Obituaries, 1875-1999 | Morris County, TXGenWeb (2024)

CURREY, MAMIE ROBINSON

  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 September1893; joined the Missionary Baptist church in 1892, and departed this life September 11, 1910 leaving six children andher 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 muchat their home; in her neighborhood; and in her church. So sad indeed. Yet we want to live such lives as that we will bemissed when we are gone--yes missed in the right way as she is. May the rich blessings of Jesus ever be with all herloved ones is our prayer. Another good member, neighbor, child, mother and wife has gone from us, so let us close upranks and fight on until our change comes. After funeral services her remains were laid away to rest in the Omahacemetery to await the last call. Lovingly her Pastor, C. W. SMITH (A Row 11)
The Omaha Breeze, Sept. 28, 1910

ALLEN, L. M.

  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 rollcall 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 relativesare 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.

HAYES, JAMES POLK

  (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 daysettling at Old Snow Hill and spent his life in this section of the country; moving to Omaha, where he accumulatedconsiderable 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 andmother 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 ofyears, and went through many experiences which many of us will never know. He was a member of the Primitive Baptistchurch 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 spendingsome time in Hot Springs, Ark. a year or two since, but relief seemed only temporary, and finally about two months agohe was stricken bedfast and paralysis of the lower limbs developed and his suffering was intense until the end, exceptwhen 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 wifeafter impressive funeral services by Elder W. B. Robertson amid tears of deep sorrow. The Breeze and many others join indeep sorrow for the bereft ones, and especially for the lone son, who in his own words said to us it was hard to give uphis 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, MorrisCounty, Texas.

RIVERS, JAMES W.

  abt 1850-8 Jan 1933
J. W. Rivers, aged 82 years, pioneer citizen of Morris County, died at his home in Daingerfield on Wednesday January8, at 8 o'clock a.m. following an illness of several weeks duration. Mr. Rivers had spent most of his life in thiscounty, and had many friends who were deeply grieved to learn of his death. He had been unusually active for one of hisage up until his late illness. Mr. Rivers was an honest, upright, Christian gentleman, and a man whose integrity anduprightness was never questioned, and his word could always be depended upon. He joined the Baptist church early inlife and was a faithful member until the end came, always taking an active stand for those things that he thought bestfor the welfare of his community and church. Deceased was born in Wilkinson County, GA., September 3, 1851. He wasmarried in 1873 to Miss Lizzie Key, and to this union four children were born, three of whom survive. His wife died in1902, and in 1904 he was married to Mrs. Anna Rivers, and to this union two children were born, both surviving. Thefuneral services were held at the Baptist church in Daingerfield last Thursday morning at 10 o'clock under the directionof 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 twosisters, Mrs. Mollie Parham of Mercedes and Mrs. Annie Durst of Paris, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. L. C. McDaniel of FortWorth, also 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. (CONSec A1 Row 10)

DANIELS, JOHN

  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 FirstBaptist Church of Naples and had lived here for the past 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carrie Daniels ofNaples; one son, Murry Davis of Naples; a daughter, Mrs. Ouida Haymes of New Madrid, MO; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Lumpkin ofBonham; and four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren. Funeral services wereheld 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)

ROBISON, MORRIS

  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 longillness. 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 twogreat 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)

TIGERT, THELMA CARRUTH

  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 amember 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; fivedaughters, Mrs. Kathryn Hicks of El Paso, Mrs. Nell Bisang of Wink, Mrs. Mary Blackburn of Dallas, and Mrs. FrankieBerry and Mrs. Wilma Jo Vissering of Naples; two brothers, Ike Carruth of Omaha, and Tommy Carruth of Winfield; andthree 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 theRev. 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 CliffordWyninegar. (B Row 7)

ELLIS, MINNIE

  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 longtime resident of the Naples area. She was a member of the Naples area. She was the widow of the late Noah Ellis. She issurvived 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 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 am Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Naples with the Rev. BobPearce and the Rev. Bob Bishoff officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. (B Row 13)

TIGERT, LUCILLE DAVIS

  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 PMtoday at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Reed and the Rev. Earl Hosea officiating. Burial will be in theCenter 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; foursisters, Mrs. Lydia Justiss of Mt. Pleasant, TX, Mrs. Lollie Held of Lubbock, TX, Mrs. Jane Eppeng of Muleshoe, TX, andMrs. Mary Bob Moore of Lewisville, TX; and six grandchildren.

PEGUES, HENRY CARROLL

  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; twodaughters, Cheryl Pegues and Pam Pegues, both of Omaha; his parents, Henry Pegues of Omaha and Virginia Calder ofTahlequah, Okla.; and three brothers, Harold Pegues of Hugo, Okla., Roy Pegues of Arlington, and Darrell Pegues ofOmaha. (I Row 6)

SPENCER, JOHNNIE W.

  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 oldand had operated Spencer's Grocery and Market in Naples until taking retirement in March of last year because of hishealth. Funeral services were at 2:30 pm, Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Naples with the Rev. David Blase andthe Rev. Carroll Jones officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery under the direction of Hanner FuneralService of Naples. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maveline Spencer of Naples; two sons, Bill Spencer of Atlanta andJim Spencer of Hughes Springs; his mother, Mrs. Hattie Spencer of Naples; two brothers, E. L. Spencer of Jasper andCharles 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 theMorris County Red Cross and Salvation Army. He was honored with a certificate of appreciation in January from theSalvation Army for his loyal, faithful and unselfish work for the group. (NE Row 9)

ELLIS, MILDRED GARDNER

  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 ofOmaha 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 andRoy Gardner, all of CA, and James Gardner of OK. (F Row 9)

HAWKINS, THOMAS JAMES

  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, inTucson, AZ, in the Veterans' Hospital. He was a resident of Lordsburg, NM, and is survived by his wife, Mrs. BetsyHawkins of Lordsburg; two daughters, Lyn Anne Sauders of Giddings, TX, and Cynthia Brooke Hawkins of Dallas; twobrothers, Kenneth Hawkins of Sante Fe, NM, and three sisters, Mrs. John Whittington of Houston, Mrs. Jim Moore of Omahaand Mrs. J. Paul Smith of Marshall. A full Masonic funeral service was conducted Dec. 23, at the Heather Funeral Home inLordsburg with burial in the Mountainview Cemetery at Lordsburg. Mr. Hawkins was a Captain of Troop F, 112th Cavalryserving in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was severly wounded on Tarawa, New Britain. He was a member ofthe David Elliott Masonic Lodge of Omaha, and was retired from Ritter-Walker Co., of El Paso. Mr. Hawkins was bornSeptember 23, 1915 in Naples.

BARRIER, AILEEN HALL

  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 aftera 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 UnitedDaughters of the Confederacy. Survivors include a son, Charles Barrier of Houston; a daughter, Mary Ann Edgar ofHouston; two sisters, Jewel Melton and Lorene Davis, both of Omaha; and five grandchildren. Aileen was preceded in deathby her husband, Charles Henry on August 29, 1969. (G Row 6)

MCCOLLUM, ROBERT LEE

  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 serviceswere at 2 p.m., Tuesday at the Hanner Funeral Home chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Lanny Peek officiating. Burial was inthe 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. McCollumwas born April 5, 1917, at Omaha, and was the son of Pearl Phillips McCollum and the late Arthur McCollum. He was amember of the Rocky Branch Baptist Church, a past law enforcement officer for Morris County, an employee of BrosecoRanch, and a life-long mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Hall McCollum of Omaha; four sons, James, Danny andRandy 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; abrother, W. G. (Tac) McCollum of Dallas; seven grandchildren, ten nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. (NE Row 10)

BOOZER, CLARENCE ED (BABE)

  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 ChiefEngineer of the Gulf Fleet and a Lieutenant Commander in the Maritime Services during World War II. Serving aspallbearers were Louis Boozer, Buddy Boozer, Randall Ranes, John Whatley, Glenn Gray and Mayburn Gray. (A Row 13)

HAWKINS, ORA MCCOY

  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 ofOmaha. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. The Rev. Clifford Longino and the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiated. Survivorsinclude three daughters, Mrs. John Whittington of Santa Fe, NM; Mrs. Paul Smith of Marshall; and Mrs. Jim Moore ofOmaha; two sons, B. G. Hawkins of Omaha and Kenneth Hawkings of Santa Fe, NM; 20 grandchildren and 17great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, a son, and her husband, who was a veterinarian in this are. (FRow 9)

KEY, LELA PEARL

  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 alengthy 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 ofNaples; eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild. (CON Sec A1 Row 16)

MCENTIRE, BARBARA DAVIS

  December 19, 1935-April 28, 1983
Barbara McEntire, 47, of Naples, died at her home of natural causes Thursday afternoon of last week. Funeral serviceswere at 3 pm, Saturday, at the Hanner Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Andy Andrews and the Rev. WayneCannon 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 includeher 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)

WAITS, WILLIAM E.

  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 underthe direction of Hanner Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Waits was born Sept. 11, 1916. He was a retired hospitalemployee, a member of the Baptist Church, and a resident of Dallas for the past 15 years. Surviving Mr. Waits are twobrothers, Weldon Waits of Highland, CA, and Billy R. Waits of Patton, CA; and one sister, Gaynell Daley of Salem, OR.(Location Unknown)

WILLIAMS, JOSIE BYRD

  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 andthe 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, bothof Idabel, OK, Eloise Pilgrim of Omaha, Dollie Fitch of Dallas, and Bonnie Motley of Longview; five sons, Bill Williamsof Tyler, Ike Williams of Idabel, Fred Williams of Dallas, Bud L. Williams of Naples, and Travis Williams of Omaha; fourbrothers, 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, andthree great-great-grandchildren. (I Row 2)

CHURCHWELL, DOVIE LEE

  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 2pm Sunday, April 14, 1985 at Hanner Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Dean Oien officiating. Burial was in the DaingerfieldCity Cemetery. Mrs. Churchwell was born August 27, 1908, in Titus County. She was a housewife and a Baptist. Survivorsinclude 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.

LOHMANN, G. C. (JERRY)

  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. Burialwas in the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Lohmann was born Nov. 17, 1895, in Ohio. He was a retired employee of Goodyear Tire andRubber Co., a member of the First Baptist Church, a veteran of World War I and a Mason. He was a former resident of ElPaso, and had made his home in Omaha for the past nine years. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Lohmann of Omaha; onedaughter, 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 ofTejunga, CA. Pallbearers were Luke Collier, James S. Leeves, Ed Thompson, H. Morris Stevens Jr., Martin W. Sample andSam B. Norris III. (I Row 3)

MCCOLLUM, EARL

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

SMITH, ALLIE MARIE TALLEY

  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. Servicesfor Mrs. Smith have been set for 2 pm Tuesday, January 22, at First Methodist Church in Omaha with the Rev. Boyd Carleyand the Rev. Glen Griffith officiating. Interment will be in Omaha Cemetery. Mrs. Smith is survived by two sons, ErnestSmith of Fate, TX, and Richard Smith of Omaha; four daughters, Mrs. Helen Hampton of Wichita Falls, Mrs. Betty Wagnerand Mrs. Nancy Trimble both of Dallas and Mrs. Cynthia Owens of Paris, TX. Also 15 grandchildren, threegreat-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Leaves one brother, John Talley and one sister, Mrs. MyrtleBelyeu, both of Omaha. She was preceded in death by one son, David James Smith. Mrs. Smith was a member of the FirstUnited Methodist Church, and a lifetime resident of Omaha. She was a member of Martha Laird Chapter of the Daughters ofthe American Revolution; a member of Morris County Historical Society, and a worker in the Morris County Museum. She wasactive in Omaha civic affairs and had been selected to Notable Women of Texas in 1984. (C Row 26)

ONEY, CLAUDENE CARSON LANCASTER

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

JOHNSON, ROBERT LEE

  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, underthe direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. Mr. Johnson was born November 21, 1934, in Morris County. He was a 1996retiree 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 SheilaJustice, both of Dallas, Josephine Johnson, of Longview and Vivian Johnson of Naples; brothers, Harold Brown and JimmyLee Brown, both of Omaha, J. D. Johnson of Longview, Thomas Johnson and Ed Brown, both of McKinney, and Samuel Houser ofPlano; 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 ofOmaha; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. (Right Side of Drive)

MCKAY, FRANCES

  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 willbe 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 CatholicChurch. Survivors include her husband, Archie "Ozzie"; daughters, and sons-in-law, Melanie and Robert Pritchett andCrystal and Hollis Hughes, all of Midlothian, and Pamela and Dan Briggs of Longview; sisters, Betty Grimm of Sharon andEstell Wimer of Independence, MO; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son,Randy. (Sec A Row 8)

BOOZER, HUBBARD H.

