Cherokee County, Texas
OBITUARIES APRIL 2008
Ezell Archie
Funeral services for Ezell Archie, 83, of Jacksonville, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Benson CME Church with Rev. Merlean Williams officiating under the direction of Mercy-McGowan Funeral Home. Burial will be in Larissa Cemetery. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Allan Wayne Balch
Allan Wayne Balch joined his Heavenly Father early Sunday morning, April 20 at the age of 55. Cherished loving memories remain forever in the hearts of everyone who knew him. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and devoted wife of 34 years, Barbara Ruth Woodard Balch, who provided unconditional loving care during his illness over the last 20 months. His legacy continues with his children – daughters, Jillian Ruth Balch Dublin and husband, Dean of Sachse, Texas; Marcie Nichole Balch Splann and husband, Kyle of Nacogdoches, Texas; and son, Blake Allan Balch of Reston, Virginia; his adorable grandchildren – Jackson Bryan Dublin, 6; Julianna Ruth Dublin, 4; Walker Garrett Dublin, 2; Keelan Kyle Splann, 2 and Bailey Allan Splann, 2 months. He is further survived by his parents, J. C. and Thelma Balch of Jacksonville, Texas; father-in-law, W. D. “Jigger” Woodard of Chireno, Texas; sister, Sandra Balch Hatcher of Houston, Texas and brother-in-law, Kenneth Woodard of The Woodlands, Texas; nieces, Deborah Holloway Thompson, Wendy Holloway Wilburn and nephews, Stephen Holloway and Derek Martin. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patsy Balch Holloway and mother-in-law, Martha Metteauer Woodard. He is further survived by several great-nieces and nephews and a multitude of wonderful friends. Allan was born in Dallas, Texas, February 28, 1953 and graduated from Chireno High School. He began his 34 year career in the financial services industry while majoring in Programming at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Allan served as Senior Vice President, Sales of Computer Services, Inc. (CSI). Prior to joining CSI in 2000, he held various management positions in all phases of bank data processing operations with Electronic Data Systems (EDS), Affiliated Computer Services and American Data Services. He had served as president of the National Association of Bank Services, president of the Association of Financial Technology and also three terms as director. He was a member of Jacksonville Southside Church of Christ and faithfully served as an elder, teacher and song leader. Active in the Jacksonville community, Allan was named as Vice Chairman of the Year-Economic Development by the Chamber of Commerce and also named Who’s Who of Young Business Men. His enthusiasm to embrace life to the fullest never wavered whether he was working, traveling, or spending time with his family and friends. His infectious smile and warm handshake were extended to all he met. Allan had a genuine interest in the lives of those around him and instantly connected with people from all walks of life. His gentle demeanor accurately reflected his caring sensitive spirit. He will certainly be missed by all. Services will be held Wednesday, April 23 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville, Texas at 10:00 a.m. with Mr. Pat Jones officiating with interment following in Chireno, Texas at the Lower Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Visitation services will be Tuesday, April 22 at Autry Funeral Home from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Serving as Allan’s pallbearers will be dear friends: Eddie Arrington, Pete Betts, Charles Humphreys, Monte Ramsey, Luke Smith, Mike Terry, Rick Turner, and Roger Warren. The family has suggested that in lieu of floral tributes, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 1301 S. Broadway, Tyler, Texas 75701. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 4/21/2008 - 4/23/2008.
Ida Boyd
Funeral services for Ida Boyd, 100, of Houston,
will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2008, in Mount Vernon Church,
Palestine, under the direction of Mercy-McGowan Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Memorial Cemetery.
Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Funeral Home. The body will
be in the church two hours before the service.
Ira Boyd
Funeral services for Ira Boyd, of Palestine, are pending with Mercy-McGowan Funeral Home. Boyd died Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in Houston.
Albert Cheatham
Funeral services for Albert Cheatham, 86,
of Troup, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at Autry
Funeral Home Chapel, Jacksonville.
Burial will follow at the Mixon Cemetery.
Mr. Cheatham died Sunday, April 27, 2008 in Tyler.
Mr. Cheatham was born December 8, 1921 in Lindale.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008
at the funeral home.
Jacqulin Cox
Funeral services for Jacqulin Cox, 42, of
Jacksonville, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2008, in Greater
Mount Horeb Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Hollie officiating under
the direction of Mercy-McGowan Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine
Grove Cemetery.
