under the direction of Autry Funeral Home.
Born October 17, 1917 in Alto, Texas, the second son of four to P.J. and Annie
Treadwell Pavletich, he grew up in New Salem and Jacksonville, graduating from
JHS and attending Lon Morris College.
On June 8, 1939 he married Virginia Ramelle Taylor and they had two children;
Pam and Paul.
He entered the U.S. Navy, January 1, 1945, ranking as a Seaman 1st Class, where
he instructed pilots in simulated flights in the Link Trainer, and later was a
flight instructor at the Naval Training School operated at the Municipal
Airport.
Pete first worked for his father at the Pavletich Auto Supply. After his
discharge from the Navy he opened GI Trade Schools. In 1951 he became partners
in a lumber company that was in operation for 27 years. In 1980 he started Pete
Pavletich Company which is still in operation today.
He enjoyed his winters snow skiing and summers at the lake and his mornings at
what he called “The Breakfast Club.” He was a 32nd degree Mason.
Pete loved people and if he didn’t know you, he would after five minutes of
speaking know someone who knew you.
Preceded in death by his daughter, Pam Esteve, granddaughter Devon Lin Burton
and brothers; Jack Paul and Yacob Pavletich.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years Ramelle Pavletich, Jacksonville; son and
daughter-in-law Paul and Beckie Pavletich, Jacksonville; grandchildren Corey
Pavletich, Austin, Gretchen Pavletich, Jacksonville & SuZan Young, Houston;
three great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; his brother Philip
Pavletich and his wife Francis Carolyn Pavletich.
Honorary pallbearers are Clay Carter, Hulon Brown, Max Treadwell, Tommy Dan
Treadwell, Bill McCarter and Wayne Hammons.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church Priest
Discretionary Fund, PO Box 472, Jacksonville, TX. 75766.
Paula Jean “Sissy” Sanchez
The sun rose on the life of Paula Jean “Sissy” Sanchez September 8, 1969 in
Jacksonville, Texas and the sun set on her life April 6, 2007 at her home in
Jacksonville, Texas.
She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.
Ms. Sanchez loved one man her entire life and she loved her family.
Among those she will watch over are her father and mother, Raymond, Sr. and Mary
Sanchez of Jacksonville; her brothers, Raymond, Jr. and wife Christi Sanchez of
Jacksonville, Simon Sanchez and Darla Barrett of Jacksonville, Andrew and wife
Brook Sanchez of Little Rock, AR, and Gabriel Sanchez of San Antonio.
She will also watch over her sisters; Teresa Sanchez and Terri Greer of
Jacksonville, Patricia Whitener and Chris MacMillan of Jacksonville, Sylvia
Kapule and husband James of Wylie and Virginia Thiel and husband Chad of
Jacksonville; several nieces and nephews, Micheal James, Asha Marie Gonzales,
Trace Sanchez, Ross Mettlen, Autumn Breeze Morris, Bryan Sanchez, Timber
Whitener, Kaitlyn Sanchez, Ariel Whitener, Kalli Sanchez, Canyon Thiel and
Diesel Thiel.
Funeral services for Ms. Sanchez will held at 11 a.m. Tuesday April 10, 2007 at
Thompson Funeral Home Chapel Jacksonville with Father Mark Kusmirek officiating.
Burial will follow at Meador Cemetery, Jacksonville
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Monday April 9, 2007 at the funeral home with a
Rosary Service at 7 p.m. in the chapel.
Pallbearers will be Simon Sanchez, Delfino Ramirez, Richard Simmons, Jamie
Lofton, L.D. Jimerson and Johnny Grabow.
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April 9, 2007
Vergle Dennis
Services for Vergle Dennis, 86, of the Pine Grove community of
Jacksonville, are pending at Community Funeral Home of Jacksonville.
Mr. Dennis died Friday, April 6, 2007 at a Tyler hospital.
Rosalia Ward
Services for Rosalia Ward of Jefferson, Texas are pending at Community Funeral
Home of Jacksonville.
