Cherokee County, Texas
OBITUARIES JULY 2007
July 1, 2007
Laney Roe Minton
Services for Laney Roe Minton, 75, of Bullard, will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday, July 1, 2007, at Bullard Southern Baptist Church, with the Rev.
Donnie Barron officiating, under the direction of Autry Funeral Home of
Jacksonville. Burial will be at the Bullard Cemetery.
Mr. Minton died June 29, 2007, in Bullard. He was born Sept. 23, 1931,
in Poynor, Texas. He worked for Nichols-Kusan for 30 years and the Smith
County Road and Bridge crew for 14 years. Minton served in the Navy
during the Korean Conflict, and was very active in his church, Bullard
Southern Baptist Church. He was a member of the Bullard Masonic Lodge
and a member of the Bullard Cemetery Association.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John Buchanan and Eula Mae
Morton Minton; his daughter, Cindy Diane Minton; his brother, Lawrence
Minton; and his sisters, Geraldine Zorn and Olga Jones.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, LaVerne Minton of Bullard; his
son and daughter-in-law, John and Tammy Minton of Bullard; his
granddaughter, Sarah Minton of Bullard; his sister, Alma Murphy of
Jacksonville; his sister-in-law, Doris Minton of Jacksonville; several
nieces and nephews and special grandchildren, Haley Murphy, Aubrie
Murphy, Jesse Harris, Jayln Harris, Jenise Harris, Taylor Fountain,
Libby Eitel, Molly Duncan and Taylor Fredrick.
Pallbearers include Arlin Harris, Jack Harris, Jack Cheek, Tom Oxford,
W.T. Jennings, Jimmy Bain, Billy Jack Fielding and Albert Lee.
Honorary pallbearers include Merl Salmon, Le Grosdidier and Pat
O’Connell.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to the Bullard Southern Baptist Church building
fund.
Verner James “Jimmy” Long Jr.
Funeral services for Verner James “Jimmy” Long Jr., 66, of Rusk are
scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2007 in First Baptist Church in
Rusk with Rev. Lee Welch and Rev. Jim Goforth officiating. Interment
will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wallace-Thompson
Funeral Home in Rusk.
Mr. Long died June 29, 2007 at his residence. He was born February 12,
1941 in Jacksonville. He was a lifelong resident of Rusk.
He retired in 1993 as a Sign Man from the Texas Department of
Transportation after 30 plus years of service. He served in the United
States Navy from September 21, 1960 until June 26, 1964. He was a member
of First Baptist Church for 34 years. He was a member of First
Presbyterian Church in Rusk. He was also manager of Cherokee Airport for
6 years.
Mr. Long is preceded in death by his father Verner James Long Sr.,
mother, Sydna LaVelle Dodd Long, and stepmother, Charlene Chapmon Long.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, James Eric and Dana
Diane Long of Rusk, Ryan Neal and Tammy Long of Rusk, mother of his
children, Glenda Merriwether Long of Rusk, one brother and
sister-in-law, Robert Byron “Bobby” and Patti Long of Tyler, three
sisters and two brothers-in-law, Lila Jean and David Murray of Rusk,
Judy Faye and Kelley Garner of Rusk, Rosemary Gould of Jacksonville,
granddaughters, Sydna Brooke Long of Rusk, Faith Caroline Long of Rusk,
Kristine Morgan Long of Rusk, Ashlyn Jade Long of Rusk, several nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Pallbearers will include William E. Tosh, Harold “Buz” Parrish, Billy W.
Sessions, James Campbell, George Covington, and Don Wood. Honorary
pallbearers will be Ray Davis, Charles Henry Jones, Hugh McKean, Sam
Florian, and Bo Kisinger.
Family will receive friends from 7- 9 p.m., Sunday, July 1, 2007 at the
funeral home. If desired memorials may be made to First Baptist Church
building fund, p.o. box 258, Rusk, TX 75785.
John (Mike) Acker
Services for John (Mike) Acker will be held at Beall Chapel Baptist
Church in Jacksonville, at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 2, under the direction
of Thompson Funeral Home.
Mr. Acker passed away on June 28, 2007. He was born on May 21, 1925 in
Dialville.
Mr. Acker spent his childhood on the family farm in Dialville and he
received his education in the schools there. John joined the U.S. Navy
in 1943 and worked as an aviation machinist. Upon his return from the
Navy in 1946, John began his career as an electrician and serviceman
with Sears Roebuck.. In 1964 he was named District Manager and John and
his family moved to Dallas. He retired from Sears in 1985 after almost
40 years of service. John married his wife of sixty years, Dorothy
Kennedy Acker, on March 22, 1947. He was a loving husband and during
much of his wife’s long illness John was her primary caregiver. His
attention and devotion to her has been an inspiration to many. After
Dorothy entered Christian Care Center, John volunteered each day helping
the nursing home staff in whatever way he could. He made many friends
there and he will be missed.
His wife, Dorothy, precedes him in death. His children, Susan Nash, and
Rodney and Judy Acker, all of Dallas survive him. His grandchildren,
Brandy Jones of Dallas, Amy and James Carpinello, Shelley Acker, and
Rachel Acker, all of Los Angeles, Sam Acker of Austin and two great
grandchildren, Jack and Ava Carpinello, also survive him.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday July 2, 2007 at the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the
Alzheimer’s Association. or Christian Care Center of Mesquite.
Joe Leavins
Funeral services for Joe Leavins, 90, of Jacksonville, will be held
Monday, July 2 at 2 p.m. in New Life United Pentecostal Church in
Jacksonville with reverends A.B. Keating and W.E. Shiflett officiating
under the direction of Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville.
Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Rusk.
Mr. Leavins died Thursday, June 28, 2007 in Jacksonville. He was born
April 17, 1917 in Tuscaloosa, Oklahoma.
He worked for years as a contractor and was a member of Veterans of
Foreign Wars in Jacksonville. He was also a faithful member of New Life
Church of Christ.
Mr. Leavins is preceded in death by his wife, Marie Leavins, daughter
Annette Paredes and son Ray Leavins.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Joyce Leavins of
Anna, La. and James and Avis Leavins of Jacksonville; daughters and
sons-in-law Mickie and Donald Guin of Jacksonville and Sheila and Gary
Nugent of Centerpoint, La.; 17 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 4
great great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers include William Baum, Bryan Howell, James Leavins, Jr.,
Danon Pate, Steven Norton and Harold Stem.
Honorary Pallbearers are Pete Young, Cecil Rawlinson, Archie Baum, Carl
Baum and G.A. Baum.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
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July 4, 2007
William “Bill” M. Webb
Services for William “Bill” M. Webb, 79, of Jacksonville, will be held
at 10 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2007, at the Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, in
Jacksonville, with Chaplain Kenn Somerville officiating. Burial will be
held at Resthaven Memorial Park, in Jacksonville.
Mr. Webb died Sunday, July 1, 2007, at a Jacksonville nursing home. He
was born June 30, 1928, in Bon Weir, Texas, in Newton County. He retired
from Boeing Aircraft, in Seattle, Wash., in 1985 with 30 years of
service. Served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1947. He farmed
in Jacksonville for 10 years and sold at Farmers Market. He was known by
the locals as “Sweet Willy.”
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bertha belle Myers Webb Keys and
William Palmer Webb; his brothers, Truman, Ed, Roy and Sam; and his
sisters, Bertha and Bonnie Mae.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Billie Jo Webb of Jacksonville;
his daughters Linda Sue Woolridge and husband Larry of San Antonio and
Loujuana Church and husband Tim of Las Vegas, Nevada; five
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson and
several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers include David Michael George, James Paul George, Robert
“Bob” Morgon, Marvin D. George, Jr., Chris McNertney and Nathan
Somerville.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2007, at the funeral home.
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July 5, 2007
John N. Trantham
John N. Trantham, 79, a resident of Waco for the past 34 years passed
away Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at his residence. A visitation service will
be Friday, July 6 from 6-8 p.m. at Bellmead Funeral Home. A private
burial with the family will be schedule at a later date in Resthaven
Cemetery in Jacksonville.
Mr. Trantham was born January 7, 1928 in Jacksonville to John William
and Myrtle Lee (Rolan) Trantham.