Viewing will be held from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. with the family receiving
friends from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Catherine Barksdale Davenport
Funeral services for Catherine Barksdale Davenport, age 90, of Jacksonville are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the First Presbyterian Church, Jacksonville. Burial will follow at Meador Cemetery, Jacksonville. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Mrs. Davenport died Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Rockwall, TX. She was born February 18, 1918 in Glenmora, Louisiana to William Eli Barksdale and Bruna Harris Barksdale. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Jacksonville and was a retired registered nurse. Mrs. Davenport was preceded in death by husband, Dr. Harbert Davenport and son, Chuck Davenport. Survivors are sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Alice Davenport, Macomb, IL., John and Donna Davenport, Rockwall and Dr. Paul Davenport, Jacksonville, sister and brother-in-law, Gustava and Howard Cleland, Jackson, MS., 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Johnny Davenport, Steven Davenport, David Davenport, Hugh Goodpasture, Bob Adamson and Larry McCarroll. No visitation is scheduled. Memorials may be made to: The First Presbyterian Church, 411 S Bolton St., Jacksonville, TX. 75766. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 4/1/2008.
Billy Birmingham
Billy Birmingham died Saturday, March 22, 2008, as a result of pancreatic cancer. He was born in Victoria, on July 9, 1946. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Martin and Lucille Birmingham of Edna, Texas. Billy grew up next door to his grandparents and was very close to them both. Martin died before Billy started to school, but he cherished his memories of time he spent with his grandfather. Lucille lived long enough to see Billy’s children, her great grandchildren. Billy felt the loss of his grandparents until the day he died. Billy was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Shelley Marie Birmingham, who died at birth, and his stepson Aaron Wayne Dailey, who died in a hunting accident at the age of 15. Shelley Marie is buried in Jarrett Cemetery and Billy visited her grave often. Billy worked at TDCJ for many. He worked as a Sociologist in the Treatment Division, promoted to a job in Research and Development and at retirement he was assigned to the Facilities Division. Billy wrote the Classification Plan that has been used at TDCJ for the past 20 years. During a time of great upheaval at TDCJ when Mr. Estelle left, Billy was selected by Robert Gunn, the Chairman of the Board of Corrections to act as his Liaison with the agency until a new director could be named. It was always Billy’s dream to write a book about the prison system, titled “Against the Peace and Dignity of the State.” In addition to Shelley Marie, who was Billy’s first child, he had two other children, Amy Beth Owens and James (Jay) Martin Birmingham. Amy is married to Jerod Owens and they have two children, Kindal Gavin Owens and Alexis Elizabeth Owens. Jay has a daughter, Piper Simone Birmingham. Amy and Jay and their children have many fond and happy memories of their Dad and they are grateful that they had the past year to reflect and say goodbye. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 4/6/2008 - 4/7/2008.
Oleta Byers
Funeral services for Oleta Byers, 86, of Oakland
community are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Oakland
Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery under the
direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk.
Mrs. Byers died April 6, at a Rusk hospital. She was born Oct. 25, 1921,
to Harrison and Minnie Butler Yarborough.
Tony Harrison
Funeral services for Tony Harrison, 61, of Jacksonville, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Barbara Hugghins officiating. Burial will follow at Griffin Cemetery, Troup. Mr. Harrison died Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in Jacksonville. He was born March 3, 1947 in Jacksonville. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Jacksonville. Tony was an honor graduate of Jacksonville High School where he lettered in basketball, football and track and he received degrees from Lon Morris College and Stephen F. Austin State University where at the latter he also received a masters degree in education. He was a high school teacher, then assistant principal and later principal and won national recognition for his work. Tony was a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, Tarheel Association of Principals and Assistant Principals, North Carolina Association of Educators, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, and was a life member of the Texas State Teachers Association. He was the recipient of the Beaufort County Principal of the Year award in 1996, member of Phi Delta Kappa, Professional Fraternity in Education, Stephen F. Austin State University – 1972 until present, as well as many other scholastic organizations. Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by his parents, William R. “Dub” and Edie Harrison. Survivors are son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Tonya Harrison, of Spring; daughter, Robin Collins, of Lake Tawakoni; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Michelle Harrison, of Spring, Ross and Pam Harrison, of Grand Prairie and Keith and Donna Harrison, of New Braunfels; and four grandchildren, Heather, Jessica, John, and Maegan. Pallbearers are Stephen Harrison, Patrick Harrison, Brent Harrison, Matt Harrison, Beall Orr and John Whisenhunt. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2008 at the funeral home. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 4/11/2008 - 4/13/2008.
