Sunday, January 22, 2006

Helen Pyle                            Feb 26, 1924 - Jan 8, 2006

Graveside services for Helen Pyle, 81, of Bloomburg were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan 13 at Salem Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Toland officiating.   Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.  Mrs. Pyle was was in Cass County and was a member of the 1941 graduating class of Bloomburg High School.  She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas B. Anthony; her mother, Faye E. Anthony; her husband, Gordon E. Pyle; and her brothers, Robert J. Anthony and Ken Z. Anthony.  Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Hershe Thompson of Bloomburg and Jerry Turner of Waskow; six nieces, Jeri Vaughn and husband Gary of Plano, Margo Daniels and husband Marc of Kellar, Sharon Choate of Austin, Kristina Galipp of Vancouver, Wash., Nina McGivney of Arvado, Colo., and Judy Kruppa of Victoria; and three nephews, Jody Dellinger and wife Heather of Arlington, Was., Alan Anthony of Richard, Va., and Gil Turner of Vinton, La.  Condolences may be made on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.(pd) 

Menace Lloyd Sr                    June 15, 1953 - Jan 12, 2006

Funeral services for Menace Lloyd Sr., 52, of Douglassville are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan 21.  Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

William "Bill" H. Robertson Jr.               April 20, 1930 - Jan 11, 2006

Funeral services for William "Bill" H. Robertson, Jr., 75, of Las Cruces, N.M., formerly of Linden, were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18.  Reeder-Davis-Schindler funeral Home handled at arrangements.

April

Sunday, April 2nd, 2006

Jack Biermann                                        April 12, 1938 - March 27, 2006

Jack Biermann, 67, of  Atlanta died Monday, March 27 in an Atlanta hospital.  Mr. Biemann was born April 12, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisc.  He was a retired area supervisor for International Paper and an Air Force veteran.  Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Turner Biermann; one son, Donald Biermann; one daughter, Debra Groves; two brothers, Alan Biermann and Gary Biermann; and two two granddaughters, Amber Marie Brazell and Brandy Leigh Barr.  Cremation is the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. (pd)

Wednesday, April 5, 2006

Phillip S. Tomlin                                Jan 3, 1967 - March 28, 2006

Funeral services for Phillip S. Tomlin, 39, of Daingerfield were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Oleta Hobbs Whitfield                    July 15, 1920 - April 2, 2006

Graveside services for Oleta Hobbs Whitfield, 85, at Atlanta were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 4.  Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

Donald Roy Salsman                    Nov 29, 1950 - March 31, 2006

Funeral services for Donald Roy Salsman, 55, of Texarkana, Ark. were held of 2 p.m. Monday, April 3.  Chapelwood Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Willie Raymond Williams            March 10, 1922 - March 29, 2006

Graveside services for Willie Raymond Williams, 88, of Commerce were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Sunday, April 9, 2006

Mildred G. Johnson                Oct 1, 1916 - April 3, 2006

Funeral services for Mildred G. Johnson, 89, of Atlanta were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 5 at Smyrna Baptist Church at Atlanta with the Rev. Gene Parker officiating.  Interment followed in Smyrna Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Mrs. Johnson loved sewing and reading.  She will be dearly missed by friends and family.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey L. Johnson.  Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Walter Smith of Atlanta; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Wilson "Woody" and Virginia Watkins of Atlanta and Pearson "Charlie" Watkins of Nash; one granddaughter, Lee Ann Holcomb, and husband Wayne of Atlanta; and two great-grandchildren, David Holcomb and Joshua Holcomb.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfunalservice.com. (pd)

Michael "Mickey" Turner           Sept 29, 1954 - April 4, 2006

Funeral services for Michael "Mickey" Turner, 5l, of Linden were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 7.  Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

Mary P. Brown                    Sept 1, 1924 - April 20, 2006

Graveside services for Mary P. Brown, 81, of Bloomburg were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 23 at Beech Creek Cemetery in Cass County under the direction of Hanner Funeral Services.  Mrs. Brown was born is Cass County and was a member of the Queen City Methodist Church.  She was associated was the Queen City VFW and worked as a telegraph operator many ago.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Brown.  Survivors include one daughter, Kathleen Barnwell of Queen City; one brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Phyllis Powell of Texarkana; one sister, Ruby Powell of Bloomburg; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.  Condolences may be made on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com (pd)

Reece Foreman                    Feb 19, 1986 - April 23, 2006

Funeral services for Reece Foreman, 20, of Linden are being held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 26.  Reeder-Davis Schindler Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Sunday, April 29th, 2006

Frances Irene Killen            Sept 22, 1923 - April 21, 2006

Frances Irene Killen, 82, passed away Friday, April 21 in Wichita Falls.  Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 24 at the Owens and Brumley Chapel with Victor Jeremiah Heydt officiating.  Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery.  Arrangements were entrusted to Owens and Brumley Funeral Home at Wichita Falls.  Frances was born Sept. 22, 1923 in Atlanta to Homer Elbert and Willie Geraldine Jackson.  She married Floyd Lincoln Killen Sr. on May 29, 1948 in Shreveport, La.  She was the former director of nursing of Wichita General School of Nursing, the former director of the WFISD School of Vocational Nursing, and the Wichita General Consultant of Patient Care Services.  Frances was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.  She was a loving wife, mother and friend of many.  She was a missed by all who loved her.  Frances is survived is survived by a daughter, Cecil Kincaid and husband, Douglas of Bellville, Texas; a son, Floyd L. Killen of Wichita Falls; and a sister, Dora Alice Jackson of Atlanta, Texas.  Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Hospice of Wichita Falls. (pd)

Bobbie G. Mills Anderson        Jan 27, 1931 - April 26, 2006

Funeral services for Bobbie G. Mills Anderson, 75, of Queen City are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at First Baptist Church of Queen City with Bro. Mike Lovely officiating.  Interment will followed in Queen City Cemetery under the director of Hanner Funeral Service.  Mrs. Anderson went to be with the Lord of Wednesday, April 26.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Queen City of a was member of the Enon Voluntary Church Builders.  Mrs. Anderson loved to sew, go to garage sales of gardening.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Cora Mills; and grandson, Weldon Williams and James Maxwell.  Survivors include her husband of 59 years, the Rev. Joe W. Anderson at Queen City; two sons, Sammy Anderson of Siera Vista, Ariz., and Geary Anderson of Queen City; one daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Gary Maxwell of Bivins; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Janie Henderson of Irving and Neva and Tom Anderson of Haltom City; five grandchildren, Melonie, Scotty, Brooks, and Jody Anderson and Sheila Maxwell-West; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Connie "Elza" Sommerville of Clarksville; and multitude of nieces and nephews.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

Sammie Carlton Warren        Oct 31, 1915 - April 25, 2006

Sammie Carlton Warren, 90, of Atlanta died Tuesday, April 25.  Arrangements were handled by Hanner Funeral Service with the Sulphur Springs Cemetery.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Mrs. Warren was born at Athens and was a member of the All Saints Episcopal Church in Atlanta.  She was a preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Warren; and her two sisters, Fannie Carlton and Carolyn McCombs.  Survivors include two stepsons, Joe Warren of Dallas and Bill Warrens of Wichita Falls; three great-nieces and nephews, Tracy Elle Oller of Gilmer, Quint Ellis of Hawkins of Nina McCombs Hix of Shreveport, La.; eight great-greatnieces and nephews; and one great-great-great-nephew.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd.)

Henry Ellie Bowman Jr.        March 18, 1952 - April 23, 2006

Funeral services for Henry Ellis Bowman Jr., 54, of Linden were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 27.  Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Hershel "Red" Little            Nov 2, 1927 - April 25, 2006

Funeral services for Hershel "Red" Little, 78, of McLeod are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29 at McLeod Tabernacle Church with the Rev. J.P. Story officiating.  Interment will follow in Good Exchange Cemetery in McLeod under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Mr. Little was born in McLeod and was a member of McLeod Tabernacle Church.  He lived in McLeod most of life and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  He was a member of Masonic Lodge 491 in Kildare and was a contract welder.  He was a preceded in death by his wife, Grace Marcelle Little, and a son, Ronald Dale Little.  Survivors include wife, Darlene Little of McLeod; two daughters, Loretta Milam and Kathy McKnight, both of McLeod; four grandchildren, Latriscia Thompson, Janice Sherman, Billy McKnight and Matthew Milam; and six great-grandchildren.  The guest book may be signed on0line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

Forrest Allen Mauldin        Sept 22, 1922 - April 27, 2006

Graveside services for Forrest Allen Mauldin, 83, of Atlanta were held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 28 at Smyrna Cemetery with Bro. George Wormington officiating  Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.  Mr. Mauldin was born in Cass County of Forrest "Bud" and Juddie Maudlin.  He was a veteran of World War II.  Bro. Mauldin was a called to preach of May 7, 1961.  He served as a pastor for 22 years.  He was a member of Long Bridge Road Road Baptist Church and enjoyed writing poetry and working crossword puzzles.  He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; Murray, Bluford, and Gene Mauldin; and one sister, Irma Dee Trumble.  Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Mauldin of Atlanta; one son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Phyllis Mauldin of Atlanta; two grandsons, Luke and Caleb Mauldin; and two sisters and one brother-in-law, Becky Stanley of Longview and Nell and Howard Fory of Longview.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd.)

Elizabeth Blanton            April 21, 1922 - April 25, 2006

Elizabeth Blanton, 84, of Paris, formerly of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 25 while at Paris Regional Medical Center.  Bright-Holland Funeral Home scheduled graveside services for 10 a.m. Friday, April 28 at Bethsaida Cemetery in Cass County with the Rev. Randall Scott officiating. Mrs. Blanton, the daughter of Sam and Vera Beatrice Ray Tolleson, was born April 21, 1922 in Bivins.  On Feb. 9, 1946, she married Reginald L. Blanton, building 51 years of family and memories before his death on Dec. 7, 1997.  Two sisters, Fay Quinn and Wanda Williams, also preceded her in death.  She attended Westside Baptist Church of Atlanta where she taught Sunday school in many departments prior to her moving to Paris when she joined Immanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Deanna Manning and husband Richard of Paris; granddaughter, Cescily Abbott and husband Shawn of Magnolia; grandson, Rick Manning and wife Cherie of College Station, five great-grandchildren, Alan Abbott, Carina Abbott, Brynne Manning, Dara Manning and Aaron Manning; a sister, Maxine Quinn of Queen City; and numerous nieces and nephews.  To leave a message on tribute for the family, please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com and select the guest book icon.  (pd.)

Troyce Hancock            Jan 29, 1933 - April 25, 2006

Funeral services for Troyce Hancock, 73, of Marietta were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 28.  Arrangements were handled by Hanner Funeral Service.

