Cherokee County, Texas
OBITUARIES JUNE 2007
June 1, 2007
Mary Alice Overstreet
Services for Mary Alice Overstreet, 63, of Rusk, will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, June 2, at the Mount Oliver Baptist Church in Rusk, with the
Rev. Mertis Barley officiating. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery under
the direction of Mercy-McGowan Funeral Home.
Viewing will be 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2007. The family will
receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m.
Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Sadler
Services for Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Sadler, 86, of Jacksonville, are pending at
Autry Funeral Home.
She died May 31, 2007 in Jacksonville.
She was the former owner and operator of Sadler’s Restaurant.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, June 2 at Autry Funeral Home.
James Nunnally
Services for James Nunnally, 83, are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday,
June 2 at Lloyd James Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Luna officiating.
Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Lloyd
James Funeral Home.
Mr. Nunnally died Wednesday, May 30, 2007 in Tyler.
He was born April 20, 1924 in Jacksonville.
Visitation is from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 1 at Lloyd James Funeral
Home.
Memorial donations may be made to Pollard United Methodist Church, 3030
Copeland Rd., Tyler, TX 75701 or to the charity of one’s choice.
Helen Deloise Davis Williams
Services for Helen Deloise Davis Williams, 61, of
Jacksonville, are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist
Church in Bullard, Rev. Donald Hampton, Supt. Arthur Boone, Rev. Marcus
Jackson and Rev. Pierce officiating.
Burial will be in Williams Funeral Home.
Mrs. Williams died Friday, May 25 in Tyler.
She was born Jan. 5, 1946 in Palestine.
She was a graduate of Fred Douglas High School and attended the Tyler
Junior College nursing program. She was an LVN at East Texas Medical
Center and was a member of Greater New Zion Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother, grandparents, one sister and
one brother.
She is survived by sons Donald Williams of Jacksonville, Ronald (Sehmeka)
Williams of Flint and Rickey Campbell of Jacksonville; daughters Pamela
Taylor of Jacksonville and Rochelle Jenkens of Tyler; sisters Mrs.
Alberta (Arthur) Boone of Fort Worth and Mrs. Verna Donald of Fort Worth
and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be James Bowie, Jerry Spikes, Calvin Christopher,
Tyacen Green, David Thomas, Jerel Spikes, Tavin Spikes and Jose Stewart.
Honorary pallbearers are Sharon Stroupe, Curtis Christopher, Andrew
Christopher, Darren Rogers, Brandon Bircher, O.J. Thomas, James Green,
Donald Williams, Ronald Williams and Willie Thomas.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Friday at the Williams
Funeral Home Chapel.
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June 3, 2007
Vera Fuller
Services for Vera Fuller, of Jacksonville, are pending with
Mercy/McGowan Funeral Home of Jacksonville. Mrs. Fuller died Thursday,
June 1, 2007, at Trinity Mother Frances-Tyler.
One of the bright, shining stars of Jacksonville faded from our lives
Thursday, May 31, 2007.
Elizabeth Sadler, affectionately known as “Liz,” left behind a legacy of
warm friendships, loving family and fond memories.
She used her strong work ethic in the family-owned business (Sadler’s
Restaurant), that she co-owned with her husband “Monk” for 36 years.
Witty, independent, talented and just fun to be around, she will be
greatly missed by everyone who knew her. The word “impossible” was not
in her vocabulary, which was passed down to her children and
grandchildren.
Liz was an avid golfer, played duplicate bridge and enjoyed many years
singing in the Chancel Choir at First United Methodist Church, where she
was a member.
Liz was preceded in death by her husband, Elton F. “Monk” Sadler; her
grandson, Keith Loftin; and her great-grandson, Michael Trotter.
Survivors include: Son and daughter-in-law; Robert and Sheila Sadler,
daughters and sons-in-law; Jan and Doug Gowin, Gerry and Connie Stovall
and Susan Sadler May, 7 grandchildren and 9 Great-grandchildren, and
special caregivers; Shirley Davis, Ruby Hinton, Imogene Adams & Brenda
Starling.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2007, at First
United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Faulk Landrum, the Rev. Dr.
Tony Cleaver and the Rev. Kevin King officiating. Burial will be at
Jacksonville City Cemetery under the direction of Autry Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 2, from 6-8 p.m. at
the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Robert J. Gowin, Kenneth Loftin, Brian D. Gowin,
Ryan Sadler, Toby Gowin, Kirk Sadler, Tony Harrison and Lindy Nichols.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd.,
Tyler Tx 75701 or the First United Methodist Church, 1031 SE. Loop 456,
Jacksonville Tx 75766.
