Obituaries, 2008-2009

  Aug. 9, 1942-Aug. 9, 2008
Services for Jerry Bailey, 66, of Hughes Springs, were held Aug. 11 at Veal Switch Baptist Church in Hughes Springs with the Rev. Bruce Shipp officiating. Interment was in Veal Switch Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. Mr. Bailey was born Aug. 9, 1942, in Bodcaw, Ark., and died Aug. 9 at a Longview hospital. Mr. Bailey was a Baptist and retired from Lone Star Steel after working there for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Kay, of Hughes Springs; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Shawn Sinclair of Sulphur Springs, and Marla and Matt McCord of Hughes Springs; one son, Jerry Bailey Jr., of Hughes Springs; one sister, Peggy Creech of Stamps, Ark.; three brothers- in-law and their wives, Ray Marlar of Daingerfield, James and Joe Ross, and Richard and Janice Ross, all of Hope, Ark.; and eight grandchildren.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Aug 13, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  July 26, 1933-Aug. 2, 2008
Memorial services for Dalton Dean Davis, 75, of Dallas, formerly of Hughes Springs, were held Aug. 7 in the Hughes Springs Cemetery with Norman Miller officiating. Mr. Davis was born July 26, 1933, in Erath County and died Aug. 2 in Dallas.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Aug 13, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  Jan. 23, 1944-Aug. 7, 2008
Services for William Robert "Billy Bob" Lee, 64, of Linden, were held Aug. 10 in the chapel of Reeder-Davis- Schindler Funeral Home in Linden with Taylor Duncan officiating. Interment was in Warren Springs Cemetery. Mr. Lee was born Jan. 23, 1944, in Atlanta and died Aug. 7 in Carthage.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Aug 13, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  July 12, 1926-Aug. 5, 2008
Services for Joe Grady Russell, 82, of Hughes Springs were held Aug. 7 at Missionary Baptist Church in Hughes Springs with the Rev. Larry Neeley officiating. Interment was in Hughes Springs Cemetery under the direction of Reeder- Davis Funeral Home Inc. Mr. Russell was born July 12, 1926, in Hughes Springs and died Aug. 5. He was a member of Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church and Hughes Springs Masonic Lodge. He was a World War II veteran and a retired ironworker. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Doris Stuckey Russell; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Carole Walker Russell of Austin; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and John Smith of Lakeland, Fla.; granddaughter Julie Erin Smith of Winnsboro; grandson Tanner Smith of Hughes Springs; brother, Wayne Russell of Daingerfield; and numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Aug 13, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  June 10, 1939-Aug. 10, 2008
Services for Edna Joyce Walker, 69, of Lone Star, were held Aug. 12 at the Nail-Haggard Chapel with the Rev. Scott Darby officiating. Interment was in Iron Bluff Cemetery in Lone Star. Mrs. Walker was born June 10, 1939, in Daingerfield and died Aug. 10 in Longview. She was a Baptist and a member of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband, James Richard Walker of Lone Star; daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn Christine and Warren Silvertooth of Avinger and Debbie and Bill Baxter of Jenkins; son and daughter-in-law Richie and Sandy Walker of Hughes Springs; brother, James Gable of Austin; six grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Aug 13, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  May 17, 1958-July 7, 2008
Memorial services for Roy Frederick Smith, 50, of Tullahoma, Tenn., were held at First United Methodist Church in Tullahoma. Mr. Smith was born May 17, 1954, in Hughes Springs and died July 7 at his home. Following his graduation in 1975 from Tullahoma High School, Mr. Smith joined the United States Army as a helicopter pilot, flying Huey MEDEVAC helicopters out of Stuttgart, Germany and Braumholder, Germany. Mr. Smith had an extensive aviation career including U.S. Customs, Vanderbilt Life Flight, and a G-111 Captain for Worldwide Jet Charter. He also flew for Tullahoma Skydiving Center and served as an instructor in skydiving. He held an air transport pilot's license with commercial privileges and endorsements. Mr. Smith served as a member of the Tullahoma Airport Authority and on the board of trustees of the Staggerwing Foundation Inc. He was a member of the Airplane Owners and Pilots Association and a lifetime member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick Taylor Smith, a former pilot during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Laura Lee Beckwith Smith of Tullahoma; two sons, Michael Roy Smith and Marc Andrew Smith, both of Baltimore, Md.; his mother, Helen L. Smith of Tullahoma; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Susan and Jeff Johnson of Franklin, N.C. and Sally and Bill Harris of Owensboro, Ky.; one brother and sister-in-law, Steven and Suzanne Smith of Birmingham, Ala., and his dog, Red Dawg. Mr. Smith requested that donations be made to the Middle Tennessee Council of Boy Scouts of America, P.O. Box 150409, Nashville, Tenn. 37215.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 10, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  Dec. 23, 1919-Sept. 3, 2008
Services for William D. Abernathy, 88, of Hughes Springs, were held Sept. 6 at First Baptist Church of Hughes Springs with the Revs. Aubrey Howell, Bob Pearce, and Mickey Rorex officiating. Interment was in Hughes Springs Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. Mr. Abernathy was born Dec. 23, 1919, in Hughes Springs, and passed away on Sept. 3 under hospice care at a Longview hospital. He was a deacon at the First Baptist Church in Hughes Springs. He was a Mason, a member of IBEW, and United Steelworkers of America, and an electrician at Lone Star Steel Company. He was also a cattleman. He had an associate degree from Southwest Mississippi College. He was in the U.S. Army, serving in the Pacific theatre during World War II. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Doris Nell Smith Abernathy; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Chad and Janie Abernathy of Carthage, and William Phil and Katy Abernathy of Jacksonville, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Robert Randall Abernathy, Kristi Ann Tosh, Sarah Ann Chapman, Amy Claire Drillette, Charles David Abernathy, Megan Jane Eshbaugh, Candace Olivia Abernathy, and Catherine Boyd Abernathy, 14 great-grandchildren, James Robert "Bo" McGee, Brittani Joanne Guerra, William Randall Abernathy, Robert Thomas Abernathy, Jake Houston Hardin, Nicholas Austin Hardin, Zachary Thomas Drillette, Abbey Claire Drillette, Lindy Elizabeth Drillette, Mackenzie Joyce Abernathy, Max Charles Abernathy, Jack Charles Abernathy, Ethan James Eshbaugh, and Lucy Jane Eshbaugh; two great-great-grandchildren, Steven Paul Guerra and Rheanne Michelle Guerra; and one sister, Evelyn Coulter. Online condolences can be made at www-reeder-davis.com.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 10, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  July 1, 1922-Aug. 27, 2008
Services for Rena McCain, 86, of Daingerfield, were held Aug. 30 at the First United Methodist Church in Daingerfield with the Rev. Jeff Stull officiating. Interment was in Daingerfield Cemetery under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Mrs. McCain was born July 1, 1922, in Hughes Springs, and died Aug. 27 in Houston. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Daingerfield Garden Club, Daingerfield Chamber of Commerce, and Maia Study Club. She was a former city secretary of Daingerfield and owned and operated Rena's Fashions in Daingerfield before retiring. Her husband, Max McCain, preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Annette McCain of Daingerfield, and Keith and Barbara McCain of Cypress; daughter and son-in-law, Angela McCain and David Lanagan of Sugarland; 13 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 10, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  Dec. 2, 1915-Sept. 1, 2008
Services for Lee Belle Moyer, 92, of Linden, were held Sept. 6 at Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home Chapel in Linden with Curtis Hall officiating. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery. Mrs. Moyer was born Dec. 2, 1915, in Upshur County and died Sept. 1 in Birmingham, Ala.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 10, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  Dec. 19, 1913-Sept. 11, 2008
Services for Dana Delbert Pracht, 94, of Hughes Springs, were held Sept. 13 at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs with the Revs. Dan McGuire and Roger Oney officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Hughes Springs under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home. Mr. Pracht was born Dec. 19, 1913 in Elmdale, Kan., and died Sept. 11 at a Linden hospital. He was a Methodist, a World War II Army veteran, and he retired from Greyhound Bus Lines after 30 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Ione Pracht; two daughters and one son-in-law, Donna Jo and John T. Russell and Pat Keeney, all of Hughes Springs; one brother, Harold R. Pracht of El Paso; one sister, Ruth L. Christi of El Paso; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 17, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1957-2008
Memorial services for Danny Ray "Dan" Burenheide, 50, of Daingerfield, were held at the Kingdom Hall in Daingerfield with Norman Munzo officiating. Mr. Burenheide was born Sept. 21, 1957, in Emporia, Kan., and died Sept. 7 in Daingerfield.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 17, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1958-2008
Services for Anna Leatrice Harris Johnson, 50, of Daingerfield, were held Sept. 20 at the First Baptist Church of Daingerfield with L.C. Webster officiating. Interment was in Whitmore Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson was born Aug. 29, 1958, in Lone Star, and died Sept. 5.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 17, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1963-2008
Services for Eddy Eugene Keesee, 45, of Linden, were held Sept. 11 at First Baptist Church in Linden with Jackie Stanfield officiating. Interment was in Linden Cemetery. Mr. Keesee was born Aug. 1, 1963, in Marshall and died Sept. 7 in an Atlanta hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 17, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1931-2008
Services for Edd Russell "Shorty" Phillips, 77, of Daingerfield, were held Sept. 13 at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs with the Rev. Scott Darby officiating. Interment was in Daingerfield Cemetery. Mr. Phillips was born Aug. 13, 1931 in Morris County, and died Sept. 11 at his home.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 17, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1942-2008
Graveside services for Mary Kathryn Ward, 66, of Houston, were held Sept. 11 at Veal Switch Cemetery with the Rev. Curtis Hall officiating. Mrs. Ward was born Jan. 5, 1942, in Mansfield, La., and died Sept. 7 in a Houston hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 17, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1974-2008
