Cherokee County, Texas
OBITUARIES MARCH - APRIL 2007
March 21, 2007
ANGELA DERON LEVY
Memorial service for Angela Deron Levy, 52, was held March 16 at the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Corsicana. She died March 13, 2007. She was born Dec. 8, 1954, in Rusk.
Mrs. Levy was an art teacher, camp director for Campfire and later worked as a registered midwife. She owned the Orendé Cultural Art Center in Corsicana.
Survivors are her husband of 26 years, Harold Levy; three daughters and two sons, Amber Levy of Huntsville, Scarlett Levy, Zoe Levy, John and Ben Levy, all of Blooming Grove; her parents, Lum and Mary Alyce Parsons of Rusk; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sylyna and Keith Kennedy of Tyler and DeAnna Briley of Rusk; and several nieces and nephews.
An on-line guest book is available at www.corleyfuneralhome. com by
selecting the Angie Levy obituary. Arrangements were by Corley Funeral
Home.
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April 4, 2007
SULMA ALANIZ
Graveside service for Sulma Alaniz, infant daughter of Alma Alaniz of New Summerfield was at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Union Chapel Cemetery with Father Mark Kusmirek officiating under the direction of Autry Funeral Home.
The baby was born and died March 30, 2007.
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April 11, 2007
Funeral for Lynn Marie Marshall Banks, 84, of Rusk, was at 3 p.m. Monday at First Church on the Hill with the Rev. Jan Pate officiating. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Banks died on April 6, 2007. She was born May 2, 1922.
Mrs. Banks was a longtime resident of Rusk where she was active for many years in business. She worked as a manager with Sears-Roebuck at many locations including Dallas, Kilgore, Longview, Palestine, Jacksonville, and as manager of the local Rusk Sears store for more than 10 years. She managed the Rusk Pine Meadow Apartments for another 10 years followed by an equal time at the Department of Human Services until her retirement in 2002. Also as a volunteer, she was elected and served as president of the local HUD organization for several years. She was the first woman to serve on the Rusk Independent School District Board. She was a member of the First Church on the Hill. Along with her late husband, Lewis Banks, she was a strong supporter in local politics, attending and participating in the Democratic Convention for many years. She has always been "around the courthouse" helping to count votes, or just keeping up with the political races "first hand." Preceding her in death were her husband, Lewis Banks; her father and mother, Charles W. and Ewing Marshall; and two brothers, Charles R. and Johnny Marshall.
She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Bob and Martha Banks of Richardson, Judy Ramey and Diann and Jerry Don Norton, all of Rusk; 10 grandchildren Robin and husband Kret Townsend of Round Rock, Debra and husband Mike Dominy of Alto, Sherry and husband Greg Dover of Rusk, Ronda and husband Denny McIntyre of Rusk, Shannon and husband Jim Myers of McKinney, Steven Norton and wife April of Rusk, Jason Ramey and wife Monica of Houston, Keith Norton and wife Amy of Rusk, Lynn and husband Josh West of Alto and Scott Ramey and wife Elizabeth of Conroe; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; two nieces, Karen Taylor of Bullard and Kathy Marshall of San Luis Obisbo, Calif. Grandsons served as pallbearers. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701.
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Graveside service for Lila Eukela Selman, 84, of Alto was at 3 p.m. Sunday at Old Palestine Cemetery with the Rev. Odis Bryan officiating under the direction of O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Selman died April 5, 2007. She was born Nov. 29, 1919, in Atoy to Mark and Catherine Sessions Adams. She lived most of her life in Alto and was a member of the Old Palestine Baptist Church.
She worked on a poultry farm, raised cattle and at Lufkin State School. Preceding her in death were her first husband, James McLain in 1972: a sister, Catherine Murphy; and her second husband, William Selman in 1994. Survivors are a step-son and daughter-in-law, J.C. and Helen Selman of Alto; two nephews and their wives, Mark and Caroline Murphy of Sugar Land and James and Adeline Murphy of Jay, Fla. and numerous other nephews and nieces.
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Funeral for Jim Cummings, 46, of New Summerfield, was at 10 a.m. Saturday at Autry Funeral Home. Mr. Cummings died April 1, 2007. He was born March 14, 1961, in Radondo Beach, Calif.
