Claudia Estelle Goff Mays
Claudia Estelle Goff Mays (Gladys Faye Mays), 61, of Dallas passed away Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001. Wake services will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Washington Memorial Funeral Home, 1950 Canada Drive, Dallas. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Burning Bush Baptist Church, 4943 Bonnie View, Dallas, with the Rev. Johnny Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Park in Dallas. Mrs. Mays was born April 26, 1940 in Kerens. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Goff and Lillian M. Hurd; sisters, Louise and Jessie; husband, Alton Mays Jr.; son, Myron E. Mays. Mrs. Mays is survived by her uncle, James Hurd; brothers, Alton Goff, Afton Goff and Ray A. Goff; sister-in-law, Lois Goff; niece, Joyce Chandler; nephew, David Crittendon; sons, Akeem A. Jami and Dwight G. Mays and wife Vicki R. Mays; daughters, Pamela K. Hill, Gloria B. Cook, Ceylon R. Mays, and Connie F. Mays; special family and friends, Dovie M. Davis, Eugene McMullen, Levesta Starks, Debra Ladd, Connie Y. Hartfield, Willi D. Smith; 12 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Washington Memorial Funeral Home of Dallas.

Claude M. Lane
Claude M. Lane, 58, of Mansfield, La. and formerly of Corsicana, passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2001 in Mansfield, La. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Nathan Andrews officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Lane was born Jan. 29, 1943 in Blooming Grove to J.A. and Lizzie Lane. He graduated from Corsicana High School in 1961. He was a former city commissioner and mayor pro-tem of the city of Corsicana. Mr. Lane was also a 3rd Degree Mason and a Shriner. Mr. Lane raised his family in the East Texas area where he served in numerous civic organizations. He spent his career in the food service, the past 17 years as the Taylor Freezer and Nieco Broiler distributor for Northern Louisiana and was the owner of Lane Commercial Equipment in Shreveport, La. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jim Lane. Mr. Lane is survived by his wife of 39 years, Janie Andrews Lane; daughters, Cheri Lane of Grand Saline, Rhonda Wilson and husband Terry of Van; sons, Clyde Lane Jr. and wife Regina of Tyler, Chris Lane and wife Laura of Tyler, and Matthew Lane of Mansfield, La.; grandchildren, Erin and Lauren Gaskey, Cameron Lane, Jacob and Ashten Lane, Whitney and Andy Wilson, and Mercedes Lane; in-laws, G.H. and Ann Andrews of Corsicana; brothers, Derwood, Bruce, Robert and Buford Lane; sisters, Mary Ryno and Emma Vinson; and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Memorials may be made to the Ruth Ramsey Scholarship Fund in memory of J.A. and Liz Lane at Blooming Grove High School in Blooming Grove. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

James Willie Harris
James Willie Harris, 67, of DeSoto passed away Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001 at Integrated Health Services of Dallas. Wake services will be 7 p.m. today at Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Second Mission Baptist Church, 909 S. Fifth St., Corsicana, with Elder Charles Washington officiating. Interment will follow at Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cedrick Washington, Donnell Washington, Willie Clayborne, Ricky Washington, Maceo Baston Jr. and Otis Hood Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Royell Washington, Robert Washington, Keithen Washington, Charles Washington, Adrian Washington, Travis Hood, Larry Lacy, James Ward, Leon Washington, Donald Washington, Maceo Baston Sr., Jeffery Washington, Rainey Hood and Donald Washington II. Mr. Harris was born April 8, 1934 in Corsicana. He retired after 20 years of service in the United States Air Force, and also retired from Richardson and Dallas Independent School districts. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Annie Harris; brothers, Walter Harris and Grady Harris; and sisters, Leoda Webb and Elsie Washington. Mr. Harris is survived by his daughters, Vivian Ann Shaikh and Sherry Jean Hulin of Dallas; stepson, Rossye Carroll of Arlington; grandchildren, Patrice Shontell Harris of San Antonio, Kualan Anthony Hulin of Dallas and Rosslyn Chante Carroll of Arlington; sisters, Tiny Ward, Essie D. Lacy, both of California, and Alice Hood of Tyler; nephews, Royell Washington of Fairburn, Ga., and Charles Washington, Donald Washington and Robert Washington, all of Corsicana; nieces, Joyce Ann Baston and Susie Hood, both of Dallas, and Betty Lamerl Washington of Corsicana; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

