Cherokee County, Texas
OBITUARIES MARCH 2008
Lauren Elizabeth Lewis 03/08/1987 -3/3/2008
Lauren Elizabeth Lewis, age 20, of Tyler went home
to be her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 3,2008, as a result of
injuries received in an automobile accident. Lauren was born on March 8,
1987, in Alexandria, La.
After a short time in Lecompte, La., Lauren was a resident for eight
years in Shreveport, La., and for the last 11 years a resident of Tyler.
She was a 2005 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and was a senior at
Texas A&M University.
Not only was Lauren a Christian who loved the Lord but she also was very
active in the Maggies Women’s Leadership Organization of Texas A & M
University. Lauren was the 2007 Maggie Member of the Year, 2007 staff
and 2008 Programming Chair for Freshman Leadership Development Retreat,
2008 delegate for Abbott Family Leadership Conference, host tutor, and
volunteer for Boys & Girls Club at the Lincoln Center. Lauren was
looking forward to April 4 when she would receive her Aggie ring. Lauren
(La La) lived life with gusto. Her favorite scripture verse was …
Ephesians 2:4. "But God! So rich is He in His mercy!"
Lauren was preceded in death by her grandmother, Annette Lewis.
Surviving to cherish Lauren’s memory are her parents, Michael and Robin
Lewis of Tyler; brother and wife, Michael David and Stephanie Lewis and
their son, Michael Braydon Lewis; sister, Sally Annette Lewis of Tyler;
grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Tom Harper of Jacksonville, Fla.;
grandfather, Bernard Lewis of Quincy, Fla.; great-uncle, Robert Harper
of Alexandria, La.; great- aunt and uncle, Billy and Beth Kimore of
DeRidder, La.; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Lauren leaves
behind her Maggies and countless friends.
Arrangements are under direction of Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at First Christian
Church in Tyler.
Services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at First Christian
Church, 4202 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler with Rev. R. G. Ericson, Rev. Bryan
Tema, and Rev. Kirkland Knight officiating. Interment will be in Still
Waters Memorial Garden , 1025 SE Loop 456, Jacksonville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Texas
A&M University, Maggie 956400, 217 Memorial Student Center, College
Station, 77843. "The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love
of Lord endures forever." Psalms 138:8.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Texas
A&M University, Maggie 956400, 217 Memorial Student Center, College
Station, 77843.
William "Russell" Duggan 11/2/1924 -3/3/2008
Funeral services for Russell Duggan, 83, of
Keller, TX formerly of Jacksonville, are scheduled for 10 A.M. Thursday,
March 6, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Jacksonville with Rev Don
Harvey presiding. Burial will be at Jarratt Cemetery, Jacksonville,
under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Mr. Duggan passed away Monday, March 3, 2008 at his residence in Keller,
TX.
Russell was born November 2, 1924 in Jacksonville, to Jess and Ida
Duggan. Mr.Duggan joined the U.S. Army in 1943 and served in WWII with
the 25th fighting division in the Philippines where he was wounded twice
and received the Purple Heart and several other medals. He retired in
1987 from the oil industry where he worked on the pipeline. He recently
received a 50 year Pin from the Masonic lodge #108 and also was a 50
year member of the Eastern Star. Russell was a member of the VFW and
Cove Springs Community Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Jess & Ida Duggan, wife, Peggy
Duggan, wife, Eula Duggan, step-son, Richard Robertson.
Survivors include: wife, Arlene Duggan of Keller, son, Phillip Lee
Duggan of Las Vegas, NV, daughter, Louise Duggan of Dallas, step-son,
Jerry Bob Robertson of Jacksonville, step-daughters, Ann Wills of
Whitehouse, Theresa Cousins of La Porte, and Mary Hilton of Lone Wolf,
OK, step-daughter-in-law, Joan Robertson of Waller. Numerous
grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.
Pallbearers are; Clay Wills, Harold Harvey, Russ Robertson, Gaylord
LaLonde, Richie Robertson and James M. Cook.
Honorary Pallbearers are; Bill Terry, Sr. and Richard Robertson.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM, Wed. March 5, at Autry
Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Annie Myrle Dicus 5/11/1914 -3/4/2008
Annie Myrle Freeman Dicus of Kaufman, Texas,
formerly of Frankston and Jacksonville, Texas, passed away on March 4,
2008 at Sunflower Park Nursing Home in Kaufman.
