Obituaries, Sep-Dec 2001

FORTNER, Mary LaGrone

  Funeral services for Mary LaGrone Fortner, 73, of Longview, formerly of Deadwood, were held Dec. 27, 2001 at Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Mervin Scott officiated. Burial followed in Deadwood Cemetery under the direction of Lipsey Funeral Home. She died Dec. 23, 2001 at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview.
  Born Dec. 8, 1928 in Deadwood, she was the daughter of Emmett and Madie Fuller LaGrone. She had lived in Longview for four years moving there from Deadwood. She was a member of Deadwood United Methodist Church, and was the manager of the Deadwood General Store during the 70's, worked for H & R Block during the 80's, and worked in the oil and gas business prior to 1971 in Shreveport, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris M. Fortner, who died May 11, 2000.
  Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Mitch and Robin Fortner, of Longview; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clenton and Margie LaGrone, of Deadwood, and Bobby and Janice LaGrone, of Vicksburg, Miss.; sister, Doris Marsalis, of Covington, LA; and grandchildren, Megan, Mallory, and Madie Fortner, of Longview.
  Pallbearers were Clint LaGrone, Killis LaGrone, Richard Bagley, Nealan LaGrone, Butch Marsalis, Barry LaGrone, and Donny LaGrone.

The Panola Watchman, Sunday, December 30, 2001

SMITH, Maudie Addine Moore

  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.

The Longview News Journal

  Funeral services for Maudie Addine Smith, 87, of Carthage, were held Dec. 28, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Charles R. Vermillion officiated. Burial followed in Huffines Cemetery in Atlanta under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. She died Dec. 25, 2001 in Carthage.
  Born June 3, 1914 in Cass County, she was the daughter of John Jasper and Maudie Kimre Festivan Moore. She attended school in Huffins and graduated from McCloud High School. She wed Charles Benton Smith on Jan. 26, 1936 and they celebrated 46 years of marriage before his death in 1982. She was a homemaker and sold Avon. She was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church in Carthage, and was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed ceramics, dolls and sewing. She was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Cleve Smith; brother, John Moore; sisters, Nellie Dees, Lilly Dauphine, Bernice Parker, Mary McLeod and Josie Elkins.
  Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Donna Smith, of Carthage; daughters and sons-in-law, Devon and Richard Almand, of Carthage, Reba and Don Gordon, of Athens, and Becky and Bobby Malone, of Carthage; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of friends.
  Pallbearers were Mike Almand, Tommy Smith, Gary Don Gordon, Brian Malone, Scott Castillo, Rick Almand, and Wesley Develin.

The Panola Watchman, Sunday, December 30, 2001

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.

The Longview News Journal, 29 Dec 2001

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.

The Longview News Journal, 29 Dec 2001

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.

The Longview News Journal, 26 Dec 2001

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 .

The Longview News Journal, 26 Dec 2001

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.

The Longview News Journal

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.

The Longview News Journal, 19 Dec 2001

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

The Longview News Journal, 18 Dec 2001

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.

The Longview News Journal, 16 Dec 2001

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.

The Longview News Journal, 14 Dec 2001

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.

The Longview News Journal, 14 Dec 2001

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 [9 Dec 2001]. 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.

The Longview News Journal, 11 Dec 2001

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.

The Panola Watchman

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.

The Longview News Journal, 10 Dec 2001

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.

The Longview News Journal

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.

The Longview News Journal, 8 Dec 2001

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.

The Longview News Journal

  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.

The Panola Watchman, 8 Dec 2001

SONNIER, Florence Pearl Tyler

  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.

The Longview News Journal, 7 Dec 2001

  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.

The Panola Watchman

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.

The Longview News Journal

BENNETT, Fannie Mae Gates

  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.

The Longview News Journal

  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.

The Panola Watchman, Dec. 5, 2001

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.

The Longview News Journal

  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.

The Panola Watchman, Dec. 5, 2001

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.

The Longview News Journal

  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.

The Panola Watchman, Dec. 5, 2001

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.

The Longview News Journal

  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.

The Panola Watchman, Dec. 5, 2001

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.

The Longview News Journal

  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.

The Panola Watchman, Dec. 5, 2001

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.

The Panola Watchman, Dec. 5, 2001

KUHN, Mary Alice

  Services for Mary Alice Kuhn, 80, of Longview will be held at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 3, at the Welch Funeral and Memorial Center Chapel, 4619 Judson Road. Burial will be held at noon in Youngblood Cemetery near Beckville. Mrs. Kuhn died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in a local hospital.
  Mrs. Kuhn was born Jan. 13, 1921, to Joe Mills and Princess Smith in Beckville. She was employed by Consolidated Aircraft during World War II building B-24 bombers. She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. after 38 years as an operator. Mrs. Kuhn was a member of Wesley McCabe United Methodist Church and had been a resident of Longview since 1964.
  Mrs. Kuhn is survived by her brother, Joe Cullen Smith of Longview; two nephews, Bill Tullis of Tyler and Brad Tullis; two nieces, Kay Benton of Fort Worth and Pattie LeJeune of Everman; and one sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Bess and Carrel Harding of Fort Worth.
  The family received friends 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the funeral and memorial center.

The Longview News Journal, 3 Dec 2001

LYNCH, Earnest

  Funeral services for Earnest "Boe" Lynch, 67, of Carthage were held at 2 pm on Dec 1, 2001 at Pine Grove Baptist Church. The Rev. Lee Jones officiated. Burial followed in Hollands Quarters Cemetery under the direction of Black's Carthage Funeral Home.
  Survivors include his mother Inez Lynch of Dallas; wife Alice Lynch of Carthage; sons Earnest Lynch, Jr. and Willie Lynch of Carthage and Frederick Lynch of Marshall; daughters Filicia Pierce and Felita Ewings of Carthage and Alice Myriel Putilla of Tyler; sisters Georgia Holland of Dallas and Arizonia Barron of Terrell; 18 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The Panola Watchman

PORTMAN, Cecil Hayward

  Graveside services for Cecil Hayward Portman, 81, of Wake Village, father of Cecil Portman, Jr. of the Reeves Community were held Nov 29, 2001 in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens. He died Nov 27, 2001.
  Born Nov 6, 1920 in Louisiana, he was retired from Red River Army Depot and was a former commander of American Legion Post 25-28 and an US Army veteran of World War II.
  Local survivors include his son and daughter-in-law Cecil, Jr. and Gloria Portman of the Reeves Community.

The Panola Watchman

STEVENSON, Ola Mae

  Funeral services for Ola Mae Stevenson, 91, of Longview, mother of Carthage resident Cecil Endsley were held at 1 pm on Dec 1, 2001 in Carthage. The Rev. Larry Thorn officiated. Burial followed in Odd Fellow Cemetery under the direction of Black's Carthage Funeral Home.
  Survivors include her sons Cecil Endsley of Carthage and James Earl Wilson of Longview; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great grandchildren; one great-great-great-great grandchild; sister Cleo Patterson; aunt Eva Willis of Marshall, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Panola Watchman

COX, Janet Woodyard

  CARTHAGE - Services for Janet Woodyard Cox, 79, of Carthage will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001, with the Rev. Dale Reed officiating. Burial will be in Oddfellows Cemetery in Carthage under the direction of Lipsey Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Cox died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001. The family will receive friends 6-8 today, Dec. 1, 2001, at the funeral home.

The Longview News Journal, 1 Dec 2001

  Funeral services for Janet Woodyard Cox, 79, of Carthage, were held at 2 pm on Dec 2, 2001 at Lipsey Family Funeral Home. The Rev. Dale Reed officiated. Burial followed in Odd fellows Cemetery in Carthage under the direction of Lipsey Family Funeral Home. She died Nov 29, 2001 at her residence.
  Born Dec 17, 2921 in Panola County, she was the daughter of Clyde and Anabel Holland Woodyard. She was married to George Woodrow Cox who preceded her in death on Nov 15, 1996. They were the owners of Cox's Jewelry in Carthage for 45 years retiring in 1990. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was also preceded in death by her sister, Margorie Ann Woodyard.
  Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Jim and Donna Cox of Carthage; grandchildren Andrea Harkrider of Athens GA, Adam Harkrider of College Station and Alex Harkrider of Carthage; cousin Martha Ann Arnold of Carthage.
  Pallbearers were Tim Harkrider, William Goolsby, Steve Williams, Johnny Majors, Mike Wilson, Steve Bounds and Len Arnold.

The Panola Watchman

COLLINS, Pearl

  CARTHAGE - Services for Pearl Collins, 95, of Gary are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Timpson First Assembly of God Church with the Revs. Doyle Ferguson, John Richerson and Norman McDonald officiating. Burial will be in Corinth Cemetery near Timpson, directed by Don Lipsey Funeral Home, where visitation is this morning. Mrs. Collins died Wednesday.