Private family memorial services for Phillip Warden, 33, of Daingerfield were held Thursday at Lone Star Lake in Jenkins. Mr. Warden was born Nov. 10, 1974, in Dallas, to Phillip Ray Warden an Vickie Allen Warden, and died Sept. 8 in Dallas. He had lived in Daingerfield for two years, moving from Orlando, Fla. He worked as a plumber and a certified emergency medical technician. He was also a volunteer for Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge in Orlando. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Loyal Robert Allen; his grandmother, Joyce Watson; and grandfather, Burton Warden. Survivors include his mother, Vickie Allen Warden of Daingerfield; father, Phillip Warden of Mesquite; grandmother, Mary Allen of Daingerfield; and numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles. Memorials may be made to Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge Center, 17552 FM 14, Tyler, TX 75706.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 19, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1974-2008
Private family memorial services for Phillip Warden, 33, of Daingerfield were held Thursday at Lone Star Lake in Jenkins. Mr. Warden was born Nov. 10, 1974, in Dallas to Phillip Ray Warden and Vickie Allen Warden, and died Sept. 8 in Dallas. He had lived in Daingerfield for two years, moving from Orlando, Fla. He worked as a plumber and a certified emergency medical technician. He was also a volunteer for Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, in Orlando. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Loyal Robert Allen; his grandmother, Joyce Watson; and grandfather, Burton Warden. Survivors include his mother, Vickie Allen Warden of Daingerfield; father, Phillip Warden of Mesquite; grandmother, Mary Allen of Daingerfield; and numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles. Memorials may be made to Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge Center, 17552 FM 14, Tyler, TX 75706.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 19, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1942-2008
Graveside services for Mary Kathryn Ward, 66, of Houston, were held Sept. 11 at Veal Switch Cemetery with the Rev. Curtis Hall officiating. Mrs. Ward was born Jan. 5, 1942, in Mansfield, La., and died Sept. 7 in a Houston hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 19, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1931-2008
Services for Edd Russell "Shorty" Philips, 77, of Daingerfield, were held Sept. 13 at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs with the Rev. Scott Darby officiating. Interment was in Daingerfield Cemetery. Mr. Phillips was born Aug. 13, 1931 in Morris County and died Sept. 11 at his home.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 19, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1963-2008
Services for Eddy Eugene Keesee, 45, of Linden, were held Sept. 11 at First Baptist Church in Linden with Jackie Stanfield officiating. Interment was in Linden Cemetery. Mr. Keesee was born Aug. 1, 1963, in Marshall and died Sept. 7 in an Atlanta hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 19, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1958-2008
Services for Anna Leatrice Harris Johnson, 50, of Daingerfield, were held Sept. 20 at the First Baptist Church of Daingerfield with L.C. Webster officiating. Interment was in Whitmore Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson was born Aug. 29, 1958, in Lone Star, and died Sept. 5.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 19, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1957-2008
Memorial services for Danny "Dan" Ray Burenheide, 50, of Daingerfield, were held at the Kingdom Hall in Daingerfield with Norman Munzo officiating. Mr. Burenheide was born Sept. 21, 1957, in Emporia, Kan., and died Sept. 7 in Daingerfield.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 19, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1913-2008
Services for Dana Delbert Pracht, 94, of Hughes Springs, were held Sept. 13 at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs with the Revs. Dan McGuire and Roger Oney officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Hughes Springs under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. Mr. Pracht was born Dec. 19, 1913 in Elmdale, Kan., and died Sept. 11 at a Linden hospital. He was a Methodist, a World War II Army veteran, and he retired from greyhound Bus Lines after 30 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Ione Pracht; two daughters and one son-in-law, Donna Jo and John T. Russell and Pat Keeney, all of Hughes Springs; one brother, Harold R. Pracht of El Paso; one sister, Ruth L. Christi of El Paso; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 19, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1908-2008
Lois Lawless, born Velma Lois Hall on Oct. 7, 1908, went to be with her Lord Sept. 17, just days short of her 100th birthday. Lois was born and raised in Cass County where she remained until the death of her husband in 1990. She moved to Odessa after the death of her husband and lived with her son, Murlin, until his death, and then went with her daughter, Jean, in Southern California. Lois was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Mutt Lawless, and their children, Murlin Lawless and Jean Rhodes; parents Robert Hall and Minnie Fletcher Hall; brothers Marvin, Floyd, Ernest, and Bernice Hall; and a sister, Lucille Curry. She is survived by sisters, Odelia Womack of Linden and Hazel Walker of Dallas; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Services are today, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. at Reeder-Davis Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Durwood Bristow officiating. Following the service, lunch will be served at her favorite church, Cornett United Methodist Church. Donations may be made to Cornett United Methodist Church in her memory. Online condolences can be made at www-reeder-davis.com.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 24, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1923-2008
Services celebrating the life of Charles Robert Harris, 85, formerly of Tyler, were held at Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 1:30 with the Rev. Ron Byrd officiating. The family received visitors at 12:30 at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery. Mr. Harris went to be with Our Lord and his beloved wife on Saturday, Sept. 13. Charlie was born on Sept. 6, 1923, in Hughes Springs. He loved growing up the youngest of seven boys in a large rural East Texas family. He was very bright and taught himself to read by age 5. He started school in the second grade at age 6. In high school he was an accomplished basketball and tennis player. After graduation he attended The University of Texas at Austin. When World War II began, he left UT and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served during the war as a combat medic in the 9th Infantry Division in France, Germany, and Belgium. He was discharged in 1945 having served in five major campaigns; his military honors included the Presidential Unit Citation, the Good Conduct Ribbon, the Combat Medics Badge and the European Theater of Operations Ribbon with Five Battle Stars. After discharge from the Army, he resumed his studies at UT where he met the love of his life Mary Naomi Fullerton. Charlie and Mary were married in 1949 after his graduation from Pharmacy School in 1948. Charlie began his pharmacy career in Liberty. In 1957 he moved to Temple where he and Mary raised their four children. Charlie owned and operated Harris Drug in Temple. He was active in civic affairs, a member of the Temple Masonic Lodge, was a Scottish Rite Mason and attended the First Methodist Church. In 1973 Charlie began working as a hospital pharmacist for the Veterans Administration in Waco. In 1993, Charlie and Mary moved to East Texas to be closer to their sons Jim and Jack in Tyler. They attended First Christian Church of Tyler. Charlie did not relish retirement and soon took a position as the hospital pharmacist for Hospice of East Texas, where he could help others who were suffering. Following the loss of his beloved wife of 56 years, he relocated to Wichita, Kan. and lived happily with his youngest son John's family, and near his daughter Marilyn. Charlie loved life, he loved people and people loved him back. Cheery until the very end, he had a disarming smile and manner that quickly made strangers friends. He truly lived the Christian life. He taught us all by example. Charlie was so very proud of all of his grandchildren. He felt he had had a very blessed life and wasn't shy about telling people. In the end, he faced his final days with optimism and courage and was ready to meet his Maker and rejoin the love of his life. He was one of a kind. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by sons, Dr. James Harris and wife Mary of Tyler, Dr. Jack Harris and wife Jean of Tyler, John Harris and wife Lori of Wichita, Kan.; daughter Marilyn Martin and husband Dr. Charles Martin of Wichita, Kan. He is also survived by his grandchildren Cliff, Brad, Christine, Justin, Michelle, Peyton and Carson Harris, of Tyler, Kate Harris and Sara Harris VerShaw of Tyler, as well as Tyler and Caleb Harris of Wichita, and Brandon and Julie Martin of Wichita. He was preceded in death by his parents John Thomas and Lillian Irene Harris, and brothers Andrew, Dick, Russell, James, Louis and Jodie. Pallbearers were Lt. Cliff Harris, Brad Harris, Justin Harris, Brandon Martin, Tyler Harris and Peyton Harris. Honorary pallbearers were James Fullerton, Marvin Naron, Lee Stewart, Jodie Harris Jr., Don Harris and Ronnie Rutledge. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX, 75701 or a charity of choice.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 24, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1912-2008
Graveside services for Winnie Crossland, 95, of Daingerfield were held on Sept. 17 at Clark Cemetery with Johnny Coleman officiating. Mrs. Crossland was born Oct. 23, 1912, in Cass County and died Sept. 15 in Longview.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Sep 24, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  Feb. 17, 1959-Aug. 14, 2008
Memorial services for Michael Dean Barney, 49, of Linden, were held Sept. 28 at Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home Chapel in Linden with the Rev. Jerry McKeller officiating. Mr. Barney was born Feb. 17, 1959, in Logan, Iowa, and died Aug. 14 in a San Antonio hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Oct 2, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  May 14, 1951-Sept. 25, 2008
Funeral services for Earl Eugene "Gene" Flowers, 57, of Daingerfield, were held Sept. 28, at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs with the Rev. Chad Thompson officiating. Burial will be at Clark Cemetery in Daingerfield under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. Mr. Flowers was born May 14, 1951, in Midland, to Earl Edward and Oleta Flowers and died on Sept. 25, at a Gilmer hospital. He was a Mason and member of Church of Christ. He was a very loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife Glenda of Daingerfield; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Cristi Flowers of Arp; one daughter and son-in-law, Gina and Tony Campos of Arp; one brother David Flowers of Denton; two granddaughters, Karli Flowers and Alyssa Campos, both of Arp; and numerous nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be left at www.reeder-davis.com.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Oct 2, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  Aug. 25, 1925-Sept. 23, 2008
