Obituaries, 1875-1999

  October 11, 1875-September 11, 1910
Sister Mamie Robinson Currey was born in Alabama October 11, 1875, was married to Brother N. R. Currey in September 1893; joined the Missionary Baptist church in 1892, and departed this life September 11, 1910 leaving six children and her husband to mourn her loss. Sister Currey had suffered patiently since the 29th of June until the above named date. All was done by her faithful and efficient physicians, neighbors, relatives; her faithful husband and sweet children; but alas! The fiat had gone forth from Him whose summons must be obeyed and the result came. She will be missed so much at their home; in her neighborhood; and in her church. So sad indeed. Yet we want to live such lives as that we will be missed when we are gone--yes missed in the right way as she is. May the rich blessings of Jesus ever be with all her loved ones is our prayer. Another good member, neighbor, child, mother and wife has gone from us, so let us close up ranks and fight on until our change comes. After funeral services her remains were laid away to rest in the Omaha cemetery to await the last call. Lovingly her Pastor, C. W. SMITH (A Row 11)
The Omaha Breeze, Sept. 28, 1910

  26 Feb 1821-25 Apr 1912
Mr. L. M. Allen, who has been sick for some time with Bright's disease at his home in Emory, answered the last roll call about 12 o'clock Thursday night, the 25th. He was 71 years old, having been born in Georgia on February 26, 1821. Mr. Allen was a veteran of the Civil War, a loyal member of the Methodist church. A wife, 6 children and other relatives are left behind. His remains were carried to Dangerfield Friday and interred in the old family graveyard.
The Rains County Leader, Friday, May 3, 1912.
Many thanks to Elaine Bay for the contribution of this obituary.

  (May 13, 1845-July 27, 1922)
J. P. Hayes Dead
  James Polk Hayes was born in Tennessee May 13, 1845, a son of William Hayes, and came to Texas in an early day settling at Old Snow Hill and spent his life in this section of the country; moving to Omaha, where he accumulated considerable property interests, and where he died on the 27 day of July 1922.
  He was married to Miss Salione Coffey, daughter of Langston Coffey, another pioneer family of North East Texas, August 3, 1870 from which union two sons were born, the oldest dying at 3 years of age, and the second, William Z. Hayes, a prominent banker of Dallas, and who was with his father in his last hours on earth, survives: the wife and mother having preceded them both several years since.
  Mr. Hayes had been a very strong man in his early life, served faithfully in the Confederate army for a term of years, and went through many experiences which many of us will never know. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist church at Old Spring Hill and was for the past many years considered and known as one of the leading members.
  He has been a sufferer from rheumatism the past few years and had taken treatment at different places, even spending some time in Hot Springs, Ark. a year or two since, but relief seemed only temporary, and finally about two months ago he was stricken bedfast and paralysis of the lower limbs developed and his suffering was intense until the end, except when given medical relief by his faithful physicians and nurses who were kept faithfully at his service.
  His body was followed to Spring Hill by many friends and relatives on the 28th and interred by the side of his wife after impressive funeral services by Elder W. B. Robertson amid tears of deep sorrow. The Breeze and many others join in deep sorrow for the bereft ones, and especially for the lone son, who in his own words said to us it was hard to give up his mother when she went, but as it is with him now he will miss his father even more.
Printed on the front page of the August 3, 1922 issue of the Omaha Breeze, at Omaha, Morris County, Texas.

  abt 1850-8 Jan 1933
J. W. Rivers, aged 82 years, pioneer citizen of Morris County, died at his home in Daingerfield on Wednesday January 8, at 8 o'clock a.m. following an illness of several weeks duration. Mr. Rivers had spent most of his life in this county, and had many friends who were deeply grieved to learn of his death. He had been unusually active for one of his age up until his late illness. Mr. Rivers was an honest, upright, Christian gentleman, and a man whose integrity and uprightness was never questioned, and his word could always be depended upon. He joined the Baptist church early in life and was a faithful member until the end came, always taking an active stand for those things that he thought best for the welfare of his community and church. Deceased was born in Wilkinson County, GA., September 3, 1851. He was married in 1873 to Miss Lizzie Key, and to this union four children were born, three of whom survive. His wife died in 1902, and in 1904 he was married to Mrs. Anna Rivers, and to this union two children were born, both surviving. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Daingerfield last Thursday morning at 10 o'clock under the direction of the pastor, Rev. R. E. Streetman, after which the body was conveyed to the local cemetery where interment took place. Surviving relatives are his wife and five children as follows: N. L. Rivers of Pittsburg, Stafford Rivers of Roby, Mrs. Estella Moore of Dallas, and Paul and Branon Rivers of Daingerfield. Also a brother Oscar Rivers of Omaha and two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Parham of Mercedes and Mrs. Annie Durst of Paris, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. L. C. McDaniel of Fort Worth, also 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. (CON Sec A1 Row 10)

  April 7, 1888-August 30, 1968
John P. Daniels, 80-year old Naples resident, died last Friday night in the hospital here. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Naples and had lived here for the past 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carrie Daniels of Naples; one son, Murry Davis of Naples; a daughter, Mrs. Ouida Haymes of New Madrid, MO; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Lumpkin of Bonham; and four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:30 pm Sunday at the Hanner Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Morris Hill and the Rev. Bob Pearce officiating. Burial was in the Meadow View Cemetery. (Row 8)

  August 5, 1902-September 4, 1968
Morris Robison, a lifelong resident of the Naples area, died at the hospital in Naples Wednesday morning after a long illness. He was 66 years old and a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Willie Robison of Naples; two sons, Vernon Robison of Naples, and Dan Robison of Dallas; one daughter, Lenna Puckett of Dallas; and15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm Thursday at the Hanner Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J. R. Pearce officiating. Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery. (NW Row 12)

  December 13, 1906-April 22, 1968
Mrs. Joe Tigert (Thelma Carruth), 62-year old Omaha resident, died Monday morning following a long illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Omaha.
  She is survived by her husband; two sons, Jerry Tigert of Omaha, and Bobby Tigert of Lone Star; five daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Hicks of El Paso, Mrs. Nell Bisang of Wink, Mrs. Mary Blackburn of Dallas, and Mrs. Frankie Berry and Mrs. Wilma Jo Vissering of Naples; two brothers, Ike Carruth of Omaha, and Tommy Carruth of Winfield; and three sisters, Mrs. Alma Godsey, Mrs. Zelma Sanders and Mrs. Lessie Kennedy, all of Mt. Pleasant; and 17 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:30 PM Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Omaha with the Rev. Bill Beckham and the Rev. Bob Pearce officiating. Burial was in the Snow Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Hanner Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Thomas Thigpen, Royce Thigpen, David Giles, Luther Morris, Roy Martin, James Coffey and Clifford Wyninegar. (B Row 7)

  November 23, 1895-January 19, 1969
Mrs. Minnie Ellis, 73, died Sunday morning after an extended illness. She was a member of the Baptist Church and a long time resident of the Naples area. She was a member of the Naples area. She was the widow of the late Noah Ellis. She is survived by two sons, Bill Ellis of Naples and John Hugh Ellis of Omaha; three sisters, Mrs. E. P. Wooten of Blue Ridge, TX, Mrs. L. E. Patterson of Spring, TX, and Mrs. G. A. Williams of Marshall; and two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 am Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Naples with the Rev. Bob Pearce and the Rev. Bob Bishoff officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. (B Row 13)

  April 1, 1905-February 14, 1972
Mrs. Johnie William Tigert (Lucille Davis), 66, of Omaha, died Monday morning in Houston, TX. Services will be at 4 PM today at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Reed and the Rev. Earl Hosea officiating. Burial will be in the Center Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Tigert was a member of the Baptist Church and a longtime resident of the Omaha area. Survivors include her husband, Johnie W. Tigert of Omaha; a son, John William Tigert of Mesquite, TX; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Louis Henry of Dallas, TX; two brothers, Wallace Davis of Cottonwood, AZ, and Travis Davis of Phoenix, AZ; four sisters, Mrs. Lydia Justiss of Mt. Pleasant, TX, Mrs. Lollie Held of Lubbock, TX, Mrs. Jane Eppeng of Muleshoe, TX, and Mrs. Mary Bob Moore of Lewisville, TX; and six grandchildren.

  December 31, 1940-July 8, 1976
Funeral services for Henry Carroll Pegues were Saturday at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Omaha with the Rev. David Blase officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Pegues, a musician and member of the First Baptist Church, was a lifelong resident of Omaha. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Pegues of Omaha; a son, Russell Pegues of Omaha; two daughters, Cheryl Pegues and Pam Pegues, both of Omaha; his parents, Henry Pegues of Omaha and Virginia Calder of Tahlequah, Okla.; and three brothers, Harold Pegues of Hugo, Okla., Roy Pegues of Arlington, and Darrell Pegues of Omaha. (I Row 6)

  January 28, 1919-May 16, 1977
Johnnie W. Spencer, a Naples grocer for over 30 years, died Monday evening at the Naples hospital. He was 58 years old and had operated Spencer's Grocery and Market in Naples until taking retirement in March of last year because of his health. Funeral services were at 2:30 pm, Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Naples with the Rev. David Blase and the Rev. Carroll Jones officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service of Naples. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maveline Spencer of Naples; two sons, Bill Spencer of Atlanta and Jim Spencer of Hughes Springs; his mother, Mrs. Hattie Spencer of Naples; two brothers, E. L. Spencer of Jasper and Charles Spencer of Tyler; three sisters, Mrs. Vena Mae Latham of Grand Prairie, Mrs. Evelyn Wade of Dallas and Mrs. Harvie Dee Carpenter of Omaha; three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. He was a lifetime resident of Naples, a member of the Baptist Church and the Belden Masonic Lodge. Mr. Spencer also served as a home-service chairman for the Morris County Red Cross and Salvation Army. He was honored with a certificate of appreciation in January from the Salvation Army for his loyal, faithful and unselfish work for the group. (NE Row 9)

  July 19, 1903-December 24, 1978
Mrs. Bentley Ellis, 75, of Omaha, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 1978, at her home. Funeral services were at 3 pm, Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the First United Methodist Church of Omaha with the Rev. Von Dawson and the Rev. Keith Jenkins officiating. Interment was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service. Mrs. Ellis was a lifetime resident of Omaha and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Omaha. Survivors include her husband, Bentley Ellis of Omaha; two half-sisters, Thelma Harris of Sara, OK, and Glennie Lipton; and four half-brothers, Jerry Gardner, Joel Gardner and Roy Gardner, all of CA, and James Gardner of OK. (F Row 9)

  September 23, 1915-December 21, 1978
Thomas James Hawkins, 63, son of Mrs. Ora Hawkins and the late Dr. J. T. Hawkins of Omaha, died December 21, in Tucson, AZ, in the Veterans' Hospital. He was a resident of Lordsburg, NM, and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betsy Hawkins of Lordsburg; two daughters, Lyn Anne Sauders of Giddings, TX, and Cynthia Brooke Hawkins of Dallas; two brothers, Kenneth Hawkins of Sante Fe, NM, and three sisters, Mrs. John Whittington of Houston, Mrs. Jim Moore of Omaha and Mrs. J. Paul Smith of Marshall. A full Masonic funeral service was conducted Dec. 23, at the Heather Funeral Home in Lordsburg with burial in the Mountainview Cemetery at Lordsburg. Mr. Hawkins was a Captain of Troop F, 112th Cavalry serving in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was severly wounded on Tarawa, New Britain. He was a member of the David Elliott Masonic Lodge of Omaha, and was retired from Ritter-Walker Co., of El Paso. Mr. Hawkins was born September 23, 1915 in Naples.

  July 2, 1905-February 18, 1981
Aileen Hall Barrier, 75, of Omaha, died Wednesday of last week at the David Granberry Memorial Hospital in Naples after a sudden illness. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Friday at the Hanner Funeral Home Chapel in Naples with the Rev. Clifford Longino and the Rev. Henry Weston officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mrs. Barrier was born July 2, 1905. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Omaha, a lifetime resident of Omaha, and a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Survivors include a son, Charles Barrier of Houston; a daughter, Mary Ann Edgar of Houston; two sisters, Jewel Melton and Lorene Davis, both of Omaha; and five grandchildren. Aileen was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Henry on August 29, 1969. (G Row 6)

  April 5, 1917-November 14, 1982
Robert Lee (Bud) McCollum, 65, of Omaha, died Sunday, Nov. 14, at his home following a sudden illness. Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Tuesday at the Hanner Funeral Home chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Lanny Peek officiating. Burial was in the Springhill Cemetery near Omaha. Servinc as pallbearers were nathan Tefteller, Johnny Boozer, Vernon Robison, L. J. Forsythe, Tommy Beggs and Bobby Lineberger. Named as honorary pallbearers were Henry Pegues and Olen Smith. Mr. McCollum was born April 5, 1917, at Omaha, and was the son of Pearl Phillips McCollum and the late Arthur McCollum. He was a member of the Rocky Branch Baptist Church, a past law enforcement officer for Morris County, an employee of Broseco Ranch, and a life-long mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Hall McCollum of Omaha; four sons, James, Danny and Randy McCollum, all of Omaha, and Jerry McCollum of Naples; a daughter, Mrs. Frieda Johnson of Omaha; his mother, Mrs. Pearl McCollum of Naples; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Floyd, of Dallas and Mrs. Polly Little of Honey Grove, TX; a brother, W. G. (Tac) McCollum of Dallas; seven grandchildren, ten nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. (NE Row 10)

  December 23, 1912-September 17, 1983
Clarence Edward (Babe) Boozer (son of Marcus Lafayette & Paralee Elizabeth (Lee) Tigert Boozer) was born December 23, 1912, Omaha, Morris CO, TX and died September 17, 1983 in Tyler, TX hospital. Lifetime resident of Omaha and Naples, TX. Funeral services were at 2: PM Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Omaha, with the Rev. Clifford Longino, the Rev. Wayne Cannon officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery. He was retired from Gulf Oil Company as the Commodore Chief Engineer of the Gulf Fleet and a Lieutenant Commander in the Maritime Services during World War II. Serving as pallbearers were Louis Boozer, Buddy Boozer, Randall Ranes, John Whatley, Glenn Gray and Mayburn Gray. (A Row 13)

  February 14, 1891-May 1, 1983
Mrs. Ora M. Hawkins, a lifelong resident of Omaha, died Sunday, May 1, at David Granberry Memorial Hospital in Naples. Mrs. Hawkins was born February 14, 1891, in Omaha. Services were at 4 pm, Tuesday, May 3, at the First Baptist Church of Omaha. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. The Rev. Clifford Longino and the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiated. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. John Whittington of Santa Fe, NM; Mrs. Paul Smith of Marshall; and Mrs. Jim Moore of Omaha; two sons, B. G. Hawkins of Omaha and Kenneth Hawkings of Santa Fe, NM; 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, a son, and her husband, who was a veterinarian in this are. (F Row 9)

  19 Nov 1889-28 Apr 1983
Lela Pearl Key, 93, of Naples, died Thursday of last week at the David Granberry Memorial Hospital in Naples after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Saturday, at the First Baptist Church of Daingerfield, with the Rev. Norman Crisp, and the Rev. Virgil Fielden officiating. Burial was in the Daingerfield Cemetery. Mrs. Key was born Nov. 19, 1889, at Daingerfield. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, and a native of Daingerfield and Morris County. Survivors include two sons, W. E. Key, Jr, and George Key, both of Daingerfield; one daughter, Marguerite Kennedy of Naples; eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild. (CON Sec A1 Row 16)

  December 19, 1935-April 28, 1983
Barbara McEntire, 47, of Naples, died at her home of natural causes Thursday afternoon of last week. Funeral services were at 3 pm, Saturday, at the Hanner Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Andy Andrews and the Rev. Wayne Cannon officiating. Burial was in the Wilder Cemetery in Naples. Mrs. McEntire was born December 19, 1935, at Naples. She was a Baptist, and a registered nurse on the staff of the Redbud Retreat Nursing Home at Naples. Survivors include her husband, Bobby McEntire of Naples; a daughter, Lynn Waits of Naples; a son, Scott McEntire of Naples; her mother, Mrs. Frances Davis of Naples; and two sisters, Eddy Hall of Naples, and Wanda Ramsey of Ft. Wayne, IN. (A Row 14)

  September 11, 1916-April 24, 1983
William E. Waits, 66, of Dallas, died Sunday, April 24, in a Dallas hospital. Graveside services were at 10 am, Thursday, April 28, at the Omaha Cemetery in Omaha, TX, with the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Burial was under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Waits was born Sept. 11, 1916. He was a retired hospital employee, a member of the Baptist Church, and a resident of Dallas for the past 15 years. Surviving Mr. Waits are two brothers, Weldon Waits of Highland, CA, and Billy R. Waits of Patton, CA; and one sister, Gaynell Daley of Salem, OR. (Location Unknown)

  September 17, 1893-April 27, 1983
Josie Byrd Williams, 89, of Omaha, died Wednesday, April 27, 1983, at the David Granberry Memorial Hospital in Naples. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Friday at the Hanner Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Clifford Longino and the Rev. Andy Andrews officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mrs. Williams was born Sept. 17, 1893, at Omaha. She was a member of the Fist Baptist Church of Omaha. Survivors include five daughters, Ona Taylor and Pearl Trey, both of Idabel, OK, Eloise Pilgrim of Omaha, Dollie Fitch of Dallas, and Bonnie Motley of Longview; five sons, Bill Williams of Tyler, Ike Williams of Idabel, Fred Williams of Dallas, Bud L. Williams of Naples, and Travis Williams of Omaha; four brothers, Bill Byrd of Mt. Pleasant, Dave Byrd and Calvin Byrd, both of San Leandro, CA, and George Byrd of Ft. Worth; two sisters, Kate Smith of Amarillo, and Bonnie Hughes of Metarie, La; 30 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. (I Row 2)

  August 27, 1908-April 12, 1985
Dovie Churchwell, 76, of Omaha, died Friday, April 12, 1985 in the Naples hospital of natural causes. Services were at 2 pm Sunday, April 14, 1985 at Hanner Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Dean Oien officiating. Burial was in the Daingerfield City Cemetery. Mrs. Churchwell was born August 27, 1908, in Titus County. She was a housewife and a Baptist. Survivors include her husband, Marvin Churchwell of Omaha; two sons, L W Owens and Harold W Owens, both of Houston; four sisters, Mildred Terrell of Daingerfield, Josephine Terrell of One Star, Ruby Ivy of Gladewater and Lucy McCollum of Naples; eight brothers, Judge Smith of Omaha, Ruben Smith, George Tigert, Billy Tigert and Bobby Ray Tigert, all of Shreveport, Emerald Tigert of DeKalb and George Wilton Tigert of Austin; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

  November 17, 1895-October 22, 1985
G. C. "Jerry" Lohmann, 89, of Omaha, died Thursday, Oct. 22, at his home. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Thursday, Oct. 24, at the First Baptist Church of Omaha, with the Rev. Clifford Longino and the Rev. Andy Andrews officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Lohmann was born Nov. 17, 1895, in Ohio. He was a retired employee of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., a member of the First Baptist Church, a veteran of World War I and a Mason. He was a former resident of El Paso, and had made his home in Omaha for the past nine years. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Lohmann of Omaha; one daughter, Nona K Denman of Dallas; four grandchildren, Sam B. Norris III of Tejunga, CA, Martin W. Sample of Tarrance, CA, Kathy Miller and Gay Norris, both of Glendora, CA; two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Benjamin Norris of Tejunga, CA. Pallbearers were Luke Collier, James S. Leeves, Ed Thompson, H. Morris Stevens Jr., Martin W. Sample and Sam B. Norris III. (I Row 3)

  February 29, 1896-October 9, 1985
Earl McCollum, 89, of Omaha, died Wednesday, October 9, 1985 at David Granberry Memorial Hospital in Naples. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday, October 11, at Hanner Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Clifford Longino, the Rev. John Wheeler and the Rev. Andy Andrews officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. McCollum was born Feburary 29, 1896, at Omaha. He was a retired farmer and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Bobby McCollum of Omaha; two daughters, Mary Ethel Charleton and Genora Whatley, both of Omaha; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. Interment was in the Omaha City Cemetery. (G Row 10)

  March 12, 1901-January 20, 1985
Mrs. Allie Marie Talley Smith, 83, of Omaha, TX, died Sunday evening, January 20, 1985 in a Naples hospital. Services for Mrs. Smith have been set for 2 pm Tuesday, January 22, at First Methodist Church in Omaha with the Rev. Boyd Carley and the Rev. Glen Griffith officiating. Interment will be in Omaha Cemetery. Mrs. Smith is survived by two sons, Ernest Smith of Fate, TX, and Richard Smith of Omaha; four daughters, Mrs. Helen Hampton of Wichita Falls, Mrs. Betty Wagner and Mrs. Nancy Trimble both of Dallas and Mrs. Cynthia Owens of Paris, TX. Also 15 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Leaves one brother, John Talley and one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Belyeu, both of Omaha. She was preceded in death by one son, David James Smith. Mrs. Smith was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and a lifetime resident of Omaha. She was a member of Martha Laird Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; a member of Morris County Historical Society, and a worker in the Morris County Museum. She was active in Omaha civic affairs and had been selected to Notable Women of Texas in 1984. (C Row 26)