Mrs. Ward, who has family in Jacksonville and the surrounding area, died
Thursday, April 5 at a Marshall nursing home.
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April 10, 2007
Paula Jean “Sissy” Sanchez
The sun rose on the life of Paula Jean “Sissy” Sanchez September
8, 1969 in Jacksonville, Texas and the sun set on her life April 6, 2007 at her
home in Jacksonville, Texas.
She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.
Ms. Sanchez loved one man her entire life and she loved her family.
Among those she will watch over are her father and mother, Raymond, Sr. and Mary
Sanchez of Jacksonville; her brothers, Raymond, Jr. and wife Christi Sanchez of
Jacksonville, Simon Sanchez and Darla Barrett of Jacksonville, Andrew and wife
Brook Sanchez of Little Rock, AR, and Gabriel Sanchez of San Antonio.
She will also watch over her sisters; Teresa Sanchez and Terri Greer of
Jacksonville, Patricia Whitener and Chris MacMillan of Jacksonville, Sylvia
Kapule and husband James of Wylie and Virginia Thiel and husband Chad of
Jacksonville; several nieces and nephews, Micheal James, Asha Marie Gonzales,
Trace Sanchez, Ross Mettlen, Autumn Breeze Morris, Bryan Sanchez, Timber
Whitener, Kaitlyn Sanchez, Ariel Whitener, Kalli Sanchez, Canyon Thiel and
Diesel Thiel.
Funeral services for Ms. Sanchez will held at 11 a.m. Tuesday April 10, 2007 at
Thompson Funeral Home Chapel Jacksonville with Father Mark Kusmirek officiating.
Burial will follow at Meador Cemetery, Jacksonville
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Monday April 9, 2007 at the funeral home with a
Rosary Service at 7 p.m. in the chapel.
Pallbearers will be Simon Sanchez, Delfino Ramirez, Richard Simmons, Jamie
Lofton, L.D. Jimerson and Johnny Grabow.
Evelyn June Davis Warren
Services for Evelyn June Davis Warren, 77, of Jacksonville, are scheduled for 10
a.m. Wednesday, April 11 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Leon Ross and Rev.
Lester Foreman officiating.
Burial will follow in Rudd Cemetery under the direction of Autry Funeral Home.
Mrs. Autry died April 8, 2007 in Jacksonville.
She was born Jan. 28, 1930 in Rusk County.
She was secretary at Rusk State Hospital for 33 years, a member of Craft Baptist
Church and a member of the Genealogical Society, the Mayflower Society and the
Daughters of the American Republic.
Mrs. Warren was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother Ross Davis.
She is survived by hr husband Dewey Maurice Warren of Jacksonville; her son and
daughter-in-law Mike and Judy Warren of Jacksonville; three grandchildren,
Michelle and Joey Beltz of Schertz, Shanna Dement of Jacksonville and Aaron
Dement of Jacksonville; four great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Crow of
Jacksonville, Mackenna Dement of Jacksonville, Serena Beltz of Schertz, Jared
Beltz of Schertz; one sister and brother-in-law Bennie and Dan Jones of
Jacksonville and sister-in-law Irene Davis of Jacksonville.
Pallbearers are Perry Morgan, Pug Lightsey, Scott Alexander, Larry White, James
Morgan and Derek Clifton.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at Autry Funeral Home.
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April 12, 2007
Ella Mae Cherryhomes
Ella Mae Cherryhomes, two days prior to her 89th birthday,
passed away in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 30, 2007.
She was born in Franklin County, Texas, on April 1, 1918.
Ella Mae grew up in Winnsboro, Texas and was raised by Mabel Sutherland after
both her parents died when she was quite young. In Winnsboro, she met Rawlins
Cherryhomes, a minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). They were
married on Dec. 11, 1942.