She was born May 11, 1914 in Frankston, Anderson County, Texas. She had
lived in Kaufman since 1995. She was a member of Grace Fellowship
Baptist Church, Kaufman, Texas. She was a retired seamstress beginning
her career in WWII making Army Tents. After her retirement she was the
Baby Sitter for the Swanson and Autry Families of Jacksonville.
Preceded in death by her husband: Buford L. Dicus, four brothers:
Eugene, Dan, Tommy and Frank Freeman, one sister: Floreed E Kimbrough.
One great-grandson: Ikaika Thomas.
She is survived by one son; Albert L. & Lorna Dicus, Honolulu, Hawaii;
one daughter, Louise & Danny Hazelip, Scurry,Tx.; two brothers; Jesse
Milburn Freeman, Springtown, Texas, T.D. Freeman, Houston, Texas, five
grandsons; one granddaughter; six great-grandsons, four
great-granddaughters, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Parker-Ashworth Funeral Home, Kaufman, Texas on Friday,
March 7, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Graveside services: March 8, 2008 at Olive Branch Cemetery, Brushy
Creek, Texas at 2:00 PM with Rev. G.C. Folmar officiating under the
direction of Autry Funeral Home of Jacksonville, TX.
Ruby Bessie Phillips 10/29/1915 -3/7/2008
Ruby Phillips of Dayton, formerly of Jacksonville
has gone to join her husband and be with the Lord. Ruby was born on
October 29, 1915 and died March 7, 2008. She was a loving Wife, Mother,
Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her husband, T.E. Phillips.
She is survived by her daughter, Joann Fields and son-in-law Ernest
Fields; and her son, Joe Thomas Phillips, along with four Grandchildren,
four Great-Grandchildren and five Great-Great Grandchildren.
Her funeral service will be held at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville,
Texas on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 1pm.
There will be a viewing prior to services.
The pallbearers will be: Steve Fields, Kevin Fields, Joey McWilliams,
Earl Wayne Hammons and Roger Hammons.
Margie Lee Stallings 9/25/1937 -3/8/2008
Funeral services for Margie Stallings, 70, of Big
Sandy, formerly of Jacksonville are scheduled for Tuesday, March 11,
2008 at 2:00 p. m. , with Rev. Steve Edwards presiding, at Autry Funeral
Home Chapel, Jacksonville.
Mrs. Stallings died Saturday, March 8, 2008 in Big Sandy. She was born
September 25, 1937 in Jacksonville to William Mark “Buck” Orme and
Celestine Priestly Orme. She was a homemaker and member of Afton Grove
Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband, Billy Joe Stallings, daughter,
Sheila Ann Williams and parents, William Mark “Buck” Orme and Celestine
Priestly Orme.
Survivors are daughter, Vickie Lynn Harris and husband George, Big
Sandy, brother, Waylon Orme, Big Sandy, sisters, Ann Henderson, Desoto,
Rosemary Fletcher, Wills Point and Margaret Bynum, Trinity, 2
grandchildren, Bambie Summerfield and husband Dale, and Aaron Harris,
all of Big Sandy, 4 great-grandchildren, Daniel Paul and Jared
Richardson, and Kailey Ann and Lane Summerfield, all of Big Sandy, and
several nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be Monday, March 10, 2008 from 6:00 to
8:00 PM at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Doris Jones 11/3/1922 -3/9/2008
Funeral services for Doris Jones, 85, of
Dialville, are scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at
Rocky Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Dialville, with Rev. Charles
Swilling presiding. Burial will follow in the Rocky Springs Cemetery
under the direction of Autry Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jones passed away peacefully with her children at her side, from
congestive heart failure. Doris was born and raised in Dialville, Texas,
along with her brother J. P. Sides. She married B. F. Jones. They had
three children while residing in Texas and then moved to Tucson, Az.,
where they lived for most of her remaining years until moving back to
Dialville a few years ago. Doris worked in a variety of jobs including
school bus driver, post office worker and real estate broker. She
enjoyed playing piano, dancing, and reading. She was known for direct
honesty, speaking logically and candidly when expressing herself. She
required little but gave everything to the children and grandchildren
that she loved unconditionally.
Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband: B. F. Jones.