Services for Pearline Henderson, 83, of Pittsburg were held Sept. 27 at Shady Grove Christian Church with the Rev. A.O. Sasser officiating. Interment was in Shady Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Henderson was born Aug. 25, 1925, in Cason and died Sept. 23 in Pittsburg.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Oct 2, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  May 14, 1911-Sept. 22, 2008
Services for Mae D. Morris, 97, of Fort Worth, formerly of Gilmer, were held Sept. 27 at St. Paul's Baptist Church in Ore City with the Rev. Johnny Brown officiating. Interment was in New Mountain Cemetery. Mrs. Morris was born May 14, 1911, in Gilmer and died Sept. 22.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Oct 2, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  Oct. 25, 1927-Sept. 19, 2008
Services for Robert Edward "Bob" Murphy, 80, Huntsville, Ala., were held Sept. 26 at Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home Chapel in Linden with Dr. Will Andres officiating. Interment was in Linden Cemetery. Mr. Murphy was born Oct. 25, 1927, in Leeds, S.D. and died Sept. 19 at Redstone Village Skilled Nursing Center in Huntsville.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Oct 2, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  Sept. 13, 1954-Sept. 25, 2008
Services for Teresa Wetzel Payne, 54, of Windsor, Colo. will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Church of Christ in Daingerfield with Leonard Turner and Norman Miller officiating. Arrangements under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home in Daingerfield. Teresa was born Sept. 13, 1954, in Naples, to Edwin and Marlene Wetzel. She went to be with our Lord on Sept. 25. A loving wife, mother, daughter and sister, Teresa has touched so many in a very special way. Teresa grew up in Daingerfield, and graduated from Daingerfield High School in 1973. She completed her education at East Texas State University in 1978. A lifelong Christian, Teresa lived life as a true Proverbs woman. Even during her last struggles, she was much more concerned with problems or situations of others and never dwelled on her own difficulties. Always considerate of others and what they were dealing with, she never lost the hope that she would be cured of her disease and be allowed to witness to others that with unwavering faith, miracles truly can happen. Teresa is survived by her husband, Pat Payne of Windsor, Colo.; her sons, Andrew Payne of Austin, and Russell Payne of Jacksonville, Fla.; her mother, Marlene Wetzel of Daingerfield; her sister, Susan Wetzel of Lancaster, good friend, Pauline Sanchez; aunts and uncles, Leonard Turner of Knoxville, Tenn., Joan Williams of Liberty, Avery Wetzel of Gadsden, Ala., Gerald Wetzel of Mobile, Ala, Geraldine Duke of Gadsden, Ala.; along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Oct 2, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  Feb. 2, 1932-Sept. 26, 2008
Services for Leroy Dale Rennick, 76, of Mount Vernon, were held Sept. 29 at Liberty Baptist Church in Naples with the Rev. Roy Conatser officiating. Interment was in Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Rennick was born Feb. 2, 1932, in Sherrell, Mo., and died Sept. 26 at his home.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Oct 2, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  Dec. 26, 1983-Sept. 21, 2008
Memorial services for Sean David Spencer, 22, of San Diego, formerly of Hughes Springs, were held Sept. 27 at the Church on the Rock in Daingerfield with the Rev. Randy Seybert officiating. Mr. Spencer was born Dec. 26, 1983, in Houston and died Sept. 21 in San Diego.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Oct 2, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  Jan. 20, 1934-Sept. 26, 2008
Services for Corrie Frances Washington, 74, of Linden, were held Sept. 29 at the First Baptist Church of Linden with Charles Russell and Jackie Stanford officiating. Interment was in Linden Cemetery. Mrs. Washington was born Jan. 20, 1934, in Kildare and died Sept. 26 in a Texarkana hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Oct 2, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  Dec. 16, 1919-Oct. 8 2008
Graveside services for Alta Chloe Anderson, 88, of Winnsboro, were held Oct. 8 at Lee Cemetery in Winnsboro. Mrs. Anderson was born Dec. 16, 1919, in Wood County and died Oct. 8 in Winnsboro.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Oct 15, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  Jan. 5, 1929-Oct. 10, 2008
Services for J.L. Duck, 79, of Linden, were held Oct. 12 at First Baptist Church in Linden with Jackie Stanford and Don Phelps officiating. Interment was in Linden Cemetery. Mr. Duck was born Jan. 5, 1929, in Hughes Springs and died Oct. 10.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Oct 15, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  March 27, 1951-Oct. 8 2008
Graveside services for Gary Leon Godwin, 57, of Omaha, were held Oct. 12 at Omaha Cemetery with the Rev. Louis Caufield officiating. Mr. Godwin was born March 27, 1951, in Mount Pleasant, and died Oct. 8 in Omaha.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Oct 15, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1921-2008
Graveside services for Horace "Hoss" Hall, 87, were held Oct. 10 at Linden Cemetery. Mr. Hall was born Jan. 22, 1921, in Linden, and died Sept. 27 in Vallejo.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Oct 15, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1929-2008
Services for Richard Lee Porter, 79, of Daingerfield, were held Oct. 112 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Father Ambrose officiating. Burial was in Our Lady of the Pines Cemetery under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Mr. Porter was born April 22, 1929, in Morris County and died Oct. 8 in Daingerfield. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Korea. He was employed by Lone Star Steel for 43 years as an electrical foreman. He was a Master Mason Oasis Lodge 79 and a member of the American Legion. He attended Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and was a retired Daingerfield fireman. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Sean Spencer, and sister, Sara Hicks. Survivors include his wife, Polly Porter of Daingerfield; sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Diane Porter of Friendswood, Mark Porter of Diana, Gary and Teresa Porter of Surfside Beach; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Steve McCoy of Midland, Mary and Greg McKinney of Hughes Springs; brother and sister-in-law, Judge Bill and Bill Susan Porter of Lone Star; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Oct 15, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1923-2008
Services for Lewis Stanton, 85, were held Oct. 11 at WRS United Methodist Church in Mims with the Revs. George M. Hancock officiating. Interment was in Mims Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Stanton was born June 15, 1923, and died Oct. in a Shreveport, La. hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Oct 15, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1927-2008
Memorial services for Robert "Bob" Wilson, 82, of Hughes Springs, were held Oct. 11 at Veal Switch Baptist Church in Hughes Springs with Dr. Joe Price, Tommy Smith, Doug DeRamus, and Terry Kinard officiating. A private family interment will be at Wilson Chapel in Kaufman. Mr. Wilson was born Aug. 4, 1927, in Jiba and died Oct. 7 in the Longview hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Oct 15, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1920-2008
Graveside services for Curtis Edward Connor, 87, of Daingerfield, were held June 30 at Daingerfield "Connor" Cemetery. A memorial service followed at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Daingerfield with Dr. Dave Johnson officiating. Mr. Connor was born Dec. 24, 1920, in Daingerfield, and died June 24 in Tyler.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jul 2, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1941-2008
Services for Peggy Sue Hitchcock, 67, of Omaha, were held June 28 at First Baptist Church in Kildare with Kerry Adamek and Thomas Potter officiating. Interment was in Union Hill Cemetery near Linden. Mrs. Hitchcock was born March 24, 1941, in Linden, and died June 26 in Longview.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jul 2, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1986-2008
A memorial service for Beverly Kay Holcomb, 22, of Daingerfield, will be July 7 at 1 p.m. at Nail-Haggard Funeral Home Chapel with Ricky Glenn officiating. Beverly was born April 29, 1986, in Norfolk, Va. And died June 26 in Pittsburg. She graduated from Daingerfield High School in 2008. Survivors include her mother, June Morris of Daingerfield; sister, Maxine Holcomb of Daingerfield; aunts and uncles, Judith McKenzie of Lone Star, Richard and Elizabeth Burgess of Alamo, and Gregg and Kay Halphen of Mechanicsville, Va.; godfather, John Campbell of Daingerfield; dog, Buzz Lightyear; and numerous cousins.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jul 2, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1931-2008
Funeral services for L.B. "Bud" Strong Jr., 76 of Lone Star, were held at 10:30 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Lone Star with the Rev. Robert Norris officiating. Burial was in Iron Bluff Cemetery under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Bud was born July 3, 1931, in Shreveport, La., and died June 29 in Lone Star. He was a Baptist and a member of the National Rifle Association. He worked for Sitel Corp. for the last five years. Survivors include his wife, Barbara K. Strong of Lone Star; sons and daughters-in-law, Randall B. and Cathy Strong of Baytown, and Philip W. and Becky Strong of Diana, Scot and Torri Wright of Ore City; daughter, Trisha Carey of Lone Star; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Ann Strong of Dripping Springs; sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor Sue and J.E. Yellott of Houston; Randall and Philip's mother, Marilyn Works of Longview; nephews, Mike Yellott of Cummings, Ga., Dale Yellott of Plymouth, Mass., and Mark Peppard of Austin; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Roger Reynolds, Clay Slaughter, Donnie Kaiser, Halley Moor Jr., Malvin Nix, and Mark Brundige.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jul 2, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1919-2008
Services for Robert D.V. Yeager of Jenkins were held June 27 at Hughes Springs Church of Christ with Bob Griggs officiating. Interment was in Clark Cemetery in Daingerfield under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. Mr. Yeager was born Feb. 7, 1919, in Mount Pleasant and died June 23 in a Longview hospital. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and a member of Lilley's Chapel Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Rama Ollie Yeager, three sons and two daughters-in-law, Robert Ervin and Peggy Yeager of Tyler, Donald Gene and Karen Yeager of Tennessee, and Danny Ray Yeager of Scottsdale, Ariz.; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jul 2, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1928-2008