A devoted wife and mother, Ella Mae lived with her husband throughout his
ministry, full-time ranching in Paris, Texas and his tenure as professor at
Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, until his retirement in 1977. They
then lived in Bullard until his death in 1994. Ella Mae then lived in Tyler and
Fort Worth until her death.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Rawlins; and her brother, Earnest
Hughes. Survivors include her sister, Willie Hensarling; her sons, John
Cherryhomes and Mark Cherryhomes; her daughter, Ginger McCarroll, six
grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Our Mema truly lived life to the fullest, and is remembered by family and
friends as a devoted mother, wife and friend.
A memorial service and reception will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14,
2007, at Franklin Park Retirement Home in Fort Worth, with interment of ashes at
2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at Bullard Memorial Cemetery. A reception
immediately following will be at the Bullard Methodist Church.
Bernice Ray
Services for Bernice Ray, 85, of Bullard are pending with Autry Funeral Home of
Jacksonville. Mrs. Ray died Tuesday, April 10, in Tyler. She was born March 2,
1922.
She is preceded in death by her husband, C. W. “Buddy” Ray.
Vergle Dennis
Services for Vergle Dennis, 86, of the Pine Grove Community, Jacksonville, will
be held at noon Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Pennel Chapel CME, with Rev. Tommy
Starks and eulogist M. L. Dorsey officiating, under the direction of Community
Funeral Home of Jacksonville. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Dennis died Thursday, April 6, 2007, at Trinity Mother Frances in Tyler. He
was born Jan. 12, 1921, in Jacksonville. He attended Pine Grove Elementary and
was a life-long resident of Jacksonville. He attended New Community Methodist
and was a bulldozer operator. He also served in the U.S. Army.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Beatrice Dennis; his wife,
Velma Dennis, four brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include his daughters, Vergle Nell Johnson of Dallas and Venita Joyce
Johnson of Jacksonville; his brothers, Homer Dennis of Houston and Timothy
Dennis of Omaha, Neb.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers include Johnny Battle, Tommy Boyd, Lester Dennis, Charles Meador
Sr., Gerald Porter Sr. and Alver (Dee) Session.
Honorary pallbearers include Lloyd Lomand Johnson, Bernard Johnson, James
Johnson, Lon Johnson, Gregory Simms, Charles Simms Jr., Roman K. Dennis and
Michael B. Dennis.
Public viewing will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 13, at the funeral home.
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April 15, 2007
Emma (Gem) Calcote
Emma (Gem) Calcote was born May 16, 1909 in Argo, Alabama, and
died at The Bonner Place, Jacksonville, Texas, at 4 p.m. March 17, 2007, just
two months from before her 98th birthday. She lived with two of her sisters at
Bonner Place for nine years, and fought valiantly to recover from a broken hip
and other illnesses. At 98 she continued to do her best, but said that she was
ready to join her husband, parents, five sisters and three brothers in heaven.
She attended Tennessee Colony High School where she was a good student and a
great basketball player.
One dear sister’s name was Jewell, and Emma soon was being called Gem, a
nickname that followed her forever. The two sisters won a beauty contest, with
the prize being a trip to Hollywood, which their parents certainly did not
allow. She was an extraordinary seamstress and an outstanding cook, especially
known for her baking. She excelled in Angela’s ladies wear shop in Palestine,
which had become her home since 1929. She loved helping people choose the
appropriate article, even altering items to be helpful. Often she said this was
the favorite time of her life.
Emma was survived by her daughter, Barbara Anne Dewberry and her husband James
and her granddaughter Angela Farris, all of Dallas; and grandson, Louis Farris
III and his wife Diane, and great-grandchildren, Drew, Michelle and Grace
Farris, of Denver, and her brother John Q. Massey of San Juan, Puerto Rica,
nieces Mary Simms and Marjorie Brashcar and husband Bill of Dallas, her niece
Patsy Johnson of Palestine, and many other wonderful nieces, nephews and other
extended family members that she loved dearly, including the Newburn and Tilley
families of Jacksonville.
The Bailey Foster Funeral Home conducted the internment at the Tennessee Colony
Cemetery on March 18, 2007, at 2 p.m. Gem asked that in lieu of flowers,
contributions be made to Bonner Place, Jacksonville. A memorial celebration of
her life is planned for May, when her brother, grandson and family can attend.