He was a Korean War Marine Veteran and a member of the American Legion.
John graduated from Stephen F. Austin State College in 1952 and in 1954
received his Master of Education degree.
John, a high school football coach and athletic director in Texas and
California, retired in 1974 from the public school system as
Superintendent of Schools in Marathon. He had a great passion for
football and continued writing X’s & O’s until his death.
He owned the Bellmead Nursing Home from 1967 till 1991 and attended
Highland Baptist Church in Waco.
John was preceded in death by his parents and his only brother William
R. Trantham.
He is survived by Phyllis Trantham Fox the mother of his two daughters.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his two daughters, Regina
Trantham Podsednik and husband William of Burleson of Texas, Angelia
Gail Trantham of Porterville, Ca.; sister, Ruth Stark and her three
children; two grandsons, Chad A. and Todd C. Podsednik of Burke, Va.;
six great grandchildren.
Dorothy “Dottie” Welker Acker
Dorothy “Dottie” Welker Acker passed away July 2, 2007, in Jacksonville.
Dottie, one of eleven children, was born March 18, 1915, in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, to parents, Alvin R. Welker and Minnie Koontz Welker, both
deceased.
Dottie met A.G. Acker, Jr., while both were serving in the Navy during
World War II, and they were married in California on July 24, 1945,
almost 63 years ago. After the war, they made their home in
Jacksonville, where Dottie was a Girl Scout leader for many years and an
active member of the First United Methodist Church, teaching Sunday
school and Vacation Bible School. She also belonged to the Alpha Omega
Sunday School Class, “20-40” Supper Club, and the Cherokee County
Genealogy Society.
She is survived by her husband, A.G. Acker, Jr.; her children, Godbey
Acker and his wife Martha of Jacksonville and Donna Acker Hillin and her
husband Tom of Houston. “Grand-mommy” also leaves behind five
grandchildren, Tamara Acker May and her husband Ronald of Tyler, Bry
Acker and his wife Jennifer of Arlington, Texas, Amanda Acker Grissom
and her husband John of Bentonville, Ark., Thomas Greg Hillin and his
wife Suzanne of Ventura, Calif., Chris Hillin and his wife Mavis of West
Hollywood, Calif.; three great-grandchildren, Riley May, Brayden Acker,
and Avery Grissom. Dottie is also survived by a brother, Homer Welker
and wife Anna Mae; a sister, Norma Smith; and a sister-in-law, Freida
Acker.
The family would like to extend our love and deep appreciation to “Miss
Dottie’s” wonderful caregivers: Vergie Lee, Gwen Herndon, Annie Myrul
McClelland, Willie Mae Davis, and Dora Blanton. Also, a special thanks
to the staff at Angelina House in Jacksonville.
Visitation will be held at the Autry Funeral Home, Thursday, July 5,
2007, from 7-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday,
July 6, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville, with
the Rev. Kevin King and Dr. Faulk Landrum officiating. A private burial
will follow.
Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church,
1031 SE Loop 456, Jacksonville, Tx. 75766.
Kathaleen Williams Hensley
Funeral Services for Kathaleen Williams Hensley, 91, of the Spring Hill
community, Longview, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2007, at
Elmira Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James Cantey
officiating. Interment will follow in the Elmira Chapel Cemetery under
the direction of Rader Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hensley passed away Sunday, July 1, 2007, at Good Shepherd
Hospital, Longview, following a short illness.
Born Oct. 5, 1915, in Cherokee County to James Thomas (Tom) and Vernie
Williams, she was lovingly known as “Nana” to her grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and all their friends. She was a graduate of
Dialville High School in Cherokee County and married R. G. Hensley in
1935. R. G. and Kathaleen Hensley and their two children moved from
Jacksonville to the Spring Hill community in 1945, where Mr. Hensley was
first High School Principal and later Superintendent of the Spring Hill
school district for many years. Mrs. Hensley worked for a time as a
saleslady for Fedway, Thompsons, and McIntosh in Longview in the 1950’s.
She and her husband relocated to Parker, Az., in 1965, where they lived
for two years before moving to the Washington, D.C., area where Mr.
Hensley was employed by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs and Kathaleen
served as a teacher’s aide at one of the elementary schools in
Alexandria, Va. They returned to Longview in 1971, where Mrs. Hensley,
affectionately known as “Kathy” by her students and co-workers, served
as a teacher’s aide in the Special Education Departments of several
Longview ISD schools.
Mrs. Hensley was a long-time active member of Elmira Chapel Cumberland
Presbyterian Church. She was an avid gardener and a member of the
garden club. She was very creative and artistic and loved to sew,
crochet, and quilt, having several award-winning quilts to her credit.
Mrs. Hensley was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Mr. R. G.
Hensley. She is survived by one sister, Lela Mae Williams Moore of
Houston, two children, Jerry Hensley of Houston and Dr. Barbara Hensley
Modisette, of Longview, son-in-law James (Jody) Modisette of Longview,
four grandchildren, Tom Hensley and wife Stacy of Houston, Philip
Modisette and spouse Juanita of Atlanta, Ga., Bret Modisette and wife
Della of Grand Prairie, and Jay Modisette of Longview,
step-great-grandchildren, Sharon (Sherrie) Stoltmann, Brian Young, and
Colin Young of Atlanta, Ga., Kennedy and Maggie Simpson and Madison and
Mason Bartley of Tatum.
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July 6, 2007
Jimmie P. Magruder
Funeral services for Jimmie P. Magruder, 75, of Alto will be Sunday
at 2:30 p.m. at the Salem Missionary Baptist Church near Rusk with Rev.
Tommy Mabry and Rev. Don Copeland officiating. Burial will be in the
Corine Cemetery near Jacksonville.
Mr. Magruder died Wednesday in Tyler. He was born June 26, 1932 in
Dialville, Texas to A.G. & Daisy Crenshaw Magruder. Mr. Magruder lived
most of his life in Alto. He was a devout Christian and a member of the
Salem Missionary Baptist Church.
He had worked as an auto mechanic for many years in his home shop and
also worked for Pearman Chevrolet & Pearman Dodge in Alto. He worked in
Road Maintenance for Cherokee County, Pct. 2 and was a long time member
of the Alto Fire Department. He was preceded in death by sister, Ruth
Caveness and brothers, Raymond, Herbert, Lewis & Kenneth Magruder.
Mr. Magruder is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bonnie Magruder of
Alto; son and daughter-in-law, Jamie and Judy Magruder of
Rusk; daughter and son-in-law, Paulette and Ken Keeney of Houston,
Texas; grandchildren, JayAnna Dee Magruder, Jordan Page Magruder, Jenny
Sue Magruder, Keaton Alan Butler, Jordan Magruder Butler, Raymond Nash
Keeney, Cray Fowler Keeney, Nathan Lyle Keeney and Graham Daniel Keeney.
Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers
will be Elvin Peacock, Tom Boy Logan, Toby Sartain, Warren Shely, E.R.
Jones, Ronnie Norton and Joe B. Lusk.
Visitation is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home in
Alto.
Ann Hunter
Funeral services for Ann Hunter, 65, of Frankston, will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 7, 2007 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, Frankston, with
Ron Thomas Officiating. Burial will be held at Frankston City Cemetery
Mrs. Hunter died Wednesday July 4, 2007 in Frankston. She was born Sept.
21, 1941 in Oak Grove.
Visitation will held from 6-8:00 p.m. Friday July 6, 2007 at the funeral
home.
Memorials may be sent to Heart to Heart Hospice.
William “Bill” M. Webb
Services for William “Bill” M. Webb, 79, of Jacksonville, will be held
at 10 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2007, at the Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, in
Jacksonville, with Chaplain Kenn Somerville officiating. Burial will be
held at Resthaven Memorial Park, in Jacksonville.
Mr. Webb died Sunday, July 1, 2007, at a Jacksonville nursing home. He
was born June 30, 1928, in Bon Weir, Texas, in Newton County. He retired
from Boeing Aircraft, in Seattle, Wash., in 1985 with 30 years of
service. Served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1947. He farmed
in Jacksonville for 10 years and sold at Farmers Market. He was known by
the locals as “Sweet Willy.”
