ABBIE LEE BRIDGES  
Mrs. Abbie Lee Bridges, age 94 of Grapeland, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2007 at the East Texas Medical Center in Crockett. Mrs. Bridges was born February 2, 1913 in Anderson County to Bruce James and Beulah Bennett James. Mrs. Bridges was a member of the Grapeland First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Bridges was a farmer’s housewife.
Survivors include her two grandchildren Selena Jo Cryer and William Bridges, both of Grapeland; four great-grandchildren Cieja Cryer and Joe Cryer, of Grapeland, Sam Bridges and Dalton Bridges, of Ill.; and two great- great-grandchildren Haylee Jo Cryer and Micah Cryer, both of Grapeland; and two nieces: Samantha Baker, of Henderson and Grace Towery, of Grapeland.
Preceded in death by her parents Bruce James and Beulah Bennett James; husband William Clarence Bridges; son Joe Billie Bridges; sister Cora Mae Estes; and brothers Otha James and Marvin James. 
Graveside Services for Mrs. Abbie Lee were held Wednesday, October 17, at 3:00 p.m. in Parker Cemetery with Dr. Jack Shoultz and the Rev. Bill Denham officiating. 
Bailey&Foster Funeral Home

ADA B. (KIMMEY) GOODRUM
Mrs. Ada B. (Kimmey) Goodrum, age 96, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2007 in Montgomery County. Mrs. Goodrum was born in Leon County February 21, 1911 to John Angus and Bertie Della (Bledsoe) Kimmey. Mrs. Goodrum was a long-time resident of Weldon and Trinity, but also resided in Huntsville, Houston-Heights, Bryan, Conroe and Alexandria, Louisiana.
Mrs. Goodrum married William Glover Goodrum in 1936 in Grimes County. Though she spent most of her life as a homemaker, she also worked as a prison guard at Goree Women’s Prison.
Mrs. Goodrum and her husband owned the corner store by Eastham Prison in the early 70s. Later in life, she worked many years as a waittress at Westwood Shores Country Club in Trinity. Mrs. Goodrum thoroughly enjoyed life, had endless love for her family, and loved family celebrations. Mrs. Goodrum was a true matriarch of the family and will be deeply missed.
Survivors include her sister Bobby Sowell and husband Lon Ed, of Huntsville; son Bill Goodrum and wife Marcy, of Weldon; grandchildren Jackie Moszkowicz and husband Charles, of Houston, Suzie Yates and husband David, of Willis, Tammera Roberts, of Montgomery, Kim Tomlinson, of Groveton, Tiffany Goodrum, of Houston, Michael Goodrum, of Huntsville, Dan and Bill Goodrum, of The Woodlands; great-grandchildren Douglas Brumble, Chaz Moszkowicz, Justin Roberts, Christopher Tomlinson, Kendall Henderson, Jordan Roberts and Katie Yates; great-great-granddaughter Angelina Roberts; daughters-in-law Bonnie Goodrum, Jo Beth Goodrum and Susie Cusworth; many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents John and Bertie Kimmey; husband Glover Goodrum; brother Glenn Kimmey and toddler brother Herbert; sister Margaret Rodgers and infant sister Ruby; sons Van Goodrum, Johnny Goodrum and Greg Goodrum; daughter-in-law Barbara Goodrum; grandchildren Melinda Goodrum, Donna Goodrum and Randy Goodrum.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Ada B. (Kimmey) Goodrum were held Friday, November 9, at 11:00 a.m. at Waller-Thornton Funeral Home in Trinity. Interment followed in the Weldon Cemetery.
Pallbearers were her beloved grand and great-grandsons Michael Goodrum, Dan Goodrum, Bill Goodrum, Douglas Brumble, Justin Roberts, Christopher Tomlinson.
Honorary Pallbearers were Chaz Moszkowicz and Mike Manners.
Waller-Thornton Funeral Home

ASHLEY NICHOLE BLAKLEY
Miss Ashley Nichole Blakley, age 20 of Crockett, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008.  Miss Blakley was born March 13, 1987 in Conroe and had lived in Crockett for the past 18 months.  Miss Blakley was a member of Central Baptist Church in Crockett.
Survivors include her daughter Chloe Renae Blakley, of Crockett; mother Diana Renae Kimich, of Pinehurst; father Steven Lee Blakley, of Magnolia; step-father Floyd P. Kimich, Jr., of Plantersville; sister Amanda Denae Kimich, of Crockett; grandparents William and Sandra Hughes, of Crockett, William and Louise Alexander, of Magnolia, Joy and Fredrick Gilpin, of Magnolia and Donald Blakley, of Norman, Okla.; great-grand-fathers Cleburne Randall, of Crockett and William H. Alexander, Sr., of Magnolia; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral Services for Miss Ashley Nichole Blakley were held Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Central Baptist Church with the Rev. John Goss officiating.  Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

AUDREY ALVERSON SLOAN
Mrs. Audrey Alverson Sloan, age 90 of Huntsville, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2008 at the Trinity Memorial Hospital in Trinity. Mrs. Sloan was a resident at Huntsville Health Care in Huntsville, Texas and had been a resident of Huntsville for several years. Mrs. Sloan was born November 25, 1917 in Lovelady to Wiley Franklin (Boog) and Nora Neil Laird Alverson. Mrs. Sloan married James Sloan in 1954 in Houston. The couple moved to Kissimmee, Florida where they were in the moving business. They moved back to Huntsville in 1976 to be near family.
Mrs. Sloan worked in Houston during World War II at Pappas Food Market. Mrs. Sloan was also a supervisor of housekeeping at Huntsville Memorial Hospital where she was a loyal employee for many years. Mrs. Sloan worked as housekeeper for dr. and Mrs. Tommy Cole after her retirement from the hospital. Dr. Cole was not only her doctor, but a special and dear friend. Mrs. Sloan always thought of him as if he was her son. Mrs. Sloan was a member of Family Faith Church in Huntsville.
Survivors include her stepson Jim Sloan, of Tenn. and Fla.; nieces Margie Delbert and husband Jim, of Huntsville, Nelda Moore and husband Buddy Broome, Nannette Vondra, all of Lovelady, Bonnie Sauers and husband Donald, of Nixon, Janet Robison, of Spring, Elsie Hester, all of Palestine, Earlene Alverson, of Centerville, Joyce Moore, of Crockett; and numerous other family and friends.
Preceded in death by her husband Jim Sloan; parents Wiley Franklin (Boog) and Nora Neil Laird Alverson; brothers Harvey Alverson, Bennie Alverson, Marvin Alverson and wife Jessie; sisters Ella Mae Lenox and husband Jim, Eunice Moore and husband Hollis; niece Doris Millican; nephews Harvey Alverson, Jr., Paul Alverson, Ray Alverson, Guy Gene Rains, Hollis Wayne Moore, Joe Frank Vondra and Lee Hester.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Audrey Alverson Sloan were held Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Lovelady. Interment followed in Lovelady Antioch Cemetery.
Memorial condolences may be made online at www.shmfh.com
Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home

BARBARA MAE WILSON FERLES
Mrs. Barbara Mae Wilson Ferles, age 75 of Palestine, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2007 in Tyler. Mrs. Ferles was born October 21, 1931 in Dallas to Pat and Lura Mae Wright Wilson.
Mrs. Ferles was a beloved wife and friend to John Ferles and a loving dedicated mother and grandmother (best known to her children as Mee Maw). First and foremost Mee Maw was a loving caring friend to all mankind.
Mrs. Ferles was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Palestine, which she loved and cared for with all her heart. Mrs. Ferles was a business woman in Houston in construction and owner of a lady’s clothing store. After moving to Houston County, she chartered Grapeland Propane and Fuel, Inc. and owned a ranch on the Percilla Rd.
Mrs. Ferles was an active participant in the Grapeland Peanut Festival providing award winning floats for the queen contestants. After retiring to Palestine, she became active with The Stockpot which provided hot meals to those in need of a meal. Mrs. Ferles also delivered Meals on Wheels to shut-ins. In her spare time, Barbara was a world class tennis player and bowler and she loved her Thursday bridge club at First Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband John J. Ferles, of Palestine; daughter Janie Lay and husband Dave, of Spring; son Michael D. Fehrle, of Houston; daughters-in-law Suzanne Fehrle, of Grapeland and Terry Fehrle, of Sugar Land; grandchildren Jennifer Fehrle, Jana Fehrle, Matthew Fehrle, and Patrick Fehrle, and a brother Richard Melton of Spring.
Preceded in death by her parents Pat and Lura Mae Wright Wilson; first husband Milton Fehrle, Sr.; sons Milton Fehrle, Jr. and Thomas L. Fehrle; and a sister Patte Sue Rice.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Barbara Mae Wilson Ferles were held Sunday, September 2, at 3:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Scott Dornbush and Dr. Randy Fitzgerald officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Frank Fulghum, Ray Shank, Randy Ward, Bud Martin, Max Tubb and Dylan Mayfield.
Bailey&Foster Funeral Home

BASSETT D. KELLER
Bassett D. Keller, age 80 died 1/12/08. Mr. Keller was born 11/4/27 in Amarillo, Texas and Graduated from Abilene High School. He had a long and distinguished newspaper career as a Publisher serving papers in Huntsville, Snyder, Cleveland and Crockett. Mr. Keller was also employed at the Abilene Reporter News for a number of years. Mr. Keller was a veteran and served his country during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Keller was a member of the Rotary Club, Lothrop Masonic Lodge # 21 AF&AM and the Houston Scottish Rite Bodies.  He was an avid private pilot.
Preceded in death by his Parents, Robert H. Keller and Margaret Keller.
Survivors sons Robert W. Keller, of Lufkin,Tx., Karl and Stella Keller, of Cleveland,Tx.; grandchildren Stacey R. Keller of, Lake Dallas,Tx., Robert D. Keller, of Lufkin,Tx., Billy E. Keller, of Cleveland,Tx., Karl and Kellie Keller, of Cleveland,Tx.; five great-grand-children; sisters Margaret A. Kuykendall, of Abilene,Tx., Martha J. Fleming, of Ft.Worth,Tx.
Graveside Funeral Services for Bassett D. Keller were held Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Gerald Cemetery near Waco, Texas with the Rev. Sally Fleming officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Scottish Rite Hospital, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219. 

Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

BEN CARLTON
Mr. Ben Carlton, age 62 of Lafayette, Louisiana, passed away Friday, August 31, 2007 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Mr. Carlton was born July 21, 1945. Mr. Carlton was a native of Crockett and was a resident of Lafayette for many years.
Survivors include his wife Cynthia Young Carlton; two daughters Nancy Bourque and husband Armond, of Luling, La. and Jayme Lisabeth Carlton, of Lafayette; two sons Rush Joshua Carlton and wife Jamie, of Metairie and Jeff Logan Carlton, of Lafette; two sisters Dorothy “Nell” Balcher, of Commerce, Cynthia Kay Engle, of Crockett; three brothers Milton Ray Carlton, of Franklin, Clayton Carlton, of LaRose and Ivy Lee Carlton, of Commerce; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Preceded in death by his parents Snide Rushing and Reba Jewel Gates Carlton; and one brother Leland Carlton.
Funeral Services for Mr. Ben Carlton were held Monday, September 3, at 12:00 p.m. at David Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette with Father Glenn Meaux officiating.
David Funeral Home
 

BESSIE MAE KEE
Miss Bessie Mae Kee walked into the Garden and met her Savior on Sunday afternoon, January 20, 2008. Miss Kee was one hundred three years and four days old.
Miss Kee was born in Keltys, a sawmill town of East Texas on January 16, 1905 to Mary Jane Wheat Kee and James Taylor Kee. Miss Kee was raised in Nogalus Prairie, Texas on a farm with her five siblings and a large extended family.
Miss Kee graduated from Groveton High School earning her high school certificate and began teaching in small country schools sometimes riding a horse to school from home, other times boarding with families in the community. By teaching during the winter term and attending Sam Houston State Teachers College during the summer term, she graduated in 1934 and began to teach in earnest in small communities around East Texas. She earned a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Texas at Austin in 1943.
Miss Kee began a long and dedicated career at Alvin High School in Alvin, Texas in 1942. Always a lover of words and literature, Miss Bess taught her students how to think and write and an appreciation of English and American Literature. Miss Kee high standards and expectations for her students were legend and they loved her. Miss Kee retired from active teaching in 1971.
Miss Kee had a remarkable memory and amazed her family with her recollections of her ‘former students’. Miss Kee students returned the affection to her and she was the centerpiece of many class reunions. Still tutoring high school students at 100, Miss Kee set a high standard for her profession. In a crowning moment of a long and dedicated career, the Alvin Independent School District named the main building at the high school in her honor in 1995.
In 2005 Miss Kee was named as Outstanding Alumna of the School of Education at Sam Houston University.
Miss Kee was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, first initiated by Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, the founder of the organization, in Palestine, Tx in1934, later joining the Brazoria County Chapter. Miss Kee served as President of the Alvin Delta Delta Chapter from 1976 through 1978. Miss Kee was a charter member of the American Association of University Women Alvin Branch, President 1955 - 57, and a founder of the Alvin Retired Teachers Association.
Church attendance was always of utmost importance to Miss Kee. Miss Kee was a founding member of South Park Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and served as Director of the Sixth Grade Sunday School Class for twenty-five years. Miss Kee also sang in the choir and was most recently a member of the Keenagers and the Fidelis Sunday School Class.
Miss Kee was Aunt Bess to sixteen adoring nieces and nephews. Miss Kee encouraged us, cared for us, and corrected our English. Miss Kee could peel a whole apple without breaking the skin and she could bait a fishhook without sticking her finger. Miss Kee attended our graduations, our weddings, and kept pictures of all of our babies on her wall. For all of her adult life she lived independently taking care of her own business. Miss Kee life is an example to us all.
Survivors include her beloved youngest brother Leland Kee, of Angleton; nieces and nephews James McClain, of Livingston, Sam Kee, Frances Kee Arreguin, Phil Kee, Marcy Kee Irwin, and Paula Kee Robinson, all of Houston, Carl Kee, of Elgin, Janice Kee Yiengst, of Dripping Springs, David Kee and Barry Kee, both of Austin, Susan Kee Endendyk of Dallas and Nancy Kee Patterson, of Liverpool; in addition to a host of friends and former students around the state and the nation.
Preceded in death by her parents James Taylor Kee and Mary Jane Wheat Kee; brothers Jim Wheat Kee, Morris Kee, and Vernon Kee; and sister Dorris Kee McClain.
Graveside Services for Miss Bessie Mae Kee were held Friday, January 25, 2008 at Benett Cemetery, Groveton, Texas, with the Reverend Bruce Peterson officiating.
A Memorial Celebration of the life of Bessie Mae Kee was held at South Park Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2008.
Honorary Pallbearers will be her nephews.
The Family requests that memorials be made to the Bessie Mae Kee Scholarship Fund in care of Alvin ISD Education Foundation, P.O. Box 2342, Alvin, TX 77512-2342 or the Library at South Park Baptist Church, 1718 S. Johnson Drive, Alvin, TX 77511.

BETTIE JANE DRISKELL
Mrs. Bettie Jane Driskell, age 75, of Lovelady, passed away Monday, January 21, 2008 at her residence in Lovelady.  Mrs. Driskell was born March 9, 1932 in Houston County, Texas and had lived in Lovelady most of her lifetime.  She was a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star.  Mrs. Driskell was a housewife and a seamstress.  She was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Lovelady. 
Survivors include her children Joe Ross and Candy Driskell, of Lovelady, Becky and Shawn Burrow, of Longview; grandson Jason Driskell and wife Brandi, of Jacksonville; great-grandchildren Josh West and Sean Driskell; sisters Minnie Brasher and husband Herbert, of Seattle, Wash., Edna Smith, of Trinity, Alma Lois Hinson, of Conroe, Mary Lee Smith, of Giddings and Billie Jean Reeves and husband Bill, of Lovelady; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Joe Frank Driskell; brother Horace Moses; parents Robert Arnold and Ola Mae (James) Arnold; and sister Frances Goynes.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Bettie Jane Driskell will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Lovelady with the Rev. Scott Matthews and the Rev. Jason Wade Driskell officiating.  Interment will follow in the Lovelady Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 130, Lovelady, TX. 75851.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

BETTY LOU RIVERS
Mrs. Betty Lou Rivers, age 73 of Groveton, passed away Friday, August 31, 2007 in Houston. Mrs. Rivers was born October 24, 1933 in Jennings, Louisiana to Antoinette Glen and M.J. Stockman. Mrs. Rivers graduated from Jeff Davis High School in Houston. Mrs. Rivers was a homemaker and artist and was a member of Pennington Baptist Church. Mrs. Rivers married Floyd Charlie Rivers, Jr., May 4, 1951 in Houston.
  Survivors include her four daughters Paulette Teel, of Austin, Camille Rivers, of Groveton, Belinda Tousson, of Spring Hill, Tenn., Rebecca Rivers, of Trinity; five sons Floyd Rivers III, of Groveton, Joseph Rivers, of West Columbia, Benjamin rivers, of Groverton, mark Rivers, of Diboll and Daniel Rivers, of Booneville, Ark.; one sister Nancy Williams, of Clute; 22 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents Antoinette Glen and M.J. Stockman; husband Floyd Charlie Rivers; two brothers; and one sister.
Graveside Services were held for Mrs. Betty Lou Rivers Monday, September 3, 2007 at the Bald Prairie Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. with Chaplain Judith Forsman officiating.
McCauley Funeral Home Inc.

BILL MCCORMACK
Mr. Bill McCormack, age 89 of Crockett, formerly of Latexo, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2007 in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett. Mr. McCormack was born May 28, 1918 in Marquez and had lived in Houston County since 1985. Mr. McCormack was retired from TDC and was also a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II. Mr. McCormack was a member and deacon of the Latexo Baptist Church. 
Survivors include his sister Ollie Watson, of Normangee; step-children J. W. Lindsey, Mary Ruth Gryder and Earl Lindsey; sisters-in-law Mildred Porter, of Palacious, Betty Hogan White, of Tucumcari, NM; numerous nieces, nephew and other relatives.
Preceded in death by his wife Doxye Teems McCormack in 1994.
Funeral Services for Mr. Bill McCormack were held Monday, September 3, at 2:00 p.m. in the Latexo Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Taylor officiating.  Interment followed in the Percilla Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Latexo Baptist Church, 3962 US Hwy 287, Crockett, TX 75835.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

WILLIAM LEE “LITTLE BILL” O’PRY
Mr. William Lee “Little Bill” O’Pry, age 42 of San Augustine, previously of Latexo, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2008 in San Augustine. Mr. O’Pry was born March 19, 1965 in Crockett to Jesse Earl O’Pry, Sr. and Exea Lee (Jones) O’Pry.
Mr. O’Pry was employed by the Latexo I.S.D. for several years, he also was employed by the Latexo General Store. When he was growing up he attended the Latexo Methodist Church and then later on he became a member of the Ephesus Baptist Church in Latexo. Mr. O’Pry will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Survivors include his wife Norma Jean O’Pry; step-daughter Jennifer Nell Frejia; sisters and brothers-in-law Becky O’Pry and boyfriend Carl Tullis, Sarah Frizzell and husband Robert L. Moffett, Annette O’Pry, Janet Williams and husband Daniel Z. Williams and Sondra Henderson and husband Johnny Romo, all of Latexo; special nephew Bryon Lee Williams, of Latexo; special niece Kimberly Elizabeth Frizzell, of Latexo; mother-in-law Norma Nell DuBose; special aunts Lois Lancaster, of Waco, Joyce Burk, of Denton and Ola Mae O’Pry, of Center; numerous special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents Jesse Earl O’Pry Sr. and Exea Lee (Jones) O’Pry; grandparents Gerald Lee Jones and Sarah Bell Jones; brothers Jimmy Earl O’Pry, Billy Roy O’Pry and Jesse Earl O’Pry Jr.; and an infant sister Janet Earline O’Pry.
Funeral Services for Mr. William Lee “Little Bill” O’Pry were held Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine with Bro. Hiram Melton and Bro. P.A. “Boot” Dubose officiating. Interment followed in the Hebron Cemetery in San Augustine.
Pallbearers were Rae Estes, Nick Estes, John Chance, Wayne Sanders, Bubba Shoemaker, Delbert Lennis McKinney, Lynn Chance, Don McClelland and Terry McClelland.
Honorary Pallbearers were Jerry McClelland and Thomas Shoemaker.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home

BILLIE JO KRENEK
Mrs. Billie Jo Krenek, age 84 of Kilgore, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2007 in Longview. Mrs. Krenek was born September 20, 1923 in Whitesboro, Texas to the late Monroe T. and Julia Ann Cross Bewley. Mrs. Krenek was a graduate of Whitesboro High School and shortly after the family moved to Kilgore. Beginning in 1951 she moved to New Iberia, Louisianna for 17 years before spending 20 years in Houston. After retirement, she moved to Houston County Lake near Crockett. In 1990 she moved to Kilgore after the passing of her husband. Mrs. Krenek was very independent, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. Mrs. Krenek was a member of the Chandler St. Church of Christ.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law Jim and Mary Krenek, of Montgomery, Don and Debra Krenek, of Longview; grandchildren Sherry Charles, Candice Brunner, Stefanie Krenek, Don Krenek, Jr. and Linda Krenek; great-grandchildren Ryan Charles, Ashley NiNi, Adam and Dylan Brunner; one sister Wilma Inez Welch; and brothers Jack and Sam Bewley.
Preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, James Brisco Krenek, Sr.; parents Monroe T. and Julia Ann Cross Bewley; and two brothers M.T. Bewley and Harold Bewley.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Billie Jo Krenek were held Saturday, December 1, at 1:00 p.m. at Chandler St. Church of Christ with Mr. Chris Vidacovich officiating.
Private Family interment services followed in Evergreen Memorial Park in Crockett.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3613 S. broadway, Suite 401 Tyler, TX. 75701.
Please leave online condolences www.raderfuneralhome.com
 Rader Funeral Home

BILLIE MERLE WEEKS
Mrs. Billie Merle Weeks, age 79 of Lovelady, passed away Friday, September 28, 2007 in Huntsville. Mrs. Weeks was born January 4, 1928 and lived in Houston County most of her life. Mrs. Weeks was a member of the Pearsons Chapel Baptist Church in Lovelady, a lifetime member of the Lovelady Eastern Star Chapter and was a retired hairdresser for 37 years. Mrs. Weeks was a loving and devoted wife for 62 years and a wonderful grandmother of six and great-grandmother of eight.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Willie Hayne and Linda Weeks, of Grapeland; daughters and sons-in-law Connie and Tommy LaRue and Cathy and Kevin Thomas, of Huntsville; six grandchildren Kevin and Rachel LaRue, of Katy, Krissi and Randy Pickett, of Victoria, Jennifer and Merle Hayes, Michael and Ana Thomas, of Huntsville, Wendi and Nathan Shaw, of Grapeland and Brian Weeks, of Mexia; eight great-grandchildren, Austin Small, Michael Hayes, Tanner Hayes, Abigail Hayes, Carly Pickett, Katie Cleaver, Bryson Thomas and Hayden LaRue; sister Edna LaRue; brother Kenneth Knighten, of Lovelady; lifelong friends Maedean and Dale Harrelson, of Lovelady; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband, Hayne Weeks; parents Bill and Maggie Knighten; brothers Troy and Avon Knighten; and sisters Joyce Harrelson and Wanda Kennedy.
  Funeral Services for Mrs. Billie Weeks were held Tuesday, October 2, at 10:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Scott Matthews officiating.  Interment followed in the Lovelady Antioch Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

