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A.B. TURNER
November 25, 1939 - December 4, 2010
A.B. Turner, 71, of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, December 4,
2010 in Tyler, Texas. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday,
December 17, 2010 at Capps Memorial Chapel with Rev. Terry Skinner
officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in Stewards Mill
Cemetery.
Mr. Turner was born November 25, 1939 in Houston County, Texas, near
Latexo, to parents Albert and Birdie Mae Weisinger Turner. Mr.
Turner was a graduate of Latexo High School and Tyler Commercial
College. He was involved in the commercial freight business in East
Texas before moving to Fairfield in 1980 to manage the Red Arrow
Freight Terminal and oversee family ranching interests. He was also
a former Freestone County Justice of the Peace.
A.B. will be remembered for his musical talent, his tale telling
ability, his hospitality and his marvelous sense of humor.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers
and two sisters.
Honorary pallbearers will be Morris Schulman, Mark Schulman, Craig
Schulman, Willie Wofford, Jr., Marvin Bland, James Whatley, David
Rousch and William Jacoby.
Left to cherish his memory is his son, Justin K. Turner of
Fairfield; three grandchildren, Brandi Holcomb of Tyler; Ashley
Turner of Fairfield; Brett Turner of Fairfield; one great-grandson,
Ayden Jones of Fairfield; three sisters, Christine Schulman of
Latexo; Billie Jones of Crockett; Valta Engstrand of Elkhart; four
nephews, four nieces and his ex-wife, Jo Olive Watson Turner of
Fairfield.
Viola Mae Badgett
(July 11, 1928 - December 14, 2010)
Funeral services for Viola Mae Badgett 82 of Grapeland, will be held
at 10:00 AM Saturday at Felders Chapel Assembly of God Grapeland,
with Rev. Randy Shipman and Rev. Don White officiating.
Burial will follow in Davis Cemetery. Arrangements are under the
direction of Bailey & Foster. Mrs.
Badgett passed away Tuesday at her residence. She was born July 11,
1928 in Gore, Ok., to Lester William and Georgia Lee Worley Butler.
She was a housewife and a member of Felders Chapel Assembly of God.
Mrs. Badgett was preceded in death by her parents, husband George
Badgett, brothers Samuel Floyd Butler, John Edward Butler, Raymon
Lester Butler, sister Edna Jewell Gregg and grandson Micah Drew
White.
She is survived by daughters, Marcia Kay Stuart, Teresa Ann White
and husband Don all of Mt. Pleasant, son George Henry Badgett III
and wife Cheri of Grapeland, sister Joyce Evelyn Burge of Vidor,
nine grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, George H. Badgett IV, Gregory Alan
Badgett, Brent E. Burrow, Clint E. Burrow, Damon E. Burrow and J.B.
White. Honorary pallbearers will be Micah Drew White, Michael C.
Badgett, Wade D. Marcontell and Wesley D. Walker.
Condolence calls will be received from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at
Bailey & Foster Grapeland.
Bill Cadwell
Bill Cadwell, 80, husband of Bonnie McCelvey Cadwell formerly of
Crockett, Houston Co., TX, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2010 in
Conroe, Texas.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 16, 2010 from 5:30-7:00PM
at Klein Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 1:00PM, Friday,
December 17, 2010 at The Woodlands Christian Church, 1202 N.
Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, Texas.
Interment to follow at Klein Memorial Park, Magnolia, Texas.
 RAYMOND
"R.C." TURNER
(February 13, 1925 - December 8, 2010)
Funeral services for Raymond “R.C.” Turner 85, of Grapeland will be
held at 10:00 AM Saturday, at Felders Assembly of God Grapeland with
Rev. Randy Shipman officiating. Burial will follow in Davis
Cemetery.
Mr. Turner passed away Wednesday December 8th, in Louisiana. He was
born February 13, 1925 in Latexo, Texas to Clarence and Mary Mims
Turner. He graduated from Latexo ISD and returned to Grapeland
twenty-five years ago. He sold crawfish in Grapeland and Crockett,
and was known as “The Crawfish Man” at Kim’s on Crockett Rd., in
Palestine.
Mr. Turner was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary
Biondolillo Turner, five sisters Ruby Goolsby, Clardee French, U.L.
Bradley, Dolores Ellis and Meta Turner Moore and one brother Olin
“Toad” Turner.
He is survived by daughter Linda Bellow and husband Lawrence, sons
Raymond Gary Turner and wife Pam, Steven Roland Turner and Joseph
Dale Turner, a brother Jake Turner, all of Eunice, La., eight
grandchildren Brian Vidrine of Italy, Jolie Zygulski and husband
Paul of San Antonio, Adrienne Turner of Lafayette, Alexis Turner of
Boulder City, Co., McKenzie, Kelsie, Kade and Cesily Turner, all of
Eunice, La., nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and
nephews.
 BETTY ANN ELLIOTT
(December 1, 1924 - December 8, 2010)
Memorial services for Betty Ann Elliott 86 of Crockett, will be held
3:00 PM Saturday December 18th, at Bailey & Foster Chapel Grapeland
with Reggie Gregory officiating.
Mrs. Elliott passed away Wednesday at ETMC Crockett. She was born
December 1, 1924 in Killen, Al., to James M. and Myrtle L. Trouseale
Harrison. She worked as a switchboard operator for many years in New
Orleans.
Mrs. Elliott was preceded in death by her parents, sister Ruth
Jenning and a great great granddaughter Jasmine. She is survived by
a daughter Virginia McKean and a son Jim Elliott and his fiancé
Carolyn Gentry, a sister Katheleen Tassara, grandchildren Nita,
Debbie, Gay, Amanda, Patrick and Robert, thirteen great
grandchildren, four great great grandchildren and numerous nieces,
nephews and other relatives.
"Randy" Ruby
(November 22, 1951 - December 1, 2010)
Services for Randy Ruby age 59, of Grapeland, will be at 2:00 P.M.
Sunday at Bailey & Foster Chapel, Palestine with Dr. Barry Roberts
officiating. Burial will follow in Judson Cemetery.
Mrs. Ruby died Wednesday at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. She
was born November 22, 1951 in Dallas to Darrell and Faye Keebler
Henson. Mrs. Ruby was retired as a medical aide for UTMB at the
Gurney Unit. She was a member of the Evangelistic Temple.
Mrs. Ruby was preceded in death by her father Darrell Henson. She is
survived by her husband of 14 years Jerry Ruby of Grapeland, mother
Faye Kroger of Leander, daughter Nickie Walker and husband Patrick
of Kodiak, AK, a son Darrell Ross and wife Stacie of Cayuga, a
brother Darrell “Chip” Henson of Leander and nine grandchildren.
VERNA HARRISON DUREN
Funeral services for Mrs. Verna Harrison Duren will be held Tuesday,
December 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel
with Rev. Richard Gillet and Rev. Winston Coones officiating.
Interment will be held in the New Energy Cemetery.
Mrs. Verna Harrison Duren, age 104, of Crockett, passed away
Saturday, December 4, 2010 in the Whitehall Nursing Center in
Crockett. Mrs. Duren was born March 17, 1906 in Harrison Town, Texas
and had lived in Port Arthur until 1964, moving to Crockett. She was
a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a lifetime member
and past president of Port Acres P.T.A. and a member of the Houston
County Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs. Duren was a homemaker and was also a
member of the New Energy Methodist Church.
Survivors include children, Doris Alderman of Shreveport, Louisiana,
Colleen Moore of Groveton, Verna Hogan Baumbach and husband, Joe of
Pasadena, Virginia Sherer and husband, Arnold of Crockett, William
Wayne Duren and wife, Joann of Beaumont, James Hudson Duren and
wife, Sandy of Crockett, George T. Duren, Jr. and wife, Debby of
Lufkin; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren;
twenty-five great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and
other relatives.
Preceded in death by husband, George T. Duren, Sr.; great-grandson,
Brian Moore, eight siblings and son-in-law, Gaylon Alderman. She was
the last survivor of the James and Margaret Harrison Family.
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DONECE CRAVEN
Funeral services for Mr. Donece Craven will be held Wednesday,
December 8, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel.
Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Mr. Don Craven, age 63, passed away on Thursday, December 2 at his
home at Waterwood, Texas. He was born September 4, 1947 in Crockett,
Texas, where he graduated from high school. He graduated from the
University of Texas.
Don was preceded in death by his father, Deal Craven. He is survived
by his loving mother, Bitsy Craven, sister and brother-in-law,
Thelda and Ed Chambliss, and nephew, Chris Chambliss, who he adored.