May

Wednesday, May 3, 2006

Rosemary Glass Alexander        Dec 24, 1915 - April 15, 2006

Rosemary Glass Alexander went home to heaven on April 15, 2006.  Born in Bloomburg on Dec. 24, 1915, to Vernon and Rosalie Price Glass, she live a happy life growing up on the family farm.  She graduated with honors from Texas A&M at Commerce in 1936.  While in collage, she was president of Sweetheart of Tooanoowa and voted Queen of May.  In 1938, Rosemary married Herbert Alexander.  They settled in Corpus Christi several years later opening up Alexander-Glass Agency in conjunction with her brother Vernon Glass Jr. and his wife, Mary.  When World War II broke out, Herbert was stationed in San Antonio at Kelly Air Force Base.  Rosemary worked with her brother, Vernon, to keep the Alexander-Glass Agency a growing business.  The couple had two daughters, Rosalie and Dona.  The Alexanders and Glasses were evertually joined in Corpus Christi by Rosemary's brother Weldon and his family as well as her mother.  For several years, they all lived on the same block while her daughters were growing up.  Rosemary was a Regent of the DAR, member of Daughters of America Colonists, president of the Women of the First Presbyterian Church and active in numerous community organizations.  Several years after Herbert died in 1990, Rosemary moved to San Antonio to be near her family.  She become president to the Women of the Alamo Heights Methodist Church, active in her Sunday school class and monthly cooking in the church kitchen for the "Lunch Bunch."  She loved her years in San Antonio and the many close friends she made there.  Rosemary felt most fortunate to have six nieces and nephews with whom she had a very special bond.  To them she was always "Auntie."  They stayed in close touch and were always a source of comfort, support, and pride.  She also shared a close relationship with grandsons Reed Runnels, and Alexander and Max Schenker.  She said her family was "the most precious people in the world to me."  Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Vernon Sr. and Weldon; nephew, Vernon Jr., who the family called "Son."  Her devoted husband, Herbert, is already on heaven also.  She is survived by daughters Rosalie Peters and husband Weldon; Dona Schenker and husband, Cecil; grandsons, Reed Runnels, Alexander and Max Schnecker.  Nephews and nieces include Bill Glass and wife, Mavis; Marilyn Glass, Linda Horn and husband, Mike; Shep Glass and wife, Penny, Phil Glass, Mindy Pigman and husband, Harry.  She was a great-aunt to Diana Thibodeaux and husband, Bill, Lindy Gohmert and husband, Rick, Patti Dean and husband, Grant, Billy Glass and wife, Laura, Bobby Glass and wife, Angela, Mindy McEachern and husband, Mike, George Horn and wife, Honey, Robert Horn and wife, Krista and their children.  Also, the Austin Glass, Zocia and Isabel Pigman.  Her extended family included many valued cousins, many still living in the Atlanta area.  She also remained close to her sister-in-law, Jane Glass, and Herbert's sister, Peggy Alexander Cheaney.  She was an inspiring friend, the most trustworthy of confidants, and a faithful Christian.  Rosemary believed the "women cannot be too independent."  It was the combination of qualities and beliefs the made her an inspiration to young and old.  She always showed love to everyone.  A family memorial service was held on Saturday, April 22 at the First Methodist Church in Corpus Christi.  Entombment was at the Seaside Mausoleum in Corpus Christi.  If desired, memorial fits can be made to Bill Glass Prison Ministries, P.O. Box 761101, Dallas, Texas 75376.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.porterloring.com. (pd.)

Jerry Wayne Kirby                    Nov 2, 1945 - April 16, 2006

Jerry Wayne Kirby of Atlanta left this life on April 16 in his home while holding hands with his wife and into the arms of his mother, Louise Engling Kirby and father, Harold Kirby, who predeceased him.  He is survived by his wife, Janet Kirby and Atlanta; three daughters and their husbands, Tracy and Albert Porras of San Angelo, Tanya and Brian Thornberg of McKinney and Terri and Todd Woolf of Las Vegas, Nev.; stepson and his wife, Jonathan and Lisa Kringen of Junction City, Kans.; seven grandchildren, two granddaughter, Chynna and McKenzie, three grandsons, Dakota Kai, Sky Louis and Kirby Wright, all of San Angelo, grandson Connor of McKinney, step-granddaughter Claire of Junction City, Kans.; former wife and mother of his three daughters, Carolyn Kirby of San Angelo; mother- and sister-in-law, Dorothy Owen and Rose Casey, respectively, both of Atlanta; best friend and hunting and fishing buddy of over 30 years, Butch Caton of Abilene; special friends and classmates, Pete and Freda Pounds of Fort Davis; and his favorite cousin Lisa Simon and has husband Joe of Fort Worth. A Vietnam veteran, Mr. Kirby served 21 years in the Air Force for 1966 to 1987, retiring with the rank of master sergeant,  He graduated from Monahans High School in 1964 and from Angelo State University in 1996 with a degree in history. He was a Boy Scout of 15 years and actively served as a volunteer of the Girl Scouts for 27 years.  Mr. Kirby was an athlete all his life.  He played football and baseball in high school and softball whole in the Air Force and was on the USAF European Championship Team in 1979 and first baseman.  He refereed high school football and basketball for many years.  He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Braves.  Mr. Kirby was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6869 in Linden.  Mr. Kirby survived cancer and surgical removal of the lamyx in 1998.  He availed himself to speech therapy students at Overton Brooks VA Hospital in Shreveport, La., as a learning tool.  He was honored on several occasions when asked to speak before upcoming-and-coming ear, nose and throat students doctors at LSU Medical University to Shreveport lectures were well received by standing-room-only students and doctors at the university.  Prior in the year 2000, Mr. Kirby also lectured at Abilene Christian University in Shreveport and Texas A&M at Canyon.  Whether in a restaurant,  the local Wal-Mart. or at the hospital, children were drawn to the man with the "funny voice" which sounded like Darth Vader of Star Wars when speaking with the mechanical servox.  He always took these times as a teaching opportunity to let them play with his "voice" and to tell them not to smoke or use other tobacco products as he had.  He was known to most as the man with the quirky saying
"Life is supposed to be fun and my fun meter's not pegged out yet" and to few with saying "If you mess with the bull, expect to get his horns."  Mr. Kirby moved to Atlanta in1999 with his wife and began sculpting the lend around their home, planting over 50 trees and 150 rose bushes.  A romantic, he brought flowers to be very every Saturday in celebration of the day they wed.  He will be remembered and missed by many for his humorous outlook on life, the sparkling mischievousness in his eyes and those whose lives he touched in countless was as a husband, father, grandfather, best friend, teammate and teacher.  Memorial services are being held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22 and are being handled by Hanner Funeral Home of Atlanta. (pd.)

Peter VanBergh                    April 3, 1930 - May 1, 2006

Funeral services for Peter VanBergh, 75, of Atlanta are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 4 at Hanner Funeral Chapel with Mr. Bobby Allday officiating.  Interment followed at Pine Crest Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Mr. VanBergh was born in Rochester, N.Y.  He was a member of the Atlanta Rotary Club where he was a past president, served on the board of directors, and as treasurer.  He also was a member of the Texas Silver Haired Legislature and a volunteer for SCORE.  Survivors include his wife, Marianna VanBergh of Atlanta; two sons and daughter-in-law, Mark VanBergh of Washington, D.C., and Jim and Agnieszka VanBergh of Warsaw, Poland; one grandson, Jacob VanBergh of Warsaw, Poland; one brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Anita VanBergh of Bocca Raton, Fla.; and one brother-in-law, Jack Allday and wife Sharlene of Dallas.  Memorials may be made to the Rotary Foundation, P.O.Box 1050, Atlanta, Texas 75551 or the Atlanta Public Library, 101 West Hiram St., Atlanta, Texas 75551.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd.)

Avice Richards                    Nov 27, 1941 - April 29, 2005

Funeral services for Avice Richards, 64, of Atlanta will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 3. Hanner Funeral Service will handle the arrangements.  Mrs. Richards is survived by step-father, Bill Waddill of Atlanta; one son, Mike Richards and wife Brenda of Queen City; two daughters, Cindi Bolt and Kelley of Queen City and Pam Wood and husband, Greg, of Atlanta; one sister, Dorcas Stuckey of Genoa, Ark.; nine grandchildren; David Welch, of Queen Bolt of Sulphur Springs, Kelli Bolt and fiance, David Welch of Queen City, Kari Richards of Queen City, Jonathan Richards of Queen City, Kason Wood of Atlanta, Lexi Wood of Atlanta, Emily Richards of Queen City, Cydnee Wood of Atlanta and Kade Wood of Atlanta; and special companion, Bailey.  Mrs. Richards was a member of the First Baptist Church in Atlanta and was office manager for the Country Stores at 16 years.  (pd.)

Sylvanus N. "Dinks" Pugh        Feb 21, 1925 - April 28, 2006

Funeral service for Sylvanus N. "Dinks" Pugh, 81, of Bloomburg were held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 1.  Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

Essie Talton                        Oct 30, 1922 - April 29, 2006

Funeral services for Essie Talton, 83, of Douglassville are pending.  Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home was handle the arrangements.

May

Sunday, May 7, 2006

Avice Richards        Nov. 27, 1941 - April 29, 2006

Funeral services for Avice Richards, 64, of Atlanta were held at 2 Wednesday, May 3 at Hanner Funeral Chapel with the Rev. T.J. Bolt officiating.  Interment followers in Anticoch Cemetery in Cass County under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Mrs. Richards was born in Louisiana and was a the member of the First Baptist Church in Atlanta for many years.  She was the office manager for the County Stores for 16 years.  She was preceded in death be her parents, H.B. "Buddy" Dean and Quida Dean Waddill.  Survivors include her stepfather, Bill Waddill of Atlanta; one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Brenda Richards of Queen City; two daughters and one son-in-law, Cindi Bolt-Kelley of Queen City and Pam and Greg Wood of Atlanta; one sister, Dorcas Stuckey of Dyerburg, Tenn.; one special cousin, Sheila Lavender of Genoa, Ark.; one special companion, Bailey; and nine grandchildren, David Bolt of Sulphur Springs, Kelli Bolt and fiance, David Welch, of Queen City, Kaci Richards of Queen City, Panathan Rcihards of Queen City, Kason Wood of Atlanta, Lexi Wood of Atlanta, Emily Richards of Queen City, Cydnee Wood of Atlanta and Kade Wood of Atlanta.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd.)

William Garland Floyd        Feb 28, 1921 - May 2, 2006

Funeral services for William Garland Floyd, 85, of Daingerfield were held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 5.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Von Allen Davis        March 5, 1928 - May 4, 2006

Funeral services for Von Allen Davis, 78, of Doddridge, Ark., were held at 10a.m. Saturday, May 6 at Hanner Funeral Home with the Bro. Gary O'Day officiating.  Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery in Doddridge, Ark., under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Von Davis went to be our Lord and Savior on May 4.  He was born March 5, 1928 to Mary Jane Stewart-Davis and Jessie Davis.  He was self-employed for 40 self-employed for 40 years and retired form the timber business.  His hobbies were small engine repair and fishing.  He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Hazel Davis; one son, Clay Allen Davis Doddridge, Ark.; one duaghter and son-in-law, Kathy Lynn and Johnny Sturdiviant of Avery; two granddaughters, Mary Sellick of Gorham, Maine, and Jackie Dean Harper of Avery; two grandsons, T.J. Shirley of Sebago Lake, Maine, and Robert Von Givinn of Avery; one sister, Emma Sullivan of Doddridge, Ark.; and one brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Shirley Davis of McLeod.  Von's family extends their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Tim O'Kelley and the staff at Atlanta Memorial Hospital for the loving care they gave him.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd.)

