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Joe Manuel Gonzales
Joe Manuel Gonzales, 37, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, March 29, 2003 in Corsicana.
A rosary and visitation was held Sunday at Corley Funeral Chapel.
Graveside services were held this morning at Calvary Cemetery with Father Robert Williams officiating.
Mr. Gonzales was born Jan. 18, 1966 in Dallas.
He is survived by his parents, Ignacio and Blasa Gonzales of Coriscana; aunt, Jessie Gonzales of Corsicana; uncles, D.T. Gonzales of Corsicana and Nate Gonzalex of Dallas; and many cousins.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Louise 'Dee Dee' Baxter Aston
Services for Louise "Dee Dee" Baxter Aston, 98, of Athens are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesay at Eastern Hills Church of Christ with David Mahan and Lavelle Layfield officiating.
Burial will be in Prairie Point Cemetery in Bazette under the direction of Carrol-Lehr Funeral Home.
Mr. Aston died March 29, 2003 in Athens.
She was born March 6, 1905 in Corsicana and was raised in the Bazette Community in Navarro County. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Miles Aston in 1965. Known to family and friends as "Aunt Dee Dee," she was the last survivor of eight children born to Charles Richard and Maggie Kirk Baxter. Her brothers who preceded were Noma Baxter, Clint Baxter, Russell Baxter, Charles Royce Baxter and Richard Warner Baxter. Her sisters who preceded her in death were Inez Baxter Loftis and Georgianne Baxter Watt.
DeeDee was always proud to tell the story of how in 1855 the early Baxter family had settled in and named the community of Baxter Springs, Kansas. In the yars following the Civil War, the family moved to Texas, eventually settling in Bazette in Navarro County.
DeeDee moved to Athens in the late 1940s after having lived in Wichita Falls and Wink. For many years she was employed at the Palace Drugstore on the Atehns Square and often fondly reminsced about selling the drugstore's fine cosmetics. DeeDee was quick to remind her family that she had never missed a Bazette Picnic at the Prairie Point Cemetery for as long as she could remember. She was a Charter Member of Robbins Road Church of Christ, now Eastern Hills Church of Christ. DeeDee was a member of the Women's Business and Professional Association, Eastern Star and was a Charter Member of the Social Order of the Beauceant Assembly No. 172 of Athens.
Aunt DeeDee was dearly loved by her numerous nieces and nephews and other family members who survive her.
Pallbearers will be nephews and great-nephews.
Viewing and visitation will be 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
If desired, memorials may be made to Prairie Point Cemetery Permanent Fund. Arrangments by Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home.
Jack Fred Cole
Jack Fred Cole, 71, of Dawson passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at the VA Hospital in Temple.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at House of Refuge Church of God in Christ in Dawson with Pastor Samuel Hill officiating. Interment will follow at Dawson Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be friends of the family.
Mr. Cole was born June 14, 1931, in Dawson. He was a member of House of Refuge Church of God in Christ until his health failed. He also retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service as staff sergeant.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Willie Cole and Billy Cole; and sister, Judy Cole.
Survivors include his daughter, Lisa L. Cole Collier (Walter); brothers, Archie Cole (Elvertis) of Dallas, Truman Cole and Kenneth Cole, both of Dawson, and Fredrick Cole (Helen) of Austin; sisters, Ella F. Ackins (Orbe) of Torrance, Calif. and Jane Wilborn of Houston; aunts, Lillian Harris of Midland and Lisa Simmons of Dawson; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Wallace E. Watson
Wallace E. Watson, 67, of Corsicana passed away Friday, March 28, 2003 at the Dallas V.A. hospital.
Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Dresden Cemetery with James T. Davis officiating.
Mr. Watson was born Sept. 24, 1935 in Mineola.
Mr. Watson is survived by his wife, Bonnie Watson of Corsicana; sons, Wallace R. Watson and Eddie Watson and wife Rita, all of Frost; daughter, Tracy Brown and husband Ricky of Corsicana; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a sister, Louise O'Brian of Garland.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.
Mary Dennis
Mary Dennis, 81, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, March 29, 2003 at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village.
Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Honea officiating. Interment will follow at Kerens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Billy Lewis, Dale Holder, Justin Woodall, Ronnie Woodall, Chuck Burns and Danny Dennis.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dennis; and two sons, James Dennis Jr. and Jerry Wayne Dennis.
Mrs. Dennis is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Charlene Dennis of Corsicana; grandchildren, Tracy and Justin Woodall and Ronald Dabney; two great-grandchildren, Payton and Reagan; and two sisters, Era Bailey of Mabank and Bessie McCormick of Fort Worth.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.
Joe B. Harper
Joe B. Harper, 76, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, March 29, 2003 at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hopewell Cemetery with Benny Horn officiating.
Mr. Harper was born June 16, 1926 in Hemphill.
Mr. Harper is survived by sons, Rodney Harper of Santa Barbara, Calif. and Rocky Harper of LaPorte; two grandchildren; two sisters, Rose and Mable; and brother, Johnny.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Marietta Agnes Smith
Marietta Agnes Smith, 74, left this world to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2003. She was born on Jan. 19, 1929 in Moab, Utah to Clint Lee Sly and Ida Marie (Carder) Sly. She was married to Bobby Joe Andrews and lived in Texas for 48 years until he passed away June 1994. She was married to Robert W. Smith of Pueblo, Colo. in May 1997. She is survived by her husband Robert W. Smith and her three children -- Claudia Ruth Adcock and husband Jimmy of Corsicana, Russell Lee Andrews and wife Gayla of Corsicana and Valura Marie Boales and husband Kim of Corsicana, and one stepson, Dick Smith and wife Maria of Denver, Colo., six grandchildren -- Daniel Lee Jones, Jerry Bob Jones and wife Chrissy, Dusty Lee Andrews, Clint Wilson Andrews and wife Tami, January Marie Riecke and Melve E Tre' Riecke III, two great-grandchildren -- Raegan Elizabeth Jones and Chasyn Russell Andrews. She has two brothers, John and Ira Sly, three sisters, Ruth Beeson, Bessie Balsinger and June Cleveland, and numerous nieces and nephews, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
"Nana" loved her family sewing, quilting, and traveling with her many friendss. Her courage and strength in facing her illness was, and will be for a long time, an inspiration to all who knew her. She never lost her positive attitude or her loving personality.
Graveside services will be at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, today, March 31, 2003 at 2 p.m. with Bro. Dale Leggett officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either Community Baptist Church, 125 SW CR 3040, Corsicana, Texas 75110 or to the American Cancer Society, Att: Web, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, Georgia 30368-2454.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Allen George
Allen George, 93, of Corsicana passed away Friday, March 28, 2003 at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor K.D. Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery, Corsicana.
Pallbearers will be Lyle George, Luther Jackson, Stacy Young and Marvin Charles.
Mr. George was born Aug. 25, 1909 in Navarro County. He was retired from Henry Slate Grocery and Feed Store. He served faithfully on the Usher Board of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie George and parents, Allen and Louise George.
Mr. George is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Lilian George of Dallas; two grandchildren, Lyle George of Cedar Hill and Tamara Martin of Dallas; two great-grandchildren, Tayler Martin and Tamara Martin, both of Dallas; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.
Cole Hollingsworth
Cole Hollingsworth, 32, of Oakwood passed away Friday, March 28, 2003 in Oakwood. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fairfield Christian Center with Bro. Buddy Turner and Bro. Bubba Rutherford presiding. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana. Arrangements by Capps Memorial Chapel of Fairfield.
David Eugene Cryer
David Eugene Cryer, 78, of Fairfield passed away Saturday, March 29, 2003 in Fairfield. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Capps Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Flowers officiating. Masonic graveside services will follow at Dew Cemetery in Dew, Texas. Arrangements by Capps Memorial Chapel of Fairfield.
Robert Earl Milsaps
Robert Earl Milsaps, 71, of Fairfield passed away Sunday, March 30, 2003 in Fairfield. Visitation is 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Antioch Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Fairfield.