Most of his work was in the hotel business as general manager of
major hotels and then resort properties. He was always dedicated to
his work. His most recent employment was Community Manager of the
Property Owners Association at Cape Royale.
Burial will be at the Pennington Cemetery.
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BILLIE JEAN ROBINSON
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Billie Robinson, age 77, of
Dickinson, formerly of Weldon, will be held Saturday, December 4,
2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Weldon Cemetery with Rev. Reggie Gregory
officiating. Interment will follow.
Mrs. Billie Jean Robinson, age 77, of Dickinson, formerly of Weldon,
passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010 in the Mainland Medical
Center in Texas City. She was born December 27, 1932 in Weldon,
Texas and had been living in Dickinson for the past 12 years. Mrs.
Robinson was retired having worked as a hairdresser and was a member
of the Pine Drive Community Church.
Survivors include daughter, Jackie Thompson and husband, Willie of
Dickinson; granddaughter, Faith Kilmer and husband, Richard of
Chireno; grandson, David Thompson and wife, Lynnette of Virginia;
great-grandchildren, Trent, Lance, Nicole, Natalie, Lauren and Jack;
brother, John Greer and wife, Gloria of Cleveland; sister-in-law,
Yvonne Anderson of Port Neches; numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives. Preceded in death by husband, Jack Robinson in 1990;
daughter, Paula Robinson in 1968; five brothers and sisters.
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FRANK EDWARD SURGINER
 Frank
Edward Surginer, age 77, of Grapeland, will be held Friday, December
3, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Harvest Church in Crockett with Rev.
Dennis Ivey officiating. Graveside services will be following at
3:00 p.m. in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Houston. Family will
receive friends Thursday evening 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the
funeral home.
Mr. Frank Surginer passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at his
residence. He was born September 9, 1933 in Maydell, Texas and had
been living in Grapeland for the past 10 years. He was a veteran of
the United States Marine Corps having served as a Corporal during
the Korean Conflict. Mr. Surginer was a lifetime member of the V. F.
W. Post # 518 and was retired having owned and operated Surginer
Trucking Company. He was a member of the Harvest Church in Crockett.
Survivors include wife, Pat Surginer of Grapeland; son, Craig
Surginer and wife, Patty of Houston; daughter, Kim Rose Cornell of
Grapeland; granddaughter, Kristina Myhres and husband, Jason of
Palestine; grandsons, Kyle Stolarski of Houston and Keith Cornell of
Grapeland; brothers, Wilburn Surginer of LaPorte, Howard Surginer of
Luling; sisters, Shirley Cox of Corpus Christi, Gay Cox of Corpus
Christi, and Kathy Surginer, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces,
nephews , other relatives and eight loving dogs. Preceded in death
by parents, Vinia and Garland Surginer; sister, Mary Lou Maddox;
brothers, James Surginer and Charlie Surginer.
Family will receive friends Thursday evening 5:00 p.m. until 7:00
p.m. at the funeral home.
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L. RAY PLATT
L. Ray Platt, age 73, of Blanco, passed away Friday, November 19,
2010 at his residence. He was born May 2, 1937 in Grapeland, Texas
and had been living in Blanco for the last 5 years.
Mr. Platt was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force having served during
peace time. He had worked as a truck driver and was a member of the
Canyon Lake Methodist Church. Mr. Platt was also a member of the
Antique Truck Historical Society Yellow Rose Chapter, Ramblin Rods-
Michigan and Roundtable Gang at Startz Café.
Survivors include wife, Joan Platt of Blanco; daughter, Rhonda Kay
Delavan and husband, Richard (Bobo) III of Blanco; son, Danny Ray
Platt and wife, Tina of Canyon Lake; grandchildren, Richard Delavan
IV, Joanna Delavan, Kaitlyn Platt and Zane Platt; sister, Barbara
Rice of Splendora; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Willie Mae Platt and two
brothers.
Memorial services for Mr. L. Ray Platt will be held Tuesday,
November 23, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the Canyon Lake Methodist Church
with Rev. Brad DeHaven officiating. Burial was held Sunday, November
21, 2010 at 12:00 noon in the Denson Cemetery, Grapeland, Texas.
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PAYTON McCONNELL
Payton McConnell, age 82, of Grapeland, passed away Friday, November
19, 2010 in the Winfield Nursing Center in Crockett. He was born
October 16, 1928 in Pennington, Texas and had lived in Houston
County all of his lifetime.
Mr. McConnell was a barber and a member of the First Baptist Church
in Pennington.
He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the
Korean Conflict along with his twin brother Paul who lost his life
in that War. Also preceded in death by father and mother, Charles
Henry and Minerva Jane McConnell; sisters and brothers; Mary Alma
Freeman, Tom McConnell, Kay McConnell, Pat McConnell, Ted McConnell,
Blanche Avery, Opal McConnell and Susie Williams.
He is survived by many loving nieces and nephews including
caregivers, Quinton and Mary Shaver and also his wonderful
caretaker, Anna Duchette.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Payton McConnell will be Sunday,
November 21, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the Flat Prairie Cemetery with
Rev. Carroll Norsworthy officiating. Interment will follow.
Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Flat Prairie Cemetery.
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LEO “BOW” WILLIAMS, JR.
Leo “Bow” Williams, Jr., age 67, of Latexo, passed away Wednesday,
November 17, 2010, at his residence. He was born December 20, 1942,
in Covington, Kentucky, and had lived in Latexo for the past 15
years.
Mr. Williams was a veteran of the United States Navy having served
during the Vietnam Era. He was a retired machinist and member of
Truly God’s Country Cowboy Church.
Survivors include wife of 43 years, Laura Gail Williams of Latexo,
Texas; three daughters, Angela Ray Tucker of Laurel, Mississippi,
Laura Foreman and husband, David of the Woodlands, Rachel Hebert and
husband, Joseph of Latexo, Texas; fourteen grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren; five sisters and one brother, Barbara, Mildred
“Peaches”, Gail, Diana, John and Naomi. Numerous nieces, nephews and
other relatives.
Preceded in death by father, Leo Glenn Williams, Sr. and mother,
Mildred Lorraine Williams.
Funeral services for Mr. Leo “Bow” Williams will be held Saturday,
November 20, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the Truly God’s Country Cowboy
Church with Rev. Gene Kellum officiating. Military honors will
follow at the end of the funeral service. Family will receive
friends Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Truly God’s
Country Cowboy Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Texas Children’s Hospital.
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C. R. Chambers
(May 27, 1935 - November 25, 2010)
Funeral services for C.R. Chambers 75 of Grapeland, will be held at
10:00 AM Monday at First Baptist Church Grapeland, with Rev. David
Bradley and Dr. Jack Shoultz officiating. Burial will follow with
Masonic Grave Rites in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Chambers passed away Thursday in Crockett. He was born May 27,
1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to William Coy and Jane Marie Jones
Chambers. He retired from the Navy after twenty years of service. He
was a member of First Baptist Church Grapeland and Masonic Lodge
#473.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife
of nineteen years Marie Frisby Chambers of Grapeland, daughter Patti
Lynn Chambers-Harris and husband Rick of Athens, four sons; Craig
Chambers of Pasadena, Glen Chambers of Athens, Ron Chambers and wife
Sherry of South Carolina and Don Chambers and wife Tina of Los
Gatos, Ca., brother Jerry Chambers and wife Barbara of
Plantersville, sisters-in-law; Laura “Boots” Averite and husband
Ronnie of Palestine, Gloria Redmon of Katy, fourteen grandchildren,
eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He was
loved by many family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Ben Childress, Willard Kyle, David Walton, Bill
Watley, Tracy Salman and David Starek. Honorary pallbearers will be
members of Masonic Lodge #473. Condolence calls will be received
from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday at the Bailey & Foster Chapel Grapeland.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Scholarship Fund at
the Masonic Lodge #473.
Annie "Florene" Graham
(April 26, 1932 - November 27, 2010)
Services for Annie “Florene” Graham age 78, of Latexo will be at
1:00 P.M. Tuesday at Grace Bible Church with Pastor Mike Tindall
officiating. Burial will follow in Graham Family Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster.
Mrs. Graham died Saturday at East Texas Medical Center in Crockett.
She was born April 26, 1932 in Houston County to Lawrence and Corine
Turner Goolsby. Mrs. Goolsby attended the Grace Bible Church. She
graduated from Latexo High School and lived in Houston for many
years before returning to Latexo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Denny Graham
in 2000, two sisters Maedell Bradley and Zelma Platt, and two
brothers Wilson Goolsby, and Ellis Goolsby.