Jerry Lee Hassell
Graveside services for Jerry Lee Hassell, age 69, of Jacksonville are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Corine Cemetery, Jacksonville with Rev. Phillip Warren officiating. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Mr. Hassell died Saturday, April 19, 2008 in Jacksonville. He was born July 1, 1938 in Cherokee County, to Leonard Hassell and Mary Lou Langford Hassell. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, Jacksonville and was a retired railroad brakeman. Mr. Hassell was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Mary Lou Hassell, sister Nell Carroll and nephew Rickey Linville. Survivors are wife Pat Hassell, Jacksonville; son and daughter-in-law Rocky and Charlotte Hassell, Jacksonville, daughter and son-in-law Angela and Cord Rogers, Jacksonville; sister and brother-in-law Peggy and Doodley Williams, Jacksonville; 4 grandchildren Brittany Hassell, Caleb Lee Hassell, Peyton and Preslee Rogers, all of Jacksonville; and 1 great-grandson Kaden Lane Hassell, Jacksonville. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the funeral home. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 4/21/2008 - 4/23/2008.
Dollie E. Jackson
Funeral services for Dollie E. Jackson, 88, of Gallatin, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2008 at Gallatin Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Robin Parsons officiating. Burial will follow at Cushing Cemetery in Cushing. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Mrs. Jackson died Friday, April 25, 2008 in Alto. She was born Aug. 9, 1919 in Livingston to Valda Jenkins White and John Albert White. She was a member of the Gallatin Missionary Baptist Church and was formerly postmistress in Gallatin for 37 years and was a member of the Postmasters Association. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Jackson, Sr. and sisters Golda Sorrell and Ossie Houston. Survivors are son and daughter-in-law Pete and Pat Jackson, of Huntington; granddaughters and spouses Tracie and Lane Kruse and Trina and John Barron; and great-granddaughter Brittany Barron. Pallbearers are John Barron, Lane Kruse, James Thomas Morris, Curtis Hansen, Davis Pylick and Mike Cox. The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2008 at the funeral home. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 4/27/2008 - 4/28/2008.
Tomeka Rashun Johnson
Funeral services for Tomeka Rashun Johnson, 37, of
Cuney, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2008, in Rocky Hill
Baptist Church with burial to follow at Rocky Hill Cemetery under the
direction of Emanuel Funeral Home of Palestine.
Johnson was born July 28, 1970 in Dallas. She died April 2, 2008, in
Dallas.
James R. Jones, Sr.
Funeral Mass for James R. Jones, Sr., 65, of
Coffee City is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at
St. Charles Catholic Church in Frankston. Visitation will begin on
Friday, April 4, with Rosary at 6 p.m. in the chapel at Autry Funeral
Home in Frankston. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic
Cemetery in Palestine.
Mr. Jones was born in Dallas on Dec. 25, 1942 to Frank and Marie Jones.
He died in Tyler on April 1, 2008.
Mary Lou Kellar
Funeral services for Mary Lou Kellar, 87,
of Killeen, formerly of Jacksonville, are pending with Autry Funeral
Home, Jacksonville.
Mrs. Kellar died Monday, April 28, 2008 in Temple.
Johnny Carl Kellis
Memorial services will be held at a later date for Mr. Johnny Carl Kellis, 77, of Chandler. Mr. Kellis died at his residence on April 14, 2008.Johnny Carl Kellis was born Dec. 6, 1930 in Longview, to Carey Karl and Laura Estelle Webb Kellis. He was a Baptist, a truck driver and had served in the U.S. Marines. He was an ex officer with the Jacksonville Police Department and the Sheriff’s Department in Clarksville and an ex constable in Whitehouse. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Thomas Wayne Kellis; brothers Bob Kellis and Robert Wayne Kellis; and sisters, Peggy Sue and Ruby Nell.Mr. Johnny Kellis is survived by four sons, Johnny Carl Kellis, Jr. Johnny Wayne Kellis, Ricky Carl Kellis and Robert Dewayne Kellis; five daughters, Janet Leigh, Connie Lynn Kellis, Teresa Jean Kellis, Donna Abbott and Patricia Ann Jackson; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Dean Kellis, Bill and Bonnie Kellis, four sisters and a brother-in-law, Margaret and Ronnie Grimes, Carol Shahin, Bonnie Thomson and Shirley Clifton; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Boren-Conner Funeral Home, 750 S. Jackson St., Jacksonville, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 4/21/2008 - 4/23/2008.