  January 5, 1917-October 1, 1988
Claudene Lancaster Olney, 71, of Gilmer, died Saturday October 1 at Medical Center Hospital in Tyler following a lengthy illness. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday October 3 at the Concord Baptist Church near Omaha. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Olney was a nurse by profession and a member of the United Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons Don Lancaster of Dallas, Carson Lancaster of Ben Wheeler and Lawrence Lancaster of Tyler; one daughter Claudia Dodd of Gilmer; two sisters Sibyl Glover of Omaha and Arliss Riley of Hughes Springs and 11 grandchildren. (NE Row 15)

  November 21, 1934-July 2, 1989
Robert Lee Johnson, 63, of Omaha, died Thursday, July 2, 1998, in Omaha. Funeral services were at 1 pm, Tuesday, July 7, at Roberson Temple in Omaha, with the Rev. Fred Hargrove officiating. Burial was in Bellheaven Cemetery at Omaha, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. Mr. Johnson was born November 21, 1934, in Morris County. He was a 1996 retiree of Lone Star Steel Company, and a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Mary E. Johnson of Omaha; sons, Delwyn, Anthony and LaVell, all of Omaha, Rodney of Mt. Pleasant, and Fred of Dallas; daughters, Shenneka Johnson and Sheila Justice, both of Dallas, Josephine Johnson, of Longview and Vivian Johnson of Naples; brothers, Harold Brown and Jimmy Lee Brown, both of Omaha, J. D. Johnson of Longview, Thomas Johnson and Ed Brown, both of McKinney, and Samuel Houser of Plano; sisters, Jesse Robinson of Naples, Gladys Garrison, Alice Douglas, Dudley Taylor and Mary Glaster, all of Dallas, Georgia Berry of Longview, Palmarie Lewis of Atlanta, and Eddie Louise Brown of Omaha; his mother, Irene Johnson of Omaha; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. (Right Side of Drive)

  April 12, 1925-August 13, 1989
Rosary for Frances "Fran" McKay, 64, of Daingerfield will be 7 pm Wednesday at Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Services will be 2 pm Thursday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with the Rev. Jack Brockman and Rev. Tony Pondant officiating. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Pines Cemetery. Mrs. McKay died Sunday at a Tyler hospital. She was born April 12, 1925, in Sharon, PA, and had lived in Daingerfield for 36 years. She was a member of the Our lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Archie "Ozzie"; daughters, and sons-in-law, Melanie and Robert Pritchett and Crystal and Hollis Hughes, all of Midlothian, and Pamela and Dan Briggs of Longview; sisters, Betty Grimm of Sharon and Estell Wimer of Independence, MO; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Randy. (Sec A Row 8)

  April 6, 1903-February 20, 1991
Hubbard H. Boozer, 87, of Omaha, died Wednesday, Feb. 20. Memorial services were held at 2 PM, at the First Baptist Church of Omaha, with the Rev. Andy Andrews officiating. Mr. Boozer was born April 6, 1903, in Morris County, where he lived for most of his life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Omaha, and he served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Myrtis Boozer of Omaha; one daughter, Chrystene Elrod of Omaha; a stepdaughter, Mary John Smith of Shreveport, La; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Viola Mayton of Perris, CA, and Christene Adams of Omaha. (H Row 4)

  February 16, 1912-October 3, 1991
John Lee Moore, 79, of Omaha, died Thursday, October 3, 1991, at the Titus County Memorial Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Mr. Moore was born February 16, 1912. He was retired from Lone Star Steel and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Novelle Moore of Omaha; a daughters and son-in-law, Sandra Moore and Mike Vassalo of Kemmerer, Wyoming; two sisters, Elizabeth McKee of Dallas, and Louise Coker of Ft. Worth; a grandson, John Slater of Laramie, Wyoming; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, October 6, at the First United Methodist Church in Omaha, with the Rev. Sally Couvillion officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service of Naples. (H-Row 5)

  December 18, 1953-February 3, 1993
Mike Collins, 40, of Naples, died Thursday, February 3, at his home. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Sunday, February 6, at the Church of Christ in Daingerfield, with Norman Miller officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery near Naples. Mr. Collins was born December 18, 1953, in Weatherford, TX. He was a former employee of Lesco Trucking, J & M Chemical Co., and A & E Machine Shop. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Collins of Naples; two sons, Michael Lee Collins of TN and Michael David Collins of Naples; one daughter, Stephanie Brown of Clarksville, TX., his parents, Sarah and Bill Collins of Daingerfield; two sisters, Brenda Collins of Tucson, AZ., and Billie Mae Morrison of Tallahoma, TN.; and a number of other relatives. (SW Row 1)

  September 17, 1933-July 11, 1993
Fred H. Hart, 59, of Omaha, died Sunday, July 11, 1993, at Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha. Services were at 10 am Tuesday, July 13, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Tommy Weems officiating. Burial was in the Hart Family Cemetery. Mr. Hart was born Sept. 17, 1933, in Omaha. He was a retired employee of Lone Star Steel Company, a member of the Baptist Church, a veteran of the Korean War, and a lifetime resident of Morris County. Survivors include two sons, Billy Ted Hart of Omaha and Freddie Kyle Hart of Hope, AR; his mother, Marie Hart of Omaha; one brother, Wayne Hart of Mt. Pleasant; one sister, Norma Easley of Ore City; and two grandchildren, Lindsey Hart of Omaha and Haellie Hart of Hope. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Boyd Hart. (Row 2)

  November 21, 1901-March 28, 1993
Mrs. Cecil Heard, 91, of Naples, died Sunday, March 28, 1993, at Elmwood Nursing Home in Naples. Services were at 4 pm Tuesday, March 30, at the Rocky Branch Baptist Church, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and Bro. Wallace DeShong officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Heard was born November 21, 1901, in Alabama, and was a lifetime resident of Morris County. She was a member of the Rocky Branch Baptist Church and a retired employee of the Daingerfield school system. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Johnston of Daingerfield; two sons, Willie Giles Smith of Naples and John Edward Smith of Daingerfield; two stepsons, Waymon Gray and Eddie Gray, both of Omaha; two brothers, Chesley Tigert of Daingerfield and Leonard Tigert of Arlington; three sisters, Sallie Jones of Vivian, La., and Frances Hart and Lizzie Lee Jennings, both of Daingerfield; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. (OS Row 9)

  November 29, 1910-March 28, 1993
Mary Sue Joyner, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, March 28, 1993, in a Tyler hospital after a lengthy illness. Services were at 2 pm Tuesday, March 30, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Randy Harshburger officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mrs. Joyner was born November 29, 1910, in Omaha, and was a member of the South Side Church of Christ in Mt. Pleasant. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Wiley Joyner of Lone Star and Freddy Joyner of Omaha; four daughters, Mary Frances Saunders of Austin, June Johnson of Mt. Pleasant, Dorothy Hartman of Greer, SC, and Sylvia Hamilton of Dublin; three sisters, Marie Cherry of Houston, Colene Adams of Dallas and Frances Richards of CO; two brothers, Joe Moore of Dallas and Fred Moore of Houston; 27 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. (I Row 1)

  September 28, 1934-February 4, 1993
Agnes McCollum, 58, of Omaha, died Thursday, February 4, in a Texarkana Hospital. Graveside memorial services were conducted at 2 pm, Saturday, February 20, at the Omaha Cemetery with Sister Chris Bennett officiating. Interment was under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. McCollum was born September 28, 1934, in San Antonio. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Daingerfield, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death of her husband, Bobbie McCollum, who died in November 1992. Survivors include two sons, Arno Rennspies Jr, and Alan Rennspies of Seguin, TX; one stepson, Terry Ray McCollum of Omaha; a daughter, Susan Henson of Hanover, PA; a brother, Eugene Boeck of Kingsbury, TX; two sisters, Marie Wilson of Austin, and Margaret Harborth of Geronimo, TX; and ten grandchildren. (Location Unknown)

  November 11, 1916-Jan 23, 1994
Ella Mae Coffey, 77, of Omaha, died Sunday, Jan. 23, at Titus County Memorial Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Services were at 11 am Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Omaha First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Kerry Duffey officiating. Burial was in the Bellheaven Cemetery at Omaha. Mrs. Coffey was born Nov. 11, 1916, in Douglassville. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Curtis Coffey of Omaha; six children, Doyle Leonard, Maggie Sierra, Stella Evans and Maytis Black, all of Dallas, and Barbara Coffey and Marilynn Greenwood, both of Omaha; two step-daughters; 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. (Left Side of Drive)

  July 18, 1911-February 2, 1994
William Guy Davis, 82, of Omaha, died Wednesday, February 2, 1994. Services were at 2 pm Friday, Feb. 4, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Janet Blackburn and the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Davis was born July 18, 1911, in Omaha. He was a rancher, former commissioner, a member of the First United Methodist Church, and a lifetime resident of Omaha. He was preceded in death by a son, William Guy Davis, Jr. He grew up in the Concord community, where he served on the Concord Cemetery committee. Survivors include his wife, Lorene Hall Davis of Omaha; one daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Coy Moreland of Omaha; one grandson, Jerry Moreland of Hurst; one granddaughter, Belinda Hebbler of Plano; four great grandchildren, Ashley Moreland and Jennifer Moreland, both of Hurst, and Charles Hebbler and Caroline Hebbler, both of Plano; one brother, Obie Davis of Omaha; and one sister, Lura Walker of Omaha. (G Row 6)

  August 19, 1938-February 4, 1994
Johnny Bob Lewis, 55, of Shiner, TX, died Friday, Feb. 4, at Victoria, TX following a brief illness. Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 5, at 2 pm at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Shiner, with the Rev. George Lumpkin and the Rev. Jerry Capeoni officiating; and on Sunday, Feb. 6, at 2 pm at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Bill Harty and the Rev. Bob Sinclair officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Lewis, born in Naples, was a 1956 honor graduate of Pewitt High School where he was valedictorian, and a 1960 graduate of the University of North Texas at Denton. He had taught school at Palestine, AR, Yorktown, TX and at Canyon Junior High in New Braunfels. He was serving as principal of Shiner Elementary School. He was a member of the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assoc., and the Texas State Teachers Association. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lewis of Shiner; his mother, Mrs. Olivia Thomas Lewis of Naples, two daughters, Lana Lewis Taylor and Connie Lewis, both of Austin; one sister, Shirley Woodard of DeKalb; and three brothers, Ray Lewis of Naples, Bill Lewis of Dallas and Ronald Lewis of Houston. He was preceded in death by his father Claud C. Lewis. Serving as pallbearers were Charles Lucke, John Najvar, Lance Taylor, Alex R. Fammill, Noel Tuck and Harry James Vissering. Honorary pallbearers were Billy Patek Sr., Ed Pepper, Don Stark, Henry Fietsam, Harry George Vissering and Shiner Elementary School staff and students. (A Row 4)

  August 7, 1945-March 4, 1994
Margaret Jean Stevens-Kofskey, 48, of Clearwater, Florida, died Friday, March 4, 1994 in Clearwater, as the result of a shooting incident during a bank robbery. She was born August 7, 1945, at Ragland Hospital in Gilmer, and was a native of Omaha. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am, Thursday, March 10, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Janet Blackburn officiating. Interment will be at the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Pallbearers will be Jim Brown, Morris Craig, Clay Harrison, Rex Ranes, Emmett Riner and Russell Stevens.
  Survivors include her husband, James F. Kofskey of Clearwater, Florida; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Stevens of Omaha; her sister, Amelia Stevens MD, of Northampton, Mass, and a number of other relatives and friends. Dr. Stevens-Kofskey was an accomplished musician and held a doctorate in music from Boston University. She was a branch manager and vice president for AmSouth Bank in Clearwater, Florida. She was an honor graduate of Pewitt High School and the University of Texas. Memorial services were conducted in Clearwater, on Sunday, March 6. (I-Row 3)

  May 18, 1946-September 7, 1994
Jerry Allen Thigpen, 48, of Naples, died Wednesday, September 7, at his home of natural causes. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Friday, September 9, 1994, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. James Hinkle and the Rev. Janet Blackburn officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Mr. Thigpen was a native of the Omaha and Naples area and attended Paul H. Pewitt Schools. He was an employee of Lone Star Steel Company and a veteran of Vietnam. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Thigpen of Omaha; a daughter, Lisa Thigpen of Omaha; his mother, Thelma Thigpen of Naples; a sister, Barbara Meadows of Omaha; and two brothers, Kenneth Wayne Thigpen of Hughes Springs, and Michael Gene Thigpen of Naples. Serving as pallbearers were Jimmy Meadows, Jimmy Shirey, J. Roy Traylor, Tommy Knight, Gerald Knight and Ronald Knight. (NW Row 1)

  January 23, 1943-May 29, 1995
Johnny Barajas, 52, of Dallas, died Monday, May 29, 1995, at Methodist Hospital in Dallas. Services were at 1 pm Wednesday, at Alexander Chapel in Naples, with Father Jerry Haby officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery. Mr. Barajas was a former sheet metal worker, a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and a former resident of Bowie County. Survivors include his wife, Josephine Barajas of Dallas; two sons, Johnny Barajas, Jr. and Edward Barajas, both of Dallas; two daughters, Debbie Barajas and Dora Lynn Barajas, both of Allen, Texas; six brothers, Tirso Barajas of Cleburne, Pete Barajas of Kileen, Willie Barajas of Cedar Hill, Texas, Henry Barajas of Shreveport, and Andres Barajas of Ennis; four sisters, Rita Rico of Chattanooga, TN, and Carlotta Barajas, Juanita Barajas and Natalia Fuentes, all of Dallas; and one grandson. (A Row 22)

  March 30, 1913-November 13, 1995
Marion Betts, 82, of Omaha, died Monday, November 13, 1995, at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, following and extended illness. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Wednesday, November 15, at the First Baptist Church in Omaha, with the Rev. Neal Thornburg and the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Bates-Cooper-Weems-Robison Funeral Home. Mr. Betts was born Friday, March 31, 1913, at Cornett, Texas, and was preceded in death by his parents, Minnie and John Betts. He was a member of the Jefferson First Methodist Church and the David Elliott Masonic Lodge. He had managed the Sinclair Wholesale Agency and was an elementary school principal for 26 years and had retired from that position. Survivors include his wife, Gradye Faye Coley Betts of Omaha, a twin brother, W. Mildred Betts of Cornett; a sister-in-law, Annie Lee Betts of Cornett; a nephew, Dr. Gordon Betts of Sulphur Springs; two great nephews; and numerous cousins and other relatives. Marion served his country in the US Army during WWII. (E Row 8A)

  December 18, 1936-June 13, 1995
Erma Buford, 56, of Daingerfield, died Tuesday, June 13, 1995, at Titus County Memorial Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Services were at 2 pm Saturday, June 17, at the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ in Daingerfield, with Elder Alfred Key Sr. officiating. Burial was in the Whitmore Cemetery at Daingerfield. Mrs. Buford was born December 18, 1936, in Morris County. She was retired from Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas as a dietitian. She was a member of the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ. Survivors include her husband, Willie Buford of Daingerfield; one son, Ray Charles Moore of Daingerfield; one step-daughter, Raeland Dean Buford of Dallas; four brothers, Lawrence Lee of Greenville, Bobbie Lee of Dallas, and Kenneth Lee and Terry Lee, both of Daingerfield; seven sisters, Dorothy Lee, Lola Hayes, Marilyn Frazier, Charlie M. Younger and Gwendolyn Frederick, all of Daingerfield, Ada Gotcher of Greenville, and Paula Hill of Omaha; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren. (Row 2)

  January 2, 1915-October 23, 1995
Bessie May Byrd, 80, of Naples, died Monday, October 23, 1995 at Redbud Retreat nursing Home in Naples. Funeral services were at 1 pm, Saturday, October 28, at the Williams Chapel Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. J. M. Brooks officiating. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery. Mrs. Byrd was born January 2, 1915. She was a homemaker and a member of the White Oak Chapel Christian Church in Omaha. Survivors include two stepsons, Vernon Byrd of Brownfield, TX, and Ernest Byrd of Tyler; two stepdaughters, Ermaline Wilkerson of Naples, and Codella Porter of Oakland, CA; 12 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; two nieces; and a number of other relatives. (Section C Left-South Side)

  March 14, 1941-August 31, 1995
Sally Ann Harris Roberson Cannon, 54, of Omaha, died Thursday, August 31, in Omaha. Funeral services were Sunday, September 3, at the Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Hughes Springs, with the Rev. Kerry Duffey officiating. Burial was in the Bell Haven Cemetery at Omaha. Mrs. Cannon was born March 14, 1941, in Omaha. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors include three sons, Todwyn Roberson, Michael Roberson and Anthony Robeson; two daughters, Anita Kym Roberson and Carla Nicolette Roberson; one brother, Charlie Harris, Jr.; and five sisters, Carlene Nelson, Elgie Evans, Evelyn Morgan, Sandra Johnson, and Gloria Jones; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a special companion, Alfred Cannon. (Name on marker -- Sally HARRIS Roberson) (Right Side of Drive)

  March 3, 1954-August 7, 1995
Melvin Frank ChisM, 41, of Lone Star, died Monday, August 7, following a lengthy illness. Services were at 11 am, Saturday, August 12, at the Mt. Mitchell Church of Christ in Omaha, with Bro. Luckey Randall officiating. Burial was in the Reynolds Cemetery in Daingerfield. Mr. Chism graduated from Daingerfield High School, attended Kilgore Junior College and NTCC, where he received an associate degree in applied science. He was employed at Anderson-Hickey for seven years, and was a member of the Mt. Mitchell Church in Omaha. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Rodgers. Survivors include one son, Christopher Chism of Henderson; one daughter, Marquita Latrell Chism of Henderson; his parents, Henry and Hattie Younger of Daingerfield; seven brothers, Willie Rodgers, Jimmy Chism Sr., and William Chism, all of Lone Star, Ronald Smith Sr. and Dedrick Younger, both of Dallas, Henry Earl Younger of Elcon, CA, and Earnest Younger of Daingerfield; five sisters, Monica Linwood of Cason, Tammy Craine of OK City, OK, Rozalyn Williams of Lone Star, and Sharon Younger and Jackie Keller, both of Dallas; two grandmothers, Ozie Rodgers of Omaha and Bennie Mae Younger of Pomona, CA; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. (L Side of Driveway beginning at Entrance)

  August 29, 1909-October 22, 1995
Goldie Eurcell Cobb, 86, of Naples, died Sunday, October 22, after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 24, at the Daniels Chapel Methodist Church near Naples, with the Rev. Bill Harty, the Rev. Lanny Peek, and the Rev. Larry Hindsley officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service. Mrs. Cobb was born August 29, 1909. She was a member of the Daniels Chapel Methodist Church and a longtime resident of the Naples area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Cobb. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Bobbie Cobb of Naples; one daughter, Merle Richardson of Naples; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. (NW Row 16)

  March 19, 1942-October 15, 1995
Ethel Delois Coffey, 53, died October 15, 1995, at Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington, TX. Funeral services were Friday, October 20, at 1 pm, at the Antioch Baptist Church in Naples with the Rev. James Boyce officiating. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery at Naples. Ms. Coffey was born March 19, 1942 in Naples. (Sec C, L South Side)

  August 6, 1925-November 15, 1995
James Coffey, 70, of Fresno, CA, died Wednesday, November 15, 1995 in the Corcoran District Hospital at Fresno. Funeral services were Wednesday, November 22, at the Omaha First Baptist Church West at 2 pm, with the Rev. R H Davis officiating. Burial was in the Bellheaven Cemetery at Omaha. Mr. Coffey was born August 6, 1925. He is survived by a son, Billy Coffey of Omaha; three sisters, Emma Toney of Corcoran, CA, Eliza Harris of Los Angeles, and Arthur Mae McCoy of Napes; and a host of other relatives and friends. (Right Side of Drive)

  March 6, 1911-December 5, 1995
Justeen S Currey, age 84, a resident of Flower Mound, died December 5, 1995 in Lewisville. She was born March 6, 1911 in Jackson, MS, and had been a 50 year resident of Midland, TX before moving to Flower Mound. Survivors include three sons, Morris Currey and wife, Sharon of San Clemente, CA; Billy "Bill" Currey and wife, Doris of Baton Rouge, LA and Charles "Chuck" Currey and wife, Kay of Flower Mound; a daughter, Mary "Mitzi" Pace and husband, Ron of Ft. Meyers, FL; fourteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Graveside service was Friday, December 8, 1995 at the Omaha Cemetery in Omaha, TX with Rev. Janet Blackburn officiating. (G Row 10)

  July 5, 1906-August 22, 1995
Obie Davis, 89 of Omaha, died Tuesday, August 22, 1995. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 24 at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery at Omaha. Mr. Davis was born July 5, 1906, at Omaha. He was a retired Exxon dealer, a veteran of World War II, a Mason for over 50 years, and a member of the Baptist Church. He was a former resident of Chapel Hill, N. C. but had made his home at Omaha for the past 13 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Mickie Moore Davis. Survivors include one sister, Lura Walker of Omaha; two sisters-in-law, Lorene Davis and Maxine Davis, both of Omaha; two nieces Kay Hawkins of Huntsville, and Sarah Jane Moreland of Omaha; a number of great and great-great nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Jeff Clayton, J. T. Clayton, Frank Clayton, Rudolph Jones, J. L. Waits and Toby Culver.

