Services for Carlon J. "Pinnie" Cotton Freeman, 66, of Palestine will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Bailey & Foster Chapel with the Rev. Roger Roper officiating. Burial will follow in Prickard Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mrs. Freeman died Monday at Baylor Hospital in Garland

She was born November 14, 1936 in Palestine to Quinton and Jewel Camp Cotton.

Mrs. Freeman was a homemaker. She was a member of The Christ Community church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, A.L. "Bud" Freeman, in 1997; daughter, Janie Patton, in 1982; brothers, Garland Cotton and Emmett Cotton; and sister Louise Butler.

Mrs. Freeman is survived by daughters, Tina Malloy of Galveston and April Huddleston of Palestine; sons, Forrest Crawford and Mike Crawford, both of Elkhart; sister, Margaret Pickard of Brushy Creek; brother, Dalton Cotton and Lee Cotton, both of Palestine; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Chris Bridges, Neil Bridges, David Prickard, JJ Prickard, Junior Cotton, Roger Dale, Todd Redd and Jonathan Walling.

Honorary pallbearer will be Jim Bob Paxton.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 07-08-2003
Back to Top

Services for Billy Earl Cretsinger, 63, of Palestine will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bailey & Foster Chapel with the Revs. Willie Reagan and Charles Grasty officiating. Burial will follow in Broyles Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mr. Cretsinger died Tuesday morning at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.

He was born August 31, 1936 in Palestine to Edwin Earl and Gertrude Wallace Cretsinger.

Mr. Cretsinger was a member of Broyles Chapel Baptist Church and the Glass, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union No. 86. He worked for Glass Containers and retired in 1985. He then owned and operated Cretsingers Country Store until 1999. He was a charter member of the Westside Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Four Pines Water Board, vice president of the Broyles Chapel Cemetery Association, and served in the U.S. Army from 1957 - 1958.

Mr. Cretsinger is survived by his wife, Virginia Cretsinger of Palestine; sons, Marlin Cretsinger and Philip Cretsinger, both of Palestine; sister, June Shaver of Palestine; brother, Wallace Cretsinger of Palestine; and four grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Kyle Betterton, James Burney, Kelly Hughes, Mike Harris, Vernon Hollliman, and Brandon Holliman.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Ladd, John Rosier, Billy Snider, Tanya Pinkerton and Tracy Pinkerton.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 03-23-2000
Back to Top

Services for Hulan Deel, 60, of Palestine, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Roselawn Park with the Rev. William Snidow officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mr. Deel died Saturday at Memorial Mother Frances Hospital.

He was born in Palestine on April 24, 1937, to Claud C. and Sarah Jewel Kersh Deel.

He was a member of Norwood Heights Baptist Church. He worked 29 years for Glass Containers, retired from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Powledge Unit and fought a battle with heart disease for a number of years.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Glenn Deel of Palestine; mother, Jewel Deel of Palestine; daughter, Lisa Jett of Palestine; son, Darrell Deel of Tennessee Colony; sisters, Frances Kohler of Bois D'arc, Billie Campbell of Frankston and Ruby Tillman of Denson Springs; brothers, Johnie Deel of Baytown and Claud Deel of Snyder; and three grandchildren.

Condolence calls will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the building fund at Norwood Heights Baptist Church.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-11-1997
Back to Top

Services for Glenda Minshew, 62, of Palestine will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Palestine City Cemetery with the Rev. Fred Neal officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster.

Mrs. Minshew died Monday at her residence.

She was born May 6, 1938, in Dallas to Glenn Freeland and Helen Green Swift.

Mrs. Minshew worked as a legal assistant for 25 years in Palestine. She was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Minshew in February; and brothers, Bill Swift and Hal Swift.

Mrs. Minshew is survived by sons, Brian Briggs of Palestine and Brett Briggs of Lafayette, La., and two grandchildren

Pallbearers will be Earnest Swift, Judge Jerry Calhoon, Judge Bascom Bentley, Jeff Warrington, Stewart Gaines and Johnny Gaines.

Condolence calls will be received at the residence or by calling.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-19-2000
Back to Top

Graveside services for Howard Ulysses Freeman, 70, of Palestine will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Fort Houston Cemetery with Pastor Curtis James officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mr. Freeman died Friday at Palestine Health Care.

He was born July 29, 1936 in Palestine to Howard and Bertha Lee Powell Freeman.

He was a deacon of the First Baptist Church of Dallas.

Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Carole Freeman of Palestine; daughters, Jennifer Kandel and Mary Lee Pass, both of Dallas; a son, Howard U. Freeman of Webster Groves, Mo.; a sister, Beverly Turner of Irving; and eight grandchildren.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-05-2007
Back to Top

Graveside services for Elleen D. Adair, 69, of Tyler will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2006, at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. Sherman Mayfield, under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home of Tyler.

Mrs. Adair passed away Wednesday in Tyler.

Mrs. Adair was born February 18, 1937, in Montalba, to the late Walter and Edith (Oldham) Galloway. She was a Baptist and a homemaker. She was a member of The Red Hatters and The Mahjongg Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fabian “Bo” Gayle Adair.

She is survived by her son, Gayle Adair and Michele of The Woodlands; daughter, Stacy Loper and Barron of New Meadows, Idaho.; two brothers, Dub Galloway and Gloria of Montalba and William Galloway and Molly of Palestine; sister, Doris McDonald of Deer Park; four grandchildren, Brett and Beth Loper, both of New Meadows, Idaho.; and Jake and Mackenzie Adair, both of The Woodlands.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice HomePlace, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 06-03-2006
Back to Top

Harold "Moe" Handorf, 69, of Tyler, died Thursday in Tyler.

Arrangements were under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Tyler.

He was born June 19, 1936, in Palestine.

Mr. Handorf was a resident of Tyler for 40 years. He retired from Kelly Springfield and Baldwin Electric.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dora Morton Handorf; brothers, David Handorf and John Henry Handorf; sister, Dora Elizabeth Craig, Mattie Evelyn Peck, Dorothy Carter, Margie Monk and Robbie Sigh.

Mr. Handorf is survived by his wife of 11 years, Miriam Handorf of Tyler; son, Harold Moses Handorf Jr. of Tyler; daughter, Linda Kay Hnadorf; stepsons, Michael Robbins of Tyler and Joseph Robbins of Chandler; stepdaughter, Christie Robbins of Lubbock; brothers, W.A. Handorf of Elkhart an Don Handorf of Tyler; several grandchildren and great-grandchlidren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 07-03-2005
Back to Top

Residence at time of death was San Benito, California.

Source: Friends
Back to Top

Services for Hubert Austin “Buddy” McCreary, 70, of Palestine will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Bois D’Arc Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Drinkard officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Springs Cemetery under the direction of Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.

Mr. McCreary passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at Greenbrier Nursing and Rehab. Mr. McCreary was born April 26, 1937 in Bois D’Arc, Texas to Hubert and Selma Hickman McCreary.

He attended Montalba and Palestine High schools. He was in the feed and fertilizer business most of his life and loved to help his customers.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Larry on December 30, 1999; and sister, Pauline.

He is survived by his wife, Neva, of more than 50 years; daughter, Diane Ater and husband Enes of Quitman; son, Jerry Don of Bois D' Arc; grandson, Steven McCreary of Houston; great granddaughters, Ansley McCreary of Slocum and Alex McCreary of Palestine; brother, Donald McCreary of Bois D' Arc; sisters, Louise Steadman of Longview, Lucille Larson, Juanita Strickland and Eunice Gaines, all of Palestine; and several nieces and nephews.

Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 10-20-2007
Back to Top

Funeral services for Thomas Bennett Reed, 69, of the Harmony community, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2006, at Palestine Church with Evangelist Jeff Collins and Pastors David Haines and Danny Rodriguez officiating. Burial will follow at Land of Memory Cemetery under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home.

Mr. Reed died Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at his residence.

He was born October 31, 1936, in Anderson County to James Andrew and Mary Alice Skeen Reed. A lifelong resident of Anderson County, he spent 50 years in the Harmony community where he was a rancher and served as pastor of Faith Community Church for the last 15 years.

He was chairman of the Board of Living Alternatives of Palestine and a member of the Palestine Ministerial Alliance at the time of his death. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and pastor, his vision and prayer for the future was that the people of Anderson County be touched by God.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Frieda Reed of Palestine; three daughters, Carol Watts and husband Albert of Apia, Western Samoa, Judy Watts and husband David, and Patti Walling and husband David of Palestine; two sons, Jimmy Reed and wife Tracy, and John Reed and wife Katie of Palestine; five brothers, Perry Reed and wife Martha, Frank Reed and wife Martha, John Reed and wife Marie, and Freddie Reed, all of Palestine, and Wilson Reed and wife Sherry of Troy; two sisters, Mary Krauss and husband Charlie of Oakwood and Ann Reed of Whitehouse; one uncle, Perry Reed of Palestine; and grandchildren, Jason Watts and wife Angela, Jennifer McKinney and husband Josh and Anna Watts, Charis, Barrett, Erin and Caden Watts, Courtney and Marcus Walling, Sarah, Caroline and Luke Reed and Ava Reed; and one great-granddaughter, Sophia Watts.

Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Downe, John McKinney, Timothy Triplett, James Gholson, Joel Brumley and David Mapp.

Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Community Church Missions, 8285 FM 645, Palestine, Texas, 75803.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 06-16-2006
Back to Top

Our dearly loved wife, mother, and grandmother, also lovingly known as “Nana” Charlotte Sue Rosson Francis passed away Tuesday, September 8th at Palestine Regional Medical Center.

She brought delight, joy and warmth to everyone who knew her. Her sense of humor and ready welcome always made friends feel at ease and happy in her presence. Her generous heart filled her home with unconditional love.

Charlotte was born in Palestine, Texas in 1938, a beloved only child to Clarence Rosson and Alma Fortson Rosson.

She met her future husband at the age of 12, while playing football in the lot next to her house. When they graduated from high school, Charlotte went to college and Jerry to the Army. While stationed in Germany, Jerry had his mother deliver his proposal and engagement ring to Charlotte. The year she received her teaching degree from Stephen F. Austin in 1958 was the year she married the love of her life. She and Jerry celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2008 in a joyous celebration with family and friends.

She taught high school for 25 years until her retirement in 1997 after touching so many lives. She stayed in touch with many friends and students she met while teaching in the Needville and Neches schools.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her father and mother.

She leaves behind those she loved best, her husband Jerry Francis; her children, Lisa Francis Zator of Palestine, Leslie Francis Chase and husband Scot of Bellaire and Matthew Rosson Francis of Livingston; her grandchildren, Frank Zator and Jerry Zator and wife Tonya, all of Palestine, Austin Chase, Sidney Chase, and Chance Chase; her great-grandsons, Travis Zator and Trevor Zator and many dear friends. She leaves her husband and family knowing they were truly loved.