Carrie Hardiman
Carrie Hardiman, 98, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. today at Woodland Memorial Park with Brother George Proctor-Smith officiating. Mrs. Hardiman was born July 22, 1903 in Limestone County. She was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church, and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Elvira Jefferson; husband, Jackson Hardiman Sr.; sons, Jackson Hardiman Jr., Clint Hardiman, Leonard Hardiman and James Hardiman; three sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Hardiman is survived by her daughter, Maxine Hardiman; grandson, Maurice Anderson Sr.; great-grandchildren, Maurice Anderson II and Ashley Anderson; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.

Harriett Ann Finch Curington
Harriett Ann Finch Curington, 62, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001 at her residence. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Jimmy Finley and the Rev. Frank Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Andrew McMullon, Forrest Green, Bob Parrish, Harry Hudson, David Ricker, Bill Johnson, Rudy Carroll, Liston Herod, Mike Kaster and Chip Curington. Mrs. Curington was born Nov. 2, 1938 in Jonesboro, Ark. to John S. and Sarah Finch. She graduated from Corsicana High School and Texas Christian University, and held a master's degree from Southwest Texas State University. She married Paul W. Curington Dec. 7, 1991 in Corsicana. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Corsicana and active in the Emmaus movement. Mrs. Curington taught elementary school for 30 years, retiring from Alamo Heights Independent School District of San Antonio in 1990 after 25 years there. She was deeply loved by her family and friends, and was always thinking of others. Her generosity of spirit and sweet smile will stay in her family's memory forever. Mrs. Curington is survived by her parents, John and Sarah Finch of Corsicana; husband, Paul W. Curington of Corsicana; stepdaughters, Sally Ann Curington Martinez and husband Pete of Helotes and Amy Caroline Curington Bone and husband Mike of Highland Village; grandchildren, Jennifer McGinnis and Wesley McGinnis, both of Corsicana, and Peter Martinez of Helotes; son-in-law, Matt McGinnis of Corsicana; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Permanent Endowment Fund (for repairs to the church), 320 N. 15th St., Corsicana, Texas 75110; American Cancer Society, Navarro County Unit, 200 N. 13th St., Suite 102, Corsicana, Texas 75110; or House of Refuge, 627 W. Collin St., Corsicana, Texas 75110. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Julia Mae "Jude' Rae
Julia Mae "Jude" Rae, 86, of Clute passed away Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001 in Houston. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Chet Brake officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be nephews. Mrs. Rae was born March 9, 1915 in Kosse. She was a member of the Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Johnnie Rae; daughter, Sue Thomason; parents, Clarence and Edna Gunn; sisters, Eloise Bosley and Mayciell Cox; and brothers, Dwain Gunn and W.C. Gunn Jr. Mrs. Rae is survived by her sisters, Myrtle Hairell of Houston, Edna Earl Price and husband C.W. of Purdon and Dorothy Scroggins of Henderson; grandson, Ray Thomas Thomason and wife Melinda of Wills Point; great-granddaughters, Allison Thomason and Emily Thomason, both of Wills Point; sisters-in-law, Buna Brantner of Houston and Irene Gallagher of Giddings; brothers-in-law, Aubrey Rae of Carmine and Milton Rae of Houston; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

Ealy Campbell
Ealy Campbell, 91, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2001 at Heritage Oaks Retirement Center. Visitation will be held from noon to 7 p.m. today at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, the Rev. Dairy Johnson, pastor, and the Rev. C. Oliver of Pleasant Olive Baptist Church of Malone officiating. S.H. Jemerson will be eulogist. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Campbell was born Nov. 15, 1909 in Centerville. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Mr. Campbell is survived by his nephew and niece, Odell Parks Jr. and Mary Parks of Corsicana, and a host of other nephews and nieces and many friends. Arrangements by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.

