Cherokee County, Texas
OBITUARIES JULY 2008
Russell Alloto
Russell Alloto, 39, of Gahanna, Ohio and recently of Tyler and former Scioto County, Ohio resident, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Portsmouth July 30, 1968 to Margherita Gleason of Friendship, Ohio. He was a 1986 graduate of Portsmouth West High School and a 1990 graduate of Morehead State University. He was a senior director of business solutions with Alliance Data of Columbus. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Christie Welty Alloto; daughters Sarah and Audrey; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joanne and Lee Jordan of Lucasville, Elizabeth and Kevin Blevins of West Portsmouth and Tina Gleason and Mike Ash of Columbus; parents-in-law, George and Janet Welty of Friendship; Robert and Roseanna Clagg of Wheelersburg; sisters-in-law, Lori of Wheelersburg, Marelle and husband Joshua Shaner of Columbus, Carey and husband Ben Eash of Columbus, Lisa and Husband Tommy Human of Friendship and Sherry Montgomery of Columbus; nieces and nephews, Nadia and husband Danny Smith of Lucasville, Kristen Arthur, Dustin Cook and Derek Arthur all of Wheelersburg, Taylor Montgomery of Columbus, Andrew, Nathan, Aaron, and Emma Blevins of West Portsmouth, Kaleb and Ethan Smith of Lucasville, Logan Jordan of Lucasville, Madi and Eash of Columbus and Sadie Smith, of Lucasville. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth with the Rev. Dwayne McNew officiating and the internment in Friendship Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday at Melcher Funeral Home in Portsmouth. in lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 7/17/2008 - 7/18/2008
Robert Roy Barr
Robert Roy Barr passed away on June 19, 2008. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Dorothy P. (Dottie) Barr; three children, Linda Flores of Groveland, Calif., Robin Walton of San Jose, Calif., and LaRetta Britton of Rusk; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Bob was a veteran of World War II serving as a jeep driver in General George Patton’s 3rd Army. As a young man he was a gifted athlete excelling in basketball, bowling, golf and horseshoes. He was born of Sept. 27, 1925 in Rock Island, Ill. Bob worked early on for the John Deere Company in Moline, Illinois and later moved to California and worked for the school district in Salinas, California retiring as chief of the computer section. Following the marriage of their youngest daughter LaRetta, Bob and Dottie sent out on a series of adventures while moving from California to Pennsylvania then on to Alvin, then on to Florida, back to Texas, back to Florida, and finally to the Pineywoods of East Texas in 2005.Bob was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church in Rusk. There will be a memorial service for Bob at the First United Methodist Church in Rusk on Monday, July 7, 2008 at 6 p.m. with Rev. Michael Caldwell officiating. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/6/2008.
Terri Dee Brown
Teri Dee Gray Brown, 42, passed away at her home 5719 FM 2138 N, South of Jacksonville, Friday July 11, 2008. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2008 at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Maydelle with Rev. Kevin King officiating. Burial will be at West Shady Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. She is survived by her husband Stanton M. Brown; her stepson Stanton W. Brown; her parents John and Sandra Gray; her brother John Gray; her sister Wendi Gray Nelson; eight nephews; five nieces; numerous cousins, uncles, aunts and other family members. Mrs. Brown was born Aug. 6, 1965 in James Connally AFB Hospital in Waco where her father was serving an an officer in the United States Air Force. Moving frequently with her family as she grew up, she always considered the family farm South of Jacksonville as her home. She spent most summers growing up there with her grandparents Millard and Anne Croft. She met her husband while living in Moscow, Idaho and attending the University of Idaho. They were married on Dec. 7, 1991 in Garfield, Wash. She has spent the last 15 years living and working in the Jacksonville area and was formerly employed by the Rusk State Hospital until an injury forced an early retirement. She was an active member of Lions International, Rusk club, along with her mother-in-law Mrs. Ardys Brown and her sister-in-law Mrs. Alicia Oliver. Teri held the post of second vice president and recording secretary. She was also an active member of the First Methodist Church of Jacksonville and a former member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church. Additionally she was looking forward to future membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution. Teri spent the last several years in poor health but always retained her cheerful optimism and had a quick smile for everyone, despite often being in significant pain. She carried in her an enormous capacity to love and care for all of those around her. And her kind heart extended beyond her family and friends and often led to a steady stream of stray and hurt animals being cared for by her in her home. The latest of which was a small blind cat named Isis who Teri nursed back to health. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Millard and Anne Croft, a farmer and teacher in the community, Wilbur and Jenny Gray of Anderson, Ind., and her father-in-law Lt. USN (ret.) Stanton L. Brown also a Lions International Past District Governor and member. Pallbearers will be Michael Woelfer, Jason Branum, Lazaro Gomez, Scott Croft, Kevin Leight and John Gray. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Croft, Wilbur Stone and Lynn Alexander. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at the funeral home in Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/16/2008.