  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 BaptistChurch of Omaha, with the Rev. Andy Andrews officiating. Mr. Boozer was born April 6, 1903, in Morris County, where helived for most of his life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Omaha, and he served in the Merchant Marinesduring World War II. Survivors include his wife, Myrtis Boozer of Omaha; one daughter, Chrystene Elrod of Omaha; astepdaughter, Mary John Smith of Shreveport, La; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, ViolaMayton of Perris, CA, and Christene Adams of Omaha. (H Row 4)

MOORE, JOHN LEE

  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 MethodistChurch of Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Novelle Moore of Omaha; a daughters and son-in-law, Sandra Moore and MikeVassalo of Kemmerer, Wyoming; two sisters, Elizabeth McKee of Dallas, and Louise co*ker of Ft. Worth; a grandson, JohnSlater 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 OmahaCemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service of Naples. (H-Row 5)

COLLINS, WILLIAM M (MIKE)

  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 nearNaples. Mr. Collins was born December 18, 1953, in Weatherford, TX. He was a former employee of Lesco Trucking, J & MChemical Co., and A & E Machine Shop. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Collins of Naples; two sons, Michael LeeCollins of TN and Michael David Collins of Naples; one daughter, Stephanie Brown of Clarksville, TX., his parents, Sarahand 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)

HART, FRED HOWARD

  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 amTuesday, July 13, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Tommy Weems officiating. Burial was in the Hart FamilyCemetery. Mr. Hart was born Sept. 17, 1933, in Omaha. He was a retired employee of Lone Star Steel Company, a member ofthe 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 ofMt. Pleasant; one sister, Norma Easley of Ore City; and two grandchildren, Lindsey Hart of Omaha and Haellie Hart ofHope. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Boyd Hart. (Row 2)

HEARD, CECIL MAE TAYLOR

  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 4pm Tuesday, March 30, at the Rocky Branch Baptist Church, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and Bro. Wallace DeShongofficiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Heard was born November 21, 1901, in Alabama, and was alifetime resident of Morris County. She was a member of the Rocky Branch Baptist Church and a retired employee of theDaingerfield school system. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Johnston of Daingerfield; two sons, Willie Giles Smithof 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 FrancesHart and Lizzie Lee Jennings, both of Daingerfield; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and sevengreat-great-grandchildren. (OS Row 9)

JOYNER, MARY SUE

  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. Serviceswere at 2 pm Tuesday, March 30, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Randy Harshburger officiating. Burialwas in the Omaha Cemetery. Mrs. Joyner was born November 29, 1910, in Omaha, and was a member of the South Side Churchof Christ in Mt. Pleasant. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Wiley Joyner of Lone Star and Freddy Joynerof 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 ofCO; two brothers, Joe Moore of Dallas and Fred Moore of Houston; 27 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and fourgreat-great-grandchildren. (I Row 1)

MCCOLLUM, AGNES BOECK

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

COFFEY, ELLA MAE

  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 wereat 11 am Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Omaha First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Kerry Duffey officiating. Burial was inthe 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 andMaytis Black, all of Dallas, and Barbara Coffey and Marilynn Greenwood, both of Omaha; two step-daughters; 22grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. (Left Side of Drive)

DAVIS, WILLIAM GUY

  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 AlexanderFuneral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Janet Blackburn and the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burial was in theOmaha Cemetery. Mr. Davis was born July 18, 1911, in Omaha. He was a rancher, former commissioner, a member of theFirst 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 hiswife, Lorene Hall Davis of Omaha; one daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Coy Moreland of Omaha; one grandson, JerryMoreland of Hurst; one granddaughter, Belinda Hebbler of Plano; four great grandchildren, Ashley Moreland and JenniferMoreland, both of Hurst, and Charles Hebbler and Caroline Hebbler, both of Plano; one brother, Obie Davis of Omaha; andone sister, Lura Walker of Omaha. (G Row 6)

LEWIS, JOHNNY BOB

  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 serviceswere Saturday, Feb. 5, at 2 pm at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Shiner, with the Rev. George Lumpkin and theRev. Jerry Capeoni officiating; and on Sunday, Feb. 6, at 2 pm at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with theRev. Bill Harty and the Rev. Bob Sinclair officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery under the direction ofAlexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Lewis, born in Naples, was a 1956 honor graduate of Pewitt High School where hewas 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. Hewas a member of the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Assoc., and the Texas State Teachers Association. He issurvived by his wife, Mary Lewis of Shiner; his mother, Mrs. Olivia Thomas Lewis of Naples, two daughters, Lana LewisTaylor 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 aspallbearers 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 ShinerElementary School staff and students. (A Row 4)

STEVENS-KOFSKEY, MARGARET JEAN

  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 ashooting incident during a bank robbery. She was born August 7, 1945, at Ragland Hospital in Gilmer, and was a native ofOmaha. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am, Thursday, March 10, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, withthe Rev. Janet Blackburn officiating. Interment will be at the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander FuneralHome 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 ofOmaha; 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 andvice president for AmSouth Bank in Clearwater, Florida. She was an honor graduate of Pewitt High School and theUniversity of Texas. Memorial services were conducted in Clearwater, on Sunday, March 6. (I-Row 3)

THIGPEN, JERRY ALLEN

  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 at2 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 areaand attended Paul H. Pewitt Schools. He was an employee of Lone Star Steel Company and a veteran of Vietnam. Survivorsinclude his wife, Brenda Thigpen of Omaha; a daughter, Lisa Thigpen of Omaha; his mother, Thelma Thigpen of Naples; asister, Barbara Meadows of Omaha; and two brothers, Kenneth Wayne Thigpen of Hughes Springs, and Michael Gene Thigpen ofNaples. Serving as pallbearers were Jimmy Meadows, Jimmy Shirey, J. Roy Traylor, Tommy Knight, Gerald Knight and RonaldKnight. (NW Row 1)

BARAJAS, JOHNNY

  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 pmWednesday, 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 BowieCounty. Survivors include his wife, Josephine Barajas of Dallas; two sons, Johnny Barajas, Jr. and Edward Barajas, bothof Dallas; two daughters, Debbie Barajas and Dora Lynn Barajas, both of Allen, Texas; six brothers, Tirso Barajas ofCleburne, Pete Barajas of Kileen, Willie Barajas of Cedar Hill, Texas, Henry Barajas of Shreveport, and Andres Barajasof Ennis; four sisters, Rita Rico of Chattanooga, TN, and Carlotta Barajas, Juanita Barajas and Natalia Fuentes, all ofDallas; and one grandson. (A Row 22)

BETTS, MARION

  March 30, 1913-November 13, 1995
Marion Betts, 82, of Omaha, died Monday, November 13, 1995, at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, following and extendedillness. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Wednesday, November 15, at the First Baptist Church in Omaha, with the Rev. NealThornburg and the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction ofBates-Cooper-Weems-Robison Funeral Home. Mr. Betts was born Friday, March 31, 1913, at Cornett, Texas, and was preceded indeath by his parents, Minnie and John Betts. He was a member of the Jefferson First Methodist Church and the DavidElliott Masonic Lodge. He had managed the Sinclair Wholesale Agency and was an elementary school principal for 26 yearsand 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. (ERow 8A)

BUFORD, ERMA

  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 AlfredKey Sr. officiating. Burial was in the Whitmore Cemetery at Daingerfield. Mrs. Buford was born December 18, 1936, inMorris County. She was retired from Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas as a dietitian. She was a member of the FaithTemple Church of God in Christ. Survivors include her husband, Willie Buford of Daingerfield; one son, Ray Charles Mooreof Daingerfield; one step-daughter, Raeland Dean Buford of Dallas; four brothers, Lawrence Lee of Greenville, Bobbie Leeof 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; onegrandchild; and three great-grandchildren. (Row 2)

BYRD, BESSIE MAY

  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 serviceswere at 1 pm, Saturday, October 28, at the Williams Chapel Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. J. M. Brooksofficiating. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery. Mrs. Byrd was born January 2, 1915. She was a homemaker and amember 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; 12grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; two nieces; and a number of other relatives. (Section C Left-South Side)

CANNON, SALLY ANN HARRIS ROBERSON

  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. Burialwas in the Bell Haven Cemetery at Omaha. Mrs. Cannon was born March 14, 1941, in Omaha. She was a homemaker and aBaptist. Survivors include three sons, Todwyn Roberson, Michael Roberson and Anthony Robeson; two daughters, Anita KymRoberson 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)

CHISM, MELVIN FRANK

  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 inthe Reynolds Cemetery in Daingerfield. Mr. Chism graduated from Daingerfield High School, attended Kilgore JuniorCollege and NTCC, where he received an associate degree in applied science. He was employed at Anderson-Hickey for sevenyears, 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; hisparents, 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 EarnestYounger of Daingerfield; five sisters, Monica Linwood of Cason, Tammy Craine of OK City, OK, Rozalyn Williams of LoneStar, and Sharon Younger and Jackie Keller, both of Dallas; two grandmothers, Ozie Rodgers of Omaha and Bennie MaeYounger of Pomona, CA; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. (L Side of Driveway beginningat Entrance)

COBB, GOLDIE EURCELL

  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 theRev. Larry Hindsley officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery under the direction of Alexander FuneralService. Mrs. Cobb was born August 29, 1909. She was a member of the Daniels Chapel Methodist Church and a longtimeresident of the Naples area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Cobb. Survivors include one son anddaughter-in-law, Leon and Bobbie Cobb of Naples; one daughter, Merle Richardson of Naples; six grandchildren; 11great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. (NW Row 16)

COFFEY, ETHEL DELOIS

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

COFFEY, JAMES

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

CURREY, JUSTEEN S.

  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 inJackson, 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; fourteengrandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Graveside service was Friday, December 8, 1995 at the Omaha Cemetery inOmaha, TX with Rev. Janet Blackburn officiating. (G Row 10)

DAVIS, OBIE

  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 theAlexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery atOmaha. Mr. Davis was born July 5, 1906, at Omaha. He was a retired Exxon dealer, a veteran of World War II, a Mason forover 50 years, and a member of the Baptist Church. He was a former resident of Chapel Hill, N. C. but had made his homeat 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 ofHuntsville, and Sarah Jane Moreland of Omaha; a number of great and great-great nieces and nephews. Serving aspallbearers were Jeff Clayton, J. T. Clayton, Frank Clayton, Rudolph Jones, J. L. Waits and Toby Culver.

EDWARDS, OLZIE

  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 wasa 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 ofgreat-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Terry Foster, Roy Dykes, Charles Davis, Tony King, Randy Padgett, Ed Padgettand Jim Lampkin. (L Row 4 BL 34)

ELLIS, GERALD A.

  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 theOmaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Ellis was born June 14, 1915. He was aretired manager of Hampton Builders Supply at Naples, a deacon of the First Baptist Church of Omaha, and a member of theDavid Elliott Masonic Lodge at Omaha. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Maydelle Wright Ellis of Houston; onedaughter and son-in-law, Wanda and G. T. Vickers of Sugarland, TX; three grandchildren, Tresa Rogers and Anthony Mooreof 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)

ELLIS, HERSCHEL B

  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 atWilliamette national Cemetery in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Ellis was born November 27, 1916, in Omaha, Texas, and had livedin the Vancouver area for the last 17 years. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was a POW inGermany for two years. He was a member of the Royal Oaks Country Club, Clark-Skamania Fly Fishers and Boys at Bridge. Heenjoyed playing bridge, fly fishing and golfing. He began his career with the Department of Agriculture in San Franciscoand transferred to Portland in 1953 as grain inspector. He moved to Louisiana in 1961 as a southern area supervisor andreturned to Portland in 1964 as western area supervisor. From 1970 to 1974, still working for the U S government, he wasloaned to the Liberian government to establish a rice marketing program. He retired in 1974. Survivors include his wifeof 47 years, Dorothy "Bugs" Ellis; one son, Cleve Ellis of Vancouver; one brother, Gerald Ellis of Houston; and twograndchildren.