Izetta Weatherby
Izetta Weatherby, 84, of Hubbard passed away Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001 in Mexia. Services will be 1 p.m. today at Wade Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Hooper officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard. Pallbearers will be James Harold Weatherby, Jimmy Weatherby, Steve Weatherby, Joe Frank Bell, Gene Couch and Gerald Cox. Mrs. Weatherby was born Oct. 25, 1916 in Fort Worth. She was a 1933 graduate of Santa Monica High School in Santa Monica, Calif., and also attended Ramona School of Drama in Santa Monica. She married Bryan Weatherby Oct. 25, 1935. She had been a resident of Hubbard since 1935. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hubbard, Hubbard Garden Club and was a charter member of the Hubbard Hospital Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Bryan Weatherby in 1992. Mrs. Weatherby is survived by her stepdaughter, Sharon Christopher of Katy; step grandson, Bryan Carter of Herndon, Va.; and step great-granddaughter, Hannah Marie Carter of Herndon, Va. The family requests memorials be made to the Hubbard Ambulance Fund. Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home of Hubbard.

Charlie Ruth Dellinger
Charlie Ruth Dellinger, 78, of Mesquite passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2001 in Mesquite. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. today at Hamilton Beeman Cemetery with the Rev. Jean Bailey officiating. Mrs. Dellinger was born May 10, 1923 in Cross Plains. She was a sales clerk. She was preceded in death by a son, Tony Followwell. Mrs. Dellinger is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Dan and Robin Followwell of Terrell and Harold and Madecion Followwell of Mesquite; daughters and son-in-law, Melvin and Leslie Taylor of Kemp and Betty Whisenhunt of DeSoto; three sisters; 18 granchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

Don McElwreath
Don McElwreath, 65, of Cedar Park passed away on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001 in Round Rock. A private family graveside service will be held today at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Teri Hildebrand officiating. Mr. McElwreath was born April 9, 1936 in Corsicana to Otis and Martha McElwreath. He was a graduate of North Texas State University. He owned Don McElwreath Real Estate Company where he was involved in land development, ranch sales and commercial real estate for the past 35 years. He was an avid classic car collector with a love of antique Fords from the 1930s and 1940s. Mr. McElwreath is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Ken Holderbaum of Las Vegas, Nev. and Debbie and Randy Threadgill of Waco; sister, Doris Cowan of Sanger; granddaughters, Cassie Threadgill and Stacy Threadgill, both of Waco; nephew, Mike Cowan of Krum; and niece, Gial Green of Krum. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 200 N. 13th St., Suite 102, Corsicana, Texas 75110. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

Ziggy Michie
Ziggy Michie, infant, passed away October 12, 2001. Services are 3 p.m. today in the Chapel of Abbey Mausoleum, Restland Memorial Park, 9220 Restland Road in Dallas. Ziggy is survived by his parents, Lain & Christie Michie of Dallas; grandmother, Louise Heiskell, of Raleigh, Navarro County; grandfather, Lain Charles Michie & wife Shannon; paternal aunt, Brenda Hock of Dallas; maternal aunt, Becky Heiskell of Temple; and maternal uncles, Doug Heiskell and Randy Heiskell of Spokane, Washington. In lieu of flowers please send any donations to resolve.org or Resolve, 1310 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02144-1779. Arrangements by Jaynes Memorial Chapel, Duncanville.

Evelyn Conger
Evelyn Conger, 86, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001 in Corsicana. Graveside services will be 4 p.m. today at Dresden Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Mahoney officiating. Mrs. Conger was born Jan. 27, 1915 in Navarro Mills where she lived until she moved to Corsicana in the 1930s. She remained a member of Navarro Mills Baptist Church. The last two years of her life she resided at the Twilight Home where she received excellent care from the nurses, aides and staff. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dean Baggett; husband, Paul Conger; mother, Effie Alice Hodges; father, Richard Lon Hodges; and three sisters. Mrs. Conger is survived by her three grandchildren, Sandra Hoffpauir and husband Gary of Houston, Kim Carroll and husband Jack of Fairfield, and Ken Baggett and wife Carrie of Bedfort; and five great-grandchildren, Matt Hood of Houston, Jacob and Emily Carroll of Fairfield, and Mackenzie and Sydney Baggett of Bedford. Arrangments by Corley Funeral Home.