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bertha belle Myers Webb Keys and
William Palmer Webb; his brothers, Truman, Ed, Roy and Sam; and his
sisters, Bertha and Bonnie Mae.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Billie Jo Webb of Jacksonville;
his daughters Linda Sue Woolridge and husband Larry of San Antonio and
Loujuana Church and husband Tim of Las Vegas, Nevada; five
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson and
several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers include David Michael George, James Paul George, Robert
“Bob” Morgon, Marvin D. George, Jr., Chris McNertney and Nathan
Somerville.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2007, at the funeral home.
Edna Rollins
Funeral services for Edna Rollins, 80, of Jacksonville, are pending with
Thompson Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Mrs. Rollins died Tuesday July 3, 2007 in Jacksonville. She was born
Aug. 2, 1926.
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July 9, 2007
John M. Gilmore
Funeral services for John M. Gilmore, 77, of Rusk, will be held
Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at First United Pentecostal Church in Alto with
the reverends James Littlefield and Keith Brooks officiating under the
direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Burial will be at Still
Waters Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville.
Mr. Gilmore died Saturday, July 7, 2007 at his residence. He was born
June 8, 1930 in Pennington.
He worked for 35 years as a truck driver for C&H Transport and for 5
years with Bekins Transport Co. Mr. Gilmore was a member of First
Pentecostal Church, Alto.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Gilmore of Rusk; sons, Johnny, James,
Delbert, Mark, and Hulen Gilmore; 12 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers for the service will be Mr. Gilmores grandsons.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 9, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. at Autry
Funeral Home.
Memorials may be sent to:
Hospice of East Texas
4111 University Dr.
Tyler, Texas 75701
Bobby “Frog” Frausto
A memorial service for Bobby “Frog” Frausto, 57, of Frankston, will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday July 10, 2007 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel,
Frankston, with Rev. George “Tutty” Folmar officiating.
Mr. Frausto died July 6, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family. He
was born September 25, 1949, in Jacksonville.
Visitation will take place Just before the service on Tuesday at the
funeral home.
You may make donations to Hospice of East Texas or Texas Oncology in
Lieu of memorials.
Darlene McKinley
Darlene was born in Houston, the first born of four children to Tom and
Frances Lunceford. The family moved to East Texas in 1974 and settled
down in the small community Dialville.
Darlene was a gorgeous, high-spirited young girl who was always
searching for something greater in life. She found that something at age
22: her Lord and savior Jesus Christ. From then on, there was no
stopping her.
Darlene had no children of her own, for Gods plan for her was much
greater. She worked with a lot of children and they loved her so. She
was always a Sunday School teacher as well as the Sunday School bus
driver. Darlene was also a very hard working young lady. She worked in a
variety of fields during her life, including truck driving, factory
work, Powell's Plant Farm and, finally, a small microscope business with
her husband: Darlene married John Michael McKinley in 1992.
Darlene had a very active life-style. She was always on the go, working
on something instead of resting or sleeping. Her hobbies were as vast as
the Heavens. She loved to garden and could grow just about anything. She
loved the outdoors and fishing and just being around water. She also
loved to remodel homes. She had such elegance and sophistication that
she could bring charm to any home. Because of her work ethic, she could
also tear a home down, piece by piece, just to re-use the lumber on a
new project.
Her greatest hobby was going to garage sales. She was always on the hunt
for a great deal.
Sometimes, life throws you a curve-ball and you do your best to recover
from it. In 1998, Darlene found out that she had breast cancer. The
doctors told her that she had six months to a year if she did not have
surgery, but there were no guarantees. She wanted to stay health and not
be run down by chemotherapy or radiation.
Darlene’s faith in Jesus Christ was very strong and she knew that with
him, all things are possible. So, she opted not to have the surgery and
found other means of fighting the cancer.
Darlene started removing the caner herself, using creams and eating
healthier and it worked until three months ago. God gave her nine more
years of a very healthy and active life. But, as we all know, all good
things must come to an end.
God had called Darlene home. He knew she was still searching for
something greater. Darlene McKinley left our world in search of her new
home on June 25, 2007. She passed away at her parent’s home in Dialville
with the love and care from family that she so deserved.
She was preceded in death by her only brother, Earl Lunceford, Jr. She
is survived by John Michael McKinley of Lake Strider; her mother and
father; Two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Bill Brumit and
Deborah and Mark Halsey; four nieces and one nephew-in-law, Amanda and
Josh Baker, Ashley Hasley, Maygan Jarratt, all of Dialville; one
great-nephew, Elijah Earl Baker; and one special aunt, Rachel Orsack of
Dialville and many more in-laws, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Darlene was laid to rest in a small family plot near Lake Striker. In
Lieu of flowers and food, it was Darlene’s request that a donation be
made in her honor to the Hospice of East Texas. They are wonderful
people and we could not have made it without them. God Bless them all.
Hospice of East Texas
4111 University Blvd.
Tyler, Tx. 75701.
Alice Brown
Funeral services for Alice Brown, 82, of Rusk, will be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at Woodville Cemetery under the direction of
Mercy/McGown Funeral Home. Viewing will take place at the Funeral Home
Monday, July 9, 2007 from 2:30 thru 6 p.m.
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July 12, 2007
Ernest H. Martin
Funeral services for Ernest H. Martin, 83, of Rusk, are scheduled for
2 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2007 in the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
with Rev. Joe Ballard officiating. Graveside services with military
rites will be 1 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2007 in Houston National Cemetery
under the direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk.
Mr. Martin died July 11, 2007 in a Tyler hospital. He was born August
16, 1923 in Rusk to the late Johnston and Annie Berry Martin.
He was a resident of Rusk for 50 years and was a member of Sardis
Baptist Church. He was a Transportation Foreman for Comal County. He was
a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion and of
Disabled American Veterans. He served in the United States Army during
World War II, and was in the forty-ninth tank destroyer division in the
Battle of the Bulge. He was an avid camper and forty-two player.
He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia M. Martin May 10, 1993;
sister Mary Bell Selman and brother, Raymond Martin.
He is survived by two sons, Howard Rudd of Lincoln, California and Fred
Rudd of Lincoln, California; a daughter, Connie Nannen of Dallas; two
step-daughters, Susan Bailey of Houston and Georgia Houghton of Houston;
sister Lillian Corley of Alto; nine grandchildren, eight
great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and a special friend, Ann
Spurgeon of Rusk.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, July 12, 2007
at the funeral home.
Thelma M. Mullinix
Graveside services for Thelma M. Mullinix, 71, of Maydelle, will be held
at 2 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2007 at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, under
the direction of Autry Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mullinix died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, in Fort Worth. She was born
Dec. 22, 1935, in Hope, Ark.
She was a line leader with Champion Parts Rebuilders. She attended
Temple Baptist Church of Fort Worth, was a member of the United Auto
Workers Union and a full-time nanny.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Clayton and Martha Anderson
Edington.
Survivors include her husband, Clayton Mullinix of Fort Worth; her sons,
Alan Clark of Hope, Ark. and Chip Mullinix of Calif.; her daughter and
son-in-law, Kay and Tom Wimmer of Fairmont, Ind.; her grandsons raised
as her own, James Clark of Hope, Ark. and David Clark of Fort Worth; her
grandchildren, Jonathan Mullinix of California, Kevin and Elaine Wimmer
of Jonesboro, Ind., Sharon and Todd Dashley of Martinez, California and
Michelle and David Chandler of Bassett, Va.; seven great-grandchildren,
several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2007 at the funeral home.
Weldon Jackson “Buddy” Dodd
Services for Weldon Jackson “Buddy” Dodd, 82, of Jacksonville will be
held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2007 at First Baptist Church of
Bullard, with the Rev. Frank Roberson and Joel Whitmire officiating,
under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Jacksonville. Burial
will follow in the Whitehouse Cemetery in Whitehouse.
Mr. Dodd died Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at a Tyler hospital. He was born
April 24, 1925 in Houchton, Georgia. He was the retired chief appraiser
for the Huntsville Independent School District. He attended First
Baptist Church of Bullard. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member
of the Masonic Lodge in Huntsville, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his brother Ray Dodd and sisters Peggy Ray
and Tacky Mitchum.