FALLS, BUDDIE

  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, atClark Cemetery in Jenkins, near Daingerfield. Mr. Falls was born in Bogata and moved to Ft. Worth in 1947. He was aninternational vice president of the Boilsermaker's Union in an eight-state area and member of former Ft. WorthBoilermaker 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 Fallsof Daingerfield; two grandchildren, Travis Lynn Falls and Casey Lee Falls, both of Houston; and a number of nieces andnephews. (B Row 24)

FARRIER, LILLIAN EVELYN

  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 directionof 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)

FORTE, ROSA

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

GATES, FLORENCE SCAFF

  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 theAlexander Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Bob Sinclair officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery. Mrs. Gates wasborn May 1, 1914, in Terrell, TX. She was a member of the Methodist Church, a member of the American Legion Auxiliaryand 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; fivegrandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. (Sec B Row 20)

GIPSON, CAROL YVONNE

  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 at2:30 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 RockyPoint Methodist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Tijuanna (Shelly) Harrison of Lamesa, CA, and Katrina YvonneBurkhalter 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 StewartJr., of Daingerfield; a sister, Gail Elaine Rowe of Daingerfield; one granddaughter, Jaime Armstrong of Lamesa, CA, anda number of nieces and nephews. (A Row 22)

GIPSON, ROBERT GLENN

  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 wasin the Naples Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home. Mr. Gipson was born November 21, 1948, and was alongtime resident of Naples. He was a former employee of T & N Warehouse at Lone Star, and was a member of the RockyPoint Methodist Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Alicia Gipson of Tulsa, OK; onedaughter, Denise Gipson of Daingerfield; three step-daughters, Tijuanna (Shelly) Harrison of Lamesa, CA, and KatrinaYvonne 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 andnephews. (A Row 22)

GOODWIN, JERRY

  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 wereconducted as Mr. Goodwin had requested his body be donated to science. Mr. Goodwin was born May 27, 1929, in BowieCounty. He was retired from Vinyard Enterprises, was a member of the Belden Masonic Lodge of Naples, and was an Armyveteran of World War II and the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Edith Goodwin of Naples; three daughters andsons-in-law, Sheri and John Monclova of San Antonio, Theresa and Jerry Smith of Bright Star, AR, and Mary Beth and RockyTaylor 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; 11grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

HARROD, MYRTLE DAVIS

  November 17, 1924-December 14, 1995
Myrtle Davis Harrod, 71, of Omaha, died Thursday, December 14, 1995. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Sunday, December17, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Neal Thornburg officiating. Burial was in the SpringHill 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 indeath 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 KennyHawkins 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)

HILL, DELLAR LEE

  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. Serviceswere at 2 pm Friday, June 30, at the Williams Chapel Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. Bennie C Thomasofficiating. 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 adaughter, 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, CleoraStiggers of Omaha; 14 great grandchildren; and a host of great great grandchildren. (BL Row 2)

HOLDER, LEONA BATCHELOR

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

JOHNSON, FRANK

  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 thePiedmont Church of God in Christ with Joe McCall officiating. Burial was in the Daingerfield Cemetery. Mr. Johnson wasborn 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 Thompsonof Texarkana, and Tillie Edwards and Rose Mitchell, both of Dallas; a cousin Thelmon Johnson of Marietta and a number ofother relatives. (Not listed in Morris Co Cemetery Book-Southern Section, 1999)

LEWIS, AUGUST

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

LOUDERMILK, GRACE CHANEY

  October 1, 1904-July 29, 1995
Grace Chaney LoudermILK, 90, of Naples, died Saturday, July 29, 1995. Graveside services were at 10 am Monday, July31, at Meadowview Cemetery in Naples, with the Rev. Bill Harty officiating. Mrs. Loudermilk was a member of theMethodist Church and a resident of Conway, AR. She was preceded in death by a son, Glen Clements. Survivors include twosons, Damon Clements of Clearlake, CA and Danny Clements of Richmond, CA; one daughter, Faye Sullivan of Naples; onebrother, Earl Chaney of Roland, AR; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.(Row 8)

LOWERY, BLUFORD F

  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, atthe Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Bill Harty officiating. Burial was in the Spring HillCemetery near Naples. Mr. Lowery was born August 14, 1907. He was a retired construction worker and member of LibertyBaptist Church.
  Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, James Lowery of Bryans Mill, Joe and Shirley Loweryof Mobile, AL, and Bluford Wayne and Kay Lowery of Linden; two daughters and one son-in-law, Mary and Mack Wisdom ofHumble, TX, and Carrie Davis of Maud; one stepbrother, L. J. Richardson of Naples; two half sisters, Novella Brown ofNaples, and Carrie Carlile of Henderson; eleven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers weregrandsons David Wisdom, Danny Wisdom, Tony Davis, Joseph Lowery, Clint Lowery, Brian Lowery, Jim Lowery, Bret Lowery andBlu Lowery. (SE Row 2)

MITCHELL, ANGELEAN

  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 waspreceded in death by one son, Graylin Mitchell. Survivors include one daughter, Cynthia Mitchell; two sisters, MaryWitson and Faye Johnson of Dallas, Texas; one aunt, Luda Williams of Fort Worth, Texas; a special niece, Betty Taylor ofDallas; and a number of nieces and nephews. Services were 11 am, Monday, September 25, 1995 at the Mount Zion CME Churchwith the Rev. Houston officiating. Burial was in the Whitmore Cemetery at Daingerfield. (Row 1)

NEWELL, JACK E.

  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. Serviceswere at 10 am Tuesday, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh officiating. Burial wasin the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Newell was born Nov. 17, 1921, in Bridger, MT. He was a veteran of World War II, a PearlHarbor survivor on the battleship Tennessee, and a Purple Heart recipient. He had been in the Merchant Marines and was aself-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 ofOmaha; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-brothers, Lyle Spooner of Nine Mile, MT, and Orville Spoonerof 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)

NORMAN, JOYCE RUTH

  December 15, 1945-October 13, 1995
Joyce Ruth Norman, 49, of Dallas, died Monday, October 13, 1995, at Methodist Hospital in Dallas. Funeral serviceswere Saturday, November 4, at the Norris S Curry CME Church in Naples, with the Rev. Cleo Pearson officiating. Intermentwas 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 andfriends. (Sec D L at Fork Bet A & C)

POOLE, PAULA ANN WALKER

  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 amFriday, 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 theForrest Park Baptist Church in Farmington Hills, MI. She graduated from Friendship Academy High School in Shreveport, LATech University in Ruston, LA, and received her masters degree in piano performance from Northeast LA State Universityin Monroe, LA. Survivors include her husband, Mark Poole of Daingerfield; two sons, Robert Poole and Aaron Poole, bothof Daingerfield; her parents, Ray and Ruby Walker of Daingerfield; one sister, Donna Shelton of Longville, LA; onebrother, Ray Walker, Jr. of Daingerfield; and several nieces and nephews. (TUR Sec Row 42)

ROBINSON, JAY HORACE

  June 15, 1930-December 22, 1995
Jay Horace Robinson, 65, of Naples, died Friday, December 22, 1995 at his home following a lengthy illness. Funeralservices were at 1 pm, Friday, December 29, at the New Testament Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. Joe Rochelleofficiating. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery at Naples. Mr. Robinson was born June 15, 1930, in Naples. He was amaintenance 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 PatriciaJefferson of Glendale, AZ; his father, Allen Robinson of Naples; a brother, Luke C. Mitchell of Harlingen, TX; a specialfriend, Joyce Bonner of Naples; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. (Sec D, Left Side at Fork Bet A &C)

ROBISON, LEONARD L.

  July 5, 1921-September 13, 1995
Leonard, L. Robison, 74, of Naples, died Wednesday, September 13, 1995, after a brief illness. Funeral services wereat 10:30 am, Saturday, September 16, 1995, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. James Day andthe Rev. Roy Jester officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Robison was a veteran of World War II and wasretired from Affiliated Lease Way. He attended Oakridge Baptist Church at Marietta, and was preceded in death by hisparents, 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 andLin 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 ofGarland, Ouida Baskin of Ennis, Berniece Daniel of Glenrose, and Ruthie Wommack and Joyce England, both of Naples. (JRow 4 BL 16)

SCAFF, ROBERT EARL

  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 theRev. Janet Blackburn officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home ofNaples. Mr. Scaff was a former employee of Lone Star Steel Co., was a member of the First United Methodist Church ofOmaha, and was a member of the Belden Masonic Lodge at Naples. He was a lifetime resident of Morris County. Survivorsinclude his wife, Dollie Coffey Scaff of Omaha; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bill Scaff of Naples, and Bob and DebbieScaff 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)

SOSBEE, CLIFTON V

  November 18, 1920-November 6, 1995
Clifton V Sosbee, 67, of Lawton, OK, died November 6, 1995, at a Lawton hospital, and funeral services wereconducted under the direction of Huddleston Funeral Home of Lawon. Mr. Sosbee was born November 18, 1920, inDaingerfield to Rienzi Sosbee and Lura Martha Hammonds Mills. He grew up in the Mt. Moriah community and attended schoolat Omaha. He was a US Army veteran of WWII, attaining the rank of sergeant. He was also a US Air Force veteran, servingin the Korean conflict and being promoted to staff sergeant. He had worked as a professional photographer at MeiselStudios in Dallas for many years and developed and processed the first moon shot films from the Apollo spacecraftlanding, 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 ofthe family completed school at DeKalb. Mr. Sosbee was preceded in death by his parents, Reinzi Sosbee of Dallas, andLura 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, DaleSosbee of Harker Heights, and Davis Sosbee of Tampa, FL; two sisters, Mildred Mills Grau and Ethel Maxine Mills Smith ofBryan; one brother, Thomas Millard Brannon of San Antonio; three nieces and four nephews, including Jerry Smith ofLeaday.

THIGPEN, FRANCES

  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 2pm Friday, June 23, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Roy Foster officiating. Burial was in the SpringHill Cemetery. Mrs. Thigpen was born Nov. 22, 1928. She was a member of the Rocky Branch Church of Christ, an employeeof Wal-Mart, and a longtime resident of Naples. Survivors include her husband, Allen Thigpen of Naples; two sisters, SueBarron of Daingerfield and Bobbie Cobb of Naples; one brother, Odis Coleman of Daingerfield; and a number of nieces andnephews. (NE Row 1)

THIGPEN, KENNETH WAYNE

  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 FirstBaptist Church of Omaha. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from Red River Army Depot. He waspreceded in death by his father, Leslie Thigpen, and a brother, Jerry Thigpen. Survivors include one daughter, SherryThigpen of Robinson, TX; one son, Kenneth W. Thigpen, Jr. of Robinson; his mother, Mrs. Leslie Thigpen of Naples; onesister, Barbara Meadows of Omaha; one brother, Michael Thigpen of Naples; one stepdaughter, Mary Ann Barton of HughesSprings; and two grandchildren. (NW Row 1)

TIGERT, LURA HARVEY

  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, atthe 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 lifetimeresident of Omaha. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sammie and Emmett Baker of Dallas; one brother, IraHarvey of Omaha; a granddaughter, Sherry Gayle Baker of Austin, and a granddaughter and son-in-law, Nannette and JimBatten of Dallas; two great grandsons, Richard Baker and William Michael Batten of Dallas; and a number of nieces andnephews. Serving as pallbearers were Don Lawrence, Forrest Clair, James Settles, Jerry Mack Harvey, Robert Harvey, LarryWhite, Johnny Ramsey and Edwin Ramsey. (H Row 4)

TIGERT, THOMAS O

  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 JentryHanks; 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 deathby a brother, David Scott Tigert, his stepfather, Jim Moore, and an adopted son, Austin Scott Tigert.

TINDALL, HATTLEY C.

  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 at2 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 memberof the OSO Naval Lodge #1282, the David Elliott Masonic Lodge of Omaha, the York Rite Commandery #57, and a member ofthe Al Amin Shrine. He was a retired engineer and a past president of the Texas Hospital Engineers' Association. He waschief engineer at Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi from 1953 to 1980, and he was a trustee of the Texas State TechnicalInstitute at Waco. Survivors include his wife, Daisy Lee Davis Tindall of Omaha; two sons, Richard A. Tindall ofFriendswood, and Harry L. Tindall of Houston; and four grandchildren, Richard Keith Tindall of Austin, Geneva GailChojnacki of College Station, Jennifer L. Tindall of Washington, D.C., and Margaret K. Tindall of Houston. (C Row 28)

TRUMBLE, JENOMA IRENE

  December 3, 1914-December 30, 1995
Jenoma Irene Brunette Trumble, 81, of Daingerfield, died Saturday, December 30, at Windsor Place Nursing Home inDaingerfield. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Monday, January 1, at the Rocky Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. BobOdom and Dr. Neal Clark officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery near Naples. Mrs. Trumble was born December3, 1914, in Morris County, was a member of the Rocky Branch Baptist Church and was a former resident of Naples. She waspreceded 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, MorrisBrunette of Odessa; two sisters, Allie Joyner of Daingerfield, and Jewel Golden of Odessa; 12 grandchildren; 22great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. (NW Row 16)

TURNER, VICKI S VISSERING

  December 18, 1951-October 22, 1995
Vicki Susan Vissering Turner, 43, of Grapevine, TX., died Sunday, October 22, 1995 as the result of an automobileaccident. Memorial services are pending with Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. Turner was born December 18, 1951 inNaples, and was a member of the 1970 graduating class of Pewitt High School. She was employed with GTE in Irving, andwas 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.

WESTBROOK, JOSEPH W.

  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 UnitedMethodist Church in Omaha, with the Rev. Janet Blackburn and the Rev. Suzanne Orman officiating. Burial was in the OmahaCemetery. Mr. Westbrook died Tuesday, August 29, 1995, at Presbyterian Hospital in Greenville, Texas. He was born inOmaha, Texas, May 27, 1907, and was the son of John W. and Eula Stevens Westbrook. He married Claudia Ardell Henry inGalveston on June 21, 1941. Mr. Westbrook was chief engineer at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Temple, and wasa retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, serving during World War II. He was a Mason and member of the First UnitedMethodist 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 ofLeesburg; 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 BillAtkinson, John Kirk, Thomas Thigpen, Sarge Glover and Neil Ferrell. (I Row 1).