She is survived by 2 sons and daughter-in-law: Roland Jones of
Dialville, Bryan and Kim Jones of Bellingham, WA., one daughter and
son-in-law: Elaine Jones and husband Paul, of Tucson, AZ., one brother
and sister-in-law: J. P. Sides and wife Alice of Henderson, seven
grandchildren and spouses: Dan and Carla Baranowski, Nick and Nicole
Baranowski, Emily Simon, Samantha Simon, Adelia Jones, Kelsey Jones,
Jason and Danielle Jones, one great granddaughter: Morgan Jones, and
several nieces and nephews.
A.J. Wyatt 4/27/1926 -3/11/2008
Funeral services for A.J. Wyatt, 81, a lifelong
resident of Jacksonville, are scheduled for Friday, March 14, at 2:00
P.M. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Jacksonville, with Rev. Jack Thrift
officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park, under the
direction of Autry Funeral Home.
Mr. Wyatt passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 in Jacksonville, Texas.
A.J. was born in Itasca, TX on April 27, 1926 to Carl Wesley Wyatt and
Rosie Bertha Reed Wyatt.
He was a disabled veteran, serving his country as a Sergeant in the Air
Force during the Korean Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Martha Wyatt and a brother, James
Wyatt.
He is survived by a son: Sammy Wyatt, Clio, S.C., a grandson: Brian
Wyatt, Clio, S.C. a brother: C.W. Wyatt, Jacksonville and a sister:
Bertha Jones, Jacksonville and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be: Glen Wyatt, Jeffery McIntyre, Bobby Wyatt, Bill
Jones, Jimmy Wyatt, James Jones, Jerry Jones.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday, March 13 at
Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville.
Shirley Nelson 10/4/1951 -3/11/2008
Shirley Nelson of Jacksonville, formerly of Temple,
passed away on March 11, 2008 at her home in Jacksonville, Texas.
She was born October 4, 1951, in Bastrop, Texas to Virgil and Louise
Warren Culp.
She was a member and former Sunday School Teacher at Troy Assembly of
God in Temple and a homemaker.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents: one brother: Johnny Culp
and two sisters: Mary Mikes and Jean Murphy.
She is survived by her Husband: Dallas Nelson, Jacksonville, two
daughters, Angela De La Rosa, Temple, Tammy Leger, Sulfur, Louisiana,
one son; Christopher Nelson, Temple and two grandchildren.
Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2008 at
Oenaville Cemetery, Oenaville, Texas at 2:00 PM with Brother R.A. Hill
officiating under the direction of Autry Funeral Home of Jacksonville,
TX.
The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 from 6:00
to 8:00 PM. at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Mary Lucille Dover 5/6/1919 -3/12/2008
The celebration of the life of Mary Lucille Dover, 88, of
Jacksonville, will be held at 10 A.M. Saturday, March 15, 2008, at Autry
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dale Jamerson presiding. Burial will
follow in Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Autry Funeral Home.
Mrs. Dover died Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Trinity Mother Frances
Hospital in Tyler after a short illness. She was born May 6, 1919, in
Atoy, Texas, to Gordie and James Wilbur (Whitt) Lanier .
She married Leldon L. Dover on December 21, 1938 and he preceded her in
death on February 1, 1985. She was also preceded in death by her parents
and her sister; Ruby Sutton.
Mrs. Dover lived in Jacksonville for the last 58 years, having lived in
Alto, Texas previously. She worked at Discount City for many years in
the Ladies, apparel department. She was a member of the Sunset Baptist
Church.
Mrs. Dover was known as “MamMa” to her 5 children, 11 grandchildren and
19 great-grandchildren. She enjoyed people, and they in turn enjoyed
meeting this lively lady with the twinkling eyes and laughing
personality. She loved games especially a game of canasta, and she was
always ready to play dominoes with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Dover is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Wilbur and
Sue Dover of Grapevine, Texas; Gary and Sonja Dover of Salado, Texas;
and Wayne and Molly Dover of Bryan; two daughters and sons-in-law,
Glenda and Charles Humphreys and Becky and Kent Westbrook of
Jacksonville; eleven grandchildren; Scott Hausler, Dr. Brent Dover,
Melanie Whatley, Dr. Rance Humphreys, Tana Switsky, Lisa Guitterez,
Stephen Dover, Kari Jamerson, Brad Westbrook, Mandy Walker and Christy
Dover; nineteen great-grandchildren, Shale and Shanna Hausler; Harrison,
Brianne, Shelby and Kaylee Dover; Olivia Whatley, Ethan and Ewan Switsky;
Garratt and Cameron Guiterrez; Maria and David Garza; Colby and Chase
Jamerson, Breckin Westbrook; Trey Walker and McKenzie and Madison
Scanlan; two brothers and sister-in-law; Royce and Ann Lanier and
Clinton and Elaine Lanier, both of Tyler, her sister; Ruby Sutton who
preceded her in death. Also surviving brothers-in-law and wives; Feldon
and Merle Dover, A.C. and Dorothy Dover, J.C. and Nellie Dover and Larry
and May Dover of Alto, sister-in-law; Dovie Whitaker of Cushing, along
with many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be grandsons; Scott Hausler, Dr. Brent Dover, Dr. Rance
Humphreys, Stephen Dover, Brad Westbrook, Joel Switsky, James Jamerson
and Dr. Cliff Walker.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Great-Grandsons.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM, Friday, March 14, at Autry Funeral
Home.