She is survived by her sons Gary Graham and wife Bessie, Greg Graham
and wife Donna, and Wyatt Graham all of Latexo, four grandchildren,
Daniel and Tara McCurley, Adam and Jessica Graham, Jonathan Graham,
Kevin and Hillarie Gustavus and five great grandchildren, Jaycee
Graham, Zachary Gustavus, Abigail Gustavus, Preslee Gustavus, and
Conner Graham.
Pallbearers will be Adam Graham, Jonathan Graham, Mike Goolsby,
David Goolsby, Daniel McCurley, and Daniel Howard.
U L BRADLEY
(October 7, 1921 - November 8, 2010)
Funeral services for U L Bradley 89 of Crockett, will be held at
1:00 PM Wednesday at Austonio Baptist Church with Rev. Harold
Shirley officiating. Burial will follow in Milligan Cemetery.
Mrs. Bradley passed away Monday at ETMC Crockett. She was born
October 7, 1921 in Leon County to Clarence and Mary Mims Turner.
She was formerly employed with Texas Youth Commission as a cook and
was a member of Austonio Baptist Church.
Mrs. Bradley was preceded in death by her parents and husband Archie
Bradley and son-in-law Pete Hammons. She is survived by daughters
Patricia Sustaita and husband Raymond of Palestine, Deloris Hammons
of Grapeland and Vicky LaRue and husband Dean of Austonio, sons
Clarence Bradley and wife Gay of Elkhart, Robert Bradley of
Splendora, Timothy Bradley and wife Cindy of Shephard and Scott
Bradley and wife Sharon of Grapeland, sister Clara French of
Nacogdoches, brothers R.C. Turner of Grapeland and Jake Turner of
Eunice La, sixteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren
and eleven great great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be sons and grandsons.
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OSCAR GILBERT
 Oscar
Gilbert, age 83, of Belott, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010
at his residence. Mr. Gilbert was born April 6, 1927 in Houston
County, Texas and had lived in Crockett all of his lifetime.
He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy having served during World War
II. Mr. Gilbert was retired painter and carpenter. He was a member
of the New Energy Church.
Survivors include wife, Evelyn Gilbert of Belott; children, June
Young and Bernie Woolley of Dyer, Tennessee, Judy Elliott of Temple,
Janet Perkins and husband, Dennis of Temple, David Young and wife,
Janet of Deer Park, Michael Young and wife, Molly of Pearland; ten
grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother, Boyce Gilbert
and wife, Billie of Belott. Numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives.
Preceded in death by father, Oscar Gilbert; mother, Rosie Gilbert;
nine brothers and sisters.
Funeral services for Mr. Oscar Gilbert will be held Sunday, November
14, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with
Rev. Richard Lewis, Rev. Winston Coones and Rev. Richard Gillet
officiating. Interment will follow in the New Energy Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Saturday, evening 5:00 p.m. until 7:00
p.m.
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DR. ROBERT EDWIN NOBLE
Dr. Robert Edwin Noble, age 75, of Crockett, Texas, formerly of
Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in the Community
Care Center in Crockett, Texas. He was born April 30, 1935 in
Jefferson County, Mississippi and had moved to Crockett two years
ago.
Dr. Noble was a veteran of the United States Army having served in
the 31st Infantry Division in 1958. He received a Bachelors and
Masters Degree in Wildlife Management from L S U and a PhD from
Michigan State. Dr. Noble was a professor at LSU for 28 years in
Forestry and Wildlife Management until his retirement. He was
awarded membership in Xi Sigma Pi and Sigma Xi and received the
National Amoco Foundation Award for “Distinguished Undergraduate
Teaching”. In 2009, he was inducted into Forestry Wildlife and
Fisheries Alumni Association Hall of Fame. Dr. Noble traveled
extensively, spent seven summers in Alaska studying everything from
the effects of harvesting virgin timber on bird populations, to Dall
sheep in the Artic National Wildlife Refuge, and reindeer near the
Chukchi Sea.
Survivors include wife, Allene Noble of Baker, Louisiana; daughter,
Dr. Stephanie Shroyer and husband, Johnny of Porter Springs, Texas;
grandson, Robert Paul Shroyer of Porter Springs, Texas; sisters,
Delia Ann Guedon and husband, Emile of Church Hill, Mississippi,
Mary Ed Guedon and husband, Arch of Church Hill, Mississippi;
brother, Erne Maddux Noble and wife, Lucy of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by
parents, Robert and Edwina Noble.
Funeral services for Dr. Robert Edwin Noble will Monday, November
15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Church Hill Methodist Church in Church
Hill, Mississippi. Interment will follow in the Christ Episcopal
Church Cemetery in Church Hill, Mississippi. Family will receive
friends Sunday, evening 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Laird Funeral
Home in Natchez, Mississippi.
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GENEVIEVE TARWATER SMITH
 Funeral
services for Mrs. Genevieve Smith will be held Tuesday, November 9,
2010 at 2:00 pm, in the Callaway-Alee Memorial Chapel with the Rev.
Levon Spath officiating. Interment following at Bennett Cemetery,
Apple Springs, TX
Mrs. Genevieve Tarwater Smith, age 83, passed away Saturday,
November 6, 2010 She was born on June 28, 1927 in Helmic, Trinity
County, Texas to George Dewey and Effie Tarwater. Baptized as a
Christian during her early years at Austonio Baptist Church. She
graduated from Crockett High School in 1944 and enlisted in the Army
Nurse Corps while attending Jeff Davis Nursing School at University
of Houston in Houston, Texas. She became a Registered Nurse at 19
years old.
She met Russell M. Smith while working in Houston. They married and
moved to Seattle, WA where they resided and had their 2 daughters.
They moved back to Crockett in 1968 permanently. Genevieve worked at
Crockett Medical Surgical Hospital and Grapeland Hospital. She was
Director of Nurses at Leisure Lodge, Texas Youth Commission, where
she was extremely dedicated to working with the youth. She finished
her career as a Registered Nurse at the Texas Department of
Corrections, East Ham Unit. She retired to care for her husband. She
is predeceased by her parents, along with her husband of 42 years,
Russell M. Smith.
Survivors include her daughters Cindy Smith Morgan and husband
Richard of Spring, Texas and Cam Smith Gorsky and husband Bob of
Plano, TX along with grandchildren Michael Russell Gorsky, Sarah
Elizabeth Gorsky, Airman Richard Ryan Morgan, United States Navy,
Taylor Leigh Morgan and Hayley Camilla Morgan. Her Sisters, Natha
Lee Lovell of Crockett, Dewey Alene Williams of Beaumont. Nieces
Janice and Byron Warren, Kay and John Bayne, Joel Clyde Lovell,
Glenda and Bryan Worthy, Justin and Tish Williams, along with
various great nieces, nephews and cousins.
Genevieve enjoyed traveling and seeing sights all over the United
States and Canada. She loved fishing, bird watching and nature. She
was an avid sewer and loved reading. She loved cooking and enjoyed
sharing meals with family and friends. In her later years her main
interest was following the lives and careers of her 5 grandchildren,
whom she loved unconditionally. She will be remembered by many as
having a kind heart, helping others with whom she worked throughout
the years, with gifts of food, money and by offering a listening ear
and through encouraging others to continue their education toward
their career paths.
Special Thanks to Katherine McCall and the staff of Enchanted Pines,
the staff of Winfield Nursing Center, Dr. Dan Dubberly, Dr. Patrick
Walker, Dr. Perry Ramsey and Dr. Ravi Konidala, special nurse and
friend Jennifer Bond, their Staff for the years of medical care.
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BILLY MILLICAN
Funeral services for Billy Millican will be held Saturday, November
6, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with
Archie Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Center Hill
Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday evening 6:00 p.m. until
8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the Michelle Lynn Holsey Foundation, P. O. Box 652, Crockett, Texas
75835.
Mr. Billy Millican, age 75, of Huntsville, passed away Wednesday,
November 3, 2010 in Huntsville. He was born May 4, 1935 in Crockett,
Texas and was a resident of Huntsville for the past 30 years.
