• Chatfield Cemetery Memorial #1, Chatfield, Navarro Co., TX
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Clifford L. Strain Sr. was born on September 21, 1941, in Kerens, Texas to the parents of Mary Grayson Strain and Willis Strain. He was preceded in death by his parents, (3) sisters: Willie Mae Bentson, Celestine Brown, and Maggie Nell Nauls. (2) brothers: Roy W. Strain Sr. and Troy L. Strain and grandson Tony E. Reese. He received his education from Blooming Grove and Pelham school district. He retired from the City of Corsicana Water & amp; Sewage Department as a backhoe operator after 20 years. He was added to the Eastside Church of Christ in 1978. He loved his sisters and brothers in Christ and loved working with his fellow brothers in the body of Christ. Pawpaw loved his family and did his all to make sure we stayed close as a family. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his heart and did no wrong in his eyes. We were all perfect to him. As the story goes Pawpaw told us some years ago; he met the love of his life June in a cotton field as he glared at her under her bonnet. He stated to her, "I'm gon marry you one day," she replied in your dreams. Some dreams do become reality as they met again in 1962 and began "courtin" as he would say. They United in marriage February 20th, 1965. He would joke he paid $7 (marriage license) for her and threatened to get a refund from my great grandmother Rosie at any time. He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife June and (3) children: Phyllis Hodge (Ricky), Yolanda Tarbutton (Carl), Clifford Strain Jr. (Kristin) To Carl Tarbutton a special son-law who was there helping every single day from morning to night throughout his illness and his passing. (5) grandchildren: Meshealla Strain, Myesha Bush (Montray), Thomas Reese Jr. (Kelli), Benjamin Tarbutton, Matthieu Tarbutton (4) bonus grandchildren: Stacie Beachum, Cristopher Brown, Chase Brown, Alexandria Brown to Meshealla you were his (baby) you stayed by Pawpaw side once he took ill and became incapacitated you never left his bedside from the hospital stays and during his wound care visits with the nurse. you were pawpaw RN (real nurse) and it was a joy knowing that all that education did not go to waste. You did an amazing job taking care of Pawpaw. (7) great grandchildren: Bre'Aunna Bush, Montray Bush Jr, Mason Bush and Terrence Reese, Tarrell Reese, Toni Reese, Thomas E. Reese III. (2) nieces: Mary Tate and Michelle Nauls of Glendale, CA. (2) nephews: Roy W. Strain Jr of Austin, TX, Troy Nance of Corsicana. Special cousins Shirley Moore and Sharion Thompson and a host of other cousins and many bonus nieces and nephews. His special friends Spencer Norris, William Ballard Sr, and Ronnie Hutchinson all of Corsicana. Mike and Velma Smith of Dallas. Let's not forget his dog Mr. Bigs his very spoiled chihuahua. Pawpaw did not walk Bigs; Bigs walked him. Obituary by granddaughters Myesha Bush and Meshealla Strain.

• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Jo Ruth, nee Freeman, 89, of Joshua, Texas, passed peacefully at home on February 22, 2026. Jo Ruth was born in Terrell County, Texas, on December 13, 1936, to Annie Van Cleave and David Freeman. She graduated from Pecos High School in 1954 and went on to earn her bachelors degree from the University of Texas Arlington and master's degree in biology from East Texas State College, now Texas A&M University-Commerce. On February 9, 1991, she married Hollis Hinkle, and they shared 35 loving years together. Jo Ruth devoted her professional life to education, serving as a college biology professor at Tarrant County Junior College (now TCC). She took great pride in teaching and found deep joy in sharing her knowledge and inspiring her students over the years. She enjoyed gardening, reading, sewing, working crossword puzzles, attending the theater, traveling the world, and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jo Ruth is survived by her beloved husband, Hollis Arlen Hinkle, 88; her children, Linda Mork and husband Scott, Jeff Dunn, Kelley Wessels and husband Jeff, Holley Anthony, and Brian Hinkle and wife Karen; her grandchildren, Crystal Hailey, Bryan Dunn, Curtis Dunn, Brooke Welch, Paige Davidson, Taylor Dunn, Todd Dunn, Travis Dunn, Christy Knight, Jason Steel, Michael Hinkle, Richard Hinkle, Brad Johnson, Kayleigh Walley, Ashley Alvey, Chris Hinkle and Emily Wessels; her brother, David Freeman and wife Nancy; as well as many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her cherished son, Darryll David Dunn, and her beloved siblings, Barbara Ann, Deana Lee, Roy Edward, and Dorothey May. Jo Ruth, known as Grandjo to many, will be remembered for her love of learning, her dedication to family, and the warmth and wisdom she shared with all who knew her.

• Rose Hill Cemetery, Blooming Grove, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Diane Richards

• The Kerens Tribune
• Oak Grove Cemetery
• w/o Joe Dean Hill; d/o Beverly Miller Hill & Dora Lee (Anderson) Hill-Berry-Bailey
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Mrs. Willie Reed, 82, of Kerens, died Thursday at Navarro County Memorial Hospital in Corsicana. Services were held Saturday at First Methodist Church with the Rev. Austin Harris officiating and burial following at Kerens City Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Willie Reed of Kerens; one son, Leroy Reed of Kerens; four daughters, Lottie Pulley of Houston, Leona Lewis of Malakoff, Genene Stockton of Abilene and Geraldine Boyd of Palestine; one brother, Albert Wigley of Brownwood; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Mrs. Zama Holt and Gladys Killion, both of Waco, Louise Perry of Ennis, Etta Weldon of Houston and Maggie Wigley of Austin. Grandsons were pallbearers.

• Wife of Willie Cureton Reed; d/o James Thaddeus Wigley & Roxana Shell (Rogers) Wigley
• The Kerens Tribune; Aug 14, 1980, Page 2
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Virgil Lee Graves, 83, of Las Cruces and formerly of Simla, CO. died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005. He was born June 15, 1922, in Kerens, TX. Virgil Lee served his country honorably in the US Army Air Corps and was an avid horseman. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends who knew and loved him. Virgil Lee is survived by his children; LIVING; 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; brothers Billy Bob Graves and wife Rosemary of Tyler, TX, and Robbie Gene Graves and wife Jean of Sunset, TX; sister LaMarylis Gilson and husband Bob of Arlington, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Zella Graves. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Kerens, Texas. -- Virgil Lee Graves Memorial Graveside Service Virgil Lee Graves, 83, of Las Cruces and formerly of Simla, CO. Memorial Graveside services will be held on June 3, 2005 at 10 a.m. At the Kerens Cemetery with Rev. Wes Johnson officiating. Mr. Graves is survived by his children, Lee Ann Brickson of Las Cruces, NM; Mary Schlagel and husband David of Forest Lake, MN; Jim Graves and wife Mary of Summerdale, AL; Katey Marks and husband John of Knox, IN; Teresa Christianson and husband Bob of Hudson, WI; brothers, Billy Bob Graves and wife Rosemary of Tyler, TX; Robbie Gene Graves and wife Jean of Sunset, TX; sister La Marylis Gilson and husband Bob of Arlington, TX; 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. In Lieu of Flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 311 N. Logan Ave., Colorado Springs, CO.