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April 16, 2007
Sadie Corine Darby
Graveside services for Sadie Corine Darby, 92, of Jacksonville, will
be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery
in Tyler, under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Rev. Dr. Royce
Riley officiating.
Mrs. Darby died April 14, 2007 in Jacksonville.
She was born Aug. 17, 1914 in Edom, Van Zandt County, Texas.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville, a
member of the Mary Martha Sunday School class and the Golden Jubilee
Senior Adult Ministry. She was a resident of Bonner Place Nursing Home
in Jacksonville.
Mrs. Darby was preceded in death by her parents Samuel W. and Cora F.
Riley, by six brothers and four sisters, husbands B.V. Robison, Sr. and
Homer D. Darby and two infant children.
She is survived by brother-in-law Calvin E. Darby and wife Barbara of
Waco; sister-in-law Margie Garrett of Hubbard; sons and daughters-in-law
B.V. (Bob) and Dottie Robison of Houston, Conrad and Shirley Robison of
McGregor and Marvin and Wanda Robison of Jacksonville; 10 grandchildren;
13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and a host of
friends.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 16 at Autry Funeral Home
in Jacksonville.
Mrs. Jo Lang
Services for Mrs. Jo Lang, 93, of Jacksonville, will be held at 3:30
p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007 in the Autry Funeral Home chapel, Rev.
David Hallum officiating.
Burial will be in Vinson Cemetery under the direction of Autry Funeral
Home.
Mrs. Lang died Saturday, April 14, 2007 in Tyler.
She was born Aug. 29, 1913 in Henderson County, Texas.
A member of Afton Grove Baptist Church, Mrs. Lang was retired from sales
and a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband William “Bill” Lang of Jacksonville;
sister Genevieve McGee of Henderson County and several nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers will be Wayne Jones, Eddie Smith, Charles Dickerson, Frank
Diamont, Wayne Todd amd Brent Smith.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 16 at Autry Funeral Home.
Memorials can be made to the Afton Grove Church Building Fund.
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April 17, 2007
William R. “Bill” Price
Services for William R. “Bill” Price, 75, will be held
at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 at Hixson Funeral Home in Alexandria,
Louisiana.
Mr. Price died Sunday, April 15 in Jacksonville.
Matthew Justin Coppock
Matthew Justin Coppock, 27, passed away April 13, 2007 in Katy, Texas.
He was a resident of Houston where he graduated in 1998 from Mayde Creek
High School, where he also played football.
His mother, Frances Coppock, precedes him in death.
He is survived by his father, Dr. Charles Coppock; sisters Cara Coppock
and BreeAnn Coppock; grandparents Geneva Coppock and Loyd and Mary Kent,
numerous aunts and uncles and a host of friends.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at
Brookside Funeral Home, Cypress Creek.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at
Brookside Funeral Home, Cypress Creek.
Interment will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Kerens
Cemetery in Kerens, Tx.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers contributions can be made to
The Kidney Foundation.
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April 18, 2007
Maggie Thompson Nelson
Services for Maggie Thompson Nelson, 89, of Troup, will
be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Rock Hill Presbyterian
Church, with Elder Sammuel W. Jones officiating. Burial will be at Union
Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Mercy/McGowan Funeral Home.
Mrs. Nelson died April 14, in Jacksonville. She was born Jan. 16, 1918,
in Ponta. She attended Rock Hill School and attended Rock Hill
Presbyterian Church. She lived in Troup for a majority of her life, and
later moved to Jacksonville until her death. She was a house wife and a
domestic service provider. She is preceded in death by her son, Earl
Nelson; her husband, Jim Henry Nelson Sr.; seven sisters and four
brothers.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Cora Nelson
of Tyler, and Jim H. and Shirley Nelson Jr. of Tyler; her daughters and
sons-in-law, Mae Dean Jones of Jacksonville, Frances J. and Raymond
Howard of Denver, Colo., and Murl and Andrew Hackney of Bullard; 19
grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and three
great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers include Danny E. Whitmill, Tony L. Jones, Warren D. Whitmill,
LaTerrell L. Hackney, Gerald J. Nelson and Jim Nelson III.