Survivors are his wife, Kimberlee Cummings of New Summerfield; father, David Cummings of Bull Head City, Ariz.; mother, Sharon Ballinger of Coarse Gold, Calif.Funeral for Jim Cummings, 46, of New Summerfield, was at 10 a.m. Saturday at Autry Funeral Home. Mr. Cummings died April 1, 2007. He was born March 14, 1961, in Radondo Beach, Calif. Survivors are his wife, Kimberlee Cummings of New Summerfield; father, David Cummings of Bull Head City, Ariz.; mother, Sharon Ballinger of Coarse Gold, Calif.; daughter, Tawnie Cummings of Jacksonville; two step-sons, Joe Romero Jr. and Joshua Romero, both of Fort Worth; a step-daughter, Chynna Romero of Fort Worth; a brother, John Ballinger; a sister, Diana Hust of California; and four grandchildren, Brittney, Samantha, J.D. and Little Joe.
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Funeral for Sandi Nicole Johnson, 39, of Whitehouse, formerly of Lake Charles, La. was at 2 p.m. Thursday at the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Odis Bryan officiating. Burial was in Old Palestine Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson died April 2, 2007. She was born June 29, 1967, in Lake Charles to Tommy and Marguerite Grelier Hebert. She was a homemaker Funeral for Sandi Nicole Johnson, 39, of Whitehouse, formerly of Lake Charles, La. was at 2 p.m. Thursday at the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Odis Bryan officiating. Burial was in Old Palestine Cemetery.
Mrs. Johnson died April 2, 2007.
Survivors are her parents, Tommy and Marguerite Hebert of Tyler; her husband, Johnny Johnson of Whitehouse; two sons, Alais Miller and Aaron Miller, both of Kinder, La.; a daughter, Cynthia Miller of Tyler; two brothers, Travis Hebert of Gonzales, La. and Jean Hebert of Magnolia, Ark.; and a granddaughter, Alicia Miller.
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Funeral for Frankie Pippin, 102, of Jacksonville was at 2 p.m. March 26, 2007 at Autry Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. James Blaylock and the Rev. Wayne Thompson officiating. Burial was in Meador Cemetery. Mrs. Pippin died March 23, 2007. She was born March 15, 1905, in the Turney community. She was a retired employee of Peacock Crate Factory and a homemaker.
She was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Bonnie Pippin; a daughter, Joyce Nell Sanford and a grandson, Larry Sanford.
Survivors are a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Nelda Pippin of Jacksonville; three daughters and four sonsin law, Mary Lynn and Homer Higgins, Nancy and Wayne Thompson, Patsy and Jerry Wood and Jimmie Sanford, all of Jacksonville; and nine grandchildren, Brent Thompson, David Pippin, Don Littlejohn, Jay Sanford, Michael Pippin, Chris Wood, Janis Reed, Donna Littlejohn and Susan Wood.
Pallbearers were Brent Thompson, David Pippin, Don Littlejohn, Jay Sanford, Michael Pippin and Chris Wood.
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Funeral for Paula Jean (Sissy) Sanchez, 37, of Jacksonville was at 11 a.m. Tuesday 2007 at Thompson Funeral Home with Father Mark Kusmirek officiating. Burial was in Meador Cemetery. She died Friday. She was born Sept. 8, 1969. Survivors are her parents, Raymond Sr. and Mary Sanchez of Jacksonville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond Jr.
Survivors are her parents, Raymond Sr. and Mary Sanchez of Jacksonville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond Jr. and Christi Sanchez and Simon and Darla Barrett Sanchez of Jacksonville, Andrew and Brook Sanchez of Little Rock, Ariz. and Gabriel Sanchez of San Antonio; sisters and brothers-in-law, Teresa Sanchez and Terri Greer and Patricia Whitener and Chris MacMillan of Jacksonville; and nieces and nephews.
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Memorial service for Berryman (Pete) Pavletich, 89, of Jacksonville was at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Episcopal Church with Father Rob Godwin presiding. Burial was in Still Waters Memorial Gardens. Mr. Pavletich died April 5, 2007. He was born Oct. 17, 1917, in Alto. Memorial service for Berryman (Pete) Pavletich, 89, of Jacksonville was at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Episcopal Church with Father Rob Godwin presiding. Burial was in Still Waters Memorial Gardens.
