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Adrian Garrett Alford 1945 Born 01-31-1928 Died 12-10-2008 Age 80 
Services for Adrian Alford, 80, of Palestine will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Bailey and Foster Chapel with Bill Rodgers officiating. Burial will follow in Starr Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine. Mr. Alford died Wednesday at Cartmell Home. He was born January 31, 1928 in Anderson County to George Alfred and Lottie Rogers Alford. Mr. Alford was a member of the Swanson Hill United Methodist Church. He worked as a machinist for the railroad and was a retired maintenance supervisor from Calhoun Packing. Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Janice Alford, in 2001. He is survived by his daughter, Carla Cubstead and husband Mike of Palestine; sons, Allen Alford and Robin of Blue Ridge, and Darrell Alford and wife Vicki of Palestine; sisters, Anita Wylie of Palestine and Eurita Rieger of Sweetwater; brother, Virgil Alford of Slocum; six grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tom Calhoun, Jeff Hutton, Gary Todd, James B. Strube, Cody Alford and Craig Alford.
Condolence calls will be received from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sunday prior to the service.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-12-2008 | |
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James Lee Copeland 1945 Born 07-24-1928 Died 04-18-1991 Age 62
Services for James L. Copeland, 62, of Palestine will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Webb officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Park. Mr. Copeland died Thursday in Trinity Valley Medical Center after a lengthy illness. A native of Palestine , he was born July 24, 1928, to Allen and Lockey Bell Marr Copeland. He retired from Lone Star Gas Co. in 1985 after 33 years of service. While working for Lone Star, he lived in Palestine , Teague and Sherman, Texas; and Idabell, Purcell and Frederick, Ok. He returned to Palestine when he retired. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and Palestine Lodge 31 AF&AM. In all the communities in which he lived he was active in the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, and Boy Scouts of America. He is survived by his wife, Betty Austin Copeland of Palestine; daughters, Judy Scott of Tyler, and Sandra Copeland of Norman, Ok; sons, Frank Copeland of Palestine, and Steve Copeland of Sherman; sister, Eleanor Bacon of Huntsville; brothers, Ed Copeland, Harold Copeland, Bill Copeland and John Copeland, all of Palestine, and George Copeland of Tyler and Gene Copeland of McPherson, Kansas; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers will be James Chasten, Robert Edgeworth, Jack Lockey, Newell Kane, Jack Herod, and Ronnie Britton. Condolence calls will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-19-1991 | |
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Joy M DuPree Funderburk 1945 Born 00-00-192* Died 04-07-2009 Age 81
Joy M. DuPree Funderburk, 81, a loving wife, mother and “Mema” went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. Service: 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, 317 W. Ellison St., Burleson, Texas. Interment: 3 p.m. Friday in Roselawn Park, Palestine. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. today at Laurel Land Funeral Home in Burleson. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Mema's great-grandaughter, Ryleigh and other special needs “little loves” at: The Goldman School at The Arc of Caddo-Bossier, 351 Jordan Street, Shreveport, LA 71101, (318-221-8392). She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, H.E. “Skeet” Funderburk. Survivors: son, Kerry Funderburk and wife, Julia of Austin; daughters, Lynn Arledge and husband Bobby, and Judy Shinn, all of Burleson; son, David Funderburk and wife, Susan, of Fort Worth; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and brother, Bobby G. DuPree of Huntsville.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-09-2009 | |
Born 11-21-1927 Died 04-25-2005 Age 77
Services for Robert Wood Edgeworth, 77, of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Roselawn Park with John Hafner officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster, Palestine. Mr. Edgeworth died Monday in Palestine. He was born November 21, 1927 in Neches to John Robert and Katie Laura Edgeworth. Mr. Edgeworth served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 3907, he was a member of the Palestine Masonic Lodge No. 31, the Shriners of Waco, and a charter member of the Palestine Dogwood Squares. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy Goebel Edgeworth; daughters, Ellen Hafner and husband Dan and Susan Anthony and husband Roy, all of Nacogdoches; granddaughters, Laurie Considine and husband Doug of Houston, Lindsay Christopher and husband Joey of Nacogdoches; and four great-granddaughters, Taylor, Malori, Maci, and Madison. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey & Foster, Palestine. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, or the Salvation Army. The family will receive friends at the home of Mrs. Willie Giles, 120 Lamar St.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-27-2005 | |
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Clara Farris Phillips 1945 Born 09-14-1924 Died 04-19-2007 Age 82
Services for Clara F. Phillips, 82, of Magnolia, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Bailey & Foster Chapel with Rev. Warren King officiating. Burial will be in Land of Memory Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips died Thursday at her home in Magnolia. She was born September 14, 1924 in Palestine to James Hanks Farris and Vera Tucker Farris. Mrs. Phillips was a member of the Champions Church of Christ in Magnolia. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Pete Phillips, who died in 1999; sisters, May Emma Stovall, Mag Jenkins, Lou Owens and Inez Kelley; and brothers, Jimmy Farris and Tucker Farris. She is survived by two sons, Blake Phillips and wife Suzanne of Magnolia and Barry Phillips and wife Uchie of Houston; sister, Maurine Grimes of Dallas; and grandchildren, Paul Phillips, Bradley Phillips, Megan Phillips and Percilla Phillips. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-22-2007 | |
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Wanda Lois Gambrell Cross 1945 Born 11-04-1927 Died 12-02-2005 Age 78
Services for Wanda Gambrell Cross, 78, of Palestine, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Dan Bubach officiating. Burial will be in the Palestine City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mrs. Cross died Friday in a local hospital. She was born November 4, 1927 in Palestine to Bowen W. Gambrell and Draple Scarborough Gambrell. Mrs. Cross was a member of the First Christian Church. She graduated from Palestine High School in 1945. In 1948 she married Robert “Bob” Cross of Palestine. Mrs. Cross, until her retirement, was a purchasing agent for Pengo & Weatherford International. She was a member of the Harvey Woman’s Club, Palestine Newcomers Club, Professional Engineers Wives Club, and the Dogwood Red hatters, Anderson County Democrat Women Member of the Year for 2003 and Anderson County Democratic Women life-long member 2005. Mrs. Cross had lived in Ft. Worth since 1951 and moved back to Palestine in 2000. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Cross is survived by daughter Carol Cross Presley and husband Larry of Tolar and grandson Brent M. Blackmon and wife Rachel of Granbury and their daughters Brynlee Alyse Blackmon and Kamryn Cook, all of Granbury and grandson Shawn E. Presley and wife Shannon of Roanoke and their children: Nick Presley and David Presley of Roanoke and grandson Walter Presley of Cleburne; and son James A. Cross and friend Sue Mick of Fort Worth and his daughters Ashley Cross of Denton and Kearsten Cross of Fort Worth; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Gambrell, Howard Gambrell, Melvin Gambrell, W.A. Handorf, John White and Robert Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Monk, Merle Smith, Robert Totah and the remainder of Mrs. Cross classmates of 1945. Condolence calls will be received Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-04-2005 | |
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Don Hodges Jr 1945 Born 10-10-1927 Died 03-29-1994 Age 66
Services for Don Hodges Jr. 66, of Palestine will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at St. Philip's Episcopal Church with the Rev. David Price officiating. Burial will be at New Addition Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mr. Hodges died Tuesday in a Palestine hospital. He was born in Palestine on October 10, 1927 to Don and Lillie Bess Wright Hodges, Sr. He was a graduate of Texas A & M University. Mr. Hodges had taught at Palestine High School, and was a member of Texas State Society of Certified Public Accountants. He was a member of St. Philip's Vestry and secretary-treasurer at St. Philip's. He is survived by his companion, Jo Ann Luker of Palestine; daughter, Lisa Marcum of Midland; sons, Don Hodges III of Norwalk, Connecticut, and Dr. Kurt Boyd Hodges of Nashville, Tennessee; brother Henry A. Hodges of Palestine; and two grandsons. Pallbearers will be Ernest Swift, Bobby Totah, Tom Colley, Charles Robinson, Walter Johnston Jr., and Charles A. Palmer. Condolence calls will be received from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Philip's Episcopal Church or a charity of the donor's choice.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 03-31-1994 | |
Born 04-29-1928 Died 12-12-2006 Age 78
Bill Hoyler of Youngsville, La. passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette, La. after a year-long battle with cancer. Mr. Hoyler was born April 29, 1928, in Longview, Texas and was reared in Palestine, Texas. Upon graduation from Palestine High School, he joined the United States Navy in 1945 during World War II where he served as an electronics technician. After completing his naval service and several years of work in Canada, he returned home to attend Texas A&M University. After earning his degree and getting married to Frances Ann Kibler, they moved to South Louisiana where he pursued a career in the oilfield. Mr. Hoyler is preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Ann; and is survived by his sons, Charles Hoyler of College Station, Texas, and Bass Hoyler and wife, Carolyn, of Rincon, Ga.; two sisters, Peggy Egger and husband, Ken, of Huntsville, Texas; and Patsy Teems; and husband, Terry, of Athens, Texas; and two granddaughters, Casey and Carly. Memorial services will be arranged at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mr. Hoyler’s name to the American Cancer Society.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-15-2006 | |
Born 04-22-1928 Died 06-02-2007 Age 79 
Services for Murvil R. Lipsey Jr., 79, Broaddus, formerly of Palestine, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, with the Rev. Marshall Windsor officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood City Cemetery. Mr. Lipsey died June 2, 2007, at his residence. He was born April 22, 1928, in Palestine. He graduated from Sam Houston University, and served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He retired in 1984 after 29 years of employment with Amoco Production Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jamie Fay Casey Lipsey, in 2005, and brothers, Garland "Buck" Lipsey and Joe Lipsey. Survivors include his sons, Murvil Lipsey III, Alvin, Douglas J. Lipsey, The Woodlands; sister, Mary Kate Derrington, Palestine; three grandchildren; and one stepgranddaughter. Pallbearers will be Murvil R. Lipsey III, Douglas J. Lipsey, Joe Lipsey, Garland Ray Lipsey, Michael Derrington and Col. Jay O. Brewer. Honorary pallbearers will be John Michael Kennedy, Brent Boswell and Robert Judice. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph 06-05-2007 | |
Born 11-25-1928 Died 08-19-2001 Age 72 
Dr. Harry Martin Meyer Jr., a pediatric virologist who played a vital role in defeating German measles and other infectious diseases, died on Sunday in Kenmore, Washington, at the home of his stepson. He was 72 and lived in Friday Harbor, Washington, on San Juan Island. He rose to national prominence with the discovery of first effective vaccine against rubella.