Honorary pallbearers include Elder Pete Thompson, Elder Vernon Sanders,
Deacon James E. Gordon and Deacon Carl Tennison.
Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007. A viewing will be held
Wednesday 11a.m.-6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Maurice Warren
Services for Maurice Warren, 82, of Jacksonville, will be held at 10
a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2007, at Autry Funeral Home, with Rev. Leon
Ross and Rev. Lester Foreman officiating. Burial will be at Rudd
Cemetery.
Mr. Warren died April 16, in Turney. He was born Aug. 18, 1924, in
Jacksonville. He was a retired ward supervisor at Rusk State Hospital
and attended Craft Baptist Church. He was a World War II veteran who
served in the Army. He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Warren;
and his brother, O.D. Warren.
Survivors include and son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Judy Warren of
Jacksonville; three grandchildren, Michelle and Joey Beltz of Schertz,
Shanna Dement of Jacksonville and Aaron Warren of Jacksonville; four
great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Crow of Jacksonville, Mackenna Dement of
Jacksonville, Serena Beltz of Schertz and Jared Beltz of Schertz.
Pallbearers include Gerald Morton, Derek Clifton, Bob Tinsley, Bud
Tinsley, Bryan Sharp and Buster Sharp.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at the funeral home.
Josephine Radetzky Lang
Services for Josephine Radetzky Lang, 93, of Jacksonville, are scheduled
for 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Autry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David
Hallum officiating. Burial will be in Vinson Cemetery.
Mrs. Lang died April 12, 2007, in Tyler. She was born to Frederick and
Mary Seffel Radetzky, Aug. 29, 1913 in Henderson County. She retired
from Hunts Electronics in Dallas. She and her husband William Lang moved
to Jacksonville and made this their home. She was a member of Afton
Grove Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Mary Seffel
Radetzky; her brothers, Frederick Walter and Ben Radetzky; her sister,
Mary Landry, Caroline Holmes and Gertrude Wood; her niece, Mary Green;
and her nephew, Fred Ransavall.
Survivors include her husband, William “Bill” Lang of Jacksonville; her
sister, Genevieve McGee of Palestine and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Wayne Jones, Eddie Smith, Charles Dickerson, Frank
Diamont, Joe Musick and Brent Smith.
Visitation was Monday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to Afton Grove Baptist Church Building Fund.
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April 20, 2007
Maggie Gossett
Services for Maggie Gossett, 99, of the Pine Hill
community, will be held at noon Sunday, April 22, 2007 at New Generation
Baptist Church under the direction of Mercy/McGowan Funeral Home, Elder
Jones officiating.
Burial will be at Union Hill.
Viewing will be from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the funeral home Sunday.
Myrtie Johnson
Services for Myrtie Johnson, 89, of the Elm Grove
community, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Elm Grove
Baptist Church under the direction of Mercy/McGowan Funeral Home, Rev.
William officiating.
Burial will be at Plainview Cemetery in Ponta, Texas.
Viewing will be from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Rosa Jane Cigainero
Rosa Jane Cigainero, 65, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend,
passed away at home on April 18, 2007, following a graceful and
courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Greensburg, Indiana on December 27, 1941 to Clarence E.
and Sara Estelle Davis. She was raised in Texarkana, Texas where she
graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1960. She married her childhood
sweetheart, Larry Joe Cigainero in 1962 and they moved to Denton where
they had two children, Joey and Laura. In 1966 the family moved to
Jacksonville where they have been proud residents ever since.
Rosa Jane earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from UT
Tyler, and her Master’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University.