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June 5, 2007
Ruby Temple Cariker
Ruby Temple Cariker of Jacksonville, age 103, passed away on Sunday,
June 3, 2007, ending a joyful, industrious and devout Christian life.
She loved and cared about people-and had a special affinity for
children.
Mrs. Cariker was born in Earle’s Chapel on October, 2, 1903, to Robert
F. and Leavie Temple. She lived in Palestine with her paternal
grandmother, Virginia Carnell Temple, before beginning school in Reese.
There, her parents raised her with her late brothers-Jim Temple of
Carrollton; Bart Temple of Beaumont; Howard Temple of Jacksonville; and
Woodrow Tempe of Dallas-and her late sister, Mildred Etheridge of Reese.
On December 4, 1920, Ruby Temple married J.R. Cariker. They lived in
several Texas towns for brief periods while he drilled oil and gas
wells, but would always return to Jacksonville. They owned a grocery
store on West Commerce St. during the Depression.
Mrs. Cariker devoted herself to raising their daughters, Wanda and Jean.
Her greatest pleasures were cooking and caring for her family. Once her
daughters had left home, she began working at Marja Manufacturing Co. as
a seamstress in 1948 and continued until her retirement in 1965.
In 1953, the Carikers bought a farm on the Corinth Road, where they
raised livestock and delighted in entertaining their grandchildren and
great-grandchildren .
She taught Bible classes at the Corinth Road Church of Christ in
Jacksonville and was credited by several students for bringing them to
faith. She was a member of the Bullard Church of Christ at the time of
her passing.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at
Resthaven Memorial Park. A visitation with the family will follow the
service at the family residence. Arrangements are under the direction of
Autry Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cariker was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, J.R.
Cariker; her daughter, Jean Taylor and her great-grandson, Brandon
Barker.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Paul Haws of
Jacksonville, and four grandchildren: Janice Barker and her husband,
Michael of Pasadena, CA.; Rebecca Hodges; and her husband, Byron, of
Houston; Heber Taylor III of Galveston; and Jeff Taylor of Searcy, AR.
She is also survived by her great-granddaughter, Gracie Barker, of
Pasadena, CA., and her son-in-law, Heber Taylor II of Searcy.
Memorials can be made in her memory to the Brandon Barker Memorial Fund
at the John Tracy Clinic, 806 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. 90007 (an
institution for children with hearing impairments), or Medina Children’s
Home, 21300 State Hwy 16 N, Medina, Texas 78055-3808.
Verna Berry Fuller
Funeral services for Verna Berry Fuller, 81, of Jacksonville will be
held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 5 at Sweet Union Baptist Church with the
Rev. Hinton officiating under the direction of Mercy/McGowan Funeral
Home.
Burial will be at Jacksonville City Cemetery. Viewing will take place at
Mercy/McGowan Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m.
Dorothy Jean Kennedy Acker
Funeral services for Dorothy Jean Kennedy Acker will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007 in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home,
Jacksonville, Texas with Chaplain John Frank Hamilton officiating.
Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Texas
Dorothy Jean Kennedy Acker passed away on June 3, 2007 after a long
illness.
Dorothy was born on December 4, 1929 in Mt. Vernon, Texas. She spent her
early childhood years in Winfield. Her family later moved to Dialville
where she attended high school.
She married John (Mike) Acker, also of Dialville, on March 22, 1947.
Dorothy and her family moved to Dallas in 1964. In 1967 she began her
career in the savings and loan industry. When she retired in 1987 she
served as Assistant Vice President of First Garland Savings. During her
20 year career Dorothy was a member of many professional organizations,
including the Garland Chamber of Commerce, Garland Federation of Women’s
Clubs, and Soroptimist International of Garland, where she served as
president in 1982-1983.
She also served as a director for the North Texas Savings and Loan
Institute of Financial Education for three years.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She cherished the time
she spent with her family and friends.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of sixty years, John (Mike) Acker,
her brother, A.J. Kennedy and his wife, Burney, of Jacksonville, and her
children, Rodney and Judy Acker and Susan Nash, all of Dallas. Five
grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive her.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may make memorial donations
to the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of personal choice.
Kenneth Ray Oakley
Graveside services for Kenneth Ray Oakley, 76, of Jacksonville will be
held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 7 at Meador Cemetery in Jacksonville with
the Rev. George Folmar and Rev. Corbie Grimes Officiating under the
direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Jacksonville.
Mr. Oakley died Saturday, June 2, 2007 at his residence.
He was born Feb. 1, 1931.
Visitation is from 6- 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 6 at Thompson Funeral Home.
Gloria Hale Walding
Services for Gloria Hale Walding, 69, of Jacksonville, will be held at 2
p.m. Wednesday at Autry Funeral Home with the Rev. Jan Pate officiating.