He graduated from Jacksonville High School and attended Lon Morris College. He entered the U.S. Navy, Jan. 1, 1945. He first worked for his father at the Pavletich Auto Supply. After his discharge from the Navy he opened GI Trade Schools.
In 1951 he became partners in a lumber company that was in operation for 27 years. In 1980 he started Pete Pavletich Company which is still in operation today. He was a 32nd degree Mason.
Preceding him in death were his daughter, Pam Esteve; granddaughter, Devon Lin Burton; and brothers, Jack Paul and Yacob Pavletich.
Survivors are his wife of 67 years, Ramelle Pavletich of Jacksonville; a son and daughter in-law, Paul and Beckie Pavletich of Jacksonville; grandchildren; Corey Pavletich, Austin, and Gretchen Pavletich, all of Jacksonville and SuZan Young of Houston; three great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers were Clay Carter, Hulon Brown, Max Treadwell, Tommy Dan Treadwell, Bill McCarter and Wayne Hammons.
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Funeral for Danny Jay Bolton, 47, of New Summerfield was at 10 a.m. Thursday at Autry Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Mike Morrow officiating. Burial was in Teucla Cemetery. Mr. Bolton died April 1, 2007. He was born Feb. 25, 1960, in Jacksonville.
He was a mechanic and a cowboy. Preceding him in death were his father, J.W. Bolton; a brother, Darrell Bolton; and a sister, Kathy Bolton.
Survivors are his mother, Nellie Bolton of Jacksonville; his wife, Teresa Bolton of New Summerfield; his son, Justin Bolton of New Summerfield; a daughter, Miranda Bolton of Jacksonville; a grandchild, Sean Bolton of Jacksonville; three sisters and two brothers in-law, Terri and Leslie Bearden, Charolette Sanders and Barbara and Harold Lewis, all of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Jerry Lewis, Jaylon Bolton, Matthew Noland, Joe Panuco, Rick Brashear, Clint Harper, Ky Crutcher, Zack Walker and Bryan Whittmoore.
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Funeral for Evelyn June Davis Warren, 77, of Jacksonville will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Autry Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Leon Ross officiating. Burial will be in Rudd Cemetery. Mrs. Warren died April 8, 2007. She was born Jan. 28, 1930, in Rusk County. Funeral for Evelyn June Davis Warren, 77, of Jacksonville will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Autry Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Leon Ross officiating. Burial will be in Rudd Cemetery.
Mrs. Warren died April 8, 2007. She was born Jan. 28, 1930, in Rusk County.
She was a secretary at Rusk State Hospital and was a member of the Craft Baptist Church. She was a member of the Genealogical Society, Mayflower Society and Daughters of the American Revolution.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and a brother, Ross Davis.
Survivors are her husband, Dewey Maurice Warren of Jacksonville; a son and daughter in law, Mike and Judy Warren of Jacksonville; three grandchildren, Michelle and Joey Beltz of Schertz and Shanna Dement and Aaron Dement, both of Jacksonville; four great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Crow and Mackenna Dement of Jacksonville and Serena Beltz and Jared Beltz, both of Schertz; a sister and brother-in-law, Bennie and Dan Jones of Jacksonville; and a sister-in-law, Irene Davis of Jacksonville.
Pallbearers will be Perry Morgan, Pug Lightsey, Scott Alexander, Larry White, James Morgan and Derek Clifton.
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April 18, 2007
Memorial service for Charles Michael Corley Sr., 57, of Alto, was at 1 p.m. Thursday at the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Odis Bryan officiating. Mr. Corley died Friday. He was born Jan. 8, 1950, in Texas City to Gatlin and Ella Dossett Corley.
He had lived in Alto for approximately 25 years. He went to Texas City High School and worked as a welder in a ship yard and as a merchant marine.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and a sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Tony Reina.
Survivors are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Charles Michael Corley Jr. of League City and David and Rebecca Corley of Virginia Beach, Va.; a brother, Lloyd Corley of Cocoa, Fla.; and a granddaughter, Peighton Corley.
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Memorial service for Grady Carlton Singletary, 76, of Alto was at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at A. Frank Smith United Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Odom and the Rev. Dr. Randy Fitzgerald officiating. A private family graveside service was held at Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home.