Source: The New York Times 08-25-2001 | |
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Betty Ray Kelly 1945 Born 03-20-1928 Died 12-18-2006 Age 78
Services for Betty Ray Kelly, 78, of Palestine will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Westwood Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Dees officiating. Burial will follow in Neches City Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine. Mrs. Kelly died Monday at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. She was born March 20, 1928 in Anderson County to Lawrence and Estelle Delaney Ray. Mrs. Kelly was a homemaker. She was a member of the Westwood Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Orval Kelly, in 1999; and a brother, Lawrence E. Ray. Mrs. Kelly is survived by her daughters, Cathy Honea and husband Bobby, Pat Eubanks and husband Kenneth; sons, Mike Kelly and wife Bonnie, Kevin Kelly and wife Vicki, all of Palestine, and Joe Kelly of Bois d’ Arc; sisters, Dorothy Albritton of Ruston, La., Lois Williams of Tatum and Ann Bambeck of Tyler; brother, Bob Ray of Richardson, 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-20-2006 | |
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Born 03-02-1928 Died 05-04-1999 Age 71
Services for Frank R. Bush, 71, of Palestine, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bailey & Foster Chapel with Dan Manuel officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Park. Mr. Bush died this morning at Memorial Mother Francis Hospital. He was born March 2, 1928, in Palestine, to Henry Cason and Fannie Sullivan Bush. Mr. Bush was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was retired from Glass Containers Corporation as a forming machine operator. He worked also as a real estate agent for Hall Real Estate. He was a member of Crockett Road Church of Christ and the Dogwood Square Dancers Association. He was a former local chairman of the Glass Bottle Blowers Association. Mr. Bush is survived by his wife, Patsy Stendebach Bush of Palestine; daughters, Brenda Beazley of Palestine and Cathy Basso of Houston; sons, Richard Bush of Brenham, Thomas "Rusty" Bush of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Michael Morris of Athens and Gerald Morris Sr. of Palestine; one sister, Ella Dorothy Thomas of Martens; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Gerald Morris Jr., Chad Michael Morris, Jason Carl Morris, George Trezise, Don Bell, Dale Sparks, Scott Basso and Jack Beazley.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-04-1999 | |
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Jeanne Dunn Joyce 1946 Born 11-02-1928 Died 06-17-2006 Age 77 
Memorial services for Jeanne Dunn Joyce will be held Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Palestine Church with pastors Danny Rodriguez and Shane Harris officiating. Visitation will take place at the church after the service. Burial will be at the Palestine City Cemetery. Jeanne Dunn Joyce went to be with our Lord on June 17, 2006, at her daughter's home in Colorado with her family at her side. She was born November 9, 1928, in Calvert, Texas, to Fred and Winiford Belle Hinsely Dunn. She married Jerry Joyce (Claude Gerald Joyce Jr.) on June 11, 1949, at First United Methodist Church in Palestine, Texas. Jeanne spent her first 20 years of marriage raising her family and then returned to complete her college education with her daughter Karen at Stephen F. Austin State University with a bachelor of arts degree in education and journalism. She then completed her master's degree in creative writing at the University of Dallas in 1978. Her appreciation and love for language, writing and art will always be remembered by those who knew her well. She enjoyed teaching English at the Palestine Christian School, Sunday School and Bible studies. Although she had been battling cancer for many years, her devotion has been to her family. She attended Grace Bible Church in Palestine and the Anglican International Church of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was preceded in death by son-in-law, James Sheffer in 2004. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Joyce; two daughters, Sandra Harris of Austin, Texas, and Karen Sheffer of Colorado Springs, Colorado; her brother, Ray Dunn of Sugar Land, Texas; grandchildren, Ali Sheffer of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Shane Harris and wife, Stacey Harris, of Austin, Texas; David Harris and wife, Amy Harris of Conroe, Texas; Karen Haro and husband, Luis Haro of Palestine, Texas. Great grandchildren include Hanna, John and Emma Harris and Rebecca and Emily Haro. Also included are two nieces and a nephew, Suzanne Steele and husband Don, Diane White and her husband, Peter, and David Dunn and wife, Misty. Memorial contributions may be made in Jeanne's memory to the Dale House Project 7 West Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903; Vision Austin Church, 8818 Travis Hills Dr., Apt. 1216, 78735; and Grace Bible Church, P.O. Box 4604, Palestine, Texas, 75802.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 06-25-2006 | |
Born 01-27-1929 Died 02-20-2007 Age 78 
Services for Alene Kennedy of Conroe will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mims Baptist Church, 1609 Porter Rd. in Conroe. The Rev. Gene Kendrick will conduct the service. Interment will be at the Land of Memory Cemetery in Palestine at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will be held at the Metcalf Funeral Home, 1801 E. White Oak Terrace in Conroe from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Mrs. Kennedy was born January 27, 1929. She left this world on Tuesday to join her beloved husband, Ovie; and her parents, Guy and Gertie Funderburk, in the Kingdom of Heaven. She worked for many years as an executive secretary at Tex-Trude, Inc. Upon her husband’s retirement in 1985, they moved to Lakeview Manor in Willis where they remained very active, traveling and square-dancing with their wide circle of friends. After his death in 2001, she moved to Conroe. Mrs. Kennedy was a shining light unto her family and friends. All who knew her were blessed by the experience. She loved her parents, her husband, her sons and their wives, her granddaughters, grandsons, and her great-grandson more than she loved herself. Surely there is no greater epitaph than that. We give thanks to the Lord for a life well-lived. She will be sorely missed. She is survived by her sons, Don M. Kennedy and wife Carol, and Dr. Michael D. Kennedy and wife Debra of Conroe; grandchildren, Kelley Kennedy Schulze and husband Steve of Beaumont, Lesley Alene Kennedy and friend Trenton Davis of Spring, Jason K. Kennedy and Brian C. Kennedy of Conroe; and great-grandson, Patton Schulze. She also is survived by brothers, Weldon W. Funderburk and wife Patricia and Larry B. Funderburk and wife Linda of Houston, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. To leave a tribute in memory of Mrs. Kennedy, please visit www.mem.com. II Timothy 4:7-8
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 02-21-2007 | |
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Robert Claud Gibson 1946 Born 01-10-1928 Died 05-18-1995 Age 67