Survivors include his wife, Florence Dodd of Jacksonville, his son Rex
M. Dodd of Tulsa, Oklahoma; his daughter Phyllis N. Duncan of Forney,
Texas; his brothers George T. Dodd of Jacksonville and Byron Dodd of
Whitehouse, his sister-in-law, Christine Dodd of Tyler his
brother-in-law the Rev. Mitchum of Tyler; five grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers include Bryan Duncan, Ben Duncan, Cody Dodd, Jason Croley,
Joel Payne and Anthony Salisbury.
Honorary pallbearers include Bradley Lewis, Larry Locke, Andy Devine,
Gail Jackson, Eric Rodriguez, Randy Rodriguez and Rod Rodriguez.
Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at the funeral
home.
Michael Anthony Cory
Memorial services for Michael Anthony Cory, 47, of Rusk, are scheduled
for 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2007 in the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home
Chapel, with Pastor Keith Hassell officiating.
Mr. Cory died July 7, 2007, in a Jacksonville hospital. He was born
March 7, 1960, in Ludington, Mich. He was a resident of Rusk for 24
years, formerly of Michigan He was an auto mechanic.
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July 15 , 2007
Charles Roy “Ricky” Jones
Funeral services for Charles Roy “Ricky” Jones, 56, of Rusk, are
scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2007, in Wallace-Thompson Funeral
Home Chapel in Rusk, with the Rev. Don Copeland officiating. Interment
will be in Salem Cemetery under the direction of Wallace-Thompson
Funeral Home in Rusk.
Mr. Jones died July 12, 2007, in a Jacksonville hospital. He was born
March 28, 1951 in Rusk. He lived most of his life in Rusk. He also lived
in Winnsboro, Texas for 14 years. He was a Baptist. He was a member of
the Rusk Euclid Masonic Lodge 45 AF&A M. He served in the United States
Army during the Germany Conflict.
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July 16 , 2007
Loretta Jean Plummer Hughes
A memorial service for Loretta Jean Plummer Hughes, 55, Tyler, was
held at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 15, 2007 at First Baptist Church of
Owentown with Rev. James Tatum officiating under the direction of Lloyd
James Funeral Home. Mrs. Hughes passed away on Friday, July 13, 2007 in
Longview.
Mrs. Hughes was born on February 24, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri, to
the late Joseph David and Norma Jean Banks Hennessey. She was a member
of First Baptist Church of Owentown and was an artist and enjoyed
painting dolls and crafts.
She was preceded in death by her brothers Mickey and Tern Hennessey and
daughter LaDonna Michelle Wilkins.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Hughes of Tyler, sons Scott
Plummer of Tyler, Robert Simons and his wife Renee of Dayton, Jesse
Plummer and his wife Jessica of Columbia, TN and Roy Plummer of Baytown;
daughter Andrea Plummer of Baytown, sister Sheila Funderburk of Sulphur
Springs, brothers Pat and Tommy Hennessey of Jacksonville, grandson
Blake Simons and many loving nieces and nephews.
If desired, memorials may be made to Toys for Tots or the children’s
charity of your choice.
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July 17, 2007
Joseph Wilson Woosley
Funeral services for Joseph Wilson Woosley, 81, of Jacksonville will
be held Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at Autry Funeral Home.
Mr. Woosley died Wednesday, July 11, 2007 in Jacksonville. He was born
April 5, 1926 in El Paso Il.
He held positions as both a real estate broker and a farmer during his
life-time and was a member of Mason & Shriner.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William McKinney and Hildred Ann
Talley Woosley and siblings, Lyle Woosley, Viola Altis and Lettie
Farrell.
He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Woosley of Jacksonville; daughter,
Carla Wise of Jacksonville; son Billy Woosley of Amarillo;
grandchildren, Tommy, Toby, Cody, Tiffany, Jackie, Nora, Nancy, Nikki
and William; 20 great-grandchildren and siblings Ann Burmaster, Kathy
Hoyland, Martha Keehoma, Jim and Bill Woosley.
Moscoe Haynes
Funeral services for Moscoe Haynes are pending with Mercy/McGowan
Funeral Home.
Mr. Haynes died Wednesday, July 11, 2007 in Philadelphia, Pa.
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July 18, 2007
Funeral services for Steve Stine, 48, of Frankston will be held at 10
a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2007 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, Frankston.
Burial will be held at Guiceland Cemetery in Grapeland.
Mr. Stine died Monday, July 16, 2007 in Henderson County.
He was born August 4, 1958.
Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 18 at Thompson Funeral Home,
Frankston.
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July 19, 2007
Virginia Louise Sosby Blades “Nanny,”
Graveside services for Virginia Louise Sosby Blades “Nanny,” 80, of
Crystal Beach, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2007 at
Jarratt Cemetery, Jacksonville, with Mr. Davy Carter officiating.
Services are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Mrs. Blades passed on to another life late Wednesday, July 4, 2007 in
Winnie. She will be reunited with her parents David and Alva Sosby,
sister, Verna Mae and brother David Sosby, Jr.
Affectionately called “Sweet Nanny” by all who knew her, she will be
sorely missed for her wit and wisdom and by her down-home East Texas
cooking.
Born September 9, 1926 in Rusk, Mrs. Blades formerly worked for
Southwest Distributing Co. in Houston. Later, she served on the
Municipal Courts in Jacksonville and was a councilwoman in New
Summerfield.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Kenneth Gose
of Crystal Beach; sister and brother-in-law Dorothy and Wendell Jordan
of Kosse; grandson, Robert Shannon Gardner and wife Sheri;
great-grandson, Camden Eugene Gardner; granddaughter, Leigh Erin Rivera
and her husband Rodney; great-grandson, Raleigh Rivera and
great-granddaughter Samantha Fluck, all of Crystal Beach;
great-granddaughters, Ashley Fluck of Galveston and numerous Nieces,
Nephews, and Cousins from around the state.
Grace Bagley Clark Smith
Grace Bagley Clark Smith, 84, of Longview, formerly of Rusk, went to be
with her Lord Monday July 16 in a Longview hospital.
Mrs. Smith was born July 1, 1923 in Rusk to the late James and Viola
Manning Bagley. She was a coordinator for Rusk State Hospital and its
mental health clinics.
She is survived by her son, Charles Clark of Longview; daughters Mary
Clark-Minton of Jacksonville and Katherine Clark Meng of Coldsprings;
grandchildren Chad Clark, Trudi Steen, Lisa Martin, Mike Hanson, Jr.,
Keith Hanson, Cody Hanson, Malina Meng and Alex Meng; great
grandchildren Collin Clark, Taylor Clark, Cory Groves, Sidney Steen,
Payton Steen, Noah Martin, Cade Clark, Macey Hanson, Jake Hanson, Tyler
Hanson, Colton Hanson, Brantley Hanson and Taylor and Christopher
Chandler.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Ed Hall
Funeral services for Ed Hall, age, 79, of Rusk are scheduled for 2 p.m.,
Thursday, July 19, 2007 in Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home Chapel with
Rev. Don Copeland and Rev. Odis Bryan officiating. Interment will be in
Cedar Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home
in Rusk.
Mr. Hall died Tuesday, July 17, 2007 in a Jacksonville hospital. He was
born November 5, 1927 in Fort Worth to the late Leslie Thomas and Jessie
Netivie Hall.
He was a resident of Rusk for 13 years and formerly lived in Houston and
Fort Worth. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a
member of Memorial Missionary Baptist Church in Rusk. He retired from
commercial refrigeration.
He is preceded in death by a son, Leslie Thomas Hall and stepson, Danny
Reed; sisters, Vera Francis Hall and Doris Jene Smith Hall and nephew,
John Wesley Smith. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Betty Hall of
Rusk; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Eddie and Lynn Hall of Houston,
Steven Hall of Fort Worth; step son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Janis
Reed of Palestine; niece, Carlene Jenkins of Mineral Wells; eight step
grandchildren, and two step great grandsons.
Pallbearers will include Chris Reed, Jeff Reed, Daniel Reed, Travis
Reed, Eddie Hall, and Charlie Cornelius.
Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at
the funeral home.
Elroy White
Services for Elroy White, 93, of Jacksonville, will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 21, 2007, at New Hope Baptist Church, with the Rev. C.L.
Anderson, the Rev. Robert Christopher and the Rev. T.L. Walker
officiating. Burial will be at Jacksonville City Cemetery.