She devoted 28 years to education, working as a 5th grade teacher at
East Side Elementary, then as a 7th grade Language Arts teacher at
Jacksonville Middle School. Rosa Jane was a devoted member of Our Lady
of Sorrows Catholic Church where she served as cantor for 35 years. She
also served as president of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma
for 2 years. After retirement in 2004, she enjoyed dancing with Larry
Joe, traveling in her RV, camping with their 3 grandsons, playing Mah
Jongg, and entertaining friends.
She is preceded in death by her father and mother, as well as her son,
Joey, who died in a plane crash in 1991 while playing keyboards for Reba
McEntire.
She leaves to mourn her loving husband, Larry Joe Cigainero,
Jacksonville, TX., her daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Andrew Pitts,
Spring, TX. and her three grandsons, Joey, Jeffrey, and Jeremy Pitt,
Springs, TX. The family wishes to extend their deep appreciation to Dr.
Alfonso Saade, the staff at M D Anderson, and the Hospice of East Texas
for their tender, loving care.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2007 at Thompson
Funeral Home, Jacksonville, TX. with a rosary being said at 7 p.m.
Friday, April 20, 2007 at Thompson Funeral Home, Jacksonville, TX. A
funeral mass will be conducted by Father Mark Kusmirek at Our Lady of
Sorrows Catholic Church on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 10 a.m. Burial
will follow at Jarratt Cemetery.
“I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course; I have kept the
faith”.
II Timothy 4:7.
Pallbearers will be Randy Decker, Charlie Jones, Chuck Hopson, James
Abell, Gary (Butch) Garrison, Wilbur Chancey, Walter Volz and Ron
Weidenbach.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd.,
Tyler, TX. 75701.
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April 22, 2007
Thomas Dewitt Grimes
Services for Thomas Dewitt Grimes, 80, of Rusk, will be held at 2
p.m. Monday, April 23, 2007 at Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in
Rusk, with Rev. Don Copeland officiating.
Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Oakland, Texas under the direction
of Wallace Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk.
Mr. Grimes died April 20, 2006 at his home in Rusk.
He was born March 18, 1927 in Rusk.
Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 22 at Wallace Thompson
Funeral Home in Rusk.
Mr. Grimes was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He served
in the U.S. Army and also the U.S. Navy. He received a Purple Heart in
the Korean War.
Mr. Grimes is preceded in death by his grandson Allen Strayhorn,
brothers James Grimes and Bartee Grimes, father George W. grimes and
mother Rosa Grimes.
Survivors include daughters Sherry Jones of Maydelle and Debbie
Strayhord of Greenville; two sisters, Evelyn Todd of Freeport and Elsie
Grogan of Jacksonville and one brother, R.V. Grimes of Auga Dulse,
Texas; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Barbara Handley Detwiler
Graveside services for Barbara Handley Detwiler, age 73, of Rusk were
held Saturday, April 21, 2007 in Reese Cemetery with Steve Handley
officiating under the direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in
Rusk.
Mrs. Detwiler died April 20, 2007 in a Rusk nursing home.
She was born August 1, 1933 in Reese.
She was a resident of Rusk for two years, formerly of Reese. She was
Church of Christ. She was a seamstress and was employed by a telephone
company for several years.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ollie Handley,
daughter, Phyllis Anita Farrow Wells, brother, David Handley, sister,
Nora Myrick.
She is survived by daughter, Mary Frances Farrow Kellie of Rusk, son,
John Detwiler of Dallas, TX, two sisters and brother-in-law, Nadine
Ingram of Jacksonville, Mary and Robert Lee of Reese, two granddaughters
and husbands Christy and Greg Stewart of Lufkin, TX, Myra and Ronnie
McCreight of Rusk, three great grandsons, Preston Stewart of Lufkin, TX,
Wessley Stewart of Lufkin, TX, Aaron Riley McCreight of Rusk,
sister-in-law, Jean Handley of Tyler, TX, aunt, Lena Ray of Palestine,
TX, a host of cousins, nieces and nephews and close friends Mr. and Mrs.
Travis Etheridge of Reese.