Oscar Rex Whiteside
Dr. Oscar Rex Whiteside, 72, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2001 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church with the Rev. B.F. Risinger Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Fitch Jr., Clint Pyron, Derrick Whiteside, Jimmy Starling, Jack Whiteside, Chuck Whiteside, Ken Whiteside and Kurt Whiteside. Dr. Whiteside was born Oct. 23, 1928 in Grapevine, and was a graduate of Grapevine High School. He served his country in two different uniforms, the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army, during the Korean conflict. He received his bachelor of science degree from Texas A&M University, a master of science degree from Texas Christian University and a doctor of education degree from Baylor University. In 1961, he joined the newly formed Hill Junior College in Hillsboro where he served as registrar and dean. In 1975, he accepted a position as dean of instructional services at Victoria College in Victoria. He had 34 years of experience in college teaching and administration. He retired in 1990 and moved to Corsicana. He served as interim dean at both the Mexia and Waxahachie campuses of Navarro College. He was a deacon and men's Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church in Corsicana, and was a member of the Navarro County Water Board and Navarro College presidential search committee. Survivors include his wife, Freda Boyer Whiteside of Corsicana, whom he married in 1952; son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Cheryl Whiteside of Grayslake, Ill.; daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and John Fitch of Morgantown, W.V. and Sherri and Troy Pyron of Hillsboro; six grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Whiteside of Kilgore and Mr. and Mrs. Darwin L. Whiteside of Royse City; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 510 W. Collin St., Corsicana, Texas 75110. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Clara Buck Hodge
Clara Buck Hodge, 94, formerly of Corsicana, passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2001 at Brentwood Place Two Nursing Home in Dallas. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers will be Leon Buck, Forrest Scarborough, Lee Glover, Sonny Buck and Matt Tapp. Mrs. Hodge was born Jan. 26, 1907 in Alabama City, Ala. to Florence Holland Buck and Carter Tubb Buck. She grew up in Corsicana and was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Corsicana. She was a longtime resident of Mesquite and a member of The Church of the Resurrection. She graduated from Texas Women's University. She was a social worker and spent many years as a case worker for The Lighthouse for the Blind in Dallas in addition to working at other children's homes in Dallas and Corsicana. Mrs. Hodge was preceded in death by children Emily, Janet, Joe and Clarence; brothers Roy and Raymond Buck and sisters Ruth Tirado and Ruby Garrett. She is survived by sister Elora Buck Alderman of Mesquite; brother Leon Buck of Midland; nieces Katy Scarborough of Mesquite, JaNa Handley of Midland, Grace Jones of Boerne and Doris Liggett of Pinole, Calif.; nephews Sonny Buck of Midland, James Glasgow of Shreveport and Carter and John Lonon of Dallas; and several great nieces and great nephews. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

Kevin Ray Anderson
Kevin Ray Anderson, 49, of Grapevine passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2001 in Grapevine. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Arlington Funeral Home, 1221 E. Division St., Arlington. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Mr. Anderson was born July 4, 1952 in Dallas to Lois Faye Wooten Anderson and Edgar Dervin "Cotton" Anderson. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Anderson is survived by his mother, Lois Anderson of Corsicana; sisters, Linda Anderson of Grapevine and Jewell Fay Kirk and Barbara Heaslet of Corsicana; brothers, Roy and Steve Bradley of Dallas, and Kenneth, Edgar, Dennis, Alvin and Elvis Anderson of Corsicana; aunts, Dovie Reed of Corsicana and Doris Anderson of Richland; great-aunts, Syble Cornish of Dallas and Lorena Gorden of California; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Arlington Funeral Home.