Services for Robert C. "Hoot" Gibson, 67, of Palestine, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bailey and Foster Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Harberson officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Park. Mr. Gibson died Thursday morning (May 18th, 1995) at Memorial Hospital. He was born in Palestine on January 10, 1928 to Robert Virgel and Olive Tull Gibson. He was retired from Windham School System and had coached in Palestine (1969-1980), Lubbock, Royce City, Talco and Fort Worth school districts. He was a graduatae of Palestine High School and earaned his Master's Degree from East Texas State University. He also attended Texas Christian University and Henderson County Junior College. Mr. Gibson was a member of Westwood United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Goode Gibson of Palestine; his parents of Palestine; sons David Earl Gibson of Hoisington, Kansas and Thomas Randall Gibson of Austin; Sister, Doris June Cook of Marietta, GA; brother, Thurman Earl Gibson of Palestine and three grandchildren. Pallbears will be family members and members of Mr. Gibson's Sunday School Class at Westwood United Methodist Church. Condolence calls will be received from 6 P.M. to 7 P. M. today at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Westwood United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-19-1995 | |
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Marianne Hudson Greene 1946 Born 05-04-1929 Died 10-31-1998 Age 69
Services for Marianne Hudson Greene, 69 of Conroe and formerly of Palestine will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Palestine with the Rev. Greg Megill officiating. Mrs. Greene died Saturday at her Conroe residence. She was born in Palestine on May 4, 1929. She graduated from Palestine High School in 1946 and attended Lindenwood College in Missouri. Mrs. Greene was employed by Texas Metal Fabricating in Houston for 19 years. She moved to Conroe in 1985 She is survived by her husband, Talmadge “Doc” Greene of Conroe; brother, A.J. Hudson of Palestine; daughters, Deborah Howard Dickson of San Antonio and Cindy Howard Shelton of Odessa; stepdaughter, Pam Dake of Houston; and six grandchildren.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 11-02-1989 | |
Born 12-28-1928 Died 03-31-2001 Age 72
William Joseph “Jody” Jones, Stillwater, died Saturday, March 31, 2001, in his home. He was 72. Services will be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Stillwater, Friday at 3 p.m. Jones was a retired Air Force fighter pilot with more that 7,000 hours flying time. His medals include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Air Force Reserve Medal, the National Defense Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Vietnam Service Medal with one Battle Star and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He flew 100 missions in the F-105 over North Vietnam in 1967. He was born December 28, 1928, in Athens, Texas, and grew up in Palestine, Texas. He attended Schreiner Institute in Kerrville, Texas, and graduated from Palestine High School. He played football at Henderson County Junior College and attended the University of Texas at Austin. He entered the Air Force in 1951 and served in the Security Service in Washington, D.C., before beginning aviation cadet training at Bartow, Fla., in 1952. He graduated from Cadets in Class 53-B at Foster Air Force Base, Texas, and married Marjory Maffitt March 21, 1953, at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Palestine, Texas. He held B.S. and M.S. degrees from Oklahoma State University and taught history in the Stillwater Public Schools. He was a life member of Clan Moffat Society and a member of Clan Donald USA. Attending Scottish Games was a source of pleasure after retirement from teaching. He loved to fish, grow vegetables and work with wood. He is survived by his wife Marjory, of the home; daughter Cynthia Kiser and her husband Tommy and their children, Thomas and Melanie, all of Stillwater; and by son William Patrick Jones and his wife Susan and their children, Joseph, Martin and Austin, all of Michigan. Friends may contribute to Judith Karman Hospice, 915 S. Main, Stillwater; Stillwater Medical Center, 1323 W. Sixth; or St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 516 W. Third, Stillwater.
Source: Stillwater News 04-01-2001 | |
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Patricia Ann Liles Ritchey 1946 Born 03-12-1929 Died 11-14-2008 Age 79
Graveside services for Patricia Liles Ritchey, 79, Tyler, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Land of Memory Cemetery, Palestine, with Bro. Darryle Dunks and Davis L. Floyd officiating. Arrangements under direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home, Tyler. Mrs. Ritchey died November 14, 2008, at a Tyler hospice. She was born March 12, 1929, in Palestine to the late Samuel Isaac and Mary Agnes Stripling Liles. She graduated from Palestine High School and attended Baylor University in Waco. She was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church of Tyler and the Care and Share Sunday School Class. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, James G. Ritchey, Tyler; daughter, Cynthia Ann Floyd, Water Valley, Miss.; son, David G. Ritchey, Fort Worth; brothers, Ken Liles and David Liles, both of Emerald Bay; and one granddaughter. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, 75701.
Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph 11-16-2008 | |
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Mary Earnestine McKenzie Winkel 1946 Born 03-24-1928 Died 03-02-2008 Age 79
Services for Mary Earnestine McKenzie Winkel of Tennessee Colony will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Tennessee Colony Church with Bro. John Wisener officiating. Burial will follow at Tennessee Colony Cemetery under the direction of Bailey and Foster Funeral Home. “Miss Ernestine,” 79, of Tennessee Colony, passed away Sunday peacefully surrounded by her family at her home. She was born March 24, 1928, in Tennessee Colony, the daughter of Earnest Raymond and Mary Lou Schitoskey McKenzie. She was married for 47 years to J.A. Winkel. They owned and operated a dairy farm and a construction company in Tennessee Colony. She was a retired school teacher having taught at Spurger, Four Pines and Cayuga school districts. She was a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, a member of Tennessee Colony Church and Tennessee Colony Order of the Eastern Star No. 102. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.A. Winkel; parents, Ernest and Mary Lou McKenzie; sister, Geraldine McKenzie Ingram; and brother, Clayton McKenzie. She is survived by her children, Tony, Ann, Tobin and Todd; and grandchildren, John Costlow, Mary Costlow Walker, Courtney Costlow LeGard of Athens, Stephen Winkel and Jordan Winkel of Palestine, and Abigail, Samantha, Emily and Benjamin Winkel of Tennessee Colony; and four great-grandchildren, Kaitlin and Kole Costlow, and MacKenzie and Meredith LeGard, all of Athens. She also is survived by her sister, Joy McKenzie of Palestine and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, TX, 75701; Tennessee Colony Church or Tennessee Colony Cemetery or a charity of your choice.
Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Bailey and Foster Funeral Home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 03-03-2008 | |
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Sue Elizabeth Wages 1946 Born 03-26-1929 Died 06-20-2006 Age 77 
Services for Sue E. Wages, 77 of Houston, will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Bailey & Foster Chapel with Deacon Alex Kobar officiating. Burial will be in Herrington Land of Memory Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Miss Wages died Tuesday at her home in Houston. She was born March 26, 1929 in Palestine to Dr. Allen D. Wages and Lela Merk Wages. Before retiring, she had worked as a data processor for Gulf Oil Company in Houston. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by a brother James R. Wages and wife Del Freida of Elkhart; two nephews: Randy Wages of Palestine and Stan Wages and wife Chastity of Elkhart. Pallbearers will be Randy Wages, Stan Wages, Benny Toole, Val Painter, Chuck Nelson and Arvel Fincher. Family will receive condolence call one hour prior to services at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday. Arrangements are under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 06-25-2006 | |
Born 11-09-1928 Died 09-15-2005 Age 76
Wallace Reed Wilkerson died quietly on September 15, 2005 from natural causes. Wally was born the youngest of four children to Herman and Willie Ella Wilkerson on November 9, 1928. He spent his youth in East Texas, building lifelong friendships, developing his wonderful sense of humor and artistic eye, and learning to fly piper cubs. Wally moved to the Corpus Christi after completing an architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his tour of service with the U.S. Navy. He remained there building and running a professional engineering firm over the next five decades. His vocation was ensuring that structures were sound and strong. He remained proud of his contributions to Texas architecture. He was a talented sketch artist, an avid bird hunter and an excellent cook. His works in pencil captured the spirit of buildings and landscape details and he enjoyed gifting and exhibiting his drawings. His cooking provided him with countless hours of enjoyment and many happy dinner guests. Wally was an active member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, a charter member of the CC Yacht Club, a member of the Heritage Society, and a supporter of many civic initiatives and projects. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Marshall Wilkerson. He is survived by his son, Marshall Reed Wilkerson; daughter, Amy Wilkerson; grandson, Marshall Reed Wilkerson Jr.; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Evedyne Wilkerson; sister, Mary Jo Martin; his in-laws, Kent, Cheryl and Jan Marshall; dear friend and companion, Rena Perry; his professional colleagues, Rod Garza and Keith Sanders; and many other close and loved friends. A memorial service will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd on Monday, September 19, 2005 at 4 p.m., followed by a reception at the Corpus Christi Yacht Club. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd or to the American Red Cross. Arrangements are under the direction of Sawyer-George Funeral Home, 12497 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, Texas, 78410.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-18-2005 | |
Born 06-30-1929 Died 08-12-1994 Age 65
Services for J. Robert "Bob" Wylie, 65, of Palestine, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bailey & Foster with the Rev. Dutch Conditt officiating. Burial will be at Rock Church Cemetery. Mr. Wylie died Friday in Palestine. He was born June 30, 1929, in Huntsville, to William E. and Virgie Pearl Burke Wylie. Mr. Wylie was a member of the Swanson Hill United Methodist Church. He was first employed with Missouri-Pacific Railroad in 1947 and worked in the car shops until 1958, when he went to work for Knox Glass Containers in maintenance until its close in 1984. He then went to work for Anderson County Garage in 1985 and was shop foreman at the time of his death. He was a member of the Texas National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, William E. Wylie. He is survived by his wife, Anita Lois Alford Wylie of Palestine. Friends will be pallbearers. Condolence calls will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 08-13-1994 | |
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Sherry Lee Albritton 1947 Born 03-25-1930 Died 05-17-2007 Age 77 
Funeral services for Sherry Lee Albritton, 77, of Richmond, will be held at 3:00 P. M., Saturday, May 19, 2007 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Pastor Erin Conaway will officiate the services. Visitation will be held from 2:00 P. M. until 3:00 P. M., on Saturday, May 19, 2007 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home. Sherry was born on March 25, 1930 in San Benito to E. T. and Mattie May (McQuary) Albritton. He graduated from Palestine High school in 1947. Sherry received his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of North Texas in Denton. He earned a Master of Education degree from East Texas State University in Commerce, Supervisory Certification earned at the University of Houston and Mid-Management Certification at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View. Sherry began teaching in 1950 and retired in 2000 after 50 years. He taught for 38 years in Texas. For 14, he was the Lamar Mustang band director, and for six, he served as director of Fine Arts for the district. He has served as Chairman of Music Region XIV, Executive Secretary of Region XVII and was a charter member of the Texas Music Adjudicators Association having judged marching, concert and sight-reading for over thirty years. In 2001 he received the Texas Bandmasters Association “Lifetime Meritorious Achievement Award” and the Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Mu International School Bandmaster Fraternity honored him by selecting him into the “ Hall of Fame”, Class of 2004. Sherry touched many lives with his music teaching. He loved traveling and photographing all over the U. S. Sherry was a member of South Main Baptist Church in Houston. He passed away on May 17, 2007 in Sugar Land. Sherry is preceded in death by his parents, E. T. and Mattie Albritton. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth (McKinnon) Albritton; Children: Steve Albritton and wife, Elaine, Susan Scarborough and husband, James, Lee Albritton; Grandchildren: Catherine and Neal Albritton, Laura and Brent Marquart; Brother: Jim Albritton and wife, Chris; Brother-in-law: Dick McKinnon and wife, Priscilla; Along with numerous other family members, former students and many friends. Pallbearers will be Steve Albritton, Lee Albritton, Neal Albritton, Brent Marquart, James Scarborough and Jason Foster. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Sherry to the American Cancer Society, Houston Metro Area, Lung Cancer, P. O. Box 570127, Houston, 77257-0127 Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home Guestbook
Source: Fort Bend Herald 05-18-2007 | |
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Edwin Hunter Dietz 1947 Born 09-30-1928 Died 02-04-1994 Age 62 
Services for Edwin Hunter Dietz, 62 of Palestine will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles R. Kincaid officiating. Burial will be in Tennessee Colony Cemetery. Mr. Dietz died Monday at his home. He and his surviving twin brother, Eugene Milton Dietz, were born September 30, 1928 in Palestine to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hugo Dietz. He was a life-long member of the First Christian Church of Palestine, where he was a deacon. Dietz joined the Palestine Masonic Lodge No. 31 in 1953 and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He also was a member of the Scottish Rite. Dietz graduated from Palestine High School and attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. He worked for Hunt Oil Co. in Palestine before moving to Tyler where he was employment supervisor and safety director for Kelly Springfield Tire Co. He worked as a personnel manager for U.S. Brass Co., Wind Industries and Morse Industries in Plano and Dallas. His most recent employment was with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Institutional Division, Beto I, in Tennessee Colony. While living in Tyler, he was an elder of Ross Avenue Christian Church. Mr. Dietz is survived by his wife, Marilyn Keeling Dietz of Palestine; sons, Edwin Hunter Dietz Jr., of Arlington and Bryan Eugene Dietz of Irving; a daughter, Denise Starcher of Irving; brothers, Eugene Milton Dietz and Harold Lester Dietz, both of Palestine; a sister, Rosemary Dietz Tittle of Odessa; and a grandson. Pallbearers will be W. A. Handorf, Gerald Rose, Robert Williamson, Jesse George, Robert Pierce, Paul Glenn Tittle Jr., H. Les Dietz and Don Hodges. Condolence calls will be received from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of East Texas, or to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 823, Palestine, Texas 75802
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 02-05-1991 | |
Born 09-30-1928 Died 02-26-2000 Age 71 
Services for Eugene Milton Dietz, 71, of Palestine will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Guiceland Cemetery with Dr. Tom Rousseau officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster. Mr. Dietz died Saturday evening at Palestine Regional Medical Center. He was born September 30, 1928, in Palestine, to Harold Hugo and Cora Ethel Lester Dietz. Mr. Dietz attended schools in Palestine and worked many years for Missouri-Pacific Railroad. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a life member of the VFW. He was a member of First Christian Church in Palestine. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lucretia Moseley Dietz; and a twin brother, Edwin Hunter Dietz. Mr. Dietz is survived by a sister, Rosemary Dietz Tittle of Odessa; brother, Harold L. Dietz of Palestine; four nephews, three nieces, and six great-nephews. Pallbearers will be Earl Eaton, Merle D. Smith, Les Dietz, Glenn Tittle, Hunt Dietz and Bryan Dietz. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 113 East Crawford St., Palestine, Texas, 75801
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 02-28-2000 | |
Born 09-30-1928 Died 02-26-2000 Age 71 