  June 30, 1926-November 17, 1995
Olzie Floyd Edwards, 69, of Omaha, died Friday, November 17, 1995. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Monday, November 20, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Jim Palmer officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Edwards was born June 30, 1926. He was retired from Weyerhaeuser Co., was a member of the Life Tabernacle Church and was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Edwards of Omaha; two sons, Danny Ross of Tuscon, AZ., and Dennis Ross of Carthage, NC; one brother, Virgie Edwards of DeQueen, AR; nine grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Terry Foster, Roy Dykes, Charles Davis, Tony King, Randy Padgett, Ed Padgett and Jim Lampkin. (L Row 4 BL 34)

  June 14, 1915-November 16, 1995
Gerald A. Ellis, 80, of Houston, formerly of Omaha, died Thursday, November 16, 1995. Funeral services were at 2:30 pm, Sunday, November 19, at the First Baptist Church in Omaha, with the Rev. Neal Thornburg officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Ellis was born June 14, 1915. He was a retired manager of Hampton Builders Supply at Naples, a deacon of the First Baptist Church of Omaha, and a member of the David Elliott Masonic Lodge at Omaha. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Maydelle Wright Ellis of Houston; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and G. T. Vickers of Sugarland, TX; three grandchildren, Tresa Rogers and Anthony Moore of Houston, and Todd Moore of Richmond, TX; and a number of nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were F. M. Adams, Richard Wright, Rick Giles, Dr. James S. Leeves, Morris B. Hampton and Dan T. Hampton. (K Row 6)

  November 27, 1916-July 9, 1995
Herschel B. Ellis, 78, of Vancouver, Washington, died Sunday, July 9, 1995 at him home of congestive heart failure. Services were at 12:30 pm Thursday, July 13, at Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel, followed by private burial at Williamette national Cemetery in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Ellis was born November 27, 1916, in Omaha, Texas, and had lived in the Vancouver area for the last 17 years. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was a POW in Germany for two years. He was a member of the Royal Oaks Country Club, Clark-Skamania Fly Fishers and Boys at Bridge. He enjoyed playing bridge, fly fishing and golfing. He began his career with the Department of Agriculture in San Francisco and transferred to Portland in 1953 as grain inspector. He moved to Louisiana in 1961 as a southern area supervisor and returned to Portland in 1964 as western area supervisor. From 1970 to 1974, still working for the U S government, he was loaned to the Liberian government to establish a rice marketing program. He retired in 1974. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Dorothy "Bugs" Ellis; one son, Cleve Ellis of Vancouver; one brother, Gerald Ellis of Houston; and two grandchildren.

  August 27, 1917-June 9, 1995
Buddie Falls, 77, of Ft. Worth, died Friday, June 9, at his home. Graveside services were at 2 pm Monday, June 12, at Clark Cemetery in Jenkins, near Daingerfield. Mr. Falls was born in Bogata and moved to Ft. Worth in 1947. He was an international vice president of the Boilsermaker's Union in an eight-state area and member of former Ft. Worth Boilermaker Local 96. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Mildred Falls of Ft. Worth; one son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Ramona Falls of Houston; three brothers, Eugene Falls of Naples, Russell Falls of Conway, AR., and Bill Falls of Daingerfield; two grandchildren, Travis Lynn Falls and Casey Lee Falls, both of Houston; and a number of nieces and nephews. (B Row 24)

  1899-December 29, 1995
Lillian Evelyn Farrier, 96, of Town & Country, MO, died Friday, December 29, 1995. Graveside services were at 2 pm, Tuesday, January 2, at the Omaha Cemetery with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh officiating. Services were under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. Farrier was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Farrier, M.D. Survivors include one son, Robert M Farrier, M. D., of Town & Country, MO; and one sister, Edith Know of LA. (E Row 8)

  January 28, 1902-October 11, 1995
Rosa Forte, 93, of Clarksville, died Wednesday, October 11, 1995, in a Clarksville hospital. Funeral services were at 1 pm, Saturday, October 14, at Haynes Memorial Chapel in Clarksville, with the Rev. B. A. Easter officiating. Burial was in the Paradise Cemetery at Omaha. Mrs. Forte was born January 28, 1902, at Omaha. She was a member of the St. Paul's Baptist Church in DeKalb, Texas. Survivors include two sons, Harvey Forte and Herbert M. Forte, of DeKalb; a brother Villa Turner of San Diego, CA; two sisters, Mattie McClellan of San Diego, and Nellie B. Hanks of Oakland, CA; and four grandchildren. (Row 4)

  May 1, 1914-June 4, 1995
Florence Scaff Gates, 81, of Naples, died Sunday, June 4, 1995, at her home. Services were at 11 am, Wednesday, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Bob Sinclair officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery. Mrs. Gates was born May 1, 1914, in Terrell, TX. She was a member of the Methodist Church, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a former resident of Jasper, TX. Survivors include one daughter, Jeannette Redwine of Chandler, AZ; one son, Frederick Charles Gates of Lufkin; one brother, Earl Scaff of Omaha; one sister, Ina Parker of Naples; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. (Sec B Row 20)

  July 15, 1954-October 12, 1995
Carol Yvonne Gipson, 41, of Jenkins, died Thursday, October 12, 1995, in a fire at her home. Funeral services were at 2:30 pm, Sunday, October 15, at the Rocky Point Methodist Church near Naples, with the Rev. Pleas Layne officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery. Mrs. Gipson was born July 16, 1954, in Butte, Montana. She was a member of the Rocky Point Methodist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Tijuanna (Shelly) Harrison of Lamesa, CA, and Katrina Yvonne Burkhalter and Nichole (Nikki) Burkhalter of Daingerfield; one stepson, Dennis Gipson of Tulsa, OK; one stepdaughter, Denise Gipson of Daingerfield; her parents, Katie and Coy Stewart Sr., of Hughes Springs; a brother, Coy Alfred Stewart Jr., of Daingerfield; a sister, Gail Elaine Rowe of Daingerfield; one granddaughter, Jaime Armstrong of Lamesa, CA, and a number of nieces and nephews. (A Row 22)

  November 21, 1948-October 12, 1995
Robert Glenn Gipson, 46, of Jenkins, died Thursday, October 12, in a fire at his home. Funeral services were at 2:30 pm, Sunday, October 15, at the Rocky Point Methodist Church near Naples, with the Rev. Pleas Layne officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home. Mr. Gipson was born November 21, 1948, and was a longtime resident of Naples. He was a former employee of T & N Warehouse at Lone Star, and was a member of the Rocky Point Methodist Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Alicia Gipson of Tulsa, OK; one daughter, Denise Gipson of Daingerfield; three step-daughters, Tijuanna (Shelly) Harrison of Lamesa, CA, and Katrina Yvonne Burkhalter and Nichole (Nikki) Burkhalter of Daingerfield; his mother, Mary Gipson of Naples; two brothers, Jackie W. Gipson of Daingerfield, and Kenneth Ray Gipson of Naples; one step-granddaughter; and a number of nieces and nephews. (A Row 22)

  May 27, 1929-September 26, 1995
Jerry Goodwin, 66, of Naples, died Tuesday, September 26, 1995, at his home following a brief illness. No services were conducted as Mr. Goodwin had requested his body be donated to science. Mr. Goodwin was born May 27, 1929, in Bowie County. He was retired from Vinyard Enterprises, was a member of the Belden Masonic Lodge of Naples, and was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Edith Goodwin of Naples; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sheri and John Monclova of San Antonio, Theresa and Jerry Smith of Bright Star, AR, and Mary Beth and Rocky Taylor of Texarkana; two stepsons and one daughter-in-law, Walter and Lyn Lee of Aubrey, TX, and Howard Lee of Dallas; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Bo and Clint Rounsavall of Chino Hill, CA; two brothers, George Goodwin of Arlington, and Benny Goodwin of Shreveport, LA; two sisters, Sarah Gauntt of Little Rock, AR, and June Smith of Red Lick, TX; 11 grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

  November 17, 1924-December 14, 1995
Myrtle Davis Harrod, 71, of Omaha, died Thursday, December 14, 1995. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Sunday, December 17, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Neal Thornburg officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery near Omaha, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mrs. Harrod was born November 17, 1924, and was a longtime resident of Omaha. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Omaha, and was preceded in death by her husband, David Harrod, and a daughter, Mary Harrod Hawkins. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David and Sue Harrod of Tyler; one brother, Roscoe Davis of Gilmer; five grandchildren, Kevin Hawkins and Kenny Hawkins of Naples, David Harrod Jr., and Paul Harrod of Cookville, and Brad Sells of Tyler; and two great grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Ralph Brown, Jack Morton, Robert Laney, James Laney and Kenneth Patton. (NW Row 15)

  March 9, 1909-June 26, 1995
Dellar Lee Hill, 86, of Naples, died Monday, June 26, 1995 at Titus County Memorial Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Services were at 2 pm Friday, June 30, at the Williams Chapel Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. Bennie C Thomas officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Hill was born March 9, 1909 in Naples and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Williams Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a son, M. C. Weaver, and a daughter, Ozella Parker, two brothers, and a one sister. Survivors include one son, the Rev. Bennie C. Thomas of Mt. Calm; one daughter, Annie Jean Williams of Ada, OK; one brother, Augustus Hill of Monahan, TX; one sister, Cleora Stiggers of Omaha; 14 great grandchildren; and a host of great great grandchildren. (BL Row 2)

  September 8, 1909-October 7, 1995
Mrs. Leona (Batchelor) Holder, 86, of Naples, died Sunday, October 7, 1995, at the Titus County Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Monday, October 9, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Trey Roberson and the Rev. Tommy Weems officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mrs. Holder was preceded in death by her husband. They were retired from the cattle business in Bogata, Texas, where they were former residents. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Naples, and a member of the Mt. Pleasant Garden Club. Survivors include one sister, Tinnie Williams of Naples; a brother, Robert H. Batchelor of New Boston; and a number of nieces and nephews.

  February 3, 1922-June 13, 1995
Frank Johnson, 73, of Ore City, died Tuesday, June 13, 1995. Funeral services were at 11 am, Monday, June 19, at the Piedmont Church of God in Christ with Joe McCall officiating. Burial was in the Daingerfield Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born February 3, 1922, in Upshur County. He served in the US Army. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Foster of Marshall; one nephew, Harold Johnson of Las Vegas, NV; three nieces, Anna Sue Thompson of Texarkana, and Tillie Edwards and Rose Mitchell, both of Dallas; a cousin Thelmon Johnson of Marietta and a number of other relatives. (Not listed in Morris Co Cemetery Book-Southern Section, 1999)

  August 26, 1910-September 9, 1995
August LeWIS, 85, of Naples, died Saturday, September 9, 1995, at Redbud Retreat Nursing Home in Naples. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Monday, September 11, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Bob Sinclair officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service. Mr. Lewis was born August 26, 1910. He was retired from Red River Army Depot, was a member of the Naples First United Methodist Church, and was a lifetime resident of Naples. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Lewis of Naples; one son, Gary Beatty of Longview; one daughter, Melba Mallory of Reno, NV; one brother, Marion Lewis of Daingerfield; one sister, Annie Clair Waters of Dallas; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were John Spearman, Jimmy Dan Spearman, Bobby Joe Spearman, Bud Lewis, Bubby Lewis and Harold Wright. (Sec A Row 5)

  October 1, 1904-July 29, 1995
Grace Chaney LoudermILK, 90, of Naples, died Saturday, July 29, 1995. Graveside services were at 10 am Monday, July 31, at Meadowview Cemetery in Naples, with the Rev. Bill Harty officiating. Mrs. Loudermilk was a member of the Methodist Church and a resident of Conway, AR. She was preceded in death by a son, Glen Clements. Survivors include two sons, Damon Clements of Clearlake, CA and Danny Clements of Richmond, CA; one daughter, Faye Sullivan of Naples; one brother, Earl Chaney of Roland, AR; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. (Row 8)

  August 14, 1907-June 24, 1995
Bluford F Lowery, 87, of Naples, died Saturday, June 24, 1995. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Sunday, June 25, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Bill Harty officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery near Naples. Mr. Lowery was born August 14, 1907. He was a retired construction worker and member of Liberty Baptist Church.
  Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, James Lowery of Bryans Mill, Joe and Shirley Lowery of Mobile, AL, and Bluford Wayne and Kay Lowery of Linden; two daughters and one son-in-law, Mary and Mack Wisdom of Humble, TX, and Carrie Davis of Maud; one stepbrother, L. J. Richardson of Naples; two half sisters, Novella Brown of Naples, and Carrie Carlile of Henderson; eleven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were grandsons David Wisdom, Danny Wisdom, Tony Davis, Joseph Lowery, Clint Lowery, Brian Lowery, Jim Lowery, Bret Lowery and Blu Lowery. (SE Row 2)

  June 19, 1938-September 21, 1995
Angelean Mitchell, 57, of Omaha, Texas, died Thursday, September 21, 1995, in a Mount Pleasant, TX, hospital. Mrs. Mitchell was born June 19, 1938, in Omaha. She was a homemaker and member of Brown Temple Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by one son, Graylin Mitchell. Survivors include one daughter, Cynthia Mitchell; two sisters, Mary Witson and Faye Johnson of Dallas, Texas; one aunt, Luda Williams of Fort Worth, Texas; a special niece, Betty Taylor of Dallas; and a number of nieces and nephews. Services were 11 am, Monday, September 25, 1995 at the Mount Zion CME Church with the Rev. Houston officiating. Burial was in the Whitmore Cemetery at Daingerfield. (Row 1)

  November 17, 1921-July 28, 1995
Jack E. Newell, 73, of Omaha, died Friday, July 28, 1995, at Titus Co. Memorial Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Services were at 10 am Tuesday, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Newell was born Nov. 17, 1921, in Bridger, MT. He was a veteran of World War II, a Pearl Harbor survivor on the battleship Tennessee, and a Purple Heart recipient. He had been in the Merchant Marines and was a self-employed businessman. He was a former resident of Rye, TX. Survivors include his wife, Josephine Newell of Omaha; two sons, Tracy Newell of Alvin and Terry Newell of Humble; two daughters, Lynda Schley of Portland, OR; one stepson, Johnny Mullen of Nigrada, MT; three stepdaughters, Toni Bronson of Marion, MT, and Karen Cook and Cathy Zinante, both of Omaha; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-brothers, Lyle Spooner of Nine Mile, MT, and Orville Spooner of Clinton, MT; and one stepsister, Betty Jacquette-Kalispell of MT. Pallbearers were Barry Endsley, Johnny Joyner, Luther Marshall, Scottie Lanier, Michael Clair, and D. D. Tuck. (J Row 2 BL 9)

  December 15, 1945-October 13, 1995
Joyce Ruth Norman, 49, of Dallas, died Monday, October 13, 1995, at Methodist Hospital in Dallas. Funeral services were Saturday, November 4, at the Norris S Curry CME Church in Naples, with the Rev. Cleo Pearson officiating. Interment was at the Morning Star Cemetery at Naples. Survivors include a daughter, Donna K. Norman of Detroit; a son, Barry J. Norman of Dallas; two brothers; nine sisters; a grandson, Adonis D. Wilson of Dallas; and a host of other relatives and friends. (Sec D L at Fork Bet A & C)

  January 24, 1959-July 25, 1995
Paula Ann Walker Poole, 36, of Daingerfield, died Tuesday, July 25, in a Dallas hospital. Services were at 10 am Friday, July 28, at the Fellowship Baptist Church, with the Rev. Edmond Poole and the Rev. David Shelton officiating. Burial was in the Daingerfield Cemetery. Mrs. Poole was born January 24, 1959, in Dallas. She was a member of the Forrest Park Baptist Church in Farmington Hills, MI. She graduated from Friendship Academy High School in Shreveport, LA Tech University in Ruston, LA, and received her masters degree in piano performance from Northeast LA State University in Monroe, LA. Survivors include her husband, Mark Poole of Daingerfield; two sons, Robert Poole and Aaron Poole, both of Daingerfield; her parents, Ray and Ruby Walker of Daingerfield; one sister, Donna Shelton of Longville, LA; one brother, Ray Walker, Jr. of Daingerfield; and several nieces and nephews. (TUR Sec Row 42)

  June 15, 1930-December 22, 1995
Jay Horace Robinson, 65, of Naples, died Friday, December 22, 1995 at his home following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at 1 pm, Friday, December 29, at the New Testament Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. Joe Rochelle officiating. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery at Naples. Mr. Robinson was born June 15, 1930, in Naples. He was a maintenance worker, member of the New Testament Baptist Church, and an Air Force veteran. Survivors include two sons, Claude Robinson of Phoenix, AZ, and Johnny Robinson of Florence, AZ; two daughters, Linda Byrd of Naples, and Patricia Jefferson of Glendale, AZ; his father, Allen Robinson of Naples; a brother, Luke C. Mitchell of Harlingen, TX; a special friend, Joyce Bonner of Naples; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. (Sec D, Left Side at Fork Bet A & C)

  July 5, 1921-September 13, 1995
Leonard, L. Robison, 74, of Naples, died Wednesday, September 13, 1995, after a brief illness. Funeral services were at 10:30 am, Saturday, September 16, 1995, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. James Day and the Rev. Roy Jester officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Robison was a veteran of World War II and was retired from Affiliated Lease Way. He attended Oakridge Baptist Church at Marietta, and was preceded in death by his parents, Onie and Rufus Robison. He is survived by his wife, Nannie Guess Robison of Naples; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joanna and Roy Jester of Garland, and Debbie and Ron Plemmons of Mt. Pleasant; one son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Lin Robison of Rowlett; four grandsons, Michael Jester of Dallas, Rory (Opie) Jester of Fate, Eric Robison of Rowlett, and Christopher Wiltsie of Mt. Pleasant; one brother, Leodiest Robison of Marietta; and five sisters, Irma Bell of Garland, Ouida Baskin of Ennis, Berniece Daniel of Glenrose, and Ruthie Wommack and Joyce England, both of Naples. (J Row 4 BL 16)

  March 25, 1908-December 17, 1995
Robert Earl Scaff, 87, of Omaha, died Sunday, December 17, 1995 at the Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Wednesday, December 20, at the First United Methodist Church of Omaha, with the Rev. Janet Blackburn officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mr. Scaff was a former employee of Lone Star Steel Co., was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Omaha, and was a member of the Belden Masonic Lodge at Naples. He was a lifetime resident of Morris County. Survivors include his wife, Dollie Coffey Scaff of Omaha; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bill Scaff of Naples, and Bob and Debbie Scaff of Daingerfield; two daughters and a son-in-law, Edith Earl and John Perry of DeSoto, and Dianne Burkle of DeSoto; one sister, Ina Parker of Houston; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. (K Row 2 BL 21)

  November 18, 1920-November 6, 1995
Clifton V Sosbee, 67, of Lawton, OK, died November 6, 1995, at a Lawton hospital, and funeral services were conducted under the direction of Huddleston Funeral Home of Lawon. Mr. Sosbee was born November 18, 1920, in Daingerfield to Rienzi Sosbee and Lura Martha Hammonds Mills. He grew up in the Mt. Moriah community and attended school at Omaha. He was a US Army veteran of WWII, attaining the rank of sergeant. He was also a US Air Force veteran, serving in the Korean conflict and being promoted to staff sergeant. He had worked as a professional photographer at Meisel Studios in Dallas for many years and developed and processed the first moon shot films from the Apollo spacecraft landing, which included the first footprint found on the moon. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. After his retirement, he moved his family and settled in the Hubbard Chapel community in Bowie County where children of the family completed school at DeKalb. Mr. Sosbee was preceded in death by his parents, Reinzi Sosbee of Dallas, and Lura Brannon of Omaha; and his brother, James Curry Mills of Omaha. Survivors include one daughter, Denese Sosbee, formerly of DeKalb; five sons, Duane Sosbee of Huntsville, Don Sosbee of Poway, CA, Dean Sosbee of Seagoville, Dale Sosbee of Harker Heights, and Davis Sosbee of Tampa, FL; two sisters, Mildred Mills Grau and Ethel Maxine Mills Smith of Bryan; one brother, Thomas Millard Brannon of San Antonio; three nieces and four nephews, including Jerry Smith of Leaday.

  November 22, 1928-June 21, 1995
Frances Thigpen, 66, of Naples, died Wednesday, June 21, 1995, at St Michael's Hospital in Texarkana. Services were at 2 pm Friday, June 23, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Roy Foster officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Thigpen was born Nov. 22, 1928. She was a member of the Rocky Branch Church of Christ, an employee of Wal-Mart, and a longtime resident of Naples. Survivors include her husband, Allen Thigpen of Naples; two sisters, Sue Barron of Daingerfield and Bobbie Cobb of Naples; one brother, Odis Coleman of Daingerfield; and a number of nieces and nephews. (NE Row 1)

  December 19, 1939-June 21, 1995
Kenneth Wayne Thigpen, 55, of Naples, died Wednesday, June 21, 1995, at his home. Services were at 4:30 pm Thursday, June 22, at the Nail-Haggard-Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Janet Blackburn and Dr. Cecil McCloud officiating. Burial was in the Sping Hill Cemetery. Mr. Thigpen was born Dec. 19, 1939, in Naples. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Omaha. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from Red River Army Depot. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Thigpen, and a brother, Jerry Thigpen. Survivors include one daughter, Sherry Thigpen of Robinson, TX; one son, Kenneth W. Thigpen, Jr. of Robinson; his mother, Mrs. Leslie Thigpen of Naples; one sister, Barbara Meadows of Omaha; one brother, Michael Thigpen of Naples; one stepdaughter, Mary Ann Barton of Hughes Springs; and two grandchildren. (NW Row 1)

  June 10, 1907-March 25, 1995
Lura Tigert, 87, of Omaha, died Saturday, March 25, 1995, in Dallas. Funeral services were at 3 PM, Monday, March 27, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Lee Sipe officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mrs. Tigert was a member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church at Omaha, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sammie and Emmett Baker of Dallas; one brother, Ira Harvey of Omaha; a granddaughter, Sherry Gayle Baker of Austin, and a granddaughter and son-in-law, Nannette and Jim Batten of Dallas; two great grandsons, Richard Baker and William Michael Batten of Dallas; and a number of nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Don Lawrence, Forrest Clair, James Settles, Jerry Mack Harvey, Robert Harvey, Larry White, Johnny Ramsey and Edwin Ramsey. (H Row 4)

  July 8, 1950-October 26, 1995
Thomas O. Tigert, 45, of Okmulgee, OK, died Thursday, October 26, 1995 in Okmulgee. Graveside services were Wednesday, November 1, at the Okmulgee Cemetery under the direction of the McClendon Funeral Home. Mr. Tigert was born July 8, 1950, in Belton, TX. He is survived by his mother, Jeannine Moore of Omaha; daughters, Julie Scoggins of Nebraska, Brandi Scoggins of Ohio, and Shea Hanks of Cookville; a stepson, Chuck Scoggins of TN; grandchildren, Joey and Jentry Hanks; sisters, Anna Wommack of Mt. Pleasant, and Laura Tigert of Nacogdoches; and brothers, Kenneth Tigert of Mt. Pleasant, and Jimmy Moore of Tyler; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, David Scott Tigert, his stepfather, Jim Moore, and an adopted son, Austin Scott Tigert.