Mr. Singletary died April 11, 2007. He was born Aug. 23, 1930, in Jacksonville to Henry Grady and Currye Odom Singletary. He was a member of the A. Frank Smith United Methodist Church and a graduate of Alto High School, Lon Morris College and Texas Tech University. He was a cattleman and an avid pilot, photographer and railroad fan. Mr. Singletary was a member of the Cherokee County Historical Commission and worked to preserve old photographs of the area and conduct interviews of local residents. He was interested in the history of lumber production and sawmills in East Texas. He served on several boards including the Cherokee County Electric Cooperative, Alto School Board, Cherokee County Soil and Water Conservation Board and Cherokee County Appraisal District.
Survivors are his wife of 55 years, Virginia Singletary of Alto; two sons and daughters in law, Richard and Sandra Singletary of Northville, Mich. and Alan Singletary and Jane Atwood of Austin; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Denny Sanders of Salem, Ore. and Anne and Rob Rhoades of Southlake; and five grandchildren, Kristen Singletary, Robert Singletary, Micah Sanders, Hannah Sanders and Helen Singletary.
Memorials may be made to the Stella Hill Memorial Library, P.O Box 98, Alto 75925
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Funeral for Jo Lang, 93, of Jacksonville, was at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Autry Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. David Hallum officiating. Burial was in Vinson Cemetery. Mrs. Lang died April 14. She was born Aug. 29, 1913, in Henderson County. She was retired from sales and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Afton Grove Baptist Church.
Mrs. Lang died April 14, 2007. She was born Aug. 29, 1913, in Henderson County. She was retired from sales and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Afton Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, William (Bill) Lang of Jacksonville; a sister, Genevieve McGee of Henderson County; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Wayne Jones, Eddie Smith, Charles Dickerson, Frank Diamont, Wayne Todd and Brent Smith
Memorials may be given to the Afton Grove Baptist Church building fund.
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Funeral for Ara Pearman, 96, of Alto will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hilltop Baptist Church with the Rev. Bud Bonner and the Rev. Josh Lindsey officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery, Jacksonville. Mrs. Pearman died Monday. She was born Jan. 12, 1911, in Rusk to Cleveland and Lucy Cribbs Halbert.
Mrs. Pearman died Monday April 16, 2007. She was born Jan. 12, 1911, in Rusk to Cleveland and Lucy Cribbs Halbert.
She was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church. She was owner and operator of Pearman Chevrolet with her husband for 60 years. She was active in the Forest Hills Historical Re-enactment.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Tracie Pearman; son, Tracie D. Pearman; sister, Sally Mertz and brother, Joe Halbert.
Survivors are several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Harold Parker, Gene Babin, Jimmy Murphy, Steve McCarty, Elvin Peacock, Bailey Marshall, George Shirley and Nathaniel Buckingham. Memorials may be made to Hilltop Baptist Church.
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Graveside service for Lula A. Hinton-Robinson, 55, Jacksonville, was at 3 p.m. Saturday at Larissa Cemetery, south of Bullard, with the Rev. Julius Session and the Rev. James Fuller officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Community Funeral Home.
Mrs. Robinson died April 10, 2007. She was born June 6, 1951, in Cherokee County and was a lifelong resident. She attended Fred Douglass High School, was a private care provider and a member of Larissa CME Church. She was preceded in death by son, Frenchell Baxter Jr., and father, Henry Hinton Sr.
Survivors include a son, Darron Baxter of Jacksonville; daughter, Tamara Robinson of Dallas; mother, Ezell Hinton Tilley of Jacksonville; five brothers, the Rev. John R. Hinton of Tyler, the Rev. Billy Hinton of Overton, Leon Hinton and Henry Hinton, both of Jacksonville, and Bobby Hinton of Newllano, La.; three sisters, Polly Christopher of Rusk, Susan Sanders of Chandler, and Mary Ann Hinton of Dallas; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Amery Lucas, Stacy Hunter, Alvin Bell, Victor Wallace, DeWayne Hollis and Isaac Battle. Honorary pallbearers were Frenchell Baxter Sr., Jerome Baxter and Ray Christopher.
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Graveside service for Sadie Corine Darby, 92, of Jacksonville was at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Cathedral in the Pine Cemetery in Tyler under the direction of Autry Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Royce Riley officiating. Mrs. Darby died April 14, 2007. She was born Aug. 17, 1914, in Edom.