WOMMACK, Q. B.

  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 wereSaturday, June 3, 1995, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. James Day and the Rev. Bill Hartyofficiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery (A Row 7). Mr. Wommack was born April 17, 1925, in Marietta. He owned andoperated Wommack Oil Company at Naples, with his son, Steve. He was a graduate of Naples High School and Texas A&MUniversity. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II as an aviator, was a member of the Marietta MasonicLodge, and was a member of the Oakridge Baptist Church at Marietta. Mr. Wommack was a member of the Naples City Councilfor the past 25 years and had served as mayor pro-tem during a number of those years. He was a lifetime resident of theNaples and Marietta area. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Nance Wommack of Naples; one son and daughter-in-law, Steveand 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 pallbearerswere his nephews, Buddy Rogers, David Franklin Leeves, Jim Wommack, Bob Wommack, Sim Burgess and Will Burgess. Honorarypallbearers were Jim Berry, Doug Loffer, Willie James Palmore, John Miles and John Taylor, present and former City ofNaples officials. (A Row 7)

WORTHAM, ZELMA K

  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 ofRuston, LA; eight grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. (Location Unknown)

ADAMS, NORA LEE TUCKER

  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 alengthy 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 FuneralHome. Mrs. Adams was a member of the First Baptist Church and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivors include twodaughters, Dorothy Betts of Omaha, and Freddie Vaught of Cookville; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; andtwo sisters, Mary Charlton and Ruth Hart, both of Omaha. Serving as pallbearers were Toby Culver, Leonard Belyeu, BarryEndsley, Bud Joyner, H. D. Hartgrove and Frank Clayton. Nora Lee was preceded in death by her husband, John ThomasAdams, Sr. on September 18, 1971. A son, John Thomas Adams, Jr. also preceded her in death on August 22, 1989, and he isburied in the Center Ridge Cemetery in Maud, Bowie Co., TX. (I Row 3)

ANDERSON, ADREN

  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. LannyPeek 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 memberof the First United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, and a longtime resident ofOmaha. Survivors include his wife, Helen Anderson of Omaha; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dwayne and Paula Anderson ofDuncanville, 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, KathrynCharlton of Omaha, and Ruby McIntyre of Naples; one step-brother, Jim Berry of Naples; and a number of nieces andnephews. (SW Row 9)

BAKER, ELLEY

  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, May29, at the Norris Samuel Curry CME Church in Naples, with the Rev. W. T. Wilkins and the Rev. Q. T. Williamsofficiating. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery at Naples. Mr. Baker was born June 22, 1915, in Naples. He issurvived by one sister, Fannie Hicks, and a host of relatives and friends. (Sec C, Left South Side)

BELYEU, ZELDA RANES

  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 serviceswere at 2 pm, Wednesday, July 10, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Glen Griffith and theRev. Nolan Richey officiating. Mrs. Belyeu was a member of Concord Baptist Church, a homemaker and a seamstress. She wasborn December 31, 1905, in Omaha where she was a lifetime resident. She was the daughter of the late Freeman and AddieRanes. 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; sevengreat-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 onOctober 8, 1981. (K Row 6 BL 19)

BENNETT, GORDON

  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 HillCemetery near Omaha. Mr. Bennett was a longtime resident of Houston and Gilmer. He was a deacon of Tallowood BaptistChurch in Houston, and a former deacon of First Baptist Church in Gilmer. He was a Mason, a longtime employee of LoneStar 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 andDennis Browning of Ft. Worth; five grandchildren; a brother, Alex Bennett and sister Ann Parish of Vermont; and hismother-in-law and father-in-law, Hazel and Pete Bolin of Omaha. (Row 1)

BOSTICK, J. D.

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

BRADSHAW, LEIGH STIVER

  May 18, 1968-July 31, 1996
Leigh Bradshaw, 28, of Omaha, died Wednesday, July 31, 1996, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant, frominjuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services were at 11 am, Saturday, August 3, at Alexander FuneralHome 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 herhusband, Lee Bradshaw of Omaha; one son, James Stiver of Omaha; one daughter, Lisa Ann Stiver of Omaha; her parents, Jimand Frdie Woolery of Palm Desert, CA; and two brothers, Kevin Woolery and John Woolery, both of San Francisco. (A Row16)

BROWN, MARION JACKSON

  December 28, 1915-April 14, 1996
Marion Jackson Brown, 80, of Naples, died Sunday, April 14, at Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha, following a lengthyillness. 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 FuneralService of Naples. Mr. Brown, born December 28, 1915 in Athens, Alabama, was a retired trucker, a member of theTeamsters Union and a former employee of Strickland Truck Lines. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and alongtime 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 anddaughter-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 JakcsonCraig 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 AllenVaughn, Calvin Wood Vaughn, Trevor Scott Vaughn and Micah Craig Vaughn; a nephew and wife, Victor and Maxine Brown ofTexarkana; 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, FranklinD. Craig Jr., and Rodney J. Craig. (NE Row 7)

BRYANT, ZADIE

  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, June27, at the Antioch Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. James E. Boyce officiating. Burial was in the Morning StarCemetery at Naples. Mrs. Bryant was born January 10, 1914, in Morris County. She was a homemaker and a member of theAntioch Baptist Church where she served as president of the Missionary Society and was secretary of the Usher Board forwhich 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; oneson-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 anumber of nieces, nephews and cousins. (At Fork Between A & C)

BURKE, ERNESTINE SPENCE

  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, March4, at the Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home Chapel in Dallas with Dr. Dennis Hochgraber officiating. Interment was at 3 pm, inthe Old Naples Cemetery at Naples. Mrs. Burke was retired from the US Government General Services Administration. Shewas preceded in death by her husband, James R. Burke, and is survived by an extended family across Texas. (A Row14)

CANNON, BARNEY

  May 11, 1905-February 7, 1996
Barney Cannon, 90, of Naples, died Wednesday, February 7, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Funeralservices were Monday, February 12, at the Antioch Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev. Rochelle officiating. Burialwas 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 ofNaples; 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)

CANNON, THEODORE SR.

  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 wasin 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, NatalieRoss of Las Vegas, NV, and Vonceil Cobb of Crestview, FL; two sisters, Jewel Boyd of Tacoma, WA, and Mary Lane Simmonsof Oakland, CA; six grandsons and a number of other relatives. (Section C, Left, South Side)

CLAIR, OLIVE EMMA

  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 OmahaCemetery 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 longtimeresident of Omaha. She had served on a church mission for two years for two years with her husband, and was a longtimeorganist 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 LilaClair of Daingerfield; one stepson, Forie Clair of Omaha; one stepdaughter, Barbara Brown of Indianapolis, IN; twobrothers, 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, MarkStevens, Mike Clair, Randy Reid, Caleb Clair and Adam Rice. (L Row 4)

CLAYTON, ROBERT HUGH

  August 22, 1957-March 8, 1996
ROBERT HUGH CLAYTON, 38, of College Station, formerly of Omaha, died Friday, March 8, in Bastrop County, Texas, frominjuries suffered in an automobile accident. Funeral services were at 10 am, Monday, March 11, at the Grace Bible Churchin College Station, with the Rev. Nolan Richey and the Rev. Dwight Edwards officiating. Burial was in College StationCemetery. Mr. Clayton was born August 22, 1957, in Gilmer, and was a graduate of Paul H. Pewitt High School atOmaha-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 Claytonof College Station; a daughter, Brianne E Clatyon of College Station; his parents, Reita Joyce and Robert Frank Claytonof 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, orthe Concord Church at Omaha.

co*kER, SUSIE LORAINE LYSTER

  May 6, 1906-April 27, 1996
SUSIE LORAINE LYSTER co*kER, 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. TommyWeems and the Rev. Trey Roberson officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery near Naples, under the direction ofAlexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mrs. co*ker was born in Cass County May 6, 1906. She was a member of the FirstBaptist Church, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the Naples Garden Club. She was alifetime resident of the Naples area and was preceded in death by her husband, Leon co*ker, and a grandson, Rick co*ker.Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Louise co*ker of Texarkana, and Jack and Pat co*ker ofTexarkana; two grandsons, Jack co*ker III of Austin, and Mike co*ker of Tyler; five great-grandchildren, Jack co*ker IV ofAustin, Neely co*ker of Austin, Holly co*ker of Texarkana, Lindsey co*ker of Texarkana and Hartley co*ker of Tyler; onenephew, 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)

COLEMAN, WANDA

  August 31, 1958-December 22, 1996
Wanda Coleman, 37, of Denton, formerly of Daingerfield, died Friday, December 22, 1996. Funeral services were at 2pm, Sunday, December 24, at the Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Hughes Springs. Burial was in the County LineCemetery. Ms. Coleman was born August 31, 1958, in Ansbach, Germany, and was affiliated with the Baptist Church. She waspreceded in death by her father, James (Buster) Coleman in 1989. Survivors include her mother, Linda Coleman ofDaingerfield; 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; RickyColeman and Romel Coleman. (Row 4)

COLLINS, FLORINE

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

CONNOR, WILLIAM A.

  June 5, 1913-April 28, 1996
William A. Connor, 82, of Daingerfield, died on Saturday, April 28, 1996, at a Longview, Texas, hospital. Serviceswere at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, at the First United Methodist Church, in Daingerfield, with the Rev. CurtisGrissett 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 pastoperator of a feed store, a rancher, former fire chief of the Daingerfield Volunteer Fire Department, former director ofthe National Bank of Daingerfield, a member of the First United Methodist Church, where he served as chairman of thefinance committee, first president of the Beaverbrook Country Club, a charter member of the Daingerfield Lions Club, amember of the Morris County Cattleman's Association, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Scottish Rite, Hella Temple, Dallas, and OasisLodge 79, Daingerfield, and was named Daingerfield Citizen of the Year in 1980. Survivors include his wife, LucilleConnor of Daingerfield; three daughters and two sons-in-laws, Carolyn Adkins of Daingerfield, Ann and James Butcher ofSachse, Texas, and Betty and David Mullis of Sunderland, Maryland; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.(Connor Sec A Row 12)

DANIELS, BEVERLY PEARL

  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. Hargravesofficiating. 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 ChapelBaptist Church where she served as a member of the senior choir. She graduated from George Washington Carver High Schoolat Omaha-Naples, attended East Texas State University, Texarkana Community College and Northeast Texas CommunityCollege. She was employed with the Mt. Pleasant School District where she was a paraprofessional and a bus driver. Sheis survived by three children and their spouses, LaTonya and Raymond Ellis St., of Cason, Wesley and Anissa Turner, andJackie Johnson, all of Pittsburg; four grandchildren, Durron W. Turner, Brandi Green, Raymond Ellis Jr., and MalikEllis; her mther and stepfather, Mary K. and B. J. Boyd of Naples; sisters, Linda Kelly of Omaha, Joyce Boyd ofMesquite, and Stephanie Boyd of Naples; two brothers, Bobby and Ray Daniels, both of Texarkana; a grandmother, Ella MaeArmstrong of Naples; an aunt, Willie Pearl Boyd of Naples; a Godsister, Gloria Mitchell; a number of nieces, nephews andcousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. (Section C Left; South Side)

DOOLITTLE, AUSTIN JR.

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

EATHERLY, OLEN L.

  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 thedirection 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, andCurtiss Ray Eatherly of Alexandria, LA; three daughters, Carmeletta Dailey of Winfield and Marlene Fontana and PhyllisOlene McNeely both of Pineville, LA; one brother Obie Eatherly of Salem, OR; one sister Dovie Nunnely of Ada, OK; 14grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

ELROD, BUSTER

  May 14, 1916-March 11, 1996
Buster, Elrod, 79, of Naples, died Monday, March 11, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant, following asudden 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 AlexanderFuneral Service of Naples. Mr. Elrod was born May 14, 1916, in Center, Alabama. He was a retired employee of Lone StarSteel and a longtime resident of the Naples area. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Elrod of Naples; one son anddaughter-in-law, David and Pat Elrod of Hughes Springs; one brother, Louis Elrod of Hughes Springs; one sister, PlumaBarrett of Linden; four grandchildren, Lane and Tammy Elrod of Hammond, IN, Marty Elrod of Sheverville, IN, Kenny andDeborah Carwile of Port Neches, and Kristy Carwile of Longview; and two great-grandsons, Jason Elrod of Hammond, IN, andAlex Carwile of Port Neches. Serving as pallbearers were Jim Berry, Keith Higgins, Dwayne Amerson, Randall Ranes, ElvinWells, Norman Kemp, Kerry Hicks and Richard Towler.