Lewis Endsley        April 14, 1925 -  May 6, 2006

Funeral services for Lewis Endsley, 81, of Atlanta were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 9 at First United Methodist Church in Atlanta with the Rev. Mike Toland officiating.  Interment followed in Pinecrest Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Mr. Endsley was born  in Doddridge, Ark., and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Atlanta.  He was a former president of the Indian Hills Country Club and co-founder of the Atlanta Baseball Association.  Mr. Endsley was a avid golfer.  He will be dearly missed by family of friends.  Survivors include his wife, Marcia Endsley; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Roxanne Endsley of Atlanta; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Mitch Watkins of Atlanta; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Aline and J.D. Taylor of Atlanta and Geniece Glass of Atlanta; four grandchildren, Jessica Davis, Jason Endsley, Amanda Watkins and Hunter Watkins; and one great-grandchild, Sydni Brooke Davis.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd.)

Mildred Dudley Biddy        May 30, 1916 - May 4, 2006

Graveside services for Mildred Dudley Biddy, 89, of Hughes Springs were held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 8.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.  

Gregorio Martinez        Feb. 24, 2004 - May 5, 2006

Graveside services for Gregorio Martinez, 2, of Pittsburg were held of 2 p.m. Monday, May 8.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.  

Charles "Charlie" Bullard        June 17, 1922 - May 4, 2006

Funeral services for Charles "Charlie" Bullard, 83, of Daingerfield were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Sunday, May 14, 2006

Roy Don Wood        Feb. 28, 1947 - May 9, 2006

Memorial services for Roy Don Wood, 59, of Atlanta are being held at 7 p.m. Monday, May 15 at Westside Baptist Church with the Rev. Dee Cruson officiating.  Interment will follow in Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Sulphur Springs under the direction Hanner Funeral Service.  Mr. Wood was born in McKinney and was a member of Thomas Street Baptist Church.  He retired from the Texas Department of Transportation after 21 years of service and was a member of the Masons.  Mr. Wood loved to fish.  He was preceded in death by the, T.J. Wood and Winnie Wood.  Survivors includes his wife, Virginia Wood; one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Pam Wood of Atlanta; one stepson, Marcus Sherman of Escambia County, Fla.; two stepdaughters, Stacie Lawrence and husband Greg of Bloomburg and Melody Thurmond and husband E.G. of Seffner, Fla.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Thomas Street Baptist Church Building Fund.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd.)

Joe Tom Crowe        Oct. 16, 1942 - May 8, 2006

Funeral services for Joe Tom Crowe, 63, of Jefferson were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 11 in the Haggard-Heaster Chapel in Jefferson with the Rev. Jim Durham officiating.  Interment followed in Moseley Cemetery in Smithland under the direction of Haggard-Heaster Funeral Home.  Mr. Crowe was born in Alabama to Iva Bell Anderson Crowe and Charles C. Crowe.  He was a graduate of East Texas Baptist and received his master's degree form Stephen F. Austin State University.  He was a teacher in the Marshall Publish Schools for a number of years.  He had served as a deacon at First Baptist Church in Jefferson.  Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Matthew and Tracy Crowe of Little Elm and Samuel Steed and Janna Crowe of Kennard; one daughter and son-in-law, Ruth Anne and James Phillips of Jefferson; one sister, Sara Hernandez of Jefferson; one brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Judy Crowe and Hixson, Tenn.; one niece, Toni Cox and husband Ronnie of Jefferson; and four grandchildren, Emilee and Jacy Crowe of Little Elm, Bethany Crowe of Kennard and Lacy Phillips of Jefferson.  (pd)

Cassie M. Walker        June 15, 1914 - May 9, 2006

Funeral services for Cassie M. Walker, 91, of Linden are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13.  Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.  

Lila Mae Thomas         Feb. 19, 1936 - May 8, 2006

Funeral services for Lila Mae Thomas, 70, of Maud were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 11.  Bates-Rolf Funeral Home of New Boston handled the arrangements.

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Allison "A.P." Martin Sr.        March 20, 1925 - May 11, 2006

Graveside services for Allison "A.P." Martin Sr., 81, of Rodessa, La., were held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 15.  Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

Ina B. Hilliard        March 21, 1939 - May 13, 2006

Graveside services for Ina B. Hilliard, 67, of Queen City were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. May 16.  Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

Sunday, May 21, 2006

Donna Ann Jones Clark        Sept. 16, 1964 - May 15, 2006

Donna Ann Jones Clark, 41, of Gladstone, Mo., granddaughter of Eula Bell Barnwell McCowan, Passed away May 15 at North Kansas City Hospital.  Donna was born Sept. 16, 1964 in Texarkana, Ark.  She was a central services for North Kansas City Hospital where she worked for 23 years.  Donna enjoyed Bingo, movies, garage sales, and auctions.  She was always cheerful, doted on her nieces and nephews, and was always willing to help any of her family or friends that asked anything of her.  She leaves her son, Nicholas Clark; her parents, Sara and Fred Wilken; three sisters, Susan Hooper, Mary Marin and Elane DiMascio; her brother, Christopher Wilken; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Dee Glossip.  Donna was a preceded in death by her father, John L. Jones; and two brothers, David Wilken and William Lee McGonigal Jr.  Graveside services for Mrs. Clark will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at Queen City Cemetery in Queen City. (pd)

Iris Julia Stokes        Oct. 17, 1923 - May 16, 2006

Graveside services for Iris Julia Stokes, 82, of Douglassville were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 17.  Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Rachel Evelyn Stephens        March 22, 1923 - May 15, 2006

A memorial services for Rachel Evelyn Stephens, 83, of Avinger will be held at a later date.  Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Ken Parker                    Feb. 24, 1947 - May 19, 2006

Funeral services for Ken Parker, 59, of Douglassville were held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 22 at Hanner Funeral Home in Atlanta with Bro. James Knight officiating.  Services were held under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Mr. Parker was born in Galena Park and was a member Union Chapel Methodist Church in Douglassville.  He was well thought of the loved by many.  Survivors include her wife, Jeanne Parker of Douglassville; three sons and two daughters-in-laws, Scott David and Jamey Parker of Carrollton, Clay Andrew and Kelli Parker of Carrollton, and Adam Wade Parker of Dallas; one sister, Rebecca Ann Hampton of Douglassville; three grandchildren, Mason, Jack and Gillian Parker Parker of Carrollton; and a nephew, Logan Wade Hampton and Katie Rae Hampton of Douglassville.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Douglassville Fire Department of P.O. Box 39, Douglassville, Texas 75560.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd.)

Roy Don Wood            Feb. 28, 1947 - May 9, 2006

Memorial services for Roy Don Wood, 59, at Atlanta were held at 7 p.m. Monday, May 15 at Westside Baptist Church with the Rev. Dee Cruson officiating.  Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.  Mr. Wood was born in McKinney and was a member of Thomas Street Baptist Church.  He retired from the Texas Department of Transportation after 21 years of service and was a member of the Masons.  Mr. Wood loved to fish.  He was preceded in death by the parents, T. J. Wood and Winnie Wood.  Survivors include his wife, Virginia Wood; one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Pam Wood of Atlanta; one stepson, Marcus Sherman of Escambia County, Fla.; two stepdaughters, Stacie Lawrence and husband Greg of Bloomburg and Melody Thurmond and husband E. G. of Seffner, Fla.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Thomas Street Baptist Church Building Fund.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hanerfuneralservice.com. (pd.)

Gerald C. "Jerry" McNiel    Sept. 10, 1933 - May 21, 2006

Funeral services for Gerald C. "Jerry" McNiel, 72, of Avinger were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 23.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Sharon K. Robinson                Dec. 27, 1945 - May 21, 2006

Funeral services for Sharon Robinson, 60, of Ore City are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 24.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home, Inc. is handling the arrangements. 

S. L. Lawson                        Oct. 15, 1926 - May 15, 2006

Funeral services for S. L. Lawson, 79, of Atlanta were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20.  Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home handled the arrangements. 

Wilbur Young

Funeral arrangements of Wilbur Young, 56, of Bloomburg are pending at Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home.  He passed away at his residence, Thursday, May 18.

Andrew Johnson   

Funeral arrangement for Andrew Johnson, 69, of Domino are pending at Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home.  He passed away at his residence, Tuesday, May 16.

Jimmy C. Jones                April 9, 1947 - May 21, 2006

Funeral services for Jimmy C. Jones, 59, of Hughes Springs are being held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 24.  Reeder-Davis Funeral is handling the arrangements.

Sunday, May 28, 2006

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

June

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Walter Deflay "Flay" Dooley    Aug. 28, 1929 - June 11, 2006

Funeral services for Walter Deflay "Flay" Dooley, 76,of Atlanta will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 14 at First Baptist Church in Queen City with the Rev. Mike Lovely and Rev. Joe Anderson officiating.  Interment will follow in Huffines Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Mr. Dooley was born in Cass County went to be with the Lord at June 11.  Survivors include with his wife, Betty Hogue Dooley; one son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Patty Dooley of Bloomburg; one daughter and son0in-law, ReJeana and Bryce Squyres of Atlanta; one brother, Chesley Dooley of Jefferson; one sister, Estelle Wagstaff of Texarkana; three grandchildren, Zach Squyres and wife Jennifer Dooley, and Melissa Dumas and husband Bryan; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Memorials may be made to FBC Queen  City building fund, 206 Marietta St., Queen City, Texas 75572.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

Maudie Golden        Nov. 15, 1940 - June 6, 2006

Funeral services for Maudie Golden, 65, of Hughes Springs were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

 Ivy Rea Aycock Alllison        March 26, 1925 - June 10, 2006

Funeral services for Ivy Rea Aycock Allison, 81, of Fort Worth are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 14.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

J.W. Terry        Sept. 7, 1938 - June 11, 2006

Funeral services for J.W. Terry, 67, of Linden are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 14.  Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 

Jean Simmons        June 23, 1955 - June 6, 2006 

Funeral services for Jean Simmons, 50, for Avinger are pending Sullivan-Heaster Funeral Home in Marshall.  Jean Simmons was born on June 23, 1955 in Atlanta to Mathew Simmons Sr. and Virgie Stiger Simmons. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, J.D. Simmons.  Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Twanette Cathey of California, Drienna Cathey and Mark Green of California, and Shanta Cathey of California; one son and daughter-in-law, Richie and Shanelle Cathey and Lake O' the Pines; two sisters, Virgie "Mule" Simmons and Matie B. Simmons; two brothers, Mathews Simmons Jr. and Mc'Orthie Stiger; five grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. (pd)

Donnie V. Little        June 18, 1937 - June 10, 2006

Funeral services for Donnie V. Little, 68, of Bloomburg were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 at First Baptist Church if Bloomburg with the Rev. Tim Reid officiating.  Interment is being held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 14 at Eureka Cemetery in Corsicana under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Donnie Little, originally from Corsicana, moved to Bloomburg in 1977.  Mrs. Little owned and operated the Jot-Em-Down grocery for 22 years.  She previously lived in Dallas where she owned her own business.  Had had been a resident Bloomburg for 28 years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Bloomburg.  She was a be dearly missed.  Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Shari England of Kaufman; four daughters and one son-in-law, Wanda Sue Wofford of Dallas, Rita Fay Temple of Dallas, Tina Marie and Freddie Kenner of Atlanta, and Linda Kay Walker of Dallas; one brother and sister-in-law, Johnnie and Claudine Mosley of Corsicana; two sisters, Sue Petty of Corsicana and Barbara Joe Jones of Dallas; 19 grandchildren ; and 10 great-grandchildren.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.  (pd)

Augusta Fortune 

Funeral services for Augusta Fortune, 90, of Palestine are pending at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.  Fortune died Thursday, June 8 in a Palestine hospital. 