Services for Homer Bishop, 79, of Avinger were held Saturday, July 5, at Turkey Creek Baptist Church of Avinger with the Rev. Charles Russell and Dr. John Collier officiating. Burial followed at Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home, Inc. Mr. Bishop died Tuesday, July 1, in a Longview hospital. He was born July 25, 1928, in Kingston. He was a member of the U.S. Army Air Corp after World War II and was a member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church since 1977. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Peggy Bishop; three daughters, Cathy Webb of Waco, Susan and her husband Danny Wallace and Terri Medrano, all of Hughes Springs; one son, Steve and his wife Rita Bishop of Hughes Springs; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. July 16, 2008 Boyd 1958-2008
Services for Bruce Boyd, 50, of Daingerfield, will be held at 2 p.m. July 19 at New Hope Baptist Church in Daingerfield with the Rev. D.A. Hill officiating. Interment will be in Daingerfield City Cemetery. Mr. Boyd was born Feb. 17, 1958, in Daingerfield and died July 8 at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mount Pleasant.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jul 9, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1932-2008
Funeral services for Bonnie Lee Caperton, 76, of Hughes Springs, were held July 14 at Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church with the Revs. Tommy Estes and Larry Neeley officiating. Burial was at Sardis Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. in Hughes Springs. Mrs. Caperton died July 11 in a Longview hospital. She was born April 6, 1932, in King Junction, Ark. She was a member of Missionary Baptist Church, and she proudly enjoyed supporting her grandchildren in their sporting and academic endeavors. She also enjoyed the local Senior Games Group at the community center. Her favorite charities were Juvenile Diabetes Association, Cypress Basin Hospice, and her church. Mrs. Caperton is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Sue and Mike Nix and Tina and Terry Immel, all of Hughes Springs; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Sput Caperton of Hughes Springs and David and Kitsy Caperton of Dallas. Also surviving are one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Jere Moffett of Morgan City, La.; nine grandchildren, Jeffrey and wife Heather Caperton of East Mountain, Jenny Caperton of Pittsburg, Josh Caperton of East Mountain, Dr. Melissa Nix of Sulphur Springs, Robbie Nix of Conway, Ark., Kyle and wife Elizabeth Caperton and Kelli Caperton, all of Dallas, and Trent and Todd Immel of Hughes Springs; and one great-grandchild, Caleb Caperton. She was preceded in death by her husband, William; her sister, Glenda Mae Newsom; and her parents, Ila and Glenn Moffett.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jul 16, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1966-2008
Services for Gary Lee Fielder, 42, of Linden were held July 12, in the chapel of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home in Linden with the Rev. Leroy Howell officiating. Interment was held in Linden Cemetery. Mr. Fielder was born Jan. 6, 1966, in Texarkana and died July 8 in Linden.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jul 16, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1947-2008
Services for Kent Allen Hoskins, 60, of Linden, were held July 11, at Linden United Methodist Church with the Revs. Joel Benton and Charles Hale officiating. Interment was held in Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home. Mr. Hoskins was born in Sterling, Colo. on July 14, 1947, and he died July 7 in a Dallas hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jul 16, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1934-2008
Graveside services were held for Erebana 'Polly' Ross, 73, of Linden were held July 11, at Robert Funeral Home in Westville, Okla., and interment was held in Westville Cemetery. Mrs. Ross was born Nov. 11, 1934 in Watts, Okla. She died July 8, in a Longview hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jul 16, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1962-2008
Services for Dina Lynn Grueneberg, 45, of Linden, were held today at Linden Church of Christ with Doyle Martin officiating. Interment was in Union Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Grueneberg was born Aug. 11, 1962, in Orleans, France and died July 19 in a Linden hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jul 23, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1915-2009
Services for M.B. "Red" Allen, 93, of Linden, were held March 25 in the chapel of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home in Linden with John Spanhank and Chris Shupe officiating. Interment was in Union Hill Cemetery. Mr. Allen was born Aug. 11, 1915, in Hopkins County and died March 21 at his home.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 1, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1986-2009
Services for Darius Jamel Brown, 22, of Mount Pleasant, were held March 25 at Trinity Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant with the Rev. I. Nelson officiating. Interment was in Piney Cemetery. Mr. Brown was born March 29, 1986, in Mount Pleasant and died March 17 in Mount Pleasant.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 1, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1926-2009
Services for Billy Gene Chaffin, 82, of Daingerfield, were held March 25, at Veal Switch Baptist Church in Hughes Springs with Butch Shipp officiating, and Carey Chaffin assisting. Interment was in Cypress Cemetery in Winnsboro. Mr. Chaffin was born July 15, 1926, in Norman, Okla. and died March 23 at a Longview hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 1, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1931-2009
Services for Wilford Penny, 77, of Linden, were held March 25 at Linden United Methodist Church with David Darst and Mark McClanahan officiating. Interment was in Linden Cemetery. Mr. Penny was born Nov. 20, 1931, in Linden and died March 22 at Margaret's House in Longview.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 1, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1917-2009
Services for Woodrow W. Proctor, 91, of Daingerfield, were held March 28 at First United Pentecostal Church with the Revs. Carlton Watkins and Bobby Proctor officiating. Interment was in the Daingerfield Cemetery under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Mr. Proctor was born March 28, 1917, in Dalby Springs and died March 26 in Mount Pleasant. He was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Daingerfield and a self-employed tree surgeon. He was preceded in death by a son, Noel Proctor; and a grandson, Tony Rawls. Survivors include his wife, Ida Proctor of Daingerfield; daughter Bonnie Mims of Daingerfield; two sons, Travis Proctor of DeKalb and Bobby Proctor of Chandler; sister, Corine Roberts of DeKalb; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 1, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1932-2009
Graveside services for Mary Kathryn "Kitty" Riley, 77, of Daingerfield were held March 26 at Riley Cemetery near Lone Star with the Rev. Larry Neeley officiating. Mrs. Riley was born on Feb. 23, 1932, in Sokorro, N.M. to Jessie and Ola Mae Hammack and died on March 21, at a Longview hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Allen Riley and an infant son Paul Allen Riley. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Paul Golden of Daingerfield; one granddaughter, Kaitlyn Golden of Daingerfield; one sister and brother-in-law Nell and Hal "Sonny" Barnett of Hughes Springs; one brother and sister-in-law Larry Wayne and Bronwyn Hammack of Lake Palestine; several nieces, nephews and other extended family; and one special friend at Theron Grainger Nursing Home, Amy Symonds of Hughes Springs. Online condolences can be made to www.reeder-davis.com.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 1, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1951-2009
Services for Billy "Do-Do" Spraglin, 57, of Cason, were held April 1 at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Cason with the Rev. Jesse Biles officiating. Interment was in Shady Grove Cemetery. Mr. Spraglin was born May 7, 1951, in Cason and died March 26 at a Tyler hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 1, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1918-2009
Services for Mildred Ball, 90, of Linden, were held April 3 at Bethel-Cass Baptist Church in Linden with Billy Greer officiating. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery. Mrs. Ball was born June 21, 1918, in Linden and died March 30 in the Atlanta hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 8, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1948-2009
Graveside services for Judy Broach Hammonds, 60, of Mount Pleasant, were held April 6 at the Gray Rock Cemetery in Winfield with the Rev. Steven Diaz and Gib Johnson officiating. Interment was under the direction of Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home. Mrs. Hammonds was born Dec. 5, 1948, in Mount Pleasant to Harrell Broach and Mataline Anderson Broach, and died April 5 at Tyler. She was an educator and was employed by Sheltered Agencies For East Texas SAFE-T. She was chairman of the Titus County Historical Society, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Mount Pleasant Housing Authority board, and a graduate of the class of 1967. She was a member of the Gladewater Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and aunt and uncle, Juanita and Jack Anderson. Survivors include her husband, Billy C. Hammonds of Mount Pleasant; one son and daughter-in-law, Matt Yancy and Julia Morris of Dallas; one daughter and son-in-law, Amy Morris and Kenny Schmitt of Mount Pleasant; three grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Micki and Donna Broach of Mount Pleasant; and nieces and nephews. Memorials may be sent to local banks. Funds will go towards projects that she took part in.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 8, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1925-2009
Graveside services for Nellie Perry of Hughes Springs were held April 7 at Woodlawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Brian Peck officiating. Mrs. Perry was born Sept. 17, 1925, in Texarkana and died April 4 at her residence.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 8, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1998-2009
Services for Timothy Mason Ridenour, 10, of Daingerfield were held April 3, at the First Baptist Church with the Revs. Donald Tittle and Tim Wade officiating. Burial was in the Daingerfield Cemetery under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Mason was born Dec. 2, 1998, in Longview and died Saturday, March 28, in Dallas. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, was a fourth grade student at South Elementary in Daingerfield and was a Cub Scout, Pack 220 in Daingerfield. Survivors include his parents, Tim and Fran Ridenour of Daingerfield; brother, Bryce Ridenour of Daingerfield; grandparents, Brenda Tittle of Daingerfield, Earl and Martha Ridenour of Daingerfield; great-grandparents, E. H. and Annie Ruth Barber of Piney Grove, Lula Mae Ross of Quanah; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Daingerfield or to Ronald McDonald's House of Dallas, 5641 Southwestern Medical Ave., Dallas TX 75235.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 8, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  March 11, 1920-March 27, 2009