Maurice Cameron
Funeral services for Mr. Maurice Cameron, 83, of Jacksonville are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday July 25, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville with Rev. Hank Chandler officiating. Burial is at McDonald Cemetery, New Summerfield. Mr. Cameron died Tuesday, June 22, 2008 in Tyler. He was born April 26, 1925 in Griffin. Mr. Cameron proudly served with the Navy during WW II and was in the Pacific Theater. He was a Baptist and was employed as a carpenter and a home builder. He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin Cameron and Bell Pool Cameron; brothers Alton Cameron, Estell Cameron, Howard Cameron and Esco Cameron; sisters Gladys Wesley, Bernice Smith and Mildred Cameron; and granddaughter Tiffani Stanley. He is survived by his twin sister Maurine Cross; son Curtis Cameron and wife Susan of Garland; daughters Connie Aday and husband Paul of The Woodlands, Brenda Stahelin and husband Brent of Jacksonville and Elise Self and husband Rick of McKinney; as well as several grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Paul Aday, Brent Stahelin, Rick Self, Michael Powell, Ben Briley and Chris Cross. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 7/24/2008 - 7/25/2008
Hattie Bob Chance
Funeral services for Hattie Bob Chance, 94, of Jacksonville are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, July 18 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Jacksonville with Phillip Strong of Southside Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Jacksonville. Mrs. Chance died July 13, 2008 in Jacksonville. She was born May 10, 1914 in Appleby to William Oliver “Ollie” Strode and Sallie “Sadie” Edwina Frazer Strode. She graduated from Nacogdoches High School. On Nov. 4, 1934, she married James Earl Chance. The couple lived in Nacogdoches, Houston, and Jacksonville while birthing and rearing five children. She was a member of the Grand Lodge of the Ladies Society of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, the Home Extension Service Club, the PTA of Westside Elementary, the PTA of Berry Elementary, Burbank Jr. High, Jeff Davis High School and Sam Houston High School, all in Houston, Texas. During her years in Houston she was a member of Second Christian Church. When she and her husband returned to Jacksonville in 1966, she was a member of the Corinth Road Church of Christ and Southside Church of Christ. She retired from Jacksonville Independent School District Jr. High Cafeteria. She loved to travel and saw much of the United States and traveled to Italy during her retirement. Mrs. Chance moved to Conroe in 2001 to reside in an assisted living facility and moved back to Jacksonville in January of 2008.Mrs. Chance was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Chance in 1969; daughter, Bobbie Earl Heide in 1992; sisters, Bessie Lowrance, Annie Mae Strode and Jim Addie Russell; and brothers, Oliver Strode and C.B. Strode. She is survived by daughter, Paula Thompson and Wayne, of Crockett; sons, Charles Chance and Rosemary, of Jacksonville, Edwin Chance and Carol, of The Woodlands, Billy Chance and Teresa, of Conroe; and son-in-law, Peter Heide, of San Antonio; sister, Joyce Harrington, of Conroe; and sister-in-law , Reva Strode, of Burnet; and special niece and family, Edith and Glen Hamilton, of Jacksonville. Mrs. Chance is also survived by 14 grandchildren, Ramona Kelm and Robbie of White Oak, Johnette Wasko and Tim of Atlanta, Mellanee Roberts and LaFate of Sapulpa, Okla., Marci Beasley and Richard of Lexington, Texas Nathan Chance and Janna of Jackson, Tenn., Marcus Chance and Marianne of Austin, Joshua Chance and Jessie Arian of Denver, Colo., Eddie Chance of The Woodlands, Judy Duroy and Raymond of The Woodlands, Wade Chance and Grace of Allen, Kristine and Matthew Fairchild of Lexington, S.C., Jon, Stefani and Michelle Gonzales of Conroe; 20 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are grandsons and great grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday July 17 and from 10 a.m. until the service begins on Friday, July 18, 2008 at the Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodlands Christian Academy 5800 Academy Way, The Woodlands, TX or any other charity of your choice. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/16/2008
David Earl Coker
Funeral services for David Earl Coker, 61, of Lufkin, formerly of Frankston are scheduled for Sunday, 2 p.m. July 13, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Frankston. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Frankston. Mr. Coker died Friday July 11, 2008 in Lufkin. He was born Sept. 19, 1946 in Elkhart. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe B. and Adele Simpson Coker and his brother Caroll Coker. Mr. Coker served the Anderson County Sherriff’s Department and was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Frankston. Survivors include a son, Daniel Coker of Palestine; brother, Darrell Coker of Kennard; sisters, Ruth Cole of Pollok, Joyce Coker of Tom Ball; and good friends Mike Goodman and Larry Jo House of Frankston; and several nieces and nephews. The family received friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday July 12, 2008 at the funeral home in Frankston. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 7/12/2008 - 7/14/2008
Olivia Conwell
Funeral services for Olivia Conwell, 28, of Dallas, formerly of Jacksonville, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2008 in New Prospect Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Cummings and Rev. D. Hinton officiating. Burial will be in Ragsdale Cemetery under the direction of Williams Funeral Home. Conwell died Friday, July 11, 2008, in a car accident in Dallas. She was born Feb. 9, 1980 in Dallas. She was raised in Jacksonville and graduated from Jacksonville High School. She was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. Survivors in include her mother, five children and three siblings. Pallbearers will be Stacey Franklin, Byron Franklin, Jason Franklin, Scottie Polk, Raymond Franklin, and Darrell Carter. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of New Prospect Baptist Church. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/18/2008
Don Nolan Crawford