July

Sunday, July 2, 2006

Quinton Puckett            April 24, 1919 - June 28, 2006

Funeral services for Quinton Puckett, 87, of Atlanta were held a 3 p.m. Friday, June 30 at First United Methodist Church in Atlanta with the Rev. Michael Toland and Bobby Allday officiating.  Interment followed in the Pine Crest Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church where he was also a member of the Chancel Choir.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army-Air Force having served during World War II.  he was a partner with Endsley Grocery.  He worked for Mary Mays Realty for 15 ears and was also a member of the Masonic Lodge for almost 50 years.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Puckett.  Survivors include his son son Dan Puckett of Atlanta and one sister, Tula Denmon of Bloomburg.  Guest book may be signed signed by www.Hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd.)

James W. "Bill" Cook        March 3, 1933 - June 25, 2006

Funeral services for James W. "Bill" Cook, 73, if Tyler were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 28,  Tyler Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Lelia Virginia Eaves            June 5, 1935 - June 28, 2006

Funeral service for Lelia Virginia Eaves, 71, Queen City, formerly of Linden, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 1.  Services will be under the direction of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home.

Lynn White        April 29, 1953 - June 28, 2006

Funeral services for Lynn White, 53, of Avinger were held at 4 p.m. Friday, June 30.  Services were under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.

 Wednesday, July 5, 2006

Cindy Rachel        March 5, 1959 - July 1, 2006

Graveside services for Cindy Rachel, 47, of Douglassville are being held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 5 at Pine Crest Cemetery with the Rev. Neil Adams officiating.  Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.  Mrs. Rachel was born in Weatherford and went to be with her Lord of July 1.  She will be dearly missed by family and friends.  Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Rachel; her mother, Delores Rogers; one daughter and son-in-law, Aprll and Michael Lemmons of Abilene; two brothers, Jeff Wilde of Shreveport, La., and Michael Wilde of Biloxi, Miss.; and one sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Daniel Brents of McLeod.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Atlanta Memorial Hospital.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

Norman H. "Butch" Gunkel        Oct. 15, 1942 - July 2, 2006

Funeral services for Norman H. "Butch" Gunkel, 63, of Daingerfield are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 5.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

James McKinney   

Funeral services for Norman McKinney, 84, of Avinger are currently pending with Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.  Mr. McKinney died Sunday, July 2 in a Longview nursign home.

Deborah Wilson        Sept 30, 1955 - June 25, 2006

Funeral services for Deborah Wilson, 50, of Ore City were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 1.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Sunday, July 9, 2006

Vinus Ray Stronman        June 11, 1919 - June 30, 2006

Funeral services Virus Ray Stronman, 87, of Avinger will held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 3.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

James E. McKinney        Dec. 31, 1921 - July 2, 2006

Funeral services for James E. McKinney, 84, of Avinger were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 5.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Faye Logwood Livingston        Nov. 13, 1915 - July 7, 2006

Funeral services for Faye Logwood Livingston, 90, of Douglassville were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 11 at Douglassville United Methodist Church with Rev. John Bingham officiating.  Interment followed in the O'Farrell Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Mrs. Livingston was a member of the Douglasville United Methodist Church.  She was also a member of the Eastern Star in Linden  and a charter member and first present of the Ladies Auxiliary VFM in Nacogdoches.  She served as election judge of Precinct 2 for many years.  Mrs. Livingston was preceded in death by her husband, C. W. Livingston.  Survivors onclude one daughter, Charleen Granberry and husband David of Douglassville; grandchildren, Carla Dupree and husband Scott of Douglassville and John Granberry and wife Teresa of Columbus, Miss.; two great-grandchildren, Davis Dupree and Allison Granberry.   Memories may be made to the Douglassville Methodist Church.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

Julia "Tiney" Latham        Nov. 28, 1933 - July 8, 2006

Graveside services for Julie "Tiney" Latham, 72, of Lufkin were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 9. Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Willie R. Thompson        July 8, 1935 - July 7, 2006

Graveside services for Willie R. Thompson, 70, of Atlanta were held at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 9.  Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

Eloise Lance            Oct. 31, 1912 - July 7, 2006

Funeral services for Eloise Lance, 93, of Atlanta were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 9 at Smyrna Baptist Church with the Rev. Gene Parker and Rev. Dwayne Lemmon officiating.  Interment followed in the Smyrna Cemetery under the direction and Hanner Funeral Service.  Mrs. Lance was a member of the Smyrna Baptist Church where she was a member of The Ruth Sunday School Class.  She was a homemaker.  Mrs. Lance was preceded in death by the husband, Thomas Douglas Lance; three infant children; step-daughter, Marie Shults; great-grandchildren, Crystal Taylor; two brothers and one sister.  Survivors include one son, W. D. Lance and wife Veneda of Atlanta; five step grandchildren , 15 great-grandchildren, 18 step great-grandchildren and 11 step step great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other nieces and nephews.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

Amy Feutral        April 11, 1958 - July 6, 2006

Funeral services for Amy Feutral, 48, of Atlanta were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 9 at Hanner Funeral Service Chapel with Rev Brother Rick Blackwood officiating, interment followed in the Antioch Cemetery.  Ms. Feutral was born in Shreveport, La.  She grew up as an Air Force child and got the travel all over the world.  She is preceded in death by her brother, Victor Kurt Poulson.  She is preceded her mother, Barbara Poulson; her father, John E. Poulson of Las Vegas, Nev.; one son, Anthony Upchurch of Little Rock, Ark.; one brother, James Stone of Bloomburg; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Brenda Porter of San Antonio and Neda Stewart and husband, Clyde of Atlanta.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

M. K. "Ken" Holt        Aug. 13, 1926 - July 7, 2006

Funeral services for M. K. "Ken" Holt, 79, of Atlanta were held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 10 at the Atlanta Church of God with the Rev. Chris Miller officiating.  Interment followed in the Walnut Hill Cemetery in Caddo Parish under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Mr. Holt was a member of the Atlanta Church of God.  He was a life-long grocer and owned and operated Holt's Grocery in Atlanta for many years.  He also worked as a security guard for International Paper and a greater for Wal-Mart in his later years.  He was a former Gidson and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the first Cavalry during World War II.  Survivors include his wife, Frances D. Holt of Atlanta; two sons, K. Paul Holt and wife, Donna Miller of Waco and Alex Holt of Atlanta; one grandchild, Alex Holt, Jr. of Atlanta.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

Sunday, July 16, 2006

Wesley Blair            July 21, 1959 - July 10, 2006

Funeral services for Wesley Blair, 46, of Huffines were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 13 at Huffines Baptist Church will Bro. Dee Cruson officiating.  Interment followed in Huffines Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Mr. Blair was born in Atlanta and went to be with the Lord on July 10.  He enjoyed four wheeling, hunting and fishing.  Mr. Blair loved spending time with his grandchildren, family and family.  He touched the lives of so many and he will be many and he will be dearly missed by family and friends.  The family is blessed by the many special memories.  Survivors include his wife, Shane Blair; his mother, Mary Ann Busbee; one son daughter-in-law, Brandon and Alley Blair of Huffines; one daughter, Heather Blair Farmer of Huffines; two brothers, Steven Clyde Blair and wife Jill of Knightdale, N.C., and Michael Wayne Blair and fiance Diane of Princeton;  one sister, Brenda Gail Barlow of Vivian, La.; and four grandchildren, Brianna and Trenton Farmer, and Braylon and Ayden and Blair.  He was a very special son-in-law of Tommy and Peggy Thomas. Survivors also include three very special sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Karen and Lupe Navarro, Sharon and Jeff Foster, and Lisha and Lance Morgan.  Mr. Blair is also survived by very special nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews, as well as a  special adopted son, Will La Duke and his family, and numerous other special children.  The guest book may be signed on0line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

Tim Havard        Oct. 4, 1970 - July 11, 2006

Funeral services for Tim Havard, 35, of Atlanta were held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 14.  Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

 Nora Allen         Jan 9, 1914 - July 12, 2006

Funeral services for Nora Allen, 92, of Longview, formerly of Hughes Springs, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jul 14.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Norma L. Edney       May 23, 1914 - July 8, 2006

Funeral services for Norma L. Edney, 92, of Naples are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Mildred "Granny" Golden         Feb. 1, 1915 - July 12, 2006

Funeral services for Mildred "Granny" Golden, 91, of Hughes Springs and being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15.   Reeder-Davis Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Betty Draper Randolph        Sept. 5, 1926 - July 16, 2006

Graveside services for Betty Draper Randolph, 79, of Atlanta are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 20 at the Queen City Cemetery with Roy Edwards officiating.  Visitation being held form 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday. July 19 at Hanner Funeral Service.  Mrs. Randolph was born in Blalock and was a member of the Queen City Methodist Church.  She and her husband, Douglass A. Randolph, were married for 58 wonderful years.  She was be deeply missed by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and one granddaughter, Jill Stepp.  Survivors include her husband, Douglas A. Randolph; twp daughters and sons-in-law, Meloyne and Ace Stepp and Texarkana, and Daphnye and Ron Kerr of Texarkana, Ark; one sister, Norene Bates of DeKalb; and two grandchildren,  Clint and Tyler Kerr, both of Texarkana, Ark.  Serving as honorary pallbearers are Jerry Smith, Bill Smith, Robby Bates, Sonny McCasland, Donnie Plum and Richard Hanes.  In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Queen City Cemetery Fundy.   The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

Hollis Washington         May 24, 1924 - July 15, 2006

Graveside services for Hollis Washington, 82, of Linden were held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 17.  Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Sunday, July 23, 2006

Roberta M. Gray        Nov. 18, 1937 - July 18, 2006

Roberta M. Gray, 66, of Atlanta died July18 in a local hospital.  Mrs. Gray was born Nov. 18, 1937 in Battle Creek, Mich.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.  Survivors include her husband, Elmer "Bud" Gray of Atlanta; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ryan and Sandy Gray of Fort Pierce, Fla., and Kevin and Debbie Gray of Kaufman; three daughters and one son-in-law, Teri Palucho of Atlanta, Kathi Black of Fort Pierce, Fla., and Kelly and John Everett of Atlanta; four brothers, Donald Hill, Lloyd Montgomery, Tom Montgomery and Allen Montgomery; one sisters, Joan Imes; 19 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chrons Disease Research.  Family and friends may sent tributes to www.mem.com.