  January 7, 1910-November 23, 1995
H. C. Tindall, 85, of Omaha, died Thursday, November 23, at the Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Sunday, November 26, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Tindall was a member of the First Baptist Church in Corpus Christi, and a member of the OSO Naval Lodge #1282, the David Elliott Masonic Lodge of Omaha, the York Rite Commandery #57, and a member of the Al Amin Shrine. He was a retired engineer and a past president of the Texas Hospital Engineers' Association. He was chief engineer at Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi from 1953 to 1980, and he was a trustee of the Texas State Technical Institute at Waco. Survivors include his wife, Daisy Lee Davis Tindall of Omaha; two sons, Richard A. Tindall of Friendswood, and Harry L. Tindall of Houston; and four grandchildren, Richard Keith Tindall of Austin, Geneva Gail Chojnacki of College Station, Jennifer L. Tindall of Washington, D.C., and Margaret K. Tindall of Houston. (C Row 28)

  December 3, 1914-December 30, 1995
Jenoma Irene Brunette Trumble, 81, of Daingerfield, died Saturday, December 30, at Windsor Place Nursing Home in Daingerfield. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Monday, January 1, at the Rocky Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Odom and Dr. Neal Clark officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery near Naples. Mrs. Trumble was born December 3, 1914, in Morris County, was a member of the Rocky Branch Baptist Church and was a former resident of Naples. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vesta Trumble, a son, Vesta David Trumble, and a daughter, Nancy Trumble Boozer. Survivors include one son, Jerry Trumble of Texarkana; one daughter Ramona Collins of Daingerfield; a brother, Morris Brunette of Odessa; two sisters, Allie Joyner of Daingerfield, and Jewel Golden of Odessa; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. (NW Row 16)

  December 18, 1951-October 22, 1995
Vicki Susan Vissering Turner, 43, of Grapevine, TX., died Sunday, October 22, 1995 as the result of an automobile accident. Memorial services are pending with Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. Turner was born December 18, 1951 in Naples, and was a member of the 1970 graduating class of Pewitt High School. She was employed with GTE in Irving, and was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Vissering, and a brother, Jack Vissering. Survivors include four stepchildren, Vicki, Valerie, Michael and Steven Turner; her father and stepmother, Wes and Ruth Vissering of Naples; a sister, Rebecca Burke of Mt. Pleasant; and a number of nieces and nephews.

  May 27, 1907-August 29, 1995
Funeral services for Joseph W. Westbrook, 88, of Omaha, were at 2 pm, Friday, September 1, 1995, at the First United Methodist Church in Omaha, with the Rev. Janet Blackburn and the Rev. Suzanne Orman officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Westbrook died Tuesday, August 29, 1995, at Presbyterian Hospital in Greenville, Texas. He was born in Omaha, Texas, May 27, 1907, and was the son of John W. and Eula Stevens Westbrook. He married Claudia Ardell Henry in Galveston on June 21, 1941. Mr. Westbrook was chief engineer at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Temple, and was a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, serving during World War II. He was a Mason and member of the First United Methodist Church of Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Claudia; a daughter, Carolyn Moore and husband, George Moore; three grandsons, Bradley Moore and wife Jamie, and Wesley Moore, all of Wolfe City, and Stanley Moore and wife Susan of Leesburg; and one brother, Home Westbrook and wife Frances of Lometa, Texas. Serving as pallbearers were Bradley Moore, Stanley Moore, Wesley Moore, Kenneth Schroeder, Joseph Schroeder and Ray Thigpen. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Atkinson, John Kirk, Thomas Thigpen, Sarge Glover and Neil Ferrell. (I Row 1).

  April 17, 1925-June 1, 1995
Q. B. Wommack, 70, of Naples, died Thursday, June 1, at his home following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were Saturday, June 3, 1995, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. James Day and the Rev. Bill Harty officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery (A Row 7). Mr. Wommack was born April 17, 1925, in Marietta. He owned and operated Wommack Oil Company at Naples, with his son, Steve. He was a graduate of Naples High School and Texas A&M University. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II as an aviator, was a member of the Marietta Masonic Lodge, and was a member of the Oakridge Baptist Church at Marietta. Mr. Wommack was a member of the Naples City Council for the past 25 years and had served as mayor pro-tem during a number of those years. He was a lifetime resident of the Naples and Marietta area. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Nance Wommack of Naples; one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Beth Wommack of Naples; one grand-daughter Kaitlyn Wommack of Naples, two sisters, Mary Rogers and Punch Leeves, both of Naples; a brother, James Wommack of Douglassville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were his nephews, Buddy Rogers, David Franklin Leeves, Jim Wommack, Bob Wommack, Sim Burgess and Will Burgess. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Berry, Doug Loffer, Willie James Palmore, John Miles and John Taylor, present and former City of Naples officials. (A Row 7)

  May 7, 1916-October 21, 1995
Zelma K. Wortham, 79, of Naples, died Saturday, October 21, 1995. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 pm, Sunday, November 5, at the Naples Cemetery. Mrs. Wortham was born May 7, 1916. She was a Baptist. Survivors include her husband, Roy Wortham, Sr., of Naples; one son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Earlene Wortham of Naples; one brother, Jim Kind of Ruston, LA; eight grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. (Location Unknown)

  September 23, 1906-November 21, 1996
Nora Lee Adams, 90, of Omaha, died Thursday, November 21, 1996, at a daughter's home in Cookville, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at 10 am, Saturday, November 23, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home. Mrs. Adams was a member of the First Baptist Church and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Betts of Omaha, and Freddie Vaught of Cookville; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Charlton and Ruth Hart, both of Omaha. Serving as pallbearers were Toby Culver, Leonard Belyeu, Barry Endsley, Bud Joyner, H. D. Hartgrove and Frank Clayton. Nora Lee was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Adams, Sr. on September 18, 1971. A son, John Thomas Adams, Jr. also preceded her in death on August 22, 1989, and he is buried in the Center Ridge Cemetery in Maud, Bowie Co., TX. (I Row 3)

  October 26, 1926-August 22, 1996
Adren Anderson, 69, of Omaha, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 1996, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Saturday, Aug. 24, at the First United Methodist Church of Omaha, with the Rev. Lanny Peek officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Anderson was born October 26, 1926, at Naples. He was retired from the USMC and was a retired trucker. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, and a longtime resident of Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Helen Anderson of Omaha; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dwayne and Paula Anderson of Duncanville, and J. C. and Kelli Anderson of Omaha; three daughters and sons-in-law, Gayle and Lane Ray of Naples, Darlene Browning and Gary of Naples, and Nancy and Mike Cobb of Naples; four grandchildren, Michael Cobb of Naples, Alyssa Browning of Naples, Adam Dwayne Anderson of Duncanville, and Colby Anderson of Omaha; two sisters, Kathryn Charlton of Omaha, and Ruby McIntyre of Naples; one step-brother, Jim Berry of Naples; and a number of nieces and nephews. (SW Row 9)

  June 22, 1915-May 26, 1996
Elley Baker, 80, of Naples, died Sunday, May 26, at Lancaster, Texas. Funeral services were at 11 am, Wednesday, May 29, at the Norris Samuel Curry CME Church in Naples, with the Rev. W. T. Wilkins and the Rev. Q. T. Williams officiating. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery at Naples. Mr. Baker was born June 22, 1915, in Naples. He is survived by one sister, Fannie Hicks, and a host of relatives and friends. (Sec C, Left South Side)

  December 31, 1905-July 7, 1996
Zelda Ranes Belyeu, 90, of Omaha, died Sunday, July 7, 1996, at the Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Wednesday, July 10, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Glen Griffith and the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Mrs. Belyeu was a member of Concord Baptist Church, a homemaker and a seamstress. She was born December 31, 1905, in Omaha where she was a lifetime resident. She was the daughter of the late Freeman and Addie Ranes. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Leonard and Mildred Belyeu of Omaha; four grandchildren, Carolyn, Hargrove of Naples, Don Belyeu of Daingerfield, Jerry Belyeu of Omaha, and Sandra Brown of Longview; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Randall Ranes, M. D. McCollum, J. T. Clayton, Toby Culver, Wendell Boozer and Weymond Gray. Zelda was preceded in death by her husband, W Mearl Belyeu on October 8, 1981. (K Row 6 BL 19)

  June 19, 1926-March 6, 1996
Gordon Bennett, 69, of Houston, died Wednesday, March 6, 1996, in Houston. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Friday, March 8, at First Baptist Church in Gilmer, with Dr. David Jenkins officiating. Burial was in the Loving-Spring Hill Cemetery near Omaha. Mr. Bennett was a longtime resident of Houston and Gilmer. He was a deacon of Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston, and a former deacon of First Baptist Church in Gilmer. He was a Mason, a longtime employee of Lone Star Steel Company and was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Bolin Bennett in 1993. Mr. Bennett was born in Detroit, Michigan, June 19, 1926. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Cindi and Dave Owens of Garland, and Nancy and Dennis Browning of Ft. Worth; five grandchildren; a brother, Alex Bennett and sister Ann Parish of Vermont; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Hazel and Pete Bolin of Omaha. (Row 1)

  January 14, 1915-December 14, 1996
J. D. Bostick, 81, of Naples, died Saturday, December 14, 1996, at a VA hospital in Shreveport. Graveside services were at 1 pm, Tuesday, December 17, at the Naples Cemetery, with the Rev. Trey Roberson officiating. Services were under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mr. Bostick was born January 14, 1915. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Masonic Lodge, a retired mechanic and a longtime resident of Naples. Survivors include three sisters, Ethel Vann of Alvin, TX, Florence Heusel of Howard, CO, and Dorothy Vanarsdale of Kifer, OK; and a number of nieces and nephews. (A Row 3)

  May 18, 1968-July 31, 1996
Leigh Bradshaw, 28, of Omaha, died Wednesday, July 31, 1996, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services were at 11 am, Saturday, August 3, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Bill Harty and the Rev. Ken Saunier officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Dana Burris, Trisha Didway, Leanne Didway, Kristy Grider, Susan Ross and Julie Martin. Mrs. Bradshaw was born May 18, 1968, in Niskayuna, NY. She was a longtime resident of Morris County. Survivors include her husband, Lee Bradshaw of Omaha; one son, James Stiver of Omaha; one daughter, Lisa Ann Stiver of Omaha; her parents, Jim and Frdie Woolery of Palm Desert, CA; and two brothers, Kevin Woolery and John Woolery, both of San Francisco. (A Row 16)

  December 28, 1915-April 14, 1996
Marion Jackson Brown, 80, of Naples, died Sunday, April 14, at Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Tuesday, April 16, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Gary Von Chapman officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery near Naples, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Brown, born December 28, 1915 in Athens, Alabama, was a retired trucker, a member of the Teamsters Union and a former employee of Strickland Truck Lines. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and a longtime resident of Naples. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mertie Brown, in 1994. They were married June 18, 1945. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and John H. Coen of Splendora, TX; one son and daughter-in-law Franklin D. and Dorene G. Craig of Canby, OR; one sister, Pauline Barker of Texarkana, AR; seven grandchildren, John Michael Coen, Nancy Dorene Coen Daily, David Lee Coen, Edward Carl Coen, Franklin D. Craig Jr., Rodney Jakcson Craig and Linda Dawn Craig; twelve great-grandchildren, John Thomas Daily, Emma Elizabeth Daily, Geoffrey Jackson Daily, Erin Elizabeth Craig, Kristina Roe Craig, Kristopher Todd Craig, Nichole Leanne Coen, Ashley Mechell Coen, James Allen Vaughn, Calvin Wood Vaughn, Trevor Scott Vaughn and Micah Craig Vaughn; a nephew and wife, Victor and Maxine Brown of Texarkana; and numerous other great-nieces and nephews in AR, OK, and LA. Serving as pallbearers were Johnny Alexander, John M. Coen, Edward C. Coen, Steve Davis, Morris Craig and John H. Coen. Honorary pallbearers were David Coen, Franklin D. Craig Jr., and Rodney J. Craig. (NE Row 7)

  January 10, 1914-June 21, 1996
Zadie Bryant, 82, of Naples, died Friday, June 21, 1996, at her home. Funeral services were at 11 am, Thursday, June 27, at the Antioch Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. James E. Boyce officiating. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery at Naples. Mrs. Bryant was born January 10, 1914, in Morris County. She was a homemaker and a member of the Antioch Baptist Church where she served as president of the Missionary Society and was secretary of the Usher Board for which she served for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivory "See Saw" Bryant, and a daughter, Mary Theresa Gaines. Survivors include one grandson and his wife, Jerry A. and Angela Gaines of Lexington, KY; one son-in-law, Merkerson Gaines of Houston; two great-grandchildren, Chris and Trey Gaines of Lexington; two sisters-in-law, Neoda Miller and Vanessa Robinson of Naples, two nieces, Jewel Boyd of Tacoma, WA, and Helen Robinson of Naples; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. (At Fork Between A & C)

  July 27, 1910-March 1, 1996
ERNESTINE SPENCE BURKE, 85, of Dallas, died Friday, March 1, 1996. Funeral services were at 10:30 am, Monday, March 4, at the Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home Chapel in Dallas with Dr. Dennis Hochgraber officiating. Interment was at 3 pm, in the Old Naples Cemetery at Naples. Mrs. Burke was retired from the US Government General Services Administration. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Burke, and is survived by an extended family across Texas. (A Row 14)

  May 11, 1905-February 7, 1996
Barney Cannon, 90, of Naples, died Wednesday, February 7, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services were Monday, February 12, at the Antioch Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. Rochelle officiating. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery at Naples. Mr. Cannon was born May 11, 1905, in Naples. He is survived by his wife, Anna Belle Cannon of Naples; sisters, Opal Holloway, Amanda D. Boren, Lula P. Hiner and Florida L. Blaylock, all of Naples; brothers, Henry B. Cannon Sr. of Los Angeles, and Moses P. Cannon Jr., of Texarkana; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. (Section C Left South Side)

  October 24, 1928-April 2, 1996
THEODORE CANNON SR., 68, of Naples, died Tuesday, April 2, 1996, in Naples. Funeral services were at 1:30 pm, Saturday, April 6, at the Norris Samuel Curry CME Church in Naples, with the Rev. Q T Williams officiating. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery in Naples. Mr. Cannon was born October 24, 1928 in Naples. Survivors include his wife, Oberia Cannon of Naples; one son and daughter-in-law, Oliver and Jacqueline Cannon of El Paso; two daughters, Natalie Ross of Las Vegas, NV, and Vonceil Cobb of Crestview, FL; two sisters, Jewel Boyd of Tacoma, WA, and Mary Lane Simmons of Oakland, CA; six grandsons and a number of other relatives. (Section C, Left, South Side)

  March 21, 1911-October 18, 1996
Olive Emma Clair, 85, of Omaha, died Friday, October 18, 1996, in Longview. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Sunday, October 20, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with Bishop A D Taylor officiating. Burial was at the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mrs. Clair was born March 21, 1911, at El Dorado, IL. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a member of the art guild, and a longtime resident of Omaha. She had served on a church mission for two years for two years with her husband, and was a longtime organist for the church. Survivors include her husband, Forrest L. Clair of Omaha; two sons, Jack Reid of Lake Jackson, TX, and Lawrence (Tex) Clair of Omaha; three daughters, Becky Lee of Longview, Roselyn Knight of Ocala, FL, and Lila Clair of Daingerfield; one stepson, Forie Clair of Omaha; one stepdaughter, Barbara Brown of Indianapolis, IN; two brothers, Ray Miller of Monterey, CA, and Ed Miller of FL; two sisters, LaWanda Purcell of FL, and Regina Murphy of NC; and a number of grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Kenny Lindsey, Mark Stevens, Mike Clair, Randy Reid, Caleb Clair and Adam Rice. (L Row 4)

  August 22, 1957-March 8, 1996
ROBERT HUGH CLAYTON, 38, of College Station, formerly of Omaha, died Friday, March 8, in Bastrop County, Texas, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Funeral services were at 10 am, Monday, March 11, at the Grace Bible Church in College Station, with the Rev. Nolan Richey and the Rev. Dwight Edwards officiating. Burial was in College Station Cemetery. Mr. Clayton was born August 22, 1957, in Gilmer, and was a graduate of Paul H. Pewitt High School at Omaha-Naples. He was chief pharmacist and co-owner of the Pharmacy Shop in Bryan, and a member of Grace Bible Church. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Clayton of College Station; two sons, Charlton F Clayton and Robert Patrick Clayton of College Station; a daughter, Brianne E Clatyon of College Station; his parents, Reita Joyce and Robert Frank Clayton of Omaha; two sisters, Frankie Clayton Jarrell of Paris, and Nancy Clayton Jackson of Ogden, Utah; and his mother-in-law, Helen King of College Station. Memorial may be made to the American Diabetes Association, to Scotty's House in Bryan, or the Concord Church at Omaha.

  May 6, 1906-April 27, 1996
SUSIE LORAINE LYSTER COKER, 89, of Naples, died Saturday, April 27, 1996, at Wadley Medical Center in Texarkana. Funeral services were at 3 pm, Tuesday, April 30, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Tommy Weems and the Rev. Trey Roberson officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery near Naples, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mrs. Coker was born in Cass County May 6, 1906. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the Naples Garden Club. She was a lifetime resident of the Naples area and was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Coker, and a grandson, Rick Coker. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Louise Coker of Texarkana, and Jack and Pat Coker of Texarkana; two grandsons, Jack Coker III of Austin, and Mike Coker of Tyler; five great-grandchildren, Jack Coker IV of Austin, Neely Coker of Austin, Holly Coker of Texarkana, Lindsey Coker of Texarkana and Hartley Coker of Tyler; one nephew, Paul G. Lyster of Naples; and one niece, Annie Lou Ballard of Kilgore. Serving as pallbearers were Dr. James S. Leeves, Lee Roy Franklin, Bill Henderson, Raymond Garrett, Bill Watson and Billy M. Ellis. (NE Row 3)

  August 31, 1958-December 22, 1996
Wanda Coleman, 37, of Denton, formerly of Daingerfield, died Friday, December 22, 1996. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Sunday, December 24, at the Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Hughes Springs. Burial was in the County Line Cemetery. Ms. Coleman was born August 31, 1958, in Ansbach, Germany, and was affiliated with the Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, James (Buster) Coleman in 1989. Survivors include her mother, Linda Coleman of Daingerfield; and three brothers, Ronnie Coleman of Naples, Jimmy Coleman of Daingerfield, and Doug Coleman of Frisco, TX. Serving as pallbearers were David Brock, Wesley Brock, Bobby Brock, Gary Brock, Mike Cobb, Richard Cobb; Ricky Coleman and Romel Coleman. (Row 4)

  February 28, 1914-October 26, 1996
Florine Collins, 82, of Naples, died Saturday, October 26, 1996, at Redbud Retreat Nursing Home in Naples. Funeral services were at 11 am, Thursday, October 31, at Norris S. Currey CME Church of Naples. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery at Naples. Miss Collins was born February 28, 1914, in Morris County. She was a homemaker and member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include a sister, Christene Johns of Houston; three nephews and nieces-in-law, Nathaniel and Delores Collins Jr., of Texarkana, Hobart P. and Yvonne Collins of Hampton, VA, and Patrick M. and Lee Ann Collins of Naples; three nieces and nephews-in-law, Mary E. and Dewey Moss of Detroit, MI, Sara and Richard Washington of Corsicana, and Raydonna and Lester Hall of Waco; a brother-in-law, Willie McCann of Houston; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Collins of Naples; and a host of cousins and friends. (At Ravine)

  June 5, 1913-April 28, 1996
William A. Connor, 82, of Daingerfield, died on Saturday, April 28, 1996, at a Longview, Texas, hospital. Services were at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, at the First United Methodist Church, in Daingerfield, with the Rev. Curtis Grissett and Rev. Lynn Parker officiating. Burial was in the Connor Section of the Daingerfield City Cemetery. Mr. Connor was born on June 5, 1913, in Daingerfield. He had worked in the family-owned Connor Brothers store, was past operator of a feed store, a rancher, former fire chief of the Daingerfield Volunteer Fire Department, former director of the National Bank of Daingerfield, a member of the First United Methodist Church, where he served as chairman of the finance committee, first president of the Beaverbrook Country Club, a charter member of the Daingerfield Lions Club, a member of the Morris County Cattleman's Association, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Scottish Rite, Hella Temple, Dallas, and Oasis Lodge 79, Daingerfield, and was named Daingerfield Citizen of the Year in 1980. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Connor of Daingerfield; three daughters and two sons-in-laws, Carolyn Adkins of Daingerfield, Ann and James Butcher of Sachse, Texas, and Betty and David Mullis of Sunderland, Maryland; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. (Connor Sec A Row 12)