Services for L.W. Smith, Sr., 89, of Daingerfield, were held April 4, at Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Daingerfield with the Rev. Courtney Mitchell officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Reynolds Cemetery under direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. Mr. Smith died March 27, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Shreveport. He was born March 11, 1920, in Cason. He retired from Los Angeles County after 35 years as a maintainer. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre. He was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Essie O. Smith; and one son Eddie C. Smith. Survivors include six daughters and two sons-in-law Ozie L. Hollingsworth of Carson, Calif., Linda D. and Richard Lopez of Compton, Calif., Margaret C. Johnson of Compton, Glenda F. and Bruce Collier of Inglewood, Calif., Janice C. Smith of Carson, and Esther M. Pippins of Fontana, Calif; two sons and one daughter-in-law Lawrence W. and Essie Smith Jr. of Los Angeles, Calif., and Steve E. Smith of Cason; two sisters Annie Murl Lafayette, of Cason, and Charlsetta Johnson of Los Angeles; three brothers Richard A. Smith of Detriot, Mich., Douglass MacArthur Smith of Cason, and Billy Alexander of Los Angeles; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Online condolences can be made at www.reeder-davis.com.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 8, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1923-2009
Graveside services for Wayne L. Spurlin, 85, of New Albany, Ind., formerly of Hughes Springs, were held April 4 at Hughes Springs Cemetery with the Rev. Ralph Hale officiating. Mr. Spurlin was born June 19, 1923, and died April 1 in an Indiana hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 8, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1918-2009
Services for Iris Mae Allen, 91, of Linden, were held April 9 in the chapel of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home in Linden with Jamie Starrett and Chris Shupe officiating. Interment was in Union Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Allen was born Jan. 14, 1918, in Cass County and died April 6 at her home in Carterville.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 15, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1930-2009
Services for Jamie Barron, 78, of Daingerfield, were held April 11 at Harrison Funeral Chapel in Naples with the Revs. James Gibbs and Buck Strawn officiating. Interment was in Oakridge Cemetery in Marietta. Mr. Barron was born Aug. 14, 1930, in Marietta and died April 7 in a Mount Pleasant hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 15, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1920-2009
Services for Alouise "Snooks" Haggard, 88, of Linden were held April 14 at the First Baptist Church in Linden with Jackie Stanfield and Charles Russell officiating. Interment was in the Linden Cemetery. Mrs. Haggard was born Oct. 18, 1920, in Linden and died April 11 in Atlanta.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 15, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1929-2009
Memorial services for Marge Johnson, 79, of Daingerfield were held April 14 at the Daingerfield Church of Christ with Norman Miller and Tim Gibbs officiating. Mrs. Johnson was born Oct. 12, 1929, and died April 8, at a Longview hospital. She is survived by her husband Jack Johnson of Daingerfield.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 15, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1929-2009
Services for Thomas Earl Knight, 79, of Linden, were held April 13 at the Linden United Methodist Church with Mark McClanahan and Roy Knight officiating. Interment was in Shiloh Cemetery. Mrs. Knight was born June 10, 1929, in Linden and died April 11 in Linden.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 15, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1915-2009
Services for Edward Police, 93, of Avinger, were held April 11 at Murray League Baptist Church in Ore City with the Rev. Gregory Hancock officiating. Interment was in Mims Chapel Cemetery in Avinger. Mr. Police was born Sept. 23, 1915, in Jefferson and died April 7 in a Longview nursing home.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 15, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1935-2009
Services for Eucline Clifton Richardson, 74, of Linden, were held April 9 in the chapel of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home in Linden with Alan Priest, Scott Darby, and Bryan Baggett officiating. Interment was in Union Hill Cemetery. Mr. Richardson was born Jan. 10, 1935, in Winfield, and died April 3 at his home in Linden.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 15, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1918-2009
Services for W.C. "Shorty" Smith, 90, of Daingerfield, were held April 10 in Nail-Haggard Chapel with Scott Darby officiating. Interment was in Tell Baptist Cemetery in Childress. Mr. Smith was born Aug. 9, 1918, in Childress and died April 8 in Linden.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 15, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1967-2009
Services for Paula Faye Wakefield, 41, of Hughes Springs, were held April 8 at the Nail-Haggard Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chuck Darby officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Cemetery in DeQueen, Ark. Mrs. Wakefield was born Oct. 19, 1967, in Tahihina, Okla., and died April 4 in Omaha.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 15, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1923-2009
Services for William Willoughby Horn, 85, of Jefferson, were held April 16 at the Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home Chapel with Tommy Green officiating. Interment was in Linden Cemetery. Mr. Horn was born Dec. 27, 1923, in Pembrook, Ky., and died April 12 in Jefferson.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 22, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1938-2009
Services for Betty Jean Tellone, 70, of St. Petersburg, Fla., were held April 17 at E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home, 4100 16th St. North, in St. Petersburg, with her niece, the Rev. Michelle Skorski officiating. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Clearwater, Fla. Mrs. Tellone was born June 29, 1938, in Cass County, and died April 14. She came here in 1957 from Texarkana. Mrs. Tellone was a gemologist at Girard and Silverberg Jewelry Stores and was involved in the family business, Squire Tux and Bridal. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Richard A. Tellone; three daughters, Patsy J. Dawson of Siler City, N.C.; Trixie D. Robertson of Pinellas Park, Angelia D. Tellone of Tampa; one son, James A. Sizemore of St. Petersburg; one sister, Patsy Jobe of Omaha; one brother, Tony Hill of Hughes Springs; and one granddaughter. The family requests memorials be made to Hospice Of The Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 22, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1924-2009
Services for Elwyn Ray "Bill" Cates, 85, of Hughes Springs, were held April 22 at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs with the Revs. Tommie Estes and Richard Dowden officiating. Interment was in Harris Chapel Cemetery in Hughes Springs. Mr. Cates was born Feb. 29, 1924, in Hughes Springs and died April 19 in a Longview hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 30, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1961-2009
Services for Hubert Henry (Kerley) Hajek, 47, of Hughes Springs, were held April 25 at Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Hughes Springs with the Rev. Tommie Estes officiating. Interment was in Iron Bluff Cemetery in Lone Star. Mr. Hajek was born Aug. 5, 1961, in Brownwood and died April 21 at his residence.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 30, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1945-2009
Services for M.C. Lafayette, 63, of Naples, were held April 28 at Williams Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Naples with the Rev. J.M. Brooks officiating. Interment was in Whitmore Cemetery in Daingerfield. Mr. Lafayette was born June 17, 1945, in Morris County an died April 22 in a Dallas hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 30, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1928-2009
Funeral services for Polly Nix Taylor, 81, of Daingerfield, were held April 27 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Tim Wade and Scott Darby officiating. Burial was in Daingerfield Cemetery under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Mrs. Taylor was born Jan. 6, 1928, in Daingerfield and died April 25 in Daingerfield. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Mary Nix; husband, J.A. Taylor; grandson, Jason Craig; and sister, Kathleen Wilhite. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Jane Taylor of Daingerfield; sister, Sis Case of Talco; granddaughter, Kim Chapman and her husband, Glen of Plano; grandson, J.J. Vaughan and his wife, Tracey of Cason; and four great-grandsons, Joshua Craig of Daingerfield, Jason and Garrett Vaughn of Cason, and Jaxson Chapman of Plano.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 30, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1913-2009
Services for Odelia H. Womack, 95, of Linden, were held April 23 at Linden United Methodist Church with Mark McClanahan and Barbara Means officiating. Interment was in Cornett Cemetery. Mrs. Womack was born June 10, 1913, in Cass County and died April 20 in a Linden hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Apr 30, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart-Tucker

  1938-2009
Funeral services for Carl Allen Wallace, Sr., "The King," of Ashdown, Ark., formerly of Daingerfield, were held Feb. 2, at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs, with the Revs. Bob McKellar and Ron Dyess officiating. Burial was at Bradfield Chapel Cemetery in Daingerfield under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. Mr. Wallace was born to John Henry and Lona Bell Riddle Wallace on March 29, 1938, in Morris County, and passed away on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at an Ashdown, Ark. hospital. Mr. Wallace was a life long truck driver and a Baptist. Survivors include his former wife Sue Jett of Diana; two daughters and one son-in-law Jackie Lynn and Bob McKellar of Lockesburg, Ark, and Rebecca Sue Wallace of Mount Pleasant; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Carl "Bubba" Jr. and Teresa Wallace, of Daingerfield, Toby Wallace of Diana, and Danny and Susan Wallace of Hughes Springs; seven grandchildren, Shandi and her husband Sean Allen of Wake Village, Rick and his wife Alicia Ramage of Lockesburg, Stephanie and her husband Shawn McKeehan of Longview, Spencer Turner of Dallas, Ashley Wallace of Daingerfield, Abby and her husband Brandon Canady of Justin, and Christopher Wallace of Hughes Springs; eight great-grandchildren; one very special friend Linda Booth; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; and five sisters. Online condolences can be made to www.reeder-davis.com.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Feb 4, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1913-2009