BLANCHE MILLER SHAW
Mrs. Blanche Miller Shaw, age 99, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2008. Mrs. Shaw was born December 26, 1908 in Belott, Houston County, Texas, the third daughter of Estelle Conner Miller and Edwin Lawrence Miller. Mrs. Shaw was a direct descendant of Francis B. Conner and his wife, Sarah, who migrated to Texas in 1831 from Abbeville, South Carolina.
In 1909, the Miller family moved to Ratcliff, Texas, and later to Huntsville, Texas, where Blanche and her two sisters received Bachelor of Arts degrees from Sam Houston State University (then Sam Houston State Teachers College). Mrs. Shaw began teaching at age 18 and taught first grade for forty-three years in the Anahuac, Luling, Barbers Hill and Houston schools. Mrs. Shaw obtained a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Houston in 1942, graduating with honors. During this time, she married Vern Shaw, a native of Denver, Colorado.
Mrs. Shaw retired from teaching in 1970, and moved from Houston to Beaumont, Texas to be near family. Mrs. Shaw was a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Daughters of the American Revolution, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Texas Retired Teachers Association, and Trinity Methodist Church, Beaumont, Texas. Mrs. Shaw loved to read and research her family genealogy. Mrs. Shaw also loved to travel and visited many foreign countries, as well as all fifty states in the United States.
Survivors include her niece Beverly Barclay Collie, of Beaumont; three great nieces Susan Collie Holmes and husband Doug, of Englewood, Colo., Catherine Collie Schulte and husband Steve, of Kerrville and Laura Collie Hayes and husband Jim, of Beaumont; and eight great, great nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband Vern Shaw; parents Estelle Conner Miller and Edwin Lawrence Miller; two sisters Edice Hines and Myrtle Barclay; and nephew Patrick Hines.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Blanche Miller Shaw were held Thursday, January 10, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. Interment followed at 3:00 p.m. in Magnolia Cemetery in Woodville, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 3706, Beaumont, Texas 77704-3706.
Broussard’s Mortuary

BOBBIE HOLCOMB
Mrs. Bobbie Holcomb, age 77 of Crockett, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at her residence. Mrs. Holcomb was born October 28, 1929 in Jewett, Texas and was a resident of Crockett since 1978. Mrs. Holcomb was a past member of the Davy Crockett Pilot Club and Houston Garden Club. Mrs. Holcomb was a housewife.
Survivors include her daughter Jo Lynn Davidson and Drew Fowler, of Crockett; grandchildren Kenneth Bryan Culpepper III and wife Katie, of Crockett, Charles (Bo) Douglas Culpepper and wife Katherine, of Crockett; brother James Cameron and wife Lilly, of Spring; sister Shirley Griffin, of Houston; extended family members Billy Sherman, of Crockett, Andy Davidson, of Tyler, Jere and Dawn Crabtree of San Diego, Calif., Royce and Carolyn Graham, of Latexo; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by husband Charlie Holcomb; brothers Jolly, Guy and Charles Glenn Cameron and sisters Verna Dean Lane.
Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Bobbie Holcomb will be held Friday, September 7, at 10:30 a.m. in the Weches Cemetery with Mr. Mike Orr officiating. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Weches Cemetery Association, c/o Sharron Ivie, Rt. 2 Box 97A, Grapeland, TX.  75844.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

BOBBY LEE PARKER
Mr. Bobby Lee Parker, age 70 a lifelong resident of Crockett, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 2, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Parker was born December 13, 1937 in Trinity, Texas. Mr. Parker had worked a truck driver and was previously a heavy construction foreman.
Survivors include his wife of 50 Years, Wanda M. Parker; son Bobby Lee Parker, Jr. and wife Barbara; brother Arthur L. Parker and wife Barbara; seven grandchildren Stephen Parker and wife Kelley, Wesley Parker and wife Crystal, Dustin Parker, Joshua Parker, Wesley Kinard, Christopher Kinard and wife Savanna, Michael Hauser and Matthew Hauser; great-grandchildren Riley Hunter, Marlee, Landon and Evelyn; brother-in law Jerry Mac Anderson and wife Teresa; nieces Susan Fruge and husband Gerard and Madeline Singleton; nephews William L. Parker and wife Shirley, Craig Parker and wife Pam, Gabriel Caballero, Jerry Lee, John, James and Jeffrey Anderson; numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, a host of family and friends.
Preceded in death by his mother and father Bessie (Lewis) and Oval Lee Parker; sister Wilma Faye Montgomery; and daughter Tonya Parker.
Memorial Service for Mr. Bobby Lee Parker were held on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Callaway- Allee Memorial Chapel in Crockett.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

BUFORD LUCAS
Mr. Buford Lucas, age 67 of Belott, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2007 in the Houston County Nursing Home.  Mr. Lucas was born October 23, 1939 in Belott and was a resident of Houston County most of his lifetime.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy having served during the Korea Era.  Mr. Lucas was a member of the American Legion in Crockett and attended the Belott Pentecostal Church.  He was a retired brick mason.
Survivors include his wife Peggy Mae Lucas, of Belott; children Marie Lucas and Vincent Diaz, of Waco, Buford Lucas, Sr., of Belott, Christie Brown and husband Anthony, of Weches and Roy Lucas, of Belott; grandchildren Vincent, Theresa, Allen, Josphina, Anthony, Samantha and Buford Jr.; brother Raymond Lucas, of Crockett; sister-in-law Christine Peterson, of Crockett; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. Buford Lucas were held Wednesday, August 15, at 2:00 p. m. in the New Energy Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Durham officiating. 
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

CECIL NETTLES
Mr. Cecil Nettles, age 70 of Golden Acres, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2007 in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett. Mr. Nettles was born March 14, 1937 in Shelby County, Texas and was a resident of Golden Acres since 1999. Mr. Nettles was a veteran of the Texas National Guard. Mr. Nettles was a member of the Grapeland Masonic Lodge #473 and the Plumbers Local #68 Lodge for over 52 years. Mr. Nettles was retired having worked as a plumbing inspector.
Survivors include his wife Mary Lou Nettles, of Golden Acres; children Randy Nettles and wife Elizabeth, of Austin and Tracy Knighton and husband Daryl, of Hearne; grandchildren Doug, Kate and John Nettles, D.J., Blayke, Amber and Hannah Knighton; numerous other relatives.
Preceded in death by his brother Curtis Nettles.
Memorial Services for Mr. Cecil Nettles were held Friday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the Ira Rials Park at Golden Acres. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grapeland Masonic Lodge #473, P. O. Box 97, Grapeland, Texas 75844 or Crockett Public Library, 708 E. Goliad Ave., Crockett, TX. 75835.
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CHARLES ARCHIE SNELL
Mr. Charles Archie Snell, age 66 of Crockett, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007 in the Houston County Nursing Home. Mr. Snell was born December 15, 1940 in Houston County, Texas and had lived all of his lifetime in Crockett. Mr. Snell was retired having worked as a farmer. Mr. Snell enjoyed fishing and gardening.
Survivors include his wife Mary Snell, of Crockett; daughter Kathy King, of Grapeland; son Jacob Snell, of Crockett; granddaughter Cheyenne King, of Grapeland; mother Myrl Snell, of Crockett; very Special Friend (like a daughter), Teri Waters, of Panama City Beach, Fla.; brother-in-law  Jerry Christian and wife Amanda, of Austonio; sister-in-law Margaret Walding and husband James, of Fort Worth; nieces and nephews  Curt and Elody Christian, Sonya Johnson and Brian Walding; special aunt Frances Crofford Richards; special cousins Teresa and Mack Currie, Jimmy and Paula Crofford, Jason and Shelly Crofford; special friends  Loraine Eakin Wright, Dick and Dorothy Riley, Mike and Terri Riley, Donald and Barbara Lamb, Jackie and Bertie Bowdoin, Stephen and Debbie Zalesky, Felton and Charlotte Higginbotham, Vernon and Robert Gayle, Jessie and Maria Garcia, Morris and Mildred Lanier, Buddy Davis, Janie and Gary Ivins, Chuck Schwen, Tom and Cecilia Whelan, Calvin and Bunnie Lopez; numerous other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his father Charlie Snell; uncle James Crofford; and aunt Laura Tyer.
Funeral Services for Mr. Charles Archie Snell were held Saturday, December 1, at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Ottis Byers officiating. Interment followed in the Boggs Cemetery.
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CHARLOTTE LAVERNE TANNER
Mrs. Charlotte Laverne Tanner, age 51 of Crockett, departed this earth on the Wings of Angels Tuesday, December 13, 2007 in Lufkin.
On April 1, 1956, in Houston County, Texas, Norman and Hattie Bell Larue Satterwhite, became the proud parents of a sweet baby girl whom they named “Charlotte Laverne.” Mrs. Tanner was their third child of four children.
Mrs. Tanner attended and received her education at Crockett High School and Bunch High School. Mrs. Tanner accepted Christ at an early age and united with St. Luke Baptist Church, later New Pleasant Grove Baptist, and Bethel Baptist Church.
Mrs. Tanner married in Holy Matrimony to Maderia Tanner, Jr. the union was blessed with one child. Mrs. Tanner worked as a seamstress.
Survivors include her husband Maderia Tanner, Jr., of Crockett; son Lauardrick (Christal) Tanner, of Crockett; daughter Katina (Greg) Hubbard; special nephew Dawson Ware; three brothers Asa James Satterwhite, Edward Satterwhite and Norman Satterwhite; two sisters Norman Jean (Jay Lee) Hunt, Patricia (Leon) Gibson; three grandchildren Sykera, Greg II and Kylie; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents Norman and Hattie Larue Satterwhite; sister Brenda Jordan.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Charlotte Laverne Tanner were held Saturday, December 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in Bethel Baptist Church in Crockett with Rev. Earl Harris pastor and officiating. Interment followed in the Forest Lawn Cemetery. 
Active Pallbearers were Brandon Johnson, Charles Baker, Patrick Tanner, Jamie Williams, Marcus Davis and Thomas White.
Honorary Pallbearers were Cliff Irving, office and Members of New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
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CHARLOTTE LAVERNE TANNER
Mrs. Charlotte Laverne Tanner, age 51 of Crockett, departed this earth on the Wings of Angels Tuesday, December 13, 2007 in Lufkin.
On April 1, 1956, in Houston County, Texas, Norman and Hattie Bell Larue Satterwhite, became the proud parents of a sweet baby girl whom they named “Charlotte Laverne.” Mrs. Tanner was their third child of four children.
Mrs. Tanner attended and received her education at Crockett High School and Bunch High School. Mrs. Tanner accepted Christ at an early age and united with St. Luke Baptist Church, later New Pleasant Grove Baptist, and Bethel Baptist Church.
Mrs. Tanner married in Holy Matrimony to Maderia Tanner, Jr. the union was blessed with one child. Mrs. Tanner worked as a seamstress.
Survivors include her husband Maderia Tanner, Jr., of Crockett; son Lauardrick (Christal) Tanner, of Crockett; daughter Katina (Greg) Hubbard; special nephew Dawson Ware; three brothers Asa James Satterwhite, Edward Satterwhite and Norman Satterwhite; two sisters Norman Jean (Jay Lee) Hunt, Patricia (Leon) Gibson; three grandchildren Sykera, Greg II and Kylie; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents Norman and Hattie Larue Satterwhite; sister Brenda Jordan.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Charlotte Laverne Tanner were held Saturday, December 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in Bethel Baptist Church in Crockett with Rev. Earl Harris pastor and officiating. Interment followed in the Forest Lawn Cemetery. 
Active Pallbearers were Brandon Johnson, Charles Baker, Patrick Tanner, Jamie Williams, Marcus Davis and Thomas White.
Honorary Pallbearers were Cliff Irving, office and Members of New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Emanuel Funeral Home