Services for Jesse George Sr. 73 of Palestine will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Zacharias Kunnakkattuthara officiating. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Roselawn Park under the direction of Bailey & Foster, Palestine Mr. George died Wednesday evening in Palestine. He was born in Palestine on May 23, 1929 to William George Sr. and Janie Kojak George. Mr. George was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a life member of the Bishop’s Guild, 4th degree member of Knights of Columbus and a member of St. Joseph’s Assembly. He was a former director of Regions Bank. He was retired from WM George Co., where he served as past president. He also served as past president of Motel Enterprises and past president of Select Meats. Mr. George was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in the Korean War. He graduated from Palestine High School in 1947. He was an all-state football player in high school. Mr. George was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Johnny George; and sister, Virginia Smith. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Agnes Totah George of Palestine; sons; Jesse George Jr. of Palestine, Jeffrey George of Texarkana and Randy George of Lufkin; daughters, Gina Lyke of Schaumburg, Illinois and Camille George of Palestine; brothers, William George Jr. of Palestine; Frank George of Palestine and Murphy George of Lufkin; and 15 grandchildren. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the charity of one’s choice. Condolence calls will be received immediately following the Rosary.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 07-25-2002 | |
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Betty Hilton Gray 1947 Born 10-28-1927 Died 05-03-2006 Age 78
Services for Betty Hilton Gray, 78, of Groesbeck will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home Chapel in Palestine with Richard Williams officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Creek Cemetery near Elkhart. Mrs. Gray died Wednesday in Groesbeck. She was born October 28, 1927, in Mexia to Lee and Hazel Hamilton Hilton. Mrs. Gray lived in Groesbeck for the past eight years, coming from Palestine where she had lived most of her life. She was a member of the Church of Christ and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Gray in 1993; daughter, Nikki Lynn Gray in 1980; and sister, Peggy Smith. Mrs. Gray is survived by her son, Bill Gray and wife Karen of Palestine; one sister, Marilee Hilton Rogers of Palestine; and two grandchildren, Will Gray and Courtney Knott. Pallbearers are Steve Gray, Joe Gray, Scott Gray and James Gray.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-04-2006 | |
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Frances Yvonne Kale Peterson 1947 Born 09-09-1930 Died 03-14-2000 Age 69
Services for Frances Kale Peterson, 69, of Tacoma, Washington, were held Wednesday in Tacoma. She was born September 9, 1930, in Anderson County. Mrs. Peterson attended Springfield, Montalba and Palestine schools. She graduated from Palestine High School in 1947. Mrs. Peterson was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Peterson; and son, Gary Pate. She is survived by son, Randy Peterson of Tacoma; daughter, Tanya Peterson of Tacoma; mother, Hazel Kale Gray of Athens; and brother, Arnold Kale of Palestine.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 03-16-2000 | |
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George Harold Lipscomb 1947 Born 11-09-1929 Died 04-01-1962 Age 32
Funeral services for George H. Lipscomb, 32, native of Palestine, will be held at the chapel of Bailey Funeral Home Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. Theo Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery at Elkhart. Mr. Lipscomb was a 1947 graduate of Palestine High School. He worked for Safeway Stores here, and was bookkeeper for Presley Crook prior to his last illness. He died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday at Rusk. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Lurlene Wilkinson; two sisters, Mrs. Joyce Cleveland of Palestine, and Mrs. Martha Perry of Columbus, Ga.; and his grandmother, Mrs. Jewel Lipscomb of Palestine and Mrs. J. W. Huddleston of Elkhart; also several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Billy Gaines, Ray Berry, Leon Presley, E. B. Bing, Chester Campbell and Gwendel Elrod.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-02-1962 | |
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Elma Wayne Rapier 1947 Born 10-12-1930 Died 10-14-2005 Age 75 
Wayne Rapier, who played oboe in the Boston Symphony Orchestra for 25 years, died yesterday in Dana-Faber Cancer Institute. He was 75 and died after a battle with cancer. Born in Tyler, Texas, Mr. Rapier studied at the Eastman School of Music and privately in Philadelphia with the legendary principal oboist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Marcel Tabuteau. At 19 Mr. Rapier began his orchestral career as principal oboist of the Indianapolis Symphony, and later played in the orchestras of Philadelphia, Kansas City, and Baltimore and at the Santa Fe Opera prior to joining the Boston Symphony in 1970. He taught at New England Conservatory, Longy School of Music, and several other schools. He was also a commercial pilot and certified flight instrument instructor. After his retirement from the BSO a decade ago, Mr. Rapier continued to perform, but concentrated his energies on the record company he had founded, Boston Records, which he ran out of his home in Duxbury. Its catalogue grew to more than 80 compact discs of solo and chamber-music performances by major orchestral players of the past and the present, including such BSO colleagues as clarinetist Harold Wright, bassoonist Sherman Walt, oboist Alfred Genovese, bassist Edwin Barker, flutist Jacques Zoon and harpist Ann Hobson Pilot. There are also three very beautiful records by Mr. Rapier himself; he knew the soul of his instrument. Mr. Rapier was a congenial fellow, a Southern gentleman who never lost his Texas accent and generous style of going about his business. His longtime BSO colleague, former principal oboist Ralph Gomberg, said yesterday: ''Wayne was very talented, a solid musician who worked very hard. He understood the difficulty of maintaining a good sound on the oboe, but he could do it, and he played with spirit and sensitivity. He loved music, the Boston Symphony, and his many friends in the orchestra." One of Mr. Rapier's postretirement engagements was to play the ''Vaughan Williams Concerto for Oboe" with the Plymouth Philharmonic; his daughter, Bonnie Rapier Harlow of Plympton, is a longtime member of the orchestra in the cello section, and his wife, Toni, a member of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, also frequently plays in Plymouth. Music director Steven Karidoyanes said yesterday: ''The way he played that piece was luscious. In the dancing sections, he was sprightly and light on his feet, and when it needed to be long and plaintive, it was just that. He humanized the part. He knew this meant not playing with the most gorgeous tones all the time. He was always asking what the music was trying to say, and his response was always 'Let's get at it.' That was a great lesson." In addition to his wife and daughter, Mr. Rapier leaves two sons, Christopher of Mentor, Ohio, and David of Mansfield; and four grandchildren. There will be a wake Monday at 5:30 p.m. in Shepherd Funeral Home in Kingston. A memorial service is scheduled for Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. in Pilgrim Church in Duxbury.
Source: Boston Globe 10-15-2005 | |
Born 02-02-1930 Died 11-27-1990 Age 60  Services for Lawrence E. Ray, 60, of Palestine will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home with the Revs. Ray Biggerstaff and Wayne Lasiter officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Park. Mr. Ray died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital. He was born February 2, 1930, in Anderson County to Estelle Delaney Ray and Lawrence H. Ray. Mr. Ray was a 1947 graduate of Palestine High School. He was a member of Lone Pine Baptist Church, Palestine Lodge 31 AF & AM and was a self-employed welder. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1952 - 1954 during the Korean War. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Marie Brooks Ray, in December 1988 and a granddaughter, Christy Michelle Ray. Mr. Ray is survived by his mother, of Palestine; sons Eddie Ray, Glenn Ray, Jimmy W. Ray and Rodney Ray, all of Palestine; sisters Mrs. Oval (Betty) Kelly of Palestine, Mrs. Baker (Dorothy) Albritton of Ruston, Louisiana, Mrs. Lois Jenkins of Longview and Mrs. Kenneth (Ann) Bambeck of Cayuga; brother Joe Bob Ray of Richardson; and six grandchildren. Condolence calls will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 823, Palestine, Texas 75802 or to the Baptist Children's Home in Round Rock in lieu of flowers. Pallbearers will be A.B. Calcote, Gene Russell, Dee Johnson, George Veteto, Loyd Grasty and Lawrence Recane.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 11-28-1990 | |
Born 08-22-1929 Died 08-21-2002 Age 72  Elmo Lee Rose, Jr., passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2002 in a Waco hospital. Elmo was born on August 22, 1929 in Palestine, Texas, the son of Elmo Rose, Sr. and Evelyn P. (Turner) Rose. He graduated from Palestine High School and Nixon Business College. Mr. Rose joined the U.S. Army in May of 1951 and was discharged in February 1954 at the rank of Sergeant. He worked for Missouri Pacific Railroad as a telegrapher. He went to work for the Texas Department of Public Safety on November 14, 1955. He worked in Houston, Beaumont, Waco and when promoted to Captain in 1976, completed his time with the department in Corpus Christi. He retired after 32 years of service In 1993. He was a member of Herring Lodge #1224, Waco and Independence Lodge #1337 in Corpus Christi. He served as Worshipful Master of Independence Lodge in 1981-1982. He also served as District Deputy Grand Master of Masonic District 61B in 1990, District Instructor in 1988-1989, and District Masonic Relations Officer in 1991-1992. He was also a member of the McLennan Chapter 639, Order of the Eastern Star where he served as Past Patron on many Committees. Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Robinson Was his church home where he enjoyed his Adult I, Co-Ed Sunday School Class. His hobbies included motorcycle riding, camping and RVing. He was a past President and past Historian of the Bosque River Sams RV Chapter. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Sloan Rose; his sister, Lu Rose Hunt and her husband Rodney of League City, Texas; his children, Rebecca Lynn Rose Bradford and her husband Gary of Plano, Texas and David Glen Rose and his wife, Julie Talley Rose of Corpus Christi.
