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Lou (Sheets) Cobb OBB, Casina If you woke up with a sense the world was a little less sparkly and kind today, you weren't imagining things. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt and friend Casina Lou Sheets-Cobb of Carrollton, Texas was rewarded for a beautiful life lived and taken home on October 10, 2025 at 73 years young. She was surrounded by love and family, just as she always ensured we all were any chance she got. She was born July 21, 1952 in Chatfield, Texas to Charles Afton "Bid" Sheets and Billie Lou (Gorman) Sheets. As the youngest of the family, her two older brothers, Jerry and Anthony, were her most ardent first protectors (when they weren't razzing her endlessly), second only to her doting Daddy. After being deemed the "most chatty" of the three by her oldest brother Jerry, her nickname "Mouf" was born...and you best believe it stuck. Not to be outdone however, the reciprocal "Ugly" she then tagged him with has proven to have just as much staying power! The family moved to Waco, Texas when she was just a couple of months old, later relocating to Roane, Texas before ultimately settling in Corsicana, Texas where she went through her school years, graduating from Corsicana High School in 1970. Shortly after graduation, she moved to Carrollton, Texas where she lived the remainder of her life. After working several jobs early on, she found her long-term work family in 1991 at H&D Distributors where she was a valued and committed employee, co-worker and friend to many until retiring in 2020. Casina was blessed with three boys of her own: Shawn, Terry and Paul. Her boys (and the inevitable shenanigans) were her very breath and she loved them endlessly until the last one she took. They later gave her the precious gift of her three grandbabies: Madelyn, Ava and Aiden. Her greatest joy was being called "Mom" and "Grandma" and it showed in how masterfully she fulfilled both roles. Though he took his sweet time showing up to the party, she married the love of her life (and partner in crime), Larry Cobb on July 17, 1999 - her devoted husband of over 26 years. Being his "favorite girl", in Larry she found the friend and love she very much deserved. Together, they navigated all the good, bad, beautiful and ugly that life dished out with grace, love and laughter. In times of upheaval, he helped her find peace, just as she did for him. Through her marriage to Larry, she was also blessed with two "bonus" sons, Jason and Chris, who later gave her "bonus" grandchildren, Nathan, Charlie and Charlotte. Casina's sweet, kind (and deliciously mischievous) personality made her a treasure to all who knew and loved her. Oh, that adorable giggle... There wasn't a Kohl's sale she missed by choice, a sweet treat she wouldn't try "just a little taste" of, or a passerby she wouldn't flash that warm smile to - nor was there a family gathering for which her famous broccoli cheese casserole wasn't the perfect finishing touch. She loved deeply and was a fierce protector of family and those she held dear. It goes without saying the lessons learned from and the examples set by her will, along with her children and grandchildren, be her lasting legacy. We will all strive to do her proud and carry forward the compassion, kindness, quiet strength and - most of all - the love of family she instilled in all of us. Casina is survived by her husband Larry Cobb of Carrollton, Texas; her sons, Shawn Shelton of Dallas, Texas and Terry (Stephanie) Shelton of Tyler, Texas; her bonus sons, Jason (Julie) Cobb and Chris (Sarah Murrell) Cobb, both of Gainesville, Texas; her grandchildren, Madelyn Shelton, Ava (Grayson) Shelton-Carter and Aiden Shelton, all of Tyler, Texas; her bonus grandchildren, Nathan Cobb, Charlie Cobb and Charlotte Cobb, all of Gainesville, Texas; her brothers Jerry Sheets of Salt Lake City, Utah and Anthony Sheets of Corsicana, Texas; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends - all of whom will miss her beyond words. She is preceded in death by her parents, her son Paul Sparks Orsborn, sisters-in-law Darelle (Jerry) Sheets and Kay (Anthony) Sheets, as well as many other family members who were, without a doubt, ready to welcome her with open arms. Services will be held Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2pm at Rhoton Funeral Home, located at 1511 S Interstate 35E, Carrollton, Texas 75006, her son Pastor Terry Shelton officiating. There will be no graveside service to follow. Our hearts are broken but we take comfort in knowing yours is finally healed. We miss you already and love you more than you'll ever know. Fly high sweet lady and rest in the peace you deserve so very, very much. Notes:
Dwayne Reagan Grounds
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Maria Garcia Feb 11, 1939 - Jan 3, 2023
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Ray Bartlett McCorkle, Rev. Aug 20, 1891 - 1958
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Funeral In Stawn For Former Citizen STRAWN - Ray B. McCorkle, 67-year old retired publisher, editor, writer, clergyman and former Angeloan, died Tuesday morning. In a Mineral Wells hospital following a fatal stroke Monday. Funeral services were held Thursday at First Baptist Chruch in Strawn. Burial was in Mount Marion Cemetery with Masonic burial rites. Born in Navarro County Aug. 20, 1891, Mr. McCorkle was the son of an old-time circuit rider and Baptist missionary, the late Rev. J. R. McCorkle. He began his ling newspaper career as a boy apprentice in the employ of various weeklies in the area. He launched his own career as a publisher at Peacock at 16. He later founded one of the Coleman papers and was associated with the Amarillo Globe-News. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and other Texas papers. Mr. McCorkle was a member of the staff of the Ranger Daily Times during the rip-roaring oil boom days. He also served as public relations man for the United States Chamber of Commerce. He was personally acquainted with the late Franklin D. Roosevelt during the early years of his presidency and interviewed him on numerous occasions. A former student of Howard Payne College in Brownwood, Mr. McCorkle was ordained as a minister in 1932 and served as pastor of churches in San Angelo, Big Spring and Fort Worth areas. He has been a Mason for nearly half a century and a Shriner. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rose McCorkle of Strawn; one son J. R. McCorkle of Las Vegas, Nev.; a daughter, Mrs. Grover C. Lee, Jr. of Strawn; a brother, Robert . McCorkle of Coleman; a stepbrother, Horace Fry of Lubbock; three sisters, Mrs. LaRue Cox of Brownwood, Mrs. Melvin Lamb and Miss Mary McCorkle of Santa Anna; one stepsister, Mrs. L. L. Evans of Brownwood; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Notes:
Lura (Calyen) Butler Dec 26, 1901 - Jan 18, 1985 Lura Butler Lura Butler, 85, a 52-year resident of Fort Worth died Wednesday at a convalescent center after a long illness. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Baker Funeral Chapel, with burial in Dawson, Navarro County. Friends may call at Baker Funeral Home Chapel between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Butler was born in Dawson. After moving to Fort Worth, she worked as a housekeeper and at Sunshine Laundry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anderson John Butler of Fort Worth. Survivors include a brother, Richard Douglas Calyen of Temple; two sisters, Lucille Bell of Los Angeles and Katherine Redman of Grand Prairie; and three stepchildren, Edith Butler, James Butler and Joe Butler, all of Fort Worth. Notes:
Eura Banna (French) Powell Sep 13, 1900 - Dec 27, 1978 Mrs. Eura French Powell ITASCA - Funeral for Mrs. Eura French Powell, 78, a resident of Itasca 15 years will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church with burial in the Dawson Cemetery in Navarro Couuty. Mrs. Powell, a retired merchant died Wednesday in a Hillsboro hospital. Notes:
Lane Howard Shifflett
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An area family who suffered an unimaginable tragedy this week is turning their devastation into something positive. Lane Shifflett, 14, was killed in a freak accident Sunday evening. Shifflett and a friend were playing around on the Frost ISD football field when a piece of equipment they were moving fell and crushed him in the back of the head. Family said doctors told them he was killed instantly. "He didn't hurt, and he didn't know what even hit him," said Donna Shifflett, Lane's grandmother. Sources say the metal piece of equipment is used to train linemen to stay low. "No words can explain how it was, you would have never thought that it would have happened the way it happened, ever," she said. A popular football and basketball player, Shifflett's death has left the small town of about 700 people shocked and heartbroken, most of all his family, who says Lane was the center of their world. "He was everyone's favorite," said his aunt. "He's going to be missed more than anything in the world." His grandmother, who he called "nanni," says she can't fathom life without him. "I don't even think about the future, right now I'm putting one foot in front of the other," said Donna Shifflett. "I can't even think about tomorrow...just day by day." The Navarro County Sheriff's Office was called to the football stadium to investigate the death and has closed the case. "The accidental death of this young man was a terrible and tragic event," said Sheriff Elmer Tanner in a statement sent to KWTX. "Incidents like this not only affect the victim and his family but our community as a whole. Hearing about the loss of this young man has saddened us all. I ask that you please keep his family, friends, school and community in your thoughts and prayers." "I would also ask that you please keep our first-responders and law enforcement personnel who responded to the scene and handled the incident in your prayers as well," he said. With Frost being such a tight-knit community, several of the responding firemen were close family friends of the Shiffletts. Frost ISD Superintendent Mickie Jackson released this statement in honor of the student's memory: "Lane was loved by everyone in our school. He had so many friends in all different grades because he was so likable, funny, and unpredictable. He was a talented athlete for the Polar Bears, and when he wasn't playing, he'd be at the games anyway to watch his friends play. Lane could probably be best describe as just a good, old-fashioned country boy who would be hunting, fishing, and driving his ATV whenever he had a chance. It was how he liked to spend his time with his friends and with his family. Our school and our whole community have just been overwhelmed by this loss." "We are doing what we can to prepare for the students to return and help them cope with this tragedy. We plan to have counselors available and the staff will be vigilant in assessing when students may need support. This is just going to be a really difficult start to the year," she said. Classes begin for Frost ISD Monday. Shifflett's funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Frost ISD Auditorium. The family is encouraging people to drive "Gators" and "ATVs" to the funeral in Lane's honor. Following the service, they will drive to the family's ranch where Shifflett will be buried under a grove of trees next to his favorite dog "Big Mama". The visitation was 6-8 p.m. Friday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana. The family asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a scholarship fund in Shifflett's honor. The family is going to hold an annual skeet shoot tournament to raise money for scholarships for Frost students who exemplify Lane's spirit to continue his legacy of love. Donations can be made to Community National Bank & Trust of Texas in Frost where an account is set up in Shifflett's name. David Lee Wollard
Gerald Dean Prewitt Dec 29, 1948 - May 23, 2025
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Ben Akers May 16, 1902 - Sep 12, 1902 AKERS - Little Ben Akers, infant son of J. H. and Laura Akers, was born May 16, 1902, and died September 12, 1902, aged 3 months and 26 days. Another flower budded on earth to bloom in heaven. Sweet little Ben's stay on earth was shortl, but long enough to entwine the affections of the family around it. Baby's face is greatly missed by all. The home is saddened, but heaven is dearer and sweeter because another angel is at the beautiful gate waiting and watdching for father, mother and brothers and sister to join him in glory. Look up, loved ones, and trust in Him who said, "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Good-bye, little darling; it is impossible for you to return to us, but a short time only before we can come to you. God help us allto so live that we can meet little Ben agiain. R. H. HEIZER, Pastor. Wortham, Texas Notes:
John Lionns Brown JACKSON AND ELIZA T.BROWN Notes:
Georgia Mae (Barlow) Gafford
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Joseph Claude Gafford, Sr. J. C. GAFFORD WAS BURIED IN OAKWOOD CEMETERY ON FRIDAY Notes:
FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR J.C. GAFFORD BODY OF LOCAL PLUMBER FOUND IN LAKE HALBERT WEDNESDAY NIGHT Funeral services for J. C. Gafford, aged 43 years, plumber, who was stricken with a heart attack or was drowned while wading in Lake Halbert about 9 o'clock Wednesday night, will be held from the family residendce Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment in Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Joe E. Glenn, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Baptist church. It was reported that Gafford started wading from the lake shore to the boat house near the pavillion and that when he disappeared, a search was instituted, a boat was procured and his body was recovered near the boat house in water about six feet deep. No one saw him sink, it was reported. Efforts to revive him were made for more than an hour. He was rushed to Corsicana in an ambulance. Surviving are his wife, five children, Mrs. Marie Webster, Joe C. Gafford, Thomas Gafford, Dubart Gafford and Addie Mae Gafford, all of Corsicana; a brother, A. J.Gafford, Corsicana; and three sisters, Mrs. John W. Ray, Walnut Springs; Mrs. Burleson Dea, Grand Prairie; and Miss Rebecca Gafford, Abilene. The funeral will be directed by the Corley Funeral Home. Notes:
Elbert A. McClure FORMER CORSICANAN KILLED OIL FIELD ACCIDENT BRENHAM Notes:
Lillie Lucille "Tessie"
(Omberg) Powell-Abner Mrs. Abner Notes:
Gertie Pearl (Moore) Adams Mrs. Gertie Adams Mrs. Gertie Pearl Moore Adams, 81, of Frost, sister of a Waco woman, died Feb. 15 in California. Services were Friday at Frost United Methodist Church the Rev. Gary Carroll officiating. Burial was in Frost Cemetery. Mrs. Adams was married to W. C. Adams in 1928. She was a Methodist. Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Dell Dryer of Norwalk, Calif., and Lucy Ann Mason of Euless; two sisters, Lena Sanders of Hillsboro and Zella Shanks of Waco; a brother, Irvin Moore of Frost; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Notes:
Mary Esther (Manley) Anderson Funeral Rites For Mary E. Anderson
Morris Clyde Smith Oct 29, 1925 - Apr 21, 1928 CHILD'S BODY SENT TO FROST FORT WORTH. April 22 - (AP) - The body of Morris Clyde Smith, 2, who was burned to death at Wink when his clothes caught fire while he was playing in an outhouse at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Smith, passed through Fort Worth Sunday en route to Frost for burial. Notes:
Harvey Lee
Jackson - (1901 - 1946)Harvey
Lee Jackson HARVEY LEE JACKSON, 45, of 1200 South Shaver, Pasadena, died 1 p.m. Friday at a Houston hospital. Survivors; sisters, Mrs. E. P. Bason, Mesilla Park, N.M.; Miss Cora Jackson, Pasadena; brothers, J. H. Jackson, Pasadena; E. O. Jackson, Italy, Texas. Body to be sent to Frost at 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Callaway funeral home. Notes:
Nina (Blake) Slaton 1881 - Aug 17, 1931 SLAYTON - Mrs. Nina Slaton, 51, died at a local hospital at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday. She is survived by four brothers, Curtis R. Blake of Frost, Texas; P. O. Blake of Brenham, Vaugh Blake of Beaumont and Vance Blake of Dallas; one sister, Mrs. Alpha Clampitt, of Indianapolis, Indiana. The body was sent to Frost, Texas, at 11 p.m. Wednesday by the Heights Funeral home. Burial will be in that city Thursday. Notes:
Mildred Littlejohn Mar 24, 1911 - Jun 23, 1921 Frost Child Dies Here Mildred Littlejohn, aged 10, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Littlejohn of Frost, died last night at 12 o'clock in a local sanitarium. Peritonitis, resulting from appendicitis, was the cause of the child's death. The body was sent to Frost this morning by Undertaker L. C. Puckett. Notes:
Anna Bell (Bills) Bryant Jan 17, 1874 - Jul 7, 1922 Stamford Lady Dies STAMFORD, July 10 - Mrs. J. T. Bryant, 48 years of age, wife of J. T. Bryant, local dry goods merchant, died here at the family home. The body was sent to Frost, Texas for Burial. Notes:
Willis Leonard Hightower WILLIS LEONARD HIGHTOWER Notes:
Marvin Steven Seabolt Dec 31, 1900 - Aug 31, 1968 Kerens Man Collapses Near Truck ENNIS - A 68 year-old Kerens man was dead on arrival at Ennis Municipal Hospital Saturday after collapsing near his stalled pickup truck on FM 85 twi nukes east of U.S. 75. L. J. Emmert, justice of the peace, who returned a verdict of death from natural causes, said the man was Marvin Steven Seabolt. Mr. Emmert said James Taylor, Route 1, Ennis, was one of four young men who brought the stricken man to the hospital. The justice of the peace said Mr. Taylor told him Mr. Seabolt's truck was in a ditch and that he and his companions stopped to help get it on the road. He said they no sooner stopped than Mr. Seabolt, ewho had a load of tomatoes, got out of the truck and collapsed. Mr. Seabolt died at approximately 3:45 p.m., Mr Emmert said. The body was taken to Kerens. Notes:
George Hamilton Fikes Jan 20, 1886 - Aug 16, 1975 G. H. Fikes Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Boze-Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel at Italy with the Rev. L. H. Raney of Waxahachie and the Rev. Jack Guthrie of Italy officiating. Burial was in Frost Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lockhart Rollins, Elton Hester, Herbert Wakeland, Ralph Jenkins, Lawton Rosemond and Buddy Hest.er Notes:
Daniel Franklin Gardner Oct 7, 1882 - Mar 10, 1955 D. F. Gardner Funeral Planned at Cleburne CLEBURNE, March 11 (Spl.) - Funeral arrangements were being made here Friday for Daniel Franklin Gardner, 72, who died Thursday. Gardner had lived in Cleburne 15 years. Two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Burleson and Miss Betty Gardner, reside in Fort Worth. A brother, Dr. David M. Gardner of Dallas, is former editor of the Baptist Standard. Notes:
DANIEL F. GARDNER CLEBURNE, March 11 (Spl) - Funeral services for Daniel Franklin Gardner, 72, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Crosier-Pearson Funeral Chapel with burial at Frost Cemetery in Frost. Gardner, a resident of Cleburne 15 years, died Thursday. Notes:
Mary Rosa (Griffin) McCord-Gardner  Feb 5, 1857 - Feb 7, 1942 Sam McCord's Mother Dies in Frost Funeral services for Mrs. L. E. Gardner, mother of Sam McCord of Mexia; were held Monday afternoon in Frost. Mrs. Gardner died at her home in Frost Saturday night, following an illness of serval weeks. Notes:
Lillie Ann (Blythe) Grantham Dec 1, 1904 - Feb 8, 2000 Lillie Grantham  Notes:
Nelda Ruth (Bell) Wallis-Green
Wallis, Nelda Notes:
Ruby Jean (Bell) Williams Dec 23, 1941 - Oct 1, 2017
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Charles Wesley Hunt Aug 21, 1929 - May 22, 2000  Notes:
Clifton Loyd Strickling, Sr. Clifton L. Strickling Sr of Salinas died Wednesday at
the Natividad Medical Center after a brief illness. He was 72. Notes:
John Thomas "Tom" Rawlings Sep 13, 1907 - Apr 11, 1996 KENNEDALE - John Thomas rawlings died Thursday at a Kennedale nursing home. Funeral: 10 a.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Burial: Frost Cemetery in Frost. Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Blooming Grove, (903) 874-4774 Notes:
Missouri Elizabeth (White) Reynolds Sep 6, 1869 - Mar 1, 1951 Mrs. M. Reynolds To Be Buried Here Tomorrow At 10 Mrs. Missouri E. Reynolds, eighty-one, of 708 East Marvin, died at her home yesterday at 5:15 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the chapel of the Rudolph Funeral Home tomorrow at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Donald Y. Swain officiating. Interment will follow in Frost City Cemetery. Rudolph Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Reynolds, the widow of A. J. Reynolds, was born in Springfield, Mo., and moved to Frost in 1898. She moved to Waxahachie in 1932, moving to the same home in which she died. She was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church, the Woodmen Circle, and was a former member of the Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by four sons, W. A. Reynolds, Waxahachie, H. J. Reynolds, Longview, W. S. Reynolds, Oakwood, and H. D. Reynolds, Fort Worth; one son, Jess Reynolds preceded her in death in 1942. She is also survived by six grandchildren and five greatgrand-children. Notes:
Martha A. (Byrd) Williams Dec 19, 1880 - Jul 17, 1962 Mrs. Williams Rites Thursday Funeral services for Mrs. Martha B. WIlliams, 81, former resident of Frost, who died Tuesday in Abilene, were held Thursday morning in Cisco. Graveside rites were held Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at the Frost Cemetery. The family resided at Frost prior to moving to Jones county in 1926. Surviving are a son, George A. Williams, Ciscol; two daughters, Mrs. O. M. Lindsey of Cisco and Mrs. C. E. Terrell of Abilene; a sister, Mrs. Mary Little of Corpus Christi, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Notes:
MRS. MARTHA B. WILLIAMS CISCO, July 19 (Spl) - Mrs. Martha B. Williams, 81, of Abilene was buried Thursday in Frost Cemetery after funeral services in Cisco. Mrs. Williams, a native of Caldwell, died in Abilene Tuesday. Notes
Barney Vestal Bagley Dec 10, 1868 - Feb 23, 1927 PROMINENT FROST FARMER DIED EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING Special to the Sun. Frost, Texas, Feb.23. - C. B Bagley, aged 59 years, died at his home in the Range community south of this city Wednesday morning at 3 o'clock and funeral servuces were held at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Deceased is survived by his wife and ten children. He had been a resident of this county several years and was a prominent farmer. Notes:
James Ralph Baird Oct 9, 1912 - May 19, 1997 Baird, James Ralph Mr. James Ralph Baird, 84, of Hillsboro died Monday, May 19 at a local nursing home. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 21 at the Frost Cemetery, the Rev. Nancy Schusler officiating. Born Oct. 9, 1912, in Aquilla, Texas, he was the son of Robert Dunlap Baird and Elizabeth Caroline Gilmore Baird. He was a life-long resident of Hill County and married Madie Cook on July 1, 1942. She preceded him in death on March 21, 1992. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Raymond Baird. After serving in the Army during World War II, Mr. Baird was a farmer in Hill County and was a Methodist chruch member. Survivors include one sister, Mattie Dell Short of Frost; one nephew, Lynn Short of Frost; one nephew, Lynn Short of Frost; one neice, Bettye Keathley of Waco; one sister-in-law, Lessie Baird of Waco; and one grand-niece, Kathy Dianne Keathley of Waco. Edens, Hillsboro. Notes:
Madie Elizabeth (Cook) Baird HILLSBORO - Madie Baird, a former Hillsboro sales clerk, died Saturday at a local hospital. She was 81. Services will be 2.p.m. today at Edens Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Margaret Decker officiating. Burial will be at Frost Cemetery. Mrs. Baird was born Oct. 3, 1910, in Milford. She grew up in the Frost community and attended school near Frost. She married James R. Baird. Mrs. Baird was a sales clerk at a Hillsboro apparel store. She was a member of Frost Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; six sisters, Mary Sheppard of Corsicana, Bessie Compton of Waxahachiue, Lessie Baird of Waco, Willie Green of Frost, Ruth Rivers of Cedar Creek and Doris Smith of Dallas; and several nieces and nephews. Notes:
Raymond Young Baird May 8, 1911 - Mar 25, 1983 Raymond Baird MERTENS - Raymon Baird, 71, of Mertens died Friday at a Corsicana nursing home. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Corsicana, the Rev. Bill Smith officiating. Burial will be at Frost Cemetery. Survivors include his wfe, Lessie Baird of Mertens; a daughter, Bettye Keathley of Waco; a brother, Ralph Baird of Hillsboro; a sister, Mattie Dell Short of Frost; and a granddaughter. Notes:
Oran Martin Bason Oran Martin Bason, 72, Athens died Wednesday; memorial services 4 p.m. at 119 Thundebird, Athens, under direction of Foster & Brown Funeral Home, Athens. Notes:
Maudie (Dickson) Lawhon Dec 22, 1890 - Apr 28, 1975 LAWHON MRS MAUDIE DICKSON LAWHON, of Houston, passed away April 28, 1975. Native of Frost, TExas, Houston resident since 1944. Member West University Place Methodist Church, West University Chapter No. 933 O.E.S., Fifty year member and past matron Navasota Chaapter No. 309 O.E.S. Survivors: Husband Thomas G. Lawhon, Houston; sister, Mrs. P. G. Simon, Beaumont; brother, Dexter S. Dickson, Austin; severral nieces and nephews. Services 9 a.m. Tuesday. Settegast-Kopf Kirby Chapel with Rev. W. Hooper Haygood officiating. Graveside services and burial 4 p.m. Tuesday, Frost City Cemetery, Frost, Texas. SETTEGAST-KOPF CO 3320 Kirby Dr. 526-2411 Notes:
John D. Holland, Dr. Dr. J. D. Holland, age 92; a retired dentist, died Wednesday, March 16, 1994, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:00PM, Friday, at the Herring Avenue United Methodist Church, with Rev. Billy Moody officiating. Graveside Services will be held at 3:30PM, Friday at the Frost City Cemetery, Frost, Texas. Dr. Holland was born August 23, 1901, near Marlin, Texas, the son of Benjamin and Emma Holland. He graduated from Marlin High School and attended Vanderbilt University, receiving a degree as a doctor of dental surgery. In 1925, he established a dental practice in Frost, Texas, where he met and married Helen Bonnett. She preceded him in death in 1989. During WWII, he served in the Army Medical Corps from 1941 to 1945 at Camp Bowie in Brownwood, Texas, Camp Livingston, Ls., Manila and in the Manti Islands. He was discharged at the end of the war, but remained active as a reservist, retiring as a Lt. Colonel Retired Reserve. In May, 1946, he came to Waco to work at the Veterans' Hospital as Chief of Dental Services. He retired from the Veteran's Administration in 1972. Dr Holland was member of the Sixth District Dental Association for more than 50 years and was a past president. He was a member of the Frost Masonic Lodge for more than 50 years and was a Past Master. He was a member of the H.O.T. Retired Officers Association and the Herring Avenue United Methodist Church. Survivors: His sister, Alma Green of Satin; three nieces, Mrs. Abby Brennan of Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Homer Yarbrough, Jr. of Robinson, Mrs. Barbara Mordecai of Frost; three nephews, Fred Allen Holland and Marvin Jennings, both of Waco, Bill Bonnett of Frost. Pallbearers: William J. Dover, III, Ernie Jennings, Bruce Bonnett, Micah Mordecai, Don Mordecai, W. B. Flynn. Memorial may be made to the Herring Avenue United Methodist Church 1302 Herring, Waco, Texas 76702. Notes:
Albert Thompson Albert Thompson Dies in Hospital Notes:
Nancy Melissa "Nannie"
(Jackson) Mundy-Nunn-Tucker ATHENS S (Spl) - Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Tucker 86a, of Athens are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Carroll and Lehr Funeral Home memorial chapel with the Rev. J.B. Trent and the Rev. Ronnie Poston officiating. Burial will be in the Frost City Cemetery. Mrs. Tucker died Sunday in an Athens nursing home after a long illness. A native of Atlanta, she had lived in Athens for 40 years. Survivors include her husband, Sam Tucker of Athens; one son, J. W. Mundy of Dallas;l three stepsons, Holli Tucker of Hemmett, Calif., Eugene Tucker of Odessa anjd Presley Tucker of Irving; six stepdaughters, Mrs. Myrtle Kilgo and Mrs. Margaret Sullivan, both of Dallas, Mrs. Jessie Jo Buford of Pasadena. Mrs. WInnie Bostick of Palestine, Mrs. Opal Ritter of Galveston and Mrs. Percy Clerk of Pasadena; one sister Mrs. Maggie Waller of Ruston, La.; and a numnber of grandchiuldren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Notes:
Mollie Mae (Roebuck) Bowman BOWMAN, Mollie Mae, 92, of Austin died Thursday.
Services 1 p.m. today. First Methodist church, Frost. Burial Frost City Cemetery.
(Cook-Walden, Lamar locatrion) Notes:
Velma Pearl (Ross) Blythe Dec 15, 1905 - Apr 14, 1973 Mrs. Blythe Final rites for Mrs. Velma Blythe were held today at the Coward Funeral Home at Midlothian with the Rev. L. C. Phillips and the Rev. Jarrett Pendley officiating. Burial was in the Frost City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Curtis Ray, Dickey Ray, P. A. Jones, J. M. Jones, J. T. Davis and Sonny Murray. Notes:
George Allen Williams Dec 31, 1881 - Jul 22, 1943 G. A. Williams Dies as Works on Highway HEART ATTACK OR SUN STROKE FATAL FOR LOCAL MAN George Allen Williams, 61f, resident of Waxahachie for the past 13 years, died suddenly at 5 p.m. Thursday of a heart attack or a sun stroke while he was running a mowing machine on the Dallas highway. Jake Dillehay and some of his hands, who were working nearby, saw him shoretly after his death and had seen him shortly before, it was stated. Mr. Williams was born Dec. 31, 1881, in Goshen, Ark., and moved to Texas at an early age, settling at Frost where he resided until moving here 13 years ago. He was a member of the Baptist church. Surviving him are his wife, home address; one son, George Williams, Waxahachie; twodaughters, Mrs. Om. M. Lindsey, Cisco; Mrs. C. E. Terrell, Abilene; four sisters, Mrs. L. A. Rogers, Amarillo; Mrs. Mary Tanner, Tyler; Mrs. Fannie Thompson, Dallas, and Mrs. Myrtle Murphy, Tyler. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Saxon-Boze-Mitchell Funeral Chapel, here, with the Rev. L. H. Raney, pastor of the Waxahachie Nazarene Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Frost City Cemetery. Notes:
Sidney Oliver Hyer Mar 25, 1885 - Jul 20, 1981 Sidney O. Hyer Sidney O. Hyer, 96, of Dallas and formerly of Frost, died Tuesday in Dallas. Graveside services was at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Frost City Cemetery. HE was a retired postmaster of Frost. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Charles Usry of Dallas, Mrs. Fred Womack, of Arkansas, and Mrs. George Sutter, of Houston; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Local arrangements were with Griffin Funeral Home. Notes:
Elizabeth (Callicutt) Hanks Oct 8, 1902 - Jul 24, 1981 Mrs. Elizabeth Callicutt Hanks, native of Corsicana, died Friday at Memorial Hospital. Service is Sunday, 4 p.m., Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tom Graves officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. J. S. Callicutt. She was also a member of First United Church, and a retired schoolteacher having taught in Calveston, Powell, El Paso and Palestine. Survivors include her husband, Dan D. Hanks, of Corsicnaa; three nepehws, E. T. Casler Jr., of Lakeland, Fla., John S. Callicutt III, of Houston, and Jack Calicutt, of Allen. Pallbearers are J. C. Price, Harold Price, Hollis Price, John Callicutt, Jack Callicutt, Morris Hanks, Troy Hanks and Clarence Washington Notes:
Kenny Vernon Nichols, Jr. Nov 21, 1929 - Jul 24, 1981 Kenny Vernon Nichols, 51, formerly of Corsicana and resident of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., died Friday in a car accident in Florida. Service is pending at Griffin Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Loluise Nichols, of Palm Beach Gardens; one son, Kenny Nichols Jr., of San Francisco, Calif.; three daughters, Rita Susan Blount, of Selma, Ala., Elizabeth Thomas, of Corsicana, and Vickie Lynn Roland, of Palm Beach, Fla.; one brother, Norman Nichols, of Dallas; his mother Ruby Nichols, of Corsicana; and five grandchildren. Notes:
Arlie Leroy Edwards Dec 8, 1894 - Jul 19, 1981 Arlie L. Edwards, 86, of Corsicana, died Sunday in Memorial Hospital Service was 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Danny Curry officiating. Burial was in Dawson Cemetery. He was a retired employee of the First National Bank of Dawson and a retired examiner for the Farm Credit Bank. A veteran of World War I, Edwards was a member of the Dawson Baptist Church. He was a native of Mississippi and had lived here for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. A. L. Edwards, of Corsicana; one sister, Katholine Edwards, of Dawson; and a number of nieces and nephews. Nephews served as pallbearers. Notes:
Amelia Sue (Brawley) Powell Nov 11, 1885 - Jul 19, 1981 Amelia (Granny) Powell Amelia (Granny) Powell, 95, of Corsicana, died Sunday at her residence. Services was 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Corley Funeral Chapel with Paul Effps officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. She was a member of the Church of Christ and a native of St. Louis. She is survived by four sons, Earl C. Powell, of Corpus Christi, Franklin Powell, of Jacksonville, N. C., James M. Powell, of Mesquite, and Robert E. Powell, of Corsicana; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren;l and one sister, Mrs. Ollie Prince, of Corsicana. Pallbearers were Gene Womack, Rex Bounds, Billy Bradley, Julian Redden, Virgin Widener and Eben Stover. Notes:
Bessie Mae (Jackson) Hibbs Nov 14, 1898 - Oct 8, 1972 HIBBS Mrs. Bessie Mae Hibbs, 823 John Page Drive, born in Frost, Texas November 14, 1898, entered rest Sunday, October 8, 1972 at the age of 73 yers. Memorial services will be held in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery Wednesday, October 11th at 10 a.m. Survivors; Husband, Mr. Benjamin F. Hibbs; sons, William R. Sitton, Brimi8ngham, Ala., Albert M. Sitton, Birmingham, Ala., Albert M. Sitton, Tyler, Texas; half-sister, Mrs. Clyde Agnew, Whitehouse, Texas; half-brother, Homer Farmer, Georgia; 2 granddaughters; 1 great granddaughter. Mrs. Hibbs was a member of Manor Baptist Church and has been a resident of San Antonio for the past 40 years. Services under the direction of The Lelon Cude Family. The Alamo; 225-5731 N. Alamo at Brooklyn Notes:
Clyde F. Couch Sep 25, 1911 - Apr 7, 1989 CLYDE F. COUCH, of
Groesbeck, Texas, passed away April 7 , 1989 in Providence Hospital in
Waco. He was born in Frost, Texas, Sept. 25, 1911. Services were
Monday, April 10, at 1:00 p.m. at First United Methoidist Church
inGroesbeck, Rev. Billy Strayhorn officiating., BUrial in Ft. Parker
Cemetery in Groesbeck. He was retiree for 20 years after working 30
years as an engineer for Schlumberge Well Survey. He was a member
of the First United Methodist Church in Groesberg. Lived in
Groesbeck area for 15 years. He had lived in the Houston area for
35 years. He was married to Jesse Lucille Roberts. October 12, 1942.
Survived by his wife; Lucille, one daughtrer; Jane Farmer and husband
Bob of Spring Texas. One son; Billy Roberts Couch, and wife
Joann, of Missouri City. He has 5 grandchildren, and for
great-grandchildren. GROESBECK FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.
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Charlene (Combs) Parks-Dabney-Dennis Oct 28, 1947 - Oct 18, 2020
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Richard Tyrone Bell Mar 26, 1919 - Oct 17, 1999 FORT WORTH - Richard T. Bell, 80, retired from the R.B. Co., died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999, at a Fort Worth hospital. Funeral: Noon Thursday at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Richard T. Bell was born March 26, 1919, in Frost. He was a member of Willow Creek Baptist Church. He served in the Army during World War II in the European Theater. He will be remembered as a wonderful provider and protector of his family, and as a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survivors: Wife of 57 years, Pinkie Bell; son, Ron Bell of Fort Worth; daughters, Anita Kay Crouch and her husband, Al, of Rendon, Rita Ann Floyd of Everman and Charlotte Ann Knotts of Fort Worth; sister, Iva Mae Young of Kerns; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Notes:
Ralph Wayne Grounds Sep 25, 1936 - Feb 17, 2021 Ralph Grounds, 84, of Hillsboro, Texas passed away February 17, 2021 in Waco, Texas. He was born September 25, 1936 in Blooming Grove, Texas to James Ralph and Ima Elsie (Shumate) Grounds, the oldest of 6 children. He attended school in Hillsboro and earned a GED after joining the United States Air Force in 1958. At his first assignment at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS, he met the love of his life, Bobbie Gainer. They were married June 24, 1961. He worked as a Special Vehicle Equipment Supervisor and Mechanic, being deployed to many locations, such as Thailand, North Africa and the very end of the Aluetian Chain in Alaska. After 20 years, he retired from military service and moved back to Hillsboro, along with his daughters and son and started a job with Spartan Copper. In 1982 he established Grounds Locksmith. He always enjoyed going to "The Barn" at Clara and DL Williams' to listen to music with his friends. He also frequented the local Chinese Buffett where he would sit at his special table and eat his standard fare of fish, egg drop soup and a large pot of green tea and leave with 6 fortune cookies to share with friends. He had a passion for collecting Texas quarters and stamping "Where's George" on all of his paper money to track where it went. As a locksmith his motto was "from can to can't" and he took that seriously, all the way to the end. He lived life on his terms and didn't waiver in his beliefs nor his faith in God. He was a man of few words but didn't really need to use them. If you asked him how he was, he was always "better." He is probably experiencing the best "better" he has ever been right now. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Gainer Grounds, daughters, Karen, Sheryl, son, Christopher, grand children, great-grand children and brothers, Melvin Grounds and Edwin Grounds, sisters, Elsie Mullins, Lynda Gray and Shirley Ball and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members and friends. A military burial will be at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, February 27, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. Notes:
Coleman Kyle Shelton Aug 31, 1914 - Feb 8, 1982 Coleman Shelton ARLINGTON - Coleman K Shelton, 67, of Fort Worth died Mondayat the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Fort Worth after a long illness. Services will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at in the Hugh Moore and Sons Funeral Home and Chapel. Burial will be in the Moore Memorial Gardens. Officiating will be Rev. Victor Sedinger. Born in Frost, he was a safety director for the Texas Electtric Co. and was a member of Handley Methodist Church. He also was a member of Handley Methodist Church. He also was a member of the Staked Plains Masonic Lodge No. 598, AF&AM in Big Spring. He was a Royal Arch Mason, Big Spring Council No. 117, Royal Select Masters. Survivors include his wife, Jeesie; one son and daughter-in-law, T.K. Shelton of Arlington; two grandsons; three brothers, Red Shelton of Nacona, Mac Shelton of Dublin and Rev. Jack Shelton of Fort Worth;l and one sister, Winona Dowdy of Garland. Notes:
Wallace Carroll "Jack" Shelton, Dr. Nov 24, 1909 - Jan 21, 1983 Dr. Wallace C. (Jack) Shelton, 3909 Wedgway Drive, on Friday night January 21. Retired Minister from First United Methodist Church of Killeen, Visiting Minister at Arlington Heights United Methodist Chruch, former President of Texas Alcoholics/Narcotics Association. Survivors: Wife Marguerite Bagley Shelton; daughter, Mrs. Margaret Shearer, North Richland Hills; son, Jack Shelton, M. D. Dallas; six grandchildren; brother, Edwin Shelton, Nacona; sister, Winona Dowdy, Garland. Friends may call at Robertson Mueller Harper, 1500 Eighth Avenue, until 10 a.m. Monday. Dr. Shelton will lie in state at Arlington Heights United Methodist Church, 4200 Camp Bowie Blvd. after 12 Noon, where services will be held at 2 p.m. January 24. Rev. Henry Radde and Dr. Maggart B. Howell officiating. Interment Laurel Land Memorial Park. Arrangements Robertson Mueller Harper 1500 Eighth Avenue. 924-4233 Notes:
Duane McAfee Shelton Dec 15, 1907 - Apr 18, 1982 D. M. Shelton DUBLIN (RNS) - D.M. Shelton, 74, of Dublin, a retired electrical engineer and former Dublin city manager, died Sunday at Mineral Wells Hospital. Services were to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Harrell Funeral Home at Dublin Notes:
Wanda Rae (Minze) McFatridge-Steed Oct 20, 1942 - Mar 18, 2022
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Cleo Hocutt Nov 29, 1923 - Aug 20, 1950
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New Workman Hurt Fatally In Grain Tube A 26-year-old grain loader, Cleo Hocutt, of Rt. 1, Box 8613, Haltom Rd., was injured fatally at noon Sunday when he became entangled in a conveyor machine at Marco Grain Company, 3709 E. 1st. Hocutt was working about 50 feet back in a tunnel under the stored grain, apparently unclogging a 12-inch screw-type conveyor, when his foot became caught in the machinery, tearing his right leg off below the knee and crushing his pelvis. He died in a hospital at 3:15 p.m. Another workman near him ran to his aid while Paul Dafner, a millwright, cut off the power machinery. Hocutt was conscious when a Lucas ambulance crew removed him from the mill and raced to the hospital. Hocutt had worked at the grain company for little more than a week, Plant Superintendent John Henry said. He moved his wife and four children here from Waxahachie during the week. Notes:
Donations totaling $55 had been received late Friday by the family of Clois Hocutt, young father of four small children, who was killed Sunday in a mill accident here. Hocutt's wife and children were left without insurance and with less than $5, their postor, Rev. T. F. Shultz, of the Victory Assembly of God Church, said. The family plans to remain in Fort Worth, and is staying temporarily with Mrs. Hocutt's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Abbott, on Rt. 1, Haltom Rd. Donations may be sent in care of Rev. Mr. Schultz, 3269 Grover, for delivery to the family. Notes:
Funds for Destitute Family Rolling In Contributions to help the destitute family of Clois Hocutt, young grain loader who was fatally injoured in an industrial accident Aug. 20, continued to roll in Monday and now total more than $165. Two checks for $100 and $10, reached the Hocutt's pastor, Rev. T. F. Shultz of the Victory Assembly of God Church, and along with $55 received last week, will help Hocutt's young widow care for their four children, all under 6. Rev. Mr. Schultz asked that donations in her behalf be sent to him at 3269 Grover. Notes:
----- CLEO, HOCUTT Rev. T. F. Shultz will conduct services at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Baptist church in Emmett for Cleo Hocutt, 25, who was fatally injudred Sunday at Marco Grain Company. Burial will be in Emmett. Hocutt, a former resident of Waxahachie, moved to Fort Worth less than a week ago and was employed as a grain loader at the E. 1st St. warehouse. | Notes:
Clyde Morrison 1913 - April 13, 1928 BROTHER M'KINNEY MAN PASSED AWAY AT FROST, TEXAS R. E. MORRISON RECEIVED NEWS OF BROTHER'S DEATH AT FROST R. E. Morrison, manager of the American Express company office here received the sad message Friday notifying him of the death of his brother, Clyde Morrison, which occurred at 1:45 p.m. Friday at the home of his parents at Frost. Pneumonia, which caused other complications to set up, was given as the cause of his death. Mr. Morrison left immediately for Frost, his wife and little daughter Frances, being there already. Funeral services were to be held Saturday and Mr. and Mrs. Morrison and the little girl were due to return to their home in McKinney Sunday. The deceased had been ill only about two weeks. The many friends of R. E. Morrison deeply sympathize with him in the loss of his brother. Notes:
J. C. Kornegay May 1, 1910 - Aug 6, 1987 HUBBARD - J. C. Kornegay, 77, of Hubbard died Thursday at his residence. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Wade Funeral Home Chapel in Hubbard, the Rev. Rob Harris and the Rev. Doyle Lawless officiating. Burial will be at Emmett Cemetery near Irene. Mr. Kornegay was born May 1, 1910, in Erath County. He lived most of his life in Hubbard. He retired from the Soil Conservation Service. He was a deacon of the First Baptist Church in Hubbard and was a member of Hubbard City Lodge No. 530. He celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary July 15. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ola Kornegay; three daughters, Mrs. Bobbie Holman of Henrietta, Mrs. Melba Morgan of Austin and Mrs. Hilda Courtney of Waco; a brother, Olin Kornegay of Waco; a sister, Mrs. Opal Nichols of Hubbard; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Notes:
Nancy Ola (Ballew) Kornegay Aug 29, 1907 - Jul 19, 1994 Nancy Ola Kornegay HUBBARD - Nancy Ola Ballew Kornegay of Waco, formerly of Hubbard, died Tuesday at a local hospital. She was 86. Services will be at 11 a.m.a Thursday at the Wade Funeral Home Chapel in Hubbard. Burial will be in Emmitt Cemtery in Navarro County. Mrs. Kornegay was born Aug 29, 1907, in Emmitt. She grew up in the Emmitt community and had lived in Hubbard, Coolidge and Waco. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Chruch in Hubbard. She was preceded in death by her husband J.C. Kornegay, on Aug. 6, 1987. Survivors include three daughers, Bobbie Jean Holman of Henrietta, Melba Rae Morgan of Austin and Hilda Courtney of Waco; one sister, Maudie Price of Athens; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. Notes:
Nettie Marie Hambrick Jun 26, 1919 - Aug 23, 1931 Miss Marie Hambrick is in the sanitarium at Corsicana. (The Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light; Fri. Aug 14, 1931 Miss Marie Hambrick has returned home from the Corsicana sanitarium where she has been for several weeks. (The Corsicana Daily Sun; Fri. Aug 21, 1931; Page 17) After A long spell of sickness, little Miss Mattie Marie Hambriock passed away Sunday Morning. (The Corsicana Daily Sun; Fri Aug.28, 1931; pg 8) Notes:
Lee Roy Hambrick Jan 7, 1914 - JUn 4, 1998 Funeral services for Lee Roy Hambrick, 84, were held June 6 in the First Baptist Church with Scotte Clark, the minister of the Hamilton Street Church of Christ, and Carter Pirtle, the Minister of Youth and Education at the First Baptist Church, officiating. He and Ethel Ballew were married November 3, 1934, in Corsicana. He had lived in Olney since 1938, moving here from Navarro County. Before his retirement, Hambrick was the owner-operator of Hambrick and Robinson Fina, and was employed with Morgan-Mistletoe Express in Olney. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Downtown Men' s Bible Class, and had attended the Chapel Sunday School class. He is survived by his wife; a son, Charles Hambrick, Stephenville; two brothers, Lester Hambrick and Joe Hambrick, both of Corsicana; sister, Hester Scale, Kerens; and grandson, Douglas Hambrick. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nelda Hambrick, December 2, 1986. Notes:
Herman L. Woodin Aug 12, 1902 - Jan 26, 1931 Legal Notices NO. 4182 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NAVARRO To those indebted to or holding claims against the Estte of Herman L. Woodin, deceased: The undersigned, having been duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of Herman L. Woodin, deceased, late of Navarro County, Texas. by H. Clay Nash, Judge of the County Court and said County, on the 3rd day of March A. D. 1031, during a regular term thereof, hereby notifies all persons indebted to said Estate to come forward and make settlement, and those having claims against said Estate to present them to him, within the time prescribed bgy law, at Frost, Texas, Route 1. where he receives his mail. This the 14th day of March A. D. 1031. Administrator of the Estate of Notes:
Gordon Willis Whitfield Dec 21, 1920 - Jan 5, 1963 WHITFIELD, GORDON W., 42, residence 3036 Mesquite, passed away Saturday. Survivors: Wife; sons, Dewain, Larry, Billy Rae; daughter, Linda Sue, parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Whitfield, brothers, Herbert Whitfield, Jack and Ernest Lassiter; sisters, Mrs. Irene Henthorn, Mrs. Adene Sparks. Services 10 a.m. Monday, Northside Assembly of God Chruech. Interment, Emmett, Texas. Arrangements Lucas. Notes:
Moran Burl Lance Apr 20, 1898 - May 4, 1971 LANCE MORGAN BURL LANCE of 1012 Barclay, step-father of Mrs. Virginia Hutcheson, Fort Worth; brother of Hoyt Lance, Mexia; Mrs. Vesper Fields, Frost; two grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Chapel services 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Thomas Lance officiating. Graveside services 3 p.m. Emmett, Texas. Arrangements, Shannon's North 624-2101 Notes:
Mary Opal (Whitfield) Holcomb-Mahurin Jun 18, 1911 - May 19, 1987 ATHENS - Services for Mary Opal Holcomb Mahurin, 75, Athens are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Virginia Hills Baptist Church in Athens with the Rev. C. O. Jackson and Dr. Ralph Phelps officiating. Graveside services and burial will follow at 3 p.m. in Emmett Cemetery in Navarro County under direction of Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home in Athens. Mrs. Mahurin died Tuesday in an Athens hospital after an extended illness. She was born June 18, 1911, in Celina and lived in Athens for 33 years. She was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and was preceeded in death by her husband Felman P. Mahurin. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Bert and Teresa Holcomb, Denton, and Luther Max and Linda Holcomb, Alvarado; a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Buddy Anding, Athens; one step-son Billy Don Mahurin, Lubbock; three brothers, Issac Whitfield, Plainview, Weldon Whitfield, San Antonio, Luther Whitfield, Texarkana; two sisters, Ruth Cummings, Athens, Juanita Jones, Texarkana; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Anthony Holcomb, Roy Holcomb, Gregory Holcomb, Luke Holcomb, John Holcomb and Jeff Anding. The family requests memorials be made to Fellowship Baptist Church. Notes:
Margaret (Holcomb) Anding-Ewing Dec 28, 1938 - Apr 11, 2024
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Lucille (Adkins) Barrett-Shine Apr 7, 1911 - May 7, 1997
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Aug 15, 1916 - Sep 8, 1992 MART - Annie Mae Walker Foster, a Mart homemaker, died Tuesday at her residence. She was 76. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James United Methodist Chruch, the Rev. Samuel Hargers officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen. A wake will be from 7 to 8 tonight at Dorsey-Keatts Funeral Home Chapel in Waco. Mrs. foster was born Aug 15, 1916 and Frost schools. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church. Survivors include four daughters, mary Hampton of Dallas, Henrietta Bible and Hattie White, both of Waco, and Jesse Mae McLendon of Mart; three sons, John Foster Jr. of Waco and Robert Foster and Alfonso Jefferson, both of Mart; four sister, Bernice Foster and Tiny Walker, both of California, and Earnestine Donaldson and Lily Bell Atkinson, both of Dallas; four brothers, Thedford Walker, Joe Ray Walker, Willie B. Walker and J.C. Walker, all of Dallas; 25 grandchildren; 40 great0grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Notes:
Eldridge Poulter Apr 28, 1914 - Mar 19, 1982 ELDRIDGE POULTER, 67, 3020 Purington, passed away Friday. Survivors; Wife Fannie Poulter; son Eldridge Wayne Poulter; daughter, Belinda Kay Franklin; all of Fort Worth; brothers, Ralph Poulter, Dallas, Fred Poulter, Corpus Christi, Joe Dean Poulter, Port Arthur; sister, Lois Burgamy, Mesquite; three grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Monday Mount Olivet Chapel. Rev. E. Wilbur Carter officiating. Interment Laurel Land Memorial Park. Arrangements Mount Olivet Funeral Home 2301 N. Sylvania at N.E. 28th St. 831-0511. Notes:
Roy Dean Brinson Mar 17, 1914 - Oct 20, 2011
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Anna Undine (Stockard) Ratliff Mar 7, 1916 - May 6, 2004 LLANO - Anna Undine Stockard Ratliff, 88, died Thursay, May 6, 2004, in a Boerne nursing home. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Lutie Watkins Memorial United Methodist Church with burial in Llano City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Waldrop-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. Survivors include daughter, Jeanne Gerlach of Fair Oaks Ranch; son, Billy Ratliff of Llano; and brother, Gwen George Stockard of Woodland Park, Colo. Notes:
Andrew Webb Keathley Jan 13, 1915 - Jul 23, 1998 Andrew W. Keathley WORTHAM - Andrew W. Keathley, 83, of Corsicana died Thursday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Porter Chapel. Burial at Frost Cemetery. Porter, Wortham Notes:
David Lee Keathley Dec 26, 1934 - Oct 1989
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David L. Keathley Services for Dr. David L. Keathley will be at 2 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Chruch of Waco, the Rev. Jim Johnson and Chaplain Curtis Holland officiating. Masonic graveside services will be at 4:30 p.m. at Frost Cemetery. Dr. Keathley, 54 of Waco died Friday at his residence Connally-Compton West Waco Drive Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements Notes:
Flem Storey Keathley, Jr. May 22, 1931 - Mar 5, 2024
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Fleming Story "Flem" Keathley, Sr. Sep 2, 1901 - Oct 30, 1979 Flem S. Keathley CORSICANA - Flem Storye Keathley, 78, father of Lake Air Junior High School Principal David Keathley, died this morning in a Corsicana nursing home. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Ballard Funeral Home in Frost with the Rev. Roy Sherrod officiating. Mr. Keathley was born in Frost. He had worked as an engineer with the State Highway Department in Corsicana for many years. The former Wacoan was a member of the Lake Shore Presbyterian Church, Fidelis Masonic Lodge, Waco York Rite Bodies and Waco Scotish Rite Bodies. He was a 50-year member of the Karem Shrine Temple. Survivors include his wife, Constance Keathley of Corsicana; three sons, David Keathley of 5700 Lakemont, Stanley Keathley of Pampa and Flem Keathley Jr., of Lake Jackson;l a daughter, Dona Nell Dill or Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Smith of Ennis and Mrs. Walter Jamison of Long Beach, Calif.; two brothers, Robert Caldwell of Amarillo and Charles Max Caldwell of El Paso, 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The family will be in Corsicana at 301 North Marcle Drive, Apt. 102. The Family desigated the Muscular Distropny Foundation for memorials. Notes:
Jo Ann Elizabeth (Larson) Kilpatrick Oct 5, 1932 - Apr 30, 1979 Mrs. Kilpatrick Services were at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Home CHapel for Mrs. Jo Ann Kilpatrick, 46, resident of Dallas and formerly of Corsicana, who died yesterday at Parkland Hospital after a lengthy illness. Burial was at Frost Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Floyd Kilpatrick of Dallas; a son, Floyd Kilpatrick, Jr., of Dallas; five daughters, Mrs. Jo Ann O'Brian of Grant City, Ill., Mrs. Helen Cooper, Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Lorine Buckner, Mrs. Sharon Brashear, and Mrs. Deborah Woods, all of Dallas; and 14 grandchildren. Notes:
Ferrell Gene Smithey Feb 28, 1933 - Dec 31, 2025
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Betty Jane (Woods) Raley Oct 3, 1947 - Feb 12, 2025
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Eugene
Samuel Hanes
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William Orville "Lefty" Frizzell March 31, 1928 - Jul 19, 1975
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John Wade Braly, Sr. Dec 14, 1929 - Jan 11, 2026
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William Earl "Bill" Brown Jun 11, 1955 - Dec 30, 2025 William Earl "Bill" Brown, born June 11, 1955, to William Travis Brown and Oneda Olivia Petty Brown in Corsicana, Texas, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2025; surrounded by his loved ones. He has won his earthly battle. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness…" – 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Bill was the youngest of five children and the only son. Raised by his mother and four older sisters, he grew up full of charm, laughter, and a heart eager to care. His childhood shaped a man of resilience, love, and deep compassion. At 22, Bill proudly served in the United States Air Force for three years, after which he built a life full of hard work and adventure. From working in the oil fields to truck driving, electrical work, plumbing, and more. He was a true *"jack of all trades, master of none"—* He did however master what mattered most: his relationship with God, providing for his family, and living fully. Faith was at the center of Bill's life. He often said, "Blessed and highly favored am I," and shared the Gospel freely. He delighted in making memories with his family, singing loudly, riding motorcycles, watching football, riding his zero turn mower, and traveling whenever he could. Bill’s heart was fullest when he was with his family. He cherished his beloved Kathy "Ms. Pretty" Brown, his children - Jason, his namesake and firstborn; Jackie Joe, his ice cream buddy; Kathrine, his heart and "Kato"; and his youngest Lucas was his ace in the hole. He is survived by the love of his life, Kathy Brown; his children and those he loved as his own: Jason Brown and Kim Brown; Scott and Dee Johnson; Jack Ryan Brown; Kathrine Holmes; Jessica and Tony Davis; Kim Prowell; and Lucas and Dana Brown. Bill was "the best" Pawpaw to 25 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, whose laughter and love filled his days. He also leaves behind his sisters and brother-in-laws: Ann and Allen Titsworth, Marilyn and Mike Cotten, and Barbara and Dick Hasner, along with four nieces and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Travis Brown and Oneda Olivia Petty Brown; his sister, Janet Jones; his grandson, Weldon Lane Brown; and his son-in-law, William Henry Tinsley Jr. Bill’s legacy is one of faith, love, laughter, and generosity of spirit. He lived fully, loved deeply, and shared his joy and faith with everyone around him. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him, and his story will continue in the lives of the family he cherished so dearly. Pallbearers will be; Cain Brown, Gage McGraw, Jordan Tinsley, Blaine Jones, Michael Cotten, and Matthew Cotten. Honarery Timmy Drago and Alfredo Alvarez. Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Notes:
Alma Lois (Wood) White May 3, 1936 - Oct 14, 2005
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Richard Clement Parker Jan 1, 1931 - Dec 13, 2025
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Helen Joyce (Barker) White Mar 12, 1936 - Dec 19, 2025
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Timothy Charles "Tim" Vickery May 7, 1948 - Dec. 29, 2025 Corsicana - The family of Tim Vickery of Dallas, Texas, said their final goodbyes as he passed away on December 29, 2025. Tim was born on May 7, 1948, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Frederick Charles and Mattie Bell Vickery. He grew up in Corsicana alongside his two sisters, Charlotte and Shirley. After graduating from Texas Tech University in 1970, Tim moved to Dallas where he honorably served in the Army National Guard for six years. He loved Dallas and made it his home for the remainder of his life. He enjoyed a fast-paced career in advertising and marketing, working with the Dallas Times Herald in sales management in one of the most competitive two-newspaper markets in the country. Later, he joined the leadership team at Ivie & Associates, helping to drive the company's exponential growth as a key contact with some of the largest retailers in the country. Tim was happiest spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Karen, of 37 years; his son, Jackson; his daughter, Brooks; his son-in-law, Ben; and his granddaughter, Norah. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 22, 3:00 p.m., at Highland Park United Methodist Church, Cox Chapel. Memorial donations may be made in Tim's name to Journey Ministry at Highland Park United Methodist Church. Notes:
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Dwayne Reagan
Grounds,79, of Corsicana passed away peacefully at home
on Monday, December 22, 2025. He was born July 24, 1946 in Corsicana to
Reagan and Oleta Grounds.
Mary Garcia, passed away
January 03, 2023.
The
final 30 mark came Tuesday for one of West Texas most colorful old-time
newspapermen. Ray B. McCorkle 67 years old and retired publisher,
editor, writer, columnist, and clergyman, died Tuesday morning in a
Mineral wells sanitorium following a stroke Monday. Making his home in
Strawn for the past two years, he had been in failing health since 1954
and became invalided three years ago. Funeral will be held Thursday at
10:00 a.m. at the Strawn First Baptist Church with the Larry Stallings
pastor officiating. Burial will be in Mount Marion Cemetery here with
Masonic burial rites to be held. Malcolm Funeral Home will be in
charge. Born in Navarro County August 10, 1891. The son of a circuit
rider and Baptist missionary, the late J.R. McCorkle, he moved to Santa
Ana with his parents at the age of three. He began his newspaper career
as a printers devil and worked for various weeklies in the area. He
launched his own career sa a publisher at Peacock at age 16. He later
founded one of the Coleman newspapers and over the years was associated
with Amarillo Globe News, Lubbock Avalanche Journal and other
newspapers. Always lured to adventure and excitement Mr. McCorkle also
was a member of the Staff of the Ranger Daily Times during the oil boom
days in the early 1920's.
Gerald
Prewitt
Georgia Mae
Gafford, 83, of Corsicana, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Burial will be at 
Ruby Jean
Bell Williams, of Axtell, Texas, went to be with her Heavenly
Father on October 1, 2017. She passed away peacefully at home of
natural causes at the age of 75 years.
Wanda Rae
McFatridge-Steed of Burleson, Texas went to be with the Lord on Friday,
March 18, 2022, at the age of 79.
Margaret
Holcomb Anding Ewing was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, April
11th. She was born to LeRoy Holcomb and Mary Opal Whitfield Holcomb
December 28, 1938 in Emmett, Texas.
Shine,
Lucille Barrett
Ex-principal dies at age 54
Ferrell Smithey
Services held for Gene Hanes
Lefty
Frizzell Dies of Stroke
John
Wade Braly, Sr., 96, passed away on January 11, 2026 in Corsicana,
Texas. He lived most all of his 96 years in Barry, Texas.
Alma Lois White
Navarro County TXGenWeb
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Edward L. Williams