A memorial celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, September 12th at 3 p.m. at Bailey and Foster Chapel, Palestine.

Your love never failed or faltered. You made each of us feel special and dearly loved. You kept us in line, gave us “The Look”, warned us when we were about to make a mistake, but never once, did you ever say “I Told You So”, even when we deserved it.

Your laughter and smile will never leave our memories, and we will love you forever.
Guestbook

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-10-2009
Back to Top

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she went home Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, to be with our Heavenly Father. She was 71, born May 29, 1936, in Anderson County, Texas, to the late Rev. John Merk Stovall and Mrs. Ima Jenevia Smith Stovall.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Armstrong was preceded in death by her sister, Louise Williams; brother, John Hershell Stovall; sister, Irma Geneva Morvant; and brother, James Stovall.

She is survived by her loving husband, Donald Bert Armstrong, originally of Plaquemines Parish and now a resident of Baker; two children, daughter, Cynthia Dianne Armstrong Budhisetiawan and husband Yunus, of Concord, N.C.; son, Steven Charles Armstrong and wife Isabel, of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren, Aaron Olson-Levi Budhisetiawan and wife Barbara, of Mars Hill, N.C., Heather Lorraine-Levi Budhisetiawan Mudge and husband Jarvis, of Kernersville, N.C., Tracie Maria Armstrong and Steven Donald Armstrong, both of Baton Rouge, and Kyle Austin-Levi Budhisetiawan, of Concord; two great-grandchildren, Yoel Dariyen Naranjo, of Baton Rouge, and Aaron Olson-Judah "A.J." Budhisetiawan, of Mars Hill; a sister, Dora Russell, of Palestine, Texas; a brother, Edwin Stovall and wife Marita, of Montalba, Texas; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Baker Funeral Home on Wednesday, Jan. 2, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes Thursday, Jan. 3, from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. The Rev. Paul Brill will officiate.

Burial in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be son-in-law, Yunus Semion Budhisetiawan; grandsons, Aaron Olson-Levi Budhisetiawan, Jarvis Daniel Mudge, Steven Donald Armstrong and Kyle Austin-Levi Budhisetiawan; and friend, Yoel Ramon Naranjo.
Guestbook

Source: The Advocate 01-02-2008
Back to Top

Graveside services for David Joe Walton, 69, of Palestine will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Palestine City Cemetery with Deacon Alex Kobar officiating. Services are under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home.

Mr. Walton died Saturday evening at his home in Palestine.

He was born January 17, 1937 in Palestine to Henry and Elva Cook Walton. He had lived in Palestine all of his life.

Mr. Walton served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was the circulation manager at the Palestine Herald-Press for many years and enjoyed ranching.

Mr. Walton was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by several cousins.

Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Neal, Tommie Neal, David Neal and Marcus Neal.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701.

Source: Palestine Herald Presse 05-15-2006
Back to Top

Services for Glen Woods, 70, of Palestine will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Linda Herron, Chris Kenner and the Rev. W.S. Blanton officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Park under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.

Mr. Woods died Wednesday at his residence.

He was born October 20, 1936 in Dallas to Walter and Nina Zoeller Woods.

Mr. Woods was self employed in the oilfield business. He was a deacon of the First Presbyterian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Woods is survived by his wife, Jackie (Patrick) Woods of Palestine; two daughters, Glenna Kenner and husband Chris of Palestine, and Judy French and husband Jim of Elkhart; six grandchildren, Casey Dear, Brooke Johnson, Heather Walding, Crystal Hutchinson, Courtney Kenner and Levi French; and six great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Jim French, Levi French, Michael Dear, Eddy Hutchinson, Justin Johnson and Bud Walding. Honorary pallbearers will be A.J. Hudson, John W. Lee, Donald Gresham, Rick Langley and Don Woods.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the residence 107 Trail Hollow Dr.

Source: Palestine Herald Presse 03-23-2007
Back to Top

Services for Dan P. "Pip" Woolverton, 63, of Kurtistown Hawaii will be at 2 P.M. Saturday at the Tennessee Colony Church with the Rev. Bud Magee and Ben Gary Woolverton officiating.

Visitation and refreshments will follow at the Tennessee Colony Community Center.

A memorial service also will be held by his friends and neighbors in Hawaii. His ashes will be scattered over his property where he lived for 20 years.

Mr. Woolverton died Monday at his home after a brief illness.

He was born August 3, 1937, in Palestine to Claude P. and Lucile (Hudson) Woolverton.

Mr. Woolverton was reared in Tennessee Colony and was a 1955 graduate of Palestine High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Sam Houston State College in 1960 and served in the U.S. Army for two years. He had been employed by LTV Corp. in Dallas and Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.

In 1968, he was transferred from Washington D.C. to Honolulu by Brown Engineering. He moved to the Big Island of Hawaii in 1980. For several years he had been an active member and treasurer of Hawaiian Acres Community Association and its local volunteer fire department. He was a member of the Tennessee Colony Christian Church.

Mr. Woolverton was preceded in death by his father in 1980.

He is survived by his mother, Lucile Woolverton of Tennessee Colony; sister, Bonnie Woolverton of Tennessee Colony; and numerous other relatives.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 02-15-2001
Back to Top

Tex Ann Herrington, 71 of Anahuac died on Thursday, August 20, 2009.

A visitation will be held for family and friends will be held on Friday, August 21 from 5-8 P.M. at the Sterling Funeral Home in Anahuac. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, August 21 at 10 A.M. at the Anahuac Cemetery.

Tex Ann was born in Palestine, Texas to parents, Joseph Roosevelt and Mary Tex LaRoe Alexander on March 26, 1938. She attended Palestine High School, Sam Houston State College and Stephens College in Missouri. She was a member of the Methodist Church, active in American Home Dept. of Fine Arts and E.S.A. Society, served as an election Judge and a past member of the hospital board. She enjoyed travel, shopping , Antique auction and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents and survived by her husband, Roy Herrington Jr.; sons, Joel Herrington and wife Jeannie and Allen Herrington III and wife Louise; daughter, Melissa Thomas and husband Vance and Special Friend Audrey George(Thanks to a special Angel). Also surviving are six grandchildren, Brian Herrington, Brad Herrington, Jordan Thomas, Rush Herrington, Payton Herrington and J.B. Mikeman and three great grandchildren, Chase Estes, Gracelyn Herrington and Ty Herrington.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer society and the Anahuac ISD Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Arrangements were under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home- Anahuac, 1205 South Main Anahuac, Texas 77575

Source: Sterling Funeral Home - Anahuac 08-21-2009
Back to Top

Services for Don C. Bell, 69, of Palestine, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Crockett Road Church of Christ with Dan Manuel officiating.

Burial will be in Palestine City Cemetery under direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mr. Bell died July 31, 2007, Tuesday morning at Palestine Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 2, 1937, in Tahoka to John C. and Bernice M. Rhine Bell.

He graduated from Palestine High School and Abilene Christian University and was self-employed as an insurance agent for many years. He was an elder of Crockett Road Church of Christ, past president of Palestine YMCA and a member of the Million Dollar Round Table.

Mr. Bell was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Courtney Bell of Palestine; a daughter, Sarah Johnson and husband Scott of Palestine; sons, Greg Bell and wife Carrie and Andrew Bell and wife Krista, all of Palestine, and Ricky Bell and wife Victoria of Spencer, Wis.; two sisters, Joyce O’Sullivan of Tulsa, Okla., and Sabra Hannah and husband Roy of Tyler; and 14 grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be David Sparks, Billy Lane, Jim Richard, Kyle Lock, Henry Baker and Marty Nash.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a favorite charity.

Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph 08-01-2007
Back to Top

Services for Annie Laura Johnson, 67, will be at 3 p.m. today at Cochran Funeral Home of Livingston with the Rev. Joell Salazar officiating.

Mrs. Johnson died Thursday at Triumph Hospital Northwest in Houston.

She was born April 11, 1937, in Palestine to Lindon and Lilla Mae (Rose) Cross.

Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Herman; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and C.B. Isbell of Beaumont; daughter and son-in-law, Melody Lynn and Lloyd Edwards of Sour Lake; son and daughter-in-law, Lonny and Michelle Johnson of Huntsville; granddaughters, Jennifer Ann Johnson and Lori Kathleen Johnson; and grandson, Johnathan Wesley Edwards.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 02-26-2005
Back to Top

Rosary for Barbara Ann Melton, 68, of Palestine will be at 7 p.m. today in Bailey & Foster Chapel. Funeral mass will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Zacharias Kunnakkattuthara officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Park.

Mrs. Melton died Friday in Greenbrier Nursing Home.

She was born July 17, 1938 in Anderson County to Tony Dressell and Verna Hugghins Dressell.

Mrs. Melton was a Catholic. For more than 10 years she was co-owner of the former local Heck’s Drive-in. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert J. Melton, who died September of this year; and a brother, Paul Dressell.

She is survived by three daughters, Angelia Melton and Toni Melton of Palestine, and Debbie Stewart and husband Tommy of Neches; sister, Joella Hackett of Palestine; brothers, Tony Dressell and Donald Dressell of Palestine; and two grandchildren, Colt Handorf and Cheyenne Handorf.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Francis, Mark Bourassa, Craig Dressell, Robert Dressell, Tony Wayne Dressell and Donald Dressell.

Condolence calls will be held one hour prior to Rosary Sunday beginning at 6 p.m. at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 10-08-2006
Back to Top

Services for Gayle Ray Essary, 66, of New York, and formerly of Palestine, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday July 15, 2006 at the Grace & Truth Gospel Tabernacle with the Rev. Robert Guthrie, the Rev. Johnny Cook, the Rev. Deborah Cook, and Paul Essary officiating. Burial will follow in Broyles Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster, Palestine.

Mr. Essary died Wednesday at Seton Medical Center in Austin.

He was born June 23, 1940 in Electra, Texas to the well known evangelist the Rev. Willerson Essary and Lena Essary (Eads).

For many years Gayle traveled with his father ministering with such well known national evangelistics as Jack Coe, Donald Skelton, Gordon Lindsay and many others. Mr. Essary graduated from Palestine High School in 1956, at the young age of 15. He later graduated from Tyler Jr. College at the age of 17 where he served as president of the student body. Mr. Essary became a reporter for the Tyler Star at age 19 and was the youngest newspaper reporter in the state.

He ran many political campaigns and has been editor and founder of many magazines. He was currently CEO of InvesTrend Communications, Inc. He was also known for his sense of humor and his knack for always seeing the details and putting everything into perspective. Although he lived in many places he always considered Palestine to be home.

Mr. Essary was preceded in death by his father the Reverend Willerson Essary, founder of Grace and Truth Gospel Tabernacle, his mother and step father Lena and Billy Eads and older brother and younger sister.