Mr. White died July 17, 2007, in Jacksonville. He was born June 3, 1914,
in Oak Hurst, Texas. He attended Churchill Public School and graduated
from Fred Douglas High School. He was an active member of New Hope
Baptist Church and was a retired granite monument cutter. He was also a
member of the new progressive Masonic Lodge No. 357. He served on the
deacon board as treasurer, trustee and church clerk, and was secretary
of the Sunday School. He is preceded in death by his wife, Velma White;
his parents, his son, Frenchell White; his grandson, two step-sisters
and six step-brothers.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Lester and Stella White
of Mesquite; his daughter-in-law, Roberta White of Jacksonville; his
three granddaughters, Alisa White of Jacksonville, Evetta White of
Mesquite and Sharon Shree Motley of Houston; his three grandsons, Andre
White of Oklahoma City, Carlos White of Jacksonville and Jerome White of
Jacksonville; his 12 great-grandchildren and 12
great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers include Donny Hogg, Lewis Session, Cecil Richardson, Willie
Lee Claybrone, Radie Freeman and Earnest Ray Claybrone.
Honorary pallbearers include the deacons of New Hope Baptist Church, the
Churchill Community and the stewards of Churchill C.M.E. Church.
Ola Saxon
Graveside services for Ola Saxon, 68, of Grapeland, will be held at 10
a.m. Friday, July 20, 2007 at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Frankston with Rev.
J. A. Griffin officiating under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home,
Frankston.
Mrs. Saxon died Wednesday, July 18, 2007 in Tyler. He was born October
20, 1938
Visitation will be from 6– 8 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2007 at the funeral
home
Obituaries for July 20, 2007
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July 20, 2007
Reverend John E. Fellers, D.D.
The Reverend John E. Fellers, D.D., age 72, died June 13, 2007, due
to complications from a stroke. At the end he was attended by the
wonderful staff of the Neurological Intensive Care Unit at The Methodist
Hospital, his family, and the Reverend Terry Thompson, with prayers and
the Holy Eucharist.
He was born in Brenham, and was reared in Houston. Husband, father,
grandfather, friend, preacher, teacher, mentor, author, and a voice for
inclusivity and tolerance for all, he lived his life to serve God and to
help others.
Dr. Fellers had a distinguished and fruitful ministry spanning five
decades and serving The United Methodist Church in Texas and Louisiana.
He was organizing Pastor of Clear Lake Church in Clear Lake City, Sunset
Church in Pasadena, St. Paul’s Church in Houston, First Church in
Shreveport, and First Church in Alexandria. He also served as President
of Lon Morris College and Executive Director of the Institute for
Religion and Health in Houston. He was adjunct professor of preaching at
the Houston Graduate School of Theology and a member of the adjunct
faculty at the University of St. Thomas, both in Houston.
He was the author of three books Getting to Know a Loving God, Secrets
for Successful Living, and An American Cathedral: A Centennial History
of St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Houston.
He was preceded in death by his parents Russell Cone and Ona Petty
Fellers, son-in-law Charles E. (Chuck) Cary, Jr., and sisters Irma
Ziesemer and Ella Mae Wegner. Survivors include his spouse of 51 years
Bobbie Smith Fellers, daughters Stephanie Cary, Eugenia Wainright and
husband Wilson, Terri Lynne Alley and husband Tony, son Lawrence Russell
Fellers and wife Elizabeth. Nine treasured grandchildren, Charles, Sean
Eugene, and Elizabeth Jo Cary, Mather Wainright, Ainsley and Andrew
Alley, Julia, Kennedy and Russell Fellers, sisters Gladys Rosenbaum and
husband Charlie of Brenham, Emma Jewel German of Temple and Ruby Doris
Harris and husband Sam of Waco, special family of in-laws George and Jan
Smith, Olivia and Eugene Cosby, and Wanda Waits and several treasured
nieces and nephews.
Dr. Fellers was a graduate of Austin High School, Houston, University of
Houston, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, held an honorary
doctorate from Wiley College, and did postgraduate studies at the
University of Edinburgh.
The Reverend Dr. L. James Bankston, along with other Clergy and the
Choir of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Houston will lead a
Celebration of the Life and Ministry of Dr. Fellers with a service of
Choral Evensong on Wednesday, July 25, at 4 p.m., following a private
rite of committal in St. Paul’s Columbarium,
For those desiring to make memorial contributions, the family suggests
they be made to the Walzel Matching Fund at St. Paul’s Church, 5501 Main
Street, Houston, Texas, 77004, or to a charity of your choice.
Archie Burnell Delaney
Services for Archie Burnell Delaney, 74, of Jacksonville, will be held
at 10 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2007, at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, with the
Rev. Dan Middleton officiating under the direction of the funeral home.
Burial will be at Jarratt Cemetery.
Mr. Delaney died July 17, 2007, in Jacksonville. He was born Feb. 11,
1933, in Jacksonville. He was a retired timber buyer who attended Cove
Springs United Methodist Church. He was a member of the U.S. Army
National Guard 49th Armored Division. He is preceded in death by his
parents, Style Elmer and Pearl Emerson Delaney; and his three brothers,
James, J.W. and Tony Delaney.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Delaney and his
wife Christy of Frankston; Jerry Delaney and his wife Terri of Navasota
and Marcus Delaney of Gilmer; his daughter and son-in-law, Christi and
Paul Gest of Jacksonville; his five grandchildren, Laney, Colter, Cody,
Colton and Lauren; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers include Chase Delaney, Cody Delaney, Cole Delaney, Eric
Trowbridge, Shawn Wilson, DeWayne Delaney and Ben Cooper.
Moscoe Haynes
Services for Moscoe Haynes, 54, of Philadelphia, Pa. will be held at 11
a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2007, at the Kilgore Word of Truth Tabernacle,
with Bishop Michael McCarty officiating, under the direction of Mercy/McGown
Funeral Home. Burial will be at the City Cemetery of Kilgore. Viewing
will be 6-7 p.m. at the Word of Truth Tabernacle in Kilgore.
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July 22, 2007
Harry Smith
Funeral services for Harry Smith, 88, of Frankston, will be held Sunday,
July 22, 2007 at 2 p.m. in United Methodist Church of Frankston with
Doug Howell officiating under the direction of Autry Funeral Home,
Jacksonville. Burial will take place at Old Bethel Cemetery.
Mr. Smith died Thursday, July 19, 2007 at Legacy Hospice. He was born
May 3, 1919 in Eustace.
Mr. Smith formerly worked as a manager of DC Wholesale Plumbing Supply
and was employed by Sabine Supply Company before and after his tour of
duty. In 1951 he bought out a Hardware Store in Daisetta and in 1958
moved to Frankston.
He was a faithful member of United Methodist Church of Frankston where
he was a member of the Chancel Choir.
He entered the U.S. Army Medical Corp in 1941, serving in North Africa
and Italy where he was a Chief Warrant Officer and Master Sergeant
during his tour of duty and was awarded the EAME Campaign Medal with two
Bronze Stars. He was a charter member of the VFW Post 5073 and a member
of Franskston Riding Club & Trail Riders Association.
Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ida Cathy Smith;
brother, Charles Smith; sister, Marry Alice Callahan.
Survivors include his wife, Velma Smith of Frankston; sons, Ronny Smith
and Harry Roy Smith of Frankston, Dale Smith of Dallas; daughter, Jackie
Lynn Rogers of Pittsburg, Texas; step-sons, Gary Sheeley of Bryan and
Terry Sheeley of Frankston; step-daughters, Nelda Clayton of Katty and
Karen Howell of Frankston; six grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren,
eight step-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren, several nieces
and nephews and sister, Edith Burns of Humble.
Pallbearers include Brandon Sheeley, Jeremy Sheeley, David Sheeley,
Bryan Clayton, Jason Smith, Roy Westbrook. Honorary pallbearers will be
Ralph Crouch, Edmund Ortega, James Morris and Frank Harrison.
Visitation was Saturday, July 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Susan L. Foreman-Bowens
Services are pending for Mrs. Susan L. Foreman-Bowens, 43, of Dallas,
formerly of Jacksonville, at Community Funeral Home of Jacksonville.
