Dews, Clara Belle Vernon SCHERTZ - Clara Belle Vernon Dews was called to heaven on Sunday, August 26, 2007. She was preceded to her rest by her loving husband, Hampton "Bubba" Dews, in 2005. They were married for 60 years. Clara Belle "Claire" was a native of Gladewater, and was the daughter of Crawford and Maurine Vernon. She is survived by one brother, George Vernon of Universal City; one son, Hampton Dews II of Medina; two daughters, Marcie Mitchell of Columbus, Ga., and Amy Feemster of Houston,; as well as first cousin, George Vernon of Gladewater; five grandsons; one granddaughter; three great-granddaughters; and one great-grandson. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the St. George United Methodist Church that she and Hampton helped found in St. George Island, Fla. Arrangements are by Schertz Funeral Home of Schertz. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.schertzfuneralhome.com. Published in the Longview News-Journal on 8/31/2007.