William George Kendrick
William George Kendrick, 82, a resident of Kerrville, since 1994 and a prior resident of San Antonio, died peacefully at his home on April 8. He was born in Kansas City, Mo. to George William Kendrick and Bertha Herter Kendrick. On June 4, 1966, he married Ruthie DuBose in Amarillo and embraced her two daughters as his own. Bill served in the United States Navy in World War II. He was a graduate of Highland Park High School in Dallas and the University of Texas at Austin, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi. He was a lifelong active member of the United Methodist Church. He was an avid golfer and Past President of Riverhill Country Club. He loved the great outdoors, fly fishing in the mountains and hunting in Texas. He was in the forest products business for over 47 years. Survivors include his wife, Ruthie DuBose Kendrick; daughters Betsy Chamberlain and husband Don of Houston and Kathryn Bowen and husband Steve of Jacksonville; a sister, Marylou McBroom and husband Bob of Wichita Falls; a brother, John Kendrick and wife Gail of Garland; six grandchildren and their spouses, Douglas and Mary Chamberlain of Houston, William Patrick and Sabrina Chamberlain of Corte Madeira, California, Thomas Chamberlain of Houston, Meg Chamberlain of Boulder, Colorado, Betsy Jenkins and husband Michael of Beaumont, and Neal Meyer and husband Dan of Austin; two great-granddaughters, Elizabeth Wright Chamberlain of Houston and Hannah Grace Chamberlain of Corte Madeira, California; one great-grandson, William Benjamin Chamberlain of Corte Madeira, California. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 11 at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Kerrville, officiated by Dr. Warren Hornung. Those who so desire may make memorials to the First United Methodist Church of Kerrville, 321 Thompson Drive, Kerrville, Texas 78028 or to the Peterson Hospice, 1121 Broadway, Kerrville, Texas 78028.The family invites you to send condolences at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the "Send Condolences" link. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 4/10/2008.
Ovell Halbert King
Ovell Halbert King Funeral services for
Ovell Halbert King, age 86, of Oakland are scheduled for 2:00 p.m.,
Friday, April 18, 2008 in Oakland Missionary Baptist Church with the
Rev. R.S. Dyess and the Rev. Ricky King officiating. Interment will be
in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home
in Rusk. Mrs. King died April 15, 2008. She was born April 24, 1921 in
Dialville, TX. She lived in Rusk and Oakland most of her life. She
retired from Rusk State Hospital in 1983 after 12 years of service. She
was a member of Oakland Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by
her husband, Walter Merle King, her parents, Tom and Dora Halbert, two
brothers and two sisters. She is survived by two sons and
daughters-in-law, Tony and Jody King of Rusk, Lynn and Lynn Ann King of
Rusk, sister, Opal Sanders of Rusk, two sisters and brothers-in-law,
Peat and Albert Wesley King of Houston, TX, Tommie and Preston Hill of
Brownwood, TX, grandson and his wife, Tim and Melissa King of Rusk,
grandson and wife, Randy and Sherry King of Rusk, grandson and wife,
Ricky and Lynnette King of Junction City, Louisiana, granddaughter and
her husband, Charlotte and Roger Stewart of Rusk, grandson, Dale King of
Jacksonville, TX, granddaughter and husband, Nicky and Jim Crow of
Brock, TX, grandson and wife, Mark and Jodi King of Rusk, twenty great
grandchildren, eight great great grandchildren, numerous nieces and
nephews. Pallbearers will include Mark King, Jim Crow, Roger Stewart,
Dale King, Timmy King, Jaylon Bolton, Erick Warren and Jonathon Beeney.
Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Oakland Missionary Baptist
Church and Joy Faye and Jerry Meador. Family will receive friends from 6
to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the funeral home.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on
4/17/2008.