Mrs. Bowens died Thursday, July 19, 2007, in Dallas.
Robert B. Odom
Funeral services for Robert B. Odom, 70, of Rusk, are pending with
Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk. Mr. Odom died July 18, 2007.
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July 23, 2007
Blanche Elizabeth Dickson
Services for Blanche Elizabeth Dickson, 95, of Jacksonville, will be
held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at McDonald Cemetery in New Summerfield with Al
Parr officiating under the direction of Boren-Conner Funeral Home of
Jacksonville. Burial will take place at the service.
Mrs. Dickson died Sunday, July 22, 2007 at a Jacksonville nursing home.
She was born July 31, 1911 in New Summerfield. She spent most of her
life in New Summerfield and Jacksonville.
She was a member of Corinth Road Church of Christ in Jacksonville. Mrs.
Dickson was a lifelong homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents Dallas and Ellie Fox Jay;
husband Elzie Dickson; daughter, Mary Beth Berry; grandson, Lind Berry;
great-grandson Cody Berry; brothers, Gordon, Victor and Ross Jay.
She is survived by her son, Robert L. Dickson of Jacksonville; daughter
and son-in-law, Monyene and Robbie Hammett of Henderson; three
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will take place Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
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July 24, 2007
Ray E. White
Services for Ray E. White, 89, of Jacksonville, will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in
Jacksonville, with the Rev. Corbie Grimes and the Rev. D.L. Stewart
officiating. Burial will be held at Meador Cemetery in Jacksonville.
Mr. White died Sunday, July 22, 2007, in a Tyler hospital. He was born
Nov. 18, 1917, in Reese, Texas. He was a retired truck driver and was a
Baptist. He served in the U.S. Army. Mr. White is preceded in death by
his son, Marcus White; and his brother, Howard White.
Survivors include his wife, Mittie White of Jacksonville; his sons,
Darrell White and wife Cindy of Gonzales La., Clayton White and wife
Carol of Jacksonville, Byron White and wife Tina of Elkhart, Ralph White
and wife Brenda of Weatherford; his brothers, Jolly J. White of Lindale,
and Robert N. “Pete” White and wife Louise of Karnack; his sister,
Maxine Gray of Jacksonville; his six grandchildren; one
great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers include Corey White, Bradley White, Howard White, Bobby
White, Casey White and Don Wallace.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at the funeral home.
Sharon Patrick
Services for Sharon Patrick, 43, of Jacksonville, are pending with Autry
Funeral Home of Jacksonville. Mrs. Patrick died Sunday, July 22, 2007,
in Jacksonville. She was born July 31, 1963, in Jacksonville. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the Sharon Linville Patrick account at
Austin Bank.
Lola Mae Folmar
Services for Lola Mae Folmar, 60, of Jacksonville, will be 3 p.m.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at Frankston City Cemetery, with the Rev.
Bennie Brooks and the Rev. Michael Bobbitt officiating under the
direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Jacksonville.
Mrs. Folmar died Saturday, July 21, 2007, at a Jacksonville nursing
home. She was born April 22, 1947, in Jacksonville. She was a machine
operator with Builders Best and attended Abundant Life Tabernacle. She
is preceded in death by her step-daughter, Delaine Phillips; and her
grandson, Jared Phillips.
Survivors include her husband, Archie Folmar of Jacksonville; her
step-sons, Wayne Folmar and wife Debrah, Kenny Folmar and Mike Folmar,
all of Jacksonville; her daughter, Joyce Lobb and husband Brax Wayne of
Jacksonville; her brothers, Freddie Chandler of Jacksonville, W.T.
Chandler of Jacksonville, J.D. Chandler of White Oak, Lonnie Chandler of
McAllen, Sammy Chandler of Okla., Hugh Chandler of Jacksonville, and
Billy Chandler of Austin; her sister, Linda Teague of Jacksonville; 11
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at the funeral home.
Nolan Ray Odom, Sr
Nolan Ray Odom, Sr., 55, of Tyler, passed away peacefully July 23, 2007
at his home. No services are planned at this time. Mr. Odom was born
Sept. 4, 1951, in Athens to the late Benjamin and Nora Odom. He formerly
worked in quality control at Tyler Pipe. He lived as a child in
Jacksonville and has family in the area. For questions concerning
memorials, please contact Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Directors in
Tyler.
Susan L. Foreman-Bowens
Services for Susan L. Foreman-Bowens, 43, of Dallas, will be at noon
Wednesday, July, 25, 2007, at Seminary Heights Church of Christ, with
the Rev. Kelvin Dansby officiating. Burial will be in Jacksonville City
Cemetery, under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Jacksonville.
Mrs. Bowens died Thursday, July 19, 2007, in Dallas. She was born Feb.
24, 1964, in Jacksonville and she attended JISD schools. She was a
resident of Cherokee County for 38 years, and a resident of Dallas
County for five years. She attended the Church of Christ and was an
assembly operator.
Public viewing will be from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007. The
family will receive friends and visitors at the funeral home from 6
p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007.
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July 25, 2007
Robert Brittian Odom
Family mass for Robert Brittian Odom, age 70, of Rusk are scheduled
for 9 a.m., Friday, July 27, 2007 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with
Rev. Stephen Duyka officiating. Following the family mass, a funeral
service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 27, 2007 in First Baptist
Church Rusk with Rev. Don Copeland and Rev. Stephen Duyka officiating.
Masonic and military graveside rites will follow in Pleasant Grove
Cemetery under the direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk.
Mr. Odom died July 18, 2007 in Reno, Nevada at St. Mary’s Hospital. He
was born August 7, 1936 at home in Maydelle to the late Walter and Annie
Thelma Meador Odom.
He graduated from Dialville High School in 1954. He served in the U. S.
Army from 1954 to 1962 in ESP 3 Class. He retired from Southwestern
Electric Service Company after twenty years of service. He was a member
of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rusk.
Mr. Odom had many other accomplishments such as being the Rusk Citizen
of the Year in 1993 and in 1986 he was the Rusk Fireman of the Year. He
was a member of the Rusk Euclid Masonic Lodge #45 AFAM for 40 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Annie Thelma Meador
Odom and sister Sue Pittilo. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Dana
Shannon Odom; children, including Dennis Brittian Odom, Catherine Odom
Sampson, Mark Finley Odom, Robert Wade Odom, Ann Marlene Odom Willis;
sons-in-law and daughter-in-law Mikal Sampson, Amy Odom, Ched Willis;
grandchildren, Luke, Johnny, Mark, and Matthew Sampson, Britt, Chase,
Julie, Randall, and Emily Odom, Gabriela and Joshua Willis; three
nieces, two nephews, six great nieces, seven great nephews, one
great-great niece, and many other cousins.
Pallbearers will include Mark Odom, Wade Odom, Ched Willis, Luke
Sampson, Randall Odom, and Britt Odom. Honorary pallbearers will be
David Black, Max Thomason, Tommy Matthews, Mikal Sampson, Joe Mack
Fulton, Randy Rasberry, Sammy Chapman, John Dean Chapman, Raymond
Vermillion, Carlton Jones, Malcolm Hanson, James Long, Gary Meador,
Billy Lovelady, Ewell Newman, James Campbell, Horace Oden, Richard Oden,
and Jerry Oden.
Family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at
the funeral home. A vigil service will be Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 8
p.m. at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home Chapel. If desired, memorials
can be made to the Catholic Relief Services, PO Box 17090, Balitmore,
Maryland, 21298-9664, St. Judes Childrens Hospital, PO Box 2132,
Memphis, Tennessee, 38101, and Shriners Hospital for Children-Galveston,
815 Market St., Galveston, TX 77550, Attn. Administration.
C.F. “Wimpy” Mullinix
Graveside services for C.F. “Wimpy” Mullinix, 72, of Ft. Worth, will be
2 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2007, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, with the Rev.
Benson Kennedy officiating, under the direction of Autry Funeral Home of
Jacksonville.
Mr. Mullinix died July 23, 2007, in Tyler. He was born July 18, 1935, in
Maydelle. He was an aircraft machinist with LTV of Grand Prairie and was
a Baptist. He served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Thelma Mullinix.