Mr. Millican was a member of the Masonic Lodge #147 in Plantersville
and was retired having worked as a supervisor of tool assembly for
Baker Oil Tool Company with 38 years of service. He was a member of
the Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include children, Linda Smith and husband, Melvin of
Grapeland, Norma Fuson and husband, Gary of New Waverly, Billy
Jeffery Millican of Georgia, James Rains and wife, Ginger of
Huntsville, Calvin Millican and wife, Tammy of Crockett, Melinda
Woolley and husband, Bubba of Lovelady, Travis Treece and wife, Nora
of Willis, Shirlena Cagle and husband, Greg of Huntsville;
grandchildren, Laurie, Melissa, Jason, Julie, Billy, Marcus, Jamie
Gail, Joshua, C. J., Danny, Ketrina, Tasha and Chandra;
great-grandchildren, Ashton, Isabella, Keaira, Kirstyn, John and
Bentlee; brother-in-law, Jimmy Vondra and wife, Pat of Crystal
Beach; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Lightsey of Crockett, Jean Davenport
of Crockett; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by wife, Doris Millican; mother, Ella Mae
Satterwhite; father, Jonas Millican; brothers, Glen Millican, Melvin
Millican, Bobby Millican and Charles Millican.
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DOROTHY MARIE KUNZ BOWDOIN
Dorothy Marie Kunz Bowdoin, age 78, of Crockett, passed away
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 in the Houston County Nursing Home in
Crockett. She was born March 15, 1932 in Schulenburg, Texas and had
been living in Crockett for the past 2 ½ years. Mrs. Bowdoin was a
member of the Woodlands Baptist Church in Splendora and she attended
the Georgia Camp Baptist Church. She was a housewife.
Survivors include husband of 54 years, Wayne Bowdoin of Crockett;
children, Ernest Bowdoin of Splendora, Joann Estes and husband, Glen
of Point Blank, Diane Henderson and husband, Keith of Splendora;
grandchildren, Melissa Hall and husband, Jon of Louisiana, Kaitlyn
Henderson of Splendora; great-grandchildren, Alexis Paige Hall and
Jon Jeremy Hall, Jr.,; adopted daughter Stephanie Edwards of
Crockett; adopted granddaughter, Megan Jeffreys of Crockett;
sister-in-law, Ruth Kunz of Schulenburg; nephews, Darren Kunz of
Schulenburg, James Kunz of Columbus.
Preceded in death by parents, Edmond and Annie Kunz; brothers,
Arthur Kunz and wife, Marselene and Herman Kunz.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Marie Kunz Bowdoin will be held
Friday, November 5, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial
Chapel with Rev. Rex Harrell officiating. Interment will follow in
the Porter Springs Cemetery.
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BOBBY LANE
Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Lane will be held Friday, November 5,
2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Rev.
John Goss officiating. Interment will follow in the McCarter
Cemetery.
Bobby Lane, age 66, of Crockett, passed away Tuesday, November 2,
2010 at his residence. He was born February 19, 1944 in Crockett,
Texas and had lived all of his lifetime in Crockett. Mr. Lane was
retired having worked as a plant manager for the State of Texas and
was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Crockett.
Survivors include wife, Vicki Reno Lane of Crockett; sons, Robert
Lane of Crockett, Michael Lane and wife, Jo of Crockett;
grandchildren, Jordan Paige Lane and Randi Ray Lane of Crockett;
sister, Joyce Marie Lane of Crockett; special friends, Earl Beard of
Crockett and Dewayne Ferguson of Crockett.
Preceded in death by parents, George and Ethel Lane.
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RENA DYCHES
Funeral services for Rena Dyches will be held Wednesday, November 3,
2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Rev.
Steve Meadows and Rev. Dennis Anderson officiating. Interment will
follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Westside Baptist Church.
Mrs. Rena Dyches, age 93, of Crockett, passed away Sunday, October
31, 2010, in the Community Care Center in Crockett. Mrs. Dyches was
born March 26, 1917, in Houston County, Texas. She married K. P.
Dyches on February 29, 1936. To this union they loved and raised
eight children and two grandchildren. She had worked as a nurse’s
aid, medication aid, cafeteria worker and child care provider. After
retiring, she enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and quilting.
She went to be with the Lord with her family by her side.
Survivors include children, Roy Dyches and wife, Kathleen of Latexo,
James Dyches and wife, Regina of Crockett, Shirley Stowe and
husband, Mark of Zavalla, Janice Anderson and husband, Dennis of
Nacogdoches, Terri Hutcherson and husband, Jimmy of Crockett, Jerry
Dyches of Latexo; special grandchildren, Kathy Bradley of Crockett,
Sharon Hamilton and husband, Roy of Austonio; sister, Joy Galla and
husband, Vick of Bellaire; twenty-four grandchildren; forty-six
great-grandchildren; and thirteen great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by husband, K. P. Dyches and daughters, Dorothy
Beard and Barbara Richey.
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BETTY (Shipp) SANDERS
1922-2010
Betty Jane Shipp Sanders, passed away in her home on Thursday,
October 28, 2010. She was born of Mack M. and Nan Hail Shipp on
August 31, 1922, in Dallas, Texas.
Mrs. Sanders lived, was educated, and married in
Crockett, Texas. Her ancestors, Jonas J. Hail, was an early settler
of Houston County. Her home and property are located on a position
of a Mexican land grant in 1834 to said ancestors in the Jonas J.
Hail Survey A-40. Mr. Hail later served in the fight for the
independence of Texas at the Battle of San Jacinto. Mrs. Sanders was
a resident of Houston, Texas, for 20 years, where she worked as an
accountant for several large firms and also assisted in the
management of two high-rise apartment residences in River Oaks. She
retired to Crockett in 1979 to care for her father and to manage the
new Pine Tree Manor, a retirement community located in Crockett, for
25 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dupree
Sanders of Sweetwater, Texas, in 1961; by her son, Charles Patrick
Sanders in 2007; and by her sister, Evelyn Moore Scuddy of Beaumont,
Texas. She is survived by her daughter, Bettye Mac Sanders Bryant
and her husband, Jerry of LaFayette, Alabama; as well as a niece,
Nancy Scuddy Waggoner of Palestine, Texas.
Mrs. Sanders was a life-long Episcopalian and was most recently a
member of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Crockett, Texas.
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Jane Shipp Sanders will be held
Monday, November 1, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial
Chapel with Rev. John G. Chase officiating. Interment will follow in
the Evergreen Memorial Park. An All Saints’ Episcopal Day
Celebration and Memorial services will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. at
All Saints’ Episcopal Church located at 1301 East Houston Avenue,
Crockett, Texas.
Family will receive friends Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any remembrances may be
made to All Saints’ at P. O. Box 103, Crockett Texas 75835 or an
organization of their choice.
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ROBERT LARRY PATTON
1948-2010
 Mr.
Robert Larry Patton, age 62, of Houston, passed away Tuesday,
October 26, 2010 in the Ben Taub Hospital in Houston. He was born
June 15, 1948 in Crockett, Texas and was a resident of Houston since
1963.
Mr. Patton was self employed having worked in the construction
business. He enjoyed wood working and welding.
Survivors include wife, Julie Ann Patton of Houston; sons, Robert
Anthony Patton of Navasota and Cayce Lee Patton of Houston;
brothers, Elmer Douglas Patton of Galveston, Billy Jack Patton and
wife, Sue of Huffman; sister, Bridgett Patton Cochran and husband,
Daniel of Talihina, Oklahoma. Preceded in death by parents, Robert
and Lois Patton; son, Pryce Lee Patton; half brother, Rayford Lee
Patton and brother, Jerry Lee Patton.
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Larry Patton will be held Monday,
November 1, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel
with William Wesson, Jesse Ray Patton and Helen Gilley Brinson
officiating. Interment will follow in the Conner Cemetery. Family
will receive friends Monday beginning at 10:00 a.m.
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ANITA BYRDE CRADDOCK BIGGER
1926-2010
 Anita
Byrde Craddock Bigger was resurrected to her new life with Jesus
Christ on Sunday, October 24, 2010. A native of Crockett, Texas,
Anita Byrde was born to Delha Mildred and Samuel Weldon “Chappie”
Craddock on August 24, 1926. An only child, she grew up nurtured in
love from her parents as well as her beloved Grandmother, Byrde
Eastham Wootters. All four lived together in the family home, “the
homeplace”, built by Byrde and Andrew Henry Wootters in 1900. Her
paternal grandparents were Augusta Daniel and Henry Franklin
Craddock, Jr.
Anita Byrde graduated “Most Beautiful” from Crockett High School. In
1945, she earned a diploma from The Hockaday School Junior College,
Dallas. Ela Hockaday, the school founder, attended a program at the
Crockett Women’s Building to hear Anita Byrde sing an aria. Named
the soprano songbird from Crockett, Anita Byrde earned the nickname
“Tweet”.