Gayle is survived by his four children Todd Essary of New York, NY, Lisa Westfall of Austin, Russell and Melanie Essary of Rego Park, NY, Linda Essary the mother of Russell and Melanie Essary. He is also survived by his Mom Etta Bell (Armstrong Essary) Guthrie and her husband Reverend Robert Guthrie of Palestine, his sister and her husband Reverends Johnny and Deborah (Debbie) Gail Essary-Cook of Forney, his brother and his wife Paul and Doenye Essary of Deer Park, three grandchildren Kyle Westfall, Matthew Ishee and Mary Elizabeth Ishee, two nephews the Reverend Jefferey and Shekinah Cook of League City, John David Cook of Palestine, two great nieces Rebekah Cook of Forney and Orfhlaith (Orla) Cook of League City, and one great nephew John Jeremiah Cook of Forney.

Pallbearers will be Todd Essary, Russell Essary, Paul Essary, Wayne Ishee, Kyle Westfall, Jeffery Cook, John David Cook, Matthew Ishee, Brandon Brooks, and Ricky Brooks.

Condolence calls will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bailey & Foster, Palestine.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 07-14-2006
Back to Top

Source: Family
Back to Top

Services for Robert Anderson Garner Sr., 68, of College Station, and formerly of Palestine, will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Christ United Methodist Church in College Station. Interment will follow at College Station Cemetery.

Mr. Garner died Monday at College Station Medical Center.

He was born Feb. 23, 1938, in Palestine. He was a retired administrator, teacher and coach for College Station Independent School District after 35 years of service.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Julianne Garner of College Station; sons, Robert “Bobby” Garner Jr. of Houston and Mark Garner and his fiancé Liz LaBauve of College Station; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and David DeSalvo of Tyler; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Margaret and Lawrence Smith of Bryan; eight grandchildren; and numerous nephews.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Chapel College Station.

Memorials may be made to the Christ United Methodist Church Building Fund, College Station Education Foundation or Hospice Brazos Valley.

Source: The Bryan-College Station Eagle 05-09-2006
Back to Top

Thomas Richard “Dick” Hartt, 67 of Palestine died Friday at his home.

He was born August 5, 1938 in Marlin to Dick Hartt and Dorothy Marshall Hartt. Services will be announced later by Mr. Hartt’s family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 11-27-2005
Back to Top

Travels Traced on Former Chatter Editor

Who would ever guess that Chatter editors could amount to anything but something big? Tuesday Paul Hinkle, Chatter Editor of 1956, visited old haunts, including the Chatter room, while on a leave of absence from his job in the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.

Distinguished is certainly one word for Paul's background. He graduated as Valedictorian of PHS in 1956. He has attended the University of Texas, St. Edwards University, and Notre Dame, from which he graduated in 1960.

Paul declined to give a word of advice to high school success seekers, saying that too much advice has already been given by too many people, and that the high school student has to find the key that will fit. Philosophy, incidentally, was Paul's major at Notre Dame.

Paul is the son of Mrs. Evelyn Hinkle of Palestine, and the late Paul Hinkle.

Note: No Obituary
Source: The Chatter 03-14-1962
Back to Top

Services for Anne Johnston Chennault of Palestine will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Park Cemetery with the Rev. Scott Dornbush officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Park under the direction of Bailey & Foster, Palestine.

Mrs. Chennault died Saturday at the Home Place in Tyler.

he was born January 14, 1938 in Palestine to Luther C. Johnston and Doris Hanks Johnston.

Mrs. Chennault was a member of First United Methodist Church and belonged to the Lydia Circle and was a member of the church choir. She graduated from Palestine High School in 1956 and received her B.B.A. from Southwestern University in 1959. She was a member of Harvey Women’s Club, Pionette Garden Club, Howard House Museum, Literary League and the Trail Blazer’s of the American Cancer Society.

She was preceded in death by her mother; and a granddaughter, Meagan Elizabeth Chennault.

Mrs. Chennault is survived by her husband, Michael D. Chennault of Palestine; father, Luther C. Johnston of Palestine; daughter, Lisa Chennault Mueller of Tyler; son, M. Douglas Chennault of Gunnison, Colo.; sister, Susan Johnston Comte of Elkhart; and eight grandchildren, Michael David Mueller, Kerrill Lauren Mueller, Mallory Anne Chennault, Morgan Taylor Chennault, Matthew Douglas Chennault, Michael Douglas Chennault II, Jack Clair Chennault and Natalie Nicole Fagan.

Pallbearers will be Joe Crutcher, Dr. Charles Selman, Dr. Barry Fawcett, Gene Moore, Larry Wommack, Jon Gregg, J.C. McDowell and David E. Foster.

Honorary pallbearers will be Steven Comte, Joe Comte, Tim Wijt, Ted Maffitt, Tom Chennault and J.B. Smith.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas, 75701 or the First United Methodist Church, 422 South Magnolia .St., Palestine, Texas,75801.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 01-06-2003
Back to Top

Services for Walter "Sonny" Kaudelka Jr., 57, of Palestine, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with the Rev. Paul E. Johnson officiating. Burial will be at New Addition Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mr. Kaudelka died Sunday at Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Palestine on January 10, 1939. He was a former building contractor, and at the time of his death, was caretaker of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3907.

Mr. Kaudelka was a 1956 graduate of Palestine High School. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and received the Bronze Star. He was a life member and Past Commander of VFW Post 3907. Mr. Kaudelka also was a member of the American Legion and Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ingeborg Ponkratz Kaudelka; his mother, Margareta Elizabeth Schuh Kaudelka; and a sister, Helen Dorothy Kaudelka.

He is survived by his father, Walter Kaudelka Sr. of Palestine; son, Walter Kaudelka III of Lewisville; daughter, Christina Knox of Carrollton; sisters, Freida Keck of Kansas City, Kansas, and Rose Kasparik and Elizabeth Kaudelka, both of Houston; brother, Rudy Kaudelka of Palestine; and four grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be member of VFW Post 3907.

Condolence calls will be received from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 02-27-1996
Back to Top

Services for Henry Link Sr., 62, of Palestine, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church with Drs. Jeff Cover and Tom Rousseau officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mr. Link died Monday at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston.

He was born September 7, 1938, in Palestine to Edwin William and Ann Seymour Link.

Mr. Link was the vice president of East Texas National Bank. He was a member and elder of First Presbyterian Church.

He received the Citizen of the Year award in 1993. He was a lifetime member of the Texas Congress of Parents & Teachers, Anderson and surrounding counties Veterans Coalition, president of the United Way 1998-99, president of Community Relations Council in 1995, Fellowship of Athletics and a member of the Advisory Council of the Texas Area Fund Foundation.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 07-24-2001
Back to Top

Funeral services for Charles Hugh Linn, 45, of Palestine, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Hassell & Foster Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Lynn Parker officiating. Burial will be in Land of Memory Cemetery.

He died at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Baylor Hospital in Dallas after a brief illness.

Mr. Linn was born December 27, 1937, in Palestine, a son of the late C. H. Linn and Virginia Areta Morris Linn.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Palestine Noon Lions Club. A 1956 graduate of Palestine High School, he served in the Navy. Before returning to Palestine in 1981 to operate Charlie's Western Wear, he worked for the LaDew Sprinkler System in Dallas and the Masco Sprinkler System in North Little Rock, Ark.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Dublin Linn, of Palestine; a son, Charles Linn Jr. of Palestine; two daughters, Sandy Linn and Betty Catherine Linn, both of Palestine and a brother, Jack Linn of Wenatchee, Wash.

Condolence calls will be received at the Linn residence, 311 Palm, Palestine.

Pallbearers will be Henry Link, Tony Dressell, Jon Gregg, Charles Griffey, Greg Gaines and Johnny Williams.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 10-19-1983
Back to Top

Services for Leroy Lowe, 56, of Rockport, will be at 5 p.m. Thursday in the Rockport Church of Christ with Don Hatch and Darwin Hunter officiating. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday in the Land of Memory Cemetery in Palestine with Archie Waldrum officiating.

Mr. Lowe died Tuesday in a Corpus Christi hospital.

He was born April 18, 1938, in Palestine.

He was a former elder of the Rockport Church of Christ and a member of the advisory board of Bandina Christian Youth Camp.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sandra Lowe of Rockport; son, Keith Lowe of Palestine; brothers, Edwin Lowe of El Campo, Glynn Lowe of Sulphur Springs and Douglas Lowe of Tyler; sisters, Mildred Holmes, Ann Brewer and Virginia Stanaland, all of Palestine; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the Sawyer-George Funeral Home from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. today. Mr. Lowe will lie in state at the Rockport Church of Christ from 10 a.m. until service time on Thursday.

Pallbearers will be Doug Sumrall, George Lowe, Roger Holmes, Jerry McKenzie, Dale Sparks, and Wayne Barrett.

Donations may be sent to Bandina Christian Youth Camp, 100 Nannie Lane, Palestine, 75801.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-13-1995
Back to Top

A Memorial for David D. McClung will be held on Friday August 18, at 10:00 AM. Friends and Family are welcome to assemble at the gravesite of his son buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston.

He was born August 8, 1938, in Palestine to David Deaderick and Kathryn Daniels McClung Jr.

Source: Houston Chronicle 08-17-2000
Back to Top

David Allen McNeill, 14, freshman student at Palestine High school, died Monday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. in Memorial Hospital after an illness of several days.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. today at Bailey Funeral Home with Dr. John McLean officiating. Burial was in New Addition Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Robert Dickey, Bill Keeling, David McClung, III, John Counts, Robert Meyers and Turner E. Campe.

He is survived by his father, H.D. McNeill of Palestine; his mother, Mrs. John Grisbee, Houston; two sisters, Wanda Jean McNeill of Palestine and Marilyn Ann McNeill of Houston; two grandmothers, Mrs. Carl Blaser of Palestine and Mrs. W. D. McNeill of Houston, and a great-grandmother, Mrs. M.A. Crutchfield of Marshall.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-16-1952

David Allen McNeill was born April 6, 1938. His school days began September 1945, and ended at the time of his unexpected death on December 15, 1952.

He will always be remembered for his fine personality and constant smile. Words cannot express the loss we feel for David, but we do not think of him as being dead, but that he has gone to a Land where we will meet someday.

Source: PHS 1953 Arc Light
Back to Top

Services for Bill F. Reeder, 62, of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Bailey & Foster Chapel with Dan Manuel officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at Cana Cemetery in Canton.

Mr. Reeder died Saturday at Memorial Mother Frances Hospital in Palestine.

He was born April 12, 1936, in Buffalo.

He was a member of Crockett Road Church of Christ and a graduate of the University of Houston. He owned and operated Reeder Air Conditioning and Refrigeration in Tyler for 20 years and in Palestine for 13 years. He worked for York Air Conditioning in Saudi Arabia for four years before moving to Palestine.

Mr. Reeder was preceded in death by brother, Ellis Reeder.