The Longview News Journal

  Funeral services for Pearl Collins, 95, of Gary, were held at 2 pm on Dec 1, 2001 at Timpson First Assembly of God in Timpson. The Rev. Doyle Ferguson, John Richerson and Norman McDonald officiated. Burial followed in Corinth Cemetery near Timpson under the direction of Lipsey Family Funeral Home. She died Nov 28, 2001 at Garrison Nursing Home in Garrison.
  Born Sep 30, 1906 in Nacogdoches County, she was the daughter of Tom B. and Florence Strahan Springer. She was in the ministry from 1938 until her retirement in 1955. She had lived in Gary for more than 79 years and was a member of the First Assembly of God in Carthage.
  She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Collins who died Feb 28, 1986, sisters Zeffie Bristor and Donnie Oliver and brothers M.C. Springer and Jack Springer.
  Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Joyce and Bobby Reider of Gary, sister Jo Hennigan of Merryville LA; grandchildren and their spouses LaWanda and Tony Book of Red Oak, David Reider of Houston and Curtis and Necia Reider of McKinney; three great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
  Pallbearers were Steve Tinkle, Detria Collins, Foy Rhodes, Russell Porter, Roy Atkerson and Bobby Joe Ritter. Honorary pallbearers were her grandsons: David Reider, Curtis Reider and Tony Cook.

The Panola Watchman

BRIDGES, Ethel Owens

  MARSHALL - Services for Ethel Owens Bridges, 81, of Carthage will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Winona, Miss. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery in Kilmichael, Miss. Marshall arrangements are by Sullivan Funeral Home. Mrs. Bridges died Wednesday [28 Nov 2001] in a Marshall medical center. She was born Jan. 18, 1920.

The Longview News Journal

ANDREWS, Archie D.

  CARTHAGE - Graveside services for Archie D. Andrews, 68, of Kilgore are set for 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in Reeves McMillan Cemetery with the Rev. Forrest Helton and the Rev. Michael Hodge officiating and directed by Hawthorn Funeral Home, where visitation is 1-5 p.m. today. Mr. Andrews, a musician and truck driver, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001. He was born Dec. 26, 1932.

The Longview News Journal, 28 Nov 2001

  Graveside services for Archie D. Andrews, 68, of Kilgore, relative of several Carthage residents were held Nov 29, 2001 in Reeves McMillan Cemetery in the Logan Community. The Rev. Forest Helton and Michael Hodge officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Andrews died Nov 27, 2001 in Longview.
  Born Dec 26, 1932 in Logansport LA he was the son of Agnew Lorene Farmer Andrews and the late Archie Elijah Andrews. He went to work at an early age in a sawmill. He wed Carmen Jean Rogers and they celebrated 25 years on marriage. He was employed as a truck driver for many years and was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Marshall. He loved to sing and play gospel music and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus of Marshall. He played the guitar in clubs in Marshall and also loved hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother Charles Ray Andrews.
  Survivors include his mother Agnes Lorene Andrews of Carthage, wife Carmen Andrews of Kilgore; sons and daughter-in-law Don and Sherry Andrews of Denver CO and Jimmy Dean Andrews of Palestine; brothers and sisters-in-law Harold and Linda Andrews of Kilgore, Billy Don and Wendy Andrews of Henderson and Donnie and Judy Andrews all of Carthage.
  Also surviving Andrews are sisters and brothers-in-law Carolyn Hodge of Carthage, Janie and Bruce Grubbs of Henderson, Evonne Tankersley of Kilgore and Nancy and Sam Newman of the Midyett Community; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

The Panola Watchman

CLARK, Jessie Lee

  Graveide services for Jesse Lee Clark, 87, of Tatum, will be held at Tatum Cemetery on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001 at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Jim Rawlings officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home of Henderson.
  Mr. Clark died Nov. 26, 2001 in Shreveport LA. He was born Nov. 23, 1914 in Rusk County TX. He retired from LeTourneau Corporation in Longview and was a self-employed electrician. He served in the US Air Force during World War II.
  Survivors are his wife Aurelia Clark of Tatum; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and James Haden of Tatum and Lee Ann and Mark Deuel of Tatum; grandchildren Michael and Melissa Haden, Byron and Amy Haden, Adrian Haden; two great grandchildren Zackary Haden and Madelyn Haden; one sister Lois Clark of Henderson and several nieces and nephews.

The Trammel Trace Tribune, 28 Nov 2001

VANCE, Betty

  CARTHAGE - Graveside services for Betty Vance, 61, of Indianola, Miss., formerly of Carthage, are set for 10 a.m. Saturday in Restland Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Don Lipsey Funeral Home. Mrs. Vance died Thursday at her residence. Survivors include four sons, four sisters, four brothers, 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

The Longview News Journal, 28 Nov 2001

GFELLER, Rusty

  CARTHAGE - Services for Rusty Gfeller, 20, of Carthage are set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001 at Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Schultz officiating. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Park. Rusty died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001. He was born Feb. 12, 1981, and he was a member of the Faith Assembly of God. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

The Longview News Journal

BOLTON, R. J.

  CARTHAGE - Services for R. J. Bolton, 83, of Carthage are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001 at Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. William Everett and the Rev. Bruce Will officiating. Burial will follow in Restland Memorial Park in Panola County. Mr. Bolton, a veteran of World War II, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2001 in Carthage. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, Nov. 27, 2001 at the funeral home.

The Longview News Journal, 27 Nov 2001

LEE, Tilman

  Graveside services for Tilmas Lee, 64, of Tatum were held at 10:00 am Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, in the Stewart Cemetery with Reverends Roy Culley and David Baze officiating. Interment was under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home of Henderson.
  Mr. Lee died Friday, Nov. 23, 2001 in Henderson Memorial Hospital. He was born March 30, 1937 in Rusk and was an oil field operator.
  Survivors include his wife Patsy Lee; three brothers, C.H. "Cotton" Williamson of Tatum, William C. "Billy Carl" Williamson of Gilmer and Jessie O'Neal Lee of New Orleans; two sisters, Dr. Linda Gail Whatley of Wrightsville Georgia and the Rev. Helen F. Johnson of Winnsboro; two sons, Monte Thomas and his wife Vickie of Marshall and Tony Douglas of Tatum; two grandsons Tyler and Zachary.

The Trammel Trace Tribune

SADER, Virginia LaRena

  CARTHAGE - Graveside services for Virginia LaRena Sader, 69, of Carthage will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, in Mound Grove Cemetery in Independence, Mo., with Don and Jan Keairnes officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Jimerson Funeral Home. Mrs. Sader passed away at her residence Friday evening, Nov. 16, 2001, after a lengthy illness.
  Mrs. Sader was born May 10, 1932, in Independence, Mo., to Kenneth Arlando and Margaret Darlynn Harrington Morford. Mrs. Sader married Ralph Edward Sader on March 13, 1954, in Independence, where they made their home until 1992, at which time they moved to the Carthage area.
  Mrs. Sader was employed for five years as a secretary for Trinity in Longview. She was a loving wife and mother and will be missed by all. Mrs. Sader was a member of the Community of Christ Church in White Oak and a NON Club member at Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa.
  Loving survivors include her husband, Ralph Edward Sader; one son, Michael Lee Sader of Andrews; two daughters, Terri Lynn Coleman of Pevely, Mo., and Barbara Ann Goodmote of Pasadena; her father, Kenneth Arlando Morford of Simi Valley, Calif.; one brother, Kenneth Arlando Morford Jr. of Independence, Mo.; two sisters, Betty Jo Grant of Independence, Mo., and Audrey Jean Pederson of Odessa; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Sader was preceded in death by her mother and one sister.
  Serving as pallbearers will be Max Ridings, Earl Koonce, Donald Goodmote, Chad Griffen, Boyd Griffen and Paul Gage.
  At a later date, a memorial service for Mrs. Sader will be held at the Community of Christ Church in White Oak.

The Longview News Journal

ALLISON, Adam

  CARTHAGE - Services for Adam Allison, 18, of Carthage are set for 2 p.m. today, Nov. 24, 2001 at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Freddy Mason and Dr. Gary Fitzgerald officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery, directed by Hawthorn Funeral Home. Adam, a senior at Carthage High School, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001. He was born Sept. 17, 1983, in Shreveport.

The Longview News Journal, 24 Nov 2001

LANKFORD, Dennis

  CARTHAGE - Services for Dennis Lankford, 40, of Tenaha will be held at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 21, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery. Mr. Lankford died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001 in Carthage.

The Longview News Journal, 21 Nov 2001

WILLIAMS, Lurline Fowler

  CARTHAGE - Services for Lurline Fowler Williams, 87, of the Galloway community will be held at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 18, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home with the Rev. Glen Ketchum officiating. Burial will be in Adams Cemetery. Survivors include one brother, Floyd Fowler; and three sisters, Tressie Goodson, Audrey Cobb and JoAnn Scribner.

The Longview News Journal, 18 Nov 2001

POWELL, Homer D.

  CARTHAGE - Services for the Rev. Homer D. Powell, 76, of the Logan community will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harold Gunstanson and the Rev. Rick Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Adams Cemetery. The Rev. Powell died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001 in Logan. Viewing begins at 5 p.m. today, Nov. 13, 2001, with visitation 6-8 p.m.