Burial will take place at Earle's Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Walding died Monday in Athens. She was born Nov. 24, 1937 in
Jacksonville. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Jack and her
daughter, Sheila McFarland.
Survivors her son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Tenna Walding of
Jacksonville; daughters and son-in-law, Bonnie Scoggins of Athens, Donna
and Guy Tadlock of Eustace; five grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren; brothers, Glen Hale of Whitehouse and David Hale of
Rusk; sister Virginia Hammons of Jacksonville and several nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers include Randy Faulk, Jay Jones, Dalton Walding, Aaron Loden,
Michael Tadlock, Bryan Tadlock and Guy Tadlock.
Honorary Palbearers include Glen Hale and David Hale.
Visitation will be today from 6-8 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home.
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June 6, 2007
Jorene Gullion Smith
Graveside services for Jorene Gullion Smith, 91, will be held at 1
p.m. Thursday, June 7 at Jarratt Cemetery near Gallatin, with Bro. John
Greene of Lufkin officiating.
Visitation for Jorene will be held from 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, June 7,
at Autry Funeral Home.
Jorene was born in Gallatin, Texas on November 22, 1915 and went to be
with her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2007 in Lufkin.
Jorene lived in and around East and South Texas most of her younger
life, but in later years she and her husband, Gene, settled in
Jacksonville. She retired from the Jacksonville School District where
she worked in the cafeterias for 12 years. Four years ago she moved to
Lufkin to be near her son and daughter-in-law. “Jo” was extremely active
and self sufficient until a few weeks before her death. Her passions
were cooking and shopping with her nieces and daughter-in-law. The
highlight of her week was to cook lunch for her son Edsel.
Jo was preceded in death by her husband Gene, her parents Robert and
Florence Gullion, brother Earl and sisters Hazel and Janie.
She is survived by her only son Edsel and his wife Judy of Lufkin, her
grandson Wayne of Louisiana and his wife Jennifer and two
step-great-grandchildren, Joshua and Allison.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Pattillo, Bobby Kindle, Robert Kindle and
Woody Doyle.
Kenneth Ray “Sonny” Oakley
Graveside services for Kenneth Ray “Sonny” Oakley, 76, of Jacksonville
will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 7 at Meador Cemetery,
Jacksonville, with Rev. George Folmar and Rev. Corbie Grimes
officiating.
Services are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Mr. Oakley died Saturday, June 2, 2007 at his residence.
He was born February l, 1931 in Fannin County, TX.
He was a tire salesman and a member of the U. S. Air Force for 12 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Buress Oakley and Ida
Rose Harris Oakley and brother, James Calvin Oakley.
Mr. Oakley is survived by his wife Jeannie Oakley of Jacksonville,
step-sons Marvin George, Jr. and wife, Cathy of Jacksonville, Tony Lynn
Alverson of Richmond, daughters Susan Kay Martinez and husband, Oscar,
Sr. of Laredo, Sarah Redford of Jacksonville, Carla McNertney and
husband, Mac of Frankston and Marsha Jones of Jacksonville; brothers
Thomas Oakley and wife, Nancy of Fort Worth; 18 grandchildren, 19 great
grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation is from 6– 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 6 at Thompson Funeral Home.
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June 7, 2007
Odie Lee Bounds
Odie Lee Bounds, born December 14, 1911 near Lufkin, passed to her
heavenly reward June 5, 2007 after an illness following hip replacement
surgery. A retired Texas teacher with 47 years of teaching (also
Interscholastic League Number-Sense Coach), she lived in Jacksonville
from 1977 until 2005 when she moved to Tacoma, Washington to live with
her only child, Helen Holcombe. Mrs. Bounds was a member of Craft
Baptist Church, a Girls’ Missionary Auxiliary Counselor for 40 years,
and a Sunday School teacher for at least 70 years. A member of AAUW,
Odie Lee received a BA from Stephen F. Austin University and a MS from
San Marcos State University. For about 60 years she was a member of the
Order of Eastern Star in Jacksonville.
Deceased before her was her husband of 61 years, George E. Bounds and
her parents, Mary Helen and Charlie Greenwood Price of Lufkin. She is
survived by her daughter Helen and her son-in-law Mike Holcombe, of
Tacoma, Washington, four grandchildren, Jaena AlMallah of Irbid, Jordan,
Mark Holcombe of Texarkana, Arkansas, Lee Margaret Winkler, and George
Holcombe, both of Tacoma, Washington, great-grandchildren, Sarah Helen
and Beth AlMallah, and Michael Renee and Emily Rose Holcombe and four
nephews.
Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 7 at Thompson’s
Funeral Home in Jacksonville with funeral services Friday at 11 a.m.
followed by graveside services at Jarratt Cemetery near Jacksonville.
Reverend Leon Ross, Pastor of Craft Baptist Church is officiating with
Reverend David Smith, Associate Pastor assisting.
Henry Sonny Cannon Jr.
Services for Henry Sonny Cannon Jr., 79, of De Sota, Texas, formerly of
Rusk, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the New Generation
Baptist Church, with Pastor Robert Hall, Elder Winston Cannon, the Rev.
Clifton Reagan and the Rev. H.C. Whitaker officiating, under the
direction of Williams Funeral Home. Burial will be at Rock Hill
Cemetery.
Mr. Cannon died Friday, June 1, 2007, in Dallas. He was born Sept. 10,
1927, in Cherokee County. He attended public school in New Summerfield.
Cannon was a former member of Rock Hill Presbyterian Church and an
active member of New Generation Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the
Korean Conflict.
Visitation will be 7:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, at the funeral home.
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June 8, 2007
Homer Douglas Higgins
Funeral services for Homer Douglas Higgins, 73, are scheduled for
Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
Calvin Gould officiating. Burial will follow in Jarratt Cemetery.
Mr. Higgins died on Thursday, June 7, 2007 in Jacksonville. Mr. Higgins
was born in Taladega, Alabama on March 26, 1934 to Revy & Flora
Higgins. Homer retired from TXU as a foreman in 1996 after 30 years.
He served in the Army and was a member of Woodland Heights Baptist
Church and loved riding horses.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jo Ann Higgins, six brothers
and sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lynn Higgins, sons and daughter-in-law,
Tony and Donna Tucker of Jacksonville; Don Littlejohn of Rusk; daughters
and sons-in-law, Sheila and Joseph Gauldin, Reba Gail and Doug Wright,
Eastabuga of Alabama and Donna Littlejohn of Rusk; six grandchildren and
2 great-grandchildren; six brothers, Reva Higgins, Billy Higgins, Glenn
Higgins of Alabama, A.B. Higgins of Lake Palestine, Harold Higgins,
Greenville and Cecil Higgins of Whitehouse; and a sister, Helen Parker
of Alabama and several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Gerald
Clayton.
Pallbearers will be Frank Waits, Donny Moore, James Morris, Gerald
Clayton, Wayne Thompson and Joe Massey. Honorary pallbearers will be
Leonard Dowling, James Capehart, Ernest Arrington and Johnny Dowling.
The family will receive visitors on Saturday, June 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.
at the funeral home.
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June 10, 2007
Doris Marie Vickers
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June 13, 2007
Edna Hazel Temple
Services for Edna Hazel Temple will be held Thursday, June 14, 2007
at 2 p.m. in the Reese Cemetery on Hwy 175, in Jacksonville. A gathering
of friends and family will be held Wednesday, June 13 at the Claybar
Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont from 5 - 7 p.m.
Mrs. Temple, 97, was born September 4, 1909 in Cherokee County to John
and Lola Loper and passed away June 11, 2007 at Oakwood Manor in Vidor,
Texas.
She is survived by grandsons, Wayne Phillips and wife Micki of Vidor and
David Phillips and wife Joyce of Pt. Neches; five great-grandchildren
and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband R. B. “Bart” Temple; daughter Virginia Ruth Temple and
daughter and son-in-law, Edna Sue and Carl L. “Buddy” Phillips.
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June 14, 2007
Kari G. Isaac
Funeral services for Kari G. Isaac, 59, of Frankston, formerly of
Tyler and Hemet, Ca. will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2007 at
Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville.
Isaac died Saturday, June 9, 2007 at her residence. She was born March
11, 1948 in Portland, Ore.
Mary Elizabeth Elam
Services for Mary Elizabeth Elam, 75, of Frankston, will be held at 10
a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2007 at Frankston City Cemetery with Mr. Kelvin
Reed officiating under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.
Elam died Monday, June 11, 2007 at her residence. She was born April 3,
1932 in Pikeville, Ky.
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June 15, 2007
Gloria Ann Schultz
Funeral services for Gloria Ann Schultz, 66, of Alto, will be held at
2 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2007 at the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in
Jacksonville with Pastor Robert Corbell officiating.
Burial will be held at Resthaven Memorial Park in Jacksonville.
Mrs. Schultz died Thursday, June 14, 2007 in Tyler. She was born July
25, 1940 in Pana, Illinois.
She is preceded in death by husbands Henry Potter, Ruben Akin, and
Daniel Schultz.
She is survived by her son Kyle Potter of Houston
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2007 at Thompson Funeral
Home in Jacksonville.