CHARLYN MATCHETT SHAVER
Mrs. Charlyne Matchett Shaver, age 83, of Crockett, former resident of Palestine and Dallas, passed away Tuesday, October 02, 2007 in Tyler.  Mrs. Shaver was born May 27, 1924 in Houston County.  She was a retired teacher and member of the South Loop Church of Christ in Crockett.
Survivors include her husband George Willis Shaver, of Crockett; daughter Gorgana Hyde and husband Joe, of Crockett; grandchildren Jeremy Daniel Hyde, of Crockett, Casey Shaver Hyde, of Huntsville; great-grandchildren Nathan Blake Hyde, of Lovelady, Harper Jo Hyde, of Crockett; aunt Vivian Brandon, of Lovelady; brother-in-law John R. Shaver, of Crockett; sister-in-law Margie Cecil, of Palestine; nephew James Matchett Morgan, of San Antonio; numerous other relatives.
Preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Ethel Matchett; sister Marguerite Morgan.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Charlyne Matchett Shaver were held Thursday, October 4, at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Mr. Rick Kelly and Mr. Bill Jeter officiating. Interment followed in the Lovelady Evergreen Cemetery.
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CLARA MOLINE SMITH SHEFFIELD
Mrs. Clara Moline Smith Sheffield, age 82 of Conroe passed away suddenly on January 24, 2008. Mrs. Sheffield was born February 13, 1925 in Weches, Texas.
Mrs. Sheffield graduated from Glover High School as salutatorian of her class and went to work in Rusk in 1943. Later, she met Cozby Sheffield in Weches and they dated prior to his service in World War II. They were married November 4, 1945 and remained so for sixty-two years, until his passing in August of 2007.
Mrs. Sheffield and her husband were longtime members of Lindale Baptist Church in Houston until moving to Conroe in 1982 where they attended Mims Baptist Church. Mrs. Sheffield was a member of the Mary Martha Sunday School class.
Mrs. Sheffield was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Although she did work outside the home at Three Weavers in Houston, homemaking was her special talent.  
Mrs. Sheffield, known lovingly as “Moey,” was a devout Christian and devoted caretaker to her family.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.”  Psalm 116:15   

Survivors include her children Pamela Lindsey and husband James, of Victoria; sons Randy Sheffield and wife Mae, of Magnolia and Mark Sheffield, of Conroe; grandchildren Kendra and her husband Robert Phelps, Amy and her husband Mick Jones, Cody Lindsey and wife Ashley and Steven Lindsey; three great-grandchildren Tristan and Tyler Jones and Grace Phelps; sisters Aletha Faye Kirchoff, of Lockhart and Sandra and her husband Lee Hollingsworth, of Weches; sister-in-law Wanda Roberts, of Alto; Beloved longtime friends Norma and Edwin Preston; and numerous nieces and nephews mourn her passing; special caregiver Marcia Raines.   
Preceded in death by her husband Cozby Sheffield; parents Lee and Faye Smith; and sister Natha Lee Tims.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Clara Moline Smith Sheffield will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Cashner's Funeral Home in Conroe with the Reverend Gene Kendrick officiating. 
Graveside Services will be held that day at 2:00 p.m. in the Weches Community Cemetery in Houston County.
Cashner Funeral Home

CLAYTON AMY
Mr. Clayton Amy, age 82 of Belott, passed away Tuesday, October 09, 2007 in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett. Mr. Amy was born July 18, 1925 in Eunice, Louisiana and was a resident of Belott for the past 16 years, previously living in Houston. Mr. Amy was a veteran of the U. S. Navy having served during World War II as a quartermaster first class. Mr. Amy was a member of the Lothrop Masonic Lodge #21 A.F. and A. M. in Houston for 53 years first class and was a past board member of the Houston County Senior Citizens Center. Mr. Amy was retired having worked as a water well specialist and was also a member of the New Energy Community Church.
Survivors include his wife Nell Amy, of Belott; children Yvonne Newton, of San Antonio, Vernon Daniel Amy and wife Erin Murphy, of Golden, Mo., Raymond Amyel Amy and wife Brenda, of Chattanooga, Tenn., Michael Loyd Amy, of Houston; grandchildren Dionne McBride and husband Kurt, of Roundrock, Dustin Daniel Amy and wife Tammy Daly, of Hutto, Kyle Geoffrey Amy, of Roundrock, Angela Nicole Amy, of U.S.A.F. in Korea; great-grandchildren Jacob Wyatt McBride, Emma Kaitlyn McBride, Taylor Byerley, Dylan Daniel Amy, Alexis Daly, Savannah Leigh Amy, Alex Herren; brother Percy Ray Amy, of Crockett; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by parents Edmund and Mary Elizabeth (Middlebrooks) Amy.
Funeral Services for Mr. Clayton Amy were held Saturday, October 13, at 2:00 p.m. in the New Energy Church with the Rev. Richard Gillet and the Rev. Winston Coones officiating. Military and Masonic graveside services will follow in the New Energy Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Houston County Senior Citizens Center, 100 Wells St., Crockett, TX.  75835.
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COLONEL ERNEST L. WEBB JR.
Colonel Ernest L. Webb, Jr., age 93 of Enchanted Pines, formerly of Porter Springs, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2007 in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett. Colonel Webb was born July 23, 1914 in Itta Benna, Mississippi and had lived in Porter Springs for the past 38 years. Colonel Webb was a veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, and had retired after having served 28 years in the U. S. Air Force. Colonel Webb was a highly decorated officer having been awarded the Legion of Merit with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Bronze Star. Colonel Webb was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Crockett.
Survivors include his daughters Patty Meyer and husband Larry, of Crockett, Nancy Watson and husband Danny, of Prescott, Ariz., Judi Blackwell, of The Colony; granddaughters Susan Meyer of, The Woodlands, Sally Brannen of Crockett, Angela La Mew of Prescott, Ariz., Jennifer Blackwell, of New York City, N Y, Holly Blackwell, of Villanova, Pa.; great-grandchildren Ashly La Mew, Shawn La Mew, Will Brannen, Grant Brannen and Abigail Boyd; sister Mary Jane Webb Pruitt, of Anderson, S. C.
Preceded in death by his wife Frances Grant Webb; sisters, Eoline Jones and Evelyn Sue Hill; and granddaughter Amy Watson.
Military Graveside Funeral Services for Colonel Ernest L. Webb, Jr. were held Saturday, November 17, at 10:00 a.m. in the Evergreen Memorial Park with the Rev. Thomas Spath and the Rev. Jim Tom Ainsworth officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Houston County Share, 200 S. 6th St., Crockett, Tx. 75835; Habitat for Humanity, 310 Comal St. #100, Austin, Tx. 78702 or Presbyterian Hand Bell Choir, 715 E. Goliad, Crockett, Texas 75835.
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CONNIE LOWE
Mrs. Connie Lowe, age 66 of Willis, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2007 in The Woodlands. Mrs. Lowe was born August 7, 1941 in Columbus, Indiana.
Survivors include her husband Walter Lowe, of Willis; daughter Vicki Hill and husband Robert, of Willis; sisters Loretta Greene and Karen Neptune; brother Art Shafer; grandchildren Joshua Hill, Nicholes Hill, Morgan and Matthew Hill, all of Willis; numerous other relatives and friends.
Memorial Services for Mrs. Connie Lowe were held on Friday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m. at First Christian Church of Conroe with Dr. Wes Morgan officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 6301 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX. 77057.
Cashner Funeral Home
 

COZBY LILBERTSHEFFIELD
Mr. Cozby Lilbert Sheffield, age 85 of Conroe, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2007 at Rosa’s Angel Care in Conroe after a long struggle with Alzheimers in the care of hospice. Mr. Sheffield was born October 10, 1921 in Percilla (Houston County) to Gordon Russell and Ima Hogan Sheffield. Mr. Sheffield served in the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corp.) during the Great Depression, and served in the U.S. Army, 3432nd Ordinance MM Company during World War II.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints.” Psalms 116:15
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” - Gandhi
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Moline Smith Sheffield; daughter Pamela and husband James Lindsey, of Victoria; son and daughter-in-law Randall G. and Mae Sheffield, of Magnolia and Mark Sheffield, of Conroe; four grandchildren Kendra and husband Robert Phelps, Amy and husband Mick Jones, Cody Lindsey and wife Ashley, and Steven Lindsey; three great-grandchildren Tristan and Tyler Jones and Grace Phelps; sister Wanda Roberts, of Alto.
Preceded in death by his brother Gordon Sheffield, Jr.; and sisters Ima Jean and Mary Ann Sheffield Hughes.
Funeral Services for Mr. Cozby Lilbert Sheffield were held Monday, August 13, at Cashner’s Funeral Home in Conroe with the Reverend Gene Kendrick officiating.
Graveside Services were held in the Weches Cemetery in Houston County.

DAVID AUSTIN BAIN JR.
Mr. David Austin Bain Jr., age 73, passed away August 2, 2007 in Conroe, Texas after a lengthy illness.  Mr. Bain was born July 27, 1934, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to David Austin Bain Sr. and Prudie Lee Bain.  Mr. Bain served in the United States Air Force as a Military Policeman during the Korean War where he was stationed in Paris, France. Mr. then graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Mr. Bain was employed with General Electric in Roanoke, Virginia and then worked for many years for Powell Electrical Manufacturing Company in Houston. Mr. Bain enjoyed working on his ranch, golfing, reading and was an avid hunter. 
Survivors include his wife Beverly K. Bain; sister Delores Dickson, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; brother Donald Bain, of Signal Mountain, Tenn.; daughter Ingrid and son-in-law Joe Lee, of Lovelady, daughter Kimberly and son-in-law Paul Wright, of Lufkin, and daughter Greta Bain and Scott Curry of Lufkin; grandchildren, Robert, Kristie, Nathan, Sarah, Hannah, Samuel, Curtis, Zachary and Jade Lee, all of Lovelady, Austin, Brooke and Tyler Wright, all of Lufkin, Benjamin David Bain, Britney, Karen and Lexi, all of Lufkin;  great-granddaughter Isabella Wright, of Lufkin; and numerous nieces and other relatives.
 Graveside Services were held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Monday, August 6, at 10:00 a.m. at the Forest Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to CASA, 412 W. Phillips, Suite 107, Conroe, TX 77301.
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DAVID MADISON DAILEY SR.
Mr. David Madison Dailey, Sr., age 72 Snellville, GA passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2007. Mr. Dailey was a graduate of Oklahoma A&M earning a BS in Forestry in 1957. After graduation he began a career with the U.S. Forest Service in Florida. Mr. Dailey was later transferred to Lufkin where he met and married Richie Burks in 1962. Mr. Dailey’s career with the USFS spanned more than 42 years including service in Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Georgia and New Mexico. Mr. Dailey retired in January, 1998 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Dailey served as a Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Lilburn.
Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Richie Dailey, of Snellville, Ga.; Son and Daughter-in-Law, David, Jr. and Nancy Dailey, of Loganville, Ga.; two grandchildren Matthew Tyler Dailey and Jonathan David Dailey, both of Loganville; sister and brother-in-Law Diane and Charles Kolar, of St. Louis, Mo.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mr. David Madison Dailey Sr. will be held on Friday, October 19, at 2:00 p.m. at the Tom M. Wages Chapel in Snellville. Interment will follow in Eternal Hills Memory Gardens. www.wagesfuneralhome.com
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DAVID WAYNE ROARK
Mr. David Wayne Roark, age 43 of Wells, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2008 in Wells. Mr. Roark was born August 18, 1964 in Jacksonville, Texas to Don and Helen Baker Roark. Mr. Roark lived in Alto most of his life before moving to Wells. Mr. Roark attended the Weches Pentecostal Church when he was younger. Mr. Roark liked hunting, fishing, working on cars and enjoyed working for his dad hauling cars with the wrecker.
Survivors include his parents Don and Elizabeth Roark, of Kennard; grandmother Mary Roark, of Alto; brother Larry Roark, of Etoil; half-brother Paul Roark, of Kennard; step-brother Charles and wife Donna, of Lufkin; step-sister Debra Burran, of Kennard; uncles Lindall Roark and wife Brenda, of Houston, Glen Roark, of Alto and Wendall Baker, of Lufkin; two nieces; and one nephew.
Preceded in death by his mother Helen Baker Roark; grandfather and grandmother Baker; grandfather Charles Roark; and an aunt.
Graveside Services for Mr. David Wayne Roark were held Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. at the Old Palestine Cemetery with Brenda Roark officiating.
O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home