  January 28, 1942-April 18, 1996
BEVERLY PEARL DANIELS, 54, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, April 18, 1996 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. Funeral services were at noon Tuesday, April 23, at the Union Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. F. E. Hargraves officiating. Interment was in the Morning Star Cemetery at Naples. Ms. Daniels was born January 28, 1942, to Mary K. Petty and Pleas Daniels. She was first a member of the Cottrell Chapel CME Church of Naples, and then with Union Chapel Baptist Church where she served as a member of the senior choir. She graduated from George Washington Carver High School at Omaha-Naples, attended East Texas State University, Texarkana Community College and Northeast Texas Community College. She was employed with the Mt. Pleasant School District where she was a paraprofessional and a bus driver. She is survived by three children and their spouses, LaTonya and Raymond Ellis St., of Cason, Wesley and Anissa Turner, and Jackie Johnson, all of Pittsburg; four grandchildren, Durron W. Turner, Brandi Green, Raymond Ellis Jr., and Malik Ellis; her mther and stepfather, Mary K. and B. J. Boyd of Naples; sisters, Linda Kelly of Omaha, Joyce Boyd of Mesquite, and Stephanie Boyd of Naples; two brothers, Bobby and Ray Daniels, both of Texarkana; a grandmother, Ella Mae Armstrong of Naples; an aunt, Willie Pearl Boyd of Naples; a Godsister, Gloria Mitchell; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. (Section C Left; South Side)

  October 13, 1909-February 5, 1996
Austin Doolittle Jr., 86, of Daingerfield, formerly of Naples, died Monday, February 5, at the Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services were at 11 am, Friday, January 9, at the Nail-Haggard Funeral Home Chapel in Daingerfield, with the Rev. Ted White and the Rev. Lynn Parker officiating. Burial was in the Ore City Cemetery. Mr. Doolittle was born October 13, 1909, in Joaquin, Texas. He received his early education in Livingston and was a graduate of North Texas State University with a degree in music. He had served as the band director at Naples High School and organized the first band at Spring Hill High School in Longview. He joined the Cotton Belt Railroad as a telegrapher and dispatcher at the outbreak of World War II, and retired as an agent in 1975. He was a Methodist and had served as choir director for Methodist Churches in Texarkana, Daingerfield, Kerens, Ore City, and several others. He also loved and sang 'barbershop quartet' music. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; a brother; and wives Alice Dickerson Doolittle, Clyde Brock Doolittle and Buna 'Jimmie' Lyles Doolittle. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Alice and Lowell Youngblood of Daingerfield; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Austin III and Dorothy Doolittle of Knoxville, TX., Johnny Doolittle of Texarkana, and Guy B. Holt Jr., of Shreveport, La.; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Juanita Doolittle of Onalaska, TX; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Emma Jean and John Schmidt of Huntsville, and Laverne and Warren Standerford of Kingsland; four grandchildren, Melody Pittman, Monique Scott and Jamey Youngblood, all of Daingerfield; Kacie Doolittle of Texarkana; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

  October 30, 1918-December 13, 1996
Olen L. Eatherly, 78, of Alexandria, LA., died Friday, December 13, 1996. Grave-side services were at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 15, at the Concord Cemetery at Omaha, with the Rev. Howard Turner officiating. Services were under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mr. Eatherly was born October 30, 1918. He was a veteran of World War II, a truck driver, and a former resident of Omaha. Survivors include two sons, Jerrell Eatherly of Mt. Pleasant, and Curtiss Ray Eatherly of Alexandria, LA; three daughters, Carmeletta Dailey of Winfield and Marlene Fontana and Phyllis Olene McNeely both of Pineville, LA; one brother Obie Eatherly of Salem, OR; one sister Dovie Nunnely of Ada, OK; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

  May 14, 1916-March 11, 1996
Buster, Elrod, 79, of Naples, died Monday, March 11, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant, following a sudden illness. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Wednesday, March 13, at the First Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. Bill Harty and the Rev. Victor Elrod officiating. Burial was in the Cornett Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Elrod was born May 14, 1916, in Center, Alabama. He was a retired employee of Lone Star Steel and a longtime resident of the Naples area. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Elrod of Naples; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Pat Elrod of Hughes Springs; one brother, Louis Elrod of Hughes Springs; one sister, Pluma Barrett of Linden; four grandchildren, Lane and Tammy Elrod of Hammond, IN, Marty Elrod of Sheverville, IN, Kenny and Deborah Carwile of Port Neches, and Kristy Carwile of Longview; and two great-grandsons, Jason Elrod of Hammond, IN, and Alex Carwile of Port Neches. Serving as pallbearers were Jim Berry, Keith Higgins, Dwayne Amerson, Randall Ranes, Elvin Wells, Norman Kemp, Kerry Hicks and Richard Towler.

  March 13, 1937-April 9, 1996
Ann Blankenship Fields, 59, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, April 9, 1996, in Tyler. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Friday, April 12, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. James Knight officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service. Mrs. Fields was born March 13, 1937, in Cornett. She was a member of the Cornett Methodist Church and a former resident of Omaha. Survivors include one son, Wayne Fields, of Irving; a companion, Phillip (Buster) Morehead of Mt. Pleasant; four sisters, Ruth Vaughan of Dallas, Sue Young of Mesquite, Mary Jane Jimerson of Longview, and Linda Pierson of LaPort, TX; three brothers, V. O. (Bill) Blankenship of Waco, Tom Blankenship of Duncanville, and Floyd Blankenship of Redwater; a very special aunt, Ella Blankenship of Mt. Pleasant, and Rebecca Smith of Floydada, TX; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford "Dugan" Fields. Serving as pallbearers were Brian Vaughan, Tim Young, Clyde Morehead, Ben Scaggs, Wayne Minor and Steve Jimerson. (G Row 14)

  October 14, 1922-June 10, 1996
Lee Roy Franklin, 73, of Naples, died Monday, June 10, at the Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at 6:30 pm, Thursday, June 13, at the First Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. Trey Roberson, the Rev. Earl Taylor, the Rev. Bob Pearce and the Rev. Tommy Weems officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Born October 14, 1922 in Naples, Mr. Franklin was a retired employee of Lone Star Steel Company, a member of the First Baptist Church, a veteran of World War II, a member of the Belden Masonic Lodge, a member of the University of Texas Alumni Association, and a lifetime resident of Naples. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Franklin of Naples; two sons, Ronald Lee Franklin of Dallas, and Thomas Arden Franklin of Los Angeles, CA; one sister, Gwen Brock of Naples; four nieces; one nephew; and a number of great-nieces and great-nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Bill Henderson, Morgan Hampton, Richard Towler, Jack Coker, Tommy Coker and Dr. James S. Leeves. Honorary pallbearers were deacons of the First Baptist Church of Naples. (B Row 15)

  September 28, 1907-July 11, 1996
T. R. (Coot) Gamble, 88, of Naples, died Thursday, July 11, 1996, at the Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services were at 11 am, Monday, July 15, at the Union Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. F. E. Hargraves officiating. Burial was in Paradise Cemetery. Mr. Gamble was born September 28, 1907, in Omaha. He was a steelworker for Lone Star Steel and a member and deacon of the Union Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Erma Gamble of Naples; two sons, Theodore W. Gamble and George A. Gamble, both of Omaha; two daughters, Janie C. Turner of Dallas, and Jewel P. Brazier of Walnut, CA; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. (Row 8)

  February 20, 1925-August 13, 1996
William H. (Bill) Gilpin, 71, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, August 13, 1996, at his home. Funeral services were at 10 am, Friday, August 16, at Bates0Ciioer0Weens0Robison Funeral Home Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, with the Rev. Frank Stringham officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery at Naples. Mr. Gilpin was born Friday, February 20, 1925, in Omaha, to Mary Irene McIntosh Gilpin and Charles Earl Gilpin. He was a member of the Dellwood Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant, and was a veteran of the Navy. He was an auto mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Kim Miller; a brother, Richard Gilpin; and a son-in-law, Harold Collins. Survivors include his wife, Kay Martin Gilpin of Mt. Pleasant; four sons, William Shane Gilpin, Paul Brandon Gilpin and Emmanuel Joel Gilpin, all of Mt. Pleasant, and Quinten Miller of Nacogdoches; three daughters, Sharon Kay Watkins, Deborah Freeman and Skyla Holliday, all of Mt. Pleasant; one sister, Sybil Sinclair of Huntsville, AL; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. (A Row 21)

  February 9, 1911-October 27, 1996
Dorris Walls Goodwin, of Longview, died Sunday, October 27, 1996, at a Longview nursing home. Funeral services were at 10 am, Wednesday, October 30, at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Longview, with the Rev. Bill Cunningham officiating. Interment was at 1 pm, in the Naples Cemetery. Mrs. Goodwin was born in Naples, and moved to Longview in 1958 from Clarksville. She retired from Texas Furniture Company after eight years. Mrs. Goodwin was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Longview, where she was a member of the Forum Sunday School class, and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star #610. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ed Walls and Gordon Goodwin. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Reba Walls of Weatherford, and Donald and Wanda Walls of Longview; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Mildred and Howard Evans of Longview, Peggy Atteberry of Longview and Thelma Beauchamp of Naples; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a number of nieces and nephews.

  August 20, 1920-January 1, 1996
James H Hart, Sr., 75, of Daingerfield, died Monday, January 1, 1996, in Daingerfield. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Wednesday, January 3, at the First Baptist Church in Daingerfield with the Rev. John Stone and the Rev. Norman Crisp officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery near Rocky Branch. Mr. Hart was born August 20, 1920, in Morris County. He was retired from General Dynamics, a member of the First Baptist Church of Daingerfield, and a World War II S/Sgt Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Frances Tigert Hart of Daingerfield; four sons, Gerry Hart of Jefferson, Terry Hart of Houston, and Harold Hart and Jamie Hart of Daingerfield; one daughter, Phyllis DiMaria of Atlanta, GA; and five grandchildren. (SE Row 6)

  July 23, 1919-December 23, 1996
Cleve Hawkins, 77, of Omaha, died Monday, December 23, 1996, at Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Tuesday, December 24, at the First Baptist Church in Omaha, with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the directions of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mr. Hawkins was born July 23, 1919, in Omaha. He was a rancher, a Lone Star Steel Company retiree, and a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Eula Hawkins of Omaha; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nanci and C. W. Forsyth of Omaha, and Linda and Larry Strube of Pittsburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Ann Hawkins of Omaha, and Rex and Pam Hawkins of Pittsburg; two sisters, Hattie Peek and Nina Sosbee, both of Omaha; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. (E Row 8)

  June 5, 1924-June 18, 1996
Mrs. Doris Wilson Hawkins, 72, of Naples, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996, at Horizon Living Center in Mt. Pleasant, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at 10 am, Friday, June 21, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. James Henkle and the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery near Naples. Mrs. Hawkins was born June 5, 1924, in Hughes Springs. She was retired from Day & Zimmerman and was a member of the Rocky Branch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Milton Hawkins, and a daughter, Nelda Jean. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ennis and Kay Hawkins of Huntsville, and James and Brenda Hawkins of Austin; two daughters and one son-in-law, Virginia James of Omaha, and Nancy and Bobby Abston of Naples; a sister, R. V. Wallace of Hughes Springs; and nine grandchildren, Don and Kelly Hawkins, and Brian and Sandy Hawkins, all of Houston, Davis Hawkins of Huntsville, Jeremy Abston, Crystal Abston, Lara Abston and Jeffry Abston, all of Naples, and Emily James and Richard Hawkins, both of Austin. (NE Row 3)

  May 5, 1978-April 19, 1996
JOHNNY HILL, JR., 17, of Hughes Springs, died Friday, April 19, 1996, at a Hughes Springs nursing home. Graveside services were at 2 pm, Tuesday, April 23, at the Morning Star Cemetery with the Rev. W. F. Warren officiating. Johnny Lee was born May 5, 1978, in Naples. Survivors include his parents, Lorietta Hill of Naples, and Johnny Carpenter of Dallas; two brothers, Adarryl Hill and Mark Hill, both of Naples; a sister, LaTecia Hill of Naples; his grandfather, Johnny Carpenter of Farmersville; and two grandmothers, Mattie Richmond and Polly Carpenter, both of Naples. (Sec C, L of S Side)

  August 6, 1906-August 19, 1996
Rev. Morris Hill, 90, of Henderson, TX, formerly of Sulphur Springs, died Monday, August 19, 1996, at Southwood Convalescent Center in Henderson. Funeral services were at 4 pm, Tuesday, August 20, at Trinity Baptist Church in Henderson, and at 10 am, Wednesday, August 21, at the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, with the Rev. Maurice Hill officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park in Sulphur Springs. Serving as pallbearers were nephews and deacons of Trinity Baptist Church. The Rev. Hill was born August 6, 1906, in Winnsboro to Benjamin and Teresa Greer Hill. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Kennedy Hill, whom he wed December 22, 1938, in Greenville. She died in 1987. He was also preceded in death by his parents and five brothers. Mr. Hill was a retired preacher and had served for a number of years as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Naples. He had also served pastorates at Martin Springs, Union, Yantis, Rockwall and Atlanta. At the time of his death, he was affiliated with Trinity Baptist Church in Henderson. Survivors include one son, the Rev. Maurice Hill of Henderson; and two grandsons, Mike Hill of Flower Mound, and Mark Hill of Saginaw.

  April 10, 1911-April 28, 1996
A. J. HOUSTON, 85, of Naples, died Sunday, April 28, 1996, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Services were at 2 pm, Wednesday, May 1, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Bill Harty officiating. Burial was in the Bradfield Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Houston was born on April 10, 1911, in Cornett. He was a farmer, and retired from the Paul Pewitt Independent School District and a member of the Belden Masonic Lodge of Naples. Survivors include one nephew, J. C. Hampton of Naples; one niece, Jolean Morrison of Houston, TX; and a number of cousins. (Row 11)

  November 19, 1925-December 27, 1996
Truitt Ingram, a former basketball coach and teacher at Paul H. Pewitt High School, died Friday, December 27, 1996, at Quitman following a brief illness. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Sunday, December 29, at the First Baptist Church in Quitman, with the Rev. Tommy Ham and the Rev. Arlis Banks officiating. Burial was in the Clover Hill Cemetery in Wood County. Mr. Ingram, 71, was born November 19, 1925, in Wood County, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Quitman. He was a native of Wood County, a graduate of East Texas State University in Commerce, and he held both a bachelor's and masters degree. He retired after a 35-year career in public education. During that time, he served as principal of Commerce High School and Texas Senior High School at Texarkana. He was superintendent at Atlanta from 1960 to 1969, and served as superintendent at Marshall from 1969 to 1984 where he retired. He was a member of the Texas Association of School Administrators, the National Education Association of School Administrators, the East Texas School Men's Club, the Northeast Texas Educator's Club, and the Texas State Teachers Association. He served as president of District VIII for TSTA. He was active in the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, had served as chairman of the Caddo District Boy Scouts of America, and was vice president of the East Texas Area Council of Boy Scouts. He had been awarded the Silver Beaver Award in Scouting. He had lived in Quitman the past four years. Serving as pallbearers were Donald Dawson, Norris, Tanton, Orville Hurley, George Cullum, Richard Miller, Jim Atchley, Roy Chadwick and Don Phillips. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Joseph Sunday School Class.

  August 12, 1901-July 1, 1996
Iowa Jackson, 94, of Naples, died Monday, July 1, 1996, at Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha. Funeral services were at 11 am, Saturday, July 6, at the Norris S. Curry CME Church in Naples, with the Rev. R. A. Lewis officiating. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home. Mrs. Jackson was born August 12, 1901, in Jefferson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Norris S Curry CME Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moody Jackson. Survivors include one son, Leroy Jackson of Oakland, CA; two daughters, Lola Reed and Katherine Bowles, both of Naples; seven grandchildren, Waola Turner and Margie Hardiman of Naples, Wayne Robinson of Alameda, CA, Melvin Robinson of Omaha, Dorothy Johnson of Chicago, and Sophia Jackson and Sondra Jackson, both of Oakland, CA; 13 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. (Sec C Left S Side)

  July 20, 1943-June 4, 1996
Henry Lee Jones, 52, died Tuesday, June 4, at his home. Funeral services were at 11 am, Saturday, June 8, at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Daingerfield with the Rev. Willie Searcy officiating. Burial was in the Whitmore Cemetery. Mr. Jones was born July 20, 1943, in Daingerfield and was employed by the Whirlpool Corporation. Survivors include his mother, Eva Mae Jones of Daingerfield; three daughters, Chasity Jones and Angela Jones, both of Dallas, and Thelma Rogers of Mt. Pleasant; three sons, Melvin Traylor and Lee McMillian, both of Greenville, and Richard Brown of Seattle, WA; three sisters, Verna Lee Smith and Willie Mae Jones, both of Daingerfield, and Vernell Leeper of Stamps, AR; two brothers, M. J. Jones Jr. of Upper Marlboro, MD, and Hershel Hughes of Daingerfield; three aunts, Louella Cannon and Jessie Ruth Austin, both of Daingerfield, and Bessie Faye King of Cason; two uncles, Cecil Gilstrap of Tulsa, OK, and John Carpenter of CA; thirteen grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. (Row 5)

  August 8, 1912-April 20, 1996
MERRELL ALLEN (SAMBO) JONES, 83, of Omaha, died Saturday, April 20, 1996, at his home. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Monday, April 22, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Bill Harty officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Jones was born August 8, 1912, in Rocky Branch. He was retired from Red River Army Depot and was also a retired school bus driver for the Paul H Pewitt Independent School District. He was a veteran of World War II and was preceded in death by his wife, Vista Jones, and a son, William Jones. Survivors include one son, Morris Jones of Omaha; one daughter, Hassie Barnett of Omaha; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren. (C Row 28)

  August 3, 1905-April 8, 1996
SALLIE TIGERT JONES, formerly of Vivian, LA, died Monday, April 8, 1996, in Oklahoma City, OK. A memorial service for Mrs. Jones will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 14, at the First Baptist Church of Vivian. Mrs. Jones was born at Rocky Branch near Naples, where she grew up and married within the local church community. Her parents were the late Albina Conly and Oliver Tigert. She is survived by her sisters, Frances Hart and Lizzie Lee Jennings, and a brother, Leonard Tigert, all of Texas; two daughters, Sara Loyd and Betty Harris; her son-in-law, Ken Harris; her six grandchildren, Randy Loyd, Mike Loyd, Doug Loyd, Kathy Harris Wilson, Rick Harris and Rob Harris; and her six great-grandchildren, Jeffrey, Andrew, Megan, Taylor, Blake and Rachel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Jones, and by her son, James Robert (Sonny) Jones. She moved away from Texas to Vivian in 1944 and lived there for 50 years. spending the last years of her life with her daughters, first in Gonzales, LA, with Sara, and then in Oklahoma City with Betty. She was active member of the First Baptist Church of Vivian, a hard-working, devoted mother and a loving grandmother. (OS Row 8)

  August 31, 1920-December 23, 1996
LLOYD G. JUSTISS, 75, of Daingerfield, died Saturday, December 23, 1996. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Tuesday, December 26, at the Daingerfield Church of Christ with Norman Miller and Tim Gibbs officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery near Rocky Branch. Mr. Justiss was born August 31, 1920, in Morris County. He was owner of Justiss Farms, Inc., and a member of the Daingerfield Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Mary Justiss of Daingerfield; two sons, David Justiss of Daingerfield and Steven Justiss of Austin; three daughters, Joy Edwards of Searcy, AR, Jean Wall of Daingerfield, and Judy Brown of Grand Prairie; four brothers, Adron Justiss and C. Y. Justiss of Daingerfield, Morris Justiss of Mt. Pleasant, and Howard Justiss of Nashville, TN; two sisters, Bessie Cason of Atlanta, and Edna Kennedy of Daingerfield; nine grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. (SE Row 4)

  July 30, 1948-October 4, 1996
Winfred Charles King, 48, of Naples, died Friday, October 4, 1996, at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. Funeral services were at 1 pm, Wednesday, October 9, at the Morning Star Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. John Smith and the Rev. W. F. Warren officiating. Mr. King was born July 30, 1948, and was a graduate of Carver High School at Naples. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and a veteran. Survivors include one son, Tracy King of New York; and four sisters, Bessie mae Dacus of Dallas, Debra Jean Porter of Longview, Gina Warolynn Blake of Los Angeles, and Wanda Ruth Daniels of Fort Worth. Serving as pallbearers were Johnny Thomas, James Thomas, George Murphy, Michael Lovelace, Connie Jones and Melvin Robinson Jr. (D Right Side)

  January 30, 1930-June 25, 1996
Bill Lakey, 66, of Omaha, died Tuesday, June 25, 1996, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant, after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at 10 am, Thursday, June 27, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples with the Rev. Clint David and the Rev. Janet Blackburn officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Lakey was born January 30, 1930, in Port Arthur, TX. He was an employee of the East Texas Clinic at Naples, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant, and the International Society of Clinical Laboratory Technologists. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Lakey of Omaha; one son, Philip Lakey of Irving; two daughters, Kim Davis of Mt. Pleasant, and Beth Wommack of Naples; one brother, Larry Lakey of Arlington; two sisters, Barbara Stringer of Omaha, and Ruth McClennan of Bryan; and seven grandchildren. (J Row 4)

  December 13, 1908-February 9, 1996
Mrs. Ruby Neal Leeves, 87, of Naples, died Friday, February 9, at Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview. Funeral services were at 3 pm, Sunday, February 11, at the First Baptist Church of Naples, with the Rev. Trey Roberson officiating. Interment was at 10 am, Monday, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Texarkana. Mrs. Leeves was born December 13, 1908, at Bryans Mill. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Leeves. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Frankie Leeves of Hughes Springs; one grandson and wife, Neal and Barbara Leeves of Hughes Springs; one great-granddaughter, Katy Leeves of Hughes Springs; and a number of nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were deacons of the First Baptist Church of Naples.