Funeral services for Don Nolan Crawford, 64, of Maydelle are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, July 19, 2008 in First Baptist Church in Rusk with Rev. Don Copeland, Rev. G.W. McFadden and Rev. Brad Turlington officiating. Masonic Graveside Rites conducted by Rusk Masonic Euclid Lodge #45 will be in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk. Mr. Crawford died July 17, 2008 at his residence. He was born September 25, 1943 in Jacksonville, to Nolan Andrew and Inez Higgins Crawford. He graduated from Maydelle High School and attended Lon Morris College. Mr. Crawford married his high school sweetheart and love of his life Margaret “Cookie” Roach on Aug. 7, 1964. They moved to Dallas where he worked as an insurance underwriter until he was drafted into the army in December of 1965 for the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Korea and served as a Hawk Missile Specialist and was honorably discharged in September of 1967. Don worked with his dad on carpentry work until the couple started a family and then he went back into sales. Over the years he owned and operated a couple of restaurants in Rusk, Don’s Fried Chicken and the Winchester. He also bought and sold timber. Don has owned and operated Crawford’s Kwik Lube, car wash and storage in Rusk since 1998. He was Past Worshipful Master in Rusk Euclid Masonic Lodge #45, served on the Maydelle School Board and was a member of First Baptist Church in Maydelle where he served as Deacon. Don also taught youth and adult Sunday School over the years. Bringing others to Christ was important to him. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and just enjoying God’s Creation. Many memories were made with his family and friends enjoying the outdoors. Donnie loved his children, grandchildren and family, each one special in their own way. He said many times how blessed he and his family have been to have so many special friends and people who cared. Mr. Crawford loved people and was always looking to see who he might help and often did so anonymously. Along with his sweet and loving nature, he had an adventurous and fun loving spirit. Children were naturally drawn to him and loved him. He enjoyed having a good laugh and always had something humorous to say and had the family laughing even during the painful and difficult times during his short battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his parents, Nolan and Inez Crawford, brother, Buck Douglas Crawford, sister, Billie Roach. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Cookie Crawford of Maydelle, daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Phil Smith of Whitehouse, TX, son and daughter-in-law, Don Bradley and Melissa Crawford of Maydelle, grandchildren, Spencer and Preston Smith of Whitehouse, Brandon Crawford, Samantha, Jackson and Tatum Loya all of Maydelle, sister, Joan Scoggins of Mineola, TX, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David and Janet Roach of Maydelle, Jason and Delana Roach of Maydelle, nephews and nieces, Terry Roach, Melody Crawford, Deborah Gray, Buck, Dirk and Drew Crawford, Cody Roach, Jeana Gonzalez and Ty Roach. Masons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Deacons of First Baptist Church in Maydelle, also Billy Lovelady, Max Thomason, Bob Winder, Robert Stover, Tommy Mullinix, Shannon Ezell, Hugh Byrd, Johnny Thompson and Lewie Byers. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2008 at the funeral home. If desired, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Maydelle, PO Box 103, Maydelle, TX 75772 or Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/18/2008
Billie Sue “Kitty” Hardy
Funeral services for Billie Sue “Kitty” Hardy of Mixon are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Jacksonville with Pastor Charles Plunkett officiating. Burial will be at Mixon Cemetery. Mrs. Hardy passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 in Tyler. She was born in Mineola to Robert Thacker and Clara Maude Stanley Thacker. Mrs. Hardy attended Victory Assembly of God, Tyler and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Clara Thacker and sister Thacker Cole. Survivors include husband Charles Hardy, of Mixon; daughter Claudia Hackbarth and husband Mark, of Tyler; two grandchildren, Rachel Hackbarth and Austin Hackbarth, both of Tyler; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Austin Hackbarth, John Howze, John Hardy, Ferrell Hardy, C. J. Hardy and David Barlow. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2008 at the funeral home in Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 7/17/2008 - 7/18/2008
Thelma Harris
Funeral services for Thelma Harris, 88, of Frankston are scheduled for 3 p.m., Sunday, July 20, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Frankston with Rev. Eddie Hilburn, Rev. Gerald Hall, Jr. and Rev. Doug Howell officiating. She died Wednesday, July 16, 2008 in Frankston. Burial will be at Frankston City Cemetery, Frankston. She was born Aug. 25, 1919 to William Henry Merl Gillum and Rosie Maybell Davidson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Frankston as well as the Theadeus Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Jacksonville and she was a former Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church in Frankston. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her parents William Gillum and Rosie Davidson, husband, L.B. Harris, son, Elvin F Harris, daughter, Tiny Mae Harris, grand-daughter, Janet Harris, grandson, Jimmy Harris and great grandson, Dustin Harris. Mrs. Harris is survived by; her sons: Ray F. Harris of Frankston, Jimmy R. Harris of Athens and James E Harris of Jacksonville. Her daughters: Nettie Holland of Malakoff, Nell Hall of Palestine and Dianne Beard of Frankston. Brother: Edgar Gillum, of North Carolina, brother-in-law and wife, Ray and Lilly Harris of Jacksonville and sister-in-law Macie Mize of Wascom. Mrs. Harris had 25 grand children, 45 great-grand children and one great-great grandchild. Pallbearers will be Bobby Harris, Waddell Norris, Greg Goodwin, Tracy Harris, Craig Hawkins, Andrew Hall, Josh Harris and Craig Friberg. Honorary pallbearers are her grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home in Frankston. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/18/2008
Jessie Gray Hassell
Graveside services for Jessie Gray Hassell, age 81, of Rusk are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2008 at Resthaven Memorial Park, Jacksonville with Dr. Phillip Bryant officiating. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Mrs. Hassell died Wednesday, July 2, 2008 in Rusk. She was born September 14, 1926 in Rusk to Jesse B. Gray and Mary Clemmie Jones Gray. Mrs. Hassell was a member of First Baptist Church, Jacksonville and was formerly a secretary for 38 years for Beall’s Dept. Stores. She was preceded in death by husband Lealon Hassell in December 1994, 2 infant sons, and parents Jesse and Clemmie Gray. Survivors include son James Hassell, Jacksonville; brother James Gray and wife Martha, Colleyville; and several cousins. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2008 at the funeral home in Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/6/2008.