He is survived by his wife, Lorelee Reeder of Palestine; mother, Marjorie Reeder of Palestine; sons, James Reeder of Tyler, David Reeder of Palestine and John Reeder of Troup; stepson, Kelly Collins of Irving; brothers, J.W. Reeder of Buffalo and Jerry Reeder of Chandler; and seven grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Eric Reeder, Justin Reeder, David Reeder, Rod Ellenburg, Danny Young, Darrell Reeder and Scotty Phillips.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-07-1998
Back to Top

Services for Mary Joy Knorpp, 58 of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Land of Memory Cemetery with the Rev. David Johnston officiating. Burial will under the direction of Herrington / Land of Memory Funeral Home.

Ms. Knorpp died Thursday at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.

She was born December 25, 1938, in Palestine, and lived here most of her life.

Ms. Knorpp was a member of Christ Community Church in Palestine. She was a music teacher for many years and a past member of Harvey Woman's Club.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Frances Rushing, in 1995.

She is survived by her father, A.C. Rushing of Palestine; daughter, Michele Reeder of Palestine; and three grandchildren.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Memorial Mother Frances EMS.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 08-16-1997
Back to Top

Services for Ranny Sublett Mallard McLain, 65, of Palestine will be at 3 p.m. December 8, 2003 at St. Philip's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Mike Glenn officiating.

Ms. McLain died in her home Monday, November 17, 2003. In accordance with her wishes, her body will be cremated.

She was born December 8, 1937 in Anderson County to Bud and Amelia Sublett.

Ms. McLain was preceded in death by her parents, Amelia and Bud Sublett; and brother, Buddy Ray Sublett.

"Fluff" is survived by her sister, Emalie Tuschoff; and son, Ronald Mallard.

An avid cat lover, she always had room for "just one more". To her family and friends she will long be remembered in this way. Care of her pets has been assumed by the Anderson County Humane Society and her close friends.

Ms. McLain was most recently employed at Southwest Hills Veterinary Clinic. Her dedication to animal welfare led her to volunteer with the Anderson County Humane Society for many years. She graduated from Davy Crockett High School in 1956 and lived in the Palestine area for most of her life.

Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the Anderson County Humane Society.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 11-21-2003
Back to Top

Services for Henry Dale Thompson, 67, of Hearne will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holly Springs Cemetery in Montalba with Dr. Timothy M. Rodham and the Rev. Bob Thompson officiating. Arrangement are under the direction of Heartfield-Ritter Funeral Home of Hearne.

Mr. Thompson died Friday in Hearne.

He was born October 18, 1937 in Anderson County.

Mr. Thompson served in the U.S. Army. He was a laborer and rancher and a member of First Assembly of God in Grapeland.

He is survived by his sisters, Victoria "Ruby Nell" Thompson and Rosemary Thompson-Garza, both of North Pole, Alaska; a brother-in-law, Edmond McCool of Pennington; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and relatives.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Brazos Valley, 502 W. 26th Street, Bryan, Texas 77803 or to his church, First Assembly of God, P.O. Box 264, Grapeland, Texas 75844

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 02-28-2005
Back to Top

Services for Vonda Lynne Vaughn Daly, 56 of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dale Norris officiating. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery.

Mrs. Daly died March 25, 1995 at Trinity Valley Medical Center.

She was born August 19, 1938 in Palestine to Joe Edward and Catherine Wright Vaughn.

Mrs. Daly was a licensed vocational nurse and worked for PULSE Home Health Care Nursing Services. She was a member of Bammell Baptist Church in Spring.

She was preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Daly of Palestine; mother. Catherine W. Vaughn of Cayuga; daughters, Catherine Pollock of Austin, Kelly Joe Paul of Houston and Cara Roberts of Athens; sons, Mark Daly and Leslie Daly, both of Tyler; brothers, Michael J. Vaughn of Waco and Patrick W. Vaughn of Eastland; and eight grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Clay Vaughn, Brent Wages, Rod Pickle, Jerry Johnson, Russ Vaughn and Mark Daly.

Condolence calls will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Anderson County Humane Society or the Bethel Cemetery Association.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 03-26-1995
Back to Top

Max Wilson Woodard was born September 22, 1938 in Palestine to Clyde Burette Woodard and Marye Regina McClung Woodard and passed away June 10, 2008 at age 69 in Tyler.

Max grew up in Elkhart and Palestine. He graduated from Palestine High School in 1956. He went to Texas A&M University on a football scholarship where he became a petroleum engineer and played football for legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. While at Texas A&M, he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, serving as Company Commander of the C-2 Battalion. He received the Fritz Trophy for being the Outstanding Company Commander and the George Mitchell Award for being the Outstanding Scholastic Senior Petroleum Engineering student.

Upon his graduation in 1961, he received a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. After graduating first in his class from the Field Artillery School, he served as a nuclear weapons deployment specialist. After fulfilling his commitment, he was honorably discharged in 1964.

Max worked for Conoco and Texas Oil & Gas before starting his own company, Lear Petroleum Corporation. At Lear, he served as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President from 1968 to 1988. During those years, he was also actively involved in cattle futures, real estate and banking.

Max was a member of the Dallas Chapter of Young Presidents Organization, Royal Oaks Country Club, Dallas Petroleum Club and Crown Colony Country Club.

Max was an avid golfer, fisherman, hunter, snow skier, traveler and supporter of his beloved Aggies. In his later years, he found his greatest joy sitting on his porch overlooking his home on Lake Jacksonville with his dog Jinny. He will be sorely missed by all those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rita Woodard; daughters, Michele Woodard Dunn and husband Gerald, and Melissa Woodard Utley and husband Steve; grandchildren, Jacob Robert Utley, Luke Wilson Utley, Abbey Elizabeth Utley, Connor Fitzgerald Dunn and Patrick Kelley Dunn; former wife, Emilynn Berry Wilson. He is also survived by Rita’s children and their families: Martin and Cindy Onofrio, Michelle and Kelly Thompson and Amy and Stover Smith.

There will be a celebration of his life at Royal Oaks Country Club on Friday, June 20 from 5:30-7:30 pm.

We would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Trinity Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler for their tender, loving care of all of us during Max’s final illness.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Texas A&M University Foundation, 401 George Bush Drive, College Station, Texas 77840-2811, 1-800-392-3310.
Guestbook

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 06-14-2008
Back to Top

Funeral services for Mike Averitte, 41, of 1200 Oak Manor, Kilgore, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Hassell & Foster Chapel with the Rev. Tom Potts officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Park.

Mr. Averitte died Monday, March 3, 1981 after injuries received in a traffic accident between Kilgore and Longview.

Henry Michael (Mike) Averitte Sr., was born July 10, 1939 in Palestine, a son of Mrs. Billie Crosby Averitte and the late Henry L. Averitte. A Methodist, he was reared in Palestine and graduated from Palestine High School in 1957. He had resided in Kilgore for the past 2 1/2 years, where he was owner of the Ramco Oil and Chemical Company. Before moving to Kilgore, he lived in Shreveport for nine years.

Survivors include his wife, Randa Morton Averitte of Kilgore; a son, Henry Michael Averitte of Kilgore; his mother of Palestine; a brother, Ronald L. Averitte of Carrollton.

Pallbearers will be Jon Gregg, Rayburn Moore, G.L. Gaines, D.H. Davis, Kenneth C. Bean, Abb Roquemore, T.C. Morton Jr. and Charlie Linn.

In addition to all friends and former classmates, the following have been designated honorary pallbearers: Tony Dressell, Albert Gallatin, Mike Henderson, Lee Godfrey, Harry Selden, Bill Rogers, Henry Link and Hugh Dublin.

Condolence calls will be received at the Mrs. Henry Averitte residence, 900 North Cedar.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 03-24-1981
Back to Top

Services for Bobbie Joyce Axum, 68, of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home Chapel with Chuck Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Creek Cemetery under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home.

Ms. Axum died Tuesday October 30, 2007, at her residence.

She was born December 13, 1938, in Palestine to the late O.B. and Flossie Freeman Axum.

Ms. Axum had lived here most of her life and was a member of Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church. She was a retired telephone operator with United Telephone Company.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter, Kelsey Renee Axum.

Ms. Axum is survived by her son, Kevin Axum of Palestine; brother, Don Axum of Palestine; sisters, Billie Harris of Palestine and Imogene Evans of Florida; grandson, Markus Axum of Palestine; one great-grandson; Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Harris, special friend and caregiver Bruce Schulte; and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Jason Moore, Ronnie Moore, Tommy Harris, Rachel Blair, Kelly Carroll and Kim Bishop.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home.
Guestbook

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 11-01-2007
Back to Top

Services for Etta Lu Brooks Ritchey, 64, of Palestine, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Bailey & Foster Chapel with Ross Bryant officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Park.

Mrs. Ritchey died January 8, 2003 at the Home Place in Tyler.

She was born October 30, 1938, in Montalba to Ernest and Hester Johnson Brooks.

Mrs. Ritchey was a Baptist and a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, R.B. Brooks and Huey Brooks.

Mrs. Ritchey is survived by her husband, Paul Ritchey of Palestine; son, James Alan Ritchey of Houston; sisters, Joy Tippen and Doris Selman, both of Palestine; brothers, Earnest J. Brooks of Elkhart and Clarence Brooks of Paris; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Phillip Brooks, Robert Brooks, Dave Brooks, Terry Atkinson, Tim Atkinson and David Ritchey.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 01-10-2003
Back to Top

Beverly Jo Hughes born October 1, 1938 passed away peacefully on April 16, 2006. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Charles E. Hughes. Four children Cindy, Chuck, Russell, Pam and their spouses JT, Ronnie, Marcella, Shelley; and nine grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. She was greatly loved and will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Source: Houston Chronicle 04-18-2006

She was born and raised in Palestine. She is survived by her husband, Charles Hughes; four children, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is survived locally by sister, Jerry Ann Douglass; and brother, Allen Calcote.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-19-2006
Back to Top

Services for R.A. "Bob" Callaway Jr., 57, of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Chapel of the Air at Land of Memory Cemetery with Dr. Bill Newcomb officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home.

Mr. Callaway died Sunday at Memorial Mother Francis Hospital.

He was born in Dallas on August 23, 1939, to Robert Allen and Era Ann York Callaway. He was a graduate of Sam Houston State University and lived in Palestine most of his life.

Mr. Callaway was operations manager for Brooks Well Service and a member of First United Methodist Church. He had worked at Knox Glass Plant and Brooks Well Service for the past 23 years. He was also a rancher, and a member of the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association and the American Quarter Horse Association.

He is survived by his brother, Bill W. Callaway of Palestine; mother-in-law, Edna McCracken of Palestine; and brother-in-law, Pat McCracken of Palestine.

Honorary pallbearers will be Carlton Brooks, Dan Carlisle, Spencer Hassell, Wesley Vickery, Ronnie Darden, Harold Richardson, C.L. Jones and Albert Hassell.