DEVIN KYLE PARRISH
Mr. Devin Kyle Parrish, age 20 of Crockett, left us to be with Jesus on  Wednesday, December 26, 2007 in the East Texas Medical Center-Tyler. Mr. Parrish was born December 8, 1987 in Lufkin to Don and Debbie Parrish of Kennard. Mr. Parrish was loved by so many, he never meet a stranger and had a heart of gold he would do anything he could to help anyone in need, he would give you anything he had if you needed it. Mr. Parrish was a 2007 graduate of Kennard High School and was employed by Baskin’s Department Store in Crockett, where he sold boots and hats, he was known as the hat man because he sold and shaped hats, he loved his job. Mr. Parrish attended the First Baptist Church of Kennard, and was on his way to church when he had the accident. That’s how much he loved the Lord. Mr. Parrish was a special man and he will be missed by all.
Survivors include his mother and step-dad Debbie and Clint Pyle, of Crockett; father Don Parrish, of Conroe; sister and brother-in-law Donna Parrish and Jaime Salinas, Sr., of Kennard; pride and joy his nephew Jaime Salinas, Jr., of Kennard; grandma Jean Ward, of Grapeland; grandpa Roger Ward, of Crockett; grandma Ackley, of Kennard; step-sister Alicia Pyle, of Waco; an abundance of aunts and uncles; numerous cousins who loved him dearly as he loved them.
Preceded in death by his special Paw Paw Gates, Paw Paw R.G.; granny LaVerne; and Aunt Gwen.
Funeral Services for Mr. Devin Kyle Parrish were held Monday, December 31, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jim Durham and the Rev. Grady Gladden officiating.  A private family graveside followed in the Cowboy Haven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Legacy for Life, 4804 Research Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78240.
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JOHN RICHARD COOK M.D.
Dr. John Richard Cook M.D., age 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Temple, Texas on December 4, 2007.
Dr. Cook was born in Chase County, Kansas on December 19, 1914 to J. Wilkins and Elinor Martin Cook. Dr. Cook grew up in Stockton and Long Beach, California and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach. He attended college at U.S.C., majoring in Business and Accounting.
Dr. Cook was married to Almalie Becker while in California.  She died in childbirth when his daughter Sharon was born. Dr. Cook later married Mary Dmytrick. Dr. Cook came to Texas with his brother Carl to open a family business, Cook Heat Treating, in Houston. While in Texas, he became interested in ranching and raised Angus cattle on his ranch near Normangee. Dr. Cook had always dreamed of being a Medical Doctor, so he enrolled in the University of Houston to do his Pre-Med and was accepted at U.T.M.B. in Galveston to complete his education. After his internship in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he entered Private Practice in Trinity, Texas at Trinity Memorial Hospital and Trinity Clinic, with his partner Dr. Sam Barnes. Dr. Cook loved small town life and served two terms as Mayor. Dr. Cook was involved in the Trinity River Authority during the building of Lake Livingston.  Dr. Cook was a member of the Tri-County Medical Association, Theta Kappa Psi Medical Fraternity, the Lions Club and the Texas Angus Association. Dr. Cook was a Christian and a member of the Methodist Church, but enjoyed attending all Bible based churches. 
After his retirement from Medicine in 1984, Dr. Cook moved to Pagosa Springs, Colorado and married the love of his life, Jane Fuller LaRue. They shared the hobbies he loved; fishing, golfing and hunting, cross-country skiing, traveling and entertaining their many friends. Health issues later caused them to move back to Texas.
Survivors include his wife Jane, of Temple; daughter Sharon Dunlap, of Trinity; sons David LaRue and wife Debbie, of Dhahran, Saudia Arabia, Gary LaRue and wife Laurel, of Lovelady, Tommy LaRue and wife Jennie, of Galveston and Steven LaRue and wife Lori, of Glenn Heights; grandchildren Michelle Roberts and husband Stacy, Jill Lindley, Brad LaRue and wife Jennifer, Lacy Slinkard, Trey Slinkard, Laura LaRue, Lindsey LaRue, Cameron LaRue, Trevor LaRue and Gabriella LaRue; great-grandchildren Billy Andrews and wife Kim, Josh Thornton and wife Christy, Glenn Stark, Emily Roberts, Nicole Roberts and Dillon LaRue; great-great grandchildren Rilyn Andrews and Jordyn Andrews; brothers and sisters in law Clarite and Roland Neer, Robert and Cecilia Fuller, Charles and Marcelyn Fuller, Shannon and Donna Fuller; and many loving nieces and nephews and a host of loyal friends.
Preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Ed, Carl and Clifford Cook; former wives Almalie B. Cook and Mary D. Cook; grandson Shannon LaRue; and sister-in-law Beth Fuller Weekley.
Following cremation, a Memorial Service will be held at the Lovelady First Baptist Church on December 15TH at 1:00 p.m.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Scott and White Cancer Research, 2401 South 31st St., Temple, TX. 76508; Trinity Peninsula Foundation, c/o Dan Barnes, P.O. Box 1851, Trinity, TX. 75862; or, the charity of your choice.

DR. CARL O. MURRAY
Dr. Carl O. Murray, age 81 of Crockett, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2007, in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett. Dr. Murray was born December 28, 1925, in Crockett and was a lifetime resident of Crockett.
Dr. Murray was a graduate of Crockett High School, the University of Texas and Tulane Medical School. Dr. Murray practiced medicine from 1948 until 1998. Dr. Murray served his residency in Buffalo, New York, then returned to Crockett in 1949, where he practiced for the next 49 years.
Dr. Murray was a Charter Fellow of the American Board of Family Practice and a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, certified with added qualifications in Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Murray was the medical doctor for the Crockett State School and Texas Youth Commission for 40 years until 1991.
Dr. Murray served several terms on Crockett City Council presiding over the Crockett Police Department and was a member of All Saints Church, Episcopal in Crockett.
Survivors include his wife Roberta Murray, of Crockett; daughter Carla Shaver and husband Robert, of Denver, Colo.; granddaughter Anne Elizabeth Shaver, of Denver, Colo.; step-son William Hervey Wells and wife Kelley, of Houston; step-grandson William Hervey Wells III, of Nacogdoches; aunt Mrs. William Guy Murray, of Houston; cousins George Luckel Murray, Richard Lloyd Murray and wife Rachel, all of Houston, William Reynolds Murray, of Greenville, S C., James Lloyd Murray and wife Jessica, of Falls Church, Va.
Preceded in death by his sister Gladys Lucille Murray in 1999.
Funeral Services for Dr. Carl O. Murray were held Wednesday, December 5, at 2:00 p.m. at All Saints Church, Episcopal with Mr. John Chase officiating. Interment followed in the Evergreen Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the All Saints Church, Episcopal, 1301 E. Houston Avenue, Crockett, Texas 75835 or the Charity of Choice.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

EDDELL NELSON SHROYER
Mrs. Eddell Nelson Shroyer, age 82 of Crockett, formerly of Houston, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2008 in the Cy-Fair Hospital in Houston. Mrs. Shroyer was born April 7, 1925 in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was a resident of Crockett since 1979, previously living in Houston. Mrs. Shroyer was a member of the Red Hat Society. Mrs. Shroyer was a homemaker and was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Crockett. 
Survivors include her husband Guy F. Shroyer, Jr., of Crockett; sons Guy Shroyer III and Cecilia Castillo, of Washington, D. C., Paul Shroyer and wife Lisa, of Cypress; grandchildren Tucker Shroyer and Shelby Shroyer, of Cypress; cousin Charles Lowery, of Denver, Colo.
Preceded in death by her parents Henry and Ruth Nelson.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Eddell Nelson Shroyer were held Friday, January 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Spath officiating. Interment followed in the Evergreen Memorial Park.
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EDDIE MAE STOCKTON
Mrs. Eddie Mae Stockton, age 83 of Crockett, passed away Monday, January 21, 2008 in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett. Mrs. Stockton was born in Bedias, Texas on November 8, 1924 and had moved to Freeport at an early age. Mrs. Stockton always said that she was so very blessed with her Christian heritage that her grandparents on both sides of her family and her mother and daddy were good Christians. After World War II, she moved to Houston and in 1948 met Wayne Stockton and they had a blessed marriage for 52 years. Mrs. Stockton was blessed with one of the best husbands, two wonderful sons, a granddaughter and grandson. Their grandchildren were always a joy, not only to Mrs. Stockton, but to the whole family to watch Papa Wayne play with his grandchildren. Mrs. Stockton was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 984 where she was initiated on November 22, 1971. They had moved to Crockett in 1978 and she was a volunteer at Whitehall Nursing Center where she loved and enjoyed helping the elderly. Mrs. Stockton was a wonderful homemaker, loved taking care of her family and having a clean home with everything in order. Mrs. Stockton was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Crockett. 
Survivors include her sons Dwayne Stockton and wife Frieda, of Austin, Kenneth Stockton, of Crockett; grandchildren Jessica Stockton and Adam Stockton, both of Austin; brother Dan Adams and wife Betty, of Houston; brother-in-law J. Van Stockton and wife Gwynn, of Dallas; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Wayne R. Stockton.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Eddie Mae Stockton will be held Friday, January 25, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. John Goss officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central Baptist Church Building Fund, 100 N. 7th Street, Crockett, TX. 75835.

EDMUND SCHMIDT
Mr. Edmund Schmidt was born in Lampasas to Myrtle Garner Schmidt and Edmund C. Schmidt, November 30, 1929. Mr. Schmidt grew up in Cameron and was a graduate of Yoe High School. Following his years of service in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, he returned to college receiving his degree from Southwest Texas State University in Chemistry.
During his years of service while in Chicago, he met Dorothy Schnur whom he married October 4, 1952.  They lived for many years in Houston where he worked as a salesman of heavy industrial coating. Mr. Schmidt worked for Pittsburg Paints, Exxon and International Coating. 
Mr. Schmidt was active in Christ Lutheran Church where he was president of the congregation and served on many boards. Mr. Schmidt was known for his love of hunting, gardening, golf and bridge.
Survivors include his two sons Shane Schmidt, of Austin and Shawn Schmidt, of Miami, Fla.; one daughter Susanne Schmidt, of Austin; one sister Elizabeth Holloway, of Rockdale; several nieces and nephews; dear friend Bennie Rush of Crockett.  
Preceded in death by his wife Dorothy. 
Services for Edmund Schmidt of Crockett were held Monday, October 1, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Larry Knobloch officiating.   Burial with military honors followed at 2:00 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Memorial Park in Buckholts.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Research.
  Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