Henry Hunt            Jan 21, 1949 - July 19, 2006

Funeral services for Henry Hunt, 57, of McLeod will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 23 at Hanner Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Nellvin Craft officiating.  Interment will follow is Smyrna Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Visitation is being held form 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, July 22 at Hanner Funeral Home.  Mr. Hunt will be with his Lord on July 19.  He loved gardening and working on Cars.  He will be dearly missed by family and friends.  Survivors include his wife, Sue Hunt; two sons and one daughter-in-law, William Jr. and Kay Hunt of Houston and Ambro Hunt of Houston; Two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Alex Hernandez of McLeod and Ruth Hunt and Joe Garsee and McLeod; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Martin and Sharon Hunt of Smithland, Johnny Hunt of McLeod, Charles and Linda Hunt of Hillsboro, and Larry Doughtery of Springhill, La.; one sister and brother-in-law, Betty and David Hodkiss of Sarepta, La.; 14 grandchildren, Alex, Mellissa and Angelica Hernandez, Troy, Windy, and Kristen Hunt, Andrew, Nicholas and Savanna Hunt, and Rudy, Nancy, Synn, Joebill and Cyrus Garsee; four sisters-in-law, Ruth Culverson and husband Larry of Lancaster, Calif., Francis Carson of Lancaster, Calif., Sandra Friend and husband Frank of Houston; six brothers-in-law, David Friend of Houston, Robert Friend and wife Barbara of Houston, Butch Friend of Houston, Mitchell Maness of Hattiesberg, Mo., Mark Maness of Houston, and Mathew Maness of Lancaster, Calif.  The guest book may be signed on-line at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.(pd)

E. Lee Self

E. Lee Self, 79, of Beaumont died July 18 at his home.  He was born in Pleasant Hill, La., to Floyd and Maudie Self and has been a resident of the area since 1959.  Lee graduated from Northwestern State College in 1950 with a B. A. in music and taught six years in Arcadia, La., then returned in NSC  in Natchitoches, La., where he earned his Ph.D. in 1959.  He came to Beaumont and spent 32 spent years at Lamar University in the education department.  During his time at Lamar, he was active in many professional organizations and wifely known and respected.  Throughout his total of 38 years of teaching, he touched the lives of many young people.  Lee was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War III aboard and PCE boat (Patrol Cruiser Escort) in the Pacific.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alma Thomas Self; sisters-in-law, Margaret Thomas Bottoms and Gay Thomas McAlister; three nieces; one nephews; and others relatives and friends.   Lee was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Herbert and Earl Self.  A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 21 at Broussard's wife the Rev. Robert Besser and the Rev. Bill Armstrong presiding.  Cremation arrangements were handled under the direction of Broussard's.  In lieu of flowers, those so desiring may send contributions the his church, Wesley United Methodist Church, 3810 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713. (pd)

Helen Marie Coffey         June 20, 1955 - July 14, 2006

Funeral services for Helen Marie Coffey, 51, of Naples are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home is handling is handling the arrangements. 

Wednesday, July 28, 2006

 James  Mynhier Stingley            March 6, 1930 - July 20, 2006

Services for James Mynhier Stingley, 76, of Atlanta were held at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 22 at Hanner Funeral Chapel in Atlanta.  Interment followed in Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Texarkana.  Stingley died Thursday, July 20 at Atlanta Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.  He was born March 6, 1930 in Avery to Bertha Mynhier and H. Ford Stingley.  He graduated from Texas High in Texarkana, Paris Junior College and East Texas State University.  He was a junior high principal and special education administrator for the Atlanta Independent School District until his retirement.  He was avid fisherman, hunter and gardener.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Atlanta.  He is survived by his wife 51 years, Rudy Duren Stingley; and daughter,  Alisia Stingley of Shreveport, La.; one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Valli Stingley of Rusk; two grandsons, Jimmy and Vilay Stingley of Rusk; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Nina Goldman of Little Rock, Ark., and Becky and Doug Johnson of Tyler; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eastern Cass County Retired School Employee Association or a charity of choice.  (pd)  

Letha Kennedy Hall        Oct. &, 1926 - July 20, 2006

Funeral services for Letha Kennedy Hall, 80, of Linden were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 23.  Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Helen Corzine             Feb. 17, 1920 - July 22, 2006

Graveside services for Helen Corzine, 86, of Queen City were held at 3 p.m. Monday, July 24.  Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

Jack B. Pederson        Dec. 5, 1928 - July 23, 2006

Funeral services for Jack B. Pederson, 77, of Hughes Springs are held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 26.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Sunday, July 30, 2006

Glenda Caver            Sept. 27, 1929 - July 25, 2006

Funeral services for Glenda Caver, 76, of Atlanta were held of 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27 at First Baptist Chrch of Atlanta with the Rev. Wes Chambers officiating.  Interment followed in Pine Crest Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Mrs. Caver was born in Smackover, Ark., and was a member of First Baptist Church of Atlanta where she was a member of the Bethal Sunday school class.  She was a charter member of the Atlanta Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, service over 5,000 volunteer hours.  Survivors include her husband, Harold "Budda" Caver of Atlanta; three sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Susan Caver of Atlanta, Steven and Jann Caver of Keller, and Tom and Donna Caver of Atlanta; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Shirley Alford of Longview; seven grandchildren, Scott Caver, Amy Gosset, Chris Caver, Kelly Gaver, Callie Spivey, Sam Caver and Simon Caver; the four great-grandchildren.  Memorials may be made to the Atlanta Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.  The guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.  (pd)

Margaret Williams        June 30, 1954 - July 22, 2006

Funeral services for Margaret Williams, 52, of Omaha were held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 28.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Floy Nell Lebaron        Feb. 2, 1926 - July 25, 2006

Memorial services for Floy Nell LeBaron, 80, of Jefferson will be announced at a later date.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

August

Wednesday, August 2md, 2006

Mark "Budda" Thorp        March 9, 1987 - July 26, 2006

Funeral services for Mark "Budda" Thorp, 19, of Linden were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, with graveside services being held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 31.  Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Sallie Marie Little McCreedy        Jan. 30, 1915 - July 28, 2006

Funeral services for Sallie Marie Little McCreedy, 91, of Doddridge, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1.  Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

Christene Chanel

Funeral arrangements for Christene Chanel, 61, of Atlanta are pending at Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home.  Christene passed away at her resdients on Thursday, July 27.

Sunday, August 6, 2006

Martha Turnage        April 5, 1931 - Aug. 3, 2006

Funeral services for Martha Turnage, 75, of Queen City are being held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6 with the Rev. Mile Lovely officiating.  Interment will follow in Queen City Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Visitation is being held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at Hanner Funeral Home.  Mrs. Turnage was born in Mount Pleasant and went to be with the Lord on Aug. 3.  She was be dearly missed by family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Velma Hanks; and one granddaughter, Casey Davis.  Survivors include her hsuband, Jake Turnage; her mother, Bernice Garisson; two daugthers amd sons-in-law, Donna and Jack Davis of Queen City and Debra and Randal Nolan Stanley of Bloomburg; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Sonny and Linda Garrison of Waskom and William Garrison of Jefferson; one brother-in-law, John Turnage, and wife Carolyn of Wasilla, Alaska; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  The guest book may be signed at www/hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

Erma Louise Williams            July 21, 1929 - Aug. 1, 2006

Funeral serivices for Erma Lousie Williams, 77, of Avinger were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Kevin Reed Dodd        Feb. 24, 1956 - Aug. 2, 2006

Memorial services of Kevin Reed Dodd, 50, of Daingerfield willl be held at a later date.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home will handled the arrangments.

Wednesday, August 9, 2006

April Leigh-Ann Allen        May 2, 1985 - Aug. 3, 2006

Funeral services for April Leigh-Ann Allen, 21, of Atlanta will at held at noon on Friday, Aug. 11 at Hendrix Temple Church of God in Christ with Bishop C. David Willis officiating.  Interment will folllow in Pine Crest Cemetery under the direction of Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home.  The viewing will be held from 11 a.m. at Hendrix Temple COGIC and the wake will be held from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 at the funeral home.  Funeral services will be closed casket.  Miss Allen was born in Atlanta and will a member of Hendrix Temple of God in Christ.   She was a nursing student and was employed at McDonald's.  Survivors include her parents, Willie and Norma Allen; one brother, Jason Allen and wife Eleashia of Atlanta; one niece, Erica Allen of Atlanta; a special friend, Javon Jones; and host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, as we as her church family.

George Bates        Feb 29, 1936 - Aug. 3, 2006

George Bates, 70, of Queen City passed away Aug. 3.  He was a Navy veteran and worked for many years overseas for Brown and Root before returning the the United States of work for Red River Army Depot.  He employed working crossword puzzles, playing cards on the computer and watching FOX News.  Mr. Bates is survilved by his wife, Audrey Bates of Queen City; his mother, Alta Mashburn of Tulsa, Okla.; one son, Michael Bates and wife, Cassey, of Fort Dodge, Iowa; one daughter, Michelle Bates of New Hampshire; three sisters, Yvonne Dodds and husband Lavone, Elta Lea Dodds  and husband Luther, and Alma Robinson and husband Steve, all of Tulsa, Okla.;  four stepsons, Ronald Blake, Gary Blake, David Blake and Scott Blake, two step-daughters, Lisa Blake and Karen Mann; one step-brother, Jay Mashburn and wife, Mavis of Broken Bow, Okla.; ad three grandchildren.  (pd)

Larry Eugene Van Huss        June 6, 1940 - July 30, 2006

A memorial service for Larry Eugene Van Huss, 66, of  DeSoto will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday,  Aug 12 at the Friendship Cemetery located an FM 161, 6 miles north of Hughes Springs.  He is survived by his brother, Dwaine Van Huss of Hughes Springs.  Family and friends are welcome to come celebrate Larry's life at the service.  (pd)

Edna Edwards        Jan. 31, 1912 - Aug. 5, 2006

Funeral services for Edna Edwards, 94, of Queen City will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10.  Hanner Funeral Service will handle the arrangements.

Christine Ann Benjamin Rudinger        Aug. 31, 1951 - Aug. 4, 2006

Funeral services for Christine Ann Benjamin Rudinger, 54, of Avinger will be held at a later date.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangments.