Condolence calls will be received from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 08-18-1997
Back to Top

Funeral services for George Roy Coleman, 24, of Palestine, will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the First Baptist Church with Dr. D.P. Worsham officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Park.

Native of Palestine, Mr. Coleman was born January 24, 1939. He was a member of First Baptist Church, and graduated from Palestine High School in 1957. A graduate of Baylor University, he received his B.B.A. in May 1961, and had finished all requirements for a master's degree with the exception of his thesis, on which he was working at the time he became ill.

He was a member of the National Honor Society and Beta Gamma Sigma, honorary business fraternity. He died Sunday (August 11, 1963) at 4:15 p.m. in a Houston hospital following an illness of several months.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Linda Lively Coleman of Palestine; parents, Leroy and Elsie (Mason) Coleman of Palestine; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Coleman of Palestine, and the Rev. J.E. Mason of Downsville, Louisiana.

Pallbearers will be Maury Crow, Gerald Cain, Jon Gregg, John Roy Ousley, Albert Gallatin, Rayburn Moore, Jr., Richard Farris, and Dr. T.E. Walkup.

The body will be at Hassell and Foster Funeral Home until time for the service.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 08-12-1963
Back to Top

Graveside services for John David Copeland, 70, of Palestine will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Park with the Rev. Scott Dornbush officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.

Mr. Copeland died Monday at Palestine Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Copeland was a resident of Cartmell Home for Aged. He was born September 17, 1937 in Palestine to Albert Allen and Lockey Marr Copeland. He was an office clerk for the motel business. He was a member of the Grace Methodist Church and a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge.

Mr. Copeland was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Edward Copeland, Harold Copeland, and James Copeland.

Mr. Copeland is survived by his sister, Eleanor Browder of Huntsville; and three brothers, Gene Copeland of Kansas, Bill Copeland of Palestine and George Copeland of Winnona.

Condolence calls will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.
Guestbook

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-22-2008
Back to Top

Funeral Services for A. B. Elliott, 63, of Palestine, were held at the David Funeral Home in New Iberia, Louisiana.

He is survived by a brother and sister in Palestine, a son Rodney Elliott of Norman Oklahoma and a daughter Kalinda Elliott Overby of Longview, Texas. He is also survived by five grandchildren.

At the time of his death, Mr. Elliott was working off-shore for an oil drilling company.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 08-02-2001
Back to Top

Memorial services for Gregg "G.L." Gaines, 60, of Palestine, will be 1 p.m. Sunday in Bailey & Foster Chapel with Rev. Michael Glenn and Jerry Elrod officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster, Palestine.

Mr. Gaines died Thursday afternoon at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. He was born March 25, 1939, in Palestine to Gregg Lester Gaines Sr. and Lena Mae Fitzgerald Gaines.

He was a 1961 graduate of Texas A&M University. He was a veteran of Vietnam, serving with the U.S. Army as a 1st Lieutenant. He had served as President of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of Saint Philips Episcopal Church, Palestine.

Mr. Gaines was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Wintre Baker.

He is survived by his wife, Dianne Stewart Gaines of Palestine; a son, Stewart Gaines of Palestine; a sister, Mary Nell Geiser of Denver, Colo.; and one grandson, Jared Gaines of Palestine.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1711, Palestine, Texas 75802.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 01-01-2000
Back to Top

Services for LCDR William Larry Gore, USN (RET), 62 of St. Marys, Georgia, will be at 4 P.M. Thursday at Chapel Navel Submarine Base Kings Bay. Graveside services will follow Monday at 11 A.M. at Beechgrove Cemetery in Westport, Mass.

LCDR Gore died Sunday in St. Marys. He was born in Palestine to Vannoy and Lena Mae Gore.

LCDR Gore retired in September 1987 after serving for over 30 years of active duty in the U.S. Navy. He advanced through the ranks from Seaman to Lieutenant Commander (Supply Corps) and was a 1974 graduate of the Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, GA.

After his retirement from the U.S. Navy, he was employed as Project Manager for Vitro Corporation at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA., and Executive Director for the United Way of the Virginias before taking the job at Amelia Island.

He was involved in the United Way, American Heart Association, Salvation Army and Chamber of Commerce. He was vice-president of the Camden-Kings Bay Council of the Navy League and a Free and Accepted Mason. He had been a member of the Rotary club, Navy League, Naval Submarine League, Lions Club, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vietnam Veterans Association, Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks and West Virginia State President of the Navy League of the U.S.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne Louise Gore of St. Marys; stepchildren, Susan J. Holden of Dallas and Barton G. Jackson of Murrell’s Inlet, SC.; sisters, Very Jeanne Vines of San Antonio and Suzanne G. Gonzales of Houston; and one step-grandson.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1711, Palestine, Texas 75802.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 07-21-2000
Back to Top

Pearland - Services for a former Palestine resident, Michael Carl Henderson, 48, of Pearland, were held Monday at Niday South Park Funeral Home in Pearland, with the Rev. John Cullen officiating. Burial was in South Memorial Park Cemetery with South Park Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Henderson died Saturday. He was born March 9, 1939. He was a master electrician and a member of Park Place Masonic Lodge 1172.

Survivors include his wife, Sheila Ann Henderson of Pearland; daughter, Michelle Lynn Henderson of Pearland; son, Dana Clark Henderson of Pearland; mother, Marguerite Pridgen of Grapeland; and a grandson.

Pallbearers were Jeff Lewis, Tommy Young, G.L. Gaines, Rayburn Moore, Carl Chavers and Hugh Dublin.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 11-03-1987
Back to Top

Services for James David Hunter, 58, of Laguna Hills, California, and formerly of Palestine, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Phillips Episcopal Church in Palestine. Burial will follow at Larissa Cemetery.

Dr. Hunter died December 17 in Laguna Hills. He was born on August 19, 1939, in Palestine, to Dr. and Mrs. R.H. Hunter.

Dr. Hunter attended the Citadel and the University of Texas at Austin and received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, in 1965. He moved to Southern California in 1973 and established his practice in the Saddleback Valley area of Orange County. He was a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha honorary scholastic fraternity and Phi Chi medical fraternity.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Thomas W. Hunter.

He is survived by brothers, Dr. Ripley Hunter of Corte Madera, Calif., and Richard Hunter of Houston; partner, Gary Krino of South Laguna; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-20-1997
Back to Top

Funeral services for Larry Dean Hurbough, 68, of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Crockett Road Church of Christ with Dan Manuel officiating. Burial will follow at Land of Memory Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mr. Hurbough died August 8, 2007 at home with family and friends by his side after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Hurbough was born January 1, 1939 in Palestine, Texas to Willard and Agnes Hurbough. He lived in Palestine most of his life. After attending schools in Montalba and Palestine, he served six years in the United States Navy. Mr. Hurbough was managing Wilkinson Farms at the time of his death. Previously, he was co-owner of Gay’s Garden Center

Mr. Hurbough was also actively involved in the community during his life. He served as a member of both the Palestine Lion’s Club and Kiwanis Club, served as president of the Texas 4 x 4 Mud Run Association, served as teacher for the Court Drive Church of Christ college youth group, and was a member of the Crockett Road Church of Christ.

Larry was a loving husband and father and he will be greatly missed. His devotion and friendship was felt by many.

He was preceded in death by both parents and son Keith Hurbough.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Diane Gay Hurbough of Palestine; three sons and daughter-in-laws: Scott and Maureen Hurbough, Ken and Sheri Hurbough, and David and Debra Hurbough; sister, Janet Congleton; and five grandsons: Phillip, Jason, Nicholas, Nathan and Benjamin.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Robertson, Bobby Brunson, J. W. Congleton, Dr. Michael Wilkinson, Dan Terhune and Joe Gay.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of East Texas.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 08-10-2007
Back to Top

A celebration of life for Betsy Kay Stites, 66, of Longview will be 3 PM Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at the First Christian Church in Longview with Rev. Jim Lewis and Rev. Michael Macey officiating. Betsy leaves many loved ones and friends with the image of a smiling, giving and vibrant person. Services are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. Betsy passed away Sunday night in a local nursing home.

She was born in Tyler, Texas on August 17, 1939 to Dr. and Mrs. R.H. Kay. She grew up in Palestine, Texas graduating from Palestine High School. She attended Mary Baldwin College and graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in Speech Therapy. She also earned a Masters Degree in education from SFA. In her career she was affiliated with the Dallas ISD, Longview ISD and the Harrison County Co-op in Hallsville.

She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Longview Junior Service League and First Cbristian Church; where she taught Sunday School for ten years.

Late in her career, Betsy volunteered at Chrisman Preparatory School and as a result, she was recognized as “A Point of Light” by President George H.W. Bush. She was also honored by the Longview City Council with a “Betsy Stites Day”. These were very special times for Betsy. Betsy’s fami1y, students and friends were a blessing to her. She truly loved them all. She was and will be remembered as an act of kindness to many.

Betsy was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by Bill Stites; daughters Susan Pinson and her husband Chuck, and Elizabeth Mitchell and her husband Jay, all of Longview; grandchildren Molly Mitchell, Will Mitchell and Libby Mitchell all of Longview; brother Hunter Kay of Franklin, Texas; and Neilson Rogers of Sherman, Texas.

Memorials may be made to: Chrisman Preparatory School, 2455 N. Eastman Rd., Longview, Texas 75605, or to Alzheimer’s Alliance, 3613 S. Broadway Suite 401, Tyler, Texas 75701.

Source: Longview News-Journal 09-13-2005
Back to Top

Private services for Harold F. "Skip" Klein Jr., 61, of Houston and formerly of Palestine, were held today. A rosary and vigil were held Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Klein died Sunday.

He was born March 16, 1939, in San Antonio.

Mr. Klein spent his youth in Palestine and moved to Houston to attend St. Thomas University. He was employed at Baker Energy. He owned a shop called "Skip's What's It's" in Chapel Hill. He was a member of the American Fan Collectors Association and the Flashlight Collectors.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Maggie Klein.

Mr. Klein is survived by his wife, Janice Klein; children, Kathryn Grant, Frances Austin, Harold Klein III and Christopher Klein; brother, Chris Klein; and sister, Carol Klein.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made to Christus St. Joseph Hospice, 1404 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston, Texas 77002.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-05-2000
Back to Top

Donald Edwin "Don Ed" Lewis of Houston passed away Monday, September 8th at the age of 66. A loving, compassionate and genuine man. Don Ed will be missed greatly on this earth by many loving family members and friends.

Don Ed was born in Palestine on March 29, 1937, where he and his family were active members of the First Baptist Church. Upon graduation from Palestine High School, he went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force. After an honorable discharge, he returned to Texas to live and work in Houston.

Don Ed was preceded in death by his cherished parents, Edwin and Mary Davis Lewis; and his wife Anita Lewis.

He is survived by one son, Donald David Lewis and wife Donna, their two sons Tyler and Michael, all from Colorado; his fiancée, Marcy Hayden and her son Brian Fisher and his wife Sonia, all of Houston; life-long dear friend, David Joe Walton; and many more caring family members and friends throughout the United States. His great love of people, his warmth and his unique sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His legacy will live on in the hearts of many.