She transferred to The University of Texas in Austin to continue her
music and voice studies. She joined Kappa Kappa Gamma and was tapped
Blue Bonnet Belle nominee. She married Kappa Alpha President, Morton
Bigger, Jr. of Dallas in December of 1947. After a brief residence
in New Orleans, Anita Byrde and Morton made their home in Dallas
where they became parents of three daughters, Anne, Margaret, and
Carolyn. Anita Byrde became associated with Artha Garza Realtors in
the ‘70’s. In 1989, after the passing of her Mother, Anita Byrde
returned to her childhood home in Crockett and rejoined The First
Presbyterian Church where she was an active supporter of the
Presbyterian Women of the Church.
She followed her Mother in serving on the boards of Glenwood
Cemetery and the Houston-Leon County Coal Company. Anita Byrde
enjoyed a lifelong membership in Spring Creek Country Club in
Crockett.
Among her many admirable qualities, she was known by her family and
friends as a lady with a sparkling personality who loved to cook and
entertain. Her style and artistic sensibilities brought great
pleasure to all around her. She exhibited excellent business skills,
as well as foresight and wisdom in her daily living.
Anita Byrde will be dearly missed by all who loved her. She is
survived by Mildred Anne Bigger Nixon and husband, Larry; Margaret
Morton Bigger Tarrance; Carolyn Byrde Bigger Peck and husband, Hoddy;
grandchildren Walt Nixon and wife, Lindsey, Morton Nixon and wife,
Chandler, Caroline Nixon; Briton Tarrance; Sam Peck and Jock Peck.
On behalf of their Mother, the daughters gratefully acknowledge the
invaluable and faithful service of the household staff, Richard
Petterson, Mary Lomax, Laurretta Warfield, Kaye Murray.
Visitation: Callaway-Allee Funeral Home Friday, October 29, 5-7 p.m.
Funeral services: The First Presbyterian Church, Saturday, October
30, 2 p.m. Pastor Tomas Spath and Pastor Jim Ainsworth officiating.
Graveside service: Family only, Glenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to The First Presbyterian Church, 715 East Goliad, Crockett,
Texas, 75835 or to S.H.A.R.E., P.O. Box 1121, Crockett, Texas,
75835.
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Larry James Howard
1940 – 2010
Larry James Howard, 70, was born August 27, 1940 at Dallas, Dallas
Co., TX. He was the son of Linnie Jobe Howard, Jr. and Dorothy Ruth
"Dawn" Williams. He was the step-son of John Robert Dodson.
He died from complications of Parkinson’s disease on Monday, October
11, 2010 in Albany, Oregon. A private interment was held at the
Capt. Roland S. Dodson family cemetery located east of Latexo, TX
under a large holly tree on what was the Rusty Rancho ranch owned by
Capt. Roland & Margie Meadors Dodson until their deaths.
After Larry Howard graduated from Corpus Christi High School, he
volunteered for duty in the Viet Nam war effort. He served his
entire term as a surgical scrub nurse at Walter Reed Army Hospital
in Washington, DC. He spent many years working in hospitals caring
for the ill. He designed and built three houses; he wrote, produced,
directed and starred in three made-for-TV movies that were
underwritten by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation; in Hollywood
he wrote, produced and directed a feature length film titled "Four
Day Shoot". He was a golf course marshal at BajaMar near
Ensenada. In 2002, he moved to Seal Beach, California.
Survivors include his wife, Arva Howard of Lake Oswego, OR; sons
Scott Howard (Cindy) of Lebanon, OR, Daniel Howard of Crockett, TX,
and four grandchildren.
RAYMOND BANKS
March 21, 1931 - October 17, 2010
Funeral services for Raymond Banks, age 79, will be held Tuesday,
October 19, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel
with Rev. Ron Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the
Weches Cemetery.
Mr. Raymond Banks, age 79, of Grapeland, passed away Sunday, October
17, 2010 in the Palestine Regional Hospital, Palestine, Texas. He
was born March 21, 1931 in Percilla, Texas and had lived all of his
lifetime in Grapeland. He was retired from the Texas Highway
Department and was a member of the United Pentecostal Church in
Weches.
Survivors include sisters, Doris Wells and husband, Lee of Crockett,
Jean Bohannon of Houston, Maxine Morehead and husband, LaMorris of
Huntington, Linda Bobbitt and husband, Roy of Weches; brothers, John
Banks of Houston, Ronnie Banks of Willis. Numerous nieces, nephews
and other relatives also survive.
Preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Ethel Banks;
brother-in-law, Jack Bohannon; sisters-in-law, Jerri Banks and
Marcia Banks.
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RAYFORD GALLANT
Rayford Gallant, age 92 of Kennard, passed away Monday, September
27, 2010 in the Community Care Center in Crockett.
Mr. Rayford Gallant was born on his family’s farm near Kennard,
Texas on April 26, 1918. His parents Marion “Mainy” and Ludie
Gallant purchased the farm in 1913, and the entire family worked on
the farm. He was the youngest child of the family. His siblings
included Ola, Robert, Hazel, Woodrow, and Aileen. Ola and Robert
died as children. He grew up during the great depression. The
Gallant family raised cotton, peas, corn, cattle, and hogs. He and
his brother, Woodrow grew up hunting and fishing in the forests of
eastern Houston County.
Mr. Gallant married Wilma Baker on December 23, 1937. He worked in
Jim Cook’s general store in Kennard. He rode a horse to work and
back home every day, and worked seventy-five hours per week at a
salary of five dollars. Later, he worked in the meat market as a
butcher at Brookshire Brothers in Crockett. After about seven years,
he and Wilma moved to Odessa, Texas, and later to Buda, Texas, where
their sons Danny and Billy were born. While the family lived in
Buda, He worked in meat processing plants as a butcher in Austin. He
and Wilma also operated a dairy farm.
In l957, they sold their property in Buda and moved back to his
family home place near Kennard. They also moved the dairy operation
to east Texas and continued dairy farming until the
mid-nineteen-sixties. Mr. Gallant also operated a country store in
the Berea community. He sold the store in the mid-nineteen-sixties
and became a deputy sheriff for a period of time. He then was
elected county commissioner of Precinct Four in Houston County and
retired after twelve years of service. Mr. Gallant was a wonderful,
caring husband and father. He worked hard all of his life, and was
completely committed to his family. He loved his family with all of
his heart and always demonstrated and expressed his love to his wife
and sons. He was also a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather.
He dearly loved his grandchildren Sonya, Logan, and Ashley. He also
lived to know and love his great-grandchildren, Skylar and Hailey.
He particularly loved for Skylar to address him as Pa, and extend
her fist for a “fist-bump” with him.
Mr. Gallant was a man of integrity and character. He was a “people
person”, and had friends in all walks of life. He was the kind of
person who never met a stranger. He was extremely proud of his
friends and the positive relationships they had. He also enjoyed
music and influenced his family with his love of music. He loved to
sing, and enjoyed singing in church beyond his ninety-second
birthday. His family and friends will always remember his
enthusiastic gospel bass-singing.
Survivors include his sons Danny Gallant and wife Ethel and Billy
Gallant, all of Kennard; grandchildren Sonya Stevenson and husband
Shane, Logan Gallant and fiance’ Elizabeth Dowdy and Ashley Gallant,
all of Kennard; great-granddaughters Haley Nicole Morgan and Skylar
Grace Stevenson; numerous other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his wife Wilma Gallant; parents M. F. and Ludie
Gallant; sisters and brothers Hazel Currie, Woodrow Gallant, Ola
Gallant, Robert Gallant and Aileen Currie.
Funeral Services for Mr. Rayford Gallant were held Wednesday,
September 29, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Mt. Olive Church with the
Rev. Larry Bruce and the Rev. Ottis Byers officiating. Interment
followed in the Corinth Cemetery.
MELANIE MEYER MUNSELLE
Melanie Meyer Munselle, age 55 of Lufkin, passed away Friday,
September 24, 2010 in Lovelady.
Mrs. Munselle was born February 5, 1955 in Houston. She was a
correctional officer with TDCJ. Melanie was a member of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Lufkin.
Survivors include her husband John Munselle, of Lovelady; children
Amanda Leigh Allen and Jermy, of Conroe, Gilford Thomas Stovall III
and Mandy Michele, of Lufkin, Kevin Andrew Stovall, of Cold Springs,
Ryan Meyer Stovall, of Lufkin; one grandson Gilford Thomas Stovall
IV., of Lufkin; mother Maryland Meyer, of Houston; brother Michael
Meyer, of Houston; sisters Kathy Meyer and Heather Humphries, of
Houston; father-in-law Gilford Thomas Stovall, Sr., of Lufkin;
numerous other relatives.