J.L. "Mac' McEachern
J.L. "Mac" McEachern, 88, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001 in Corsicana. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Harold Small and the Rev. Ed Ridge officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John A. Sanders, Jerry Don Sanders, John G. Small, Greg Sanders, John Sanders Jr., Doug Harkrider, Hal Small, Keith Small, Jason Sanders, Andrew Sanders, Leroy Robinson and Jim Howard. Mr. McEachern was born Feb. 10, 1913 in Freestone County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kate McEachern. Survivors include his sister, Alma Grace Sanders of Fairfield; sister-in-law, Mamie McEachern of Fairfield; nephews, Harold Small Jr. of Jacksonville, John Gordon Small of Fairfield, John A. Sanders of Franklin, Jerry Don Sanders of Mexia, Grady L. McEachern and Jimmy McEachern, both of Arizona, and Doug Harkrider of Houston; nieces, Diane McEachern of Arizona, Mary Anne Medlan of Huntington, Vickie Arnold of San Antonio and Connie Smith of Corsicana. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

Edith Faye Blood
Edith Faye Blood, 63, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001 in Houston. Services are pending. Mrs. Blood was born Feb. 11, 1938 in Oklahoma to R.A. and Katherine Frazier. She worked at Sears and she was also a beauty operator. She was preceded in death by her husband; and stepdaughter, Carolyn Thomas. Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Cannon and Lillian Brown and husband Kenneth, all of Corsicana, stepdaughters, Betty Stewart of Moffett, Fran Gainer of Temple and Harriett Brown of Temple; 12 grandchildren; and brother, George Thompson of Krum. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of Corsicana.

Sarah Jane Youngblood
Sarah Jane Youngblood, 69, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001 at her residence. A private burial was held today at Prairie Point Cemetery in Bazette. She was born June 22, 1932 in Kerens to John and Lilla Mae Seale. She was a homemaker. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of Corsicana.

Micah Carlton Clark
Micah Carlton Clark, infant, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001 at Palestine Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be 4 p.m. today at Fairfield Cemetery with the Rev. Ed Ridge of Round Prairie Baptist Church officiating. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Roy Daniel Jr. Survivors include his parents, Joe and Michelle Clark of Teague; brothers, Joseph Clark and Daniel Clark of Teague; sister, Jennifer Clark Hudgins of Dallas; maternal grandmother, Darlene Billings of Fairfield; paternal grandparents, Lee and Eleanor Clark of Fairfield; great-grandmother, Mrs. Johnnie Wright of Fairfield; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Capps Memorial Chapel of Fairfield.

Hilda June Parrish
Hilda June Parrish, 59, of Dawson passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2001 at her residence. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Wade Funeral Home. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Wade Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ed Straubing officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard. She was born Dec. 22, 1941 in Corsicana. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Dawson. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Truett and Ruby Baker Ledford. Survivors include her son, Dale Harkins of Dawson; daughters, Shelley Huffman and Kelley Mitchell, both of Dawson; and grandchildren, Kalin Pederson and Kolby Pederson, both of Dawson. Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home of Hubbard.

Beatrice Howell
Beatrice Howell, 93, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with the Rev. B.F. Risinger officiating assisted by Mrs. Howell's grandsons the Rev. David Murphy and the Rev. Glen Murphy. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Howell was born Oct. 11, 1908 in Nevada, Texas to John W. and Martha Jane Ross. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, James K. Howell; and grandson, Michael Atkeisson; and parents. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Truman and Millie Howell and James B. and Exa Howell, all of Corsicana, and Raymond and Martha Howell of Waxahachie; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Murphy, and Betty and Bobby Hicks, all of College Station, Mary and Raymond Paul of Corsicana, and Linda and Kent Wear of Garland; brother and sister-in-law, John Henry and Elner Ross of Farmersville; 20 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of Corsicana.

William Freeman "Bill' Ponder
William Freeman "Bill" Ponder, 84, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with the Rev. B.F. Risinger officiating and assisted by the Rev. Buford Stockard and Brother Bill Honea. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews. Mr. Ponder was born April 5, 1917 in Frost to William F. and Nannie Albritton Ponder Sr. He grew up on a farm, served in the U.S. Army during World War II, was a pumper in the oil fields for 34 years, and retired from Crown Central Oil Company in 1984. He was a member of First Baptist Church for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents; and only brother, David A. Ponder. Mr. Ponder is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ava Nell Bilberry Ponder of Corsicana; sisters, Gay Wright of Corsicana, Elizabeth Froese of Dallas, Catherin Stockard of Palestine, Norine Ponder of Dallas and Robbie Elmore of Frost; and sister-in-law, Ann Ponder of Dallas. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of Corsicana.