The Longview News Journal, 13 Nov 2001

WHITING, Daphne

  Services for Daphne Whiting, 9, of Tatum are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, at Victory Life Outreach Church with Elder Jerry Samuel, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Kennedy Memorial Gardens in Easton, under the direction of Craig Funeral Home.
  Daphne was born in Columbus, Miss., as a special gift from God to Darryl and Rita Lambert Whiting on May 21, 1992. God came to reclaim his gift Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001, at her home in Tatum. Other survivors include her brothers, D. J. and Darius, and her paternal and maternal grandparents.
  The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. today, Nov. 13, at the funeral home.

The Longview News Journal, 13 Nov 2001

SOAPE, Hazel H.

  CARTHAGE - Services for Hazel H. Soape, 85, of Carthage will be held at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 10, 2001, at Jimerson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles McKamy, the Rev. Rick Linebarger and the Rev. Derl Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery, directed by Jimerson Funeral Home. Mrs. Soape died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, in Houston. She was born May 4, 1916.

The Longview News Journal, 10 Nov 2001

DENNARD, Mozelle

  CARTHAGE - Services for Mozelle Dennard, 91, of Carthage, 1 p.m. today, Nov. 9, 2001, Jimerson Funeral Home Chapel with Dale Reed and James L. Williams officiating. Burial will be in Corinth Cemetery in Timpson. Mrs. Dennard, a teacher for more than 40 years, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, in Marshall. She was born Oct. 5, 1910, to Tom and Allie Eakin Bush in Timpson.

The Longview News Journal, 9 Nov 2001

CLARK, Butch

  CARTHAGE - Services for Butch Clark, 24, of Carthage will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001, at Lipsey Family Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Flanagan officiating. A private graveside burial will follow. Mr. Clark died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001, morning at a Tyler hospital. He was born June 27, 1977, in Linden. Visitation is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, at the funeral home.

The Longview News Journal, 8 Nov 2001

BOYETTE, Lonnie Shane Sr.

  CARTHAGE - Services for Lonnie Shane Boyette Sr., 28, of Carthage will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Billy Shoffner officiating. Burial will be in Carthage City Cemetery. Mr. Boyette, a Baptist and a machine operator for Bo Grey Casing, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, Nov. 7, 2001 at the funeral home.

The Longview News Journal, 7 Nov 2001

  Funeral services for Lonnie Shane Boyette, Sr., 28, of Carthage, will be held at 10 am Nov. 9, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel. Bruce James will officiate. Burial will follow in Carthage City Cemetery under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. He died Nov. 5, 2001 in Carthage.
  Born Dec. 6, 1972 in Carthage, he was the son of Lonnie Lee and Mable Edna Bray Boyette. He attended school in Carthage, and married Brandy Lynn Keen on April 8, 1995. He was employed as a lay down machine operator for Bo Grey Casing. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Carthage, and was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Worth Harris.
  Survivors include his father, Lonnie Lee Boyette and his wife, Betty, of DeBerry; mother Mable Harris, of Carthage; wife, Brandy Boyette, of Carthage; sons, Lonnie Shane Boyette, Jr. and Hunter David Coe Boyette, both of Carthage; daughters, Mika Danae Boyette, Taylor Nicole Boyette, Stormey Jo Boyette, and Sierra Cheyenne Boyette, all of Carthage; borthers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Sue Harris, and David and Diane Harris, all of Beckville, Eddie and Ruth Boyette, and Jimmy Dale Boyette, all of Carthage, and Ronny and Joyce Boyette, of Caldwell.
  Also surviving Boyette are his sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Kenny McDaniel, of Uncertain, Anita and Tom Stewart, of Rusk, and Debbie Boyette and husband, of Overton; numerous other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
  Pallbearers will be Jeff Etheredge, Joe Dodson, Justin McDaniel, Jeff Hunt, Rocky Hall, Royce Evans, and Mark Emerick.
  On Nov. 7 the body will lie in state at 6 pm at the funeral home, and family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.

The Panola Watchman

ECKEL, Harry Walter

  CARTHAGE - Services for Harry Walter Eckel, 69, of Riderville are set for 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Betty Wills officiating and burial in Rehobeth Cemetery. Mr. Eckel, a member of Abundant Life Church, U.S. Army veteran and construction supervisor, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001 at the funeral home.

The Longview News Journal

  Funeral services for Harry Walker Eckel, 69, of Riderville, relative to several Carthage residents, will be held at 2 pm Nov. 9, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Betty Wills will officiate. Burial will follow in Rehobeth Cemetery under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. He died Nov. 5, 2001 in Carthage.
  Born May 18, 1932 in St. Louis, Mo., he was the son of William Joseph and Johanna Friedman Eckel Sr. He attended Lutheran Schools in St. Louis, and married Ethel Blankenship. They celebrated 46 years of marriage. He served his country from 1953 to 1955 in the United States Army. He worked as a construction supervisor and was a member of the Abundant Life Church. He loved fishing and woodworking, and was preceded in death by his son, Harry Joseph; and a brother, William Eckel, Jr.
  Survivors include his wife, Ethel Eckel, of Riderville; daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Paul Kennedy, of Carthage; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Noel Paul, of St. Louis; sister-in-law, Rosemary Eckel, of St. Louis; grandchildren, Heather, Kristen, Kaitlyn, and Paul Jr., all of Carthage; niece, Sue Milo and her husband, Paul, of Phoenix; and a host of friends.
  On Nov. 8, the body will lie in state at the funeral home, and family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.

The Panola Watchman, 7 Nov 2001

AKEY, Tammy Louise Knighton

  CARTHAGE - Services for Tammy Louise Akey, 37, of Carthage are set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001, at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Holder officiating. Mrs. Akey will be cremated. She died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, in Longview. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. The 1983 graduate of Carthage High School was born May 28, 1964, in Tampa, Fla.

The Longview News Journal, 7 Nov 2001

  Funeral services for Tammy Louise Akey, 37, of Carthage, will be held at 10 am Nov. 8, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. David Holder will officiate. She will be cremated under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. She died Nov. 5, 2001 in Longview.
  Born May 28, 1964 in Tampa, Fla., she was the daughter of Donald Lee and Sandra Bernice Mills Knighton. She graduated from Carthage High School with the Class of 1983, and later moved to Phoenix, Arizona where she met and married Bobby Akey. They celebrated more than 10 years of marriage before he preceded her in death of October 5, 1998.
  In the early morning hours of Nov. 5, 2001 she lost her fight with cancer. She fought with courage and optimism to the end. Never letting on that she was in pain, she was always chipper and was an inspiration to all she met. She will forever be in the hearts of her family and friends.
  Survivors include her son, Jack Knighton; daughter, Jennifer Knighton; parents, Sandra and Melvin Stephens, of Carthage, and Donnie and Carole Knighton, of Lakeland, Florida; grandparents, Kenneth and Mildred Mills, of Tampa, Fla.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cindy and John Ramsey, and Tracy and Wesley Carr, all of Carthage, and Sherrie Knighton, of Phoenix; mother-in-law, Phyllis Akey, of Watsonville, Calif.; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Craig and Katie Akey, of Phoenix, and Kevin Akey, of Watsonville; nieces and nephews, Heath, Amanda and Michael Ramsey, Jacob, Joshua, Jared, and Natalie Twomey, all of Carthage, Laura, Chris and Robbie Akey, all of Phoenix, and Dan Akey, of Watsonville; and a host of friends.
  Honorary pallbearers will be Heath Ramsey, Jacob Twomey, Michael Ramsey, Joshua Twomey, and Jared Twomey.
  On Nov. 7, 2001, the body will be in state at the funeral home, and family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.
  The family suggests donations be made to the Cancer Research or Make a Wish Foundation.

The Panola Watchman

HALL, Frances Harris

  CARTHAGE - Services for Frances Hall, 71, of the Buncombe community are set for 3 p.m. today, Nov. 6, 2001 at Jimerson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Proctor officiating. Burial will be in Gary Cemetery. Mrs. Hall died Sunday Nov. 4, 2001 at Panola Care and Rehab Center. She was born Feb. 24, 1930, in Orange to Dora Rudolph and Hermie Lee Robinson Harris.

The Longview News Journal, 6 Nov 2001

  Funeral services for Frances Hall, 71, of the Buncombe Community, were held Nov. 6, 2001 at Jimerson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. David Procter officiated. Burial followed in the Gary Cemetery under the direction of Jimerson Funeral Home. She died Nov. 4 in Panola Care and Rehab Center.
  Born Feb. 24, 1930 in Orange, she was the daughter of Dora Rudolph and Hermie Lee Robinson Harris. She was reared in Panola County where she met and married her late husband, Junior Harris. They moved to Houston in 1952 where she worked for the Spring Branch School District at Valley Oaks Elementary School.
  They moved back to the Buncombe Community in 1974 at which time she started working for Panola Junior College in the cafeteria department until she retired in 1985. She was a loving mother, sister and friend to all who knew her. She attended Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a sister, Janice Almany.
  Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney and Nanette Hall, and David and Goldie Hall, all of Carthage, and Larry and Joann Hall, of San Marcos; daughter, Barbara Brewer, of Carthage; brothers and sisters-in-law, Hooper and Carolyn Harris, of Carthage, and Tommy and Laura Harris, of Center.
  Also surviving Hall are her sisters and brothers-in-law, Patsy Pierce, of Carthage, Dora Mae and Sam Smith, of Weatherford, Margaret and Gene Lenox, of Gary, and Peggy and Jimmy Fuller, of Betty; grandchildren, Carrie and Greg Sliva, of Wharton, Cherlyn and Corey Crawford, of Carthage, Shawna and Jody Barton, of Bethany, La., Brandy Hall and Dawn Hall, of Carthage, and Jacob Hall and Simon Hall, of San Marcos; great-grandchildren, Marisa Sliva, of Wharton, Callie Crawford and Kyndle Crawford, of Carthage; and several nieces and nephews.
  Pallbearers were Johnny Hall, Glen Hall, Buddy Hall, Clifton Harris, Greg Sliva, Kevin Landreaux, Simon Hall and Jacob Hall.