Honorary pallbearers are Robert E. Lee, Travis Etheridge, Larry Coker,
Charles Owen, Johnny Reagan, and Edward Reagan.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until service time.
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April 23, 2007
Glenn Ray Simek
Glenn Ray Simek, 50, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2007 in Tyler.
A memorial service is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Moore Funeral
Home, 1219 N. Davis Dr.
Glenn graduated from Trinity Euless High School in 1975. He was a member
of the International Hot Boat Association and was its World Champion in
2002. He was High Point leader in the Southern Drag Boat Association.
He was preceded in death by his brother Rodger and grandparents, Emil
and Frances Simek and Louis and Minnie Mayes.
Mr. Simek is survived by his daughter Michelle Simek of Wautauga; his
parents Alvin and Mae Simek of Jacksonville; Suzie Simek, Michelle’s
mother and Leada Amoury, Michelle’s grandmother, numerous aunts, uncles
and cousins.
Melvin Morris Levine
Funeral services for Melvin Morris Levine, age 29, of Rusk, are
scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at First Baptist Church in Rusk
with Rev. Randy Sparks and Pastor Gary Christopher officiating.
Burial will be in Salem Cemetery under the direction of Wallace-Thompson
Funeral Home in Rusk.
Mr. Levine died April 19, 2007 in a Tyler hospital.
He was born February 28, 1978 in Houston, TX to the late Harry Jacob and
Barbara Ferguson Levine. He was a Baptist. He was employed as a tool
pusher for Scan Drill, Inc. He was a lifelong resident of Rusk.
He is survived by his fiance, Julie Odom of Rusk; sister and
brother-in-law, Jennifer and David Bruce of San Antonio, TXC; four
uncles, Ronnie Levine of Bullard, Donald Ferguson of Maydelle; Michael
Ferguson of Hardcomer, TX; Steve Ferguson of Newport, TX; 10 aunts,
Florence Levine Allen of Bullard, Becky Levine of Bullard, Donna White
of Sugarland, TX, Julie Ferguson of Austin, TX, Debbie Ferguson of
Crosby, TX, Melisha Ferguson of Maydelle, Vickie Ferguson of Hancock,
TX, Debbie Ferguson of Newport, TX, Janet Sturla of Florida and many
other cousins and family.
Pallbearers will include Jeremy Grimes, Justin Duke, Ricky Whalen, Neil
Pierce, Joey Rowan, Michael Wayne Yancey, Jake Phillips and Justin
Ferguson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Scan Drill Inc., Robert Wayne Odom, Randall
Matthew Odom, Timothy Allen Glidewell, Chip Lee Tulley and Jay Thompson.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 23 at the
funeral home.
Andrew Jackson “Jack” Scritchfield
Funeral services for Andrew Jackson “Jack” Scritchfield will be held at
2 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. David Hallum
officiating.
Burial will be in Neches Cemetery under the direction of Autry Funeral
Home.
Mr. Scritchfield died Sunday, April 22, 2007 in Jacksonville.
He was born October 15, 1921 in Frankston, Texas.
He was a retired truck driver for Red Ball after 35 years and was a
member of Afton Grove Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wives Ruth Rebecca Scritchfield and
Adlene Scritchfield; daughter Bettye Anne Scritchfield and granddaughter
Gine Renee Mcbride.
He is survived by daughter and son-in-law Becky and Ocie McBride of
Houston; daughter Melba Jane Scritchfield of Lufkin; brother James Earl
Scritchfield of Henderson; two grandchildren, Dana Simmons and Jody
McBride and extended family members Mike Champion, Tressie Schindler,
Michael Champion, Brandon Champion, Daniel Champion, Chanda Lemmon,
Wendy Hughes, Emily Hughes, Holly Lemmon, Lance Champion and Trevor
Champion.
Pallbearers will be Keith Bristow, Wayne Bristow, George Bennett, Mark
Bannett, Bill Bennett, Michael Champion, Brandon Champion and Kevin
Simmons.