Hazel Ray, 95, of Bay City passed away Jan. 29. She was born Dec. 2, 1913, in Hughes Springs, to the late Samuel Columbus and Lucy Morgan Norwood. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Bay City and taught Sunday School and Bible class for many years. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband H. H. "Bully" Ray in 1996; brother Hardy Norwood; and three sisters, Violet Mooney, Sylvia Dancer, and Joyce Peterson. Survivors include: daughter, Linda Lou Salyer of Bay City; sons, Samuel Franklin Ray and wife Sherry of Daingerfield, Steve Clinton Ray and wife Barbara of Lake Jackson, Elton Lynn Ray and wife Carol of Ore City, and Terry Neal Ray of Denton; brother, John Thomas Norwood of Hampshire; five grandchildren, John Ray, Brook Ray, Doug Ray and wife Barb, Chris Ray and Laura Eckerd and husband Steven; and five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Dylan, and Spencer Ray, and Katie and Maddie Eckerd. Funeral service were held Feb. 1 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Bro. Tom Quirk officiating. Interment was at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Feb 4, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1930-2009
Bobbie Nell Leftwich, age 78, of Corinth, went home to be with her Lord on Jan 26. Bobbie was born Nov. 8, 1930, in Dangerfield. She resided in Texarkana for many years. The joy of her life was her dog, Skeeter. She enjoyed outings with her friends, the residents of Autumn Oaks. Watching the judges on television and cheering for the Cowboys and Mavericks were some of her favorite past times. She will be dearly missed by daughter, Debrah Emerson of Mineral Wells; her grandchildren, Christie Starling and husband Mike of Aubrey, C.B. Standridge and wife Valerie of Shady Shores, Josie Bean of Plano, Katrina Emerson of Redlick, Glenda Huddleston and husband Jeremy of Redlick, brother, Billy Ray Lanier and wife Vicki of Texarkana; and daughter-in-law, Kathy Emerson McDonald of Redlick. Welcoming Bobbie to her heavenly home are husband, Donald Joe Leftwich; son, Mike Emerson; brother, Larry Lanier; and granddaughter, Kerrie Sipes. The memorial service was led Jan. 29 by the Rev. Mike Starling at the Denton Funeral Home.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Feb 4, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1930-2009
Funeral services for Jack Hollis Bassett, 78, of Daingerfield, were held Feb. 4 at First Baptist Church in Daingerfield with the Revs. Dr. Tim Wade and Norman Crisp officiating. Interment was in Daingerfield Cemetery under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. He was born Sept. 12, 1930, in Rusk County and died Feb. 2 in Longview. Jack was as member of the First Baptist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Army, worked for Texas & Pacific Railroad, and Texas & Northern Railroad from 1963 to 1984 where he retired as a superintendent. Jack was an avid gardener, a fisherman, and a football fan. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Jesse Lee and Ada Lee Bassett; and sister, Nelda Kathryn Bassett Harp. Survivors include his wife, Reba Bassett of Daingerfield; sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen Wayne and Susie Bassett of Avinger, and Jeffery Bryan and Tori Bassett of Venus; granddaughter, Britnie Jones and husband William of Little Elm; great-grandson, William Lawrence Jones of Little Elm; brother-in-law, Leo Gibson of Marshall; and two nephews and one niece.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Feb 11, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1943-2009
Services for Linda Jo Pentecost Biddy, 65, of Hughes Springs, were held Feb. 4 at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs with the Rev. Ralph Hale officiating. Interment was in Hughes Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Biddy was born March 15, 1943, in Alabama and died Jan. 30 at her home.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Feb 11, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1956 -2009
Services for Bobby Ray Capps, 52, of Nash, were held Feb. 4 in the chapel of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home in Linden with Wayne Shew officiating. Interment was in Bethlehem Cemetery. Mr. Capps was born Sept. 22, 1956, in Nashville, Ark., and died Feb. 1 in a Texarkana hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Feb 11, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1969-2009
Services for Steven Renard Edmond Sr., 39, of Gilmer, were held Feb. 4 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Gilmer with Jesse Davis officiating. Interment was in Crossroads Cemetery. Mr. Edmond was born Nov. 26, 1969, in Lone Star and died Jan. 30 at East Texas Medical Center in Gilmer.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Feb 11, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1948-2009
Services for John Luther Hood, 60, of Naples, were held Feb. 10 at Omaha First Baptist Church with the Rev. C. Hood officiating. Interment was in Reynolds Cemetery. Mr. Hood was born June 21, 1948, in Omaha and died Feb. 5 at Titus Regional Medical Center.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Feb 11, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1939-2009
Services for David Charles Landers, 69, of Avinger, were held Feb. 6 at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs with the Rev. James Rawlins officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Hughes Springs. Mr. Landers was born May 20, 1939, in Dallas and died Feb. 3 at his home.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Feb 11, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1916-2009
Graveside services for Beatrice "Bea" Leftwich, 92, of Hughes Springs, were held Feb. 9 at Sardis Cemetery in Hughes Springs with Ricky Vestal officiating. Mrs. Leftwich was born Nov. 8, 1916, in Wylie and died Feb. 7.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Feb 11, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1955-2009
Memorial services for Randle Dale Massey, 53, of Florida, were held Feb. 8 at Lone Star Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Monds officiating. Mr. Massey was born Dec. 31, 1955, in Mount Pleasant and died Jan. 16 in Florida.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Feb 11, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1916-2009
Services for Lucille Brown Taylor, 92, of Hughes Springs, were held Feb. 9 at First Baptist Church in Hughes Springs with the Rev. Mickey Rorex and Billy Parrymore officiating. Interment was in Sardis Cemetery in Hughes Springs under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. Mrs. Taylor was born July 29, 1916, in Hughes Springs, to Jewel and Emma Brown and died Feb. 6 at her home in Orange. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Hughes Springs where she taught Sunday School all her life. She was retired after 25 years as a postal clerk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reece Taylor; and siblings, Joel Brown, Viola Hammett, Wesley Brown, and Rena McCain. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Judy Taylor of Orange; one sister and brother-in-law, Daisy and Homer Watson of Hughes Springs; one brother and sister-in-law, T.J. and Dorothy Brown of Hughes Springs; two grandsons, Stephen and his wife, Karen Taylor of Fort Worth, and Craig and his wife, Joycelyn Taylor of Fort Worth; five great-grandchildren, Matthew, Lauren, Chase, Reece, and Nick. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of choice.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Feb 11, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1937-2009
Graveside services for James "Jimmy" Morris Williams, 71, were held Feb. 6 at Clark Cemetery with Ron Williams officiating. Mr. Williams was born Dec. 16, 1937, in Morris County, and died Feb. 4.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Feb 11, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1923-2009
Services for Marie Willis, 85, of Ore City, were held Feb. 7 at St. Paul's Baptist Church in Ore City. Interment was in New Mountain Cemetery. Mrs. Willis was born May 11, 1923, in Gilmer and died Jan. 29 in a Longview hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Feb 11, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1944-2009
Cherrill "Cherry" Strickland, beloved Mother and Grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Feb. 12, eight hours shy of her 65th birthday. Cherry, of Lone Star, was currently living in Minnesota with her son Chris, daughter-in-law Shannon and granddaughters Kennidi and Savanah Schultz as she battled lung cancer. She was preceded in death by parents Andrew and Edna Griffin; second husband James "Buck" Strickland; and infant daughter Dianna. Survivors include first husband Mert Schultz; three sons Michael (Susan) Schultz of Haricon, Wisc., Chris (Shannon) Schultz of Maplewood, Minn. And James (Tiffany) Strickland of Daingerfield; seven grandchildren Kennidi, Savannah, Adam, Laethan, Mikayla, Sami, and Derek; brother Terry; sister Darlene and their families; and many friends. Cherry will be missed very much. She was a wonderful mother and loved her children very much. The family will receive friends at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs after 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, with a graveside service at 3 p.m. at Hughes Springs Cemetery. Online condolences can be made to reeder-davis.com.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Mar 11, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1921-2009
Eunice Taylor Miller, 88, of Hillsboro, died March 6 at Hill Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held March 9 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Eunice was born to Charlie and Arrilla Carver Taylor on March 2, 1921, in Knox County. At the age of 2, her family moved to San Saba County. She graduated from San Saba High School in 1938. Her mother died in 1933 and afterward she spent summers and vacations in Knox County with her Carver relatives whom she loved dearly. In 1939, she moved to Abilene, attended Draughons Business College and began work for an oil refining and drilling company from 1940 to 1945. While in Abilene, she met Horace "Pat" Miller from Belton. He was called into military service in 1942 and was overseas until late 1944. The U.S. Air Force stationed him in Oakland Calif. and they were married in Berkley, Calif. on April 29, 1945. During the World War II years, she worked and resided in Abilene. She became a Red Cross volunteer nurse's aide and worked nights and weekends at Hendricks Hospital until April 1945. They became a U.S. Air Force family and enjoyed a happy life moving from place to place, having many Air Force friends. This life brought them from Biloxi, Miss. to Connally Air Force Base in Waco in August of 1951. They resided in Bellmead where their two children attended La Vega schools, and the family was active in all school activities, Boy Scouts, Little League, and all youth activities of the Northside Church of Christ, formerly La Vega Church of Christ. In 1956, Eunice began work for the law firm of Naman, Howell, and Smith. When she began working, there were six lawyers and four non-lawyers. When she retired from the firm after 35 years, they had moved two times to larger quarters and employed some 40 to 45 lawyers and 50 to 60 non-lawyers. Growth of the firm helped her develop many friends and coworkers. She was active in local and state legal organizations and published several articles on legal training procedures. She always gave credit to attorneys Cullen Smith and Albert Witcher for teaching her how to accomplish and love the legal work in a law office. She is survived by a stepbrother, Bill Johnson of McAllen; one son, Charles T. Miller and wife Anna of Bynum; daughter, Susan Jordan and husband Ward of Daingerfield; two grandsons, Wade Miller and wife Jill of Belton, and Kyle Miller and wife, Crystal of Abbot; four great-grandsons, Peyton, Nolan, Jax, and Chase; one step-grandson, Jason Jordan and wife Beth; and step-granddaughter Christy Wilkerson and husband Carl; six step-great grandsons; and one step-great-granddaughter, all of Daingerfield. She was a life member of Northside Church of Christ in Bellmead. She moved to Hillsboro in 2006 and attended College Hill Church of Christ. Memorials may be made to Cherokee Children's Home or the charity of your choice. The guestbook may be signed at www.bellmeadfuneralhome.com.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Mar 11, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1922-2009
