Obituaries 2001

ALLEN, Mildred G.

MARSHALL — Graveside services for Mildred G. Allen, 92, of 1007 S. Washington Ave. in Marshall will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, in Harris Chapel Cemetery in Tatum with the Rev. Larry Hutto officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Mrs. Allen died at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at Marshall Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on April 7, 1909, in Panola County to Nellie Williams and James Thomas Green. She graduated from Harris Chapel High School and the Oscar Jones School of Nursing. The licensed vocational nurse had worked at Marshall Memorial Hospital and was retired from her work at Oak Haven Nursing Home in Marshall. She had also worked as a dietitian at the public schools in Tatum. She was of the Baptist faith.

Mrs. Allen is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, James and Juanita Allen of Tatum; her grandchildren, Becky Fry of Tatum, Jimmy Nelson of Fairplay, Pat Waterman of Georgetown, Marie Rand of Lufkin, James Allen II of Tatum, Gwen White of Houston, Lisa Allen of Plano and Lori Allen Fuller of Woodlawn; 17 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, one son and one daughter.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. today, Dec. 8, at Sullivan’s on Travis Street.

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AMBURN, Margaret Ann

Services for Margaret Ann Amburn will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at Welch Funeral and Memorial Center Garden Court with the Rev. Dennis Pierce officiating. Mrs. Amburn died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, in a local hospital. She was born Feb. 26, 1949, in Panola County. Visitation noon-2 p.m., Thursday will precede the services.

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BENNETT, Fannie Mae

CARTHAGE — Services for Fannie Mae Bennett, 87, of Carthage are set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church with the Rev. Clarence Polly Jr. and the Rev. Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Bethel CME Cemetery in Beckville, directed by Jimerson Funeral Home. Mrs. Bennett, a Baptist and an Eastern Star member, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001 in Dallas.

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Funeral services for Fannie Mae Bennett, 87, of Beckville were held at 11 am on Dec 8, 2001 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Beckville.  The Rev. Clarence Polly, Jr. and Phillips officiated.  Burial followed in Bethel Cemetery in Beckville under the direction of Jimerson Funeral Home.  She died Nov 30, 2001 in Baylor Hospital in Dallas.

Born May 21, 1914 in Beckville, she was the daughter of Jack and Parilee King Gates.  She was reared in Beckville and spent her entire life there.  She was married to the late Eddie L. Bennett for 50 years.  She loved people and her visits  with everyone, but her favorite past time was fishing.

She was a member of the Eastern Star for 30 years, the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church secretary for 15 years as well as a Sunday School teacher for the church.  She was affectionately known by all as “Aunt Sister”.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Jimmy Gates and her sister Elma Gates.

Survivors include her sons Roy Phillips and Ray Phillips both of Dallas; daughters Dorothy Jinks of Chicago IL and Mollye Winkley of Kansas City MO; brother Herman Gates of Carthage; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

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BROOKS, Elizabeth ‘Teby’

CARTHAGE — Services for Elizabeth “Teby” Brooks, 97, of Carthage will be held at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 14, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Janet Blackburn officiating. Burial will be in Youngblood Cemetery. Miss Brooks, a member of the Methodist faith, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001. She was born Feb. 17, 1904, in the Broome community in Panola County.

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COLLIER, Columbus ‘C.C.’

CARTHAGE — Services for Columbus “C.C.” Collier, 66, of Los Angeles, formerly of the Deadwood community, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001 at Jimerson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fred Grant officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery in Deadwood. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, Dec. 14, 2001 at the funeral home. Mr. Collier, a van line driver, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001.

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CUMMINGS, Mike

Funeral services for Mike Cummings, 44, of Joaquin, relative of Carthage residents Steve and Connie Walker, were held at 2 pm on Dec 9, 2001 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Center.  The Revs. Mike Oliver, Elmer Mathews and Jerry Manis officiated.  Burial followed in the Strong Cemetery in Shelby County under the direction of Watson and Sons Funeral Home.  He died Dec 7, 2001 in Center.

Born Aug 27. 1957 in Center, he was the son of Herman Leroy and Lillie Belle Murray Cummings.  He was a life-time resident of Shelby  County and was a shipping supervisor for Hendrix Manufacturing in Mansfield.  He was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church and served for more than 20 years as a member of the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department.  He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister and his grandparents Henry and Hattie Cummings and Jeff and Resa Murray.