Mrs. Darby died April 14, 2007. She was born Aug. 17, 1914, in Edom. She was a member of the Jacksonville First Baptist Church, the Mary Martha Sunday school class and Golden Jubilee senior adult ministry.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Samuel W. and Cora F. Riley; six brothers, four sisters; husbands, B.V. Robison Sr. and Homer D. Darby and two infant children.
Survivors are a brother-inlaw and his wife, Calvin E. and Barbara Darby of Waco; a sister-in-law, Margie Garrett of Hubbard; three sons and daughters-in-law, B.V. (Bob) and Dottie Robison of Houston, Conrad and Shirley Robison of McGregor and Marvin and Wanda Robison of Jacksonville; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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Funeral for Pearlie Mae (Penson) Toliver, 98, of the Sweet Union community will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Sweet Union Baptist Church with Pastor J.T. Hart officiating. Burial will be in Sweet Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. at the Tims Funeral Home chapel in Lufkin. Mrs. Toliver died April 15, 2007.
She was born Oct. 16, 1908, in Sweet Union.
Survivors are two daughters and sons-in-law, Pearl Eva and Marion Neil Upshaw and Clintes Jean and Selmon Young; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives.
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Funeral for Bernice Ray, 85, of Bullard, was at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bullard Church of Christ with Glen Cogburn and Brent Duncan officiating. Burial was in Bullard Cemetery. Mrs. Ray died April 10, 2007. She was born March 2, 1922, in Larue. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bullard Church of Christ.
Preceding her in death were her husband, C.W. (Buddy) Ray; her parents, Eugene Lofton and Alice Butler Harris; and three sisters, Sarah Foster, Clementine Patterson and Mary Alice Adams.
Survivors are a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Beverly Ray of Bullard; a daughter, Linda E. Ray of Bullard; two grandsons, Clint Ray and Cliff Ray, both of Bullard; five brothers, Eugene Harris, Charles Harris, Jack Harris and Arlin Harris, all of Bullard and Thomas Harris of Mixon; four sisters, Martha Spears of Bullard, Zane Langley of Jacksonville, Nellie Hathaway of New Boston and Elizabeth Ray of Troup; and caregiver, Gloria Goforth of Flint,
Pallbearers were David Adams, Tommy Hunt, Tony Foster, Chet Foster Mohammad Rezaei, Bruce Stripling, Kevin Spears and Freddie Vaughan. Honorary pallbearers were Cliff Ray, Clint Ray, Dale Ray, Connie Vaughan, Randy Marion, Terry Cowan, Louis Dickey, Stan Harris and Doug Dupree.
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Graveside service for Paul H o w a r d Thompson, of Cleburne, formerly of D i a l v i l l e , will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007, at the Sardis Cemetery, south of Rusk. Mr. Thompson died Feb. 1 in Cleburne. Preceding him in death were his father, John Thompson and a sister, Jean Durrett.
Survivors are a daughter, Georgon Jones of Arlington; a son, Wayne Howard Thompson of Dallas; his mother, Victoria Thompson of Rusk; a brother, Johnny Thompson of Maydelle; three sisters, Jackie Waitz of South Riding, Va., Vicki Bruce of Fairfield, Calif. and Cindy Goff of Rusk.
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April 25, 2007
Graveside service for Will "Cotton" Mettlen, 72, of Wells, was at 10 a.m. Thursday at Shooks Bluff Cemetery with Robert Spencer officiating under the direction of Gipson Funeral Home of Lufkin. Mr. Mettlen died April 16. He was born Nov. 8, 1934, in Lufkin to the late Henry Gordon and Willie Beatrice Lee Mettlen.
Mr. Mettlen died April 16, 2007. He was born Nov. 8, 1934, in Lufkin to the late Henry Gordon and Willie Beatrice Lee Mettlen. He was a lifelong resident of Angelina County and was a self-employed logger for many years.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Alice Zora Ann Mettlen, in 2002.
Survivors include six daughters, Hazel Wallace, Evelyn Spencer and Judy Soignet, all of Pollok, Barbara Luther of Vidor and Amy Frazier and Kathrine Mettlen Allen, both of Wells; three sons, Larry Mettlen, Kenneth Mettlen and Jerry Mettlen, all of Wells; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers were William Spencer, Daniel Mettlen, Roger Soignet, Steven Mettlen, Jessie Wallace and J.R. Allen.