EDRIS DARE HOPKINS
Mrs. Edris Dare Hopkins born Edris Dare Buller in Grapeland, Texas to Meda and Edd Buller on April 14, 1931.  Edris was born into a family of musicians and was an accomplished vocalist singing for many churches and functions around Houston, County.
A graduate of Crockett high School class of 1948.  Mrs. Hopkins attended Baylor, Southern Methodist, and Sam Houston Universities earning a B. S. in history and music in 1957.  Mrs. Hopkins began her teaching career at Houston County C.S.D. (Porter Springs School) from 1955-1958, she was choir director in Aldine I.S.D. from 1963-1067, Choir director for both Jr. High and High School in La Marque I. S. D. from 1968-1972.
In 1972, Edris reinvented herself and began a career in special education at Glena Park I.S.D. while she attended University of Houston Clear Lake graduate school.
Mrs. Hopkins taught special education reading for 5 years and after achieving her Masters of Education she began her career as an Education Diagnostician.  Edris worked as an educational diagnostician for Galena Park I.S.D.
In 1973-1980, Alief I.S.D. 1980-1981, Grand Prairie 1981-1982, Alief 1982-1983, Crockett State School 1983-1984, and Houston Trinity County Resource Education Coop 1984-2006 where she retired at the age of 75 years.  She had also taught for Sulross Univeristy in Alpine. Mrs. Hopkins and her husband Jack owned and operated Discount World in Crockett and Rudy Stephan Perfume business in Houston. Mrs. Hopkins was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Crockett.  Mrs. Hopkins touched the lives of countless children in her career. Mrs. Hopkins lost a courageous battle to cancer on Saturday, January 26, 2008.  Mrs. Hopkins will be sorely missed by her family and friends. 
Survivors include her son Edd Buller Smith and wife Kathy, of Crockett; grandson, John Pablo and wife Cheryl, of Grand Prairie; great-grandchildren Heath Ferguson and Chiane Swinner, both of Grand Prairie; sister Sammye Stanley, of George Town; niece Carol Sibley and husband Stanley, of George Town; and many other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents Edd and Meda Buller; and husband Jack Hopkins.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Edris Dare Hopkins were held Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church with Dr. Jerry House officiating. Interment followed in the Evergreen Percilla Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

ELIZABETH ANN “NANA” MYERS
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann “NaNa” Myers, age 72 of Crockett, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2007 at her residence. Mrs. Myers was born October 4, 1934 in Nottingham, England and had lived in Crockett for many years.  Mrs. Myers was a member of the Wilma Foote Organ Club and the American Legion. Mrs. Myers was a housewife.
Survivors include her sons Robert Steven Myers and wife Billie, of Dickenson, Andrew Forest Myers, of Vallejo, Calif. and Michael Lee Myers and wife Lydia, of Crockett; grandchildren Elena, Jamie, Josh, Heather, and Christian; great-grandchildren Justin and Jayden; brother Rodney Wainwright and wife Jill, of Sheffield, England; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Robert Myers; and mother Norah Cuthbertson.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Elizabeth Ann “NaNa” Myers were held Saturday, September 8, at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Keeney Dickenson officiating. Interment followed in the Evergreen Memorial Park.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

ELSIE M. KELLUM
Mrs. Elsie M. Kellum, age 76 of Weches, passed away Friday, August 24, 2007 in the East Texas Medical Center-Tyler. Mrs. Kellum was born November 5, 1930 in St. John’s Newfoundland, Canada and had lived in Weches most of lifetime. Mrs. Kellum was a housewife and a member of the Liberty Hill Methodist Church and also a past member of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband Jimmie Kellum, of Weches; children Joyce Ward, of Contonment, Fla., Carolyn Greenwood and husband Clayton, of Stark, N.H., Paul Kellum and wife Julie, of Jewett and Donna Maddox and husband John, of Livingston; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sisters Edith Davidson, of Vancouver, Alberta, Betty Wiseman, of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
Preceded in death by her sons Ricky Dean Kellum, Billy Wayne Kellum and Jimmie Lee Kellum.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Elsie M. Kellum were held Monday, August 27, at 10:00 a.m. in the Liberty Hill Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Houston officiating.  Interment followed.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

ERA (OWENS) THETFORD
Mrs. Era (Owens) Thetford, age 94, passed away Monday, September 10, 2007 at ETMC in Crockett. Mrs. Thetford was born March 23, 1913 in the Refuge Community East of Grapeland to the late Telitha Virginia (Brown) Owens and William Claude Owens.
Mrs. Thetford was a descendant of pioneer Houston County families who had made their homes in this area since 1930, and she was a member of Sunset Christian Church.
Mrs. Thetford received a Family Land Heritage Certificate of Honor from the Texas Agriculture Commission for a century or more of continuous ownership and operation of a family agricultural enterprise.
Mrs. Thetford was formerly a clerk in downtown Grapeland stores, including Pat Taylor Grocery, Grapeland Dry Goods and Darsey’s. Mrs. Thetford had proudly been an Avon “lady” for over 20 years.
Survivors include her son William Thetford, of Leander; three daughters Virginia McArthur, of Houston, Marjorie Spake and husband Roger, of the Villages, Fla. and LaWanda Pennington and husband Troy of Grapeland; six grandchildren Sandy Talley, Shawna Linck and husband Tom, Chad Myers, Stephanie Kleiner and husband Mike, Aaron Pennington and Ross Pennington and wife Kim; 11 great-grandchildren Kristi Foster and husband Alan, Scott Talley and wife Nikki, Justin, Anna, Madison, Jennie and Meg Linck, Ashton Norris, Cody and Abby Kleiner and Taylor Pennington; nieces and nephews Nelda Johnson, Bonnie Keen, Carol Owens, Billy Owens, Bobby Owens, James Owens, W.A. Brown; and special caretaker Velma Walker.
Preceded in death by her parents Telitha Virginia (Brown) Owens and William Claude Owens; husband Luther Howell Thetford; daughter Mary Gene Thetford; grandson Russell Brent Pennington, son-in-law W.H. McArthur; and three brothers Grady Owens, Golden Owens and Garland Owens.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Era (Owens) Thetford were held Thursday, September 13, at 3:00 p.m. at Grapeland’s First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Denham officiating. Interment followed in the Refuge Cemetery off FM 227 East.
Pallbearers were grandsons Aaron Pennington, Ross Pennington, Chad Myers, Scott Talley, Alan Foster and great-nephew Stuart McLen.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to First United Methodist Church, Grapeland of Sunset Christian Church, Grapeland.
Bailey&Foster Funeral Home  

ERIC MARQUISE GRAY
Funeral services for Eric Marquise Gray age 16, were held Saturday, August 18, 2007, 11 am, St. Luke Baptist Church, 315 South 2nd, Crockett, Rev. Ralph P. Taylor, pastor, Bishop Miller Thompson, Restoration Holiness Church #2, New Waverly, officiated. He was laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery
 Eric Marquise Gray was born December 7, 1990 in Crockett. He was preceded in death by his mother Shonna Reney Gray and grandfather, Norman Gray.
Eric attended Crockett Public Schools and at age 13 joined God’s Restoration Holiness Church #2 in New Waverly, pastured by Bishop Miller Thompson. He regularly attended sunday school and sang in the choir.
Eric passed away on August 8 at Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston. Survivors are; devoted great grandmother; Mrs. Sarah Taylor McBride of Crockett, grandmother; Lillie Gray of Dallas, uncles; Christopher Gray (Tracy), Brian Gray (Anita), Norman Gray, Jonathan Gray, Edward Taylor and wife Lindsey all of Dallas, Henry Taylor and wife Maxine of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Tsaac McBride and wife Teresa of New Waverly, aunts; JoAnn Allen of South Carolina, Everlyn Verdun (Michael), Carol Taylor all of Houston, Annie Ruth Cleveland (Joseph) of New Waverly, several great aunts and uncles, several other relatives, classmates, teachers, and friends.
 Casketbearers were: Christopher Gray, Brian Gray, Norman Gray, Derrick Taylor, Edward Taylor, Jr., Michael Verdun, Edward Taylor, Sr.
McClain-Clebourn Funeral Service

EUNICE MATTHEWS
Mrs. Eunice Matthews, age 90 of Crockett, passed away Friday, November 23, 2007 in the Whitehall Nursing Center in Crockett. Mrs. Matthews was born January 8, 1917 in Madisonville, Texas and was a resident of Crockett since 1969. Mrs. Matthews was retired having worked as a nurse. Mrs. Matthews was a member of the Oak Shade Baptist Church in Cleveland. 
Survivors include her sons Cecil R. Poe, of Gilchrist, John Matthews, Jr., of Grapeland; daughters JoAnn Gray and husband Hughie, Ruth Ramirez and husband Daniel and Mary Matthews, all of Crockett; grandchildren Dwayne Poe, Clifton Poe, both of Beaumont, Cindy Poe, of Houston, James Poe, of Beaumont, Vicki Ann Payne, of New Waverly and Hughie Gray, Jr., of Washington, D.C.; great-granddaughter Karen Ann Broussard, of New Waverly; sister Willie Mae Dwyer, of Silsbee; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband John W. Matthews; father and mother John W. and Althea Campbell; and sister Ruby Burt.
Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Eunice Matthews were held Monday, November 26, at 2:00 p.m. in the Carlisle Cemetery with the Rev. John Goss officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of Choice.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

FLORINE GREGG SMITH
Mrs. Florine Gregg Smith, age 90 of Woodville, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at Dogwood Trails Manor in Woodville. Mrs. Smith was born August 4, 1914 in Weches and had been living in the Woodville area for the past 35 years. Mrs. Smith was a member and past president of the American Business Women’s Association. Mrs. Smith was retired having worked as a financial loan officer and was also a member of the Colmesneil Baptist Church. 
Survivors include her son Mack Smith and wife Peggy, of Warren; grandchildren Shelia Kahla and husband Jack, of Woodville, Mike Philmon and wife Cathy, of Nederland; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother Earl Porter Gregg, of Grapeland; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her parents Sam and Virgie Gregg; brothers John A. Gregg and Sam A. Gregg; and sistersMavis Gregg, Lorine Herbert and Betty Lois Gregg.
Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Florine Gregg Smith were held Saturday, September 29, at 2:00 p.m. in the Weches Cemetery with Mr. Earl P. Gregg officiating.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

FRANCES KENDRICK BARTEE
Mrs. Frances Kendrick Bartee, age 85 of Rosenberg, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2007, in Rosenberg. Mrs. Bartee was born Frances Alfred on October 4, 1921 in Crockett, Texas to Richard and Elzora Alfred.
Survivors include her son Ranzy Kendrick and wife Joanie, of Liberty Hill; daughter Joyce Loesch and husband, Larry, of Rosenberg; daughter-in-law Jackie Kendrick of Richmond; foster daughter Ruby Spacek and husband Robert, of Richmond; 11 grandchildren; two foster grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one foster great-grandchild; seven great great grandchildren; sister, Ellena Hamlin, of Lovelady; brother-in-law L.C. Kendrick, of Crockett; sisters-in-law: Marie Alfred, of Elkhart, Edna Alfred, of Jacinto City, Reba Fae Bowdoin and Betty Jo Kendrick, both of Crockett; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents Richard and Elzora Alfred; husband of 47 years, R. C. Kendrick; and husband of three years, Lacy Bartee; son, Roy Kendrick; daughter, Linda Mosier; grandsons Dennis McAnally and Wayne Mosier; brothers Elzie Alfred, Moody Alfred and R. H. Alfred; sisters Alpha Morgan and Effie Moffitt.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Frances Kendrick Bartee were held Saturday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 502 South Fifth St., Richmond, Texas, with Dr. John Lockhart officiating.
Graveside Service were held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Shady Grove Cemetery in Crockett.
Pallbearers were Kevin McAnally, Jeff McAnally, Wesley McAnally, Cody Loesch, Christopher Kendrick, Daryl Kendrick, Jeremy Kendrick and Kent Spacek.
Memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist Church, 502 South Fifth St., Richmond, TX 77469 or to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11457, Alexandria, VA 22312.
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FRANCES PARRISH
Mrs. Frances Parrish, age 73, of Crockett, passed away Friday, August 17, 2007 in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett.  Mrs. Parrish was born September 5, 1933 in Houston County and was a lifetime resident of this area.  She was a retired bookkeeper and a past member of the Beta Sigma Phi.  Mrs. Parrish was a member of the Open Door Baptist Church. 
Survivors include her son Stephen Parrish and wife Brenda, of Crockett; granddaughter Tera Furrh and husband Ty, of Crockett; grandson Kyle Parrish, of Crockett; great-granddaughter Sydney Furrh, of Crockett; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Jack Parrish; parents Walter and Annie Mae Smith; step-father Grady Woolley; brothers Nolan Smith and Waymon Woolley; and sisters Mary Whetstone, Billy Simpson, Rosa Robert and Peggy McKithan.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Frances Parrish were held Sunday, August 19, at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Funeral Home with the Rev. Stephen Parrish officiating. Interment followed in the Evergreen Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the The Gladney Fund 6300 John Ryan Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76132.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