Perry King
Funeral services for Perry King, 67, of Jacksonville are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Jacksonville. Burial will follow in the Still Waters Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Jacksonville, with Dr. Pete Freeman presiding, under the direction of Autry Funeral Home. Mr. King passed away Monday, April 7, 2008 in Jacksonville. He was born April 15, 1940 in Grand Saline, TX, to William and Lillian King. Mr. King was a member of Central Baptist Church and worked as a corrections officer for Texas Department of Corrections. He also served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his father, William King, mother Lillian DeChaume, step father Bill DeChaume and brother, Dewey King. Survivors include his wife, Arlene King of Jacksonville, daughters; Lesa Hicks and husband Don of Sherman, Teresa Stephen and husband Tom of Tyler, brothers; Rayford King and wife Jean of Jacksonville, Morron King and wife Donna of Palmer, Timothy DeChaume and wife Cindy of Palmer, sisters; Patsy Cole and husband Henry of Jacksonville, Sue Ann Simmons and husband Julius of Waxahachie, six grandchildren, numerous other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Joel Stephen, Aaron Hicks, Fred King, Tom Stephen, Don Hicks and Henry Cole. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday April 8, 2008 at the funeral home in Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 4/8/2008 - 4/9/2008.
Marie Mayo
Funeral services for Marie Mayo, 86, of Rusk are scheduled for 3 p.m., Monday, April 28, 2008 in Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Copeland and Rev. G.A. Stanfield officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk. Mrs. Mayo died April 25, 2008 in a Jacksonville Hospital. She was born Sept. 21, 1921 in Trinidad, to the late William Jarrett and Minnie Stevens Stanfield. She was a resident of Rusk for 50 years formerly of Trinidad. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Rusk. She retired in 1994 after 14 years of service with Rusk ISD. Mrs. Mayo was a child care provider for 30 years and loved to cook. Some of her hobbies included arts and crafts. She was preceded in death by her husband Aubrey Mayo in 1997; two sisters, Odessa Ward and Leona Jackson; and a brother, Luther Stanfield. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Judy Mayo of Henderson, Jerry Don and Teresia Mayo of Chapel Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Roy Griffin of Streetman; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, April 27, 2008 at the funeral home. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 4/27/2008 - 4/28/2008.
Mr. Charlie R. McCreight
Graveside services or Mr. Charlie R. McCreight, 88, of Jacksonville, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Rusk, with Rev. Don Copeland officiating under the direction of Boren-Conner Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Mr. McCreight died Wednesday evening in a Jacksonville hospital. He was born Nov. 25, 1919 in Cherokee County to Samuel and Mollie Beecham McCreight. He was a lifelong Cherokee County resident and had worked at sawmills all of his life. Mr. McCreight was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary McCreight in 1995 and brothers and sisters. Mr. McCreight is survived by five sons, Charles McCreight of Rusk, Bobby McCreight of Lake Palestine, Michael McCreight of Crockett, Randy McCreight of Corpus Christi and Steven McCreight of Jacksonville; daughters, Sandra Frutos, of Jacksonville and Rita McCreight of Ohio; a brother Obie McCreight of Houston and a sister, Virginia Dickson of Rusk; 17 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie McCreight, Mikey McCreight, Jamie McCreight and Tony Frutos, Jr. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Boren-Conner Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 4/18/2008 - 4/19/2008.
Bobbye Morgan
Graveside services for Bobbye Morgan, 87,
of Jacksonville, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2008 at the
Jacksonville City Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Vernon Lee officiating.
Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Mrs. Morgan died Wednesday, April 16, 2008 in Jacksonville. She was born
December 11, 1920 in Bullard.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 17,
2008 at the funeral home.
Milton Murray
Funeral services for Milton Murray, 80, of Bullard are scheduled for Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Autry Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville. Burial will follow at Taylor Cemetery in Gallatin. Mr. Murray died Thursday, April 10, 2008 in Tyler. He was born October 16, 1927 in Atoy, to James Murray and Ila Sales Murray. Mr. Murray retired from Rusk I.S.D. where he worked in maintenance. He was also a cabinet maker. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Melva Murray. Survivors are daughter and son-in-law Sherrie and James Lloyd; daughter and grandson Hollie Baker and William Baker IV. The family will receive friends from 12:45 p.m. until service time at the funeral home on Sunday, April 13. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 4/11/2008 - 4/13/2008.
Edith Madeline Musick
Funeral services for Edith Madeline Musick, 88, of Jacksonville, will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at Union Grove Cemetery with Neil Dumas officiating. Mrs. Musick was born Oct. 8, 1919 in Jacksonville to Isaac Franklin and Winnie Morris Grimes. She died Sunday, April 20, 2008 in a Jacksonville hospital. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church since 1934. She married Ulyss Vernon Musick in 1940. She was a retired seamstress. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a sister and brothers. She is survived by a sister, Nell Foster, of Jacksonville; a sister-in-law, Katie Grimes, of Bullard; and several nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Henderson, Bruce Jones, Raymond Grimes, Billy Gay, Bruce Gay and Brian Gay. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2008 in Boren-Conner Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 4/22/2008 - 4/24/2008.