Ruby L. Lloyd 12/25/1927 -3/13/2008
Graveside services for Ruby Lee Lloyd, 80, of Jacksonville, TX are
scheduled for Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Union Grove
Cemetery, Maydelle with Rev. Steve Edwards officiating under the
direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Mrs. Lloyd died March 13, 2008 in Jacksonville. She was born December
25, 1927 in Athens, TX. to Harry Robison and Trudie McDonald. She was
a homemaker and a Presbyterian.
She was preceded in death by her husband; Woodrow Lloyd, daughters;
Becky Johns and Dianne Mueller, a son; Donald Lloyd and a brother; Don
Rex Robison.
She is survived by two sons; Ronald Lloyd, Athens and Jimmy Lloyd of
Houston, two sisters; Rita Fisher, Mesquite, Patti Morris, The Colony
and a bother; Wayne Robison, Athens, 12 grandchildren & several
great-grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday, March 15, 2008, from 6:00
to 8:00 PM at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Clyde A. Byrd 9/28/1926 -3/13/2008
Services for Clyde Andrew Bird, 81, of Frankston, TX are scheduled
for Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at Autry Funeral Home Chapel,
Frankston with Rev. Oles Pinson officiating under the direction of Autry
Funeral Home, Frankston, TX.
Mr. Bird died March 13, 2008. He was born September 28, 1926 in Rusk
County, TX. to Albert Hermon and Bessie Lee Barratt Bird. He was a
Truck Driver and Rancher, a member of the Masonic Lodge, Garrison, TX.
and a Shriner.
He is survived by his wife; Juanita Bird, Frankston, sons &
daughter-in-law; Jerry Bird, Frankston, Mike Janie Bird, Frankston, Ray
Bird, Abilene, daughter son-in-law; Beverly Bud Scheppler, Bradford, 12
grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren, brother; Ed Bird, Alvin, Texas,
sister; Maxine Domino, Patterson, LA., and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be; Randy Bird, Shawn Bird, Kris Bird, Dustin Bird,
Drew Bird, Brian Cooper, Brice Burrows and Tom Spears.
Honorary Pallbearers will be; Tracy Durham, Carl Adkinson and Cody
Mohan.
Visitation with the family will be Friday, March 14, 2008, from 6:00 to
8:00 PM at Autry Funeral Home, Frankston.
William "Bill" Kee Underwood 1/14/1932 -3/15/2008
Services for William “Bill” Underwood, 76, of Jacksonville, TX are
scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Autry Funeral Home
Chapel, Jacksonville. Burial will follow at Still Waters Memorial
Gardens, Jacksonville, under the direction of Autry Funeral Home,
Jacksonville, TX.
Mr. Underwood died March 14, 2008. He was born January 14, 1932 in
Colbert County Alabama to Andrew Kee & Henrietta Underwood. He retired
from the insurance industry and was a member of Central Baptist Church,
Jacksonville. Bill was the director of The Pine Crest Dev. Co., Director
of the Afton Grove Water Supply, past President of The Jacksonville
Kiwanis Club, Past President of the Lake Jacksonville Assoc. and a
member of the Presidents Club for Reliable Life Ins. CO.
He was preceded in death by his parent; Kee & Henrietta Underwood and a
son, Andy Underwood.
He is survived by sons; Alan Underwood of Russelville, Alabama & William
Underwood, II of Wynona, TX, step-son, Larry McGaughey of Lake Jackson,
TX, 5 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren, also several nieces and
nephews.