FIELDS, REBECCA ANN BLANKENSHIP

  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 inthe 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, WayneFields, of Irving; a companion, Phillip (Buster) Morehead of Mt. Pleasant; four sisters, Ruth Vaughan of Dallas, SueYoung 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, EllaBlankenship of Mt. Pleasant, and Rebecca Smith of Floydada, TX; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded indeath by her husband, Buford "Dugan" Fields. Serving as pallbearers were Brian Vaughan, Tim Young, Clyde Morehead, BenScaggs, Wayne Minor and Steve Jimerson. (G Row 14)

FRANKLIN, LEE ROY

  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 wasin 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 WarII, a member of the Belden Masonic Lodge, a member of the University of Texas Alumni Association, and a lifetimeresident of Naples. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Franklin of Naples; two sons, Ronald Lee Franklin of Dallas, andThomas Arden Franklin of Los Angeles, CA; one sister, Gwen Brock of Naples; four nieces; one nephew; and a number ofgreat-nieces and great-nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Bill Henderson, Morgan Hampton, Richard Towler, Jack co*ker,Tommy co*ker and Dr. James S. Leeves. Honorary pallbearers were deacons of the First Baptist Church of Naples. (B Row15)

GAMBLE, T. R.

  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 asteelworker 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. Turnerof Dallas, and Jewel P. Brazier of Walnut, CA; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. (Row 8)

GILPIN, WILLIAM H

  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 at10 am, Friday, August 16, at Bates0Ciioer0Weens0Robison Funeral Home Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, with the Rev. FrankStringham officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery at Naples. Mr. Gilpin was born Friday, February 20, 1925, inOmaha, 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 daughterKim Miller; a brother, Richard Gilpin; and a son-in-law, Harold Collins. Survivors include his wife, Kay Martin Gilpinof Mt. Pleasant; four sons, William Shane Gilpin, Paul Brandon Gilpin and Emmanuel Joel Gilpin, all of Mt. Pleasant, andQuinten 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)

GOODWIN, DORRIS WALLS

  February 9, 1911-October 27, 1996
Dorris Walls Goodwin, of Longview, died Sunday, October 27, 1996, at a Longview nursing home. Funeral services wereat 10 am, Wednesday, October 30, at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Longview, with the Rev. Bill Cunninghamofficiating. Interment was at 1 pm, in the Naples Cemetery. Mrs. Goodwin was born in Naples, and moved to Longview in1958 from Clarksville. She retired from Texas Furniture Company after eight years. Mrs. Goodwin was a member of theFirst United Methodist Church of Longview, where she was a member of the Forum Sunday School class, and a former memberof the Order of the Eastern Star #610. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ed Walls and Gordon Goodwin. Survivorsinclude 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 ThelmaBeauchamp of Naples; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a number of nieces andnephews.

HART, JAMES H

  August 20, 1920-January 1, 1996
James H Hart, Sr., 75, of Daingerfield, died Monday, January 1, 1996, in Daingerfield. Funeral services were at 2pm, Wednesday, January 3, at the First Baptist Church in Daingerfield with the Rev. John Stone and the Rev. Norman Crispofficiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery near Rocky Branch. Mr. Hart was born August 20, 1920, in MorrisCounty. He was retired from General Dynamics, a member of the First Baptist Church of Daingerfield, and a World War IIS/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; andfive grandchildren. (SE Row 6)

HAWKINS, CLEVE

  July 23, 1919-December 23, 1996
Cleve Hawkins, 77, of Omaha, died Monday, December 23, 1996, at Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha. Funeral services wereat 2 pm, Tuesday, December 24, at the First Baptist Church in Omaha, with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh officiating. Burialwas 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. Survivorsinclude his wife, Eula Hawkins of Omaha; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nanci and C. W. Forsyth of Omaha, and Linda andLarry Strube of Pittsburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Ann Hawkins of Omaha, and Rex and Pam Hawkins ofPittsburg; two sisters, Hattie Peek and Nina Sosbee, both of Omaha; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. (ERow 8)

HAWKINS, DORIS WILSON

  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 inNaples, with the Rev. James Henkle and the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery nearNaples. Mrs. Hawkins was born June 5, 1924, in Hughes Springs. She was retired from Day & Zimmerman and was a member ofthe Rocky Branch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Milton Hawkins, and a daughter, NeldaJean. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ennis and Kay Hawkins of Huntsville, and James and Brenda Hawkinsof 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 ofHouston, Davis Hawkins of Huntsville, Jeremy Abston, Crystal Abston, Lara Abston and Jeffry Abston, all of Naples, andEmily James and Richard Hawkins, both of Austin. (NE Row 3)

HILL, JOHNNY LEE JR

  May 5, 1978-April 19, 1996
JOHNNY HILL, JR., 17, of Hughes Springs, died Friday, April 19, 1996, at a Hughes Springs nursing home. Gravesideservices were at 2 pm, Tuesday, April 23, at the Morning Star Cemetery with the Rev. W. F. Warren officiating. JohnnyLee was born May 5, 1978, in Naples. Survivors include his parents, Lorietta Hill of Naples, and Johnny Carpenter ofDallas; 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, Lof S Side)

HILL, REV. MORRIS

  August 6, 1906-August 19, 1996
Rev. Morris Hill, 90, of Henderson, TX, formerly of Sulphur Springs, died Monday, August 19, 1996, at SouthwoodConvalescent Center in Henderson. Funeral services were at 4 pm, Tuesday, August 20, at Trinity Baptist Church inHenderson, 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 nephewsand deacons of Trinity Baptist Church. The Rev. Hill was born August 6, 1906, in Winnsboro to Benjamin and Teresa GreerHill. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Kennedy Hill, whom he wed December 22, 1938, in Greenville. Shedied in 1987. He was also preceded in death by his parents and five brothers. Mr. Hill was a retired preacher and hadserved for a number of years as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Naples. He had also served pastorates at MartinSprings, Union, Yantis, Rockwall and Atlanta. At the time of his death, he was affiliated with Trinity Baptist Church inHenderson. Survivors include one son, the Rev. Maurice Hill of Henderson; and two grandsons, Mike Hill of Flower Mound,and Mark Hill of Saginaw.

HOUSTON, A. J.

  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 Hartyofficiating. Burial was in the Bradfield Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Houston was born on April 10, 1911, in Cornett. He was afarmer, 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 ofcousins. (Row 11)

INGRAM, TRUITT

  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 inQuitman, with the Rev. Tommy Ham and the Rev. Arlis Banks officiating. Burial was in the Clover Hill Cemetery in WoodCounty. Mr. Ingram, 71, was born November 19, 1925, in Wood County, and was a member of the First Baptist Church ofQuitman. He was a native of Wood County, a graduate of East Texas State University in Commerce, and he held both abachelor's and masters degree. He retired after a 35-year career in public education. During that time, he served asprincipal of Commerce High School and Texas Senior High School at Texarkana. He was superintendent at Atlanta from 1960to 1969, and served as superintendent at Marshall from 1969 to 1984 where he retired. He was a member of the TexasAssociation of School Administrators, the National Education Association of School Administrators, the East Texas SchoolMen's Club, the Northeast Texas Educator's Club, and the Texas State Teachers Association. He served as president ofDistrict VIII for TSTA. He was active in the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, had served as chairman of the CaddoDistrict Boy Scouts of America, and was vice president of the East Texas Area Council of Boy Scouts. He had been awardedthe Silver Beaver Award in Scouting. He had lived in Quitman the past four years. Serving as pallbearers were DonaldDawson, 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.

JACKSON, IOWA

  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 at11 am, Saturday, July 6, at the Norris S. Curry CME Church in Naples, with the Rev. R. A. Lewis officiating. Burial wasin the Morning Star Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home. Mrs. Jackson was born August 12, 1901, inJefferson. 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, MelvinRobinson of Omaha, Dorothy Johnson of Chicago, and Sophia Jackson and Sondra Jackson, both of Oakland, CA; 13great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. (Sec C Left S Side)

JONES, HENRY LEE

  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 NewHope Missionary Baptist Church in Daingerfield with the Rev. Willie Searcy officiating. Burial was in the WhitmoreCemetery. Mr. Jones was born July 20, 1943, in Daingerfield and was employed by the Whirlpool Corporation. Survivorsinclude his mother, Eva Mae Jones of Daingerfield; three daughters, Chasity Jones and Angela Jones, both of Dallas, andThelma Rogers of Mt. Pleasant; three sons, Melvin Traylor and Lee McMillian, both of Greenville, and Richard Brown ofSeattle, 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 Cannonand 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)

JONES, MERRELL ALLEN (SAMBO)

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

JONES, SALLIE TIGERT

  August 3, 1905-April 8, 1996
SALLIE TIGERT JONES, formerly of Vivian, LA, died Monday, April 8, 1996, in Oklahoma City, OK. A memorial servicefor Mrs. Jones will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 14, at the First Baptist Church of Vivian. Mrs. Jones was bornat Rocky Branch near Naples, where she grew up and married within the local church community. Her parents were the lateAlbina 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 sixgrandchildren, Randy Loyd, Mike Loyd, Doug Loyd, Kathy Harris Wilson, Rick Harris and Rob Harris; and her sixgreat-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 50years. spending the last years of her life with her daughters, first in Gonzales, LA, with Sara, and then in OklahomaCity with Betty. She was active member of the First Baptist Church of Vivian, a hard-working, devoted mother and aloving grandmother. (OS Row 8)

JUSTISS, LLOYD G

  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 SpringHill 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; twosons, David Justiss of Daingerfield and Steven Justiss of Austin; three daughters, Joy Edwards of Searcy, AR, Jean Wallof Daingerfield, and Judy Brown of Grand Prairie; four brothers, Adron Justiss and C. Y. Justiss of Daingerfield, MorrisJustiss of Mt. Pleasant, and Howard Justiss of Nashville, TN; two sisters, Bessie Cason of Atlanta, and Edna Kennedy ofDaingerfield; nine grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. (SE Row 4)

KING, WINFRED CHARLES

  July 30, 1948-October 4, 1996
Winfred Charles King, 48, of Naples, died Friday, October 4, 1996, at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. Funeral serviceswere 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 amember of the Baptist Church, and a veteran. Survivors include one son, Tracy King of New York; and four sisters, Bessiemae Dacus of Dallas, Debra Jean Porter of Longview, Gina Warolynn Blake of Los Angeles, and Wanda Ruth Daniels of FortWorth. Serving as pallbearers were Johnny Thomas, James Thomas, George Murphy, Michael Lovelace, Connie Jones and MelvinRobinson Jr. (D Right Side)

LAKEY, BILLY EARL

  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 alengthy illness. Funeral services were at 10 am, Thursday, June 27, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples withthe Rev. Clint David and the Rev. Janet Blackburn officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Lakey was bornJanuary 30, 1930, in Port Arthur, TX. He was an employee of the East Texas Clinic at Naples, and a member of the FirstBaptist Church in Mt. Pleasant, and the International Society of Clinical Laboratory Technologists. Survivors includehis wife, Peggy Lakey of Omaha; one son, Philip Lakey of Irving; two daughters, Kim Davis of Mt. Pleasant, and BethWommack of Naples; one brother, Larry Lakey of Arlington; two sisters, Barbara Stringer of Omaha, and Ruth McClennan ofBryan; and seven grandchildren. (J Row 4)

LEEVES, RUBY NEAL

  December 13, 1908-February 9, 1996
Mrs. Ruby Neal Leeves, 87, of Naples, died Friday, February 9, at Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview. Funeralservices were at 3 pm, Sunday, February 11, at the First Baptist Church of Naples, with the Rev. Trey Robersonofficiating. 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 indeath by her husband, Wayne Leeves. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Frankie Leeves of HughesSprings; one grandson and wife, Neal and Barbara Leeves of Hughes Springs; one great-granddaughter, Katy Leeves ofHughes Springs; and a number of nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were deacons of the First Baptist Church ofNaples.

LOVE, JESSIE "BOUNCE"

  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. BillHarty officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery at Omaha. Mr. Love was born October 12, 1924 at Cuthand, Texas. Hewas a truck driver for Brown's Plant Farms, a veteran of World War II and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivorsinclude two brothers, E. L. "Kit" Love of Mt. Pleasant and Howard Love of Houston; and a number of other relatives andfriends. Serving a pallbearers were Jerry Davis, James Laney, Carl Davis, Jimmy Brown, Gene Love and MarshallPage.