Source: Corpus Christi Caller-Times | |
Born 10-21-1930 Died 12-25-2007 Age 77  Dr. Lawrence Edward Selden, of San Antonio, Texas, died Tuesday, December 25, 2007. Dr. Selden was born in Palestine on October 21, 1930, to J.K. and Elizabeth Sivia Selden. He was a 1947 graduate of Palestine High School, and at age 16 he entered Southern Methodist University, graduating in 1951. He completed his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, in 1955, and his medical residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth in 1956. He served as a Captain in the United States Air Force until 1959. He married Gerry Jeffus in 1956, with whom he had four sons He practiced medicine with the Richards Memorial Hospital in Rockdale, Texas, from 1959 to 1985, becoming Chief of Staff. Dr. Selden was an elder of the First Presbyterian Church, volunteered for 11 years as the Rockdale High School football team doctor, and served more than twenty years on the Rockdale School Board. In 1985 he accepted a position with the medical clinic at the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation near Havre, Montana, serving there for two years. In 1987 he moved to San Antonio, Texas, and was employed with Centro del Barrio, a small medical clinic. He loved and treated his many patients there for more than ten years, watching the clinic grow under the direction and care of CEO Dr. Ernesto Gomez, his respected and well-loved friend. He enjoyed his years of service there, finding it rewarding and fulfilling. He cherished and appreciated close relationships with his staff. After retirement, on December 11, 1998, he enjoyed traveling to Alaska, Ireland and on many trips within the United States. Dr. Selden was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Don Selden, and his son Keith. He is survived by his wife Peggy Selden; brother and sister-in-law Jack and Gloria Selden of Palestine; son Eddie Selden of Seabrook, TX; son and daughter-in-law Rush and Lisa Tilly Selden of Katy, TX, and their children Parks, Tilly, Cora and Ella; son and daughter-in-law Kevin and Lisa Butler Selden of The Woodlands, TX, and their children Leslie, Laura and Keith. He is also survived by stepdaughters and husbands Mindee and Carl Poldrack; Terri and Don Miller; Kay-Kay and Chris Johanson; Jeanne and Bennie Whitehead; Michele and Mark Hartmann; Kate and Ben Templeton; and stepson James Jones. He is also survived by eleven step grandchildren. Visitation will be on Friday, December 28, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Porter Loring. Service FFriday December 28, 2007 7:00 P.M. Porter Loring Chapel With Rev. Bill Grusendorf officiating. Graveside service Saturday December 29, 2007 2:00 P.M. Land of Memory Cemetery Palestine, Texas With Rev. Linda Herron officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services, Austin, Texas, whose good works Dr. Selden supported for many years.
Source: San Antonio Express-News 12-28-2007 | |
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Imogene Sharp O’Neal 1947 Born 03-05-1929 Died 06-07-2008 Age 79  Services for Imogene Sharp O’Neal, 79, of Palestine will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Bailey and Foster Chapel, Palestine with Rev. Donovan Kelly officiating. Burial will follow in Palestine City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine. Mrs. O’Neal went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday at Palestine Regional Medical Center. She was born March 5, 1929 to Arthur C. and Trilby Ann May Sharp. Mrs. O’Neal was a nurse and worked for Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. O’Neal was preceded by her parents; her husband Hal Everett O’Neal in 2004; a son, Hal David O’Neal in 1951; and two sisters, Virginia Kelly and Mary Wynn. She is survived by her daughter Joy Lee Adamcik and husband Larry of Palestine; a son, Hal Philip O’Neal and wife Charla of Elkhart; three grandchildren, Landon O’Neal, Jacob O’Neal and Destanie Adamcik. Mrs. O’Neal leaves behind many friends. She was a help mate to many and a joy to everyone who was fortunate to know her. Pallbearers will be Larry Adamcik, Keith Crawford, Keith Sims, Jamie Miller, Earnest Vasquez, and H.C. Langston. The congregation of Calvary Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.Memorials may be made to the Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX. 75701.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 06-09-2008 | |
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Rita Irene Sullivan Barton Arnett 1947 Born 05-29-1930 Died 08-16-2007 Age 77  Services for Rita Irene Sullivan Arnett, 77, of Holly Lake Ranch, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2007 at First Christian Church of Palestine. Burial will follow at Livelyville Cemetery in Grapeland under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine. Mrs. Arnett died Thursday August 16, 2007 at Littleton Adventist Hospital in Littleton, Colo. She was born May 29, 1930 in Palestine to Willie and Willie Mae Taylor Sullivan. Mrs. Arnett attended Palestine High School and Texas Christian University. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Palestine and First Christian Church in Tyler. She was at her most joyous while singing in their choirs.She was a member of The Eastern Star and the Red Hat Society. She also served in the Texas State Bar Association Auxiliary. Mrs. Arnett was preceded in death by her parents and was the widow of William B. Barton of Chickasha, Okla. and Tripoli, Libya, and Lee Arnett of Brownsville. She is survived by her daughter, Candace Barton Matthews of Littleton, Colo., her sons, William Barton of Scituate, Mass., J.E. Bret Barton of Austin and Phillip Barton of Denver, Colo.; her sister, Claire Sullivan McCreary of Palestine; six grandchildren, W. Coleman Barton, Karina Barton, Joseph Matthews, Alyssa Barton, Philycia Barton and Samantha Barton. Pallbearers will be Kevin McCreary, Charles Vibrock, T.C. Beavis, George Patton, W.P. Alford, and Don Denson. Honorary pallbearer will be Richard Matthews. Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine. The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or to the music department of the First Christian Church.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 08-23-2007 | |
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Martha Anne Woolverton 1947 Born 06-23-1930 Died 03-07-1994 Age 63  Services for Martha Anne Woolverton, 63, of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Jeff Cover officiating. Burial will be at Tennessee Colony Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Miss Woolverton died Monday at Diagnostic Hospital in Houston. She was born in Palestine on June 23, 1930, to N.C. and Jettie Seagler Woolverton. She was formerly employed by the Prudential Insurance Co. Miss Woolverton was an elder of First Presbyterian Church in Palestine, a charter member of Harvey Woman's Club, and a member of the Literary Forum of Palestine, Dogwood Garden Club and American Red Cross. She attended Mary Baldwin College and was a 1951 graduate of The Universtity of Texas at Austin. She is survived by her brother, N.C. Woolverton Jr. of Palestine; uncle, Alton W. Woolverton of Tennessee Colony; and aunts, Mattie Ila Carroll, Betty W. Woolverton, Winnie Frank Woolverton and Lucile H. Woolverton, all of Tennessee Colony. Pallbearers will be Jerry Joyce, Jim Bob Paxton, Dell Griffin, Ted Maffitt, Jim Wright, Billy Gragg, Steve Presley, Robert S. Miller, Jackson Hanks, Melvin Whitaker, David Scoggin, Lester L. Hoaglin and Jack Steel. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, the Presbyterian Children's Home or a charity of doner's choice.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 03-08-1994 | |
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Billy Ray Barnett 1948 Born 02-28-1930 Died 08-06-2004 Age 74
On August the sixth, 2004, Heaven received a faithful servant with the passing of Bill Barnett. A home-going celebration for his life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pat Alvey and Dr. Paul Powell officiating. Burial will follow in Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery under the direction of Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Directors. Pallbearers will be Duke Turner, James "Pete" Turner, Laird Lucas, David Mitchell, Dennis Ortega and Truman Riley. Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Lucas and Craig Turner. Billy Ray was born February 28, 1930, in Jacksonville, Texas to the late Carl W. and Tressie Gammon Barnett. He was a graduate of Palestine High School and received his Bachelor of Arts from East Texas Baptist College in Marshall and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He has pastored churches in Marion, Cass, Fannin, Anderson and Smith counties, with his most recent being at Noonday Baptist Church. He also served on the Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, and in various capacities with the Smith County Baptist Association. Bill was a counselor with the State Commission for the Blind in the East Texas Region and was past director of the Way of Life Halfway House. He was an avid golfer and also trained and showed horses in Western Pleasure for many years. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jo Carolyn Turner Barnett of Tyler; sons and daughter-in-law, John and Sandy Barnett of Tyler and Jeff Barnett of Austin; daughter and son-in-law, Tina Barnett and Laird Lucas of Boise, Idaho; grandchildren, Matthew and Amaya Lucas, Lucas and Turner Barnett. His brothers, Donald Wayne and Glenn Royce and sister, Carlene Moore precede him in death. Family will received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, 75701.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 08-07-2004 | |