Connie M. Dearman
Funeral services for Connie M. Dearman, 71, of Rusk, will be held at 2
p.m. Saturday, June 16 at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Rusk with the
Rev. Mertis Bartley officiating under the direction of Mercy/McGowan
Funeral Home. Burial will on the same day, near the church.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-7 p.m.
Friday. Viewing will be from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
W. C. Pritchett
Funeral services for W. C. Pritchett, 64, of Poynor, will be held at 4
p.m. Friday, June 15, 2007 at Dogwood Hills Baptist Church in Palestine
with Rev. Kevin Willmott officiating under the direction of Thompson
Funeral Home in Frankston.
Burial will be held at Poynor Cemetery, Poynor.
Mr. Pritchett was born Dec. 15, 1942. He died Wednesday, June 13, 2007
at his residence
Visitation will be Thursday, June 14, 2007 from 7– 9 p.m. at Thompson
Funeral Home.
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June 17, 2007
D.H. Evans
Services for D.H. Evans, 83, of Jacksonville are pending with Autry
Funeral Home of Jacksonville. Mr. Evans died Saturday June 16, in
Jacksonville. He was born Feb. 15, 1924, in Junction, Texas.
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June 18, 2007
Shirley Lewis
Funeral services for D.H. (Damon) Evans, 83, of Jacksonville, will be
held 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 at Still Waters Memorial Gardens with
Robert Fannette and Lee Kodet officiating under the direction of Autry
Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Burial will take place after the funeral at Still Waters.
Mr. Evans died Saturday, June 16 in Jacksonville. He was born Feb. 15,
1924 in Junction. He served aboard the USS Lander during WWII and worked
for many years in construction.
He is preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Mr. Evans is
survived by his wife of 57 years, Hazel; five sons and four
daughters-in-law, Phillip Evans and his wife, Ardith, Roy Evans and his
wife Lena, Doyle Evans and his wife, Vicki, Dean Evans and his wife,
Shelly and Denny Evans; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Nancy and
Robert Fannette, Rita and Lee Kodet, Leta Evans and Teresa (Pooh) Evans;
one brother, Paul Evans; four sisters, Lottie Cabler, Nina Lyde, Mamie
Dickens and Linda Hill; 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 5
step great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers for the service will be Mr. Evans' grandsons and his
granddaughters will be honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 19 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
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June 19, 2007
Bonnie Jean Howland
Funeral services for Bonnie Jean Howland, 68, of Jacksonville, will be held 10
a.m. Monday June 18, 2007 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel Jacksonville with Rev.
James Morris Officiating.
Burial will be held at Earle’s Chapel Cemetery, Jacksonville, Texas
Mrs. Howland died Friday June 15, 2007 at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. She
was born July 15, 1938 in Hattiesburg, Ms. She was a faithful member of New Hope
Baptist Church
She is preceded in death by her husband Jerry Lee Howland. She is survived by
her sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry L. Howland, Jr. and his wife Lori; Scott A.
Howland and his wife Linda; daughter and son-in-law, Terry Lynn Howland and her
husband Jerry; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers include John Prewitt, Bill Duggan, Craig Garner, Larry Garner, Dale
Stolz and Ted Hunt.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ken Lewis, Bill Worley, George Payne and Bud
Ridgely.
Shirley Lewis
Funeral services for D.H. (Damon) Evans, 83, of Jacksonville, will be held 2
p.m. Wednesday, June 20 at Still Waters Memorial Gardens with Robert Fannette
and Lee Kodet officiating under the direction of Autry Funeral Home,
Jacksonville.
Burial will take place after the funeral at Still Waters.
Mr. Evans died Saturday, June 16 in Jacksonville. He was born Feb. 15, 1924 in
Junction. He served aboard the USS Lander during WWII and worked for many years
in construction.
He is preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Mr. Evans is survived by
his wife of 57 years, Hazel; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Phillip Evans
and his wife, Ardith, Roy Evans and his wife Lena, Doyle Evans and his wife,
Vicki, Dean Evans and his wife, Shelly and Denny Evans; four daughters and two
sons-in-law, Nancy and Robert Fannette, Rita and Lee Kodet, Leta Evans and
Teresa (Pooh) Evans; one brother, Paul Evans; four sisters, Lottie Cabler, Nina
Lyde, Mamie Dickens and Linda Hill; 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and
5 step great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers for the service will be Mr. Evans' grandsons and his granddaughters
will be honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 19 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Ada Lindsey
Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Lindsey, 88, of Rusk, will be held Tuesday, July 19 at Mount Olive Baptist Church with Rev. K.B. Clater officiating.June 19, 2007
Lt. Col.
Ret. John Conrad Martin, Jr.