FRANKIE IONA STOCKTON
Mrs. Frankie Iona Stockton, age 85 of Latexo, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2007 in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett. Mrs. Stockton was born December 9, 1921 in Lufkin and she had lived most of her lifetime in Latexo. Mrs. Stockton was a housewife.
Survivors include her children Kenneth Stockton and wife Sue, of Highlands, Harold Stockton and wife Edith, of Latexo, Wesley Stockton, of Elkhart, Helen Tims and husband Bobby, of Weches, William Stockton, of Corsicana and Judy Matthis and husband Sam, of Merryville, La.; grandchildren Aaron Stockton, Alice Bowman, Kim Brasher, Edward Stockton, Margaret Tuggle, Theresa Nelson, Rebecca Clinkscale, Roy Tims, Joseph Harrison, Melissa Stockton, William T. Stockton, Jr., Tim Charanza, John Charanza and Chris Charanza; brother G. W. Smallwood; sisters Mary Masters and Sue Courtney; 34 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Edward Stockton; grandson Robert Tims; brothers Jack Smallwood, Bomer Smallwood and Alford Smallwood; and sisters Florence Schultz, Lizzie Mae Burns and Dora Middlebrook.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Frankie Iona Stockton were held Sunday, September 30, at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Dewayne Mills officiating. Interment followed in the Latexo Cemetery. 
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GENEVA HILL
Mrs. Geneva Hill, age 71 of Kennard, passed away Monday, January 14, 2008 in the Hospice in the Pines Inpatient Unit at Memorial Hospital in Lufkin. Mrs. Hill was born June 19, 1936 in Houston County, Texas and lived in Kennard most of her lifetime. Mrs. Hill was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Women’s Missionary Auxiliary. Mrs. Hill was a member of the Piney Creek Baptist Church where she served as church secretary and was also a homemaker. 
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law Nina and C. J. Wisniewski, of Houston, Tracy and Todd Hutson, of Kennard; son and daughter-in-law James and Judy Hill, of Spring; daughter-in-law Kimberley Jones, of Lufkin; grandchildren Jason Wisniewski, Laura Wisniewski, Brandon Hill and wife Rhea, Jared Hill, Lane Hill, Megan Hill White,,Zack Wisniewski, J. R. Hutson, Caitlyn Hutson; sisters Annie Hill and husband Jean and Wanda Johnson, all of Kennard, Mary Glaser, of Crockett; brothers R. L. Smith and wife Dianne, J. R. Smith and G. O. Smith and wife Retha, all of Kennard; brother-in-law George Seale, of Crockett; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Jim E. Hill; son Steve Hill; parents H. O. and Mattie (Foster) Smith; and sister Shermie Smith Seale.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Geneva Hill were held Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. James Bickley, the Rev. Terry Gibson and the Rev. John Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Piney Creek Baptist Church.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

GEORGE MORRIS BARTEE
   Mr. George Morris Bartee, age 82 of Grapeland, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at his residence. Mr. Bartee was born December 11, 1924 in Montalba, Texas to Jim Camel and Olivia Hodges Bartee. Mr. Bartee married his wife of 62 years, January 7. 1945. Mr. Bartee attended Elkhart Public Schools.
Mr. Bartee served in the U.S. Navy Construction Battaltion during WWII. Mr. Bartee was a charter member and Deacon of the Grapeland Missionary Baptist Church, Mayor of Grapeland for 19 years, served on the Board of Directors at the First State Bank, Grapeland for over 30 years.
Mr. Bartee served on the school board for Grapeland Independent School District and the Grapeland Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Bartee was instrumental in helping to bring Nucor Vulcraft Corporation to Grapeland and was awarded Houston County Man of the Year for his accomplishments.
Early in his career, he was employed by Geier Jackson Inc. and L.H. Moon Company. An entrepreneur, he later formed his own company George Bartee Construction Company. He has owned and operated this company since 1965 until present, chiefly serving the oilfield and excavation services industries.
Survivors include his wife Thelda Meador Bartee, of Grapeland; daughter Mona Karen Bridges and husband Dick, of Grapeland; granddaughter Lindsay Bridges Bullock and husband Rodney Bullock, Jr.; grandsons Gregory Brian Bridges and wife Shelly, Jason Michael Bridges and wife April, Brandon Ryan Bridges and wife Jessica; five great-grandchildren, Brian, Kalea, Madison, Ben, and Jaycee Bridges.
Preceded in death by his parents Jim Carmel and Olivia Hodges Bartee; brothers Nolan Buchanan, Coy Lee Bartee, and J.C. Bartee.
Funeral Services for Mr. George Morris Bartee, were held Saturday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m. at the Grapeland Missionary Baptist Church with Bro.’s Bob Goodnight, Albert Munsinger, David Keith and Wesley Howard officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Maydelle. 
Pallbearers were Tom Keith, Bob Jones, Don Hobson, Billy Joe Killion, John Raymond Ross, Jimmy Gaines, Lloyd Dickey, and Walter Cook. Honorary Pallbearers were Joe Billy Burris, Weldon Easley, Lewis Bridges, Dan Walling, Tom Nicol, and George Murray, all employees of George Bartee Construction Company, all employees of Mark-West Pinnacle Company and past Grapeland City Council Members.
Bailey&Foster Funeral Home

GLADYS CORBITT
Mrs. Gladys Corbitt, age 82 of Houston, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2007 at her residence in Houston. Mrs. Corbitt was born June 7, 1925 in Houston County and had lived most of her lifetime in the Houston area. Mrs. Corbitt was a homemaker and a member of the Gulf Meadows Church of God.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law July Panciera and Sergio, of Houston, Linda Spearman, of Tomball, Debra Mattes and Art, of Houston; grandchildren Kim Keilers and husband David, of Tomball, Grant Spearman and wife Traci, of Tomball, Gary Panciera and wife Maggie, of Dickinson, Rick Mattes and wife Stephanie, of Houston, Angela Pasquale and husband Jeff of Manvel; great-grandchildren Brandon and Cameron Keilers, Tyler, Emily and Wesley Spearman, Charity, Corbi and Faith Panciera, Chelsea and Craig Mattes, Ella Pasquale; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Frank Corbitt; daughter Frankie Gonzales; son-in-law Grant Spearman; sister Louise English; and brother Henry Morgan.
Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Corbitt were held Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Terry Gibson officiating. Interment followed in the Creek Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

GLADYS EDITH TITCOMB MACLEOD
Mrs. Gladys Edith Titcomb MacLeod, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008 at the age of 94. Born August 24, 1913, in Island Falls, Maine, Gladys enjoyed a long and interesting life. A school teacher at the age of 16, she later went on to get her RN degree and worked in several hospitals around the country as well as for the Red Cross. In middle age, when most people are thinking of slowing down, Gladys chose to go back to school and received her B.S. degree in the early 1960's.
During WWII while Gladys served in the Army Nurse Corp stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, a very handsome young private, Jack MacLeod, was admitted to her ward.  Mrs. Macleod new patient was so taken by his nurse that he faked illness for several days.  Clearly, Mrs. MacLeod was as just as interested since after a whirl-wind two week courtship, the couple were married on April 10, 1942.  Their marriage lasted 66 years, until Mrs. MacLeod’s death. After her husband's retirement from the military,
Mrs. MacLeod and Jack successfully worked together in their own business for many years. An excellent nurse, loving wife, caring mother, and good businesswoman, Mrs. MacLeod was also an excellent horsewoman who owned horses and rode whenever she could. In between time spent on her other interests, Mrs. MacLeod traveled to as many places as possible, including Mexico, Canada, Europe, the Orient and much of the U.S.
Mrs. MacLeod had a strong love of Christ and was always active in one of the local churches in whatever town she was living in.  Mrs. MacLeod was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Riverhead, NY, and the Liberty Hill Methodist Church in Liberty Hill, Texas, the place of her husband's birth. Mrs. MacLeod was also active in the Christian Woman's Club, the Mayflower Society (the Priscilla Mullins Alden Colony), and the Daughters of the American Revolution (the Francis Dighton Williams Chapter). Mrs. Gladys Edith Titcomb MacLeod was the daughter of Vernon Emery Titcomb Sr. and Helen Maria Lord Titcomb.
Survivors include her husband Andrew Jackson (Jack) MacLeod, of Cedar City, Ut.; daughter Sara Wolff and husband Lonnie, of Cedar City, Ut.; son Myron MacLeod and wife Kathy, of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.; grandsons Justin Couch and wife Erin, of Portland, Ore., Jamie Couch, of Riverhead, N.Y., Eric Ecuyer of Carlsbad, Calif., Rob Ecuyer, of Atlanta, Ga. and Andrew MacLeod, of Los Angeles, Calif.; sister Ruth Currier, of Brewer, ME; and brother, Ellwood Titcomb, of DeLand, Fla.
Preceded in death by her parents; two sisters Inez who died in childhood and Serena Titcomb Smiley; and one of her brother Vernon E. Titcomb Jr. 
Funeral Services for Mrs. Gladys Edith Titcomb MacLeod will be held on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 11:00 a. m. in the Liberty Hill Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the Augusta Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

GRACE A. CROCKETT
Miss Grace A. Crockett, age 85 of Dallas, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2007. Miss Crockett was born August 9, 1922 in Denton, Texas to Chelcie and Roxie (Coleman) Crockett. Miss Crockett graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelors degree in Art, and worked for many years in the Dallas area as a Commercial Artist. Miss Crockett specialized in the design of Holiday wrapping paper for several major department stores.
Survivors include her niece Julie (Crockett) Howell, of Crockett; nephews Bob Crockett, of Gibbon, Neb. and Bill Crockett, of Kearney.
Preceded in death by her parents Chelcie and Roxie (Coleman) Crockett; brothers Curtis Crockett and Orville Crockett; and sister Patsy Crockett.
Burial for Miss Grace A. Crockett was held Saturday, October 6, at 10:30 a.m. in the Pecan Grove cemetery in McKinney.