The Panola Watchman

SHARP, Sidney Argus

  CARTHAGE - Graveside services for Sidney Argus Sharp, 77, of DeBerry are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001 in Restland Memorial Park Cemetery with Sidney L. Sharp officiating. Arrangements are by Hawthorn Funeral Home, where visitation is 5-7 p.m. today. Mr. Sharp, a tree farmer, cattleman and former employee of Champlin Oil, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001 in Marshall.

The Longview News Journal, 6 Nov 2001

BRANNON, Travis

  CARTHAGE - Services for Travis Brannon, 93, of the Lake Murvaul community will be held at noon today, Nov. 5, at the First Baptist Church of Gary with the Rev. John Gradberg and the Rev. Jack Hardy officiating. Burial will be in Gary Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hawthorn Funeral Home. Mr. Brannon died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, in Carthage.
  Mr. Brannon was born Dec. 27, 1907, in Gary to John Alvin and Mae Alice Woodfin Brannon. He was schooled in Gary and reared in the First Baptist Church of Gary, where he served as a deacon for more than 35 years. Mr. Brannon married Vesta Clara Graves and they celebrated 67 years of marriage before her death. He owned and operated the Brannon Appliance Store for many years. Mr. Brannon loved the outdoors, where he spent time fishing and squirrel hunting.
  Mr. Brannon is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his stepmother, Gertrude Whitaker Brannon; his son, Ben Aubrey Brannon; his daughter-in-law, Marcella Brannon; three brothers, Lloyd, J.B. and Abe Brannon; and four sisters, Eurist and Clara Brannon, Gertie Lee Wells and Lorene Adams.
  Mr. Brannon is survived by two grandchildren, Mark Brannon and his wife, Maria, of Beaumont and Benay Brannon of Lake Murvaul; four great-grandchildren, Jessica Brannon of Lafayette, La., Amanda Strohmeyer of Lake Murvaul, Allen Brannon and Mariegrace Brannon, both of Beaumont; his aunts and uncles, James Brannon of Shreveport, Jack Brannon and his wife, June, of Slidell, La., and Martha Ellen Brannon; and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
  Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Gary Building Fund, P. O. Box 195, Gary, TX 75643

The Longview News Journal, 5 Nov 2001

FURRH, John Dewitt Jr.

  MARSHALL - John Dewitt Furrh Jr. was born Dec. 14, 1909, in Carthage. He was the first son of John Dewitt and Zuma Perkins Furrh of Elysian Fields. He is a fourth generation son of Harrison County. He died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, in Marshall Regional Center after a lengthy illness.
  His paternal great-grandfather, John Furrh (1821-1898) and his wife, Jane Graham Furrh (1821-1904) settled near Elysian Fields more than 100 years ago in the fall of 1858. John Furrh, his son, James Madison Furrh (1845-1935) and a brother-in-law, Thomas A. Steele, started the Furrh Store in Elysian Fields in 1866.
  Judge Furrh was reared in Elysian Fields and attended Elysian Fields public schools from 1915 to 1925. As valedictorian of his high school class, he received his undergraduate degree from the Schreiner Institute in Kerrville in 1927. He attended the University of Texas, where he received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in 1933 and his law degree in 1936. He was a student representative on the athletic council and a member of the order of San Jacinto. He played freshman and varsity football and lettered on the Longhorn football team in 1931 and 1932. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and the Friar Society of Texas. He received his Master of Law degree from the Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Mass., in 1938.
  He married Mary Elizabeth McMurry Furrh of Spearman on March 19, 1933.
  From 1937 to 1939, Mr. Furrh practiced law in Longview and Carthage. He served as a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the U.S. Department of Justice from 1939 to 1945. Following the war, he practiced general law in Reno, Nev., from 1945 to 1954 and returned to Marshall in 1955 to a private law practice. He was elected County Judge of Harrison County in 1962 and served two terms from 1963 to 1967. He resigned as County Judge in 1968 to run for District Judge of Gregg and Harrison counties. In 1968, he was elected District Judge of the 71st Judicial District. He retired from the bench in 1979.
  Active in Republican politics since 1948, he was the first elected Republican judge in Harrison County since Reconstruction. He was a chairman of finance for Washoe County, Nev., Republican party in 1952, as well as a delegate to the county and state Republican conventions in Nevada and the alternate delegate to the National Republican Convention from the State of Nevada in 1952. He was the Harrison County delegate to the Texas State Republican Convention from 1956 to 1968. Mr. Furrh was the Texas delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1960, 1964 and 1968.
  Judge Furrh was a member of the Harrison County Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, the State Bar of Nevada and the American Bar Association and was a former president of the Harrison County Bar Association in 1963 and the former president of the Washoe County Bar Association in 1950 in Reno, Nev. He was a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, a member of the American Judicature Society and the Society of Former Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
  Judge Furrh served as chairman of the Board of the Elysian Fields Independent School District from 1957 to 1962. He served on the executive committee of Memorial Hospital from 1957 to 1960. He served as Juvenile Judge and as a member of the Harrison County Juvenile Board from 1963 to 1968 and also on the Gregg County Juvenile Board. He had been a lecturer from 1966 to 1967 at the East Texas Municipal Police Academy and LeTourneau College.
  He was a member of the Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity, the Phi Delta Theta Alumnae Association, the University of Texas T-Association, the University of Texas Alumnae Association, the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, 32nd Degree Mason and the Golden Rule Presbyterian Church in Elysian Fields.
  He is survived by his wife, Mary Furrh; one son and daughter-in-law, James Madison and Gail Furrh; two daughters and one son-in-law, Mary Zuma Furrh and Rafael Gomez and Mindy Jane Furrh Jay; six grandchildren, Heather Leigh Furrh Rasmussen, Sean Madison Furrh, Michael Shepherd Furrh, Molly Elizabeth Gomez, Mary Alexis Jay and Skye Kathleen Jay; and three great-grandchildren, Annabelle Elizabeth Furrh, Sofia Marie Furrh and Jakob Madison Rasmussen.
  Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Austin Street Chapel of Sullivan Funeral Home. Burial will be in Elysian Fields.
  Pallbearers will be Sean Madison Furrh, Michael Shepherd Furrh, Rafael Gomez, James Brooke Furrh Jr., William Kirkpatrick Furrh Jr., Bjarne Rasmussen and James Roberson. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert F. Rosborough, Barry Rudd, Sam Cooke and Bill Huffman.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the Elysian Fields Volunteer Fire Department.

The Longview News Journal, 5 Nov 2001

LUMAN, Jimmy D.

  CARTHAGE - Services for Jimmy D. Luman, 61, of the Deadwood community will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Deadwood Cemetery. Mr. Luman died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001 in Carthage. Viewing at the funeral home begins at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 2, 2001, followed by visitation with the family 6-8 p.m.

The Longview News Journal, 2 Nov 2001

MERCHANT, Jonnie F.

  CARTHAGE - A private service for Jonnie F. Merchant, 80, of Gary was held Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001. Mrs. Merchant's remains will be buried in Oddfellow Cemetery at a later date. She died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001. Arrangements were under the direction of Jimerson Funeral Home. Mrs. Merchant was born Jan. 14, 1921, in Stilwell, Okla. She retired as a manager in the retail clothing business.

The Longview News Journal

LAWHORN, Elouise

  CARTHAGE - Services for Elouise Lawhorn, 84, of Spring will be held at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 1, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter Riley and the Rev. Lynn Ogden officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Mrs. Lawhorn, a lifelong member of Liberty Chapel Baptist Church, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001. She was born Sept. 17, 1917, in Carthage.

The Longview News Journal, 1 Nov 2001

TURLINGTON, Rebecca Louise

  Services for Tebecca Louise Turlington will be held on Friday, Nov 2, 2001 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Tatum with the Rev. Trey Robertson officiating. Burial will be at Harmony Hill Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home of Henderson.
  Mrs. Turlington was born April 18, 1906 in the Grandview Community of Rusk County TX. She was a Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3 for 22 years and was employed by Turlington Drug Store until her retirement. She was a life long member of the First Baptist Church of Tatum.
  Mrs. Turlington was the daughter of the late Jesse and Jeanie Melton and was preceded in death by her husband Claude Turlington. she is survived by three children: one daughter Anna Cammack and husband Elmore of San Antonio and Brownsville TX; two sons Melton Turlington and wife Dee of Tatum and Jimmy Turlington and wife Frances of Rusk; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
  Pallbearers were Brad Turlington, Jason Plunkett, Martin Wright, Billy Ray Hardaway, Jimmy Irwin and Walter Henry.