• The Kerens Tribune - June 1, 2006; Page 3
• s/o Floyd Graves & Zella Marie (Coleman) Graves
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• The Kerens Tribune, Friday, July 24, 1959; Volume LXVI, Num 30, Page 1
• s/o Whittie Russell & Laura L. (Ervin) Russell
• Cheneyboro Cemetery, Cheneyboro, Navarro County, Texas
• Submitted by Diane Richards

• The Kerens Tribune, June 2, 1983, Page 2
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Corsicana - John W. Shipman, 77, of Corsicana, Texas, peacefully passed away March 2, 2026 at Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana. He was surrounded by family whom he loved and that loved him dearly. John was born June, 5th 1949 in Hobbs New Mexico. He spread joy and laughter through conversations and his positive attitude leaving nothing behind but friendship and happiness. His main priority was family, visiting multiple states to be with and connect with everyone he could. Mr. Shipman was important and loved by everyone that got to call him Dad, Grandpa, and friend. He was always there when you called and didn't hesitate to help whenever and wherever he was needed. John truly lived life to the fullest through the simplest pleasures; chatting with friends and family, snacking, fishing and walking his dog Mira. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his sister; Barbara Bailey; son, John B. Shipman; daughter, Barbara Schultz and husband, JJ Schultz and daughter, Angeline Shipman. With many other friends and grandchildren that will carry his memory as well. This is not a goodbye - this is simply "see you later".

• Submitted by Karen Rost
  

Glen Allen Fuller, of Dawson, went to be with his Lord on March 4th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He died the same way he lived, with a whole lot of stubbornness and lots of laughter. Glen was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a professional bullshitter who would have you believing the craziest things and then would make fun of you for believing him. His sense of humor was legendary and will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. To Glen, Chevrolet was the best there ever was, and you could not beat a square body, and to hell with a Ford! To us, Glen was a Mr. Fix-it or Mr. Figure-it-out. One way or another, stuff was getting done. He is preceded in death by his parents Don and Nella (Gigi) Perry, brother Don Perry Jr., and his grandparents. He is survived by his sister Deborah (Mike) Redden of Corsicana, three children of the heart Troy (Becky) Milner of Eudora, Kansas, Jessica Milner of Burlington, Kansas, and Kim (Anthony) Jackson of Belton, Texas. Glen was blessed with 5 grandkids, Kylie and Jesse Glen of Burlington, Kansas, Tracy and Joe of Frost, Texas, and Jordan of Belton, Texas. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. A special thank you to the best cousin of all, Tish Arnett. Tish gave Glen a loving and comfortable home at the end. Honorary pall bearers are Tommy Jenkins and Clinton Watson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hubbard Cowboy Church Building Fund. The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at the Hubbard Cowboy Church. The address is 877 State Hwy 171, Hubbard, Texas 76648.

• Published in Corley Funeral Home - Corsicana on Mar. 5, 2026.
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Myrtle Cemetery, Ennis, Ellis Co., TX
• Ennis, Ellis County, Texas - Monday Evening, Oct. 7, 1946
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• The Ennis Weekly Local; Ennis, Ellis Co., TX; Thurs. Nov 2, 1967
• Myrtle Cemetery, Ennis, Ellis Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Dallas Morning News - Nov 2, 1967
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• The Meridian Tribune, Meridian, Texas, Oct 22, 1948
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• The Meridian Tribune - Friday, Oct. 28, 1949
• Levelland Municipal Cemetery, Levelland, Hockley County, Texas
• s/o Virgil Franklin Modisett & Matilda Smith (Dyer) Modisett-Blaser
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, Nov 24, 1964
• Coleman City Cemetery, Coleman, Coleman County, Texas
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Pattison Cemetery, Emhouse, Navarro Co., TX
• h/o Lola Ilene (Thornton) Dean; s/o Robert Amzi Dean & Sarah Elizabeth (Ponder) Dean
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Pattison Cemetery, Emhouse, Navarro Co., TX
• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon, Jun 13, 1977 ·Page 3
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Athens Daily Review (Athens, TX); 20 Dec 2018
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery, Retreat, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Jeannie Ellington McCarty was born February 26, 1957 to Ed and Mariella Ellington and proud brothers Pat and Pete Ellington. She died peacefully surrounded by loving family February 27, 2026 one day after her 69th birthday. Jeannie attended Rice School from first grade through junior high. She attended high school at Blooming Grove High School where she was chosen as FFA Sweetheart and was Valedictorian of her class> After high school Jeannie married Steve McCarty to whom she remained married for 39 years. They immediately moved to Germany as Steve was in the Army and stationed there. They spent two years in Germany where Jeannie did a lot of growing up and learned independence as they lived off post, she did not speak German, and Steve was absent most of their time in Germany on field training exercises. Jeannie established a legacy of service at an early age. As a child she made runs with the Chatfield Volunteer Fire Department. As an adult she served as President of that organization following in the footsteps of her father who was the department's first President and her brother who served as president as well as serving for 30 years as Chief. In addition, Jeannie served with the Rice Volunteer Fire Department while working at the First State Bank at Rice where she was honored as Firefighter of the Year. She was also active in the Navarro County Volunteer Firefighter Association where she served as president. She was certified as a CPR instructor through the Red Cross and taught classes at many volunteer fire departments and other organizations. Jeannie also often participated in Fire Prevention Week programs at schools and frequently wore the "Sparky the Fire Dog" costume while presenting those programs and on other occasions such as local parades. In addition, she got her fire instructor's certification and taught at the county fire school. Jeannie was active in the Chatfield Methodist Church, where as a child she had perfect attendance in Sunday School for over ten years. She later served as church Secretary/Treasurer as well as other posts. Other community activities included serving as president of the Chatfield Cemetery Association and serving on the Board of Directors of the Chatfield Community Center. She worked for the American Red Cross for over seventeen years, most of which was spent as a Disaster Program Manager. As a result, along the way, she made many friends, including firefighters – both volunteer and professional, law enforcement personnel, emergency management personnel, Red Cross personnel and volunteers, and touched the lives of many other people in the process, Jeannie was very proud of her Red Cross Family and felt great pride in being able to help people when they needed it the most. The family would like to give special thanks to our cousin Marianne Ellington Kreason who remained by Jeannie's side day and night during her last days. In addition, we would like to thank Gail Christie, Nancy Sykes, Charlotte Loper and Hollie Ellington for their invaluable help with the arrangements for Jeannie's services. We would also like to thank the LVAD teams at Baylor Dallas and Baylor Scott and White Temple for their help and encouragement. In addition, we would like to thank the staff at Divida Dialysis Center for their help and patience. Lastly, we would like to thank the wonderful staff in the STC Wing at Baylor Scott and White Temple for their help and compassion. God Bless You All! In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jeannie's memory to the following: Chatfield Methodist Church, PO Box 76, Chatfield, Tx 75105 Chatfield Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 95, Chatfield, Tx 75105 American Red Cross 320 E Reick Rd, Tyler Tx 75703. (Online) www.redcross.org