Honorary pallbearers are men of the Afton Grove Baptist Sunday School
Class III.
Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2007 at the funeral home.
Irby McKenzie Hilliard
Irby McKenzie Hilliard was born in rural Van Zandt County on July 15,
1908. Graduated from Grand Saline High School, and entered what was then
North Texas Teachers’ College with a teaching career in mind. That plan
changed when she met and married George M.
Hilliard, Jr., who had interest in the study of medicine which he
completed in 1935. The family moved to Jacksonville, Texas in 1945 after
Dr. Hilliard had served four years military duty.
Irby’s love of life and people was her most cherished asset. Her
continued interest in the medical profession was evident by her many
years of work in the Cherokee County Medical Auxiliary and her volunteer
work at Nan Travis Memorial Hospital, now East Texas Medical
Center. Her family and her church were also an integral part of her
life.
Survivors include sons Dr. George Hilliard and wife Carmen, Longview,
Texas; James R. (Jim) Hilliard and wife Beth, and daughter, Sally
Hilliard Shank of Dallas. Grandchildren include Julie and John Webster,
Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. George Hilliard IV and wife Jill, Memphis,
Tennessee, Amanda Hilliard, Fort Worth, Texas, Steve Shank and wife
Monica, Dallas, Texas, Brooke and Mike Mercer, Victoria, Texas, Dr.
Stuart Hilliard and wife Amy, Portland, Oregon, Ree and Monte Lowery,
Seabrook, Texas, John Goldberg and wife Jennifer, Dallas, Texas, and
thirteen great grandchildren. Irby wrote: To you, whom I have loved so
much, fear not nor grieve at my departure. Life has been a beautiful
journey.
Viewing will be held Tuesday evening, April 24,2007 with services on
Wednesday, April 25, at 10 a.m. at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville,
Dr. Bruce Webb of Central Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Irby’s beloved
pastor, officiating.
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April 30, 2007
Madelyn Sharp
Funeral services for Madelyn Sharp, 83, of Alto and formerly of Rusk
will be today at 2:00 p.m. at the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home Chapel
in Alto with Rev. David Darst officiating. Burial will be in the Alto
City Cemetery.
Mrs. Sharp died Saturday in Alto. She was born April 21,1924 in Alto to
Arthur and Gladys Finch Brooks. Mrs. Sharp had lived in Rusk for many
years and also had lived in Tyler. She was a member of the United
Methodist Church in Rusk and had been a homemaker as well as a
beautician.
She was preceded in death by husband, Charles Sharp, brothers, Travis
Brooks, Pete Brooks, and R.L. Brooks.
Survivors include daughter and son in law Sharla and Marshall Corley of
Alto; son and daughter in law Paul and Linda Sharp of Tyler; Brothers
and sisters in law A.L. ‘Boots’ Brooks of Alto, W.A. ‘Bill’ and Marge
Brooks of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Arthur and Joy Brooks of Lufkin;
sisters and brother in law Shirley and Dave Meeks, Nancy Brooks, both of
Mineola; five grandchildren, Stephanie Davis, Clint Corley, Shelly
Kornegay, Christy Imbriele and Shelly Tubbs; nine great grandchildren
Corin Kirkpatrick, Brooke Kirkpatrick, Carson Corley, Seth Kornegay,
Zack Kornegay, Spohia Imbriele, Kyle Frank, Cara Frank and Ashley Davis.
Pallbearers are Dave Meeks, Stoney Thompson, Brian Sessions, Tommy
Grogan, George Covington and Steve McCarty.
Honorary pallbearers are Charles Jeter, Marion Lindsey, James Campbell,
Sam Florian, Rev. Jim Goforth, Rev. Lee Welch, Bill Lang.
Bret Anna Shell
Funeral services for Bret Anna Shell of Jacksonville will be held
Tuesday, May 1 at 2:00 p.m. at Seminary Heights Church of Christ with
the Rev. W.D. Brown officiating and under the direction of Mercy McGowan
Funeral Home.
Burial will be held at City Cemetery.
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