Judith Elaine Kirven
Judith Elaine Kirven, 47, of Corsicana, passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2001 at Navarro Regional Hospital. A wake service will be held 8 p.m. Friday at Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Services will be 2:30 p.m. Satuday at Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel with the Rev G. Skinner officiating. Burial will be at Woodland Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Gregory Skinner Jr., Laron Skinner, Melvin Freeman, Jerome Freeny, Arron Borens, Lee Skinner, Cedric Freeman, Andy Linscome, Willie Freeny and Robert Skinner. Ms. Kirven was born Jan. 21, 1954 in Houston. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Kirven and her father that reared her, L.B. Skinner. She is survived by daughers and sons-in-law, Alice M. Thomas (Derrick) and Stephanie J. Kirven (Jason) all of Corsicana; son, Marshall J. Kirven of Dallas; grandchildren, Porshay, Charles Ray, Cieara, Jason, Arthur, Daldrick and Marshae; mother that reared her, Laura L. Whitehead of Dallas; sisters, Rosalind Kirven, Bobbie Brackens, Teri Allen and Vandora Skinner, all of Dallas; brothers, Bobby Skinner, L.B. Skinner, Robert Skinner and Eugene Skinner, all of Dallas; aunts, Gussie Freeman and ElaMae Johnson; seven nieces, 12 nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

Erma Baker Walton
Erma Baker Walton, 84, of Corsicana, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001at Baylor Medical Center of Dallas. A wake service will be held 7 p.m. Friday at Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel AME Church with the Rev. Billy Freeman officiating. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Mrs. Walton was born Feb. 18, 1917 in Groesbeck. She was a member of the Bethel AME Church. She received her formal education in the Richland School District, G.W. Jackson High School and Jarvis Christian College. She is a retired school teacher of 38 years in the Corsicana Independent School District. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Hassie Baker and husband, Searcy Walton. She is survived by sisters, Everletta Cananaugh, Thelma Walker and Prentice Thronton; sister-in-law, Freddie Baker; brother-in-law, Curtis Cavanaugh and a host of nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

Margaret Edna Whitley
Margaret Edna Whitley, 78, of North Richland Hills passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001 at All Saints Episcopal Hospital in Fort Worth. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel in Blooming Grove with Stringer Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at Dresden Cemetery. Pallbearers will be William Sutherland, Walter Matous, Mark Dunaway, Kim Maxwell, Joe Whitley and Don McCory. Mrs. Whitley was born Jan. 4, 1923 at Black Hills in Navarro County to James Heath Blake Jr. and Clara Mae Knight Blake. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, James and Shirley Whitley of Haltom City; daughter, Orpha King of Alexander, La.; grandchildren, Michael Whitley of Fort Worth, Emily Copeland of Pollack, La., Sharon Doherty of Enid, Okla., Dub King of Leanders, La., Dan King of Flat Woods, La.; and brother, Tillman Blake of Corsicana; sisters, Tottie Arnold of Purdon, Bell Carroll of Corsicana, Ethel Slater of Dawson, Dora Hollingsworth of Benbrook, Patty Roe of Dallas and Winkie Stephens of Dallas. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of Blooming Grove.

Ruby Alice Abbott
Ruby Alice Abbott, 90, of Groesbeck passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001 at Groesbeck Hospital. Services are pending. Mrs. Abbott was born May 30, 1911 in Navarro County to Walter and Ella Bryson Minze. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her son, George Abbott of Lewisville; daughters, Shirley McRae of Donie and Hazel Laymance of Waco; brothers, Alton Minze of Amarillo and Gwyndle Minze of Corsicana; 25 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of Corsicana.

Thaddene W. Lee
Thaddene W. Lee, 71, of Rice passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Chatfield with the Rev. Moses Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Chatfield Cemetery. Mrs. Lee was born May 24, 1930 in Hester Grove. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy E. Lee Sr.; son, William Arthur Lee; and daughter, Birdie M. Hereford. Mrs. Lee is survived by her sons, the Rev. Howard Lee of Dallas and Jimmy E. Lee of Rice; daughters, Joyce Tatum of Mesquite and Radene Lee of Dallas; sisters, Lola Mae Dunn and Maxie Hudspeth; brother, Paul Williams Sr.; sisters-in-law, Birdie Louise Davis of Dallas and Rose Mackey of Hobbs, N.M.; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.