Billy Pollard
Funeral services for Billy Pollard of Reklaw are pending with Mercy-McGowan Funeral Home of Jacksonville. Pollard died Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in ETMC-Tyler.
Lataine Sweezy
Funeral services for Lataine Sweezy, 80, of Jacksonville are pending with Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Mrs. Sweezy died Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in Tyler.
Sammy H. Terry
Funeral services for Sammy H. Terry, 56, of Jacksonville, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, in Ambassador for Christ MBC with Pastor Dwight Rivers, Minister Maurice Chase and Bishop J. Berry officiating under the direction of Williams Funeral Home. Mr. Terry died Monday, April 7, 2008 in Dallas. He was born July 27, 1951 in Everett, La. and attended Johnson High School in Mansfield, La. He was a member of Ambassador for Christ MBC and a self-employed contractor. Survivors include his wife, Annie Terry, of Jacksonville; mother, Winnie Johnson, of Logansport, La.; son, Darron McKevin, of Logansport, La.; daughters, Cora Borkins, of Beaumont, Karen McKevin, of Logansport, La., Christa Terry, of Jacksonville, Latoshia McCuin and husband, Raymond, of Jacksonville, Angela Terry, of Jacksonville, Tameka Terry, of Dallas and Ocie Terry of Killeen; brothers and sister-in-law, Bertis and Evette Handy, of Mansfield, La., Earl Handy of Hartford, Conn.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gloria Bolden, of Hartford, Joe Ann and Bob Steel of Huntsville, Shirley and Calvin Roberts, of Joaquin, Mollie Handy of Logansport, La.; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Raymond Hampton, Jr., Tony McCuin, Jeddiah Steele, Leroy Handy, Kenny Bolden and Jimmy Burns. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 4/11/2008 - 4/13/2008.
Mrs. Bloomy Tilley
Funeral services for Mrs. Bloomy Tilley, 93, of Jacksonville are pending at Community Funeral Home of Jacksonville. Mrs. Tilley died Saturday, April 5, 2008, at a local nursing home.
Waylon Tipton
Funeral services for Waylon Tipton, 62, of New Summerfield, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Burial will follow at McDonand Cemetery, New Summerfield. Mr. Tipton died Monday, March 31, 2008 in Jacksonville. He was born in Jacksonville on March 20, 1946 to W. R. and Marie Tipton. He was a carpenter. Survivors include sons, Kenneth Tipton of Iowa, Waylon Tipton, Jr. of California, and Glenn Tipton of Louisiana; daughters, Cherry Caster of Trinidad, Candace Janouske of New Mexico, and Nacole Isbell of Dallas; mother Marie Tipton of New Summerfield; sister, Linda Johnson of Whitney; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Eddie Birdwell, Jimmy Rawlinson, Tim Tipton, A. G. Limbaugh, Doug Clark, and Johnny Birdwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Armando Fuentes, Walter Darden, Richard Bird, and Lee Carpenter. Visitation will begin on Thursday, April 3 with family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 4/3/2008.
Margie Marie Allen Wallace
Graveside services for Margie Marie Allen Wallace, 75, of New London are scheduled for 3 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2008 in Alto City Cemetery with Rev. George Bourque officiating and Chaplain Karey Ponder assisting under the direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk. Mrs. Wallace died April 8, 2008 in a New London nursing home. She was born Sept. 19, 1932 in Alto, to the late Raymond and Agnes Felder Allen. She was a resident of New London for seven months formerly of Rusk. She was a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church in Rusk. She was a retired convenient store manager and health care provider. She was preceded in death by two sons, Ray and Tommy Lusk; brother, Charles Allen and a sister, Virginia Harris. She is survived by three sons and one daughter-in-law, Marvin Lusk of Nacogdoches, Bruce and Teresa Lusk of Central Heights and DeWayne Wallace of Jacksonville; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Doris and Leslie Parker of Rusk, Janette and the late Gaylon Moore of Troup, Ginger and Eddy Shorter of Laneville; two sisters, Katherine French of Jacksonville, Doris Williams of Lake Jackson; 15 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2008 at the funeral home. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 4/10/2008.