The Trammel Trace Tribune, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001

EVANS, Danny Joe

  CARTHAGE - Services for Danny Joe Evans, 46, of Carthage will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rick Simonson officiating. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery. Mr. Evans, a painter, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001 in Carthage. He was born Dec. 21, 1954, in Jonesboro, La. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, Oct. 30, 2001 at the funeral home.

The Longview News Journal, 30 Oct 2001

BUTTS, Eleanor Curtis Foster

  Memorial services for Eleanor Curtis Foster Butts, 86, formerly of Clayton, will be held Oct. 27, 2001 at Gaddis Memorial United Methodist Church in Comfort. She died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab in Comfort.
  Born Sept. 15, 1915, in Mobile, Ala., she was a member of Gaddis Memorial United Methodist Church in Comfort. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jean Wendeborn; and her husbands, Kent Foster and Fred Butts, Jr.
  Survivors include her daughters, Clare Thomas and Loretta Wiedenfield; son, Claude Bryars, of Clayton; grandchildren, Curtis Thomas, Dr. Kenneth Wiedenfield, Paul Wiedenfield, and James Wiedenfield; and ten great-grandchildren.
  In lieu of flowers and memorials, can be made to the Gaddis Memorial Methodist Church Music Program in Comfort or a charity of your choice.

The Panola Watchman, Sunday, October 28, 2001

COLEMAN, Sandra Lewis

  CARTHAGE -- Services for Sandra Lewis Coleman, 41, of Columbus, GA, 11 AM Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at Jimerson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hubert Owens officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation begins at noon Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at the funeral home; family visitation will be late in the evening.

The Longview News Journal

MILLER, Logan Bryce

  CARTHAGE -- Graveside services for infant Logan Bryce Miller, the son of Jason Miller and Amy Owens, both of Gary, will be held at 3 PM Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001 in Carthage City Cemetery with the Rev. Ray Eastridge and the Rev. Dale Reed officiating. Arrangements are by Hawthorn Funeral Home, where visitation is 1-2 PM today, Oct. 28, 2001. Logan died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001 in Nacogdoches.

The Longview News Journal, 28 Oct 2001

NUNN, Jessie Mae Barton

  CARTHAGE -- Graveside services for Jessie Mae Barton Nunn, 80, of Tatum will be held at 2 PM today, Oct. 28, 2001, in Langley Cemetery with the Rev. Bruce Will officiating. Arrangements are by Hawthorn Funeral Home. Mrs. Nunn died Friday, Oct. 26, 2001, in Carthage. She was born Aug. 14, 1921, in Beckville. She was a Baptist and had owned and operated J&J Antique Store.

The Longview News Journal, 28 Oct 2001

SPARKS, Bobbie Hopkins

  Memorial services for Bobbie Hopkins Sparks, 92, of Longview, relative of several Panola County residents, will be held at 10 am Oct. 27, 2001, in Waldrop Cemetery under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. She died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, in a Longview hospital.
  Born Jan. 4, 1909 in Stevenson, La., she was a resident of Longview and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Sparks.
  Survivors include her sister, Alene Phillips, of Longview; several nieces and nephews from Panola County.

The Panola Watchman, Sunday, October 28, 2001

CHRISTIANSON, Brucelle

  CARTHAGE - A memorial service for Brucelle Christianson, 85, of Carthage will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Jimerson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bill Everett officiating. Interment will be in Restland Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Christianson died Tuesday [23 Oct 2001]. She had worked at Panola General Hospital as a licensed vocational nurse for 15 years.

The Longview News Journal

ADAMS, Eula Mae

  Services for Eula Mae Adams will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001 at Bethel CME Church with the Rev. Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery in Beckville. Arrangements are by Stanmore Funeral Home. Survivors include her children, C.L., Jeffery, James, Robert, David, V.T., Sidney Jr., Bilie, Ruby and Tommie. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today, Oct. 22, 2001 at the funeral home.

The Longview News Journal, 22 Oct 2001

JARVIS, John Jr.

  CARTHAGE - Graveside services for John Jarvis Jr., 86, of Carthage will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday Oct. 23, 2001 at Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery in Shreveport with the Rev. Allen Tilley officiating. Arrangements are by Hawthorn Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, Oct. 22, 2001 at the funeral home. Mr. Jarvis died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001. He was born Dec. 14, 1914, in Rosebud.

The Longview News Journal, 22 Oct 2001

SEXTON, Kenny

  CARTHAGE - Services for Kenny Sexton, 43, of Carthage are pending with Lipsey Funeral Home. Mr. Sexton died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001 in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana.

The Longview News Journal

REYNOLDS, Fannye H.

  CARTHAGE - Services for Fannye H. Reynolds, 77, of Carthage will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Cocklin officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Center. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, Oct. 21 at the funeral home. Mrs. Reynolds died Friday, Oct. 19 in Carthage.

The Longview News Journal, 21 Oct 2001

  MRS. FANNYE H. REYNOLDS, 77, of Carthage, Texas, died October 19, 2001 in Carthage. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 22, 2001, Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Cocklin officiating. Interment will be in the Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Center, Texas. Services are under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home of Carthage, Texas. Mrs. Reynolds was born October 23, 1923 in Louisiana to J. E. and Lerler Malone Holley. She graduated from Louisiana schools later working at Barksdale Air Force Base during WWII. She married Malcolm Raymond Reynolds coming to Carthage in 1948. Fannye ran the Clayton Water Supply Corp. started by her husband Malcolm. She was a member of the First Christian Church for over 50 years and a member of the Hooker Circle. Mrs. Reynolds was a loving homemaker and avid gardener of beautiful things. She is preceded in death by her husband; brothers, John and Jimmy Holley; sisters, Ola Mae Bayles. Survivors: Loving son, Bobby Reynolds of Houston, Texas; sister, Janiece Brand of Enterprise, Alabama; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Body will lie in state 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Sunday at Hawthorn Funeral Home.

Houston Chronicle

DEATON, Edith Mae

  TATUM - Services for Edith Mae Deaton, 82, of Tatum are pending with Jimerson Funeral Home. Mrs. Deaton died Thursday, Oct. 18 in a Shreveport hospital.

The Longview News Journal

THORNTON, Lavada Martin

  HENDERSON - Funeral services for Lavada Thornton, 90, of Carthage will be held at 10 am today, Oct. 19, 2001 at Crawford-A. Crim Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Nichols officiating. Pallbearers will be Phelix Martin, Bobby Tuttle, Rob Tuttle, John Williams, Albert Taylor, Clois Walker and Corley Harmon. Interment will be in Martin Cemetery under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim in Henderson.
  Mrs. Thornton died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001, in Carthage. She was born Oct. 12, 1911 in Panola County to Daniel E. "Dan" Martin and Sarah Williams. Mrs. Thornton had been a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Tatum.
  Mrs. Thornton was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Thornton in 1981; four brothers Ed Martin, Jack Martin, Lelon Martin and Elbert Martin and an older sister Annie Williams and by her twin Ada Williams.
  She is survived by her brother Beauford Martin of Beckville; several special nieces and nephews; three sisters-in-law Ona Lee Martin of Carthage, Ozelle Martin of Beckville and Louise Silvey of Fort Worth and her brother-in-law Rayford Thornton of Houston.

The Longview News Journal, October 19, 2001

ROHR, Virginia Ann Edge

  CARTHAGE - Services for Virginia Ann Edge Rohr, 55, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 16, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rayford Crowell and the Rev. Rodney Puryear officiating. Burial will be in the Woods Cemetery under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Mrs. Rohr died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001 in Missouri City.

The Longview News Journal, 16 Oct 2001

ANDERSON, Colton Wayne

  CARTHAGE - Graveside services for Colton Wayne Anderson, age 5 days, son of Waylon and Melissa Anderson of Carthage, are set for 10 a.m. today, Oct. 11, 2001 in Restland Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. E.J. Adams officiating and directed by Hawthorn Funeral Home. Colton died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001. Survivors include a twin brother, Cameron David Anderson.

The Longview News Journal, 11 Oct 2001

FOWLER, James C. 'Buddy'

  KILGORE - Services for James C. "Buddy" Fowler, 60, of Kilgore will be held at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 8, at Forest Home Baptist Church with the Rev. Earl "Buddy" Duggins and the Rev. Fred Morrow officiating. Burial will follow in the Danville Cemetery. Mr. Fowler died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, at his residence.
  Mr. Fowler was born June 21, 1941, to Homer and Mary Fowler in Pittsburg. He married his wife of 40 years, Wanda Cole, on July 14, 1961, in DeRidder, La. Mr. Fowler had been a resident of Kilgore since 1973. He was an active member of the Forest Home Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Mr. Fowler served as a chairman of the deacons during the 2000-2001 term. He was a member of the Sanctuary Sunday School Class. Mr. Fowler was employed with Halliburton Services for 37 years. He retired in 1998 as a maintenance supervisor.
  Mr. Fowler is survived by his wife, Wanda Fowler of Kilgore; one daughter, Rhonda Fowler of Kilgore; his mother, Mary Fowler of Pittsburg; one nephew, Greg Dickens of Carthage; one niece, Cheryl Nixon; and several aunts and cousins.
  The family received friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, at the funeral home.