Survivors include his son, Chip Mullinix of Calif.; his two grandsons,
James and David Clark; his brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Peggy
Mullinix of Jacksonville; his nieces and nephews, Sally and Gary Smith,
John and Connie McCarty, Molly and Steve Turnipseed and Elise Mullinix;
his grand-nieces and grand-nephews, Melissa Smith, Dean and Jack McCarty
and Michael Turnipseed; his step-son, Alan Clark of Hope, Ark; and his
step-daughter and spouse, Kay and Tom Wimmer of Fairmont, Ind.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2007, at the funeral
home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University, Tyler,
Tx 75701.
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July 26, 2007
Ray E. White
Services for Ray E. White, 89, of Jacksonville, were held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in
Jacksonville, with the Rev. Corbie Grimes and the Rev. D.L. Stewart
officiating. Burial was held at Meador Cemetery in Jacksonville.
Mr. White died Saturday, July 21, 2007, in a Tyler hospital. He was born
Nov. 18, 1917, in Reese, Texas. He was a retired truck driver and was a
Baptist. He served in the U.S. Army. Mr. White is preceded in death by
his son, Marcus White; and his brother, Howard White.
Survivors include his wife, Mittie White of Jacksonville; his sons,
Darrell White and wife Cindy of Gonzales La., Clayton White and wife
Carol of Jacksonville, Byron White and wife Tina of Elkhart, Ralph White
and wife Brenda of Weatherford; his brothers, Jolly J. White of Lindale,
and Robert N. “Pete” White and wife Louise of Karnack; his sister,
Maxine Gray of Jacksonville; his six grandchildren; one
great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers included Corey White, Bradley White, Howard White, Bobby
White, Casey White and Don Wallace.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at the funeral home.
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July 27, 2007
Oddie Mae Langley
Services for Oddie Mae Langley, of Tyler, are pending with
Mercy-McGowan Funeral Home of Jacksonville. Mrs. Langley died July 26,
2007, at her home in Tyler.
A memorial service for Sharon (Sherry) Patrick, 43, of Jacksonville,
will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Larissa Cemetery under
the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Patrick died Sunday, July 22, 2007 in Jacksonville. She was born July
31, 1963 in Jacksonville and was a Baptist.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Francis Marion (Red) and
Deloris Linville.
Survivors include her sister, Kathy Bivens of Lake Striker; brothers,
David, Billy and Brandon Linville, all of Jacksonville; several aunts,
uncles nieces and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers will be Danny and Pete Gillion, Dale Evans, Mark
Escueta, Rick McCormick, Mike Reynolds, Zach Clark and Jason Robert
Langham.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sharon Linville Patrick
account at Austin Bank.
Sadena Fowler Sexton
Funeral services for Sadena Fowler Sexton, 53, of Jacksonville, will be
held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2007 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel,
Jacksonville, with Mr. Phillip Strong officiating. Burial will be held
at Henry Cemetery, Gallatin.
Ms. Sexton died Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at her residence. She was born
July 25, 1954 in Houston. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her parents, Alvin and Martha Martin of Jacksonville;
brother, Victor Fowler of Jacksonville; sister, Myra Fowler of Rusk;
step brother, John Martin of Rusk; step sister, Tracy Jinkins of Rusk;
special friends Rochelle Williams, Renaldo Williams, Edward Williams and
Bryan Cunningham, all of Jacksonville.
Pallbearers will be Ms. Sexton's nieces and nephews Marcy Kay Carr,
Michael Sexton, Jr., Matthew Sexton, Kellie Fowler, Crystal Fowler, and
Chastity Fowler.
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July 29, 2007
Jimmy Beasley
Services for Jimmy Beasley, 49, of Aransas Pass, formerly of
Jacksonville, are pending with Autry Funeral Home of Jacksonville. The
Rev. Richard Smith will officiate. Burial will be at Meador Cemetery.
Mr. Beasley died Friday, July 27, in Corpus Christi. He was born Feb.
11, 1958, in Overton. He was an air traffic controller and a realtor. He
was a Baptist.
Sharon (Sherry) Patrick
A memorial service for Sharon (Sherry) Patrick, 43, of
Jacksonville, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at Larissa
Cemetery, under the direction of Autry Funeral Home.
Ms. Patrick died Sunday, July 22, in Jacksonville. She was born July 31,
1963, in Jacksonville. She was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by
her parents, Francis Marion (Red) and Deloris Linville.
Survivors include her sister, Kathy Bivens of Lake Striker; her
brothers, David Linville, Billy Linville and Brandon Linville, all of
Jacksonville; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Honorary Pallbearers include Danny Gillion, Pete Gillion, Dale Evans,
Mark Escueta, Rick McCormick, Mike Reynolds, Zach Clark and Jason Robert
Langham.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sharon Linville Patrick
account at Austin Bank.
August Joe Prcin
August Joe Prcin, 83, of Taylor passed away Thursday, July 26, 2007 at
Granger Villa.
Visitation will be 6-8 PM, Friday, July 27, 2007 at Providence Funeral
Home. Celebration of Life Service will be 2 PM, Saturday, July 28, 2007
at Providence Funeral Home with Rev. James Hejl officiating. Burial will
follow at Taylor City Cemetery.
August was born on January 9, 1924 to Joseph and Emilie (Volcik) Prcin
in Granger. He was baptized and confirmed at the Czech-Moravian Brethren
Church in Granger, and later attended school at Friendship, Texas.
He served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, and fought
on various islands in the Pacific Theater of Operations during WW II.
August was awarded several medals, including four Bronze Stars and a
Purple Heart.
On January 11, 1947, he was married to Willadeen Wernli of Taylor. He
worked for Texas Power and Light Company for over 40 years, retiring as
crew foreman in 1986.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother Daniel Prcin.;one
sister, Gardinia Konarek; and a grandson, Paxton Prcin.
He will be missed by his loving wife of 60 years, Willadeen Prcin of
Taylor; son, Darrell Wayne Prcin and wife, Marla of Jacksonville, TX.; a
daughter, Patricia Stiles and husband, Bo of Taylor; three
grandchildren, Miles Prcin, Jason Stiles, Kristen Pittman and husband,
Chris, and great-granddaughter, Scarlett Patrice Pittman. He is also
survived by four sisters, Lydia Fuessel, Dorothy Zycha and husband,
Johnny, Evelyn Leshikar and husband, Hudson, Sybil Schrader and husband,
Donald, all of Taylor; and a brother, Victor Prcin of Belton
Pallbearers will be John Clark, Douglas Haverland, Miles Prcin, Victor
Prcin, Jr., David Wernli, and Glenn Wernli.
Friends are invited to share their words of comfort in an online tribute
at www.Providencefuneralhome.com in memory of August J. Prcin.
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July 30, 2007
Lou Mel Harvey
Funeral services for Lou Mel Harvey, 92, of Frankston will be held at 2
p.m. Tuesday July 31, 2007 at The First United Methodist Church with
Rev. J.A. Griffin and Rev. Doug Howell officiating. Music will be
provided by Brooks Atwood. All under the direction of Thompson Funeral
Home, Frankston, TX.
Burial will follow at Frankston City Cemetery.
Mrs. Harvey died Sunday, July 29, 2007 in Tyler.
She was born Feb. 7, 1915 in Cherokee County.
She was retired from Frankston Box Factory after 26 years. Prior to
that, she worked at the City Cleaners, Burtis Gardner Drug Store and in
the tomato packing business. She was a member of First United Methodist
Church in Frankston.
She was preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Mary “Minnie” Boles,
her daughter Jo Ann Harvey Bostick, brothers Carrol Boles, A.J. (Jack)
Boles, Frank Boles and Hershel Boles and her sister Ollie Dean.
Mrs. Harvey is survived by nephews Jerry Boles and his wife Susie of
Frankston amd Jim Boles and his wife Monti of Frankston; great nieces
Julie Dallas and her husband Chuck and their son Vance Dallas of
Frankston and Michelle Yancey of Dallas; great nephews Jay Boles and his
wife Phyllis of Frankston; Jody Boles and his wife Alicia of Palestine;
Denny Boles and his wife Karla of Dallas and Rusty Boles and his wife
Kathy of Round Rock; four great great nephews; four great great nieces
and one great great great nephew.