Thomas Floyd Hayes
Thomas Floyd Hayes was born May 31, 1918 in Augusta, Kansas to Birdeen and L.D. Hayes. He graduated from Wichita High School in 1936.Tom moved to Auga Dulce in 1936 to work on the construction of gasoline plants. During World War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where he spent two and one half years serving in the United States and the South Pacific. After being discharged he worked in his dad’s well servicing business. He returned to Texas in 1950 and was employed by the Tenneco Corporation for 33 years. During this time he supervised the construction of five gasoline plants and one chemical plant. One of his hobbies was flying and restoring planes. He had the advantage of having the renowned Lloyd Stearman as his flight instructor. Tom and Martha O’Quinn married in 1948. After Martha died, Tom and Sunshine Wilkerson, his neighbor of 31 years, were married. Tom and Sunshine enjoyed many years of traveling. He embraced his hobby of restoring Model A Ford’s and they enjoyed the adventures of ownership. After living in LaPorte for 63 years the Hayes moved to Helotes, Texas to be near their son and wife, Fred and Vicki Wilkerson. Tom was a member of the University Methodist Church of San Antonio, Texas. He was a member of the LaPorte Masonic Lodge #857 and held a Scottish Rite 32nd Degree. Tom held a Lifetime Membership in The Greater Houston Model A Restorer’s Club. He enjoyed the Texas State and Regional tours where he received the Most Experienced Driver Award for the past seven years. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister. He is survived by his wife Sunshine Hayes, Fred and Vicki Wilkerson, granddaughter Holly Wilkerson, many dear cousins, dear relatives in Missouri, Kansas, and loving friends. Funeral services and Masonic Honors will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2008 in Crawford-Crim-Bryan Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Womack, officiating. Pallbearers will be Pat Elzey, Bill Coleman, Reed Tolls, James Graves, Bryce Hayes, Doug Latimer. Interment will follow in Lakewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please make your donations to the First United Methodist Church of LaPorte, Texas, the LaPorte Masonic Lodge, or the charity of your choice. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 7/23/2008 - 7/25/2008
Bessie Jo Henderson
Funeral services for Bessie Jo Henderson, age 73, of Frankston, TX are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday July 28, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel in Frankston. Burial will be in Frankston City Cemetery. Mrs. Henderson died in Frankston on Friday, July 25, 2008. She was born in Frankston on Nov. 4, 1934.Mrs. Henderson retired as parts manager at Lade Ford after 25 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors are her husband, Billy Henderson; daughters and sons-in-law Debbie and Roger Hilton of Larue, Sue and Gordon Campbell of Frankston; two grandchildren Sarah Hilton and Cash Campbell. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home in Frankston. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/27/2008
Mrs. Veneta Rose Holliday
Mrs. Holliday went to join the Lord in Heaven on July 1, after an extended illness. She was born June 25, 1957 in Houston, Texas. Mrs. Holliday enjoyed her life’s work as a nurse in the area. She loved to be with her family and dote on her grandchildren. Survivors include husband Billy Holliday, Jacksonville, TX, daughters Suzy (David) Baldwin, Tyler, TX and Courtney Beaudet, Greenville, North Carolina, grandchildren Maggie Baldwin, Alexia Beaudet, and Ethan Beaudet, sisters and brother, Lily Baker, Cherokee, OK, Wayne (Angela) Bullock, Irving, TX, and Laura (Steve) Christopher, Reklaw, TX and parents Albert and Bernice Bullock, Jacksonville, TX. Memorial Service for Veneta Rose Holliday of Jacksonville, Texas is set for Sunday July 6, 3:00 pm at Lookout Valley Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Ron Hart officiating. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/6/2008.