Visitation will be held at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home in Palestine today from 6 to 8 p.m.

Services are scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. at Bailey & Foster Chapel with the Rev. Jay Abernathy of First Baptist Church conducting the services.

Burial will be in Land of Memory Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.

Pallbearers will be Albert Neal, Tommy Neil, David Neal, David Joe Walton and Jack Mulligan.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-12-2003
Back to Top

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 00-00-200.
Back to Top

Bethune Freeman McDonald went to live with our Lord on Saturday, October 4, 1997. He was born on February 2, 1939, to Brice Norvel and Josie Hamilton McDonald. He lived in Neches, Texas all of his life. He was a 1957 graduate of Palestine High School. He was preceded in death by his father in 1986.

Survivors include mother, Josie McDonald; sister, Johnnie Belle Faucett (Jimmy); brother, Brice H. McDonald (Mary Ann), all of Neches, and brother, Robert McDonald (Joyce) of San Antonio; 7 nieces, 4 nephews, 5 great nephews, and 4 great nieces.

A memorial service will be held at the Neches United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 11 at 3 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 3800 Paluxy, Suite 560, Tyler, Texas, 75703.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 10-05-1997
Back to Top

Services for David McMahon, 59, of Tennessee Colony, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Tennessee Colony Church, with the Rev. Don Crum officiating.

Burial will follow at Judson Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.

Mr. McMahon died Thursday morning outside of Palestine in a truck/bicycle accident.

He was born July 14, 1939, in Anderson County. He was am entomologist and a Baptist.

Mr. McMahon is survived by his parents, John and Alice McMahon of Frankston; a daughter, Dee Ann Sweeney of Houston; a son, Cary Greg McMahon of Houston; three brothers, Aithel McMahon of Ardmore, Okla., Jerry McMahon of Garland and Joe McMahon of Tennessee Colony; and four grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Jack Williams Jr., Carl White, Chad Williams, Manuel Luevano, Lee Williams and Carlton Allen.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 06-19-1999
Back to Top

Garland Morton went to be with his Lord on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2005 at the age of 67.

He was preceded in death by his parents, T.J. and Pearline Morton; and brother, Joe W. Morton.

He is survived by his loving family, Shirley; daughter Kim and son-in-law Mike Powell; stepdaughter, Samatha Franklin; one granddaughter, Jennifer; one brother, Alvin Morton; four sisters, Gertrude Metzler, Frances Evans, Marilyn Tippen and Carol Johns; and many nieces and nephews.

He resided in Houston, Texas. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 10567 Veterans Memorial Drive in Houston, Texas Donations will be taken to Paralyzed Veterans of America in memory of Garland Morton (1-800-555-9140).

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 03-30-2005
Back to Top

Services for Norman Ray Pyle, 67, of Texarkana, will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Chapelwood Funeral Home chapel with Billy Raney and Stevon Gamble officiating. Burial will follow in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Chapelwood Funeral Home.

Mr. Pyle died Friday in a Texarkana hospital.

He was born March 11, 1939 in Weches. He lived most of his life in the Atlanta and Queen City area. He retired from Shell Oil Co. after 30 years.

Mr. Pyle is survived by daughters, Teresa Raney and husband Billy and Paula Hendrix and husband Brian, all of Texarkana; son, Dustin Pyle and wife Norma of Dallas; brother, Max Pyle and wife Joy of Corsicana; special friend Dorothy Berry of Queen City; four grandchildren; and two nieces.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 08-27-2006
Back to Top

Burial for Ray Read was January 24, 1992, Greenwood Memorial Park, Ft. Worth, Texas.

He was the son of Ray Weldon and Margaret Sutton Read in Palestine on December 05, 1938.

He married Glenda Goodger April 21, 1962, in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Ray received his Navy Wings on March 24, 1964 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Ray and Glenda adopted Shawn David Read, born August 31, 1969, in Ft. Worth.

Source: Descendants of Thomas Howard Anderson
Back to Top

Services for Larry Milbert Rowland, 53, of Spring, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Elkhart with the Revs. Darwood Galloway and Bud McGee officiating. Burial will be at Guiceland Cemetery under the direction of Herrington / Land of Memory Funeral Home.

Mr. Rowland died Saturday in Houston after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Palestine on July 7, 1939, to Royal Edward and Addie Mae Britton Rowland. He was a 1957 graduate of Palestine High School amd a 1962 graduate of Sam Houston State University. He had lived in the Houston area for 30 years and worked as a real estate appraiser for Couch Mortgage Company. He was Baptist.

He is survived by his mother of Montalba; his wife, Linda Mosley Rowland of Spring; son, Ben Rowland of Spring; daughter, Laura Rowland of Houston; brother, Eddie Joe Rowland of La Porte; and one granddaugher.

Pallbearers will be Ed Patillo, Ed CHapman, Bill O'Neal, Hugh Dublin, Ronnie Burton and Charly Michalk.

Condolence calls will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to La Casa, A Special Hospital, 1803 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, 77054.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-14-1992
Back to Top

Services for Robert "Bobby" Stubbs, 66, of Tennessee Colony will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bailey & Foster Chapel with the Rev. Max Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Tennessee Colony Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mr. Stubbs died Friday at Palestine Health Care.

He was born August 10, 1938 in Anderson County to Luther J. and Nellie High Stubbs.

Mr. Stubbs worked for Knox Glass and Palestine Contractors for a number of years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Nellie Stubbs; brother, Johnny Stubbs; and granddaughter, Amber Nicole Lawson.

He is survived by his wife, Sally Stubbs of Palestine; daughters, Sandra Gonzales and husband Tim of Lubbock, Tammy Mitchell and husband Darrell of Elkhart, Linda Wright and husband Niel of Palestine and Mary Estrada and husband Jesus of Palestine; sister, Patsy Ward and husband W.H. of Montalba; brother, Gerald Stubbs of Huntsville; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Clay Mitchell, Eric Mitchell, Cody Mitchell, Travis King, Butch Roberson and James Wright.

Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 01-03-2005
Back to Top

Services for Thomas Gene "Toni" Taylor, 59, of Palestine, were held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred Neal officiating. Burial was at Land of Memory Cemetery.

Mr. Taylor died Sunday at Memorial Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.

He was born in Rosebud on May 3, 1937 to John Carlton and Ethel McIntosh Taylor.

Mr. Taylor was co-owner of T&G Auto Sales. He was a Baptist and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 3907. He served in the Army.

He was preceeded in death by a sister, Merle Kailas; and a brother, John Taylor.

He is survived by his wife, Glenda Taylor of Palestine; son Todd Taylor of Palestine; sisters Florence Miller of Palestine and Florinc Badger of Snyder; brother, Cecil Taylor of Palestine; and two grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Jack Woody, Paul Dressell, Moody Franklin, Ronnie Kinabrew. Mark Harcrow, Guy Goggins, Allan Miller and James Perry.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-16-2006
Back to Top

Services for John R. Yarbrough Jr., 65, of Runaway Bay, and formerly of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Bailey & Foster Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Caskey officiating. Burial will follow in Muse Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster.

Mr. Yarbrough died Tuesday at his residence.

He was born December 5, 1938 in Anderson County to Mr. & Mrs. John Robinson Yarbrough.

Mr. Yarbrough graduated from Palestine High School in 1957. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a Baptist. He worked for the Palestine Police Department for 19 years and as an investigator for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 10 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Yarbrough is survived by his wife, Neva Fletcher Yarbrough of Runaway Bay; sons, John Yarbrough of Jacksonville, Tony Yarbrough of Houston and Craig Fletcher of Jacksonville; daughter, Cristi May of Lindale; six grandchildren; sisters, Johnnie Hinson of Grapeland and Dorothy Rothermel of Crockett; two nieces; and two nephews.

Pallbearers will be Ken Buchanan, Jessie Foster, Howard May, Max Threadgill, Donny Tucker and Marshall Tucker. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Smith and Johnny Foster.

Condolence calls will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 01-01-2004
Back to Top

Jeff Auld, son of the late Tommy and Jennie Mae Auld, born February 18, 1940, passed away Tuesday in a Fort Worth hospital. He graduated from Palestine High School in 1958 and received a B.S. from Sam Houston State University in 1962. He retired from the Texas Employment Commission in 1992 after 30 years of service.

Jeff is survived by one daughter, Stacey Spears; grandson, Austin Spears; and granddaughter, Allie Spears allof Clovis, New Mexico; and one sister, Brenda Auld of Houston.

Visitation will be held at New Hope Church in Fort Worth today from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside services will be at Holly Springs Cemetery in Montalba on Friday at 10 a.m. Bailey & Foster is in charge of local arrangements.

Memorials are requested to Montalba Methodist Church.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 07-24-2003
Back to Top

Memorial services with Masonic rites for Lee Copeland, 66, Lindale, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Directors chapel Lindale, with the Rev. Mark Thompson officiating.

Mr. Copeland died January 25, 2007, in a Tyler hospital.

He was born May 21, 1940, in Lafayette, La., to the late Virgil Lee and Mildred Hilda Alpha Copeland. He grew up and graduated from high school in Palestine prior to moving to Lindale 33 years ago. He served in the Marine Corps, was a private pilot and member of Civil Air Patrol. He retired in 1987 from B.F. Goodrich in Tyler as store manager after 25 years service and owned and operated Eagle Insurance and Investments for the last 18 years. He was a member of Damascus Baptist Church and Lindale Masonic Lodge No. 848.

He was preceded in death by sister, Elizabeth Gomilla, in 1997.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Mary Copeland, Lindale; daughters, Angela Crowell, Lindale, and Laura Motal, Poynor; son, Tommy Copeland, Lindale; stepsons, David Southall and Dale Southall, both of Charleston, W.Va.; eight grandchildren; one niece; and one nephew.

Honorary pallbearers are Kenneth LaRue, Ken Dutke, Lynn Guy, Ray Cooper, James McPherson, Leslie Tew and members of Lindale Masonic Lodge No. 848.

Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph 01-26-2007
Back to Top

Services for Harry L. Moore, 62, of Burleson will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rosewood Park Cemetery in Longview with Denny Autrey officiating under the direction of Rader Funeral Home.

Mr. Moore died Sunday at his residence.

He was born May 10, 1940 in Wichita Falls to Joe Roderick and Juanita Stephens Moore.

Mr. Moore lived in Palestine until moving to Longview in 1969 and in 2000, became a resident of Burleson.

He was retired from the Stroh Brewing Company in Longview and was currently an order service supervisor for Excel Transportation. He was a member of the Baptist church and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Moore; daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Kevin Ragan of Lindale; son, Kendal Kirk Moore of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Alexandria and Tyler Ragan of Lindale; brother, Arlie Moore of Spring; sister, Betty Honea of Austin; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home at 1617 Judson Rd.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-15-2003
Back to Top

Services for writer, editor and historian James "Jim" Neyland, 57, of Culver City, Calif., and formerly of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Herrington/Land of Memory with the Rev. Ron Walker, the Rev. Edward Blankenship and Don Harris officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Centerville City Cemetery.