Services for Johnnie Mae Reeves, 87, of Omaha, were held March 7 at Omaha First Baptist Church with Bobby Jones officiating. Interment was in Bell Haven Cemetery. Mrs. Reeves was born Feb. 22, 1922, in Morris County and died March 2 at her home.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Mar 11, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1907-2009
Clarence D. Brown, born July 31, 1907, went home to be with our Lord Jan. 1. Funeral services were held Jan. 6 at Nail-Haggard Funeral Home in Daingerfield, with the Revs. H.G. Hargrave and Scott Darby officiating. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pearl Brown. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, J.D. Brown and wife Dorothy of Bristol, Don Brown and wife Kathy of Irving, and Herbert Brown and wife Dorothy of Athens; four daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Doyle Johnson of Cleburn, Ann and Tommy Ridenhour of Marietta, Christine McMillan and Virginia Brown, both of Sun City West, Ariz.; nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great- grandchildren, too numerous to name, but each had a special place in his loving heart. C.D. Brown is best remembered for this statement, when asked "how are you today?" his reply was always the same "Far better than I deserve," followed by a chuckle and big grin. While residing in Grand Prairie for some 30 plus years, Mr. Brown attended Shady Grove Assembly of God Church. There he taught Bible class and received a plaque for "no service missed for three years." Faithfulness was his greatest attribute to each and every church he called home. While living in the Northeast Texas area, he attended Daingerfield and Hughes Springs Assembly of God Churches, where he taught Bible class as well. He is a member of the Hughes Springs Assembly of God Church. In his earlier years, Mr. Brown worked for the Department of Defense located in Fort Worth. He traveled extensively going from campsite to campsite as a government inspector. With love for his family being of utmost importance, Mr. Brown left his job and became a carpenter. While living in Irving, he helped build two churches. He was totally dedicated to assisting ministers there and their needs, doing whatever it took to share the good news of salvation. Interment was in Brown Cemetery under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Hospital or Buckners' Children's Home online at www.buckner.org.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 7, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1941-2008
Graveside services for Richard G. "Dick" Fulce, 67, of Cookville, were held at Taylor-Phillips Cemetery in Cookville on Dec. 31 with the Rev. Gordon Nelms officiating. Interment was under the direction of Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant. Mr. Fulce was born April 17, 1941, in Cookville and died Dec. 28 in Mount Pleasant. He was a pipe inspector at Lone Star Steel Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Fulce; and his parents, John H. and Delitha "Peggy" Fulce. Survivors include two sons, Ricky Fulce and Jeff Fulce, both of Longview; one daughter, Judy Carpenter of Mount Pleasant; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Tony Fulce of Mount Pleasant and Melvin and Mary Sue Fulce of Cookville; and two sisters and one brother-in-law, Josephine McCollum and Evelyn and Glen Cobern, all of Mount Pleasant.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 7, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1952-2008
Memorial services for William Paul Jones, 56, of Fort Worth, formerly of Daingerfield, were held Jan. 3 at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ in Daingerfield with the Rev. Alfred Key officiating. Mr. Jones was born April 22, 1952, and died Dec. 15 in a Fort Worth hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 7, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1934-2008
Services for Ruby Nell Moore, 74, of Daingerfield, were held Dec. 31, at Nail-Haggard Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Darby officiating. Interment was in Bradfield Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Mrs. Moore was born Aug. 13, 1934, in Daingerfield, to O.B. and Zella Mae Jones Barnard. She died on Dec. 29, in Tyler. She was member of Fellowship Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Bobby Lewis Smith Jr. and Randy Earl Pearson; and sister, Wilma Walton. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Galen and Deborah Smith of Daingerfield; sisters and brother-in-laws, Doris and Curtis Adams of Hughes Springs, Janette Douglas of Pittsburg, Venita and Bill Morris of Longview, and Pam and Ronney Smith of Hughes Springs; brother and sister-in-law, Pete and Nickie Barnard of Daingerfield; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 7, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1909-2009
Service for Nezzie Ree Neal, 99, of Pittsburg, were held Jan. 4 at Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Thomas officiating. Interment was in Union Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Neal was born July 4, 1909, in Pittsburg, and died Jan. 1 at Pittsburg Nursing Center.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 7, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1930-2009
Services for George Everett Newton, 78, of Hughes Springs, were held Jan. 5 at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs with the Rev. Neal Thornburg officiating. Interment was in Cornett Cemetery. Mr. Newton was born Dec. 18, 1930, in Holly Creek McCurtain County, Okla., and died Jan. 2 in a Tyler hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 7, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1935-2008
Services for Billy T. Smith, 73, of Daingerfield, were held Dec. 27 at First Baptist Church in Cason with the Rev. Scott Darby officiating. Interment was in Daingerfield Cemetery under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Mr. Smith was born Aug. 22, 1935 in Morris County and died Dec. 22 in Daingerfield. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cason and was a graduate of Daingerfield High School in 1955. He worked for E.G. McMillan at Piggly Wiggly and then went to work for Brookshires and eventually worked up to becoming a store manager. He and his wife built their own convenience store, Town West Grocery, in Daingerfield and were the owners and operators. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Thomas Smith. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Smith of Daingerfield; mother, Bertha Smith-Pierce of Daingerfield; sons, Ronnie Kevin Smith and daughter-in-law Rose of Jefferson, and Kevin Verney and daughter-in-law Sara of Joinerville; four daughters, Tamara King and son-in-law James of Tennessee Colony, Carol Martz-DuBose and son-in-law James of Daingerfield, JoAnna Campos and son-in-law, Alex of DelValle, and Felicia Clement and son-in-law Kenny of Alvarado; brother, Marvin Smith of Big Sandy; and three sisters, Josie Kingston of New Boston, Wanda Vahle of Texarkana, and Linda Thomas of Daingerfield; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Cason, Benevolent Fund, Cason, TX 75636.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 7, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1927-2008
Services for Thelda Ovida Barber-Weeks, 81, of Marietta, were held Jan. 3 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Marietta with the Rev. James Boyce officiating. Interment was in Bethlehem Cemetery in Marietta. Mrs. Weeks was born March 29, 1927, and died Dec. 27 in a Linden hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 7, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1934-2009
Funeral services for Helen Anderson, 74, of Hughes Springs, were held Jan. 9 at Missionary Baptist Church in Hughes Springs with the Rev. Larry Neeley officiating. Burial was in Hughes Springs Cemetery under the direction of Reeder- Davis Funeral Home Inc. Mrs. Anderson was born Feb. 26, 1934, in Paris, and graduated from Paris High School. She passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. She was a Baptist and a member of The Modern Study Club in Hughes Springs. She was involved with Conifer Council of Girl Scouts and family and friends. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Gina and Ken Niesman of Dallas and Sissy and Mike Miller of Hughes Springs; grandchildren, Josh Miller of Longview, Tyler Miller of Tyler, Heather and her husband, Brian Baker, and Zachary Niesman, all of Dallas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane "Doc" Anderson; her father, Roy Barber; and her mother, Jane Barber Thomas; and one sister, Lou Brackeen. She fought a hard battle every day to enjoy life while being overcome by Alzheimer's Disease. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in her memory. Online condolences may be made at www.reeder-davis.com.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 14, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1926-2009
Graveside services for Earl Andrews, 82, of Hughes Springs, were held Jan. 8 at Rock Hill Cemetery in Honey Grove, Okla. Mr. Andrews was born Feb. 25, 1926, in Rock Hill, Okla. and died Jan. 6.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 14, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1928-2009
Graveside services for Clara Butler, 80, of Avinger, were held Jan. 12 at Pyland Cemetery near Avinger with the Rev. Phil Starrett officiating. Mrs. Butler was born Feb. 24, 1928, in New Orleans and died Jan. 9 in a Jefferson nursing home.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 14, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1943-2009
Services for Connie Carpenter, 65, of Daingerfield, were held Jan. 10 at Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev. Ted White officiating. Interment was in Bear Creek Cemetery under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Mrs. Carpenter was born Jan. 10, 1943, in Cass County and died Jan. 8 in Longview. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, James Roy Carpenter of Daingerfield; daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Wayne Kennamer of Daingerfield; sons and daughters-in-law, James D. and Michelle Carpenter of Longview, Ricky and Niki Carpenter of Daingerfield; Matthew and Joanie Carpenter of McKinney, and Jason Carpenter of Daingerfield; two sisters, Linda Davis, and Ruby Parsons, both of Daingerfield; three brothers, Noble Dodson of DeKalb, Eddie Dodson of Avinger, and Gene Dodson of Hughes Springs; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 14, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1965-2009