Robert Paul Westbrook
Funeral services for Robert Paul Westbrook, 41, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Rick Williams officiating. A eulogy will be given by Allen Ross. Interment will follow in the Whitehouse Cemetery. Mr. Westbrook was born Oct. 4, 1966 in Amarillo, to Linda (Pope) and Roy Lee Westbrook, and died Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in a local hospital. A former resident of Jacksonville, Mr. Westbrook had resided in Lufkin for three years. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a Sergeant at the time he was honorably discharged. Mr. Westbrook worked for Woodland Heights Hospital for more than six years as a licensed vocational nurse, and had recently started working for Bethany Home Health. He enjoyed the nursing profession, and loved riding motorcycles, playing golf and spending time with his family. Mr. Westbrook was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include his wife, Ann Westbrook of Lufkin; sons, Steven Westbrook, currently attending the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York and Michael Westbrook, currently serving in the U.S. Army, stationed in Huntsville, Ala.; daughters, Allie Westbrook and Emily Westbrook, both of Jacksonville; stepsons, Colby Moreland, currently serving in the U.S. Army, stationed in Graff, Germany, Wesley Moreland and Arnulfo “Nufie” Cuevas, both of Lufkin; grandfather, R.L. Westbrook of Jacksonville; sister and brother-in-law, Dianna and Bill Matlock of Hallettsville; niece and nephews, Shannon, Will and Josh Mettlach; aunts and uncles, Cinda and Kennith Ross and Kent and Becky Westbrook, all of Jacksonville; and numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandmother, Modelle Westbrook; and uncle, Rodney Westbrook. Pallbearers will be Steven Westbrook, Michael Westbrook, Colby Moreland, Wesley Moreland, Josh Mettlach and Allen Ross. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1125 Judson Road #150, Longview, Texas 75601 or the American Cancer Society, 212 Gene Samford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904.The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 4/11/2008 - 4/13/2008.
Jay Willis
Graveside services for Jay Willis, age 78, of Jacksonville are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2008 at Corine Cemetery, Jacksonville with Rev. Larry Smith officiating. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Mr. Willis died Tuesday, April 22, 2008 in Jacksonville. He was born April 11, 1930 in Limestone County, TX. to Buford Willis and Verna Sherrd Willis. He was a member of Sunset Baptist Church in Jacksonville. Mr. Willis was a retired Ford Motor Co. salesman and member of V.F.W. Post # 3984 in Jacksonville. Mr. Willis was preceded in death by his twin brother Ray Willis, his parents, and 2 sisters. Survivors are wife Weita Willis, Jacksonville; son and daughter-in-law Jimmy and Cathy Willis, Jacksonville; brothers and sister-in-law Bill and Shirey Willis, Jacksonville; and Richard Willis, Crum; sisters and brothers-in-law Artie and Gerald Peters, Frankston, Shirley and Ken Ratliff, Frankston, and Eleanor and Steve Stephens, Kilgore; grandson Chris Willis, Jacksonville; great-grandsons Dylon and Ryan Willis, Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the funeral home. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 4/24/2008.
Bonnie D. Woolverton
Bonnie D. Woolverton was born on March 13, 1917 near Canton in Van Zandt Co., Texas, the second eldest son of Jessie Lee Woolverton and Mary Bell Terry Woolverton. He passed away on Monday, April 7, 2008 in Frankston. He was a farmer, oil field worker, and construction worker, retiring in 1979 from Adams Brothers’ Construction Co. in Athens. He enjoyed most the eleven years that he grew watermelons commercially in South Texas and won several awards for his efforts. His favorite pastime was fishing and he spent many hours on Cedar Creek Lake and Lake Palestine fishing with family and friends. He was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Elsie Goggans and Girtrue Williams; brothers, William, Emmett, A. D. and Van Woolverton. He is survived by his wife, Jackie of Frankston; daughter, Barbara Bruner of Palestine; grandson, Gregory N. Lundeen and wife Hazel of El Paso and five great-grandchildren; sister, Marie and husband Earl Clark of Wills Point; brother Coy and wife Faye Woolverton of LaRue, and many nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be his nephews. Graveside services will be held for family and close friends at Frankston Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, under the direction of Autry Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday, April 10 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Frankston. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 4/8/2008 - 4/9/2008.