• Blooming Grove High School Class of 1975
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Marlene June (Ness) Holiday, age 89, of Streetman, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, in her room at her assisted living facility in Frisco, Texas. She was surrounded by the love of her daughter, Susan Woods. Born on June 1, 1936, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Maynard and Doris Ness, Marlene lived a long, beautiful life marked by devotion, generosity, and a heart full of warmth. Marlene was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother whose days were filled with cooking, sharing, serving others, and loving her family deeply. Her gift for caring-and her steady, comforting presence-brought joy to all who knew her. She is survived by her sister, Josie Siegrist, and her children: Kent Holiday and his wife, Dianne; Kurt Holiday and his wife, Janna Kay; and Susan Woods and her husband, Patrick. She was a proud grandmother to Michael Holiday, Jonathan Holiday, Lauren Holiday, Ruth Anne Holiday, Joshuwa Holiday, and Kaitlin Hansen, and a delighted great grandmother to Landon Holiday, Alyssa Holiday, Cambrianna Holiday, Hayden Holiday, Hunter Holiday, Lily Holiday, Dakota Holiday, Sawyer West, Jack West, William Baker, Grace Baker, and Chloe Hague. Marlene was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Patrick, and her parents, Maynard and Doris. A naturally gifted cook and baker, Marlene found joy in the kitchen. If a recipe existed in a cookbook, she wanted to try it-and she often cooked for large gatherings, and especially for the Christmas holidays with her children and grandchildren -memories that will be treasured forever. She also loved to read, often losing herself in a novel or her favorite magazines. Late at night, she could be found watching classic movies, sometimes alone and sometimes with friends who loved sharing those moments with her. Travel was another passion that shaped her life. After high school, she adventured to Europe with several close friends, sparking a lifelong appreciation for beautiful architecture and the wonders of God's world. And for anyone who knew her, conversation came naturally-Marlene was blessed with the "gift of gab" and could spend hours happily talking with friends in her home or on the phone. Above all else, Marlene loved her husband and family with her whole heart. She was a faithful and selfless mother who always did whatever needed to be done-joyfully, generously, and with excellence. Her legacy of love, service, and family devotion will be carried forward with gratitude by those she leaves behind. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 7th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. A funeral service to celebrate Marlene's life will be Saturday, March 7th at 1:00 at Lakeside Methodist Church in Streetman, Texas.

• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Gary Lynn Estes gained his wings on Sunday, February 22, 2026, surrounded by his family at the age of 81! He was born on February 14th, 1945, in Tampa, Florida, and moved to Mildred, Texas, at the age of 7. He would call Mildred home for the remainder of his life with his grandparents, Altie and Launa Estes. Gary was preceded in death by his brother Doug Gohr. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Estes; daughter Kari and husband Ronnie Burks; daughter Christina Estes and fiancé Anthony Barbosa; his grandchildren Blythe Greenup (Donald), Taylor Greenup (Aubyn), Carley Bouska (Colton), Bailey Burks, and Brennen Burks; his great-grandchildren Luke, Piper, Sadie, Lincoln, Cannen, Declan, and Levi. Gary was loved and respected by many. He lived a life that most of us could only read about in adventure books. He traveled the world while working for Otis Engineering, which became Halliburton. He worked in the UAE, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, New Iberia, Scotland, the North Sea, Congo, Nigeria, Egypt, Greece, Qatar, Turkey, Italy, and the Persian Gulf. Some of these were during the Gulf War. He was a master mechanic and invented different things that Halliburton patented. In his spare time, you could find him fishing or gardening. He could grow anything and everything and would share his knowledge with anyone. Stating, "Everyone should be able to feed themselves." He was known by many names-Gary, Dad, Papi, and Grandpa. No matter what you know him by, to know him was to know he was a country gentleman in every possible way. He never met a problem he couldn't solve or fix, earning him the name MacGyver. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to those he saw who were working hard and just needed a little extra help along the way. He had a pair of "heehaws" for every occasion and season. He was one of the strongest-willed men to walk this earth, and he will be missed greatly. With his famous saying, "It's been real, it's been fun, but it ain't been real fun."

• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
• Corsicana High School Class of 1920
• View Obituary Clipping
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Johnnie Kate (Chaney) Quinn
Sep 7, 1901 - Mar 2, 1996

Johnnie Kate Quinn
Services for Johnnie Kate Quinn,  94, formerly of West Columbia will be Thursday, March 7, 1996, 10:30 a.m. at the Baker Funeral Home Chapel in West Columbia with Rev. Larry Craig officiating.
She died Saturday, March 2, 1996a at Avalon Place in Wharton. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Haven of Rest.
Friends may call on Wednesday, March 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia.
She was a long time Sunday School teacher at the First Baptist Church in West Columbia.
She is survived by her son, James David Quinn of Wharton; brother, Royce Chaney of Atlanta, GA; sister Edith Tyner of Corsicana; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Frank Cotton, Mickey Brooks, Rueben Powell, Glen Sims, Joe Doyle and Gene Hightower.
Arrangements made by Baker Funeral Home of West Columbia.

Notes:

• The Brazosport Facts; Wed. Mar 6, 1996, Page 2
• w/o Alton B. Quinn; d/o John Henry "Dee" Chaney & Lizzie Reed (Maggard) Chaney
  
• Corsicana High School Class of 1920
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Woodland Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
• World War II Veteran
• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed, Dec 12, 1979 ·Page 4
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
• d/o Mabra Jones McClure & Virginia Frances "Jennie" (Pollard) McClure
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Hayes Grace Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Galveston Co., TX
• d/o John Marion Weed & Althana Margaret "Annie" (Bills) Weed
• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Dec. 12, 1979, Page 4
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed. Nov. 11, 1925, Page 8
  
• Kosse, Limestone County, Texas, USA
• h/o Claude (Poindester) Parham; s/o Samuel Stith Parham & Fannie R. Parham

Miss Wilma Edwards died at her home in Ennis early Friday morning. She formerly resided in McKinney with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Edwards. She was a teacher in the McKinney public schools before moving to Ennis with her parents about eighteen years ago.

Her father died a few years ago and is buried in Pecan Grove Cemetery. During his residence in McKinney he was a cotton and grain buyer.

Notes:

• View Obituary Clipping
• Corsicana High School Class of 1884
  
• Wilma and her parents appear in the 1880 Federal Census in Corsicana, her father listed as a Cotton Dealer.  She was 12 years old. (View Census Clipping)
• Pecan Grove Cemetery, McKinney, Collin County, Texas. Block 100 - Lot 2 - Space 5
• d/o William B. Edwards & Alice (Tucker) Edwards.  William was a Confederate Veteran, CO K, 4th Tenn Inf.
  

• w/o Robert Folsom Moore; d/o Seth Grandberry Mullins & Cornelia Blair Moore
• Corsicana High School Class of 1885
• Gatesville City Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX
  
• Corsicana Daily Sun, Corsicana, Tx., Sat. Feb. 15, 1936.

• Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Mon, Aug 08, 1949 ·Page 3
• Younger Cemetery, Purdon, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Mon, Aug 08, 1949 ·Page 3
• Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Mon, Aug 08, 1949 ·Page 3
• Rice Cemetery, Rice, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light, Friday, August 26, 1949, pg 29 Transcribed by Ginger Meyer
• Rice Cemetery, Rice, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Exa Matlock, retired business teacher at Conroe High School, passed away on June 24, 2005, at the Ainsley Courte Assisted Living Facility in Cypress, Texas. She was born on March 21, 1914, in Frost, Texas, to pioneer Texas physicians John W. Matlock, M.D., and Robbie Davis Matlock, M.D. She earned her Master's degree at Columbia University in New York and pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Texas, the University of Washington, the University of Virginia, and the University of Wisconsin. She enjoyed traveling with her friends and sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, and four brothers. She is survived by her sister-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. A simple graveside service for family and close friends is scheduled to be held in Frost, Texas, at the Frost Cemetery on Highway 667 at 11:00 a.m. on July 2, 2005, followed by a luncheon at Frost United Methodist Church.

• The Houston Chronicle - Tue, Jun 28, 2005 ·Page 17
• Frost Cemetery, Frost Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• The Long Beach Sun - Mon Jul 29, 1935; Page 2
• w/o Howard Peevy McGaha
• Obituary Clipping
  

• Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Sun, Dec 9, 2018;  Page A26
• Corsicana High School Class of 1943
• w/o Max Loyd Hancock; d/o Thomas Mack Bell & Velma Lee (Lowe) Bell
  
• Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
  

Patricia Keen Brandenburg, 84, of Bryan, died on February 25, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 28, at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan. Pat Brandenburg was born in Dallas. She was a Navy wife – strong, but flexible, raising her family at duty stations on the East Coast, the West Coast, Guam and many in between, finding excitement and reasons to love each one. She was an explorer of new places and ideas and lived a love story with her best friend for nearly 60 years. Pat was an active member of the Officers Wives Club and the Brazos Valley Art League. She was a golfer and an artist. Having been described as "interested and interesting", Pat touched the lives of all she met. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell Stockton "Tiny" Keen and Lucile Donahoo Keen; her husband, Brandy Brandenburg; and her son, John. Survivors include her daughters, Diane Brandenburg of Phoenix, Ariz., and Katherine Brandenburg of Long Beach, Calif.; her brother, Michael Keen; her grandson; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Her family was her center and she cherished them. The family and friends that she leaves behind will miss her but know they are better for having known her and for having been loved by her. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 W. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803.

• Corsicana High School Class of 1943

• Corsicana High School Class of 1888
  
• w/o Rev. Joseph Stephen Howell (m. 1893) and Little Bugg (L.B.) Gamewell (m. 1931); d/o Rev. Reuben Jasper "RJ" Grady & Nancy Lula (Glass) Grady
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Dallas News - March 5, 1947
  
• Corsicana High School Class of 1889

• Corsicana High School Class of 1890
• s/o Judge Hal Wyche Greer and his first wife, Margaret Washington Fletcher, married 1874.  She died in 1875
  

Ralph G. Akers Ralph G. Akers, 86, passed away March 8, 2003, after a brief illness with brain cancer. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at Rader Funeral Home in Longview, with the Rev. Frank Richardson and the Rev. Bill Cunningham officiating. Ralph Glynn Akers was born in Dawson to Sam Houston and Mary Elizabeth Akers. He grew up in Dawson and graduated from Baylor University. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and later worked as an accountant for Shell Oil Co. until his retirement in 1981. After retiring, he and his wife Susan moved from Houston to Longview. Ralph and Susan became active members of the First Methodist Church in Longview. Ralph taught Sunday school and played the piano, and Susan sang in the choir. Ralph was also an avid bridge player. The family expresses gratitude to the people of Greater Hospice of Texas for their care, and to Ralph’s church family, friends, and neighbors for their support. Ralph is remembered as a delightful person who will be lovingly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife Susan; his son, John Thomas; his daughter, Jill; his parents; and one brother, C. W. Akers. He is survived by his brother, Sam H. Akers Jr. and wife Imogene of Dawson; sisters, Jimmie Sue Irwin and husband Howard of Dawson, and Beth Duke and husband James Donald of Corsicana; sister‑in‑law, Carolyn Ridgway of Houston; brothers‑in‑law, John Dutton of Houston and Tom Dutton of Dallas; and several nieces and nephews. The Ralph G. Akers family made a generous donation to Mercy Ships, resulting in a cabin being named in their honor on one of the ships that provides medical aid to people in need around the world. Memorial donations may be made to Greater Hospice of Texas, P.O. Box 9725, Longview, TX 75608, or to the American Red Cross, 1604 Texas 31, Longview, TX 75601. Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at the funeral home.

• Longview News-Journal - Wed., Mar 12, 2003
  
• s/o Sam Houston Akers, Sr. & Mary Elizabeth "Mabel" (Skinner) Akers
  

• Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Sun. Jun 3, 2001; Page 49
• Corsicana High School Class of 1943
• WWII Veteran
  
• WWII Biography
• DFW National Cemetery
• h/o Grancine June (Georgas) Crowe; s/o Paul Everette Crowe & Lavenia (Mim) Crowe [buried at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetey]

• Cedar Cemetery, Luella, Grayson Co., TX
• h/o Colleen (Carr) Hart; s/o Amos Hart & Myrtle (Mathew) Hart
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Corsicana High School Class of 1943
• 1940 Census - Navarro Co., TX; David B. Cozby; s/o Monte W. Cozby * Lillie M. Cozby; Siblings Zuma M. Durham, Muriel Cozby
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Earl died peacefully Saturday evening at age 92. A celebration of his life will be at The Hut at Joe T. Garcia's on Friday, May 12, 2023 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm following a private burial. Earl and his twin brother were born on a farm in Corsicana, Texas. At age 10, the family moved to Fort Worth where Earl graduated from Carter-Riverside High having played basketball, football and in the band. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA having joined Delta Sigma Phi fraternity and Army ROTC. While stationed in New York before leaving for Korea, He met and fell in love with Corrine, his wife of 64 years. He and Corrine started his insurance agency in 1962 from which he retired at age 90, having earned his CPCU designation and served as president of IIABA, PIA and CIC. He was a long-standing member of both University Christian Church and Colonial Country Club where he golfed regularly. He enjoyed nothing more than his grandchildren and great-grandchild. Earl is preceded in death by his wife, Corrine Doris Collins; and his grand-daughter, Christine Elizabeth Collins. He is survived by his children, Mark Frances Collins and wife, Karen McLain Collins; Denise Jean Collins; Craig Martin Collins and wife, Elizabeth Waldron Collins; grandchildren William McLain Collins, Waldron Annlouise Collins, and great-grandchild, Emilie Christine Collins.

• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• View Obituary Clipping
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

MRS. OLIVIA C. COLLINS

Mrs. Olivia Christine Collins of 2312 Goldenrod, a resident here for 18 years, died Tuesday morning in a Fort Worth hospital after a year's illness.

Mrs. Collins, a native of Italy, Texas, was a member of the Riverside Church of Christ.

Surviving are her husband, Walter T. Collins; three sons, Earldean M. of Fort Worth, Jodean T. of Roswell, N.M., and Walter A. Collins of Hurst; two sisters, Mmes. Leonard Lewis of Searcy, Ark., and Hugh Dickson of Odessa; a brother, R. B. Martin of San Antonio; and seven grandchildren.

Lucas will announce funeral arrangements.

• View Obituary Clipping
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Joe went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 11, 2023, at age 93. A celebration of his life will be held for family and friends later this year. Joe and his twin brother were born on a farm in Corsicana, Texas. At age 10, the family moved to Fort Worth where Joe graduated from Carter-Riverside High School where he played football and participated in the band. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA having joined Delta Sigma Phi fraternity and participated on the gymnastics team. Joe served in the Air Force during the Korean War, arriving in Korea a week before the war ended. After returning to Fort Worth, he met and fell in love with Annella, his wife of 61 years. He and Annella started a finance business moving to Midland, Texas in 1965. They then formed the Autry-Collins partnership and built commercial and residential properties in Midland, Texas, Roswell and Albuquerque, New Mexico. They moved to Dallas in 1969 where they founded the Excel Corporation where Joe built homes and developed properties in Dallas and Plano. In 1974, they purchased the First Savings Association of McKinney. Soon after, they expanded to three more branches and renamed it Majestic Savings, after the Colorado mountains they loved. Joe and Annella contributed philanthropically to many causes. They were founding financiers of Practical Parent Education which still serves many school districts across the nation and in several countries by providing an education platform for new parents. They were also involved in the Hendrick Scholarship Foundation, which provides Plano ISD high school graduates who have overcome adversity with college scholarships and academic support. Joe and Annella were long-time members of Scofield Church where they enjoyed greeting people on Sunday morning and participating in Bible study. Joe was an avid golfer and kept his clubs nearby to practice his swing up until his death at age 93. Joe also enjoyed airplanes, vacationing in Vail, Colorado, and investing in the lives of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joe had several lifelong friends who admired him for his generosity and character. Joe's favorite Bible verse was Jesus's response when asked what the greatest commandment was - Matthew 22: 37-39: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Joe is preceded in death by his wife, Annella Wray Hunter Collins. He is survived by his daughters, Cindi Karen Koder and her husband, Charles; Cari Lynda Collins; grandchildren Heather Koder Zeiger and her husband, David; Joshua Stephen Koder and his wife, Courtney; and great-grandchildren, Parker Scott Koder and Van Collins Koder. Memorials may be made to: The Hendricks Scholarship Foundation https://hendrickscholarship.org/

• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed. Mar. 18, 2026
  
• Submitted by Karen Rost

Dorotea Manzano
Sep 9, 1961 – Mar 15, 2026

Dorotea Manzano, 64, of Frost, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 9, 1961, in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico, the daughter of José Carmen Calderón and María Guadalupe Ramírez.

Dorotea was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and faithful servant of God. She had a compassionate heart and dedicated much of her life to helping others. She loved spending time in church, volunteering, visiting the sick, and offering support to anyone in need. Her kindness and generosity touched many lives.

She found her greatest joy in her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Dorotea loved cooking for her loved ones and bringing everyone together. She had a special love for children and always made those around her feel cared for and welcomed.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Amador Manzano García; her children, Juana María Manzano, Carlos David Manzano, María Gabriela Manzano, Liliana Manzano, Francisco Javier Manzano, José Esteban Manzano, and Amador Manzano Jr.; her sisters, Julia, Tomasa, Rosa, Karla, Santiaga, and Zenaida; her brothers, Lucio, Amadeo, Miguel, and Pablo; her grandchildren, Joseph, Dorothy, Samantha, Ivana, Victoria, Regina, Ximena, Karla, Jennifer, David, Jonathan, Matthew, Gabriel, Antonella, Xiomara, Daniel, Alejandro, Aranza, Fatima, and Matteo; and her great‑grandson, Jorge.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her residence from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Epiphany Catholic Church in Italy, Texas. Burial will follow at Frost Cemetery.

• Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro Co., TX
  
• Submitted by Karen Rost

• Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery, Retreat, Navarro Co., TX
• w/o John Calvin Barron - d/o Albert Dalton Braswell and Gloria Belle (Staton) Braswell
  
• Submitted by Karen Rost

Monty Lee Mahone

Monty Lee Mahone Obituary Monty Lee Mahone 63 , passed away in his sleep March 11, 2026. Monty was born in Dallas, Tx on November 2, 1962 to Eddie and Patsy Mahone. Monty graduated from Duncanville High School in 1981. He lived a life defined by loyalty, laughter and a deep love for the people that meant the most to him. Monty was a passionate sports fan. He rarely missed a Texas Rangers game , proudly cheered on the Dallas Cowboys every season, and spent many Sundays watching the excitement of NASCAR races . If the game or race was on Monty was probably nearby with a jersey or ball cap on watching. Music was another constant in his life. He had a special love for old country music. The kind that told stories about heart, hard work, and home. Friends and family will always remember the sounds of those songs playing along with his cowboy hat and some two-stepping. More than anything Monty will be remembered for his big heart, his quick humor and the way he made everyone around him feel welcome. He never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face. Monty is survived by his father, Eddie Mahone, his sister, Lori and brother-in-law Ernie Puente his nieces, Kristen McAfee and husband, Andrew, Kelli Hall and husband, Jordan and his great nephews and niece Jaxson, Avery, Carson, and Cooper, his aunt Sherry Dicks, uncle Danny Mahone and wife Lynnell, and many close cousins-and close friends who will forever cherish the memories they shared with him. Monty is survived by his father, Eddie Mahone, his sister, Lori and brother-in-law Ernie Puente his nieces, Kristen McAfee and husband, Andrew, Kelli Hall and husband, Jordan and his great nephews and niece Jaxson, Avery, Carson, and Cooper, his aunt Sherry Dicks, uncle Danny Mahone and wife Lynnell, and many close cousins-and close friends who will forever cherish the memories they shared with him. His legacy lives on in the laughter, stories and traditions he leaves behind. He will be deeply missed and always remembered. Jaynes Funeral Home, Duncanville, Texas

• Submitted by Diane Richards
• Rose Hill Cemetery, Blooming Grove, Navarro Co., TX
• s/o Eddie Charles Mahone & Patsy Carolyn (Putman) Mahone
  