GRANNIE ANNIE ERICKSON
Mrs. Grannie Annie Erickson, age 82 of Crockett, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007 in the Hermann Memorial Hospital in Houston. Mrs. Erickson was born September 14, 1925 in Gonzales, Texas and was a graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School in Houston. Mrs. Erickson was a resident of Crockett since 1976 and was a member of the St. Francis of the Tejas Catholic Church in Crockett. Mrs. Erickson was a Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother.                       
Survivors include her children Martha Browning and husband Elwin, of Crockett, Mary Brown and husband Wyman, of Grapeland, John S. “Bubba” Erickson and wife Lynne, Paul Erickson and wife Karen and Patty Evans and husband David, all of Crockett; special son Marlin Clark, of Trinity; grandchildren Michele Scott (Donald), Melissa Green (Frankie), Niki Richburg (Brandon), Kari Byrd (Jeremy), Aundie Gunnels (Jeff), Kristi Estes (Jason), Christina, Julie, Brooke and John IV; great-grandchildren April, Bubba, Peanut, Chelsea, Brittni, Kalee, Kadie, Emily, Cameron, Callie and Colby; sister-in-law Janet Hollis, of New Caney; brother-in-law Edward Buddy Erickson, of Gilmer; lifelong friends Arthur and Johnnie Bennett and their children Lynn, Kay, Nancy and Angie; special girls Barbara, Darlene, Becky and Tracey; special caregiver Carolyn Murray; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband John Erickson.
Graveside Funeral Services for Grannie Annie Erickson were held Saturday, November 10, at 10:00 a.m. in the Evergreen Memorial Park with Father Jose George officiating.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

GWEN DAVIS
Mrs. Gwen Davis, age 59 of Lufkin, passed away Monday, November 12, 2007 while vacationing in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Mrs. Davis was born November 1, 1948 in Kennard to the late Annie Mae Laverne (Reeves) and Robert Guinn Parrish, and had resided in Lufkin for the past 30 years.
Mrs. Davis loved her family, she was focused on those she loved. Mrs. Davis cherished her husband of 29 years, Ray Davis. Mrs. Davis and Ray were self-employed for the last 29 years. Mrs. Davis’s daughters were a source of pride to her. Mrs. Davis cared for her sons-in-law and frequently commented on their thoughtfulness and consideration.
Mrs. Davis most beloved dream of grandchildren was a mission for which she was highly accomplished. Each one could claim a special place in her heart. Mrs. Davis was adept at making them feel special. Mrs. Davis siblings were never far from her thoughts and she looked forward to family reunions.
Mrs. Davis loved autumn, especially the fall leaves and she loved decorating her home to reflect the seasons. Mrs. Davis was fond of traveling and never missed a chance to see new places.
Mrs. Davis was a role model of compassion and a spokesperson for concern. Mrs. Davis frequently exhibited random acts of kindness and never met a stranger and you never left her home hungry or in need.
Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Jesse Ray Davis, of Lufkin; daughters and sons-in-law Kimberly and Mickey Swor and Pamela and Calvin Toups, all of Lufkin; grandchildren Jennifer Drummond, Ashley Toups, Meagan Swor, Colton Toups and Gwynna Swor; great-grandchildren Kaylee, Kamree and Kole Drummond; sister, Beth Carroll, of Atlanta, Ga.; brothers Jerry Parrish, of Kennard, Gary Parrish, of Crockett, Kenneth “Bo” Parrish and Don Parrish, both of Kennard; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Gwen Davis will be held Friday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Bill Bailey and Brother Reagan Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery in Trinity County.
Pallbearers will be James Parrish, Randy Parrish, Brian Parrish, Phil Parrish, Michael Parrish, Matthew Parrish and Devon Parrish.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231-4596.
 Carroway-Claybar
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HAZEL HALL
Mrs. Hazel Hall, age 84, departed this life Friday, December 21, 2007 at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital in Houston. Mrs. Hall was born September 6, 1923 to Ozabel Wheeler Thompson and Cass Thompson in the Ash Community near Crockett.
Mrs. Hall attended Crockett Colored School and later married Goree Hall on May 10, 1942. The couple relocated to Tallahassee, Florida temporarily where Mr. Hall served in the United States Army. Upon his discharge from the military, they settled back in Crockett where they lived and raised five children. Their union spanned almost six decades until Mr. Hall’s death in 2001.
Mrs. Hall was baptized at an early age and united with a local church, later she joined St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church where she served faithfully as a Sunday School teacher and a member of the Ruth Circle Mission until her health began to fail.
Mrs. Hall was employed for over 20 years at Allee Work Clothes and established lifelong friendships with co-workers and supervisors. Mrs. Hall was also active with the Ralph Bunche P.T.A. and other events at the school.
From 2003 until her death, Mrs. Hall resided in Houston with her beloved caregivers, daughter Hayretha Thomas and son-in-law Booker T. Thomas. Mrs. Hall will be remembered for her love and dedication to the Lord, her family, church and friends.
Survivors include her three daughters Jacquelyn (Billy Paul) Smith, of Las Vegas, Nev., Hayretha (Booker T.) Thomas, of Houston, Frances Hall, Las Vegas, Nev.; two sons Goree Hall Jr., of Crockett and Cass (Karla) Hall, of Dallas; one stepsister Willie Lee Stokes, of Las Vegas, Nev.; one sister-in-law Thelma Tubbs, of Dallas; one dodson Justin McKnight, of Crockett; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents Ozabel Wheeler Thompson and Cass Thompson; husband Goree Hall; one sister Frances Thompson Crump; and two brothers Rosse Lee Thompson and Ervin “Bud” Thompson.

Ida Pauline Hause Marshall
Mrs. Ida Pauline Marshall, age 95 of Crockett, went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 1, 2007. Mrs. Marshall was born on March 30, 1912 in Calvert, Texas to John Barney and Allie Pauline Riley Hause. 
Mrs. Marshall went to school at Calvert, Texas. On September 15th 1934, she married the love of her life, Roy Jackson Marshall in Calvert. Together they enjoyed 67 wonderful years of marriage and were blessed with three children before the Lord called R. J. home on February 20, 2002. Mrs. Marshall was a member of the First Baptist Church in Crockett.
Mrs. Marshall spent her life in the most noble calling a woman can have a Christian wife and mother. Mrs. Marshall devoted her life to raising her children, caring for her family and serving along side her husband. Mrs. Marshall served the Lord with him at Reid’s Prairie Baptist Church in Waller, Cobbs Creek (Elwood) Baptist Church in Midway, Shady Grove Baptist Church of Crockett, Antioch Baptist Church of Lovelady, Westside Baptist Church and Arbor Baptist Church of Crockett and was the perfect example of a pastor’s wife.
For years she taught Sunday School to children and countless children were affected by her gentle, quiet and Godly lifestyle. Mrs. Marshall was a fabulous cook and entertained often in her home serving the best coconut pie in the county.
Survivors include her three children Wanda Myers and husband Rev. Kenneth Myers, of Trinity, Joan Woolley, of Crockett and Rev. Roy W. Marshall and wife Sharon, of Hewitt; eight grandchildren and their families Tammy Myers Cloug and husband Delbert, of Huntington Beach, Calif., Julie Myers Perez and husband Shane, of Douglasville, Ga., Kenneth Wayne Myers and wife Belinda, of Huntsville, Annette Arnold Green and husband Michael, of Lewisville, Tim Arnold and wife Dawn, of Midway, Wayne Marshall and wife Brooke, of McGregor, Heather Marshall Anderson and husband Doug, of Hewitt and Lindsey Marshall Klepper and husband Travis, of Temple; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters Margaret Walston, of The Woodlands and Doris Snow, of Longview; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Ida Pauline Hause Marshall were held Thursday, October 4, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Crockett with the Rev. Roy W. Marshall, the Rev. Kenneth R. Myers, and the Rev. Keeney Dickenson officiating.  Interment followed at the Evergreen Cemetery in Crockett.
In lieu of flowers and our mother’s love for God’s Word and His Church, donations may be given to the Gideon’s International or the church of your choice.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

INEZ STEPHENS
Mrs. Inez Stephens, age 88 of Lovelady, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007 in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett. Mrs. Stephens was born March 17, 1919 in Embryfield, Texas and was a resident of Lovelady for the past 25 years, previously living in Houston. Mrs. Stephens was a housewife.
Survivors include her daughter Rebecca Smith and husband Glenn, of Surprise, Ariz.; son Lewis H. Stephens and wife Wanda, of Houston; grandchildren Lewis Wayne Stephens, of Trinity, Kimberly Arie, of Conroe, Dale W. Fulmer, of Houston, Christopher Deiss, of Sacramento, Calif.; great-grandchildren Shane, Kayla and Chloe; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Lewis Hopkins Stephens; and parents William and Carrie Barnette.
Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Inez Stephens were held Wednesday, August 29, at 2:00 p.m. in the Lovelady Evergreen Cemetery with the Rev. Ottis Byers officiating
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INFANT JASHER DRAKE HYDE
Infant Jasher Drake Hyde, was born and passed away Thursday, November 29, 2007 in the Palestine Regional Medical Center. 
Survivors include his parents Melissa Burson and Jeremy Hyde, of Crockett; brothers and sisters Lillian Michelle Burson, Isabella Ava’Lou Burson, Harper Jo Hyde and Nathan Blake Hyde; grandparents Joe and Gorgana Hyde, Jeanne Beard and Carl and Wanda Burson; great-grandparents Earl and Billie Jean Beard, George Shaver, Berta Mae Hyde and Joe Burson; aunts and uncles Casey Shaver Hyde, Christy Cayon Atkins, Jerme Matthew Burson and wife Shamica Michelle, Emily Burson and Josh Burson; first cousins Haden Atkins, Ashleigh Atkins, Katelyn Atkins, Brandy Atkins, Dylan Burson and Taylor Burson; numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.
Preceded in death by his great-grandmother Charlyne Shaver; and great-grand fathers, Claude Hyde and C. H. Burson.
Funeral Services for Infant Jasher Drake Hyde were held Tuesday, December 4, at 4:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel. Interment followed in the Beard Family Cemetery.
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IRA ELLIS GOOLSBY
Mr. Ira Ellis Goolsby, age 82 of Crockett, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2008 in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett. Mr. Goolsby was born July 3, 1925 in Houston County, Texas and was a resident of Houston County all of his lifetime. Mr. Goolsby was a veteran of the U. S. Navy having served during World War II. Mr. Goolsby was a member of the Crockett Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. # 1729 and the American Legion Post #134. Mr. Goolsby was retired from Texas Department of Transportation. 
Survivors include his son Ronnie Goolsby and wife Laura, of Crockett; daughter Peggy Reeves and husband Bob, of Latexo; grandchildren Kelli Hackler and husband Cole, of Latexo, Traci Goolsby and fiancé Brandon Bain, of Katy, Collin Reeves, of Palestine, Bill Douglas, of Latexo, Lisa Allbright and husband Billy, of Crockett, great-grandchildren Trent Hughes and wife Kayla, James Tory Hughes, Meredith Allbright, all of Crockett and Caroline Hackler, of Latexo; special friend Mrs. Rena Davis, of Crockett; sister Florine Graham, of Latexo; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by his daughter Sharon Goolsby; parents Lawrence and Corine (Turner) Goolsby; brother Wilson Goolsby; and sisters Zelma Platt and Maydelle Bradley
Funeral services for Mr. Ira Ellis Goolsby were held Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Ephesus Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Ivey officiating. Interment followed in the Milligan Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Crockett Elks Lodge Children’s Fund, P. O. Box 1242, Crockett, TX. 75835.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home 

J. C. GREEN JR.
Mr. J.C. Green Jr., age 88 of Greenville, Texas, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2008 in Parkland Health and Hospital System. Mr. Green was born November 2, 1919 in Sayre, Oklahoma to John Cager Green and Mary Smith.
Mr. Green married Vera Kennedy March 25, 1944 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Mr. Green was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Mr. Green was retired from Warren Seed Co. as a Sales Representative. Mr. Green was a charter member of the Ridgecrest Baptist Church and a member of Gideon’s International.  
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Vera Green, of Greenville; son and daughter-in-law Chris and Shelia Green, of Greenville; daughter and son-in-law Jeanne and Lynn Reynolds, of Agoura Hill, Calif.; grandchildren Jennifer Bruton, Cynthia Gentry, Jeffery Green and Ashley Reynolds; great-grandchildren Paden Bruton, Bayleigh Bruton and Kennedy Bruton.
Preceded in death by his parents John Cager Green and Mary Smith; six brothers; and four sisters.
Funeral Services for Mr. J.C. Green Jr. were held Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Ridgecrest Baptist Church with the Rev. Kevin Herbert and Dr. Sam Douglass officiating. Interment followed in Memoryland Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Monty Bruton, Bryan Gentry, J.W. Housewright, Gene Glass, Jeffery Green, Richard Habbinga, Odis Sullivan.
Honorary Pallbearers were the Adult 7 Men’s Sunday School Class.
Memorials may be made to the Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Greenville.
Coker-Mathews Funeral Home

JACK WAYNE GOLDMAN
Mr. Jack Wayne Goldman, age 64 of Crockett, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2008 in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett. Mr. Goldman was born December 8, 1943 in Houston County, Texas and had lived most of his lifetime in Houston County. Mr. Goldman was a veteran of the U.S. Army. 
Mr. Goldman had worked as a logger and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Kennard.
Survivors include his children Charlotte Goldman, Wayne Goldman, Curtis Goldman, and Carey Goldman, all of Okla.; six grandchildren; brother C.A. Goldman and wife Carolyn, of Crockett; sisters Bonnie Tram