Survivors include his wife Freda Cummings of Joaquin, daughter Jennie Cummings of Joaquin; sons Mike Cummings, Jr. and Curt Cummings both of Joaquin; granddaughter Katelyne Cummings of Joaquin; sisters and brothers-in-law Patricia and Richard Gray, Linda and Roy Brodus and Sue and Ronny Raybon all of Joaquin; brothers and sisters-in-law Kenneth and Mary Cummings, Junior and Lucy Cummings and Oke and Lisa Cummings all of Joaquin.

Also surviving Cummings are his sisters-in-law and their spouses Connie and Steve Walker of Carthage and Deb and Ricky Burch of Stanley LA; brothers-in-law and their spouses Curtis M. and Rita Loftin and Ty Adams all of Shreveport; Ronald Joe and Debbie Loftin of Joaquin; aunt Annie Mae Ervin of Center, numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Pallbearers were members of the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department.  Honorary pallbearers were his nephews.

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DICKEY, Louise

CARTHAGE — The death of Louise Dickey, 60, of the Fairplay community was announced by Lipsey Funeral Home. She was born Feb. 14, 1941, in Lincoln, Kan., to Charles Albert and Printha Alice Marie Lieberger Anderson. Mrs. Dickey had lived in the Fairplay community since 1984, moving from Nashville, Ark.

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Lipsey Family Funeral Home announced the death of Louise Dickey, 60, of the Fairplay Community.  She was cremated. Arrangements were under the direction of Lipsey Family Funeral Home.

Born Feb 14, 1941 she was the daughter of Charles Albert and Printha Alice Marie Lieberger Anderson.  She was a self-employed entrepreneur being in the restaurant business.  She raised poodles and Chihuahua puppies and was also a home health aide who loved animal great and small.  She had lived in Fairplay since 1984, moving from Nashville AR.  She was preceded in death by her sister Sally Holder who died in 1972.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Richard L. and Gloria Hughes of Fairplay; daughter Charlene Hughes of Fairplay; brother Charles Anderson, Jr. of Hope AR; sister Clara Hickman of Highlandville MO and eight grandchildren.

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DILLON, Melvin Perry

CARTHAGE — Graveside services for Melvin Perry Dillon, 75, of Carthage will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 02, 2002 in Restland Memorial Park with Dr. David Holder officiating. Arrangements are by Jimerson Funeral Home. Mr. Dillon, a World War II veteran, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001 in Shreveport. The family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. today, Jan. 01, 2002 at funeral home.

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FOLK, Daisy

CARTHAGE — Graveside services for Daisy Folk, 91, of Carthage are set for 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001 in Restland Memorial Park with the Rev. Jack Willis officiating. Entombment will follow. Arrangements are by Jimerson Funeral Home. Mrs. Folk died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001. She was born May 20, 1910, in Wann, Okla. Survivors include a daughter, Pamela Weaver.

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Graveside services for Daisy Folk, 91, of Carthage were held at 2 pm on Dec 6, 2001 at Restland Memorial Park.  Entombment followed with the Rev. Jack Willis officiating.  Arrangements were under the direction of Jimerson Funeral Home.  She died Dec 3, 2001 in a Marshall nursing home.

Born May 20, 1910 in Wann, OK, she was the daughter of Jonce R. and Alma Davis Hendrickson.  She was married to the late James Lloyd Folk.  They moved from Kilgore to Carthage in 1946 at which time she and her husband built and operated the Carthage Airport that was located on the same property as the present Golden Corral Restaurant.  Mr. and Mrs. Folk loved to garden and share their vegetables with friends.  She also loved to quilt and crochet and children seemed to flock around her because she loved them and they could tell because of her actions.  She was a member of Carthage Missionary Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters Leona Pebbles, Edra Newby and Luetta Dickey; brothers G.R. Hendrickson, Ed Hendrickson and Carl Hendrickson and her grandson Mike Weaver.

Survivors include her daughter Pamela Weaver of Elysian Fields, brother Jack Hendrickson of Lake Murvaul; sisters Janice Zeigler of Wichita KA and Wasslea McRae of Mulvanne KA, numerous nieces and nephews and a dear friend Katherine Smith of Carthage.

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FORSYTH, Carrie Mae Roe

CARTHAGE — Services for Carrie Mae Roe Forsyth, 88, of Marshall will be held at 10:30 a.m. today Dec. 26, 2001 at Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Scott officiating. Burial will be in Oddfellows Cemetery in Carthage. Mrs. Forsyth died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001 in Marshall. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Carthage.