Funeral services for Lt. Col. Ret. John Conrad Martin, Jr. , 76, of The
Colony will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday June 19, 2007 at Thompson Funeral
Home Jacksonville with Rev. R.S. Dyess officiating.
Burial will be at Providence Cemetery, Dailville.
Col. Martin died June 15, 2007 at Medical Center of Lewisville.
He was born April 29, 1931 in Humboldt, S.D.
Col. Martin was a Retired Lt. Colonel with the U.S. Air Force with 23
years of service and a retired ground school simulator instructor for
America Airlines for 23 years
He was preceded in death by his wife Patsy Jane Martin.
He is survived by his son John C. Martin, III and his wife Gloria of
Gallatin; sisters: Eunice DeWitt of Concordia, KS and Armilda Grosenick
of Lakewood, Colorado; granddaughters Crystal Lee Slaton and her husband
Brent of Allen, Texas, Sarah Michelle Martin of Flint and great
grandchild Ryder Allen Slaton of Allen.
Pallbearers are members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard.
Honorary pallbearers are Mike Falk, Kenny Falk, Dave McCormick, Dean
McCormick, Kenny Dyess and Keith Dyess.
Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Clarence E. Hinton
Funeral services for Clarence E. Hinton, 61, of Cuney, are pending at
Community Funeral Home of Jacksonville.
Mr. Hinton died Sunday, June 17 in Jacksonville.
Mrs. Lilmer Martin
Funeral Services for Mrs. Lilmer Martin, 94, of Jacksonville are pending at Community Funeral Home of Jacksonville. Mrs. Martin died Monday, June 18, 2007, at a local nursing home.
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June 21, 2007
Jesse Lee Irby
Funeral services for Jesse Lee Irby, age 15, of Rusk are scheduled
for 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 22, 2007 in the Rusk Church of Christ with
Robby Arrington and Marks Lanham officiating. Interment will be in
Walker Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral
Home in Rusk.
Mr. Irby died June 19, 2007 in Rusk. He was born October 16, 1991 in
Jacksonville.
He was a lifelong resident of Rusk and a member of Rusk Church of
Christ. He was a freshman at Rusk High School. He is survived by his
parents, Kieth and Terri Irby of Rusk, two brothers, Chase Christie of
Jacksonville and Brian Irby of Rusk, grandparents, Arthur and Nadine
Locke of Jacksonville, Mary E. Irby of Rusk, great grandmother Faye
Locke of Jacksonville, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Pallbearers will include Brent Oliver, Steven Stafford, Austin Powell,
Micah Guyen, John Trotter, and Kodi Jennings. Honorary pallbearers will
be Glenn Garner, Shaun Powers, Kris Sinclair, Kyle Sinclair, Colton
Walker, Devin Roberts, and Zack Hudson. Family will receive friends from
6-8 p.m., Thursday, June 21, 2007 at the funeral home.
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June 22, 2007
Debra Ann “Debbie” Struhall
Funeral services for Debra Ann “Debbie” Struhall, 47, of Bullard,
will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Thompson Funeral Home
Chapel, Jacksonville with Rev. Mike Bradford officiating.
Burial will be held at Neeley Cemetery, Laneville.
Mrs. Struhall died Thursday, June 21, 2007 at a Tyler hospital
She was born March 29, 1960 in Jacksonville.
She was an administrative technician at Rusk State Hospital and was a
Baptist.
She is survived by her husband Jamie Struhall of Bullard; sons Jamie
Struhall III of Bullard and Terry Lee Struhall of Tyler; parents Calvin
and Billie Ruth Jinkins of Rusk; brother Randall Jinkins and his wife
Tracy of Rusk; mother-in-law Gerry Struhall of Rusk; father-in-law Jamie
Struhall and his wife Sharron of Dallas; brother-in-law Larry Struhall
of Dallas; sisters-in-law Suzie Struhall of Houston, Katie Struhall of
Austin and Sally Brown of Rhy, New Hampshire; several nieces and nephews
and great niece Hope Jinkins of Rusk.
Pallbearers are Terry Beathard, Joe Perez, Steve Wimer, Chuck Ferris, Al
King and Jerry Bobbitt.
Visitation is from 6– 9 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2007 at Thompson Funeral
Home, Jacksonville.
Clarence E. Hinton
Funeral services for Clarence E. Hinton, 61, of Jacksonville, will be
held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007, at the Larissa CME Church,
with the Rev. Chester Whitaker and the Rev. Merlene Williams
officiating, under the direction of Community Funeral Home of
Jacksonville. Burial will be at Larissa Cemetery in Bullard.
Mr. Hinton died Sunday, June 17, 2007, in Jacksonville. He was born Jan.