Billy Chappell
Billy Chappell, 71, of Fairfield passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001 at East Texas Medical Center in Fairfield. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church in Fairfield with the Rev. Wyatt Tisdale and the Rev. Dean Easterling officiating. Interment will follow at Lake Chapel Cemetery in Fairfield. Mr. Chappell was born March 13, 1930 in Fairfield. He married Patricia Beasley Chappell July 22, 1952. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War veteran. He was a member of Fairfield VFW Post No. 5872. He was a member and deacon at Ward Prairie Baptist Church. He was retired from the Texas Highway Department. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Chappell; daughter and son-in-law, Deana and David McAdams; son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Diane Chappell; grandchildren, Melissa Jordan, Bryan Chappell, Jennifer McAdams and Daniel McAdams, all of Fairfield; and great-grandchild, Colton Chappell, all of Fairfield; and sister, Geneva Morrison of Pasadena. Arrangements by Capps Memorial Chapel of Fairfield.

Charles S. "Mac' McClanahan
Charles S. "Mac" McClanahan, 87, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with the Rev. B.F. Risinger and Brother Bill Honea officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Joe Sims Sr., Monty Trimble, Norman Gilcrease, Ross Maxfield, Harold Williamson and David Taylor. Mr. McClanahan was born March 12, 1914 in Dallas to Lonnie and Hattie McClanahan. He graduated from Mexia High School in 1933, and played four years of football as a Mexia Black Cat known as "Spec McClanahan." He worked in the East Texas oil field until 1939. After moving to Corsicana in 1939, he served during the war as a "lead-man" ship welder in the Houston shipyards. He owned and operated the Texaco Service Station on Seventh Avenue beginning in 1939. He began McClanahan Rentals in 1964, and opened the first automatic car wash in Corsicana in 1967. He expanded McClanahan Rentals to West Seventh Avenue in 1973, and retired in 1980 selling to his son Chuck. Mr. McClanahan was an active member, Sunday school teacher of many years and deacon of First Baptist Church in Corsicana. He was an active member of Corsicana Noon Lions Club, First Baptist Church Solid Rockers Choir, Gideon International, and was a scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America. He was a charter member of the Texas Rental Association and a member of the American Rental Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo L. McClanahan in 1990; and brothers, Virgil and Oneal McClanahan. Mr. McClanahan is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Susan McClanahan of Corsicana; daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Joe Garner of Lubbock and Lana and Dewayne Gragg of Corsicana; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Edith Smith of Tulsa, Okla. and Ouisa Robbins of Claremore, Okla. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 510 W. Collin St., Corsicana, Texas 75110. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Bettie Joe Davis Bowden
Bettie Joe Davis Bowden, 72, of Longview passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001 in Batesville, Ark. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Croley Funeral Chapel in Gilmer with Brother Ben Clayton officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Upshur County. Pallbearers will be Charlie Clakley, Justin Clakley, Hunter Jarvis, Jerry Morehead, David Phillips and Chuck Stearns. Honorary pallbearers will be the Fellowship Baptist Church men's Sunday school class. Mrs. Bowden was born Nov. 19, 1928 in Gilmer. She married Charles M. Bowden Aug. 1, 1947 in Gilmer. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Charles M. Bowden of Longview; son, Charles D. Bowden of Waco; daughters, Teri Clakley of Whitehouse, Vicki Morehead of Corsicana and Angelia Stearns of Johnson City; brothers, Bryan Davis of Wiley and Johnny Davis of Gilmer; sister, Ann Billingsley of Longview; and grandchildren, Hunter Jarvis, Laurie Bowden, Jerry Morehead, Hanna and David Phillips, Charlie and Justin Clakley, Chris Clakley and Cathy Stearns. Arrangements by Croley Funeral Home of Gilmer.