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FOWLER, Julia Elaine

CARTHAGE — Services for Julia Elaine Fowler, 84, of Carthage will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Eastridge and the Rev. Dale Reed officiating. Burial will be in Gary Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, Dec. 10, 2001 at the funeral home. Mrs. Fowler died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, John Fowler.

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GRUVER, W.O. ‘Curley’ 

CARTHAGE — Graveside services for W.O. “Curley” Gruver, 85, of Carthage will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001 at Grange Hall Cemetery in Harrison County with Brother Pete Williams officiating. Arrangements are by Hawthorn Funeral Home. Mr. Gruver, a retired oilfield consultant, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001.

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Graveside services of W.O. “Curley” Gruver, 85, of Carthage, were held at 2 pm on Dec 5, 2001 at Grange Hall Cemetery in Harrison County.  The Rev. Freddy Mason officiated.  Arrangements were under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home.  He died Dec 1, 2001 in Carthage.

Born Aug 16, 1916 in Orange, he was the son of Allen and Ada Lamele Gruver.  He attended Orange schools and was reared in the Baptist faith.  He served in the US Navy during Warld War II and later married Nellwyn Williams celebrating 45 years together before her death in 1988.  He worked as an oilfield consultant across the South and internationally in Saudi Arabia.  He was preceded in death by his wife; brothers Cecil, Ivy and Allen Gruver and a sister Grances Biggers.

Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law Deborah Gruver of Carthage and Cheryl and Don Perdue of Manhattan NY; brother and sister-in-law Ernest and Lethea Gruver of Gilmer; sisters and brothers-in-law Irene and Jim Cleary of Kilgore; Jessie and Ira Runnels of Sour Lake; grandson Adam Gruver of Carthage; nieces Fern Finley of Port Arthur and Myrtle Love of Nederland; numerous other nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

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HALL, Dan

CARTHAGE — Graveside services for Dan Hall, 68, of Carthage are set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001 in Gary Cemetery with the Rev. Dale Reed officiating. Arrangements are by Jimerson Funeral Home, where visitation is 6-7:30 p.m. today. Mr. Hall, a retired welder and U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2001 in an automobile accident.

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Graveside services for Dan Hall, 68, of Carthage were held at 10 am on Dec 6, 2001 in Gary Cemetery.  The Rev. Dale Reed officiated.  Arrangements were under the direction of Jimerson Funeral Home.  He died Dec 3, 2001 in an automobile accident.

Born Jan 20, 1933 in Gary, he was the son of Zack and Adele Bell Hall.  He was reared in Gary, but spent most of his life in Carthage and proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict.  He received the National Defense Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal.  He was a retired welder and was preceded in death by his parents/, brothers Jerry Hall (twin), B. T. Hall and his sister Ouida Bates.

Survivors include his daughter Linda Etheredge of Carthage, brother Huey Hall of Joaquin, sisters Leta Fay Ross of Carthage and Mary Ann Dubose of Pineville LA; granddaughter Shelly Etheredge of Carthage and numerous nieces and nephews.

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HUTTO, Tommy

CARTHAGE — Services for William Thomas Hutto, 84, of the Grand Bluff community is set for 2 p.m. today Dec. 26, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Hutto officiating. Burial will follow in Waldrop Cemetery. Mr. Hutto, a Baptist and a businessman, cattleman and poultryman, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army . 

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KIMBROUGH, Mary

CARTHAGE — Services for Mary “Mamer” Kimbrough, 85, of Beckville will be held at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 19, 2001 at Jimerson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rodney Puryear officiating. Burial will be in Angleton Cemetery in Angleton. Arrangements are by Jimerson Funeral Home. Mrs. Kimbrough died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001 in a Tyler hospital. She was of the Pentecostal faith. 

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LOVIL, Edna ‘Bill’ Salter

CARTHAGE — Services for Edna “Bill” Salter Lovil, 66, of Houston, formerly of Carthage, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Anderson Cemetery. Mrs. Lovil, a homemaker, died Sunday. She was born Dec. 25, 1934, in Carthage. She was of the Baptist faith. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

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MYERS, Jerry Milton

HOUSTON — Jerry Milton Myers, 49, of Katy passed away Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, after a brief battle with cancer. Mr. Myers was born Nov. 10, 1952, in Carthage, the son of H.A. Sr. and Fae Myers. He was raised in Center and Longview. In 1971, he graduated from Longview High School, where he was a football standout for the Longview Lobos. In 1976, Jerry received a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington; and, in 1989, he received an executive master’s degree in business administration from the University of Houston.