Eugene “Gene” Hunter
Graveside services for Mr. Eugene “Gene” Hunter, 71, of Bullard are scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday July 20, 2008 at Gossett Chapel Cemetery, Jacksonville under the direction of Autry Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Cox officiating. Mr. Hunter died Friday, July 18, 2008 in Tyler. He was born Nov. 3, 1936 in Van Zandt County. Mr. Hunter was member of the Church of Nazarene and was employed as a saw miller for over 45 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Dover Delaware Hunter and Mamie Cain Hunter. He is survived by his wife Francis Hunter of Bullard; sons Donald and wife Ricarda Hunter of Frankston and Frank and wife LaRhonda Hunter of Liberty City; daughters Janice M. Hunter, of Tyler, and Lynda and Douglas Rice of Bullard; foster children Jesse and Angela Pool of Hallsville, Raymond and Amy Boswell of Midland and Merri and Jack Leatherwood of Tyler; sisters MaeDean Partney and Elizabeth and husband James Gibson, all of Tyler. Mr. Hunter had 19 grand children, one great-grand child and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jesse Pool, Raymond Boswell, Michael Howard, Rodney Fountain, Will Jennings and Craig Gray. The family received friends at 6 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/19/2008
Jesse Johnson
Graveside services for Jesse Johnson, 63, of Jacksonville, will be
held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 17 2008 at Jacksonville City Cemetery
with Rev. Walter Scott officiating. Burial will be at the cemetery under
the direction of Community Funeral Home of Jacksonville.
Johnson died Friday, July 11, 2008 in the Hospice of East Texas. He was
born Jan. 25, 1945 in Marlin.
The family will receive friends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July
16, 2008 at the funeral home
Mr. Ed Kiely
Funeral services for Mr. Ed Kiely, age 84, of Jacksonville are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at First United Methodist Church, Jacksonville with Rev. Dr. Edwin Crank and Rev. Dr. Faulk Landrum officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park, Jacksonville. Mr. Kiely died Monday, June 30, 2008 in Jacksonville after an extended illness. He was born February 26, 1924 in Dallas and had lived in Jacksonville over 50 years. He was the owner of the Kiely Printing Company. Mr. Kiely was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and the Jacksonville Rotary Club. Mr. Kiely was President and a member of the East Texas Division of the State Board of Printing Industries Association. He was a member of the board of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and was always an active sports enthusiast. He served briefly as interim coach for Lon Morris College and worked at the Jacksonville Daily Progress and the Longview News Journal as a sports writer. He continued this interest throughout his life. His fifty years in the graphic arts industry were recognized in 2001 as Outstanding Business Man by the Chamber of Commerce and in 2003 he was honored by the Lon Morris College as an Alumni Who Makes A Difference. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward Douglas and Irby Campbell Kiely. He is survived by; his wife of more than 49 years, Evelyne Kiely of Jacksonville, brother Rev. Harry Campbell Kiely and his wife Arlene of Silver Spring, Maryland, nephews; Matthew Kiely and Joel Kiely both of Washington D.C., Aaron Kiely and his wife Melissa and their two sons Kevin and Thomas, all of La Canada Flintridge, California and Adam Kiely, his wife Roxanna and their daughter Chisti Anna, all of Gaithersburg, Maryland. Special friends and sisters-in-law; Artrell Bunn Sanders of Henderson and Annie Lou Bunn of New Summerfield, both dedicated and faithful former employees and two special care givers, Marie Johnson and Shelia Tatum who were with him to the end of his journey. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville before the service. The family suggests memorials may be made to the scholarship fund of one of the local junior colleges: Jacksonville College, 105 B. J. Albritton Drive, Jacksonville, Texas 75766 or Lon Morris College, 800 College Avenue, Jacksonville, Texas. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/6/2008.
Mary Ann "Granny" King
Funeral services for Mary Ann "Granny" King, 77, of Sacul, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the McKnight Methodist Church near Cushing with Dan Rhodes officiating. Burial will be in Sacul Cemetery under the direction of Dickie Allen Funeral Home of Cushing. Mrs. King died Wednesday, July 23, 2008 in Sacul. She was born June 28, 1931 to Leslie and Mary Ellen Parrish Cheevers. Mrs. King had lived most of her life in Sacul and had been a school teacher for 32 years at Joe Wright Elementary School in Jacksonville. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a master's degree. She was a member of the McKnight Congressional Methodist Church.Mrs. king was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Jack King. Survivors include her son, Tommy King of Sacul; daughter, Linda Williams of Fort Worth; brother, Leslie Cheevers Jr. of Lake Jackson; sister, Kathleen Nick of Lufkin; and grandchildren, Stephanie King, Letecia Williams, Kimberly Williams and Matthew King. Pallbearers will be Terry Nichols, Mike Nichols, Billy King, James Nick, Dan Wilson and Tommy King. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Cushing. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/25/2008
Elmira Mallard
Funeral services for Elmira Mallard, 74, of Jacksonville, will be
held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2008, in Sweet Union Church with Rev.