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Graveside service for Barbara Handley Detwiler, 73, of Rusk was
at 4 p.m. Saturday at Reese Cemetery with Steve Handley officiating
under the direction of Wallace- Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Detwiler
died April 20, 2007. She was born Aug. 1, 1933, in Reese.
She was a resident of Rusk for two years. She was a member of the Church of Christ, a seamstress and employed by a telephone company for several years.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Walter and Ollie Handley,; a daughter, Phyllis Anita Farrow Wells; a brother, David Handley; and a sister, Nora Myrick.
Survivors are a daughter, Mary Frances Farrow Kelley of Rusk; a son, John Detwiler of Dallas; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Nadine Ingram of Jacksonville, and Mary and Robert Lee of Reese; two granddaughters and husbands Christy and Greg Stewart of Lufkin, and Myra and Ronnie McCreight of Rusk; three great grandsons, Preston Stewart and Wessley Stewart of Lufkin and Aaron Riley McCreight of Rusk; a sister-in-law, Jean Handley of Tyler,; an aunt, Lena Ray of Palestine; cousins, nieces and nephews; close friends Mr. and Mrs. Travis Etheridge of Reese.
Honorary pallbearers were Robert E. Lee, Travis Etheridge, Larry Coker, Charles Owen, Johnny Reagan and Edward Reagan.
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JUANITA AURELIA HANDER ROBERTS
Graveside service for Juanita Aurelia Hander Roberts, 92, of Fort Smith,, Ark. will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 4, at Huntsville Oakwood Cemetery, 700 Martin Luther King Blvd. with the Rev. Marc L. Hander officiating.
Mrs. Roberts died April 1, 2007. She was born near Marlin, Falls County, April 23, 1914. She grew up at Belton. She earned her RN degree at Harris Methodist Memorial Hospital in Fort Worth in 1945. She spent seven years with her husband, Claude, a Fullbright Scholar, PhD, who taught ancient history in the armed forces education program in both the European and Pacific theaters after World War II. She researched in 12 countries and documented colored slides and library books, donating them to the USAF library.
After her husband's death in 1967, she spent 17 years as a supervisor and head nurse at Rusk State Hospital. She retired in 1988. She was a Methodist. Preceding her in death were her parents, Theodore W. and Aurelia Zimmerman Hander and her husband, Claude Roberts; four brothers, Nelson Hander, Dr. Raymond Hander, Theodore William Hander, Ethan Hander; and two sister, Myrtle Hander and LaVerne Hander Terrell.
Survivors are a brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Fred and Helen Hander of Fort Smith; five nephews, 12 nieces and their families in Texas, Colorado and Oklahoma; several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church 116 North 12th St., Fort Smith, Ark. 72901 or to Peachtree Hospice, 4300 Rogers Ave. Suite 33, Fort Smith 72903.
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MAURICE WARREN
Funeral for Maurice Warren, 82, of Jacksonville, was at 10 a.m. Thursday at Autry Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Leon Ross and the Rev. Lester Foreman officiating. Burial was in Rudd Cemetery.
Mr. Warren died April 16, 2007. He was born Aug. 18, 1924, in Jacksonville. He was a retired ward supervisor at Rusk State Hospital, a member of the Craft Baptist Church and a U.S. Army World War II veteran.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Evelyn Warren; and brother, O.D. Warren.
Survivors are a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Judy Warren of Jacksonville; three grandchildren and spouses, Michelle and Joey Beltz of Schertz, Shanna Dement and Aaron Warren, both of Jacksonville; four great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Crow and Mackenna Dement, both of Jacksonville, Serena Beltz and Jared Beltz, both of Schertz.
Pallbearers were Gerald Morton, Derek Clifton, Bob Tinsley, Bud Tinsley, Bryan Sharp and Buster Sharp.
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ROSA JANE CIGAINERO
Funeral mass for Rosa Jane Cigainero, 65, of Jacksonville, was at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with Father Mark Kusmirck officiating. Burial was in Jarratt Cemetery.
Mrs. Cigainero died April 18, 2007. She was born in Greensburg, Ind. Dec. 27, 1941, to Clarence E. and Sara Estelle Davis. She was reared in Texarkana, where she graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1960. She married her childhood sweetheart, Larry Joe Cigainero in 1962 and they moved to Denton. In 1966 the family moved to Jacksonville.