On Aug. 10, 1974, he married Dinah Kay Morris. He was employed by Thompson Paper Products Inc. from 1976 to 2000, when he became president and co-owner. He was employed by Prudential Insurance Co. as a certified financial planner 2000-2001.

Jerry was a great outdoorsman and sportsman whose hobbies included bird hunting, fishing in Matagorda Bay, skiing in Colorado and cheering for the Dallas Cowboys. Jerry also gave much back to his community, including many years as a team manager and positive role model for the Katy National Little League baseball organization, during which he influenced many young lives. He was an active member of Second Baptist Church of West Houston.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father and sister, Dora Lynn Myers. He is survived by his daughter, Lacey Kay Myers of Katy; his son, Paul Cunningham Myers of Katy; his mother, of Longview; his brother, H.A. Myers Jr. of Longview; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; and friend Ellen Dickey of Katy.

Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, Dec. 18, at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway in Houston.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, at the First Baptist Church of Katy, 600 Pinoak Road in Katy. Visitation will follow in Longview 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at Welch Funeral Home. A graveside service is set for 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, in Restland Cemetery in Carthage.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Hospice of the Texas Medical Center, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., or to the American Cancer Society

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POTTER, Roger M.

CARTHAGE — Memorial services for Roger M. Potter, 89, of Carthage will be held at a later date. Mr. Potter was born July 2, 1912, in Deadwood. He died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001 in Longview. He had served during World War II in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. The family requests that memorials be made to the AMA Heart Association.

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POWELL, Waymon Cloys

CARTHAGE — Services for Waymon Cloys Powell, 72, of Santa Fe will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Adams Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2001 at the funeral home. Mr. Powell, a retired boilermaker at Todd Shipyards in Galveston, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001. He was born June 17, 1929, in Deadwood.

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RILEY, George Albert

Memorial services for George Albert Riley, 57, of Jefferson will be held at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 29,2001 at the residence of Lloyd Rainwater, nephew of Mr. Riley, with Brother Yandell officiating. Arrangements are by East Texas Funeral Home of Longview. Mr. Riley died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, in a local hospital.

Mr. Riley was born Dec. 2, 1944, in Cullen, La., to Thomas and Maudie Riley. He worked as a pipe fitter and was a longtime area resident.

Survivors include his brothers and sisters, Rachel Rainwater of Ore City, Norma Jean Guthrie of Kilgore, Donna Kay Christie of Glenwood Acres, Eugene Riley and Thomas Allen Riley, both of Tatum and Donald Ray Mangum of Harleton; and one stepdaughter, Christie Knoble.

Mr. Riley was preceded in death by his parents, Maudie Mangum and Thomas Grover Riley; one brother, Johnny Riley; and one sister, Lisa Roberts;

The family will receive friends before the service.

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ROBERTS, Walter Russell

Services for Walter Russell Roberts, 77, of Longview will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17,2001 at Rader Funeral Home Chapel of Longview, 1617 Judson Road, with the Rev. Diane Dill-Lanham officiating. Entombment will follow in Rosewood Park Mausoleum. Mr. Roberts died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, in a local hospital.

Mr. Roberts was born Sept. 22, 1924, in Dallas to Walter Russell and Erna Roberts. He was a member of the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and had been employed by the Upjohn Co., working as a warehouseman for over 36 years. Mr. Roberts served his country during World War II in the U.S. Air Force. He married Nancy Myers on May 11, 1947.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. today, Dec. 16, 2001 at the funeral home.

Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife, Nancy Roberts of Longview; two sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Ann Roberts of Lewisville and Brad and Dalene Roberts of Carthage; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many wonderful friends whose lives he enriched with his humor, kindness and generosity and whose friendship and affection meant so much to him.

Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Ray Knox.

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SHIRES, Joe N.

Graveside services for Joe N. Shires, 46, of Shreveport were held at 2 pm on Dec 5, 2001 in Liberty Chapel Cemetery in Panola County.  Arrangements were under the direction of Boone Funeral Home of Shreveport.  Local obituary is furnished courtesy of Hawthoron Funeral Home.  He died Dec 3, 2001 in Shreveport.