Visitation with the family will be Monday March 17 from 12 noon until
service time @ 2 P.M. at the funeral home, Jacksonville.
Marco Antonio "BEBO" Gallegos 2/26/1978 -3/15/2008
Funeral services for Marco Antonio “BEBO” Gallegos, 30, of
Jacksonville, TX. are scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 3 P.M.
at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Jacksonville. Burial will
follow the service at Resthaven Memorial Park, under the direction of
Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville, TX.
Mr. Gallegos died March 15, 2008 in Jacksonville. He was born February
26, 1978 in Piedras Negras, Mexico to Roman and Romana Munoz Gallegos.
He did automotive body work.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother; Maria Victoria Del Rio, a
cousin; Alejandro Moreyra and his best friend; Servando Pena.
Marco is survived by his wife; Monica Gallegos of Jacksonville, son;
Angel Valenciana of Jacksonville, daughters, Maria Victoria Gallegos and
Madalyn Marie Valenciana, both of Jacksonville, parents; Roman & Roman
Munoz Gallegos, a brother; Jose Gallegos of Jacksonville, sisters; Rosy
Gallegos of Jacksonville and Ludivina Gallegos of Tyler and his
grandfather; Graciano Munoz, Jacksonville and numerous nieces, nephews,
aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, March 18 from 6 P.M. to 9
P.M. with a Rosary service at 7 P.M. at Autry Funeral Home,
Jacksonville.
Ruth Chupp 2/21/1921 -3/17/2008
Funeral services for Ruth Chupp, 83, of Jacksonville, TX are
scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Autry Funeral
Home Chapel, Jacksonville with Rev. David Hallum and Rev. Dr. Edwin
Crank officiating. Burial will be in Still Waters Memorial Park under
the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Mrs. Chupp died March 17, 2008 in Jacksonville. She was born February
21, 1925 in Troup, TX. to Ollie and Ella Mae Robinson Cameron. She was
a homemaker and a former Sunday School Teacher and past assistant Church
Secretary and a member of Afton Grove Baptist Church.
She is survived by her Husband; Paul Chupp, Jacksonville, Son &
daughter-in-law; Danny & Kathy Chupp, Jacksonville, two Daughters &
sons-in-law; Carolyn & Dr. E.O. Bonsukan, Jacksonville, Christy & Albert
Munsinger, Rusk, 8 Grandchildren; Kathy Hunter, Crystal Vajcner, Kim
Sessions, Toby Ridgeway, Trista Silvy, Chris Bonsukan, Julie May, Kayla
Chupp, 7 Great-grandchildren and a sister; Ruby Grizzard, Tyler and
several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be; Toby Ridgeway, Chris Silvy, Cobey May, Bryan
Vajcner, David Hunter. Honorary Pallbearers are: Charles Dickerson,
Frank Diamont, James Williams, O.D. Lloyd, Eddie Smith, Bill Lang and
John Kern.
Eloise Grimes 07/12/1923 -3/19/2008
Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, March 19, 2008, from
6:00 to 8:00 PM at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Visitation for Mrs. Grimes will be held at Autry Funeral Home on Friday,
March 21, 2008 from 6 to 8 PM.
Private family graveside will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2008.
Joe
Bob Staton 09/13/1918 -3/21/2008
Joe Bob Staton, 89, of Jacksonville, lumber distributor, landowner and timber man, died March 21, 2008, after an extended illness. Mr. Staton was predeceased by his wife of 38 years, Ann Worrell Staton.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Autry Funeral Home Chapel with Coach Richard Sheffield and Rev. Vernon Lee officiating. Visitation will begin on Sunday, March 23, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Scenic Haven Cemetery under the direction of Autry Funeral Home.
Born in Van Zandt County on September 13, 1918, to Delia and J. H. Staton, Joe Bob was the grandson of an early pioneer family in the lumber business in Cherokee County. His grandparents, Albert A. and Ella Atkison, operated one of the first large lumber mills in the county, located at Prices Switch.
Joe Bob was a World War II veteran, serving his country as Staff Sergeant in the Air Transport Command, U. S. Army Air Forces. The Air Transport Command had world-wide responsibility for ferrying aircraft; transporting personnel, material, and mail; and maintaining air route facilities outside of the U. S. By the end of 1944, Air Transport Command had more than 3,000 transport aircraft in use and had become the “life line” of the Army Air Forces, flying to every part of the world where U. S. troops served. Mr. Staton served in the North African campaign, and his decorations and citations included EAME Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was discharged November 16, 1945.