Barbara Ann McVay, 87, passed away peacefully on March 5, at The Mitchell Center of Traceway Retirement Community in Tupelo, Mississippi. A memorial celebration of life will be held at a future date. Arrangements are being handled by Holland Funeral Directors. Born in Knoxville, TN, on November 5, 1938 to W.E. and Katherine Plunkett, Barbara graduated from Tupelo High School and attended "The W" (Mississippi University for Women). She enjoyed life, family and friends while living in Mississippi, Indiana and Texas. Barbara was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Corsicana, Texas, and then later, the Chatfield Methodist Church. She was energetically involved in her community of Chatfield, Texas, where she participated in the Navarro County Crime Stoppers, the Chatfield Community Watch program, and was a long-time voting official. She was a talented artist, painting colorful western landscapes and the beautiful horses she raised and trained for show. Her many Texas friends, who knew her as "Butch", remained dear to her as she returned to Tupelo in 2022. A memorial service celebrating Barbara's life will be at 4 PM, Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in the Sadie Holland Memorial Chapel of Holland Funeral Directors. Visitation will be from 3 PM - service time Tuesday only. Those who cannot attend may view the services Tuesday, March 17th at 4 PM or anytime thereafter at hollandfuenraldirectors.com/livestreaming. Condolences to the family may be posted at hollandfuneraldirectors.com/obituaries/Barbara McVay. Holland Funeral Directors are honored to serve their friends. Barbara is survived by her sons, John (Jock) Mitchell, Jr. (Judy) of Baltimore MD and James (Bubba) Hussey, Jr. (Robin) of Phoenix AZ and her daughter, Renee Mitchell Chisolm of Braxton, MS. She is also survived by her sister, Sandra Pruett (Bobby) of Tupelo, MS, and her brother, Barry Plunkett (Barbara) of Jackson, MS. She was proud of her five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Aubrey Mitchell and their son, Michael Brooks Mitchell. She was also preceded in death by husbands James (Jim) Hussey and Larry McVay. Her family was dear to her and she loved to share stories of wonderful family times together. Many family photos and her heart documented the importance of her family. Although the family and friends were geographically distant, their phone calls frequently connected them and brought smiles through those greatly anticipated conversations. Barbara will be remembered as a proud parent, caring sister and loyal friend. Her joy and laughter will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. The family expresses deep appreciation to the caring staff of The Mitchell Center and Gentiva Hospice. Special gratitude is extended to Hazel Barnes who was Barbara's devoted personal care giver when she returned to Tupelo. Memorials may be made to Traceway Retirement Community, 2800 West Main St., Tupelo MS, 38801. Or the charity of your choice.

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - April 6, 2026
  
• Submitted by Karen Rost

Services for Henry W. Scoggins, 89, Tyler, are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home chapel, Tyler, with the Rev. B.C. McCoy officiating. Burial with military honors and Masonic rites will be in Tyler Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Scoggins died April 17, 2007, in a Tyler hospital. He was born Dec. 30, 1917, in Corsicana to the late Joseph Henry and Eunice Webb Scoggins. He served in the Army during World War II and retired from A.P. Parts Corp. He lived in Tyler for 45 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Tyler. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eloise Scoggins. Survivors include his wife, Ruby D. Scoggins, Tyler; son, Wesley Scoggins, Long Beach, Miss.; stepson, Robert Ballard, Arlington; stepdaughter, Dr. Trisha Ballard, Carrollton; sisters, Maurine Rhodes, Leda Watson and Inez Hammonds, all of Corsicana; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Peyton Scoggins, Nowlin Scoggins, Kameron Scoggins, Keeman Dowdy, Criss Sudduth and Harold Kniffin. Family will receive friends 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home

• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Corsicana Daily Sun

Jimmy Pat Martin was born February 18, 1936 to James Earl and Lucy Martin in Dallas, Texas. As a small child, his family moved to the Waxahachie/Avalon area where Pat spent the best years of his childhood on the farm. The family moved back to Dallas where he graduated from Sunset High School and had many good friends. Pat then went to Texas Tech for a while and came back to Dallas to go to SMU. He then was drafted by the U.S. Army. His next four years were the most fun of his life to that point. He made the Army Baseball team and played ball across Europe. When he came home he decided he wanted to accomplish becoming a bank President, which he achieved at Royal National Bank in Dallas. After achieving his goal he decided to go into the car business. For several years he had dealerships in the Garland car rows. Later, when he was tired of that part of the business, he went into the independent car business. Pat had contacts with high-end car dealers in the area who would contact and ask him to look for special cars for their clients. He would find them and bring them to Dallas to sell. He loved that business. He is survived by his wife Mary Barber Martin. Pat and Mary had a wonderful life together for 2 ½ years. They belong to Lake Pointe Church at the White Rock campus. A visitation will be on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 10:00 am at Lake Point Church, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment will take place at Providence Cemetery near Corsicana, Texas. Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home

• Providence Cemetery, Mildred, Navarro Co., TX
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Sandra Kay Coffey, 82, of Chatfield passed from this life on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Corsicana with her family by her side. She was born in Corsicana on July 4, 1943, to Jessie and Nora Mahaley Daniels. Sandra married George Coffey on September 6, 1960, and they began building their life together. She worked for the Hat Factory in town until it closed as a seamstress. Sandra loved her family deeply and enjoyed spending time with them at every opportunity. She was a member of the Roane Baptist Church and was involved in the bible classes and in the kitchen helping prepare meals for church and community events. Sandra showed her love for people in many ways and was most known for her cooking and showing unconditional love for the children in the Chatfield and Roane Communities. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Billie Silvers and Peggy Fulton, son Bill Coffey and her husband George Coffey. Sandra is survived by her daughter Kim Derden. Grandchildren Jonathan Coffey, Michael Coffey and wife Erin, Dylan Coffey and fiancé Natalie Garrison, Erin Bass and husband Taylor, Matt Derden and fiancé Bree Bates. She is also survived by her great granddaughter Audrey Bass who she adored with all her heart. Sandra is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members who she loved deeply. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 12:00pm at New Chatfield Cemetery with Floyd Petersen of Roane Baptist Church officiating and special music by Victoria Morales. Pallbearers will be Chad Grant, Jason Grant, Greg Barlow, Wade Libal, Ronnie Dale Ogburn and Russell Ogburn.