Martha Turnage        April 5, 1931 - April 3, 2006

Funeral services for Martha Turnage, 75, of Queen City were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6.  Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

Sunday, August 13, 2006

Edna Mahaffey        Dec. 18, 1921 - Aug. 9, 2006

Graveside services for Edna Mahaffey, 84, of Bivins were held at 10 a.m. at Bethsaida Cemetery in Bivins with Russell Shires officiating.  She was a member of Bethsaida Y Baptist Church and manager of the Atlanta Elementary School cafeteria for 15 years.  She was a dearly missed by all who loved her.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Nahaffey, her son Steve Mahaffey, one grandson Lynn Smith, and one sister, Laverne Carlisle.  Survivors included two daughters Nelda Smith of Texarkana and Thana Farmer of Atlanta; one sister and brother-in-law Ervin and Reed Harper and Atlanta; one daughter-in-law, Dorothy Morgan of Texarkana, Ark.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.  (pd)

D.C. Banks, Jr.        July 11, 1927 - Aug. 7, 2006

Funeral services for D.C. Banks, Jr., 79, of Hughes Springs will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of services.

Peggy Braudaway        Feb. 15, 1939 - Aug. 7, 2006

Funeral services for Peggy Braudaway, 67, at Atlanta were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10.  Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

Kimberly Yvonne Mike        Nov. 27, 1956 - Aug. 5, 2006

Funeral services for Kimberly Yvonne Mike, 47, of Daingerfield will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home, Inc. will handle the arrangements.

Carla Mae Niblett McCain        Dec. 3, 1925 - Aug. 8, 2006

Funeral services for Carla Mae Niblett McCain, 80, of Avinger were held Friday, Aug. 11.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. handled the arrangements.

Saturday, August 16, 2006

David Kennedy        May 16, 1925 - Aug. 12, 2006

Funeral services for David Kennedy, 81, of Atlanta were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15af First Baptist Church in Atlanta with the Rev. Chris Cowman and David Johnson officiating.  Interment followed in the Pine Crest Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Mr. Kennedy retired for the Atlanta ISD after 30 years of service.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp.  Survivors include his wife, Anna Beth Kennedy of Atlanta; one son, David Kennedy and wife Shannon of Atlanta; two daughters, Deanne Cowan and husband Chris of Atlanta and Kay Lynn York and husband John of Linden; two sisters, Jerline Kennedy of Atlanta and Mary Symons of Albuquerque, N.M.; and seven grandchildren, Lindsay Cook, Meagan Cook, Kristin Kennedy, Kyle Kennedy, Hillary Cowan, Connor Cowan and Kason Kennedy, all of Atlanta.  Memorials may be made to the Atlanta Grade School Friends, P.O.Box 851, Atlanta, Texas 75551 or to the charity of your choice.  The guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

Hazel C. Parker    April 3, 1915 - Aug. 12, 2006

Funeral services for Hazel C. Parker, 91, of Atlanta were held at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 at Hanner Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wes Chambers officiating.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Atlanta.  Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by her husband, J. B. Parker.  She is survived by one daughter, Janice Hawthorne of Houston; two grandchildren, Lisa Owens of Houston of Jason Hawthorne and wife, Dawn, of Houston; four great-grandchildren, Lynsey Owens, Kaysey Pwens, Carley Owens and Jason Timothy Hawthorne, all of Houston.  The guest book may be signed at www.Hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

John William Johnson         Nov. 17, 1923 - Aug. 10, 2006

Private family memorial services will be held at John William Johnson, 82, of Hughes Springs.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home will handle the arrangements.

Carrie Ola King        March 11, 1942 - Aug. 8, 2006

Funeral services for Carrie Ola King, 64, of Hughes Springs were held at 3 p.m. Sunday Aug. 13.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Sarah Beth Stanford Simms        Nov. 15, 1914 - Aug. 8, 2006

Memorial services for Sarah Beth Stanford Simms, 91, of Dandridge, Tenn. were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14.  Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Lillian Richardson Overstreet        Aug. 23, 1912 - Aug. 13, 2006

Graveside services for Lillian Richardson Overstreet, 93, of Hughes Springs were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15.  Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Sunday, August 19, 2006

Bonnie Gean Warren        April 26, 1942 - Aug. 16, 2006

Bonnie Gean Warren went to be the Lord on Aug. 16.  Bonnie was born in Seminole, Okla., to Robert and Bertha Freeman.  She was married was Jerry Mack Warren on Sept. 26, 1966.  Bonnie was a member of the O'Farrell Baptist Church in O'Farrell.  She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Joyce Ann Warren, her parents, one brother and two sisters.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at O'Farrell Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy Ford and the Rev. Richard Swain officiating.  Interment will follow in the O'Farrell Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service. Mrs. Warren is survived by her husband, Jerry Mack Warren; one daughter, Mindy Gean Warren; one granddaughter, Carrington Warren; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Corena Lowe of Wolfe City and Shirley Lowe and her husband Woody of Queen City.  She is also survived by a number of nieces of nephews, and family members and friends.  (pd)

Justin Lee Sowell        Nov. 23, 1985 - Aug. 15, 2006

Funeral services for Justin Lee Sowell, 20, of Atlanta were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18.  Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

No Obituaries

Saturday, August 26, 2006

Leola Betts McWaters        Oct. 2, 1912 - Aug. 23, 2006

 Graveside services for Leola Betts McWaters, 93, of Atlanta will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27 at O'Farrell Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Colin McWaters Webb, Walter Scott and Gilbert Betts will be officiating.  Mrs. McWaters was born Oct. 2, 1912 in Morris County.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Laws Chapel Methodist Church.  She was also a member of the Order of The Eastern Star Fair Park Lodge Chapter 18 in Shreveport, La. and a member of the Douglassville 42 Club.  Special thanks is given to the staff of Golden Villa who so lovingly care for her.  Mrs. McWaters was preceded in death in death by her husband, Walter H. McWaters Jr.  She is survived by one son, Raymond McWaters and wife Neil of Shreveport, La.; three daughters, Waldene Webb of Bossier City, La., Carolyn Scott and husband James R. of Lubbock and Gail M. Bryant and husband Gary of Shreveport, La.; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. (pd)

Bob Franklin         Nov. 10, 1907 - Aug. 21, 2006   

Funeral services for Bob Franklin, 98, of Daingerfield were held at 11 a.m. Thursday Aug. 24.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Sally Beauchamp         Feb. 6, 1920 - Aug. 23, 2006

Funeral services for Sally Beauchamp, 86, of Lone Star were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Freddie A. Coleman        March 9, 1935 - Aug. 18, 2006

Funeral services for Freddie A. Coleman, 71, of Jefferson will be held Saturday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Bertie Clements        April 13, 1941 - Aug. 27, 2006

Graveside services for Bertie Clements, 65, at Atlanta will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Caddo Parish, La. under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  The Rev. Hal Haltom and the Rev. J. W. Crow will officiate.  Ms. Clements was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, eight brothers and one grandson. She is survived by three sons, John Brady and wife Michelle of Atlanta, Donald Joe Brady of Atlanta and Philip Brady and girlfriend Angela of Atlanta; one daughter, Bobbie Brady of Atlanta; one brother, William Frazier and wife Naomi of Huffines; three sisters, Lillie Dickerson Bivins, Dolly Poindexter of Vivian and Wavie Lee Davis of Atlanta; two stepsons, Leslie Clements Jr. and wife Rhonda of Atlanta and David Clements of DeRidder, La.; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives. (pd)  The guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

Clifford Patterson        April 13, 1917 - Aug. 25, 2006

Clifford Patterson, 89, of Atlanta went to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 25.  Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28 at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service with the Rev. Billy Dupree officiating.  Mr. Patterson was a farmer most of his life.  He also worked for the City of Atlanta and Cass County.  He is survived by one brother. W.W. Pat Patterson will wife Mae of Atlanta; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Leon Patterson of Atlanta and Mrs. Anna Lee Waddill of Douglassville; two grandsons, Bryan Dailey of Alvin and Ty Dailey of Liverpool; two Liverpool; twp great-granddaughters, Cera Joy Dailey of Liverpool and Shauna Dailey of Dickerson. (pd)  Two guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.  

Augusta Traylor        April 13, 1925 - Aug. 18, 2006

Funeral services for Augusta Traylor, 81, of Cason were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug.26.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Vera "Baba" Neal        Jan. 5, 1966 - Aug. 18, 2006

Funeral services for Vera "Baba" Neal, 40, of Avinger were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26.  Lewis and Walker Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Ire L. Drumgoole        May 24, 1915 - Aug. 18, 2006

Funeral services for Mrs. Ire L. Drumgoole, 90, of Marshall, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26.  Lewis & Walker Funeral Home of Jefferson handled the arrangements.

September

Saturday, September 2, 2006

Grace Stiles        Aug. 23, 2006

Private family graveside services for Grace Stiles, infant daughter of Jason and April Stiles of Plainfield, Wisc, were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Almond, Wisc., with the Rev. Daniel Iwanski officiating.  A.J. Holly & Sons Ltd. handled the arrangements.  Other survivors include her sister, Riley Stiles of Plainfield; grandparents David and Debbie Stiles of Atlanta and Lowell and Debbie Gettzloff of Bancroft, Wisc.; great-grandparents Pat and Joyce Kennedy of Atlanta and Marvin and Betty Faubion of Quinlan; great-great-grandfather Vernon Stiles Sr. of Atlanta; her uncle Clint Stiles of Atlanta; and her aunt Emily Gettzloff of Bancroft.

Christine Lawrence        March 12, 1922 - Aug. 30, 2006

Christine Lawrence, 84, of Atlanta went to be with the Lord on Aug. 30.  Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1 at the Beech Creek Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  The Rev. Roger Hutcheson officiating.  Mrs. Lawrence if preceded in death by two daughters, Lorene Lawrence and Dianne Harville, and her husband, A.C. Lawrence.  She is survived by three sons, Allen Lawrence and wife Carolyn of Oil City, La., Jimmy Lawrence of Atlanta and Doyle Lawrence and wife Sheila of Atlanta; four daughters, Opal Faye Lummas and husband Johnny of Woodville, Betty Joyce Lee of Atlanta, Linda Milligan and husband Alfred of Atlanta and Janice Thomas and husband Doyle of Queen City; one brother, Billy Joe Hall of Florida; one sister, Parnell Scarbrough of Abilene; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. (pd) The guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

Charles "Charlie" Lee        Oct. 1, 1943 - Aug. 28, 2006

Funeral services for Charles "Charlie" Lee, 62, for Hughes Springs were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3l.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Wednesday, September 6, 2006

Norman Ray Pyle        March 11, 1939 - Aug. 25, 2006

Norman Ray Pyle, 67, of Texarkana died Aug. 25 in a local hospital.  Pyle was born in Wecher and had lived most of his life in the Atlanta and Queen City area.  He retired from Shell Oil Company after over 30 years.  He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law Billy and Teresa Raney of Texarkana; and Brian and Paula Hendrix of Texarkana; a son and daughter-in-law Dustin and Norma Pyle of Dallas; his brother Max and Joy Pyle of Corsicana; a special friend Dorothy Berry of Queen City; four grandchildren; and two nieces.  Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 at Chapelwood Funeral Home Chapel with Billy Raney and Steven Gamble officiating.  Burial was in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens.  The register book is online at www.chapelwoodfuneralhome.com.