Born April 15, 1955 in Shreveport, he was the son of Joe, Sr. and Reba Nell Morris Shires.  He was a welder in the construction business and a member of the Baptist faith.  He was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his mother Reba Boyett; brothers and sisters-in-law John and Janet Boyett and James M. and Beverly B. Boyett; sisters and brother-in-law Reba Joe Shires and Twyla Rene and Thurman Willoughby; numerous nieces and nephew and a host of friends.

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SIMONEAUX, Jules J.

Services for Jules J. Simoneaux of Longview will be held at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 29,2001 at Lakeview Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. Michael Flynn officiating. Entombment will follow at the mausoleum. Arrangements are by Lakeview Funeral Home. Mr. Simoneaux died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, in a local nursing home.

Mr. Simoneaux was born Oct. 29, 1906. He was a commercial shrimper most of his career.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Adrienne and Tommy Merrell of Longview; three grandchildren, Kim Kava of Hawaii, Michele Brazeal of Tatum and Eric Fischer of Longview; six great-grandchildren, Brianne and Lindsey Kava, Evan and Dylan Brazeal and Victoria and Drake Fischer; and one brother-in-law and his wife, John and Peggy Ganaway. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ozelia Simoneaux.

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SMITH, Jewell Morris

CARTHAGE — Graveside services for Jewell Morris Smith, 98, of Carthage are set for 2 p.m. today, Dec. 8, 2001 in Restland Memorial Park with the Rev. Freddy Mason and the Rev. David Goddard officiating. Arrangements are by Don Lipsey Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001. Memorials may be made to the Central Baptist Church in Carthage.

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Graveside services for Jewell Morris Smith, 98, of Carthage were held at 2 pm on Dec 8, 2001 in Restland Memorial Park near Carthage.  The Revs. Freddy Mason and David Goddard officiated.  Arrangements were under the direction of Lipsey Family Funeral Home.  She died Dec 6, 2001 in Briarcliff Health Center in Carthage.

Born June 8, 1903 in Mabank, she was the daughter of George Washington and Myrtle Nettles Morris.  She was a homemaker and a member of Central Baptist Church in Carthage.  She had lived in Carthage for 55 years, moving here from Marshall.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy O. Smith, Sr. who died Feb 12, 1993; son Ralph Smith and grandson Keith Smith.

Survivors include her daughter Billie Jean Vandagriff of Carthage, son Roy R. Smith, Jr. of Longview, sister Ruth Mills of Winona, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

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SMITH, Maudie Addine

CARTHAGE — Services for Maudie Addine Smith, 87, of Carthage will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles R. Vermillion officiating. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in Huffines Cemetery in Atlanta. Mrs. Smith, a former Avon representative, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001 in Carthage. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, Dec. 26, 2001 at the funeral home.

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SONNIER, Florence Pearl

CARTHAGE — Graveside services for Florence Pearl Sonnier, 62, of Marshall will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, in Youngblood Cemetery with the Rev. E.J. Adams officiating. Arrangements are by Hawthorn Funeral Home, where visitation is 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001. Mrs. Sonnier died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, in Longview. She was born Dec. 8, 1938. She was of the Baptist faith.

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Graveside services for Florence Pearl Sonnier, 62, of Marshall, relative of several Carthage residents , was held at 2 pm on Dec 9, 2001 in Youngblood Cemetery.  The Rev. E.J. Adams officiated.  Arrangements were under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home.  She died Dec 6, 2001 in Longview.

Born Dec 8, 1938 in Montrose CO, she was the daughter of Homer and Juanita Darlene Wheeler Tyler.  She retired from Merry Maids of Houston coming to this area to spend her retirement.  She was of the Baptist faith and attended Murry League Baptist Church.  She enjoyed gardening and cooking and loved her family.  She was very proud of all her grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her great-grandson Colton Anderson.

Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Randy Singletary and Mitchell and Diane Singletary, all of Marshall; daughters and son-in-law Betty and Ruff Wall, Jr. of Marshall and Darlene Menah of Carthage; brothers Frank Eaton of Florida, Donald Eaton of Cleveland, William Eaton of Conroe and Robert Eaton of Texas; sisters and brothers-in-law Jaquite and Charles West of Moscow, Betty Everett of Cleveland, Mary Eaton of Carthage and Eva and Paul Winters of Middleton NY.

Also surviving Sonnier is her special grandson Dwayne Wilkerson of Special Forces in Saudi Arabia; seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Honorary pallbearers will be Woody Pacousky, Robert Boley, Anthony Eaton and Michael Eaton.

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