Preceded in death by her daughter Marie Elizabeth Stovall; father
Melvin Meyer; and mother-in-law Elizabeth Ann Stovall.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Melanie Meyer Munselle were held Monday,
September 27, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial
Chapel with Bishop Ray Huggins officiating. Graveside Services
followed at 2:00 p.m. in the Garden of Memories in Lufkin.
CARRIE ALLEE
Mrs. Carrie Allee, age 99 of Crockett, passed away Wednesday,
October 13, 2010 in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett. Mrs.
Allee was born February 11, 1911 in Houston County, Texas and had
lived in the area all of her lifetime.
Mrs. Allee was a member of the Austonio Baptist Church and was a
housewife. Her joy was gardening, mowing everything in sight on her
John Deere tractor and growing her flowers.
Survivors include her daughters Ann Brantley and husband LaDon, of
Crossett, Ark., Nina McQueen and husband William, of Pasadena; son
Johnson Allee, of Austonio; sisters Maisy Indjidjian and Daisy
Fritze, both of Crockett; grandchildren Belinda Carder, Mike
Brantley, both of Crossett, Ark., JoAnn Hough, of Austonio, Bill
McQueen, of Concord, Calif., Jim Allee, of Kirbyville, Sharon Allee,
of Austonio and Lydia McKendree, of Corsicana; 14
great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband Joe L. Allee in 1971; and
daughter-in-law Dody Allee in 2007.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Carrie Allee were held Friday, October 15,
2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Austonio Baptist Church with the Rev.
Ottis Byers officiating. Interment followed in the Creek Cemetery.
 HAYNE
WILLS
Mr. Hayne Wills, age 89 formerly of Dickinson, passed away Thursday,
October 7, 2010 in New Braunfels. Mr. Wills was born at Lone Pine,
Houston Co., TX on March 29, 1921. He was the last living child of
Willard and Minnie Ellen Kelley Wills.
Mr. Wills graduated from Lovelady High School and attended Sam
Houston University until he joined the Navy at the onset of World
War II. He worked at Union Carbide in Texas City for thirty years.
He enjoyed his days of ranching in Lovelady.
Survivors include his wife Bobbie; son Robert Wills and wife Becky;
daughter Joyce Teague; grandchildren Matt Wills, Mary Garcia, Logan
Teague and Megan Teague; one great-grandchild Abigail Garcia.
Graveside Services for Mr. Hayne Wills were held Saturday, October
9, 2010 at11:00 a.m. at Center Hill Cemetery, with the Rev. Leroy
Brown officiating.
Honorary Pallbearers were George Beeler, William Money, Thomas
Ramey, Matt Wills, Chris Garcia and James Sasser.
JEWEL (Crenshaw) ANDERSON
1919-2010
JEWEL ANDERSON
Mrs. Jewel Anderson, age 91 of Nacogdoches, passed away Friday,
October 8, 2010 in Lexington Place in Nacogdoches. Mrs. Anderson was
born March 26, 1919 in Houston County and had lived in Nacogdoches
for the past eleven years. She was a member of Appleby Baptist
Church in Nacogdoches.
Survivors include her two daughters Martha Sue Varley, of Grapeland
and Weida Shurtleff and husband Robert, of Sugar Land; one son
Dennis Anderson and wife Janice, of Nacogdoches; nine grandchildren;
numerous great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
Preceded in death by her husband Sonley D. Anderson; parents Wade
and Martha Vada Crenshaw; sisters Katheleen Steingburg, Irene
Slowiski and Ona Wells Gentry; and son-in-law Richard W. Varley.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Jewel Anderson were held Monday, October
11, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with
the Rev. Dennis Anderson and the Rev. Darrell Flanagan officiating.
Interment followed in the Whitehead Cemetery.
Lloyd Vernon Chiles
(November 9, 1925 - October 17, 2010)
Funeral services for Lloyd Vernon Chiles 84 of Grapeland, will be
held at 3:00 PM Wednesday at First United Methodist Church
Grapeland, with Rev. Dick Dobbins officiating. Burial will follow in
Grapeland City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of
Bailey & Foster.
Mr. Chiles passed away Sunday in Crockett. He was born November 9,
1925 in Houston County to William and Agnus Kyle Chiles. He was
retired from AMOCO Oil where he worked in maintenance. He was a
member of First United Methodist Church Grapeland.
Mr. Chiles was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by
his wife Mary Chiles of Grapeland, two sons William Chiles and wife
Lisa of Grapeland and John Chiles and wife Rayne of Hineston, La.,
six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Joe Graves, Steve Lewis, Kurt Bridges, Elbert
Shanks, Stanley Skidmore and Larry Huff.
Condolence calls will be received from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at
Bailey & Foster Grapeland. In lieu of flowers family request
donations be made to the First United Methodist Church Grapeland
Building Fund.
Kenneth Ray Lemons
(March 27, 1945 - September 20, 2010)
Graveside services for Kenneth Ray Lemons 65 of Grapeland, will be
held at 10:00 AM Thursday at Parker Cemetery with Bro. Duane Mills
and Bro. Josh Mills officiating. Arrangements are under the
direction of Bailey & Foster.
Mr. Lemons passed away Monday at Winfield Healthcare.
He was born March 29, 1945 in Dallas, to Theo and Judith Darr
Lemons.
He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church for many years and lived
in this area since 1986. He was a veteran and served two tours in
Viet Nam. Mr. Lemons was preceded in death by his parents, sisters
Ruth Wilson and Elsie Moore, brother-in-law Carl Moore, nephew Kevin
Mason, two brothers Clifford Darr and Bill Lemons.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Shirley Lemons of Grapeland,
sister Sue Lemons of Caddo Mills, brother Walter Lemons of Quinlan,
mother-in-law Joyce Merchant of Grapeland, brother-in-law Bill
Merchant of Grapeland, Brenda Obannon of Grapeland, sister-in-law
Jewel Lemons of Rockwall, and many nieces and nephews and great
nieces and nephews, as well as many friends of this area, and his
faithful companion a Jack Russell Terrier named Mollie.
Pallbearers will be the men of New Hope Baptist Church, Angel Diaz,
J.C. Bruce, Steve Duval, Max Borman, Hollis Daniels, Stephen
Reynolds, David Mills and Buddy Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be
James Watson, Michael Lemons, Chris Watson, Marcus Lemons and Marvin
Woodson.
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Sylvia Leamons Lively
(January 11, 1918 - September 21, 2010)
Funeral services for Sylvia Leamons Lively 92 of Grapeland, will be
held at 2:00 PM Sunday at the Church of Christ Grapeland with Alan
Sowders and Gary Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in
Livelyville Cemetery.
Sylvia Leamons Lively departed this life Tuesday September 21, 2010
at ETMC-Crockett.
She was born to William Duke and Mattie Ann Morehead Leamons January
11, 1918 at Grapeland, Texas. She was a member of the Church of
Christ. She married M.T. (Red) Lively July 23, 1938. They were the
parents of two daughters Virginia and June. M.T. preceded Sylvia in
death May 18, 2000.
She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers; Wallace
Leamons, Arthur Leamons, J.D. Leamons, A.C. Leamons, E.T. Leamons
and Howard Leamons, four sisters; Willie Mae Stockbridge, Johnie Lee
Marable, Gertrude Adams and Marjorie Graham Gale. She is survived by
daughters; Virginia Ann Higgon and husband George of Brazoria and
June Garst of Conroe, grandsons; James Franklin Thompson,
Christopher Wayne Hinman and Douglas Anthony Landry, great
grandchildren; Jamie, Chris, Lauren and Tiffany Thompson, Amanda and
Cassie Hinman and Elizabeth Landry, nieces, nephews, cousins and a
host of friends.
Pallbearers will be grandsons. Condolence calls will be received
from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday at Bailey & Foster Grapeland.
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Juanita Fogle Barfield
(October 7, 1922 - October 3, 2010)
Graveside services for Juanita Fogle Barfield age 87, of Grapeland
will be at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at Forest Park Lawndale in Houston,
with Simon Goncharenko officiating. Arrangements are under the
direction of Bailey & Foster.
Mrs. Barfield died Sunday at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.
She was born October 7, 1922 in Bonham to Lonnie and Libbie Fogle.