LOVELACE, THEODUS "TED"

  June 21, 1933-December 3, 1996
Theodus (Ted) Lovelace, 63, of Los Angeles, CA, died Tuesday, December 3, 1996, in a Los Angeles hospital. Funeralservices were at 11 am, Tuesday, December 10, at the Union Chapel Baptist Church of Omaha, with the Rev. F. E. Hargravesofficiating. Burial was in the Paradise Cemetery at Omaha. Mr. Lovelace was born June 21, 1933, in Naples. He wasemployed at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Sepulveda, CA; was a member of the Union Chapel Baptist Church, andwas 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 twosisters and a brother-in-law, Molly Handy of Omaha, and Ludie and Elbert Dillahunty of Greenville. (Row 10)

MARTIN, FRANCES CARTHERINE

  April 27, 1920-July 24, 1996
Frances Catherine Martin, 76, of Omaha, died Wednesday, July 24, 1996, at her residence. Funeral services were at 3pm, 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 adaughter and son-in-law, Sandra and James Farrow of Frankston, TX; three sons, Ben Sykes and Jerry Sykes, both ofOverland Park, KS, and Tim Sykes of Converse, LA; three sisters, Gladys Hampton of Arlington, Grace Gladden of PointBlank, TX, and Shirley Calloway of Palestine, TX; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. (Row 1)

MARTIN, ODESSIE

  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 Hoodofficiating. 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 hadworked as a maid in private homes. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. P. Martin Jr.; a son, Roy Martin; and adaughter, Virgie Martin. Survivors include eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren along with a number ofnieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. ( Marker has born March 6, 1911.) (At Ravine)

MCCOLLUM, M. W. (RED)

  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 withthe Rev. Bob Pearce, and the Rev. Trey Robinson officiating. Burial was at the Omaha Cemetery under the direction ofAlexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. McCollum was born May 29, 1920, in Omaha, Texas. He was a carpenter and abuilding 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 Youngof 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 FredHolcomb, Jim Brown, Randall Ranes, John Paul Vissering, Jim Berry and J. W. Garrett. (G Row 2)

MCKAY, ROBERT R (PETE)

  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 Churchin Daingerfield with Father Fidelis Levri officiating. A rosary will be recited at 7 tonight at the Nail-Haggard FuneralHome 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 ofFatima Catholic Church. He had retired from Lone Star Steel where he was a supervisor. Mr. McKay also was a member ofthe Men's Club at his Church, the Wildflower Promenader Square Dance Club and the Oasis Lodge No. 79, where he was aMason. Survivors include his wife, Marie; two daughters, Bonnie Lou Hausler of Boxelder, Jodee Squyres of MountPleasant; son, Bobby McKay of Daingerfield; brother, Archie B "Ozzie" McKay, Jr of Daingerfield; three sisters, BettyFair of Daingerfield, Mildred Lewis of Hubbard, Ohio and Ruth Baker of Youngstown, Ohio; 11 grandchildren and twogreat-grandchildren. (Sec A Row 9)

MCMICHAEL, RENA MAE

  October 11, 1904-October 14, 1996
Rena Mae McMichael, 92, of Texarkana, formerly of Daingerfield, were Thursday, October 17, 1996, at the County LineBaptist 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 acharter member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, was a graduate of ETSU at Commerce with a masters degree ineducation, and she taught school for 44 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eley Griffin McMichael onAugust 16, 1986. Survivors include three nieces, Sandra Jo Forsyth of Rocky Branch, Pam Gibson of Laughlin, NV, andMorgan Anderson of St. Francisville, LA; three nephews, Robert McGee of New Boston, Tom Anderson of Scottsdale, AZ, andThomas McGee of Texarkana; a sister-in-law, Mary Smith of Great Falls, MT; several great-nieces and nephews and otherrelatives and friends. (Row 25)

MITCHELL, O. Z.

  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. JoeRivers officiating. Burial was in the Shady Grove Cemetery (Titus Co.) at Cason, TX, under the direction of TurnerBrothers Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant. Mr. Mitchell, a former teacher and administrator at Carver School atNaples-Omaha, was involved in public education as a teacher for 41 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ella Mitchell ofOmaha; one son, Paul Mitchell; two daughters, Janice Heath and Chandra Roney; two sons-in-law, Alton Heath and CarlRoney; and seven grandchildren.

MITCHELL, RHEUBEN

  September 15, 1918-June 20, 1996
Rheuben Mitchell, 77, of Daingerfield, died Thursday, June 20, 1996, in a Dallas hospital. Funeral services were at11 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 aretired equipment operator, a World War II Army veteran and a member of the Mt. Zion CME Church. Survivors include ason, Garland Cannon of Garland, TX; a brother, Charles Mitchell of Fresno, CA; and three sisters, Essie Lena Bogan ofMt. Pleasant, Ersulene Hurndon of Daingerfield, and Earnestine Younger of Naples. (BL Row 12)

MITCHELL, WINDELL

  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 teacherof the Mt. Zion CME Church. Survivors include his wife, Clyde Mitchell of Daingerfield; three sons, Mark Mitchell ofHawaii, Bobby Mitchell of Daingerfield, and Al Mitchell of Linden; two daughters, Narcissie Johnson of Omaha, and HattieHolloman of Naples. (Row 13)

MONTGOMERY, WARREN

  June 8, 1900-January 17, 1996
WARREN MONTGOMERY, 95, of Omaha, died Wednesday, January 17, 1996, at a Tyler hospital. Funeral services wereSaturday, 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 retiredfrom 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., MyrtleWilliams 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)

NANCE, MARY CEIL TURNER

  August 19, 1919-June 18, 1996
Mary Ceil (Turner) Nance, 76, of Omaha, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996 in a Texarkana hospital. Funeral services wereat 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at the First Baptist Church in Omaha with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh officiating. Burialwas in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha under the direction of the Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mrs. Nance wasborn August 19, 1919 in Winnsboro. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Omaha where shetaught an adult Sunday school class. Mrs. Nance was an avid quilt maker, having won numerous awards for quilts enteredin area and regional shows. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo Edward 'Lonnie' Nance, in 1993. Survivorsinclude 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 andO. 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 LesterBeasley. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.

OSMON, TONY LYNN

  September 12, 1967-August 1, 1996
Tony Lynn Osmon, 28, of Naples, died Thursday, August 1, 1996, of an accidental frowning near Naples. Funeralservices were at 2 pm, Saturday, August 3, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Jim Palmerofficiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Osmon wasa welder, a Baptist, a graduate of Paul H. Pewitt High School, and a lifetime resident of Morris County. Survivorsinclude 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 anumber of aunts, uncles and cousins. Serving as pallbearers were Wendell Frost, Terry McCollum, Doug Cameron, BuddyJoyce, Michael Vissering and Wayne Bryant. (G Row 11)

PARKER, MICHAEL RICHARD

  June 24, 1958-December 26, 1996
Michael Richard Parker, 38, of Dallas, died Thursday, December 26, 1996, at his home. Funeral services were at 11am, 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 ofDallas; and two sisters, Ruby Jo Sibley and Jeffie D. Traylor, both of Dallas. (R of Drive)

POPE, HAUTENCE REDDEN

  July 19, 1918-December 29, 1996
Hautence (Nannie) Pope, 78, of Omaha, died Sunday, December 29, 1996, at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. Funeralservices were at 2 pm, Tuesday, December 31, at the First Baptist Church in Omaha, with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh, theRev. Andy Andrews and Bro. Jamie Duncan officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of AlexanderFuneral 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 bya daughter, Carolyn Pope. Survivors include her husband, Henry Pope of Omaha; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janeta andJerome Elder of Omaha, and Ruth and David Frost of Douglassville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Teresa Popeof Omaha, and William and Joan Pope of Omaha; two sisters, Hazel Cameron and Euna Gerron, both of Mt. Pleasant; twosisters-in-law, Julia Redden of Arlington, and Lilly Redden of San Antonio; 11 grandchildren and fivegreat-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Berl Munn, William Tob Wright, Henry Catlett, John Austin Womack, RandallRanes, Toby Culver and Sam Irving. (I Row 2)

PRESLEY, GERALD M

  October 4, 1939-December 5, 1996
Gerald M. Presley, 57, of Pine Bluff, AR, died Thursday, December 5, 1996, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center inPine 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 Funeralhome Inc., of Naples. Mr. Presley, born October 4, 1939, in Naples, was a retired employee of Cotton Belt Railroad, amember of the First Baptist Church of Naples, a 1957 graduate of Paul H. Pewitt High School, and had attended East TexasState University in Commerce. Survivors include his wife, Annette Roach Presley of Pine Bluff; two sons, Hani Hashem ofMonticello, 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)

ROBINSON, ALLEN

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

SANDERS, JANNIE L

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

SEXTON, N DON

  March 28, 1929-May 9, 1996
Don Sexton, 67, of Omaha, died Thursday, May 9, at Titus County Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral serviceswere at 3 pm, Monday, May 13, at the First Baptist Church of Omaha, with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh officiating. Burialwas 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 ofHurst, and David Wayne Sexton of Lewisville; one brother, Billy Carl Sexton of Gatesville; four granddaughters, KristaSexton of Dallas, Jordin Ruth Sexton of Hurst, and Christina Sexton and Victoria Sexton, both of Lewisville; and twograndsons, 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)

SMITH, JAMES C. "SONNY"

  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, Texasfollowing 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 FuneralService of Naples. Mr. Smith, born August 9, 1926, in Omaha, was a retired rancher and law enforcement officer. He was aveteran, 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; abrother Billy Charles Smith of Omaha; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

SMITH, MAVIS RIVERS HAYWOOD

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

SPENCER, M. LEONA

  May 2, 1907-September 22, 1996
Leona Spencer, 89, of Naples, died Sunday, September 22, 1996, at Redbud Retreat Nursing Home in Naples. Funeralservices were at 10 am, Wednesday, September 25, at Life Tabernacle in Naples, with the Rev. Jim Palmer and the Rev. DonCouch 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 lifetimeresident of Naples. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Spencer. Survivors include two step-sons, CarnonSpencer of Lone Star, and Weldon Spencer of Cushing; three step-daughters, Bernice Elliott of Naples, Robbie DellSpencer of Lake O' The Pines, and Geraldine Daniels of Pasadena, TX; a number of step-grandchildren and many friends. (ARow 17)

TALLEY, CHARLIE B. WRIGHT

  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-sideservice will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday October 16, in the Concord Cemetery at Omaha. Bro. R. T. Blalock willofficiate. Bates-Cooper-Robison Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Talley was bornTuesday, January 25, 1898 in Titus County, TX. Daughter of William Andrew and Licie Opry Wright, she was a retired mucicteacher and a member of Omaha First Baptist Church. She is survived by three nephews and four nieces. She was precededin death by her husband Jeff Harvey Talley, three brothers and three sisters.

TANNER, JOHN WESTLEY

  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 HillCemetery near Omaha. Mr. Tanner was born September 16, 1923. He was a member of the Baptist Church, a veteran of WorldWar II, a member of the disabled American Veterans of Foreign Wars, a Mason, and a longtime resident of Omaha. Survivorsinclude his wife, Betty Tanner of Omaha; three sons, Johnny Tanner, Jerry Tanner and Joe Tanner, all of Denton; onedaughter, 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)

THIGPEN, CHARLES MURRAY

  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 MethodistChurch in Greenville and he and his wife owned and operated the C&L Paint & Wallpaper Company. He was preceded in deathby his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Thigpen, and a daughter, Christina Louise. Survivors include his wife, Lynn GunterThigpen of Greenville; one daughter, Kelly Lynn Thigpen of Greenville; one son, Chesley Beaver III of Greenville; hismother-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, BillSpencer, Bill Robison, Tony Littlefield, Bob Scaff and Jerry Mills and an honorary pallbearer, Harold Thomas Connor. (ARow 17)

THIGPEN, THOMAS A.

  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, withthe Rev. Janet Blackburn officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Serviceof Naples. Mr. Thigpen was born January 5, 1915, in Omaha. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy WommackThigpen. He was a retired service station owner, a rancher, member of the First United Methodist Church, and a lifetimeresident of Omaha. Mr. Thigpen was a veteran of World War II, having served in the 95th infantry division of GeneralGeorge Patton with the 3rd Army. He received the 'bronze star' medal for service in the central European Theater and theRhineland 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, andBill M. Parsley of Conway, AR; a number of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Serving aspallbearers were David Leeves, Buddy Thigpen, Buddy Rogers, Steve Wommack, Richard Wright, Johnny Joyner, Bud Joyner andAuvis Hampton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the building fund of the Omaha First UnitedMethodist Church. (H Row 6)

THOMAS, OSCAR EUGENE

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

TYE, HORACE B.