She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University of Texas at Tyler, and her master's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. She devoted 28 years to education, working as a fifth grade teacher at East Side Elementary, then as a seventh grade language arts teacher at Jacksonville Middle School.
Mrs. Cigainero was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church where she served as cantor for 35 years. She also was president of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma for two years.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, as well as her son, Joey, who died in a plane crash in 1991 while playing keyboards for Reba McEntire. Survivors are her husband, Larry Joe Cigainero of Jacksonville; her daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Andrew Pitts of Spring; and her three grandsons, Joey, Jeffrey, and Jeremy Pitts of Spring.
Pallbearers were Randy Decker, Charlie Jones, Chuck Hopson, James Abell, Gary (Butch) Garrison, Wilbur Chancey, Walter Volz and Ron Weidenbach. Memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler 75701.
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JACK SCRITCHFIELD
Funeral for Andrew Jackson (Jack) Scritchfield, 85, of Jacksonville was at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Autry Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. David Hallum officiating. Burial was in Neches Cemetery.
Mr. Scritchfield died Sunday. He was born Oct. 15, 1921, in Frankston. He was a retired truck driver for Red Ball after 35 years and a member of the Afton Grove Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were his wife, Ruth Rebecca Scritchfield and Adlene Scritchfield; a daughter, Bettye Ann Scritchfield; and granddaughter, Gina Renee McBride.
Survivors are two daughters and a son-in-law, Becky and Ocie McBride of Houston and Melba Jane Scritchfield Lufkin; a brother, James Earl Scritchfield of Henderson; two grandchildren, Dana Simmons and Jody McBride; five great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Keith Bristow, Wayne Bristow, George Bennett, Mark Bennett, Bill Bennett, Michael Champion, Brandon Champion and Kevin Simmons. Men of Afton Grove Sunday school class III were honorary pallbearers.
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MELVIN MORRIS LEVINE
Funeral for Melvin Morris Levine, 29, of Rusk, was at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Rusk with Rev. Randy Sparks and Pastor Gary Christopher officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery under the direction of Wallace- Thompson Funeral Home.
Mr. Levine died April 19, 2007. He was born Feb. 28, 1978, in Houston to the late Harry Jacob and Barbara Ferguson Levine. He was a Baptist. He was employed as a tool pusher for Scan Drill Inc. and a lifelong resident of Rusk.
Survivors are his fiancée, Julie Odom of Rusk; a sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and David Bruce of San Antonio; four uncles, Ronnie Levine of Bullard, Donald Ferguson of Maydelle, Michael Ferguson of Handcomer and Steve Ferguson of Newport; 10 aunts, Florence Levine Allen and Becky Levine, both of Bullard, Donna White of Sugarland, Julie Ferguson of Austin, Debbie Ferguson of Crosby, Melisha Ferguson of Maydelle, Vickie Ferguson of Hancock, Debbie Ferguson of Newport and Janet Sturla of Florida, many other cousins and family.
Pallbearers were Jeremy Grimes, Justin Duke, Ricky Whalan, Neil Pierce, Joey Rowan, Michael Wayne Yancey, Jake Phillips, and Justin Ferguson.
Honorary pallbearers were Scan Drill Inc., Robert Wade Odom, Randall Matthew Odom, Timothy Allen Glidewell, Chip Lee Tulley and Jay Thompson
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THOMAS DEWITT GRIMES
Funeral for Thomas Dewitt Grimes, 80, of Rusk was at 2 p.m. Monday in the Wallace- Thompson Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Don Copeland and the Rev. Lee Welch officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery.
Mr. Grimes died April 20, 2007. He was born March 18, 1927, in Rusk.
He was a World War II and Korean War veteran serving both in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. He received the Purple Heart in the Korean War.
Preceding him in death were his grandson, Allen Strayhorn; brothers James Grimes and Bartee Grimes; his father, George W. Grimes and his mother, Rosa Grimes.
Survivors are two daughters, Sherry Jones of Maydelle and Debbie Strayhorn of Greenville; two sisters, Evelyn Todd of Freeport and Elsie Grogan of Jacksonville; a brother, R.V. Grimes of Auga Dulse; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Gerald Grimes, Buddy (Dale) Grimes, Fred Strayhorn, Kenneth Lusk, Jim Johnson and Delton Clapp.
Calvin Jones was honorary pallbearer.
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Information from the Cherokeean Herald.