  October 12, 1924-September 30, 1996
Jessie "Bounce" Love, 71, of Omaha died Monday, September 30, 1996 at East Texas Medical Center in "Tyler, TX. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 1996 at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples with Rev. Bill Harty officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery at Omaha. Mr. Love was born October 12, 1924 at Cuthand, Texas. He was a truck driver for Brown's Plant Farms, a veteran of World War II and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivors include two brothers, E. L. "Kit" Love of Mt. Pleasant and Howard Love of Houston; and a number of other relatives and friends. Serving a pallbearers were Jerry Davis, James Laney, Carl Davis, Jimmy Brown, Gene Love and Marshall Page.

  June 21, 1933-December 3, 1996
Theodus (Ted) Lovelace, 63, of Los Angeles, CA, died Tuesday, December 3, 1996, in a Los Angeles hospital. Funeral services were at 11 am, Tuesday, December 10, at the Union Chapel Baptist Church of Omaha, with the Rev. F. E. Hargraves officiating. Burial was in the Paradise Cemetery at Omaha. Mr. Lovelace was born June 21, 1933, in Naples. He was employed at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Sepulveda, CA; was a member of the Union Chapel Baptist Church, and was retired from the US Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Martha Shepherd Lovelace of Los Angeles; one son, Theodus (T.J.) Mark Lovelace Jr., of Los Angeles; one brother and sister-in-law, Curtis and Ruby Lovelace of Greenville; and two sisters and a brother-in-law, Molly Handy of Omaha, and Ludie and Elbert Dillahunty of Greenville. (Row 10)

  April 27, 1920-July 24, 1996
Frances Catherine Martin, 76, of Omaha, died Wednesday, July 24, 1996, at her residence. Funeral services were at 3 pm, Saturday, July 27, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with Jerry Sykes as the officiating minister. Interment was at the Ragland Cemetery. Mrs. Martin was born April 27, 1920, in Tennessee Colony, TX. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and James Farrow of Frankston, TX; three sons, Ben Sykes and Jerry Sykes, both of Overland Park, KS, and Tim Sykes of Converse, LA; three sisters, Gladys Hampton of Arlington, Grace Gladden of Point Blank, TX, and Shirley Calloway of Palestine, TX; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. (Row 1)

  June 3, 1911-March 29, 1996
Odessie Martin, 84, of Daingerfield, died Friday, March 29, 1996, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services were at 10 am, Friday, April 5, at the Morning Star Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. Thomas Hood officiating. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery at Naples, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home. Mrs. Martin was born June 3, 1911, in Daingerfield. She was a member of the Morning Star Baptist Church of Naples, and had worked as a maid in private homes. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. P. Martin Jr.; a son, Roy Martin; and a daughter, Virgie Martin. Survivors include eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren along with a number of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. ( Marker has born March 6, 1911.) (At Ravine)

  May 29, 1920-March 16, 1996
M W (Red) McCOLLUM, 75, of Naples, died Saturday, March 16, 1996, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant, after a brief illness. Funeral services were at 2:30 pm, Sunday, March 17, at the First Baptist Church in Naples with the Rev. Bob Pearce, and the Rev. Trey Robinson officiating. Burial was at the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. McCollum was born May 29, 1920, in Omaha, Texas. He was a carpenter and a building contractor, and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lucy McCollum of Naples; one son and daughter-in-law, Reggie and Lisa McCollum of Midland; one sister and brother-in-law, Leilyn and Nolan Young of Longview; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Wade McCollum of Kilgore; a grandson, Kyle McCollum of Midland; two granddaughters, Kodi Walker and Kaci Walker, both of Midland; and a number of nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Fred Holcomb, Jim Brown, Randall Ranes, John Paul Vissering, Jim Berry and J. W. Garrett. (G Row 2)

  June 23, 1928-August 19, 1996
Services for Robert R "Pete" McKay, 68 of Daingerfield will be 10 AM Thursday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Daingerfield with Father Fidelis Levri officiating. A rosary will be recited at 7 tonight at the Nail-Haggard Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Pines Cemetery in Daingerfield. Mr. McKay died Monday in Mount Pleasant. He was born June 23, 1928 in Aliquippa, PA. He married Marie Carney on Oct 7, 1946, and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. He had retired from Lone Star Steel where he was a supervisor. Mr. McKay also was a member of the Men's Club at his Church, the Wildflower Promenader Square Dance Club and the Oasis Lodge No. 79, where he was a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Marie; two daughters, Bonnie Lou Hausler of Boxelder, Jodee Squyres of Mount Pleasant; son, Bobby McKay of Daingerfield; brother, Archie B "Ozzie" McKay, Jr of Daingerfield; three sisters, Betty Fair of Daingerfield, Mildred Lewis of Hubbard, Ohio and Ruth Baker of Youngstown, Ohio; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (Sec A Row 9)

  October 11, 1904-October 14, 1996
Rena Mae McMichael, 92, of Texarkana, formerly of Daingerfield, were Thursday, October 17, 1996, at the County Line Baptist Church with the Rev. G. R. Dickerson officiating. Mrs. McMichael died October 14, in a Texarkana nursing home. She was born October 11, 1904, in Redwater and was a lifelong member of the County Line Baptist Church. She was a charter member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, was a graduate of ETSU at Commerce with a masters degree in education, and she taught school for 44 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eley Griffin McMichael on August 16, 1986. Survivors include three nieces, Sandra Jo Forsyth of Rocky Branch, Pam Gibson of Laughlin, NV, and Morgan Anderson of St. Francisville, LA; three nephews, Robert McGee of New Boston, Tom Anderson of Scottsdale, AZ, and Thomas McGee of Texarkana; a sister-in-law, Mary Smith of Great Falls, MT; several great-nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. (Row 25)

  August 22, 1910-December 16, 1996
O. Z. Mitchell, 86, of Omaha, died Thursday, December 26, 1996, at Windsor Place Nursing Home in Daingerfield. Funeral services were at 1 pm, Saturday, December 28, at the Mt. Mitchell Church of Christ near Omaha, with Bro. Joe Rivers officiating. Burial was in the Shady Grove Cemetery (Titus Co.) at Cason, TX, under the direction of Turner Brothers Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant. Mr. Mitchell, a former teacher and administrator at Carver School at Naples-Omaha, was involved in public education as a teacher for 41 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ella Mitchell of Omaha; one son, Paul Mitchell; two daughters, Janice Heath and Chandra Roney; two sons-in-law, Alton Heath and Carl Roney; and seven grandchildren.

  September 15, 1918-June 20, 1996
Rheuben Mitchell, 77, of Daingerfield, died Thursday, June 20, 1996, in a Dallas hospital. Funeral services were at 11 am, Wednesday, June 26, at the Mt. Zion, CME Church in Daingerfield, with the Rev. R. L. Simmons Jr., officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery near Naples. Mr. Mitchell was born September, 15, 1918 at Daingerfield. He was a retired equipment operator, a World War II Army veteran and a member of the Mt. Zion CME Church. Survivors include a son, Garland Cannon of Garland, TX; a brother, Charles Mitchell of Fresno, CA; and three sisters, Essie Lena Bogan of Mt. Pleasant, Ersulene Hurndon of Daingerfield, and Earnestine Younger of Naples. (BL Row 12)

  1918-May 5, 1996
Windell William Mitchell of Daingerfield, died Sunday, May 5, at his home. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Saturday, May 11, at the Mt. Zion CME Church with the Rev. R. A. Lewis officiating. Burial was in the Whitmore Cemetery. Mr. Mitchell was born in Daingerfield and was an employee of Red River Army Depot. He was a member and Sunday school teacher of the Mt. Zion CME Church. Survivors include his wife, Clyde Mitchell of Daingerfield; three sons, Mark Mitchell of Hawaii, Bobby Mitchell of Daingerfield, and Al Mitchell of Linden; two daughters, Narcissie Johnson of Omaha, and Hattie Holloman of Naples. (Row 13)

  June 8, 1900-January 17, 1996
WARREN MONTGOMERY, 95, of Omaha, died Wednesday, January 17, 1996, at a Tyler hospital. Funeral services were Saturday, January 20, at 11 am, at the Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs, with the Rev. Douglas Howe officiating. Burial was in Rivers Cemetery at Daingerfield. Mr. Montgomery was born June 8, 1900 in Morris County. He was retired from Lone Star Steel Company. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Montgomery of Omaha; three sons, Willie Evans, Winford Montgomery, and Bobby Montgomery, all of Dallas; four daughters, Cathern Chambers of Phoenix, AZ., Myrtle Williams and Rosie Davis of Dallas, and Anna P. Jones of Tulsa, OK; two sisters, Emma Tarvin and Tulious Montgomery, both of Naples; 18 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. (Row 1)

  August 19, 1919-June 18, 1996
Mary Ceil (Turner) Nance, 76, of Omaha, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996 in a Texarkana hospital. Funeral services were at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at the First Baptist Church in Omaha with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha under the direction of the Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mrs. Nance was born August 19, 1919 in Winnsboro. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Omaha where she taught an adult Sunday school class. Mrs. Nance was an avid quilt maker, having won numerous awards for quilts entered in area and regional shows. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo Edward 'Lonnie' Nance, in 1993. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Robert Edward Nance of Plano, and Bradley Allen and Dana Nance of Edgewood; one daughter and son-in-law Sandra and Michael Roberts of Chapel Hill, N.C., three brothers Clovis Turner of Moody, TX, Leon Turner of Sherman and Finis Turner of Houston; one sister Ruth Bacon of Cooper; special friends, Leslie Minor and O. I. Fink; two grandchildren Robert Scott and LaRee Nance of Chapel Hill, N.C. and Shonna Kay Nance of Russellville, ARK; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Serving as pallbearers were Mayborn Gray, Billy Hawkins, Bentley Wright, Bill Atkinson, Keith Higgins and Charles Wommack. Honorary pallbearers were Clois Hicks and Lester Beasley. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.

  September 12, 1967-August 1, 1996
Tony Lynn Osmon, 28, of Naples, died Thursday, August 1, 1996, of an accidental frowning near Naples. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Saturday, August 3, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Jim Palmer officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Osmon was a welder, a Baptist, a graduate of Paul H. Pewitt High School, and a lifetime resident of Morris County. Survivors include his wife, Janet Osmon of Omaha; one son, Jeremy Osmon of Omaha; his father, Stony Osmon of Naples; two sisters, Rhonda Jan Osmon of Dallas, and Marlena Osmon of Naples; his maternal grandmother, Katherine Charlton of Omaha; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Serving as pallbearers were Wendell Frost, Terry McCollum, Doug Cameron, Buddy Joyce, Michael Vissering and Wayne Bryant. (G Row 11)

  June 24, 1958-December 26, 1996
Michael Richard Parker, 38, of Dallas, died Thursday, December 26, 1996, at his home. Funeral services were at 11 am, Monday, December 30, at the Brown's Temple CME Church at Omaha, with the Rev. W. L. Houston and the Rev. A. C. Jackson officiating. Burial was in the Belle Haven Cemetery at Omaha. Mr. Parker was born June 24, 1958, in Naples. Survivors include his mother, Ruby Williams of Dallas; two brothers, James Williams and Charles Williams, both of Dallas; and two sisters, Ruby Jo Sibley and Jeffie D. Traylor, both of Dallas. (R of Drive)

  July 19, 1918-December 29, 1996
Hautence (Nannie) Pope, 78, of Omaha, died Sunday, December 29, 1996, at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Tuesday, December 31, at the First Baptist Church in Omaha, with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh, the Rev. Andy Andrews and Bro. Jamie Duncan officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. Pope was born July 19, 1918, in Argo, Texas. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, a past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star at Omaha, and a longtime resident of Omaha. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Pope. Survivors include her husband, Henry Pope of Omaha; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janeta and Jerome Elder of Omaha, and Ruth and David Frost of Douglassville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Teresa Pope of Omaha, and William and Joan Pope of Omaha; two sisters, Hazel Cameron and Euna Gerron, both of Mt. Pleasant; two sisters-in-law, Julia Redden of Arlington, and Lilly Redden of San Antonio; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Berl Munn, William Tob Wright, Henry Catlett, John Austin Womack, Randall Ranes, Toby Culver and Sam Irving. (I Row 2)

  October 4, 1939-December 5, 1996
Gerald M. Presley, 57, of Pine Bluff, AR, died Thursday, December 5, 1996, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. Trey Roberson officiating. Burial was at Spring Hill Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral home Inc., of Naples. Mr. Presley, born October 4, 1939, in Naples, was a retired employee of Cotton Belt Railroad, a member of the First Baptist Church of Naples, a 1957 graduate of Paul H. Pewitt High School, and had attended East Texas State University in Commerce. Survivors include his wife, Annette Roach Presley of Pine Bluff; two sons, Hani Hashem of Monticello, AR, and Jody Presley of Pine Bluff; his mother, Mary Presley of Naples; a brother, Bobby Presley of Mt. Pleasant; a sister, Portia Gordon of Nacogdoches; and two grandchildren. (OS Row 6)

  July 4, 1912-January 5, 1996
Allen Robinson, 83, of Naples, died January 5, 1996, at the Linden Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were at 11 am, Tuesday, January 9, at the Antioch Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. James Boyce officiating. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery at Naples. Mr. Robinson was born July 4, 1912, at Naples, and was longtime resident of the local area. Survivors include his wife, Myrtee Robinson of Naples; a sister, Josephine Graham of Los Angeles, CA; two brothers, L. W. Robinson of Oxnard, CA, and Clarence Robinson of Naples; and a host of other relatives and friends. (Sec C, Left, South Side)

  June 2, 1916-June 12, 1996
Jannie L. Sanders, 80, of Naples, died Wednesday, June 12, at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Funeral services were at 3 pm, Monday, June 17, at the Roberson Temple Church of God in Christ in Omaha with Elder Neotis Roberson officiating. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery at Naples. Mrs. Sanders was born June 2, 1916, in Omaha. Survivors include her husband, Mitchell Sanders of Naples; a sister, Mattie Lee Warren of Naples; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. (At Ravine)

  March 28, 1929-May 9, 1996
Don Sexton, 67, of Omaha, died Thursday, May 9, at Titus County Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services were at 3 pm, Monday, May 13, at the First Baptist Church of Omaha, with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Sexton was born March 28, 1929, in Gatesville, TX. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Omaha, and a former resident of Lewisville, TX. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Sexton of Omaha; three sons, Terry Don Sexton of Waxahachie, Larry Gene Sexton of Hurst, and David Wayne Sexton of Lewisville; one brother, Billy Carl Sexton of Gatesville; four granddaughters, Krista Sexton of Dallas, Jordin Ruth Sexton of Hurst, and Christina Sexton and Victoria Sexton, both of Lewisville; and two grandsons, Joshua Wade Sexton of Dallas and Harrison Donaly Sexton of Hurst. Serving as pallbearers were Bill Weaver, Johnny Joyner, Bud Joyner, Toby Culver, Odis Cline and Robert Harvey. (J Row 2 BL 15)

  August 9, 1926-May 1, 1996
James C. (Sonny) Smith, 69, of Omaha, died Wednesday, May 1, 1996 at the Temple Care Center in Temple, Texas following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Concord Baptist Church in Omaha, with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Smith, born August 9, 1926, in Omaha, was a retired rancher and law enforcement officer. He was a veteran, a member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of the Bell County Sheriff's Posse and a longtime resident of Omaha. Survivors include three daughters, Carol Holston and Linda Holtman, both of Temple, and Jeanne Zander of Brenham; a brother Billy Charles Smith of Omaha; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

  July 21, 1916-September 2, 1996
Mavis Rivers (Haywood) Smith, born July 21, 1916, a nurse Mrs. Smith died September 2, 1996, Texarkana, TX., burial in Concord Cemetery. The daughter of Mary Alice (Rivers) and Shirley J. Haywood. Preceded in death by daughters Judy Haywood and Alice Roberta Haywood; grand-daughter of Oscar J. & Laura J. (Clayton) Rivers. Survivors include one son Winston Haywood, Jr., and one daughter Shirley Haywood; grand-children.

  May 2, 1907-September 22, 1996
Leona Spencer, 89, of Naples, died Sunday, September 22, 1996, at Redbud Retreat Nursing Home in Naples. Funeral services were at 10 am, Wednesday, September 25, at Life Tabernacle in Naples, with the Rev. Jim Palmer and the Rev. Don Couch officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. Spencer was born May 2, 1907, at Lake O' the Pines, TX. She was a member of Life Tabernacle Church and a lifetime resident of Naples. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Spencer. Survivors include two step-sons, Carnon Spencer of Lone Star, and Weldon Spencer of Cushing; three step-daughters, Bernice Elliott of Naples, Robbie Dell Spencer of Lake O' The Pines, and Geraldine Daniels of Pasadena, TX; a number of step-grandchildren and many friends. (A Row 17)

  January 25, 1898-October 14, 1996
Charlie B. (Wright) Talley, 98, of Omaha died Monday, October 14, 1996 at Mount Pleasant Health Care. A grave-side service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday October 16, in the Concord Cemetery at Omaha. Bro. R. T. Blalock will officiate. Bates-Cooper-Robison Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Talley was born Tuesday, January 25, 1898 in Titus County, TX. Daughter of William Andrew and Licie Opry Wright, she was a retired mucic teacher and a member of Omaha First Baptist Church. She is survived by three nephews and four nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband Jeff Harvey Talley, three brothers and three sisters.