  January 6, 1922-February 18, 1996
HORACE B. TYE, 74, of Naples, died Sunday, February 18, at Wadley Regional medical Center in Texarkana, following alengthy illness. Funeral services were at 3 pm, Tuesday, February 20, 1996, at the Rocky Branch Missionary BaptistChurch, with the Rev. James Hinkle, the Rev. James Gibbs and the Rev. Hugh Gibbs officiating. Burial was in the WilderCemetery at Naples under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Tye was a retired employee of RedRiver Army Depot, a member of the Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church, and a veteran of World War II where he servedin 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 Qatatoof Ft. Worth, and Wanda and Charlie McKinney of Annona; four step children, James and Val Gilbbs of Mexia, Donna andDanny Johnson of New Boston, Brenda and David Coffey of Omaha, and Hugh and Ruby Gibbs of Maud; 17 grandchildren and 12great grandchildren; one brother, Grady Tye of Mathis, TX; and a number of other relatives and friends. Serving aspallbearers were Mr. Tye's grandsons, Kevin Gerstenkorn, Chuck McKinney, Ibrahim Qatato, Jeff Johnson, David J. Coffeyand Land McKinney. Honorary pallbearers were Tarik Qatato, Warren Wall and Kyse Qatato. (B Row 12)

WALKER, MARY COLLINS

  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 AlexanderFuneral Home, Inc., of Naples. Mrs. Walker was born in Mt. Pleasant, July 8, 1913. She was a member of the First BaptistChurch of Omaha, and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Preceding her in death was her husband, Clyde Walker. Survivorsinclude two sons and daughters-in-law, Leon and Chesoline Walker of Dallas, and Julious "Todd" and Sandra Walker ofTemple; 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 anumber of nieces and nephews. (E Row 3)

WATERS, TINY

  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 wereset 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 alongtime 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)

WILLIAMS, LEON (BUD)

  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 OmahaCemetery. Mr. Williams was born March 18, 1924, in Omaha. He was the owner and operator of Williams' Exxon ServiceStation in Naples. A member of the First United Methodist Church in Naples, he was also a US Navy veteran of World WarII. Survivors include his wife, Tinnie Williams of Naples; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Danny and Karen Williams ofTexarkana, and David Williams of Brooklyn, NY; one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and John Page of Tyler; twograndchildren, Bryan Page of Keller, TX, and Keeley Williams of Texarkana; two brothers, Travis Williams of Omaha andFred 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)

WILLIAMS, WILLIE H (BILL)

  October 2, 1916-April 4, 1996
Willie H. (Bill) Williams, 79, of Owentown, Texas, died Thursday, April 4, at the University of Texas Hospital nearTyler. Mr. Williams was born October 2, 1916. He was a veteran of World War II Tec5, a Baptist, and he retired from theUniversity 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 ofOwentown; a stepson, Dewey Choate; two stepdaughters, Ann Barnard of Bogata and Sue Wyman of Tyler; severalstepchildren; five sisters, Ona Taylor and Pearl Frey of Idabel,OK, Dollie Fitch of Dallas, and Eloise Pilgrim andBonnie 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)

WRIGHT, CLURON E.

  July 9, 1909-June 5, 1996
Cluron E. Wright, 87, died Wednesday, June 5, 1996, at Redbud Retreat Nursing Home in Naples. Graveside serviceswere 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 ofthe First United Methodist Church in Omaha. Mr. Wright was also a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivors include one sonand daughter-in-law, Richard and Myra Beth Wright of Omaha; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Obed and Welborn Griffin ofDouglassville, and Margie and Voin Holman of Sparks, NV; two grandchildren, Beth and Terry Wiley of Omaha, and Brad andJonna Wright of Omaha; and two great grandchildren, Kiersten and Meaghen Wiley of Omaha. (F Row 7)

WRIGHT, MIDGET

  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, atthe Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burialwas in the Omaha Cemetery. Mrs. Wright was born March 13, 1912. She was a retired nurse at the East Texas Clinic, amember of the Omaha First United Methodist Church, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a lifetime resident ofOmaha. Survivors include her husband, Cluron Wright of Omaha; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Myra Beth Wrightof 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 ofDouglassville and Margie Holman of Sparks, NV; and special friends, Dr. James S. Leeves and family. (F Row 7)

BARTUNEK, ALMALEEN WELCH

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

BEAUCHAMP, THELMA STRICKLAND

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

BROWN, NOVELLA RICHARDSON

  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. PleasLayne officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery near Naples, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service ofNaples. Mrs. Brown was born March 22, 1924, at Ore City. She was a member of the Rocky Point Congregational MethodistChurch and a lifetime resident of Naples. Survivors include her husband, James Weldon Brown of Naples; one son, RickyBeggs of Tucson, AZ; a daughter, Doris Beggs of Kilgore; two grandsons, Blake Beggs of McKinney, and Richard Miller ofTyler; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Angelia and Tom Davis of McKinney; two step granddaughters, Malia and KattieDavis of McKinney; a sister, Carrie Maude Carlile of Henderson; and a brother, L. J. Richardson, of Naples. Serving aspallbearers were Billy Ted Hart, Jackie Traylor, J. Roy Traylor, Bill Carlile, Roger Carlile and Charles Johnson. (NWRow 9)

BURCH, FRANKIE STEELMAN

  November 14, 1930-August 29, 1997
Frankie Steelman Burch, 66, a former resident of Omaha, died Friday, August 29, 1997, at Columbia Medical Center inArlington. Funeral services were at 1:30 pm, Saturday, August 30, at Moore Funeral Home Chapel in Arlington, with theRev. 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 HighSchool. 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 andJamie Burch of Arlington; two sisters, Marlene Higgins of Naples, and Deen Horton of Mt. Pleasant; three nieces; and twonephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ethel Cook Steelman, longtime residents of the ConcordCommunity near Omaha.

CARPENTER, WILSON

  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 MorningStar Cemetery at Naples. Mr. Carpenter was born March 10, 1917, in Omaha. He was a member of the Antioch MissionaryBaptist 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)

CROSSETT, MARGARET STEWART

  July 28, 1906-October 1, 1997
Margaret Stewart Crossett, a longtime resident of McCrory, AR, a former educator and a member of a family longactive in the business and agricultural activities of Woodruff County, died Wednesday, October 1, 1997, at herresidence. 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 FuneralHome of McCrory. Mrs. Crossett was born July 28, 1906, in Naples, TX, the daughter of the late James and Dixie WhatleyStewart. She attended schools in Naples, and continued her education at East Texas State Teachers' College. She moved toWoodruff County as a young person and in earlier years was an elementary school teacher and librarian in McCrory. Shewas married June 20, 1928, to Joseph Harton Crossett who was a Woodruss County landowner and associated with the FakesMercantile Company in McCrory. He preceded her I death on May 28, 1979. She was a longtime member of the McCrory UnitedMethodist Church and the Women's Missionary Society of the church. Mrs. Crossett is survived by one daughter, Mary Comerof Indianapolis, IN; one sister, Mrs. Marion Leeves of Naples; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She waspreceded in death by a son, Jody Crossett. Serving as pallbearers were Joseph Crossett, Joseph H. Crossett Jr., DuaneFraser, Rudy Fraser, Larry Holleman and Jerry Smith.

CROW, BESSIE MAE CROMER

  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 HillCemetery 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 issurvived by one daughter and son-in-law, Nita Beth and J. Roy Traylor of Naples, one son and daughter-in-law, Chesterand 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 eightgreat-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Jack Traylor, Casey Traylor, George E. Gilliam, George S. Gilliam, WillieGiles Smith and Glen Ragland. (OS Row 21)

CUNNINGHAM, MYRA ELIZABETH

  March 15, 1912-July 24, 1997
Myra Elizabeth Austin Cunningham, born March 15, 1912, in Naples, to John Henry and Lunetta Kesseler Austin, diedThursday, July 24, 1997, at Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Friday, July 25, at the FirstUnited Methodist Church in Naples, with the Rev. Jack Cox of Lakeview, officiating. Interment followed at the ChapelwoodCemetery at Nash, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home, with the Rev. J. W. Poore of Texarkana, a longtimefamily 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 inTexarkana, and she joined the First United Methodist Church in Naples, in 1966. Elizabeth served in several leadershippositions at both churches, particularly in the United Methodist Women's organization, and its annual bazaars. She was amember 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 JohnHenderson and E. F. Cunningham, brother John H. Austin Jr., and stepson James W. Cunningham. She is survived by hersister and brother-in-law, Isabelle and Clois Hicks of Naples; a niece and husband, Joan Elizabeth and Aubrey Perry ofMesquite; a nephew and wife, Kerry and Marlene Hicks; great-nieces and husbands, Karen Elizabeth and Jeff Slagle ofDenison, and Kelley and Jimmy Windle of Pottsboro; great-nephew and wife, Paul and Lana Hicks of Sulphur Springs; andfive 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 Marterof Satellite Beach, FL; stepdaughter-in-law, Kay Cunningham of Plattsmouth, NB; four step-grandchildren; fourstep-great-grandchildren; and many cousins and friends who love her dearly. Memorial gifts may be given to the First UnitedMethodist Church in Naples, or to the Hardy Memorial United Methodist Church in Texarkana.

DUNHAM, ALBA FAY PAGE

  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 Cemeterynear Naples, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mrs. Dunham was born February 18, 1930. She wasa member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Soul Harbour Church, a retired beautician and a former resident ofEverman, TX. (NW Row 12)

FALLS, EUGENE

  August 25, 1915-November 29, 1997
Eugene Falls, 82, of Naples, died Saturday, November 29, 1997, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasantfollowing a brief illness. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Monday, December 1, at the First United Methodist Church inNaples, with the Rev. Jack Cox, the Rev. Janet Blackburn, and Dr. Dan Darby officiating. Burial was in the DouglassvilleCemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mr. Falls was born August 25, 1915, in Bogata, TX. Hewas owner and operator of Granberry Insurance Agency of Naples, a member of the First United Methodist Church, theBelden Masonic Lodge, the Naples Volunteer Fire Department where he served as treasurer for over 37 years, and was apast 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 ofJonestown, 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 ofJonestown and Dee Suydam of Texarkana; and four great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Joe Lovelace, RandallRanes, Ellis Shirey, Roly Tuck and Bill Watson.

FLETCHER, EDWARD ALLEN

  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. Burialwas in the Omaha Cemetery. Mr. Fletcher was born August 6, 1916, in Daingerfield. He was retired from Lone Star Steel, amember of the First Baptist Church of Omaha, member of the International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge in Mt. Pleasant, anda World War II Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Fletcher of Omaha; two sons, Travis Fletcher ofLewisville, and Ricahrd Fletcher of Irving; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces andnephews. (G Row 15)

GOLDEN, GLENDA

  December 9, 1948-September 4, 1997
Glenda Aeby Golden, 48, of Hillsboro, TX, died Thursday, September 4, 1997, in a Dallas hospital. Funeral serviceswere 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 FirstBaptist Church at Hillsboro. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Golden of Hillsboro; two daughters, Cindy Linker andAngie 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; onegranddaughter, Taylor Lynn Linker of Hillsboro; and four step-grandchildren. (K Row 7 BL 26)

GRAY, BEVERLY JEAN

  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 Hartyofficiating. 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 BaptistChurch of Naples, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include herhusband, Carol Gray of Naples, three sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Rosalie Gray of Little Rock; Steven and AmieGray of San Diego; and Dave and Debbie Gray of Marshall; one daughter and son-in-law, Val and Jim Clark of Naples; onesister, Virginia Barclay of Rochester, NY; and four grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were James Welch, GalenRussell Jr., Ken Mixon, Lifus Clark, Frank Matthews, and Joe Dossett. (SW Row 3)

GUESS, JACKIE W

  September 21, 1923-July 6, 1997
Jackie Guess, 73, of Raleigh, NC, and formerly of Naples, died Sunday, July 6, 1997, in Smithfield, NC. Funeralservices 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; foursisters, and two brothers. Survivors include two daughters, Leigh Ann Myers of Camp Nelson, CA, and Kathy Coley ofRaleigh, NC; two sons, Eddie Guess of Layton, UT, and Jim Guess of Rolla, MO; three sisters, Tennie Rumsey and LoisGary, both of Mt. Pleasant, and Tommie Jo Griffin of Texarkana; seven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren, Sethand Joshua Coley of Raleigh, NC. (J Row 4)

HALL, MINNIE BELL PARKER

  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, May31, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh officiating. Mrs. Hall was bornOctober 10, 1906, was a member of the First Baptist Church, and a longtime resident of Omaha. She was preceded in deathby her husband, Thad Hall; a brother, Rade Parker; and a sister, Alyne Oberthier. Survivors include one son andduahgter-in-law, Thad Lee and Jane Hall of Omaha; two daughters, Patricia Goolsby of Kingwood, and Betty Sue White ofBeaumont; four grandchildren, Thad Louis Hall of Omaha, Kim Goolsby of Houston, Amy Harris of Denton, and Terry Hall ofHouston; four great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Lorene Davis of Omaha. Serving as pallbearers were Thad LouisHall, Terry Hall, Travis Harris, Odis Cline, Ronnie Thomas and J. L. Waits. (G Row 5)

HAMMONDS, James D.