William Boyd McCartney
William Boyd McCartney was called to enter his eternal home in heaven Oct. 17, 2001. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Rest Haven Funeral Home, State Highway 66 and Farm-to-Market Road 549, Rockwall. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, 1408 S. Goliad, Rockwall, with the Rev. Keith P. Boone and the Rev. William Slack officiating. Interment will follow at Abston Cemetery in Lavon. Pallbearers will be Robert Aycock, Brad Boyd, Stuart Hendry, Jeff Massey, Chuck Roark and David Taylor. Mr. McCartney was born May 25, 1926 in Greenville to Ewell Pierce McCartney and O'Reda Boyd McCartney. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, most notably in the Battle of Okinawa. After the war, he attended SMU where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta. White at SMU, he married Martha "Patsy" Hendry. They raised their four children in Lavon and later Greenville. Mr. McCartney's business career began in 1948 with the L.G. Balfour Co. After a distinguished career with Balfour, he established two companies in 1971, a collegiate retail store near SMU and a jewelry manufacturing wholesale business which served college bookstores and campus shops nationwide. Both of these companies are still family owned and operated 30 years later. His passion which exceeded his interest in business was of farming and ranching. It was while working on his grandfather's farm in his youth that Mr. McCartney's love of raising cattle and crops was developed. For almost all of his adult life, he had a working ranch, mostly in Rockwall and Hunt counties. The in 1985 when he retired from the business world, he acquired his dream ranch in Navarro County. He ran the ranch with as much interest and excitement in 2001 as he did on the day it was purchased. He loved to dance and developed many lasting friendships through his love for big band music and push dancing. Those cherished friendships and his enormous love for his family will never be forgotten. Mr. McCartney had an extraordinary zest for life. His boundless enthusiasm, his wonderful sense of humor and his tremendous smile will be missed by all who knew him. He was always young at heart and lived every day in full appreciation of God's wonder. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Billie Beaird McCartney who he married in 1990. Mr. McCartney is survived by his children, Janet McCartney Johnson and husband Don of Greenville, Blake Boyd McCartney and wife Jolene of Heath, Carolyn McCartney Culbert and husband Steve of Dallas, and Martha McCartney Schar and husband Dwight of McLean, Va.; grandchildren, Mallory Culbert, Blair McCartney, Brooke McCartney, Stuart Schar and Spencer Schar; and sister, Barbara McCartney Mason and husband Jack of Norman, Okla. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or SMU. Arrangements by Rest Haven Funeral Home of Rockwall.

David Redd
David Redd, 32, left this world to pass into eternal peace on Tuesday, Oct. 16 in Tyler. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Matthew's Catholic Church with Monsignor John Flynn officiating. Interment will follow at Rosewood Park Cemetery. Mr. Redd was born in Hutchinson, Kan. and spent most of his childhood years living in Hutchinson, Kan., Pittsburg, Kan. and Corsicana. He moved with his family to Proctor, Minn. and spent several years in high school there before graduating from Pine Tree High School in 1987. He was always a favorite classmate in Minnesota because he was the kid from the South who was willing to take jokes about where he was from and good naturedly give them right back. He was married on Oct. 25, 1997 to Leslie Schroer. After spending a few years in Longview, they moved to Tyler. While shy at first, he could easily take over an entire crowd with his quick wit. He had a good heart, strong devotion to his wife, family and friends and a beautiful smile that would warm your heart. He would have done anything for his family and friends. He will be missed by all that knew him. He was a warm and caring man who was well liked by all that knew him. He was a special son to his family who were always proud of him for who he was. He was preceded in death by his sister, Laura Lea; nephew, Ryan Anthony Nicholson; maternal grandparents, Lee and Mary Jaenicke; and paternal grandfather, Elmer Redd. Mr. Redd is survived by his wife, Leslie of Tyler; mother and step father, Marlee and Chuck Schmitt of Longview; father, Dave Redd of Lufkin; parents-in-Iaw, Doug and Gloria Schroer of Longview; paternal grandmother, Wanda Redd of Kansas; and an uncle and wife, Vern and Pat Jaenicke of Texas. The family requests memorials be made to the March of Dimes, 1809 W. Loop 281, Suite 100, PMB 158, Longview, Texas 75604; the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund; or a favorite charity. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home of Longview.