Claudell Anderson officiating and Rev. Chester Whitaker eulogizing.
Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of
Community Funeral Home of Jacksonville.
Mallard died Saturday, July 12, 2008 in Jacksonville. She was born Jan.
1, 1934 in San Augustine, County.
Public viewing will be at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, July 17, 2008.
Dorothy McCarroll
Funeral services for Dorothy McCarroll, age 94, of
Jacksonville are pending at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Mrs. McCarroll died Tuesday, July 1, 2008 in Jacksonville.
Doyle D. McClain
Funeral services for Doyle D. McClain, 88, of Jacksonville are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Jacksonville with Rev. Steve Edwards officiating. Burial will be at Shiloh Cemetery, Alto. Mr. McClain died Friday, July 18, 2008, in Jacksonville. He was born March 30, 1920, in Cherokee County to the late Miles Andrew and Myrtle Jane McClain. Mr. McClain was a member of Central Baptist Church, Jacksonville, and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife Deloris McClain; son Ronald McClain; grandson Craig McClain; and sisters Othelle Townley and Tommie Collins. He is survived by sons Jerry McClain and wife Camella of Jacksonville, and Phil McClain and wife Debbie of Henderson; daughter Karen Cook and husband Bobby of Henderson; grandchildren Tracy Foy and husband James of Katy, Cami Barr and husband Sean of Cypress, Jeremy Cook and wife Katie of Honey Grove, Steven Cook and wife Dominique of Savannah, Ga., Bryan Cook and wife Miranda of Rusk, Brandi McClain of Fort Worth, and Mary McClain of Henderson; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Cook, Steven Cook, Bryan Cook, Wayne Bolton, Frank Goodson and Ed Lovelady. Honorary pallbearers will be James Foy, Sean Barr, Tracy Tidwell and A.C. Wright. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Memorial may be made to Central Baptist Church, Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/19/2008
Floyed J. “Mack” McCullough
Funeral services for Floyed J. “Mack” McCullough, 78, of Jacksonville are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Jacksonville with Rev. Steve Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Still Waters Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville. Mr. McCullough went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2008 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 11, 1929 in Leesville, La. He served in the United States Army in the Korean War. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, Jacksonville and The Goodfellows Sunday School Class. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Pasadena, and the Scottish Rite. Mr. McCullough was a retired Maintenance superintendent at NASA Space Center and Texas State Railroad. He also worked at Alcoa. Survivors include loving wife of 56 years Cordie Lay McCullough of Jacksonville; sons Jerry McCullough and wife Donna of Jacksonville, Royce McCullough and companion Jere of Jacksonville and Brett McCullough and wife J-Ann of McKinney; grandchildren Jerrod, Tiffany, and James McCullough, John and Amanda Shaw, D’Ann and Gregory McCullough and Sarah and Jewel McCullough; great-grandchildren Taylor Shaw, Hannah Freudenberg, Weston Jakob, Wyatt and Whitney McCullough and Maddison Marshall; brother and sister-in-law Lloyd and Joyce McCullough of Hughes Springs and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jerrod McCullough, AMN Gregory McCullough, James McCullough, Tim McCullough, John Shaw, Stephen Andrew and Pat Nelson.The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 7/29/2008 - 7/31/2008
Elba C. Morris
Funeral services for Elba C. Morris, 82, of Mount Selman will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at Boren-Conner Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Renfro Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Dan Middleton officiating. Burial will follow at Center Cemetery in Owentown. Elba Morris was born Jan. 22, 1926, in Jacksonville to Ira T. Tidwell and Ruth Bradley Tidwell. She attended school in Dialville and graduated from Beaumont High School. She was a lifelong area resident of Jacksonville and Mount Selman. She was a member of the Mount Selman United Methodist Church and had retired as a customer service manager for Montgomery Ward in Tyler. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 20, 2008, at Legacy Hospice in Tyler. Elba was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold Emory Morris; sisters, Lottie and Dorothy; and brother, Harvey. She is survived by her daughter and husband, Robin Smoot and Noel of Mount Selman; her son, Eric Joshua Morris of Tyler; four grandchildren, Kimberly Brooks, April Smoot, Brian Smoot and Joshua Morris; five great-grandchildren, Ashley Miles, Callisha Miles, Britney Miles, Ethan Smoot and Taren Smoot; nieces, Nancy Harbison and Louise Hunter, with a special thank you for all her love and support and help; and nephew, Keith Hunter. Pallbearers will be Jamie Ellis, Keith Hunter, Brian Smoot, Eark Hale, Stanley Hunter and Mike Smith. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Boren-Conner Funeral Home, Jacksonville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mount Selman Methodist Church. The family would especially like to thank Hospice Legacy Serenity House and particularly Janet Lortez and Sonja Burks for all they have done. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 7/23/2008 - 7/25/2008
Roger O'Neal