After the war ended, Mr. Staton returned to Jacksonville and founded Staton Lumber Company with his father, J. H. Staton, his brother George D. Staton, Sr., and his brother-in-law, Gary Arnett. Mr. Staton expanded operations which included George Staton Wholesale Company, Staton Materials, Inc., and Joe Staton Timber Company. He eventually became a major distributor of lumber and other building products in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas.
In the early 1980’s, the longtime lumber wholesaler bought property outside town from Dallas real estate executive Trammell Crow. It was prime ranch land, but Mr. Staton decided he really didn’t need more pasture for his cattle. He chose to return the pasture land to forest and planted trees – over four million of them. He said, “There’s nothing that picks you up better than going out where some pretty pine trees have been set out and watch and see how they’ve grown since the last time. That’s my hobby; I guess you’d call it.”
For his many friends, Mr. Staton was an ordinary man who lived his life with “selfless concern for others.” He was an avid sports fan, and especially enjoyed high school football. When the public schools desegregated in the early 1970’s, he was concerned that kids who lived on the north side of town would not be able to get to the summer football practices at the current high school location on the east side of town. With approval from head coach Richard Sheffield, Joe Bob bought a van and assigned Lemon Boyd to get that group of young men to practices. The van was later given to Lemon when he graduated from high school.
Mr. Staton was preceded in death by his brothers, James A. Staton, and George D. Staton, Sr. and sisters, Mary Arnett and Monnie Bacon.
He is survived by his loving niece and husband, Linda and Olen Phillips and nephew, James Bacon who were his faithful caregivers during the final years of his extended illness. He is also survived by his sister, Polly Staton Waldrop of Baytown; nephew and longtime business partner, George Staton, Jr. of Flint; nephews, Jimmy Staton of Jacksonville, George Gary (Duke) Waldrop of Winter Haven, Florida, Jerry Bacon of Lindale, Ronnie Waldrop and Bobby Waldrop of Baytown; and nieces Suzanne Morgan of Friendswood, Rose Mary Banks and Mary Jo McKnight of Jacksonville, Joe Anna Arnett and Elsie Thurman of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Sally Staton of Spring.
Pallbearers will be Gene Brumbelow, Doyle Buckley, Tim Buckley, James Houser, Rafus Runnels, Sam Shields, Reza Shokrian, and John Young. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Baker of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, beloved friend who served with him in WWII. Other honorary pallbearers include longtime friends Billy Powell, O. T. Scott, James Tennison, Billy Glen Berry, and Laurence Jay.
An honor guard of thirteen members will be provided by the Boy Scouts of America of Central Baptist Church, Troop 403, Jacksonville.
The family suggests memorials to the First United Methodist Church, 1031 SE Loop 456, Jacksonville, TX 75766 or to Richard Klein Animal Shelter, 208 Tena Street, Jacksonville, TX 75766, or the charity of donor’s choice.
Anna
L. Darby 03/25/1918 -3/21/2008
Graveside services for Anna Lou Darby, 89, of New Summerfield are scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at 2:00 PM at McDonald Cemetery, New Summerfield with Rev. Hank Chandler officiating and under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Mrs. Darby died Thursday, March 20, 2008 in Tyler. She was born March 25, 1918 in Royce City, Texas to Louis and Mae Anderson. She attended the Methodist Church. Mrs. Darby taught school in New Summerfield, Spring Hill, Carlile, and Rusk, retiring after 30 years of service. She and husband B. R. Darby co-owned Darby Greenhouses in New Summerfield.
Mrs. Darby was preceded in death by her parents and a son Ken Darby. She is survived by her husband, B. R. Darby, New Summerfield; son and daughter-in-law, Don and Patricia Darby, New Summerfield; and sister, Nell Young, Winters, CA.; three grandchildren and spouses, Jennifer and Jason Lambright, Kelly Snyder, Lauren Darby; one great-grandchild, Sydney Snyder; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Russell Kennedy, Bill vanHoten, Archie Underwood, Dayton Hutson, Steve Bartfield and Billy McCutcheon. Honorary Pallbearers will be Robert Riddle, Greg Jones, Bart Bauer and Junior Brown.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, March 25, 2008, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Autry Funeral Home.