The Longview News Journal, 8 Oct 2001

FOWLER, Garland 'Tex'

  CARTHAGE - Services for Garland "Tex" Fowler, 77, of the Galloway community will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, at Jimerson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Glen Ketchum officiating. Burial will be in Thompson Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jimerson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today, Oct. 7, 2001 at the funeral home. Mr. Fowler died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001.

The Longview News Journal, 7 Oct 2001

BRIGGS, Don

  CARTHAGE - Graveside services for Don Briggs, 49, of the Rockhill community are set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001 in Rockhill Cemetery with Charles Lee Taylor officiating. Arrangements are by Don Lipsey Funeral Home, where viewing begins at 11 a.m. today, Oct. 6, 2001 with the family receiving friends 6-8 p.m. Mr. Briggs, an ironworker for Brown & Root, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001.

The Longview News Journal

RIGGS, Alma

  CARTHAGE - Services for Alma Riggs, 87, of Carthage will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001 at Jimerson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Holder and the Rev. Bruce Will officiating. Burial will follow in Oddfellow Cemetery. Mrs. Riggs, a Baptist, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001. She was born Feb. 21, 1914, in Cass County. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, Oct. 5, 2001 at the funeral home.

The Longview News Journal, 5 Oct 2001

CRAIG, Bob

  Memorial praise services for Bob Craig, 75, of Longview, will be held at 2 pm today, Oct. 4, 2001 at Mobberly Baptist Church. The officiants will be Dr. Laney Johnson, Scott Schulik, minister of Senior Adults and Mr. Craig's son-in-law Chuck Jamison, executive pastor of Grace Community church of Tyler. Arrangements are under the direction of Radar Funeral Home of Longview.
  Mr. Craig was born April 20, 1926 in Beckville to William Grover and Lula Mae Craig. He passed away Monday morning, Oct. 2, 2001, at his residence.
  Mr. Craig served his country with the US Navy in the Landing at Normandy during World War II. He worked as a service engineer for Lebus International for more than 40 years and was an active member of Mobberly Baptist Church.
  A loving husband, father and grandfather, Mr. Craig is survived by his wife of 51 years, Pat Craig of Longview; his daughters and sons-in-law Linda and Chuck Jamison of Tyler and Connie and Steve Dorman of Longview; and his son and daughter-in-law James and Kathy Craig of Plano. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Emily Jamison, Adam Jamison, Will Jamison and Elizabeth Jamison all of Tyler; Kelli Sellers and her husband Mark of Longview, Linsey Dorman of Longview and Paige Craig of Plano. Survivors also include one great-grandchild Madison Jamison; three sisters Louise Holtzclaw, Georgie Kanode and Betty Presson; two brothers Claude Craig and Wallace Craig and a number of nieces and nephews.

The Longview News Journal, 4 Oct 2001

MORTON, Glassel T.

  Funeral services for Glassell T. Morton, 83, of Gladewater was held Sept 27, 2001 at 12 noon at Travis Street Chapel of the Sullivan Funeral Home in Marshall with the Rev. Dick Sawyer officiating. Interment will be in the Harris Chapel Cemetery near Tatum.
  Mr. Morton died Sept 25, 2001 in Gladewater in an automobile accident. He was born Oct 5, 1917 in Panola County TX to William Lee and Jennie Mae (Jones) Morton.
  Mr. Morton graduated from Tatum High School and attended Sam Houston State College for two years. He served in the US Navy during World War II and married Evelyn Marie Capps on Aug 26, 1950 in Texarkana AR. He was a machinist for Libbey Owens of Shreveport, working for 32 years and 11 months. He was a Methodist, a member of the American Legion and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
  He is survived by his wife Marie Morton of Gladewater; three daughters Nelwyn Morton of Tyler, Cindy Morton of Houston and Cheryl Fulton of Mooresville NC; one son James Morton of Gladewater; four grandchildren Jeffrey Freeman of Gladewater, Brian Freeman of Gladewater, Sandra Mallox of Houston and Chase Fulton of Mooresville; a sister Freida Schenk of San Antonio.
  He was preceded in death by a daughter Gayle Freeman.

The Trammel Trace Tribune, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001

STARLING, Albert J.

  Funeral services for Albert J. Starling, 77, of Garland TX, formerly of Rusk County, were held Saturday, Sep 29, 2001 at 3:00 pm at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church in Henderson with the Rev. Jerry Williams, Rev. Terry McAlister, Rev. Billy Tribble, Rev. Philip McAlister and Bishop E.R. Starling officiating. Interment was in Pine Grove Cemetery in Henderson under the direction of Jenkins-Garmon Funeral Home.
  Mr. Starling died Sep 24., 2001 in Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was born July 25, 1924 in Rusk County to Arthur and Bennie Sanders Starling. He was a retired construction worker. He was a member of Pine Grove Presbyterian Church. Early in life he married Charlsa Mae Green Starling and to this union four children were born. Later in life, on July 11, 1998, he married Ms Elizabeth Odum Starling and no children were born to this union.
  Mr. Starling is survived by two sons Robert Mills and Billy Starling; three daughters Alice Mills, Betty Starling and Annie Hall all of Garland; 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; three stepdaughters Renae Chatham, Faye Gipson both of Tatum and Stephanie Fuller of Tyler; one stepson Willie L. Odum, Jr. of Tatum; nine step grandchildren; six sisters: Asalee Johns, Ruby Clay, Ocie Peterson, Joyce Johnson, Geneva Starline and Johnnie Cato; one aunt Ossie L. Brown; one stepsister-in-law Merlene Thompson; three step brothers-in-law W.J. Odum, Willie L. Odum, Sr. and Willis James.

The Trammel Trace Tribune, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001

WESTBROOK, Tom H. III

  CARTHAGE - A memorial service for Tom H. Westbrook III, 78, of Carthage will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Tyler officiating. The family will receive friends after the service. Mr. Westbrook will be cremated. He died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001 in Carthage. He was born April 29, 1923. Memorials may go to cancer research.

The Longview News Journal, 30 Sep 2001

POPE, Ina

  CARTHAGE - Services for Ina Pope, 87, of Carthage are set for 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 1, 2001 at Jimerson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pepper Puryear and Dr. Bill Everett officiating, followed by 2 p.m. graveside services in Tyler Memorial Park with the Rev. Charles Dodson officiating. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001 at the funeral home. Mrs. Pope died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001.

The Longview News Journal, 29 Sep 2001

MANN, Nathaniel

  Services for Nathaniel Mann, 67, of Dallas are set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001 at Smith Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnnie M. Montgomery officiating. Burial will be in Smith Chapel Cemetery in Tatum, directed by Craig Funeral Home. Mr. Mann died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001 in a Dallas hospital. Family hour is 7-8 p.m. today, Sept. 28, 2001 at the funeral home.

The Longview News Journal, 28 Sep 2001

MURFF, Ouida Browning

  CARTHAGE - Services for Ouida Browning Murff, 91, of Carthage are set for 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001 at Lipsey Family Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Macey officiating. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Park. Viewing begins at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 28, 2001 with visitation 5-7 p.m.. Mrs. Murff, a retired teacher, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001. She was born March 25, 1910, in Fairplay.

The Longview News Journal, 28 Sep 2001

YOUNT, Cora Lucille

  CARTHAGE - Services for Lucille Yount, 76, of Carthage will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001 at Carthage Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Adams Cemetery in the Gallaway community. Arrangements are by Lipsey Family Funeral Home, where visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, Sept. 25, 2001. Mrs. Young died Sunday, Sept. Sept. 23, 2001. She was born Dec. 17, 1924, in Panola County.

The Longview News Journal, 25 Sep 2001

JONES, J. B.

  CARTHAGE - Services for Chief Deputy J.B. Jones, 54, of Carthage will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001 at Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Rev. John B. Claiborne officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery in Longbranch. A tribute service is set for 7 p.m. today, Sept. 21 in the Jimerson Funeral Home Chapel. He died Wednesday, Sept. 19 in a Longview hospital.