20, 1946, in the Sweet Union Community-Rusk. He attended Fred Douglas
and Mecred High School.
Public viewing will be at the funeral home from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday,
June 22, 2007. Wake will be held Friday 6-7 p.m.
Lilmer Martin
Funeral services for Lilmer Martin, 94, of Jacksonville, will be held at
noon, Saturday, June 23, 2007, at the Sweet Union Church, with the Rev.
Horace Williams officiating, under the direction of Community Funeral
Home of Jacksonville. Burial will be at Jacksonville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Martin died Monday, June 18, 2007, at Twin Oaks Rehabilitation
Center. She was born March 18, 1913, in Alto. She attended Booker T.
Washington High School.
Public viewing will be at the funeral home from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday,
June 22, 2007.
Jesse Lee Irby
Funeral services for Jesse Lee Irby, 15, of Rusk, are scheduled for 2:30
p.m. Friday, June 22, 2007, in the Rusk Church of Christ with Robby
Arrington and Marks Lanham officiating. Interment will be in Walker
Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in
Rusk.
Mr. Irby died June 19, 2007, in Rusk. He was born Oct. 16, 1991, in
Jacksonville. He was a lifelong resident of Rusk and a member of Rusk
Church of Christ. He was a freshman at Rusk High School.
He is survived by his parents, Keith and Terri Irby of Rusk; two
brothers, Chase Christie of Jacksonville and Brian Irby of Rusk;
grandparents, Arthur and Nadine Locke of Jacksonville, Mary E. Irby of
Rusk; great grandmother Faye Locke of Jacksonville; numerous nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers will include Brent Oliver, Steven Stafford, Austin Powell,
Micah Guyen, John Trotter and Kodi Jennings.
Honorary pallbearers will be Glenn Garner, Shaun Powers, Kris Sinclair,
Kyle Sinclair, Colton Walker, Devin Roberts and Zack Hudson. Family will
receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2007, at the funeral
home.
Mr. L.C. Brooks
Funeral services for Mr. L.C. Brooks, 80, of the Larissa
Community-Jacksonville, are pending at Community Funeral Home of
Jacksonville.
Mr. Brooks died Thursday, June 21, 2007, at a local nursing home.
Shirley Lewis
Funeral services for Shirley Lewis of Palestine will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, June 23 at South Union Baptist Church with Rev. Lott
officiating under the direction of Mercy/McGowan Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Palestine.
Viewing will be from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the church.
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June 26, 2007
Richard Herbert “Hub” Smith
Funeral services for Richard Herbert
“Hub” Smith, 101, of Rusk, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 28,
2007 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville with Rev. Newton
Hambrick officiating.
Burial will at Jarratt Cemetery in Jacksonville.
Mr. Smith died Monday, June 25, 2007 in a Rusk nursing home.
He was born Feb. 19, 1906 in Dallas County, Arkansas.
Mr. Smith was a bookkeeper for a building contractor, served in the U.
S. Army during World War II and was a member of East Side Baptist
Church, Rusk.
He was preceded in death by his wife Maggie Bell “Billie” Smith and
parents J. N. and Viola Smith
Mr. Smith is survived by his sister Sadie Cobb and her husband Tom of
Memphis, Tennessee and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at Thompson Funeral Home,
Jacksonville.
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June 27, 2007
Daphne Ann Jones Thompson
Funeral services for Daphne Ann Jones Thompson, age 38, of Rusk are
scheduled for 3 p.m., Thursday, June 28, 2007 in East Side Baptist
Church with Rev. Don Copeland and Rev. Mike Bradford officiating.
Interment will be in Henry Cemetery under the direction of
Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk.
Mrs. Thompson died at 5:30 a.m., June 26, 2007 in a Jacksonville
hospital surrounded by her family.
She was born February 3, 1969 in Jacksonville.
She is survived by her husband Douglas Thompson of Rusk, children
Brandon Colby Jones of New Summerfield, James Douglas Thompson of Rusk,
Jacob Ryan Thompson of Rusk, mother Shirley Stephens of Chaska,
Minnesota, father Larry Don Goff of Rusk, stepmother, Helen Goff of
Rusk, one brother and sister-in-law Donny and Shauna Goff of Rusk, three
sisters and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Jim Verdoorn of Minnesota,
Kristi Adams of Jacksonville and Angie Belk of Cushing, two step-sisters
Kerri Hamilton of Rusk and Cindy Dyess of Rusk, one step-brother, Randy
Stover of Rusk, numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at
the funeral home.
Christie Lee Turner
Services for Christie Lee Turner, 57, Jacksonville, are scheduled for 10
a.m. Wednesday at Autry Funeral Home with Associate Pastor Mike Bowen
officiating.