  September 16, 1923-July 9, 1996
John Tanner, 72, of Omaha, died Tuesday, July 9, 1996, in Omaha. Funeral services were at 10 am, Thursday, July 11, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with Dr. Cecil McLeod officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery near Omaha. Mr. Tanner was born September 16, 1923. He was a member of the Baptist Church, a veteran of World War II, a member of the disabled American Veterans of Foreign Wars, a Mason, and a longtime resident of Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Betty Tanner of Omaha; three sons, Johnny Tanner, Jerry Tanner and Joe Tanner, all of Denton; one daughter, Joylene Taylor of Denton; two stepsons, Carl Privitt of Grand Prairie, and Mike Privitt of Omaha; a brother, Charlie Tanner of Oak Hill, FL; a sister, Roxie Ware of Marshalville, OH; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (SW Row 4)

  October 28, 1942-January 26, 1996
Charles Murray Thigpen, 53, of Greenville, died Friday, January 26, 1996, at his home following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Monday, January 29, at the First United Methodist Church in Daingerfield, with the Rev. Curtis Grissett and the Rev. Lynn Parker officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery at Omaha, TX. Born October 28, 1942, he was a former resident of Naples and graduated at Pewitt High School. He was a member of the Westview Methodist Church in Greenville and he and his wife owned and operated the C&L Paint & Wallpaper Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Thigpen, and a daughter, Christina Louise. Survivors include his wife, Lynn Gunter Thigpen of Greenville; one daughter, Kelly Lynn Thigpen of Greenville; one son, Chesley Beaver III of Greenville; his mother-in-law, Pauline Gunter of Greenville; and his father-in-law and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gunter of Daingerfield; and two aunts, Katherine Welsh of Naples, and Ila Thigpen of Gilmer. Serving as pallbearers were Wayne Hackney, Bill Spencer, Bill Robison, Tony Littlefield, Bob Scaff and Jerry Mills and an honorary pallbearer, Harold Thomas Connor. (A Row 17)

  January 5, 1915-October 21, 1996
Thomas A (Tucker) Thigpen, 81, of Omaha, died Monday, October 21, 1996, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral Services were at 2:30 pm, Wednesday, October 23, at the First United Methodist Church of Omaha, with the Rev. Janet Blackburn officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Thigpen was born January 5, 1915, in Omaha. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy Wommack Thigpen. He was a retired service station owner, a rancher, member of the First United Methodist Church, and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Mr. Thigpen was a veteran of World War II, having served in the 95th infantry division of General George Patton with the 3rd Army. He received the 'bronze star' medal for service in the central European Theater and the Rhineland Campaign. He was a member of the VFW. Survivors include his wife, Helene Thigpen of Omaha; one daughter, DeeAnn Cook of Richardson; one grandson, Warren Thomas Cook of Dallas; two stepsons, Harold Lee Parsley of Rockdale, and Bill M. Parsley of Conway, AR; a number of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were David Leeves, Buddy Thigpen, Buddy Rogers, Steve Wommack, Richard Wright, Johnny Joyner, Bud Joyner and Auvis Hampton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the building fund of the Omaha First United Methodist Church. (H Row 6)

  October 9, 1911-August 13, 1996
Oscar Eugene Thomas, 84, of Daingerfield, died Tuesday, August 13, 1996, in a Tyler hospital. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Wednesday, August 14, at the First United Methodist Church in Daingerfield, with the Rev. Lynn Parker and the Rev. Donald Roy Vaughn officiating. Masonic graveside services were in Clark Cemetery at Daingerfield. Mr. Thomas was born October 9, 1911, in Hunt County. He was retired from Morris County, was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Oasis Masonic Lodge #79, York Rite of Pittsburg, and was an Eastern Star Chapter #906 member, and an Army Veteran of World War II. Survivors include four sons, Larry E. Thomas of Ft. Smith, AR, Ronnie E Thomas of Omaha, Mike Thomas of Daingerfield, and George E Thomas of Pittsburg; one daughter, Brinda K Peek of Omaha; one sister, Gladys Ranes of Naples; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. (Sec A Row 13)

  January 6, 1922-February 18, 1996
HORACE B. TYE, 74, of Naples, died Sunday, February 18, at Wadley Regional medical Center in Texarkana, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at 3 pm, Tuesday, February 20, 1996, at the Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. James Hinkle, the Rev. James Gibbs and the Rev. Hugh Gibbs officiating. Burial was in the Wilder Cemetery at Naples under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Tye was a retired employee of Red River Army Depot, a member of the Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church, and a veteran of World War II where he served in the Philippines. He was a former resident of Magnolia, AR. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Lavenia Tye of Naples; one son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Norma Tye of Phoenix, AZ; two daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Jacob Qatato of Ft. Worth, and Wanda and Charlie McKinney of Annona; four step children, James and Val Gilbbs of Mexia, Donna and Danny Johnson of New Boston, Brenda and David Coffey of Omaha, and Hugh and Ruby Gibbs of Maud; 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; one brother, Grady Tye of Mathis, TX; and a number of other relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers were Mr. Tye's grandsons, Kevin Gerstenkorn, Chuck McKinney, Ibrahim Qatato, Jeff Johnson, David J. Coffey and Land McKinney. Honorary pallbearers were Tarik Qatato, Warren Wall and Kyse Qatato. (B Row 12)

  July 8, 1913-November 20, 1996
Mary Walker, 83, of Omaha, died Wednesday, November 20, 1996, at Teague, Texas. Graveside services were at 1 pm, Sunday, at the Omaha Cemetery with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Interment was under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home, Inc., of Naples. Mrs. Walker was born in Mt. Pleasant, July 8, 1913. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Omaha, and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Preceding her in death was her husband, Clyde Walker. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Leon and Chesoline Walker of Dallas, and Julious "Todd" and Sandra Walker of Temple; two daughters and a son-in-law, Wilma and Carroll Martin of Fairfield, and Dean Hist of Dallas; three sisters, Lula Jones, Gladys Jones and Jean Campbell, all of Daingerfield; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. (E Row 3)

  March 8, 1907-July 9, 1996
Tiny Waters, 89, of Omaha, died Tuesday, July 9, 1996, at the Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha. Funeral services were set for 2 pm, Thursday, July 11, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh and Bro. Tom Seay officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mrs. Waters was a member of the First Baptist Church and a longtime resident of Omaha. Survivors include one son, Tom Seay of Omaha; a daughter, Mona Graham of Fayetteville, AR; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. (Location Unknown)

  March 18, 1924-June 29, 1996
Bud L. Williams, 72, of Naples, died Saturday, June 29, 1996, at his home. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Monday, July 1, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Bob Sinclair officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Williams was born March 18, 1924, in Omaha. He was the owner and operator of Williams' Exxon Service Station in Naples. A member of the First United Methodist Church in Naples, he was also a US Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Tinnie Williams of Naples; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Danny and Karen Williams of Texarkana, and David Williams of Brooklyn, NY; one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and John Page of Tyler; two grandchildren, Bryan Page of Keller, TX, and Keeley Williams of Texarkana; two brothers, Travis Williams of Omaha and Fred William of Paris; five sisters, Ona Traylor and Pearl Frey, both of Idabel, OK, Bonnie Motley and Eloise Pilgrim, both of Omaha, and Dollie Finch of Dallas; and a number of nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Ed Thompson, Mark Bledsoe, Tommy Mills, Morris Craig, Emmett Riner and Ken Minton. (F Row 6)

  October 2, 1916-April 4, 1996
Willie H. (Bill) Williams, 79, of Owentown, Texas, died Thursday, April 4, at the University of Texas Hospital near Tyler. Mr. Williams was born October 2, 1916. He was a veteran of World War II Tec5, a Baptist, and he retired from the University of Texas Hospital at Tyler where he was a switchboard operator. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 pm, Saturday, April 13, at the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents, Josie and Dalton Williams, and a brother, Ike Williams, who died March 21, 1996, at Idabel, OK. Survivors include his wife, Lena Williams of Owentown; a stepson, Dewey Choate; two stepdaughters, Ann Barnard of Bogata and Sue Wyman of Tyler; several stepchildren; five sisters, Ona Taylor and Pearl Frey of Idabel,OK, Dollie Fitch of Dallas, and Eloise Pilgrim and Bonnie Motley of Omaha; three brothers, Fred Williams of Paris, Bud L. Williams of Naples, and Travis Williams of Omaha; and a number of nieces and nephews. (I Row 2)

  July 9, 1909-June 5, 1996
Cluron E. Wright, 87, died Wednesday, June 5, 1996, at Redbud Retreat Nursing Home in Naples. Graveside services were at 11 am, Friday, June 7, at the Omaha Cemetery with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Mr. Wright was born July 9, 1909, in Omaha. He was a farmer and a rancher, a Mason, member of the Order of the Eastern Star #997, and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Omaha. Mr. Wright was also a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Myra Beth Wright of Omaha; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Obed and Welborn Griffin of Douglassville, and Margie and Voin Holman of Sparks, NV; two grandchildren, Beth and Terry Wiley of Omaha, and Brad and Jonna Wright of Omaha; and two great grandchildren, Kiersten and Meaghen Wiley of Omaha. (F Row 7)

  March 13, 1912-January 4, 1996
Midget Wright, 83, of Omaha, died Thursday, January 4, 1996. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Saturday, January 6, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mrs. Wright was born March 13, 1912. She was a retired nurse at the East Texas Clinic, a member of the Omaha First United Methodist Church, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivors include her husband, Cluron Wright of Omaha; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Myra Beth Wright of Omaha; two grandchildren, Beth and Terry Wiley of Omaha, and Brad and Jonna Wright of Omaha; two great grandchildren, Kiersten and Meaghan Wiley of Omaha; a sister, Dimple Cameron of Naples; two sisters-in-law, Obed Griffin of Douglassville and Margie Holman of Sparks, NV; and special friends, Dr. James S. Leeves and family. (F Row 7)

  August 8, 1913-August 24, 1997
Almaleen Welch Bartunek, 84, of Omaha, died Sunday, August 24, 1997, at Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Wednesday, August 27, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Janet Blackburn officiating. Mrs. Bartunek was a retired florist, a member of the First United Methodist Church, a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy, and was a longtime resident of Omaha. Survivors include one brother, John A Welch of Dallas; and two nephews, David Welch and Tom Welch of Dallas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Joe Bartunek. Serving as pallbearers were Jackie Walker, Auvis Hampton, Bill Atkinson, John Kirk, David Welch and Tom Welch. (E Row 10)

  May 26, 1908-October 1, 1997
Thelma Strickland Beauchamp, 89, of Naples, died Wednesday, October 1, 1997, at Redbud Retreat Nursing home in Naples. Graveside services, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples, were at 2 pm, Friday, October 3, at the Naples Cemetery, with the Rev. Bill Harty officiating. Mrs. Beauchamp was born May 26, 1908, in Naples, and was a lifetime resident of Naples. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Joe Starrett of Daingerfield; two sisters, Mildred Evans and Ceil Porter Atterbury, both of Longview; and a granddaughter and husband, Danna and Brent Nelson of Tyler. (A Row 22)

  March 22, 1924-October 27, 1997
Novella Richardson Brown, 73, of Naples, died Monday, October 27, 1997, at Mother Frances Medical Center in Tyler. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Thursday, October 30, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Pleas Layne officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery near Naples, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mrs. Brown was born March 22, 1924, at Ore City. She was a member of the Rocky Point Congregational Methodist Church and a lifetime resident of Naples. Survivors include her husband, James Weldon Brown of Naples; one son, Ricky Beggs of Tucson, AZ; a daughter, Doris Beggs of Kilgore; two grandsons, Blake Beggs of McKinney, and Richard Miller of Tyler; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Angelia and Tom Davis of McKinney; two step granddaughters, Malia and Kattie Davis of McKinney; a sister, Carrie Maude Carlile of Henderson; and a brother, L. J. Richardson, of Naples. Serving as pallbearers were Billy Ted Hart, Jackie Traylor, J. Roy Traylor, Bill Carlile, Roger Carlile and Charles Johnson. (NW Row 9)

  November 14, 1930-August 29, 1997
Frankie Steelman Burch, 66, a former resident of Omaha, died Friday, August 29, 1997, at Columbia Medical Center in Arlington. Funeral services were at 1:30 pm, Saturday, August 30, at Moore Funeral Home Chapel in Arlington, with the Rev. Dwight Thornton and the Rev. Dwaine Higgins officiating. Interment followed at Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington, with nephews serving as pallbearers. Mrs. Burch was born November 14, 1930, in Omaha, and was a graduate of Omaha High School. She was a longtime employee of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company of Dallas. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Burch of Arlington; her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Evelyn Burch of Arlington; two grandsons, Ryan and Jamie Burch of Arlington; two sisters, Marlene Higgins of Naples, and Deen Horton of Mt. Pleasant; three nieces; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ethel Cook Steelman, longtime residents of the Concord Community near Omaha.

  March 10, 1917-November 13, 1997
Wilson Carpenter, 80, of Naples, died Friday, November 14, 1997, at his home. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Wednesday, at the Antioch Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. James E. Boyce officiating. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery at Naples. Mr. Carpenter was born March 10, 1917, in Omaha. He was a member of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ella Mae Carpenter of Naples who he married November 12, 1938; a brother, Milton Carpenter of Naples; and one sister, Leverda Smith of Naples. (Section C, L South Side)

  July 28, 1906-October 1, 1997
Margaret Stewart Crossett, a longtime resident of McCrory, AR, a former educator and a member of a family long active in the business and agricultural activities of Woodruff County, died Wednesday, October 1, 1997, at her residence. She was 91 years of age and died following an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted at 10 am, Saturday, October 4, at the graveside with the Rev. Marcia Dodd, pastor of the McCrory United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Oddfellows Cemetery in Woodruff County, under the direction of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of McCrory. Mrs. Crossett was born July 28, 1906, in Naples, TX, the daughter of the late James and Dixie Whatley Stewart. She attended schools in Naples, and continued her education at East Texas State Teachers' College. She moved to Woodruff County as a young person and in earlier years was an elementary school teacher and librarian in McCrory. She was married June 20, 1928, to Joseph Harton Crossett who was a Woodruss County landowner and associated with the Fakes Mercantile Company in McCrory. He preceded her I death on May 28, 1979. She was a longtime member of the McCrory United Methodist Church and the Women's Missionary Society of the church. Mrs. Crossett is survived by one daughter, Mary Comer of Indianapolis, IN; one sister, Mrs. Marion Leeves of Naples; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Jody Crossett. Serving as pallbearers were Joseph Crossett, Joseph H. Crossett Jr., Duane Fraser, Rudy Fraser, Larry Holleman and Jerry Smith.

  December 28, 1910-August 31, 1997
Bessie Mae Crow, 86, of Naples, died Sunday, August 31, 1997, at her home. Funeral Services were at 2 pm, Tuesday, September 2, at the Rocky Branch Church of Christ with Bro. John Hooten officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. Crow was born December 28, 1910, at Marietta, TX. She was a member of the Rocky Branch Church of Christ, and a lifetime resident of the Rocky Branch community. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Nita Beth and J. Roy Traylor of Naples, one son and daughter-in-law, Chester and Jane Crow of Shreveport, LA; four grandchildren, Chet Havenstrite of Austin, Darla Hollingsworth of Dallas, Janet E. Ragland of Naples, and Renita Jyl Wook of Pittsburg; one sister, Addie Lee Lindsey of Dallas; and eight great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Jack Traylor, Casey Traylor, George E. Gilliam, George S. Gilliam, Willie Giles Smith and Glen Ragland. (OS Row 21)

  March 15, 1912-July 24, 1997
Myra Elizabeth Austin Cunningham, born March 15, 1912, in Naples, to John Henry and Lunetta Kesseler Austin, died Thursday, July 24, 1997, at Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Friday, July 25, at the First United Methodist Church in Naples, with the Rev. Jack Cox of Lakeview, officiating. Interment followed at the Chapelwood Cemetery at Nash, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home, with the Rev. J. W. Poore of Texarkana, a longtime family friend, officiating. Pallbearers were her great-nephews, Paul Hicks, Justin Vissering, Jimmy Windle, Jeff Slagle, Michael Vissering and Harry James Vissering. She was a former member of Hardy Memorial United Methodist Church in Texarkana, and she joined the First United Methodist Church in Naples, in 1966. Elizabeth served in several leadership positions at both churches, particularly in the United Methodist Women's organization, and its annual bazaars. She was a member of the Naples Garden Club, a "pink lady" with the David Granberry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and her cooking, sewing and gardening skill were well known. Mrs. Cunningham was preceded in death by her parents, husbands John Henderson and E. F. Cunningham, brother John H. Austin Jr., and stepson James W. Cunningham. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Isabelle and Clois Hicks of Naples; a niece and husband, Joan Elizabeth and Aubrey Perry of Mesquite; a nephew and wife, Kerry and Marlene Hicks; great-nieces and husbands, Karen Elizabeth and Jeff Slagle of Denison, and Kelley and Jimmy Windle of Pottsboro; great-nephew and wife, Paul and Lana Hicks of Sulphur Springs; and five great-great-nieces and -nephews, Justin and Brittany Vissering, Jordan Slagle, and Austin and Jared Hicks. Elizabeth is also survived by a sister-in-law, Mary Austin of Houston; stepdaughter and husband, Virginia and Ray Marter of Satellite Beach, FL; stepdaughter-in-law, Kay Cunningham of Plattsmouth, NB; four step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and many cousins and friends who love her dearly. Memorial gifts may be given to the First United Methodist Church in Naples, or to the Hardy Memorial United Methodist Church in Texarkana.

  February 18, 1930-November 4, 1997
Fay Page Dunham, 67, of Omaha, died Tuesday, November 4, 1997. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Thursday, November 6, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Bill Harty officiating. Burial was at Spring Hill Cemetery near Naples, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mrs. Dunham was born February 18, 1930. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Soul Harbour Church, a retired beautician and a former resident of Everman, TX. (NW Row 12)

  August 25, 1915-November 29, 1997
Eugene Falls, 82, of Naples, died Saturday, November 29, 1997, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant following a brief illness. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Monday, December 1, at the First United Methodist Church in Naples, with the Rev. Jack Cox, the Rev. Janet Blackburn, and Dr. Dan Darby officiating. Burial was in the Douglassville Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mr. Falls was born August 25, 1915, in Bogata, TX. He was owner and operator of Granberry Insurance Agency of Naples, a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Belden Masonic Lodge, the Naples Volunteer Fire Department where he served as treasurer for over 37 years, and was a past president of the Naples Chamber of Commerce. He was a longtime resident of Naples. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Falls of Naples; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanne and Ray Thigpen of Omaha, and Carol and Stan Ten-Eyck of Jonestown, TX; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Charles Welborn Jones of Mt. Pleasant, Ken and Kate Falls of Naples, and Mike and Jackie falls of Texarkana; two brothers, Bill Falls of Daingerfield, and Russell Falls of Marshall, AR; five grandchildren, Kent Thigpen of Jefferson, Todd Thigpen of Pittsburg, Traci Falls Wade of Richwood, Jona Ten-Eyck of Jonestown and Dee Suydam of Texarkana; and four great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Joe Lovelace, Randall Ranes, Ellis Shirey, Roly Tuck and Bill Watson.

  August 6, 1916-May 18, 1997
Edward Allen Fletcher, 80, of Omaha, died Sunday, May 18, 1997, in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services were at 11 am, Tuesday, May 20, at Nail-Haggard Funeral Home Chapel in Daingerfield, with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Fletcher was born August 6, 1916, in Daingerfield. He was retired from Lone Star Steel, a member of the First Baptist Church of Omaha, member of the International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge in Mt. Pleasant, and a World War II Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Fletcher of Omaha; two sons, Travis Fletcher of Lewisville, and Ricahrd Fletcher of Irving; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. (G Row 15)

  December 9, 1948-September 4, 1997
Glenda Aeby Golden, 48, of Hillsboro, TX, died Thursday, September 4, 1997, in a Dallas hospital. Funeral services were at 3 pm, Sunday, September 7, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. G. W. Hullett officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mrs. Golden was born December 9, 1948, in Dallas. She was a member of the First Baptist Church at Hillsboro. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Golden of Hillsboro; two daughters, Cindy Linker and Angie Linker of Hillsboro; three stepdaughters, Tricia Cooper of Tyler, and Bobbie Widner and Susan Byers of Huntsville; her mother, Bobbie Aeby of Mt. Pleasant; one sister and brother-in-law, Sheliah and Keith Harris of Omaha; one granddaughter, Taylor Lynn Linker of Hillsboro; and four step-grandchildren. (K Row 7 BL 26)

  June 18, 1930-May 23, 1997
Bev Gray, 66, of Naples, died Friday, May 23, 1997, from injuries suffered in a car-train accident in Naples. Funeral services were at 11 am, Tuesday, May 27, at Liberty Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. Bill Harty officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery near Naples under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. Gray was born June 18, 1930, in Rochester, NY. She was a teacher and an accountant, a member of the Liberty Baptist Church of Naples, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband, Carol Gray of Naples, three sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Rosalie Gray of Little Rock; Steven and Amie Gray of San Diego; and Dave and Debbie Gray of Marshall; one daughter and son-in-law, Val and Jim Clark of Naples; one sister, Virginia Barclay of Rochester, NY; and four grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were James Welch, Galen Russell Jr., Ken Mixon, Lifus Clark, Frank Matthews, and Joe Dossett. (SW Row 3)

  September 21, 1923-July 6, 1997
Jackie Guess, 73, of Raleigh, NC, and formerly of Naples, died Sunday, July 6, 1997, in Smithfield, NC. Funeral services were at 11 am, Thursday, July 10, at the First Baptist Church of Naples, with the Rev. Tommy Weems and the Rev. Trey Roberson officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. Guess was born September 21, 1923, in Johnston County, NC. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Naples, and was preceded in death by her husband, Murray A. Guess; her parents, James Thomas Wakefield and Nora Wakefield; four sisters, and two brothers. Survivors include two daughters, Leigh Ann Myers of Camp Nelson, CA, and Kathy Coley of Raleigh, NC; two sons, Eddie Guess of Layton, UT, and Jim Guess of Rolla, MO; three sisters, Tennie Rumsey and Lois Gary, both of Mt. Pleasant, and Tommie Jo Griffin of Texarkana; seven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren, Seth and Joshua Coley of Raleigh, NC. (J Row 4)

  October 10, 1906-May 29, 1997
Mrs. Minnie Bell Hall, 90, of Omaha, died Thursday, May 29, 1997. Funeral services were at 10:30 am, Saturday, May 31, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh officiating. Mrs. Hall was born October 10, 1906, was a member of the First Baptist Church, and a longtime resident of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thad Hall; a brother, Rade Parker; and a sister, Alyne Oberthier. Survivors include one son and duahgter-in-law, Thad Lee and Jane Hall of Omaha; two daughters, Patricia Goolsby of Kingwood, and Betty Sue White of Beaumont; four grandchildren, Thad Louis Hall of Omaha, Kim Goolsby of Houston, Amy Harris of Denton, and Terry Hall of Houston; four great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Lorene Davis of Omaha. Serving as pallbearers were Thad Louis Hall, Terry Hall, Travis Harris, Odis Cline, Ronnie Thomas and J. L. Waits. (G Row 5)

  September 27, 1925-October 3, 1997
J. D. Hammonds, 72, of Naples, died Friday, October 3, 1997, at Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha, after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Sunday, October 5, at Life Tabernacle in Naples, with the Rev. Roger Hammonds officiating, and Kerry Hicks offering the eulogy. Burial was at Spring Hill Cemetery under the Direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mr. Hammonds was born September 27, 1925, at Simms, TX. He was a retired employee of Lone Star Steel Company, and the City of Naples. He was a longtime member of the Naples Fire Department of which he served as its chief mechanic for 34 years. He was named "Fireman of the Year" by the department in 1963 and again in 1990. He was a longtime resident of Naples, and a member of Life Tabernacle. Preceding him in death is his wife, Opal, and a brother, Curtis. He is survived by two sons, Wayne Hammonds and Danny Hammonds, both of Naples; a daughter and son-in-law, Nita and Chris McCord of Naples; two grandsons; one great-granddaughter; four sisters, Doris Jones and Helen Bradford, both of Simms, Linda Spears of Garland, and Pauline Mobley of Atwater, CA; four brothers, Travis Hammonds, George Hammonds Jr., and Henry Hammonds, all of Simms, and Billy Hammonds of Texarkana; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Windle and Thenia Kennedy of Mt. Pleasant; a special friend, Mary Richardson of Naples; and a number of nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Johnny Alexander, Bill Hyde, Kevin Knight, David Prince, Rex Ranes and Victor Wells. (NE Row 7)

  December 24, 1918-July 15, 1997
Ruby Lee Hampton, 78, of Naples, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services were at 1 pm, Wednesday, July 16, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples with the Rev. Trey Roberson officiating, and burial was in the Naples Cemetery. Mrs. Hampton was born December 24, 1918, in Florien, LA. She was a member of the Eastern Star and a member of the First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Hampton. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald and Barbara Hampton of Texarkana, and Bruce Hampton of Naples; one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Travis Megason of Texarkana; and four grandchildren, Kimberly Megason of Austin, Sean Megason of Boston, MA, Jennifer Maxer of San Antonio, and Sarah Mazer of Fayetteville, AR. Serving as pallbearers were Buddy May, buddy Blue, Bill Ellis and Hollis Suttle. (A Row 15)

  January 9 1901-September 24, 1997
Lela Belle Hanes, 96, of Omaha, died Wednesday, September 24, 1997, at the Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha. Funeral services were Friday, September 26, in Memorial Oaks Chapel in Houston, with the Rev. William Hermann officiating. Interment was in the Memorial Oaks Mausoleum under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. Hanes was born January 9, 1901, at Daingerfield. She moved to Houston in 1928 and was employed with the Ledbetter Clinic as a medical secretary for 39 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Omaha. She is survived by nephews Pete Bolin of Omaha, Hilton Hall of Lexington, TX, Windell Hall of Tyler and Alvin Tittle of Hot Springs, AR; and nieces Mary Davis and Frances Burnett, both of Omaha. Preceding Mrs. Hanes in death were her husband, James E. Hanes, and an infant son, Calvert Hanes.