Mrs. Barfield was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist
Church. Mrs. Barfield was preceded in death by her parents, her
husband Edgar Barfield, two sisters Clara Mae Langston and Mildred
Hollis. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
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Faye Nell Tunstall
(November 19, 1937 - October 4, 2010)
Funeral services for Faye Nell Tunstall 72 of Palestine, will be
held at 10:00 AM Thursday at Bailey & Foster Chapel Palestine, with
Rev. Todd White officiating. Burial will follow in McCarter
Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster
Palestine.
Mrs. Tunstall passed away Monday in Elkhart. She was born November
19, 1937 in Houston County to Grover C. and Mary Allen Luce. She was
a homemaker.
Mrs. Tunstall was preceded in death by her father, husband Bill
Tunstall, two sisters; Essie Hughes and Wawease Catron and brother
Tommy Luce.
She is survived by mother Mary Allen Luce of Grapeland, daughter
Dianna Tunstall Smith and husband Doug of Elkhart, son Glen Tunstall
and wife Lisa of Teague, brother G.C. Luce of Grapeland,
sister-in-law Carolyn Bourque of Orange Field, four grandchildren;
Cody Tunstall and wife Charlie of Palestine, Canon Tunstall and wife
Marcie of Lake Palestine, Ty Tunstall and Taner Tunstall both of
Teague.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Cody, Canon , Ty, and Taner Tunstall,
Jaret and Jake Wathall. Honorary pallbearer will be Jana Wathall.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to McCarty Cemetery
Association, c/o Dianna Smith, P.O. Box 406, Elkhart, Texas, 75839.
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BETTY ANN RAMSEY
Betty Ramsey, age 86, of Longview, passed away Thursday, October 07,
2010 in the Longview Specialty Hospital. She was born July 10, 1924
in Walnut Grove, Missouri, and was a resident of Longview for the
past 4 years. She was a housewife.
Survivors include daughters, Delila Harrell and husband, Roland of
Cabot, Arkansas, Lora Taylor and husband, Boyd of Nogalus Prairie,
Sandra Smith and husband, Jim of Longview; five grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille Suddoth of Portland, Oregon;
numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by
husband, Dan Ramsey; parents, James Brady and Mary Lou (Keene)
Brady; and brothers and sisters.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Betty Ramsey will be held
Friday, October 08, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Latexo Cemetery with
Virginia Smith officiating. Interment will follow.
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KATHERINE SMITH STOVALL
Katherine Smith Stovall, age 90, of Crockett, previously of
Carthage, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010 in the Whitehall
Nursing Center in Crockett, Texas . She was born November 21, 1919
in West Monroe, Louisiana and resided in Carthage for many years
also living in Clarksville. Mrs. Stovall was a member of the Jr.
League of Carthage, where she had served as Chairman and was
instrumental in the opening of the first Library in Carthage, the
Garden Club of Carthage, First United Methodist Church and the
United Methodist Women. She was a homemaker and a librarian.
Survivors include sons, Dr. John Stovall and wife Sidney of
Crockett, TX, Rev. William G. “Bill” Stovall and wife Kathryn of
Archer, NE; Robert D. “Bob” Stovall and wife Patti of Lake Dallas,
TX, Perry Stovall and wife Beverly of Rockwall, TX; grandchildren,
John M. (Jay) Stovall III , Andrew Lambert, Gregg Stovall and wife
Claudia, Michael Stovall and wife Rami, Chris Johnson and husband
Ricky, John Jurrius and wife Dee, Doug Jurrius and wife Cindy, Zunie
Stovall, Millecint Stovall Grove and husband Randal, William G.
Stovall, Jr. and wife Jennifer, Robert Daniel Stovall II, Dawn
Michele Stovall, Kim Stovall, Carson Garrison and wife Brandi,
Angela Cochran and husband Ron, Brittany Cavender, Daniel Stovall;
great-grandchildren, Marshall Stovall, Walker Stovall, Justin
Stovall, Samantha Woolverton and husband Josh, Julie Johnson and
Rock Conner, Jimmy Johnson, Jennifer Jurrius, John Crockett Jurrius,
Madison Jurrius, Melissa Ball, Brittany Ball, Ryan Jurrius, Scott
Jurrius, Kevin Jurrius, Mahlon Grove, Truman Grove, Lindsay Grove,
William Gaar Stovall III, Alexander Daniel Stovall, Malcolm Taylor
Stovall, Will Cochran, Kate Cochran and Marlee Skyee Stovall; great
great grandchildren, Nicholas Woolverton and Cash Conner; brother,
J. P. Daniel and wife Marilyn of West Monroe, LA. Numerous nieces,
nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by grandson, Jonathan
Mahlon Stovall; parents, Joseph Daniel and Cora Holman Daniel;
brothers and sister, Omar Daniel, Vivian Dedell, H. G. (Sonny)
Daniel and Perry Daniel.
Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Smith Stovall will be held
Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Osborn Funeral Home
Chapel in Shreveport, Louisiana with Rev. William Stovall
officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Park Cemetery in
Shreveport, Louisiana.
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MICHAEL KEITH BERWICK, JR.
Funeral services for Michael Keith Berwick, Jr, age 31, of Jacinto
City, Texas, will be held Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in
the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in the
Creek Cemetery. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening 6:00
p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Michael Berwick, Jr., age 31, of Jacinto City, passed away Monday,
October 04, 2010 at his residence. He was born July 22, 1979 in
Houston, Texas and had lived in Jacinto City most of his lifetime.
Michael had worked as a roughneck for L & M Drilling Company.
Survivors include wife, Angela Berwick of Jacinto City; children,
Zachary Berwick and Cameron Berwick of Jacinto City; mom, Tina
Bartee Sewell of New Mexico; father, Mike Berwick of Spring;
sister-in-law, Amanda Menefee of Kansas; brothers, Clayton Berwick
of Spring, T. J. Sewell of New Mexico, Matthew Sewell of New Mexico,
Stephen Sewell of New Mexico; sisters, Melissa Berwick of Florida,
Crystal Berwick of Spring; grandparents, Quinn and Charlene Bartee
of Pearsons Chapel, JoAnn James of Jacinto City, Lillian Cox of
Sugarland; great-grandmother, Mary Lee Vaden of Austonio; numerous
other relatives. Preceded in death by grandfather, Raymond James.
Funeral services for Michael Berwick, Jr. will be held Thursday,
October 7, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel.
Interment will follow in the Creek Cemetery.
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JOE BILLINGSLEY
 Joe
Billingsley, age 68, of Crockett, passed away Tuesday, September 28,
2010, at his residence. He was born November 30, 1941, in Lufkin,
Texas, and had lived in Crockett most of his life. Mr. Billingsley
owned and operated Billingsley Auto Supply in Huntsville prior to
moving to Crockett in 1977.
He
lived a quiet and peaceful life of his choice and was a giving,
honest, and thoughtful man. Joe was a hard-working and loving
father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend to all. In the words
of his youngest son, John, “My dad was an extraordinary person who
motivated me to strive for perfection through honesty, integrity,
and always placing faith in God first followed by a strong sense of
family values and ties. I owe everything to the wonderful childhood
memories that Daddy made possible and will pass his legacy on to my
own children. We will all miss you so very much, Daddy, and until we
meet again, may God shed His everlasting light on you.” Joe will be
remembered and always loved by his family and friends.
Survivors include sons, Alton Page Billingsley of Huntsville, John
Lee Billingsley and wife, Robbi of Kennard; Kay Billingsley of
Huntsville; sister, Angela Schneider and husband, James of Angleton;
grandchildren, Carlton, Brian, Riley, and Jada; and numerous nieces,
nephews and other relatives. Joe was preceded in death by his
parents, Alton Albert Billingsley and Lucy Mary (Hale) Billingsley;
and sister, Rosemary Billingsley.
Funeral services for Mr. Joe Billingsley will be held Saturday,
October 2, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel
with Rev. Grady Gladden officiating. Interment will follow in the
Jim English Cemetery.
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MART M. MELTON, JR.
Mart M. Melton, Jr. age, 84, of Crockett, passed away Tuesday,
September 28, 2010 in the Houston County Nursing Home in Crockett.
He was born June 22, 1926 in Brownwood, Texas and had lived in
Crockett for the past 3 years. He was a veteran of the United States
Navy having served during World War II. Mr. Melton was a retired
Banker and a member of the St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in
Huntsville.