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Ernest Thomas Bice 1948 Born 05-04-1930 Died 01-21-1981 Age 50
Funeral services for Ernest Bice, 50, of Palestine will be at 10 A.M. Friday in Hassell & Foster Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. James Knight officiating. Burial will be in Ferguson Cemetery. Mr. Bice died Wednesday morning. He was born May 4, 1930 in Tulia, a son of Mrs. Janie Byrd Bice and the Late Johnny Bice. A resident of Palestine for 37 years, he was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, and was active in Boy Scouts of America. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Honeycutt Bice of Palestine; his mother, Mrs. Janie Byrd Bice of Palestine; four sons, Ernest T. Bice Jr. of San Antonio, Johnny M. Bice, Mark Dean and Michael Dean, all of Palestine; a daughter, Madyln Dean of Palestine; three brothers, Woodrow Bice of Tulia, Henry Bice of Edinburg and Clarence Bice of Palestine.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 01-22-1981 | |
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Nelda Jewel Hudson Wilbanks 1948 Born 10-22-1930 Died 12-30-2006 Age 76  Nelda Jewel Hudson Wilbanks was called home to be with her Lord on December 30, 2006. She passed away at Cartmell Home for Aged with her family by her side. Services celebrating her life will be held at 10 a.m. Monday under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at Tennessee Colony Church. Officiating will be Paston Ken Dodson and Pastor Kevin Wilmott. Burial will follow at the Tennessee Colony Cemetery. Mrs. Wilbanks was born on October 22, 1930 in Anderson County to Henry L. and Ashley Calloway Hudson. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Virginia Hudson Cross Taylor. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, W.L. Wilbanks of Tennessee Colony; daughters Kay Wilbanks and Karen Klein, both of Tennessee Colony; a brother and his wife, Harold and Helen Hudson of Tennessee Colony; sister-in-law LaVeda Norris of Longview; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her loving grandson Erich Klein IV of Tennessee Colony, whom she dearly adored and loved. Mrs. Wilbanks was a 1948 graduate of Palestine High School. She went on to attend Nixon Business College in Palestine. She loved people and enjoyed working with the public. She happily served the public while being employed with the Anderson County Tax and Automobile Department. She was employed with the department under the offices of Carrie Pryor, Agnes Rogers, Betty Broyles and Connie Rose. She retired from the Tax and Automobile Department after many years of faithful, dedicated service. In her retirement, she was a homemaker. She was an honored member of the Tennessee Colony Improvement Association. She is remembered for her dedicated service to the Association as she is recognized on the Wall of Honor of the Community Center. In 1983, Nelda Wilbanks was declared the “First Lady” of the Tennessee Colony Volunteer Fire Department, an honor that is still upheld today. Mrs. Wilbanks was a long-time Christian member of the Tennessee Colony Church. Serving as pallbearers will be nephews Mark Hudson, Wayne Cross and Dale Cross; cousin Harry E. Hudson; and friends Carl White and Joe Radford. Visitation will be held at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Tennessee Colony Volunteer Fire Department or to the Cartmell Home for Aged, 2212 W. Reagan St., Palestine, Texas 75801. Nelda Wilbanks lived a life full of love — love for God, love for her family and love for her friends. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her...Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. (Proverbs 31:26-31)
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-31-2006 | |
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Everett Knox 1948 Born 11-19-1930 Died 07-02-1987 Age 56  Services for Everett Knox, 56, of Route 8, Magnolia Ferry Road, Palestine, will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in Bailey & Foster Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Otis Felton officiating. Burial will be at Fort Houston Cemetery. Mr. Knox died Thursday July 2, 1987. He was born in Anderson County on November 19, 1930, a son of Elba C. and Lora Mae Burke Knox. Before retiring, he was employed in maintenance at Glass Containers Corp. for 37 years. He was a Methodist. Survivors include his wife, Mary Knox of Palestine; daughters, Cy Ann Manley and Shawn Starkey, both of Palestine; sons, Elba Knox of Nacogdoches and Charles Everett Knox of Baytown; his mother, Mrs. Elba C. (Lora Mae) Knox of Palestine; sisters, Kay Starr of Freeport and Linna Vaughan of Palestine; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Marcus Turner, Sammy Turner, Jerry Don Turner, Jimmy Turner, David Turner and James Banks.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 07-03-1987 | |
Born 11-27-1929 Died 12-12-2001 Age 72  Services for Robert Arthur Locke, 72, formerly of Palestine will be at noon Monday at Veterans Funeral Home Chapel in Houston. Burial, with full U.S. Marine Corps Honors, will follow at 2 p.m. in Houston National Cemetery under the direction of Veterans Funeral Services, Houston. Mr. Locke died Wednesday, December 12, 2001. He was born November 17, 1929 in Palestine to Clyde F. and Mary O. Locke. Mr. Locke was a retired 20 year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and worked in Houston. He is survived by a son, Christopher M. Locke, daughters, Jennifer Dubois, Libby A. Costa and Mary Kay Howe.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-16-2001 | |
Born 03-08-1930 Died 03-14-2008 Age 78  Funeral services for Edwin H. Woodard, 78, of Marshall will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wesley United Methodist Church with Dr. Marvin Harris and Rev. Ron Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in the Yates Cemetery under the direction of Downs Funeral Home of Marshall with military honors. Mr. Woodard died Friday in Longview. Edwin was born March 8, 1930 to Clyde Woodard and Myrtle Nicholson Woodard in Palestine. He graduated from Palestine High School in 1948, and Texas A and M in 1958. He served in the U.S. Marines as a Staff Sargeant from 1948-1953 during the Korean War. He married Jeannette Broker on May 28, 1955 in Diboll. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Men. He worked as an accountant for Norit Americas Inc. Mr. Woodard is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jeannette Woodard of Marshall; a son, Andy Woodard and wife Jana of Marshall; daughter Karyn Tipton and husband Corwyn of Kennard; and two grandchildren, Jimmy and Amanda Tipton, also of Kennard. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Pallbearers will be Bill Brannon, Jr., Stan Brannon, Mike Brannon, Paul Woodard, Calvin Nicholson, and Scott Nicholson. Honorary pallbearers are Corwyn Tipton, Don Woodard and Terry Smith.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church or to the Epilepsy Foundation.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 03-18-2008 | |
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Marjorie Elizabeth Bassett Leeman 1949 Born 01-21-1931 Died 03-10-2008 Age 77 
Services for Marjorie Elizabeth ‘Lady Bug’ Bassett Leeman, 77, of Houston will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Guadalupe Funeral Home, 5100 North Freeway in Houston. Ms. Leeman died Monday at her home in Houston. She was born Jan. 21, 1931 in Palestine to Bobbie Kiensiel and Johnny Bassett. She is the granddaughter of John and Fannie Bassett of Palestine. Mrs. Leeman was a graduate of Palestine High School. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Palestine. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, husband, Eddie Leeman and daughter, Nanci Kay Otto Crowley. Ms. Leeman is survived by two sons, Walter F. Otto Jr. of Houston and Terry and wife Susan Otto of Houston and nine grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters, Elizabeth Mason and Charlotte Whitaker of Palestine, uncle Clifford Bassett of Palestine, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 03-12-2008 | |
Born 10-28-1931 Died 04-27-2001 Age 69 
Services for Jack Haney, 69 of Emerald Bay will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Emerald Bay Community Church with the Rev. Leonard Malone officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Park under the direction of Bailey & Foster, Palestine Mr. Haney died Friday at his residence in Emerald Bay. He was born October 28, 1931 in Odom to Milton and Lois Haney. Mr. Haney served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954. He received his BBA from Sam Houston State University at Huntsville in 1958. He was an accountant for Mapco of Tulsa, Oklahoma for 19 years. He retired from the oil business in 1986 and moved back to his native Texas. He went to work for Southwest Airlines of Dallas after a few years of retirement. He retired from the airlines in October 1996 and moved to Emerald Bay on Lake Palestine where he was a member of the MGA and Emerald Bay Community Church. He is survived by his wife, Betty Haney of Bullard; sons, Stan Haney of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Steve Haney of Palestine; brother, Bill Haney of Palestine; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ken Liles, Gene Hunt, Walter Dunn, Joe Long, Pat Herrington and Richard Russell.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-29-2001 | |
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Eula Marilyn Keeling Landers 1949 Born 03-02-1933 Died 02-11-2004 Age 70 