Mr. Neyland died January 2 in Inglewood, California of cancer.

Mr. Neyland earned a reputation as a writer and author for major New York publishers in his career. He wrote the "Carter Family Scrapbook," a close-up of President Carter's family, which was published in 1977. He was biographer for academy award winner Betty Davis and movie maker Frank Capra, who was director of the classic film, "It's a Wonderful Life," starring Jimmy Stewart.

Mr. Neyland also wrote "The Battlestar Galactica Scrapbook" and "Politics, Fatcats and Honey-Money Boys," which focused on the life and career of Jerry Sadler.

Mr. Neyland was reared in Palestine. His friends in Palestine consider him and his works "treasures."

Mr. Neyland recently had completed a historical novel on the life of notorious City Marshall Christopher Columbus Rogers of Palestine. Mr. Neyland had chaired the Palestine Historical Commission and served as president of the Museum for East Texas Culture. He was instrumental in setting up the historical districts in the city of Palestine.

Mr. Neyland self-published three books on Palestine's history: "Once Around the Square," a definitive study of the history of the Courthouse Square; "Palestine, Texas, a History;" and "The Anderson County Courthouse, a History." He also worked on the history of the Courthouse and Courthouse Square for the National Register.

Mr. Neyland coordinated the collection of historical documents and information for the Museum for East Texas Culture, Anderson County Historical Commission and Howard House Museum in Palestine. His work on the historic homes in Palestine was used extensively in publishing driving tour booklets for the north and south sides of Palestine.

Mr. Neyland most recently worked as editor for Melrose Square publishing company in Los Angeles. He wrote several books for a series on African-American history for the firm.

Mr. Neyland graduated from Palestine High School in 1958 and attended the University of Texas at Austin. He was active in the civil rights movement during the early 1960s.

Mr. Neyland also was a highly regarded artist and photographer.

He was Episcopalian.

Mr. Neyland was born in Texas on December 4, 1939. He was preceded in death by his father, James Rarden Neyland.

He is survived by his mother, Velma Hodges Neyland of Palestine; his son, Douglas Neyland of San Diego, Calif.; daughter, Laura Neyland of Minnetonka, Minn.; and brothers, Charles Neyland of Longview and Robert Neyland of Arlington, Va.

Pallbearers will be Don Hodges, Jonathan Hodges, Brett Neyland, Don Harris, Robert Laughlin and Steve Frisch.

Condolence calls will be received from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the doner's choice.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 01-04-1997
Back to Top

Jerry Keith Pendland, 68, of Palestine was born January 16, 1940 in Ada, Okla. and passed away May 7, 2008 in Palestine.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

The rainbows are his.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-09-2008
Back to Top

Peggy Ann Vaughn, age 66, of Allen, Texas passed away on April 8, 2006, in Allen.

She was born on November 14, 1939, in Palestine, Texas, to Manuel Arthur and Marie (Simmons) Redden. She married Ronald Vaughn on June 6, 1959 in Palestine, Texas.

Mrs. Vaughn retired after 33 years of service with American Title and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Allen Texas.

She is survived by her husband: Ronald Vaughn, of Allen, Texas; her children: Ronnie Vaughn, of Garland, Texas, Vicki Fruge and her husband Kenny, of Allen, Texas, and Curtis Vaughn and his wife Janice, of Sachse, Texas; her grandchildren: Alan Graves, Jessie Westmoreland, Kenny Fruge, Courtney Fruge, Sherilyn Fruge, Dillon Vaughn, and John Cody Vaughn; and her brother: Robert Redden and his wife Peggy, of Beaumont, Texas.

Her parents precede her in death.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 10, 2006, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at the Bailey-Foster Funeral Home Chapel, in Palestine, Texas.

Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Elkhart, Texas. Visitation in Palestine will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at the Bailey-Foster Funeral Home.

To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, visit www.tjmfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 765 Northpark Center, Dallas, Texas 75225.

Source: Dallas Morning News 04-10-2006
Back to Top

Residence at time of death was Lone Star, Texas.

Source: Family
Back to Top

Services for William Jowers "Bill" Rogers, 62, of Palestine will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Pilgrim Cemetery with Judge Bascom Bentley officiating. Masonic rites will be conducted by the Palestine Masonic Lodge No. 31 A.F. & A.M. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster.

Mr. Rogers died Tuesday at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.

He was born September 22, 1940 in Palestine to Moses Mills and Margaret Louise Flanagan Rogers.

Mr. Rogers was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Palestine Masonic Lodge No. 31 A.F. & A.M., Scottish Rite Mason, Waco Consistory and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Lodge No. 8924.

He was the owner of the Bill Rogers Buick, Pontiac, GMC dealership in Palestine. He also was the former owner of Bill Rogers Chevrolet in Grapeland and had been a dealer with General Motors since 1975.

Mr. Rogers was preceded in death by his parents

He is survived by his wife, Martha Rogers of Palestine; daughters, Leigh Anne Rainer and Tracye Herbrough, both of Palestine; son, Bill Rogers Jr. of Palestine; sister, Pat Rogers of Portland, Ore.; brothers, Jack Rogers of Palestine, Richard Rogers and Tom Rogers, both of Elkhart; grandchildren, Taylor Carnes, Kady Rainer, Kristen Rogers and William Rogers III.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Crutcher, Rayburn Moore, Jim Ulrich, Jay Herrington, Chris Rogers, Patrick Knowles, Billy Mack Ingram, Walter Cook, Tony Dressell Sr. and Bobby Totah.

Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Steeple Fund, 410 Ave. A., Palestine, Texas 75801.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-17-2003
Back to Top

Don Thomas, 64, died Sunday at his residence in Liberty City near Kilgore.

Don graduated from Texas A & M with a degree in chemical engineering. He spent most of his career with Eastman Kodak in Longview. He retired about 1995 after struggling all of his adult life with rheumatoid arthritis.

Services were scheduled for Wednesday through Rader Funeral Home in Longview.

Source: Friends
Back to Top

Services for Nell Vickery Reed, 52, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, will be 1 P.M. Wednesday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home with the Rev. Davy Joe Hobson officiating. Burial will be at Strong Memorial Park in Slocum.

Mrs. Reed died Saturday at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She was born in Slocum on June 24, 1940 to Elvis Eugene and Ruby Faye Raines Vickery. Her father preceded her in death on March 8, 1982.

Mrs. Reed is survived by her husband of 35 years, Wendell Reed, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; her mother, of Palestine; daughters, Diane Bryant of Austin and Donna Villalobos of Tulsa, Oklahoma; sisters, Glenda Schattel and Serilyn Galloway, both of Palestine; and seven grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Dewayne Vickery, Powell Vickery, Jr., Arvel Vickery, Sam Vickery, David Raines and Cecil Vickery.

Condolence calls will be received from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-28-1992
Back to Top

Services for Patricia Walling Wright Dhabolt, 65, of Palestine will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Strong Memorial Cemetery in Slocum.

Mrs. Dhabolt died Friday at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler.

She was born May 17, 1940 in Anderson County to the late J.P. and Faye Denson Walling. She was raised in Anderson County and had lived there and in Tyler all her life. She was a Baptist and a homemaker.

Mrs. Dhabolt was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra K. Walling and brother John Pascal Walling.

She is survived by three sons, Bryan, Timothy and David Wright; granddaughter Brandi Wright Jones; sister Janie Walling Lowman and three brothers, Gerald, Allen and Bennie Walling.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 01-01-2006
Back to Top

Graveside services for Gary Lynn Carroll, of Beaufort, S.C., formerly of Palestine, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Tennessee Colony Cemetery, the Rev. Bill Youngblood officiating. Memorial services were held at Beaufort Tuesday evening. Arrangements are by Bailey Funeral Home in Palestine and Anderson Funeral Home in Beaufort.

Mr. Carroll died Tuesday, May 8, 1984, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in South Carolina.

He was born September 24, 1941, in Palestine, a son of Charles L. and Louise Collins Carroll. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of Hilton Head Island. He served five years in the Marine Air Corps as a jet fighter pilot. He graduated from Palestine High School and Texas A&M University. He was a member of Tau Beta Pi and Tau Sigma Delta. At the time of his death, he was employed by Wiggins and Associates.

Survivors include his wife, Gayle Woods Carroll of Beaufort; his mother, Louise Carroll Massey of Tennessee Colony; sister, Janet Massey of College Station; brother, Charles Collins Carroll of Bryan; step-sisters, Marjorie Brashear of Midland, Patsy Johnson of Palestine, and Mary Jane Jean of Huffman; step-brothers, Hubert Massey of College Station, and George Massey of Groesbeck; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Gary Lynn Carroll Memorial Fund at A&M University Development Foundation.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-09-1984
Back to Top

Memorial services were held for Bobbie Janice Cryar Riney, 62, of Montgomery, on Saturday, September 27, 2003.

Mrs. Riney was born on May 9, 1941 in Palestine, Texas and passed away September 22, 2003 in Montgomery, Texas.

She is survived by her mother, Lillie C. Cryar of Palestine; son, Jodie Parish Murray, II of Palestine; and many other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Riney graduated from Palestine High School in 1959 and attended Sam Houston State University.

Mrs. Riney was a beloved daughter and mother and had a great love for animals. She will be deeply missed by her family.

Source: Montgomery County News 10-01-2003
Back to Top

Services for Robert Earl Green, 67, of Neches, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church Neches with the Rev. Dale Ott and the Rev. Kevin Willmott officiating. Burial will follow in Neches Cemetery under the direction of Bailey && Foster, Palestine.

Mr. Green passed away Wednesday in Palestine after a lengthy battle with cancer.

He was born May 14, 1942 in Neches to Alton and Edna Todd Green. He was employed with Knox Glass for 22 years and a bus driver for Neches ISD for 13 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church Neches.

Mr. Green was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Louise Ross.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Green of Neches; daughters, Sandy Linder and husband Ricky of Palestine, Kathy Thornhill of Palestine, Susan Green of Palestine and Jennifer Williams and husband David of Neches; brother, Wayne Green of Neches; grandchildren; Robert Pruett, David Thornhill, Robert Garner, Stephen Thornhill, Christy Pruett, Christin Williams and Braden Linder; three great grandchildren; and very loyal companion, his dog Rudy.

Pallbearers will be Roy Huddleston, Ricky Linder, David Williams, Robert Alan Pruett, Robert Paul Garner and Buddy Starling.

Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey & Foster Palestine.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 11-19-2009
Back to Top

A memorial service for Patricia Griffith Crabtree, of Palestine, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with Dr. Richard Waters officiating. Arrangements are by Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mrs. Crabtree died Monday at her home.