Dorothy Tidwell Rhoades 2/27/1921 -3/22/2008
Dorothy C Tidwell Rhoades, age 87, of Temple died
Saturday, March 22, 2008 in a Temple nursing home.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 26, at
Resthaven Memorial Park in Jacksonville, under the direction of Autry
Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 25th at Autry Funeral
Home in Jacksonville.
Mrs. Rhoades was born February 27, 1921 near Alto to Clyde Carter and
Ila Mae (Stancil) Tidwell. She graduated from Rusk High School and
Scott & White School of Nursing in Temple. She received her bachelors’
of science degree from the University of Texas and her masters’ degree
in nursing from the University of Washington. In August, 1942 she was
appointed as Ensign, Nurse Corps, US Navy (Reserves) and served at Naval
Hospital in San Diego, California and Aiea Hts. in Honolulu, Hawaii. She
was released to inactive duty in 1945 and recalled to active duty in
1951 for the Korean War and was appointed to the regular Navy in 1957
with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. She was commissioned to the rank
of Commander in 1964 and remained on active duty until her retirement in
1968. On her second tour of duty at Naval Hospital in San Diego she met
and married Frank Rhoades, longtime columnist for the San Diego Union
newspaper. They bought a home there and she eventually retired and lived
there until after his death in 1983. In 1986, she moved to Tyler to be
near her mother and other family members in Jacksonville and Temple. She
was a member of St Francis Episcopal Church in Tyler.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Clyde Tidwell
Jr., Douglas Tidwell, and a sister, Marie Tidwell Hesterley.
Survivors include a sister, Betty Tidwell Traylor of Temple and a
brother, Tracy Tidwell of Jacksonville and several nieces and nephews.
Billy Birmingham 7/9/1946 -3/22/2008
Billy Birmingham, passed away at approximately
2:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2008 as a result of pancreatic cancer.
Billy M. Birmingham was born in Victoria, Texas on July 9, 1946. Most
of his youth was spent near his father’s family in South Texas, with his
mother’s family living in the East Texas area. As a youth, he loved
books. He would ride his bicycle to the library and return home with
several tied to his bike with a belt. Billy began playing the saxophone
as a teenager. In High School, he was a member of several bands in the
community. His parents still talk about the polkas that they attended.
In 1964, Billy chose to attend Sam Houston State University on a music
scholarship, and became a member of the Phi Mu Alpha. He didn’t get his
degree right away because he felt led to quit school to be drafted into
the United States Army. He served his term but was disappointed that he
was never called upon for actual combat although he was everybody’s
favorite since he was their company clerk. Upon returning home, he
returned to college while working for the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice. In 1979, he received his Masters Degree in Criminology. After
over 28 years with the prison system, Billy retired to fulfill his dream
of living in East Texas. His wife presented him with a wonderful
retirement present of his son, Cole. Both he and Cole are members of
the the International TaeKwonDo Alliance, and hold second degree black
belts. In the past couple of years, he found excitement in acting in the
Rusk Cherokee Civic Theatre. Billy’s favorite past time was working on
his property. His wife describes him as being eclectic, loving life and
always finding humor in life’s situations. Billy was preceded in death
by his infant daughter, Shelly Marie.
Surviving him are his wife, Katherine Carroll Birmingham and son, Joshua
Cole Birmingham; his parents, Bill and Marie Birmingham of Rusk, Texas;
sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Dick Schmidt of San Antonio, Texas;
brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Fran Birmingham of Rusk, Texas;
nieces Leanne, Dana, Sarah, Kim, Karmin, Hannah, and nephew, Noah; two
adult children, Amy Beth and James Martin, and three grandchildren,
Kindal, Alexis and Piper, of Huntsville, Texas; and many other friends
and relatives.
The memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29,
2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, 1025 SE Loop 456, Jacksonville, Texas
75766.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of
America and Disabled American Veterans.
Raymond S Duvall, Jr. 10/30/1913 -3/23/2008
Memorial services for Raymond S. Duvall, Jr., 94,
of Jacksonville, TX., formerly of Houston, TX., are scheduled for 4:00
p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel,
Jacksonville with Reverend Barbara Hugghins and Reverend Kevin King
officiating. Burial will be Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 1:30 P.M. at
the Houston National Cemetery.