Services for Marilyn Landers, 70, of Tyler will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Rousseau officiating. Burial will follow at Tyler Memorial Park. Mrs. Landers died Wednesday at a Hospice facility in Tyler. She was born March 2, 1933, in Tennessee Colony. Mrs. Landers lived in Palestine prior to moving to Tyler seven years ago. She was a member of First Christian Church of Palestine. She was employed with East Texas Diagnostic Clinic as a secretary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy William and Mary Lucile Dupuy Keeling. Mrs. Landers is survived by sons, Hunter Dietz of Arlington and Bryan Dietz of Irving; daughters, Denise Starcher of Irving, Jan Landers of Colorado and Gina Dean of Tyler; brother, Guy Keeling of Dallas; sister, Carol Carson of Tyler; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Jared Starcher, John Dietz, Andrew Dietz, Paul Dean and Sarah Dean. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 02-26-2004 | |
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Dr Ralph Raymond Renshaw Jr 1949 Born 02-21-1932 Died 07-30-2005 Age 73 
Ralph R. Renshaw, Jr. M.D. passed away on July 30, 2005 after battling cancer. He was 73 years old. He is survived by his wife Shirley White Renshaw. He loved and cherished Shirley and together they built a happy, active and fulfiling life for over 50 years. He is also survived by his four children, Rebecca Dominey and her husband, Jerry Dominey, Ralph R. Renshaw, III and his wife Cathy Renshaw, Mary Wofford and her husband Steve Wofford and Cynthia Knowles and her husband Doyle Knowles. He is deeply loved his grandchildren Jered, Sarah and Christopher Dominey; Seth, Tonja, Zandra and Gareth Renshaw; Chase, Stephanie and Burke Wofford; and Mary Lee and Clayton Knowles, of whom he patiently taught to snow ski, play golf and read comics. Dr. Rensah was born in Teague, Texas to Mary Lee Savage Renshaw and Ralph R. Renshaw, Sr. He was an only child and fourth generation Texan. His family members were pioneers who helped settle Wise and Grayson Counties. Dr. Renshaw attended the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston. He was an Orthopedic Surgeion in the Sherman communtiy for 42 years. He served as Chief of Staff at both Wilson N. Jones Hospital and Community Hospital. He also helped develop and served as the attending physcian at what was once known as The Crippled Children's Center. He was a member of the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeions and the American of Orthopedic Susrgery and Graysonh County Medical Society. He left a legacy of integrity, love of family and of God, professionalism, quiet leadership and respect. He dedicated his life in sevice to his patients and had great respect and admiration for the doctors, nurses and staff who worked for and beside him as he fulfilled his love of practicing medicine. He was not only a father to his own family but, also became a father figure to his children's friends and any other child that needed him. He lived a life of example and was loved and respected by all who crossed his path. Hw will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held to honor his life on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005 at 11 a.m,. at the First United Methodist Church in Sherman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ella Mae Brown Womens Crisis Center, Home Hospice of Grayson County or the American Cancer Society. The family will be at Dannel Funeral Home on Monday Aug. 1 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pallbearers for Dr. Renshaw will be be Frank Brooks, Dr. Thomas Shea, David Roberts, David Butler, Joe Shahan and Dr. T. C. Lewis. Honorary pallbearers will be Grayson County Medical Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Dannel Funeral Home.
Source: Herald Democrat 07-30-2005 | |
Born 08-05-1930 Died 10-21-2007 Age 77  Funeral services for Joe Douglas Smith, 77, of Terrell, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cheatham Memorial United Methodist Church in Edgewood with burial to follow at Chambers Day Cemetery in Palestine under direction of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Edgewood. Joe passed away October 21, 2007, in Dallas. Joe Douglas Smith was born August 5, 1930, in Troup, son of the late John Douglas and Thelma Thompson Smith. He graduated from Palestine High School and then served his country in Korea in the U.S. Army. Joe married Peggy Campbell July 9, 1954, at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Oak Cliff. They made their home in Dallas, and raised their three children, Debbie, James and Stanley. Joe started working for Proctor and Gamble in 1949, and retired after 42 years of service. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, bowling and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. He was a member of Cheatham Memorial United Methodist Church and the Terry Hale Class in Edgewood. Joe is preceded in death by his parents, as well as sisters, Linda Kay Myers, Lillian McKay, and Fay Whitaker. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Smith of Terrell; daughter, Debbie Wacha and husband, Steve of Palestine; sons, James Smith of Little Rock, AR, and Stanley Smith and wife, Deanne of Canton; sister, Mary Helen Canady of Palestine; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild and two on the way. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home in Edgewood.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cheatham Memorial United Methodist Church in Edgewood.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 10-22-2007 | |
Born 12-14-1930 Died 04-01-2005 Age 74  Marley (Moe) Patrick Styner died Friday April 1, 2005 at his home. He was born December 14, 1930 in Liberty to Pete and Clementine Lewis Styner. Mr. Styner graduated from Palestine High School and the University of Texas in Austin. He Served in the United States Coast Guard and the 49th Division of the Texas National Guard. Mr. Styner spent his life teaching and coaching - professions that he loved. He taught in Idalou High School, Fairfield High School and most of his career in Palestine High School. He served a term as Chairman of the Social Studies Department. Five times during his tenure at Palestine High School, he and his wife escorted groups of students to Washington, D.C., attending both of President Reagan's inaugurations. Mr. Styner was a member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church. He served three terms on the Vestry and as Vestry Clerk, taught Sunday school and was a Director of St. Philip's Discovery School. He was a past member of the Upper Neches River Authority Board, the Anderson County Appraisal District Board and served as American Cancer Society Memorials treasurer for Anderson County. Mr. Styner was preceded in death by his parents and sister Barbara Styner Thomas. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Martha Hunter Styner of Palestine; daughter Carrie Jennings and husband Glenn of Baytown; grandchildren Blake Burns, Marlee Burns of Baytown and Heather Jennings of Fort Collins, Colo.; sister Faye Styner Williamson; brothers: Michael C. Styner of Reno, Nev. and Pete Styner, Jr., of Richmond; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services for Marley "Moe" Patrick Styner, 74, of Palestine will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Philip's Episcopal Church with The Rev. Sam Boyd officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Blake Burns, Howell Crittenden, Jim Crook, Tommy Davis, Don Denson, Frank George, Harold Gilbert, Philip Gray, Charles Harper, Rip Hunter, Jim Miller, Leo Mizell, Martin Sammons and Johnny Youngblood. Visitation with family members will be held Monday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler 75701; M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 297153-0153, Houston, 77297-0153 or the charity of your choice.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-03-2005 | |
Born 02-18-1931 Died 05-17-2005 Age 74
Services for Connie Warren, 74, of Palestine will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Herrington/Land of Memory Chapel with the Revs. Doug Herrell, Danny Hammer and Dr. Barry Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Mr. Warren died Tuesday at Cartmell Home for Aged. He was born February 18, 1931, in Anderson County to Genie T. and Curlee Johnston Warren. Mr. Warren had lived in Anderson County all of his life. He served in the U.S. Army and was a food supply salesman. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Buck Warren, L.B. "Buddy" Warren and W.G. Warren; and sister, Juanita Forshee. Mr. Warren is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pat Warren of Palestine; son, Stephen Warren and wife Terri of Palestine; daughter, Paula Barnes and husband Larry of Palestine; grandchildren, Shauna Herrington and husband Michael, Jason Barnes and wife Jo'Anna, Cale Warren, Stacey Barnes and Joe Garcia, and Zach Warren; great-grandchildren, Courtney, Christian, Kaitlyn, Kyndal and Madison; brothers, James Warren and wife Dale and Charles Warren and wife Wanda; sisters-in-law, Opal Warren and Thelma Warren, all of Palestine; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Jason Barnes, Cale Warren, Zach Warren, Michael Herrington, Bill Gruetzner, Joe Garcia and Bob McKelvey. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike and Gary Johnston, Bo Vickers and Robbie Stewart. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Sarah Center at Cartmell Home for Aged, 2212 W. Reagan St., Palestine, Texas, 75801.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-18-2005 |