  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 lengthyillness. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Sunday, October 5, at Life Tabernacle in Naples, with the Rev. Roger Hammondsofficiating, and Kerry Hicks offering the eulogy. Burial was at Spring Hill Cemetery under the Direction of AlexanderFuneral Home of Naples. Mr. Hammonds was born September 27, 1925, at Simms, TX. He was a retired employee of Lone StarSteel Company, and the City of Naples. He was a longtime member of the Naples Fire Department of which he served as itschief mechanic for 34 years. He was named "Fireman of the Year" by the department in 1963 and again in 1990. He was alongtime 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, Nitaand Chris McCord of Naples; two grandsons; one great-granddaughter; four sisters, Doris Jones and Helen Bradford, bothof Simms, Linda Spears of Garland, and Pauline Mobley of Atwater, CA; four brothers, Travis Hammonds, George HammondsJr., and Henry Hammonds, all of Simms, and Billy Hammonds of Texarkana; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Windle andThenia Kennedy of Mt. Pleasant; a special friend, Mary Richardson of Naples; and a number of nieces and nephews. Servingas pallbearers were Johnny Alexander, Bill Hyde, Kevin Knight, David Prince, Rex Ranes and Victor Wells. (NE Row 7)

HAMPTON, RUBY LEE

  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. TreyRoberson 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 BruceHampton 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)

HANES, LELA BELLE

  January 9 1901-September 24, 1997
Lela Belle Hanes, 96, of Omaha, died Wednesday, September 24, 1997, at the Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha. Funeralservices 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 wasborn January 9, 1901, at Daingerfield. She moved to Houston in 1928 and was employed with the Ledbetter Clinic as amedical secretary for 39 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Omaha. She is survived by nephews Pete Bolinof Omaha, Hilton Hall of Lexington, TX, Windell Hall of Tyler and Alvin Tittle of Hot Springs, AR; and nieces Mary Davisand Frances Burnett, both of Omaha. Preceding Mrs. Hanes in death were her husband, James E. Hanes, and an infant son,Calvert Hanes.

HICKS, FANNIE BAKER

  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. Wilkinsofficiating. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery at Naples. Mrs. Hicks was born June 6, 1921 in Naples. Survivorsinclude Debra Reeves, Connie Buford, Phyllis Mike-Strange of Dallas; Nicole Buford of Grand Prairie; Julia Miller andWill T. Cannon of Naples; Wayne Baker of Daingerfield; and a host of family and friends. (Sec C, L South Side)

HILLIS, JOSEPHUS

  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 inthe Spring Hill Cemetery at Omaha. Mr. Hillis was born August 31, 1921, in Daingerfield. He was a Lone Star SteelCompany retiree, a member of the Williams Chapel Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in deathby his father, mother and two brothers. Survivors include his wife, Rosie Lee Hillis of Naples; three sons and twodaughters-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 andCharlett and Sylvester Wakefield, all of Seattle, and Helen and Roy Gilmore and Dora and Richard Dartex of Naples; twolike-daughters, Sandra Badger and Mary Robertson; one sister, Birdie Williams of Naples; 26 grandchildren; 21great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. (BL Row 14)

JONES, FRANCES ORA CAMPBELL

  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 wasin the Bradfield Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Jones was born February 7, 1923, in Hughes Springs. She was a homemaker, and amember of the Calvary Baptist Church in Longview. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Ann Seaburg of Tyler; a son, TomLyster of Daingerfield; a sister and brother-in-law, Donna Bell and James Collins of Daingerfield; a brother andsister-in-law, Loyd and Nellie Campbell of Marietta; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. (Row 17)

KEY, CARL FRANCIS

  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 wasin 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)

KIMMEL, FANNIE PAULINE

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

MCCOY, AUBREY WILLIAM (DOCK)

  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. Funeralservices were at 10 am, Wednesday, August 20, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Andy Andrews andthe Rev. Mike Young officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service ofNaples. Mr. McCoy was born May 21, 1905, in Omaha. He was a retired carpenter, a member of the First Baptist Church, amember of the Fellowship Sunday School class, a veteran of World War II, and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivorsinclude 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)

MCCOLLUM, WILMA

  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, thedaughter 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, KevenLowery and Thomas Crowell of Fresno; a granddaughter, Debbie Miguel of Sanger; two great-grandchildren, Jessica Migueland Christian Crowell; two brothers, Lewis Derrick and Harold Derrick; and two sisters, Beulah Goodwin and Mattie HelenMeasley, all of Omaha. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4191 N. Blackstone #202, Fresno, CA93726.

MCKEE, SCOTTY, LYNN

  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, December8, 1960, in Mt. Pleasant. He was an aids educator for the state of TX. Survivors include his mother, Hassie JonesBarnett 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 DewayneBarnett of Whitney, and a friend, Bruce Wayne Lacy of Shreveport. (Location Unknown)

MINTON, HELEN M

  June 15, 1927-October 19, 1997
Helen M. Minton, 70, of Naples, died Sunday, October 19, 1997, at Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha. Funeral serviceswere 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 bornJune 15, 1927, at Crandall, TX. She was a homemaker, a member of the First Baptist Church, and a longtime resident ofNaples. Survivors include her husband, Robert L. Minton of Naples whom she married May 30, 1941; one daughter, PatriciaMills of Belton; four sons, Robert Dewey Minton of Baton Rouge, LA, Kenneth Wendell Minton of Augusta, GA; and RussellLee 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; fivegreat-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were grandsons Shane Mills, Robert DeweyMinton, Jr., Kenneth Minton, Jr., Chris Minton, Mathew Minton and Nicholas Minton. (SE Row 3)

PAGE, BERTHA

  November 29, 1904-August 12, 1997
Bertha Page, 92, of Naples, died Thursday, August 12, 1997, at the Elmwood Nursing Home at Omaha. Funeral serviceswere at 2 pm, Thursday, August 14, at the Alexander Funeral home Chapel in Naples; with the Rev. Victor Elrodofficiating. 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 residentof Naples. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Aubrey and Louise Page of Naples, and Travis and Margie Pageof 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. Servingas pallbearers were Roy Dunham, Reese Hargrove, Andy Barron, J. W. Harrison, Johnny Harrison and Victor Moore. (NW Row14)

PEACE, CLEO (BO)

  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 Hartyofficiating. Burial was in the Snow Hill Cemetery near Omaha, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home. Mr. Peacewas born November 6, 1910, in Daingerfield. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Liberty Baptist Church, and alifetime resident of Morris County. Survivors include his wife, Velma Peace of Omaha; a son, Luther Peace of Omaha; twodaughters, Myrtle Morris of Naples, and Louise Carlson of Pittsburg; a brother, Perry Peace of DeKalb; a sister, EvelynBunner 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)

PEEK, HATTIE HAWKINS

  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. NolanRichey and the Rev. Michael Young officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Cemetery under the direction of Alexander FuneralHome of Naples. Mrs. Hawkins was born September 22, 1911, in Omaha. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and alifetime resident of Omaha. Preceding her in death were her husband, T. A. Peek, and a son, Caroll Max Peek. Survivorsinclude a son and daughter-in-law, Lanny and Brinda Peek of Omaha; a daughter-in-law, Luna Crocker of Marietta; asister, Nina Sosbee of Omaha; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were JerryHenderson, Jerry Pope, William Pope, Frank Clayton, Toby Cason, Steve Eaves, James Carpenter and Harold Lewis. (G Row14)

PONDANT, ANTHONY WILLIAM

  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 Churchin Daingerfield. A rosary was held Aug. 27 at Our Lady of Fatima Church and on Aug. 25 at St. Anthony's Catholic Churchin Wylie. Burial was in Our Lady of the Pines Cemetery in Daingerfield. Pondant was born on Friday, Nov. 12, 1937 inYoungstown, 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 ARow 5)

RANES, CLARA GADDIS

  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. DonWhite officiating and Bates-Cooper-Robison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Ranes was born in DaingerfieldDecember 21, 1905. She was a retired nurse and homemaker. Survivors include a son, Curtis P. Ranes of Topock, AZ; agranddaughter, 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 Row21)

RUSSELL, ROY

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

SEARCY, BOBBY

  January 9, 1938-December 24, 1997
Bobbie Seacy, 59, of Omaha, died Wednesday, December 24, 1997, in Dallas. Funeral services were at 1 pm, December30, 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 PhillipSearcy 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)

STEWART, THOMAS W (TOMMY)

  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 ahiking trip. Funeral services were planned for 10 am, Saturday, October 11, at the First Congregational Church inColorado Springs, with the Rev. Jim White officiating. Burial was to be in the Evergreen Cemetery, under the directionof 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 aircraftcommander, T-38 flight instructor, military professor in philosophy and fine arts at the USAF Academy and a salesassociate for the New England Insurance Company for the past 13 years. He was the quarterback for the1963 Pewitt Brahmasfootball 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 GeorgeMcDermith of Colorado Springs; two daughters, Michelle Christacopulos and Amanda McDermith, both of Colorado Springs; abrother, Hayden Stewart of Fouke, AR; and a sister, Martha Hullett of Mesquite, TX. He was preceded in death by abrother, Carl Zimmerman. Memorials may be made to the Paul H. Pewitt School Education Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 1106,Omaha, TX 75571-1106.

THOMAS, DENZIL

  Abt 1921-November 26, 1997
Graveside services for Denzil Thomas, 76, of Bossier City, La., were at 2 pm, Friday, November 28, 1997, at SpringHill Cemetery near Naples. Mr. Thomas died Wednesday, November 26, in Shreveport. He was a retired oil field worker, andwas 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)

TIGERT, JOHNIE WILLIAM

  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 Daingerfieldwith 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 inDaingerfield. 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 Louisand Bobby Hendry of Kingwood; four brothers, George Tigert of Lone Star, and Reuben Smith, George Jr Tigert and BobbyTigert of Shreveport LA, sisters, Lucy McCollum of Naples, Ruby Ivy of Longview, Josephine Terrell of Lone Star, andMildred Terrell of Daingerfield; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

TOMLIN, SUE MACKAY

  October 6, 1939-November 6, 1997
Sue MacKay Tomlin, 58, of Naples, died Thursday, November 6, 1997, in a Longview hospital. Funeral services were at2 pm, Saturday, November 8, at the Daingerfield Church of Christ with Norman Miller officiating. Burial was in theSpring Hill Cemetery near Naples, under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Mrs. Tomlin was born October 6, 1939in Oak Park, IL. She was a former employee of East Texas Medical Center Home Health Care in Daingerfield, and a memberof 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; twostepdaughters and a stepson-in-law, Cheryl and Bob Rigby of SC, and Arlene Phillips of Tulsa, OK; her mother, JoAnneMcNally of Palos Heights, IL; two sisters, Bibi Anne Duncan of St. Charles, and Dianne Tews of Milwaukee, WI; fourgrandchildren, Bubba, Kali, Zane and Annah; and two nephews, Patrick and Tim Duncan. (LOCATION UNKNOWN)

VICKERS, VERNON WAYNE

  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 BaptistChurch 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 bornAugust 22, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys Beasley and Dewey T. Vickers. He is survived by adaughter, Tonye McKinney; sons, David Vickers and Vernon Bill Vickers; grandson Kris Vickers; stepsons, Jerry Gunby andMitch Gunby; step-grandchildren, Marcus, Chausa McCally, Amy, Krysta and Bryan; brothers, Dillon Vickers and BillBeasley Vickers; sisters, Corrine Womack, Shirley Hunt and Carolyn Evans; 17 nieces and nephews, numerous great-niecesand great-nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Vernon's ashes were scattered January 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Gulf ofMexico.

WILLEFORD, HENRY "BUTCH"

  May 11, 1942-June 23, 1997
Henry (Butch) Willeford, 55, of Avinger, died Monday, June 23, at the University of Texas Health Center. Gravesideservices 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 amember of the Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Willeford on December 26, 1942. Survivorsinclude his mother, Ruby Willeford of Avinger; one son, Tony Benton Willeford of Dallas; five sisters, Norma Simpson ofAvinger, 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)

WILLIAMS, LOLA G. TERRY

  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 AlexanderFuneral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Pleas Layne officiating. Burial was in Clark Cemetery. Mrs. Williams was amember of the South Union Baptist Church of Daingerfield, and was a lifetime resident of Jenkins. She was preceded indeath by her husband, Jessie Williams; a daughter Novelle Nichols; and a son, Robert Gene Williams. Survivors includeone daughter and son-in-law, Nina and Billy John Hicks of Naples; a sister-in-law, Birdie Terry of Daingerfield; sixgrandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Serving as pallbearers were Bud Davlin, BudHicks, Johnny Hicks, Sam Hicks, Eugene Terry and Felton Williams. (A Row 14)

WOMMACK, ALICE BODDIE

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

YOUNGER, SAMUEL

  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 USArmy. Mr. Younger was born August 30, 1919, in Daingerfield, was retired and was a member of the Mt. Zion CME Church. Hehad served with the U S. Army. Survivors include his sons, Gaylor Younger and Vincient Younger of Lone Star, FredrickYounger, 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 JimmyGrant, 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)

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