Survivors include daughter, Gail Thomas and husband, Wade of Belott;
grandchildren, Tiffany Sippial and husband, Trey of Montgomery,
Jared Thomas of Belott, Lauren Menn and husband, Tony of Grapevine,
Ashley Melton of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; sisters, Jeannie Fitzgerald
of Spring Hill, Tennessee, Joyce McMillan of Somerville, South
Carolina; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in
death by wife, Patricia Melton in 2009; son, David Mart Melton and
parents, Mart M. Melton, Sr. and Florence (Wilson) Melton.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Mart M. Melton, Jr. will be held
Friday, October 1, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Evergreen Memorial
Park. Interment will follow.
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ALTON RAYFORD GALLANT
Funeral Services for Rayford Gallant will be held Wednesday,
September 29, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Mt. Olive Church with Rev.
Larry Bruce and Rev. Ottis Byers officiating. Interment will follow
in the Corinth Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Tuesday 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
to the Wilma and Rayford Gallant Education Scholarship For Students
of Houston County, Stephen F. Austin University, SFA 6092,
Nacogdoches, Texas 75962.
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DIANNA ELIZABETH "Buff" (DEAN)
WILLIAMS BOWMAN
1942-2010
Dianna Elizabeth "Buff" (Dean) Williams Bowman, age 68, of Crockett,
passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010. She was born September 07,
1942 in Crockett, Texas and was a resident of Crockett all of her
lifetime.
Buff graduated from Crockett High School in 1961 after spending four
active years with her friends and classmates. During her high school
years she served on the student council and was involved in many
school clubs. She was an organizing member of the Crockett Drill
Team, the Crockettes, and served as an officer and Choreographer for
this organization. She was President of the Crockett Pep Squad and
was elected Senior Class Favorite by her class. During these years
she sang with the choral group,
the Clarettes, directed by Mrs. Paul Stokes.
She grew up as a member of the First Baptist Church and served them
at an early age as both organist and pianist, working alongside her
mother, Albertine, who served many years as choir director. She
participated in all youth programs of this church.
Buff attended Mary Hardin Baylor and SMU where she studied music
education. She taught piano and voice lessons in Crockett and as a
married adult, once again served as organist and pianist for the
First Baptist Church. She organized and conducted the Newcomer
Singing Group for young girls and directed the Melody Makers, a
singing group of adult seniors.
Buff served as a trustee of the Crockett Independent School
District. She served CISD as a volunteer for the band and other
school activities while her children attended school. Buff was a 41
year member of the Major Jarrell Beasley Chapter of the Daughters of
the American Revolution, having joined as a Junior member. She
served as Chaplain of this organization. She was Sweet Heart and
member of the Crockett Lions Club. Buff was a member of the Crockett
Chamber of Commerce and worked as an Ambassador for the chamber.
For the past fifteen years, Buff made her church home at the First
Baptist Church in College Station where she was a staff member. She
served as organist for her beloved church and participated as a
member of Cornerstone, a church singing group that performed in the
area and presented musicals for their congregation.
Buff leaves a legacy of service and leadership to her community, a
marvelous musical talent and unsurpassable love for her family, her
friends and those she served.
Survivors include husband, Kenneth Bowman of Crockett; brother,
Smitty Dean and wife, Rae Pat and their children, Cameron and
Catherine of Crockett; sons, John Williams and wife, Tracy of Katy,
Scott Williams and wife, Shannon of Huntsville, David Williams and
wife, Jennifer of Knoxville, Tennessee, Russell Williams and wife,
Amanda of Prosper; grandchildren, Cody, Chris, and Cami Williams of
Katy, Kaitlin, Karlee and Klaire Williams of Huntsville, Avery
Williams of Knoxville, Tennessee, Marcus and Maggie Williams of
Prosper; nieces, Ashley Dean Florez and husband, David and their
children, Madison, Meredith and Makayla, Lindsay Dean Switzer and
husband, Chris and their children, Kelsey, Bailey and Brantley.
Numerous other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents,
Dr. John L. Dean and Albertine Smith Dean; brother, John L. "Johnny"
Dean, III and sister, Joanelle Dean.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dianna Elizabeth "Buff" (Dean) Williams
Bowman will be held Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in
the First Baptist Church in Crockett with Rev. Rodney Mc Glothlin
officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park.
Family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00
p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Crockett. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the Hattie S. Wooters
Scholarship Fund c/o First Baptist Church Crockett 801 E. Goliad
Avenue, Crockett, Texas 75835, First Baptist Church College Station
Mission Fund, 2300 Welsh Ave., College Station, Texas 77845 or
Covenant Fellowship Vision Fund, P. O. Box 10769, Huntsville Texas
77340.
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Earline Cline
Earline Cline was born September 24, 1935 and went to be with the
Lord, Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 1:47 PM at Conroe Regional
Hospital after a short illness.
Earline was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Lillie Mae
Birdwell and brother Delbert Birdwell. She graduated from Willis
High School in 1954, where she played the clarinet in the band.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Kenneth C. Cline and her
daughter Debora Cline Nelms and husband Robert. She is also survived
by a brother, Jimmy Birdwell and wife Eloise, sister, Martha
Birdwell Matchett and husband Glenn and brother Eddy Birdwell and
wife Kathy. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, grand
nieces and nephews and great and great-great grand nieces and
nephews.
Funeral service for Earline will be held Wednesday, September 22,
2010 at 10:00 am in the First Baptist Church of Grangerland with
interment at 2:20 pm at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Houston County,
Texas.
Visitation will be held Tuesday September 21, 2010 from 5 to 8 pm at
Metcalf Funeral Directors. You may leave a tribute to the family at
www.metcalffuneraldirectors .com. The family requests, in lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association
at 2400 Augusta Dr #175, Houston, TX 77057-4954.
Harvey Lee "H.L." Shaw Jr.
(May 29, 1927 - August 30, 2010)
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Funeral services for H.L. Shaw Jr. 83, of Grapeland, will be held at
10:00 AM Wednesday, at the Church of Christ Grapeland, with Gary
Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Latexo Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster.
Mr.
Shaw passed away Monday August 30, 2010 in Trucare Living Center.
He
was born May 29, 1927 in Houston County to Harvey Lee and Adelle
Willis Shaw. He was the owner of Shaw’s 5 & 10 in Grapeland and an
active member of the Church of Christ in Grapeland.
Mr.
Shaw was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 56 years; Era
Alice Smith Shaw, daughter Neva Louise Shaw Kincaid, son-in-law
Charles Joel (Chuck) Kincaid, great grandson Conner Lynn Jeffus.
He
is survived by son Bobby Shaw and daughter-in-law Melynda Shaw of
Grapeland, brother Charles Shaw of Jacksonville, sister Dell Dene
McClain of Jacksonville, grandchildren; Nathan and Wendi Shaw of
Grapeland, Amy and Nathan Rodriguez of Grapeland, Holly and John
Studdard of Palestine, Brandi Murie of Grapeland, Casey Jeffus of
Elkhart, great-grandchildren; Chase Studdard, Nicholas Rodriguez,
Allison shaw, Makenzie Murie, Macie Murie and Collin Murie.
Pallbearers will be Nathan Shaw, Nathan Rodriquez, John Studard,
Robin “Trap” Coppedge, Jay Roberson and Mike Eason. Honorary
pallbearer will be Casey Jeffus.
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ROSE MARIE SKALICKY
1908-2010
 Funeral
services for Rose Marie Skalicky will be held Saturday, September
18, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with
Rev. Steve McCeig officiating. Interment will follow in the
Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Rose Marie Skalicky, age 102, of Crockett, passed away
Thursday, September 16, 2010 in the Houston County Nursing Home. She
was born May 13, 1908 in Crockett Prairie, Houston County, Texas and
had lived in Crockett most of her lifetime.
She
was a volunteer for the Houston County Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.
Mrs. Skalicky was a housewife and a member of the First Baptist
Church in Crockett.
Survivors include children, Joe Skalicky and wife, Nancy of
Crockett, Linda Skalicky Moore and husband, David of Crockett, Larry
Skalicky and wife, Judy of Crockett ; grandchildren, Jody Skalicky
and wife, Lori of Crockett, Laura Skalicky of Cary, North Carolina,
Shalane Christiansen of Alvin, Christie Kennedy of Lovelady;
great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Jace, Elizabeth, Megan, Jake, Dalton,
Bryan, Suzanne and Joshua; great-great-grandson, Adrian David Moore;
brother, Jerry Cermak and wife, Juanita of Lake Jackson. Numerous
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by husband, Joe Skalicky; grandson, David Lee
Skalicky; parents, Charles and Rose (Pecha) Cermak; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Vlasta Porter and N. G., Emilie Trammell and
Howard, Eva Lawrence and Arnold, Cecelia Collins and Melvin and
brother, George Cermak
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