• New Chatfield Cemetery, Chatfield, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Younger Cemetery, Purdon, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Jeannie Ellington McCarty was born February 26, 1957 to Ed and Mariella Ellington and proud brothers Pat and Pete Ellington. She died peacefully surrounded by loving family February 27, 2026 one day after her 69th birthday. Jeannie attended Rice School from first grade through junior high. She attended high school at Blooming Grove High School where she was chosen as FFA Sweetheart and was Valedictorian of her class> After high school Jeannie married Steve McCarty to whom she remained married for 39 years. They immediately moved to Germany as Steve was in the Army and stationed there. They spent two years in Germany where Jeannie did a lot of growing up and learned independence as they lived off post, she did not speak German, and Steve was absent most of their time in Germany on field training exercises. Jeannie established a legacy of service at an early age. As a child she made runs with the Chatfield Volunteer Fire Department. As an adult she served as President of that organization following in the footsteps of her father who was the department's first President and her brother who served as president as well as serving for 30 years as Chief. In addition, Jeannie served with the Rice Volunteer Fire Department while working at the First State Bank at Rice where she was honored as Firefighter of the Year. She was also active in the Navarro County Volunteer Firefighter Association where she served as president. She was certified as a CPR instructor through the Red Cross and taught classes at many volunteer fire departments and other organizations. Jeannie also often participated in Fire Prevention Week programs at schools and frequently wore the "Sparky the Fire Dog" costume while presenting those programs and on other occasions such as local parades. In addition, she got her fire instructor's certification and taught at the county fire school. Jeannie was active in the Chatfield Methodist Church, where as a child she had perfect attendance in Sunday School for over ten years. She later served as church Secretary/Treasurer as well as other posts. Other community activities included serving as president of the Chatfield Cemetery Association and serving on the Board of Directors of the Chatfield Community Center. She worked for the American Red Cross for over seventeen years, most of which was spent as a Disaster Program Manager. As a result, along the way, she made many friends, including firefighters – both volunteer and professional, law enforcement personnel, emergency management personnel, Red Cross personnel and volunteers, and touched the lives of many other people in the process, Jeannie was very proud of her Red Cross Family and felt great pride in being able to help people when they needed it the most. The family would like to give special thanks to our cousin Marianne Ellington Kreason who remained by Jeannie's side day and night during her last days. In addition, we would like to thank Gail Christie, Nancy Sykes, Charlotte Loper and Hollie Ellington for their invaluable help with the arrangements for Jeannie's services. We would also like to thank the LVAD teams at Baylor Dallas and Baylor Scott and White Temple for their help and encouragement. In addition, we would like to thank the staff at Divida Dialysis Center for their help and patience. Lastly, we would like to thank the wonderful staff in the STC Wing at Baylor Scott and White Temple for their help and compassion. God Bless You All! In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jeannie's memory to the following: Chatfield Methodist Church, PO Box 76, Chatfield, Tx 75105 Chatfield Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 95, Chatfield, Tx 75105 American Red Cross 320 E Reick Rd, Tyler Tx 75703. (Online) www.redcross.org

• Blooming Grove High School Class of 1975
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Waco Tribune-Herald, Mon, Jul 17, 1995; Page 14
• Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Waco Tribune-Herald, Mon. Feb 27, 1995; Page 14
• Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Waco Tribune-Herald, Mon. Feb 27, 1995; Page 14
• WWII Veteran;
• Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Waco Tribune-Herald, Mon. Feb 27, 1995; Page 14
• Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Waco Tribune-Herald, Mon. Dec 31, 1973, Page 10
• Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fri. Nov 23, 1979; Page 35
• Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• The Tyler courier-Times - Sun, Jun 17, 2001; Page 16
• Obituary
  
• Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Tyler Morning Telegraph Fri. Sep 13, 1996; Page 14
• Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro Co., TX
• Obituary
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Tyler Morning Telegraph - Wed. Nov 14, 1990; Page 8
• Obituary
  
• Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro Co., TX
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed. Sep 19, 1979; Page 4
• Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed, Sept 19, 1979; Page 4
• Obituary Clipping
  
• Woodland Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
• Korea Veteran;
  
• Vietnam Veteran;
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams
  

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed, Sept 19, 1979; Page 4
• Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams
  

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed, Sept 19, 1979; Page 4
• Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
• d/o Jamees Arelington Bond & Mary Bertha (McKinney) Bond; w/o Norvell Earl McCarter
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• The Courier-Gazette; Wed. Aug 10, 1994; Page 2
• WWII Veteran
  
• WWII Biography
• View Obituary Clipping
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Daily News (Los Angeles) Thu Mar 5, 1953; Page 10
• WWII Veteran
  
• WWII Biography
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Pat passed away peacefully at her home in Vancouver, Washington, at the age of 77. Her husband Charles and two daughters were at her bedside. She was born in Frost, Texas on June 25th, 1933. Pat met the love of her life, Charles, in Cleburne, Texas after he returned from active duty as a Marine in the Korean War. They married in March of 1952 and soon moved to Lubbock, Texas where they raised their two daughters Debbie and Gay. They retired in Mesa, Arizona where they lived in an RV Park and later purchased a home in a senior community where Pat organized a ladies billiards team that competed with other local communities. Pat and Charles were avid motor home people and traveled frequently. On one of their trips they traveled to Vancouver to visit and decided to move there to be with their children and grandchildren. They purchased a home in Fairway Village where Pat was a member of the Bridge Club and Red Hat Society. Pat was happiest when surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Charles; her two daughters, Debbie and Gay; her grandchildren, Nick, Rudy, Natasha and Dusty; and their great-grandchildren, Alexis, Presley and Cash. Memorial services will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens on Thursday, July 15th at 10:30 a.m. Her final resting place will be at Veterans National Willamette Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.

• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Hugh "Buddy" Minefee, born in Frost, Texas on Feb.19, 1944 to Paul and Allie Hue Minefee, passed away in his home Sept. 6, 2024. Hugh moved to Miami, Arizona at the age of 2 and grew up there until he left for college. Therefore, he always felt like a Miami native. He met the love of his life, Joy Archer, at Grand Canyon College and they married Aug. 25, 1964. They had just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Hugh was a retired Southern Baptist preacher at the time of his death. He had been the Pastor of numerous churches in Arizona and Texas, many of those churches right here in the Globe/Miami area. His other passion was raising a variety of birds. Hugh is survived by his precious wife, Joy Minefee, and their three daughters: Tami Ragan and her husband, Randy, and their two sons, Dylan and Ethan and Ethan's wife, Yese; Tari Kirby and her husband, David and their two children, Ky and Kylee; and Traci Dale and her two sons, Trace and Ty. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Allie Hue Minefee and his brothers Sammy and Allen Minefee. He is survived by his siblings Jackie Saldana, Judy Williamson and Gary Minefee.

• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Mollie Dee Vieau, 85, of Ivanhoe, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2026. Born in Blooming Grove, Texas, to Buford and Dorothy Holliefield, she lived in Ivanhoe for many years. She retired from B.P. Solvay after many years of service. Mollie loved making quilts that she lovingly gave to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who cherish them dearly. Along with traveling and going to the casino, she enjoyed her garden, the bees, and the hummingbirds. Mollie's family will truly cherish the lovingly made homemade birthday cards that she made special for each grandchild. Mollie was preceded in death by her father, Buford Holliefield; mother, Dorothy Neal Holliefield; son, Thomas E. Pyle and wife, Linda Pyle; and sister, Threasa Beck. Mollie is survived by her loving husband, Edward Vieau; son, Troy N. Pyle and wife, Susan; daughter, Tonya Pyle; grandson, Josh Mobley and wife, Melissa; granddaughter, Mellisa Naqvi and husband, Asad; great-grandchildren, Peyton, Parker, Thaddeus, and Atticus, and a host of other family members and friends. Cremation services are held under the direction of Riley Funeral Home, Woodville, Texas.

• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Cheney, MARY ROLLER of Farmers Branch passed away Friday, April 4, 2003 surrounded by her friends and family. Born in Ennis, Texas, a graduate of Ennis High School, she then went on to attend the University of Texas at Austin and was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. Reuniting with her high school friend, Mary married Robert Hood Cheney, Jr. and moved to Highland Park. She is preceded in death by her first husband Joe Henderson who was killed in WWII and by her second husband Robert Hood Cheney Jr., a Lt. Colonel in the Air Force, surviving in WWII and Korean War and her son Robert Hood Cheney III, who served in Vietnam. She is survived by her sister Erie Nell Newland, her daughter Melinda Cheney Mathes, her grandchildren John Mathes and his wife Whitney, Lindsey, Katherine, Elizabeth, and George Mathes, her niece and nephew Betsy Belch and Don Stout. Her sister-in-law and husband Billy Ann and Bo Coburn. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 7th from 5:30 - 7:30 P.M. at Sparkman/Hillcrest. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 8th at 11:00 A.M. at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, followed by a private burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation the Greater Dallas Chapter, (JDRF), 9400 N. Central Exp., #1201, Dallas, Texas 75231, 214-373-9808. Dignity Memorial Sparkman Hillcrest 7405 W. Northwest Hwy. Dallas (214) 363-5401

• Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
• The Dallas Morning News - Apr 7, 2003
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Margaret Ann (Lucas) Swor, 93, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, memories, and cherished moments with family and friends. Margaret will be remembered for her warm heart, gentle spirit, and the smile she seemed to always carry. Margaret was born on January 13, 1933, to Lillian and William Lucas in Navaro County, Texas. She married Luther Whalin on September 1, 1951, and was happily married for 23 years until his passing in 1974. Margaret and Luther had two wonderful children, Anthony (Tony) Whalin and Lucretia (Lu) Whalin Human. Margaret later married Kenneth Swor on December 11, 1981. They made their life in Huntsville, Texas. They were married for 36 years, until Kenneth's passing in 2017. She spent many years working in food service, eventually retiring as a manager with Huntsville ISD. Margaret took pride in her work and the relationships she built throughout her career, serving her community with dedication and care. In her free time, Margaret enjoyed playing dominoes and canasta, activities that often-brought family and friends together for laughter and friendly competition. To her grandchildren, she was lovingly known as "Maw Maw." Margaret is proceeded in death by her parents, both husbands, brothers, James, William, Kenneth, Harold, Thomas, and Roger, sisters, Elsie, Gladys, and Terri. She is survived by her children, Anthony Whalin and Lucretia Human (Joseph); her grandchildren, Winona Hyman (Walter), Sarah Wischnewsky (Brian), Joseph Human IV (Lisa), Benjamin Human (Kayla), and Thomas Human (Rachel); her great-grandchildren, Hannah, Jenna, Kolby, Harper, JB, and Leah; her great-great grandchildren, Waylon, Wells, McCoy, and Wesley; her brother, Danny Lucas. She also shared special bonds with Yuka and Elizabeth, who held a meaningful place in her life. Services will be a graveside at Wortham Cemetery in Wortham, Texas on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 2pm.

• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Corsicana Weekly Light, Thu. Dec 31, 1981
• Woodland Memorial Park, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Corsicana Weekly Light, Thu. Dec 31, 1981
• Woodland Memorial Park, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Corsicana Weekly Light, Thu. Dec 31, 1981
• Kerens Cemetery, Kerens, Navarro Co., TX
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Corsicana Weekly Light, Thu. Dec 31, 1981
• Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
• d/o Thomas Henry Joyner & Maggie Dave (Weems) Joyner
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Corsicana Weekly Light, Thu. Dec 31, 1981
• Resthaven Memorial Park, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
• h/o Fay Evelyn (Baldaf) Hadley; s/o Robert Lee Hadley & Dora (Campbell) Hadley
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Corsicana Weekly Light, Thu. Dec 31, 1981
• Resthaven Memorial Park, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Corsicana Weekly Light, Thu. Dec 31, 1981
• d/o Robert Calvert Greenlee & Elizabeth Catherine "Lizzie" (Johnston) Greenlee
• Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Navarro Co., TX
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Corsicana Weekly Light, Thu. Dec 31, 1981
• Evergreen Memorial Park, Crockett, Houston Co., TX
• h/o Dorothy Elizabeth (Clark) Johnson
  

• Corsicana Weekly Light, Thu. Dec 31, 1981
• Dresden Cemetery, Dresden, Navarro Co., TX
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

• Corsicana Weekly Light, Thu. Dec 31, 1981
• Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Navarro Co., TX
  
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Corsicana - Ann was born to Coymae and Chester Prater, alongside her big brother Jamie, on July 21, 1947, at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas. In Ann's own words: "I was named by my mom who loved me and made lots of things possible, but I was adored by my daddy." Growing up in Dawson, Texas, Ann graduated from Dawson public schools in 1965. Her early years were filled with school spirit; she played basketball, performed in school musicals, and served as a majorette. Remarkably, Ann became the Dawson Bulldog's mascot at the age of 2, a tradition that continued when their beloved family bulldog, Beethoven, eventually took over that role. Ann later matriculated at Navarro College and Sam Houston State University, earning her Bachelor's degree in Education in 1968. Teaching was not just a career for Ann; it was a divine calling. She began her journey in the fall of 1968 as a third-grade teacher at Navasota Elementary. Over a distinguished career spanning decades, Ann's excellence was recognized with numerous honors, including: - 1998 Quality Teacher of the Year - 1998 Golden Apple Award - 2002 Outstanding Educator - 2002 Mark C. Culwell Award (Corsicana ISD's highest elementary teaching honor) - 2005 CEF Distinguished Teacher of the Year She retired from Corsicana ISD after 45 years of teaching but could never truly leave the classroom. She continued to serve as a substitute teacher in Corsicana and Blooming Grove until 2024, even striving to return to her students during her later illnesses. Ann adored her students beyond measure and found her closest, most admired friends among her fellow educators. She was also a dedicated member of the Texas State Teachers Association, where she worked to shape the curriculum and policies for future generations. Ann was a pillar of the Lone Star Cowboy Church of Navarro County in Corsicana, led by her dear friend, Pastor Charky Marquis. She loved the Lord with all her heart and felt a deep connection to the worship services, often remarking that the songs felt "sung just for her." The church community provided her with immense strength and fellowship through both joyful and difficult times. A voracious reader and lover of literature, Ann possessed a passion she proudly passed on to her granddaughter, Aubrey. She could easily finish a book a week, finding escape and peace within the written word. Above all her accolades, Ann most wanted to be known for her unwavering faith, the love for her children and her heart for others. Her infectious smile would light up a room. She lived to be a light for her students and a witness to God's love, hoping that every person she met felt seen, valued, and encouraged. Ann was survived by many who loved and adored her. Services will be held on March 28th at 11 am Lone Star Cowboy Church of Corsicana, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name, Ann G. Prater Lewis, to Agape Christian Academy. To further the love of education for future generations.

• The Corsicana Daily Sun - March 23, 2026
• Dawson High School Class of 1965
  
• Submitted by Karen Rost