  June 6, 1921-July 29, 1997
Mrs. Fannie Baker Hicks, 76, of Naples, died Tuesday, July 29, 1997, at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview. Funeral services were at noon, Saturday, August 2, at Norris s. Curry CME Church in Naples, with the Rev. W. T. Wilkins officiating. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery at Naples. Mrs. Hicks was born June 6, 1921 in Naples. Survivors include Debra Reeves, Connie Buford, Phyllis Mike-Strange of Dallas; Nicole Buford of Grand Prairie; Julia Miller and Will T. Cannon of Naples; Wayne Baker of Daingerfield; and a host of family and friends. (Sec C, L South Side)

  August 31, 1921-May 20, 1997
Josephus (Joe) Hillis, 75, of Naples, died Thursday, May 20, 1997, in Paris, TX. Funeral services were at 1 pm, Saturday, May 24, at the Williams Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Sammie D. Ivory Jr., officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery at Omaha. Mr. Hillis was born August 31, 1921, in Daingerfield. He was a Lone Star Steel Company retiree, a member of the Williams Chapel Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and two brothers. Survivors include his wife, Rosie Lee Hillis of Naples; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Joe and Delores Hillis and Alvin Hillis of Seattle, WA, and Donald and Debra Hillis of Nashua, NH; seven daughters and five sons-in-law, Katie and Pete Mitchell, Rose Goodjoint, Pinky and Lee Brooks, Gail Hillis and Charlett and Sylvester Wakefield, all of Seattle, and Helen and Roy Gilmore and Dora and Richard Dartex of Naples; two like-daughters, Sandra Badger and Mary Robertson; one sister, Birdie Williams of Naples; 26 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. (BL Row 14)

  February 7, 1923-July 23, 1997
Frances Ora Jones, 74, of Daingerfield, died Wednesday, July 23, 1997, in Longview. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Friday, July 25, at the Nail-Haggard Funeral Home in Daingerfield, with the Rev. Richard Jones officiating. Burial was in the Bradfield Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Jones was born February 7, 1923, in Hughes Springs. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Longview. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Ann Seaburg of Tyler; a son, Tom Lyster of Daingerfield; a sister and brother-in-law, Donna Bell and James Collins of Daingerfield; a brother and sister-in-law, Loyd and Nellie Campbell of Marietta; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. (Row 17)

  August 12, 1930-October 20, 1997
Carl F. Key, 67, of Naples, died Monday, October 20, 1997, at his residence. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Saturday, October 25, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Lanny Peek officiating. Burial was in the Meadowview Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Key was born August 12, 1930, in OK. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Key. Survivors include two sisters, Mary Jane Painter of Modesta, CA, and Carolyn Sue Storey of Mt. Enterprise, TX; a brother, Jack Key of Longview; one stepson and daughter-in-law, Charles and Dorothy Johnson of Naples; and a granddaughter, Jyl Cobb of Naples. Serving as pallbearers were George Cato, Ken Quarles, Lanny Luttrell, Douglas Jacobs, Billy Williams, Lynn Earl Storey, Cedric Storey and Dean Skelton. (A Row 6)

  January 13, 1910-October 12, 1997
Pauline Kimmel, 87, of Omaha, died Sunday, October 12, 1997, at the Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha. Graveside services were at 2 pm, Tuesday, at the Omaha Cemetery with the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Services were under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. Kimmel was a member of the First Baptist Church and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and W. E. Rogers of Omaha; a grandson, Jimmy Rogers of Lewisville; a great-grandson, Jimmy Paul Rogers of Hurst; and two nephews, Glen Wright and Jesse Wright of Omaha. (G Row 12)

  May 21, 1905-August 18, 1997
A. W. "Dock" McCoy, 92, of Omaha, died Monday, August 18, 1997, at the Elmwood Nursing home in Omaha. Funeral services were at 10 am, Wednesday, August 20, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Andy Andrews and the Rev. Mike Young officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. McCoy was born May 21, 1905, in Omaha. He was a retired carpenter, a member of the First Baptist Church, a member of the Fellowship Sunday School class, a veteran of World War II, and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivors include one sister-in-law, a nephew; a number of cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise DAVIS McCoy in 1993. Serving as pallbearers were Bud Joyner, Eddie Smith, Bill Thompson, Doug McEntire, Jimmy Moore and Lester Beasley. (H Row 3)

  September 18, 1917-September 14, 1997
Wilma McCollum, 80, of Sander, CA, died Sunday, September 14, 1997, in Fresno. Graveside services were Wednesday, September 17, at 10:30 am, at the Sanger, CA Cemetery. Mrs. McCollum was born September 18, 1917, at Omaha, TX, the daughter of Claire and Les Derrick. She was a member of the Southern Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Clyde McCollum of Sanger; a daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Richard Crowell of Centerville, CA; grandsons, Keven Lowery and Thomas Crowell of Fresno; a granddaughter, Debbie Miguel of Sanger; two great-grandchildren, Jessica Miguel and Christian Crowell; two brothers, Lewis Derrick and Harold Derrick; and two sisters, Beulah Goodwin and Mattie Helen Measley, all of Omaha. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4191 N. Blackstone #202, Fresno, CA 93726.

  December 8, 1960-August 30, 1997
Scotty Lynn McKee, 36, of Omaha, died Saturday, August 30, 1997, at Titus Regional medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Graveside services were at 1 pm, Saturday, September 6, at the Snow Hill Cemetery. Mr. McKee was born Thursday, December 8, 1960, in Mt. Pleasant. He was an aids educator for the state of TX. Survivors include his mother, Hassie Jones Barnett of Omaha; his father, Bobby McKee Sr., of Las Vegas; his stepfather, Roy Barnett of Omaha; a sister Mrs. Guy (Annetta) Prins of Longview; brothers, Bobby Leon Cason of Las Vegas, Roy Allen Barnett of Omaha, and Elvie Dewayne Barnett of Whitney, and a friend, Bruce Wayne Lacy of Shreveport. (Location Unknown)

  June 15, 1927-October 19, 1997
Helen M. Minton, 70, of Naples, died Sunday, October 19, 1997, at Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha. Funeral services were at 11 am, Wednesday, October 22, at the First Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. Trey Roberson officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery near Naples, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home. Mrs. Minton was born June 15, 1927, at Crandall, TX. She was a homemaker, a member of the First Baptist Church, and a longtime resident of Naples. Survivors include her husband, Robert L. Minton of Naples whom she married May 30, 1941; one daughter, Patricia Mills of Belton; four sons, Robert Dewey Minton of Baton Rouge, LA, Kenneth Wendell Minton of Augusta, GA; and Russell Lee Minton of Edna; three brothers, jack Cooper of San Augustine, Buster Cooper of Dallas, and Pat Cooper of Ore City; three sisters, Louise Dodson of Ore City, and Audene Mitchell and Robin Poarch, both of Dallas; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were grandsons Shane Mills, Robert Dewey Minton, Jr., Kenneth Minton, Jr., Chris Minton, Mathew Minton and Nicholas Minton. (SE Row 3)

  November 29, 1904-August 12, 1997
Bertha Page, 92, of Naples, died Thursday, August 12, 1997, at the Elmwood Nursing Home at Omaha. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Thursday, August 14, at the Alexander Funeral home Chapel in Naples; with the Rev. Victor Elrod officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery near Naples under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. Page was born November 29, 1904, in Cuthand, TX. She was a member of Life Tabernacle Church and a longtime resident of Naples. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Aubrey and Louise Page of Naples, and Travis and Margie Page of Texarkana; one daughter and son-in-law, Fay and Jerry Dunham of Omaha; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Willie H. Page on February 19, 1957. Serving as pallbearers were Roy Dunham, Reese Hargrove, Andy Barron, J. W. Harrison, Johnny Harrison and Victor Moore. (NW Row 14)

  November 6, 1910-August 11, 1997
Cleo (Bo) Peace, 86, of Omaha, died Monday, August 11, 1997, at the Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services were at 2 pm,, Wednesday, August 13, at the Liberty Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. Bill Harty officiating. Burial was in the Snow Hill Cemetery near Omaha, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home. Mr. Peace was born November 6, 1910, in Daingerfield. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Liberty Baptist Church, and a lifetime resident of Morris County. Survivors include his wife, Velma Peace of Omaha; a son, Luther Peace of Omaha; two daughters, Myrtle Morris of Naples, and Louise Carlson of Pittsburg; a brother, Perry Peace of DeKalb; a sister, Evelyn Bunner of Haynesville, LA; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Tony Cobb, George Motley, Jerry Elliott, Troy Hill, Jason Finney and William Peace. (B Row 17)

  September 22, 1911-July 31, 1997
Hattie Hawkins Peek, 85, of Omaha, died Thursday, July 31, 1997, at the Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Saturday, August 2, at the First Baptist Church of Omaha, with the Rev. Nolan Richey and the Rev. Michael Young officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. Hawkins was born September 22, 1911, in Omaha. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Preceding her in death were her husband, T. A. Peek, and a son, Caroll Max Peek. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Lanny and Brinda Peek of Omaha; a daughter-in-law, Luna Crocker of Marietta; a sister, Nina Sosbee of Omaha; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Jerry Henderson, Jerry Pope, William Pope, Frank Clayton, Toby Cason, Steve Eaves, James Carpenter and Harold Lewis. (G Row 14)

  November 12, 1937-August 24, 1997
Mass for Father Anthony William Pondant, 59, of Wylie were Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 11 am at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Daingerfield. A rosary was held Aug. 27 at Our Lady of Fatima Church and on Aug. 25 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Wylie. Burial was in Our Lady of the Pines Cemetery in Daingerfield. Pondant was born on Friday, Nov. 12, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was a veteran of the Army and a priest. He died on Sunday, Aug. 24. Survivors include two brothers, Dominick Pondant of San Diego, CA; two sisters, Patricia Harris of Nacogdoches and Elaine Pondant of Carrollton. (Sec A Row 5)

  December 21, 1905-December 23, 1997
Clara Gaddis Ranes, 92, of Topock, AZ, died Tuesday, December 23, 1997, at Needles Desert Community Hospital. Graveside services were at 10 am, Saturday, December 27, and interment was at Clark Cemetery at Lone Star, with Bro. Don White officiating and Bates-Cooper-Robison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Ranes was born in Daingerfield December 21, 1905. She was a retired nurse and homemaker. Survivors include a son, Curtis P. Ranes of Topock, AZ; a granddaughter, Vicki, of Reno, NV; nieces, Claudine Thomas and Gladys Ranes, both of Naples, and Eva Harbour of Mt. Pleasant; and a nephew, Leonard Ranes Belyeu of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Sam Ranes. (B Row 21)

  December 9, 1906-June 27, 1997
Roy Russell, 90, of Omaha, died Friday, June 27, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Sunday, June 29, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of the Alexander Funeral Home. Mr. Russell was a retired employee of Lone Star Steel Company, a carpenter and a lifetime resident of Omaha. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and a member of the David Elliott Masonic Lodge. Preceding Mr. Russell in death was a son, Billy Roy Russell. Survivors include his wife, Irma Russell of Omaha; three daughters, Patsy Walker of Omaha, Jeanette Johnson of Dallas and Freida Sparks of Daingerfield; a brother, J. T. Russell of Longview; a sister, Jimmie Blanset of FL; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. (J Row 6)

  January 9, 1938-December 24, 1997
Bobbie Seacy, 59, of Omaha, died Wednesday, December 24, 1997, in Dallas. Funeral services were at 1 pm, December 30, at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with the Rev. John M. Brooks officiating. Burial was in the Reynolds Cemetery. Ms. Searcy was born January 9, 1938, in Morris County. She was a chef and a Baptist. Survivors include a son, Elvin Phillip Searcy of Daingerfield; a daughter, Evelyn Searcy of Dallas; a brother, L. V. Searcy of Daingerfield; three sisters, Patsy J. Lewis of Daingerfield, Julie Searcy of Jacksonville, and Carolyn McGinnis of Houston; four grandchildren. (Location Unknown)

  August 9, 1946-October 4, 1997
Thomas W. (Tommy) Stewart, 51, of Colorado Springs, CO, died Saturday, October 4, 1997, in Golden, CO, while on a hiking trip. Funeral services were planned for 10 am, Saturday, October 11, at the First Congregational Church in Colorado Springs, with the Rev. Jim White officiating. Burial was to be in the Evergreen Cemetery, under the direction of Swan-Law Funeral Directors. Stewart was born August 9, 1946, in San Antonio to the late Louise and John H. Stewart. He was raised by his foster parents, the late Lizzie and Fred Zimmerman. He was a retired USAF Major, B-52 aircraft commander, T-38 flight instructor, military professor in philosophy and fine arts at the USAF Academy and a sales associate for the New England Insurance Company for the past 13 years. He was the quarterback for the1963 Pewitt Brahmas football team, the first to ever advance to the state quarterfinals playoffs, and was a graduate of Pewitt High School. He is survived by his wife, Susan, of Colorado Springs; two sons, Thomas Markham Stewart of Austin, TX, and George McDermith of Colorado Springs; two daughters, Michelle Christacopulos and Amanda McDermith, both of Colorado Springs; a brother, Hayden Stewart of Fouke, AR; and a sister, Martha Hullett of Mesquite, TX. He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Zimmerman. Memorials may be made to the Paul H. Pewitt School Education Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 1106, Omaha, TX 75571-1106.

  Abt 1921-November 26, 1997
Graveside services for Denzil Thomas, 76, of Bossier City, La., were at 2 pm, Friday, November 28, 1997, at Spring Hill Cemetery near Naples. Mr. Thomas died Wednesday, November 26, in Shreveport. He was a retired oil field worker, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda K . Slack. Survivors include four daughters, Mary Gay LaMont and Husband; Dan; Betty Pearson and Husband, Dan; Betty Pearson and Husband, Fred, Janie Landry, and Jimmie Greer and husband, Thad, and five grandchildren. (OS Row 76)

  September 18, 1901-November 16, 1997
JOHNIE WILLIAM TIGERT, 96, of Mesquite, formerly of Daingerfield, died Sunday, November 16, 1997, in Mesquite. Funeral services were at 10:30 am, Wednesday, November 19, 1997, at the Nail-Haggard Funeral Home Chapel in Daingerfield with the Rev. Nolan Richey and The Rev. Ken Southerland officiating. Burial was in the Center Grove Cemetery.
  Mr. Tigert was born September 18, 1901, in Omaha, TX. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Daingerfield. He served in the US Army and he was a farmer and house painter.
  Mr. Tigert was preceded in death by two wives, Lucille and Alberta; six brothers and three sisters. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John and Linda Tigert of Mesquite; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Louis and Bobby Hendry of Kingwood; four brothers, George Tigert of Lone Star, and Reuben Smith, George Jr Tigert and Bobby Tigert of Shreveport LA, sisters, Lucy McCollum of Naples, Ruby Ivy of Longview, Josephine Terrell of Lone Star, and Mildred Terrell of Daingerfield; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

  October 6, 1939-November 6, 1997
Sue MacKay Tomlin, 58, of Naples, died Thursday, November 6, 1997, in a Longview hospital. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Saturday, November 8, at the Daingerfield Church of Christ with Norman Miller officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery near Naples, under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Mrs. Tomlin was born October 6, 1939 in Oak Park, IL. She was a former employee of East Texas Medical Center Home Health Care in Daingerfield, and a member of the Daingerfield Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Larry Tomlin of Naples; two sons and a daughter-in-law, David and Deborah MacKay of Naples, and Dan MacKay of Omaha, NE; one daughter, Kim Bradford of Kilgore; two stepdaughters and a stepson-in-law, Cheryl and Bob Rigby of SC, and Arlene Phillips of Tulsa, OK; her mother, JoAnne McNally of Palos Heights, IL; two sisters, Bibi Anne Duncan of St. Charles, and Dianne Tews of Milwaukee, WI; four grandchildren, Bubba, Kali, Zane and Annah; and two nephews, Patrick and Tim Duncan. (LOCATION UNKNOWN)

  August 22, 1928-January 11, 1998
Vernon Wayne Vickers family and friends were invited to a gathering at 1:00 p.m. January 24, in the Concord Baptist Church fellowship hall to honor the memory of Vernon Wayne Vickers who died January 11, 1998, in Brownsville, Texas, where he and Peggy, his wife of 33 years, had spent their winters for the past several years. Mr. Vickers was born August 22, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys Beasley and Dewey T. Vickers. He is survived by a daughter, Tonye McKinney; sons, David Vickers and Vernon Bill Vickers; grandson Kris Vickers; stepsons, Jerry Gunby and Mitch Gunby; step-grandchildren, Marcus, Chausa McCally, Amy, Krysta and Bryan; brothers, Dillon Vickers and Bill Beasley Vickers; sisters, Corrine Womack, Shirley Hunt and Carolyn Evans; 17 nieces and nephews, numerous great-nieces and great-nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Vernon's ashes were scattered January 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Gulf of Mexico.

  May 11, 1942-June 23, 1997
Henry (Butch) Willeford, 55, of Avinger, died Monday, June 23, at the University of Texas Health Center. Graveside services were at 10 am, Wednesday, June 25, at the Wheatville Cemetery at Naples, with the Rev. Bill Harty officiating, and under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mr. Willeford was a former resident of Naples, and was a member of the Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Willeford on December 26, 1942. Survivors include his mother, Ruby Willeford of Avinger; one son, Tony Benton Willeford of Dallas; five sisters, Norma Simpson of Avinger, Dorothy Rhymes of Denison, Margaret Elliott of Mt. Pleasant, Rose Welborn of Bonham and Melba Moore of Avinger; two brothers, Thomas Willeford and Danny Willeford, both of Avinger; and a number of nieces and nephews. (Row 6)

  April 17, 1910-June 29, 1997
Lola Williams, 87, of Jenkins, died Sunday, June 29. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Monday, June 30, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Pleas Layne officiating. Burial was in Clark Cemetery. Mrs. Williams was a member of the South Union Baptist Church of Daingerfield, and was a lifetime resident of Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Williams; a daughter Novelle Nichols; and a son, Robert Gene Williams. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Nina and Billy John Hicks of Naples; a sister-in-law, Birdie Terry of Daingerfield; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Serving as pallbearers were Bud Davlin, Bud Hicks, Johnny Hicks, Sam Hicks, Eugene Terry and Felton Williams. (A Row 14)

  November 3, 1922-December 19, 1997
Mrs. Alice Boddie Wommack, 75, of Longview, died Friday, December 19, 1997, in a Longview hospital. Graveside services were at 10 am, Monday, December 22, at the Naples Cemetery with the Rev. Ed Barlow officiating. Burial was under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. Wommack was born November 3, 1922, in Marietta, TX. She was a member of the Winterfield United Methodist Church, and a former resident of Marietta. Survivors include her husband, Frank Wommack of Longview; a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Lisa Wommack of Longview; a brother, Jack Boddie of Bryans Mill; and two grandchildren, Erin Wommack and Alexandra Wommack, both of Longview. (A Row 9)

  August 30, 1919-December 5, 1997
Samuel Younger, 78, of Daingerfield, died Friday, December 5, 1997, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services are Saturday, December 13, at 2 pm, at the Mt. Zion CME Church. HE had served with the US Army. Mr. Younger was born August 30, 1919, in Daingerfield, was retired and was a member of the Mt. Zion CME Church. He had served with the U S. Army. Survivors include his sons, Gaylor Younger and Vincient Younger of Lone Star, Fredrick Younger, Francois Younger and James Younger of Daingerfield, Roderick Mitchell of Fresno, CA., and Anthony Mason of Mt. Pleasant; and one daughter, Brenda Mitchell of Daingerfield. He was married to Earnesting Younger. Pallbearers are Jimmy Grant, Johnnie B. Hurndon Jr., Jerry Hurndon, A. D. Johnson, Delwin, Holloman Marshall Grant Jr., Bishop Mason and H. B. Barber Jr. (BL Sec Row 1)