Burial will be in the Still Waters Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the
direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Ms. Turner died June 24, 2007 in Tyler, Tx.
She was born August 6, 1949, in Santa Monica, California to Harold
Ellison and Dorothy Marie Hamilton Ellison and lived in Jacksonville
since 1989. She was employed as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
for the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services in Tyler and
was a member of the Mount Selman Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy (Dottie) Ellison and
step mother Jo Hellner Ellison.
Survivors include her daughter Daune Lurann Turner, San Francisco, CA,
her dad Hal, Jacksonville, her sister Terrie Schuler, Vista CA, her
brother Sgt. 1st Class Garrett Ellison, Mountainlake Terrace, WA, her
step-brother Bob Hellner and his wife Chris of Klamath Falls, Oregon and
step-sister Toby McDonald, Hayden, Idaho and one niece and four nephews.
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June 28, 2007
Daphne Ann Jones Thompson
Funeral services for Daphne Ann Jones Thompson, 38, of Rusk are
scheduled for 3 p.m., Thursday, June 28, 2007 in East Side Baptist
Church with Rev. Don Copeland and Rev. Mike Bradford officiating.
Interment will be in Henry Cemetery under the direction of
Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk.
Mrs. Thompson died 5:30 a.m., June 26, 2007 in a Jacksonville hospital
surrounded by her family. She was born February 3, 1969 in Jacksonville.
She is survived by her husband Douglas Thompson of Rusk, children,
Brandon Colby Jones of New Summerfield, James Douglas Thompson of Rusk,
Jacob Ryan Thompson of Rusk, mother, Shirley Stephens of Chaska,
Minnesota, father, Larry Don Goff of Rusk, stepmother, Helen Goff of
Rusk, one brother and sister-in-law, Donny and Shauna Goff of Rusk,
three sisters and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Jim Verdoorn of
Minnesota, Kristi Adams of Jacksonville, and Angie Belk of Cushing, two
step-sisters, Kerri Hamilton of Rusk, and Cindy Dyess of Rusk, one
step-brother, Randy Stover of Rusk, numerous aunts, uncles, nephews,
nieces, and cousins.
Michael Ray Shupak Sr.
Funeral service for Michael Ray Shupak Sr. will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June
28, 2007 at Laurel Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Kennedy
officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas.
Mr. Shupak passed away June 26, 2007 in Dallas, TX. He was born in
Raleigh, NC on August 8, 1945 to William Hart Sr. and Effie Shupak.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Kathy Shupak &
brother, William Shupak. He is survived by children, Tracy Shupak, Amber
Farquhar & husband Richard and Michael Ray Shupak Jr.; grandchildren:
Brandon Shupak, Brad Boyd, Cody Wallace, Chelsee Wallace, Brittany
Farquhar, Chloe Penpley & Kalie Shupak and many other family & friends.
Marjorie C. Miller
Funeral services for Marjorie C. Miller, 89, of Rusk are scheduled for
10 a.m., Friday, June 29, 2007 in First Presbyterian Church in Rusk with
Rev. David O’Neal officiating. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m.,
Friday in Liberty Hill Cemetery near San Augustine, TX with Dr. Sam
Wayman officiating under the direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home
in Rusk. Mrs. Miller died June 25, 2007 in a Rusk nursing home.
Mary Helen Williams
Funeral services for Mary Helen Williams, 85, of Frankston, will be held
at 2 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2007 at First Baptist Church, Frankston, with
Rev. J. A. Griffin and Dr. Darin Wood officiating under the direction of
Thompson Funeral Home, Frankston.
Burial will be held at the Frankston City Cemetery.
Williams died Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at a Palestine nursing home. She
was born October 25, 1921 in Frankston.
Visitation will take place from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2007 at the
funeral home.
Memorials: First Baptist Church, Frankston or American Alzheimer
Association.
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June 29, 2007
Wright Johnson
Services for Wright Johnson, 97, of Rusk, formerly of Jacksonville,
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 30, at West Holly Spring Church of the
Living God, with Pastor Doris Johnson, the Rev. Earl Griffith, Elder
Phal Carter and Minister Jerry Ballard officiating, under the direction
of Williams Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Garrett Cemetery.
Mr. Johnson died Monday, June 25, in Rusk. He was born Jan. 1, 1910, in
Rusk County. He attended Laneville Holly Spring public school and West
Holly Spring Church of the Living God. He was a construction worker and
a lifelong resident of Cherokee County.
John Marshall “Mike” Acker
Funeral services for John Marshall “Mike” Acker, 82, of Garland, are
pending with Thompson Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Mr. Acker died June 28, 2007 at Christian Care Center, Garland.
He was born May 21, 1925.