The Longview News Journal

  Funeral services for Chief Deputy J. B. Jones, 54, of Carthage, will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 22, 2001 at Bethlehem Baptist Church. The Rev. John B. Claiborne will officiate. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery in Long Branch under the direction of Jimerson Funeral Home. A tribute service was held Friday, Sept. 21, 2001 at the funeral home chapel. He died Wednesday in a Longview hospital after a lengthy illness.
  Born June 25, 1947 in Carthage, he was the son of Jewel and Cardy Mae Delaney Jones. He was a life long resident of Carthage, and was a 1965 graduate of Turner High School. He also attended Panola Junior College, and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1970. While in the Air Force he obtained the rank of sergeant, served as a security police officer, and completed a tour of duty in Vietnam.
  After an Honorable Discharge, he worked for ALCOA in Scottsville from 1970 to 1983. He joined the Panola County Sheriff's Office in 1985 as a patrol deputy, became a lieutenant in the Criminal Investigation Division in 1987, and in 1997 he became a chief deputy.
  During his years with the Panola County Sheriff's Office he received certification in the following areas of law enforcement: Master Peace Officers Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, member of the Regional Organized Crime Information Center, member of the Chief Deputies Association of Texas, and a member of the Deputy Sheriff's Association of Texas.
  He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Carthage where he served as a deacon and taught the adult Sunday school class. His involvement with his church family was unlimited and he made a practice of assisting in anyway that was helpful to any person. All will miss his activeness in the church and community. He was a member of Kiwanis Club, president of the Turner Association, board member of Boys and Girls Club, a member of the United Way, and a member of Habitat for Humanity. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Charles Jones.
  Survivors include his wife, Clara Simpson Jones, of Carthage; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Ronette Jones, of El Centro, Calif., daughter, Tasha Jones, of Dallas; mother, Cardie Mae Jones, of Carthage; brothers and sisters-in-law, Freddie and Elizabeth Jones, of Carthage, Kenneth Jones, of Marshall, and Ronny Jones, of Longview; sisters-in-law, Ouida and husband, Andre' Robert (Bob) Simon, of Kennewick, Wash., Diane and husband, Welton Sanders, of Houston, Barbara and husband, Oliver Hicks, of Carthage, and Betty Jones of Longview.
  Also surviving Jones are his grandchildren, Rozland, Jazmin, Jerdazone (Joe) and Alysia who was raised by, adored and loved very much by her grandfather; mother-in-law, Pearlene Davis, of Long Branch; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
  Pallbearers will be members of the Panola County Sheriff's Department, and Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Barry Washington. Honorary pallbearers will be Freddie Jones, Kenneth Jones, Ronny Jones, Andre' Robert (Bob) Simon, Welton Sanders Jr. and Oliver Hicks.

The Panola Watchman, Sunday, September 23, 2001

LATHAM, Joe

  CARTHAGE - Services for Joe Latham, 93, of Gary will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, Sept. 23, 2001 at the First Baptist Church of Gary with the Rev. Duane Turner and the Rev. John Gradberg officiating. Burial will be in Gary Cemetery. Arrangements are by Lipsey Funeral Home. Mr. Latham, a teacher and former mayor of Gary, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001.

The Longview News Journal, 23 Sep 2001

SAXON, Daniel

  CARTHAGE - Visitation with the family of Daniel Saxon, 93, of Carthage will be held 6-8 p.m. today, Sept. 22, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home. Graveside services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001 in Hepziabah Cemetery in Clark County, Miss., directed by Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro, Miss. Mr. Saxon, a U.S. Navy veteran and a Mason, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001 in Shreveport.

The Longview News Journal, 22 Sep 2001

HUMPHRIES, Kelli Lynn

  CARTHAGE - Services for Kelli Lynn Humphries, 47, of Panola will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2001 at Mount Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dale VanMeter officiating. Burial will be in Panola Mount Zion Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hawthorn Funeral Home. Mrs. Humphries died Monday, Sept. 17 in Tyler. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at the funeral home.

The Longview News Journal

JERNIGAN, Lena

  CARTHAGE - Services for Lena Jernigan, 93, are pending with Jimerson Funeral Home. Mrs. Jernigan died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001 morning in a local nursing home.

The Longview News Journal

LUMPKIN, Kenneth

  Graveside services for Kenneth Leroy Lumpkin, 88, of Longview will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the Old East Mountain Cemetery with the Rev. Byron Wayne Dickerson officiating. Services are entrusted to Welch Funeral Home, 210 S. Green Street. Mr. Lumpkin died Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, in a local hospital.
  Mr. Lumpkin was born Dec. 10, 1912, in Richmond to Ernest Leroy and Effie Ora Childress Lumpkin. He was a welder and a member of the Steam Fitters Union. Mr. Lumpkin served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. Mr. Lumpkin loved to fish and hunt.
  Mr. Lumpkin is survived by three daughters, Mitzy Lee Lumpkin Pepper of Tatum, Sandra Shelton and her husband, Gene, of Longview and Virginia Williams and her husband, Steve, of Fort Worth; six grandchildren, Janet, Dena, Joy, Susan, Cheri and Scott; six great-grandchildren, Jenny, Chance, Corey, Dylan, Dustin and Kayla; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Lumpkin, in 1996.
  The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 1604 Hwy 31, Longview, TX 75601 of The Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave., Washington, D.C. 20420.

The Longview News Journal

MOORE, Rev. Earl

  CARTHAGE - Services for the Rev. Earl Moore, 79, of Carthage will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the First Baptist Church of Carthage with the Rev. Bobby Moore officiating. Burial will be in Gary Cemetery in Panola County. Arrangements are by Hawthorn Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, Sept. 17, at the funeral home. The Rev. Moore died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001, in Longview.
  Reuben Earl Moore was born Sept. 25, 1922, in Gary to Reuben Clay and Annie Belle Jeffress Moore. He attended schools in Gary, graduating with the class of 1939. Earl served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He married Aleese Stone on Jan. 30. 1940, and together they celebrated 61 years of marriage. He worked in the grocery business managing both Brookshire Bros. and Piggly Wiggly. Earl also managed Cassity Jones Lumber Co. and the Carthage Tractor Co.
  The Rev. Moore was a devoted minister, serving churches throughout East Texas. He preached his first sermon at the First Baptist Church in Carthage, which he felt was his home church. The Rev. Moore served Good Hope in Timpson, Old Center Baptist Church in Old Center, Northside Baptist in Center, Central Baptist in Haskell, First Baptist and Landmark Baptist in Cushing, Walnut Street Baptist in Winnsboro, Shady Grove Baptist in the Shady Grove community and he was presently serving as interim pastor of Bethel Baptist is Clayton. He served on the local district draft board. The Rev. Moore devoted his life to God and serving his fellow man.
  The Rev. Moore is survived by his loving wife, Aleese Moore of Carthage; one son and daughter-in-law, the Rev. Bobby and Sue Moore of Longview; one daughter and son-in-law, Jere and Jackie Brewster of Longview; one brother and sister-in-law, J.B. and Elsie Moore of Carthage; five grandchildren and their spouses, David and Pamela Moore and Jason and Kimberly Moore, all of Longview, Scott Moore of Dallas, Melinda and Tript Tidwell of Longview and Lisa and Kevin Dykes of Forney; six great-grandchildren, Casey, Jake, Micah, Maddie, Brandon and Matthew; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
  Pallbearers will be David Moore, Scott Moore, Jason Moore, Casey Moore, Lisa Dykes, Kevin Dykes, Tript Tidwell and Melinda Tidwell.
  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814.

The Longview News Journal, 17 Sep 2001

ROBINETT, Faye

  CARTHAGE - Graveside services for Faye Robinett, 76, of Clayton will be held at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 15, 2001 in Clayton Cemetery with the Rev. Freddy Mason officiating. Arrangements are by Jimerson Funeral Home. Mrs. Robinett, a member of Bethel Baptist Church, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001 in a Longview hospital. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. today, Sept. 15, 2001 at the funeral home.

The Longview News Journal, 15 Sep 2001

LOFTICE, John W. "Buddy"

  Services for John W. "Buddy" Loftice, 75, of Henderson were held on Wednesday, Sept 12, 2001 at Bryan Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Randy Sceroler officiating. Burial was in Tatum Cemetery. He died on Monday, Sept 10, 2001.
  Mr. Loftice was born April 29, 1926 in Tatum and was a lifetime resident of Rusk County and a member of Millville Baptist Church.
  He was preceded in death by his parents William Floyd and Annie Loftice; two sisters Alice Gillespie and Edna Lapadula; two brothers Charlie and Edgar Loftice.
  Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law Fay and Bill Adams; one brother Bobby Loftice of Longview and one brother-in-law Bill Gillespie of San Antonio; nine nieces and nephews; thirteen great neices and nephews and five great-great nieces and nephews.

The Trammel Trace Tribune, Sept. 13, 2001

SHERMAN, Donald Edward Sr.

  A rosary for Donald Edward Sherman, Sr. 54, of Tatum, was recited at 7:00 pm on Sept 9, 2001 at Radar Funeral Home Chapel of Longview with the Rev. Denzil Vithanage officiating. Mass was held at 10:00 am on Monday, Sept 10, 2001 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial was in Tatum Cemetery. Mr. Sherman died Thursday, Sept 6, 2001 in a Longview hospital.
  Mr. Sherman was born Dec 9, 1946 in Chicago to Francis Edward and Pearl Bernatas Sherman. He was a maintenance foreman for H.B. Zachary Construction Company. He was a member of the Catholic church and was a veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam War.
  Mr. Sherman is survived by his wife Maria of Tatum; two daughters and sons-in-law Sandy and Jose Luis Morales of Longview and Gernadette and Gerardo Romo of Tatum; one son Donald Edward Sherman, Jr. of San Marcos; two grandchildren Jacob and Ashley Morales; one brother James Sherman of Longview; four sisters Linda Sherman of Chicago, Loretta Eberheart of Luddington MI and Jeanine Harding of Fort Worth, also several nieces and nephews.

The Trammel Trace Tribune, Sept. 13, 2001

LUDLOW, Glen

  Ludlow, Glen, 81, of Beckville, Texas, died Thursday; graveside services at 10 a.m. Saturday in Restland Memorial Park Cemetery; arrangements by Jimerson Funeral Home, Carthage, Texas.