Christine Lawrence        March 12, 1922 - Aug. 30, 206

Christine Lawrence, 84, of Atlanta went to be with the Lord on Aug. 30.  Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1 at the Beech Creek Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  The Rev. Roger Hutcheson officiating.  Mrs. Lawrence if preceded in death by two daughters, Lorene Lawrence and Dianne Harville, and her husband, A.C. Lawrence.  She is survived by three sons, Allen Lawrence and wife Carolyn of Oil City, La., Jimmy Lawrence of Atlanta and Doyle Lawrence and wife Sheila of Atlanta; four daughters, Opal Faye Lummas and husband Johnny of Woodville, Betty Joyce Lee of Atlanta, Linda Milligan and husband Alfred of Atlanta and Janice Thomas and husband Doyle of Queen City; one brother, Billy Joe Hall of Florida; one sister, Parnell Scarbrough of Abilene; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. (pd) The guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

Dorothy Barton         April 30, 1935 - Aug. 30, 2006

Funeral services for Dorothy Barton, 71, of Liberty, formerly of Daingerfield, were held Sunday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m.  Services were under the direction of  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.

Erma Gilmore        Feb. 14, 1914 - Aug. 31, 2006

Funeral services of Erma Gilmore, 92, of Avinger were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept 5.  Services were under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home. 

Saturday, September 9, 2006

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 Hattie Smith            January 2, 1903 – October 4, 2006

Graveside services for Hattie Smith, 103, of Shreveport La. were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 6 at Center Grove Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Mrs. Smith was born January 2, 1903 in Fairfeild.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Chalmers Smith; her granddaughter, Cynthia Ann Hammock Prest; and three brothers and two sisters.  Mrs. Smith is survived by one daughter, Dorathy Ann Hammock of Rosenburg; two grandchildren, James Hammock of Rosenburg and Sue Hammock Speegle of New Orleans, La.; four great-grandchildren, Kathy Morino, Cpt. Michael Stratton, Chris Stratton and Jay Stratton; and also seven great-great-grandchildren.  The guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Glenda Burkhalter             Nov. 29, 1945 - Oct. 7, 2006

Graveside services for Glenda Burkhalter, 60, of Atlanta were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at New Colony Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Swain officiating. Services were under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service. She was a member of New Colony Baptist Church. She loved to read and enjoyed cooking, knitting and quilting. She was preceded in death by her husband L. V. Burkhalter. She was be dearly missed by family and friends. Survivors included two sons, Mark Burkhalter and wife Dean of Linden and Curtis Burkhalter and wife Kelly Kelly of Bobcaw, Ark.; daughter Catherine Seymour and husband Joe of Denham Springs, La.; eight brothers, Randy Kemp, John Kemp, Pat Kemp, Harry Kemp, Tommy Kemp, Charles Gilley Gilley, Lonnie Gilley and David Kemp; and four sisters Ann Smith and husband Dave of Deer Park, Darlene Griggs of Livingston, La.; Louise Blevins of Hope, Ark., and Jessie Sepeda and husband Jack of Walker, La.

Damon DeShawn Knox             Feb. 5, 1978 - Sept. 28, 2006

Funeral services for Damon DeShawn Know, 28, of McAlester, Okla. were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Mary Darlene Echols             Dec. 8, 1913 - Oct. 6, 2006

Graveside services for Mary Darlene Echols, 92, of Mansfield, formerly of Linden were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8. Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

LaVonne Biddy             Aug. 9, 1931 - Oct. 8, 2006

Funeral services for LaVonne Biddy, 75, of Avinger will be held Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. Services will be under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home, Inc.

Sunday, October 15, 2006

Ethel T. Harrist             April 21, 1913 - Oct. 9, 2006

Graveside services for Ethel T. Harrist, 93, of Atlanta were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 at the Cass Cemetery in Cass with the Rev. Phil Starrett officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service. Mrs. Harrist was born April 21, 1913 in Lampasas County. She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Bloomburg and she worked as a LVN. She is survived by two sons, Norman Thomas Kelley of Atlanta and Carl R. Kelley of Lampasas County; one daughter, Mina Ann Fuller of Clay Springs, Ariz.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com (pd)

Jim Gilbert             Dec. 16, 1923 - Oct. 12, 2006

Memorial services for Jim Gilbert, 82, will be Sunday, Oct. 15, at 3 p.m. at the Henninger-Allen Funeral Home Chapel at Enid, Okla. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiating. He was born in Marion County to James and Blanche Leroy Gilbert and died at his home. He graduated high school in Texas. In 1942 he married Laurice Hamilton. During World War II he served with the Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater. In 195 he started Gilbert Banklock Service in Enid. His company services banks in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and Kansas. He retired in 2002. March 19, 1991, he married the former Norma Jean Hoover Falls. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge if 50 years. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean of the home; one sons Mike Gilbert of Bedford; one stepdaughter Carol Angel of Edmond; two step-granddaughters Carissa and Alyson Angel. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Hospice Circle of Love of Enid chapter of SPCA. Condolences may be made at www.enidcare.com. (pd)

Kathryn Jo Dowell             May 14, 1938 - Oct. 10, 2006

Funeral services for Kathryn Jo Dowell, 68, of Linden will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home will handle the arrangements.

Maudie Boney             Nov. 17, 1914 - Oct.. 12, 2006

Funeral services for Maudie Boney, 91, of Linden will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home will handle the arrangements.

Zachary Kyle Logan             Jan. 25, 1994 - Oct. 11, 2006

Funeral services for Zachary Kyle Logan, 12, of McLeod will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. Hanner Funeral Service will handle the arrangements.

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Nathan C. Loper             Dec. 18, 1953 - Oct. 12, 2006

Graveside services for Nathan C. Loper, 52, of Carthage were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16. Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

Sunday, October 22, 2006

James Carol Salmon             July 1, 1921 - Oct. 16, 2006

Funeral services for James Carol Salmon, 85, of Linden were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Linden United Methodist Church in Linden and Brother Marc McClanahan officiating under the direction of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home in Linden. Mr. Salmon was born July 1, 1921 in Linden and passed away Oct. l6. He was an Army Force veteran. He was formerly employed as a chemical operator for Shell Oil Company in Deer Park and as a branch manager for Field Enterprise Education Corporation of Sacramento, Calif. Mr. Salmon was a member of the Linden Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite of Dallas, Sharon Shrine of Tyler and the Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a member of the Men's Bible class of Linden United Methodist Church. Mr. Salmon is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mina Jean Whatley Salmon; two sons, James Carol Salmon Jr., of Houston and Robert Curtis Salmon of Longview and Lane Salmon Riggs of Wynne, Ark.; one grandson-in-law, Keith Riggs of Wynne, Ark.; two great-grandsons, Kane Austin and Ryan Allen Riggs of Wynne, Ark.; one brother and sister-in-law, Ben and Clara Alice Salmon and Linden; and a host of nieces and nephews. (pd)

Freda Scott             Feb. 6, 1925 - Oct. 19, 2006

Graveside services for Freda Scott, 81, of Texarkana will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tyler with the Rev. James Cheatham officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service. Mrs. Scott was born Feb. 6, 1925 in Atlanta and passed away Oct. 19. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, D.G. Scott; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clayton; and her niece, Lori Cheatham. Mrs. Scott is survived by three sons. Doug Scott and wife Suzanna of Atlanta, William A. Scott of Austin and Thomas C. Scott and wife Irma of Austin; two daughters, Becky Barrington and husband Carl of Texarkana and Sherri Epperson and husband Joan of Chandler; one sister, Linda Jackson and husband Alvin of Texarkana; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

Grace Brown             May 1, 1930 - Oct. 13, 2006

Funeral services for Grace Brown, 76, of Love Star were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Charles Edward Goins             Sept. 2, 1932 - Oct. 18, 2006

Graveside services for Charles Edward Goins, 74, of Hughes Springs will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct 21. Reeder-Davis Funeral Home will handle the arrangements.

Edna Mae Finley Koonce             Feb. 11, 1928 - Oct. 18, 2006

Funeral services for Edna Mae Finley Koonce, 78, of San Antonio will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 at the Pinecrest Baptist Church in Linden. Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery in Omaha. Mrs. Koonce was born Feb. 11, 1928 in Huntsville, Ala. to William and Mary Finley and passed away on Oct. 18 In San Antonio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 ears, Frank C. Koonces Jr. and two sons, Michael Koonces and Terry Koonces. Mrs. Koonces is survived by three sons, James Koonces and wife Kathy of Olympia, Wash., Richard Koonces and wife C.J. of San Antonio and Kenneth Koonces and companion Rene Pearson of Fouke, Ark.; two daughters, Debra Stanley and husband Danny of Dallas of Janie Brock and husband Jerry of Linden; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. (pd)

Doris Ann Hall             Nov. 28, 1948 - Oct. 15, 2006

Funeral services for Doris Ann Hall, 57, of Jefferson, were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. Lewis and Walker Funeral Home of Jefferson handled the arrangements.

A.W. "Dude" Moore             March 31, 1924 - Oct. 19, 2006

Graveside services for A.W. "Dude", 82, of Marietta, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Arrangements are under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

O.L. "Owen" Bertrand "Bert" Echols             July 28, 1915 - Oct. 22, 2006

O.L. "Owen" Bertrand "Bert" Echols was born July 28, 1915 in the Lewis community near Kildare, Cass County and died Oct. 22 at his home in Kildare Junction, Cass County at the age of 91. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the First Baptist Church of Kildare with Brother Todd Lawrence officiating under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service. His parents were Eva Thomas Echols and Sylvanus Walter Echols. He was also preceded in death by his wife Carmen Thrower Echols; his sisters, Bergie Echols Whatley and Bessie Mae Echols Davis; and his brothers, Bernard Echols, Basil Echols, Beryl Echols, Boyd Echols, B. Echols, Bernard Echols and Bob Echols. Bert Echols is survived by his children; daughter, Beth Echols of Kildare; daughter and son-in-law, Nan Echols Dillinger and Ron Dillinger of Kildare; son and daughter-in-law, Grady Echols and Susan Echols of Kildare; daughter Mary Echols of Kildare; daughter and son-in-law, Faye Echols Whitlow and Tony Whitlow of Marshall; daughter and son-in-law, Gayle Echols Miller and Harley Miller of Atlanta; son George Echols of Kildare. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Rick Dillinger of Mt. Enterprise; Mike Dillinger and wife Elizabeth Dillinger of Atlanta; Lynda Gayle Adcock of McLeod; Laurah Echols Jackson of Wylie; Sara Miller Martz of Houston; Mary Beth Adam Hamblin of Wichita Falls; Owen Echols of Linden; Parker Echols of Kildare; Molly Kate Echols of Linden; Cody Nugent Smith and husband Brian Smith of Omaha, Neb.; and Jake Nugent and wife Angie Nugent of Gilmer. In additional, he is survived by his grand-grandchildren, Wesley Adcock, Wyatt Adcock, Dakota Jackson, Tyler Jackson, Carson Dillinger, Jackson Dillinger, Kendra Smith, Brad Smith, Kara Smith, Emma Smith, Cassy Nugent and Justin Nugent. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, friends and special care-giver Tersa Irwin Bert attended schools in the Lewis community and Kildare. He began farming corn and cotton at an early age. At the age of 27, he entered the United States Army and served three years in WWII. Upon his return from Germany, he married Carmen Thrower on Dec. 10, 1946. They lived in the Kildare area where Bert farmer cotton, corn, and watermelon crops. In 1951 Bert and Carmen became members of the First Baptist Church of Kildare and remained members until their deaths. Bert entered the trade of carpentry and was a member of the Carpenter's Local Union of Shreveport, La. for over years ending the lifetime membership award. He was an ardent sports fan, especially to baseball. He also enjoyed his daily domino game as well as card games during his retirement years. Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of Kildare or the organization of your choice. (pd)