She was born in Palestine to William Leroy and Gladys Shelton Griffith. She was a graduate of Palestine High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Baylor Universtiy. She was a math teacher at Palestine Middle School.

Mrs. Crabtree was a member of First Baptist Church in Palestine and held leadership positions in the youth and young adult departments. She also was a member of numerous national, state and local professional teaching organizations and sororities. She also was a sponsor of the Junior National Honor Society.

She is survived by her husband, Frederick "Put" Crabtree of Palestine; her mother, of Palestine; sons, Frederick G. Crabtree of Coronado, Calif., Todd P. Crabtree of Kenya, Africa, and Kent W. Crabtree of Stephenville; and a sister, Dianne Mangum of Seguin.

Memorials may be made to the Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Fund, in care of Jeanne Lockett, 1419 N. Sycamore St., Palestine, 75801.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-28-1993
Back to Top

Services for Harlin Ray Midkiff, 68, also known as "Boogar Red," of Holly Lake Ranch, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2008, at Holly Brook Baptist Church with Dr. Guy McGraw, Rev. Larry Taylor and Rev. Mike Midkiff officiating.

Burial will be in Holly Tree Cemetery under the direction of Beaty Funeral Home of Hawkins. Family visitation will be Thursday, June 5, 2008, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beaty Funeral Home. Harlin died June 3, 2008, in Tyler after a courageous battle with cancer and under the excellent care of Hospice of East Texas.

He was born April 29, 1941, in Huntsville, Texas, to the late Elton Lee and Lula Blanche Brown Midkiff.

He was a graduate of Palestine High School, where he was a stellar athlete, competed in the state track meet two times, and signed a football scholarship with Texas A&M. He married his high school sweetheart, Joan Leslie Jeffcoat, on April 15, 1960.

Harlin retired from Halliburton Services in 1993 as North Texas District Manager at the Jacksboro, Texas, camp. He started to work for Halliburton in Palestine, Texas, with stops in Tripoli, Libya, Abilene, Kilgore, and Jacksboro, Texas, during his 33-year Halliburton career. When the oil field needed experienced hands, he came out of retirement in 2006 to work as a consultant for West Mountain Operating Company, Longview.

For the past 14 years, Harlin lived at Holly Lake Ranch, enjoying his retirement with his wife of 48 years, Joan, where they both served the Lord Jesus Christ as members of Holly Brook Baptist Church. He was a deacon and loved helping with church construction projects, cooking at the monthly men's breakfast and being a sound operator during worship services. Harlin and Joan went on many mission trips together, going to places like Brazil, Hawaii, Wales, Mexico, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Alaska.

Red helped the Texas Baptist Men's Disaster Relief Team serve meals in the Beaumont area after Hurricane Rita.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elton and Blanche Midkiff; a brother, Herbert Lee Midkiff; and a grandson, Alexander Lee Midkiff.

Survivors include his wife, Joan Leslie Jeffcoat Midkiff of Holly Lake Ranch; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael Ray and Marianne Midkiff of Marshall; a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Jaye and Matt Hansen of Plano; a sister and her husband, Hilda Fay and Floyd Adams of Centerville; a brother and his wife, Harold Glynn and LaJauna Midkiff of Yantis; grandchildren, Alison Jaye, Andrew Michael and Ashton Ray Midkiff of Marshall, Morgan Elizabeth, Madison Rae and Mitchell Anthony Hansen of Plano; many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Albert Garner, James Simmons, Ben Lester, John Oberhousen, Spike Dunlop and Milton Howard. Honorary pallbearers are grandsons, Andrew Midkiff, Mitchell Hansen, Ashton Midkiff and the deacon body of Holly Brook Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to Holly Brook Baptist Church of Holly Lake Ranch, or any local church mission project with the purpose of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Guestbook

Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph 06-05-2008
Back to Top

Graveside services for Jimmy Ray “Clem” Parks, 64, of Mesquite, and formerly of Palestine, will be at 1 p.m. today in County Line, Texas with the Christian Cowboy Association officiating. Burial will follow in County Line Cemetery.

Mr. Parks died Monday in Mesquite.

He was the son of Fletcher Scott Parks and Iona Ripley.

Mr. Parks lived most of his life in Palestine until he moved to Mesquite a year ago. He graduated from Palestine High School in 1959.

Mr. was a professional rodeo star with the Steiner Brothers and was known as “Montana” in the rodeo circuit. He worked at the King Ranch as caretaker and also worked for Doc McCall in Palestine. He also was an actor and was known as “Clem.” He caught the acting bug in 1946 after portraying the “Green Boy” at The Ritz movie theater in Crockett.

Mr. Parks worked as a guard at Hillsborough Junior College in Tampa, Fla. and was commended for his help in apprehending a student selling drugs on campus.

He was a member of the Cattlemens Association and was an ordained minister.

Mr. Parks is survived by two daughters, Nelda and Donna; sisters, Geraldine Read, Charline Thomas and Retha Thorton, all of Palestine; and brother, Danny Parks of Palestine.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 08-05-2006
Back to Top

Larry Stephen Perry was born September 15, 1940, in Palestine, Texas, son of Clarence A. "Sonny" Perry and Zeffie Ola Williams Perry.

Mr. Perry died September 17, 2004 in Houston.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Gloria M. Valera-Perry; and son, Paul Winson Perry. Larry was preceded in death by his mother, father and brother, Tony. He is survived by his sister, Joan Huffman and husband Howard of Palestine; his brother, Charles of Jacksonville, Texas; his brother, David and wife Joanne of Palestine; and his sister, Beth Godwin of Houston. He also is survived by Gloria's sisters, Dolores Martinez and husband Fernando; Sylvia Crawford and husband Memphis; and Beatriz Valera-Schutz and husband Donald of River Vale, NJ and Lago Vista, Texas.

Larry and Gloria were blessed to have many loving nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews, as well as special friends Richard and Patti Ramie of Jonestown, Texas; Donna and Darrin Koym of Bellville, Texas; and Krista Umberhind-Koch of Farmingdale, Maine.

Larry graduated from Palestine High School in 1959, attended Rice University, and graduated from Texas Tech in 1964. He graduated from South Texas College of Law in Houston in December 1977, passed the Texas Bar and set up his practice in July 1978. During the 26 years he worked as a solo practitioner until his death, he served many clients and made many good friends, not the least of which are his colleagues, Stephen Keyser and Gary D. Janssen.

Shortly after their marriage in 1970, Larry and Gloria moved to the Memorial Bend Subdivision where he was active in the Civic Association, serving on the Board of Directors as parliamentarian and president. In 1998, he ran for a seat on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, collecting just under 500,000 votes - the largest number of votes ever won by a Libertarian candidate in Texas. During their marriage, Larry and Gloria enjoyed travels throughout Europe and North America.

A celebration of Larry's life will be held in Houston on Thursday at the Courtyard Marriott. Hor's de houvres will be served. You may make a donation to Houston Hospice, 8811 Gaylord, Houston, Texas, 77024 or you may send flowers to Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home in Palestine, Texas.

Burial services will be in Palestine, Texas at the City Cemetery on Saturday, September 25 at 11 a.m. Condolence calls will be received at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rogers.

Source: Houston Chronicle 09-22-2004
Back to Top

Graveside services for Glenda Sammons Adams, 66, formerly of Houston, will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Roselawn Cemetery in Palestine under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home.

Mrs. Adams died Friday May 25, 2007 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.

She was born February 1, 1941, in Palestine to Martin Z. and Ruby Payne Sammons.

Mrs. Adams was a graduate of Palestine High School and attended East Texas Baptist University. She was a member and secretary at the First Baptist Church in Palestine for many years before moving to Houston. She worked in the insurance industry and telemarketing industry in Houston until her retirement. Mrs. Adams loved music and was a pianist.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard V. Adams Jr.; and nephew, Lee Sammons.

Mrs. Adams is survived by a brother, M.Z. Sammons and wife Martha of Tyler; and niece, Lisa Adams and husband Rodney of Tyler; and four great-nieces, Kara Adams, Caitlin Sammons, Kelsi Adams and Kenzie Adams.

Visitation will be 2-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-26-2007
Back to Top

Services for Buddy Ray Sublett, 45 of Palestine will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Bailey & Foster Chapel with Dan Manuel and the Rev. Otis Felton officiating. Burial will be in New Addition Annex.

Mr. Sublett, a commercial construction brick mason, was born in Palestine on July 24, 1941, a son of Amelia Coulter Sublett and the late Theodore Anderson Sublett. He died Wednesday in his home. He was a 1959 graduate of Palestine High School and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father on May 11, 1980.

Survivors include his mother, T.A. "Amelia" Sublett of Palestine; two sisters, Mrs. Ranny McLain and Mrs. Emalie Tuschoff, both of Palestine.

Pallbearers are Ben Shipp, Jerry Laney, David Eaton, Tommy Springer, Garry Tuschoff, Murray Crutcher Sr., and Gary Allen

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 10-03-1986
Back to Top

Jimmy D. (Jim) Wise of Nederland, was born on September 11, 1940 and went to meet his Creator on Sunday, November 04, 2007, after a battle with cancer.

He lived in Montalba most of his early years and attended Montalba School (1st through 8th grade) where he excelled in basketball and softball. He graduated in 1959 from Davy Crockett High School in Palestine, where he ran track and was an outstanding running back and defensive end in football.

Jim moved to Port Arthur, in 1959, where he met and was married for 48 years to the love of his life, Carol A. (Brammer) Wise.

Jim is survived by wife, Carol A. (Brammer) Wise; three sons, Bryan D. Wise and wife, April of Nederland; Gary L. Wise and wife, Alicia of Round Rock, and Traye G. Wise and wife, P.K. of Katy. He is also survived by five beautiful grandchildren, Douglas, Brittany, Danielle, McKenzie and Victoria Wise; a loving brother, Clyde D. (Butch) Wise and wife, Carol L. of Bryan. Jim is also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

His nephews will serve as pallbearers: Damon Wise, Jeff Peters, Mathew Smith, Eric Smith, Emil Milich Jr., Kenneth Milich and Ted Milich.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Euel C. and Mary E. (Smith) Wise of Palestine.

Jim was employed at Classic Chevrolet of Beaumont, as Government Fleet Sales Manager, when he was diagnosed in September, 2006, with stage 4 cancer of lungs, liver and skeleton. He had 41 very successful years in automobile sales, winning many awards, prizes, trips, and cash bonuses offered by Chevrolet Motor Division.

Jim lived life to the fullest and loved sports, especially saltwater fishing and “dem” Cowboys.

Memorial services will be on Thursday, November 8, 2007, at 1 p.m. and will be conducted by the Rev. Edgar Clavijo at Heritage (formerly Pat Riley) Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H, Nederland; Phone: 409-722-0218. Cremation will follow memorial services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home, Nederland.
Guestbook

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 11-06-2007
Back to Top