Pallbearers are Jerry Boles, Jim Boles, Jay Boles, Jody Boles, Denny
Boles, Rusty Boles, Chuck Dallas and Vance Dallas
Visitation is from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday July 30, 2007 at the funeral home
in Frankston.
Memorials may be made to the Frankston City Cemetery Association P.O.
Box 176, Frankston, Texas 75763; First United Methodist Church
Frankston, TX P.O. Box 355 Frankston, Texas 75763 or Hospice Homeplace
4111 University Blvd Tyler, Texas 75701.
Virginia Barber
Services for Virginia Barber, 86, of Jacksonville, are pending at Autry
Funeral Home.
Ms. Barber died July 29, 2007 in Jacksonville.
She was born December 29, 1920 in Cameron, Texas.
Deborha Hinton
Services for Deborha Hinton are pending at Mercy/McGowan Funeral Home.
Ms. Hinton died July 28, 2007 in Dallas.
Oddie Mae Langley
Services for Oddie Mae Langley, 77, of Tyler, will be held at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 31 at South Central Church of Christ under the direction
of Mercy/McGowan Funeral Home.
Burial will be at St. Violet Cemetery.
The body will be at the church one hour early for viewing.
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July 31, 2007
August Joe Prcin
August Joe Prcin, 83, of Taylor passed away Thursday, July 26, 2007
at Granger Villa. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2007 at
Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of life service will be 2 p.m.,
Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Providence Funeral Home with Rev. James Hejl
officiating. Burial will follow at Taylor City Cemetery.
August was born on January 9, 1924 to Joseph and Emilie (Volcik) Prcin
in Granger. He was baptized and confirmed at the Czech-Moravian Brethren
Church in Granger, and later attended school in Friendship, Texas.
He served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, and fought
on various islands in the Pacific Theater of Operations during WW II.
August was awarded several medals, including four Bronze Stars and a
Purple Heart.
On January 11, 1947, he was married to Willadeen Wernli of Taylor. He
worked for Texas Power and Light Company for over 40 years, retiring as
crew foreman in 1986.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother Daniel Prcin; one
sister, Gardinia Konarek; and a grandson, Paxton Prcin.
He will be missed by his loving wife of 60 years, Willadeen Prcin of
Taylor; son, Darrell Wayne Prcin and wife, Marla of Jacksonville; a
daughter, Patricia Stiles and husband, Bo of Taylor; three
grandchildren, Miles Prcin, Jason Stiles, Kristen Pittman and husband,
Chris,, and great-granddaughter, Scarlett Patrice Pittman. He is also
survived by four sisters, Lydia Fuessel, Dorothy Zycha and husband,
Johnny, Evelyn Leshikar and husband, Hudson, Sybil Schrader and husband,
Donald, all of Taylor; and a brother, Victor Prcin of Belton.
Pallbearers will be John Clark, Douglas Haverland, Miles Prcin, Victor
Prcin, Jr., David Wernli, and Glenn Wernli.
Friends are invited to share their words of comfort in an online tribute
at www.Providencefuneralhome.com in memory of August J. Prcin.
Collin Carroll
Services for Collin Carroll, 21, of Rusk, are pending with Autry Funeral
Home, Jacksonville.
Mr. Carroll died Sunday, July 29, 2007. He was born Aug. 1, 1985.
Jimmy Beasley
Funeral services for Jimmy Beasley, 49, of Aransas Pass, formerly of
Jacksonville, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007 in Autry
Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends Richard Smith and Philip Warren
officiating under the direction of the Autry Funeral Home. Burial will
be at Meador Cemetery.
Mr. Beasley died Friday, July 27, 2007 in Corpus Christi. He was born
Feb. 11, 1958 in Overton.
His occupations included air traffic controller, realtor, mail carrier
and Gunsmith at Kickapoo Trading Post in Frankston. He was also a
Baptist and avid fly-fisherman.
He is preceded in death by his father, James Gordon Beasley. Survivors
include his parents, Allene and Travis Meador of Jacksonville; sons,
Jason Beasley of Jacksonville and J.T. Beasley of Maryland; sister,
Kimberly McDuff of Jacksonville; grandmother, Rachel Meador of
Jacksonville; niece, Brandi DeMarco; nephew Trent O'Neal and
great-nephew Dylan Ferrell.
Pallbearers include Jeff Horton, Joe Bixler, Doyle Beasley, Paul Galyean,
David Dennis and Weldon Lightsey. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy
Taylor, Jay Taylor and Chad Griffin.
Visitation will take place from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Roy Allen Bentle
Funeral services for Roy Allen Bentle of Berryville are pending at
Thompson Funeral Home, Frankston. Mr. Bentle died Monday, July 30, 2007
at his residence.
Lou Mel Harvey
Funeral services for Lou Mel Harvey, 92, of Frankston, will be held at 2
p.m. Tuesday July 31, 2007 at The First United Methodist Church with
Rev. J.A. Griffin and Rev. Doug Howell officiating. Music will be
provided by Brooks Atwood. All services will be under the direction of
Thompson Funeral Home, Frankston. Burial will follow at Frankston City
Cemetery.
Mrs. Harvey died Sunday, July 29, 2007, in Tyler. She was born Feb. 7,
1915 in the Bullard area.
She was retired from Frankston Box Factory after 26 yrs. Prior to that,
she worked at the City Cleaners, Burtis Gardner Drug Store and worked in
the tomato packing business. She was also a member of First United
Methodist Church, Frankston.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Mary “Minnie” Boles;
daughter, Jo Ann Harvey Bostick in 1952; brothers, Carrol Boles, A.J.
(Jack) Boles, Frank Boles, and Hershel Boles; sister, Ollie Dean; and
nephew, James Boles.
Survivors include his nephews, Jerry Boles and wife Susie of Frankston,
Jim Boles and wife Monti of Round Rock; great nieces, Julie Dallas and
husband Chuck and their son Vance Dallas of Frankston and Michelle
Yancey of Dallas; great nephews, Jay Boles and wife Phyllis of
Frankston, Jody Boles and wife Alicia of Palestine, Denny Boles and wife
Karla Dallas, Rusty Boles and wife Kathy Round Rock;four great great
Nephews; four great great nieces and one great great great nephew.
Pallbearers include Jerry Boles, Jim Boles, Jay Boles, Jody Boles, Denny
Boles, Rusty Boles, Chuck Dallas and Vance Dallas.
Visitation was from 5:30p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday July 30, 2007 at the
funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to Frankston City Cemetery Association P.O. Box
176, Frankston, Texas 75763, First United Methodist Church Frankston, TX
P.O. Box 355 Frankston, Texas 75763 or Hospice Homeplace 4111 University
Blvd Tyler, Texas 75701.
Virginia Inez “Ginger” Barber
Services for Virginia Inez “Ginger” Barber, 86, of Jacksonville, will be
held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007 with the Rev. Michael Lewis
officiating under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Burial will be held at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Mrs. Barber died Sunday, July 29, 2007 in Jacksonville. She was born
Dec. 29, 1920 in Cameron. She spent most of her adult life as a
homemaker and a legal secretary. She was a member of First Christian
Church and was the churches first woman Elder.
She was a dedicated member of the PTA, Pink Ladies Auxiliary of ETMC and
the Hyperion Study Club.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Brenda Barber of
Bullard; husband, Lincoln Barber, Jr.; son, Lincoln Barber III;
daughter, Ginny Barber Dumond; grandson, David Barber; and sister,
Marjorie Weems.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Brenda Barber
of Bullard, Steve and Kathi Barber of Arlington and Graig and Lana
Barber of Jacksonville; 10 grandchildren and their spouses, Grant and
Afton Barber, Brandi and Anthony Katagas, Rick and Stephanie Lundrum,
Lance and Michelle Morton, Casey and Clayton Kennington, Leigh and
Charles Christie, Lincoln Barber IV, Matthew Dumond, Stacey and Bill
Anderson; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers will include Grant Barber, Chad Long, Anthony
Katagas, Rick Lundrum, Lance Morton, Clayton Kennington, Charles
Christie, Lincoln Barber IV, Matthew Dumond and Bill Anderson.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 31, 2007 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Autry
Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to The First Christian Church, 1920
Beaumont Street, Jacksonville, Tx. 75766.