Frances DeBarry Dalrymple             Feb. 5, 1906 - Oct. 22, 2006

Graveside services for Frances DeBarry Dalrymple, 100, of Tyler will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at the Ore City Cemetery in Ore City under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service. Mrs. Dalrymple was born Feb. 5, 1906 in Leesville to Gaston Williams DeBarry and Minnie Newby DeBarry. She died on Oct. 22 in Tyler. During her life she kept her age a secret because she believed "a lady who tells her will tell anything." As a young girl she resided in Post, Lubbock, Ralls, New Mexico and Texas City before her family moved to Ore City, where she spent the remainder of her early years. She graduated from Gilmer High School in Gilmore, graduated from the College of Marshall In Marshall and attended East Texas State Teachers College in Commerce. Her area of study was education and she used her degree to teach school in Ire City, even teaching her younger brother, Gaston DeBarry, Jr. She met and married the love of her life, Lawrence L. Dalrymple of Upshur County, in June of 1928 and moved to Jefferson. In 1929 she and Mr. Dalrymple moved to Atlanta when he secured to Consigneeship for Texaco in Cass County. She resided in Atlanta until she moved to Tyler in 1999 to be near her and family.  Mrs. Dalrymple was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Atlanta since 1929.  She taught the nursery and kindergarten church in the First United Methodist Chrch for 25 years.  In later years she taught the What-So-Ever class and other adult Sunday school classes.  Mrs. Dalrymple was a charter member of the Atlanta Woman's Club and a 50-years member of the General Federation of Women's Club.  She served as president of the club and was involved in all the publications of the Atlanta Woman's Club cookbook.  She was a member of Trammel Trace Chapter of the DAR and served as the national defense chairman for several years.  She was an organizing member of the Atlanta Art League, a member of the Mimosa Garden Club and the Tuesday Bridge Club.  Mrs. Dalrymple was instrumental in forming the Atlanta Memorial Library is 1954.  She served on the library board for 25 years and became a lifetime member of the library in 1979 when she was recognized by the board "for her unselfish service to the library."  In the 1950s Mrs. Dalrymple began china painting.  In the 1960s she began to take oil painting lessons at Texarkana Junior College.  Art became her passion and she painted over 900 pictures.  She focused on painting bluebonnet landscapes, scene from Caddo Lake, dogwood in bloom, rural family farm homes and upon request of her grandsons and her nephew she began to paint wild ducks.  She won many awards for her artwork.  She had a keen eye for detail in nature and wanted to portray the beauty of God's handiwork in her art.   She was preceded in death by her brothers, Tom Ed DeBarry and Gaston W. DeBarry Jr.; and her husband, Lawrence L. Dalrymple.  Mrs. Dalrymple is survived by the daughter and son-in-law, Deanna and Dan Olson of Tyler; two grandsons, David Lawrence Olson of Alba and Daniel Louis of Tyler; two nephews Gaston W. DeBarry III of Ore City and Tom N. DeBarry of Gilmer; one niece, Martha Thrash of Plano; and several great-nieces and great-great-nephews.  Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, c/o Building Fund, 102 N. Louise St., Atlanta, Texas 75551; Marvin United Methodist Church, 300 W. Ervin, Tyler, Texas 75702 or Ore City Cemetery in Ore City. (pd)

George Franklin Washington             May 14, 1933 - Oct. 20, 2006

Funeral services from George Franklin Washington, 73, of Linden were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 at the First Baptist Church of Linden with Bros. Charles Russell and Jackie Stanfield officiating.  Interment followed in the Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Schindler Funeral Home of Linden.  Mr. Washington was born May 14, 1933 in Cass County.  He lived in the area all her life. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Linden where he was a member of the Truth Seekers Sunday school class and a Mason.  He was self employed after his retirement from Lone Star Steel Company.  He is survived by his wife, Frances Washington of Linden; a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Debra Washington of Linden; two daughters and sons-in-laws, Gayle and Gary Stewart of Atlanta and Sharon and Ricky Allen of Linden; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Delton and Pat Washington of Atlanta and Milton and Stella Washington of Linden; a sister, Jewel Faye Fort of Jefferson; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces of nephews.  Online condolence my be left at www.Reeder-Davis.com.  (pd)

Charles Mack 

Funeral arrangements for Charles Mack. 70, of Atlanta, who passed away of Oct. 22, pending at Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home.

Sunday, October 29, 2006

James Neal "Bull" Braddock            February 25, 1956 - October 24, 2006

James Neal "Bull" Braddock, 50, of Linden was born Feb. 25, 1956 in Biloxi, Miss. and passed away on Oct. 24 in Linden.  Arrangements are under the direction of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home of Linden.  James graduated from Jefferson High School in 1974 where he developed a passion for football and rodeo.  He continued bull riding for about seven more years after graduation. He into ventured into the timber business and owned the Linden Woodyard for many years.  Hunting, fishing and reading any kind of books were some of his favorite pastimes. He was a generous, kind-hearted and caring person and those who crossed his path always grew to love him and felt the same admiration in return.  He cherished his friends and family, shoring many memories with "my sister," Cindy, and "my big little brother," Shorty.  James is survived by his wife Carla Braddock; his parents, Elmer Cleveland and Laurah Braddock; his sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Sammy Wilbanks; his brother and sister-in-law, Elmer "Shorty" and D'Ann Braddock; his children, Slater Braddock, Stormie Braddock, Justin Moore and Tyler Moore; his nieces and nephews, Laurah Echols Jackson, Samantha Wilbanks, Matthews Braddock, Mason Braddock, Dakota Jackson and Tyler Jackson; two grandchildren, Cory Moore and Carter Moore; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.  A gathering in remembrances of James Braddock will be held Sunday, Nov. 5 for 1 and 5 p.m. at the Elmer Braddock Sr. residence in Lodi with a special tribute given at 3 p.m.  Everyone is invited to come and share memories with family and friends.  Memorials can be made to the James N. Braddock Athletic Scholarship Fund at the First National Bank of Linden.  Condolences may be left at www.Reeder-Davis.com.  (pd)

RALPH ELMER LINDBERG            Aug. 29, 1918 - Oct. 23, 2006

Ralph Elmer Lindberg, 88, was born in Sherman, N.Y. Aug. 29, 1918 to Charles Augustas and Faminia Kropp Lindberg.  He grew up on the farm, having made the farm tractor his dad used to plow and plant the fields from an old Model A car, while he worked at Welch Grape Juice plant.  He served in World War II.  He married Earlene Walters on June 23, 1946.  They had 60 years, four month to the day together.  He was an auto and airplane mechanic.  Ralph was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church where he quietly worshiped his own way.  Preceding him in death was his father, mother, brother, Edward Lindberg and his sister-in-law, Olga Lindberg.  He us surviving by his wife, Earlene Walters Walters Lindberg; sisters-in-law, Doris Walters and Lillian Davis and family.  He is also survived by living cousins, special friends and neighbors. (pd)

JOHN DRAPER CHESSER            Sept. 18, 1933 - Oct. 22, 2006

John Draper Chesser, 73, was born on the family farm in Atlanta Sept. 19, 1933 and passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 22 in Concord, Calif. with his family by his side.  He will be interred in the family plot in the Union Chapel Cemetery in Naples.  Growing up John achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.  He graduated from Texas A&M in 1956.  After college he worked for E,G&G in Las Vegas, Nev. and was one of the Original 12 to move to California in 1965.  John started his own engineering company in 1981.  After his retirement 1998, he spent most of his time researching the family tree, making trips to Texas and Louisiana.  John was a long-time Livermore resident.  He is survived by his brother James Chesser of San Antonio; his sister, Robin Coleman and husband Thad of Yakima, Wash.; five children , Cindy Sorensen and husband Keith of San Ramon, John "Bud" Chesser and wife Lorna of Tracy; Ann Breznik and husband Hal of Brentwood; Kathryn Chesser and Jamie Flint, both of Tracy; and 11 grandchildren.  Family and friends will be celebrating his life Sunday, Oct. 29 with a Texas-style barbecue.  To contact the family, call Bud at (209) 830-0878.  (pd)

CHARLES REE MACK            Nov. 1, 135 - Oct. 22, 2006

Funeral services for Charles Ree Mack, 70, of Atlanta were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27.  Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

JOE ARVIN DARTER

Graveside services for Joe Arvin Darter, 65, of Naples were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

November

Wednesday, November 1, 2006

JAMES NEAL "BULL" BRADDOCK            February 25, 1956 - October 24, 2006

James Neal "Bull" Braddock, 50, of Linden was born Feb. 25, 1956 in Biloxi, Miss. and passed away on Oct. 24 in Linden.  Arrangements are under the direction of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home of Linden.  James graduated from Jefferson High School in 1974 where he developed a passion for football and rodeo.  He continued bull riding for about seven more years after graduation. He into ventured into the timber business and owned the Linden Woodyard for many years.  Hunting, fishing and reading any kind of books were some of his favorite pastimes. He was a generous, kind-hearted and caring person and those who crossed his path always grew to love him and felt the same admiration in return.  He cherished his friends and family, shoring many memories with "my sister," Cindy, and "my big little brother," Shorty.  James is survived by his wife Carla Braddock; his parents, Elmer Cleveland and Laurah Braddock; his sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Sammy Wilbanks; his brother and sister-in-law, Elmer "Shorty" and D'Ann Braddock; his children, Slater Braddock, Stormie Braddock, Justin Moore and Tyler Moore; his nieces and nephews, Laurah Echols Jackson, Samantha Wilbanks, Matthews Braddock, Mason Braddock, Dakota Jackson and Tyler Jackson; two grandchildren, Cory Moore and Carter Moore; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.  A gathering in remembrances of James Braddock will be held Sunday, Nov. 5 for 1 and 5 p.m. at the Elmer Braddock Sr. residence in Lodi with a special tribute given at 3 p.m.  Everyone is invited to come and share memories with family and friends.  Memorials can be made to the James N. Braddock Athletic Scholarship Fund at the First National Bank of Linden.  Condolences may be left at