The Shreveport Times, September 7, 2001

FLENIKEN, Elna Joann

  Graveside services for Elna Joann Fleniken, 81, of Tatum were held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, Sept 5, 2001 in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Carroll T. Brooks officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Bryan Funeral home.
  Mrs. Fleniken died on Sunday, Sept 2, 2001. She was born Sept 26, 1919 in Hamilton County. She was a home maker.

The Trammel Trace Tribune, Sept. 6, 2001

CHAMBLESS, Pauline Brillhart

  Mrs. Pauline Chambless, Age 86 of Houston formerly of Carthage, Texas. Services will be held at 1:00p.m. Thursday, September 6, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Uth Officiating. Interment will be in the Restland Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Mrs. Chambless died September 2, 2001 in Houston, Texas.
  Mrs. Pauline Chambless was born December 26, 1914 in Strong, Arkansas to Willie and Mattie Lee Moore Brillhart. Pauline attended school in El Dorado Arkansas, She wed Shelby R. Chambless on March 30, 1939 and together they celebrated over 60 years of marriage before his death in March of 2000. Mrs. Chambless was a homemaker and a member of Central Baptist Church. She had traveled extensively through South America. Pauline was a devoted mother and grandmother. Mrs. Chambless had a green thumb and always maintained a beautiful yard.
  She is preceded in death by a daughter; Susan Kay Chambless; brother: Willard Brillhart: sisters; Maxola McCauley and Mary Lee Hendricks.
  Survivors: Son: Chris Chambless and wife Beth of Houston,TX , Daughter:Becky Wattleworth and husband Bob of Canton, Michigan Sisters: Gertrude Patterson of Carthage, TX., Lanell Moore and husband Dr. Barry Lee Jr. of El Dorado, Willie Jean Keaton of El Dorado. Grandson: Kent Christopher Wattleworth and wife Merrie of Canton, Michigan Step Grandchildren: Crystal Ingle and Butch Ingle of Houston, TX Niece: Cheryl Johnson and husband Dr. Ben of little Rock, Arkansas, Numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Hawthorn Funeral home 903-693-3816.

Houston Chronicle

HALL, Hugh Derron

  Funeral services for Hugh Derron Hall, 76, of Gary, were held Monday, Sept. 3, 2001 at Lipsey Family Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. John W. Gradberg and Duane Turner officiated. Burial followed in Gary Cemetery under the direction of Lipsey Family Funeral Home. He died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001 in the Overton Brooks Veterans Administration Hospital in Shreveport.
  Born Feb. 19, 1925 in Gary, he was the son of Justus L. and Gracie Graves Hall. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, and was a lifelong resident of Panola County. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Gary and the Carthage V.F.W. He married Dixie June Weseman on Jan. 25, 1948 in Carthage, and was preceded in death by his brothers, John L., Junior, Kenneth (Jakie), and Jackie Hall; and sisters, Mattie Claris and Juanita Hall Akin.
  Survivors include his wife, Dixie June Weseman Hall, of Gary; daughters and sons-in-law, Martha Ann and Jimmy Saucier, of Washington, LA, Carol Sue and Tony White, of Amarillo, and Brenda Kay and Larry Cranford, of Gary; sons and daughters-in-law, James Thomas (Buddy) and Debra Hall, of Carthage, and Hugh Glen and Brenda Hall, and Johnny and Bobbie Hall, all of Carthage; sister and brother-in-law, Ioan and Frank Crow, of Angleton; and half-brother, Bailey Hall, of Houston.
  Also surviving Hall are his grandchildren, Howard Stephen Teer, of Pensacola, Fla, Joe Teer, Hattiesburg, Miss, Andy White, of Siloam Springs, Ark, Jenny (White) Chambers, of Tulsa, Okla., Casie Cranford, of Carthage, LaMar Hall and Angela and Matthew Hall, all of Gary; Casie Waller, of Los Angeles, Calif., Lisa Dawn (Hall) Glidewell, and Rusty Dwain Hall, both of Carthage; great-grandchildren, Sondra, Scarlet and Silvia Teer, of Pensacola, Stephenie Teer, of Hattiesburg, and Kaitlyn Glidewell, of Carthage; many nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends.
  Pallbearers were his grandsons: LaMar Hall, Matthew Hall, Charles Glidewell, Tracy Teer, Joe Teer, and Andy White. Honorary pallbearers were Rodney Hall, Larry Hall, David Hall, and Rusty Hall.
  Memorials may be made to the Texas Baptist Home for Children, 629 Farley Street, Waxahachie, Texas 75618-0309.

Panola Watchman, Wednesday, September 5, 2001

HAYES, Ila Jean Holland

  Funeral services for Ila Jean Holland Hayes, formerly of Carthage, will be held at 11 am Sept. 7, 2001 at Tel Star Baptist Church in Dallas. The Rev. Emmitt Lee will officiate. Arrangements will be under the direction of Black and Clarks funeral Home in Dallas.
  She was a devoted mother, wife, and aunt to all. She loved her family.
  Survivors include her husband, James Hayes; sons and daughter-in-law, James Hayes, John John Hayes, and Shawn and Earma Hayes; one grandson; sister and brother-in-law, Sedonia and Ivora Thompson, of Carthage; brothers and sister-in-law, Nathaniel and Norma Holland, of Chicago, IL, Mozell and Gladys Holland, and Ozell Holland, all of Carthage; uncle, Peter Holland, of Carthage; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

The Panola Watchman, Wednesday, September 5, 2001

KENNEDY, Windal Calvin

  Funeral services for Windal Calvin Kennedy, 54, of Carthage, were held Sunday Sept. 2, 2001 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Larry Hutto officiated. Burial followed in Rehobeth Cemetery under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. He died Friday August 31, 2001 in Carthage.
  Born Sept. 2, 1947 in Bogalusa, LA, he was the son of James Austin and Elsie Williams Kennedy. He attended State High School in Angie, LA, graduating with the class of 1965. He married Angeles Mendoza Musngi celebrating many years of marriage. He served in the Air Force as a Military Policeman who trained Canine dogs.
  He was employed as a supervisor with Texas Utilities in maintenance and operations. He was a member of Stateline Baptist Church in Mississippi, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding in the river bottom. He was preceded in death by his father, James Austin Kennedy.
  Survivors include his mother, Elsie Morton, of Slidell, LA; wife, Angeles Kennedy, of Carthage; son and daughter-in-law, Paul Calvin and Dawn Kennedy, of Carthage; daughter, Angeles Kennedy, of Carthage; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Polly Kennedy, of Gulf Port, Miss., and Kindal and Jamie Kennedy, of Angie, LA; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Delaine Stockstill, of Bogalusa; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Heather, Kristen, and Paul; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
  Pallbearers were Larry Milligan, Barney Himes, Ed Tillman, Eddie Tillman, James Cox, Travis Smith, and Larry McQuaid.
  The family suggests donations be made to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

The Panola Watchman, Wednesday, September 5, 2001

LEETH, Christopher Micheal

  Graveside services for infant Christopher Micheal Leeth, one month old, of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, relative of several Panola County residents, were held Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001 in Panola Mt. Zion Cemetery. The Rev. Thumper Miller officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. He died August 29, 2001 in Pensacola, Florida.
  Born July 8, 2001 at Eglin Air Force Base in Ft. Walton Beach, he was the son of Timothy Brian and Crystal Boyd Leeth. He was a sweet baby, who was loved and will be missed by all.
  Survivors include his parents, Timothy and Crystal Leeth, of Ft. Walton Beach; sister, Shyan Allison Leeth, of Ft. Walton Beach; grandparents, James and Suzette Dickins, of Elysian Fields, and Jackie and Nancy George, of Marshall; great-grandparents, Joe and Bobbie Higgins, of Carthage, H. E. Boyd, of Chickasla, OK, and Faye Dickey, of Linsday, OK; numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and a host of friends.
  The family suggests donations be made to First United Methodist Church of Carthage Youth Group or Panola Mt. Zion Cemetery.

The Panola Watchman, Wednesday, September 5, 2001

NICHOLS, T. M.

  Graveside services for T. M. Nichols, 56, of Carthage, were held Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001 in Panola Mt. Zion Cemetery. The Rev. Pete Williams officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. He died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001 in Longview.
  Born Sept. 25, 1944 in Carthage, he was the son of Thomas Monterrey Jr. and Nettie Lee Cole Nichols. He was reared in the Baptist faith, and graduated from Carthage schools. He worked as a machinist for LeTourneau, and was a member of DeBerry Baptist Church. He was a talented oil painter, and loved working in his gardens of flowers and vegetables.
  Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Alma Nichols, and Cary and Sherri Nichols, all of Gladewater, and Kirk and Debra Nichols, of North Carolina; daughters and son-in-law, Angel Nichols, and Misty and Mike McCoy, all of Gladewater; sisters and brother-in-law, Billie Nell Longshore, of Carthage, and Hazel Fern and Jimmy Hughes, of Ft. Worth; 13 grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

The Panola Watchman, Wednesday, September 5, 2001