Mr. Duvall passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008, at
Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. He was born October 30, 1913 in Big
Spring, TX. to Lena Belle and Raymond S. Duvall, Sr. He was a 1931
graduate of Sunset High School in Dallas, TX. He also graduated from
Southern Methodist University in 1936 with a Bachelor of Science degree
in Commerce. While at S. M. U., he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha
social fraternity and Alpha Kappa Psi professional fraternity.
Mr. Duvall served four years active duty in the U. S. Navy during World
War II, plus eight years of inactive duty, reaching the rank of
Lieutenant Commander. During his active duty time he was a Naval
Inspector of Ordinance in Hamilton, Ohio, for eighteen months, and then
an Ordinance Officer for twenty three months in the South Pacific on the
staff of Commander Service Squadron South Pacific Force. Mr. Duvall
worked for the Borden Company for 37 ½ years, first as Assistant
Director of Sales and Advertising for Ice Cream, then as Director of
Sales and Advertising for Ice Cream, and finally as Director of
Marketing. He retired from that position in 1978. He lived in Houston
from 1956-2003 when he moved to Jacksonville to be closer to family. Mr.
Duvall was an avid golfer, world traveler, and a long-time member of
Bethany United Methodist Church in Houston where he served many years as
head usher. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Mr. Duvall was preceded in death by his wife, Carmeta D. Duvall,
parents, Lena Belle and Raymond S. Duvall, Sr., and his sister, Mary
Elizabeth Shelton. He is survived by his daughter, Tina Sorrell of
Jacksonville; daughter and son-in-law, Mimi and Craig Kotz of Granger;
grandchildren, Ray Sorrell and wife Cynthia of Missouri City, Elizabeth
Wade and husband Greg, of Jacksonville, Robert Kotz of Chicago, and
Kathryn Kotz of New York City, great-grandchildren Lexie Sorrell,
Grayson Sorrell, and Lauren Elizabeth Wade, nieces Nancy Bratic and
husband Walt of Houston, Sally Shelton and husband Ted Gehrig of Boston,
and nephew Jim Shelton and wife Susie of Plano.
Honorary Pallbearers are Ray Sorrell, Robert Kotz, Greg Wade, Craig Kotz,
Walt Bratic, and Jim Shelton. A special thanks to Dr. James Low and
the doctors and staff of Hospice of East Texas.
Visitation with the family will be 2:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March
26, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist
Church of Jacksonville (1031 SE Loop 456 Jacksonville, TX. 75766) or to
a charity of your choice.
Raye G. Allen, Jr. 05/19/1923 -3/29/2008
Graveside services for Raye G. Allen, Sr. of
Jacksonville are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at
Henry Cemetery, Gallatin with Mr. Al Parr officiating. Services are
under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Mr. Allen passed from this life on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the age
of 84.
He was born in Jacksonville on May 19, 1923 to Edgar Demoss Allen and
Pearlie Louise Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents, one
brother, Edgar W. Allen of Jacksonville and one sister, Louise Ray of
Silsbee.
Surviving is his wife of 62 years, Jean Allen of Jacksonville, one son,
Raye G. Allen, Jr. and wife Pamela of Gallatin, one daughter, Lori Jean
McClosky of Rusk, brothers, Robert K. Allen and wife June of Norman,
OK., Francis L. Allen of Jacksonville, Earle L. Allen and wife Bonnie of
Jacksonville, one brother-in-law, Douglas Cotton and wife Betty of
Jacksonville, five grandchildren of whom he loved and admired – Brian
McClosky, Crystal McClosky and Laura McClosky, all of Rusk, Kent Doss of
Jacksonville and Jana Worley and husband Tim of Bullard. He followed all
of their accomplishments with pride. Also surviving him are numerous
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are grandsons and nephews – Brian McClosky, Kent Doss, Troy
Allen, Jim Harper, Deaton Goff, Russell Stafford, Justin Yeley, Jamie
Oliver and E. N. “Pete” Young.
Honorary pallbearers are loving care givers from Jacksonville Health
Care Center and Hospice of East Texas.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM, Monday, March 31, 2008
at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to
Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd. Tyler, Texas 75701 or The
American Cancer Society or HOPE of Jacksonville.
Catherine Louise Davenport 2/18/1918 -3/30/2008
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.
Memorials may be made to The First Presbyterian Church, 411 S Bolton,
Jacksonville, TX. 75766
Waylon Tipton 03/20/1946 -3/31/2008
Funeral services for Waylon Tipton, age 62, of New Summerfield are scheduled for 10:00 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. & 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 & 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 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