Funeral services for Mr. Roger O'Neal, 50, of Rusk, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2008 at First Congregational Methodist Church in Rusk. Burial will be in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Rusk. Mr. O'Neal died Friday, July 25, 2008 in Jacksonville. He was born May 31, 1958 in Rusk. He is survived by; one son, Trent O'Neal, his mother, Lucille O'Neal, brothers, Lewis Glenn and wife, Connie, Billy Jack O'Neal and wife, Felice, sister, Cheryl Watson and husband, David. several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Larry Lloyd, David Beard, John Tom Yarbrough, Johnny Miller and John D. Hudnall The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/27/2008
Michael W. “Mike” Perry
Funeral services for Michael W. “Mike” Perry, age 61, of Rusk are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday July 16, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Jacksonville with Mr. Jack Orbison officiating. Burial will be at Atoy Cemetery. Mr. Perry died Saturday July 12, 2008 in Tyler. He was born October 17, 1946 in Velasco, TX. Mr. Perry served in the United States Air Force, was a member of Reklaw Church of Christ and was formerly a TXDOT employee. He was preceded in death by his parents W. C. and Winona Perry, sister Carol Sue Perry and daughter Raina Perry. Survivors include wife Zina Perry, Rusk; sons Michael Shae Perry and fiancé Missy Adams and Cody Perry and wife Chanda, all of Rusk; and 3 grandchildren Macey Perry, Marissa Perry and Morgan Perry, all of Rusk. Pallbearers will be Deaton Goff, Ronnie Norton, Don Lusk, John Irwin, Jerry Akin and Alan Akin. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Akin, Butch Bowman, James Wallace, Cecil Richey and Tom Orbison. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday July 16, 2008 at the funeral home in Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/15/2008
Saundra Kay Buckelew “Nanny” Pryor
Funeral services for Saundra Kay Buckelew “Nanny”
Pryor, age 59, of Maydelle are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July
9, 2008 in Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Glover
officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery under the direction
of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk. Mrs. Pryor died July 6, 2008
in a Jacksonville hospital. She was born March 18, 1949 in Tyler, TX.
She was a resident of Maydelle for 23 years formerly of Tyler. She was a
member of Bible Baptist Church in Overton, TX and a United States Postal
Service worker for 25 years serving in Maydelle, Jacksonville, and
Tyler. She was Postmaster for 15 years in Maydelle. Mrs. Pryor was
editor of NAPUS for one year as well as head of the Hospitality
Committee for NAPUS with her husband. Mrs. Pryor and her husband were
frequent travelers and visited Washington D.C. and the Rose Parade in
Pasadena, California. She received her Associates Degree in Computer
Science from Tyler Junior College and studied family genealogy and also
organized and held the yearly Maydelle Community Easter Egg hunt for
many years. Preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Dorothy
Buckelew, sister, Peggy Jennings. She is survived by her husband of 39
years, Earl Pryor of Maydelle, four sons, Anthony Earl Pryor of Wylie,
TX, James Eugene Pryor of Keller, TX, Kevin Wayne Pryor Sr. and wife
Sandra of Overton, TX, Tracy Duane Pryor of Texarkana, TX, sister, Shera
Duncan and husband Ron of Overton, eleven grandchildren including
Heather Watson, Taylor Watson, Preston Pryor, Wesley Pryor, Nicholas
Pryor, Tyler Pryor, Kevin Pryor Jr., Sarah Bracewell, Emily Bracewell,
Brent Pryor, Chelsey Pryor, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts,
and one uncle. Pallbearers will include Phillip Brent, Brent Pryor,
Kevin Pryor Jr., Jonathon Duncan, Eric Lewis, E.G. Reed and Jimmy Lusk.
Honorary pallbearers will be U.S. Postmasters. Family will receive
friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at the funeral home. If
desired, memorials may be made to Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood,
Suite 105, Danvers, Massachusetts, 01923.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on
7/9/2008.
Michael Joseph Ridgley
Funeral mass for Michael Joseph Ridgley, age 48 of Jacksonville are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Jacksonville with Father Mark Kusmirek officiating. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Mr. Ridgley died Wednesday, July 16, 2008 in Nacogdoches. He was born Jan. 9, 1960 in Houston. Mr. Ridgley was a graduate of Bay City High School, a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Jacksonville, was air conditioning contractor and owner/operator of Ridg-air, Inc. of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law Larry Langley and Barry Powell. Survivors include parents Bud and Fran Ridgley, Jacksonville; sons, Tyler W. Ridgley, Jacksonville, Simon Ridgley and Noah Ridgley, of Garland; daughter Elizabeth Ridgley, Garland; sisters Vickie Lough and husband Rodney, Jacksonville, Lorie Dudley and husband Frank, Huntsville, and Susan B. Langley, Arlington; brother Brian Ridgley and wife Larissa, Bullard and several niece and nephews. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Jacksonville or Klein Animal Shelter, Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/18/2008
Mshale Trevon Shujaa Sr
Funeral services for Mshale Trevon Shujaa Sr., 36, of Jacksonville, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008 in Sweet Union Baptist Church with William E. Franklin officiating. Burial will be in Jacksonville City Cemetery under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Jacksonville. Shujaa died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 in Jacksonville. He was born May 1, 1972 in San Diego, Calif. Public viewing will take place at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 18. A wake will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/18/2008
Chester Thompson Sr.