A memorial service was held for Jeff Henry "Hank" Cason, 43, of Linden, on Jan. 8 at the First Baptist Church of Linden. Mr. Cason was born Aug. 24, 1965, in Linden and died Jan. 5 in a Texarkana hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 14, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1935-2009
Services for Mary Margaret Daughety, 73, of Linden, were held Jan. 12 at First Baptist Church in Linden with the Rev. Jackie Stanfield officiating. Interment was in Linden Cemetery. Ms. Daughety was born Nov. 4, 1935, in Linden and died in Beacon Hospice, Margaret's House, in Longview.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 14, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1933-2009
Services for Ezell "Uncle Dick" Fisher were held Jan. 10 at First Baptist Church in Hughes Springs with the Rev. George Whitmore officiating. Interment was in Mount Pilgrim Cemetery in Avinger under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. Mr. Fisher was born to the parentage of the late Napoleon and Winnie Fisher on April 15, 1933, in Marion County and died Jan. 5 at his home in Hughes Springs. He attended Victory High School and joined Rock Island Church at an early age. Later he joined Greater Love Community Baptist Church under the direction of the Rev. George Whitmore. He was married to Willie Mae Jones in 1956. To this union four children were born. On Nov. 19, 1987, he married Sheryl Royal Fisher. Mr. Fisher leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Sheryl Fisher of Hughes Springs; four children, Donald Fisher of Daingerfield, Mikel Fisher (Tameka) of Pittsburg, Jennifer Tyler (Terrance) of Dallas, Aubrey Jones of Main, Germany; two brothers, Eugene Fisher (Laura) of Dallas, and Earma (Johnnie) of Lone Star; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Online condolences can be made to www.reeder-davis.com.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 14, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1952-2008
Services for Irving Fleming, 56, of Omaha, were held Jan. 2 at the Chapel of Hixson Brothers in Jena, La. with the Revs. David Hutchinson and John R. Fleming officiating. Interment was in Belah Cemetery. Mr. Fleming was born Jan. 1, 1952, and died Dec. 31 in Tyler.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 14, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1927-2009
Memorial services for Carol Agnes Hale, 81, of Hughes Springs, were held Jan. 13 at the First United Methodist Church in Hughes Springs with the Rev. Ralph Hale officiating. Mrs. Hale was born Nov. 4, 1927, in LaCrosse, Wisc., and died Jan. 7 at a Longview hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 14, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1932-2009
Funeral services for Edra Francis Martin Huggins, 76, of Daingerfield were held Jan. 7 at the First Baptist Church in Cason with the Rev. Scott Darby officiating. Interment was in Bradfield Chapel Cemetery in Daingerfield under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. Mrs. Huggins was born Feb. 19, 1932, in Morris County to the late John and Hattie Flood and died on Jan. 4 at a Hughes Springs nursing facility. She was a Baptist and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and W.D. Miller, Glenda and Johnny Fretwell, and Rhonda and Preston Moore, all of Daingerfield; one son and daughter-in-law, John Roy and Kim Martin of Daingerfield; one brother and sister-in-law, Danny Ray and Nena Flood of Nederlands; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great- grandchildren. Online condolences can be made to www.reeder-davis.com.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 14, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1954-2009
Services for Phillip Hurndon, 54, of Daingerfield, were held Jan. 10 at Mount Zion CME with the Rev. Q.T. Williams officiating. Interment was in Springhill Cemetery. Mr. Hurndon was born Dec. 17, 1954, and died Jan. 7 at East Texas Medical Center in Pittsburg.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 14, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1943-2009
Services for Dorotha Faye James, 65, of Hughes Springs, were held Jan. 11 at First Baptist Church of Hughes Springs with Bishop Lyonel Traylor officiating. Interment was in Love Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Harmon Funeral Home. Mrs. James was born Feb. 14, 1943, and died Jan. 7 at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mount Pleasant. She attended J.J. Rhodes High School and graduated from Traylor High School in Hughes Springs. She was employed by Pilgrim's Pride and was a member of Love Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Survivors include her husband, Grady James; five daughters and sons-in-law, Deltha and Claude Henderson, Daphine L. Wright, Dorian James, Dorcus and John Williams, and Dynita and Rayford Henderson; and eight sisters, Mildred Tate, Georgia Reeves, Mary Williams, Betty Kendall, Johnie Potts, Marilyn Mosby, Chella Brooks, and Shelli Moody.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 14, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1957-2009
Graveside services for Warren Joe Silvertooth, 51, of Avinger, were held Jan. 12 at Blevins Cemetery with the Rev. Scott Darby officiating. Mr. Silvertooth was born Sept. 14, 1957, in Longview and died Jan. 9 in Avinger.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 14, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1932-2009
Services for Robert Joe Suel, 76, of Linden, were held Jan.9 at Linden United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark McClanahan, Dr. Bryan Baggett, and Glen Strickland officiating. Interment was in Linden Cemetery. Mr. Suel was born Nov. 29, 1932, in Sulphur Bluff, and died Jan. 6 in a Linden hospital.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 14, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1973-2009
Graveside services for Michael Swain, 35, of Tatum, were held Jan. 11 at Bear Creek Cemetery near Linden with the Rev. Randy Seybert officiating. Mr. Swain was born Nov. 1, 1973, in Lone Star and died Jan. 7 in Tatum.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 14, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1949-2009
Services for Sidney Shaddix Brown, 59, of Hughes Springs, were held Jan. 28 at Reeder-Davis Chapel with the Rev. Larry Neeley officiating. Interment was in Hughes Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Brown was born Oct. 14, 1949, and died Jan. 24 at her residence.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 21, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1922-2009
Funeral services for Calvin Cox, 86, of Lone Star, were held Jan. 24 at Lone Star Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Monds officiating. Burial was in Blevins Cemetery in Cason under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. Mr. Cox was born on Feb. 27, 1922, in Potosi, to Marvin and Emma Lou Cox and died on Jan. 21, at a Mount Pleasant hospital. Mr. Cox was the terminal manager of E.L. Farmer Trucking Co., a Baptist, and a veteran of the United States Army during World War II in Germany. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Emma Cox; one grandson, Robby McEntire; one brother, Herman Cox; and one sister, Iola Weathered. Survivors include his wife of 36 years Nell Cox; four sons and three daughters-in-law Mitch and Kathy Cox, Mike and Nesha Cox all of Daingerfield, Lynn Cox of Lone Star and Wayne and Kathy McEntire of New Boston; two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Don Belyeu of Daingerfield and Carolyn and Jim Roberts of Longview; one brother and sister-in-law Tommy and Greta Cox of Valiant, Okla.; two sisters and brothers-in- law Audell and Roy Odom of West Fork, Ark., and Edna Fay and Tom Hathcock of Terrell; grandchildren, Jason and Jessica Cox of Mount Pleasant, Whitney Cox of Daingerfield, Karen and Pooh Smith of Cedar Hill, Casey and Carmen Cox of Gilmer, Mary Cox of College Station, Chris and Nesha McEntire of Naples, Jeff Swank of Arlington, and Brian Barnett of Longview; and 12 great- grandchildren. Online condolences can be made www.reeder-davis.com.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 21, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1948-2009
Graveside services for Mary Sue Ebert, 60, of Hughes Springs, were held Jan. 21 at Hughes Springs Cemetery with the Revs. Michael Taylor and Hugh Meadows officiating. Mrs. Ebert was born Sept. 13, 1948, in Sulphur Springs and died Jan. 20 at her home.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 21, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1916-2009
Services for Mary Alice Ray, 92, of Keithville, La., formerly of Linden, were held Jan. 22 at First Baptist Church in Linden with Michael Ray Bottoms officiating. Mrs. Ray was born Sept. 27, 1916, in Cleveland, and died Jan. 19.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 24, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1924-2009
Funeral services for Billy Merrell Traylor, 84, of Winnsboro, formerly of Hughes Springs, were held Jan. 23, at First Baptist Church in Hughes Springs, with Charles Ethridge and Mickey Rorex officiating. Burial was in Hughes Springs Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. Mr. Traylor was born Nov. 23, 1924, to George Ernest and Lola Mae Traylor in Hughes Springs and died Jan. 20 at a Tyler hospital. He was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church in Winnsboro, a member of the Second Milers Sunday School Class, and former member of First Baptist Church of Hughes Springs. He was a 60-year member and an endowed member of Hughes Springs Masonic Lodge #671, a member of the American Legion, and was Hughes Springs Postmaster for 28 years. He was awarded a Golden Globe by the Hughes Springs Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States. He served in the United States Army, earning five battle stars in the European Theatre during World War II, and served in Patton's Third Army. Survivors include his wife, Betty Traylor of Winnsboro; one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Norman and Deborah Traylor of Beaumont; one daughter and son-in-law, Nan and Dave Saucier of Winnsboro; one sister-in-law and husband, Richard and Jean Lea of Orange; five grandchildren, Billy Saucier and Cody Saucier of Winnsboro, Scott Traylor, Kimberlee Galvan and Christopher Traylor, all of Beaumont; 10 great-grandchildren; five nephews, Jay Berry of Dallas, Bill Berry of Austin, Matt Berry of Austin, Billy Mike Traylor of Gilmer and Randy Traylor, of Hughes Springs, one niece, Bret Lea of Austin; and one first cousin, Alison Middleton of Hallsville. In lieu of flowers, friends may leave donations to the Hughes Springs Library Fund or the Hughes Springs Alumnae Scholarship Fund. Condolences may be left at www.reeder-davis.com.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 24, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker

  1922-2009
A memorial service for Lois Beverly Wilson, 86, was held Jan. 19 at Linden United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark McClanahan officiating. Mrs. Wilson was born Jan. 28, 1922 in Whitefish, Mont., and died Jan. 16 at her home near Linden.
Obituaries from the Daingerfield Bee, Jan 24, Daingerfield, Texas, submitted by Mona Hart- Tucker