Funeral services for Chester Thompson Sr., 90, of
Jacksonville, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008 in Greater
New Zion Baptist Church with Charles Walls officiating and eulogizing.
Burial will be at Ragsdale Cemetery in Jacksonville under the direction
of Community Funeral Home of Jacksonville.
Thompson died Saturday, June 28, 2008 in ETMC-Jacksonville. He was born
April 18, 1918 in the Mount Haven Community.
Viewing will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 4, 2008. The
body will lie in state at the church from 10 a.m. until the service.
Rudolph “Rudy” W. Thompson
Graveside services for Mr. Rudolph “Rudy” W. Thompson, 57, of Pahrump, Nev. formerly of Jacksonville are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Concord Cemetery near Troup with Bros. Duane Turner, Andy Cox and Marc Sharp officiating under the direction of Autry Funeral home in Jacksonville. Mr. Thompson died Monday, July 28, 2008 at his home in Nevada. He was born Feb. 20, 1951 in Texas. Mr. Thompson was employed in the printing industry and was considered a very loving person by friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents Ruford Theron Thompson and Louiza Winifred Sharp Thompson and niece Rickie Marie Johnston. He is survived by sisters and brothers-in-law Charlotte and Duane Turner of Hughes Springs, Brenda and Tommy Shuttlesworth of Wake Village, and Nell and Jim Buchanan of Longview; brother and sister-in-law Randy and Betty Thompson of Lovettsville, Va.; several loving nieces and nephews and special friend and caregiver Marcia Lovell of Pahrump, Nev. who was with him to the end of his journey. Honorary pallbearers are John Turner, Ricky Brock-Jones, Theron Turner, Chad Brock-Jones, Jason Shuttlesworth and Charlie Shuttlesworth. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 1, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/31/2008
Frances Leona Crim Whitfield
Frances Leona Crim Whitfield, 87, of Van Alstyne, formerly of Jacksonville, passed away June 28, 2008 at Meadowbrook Care Center in Van Alstyne. She was born Nov.16, 1920, in McKinney, the daughter of Julius and Minnie Lee (York) Samples. She married J. B. Crim in 1939 in Sherman. He preceded her in death in December 2004. She married Tommy Whitfield in February 2007, at Meadowbrook Care Center. Frances was a homemaker and member of East Lake Baptist Church in Bullard. After entering Meadowbrook Care Center in 2005, she became active in the Red Hat Ladies Society, led the Sittercize Group, was elected resident of the month and Valentine Queen, and participated in church services, bingo, and many other activities. She is survived by her husband, Tommy; sons and daughters-in-law, Grover Carrell and Peggy Crim of Anna, Don and Lana Crim of Van Alstyne, and James and Betty Crim of Jacksonville; grandchildren and their spouses James Carrell and Rosa Crim, Kelly Crim, David and Dennie Crim, Shanna and Greg Scott, Jeffrey and Brandi Crim, Kevin and Wendy Crim, and Janna and Michael McMahon; 11 great-grandchildren including Meghan Crim Pike of Jacksonville, and one great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel with the Rev. Jim Poole officiating. Interment followed at Ridgeview Memorial Park. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 7/6/2008.
Lynda Nelson Wilhite
Funeral services for Lynda Nelson Wilhite, 68, of Jacksonville are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville with Rev. Steve Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery, Dallas. Mrs. Wilhite passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 in Jacksonville. She was born Feb. 14, 1940 in Monroe, La. to Clayton Henry and Alice Mae Cook Nelson. She served in the U.S. Air Force and was an employee of Nan Travis for 13 years and 10 years at the Allegiance Company. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Kay Cruse. Survivors include husband, Doug Wilhite, of Jacksonville; son, Danny and wife Dianne Wilhite, of Orange; a brother, “Buzzy” and wife Janet Nelson of Downsville, La. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8p.m. Sunday July 13, 2008 at the funeral home in Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 7/12/2008 - 7/14/2008
Linnie Lee Youngker
Funeral services for Linnie Lee Youngker, 87, of Jacksonville are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at the Autry Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville with Rev. C.L. Taylor officiating. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Burial will follow at Earle’s Chapel Cemetery in Jacksonville. Mrs. Youngker died Friday, July 11, 2008 in Jacksonville. She was born Jan. 20, 1921 in Red River, La. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas O. and Rodie Sarah Baxley Cantrell; her husband Frank John Youngker; a son, Calvin Eugene; and nine brothers and sisters. Mrs. Youngker was a homemaker and a member of the Bethel Assembly of God Church of Jacksonville. Survivors include son, Charles Arthur and his wife Marsha Mosley of Concord; daughters, Sharon and her husband Kenneth McDaniel of Troup, Robin and her husband Alfredo Lopez of Jacksonville, Barbara and her husband Bill Owens of Fort Worth and Pam Gentry of Jacksonville. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday July 14, 2008 at the funeral home in Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 7/12/2008 - 7/14/2008
