Citizens Journal Obituaries

2007 

 

Wednesday, January 3, 2007

 

JOHN O. BAILEY                           Aug. 8, 1934 – Dec. 27, 2006

Memorial services for John O. Bailey, 72, of Atlanta will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, at First Baptist Church of Atlanta with the Rev. Joe Srygley officiating.  Internment was in Laws Chapel Cemetery.   Arrangements are under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Bailey was a member of First Baptist Church of Atlanta.  He was the CEO and president of First National Bank of Atlanta from 1973 until 1993.  He was also the owner of JO Ranch in Atlanta and the founder of Northeast Texas Simmental Association.  He enjoyed ranching, hunting and fishing.  He was preceded in death by his parents T.J. and Rhonda Bailey; one brother, Frank Pat Bailey; and one son, Brett Allen Bailey.  Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Daphene Bailey of Atlanta; one sister, Imarene Bailey of Mineola; one son, John Bailey Jr. of Longview; two grandchildren, Brett “L.B.” Allen Bailey Jr. and John “Boo” Dalton Bailey; and one great-granddaughter, Railey Navaeh. 

 

MELINDA MORRIS MANNING                         Dec. 13, 1960 – Dec. 30, 2006

Funeral services for Melinda Morris Manning, 46, of Deluth, Ga., will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at Cornerstone Worship Center in Atlanta.  Internment will be in Pine Crest Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Mrs. Manning was preceded in death by her stepfather, Hoyt Craig; her maternal grandmother, Dessie Madge Blakey; her paternal grandparents, H.S. and Claudine Morris; her brother, Charles Nelson Blakey; her stepsister, Katrina Petty; and her step-grandmother, Opal Garcia.  She is survived by her husband, Mitchell Lee Manning of Deluth, Ga.; her mother, Jo Craig of Johns Creek, Ga.; her father, David Morris and wife Delores of Alpharetta, Ga.; one son, Marshall Manning of John Creek, Ga.; one daughter, Merideth Parker and her husband Brandon of Johns Creek; one maternal grandfather, Leon Blakey of Atlanta; two aunts, Jeri Mason of Atlanta and Debbie High of Johns Creek; one brother, Blake Morris and wife Twany of Johns Creek; two stepsisters, Karen McHugh and her husband, Robert, of Dallas, and Allison Trim; one grandson, Jordan Parker of Johns Creek; and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews.  The guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

 

JANELLE WILLIAMS                               Nov. 15, 1941 – Dec. 30, 2006

Funeral services for Janelle Williams, 65, of Queen City, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Atlanta Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy “Pat” Griffin officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hanner Funeral Home.  Mrs. Williams was a member of Atlanta Baptist Church in Atlanta.  Survivors include one son, Brian Thurman and spouse Crystal Webb of Queen City; two daughters, LaDonna Wilcox of Queen City and Rene Benton and her husband Wayne of Douglassville; one brother, Ennis Thurman of Bolivia; one sister, Ailene Bates of Texas; and 13 grandchildren, Mindy Benton, Ashley Benton, Misty Benton, Brandon Benton, Amanda Benton, Haley Benton, Angel Benton, Alexis Thurman, Brianna Thurman, Jessica Thurman, John Allen Thurman, Blane Wilcox, and Jase Williams.  The guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

 

FRED HAROLD JOHNSON

Fred Harold Johnson, 79, of Wake Village, formerly of Atlanta, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006 at his home in Wake Village.  Mr. Johnson was an amateur zoologist, having raised and studied birds and various other wildlife. He was an avid football fan of the Atlanta Rabbits and Dallas Cowboys. Mr. Johnson enjoyed bowling and was a member of the bowling league at Bayou Lanes in Atlanta for a number of years. He retired from Red River Army Depot, worked at International Paper as a security guard, was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in World War II, was a member of the Texas National Guard for over 30 years, and was a member of the Westside Church of Christ in Texarkana.  He is survived by his wife, Mildred Johnson of Wake Village; his son, David Johnson and his wife Patty of Waskom; his daughter, Shirley Kelley of California; his stepsons, Derrel Reid of Fort Worth and Mark Templeton of Springfield, Mo.; his stepdaughters, Sherry Reid of Texarkana, Gay Sampson and her husband Gary of Fort Worth; his sister, Helen Shepard of Hobbs, N.M.; seven grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  The family wishes to thank caregiver Pat Thompson and Serenity Hospice of Texarkana, and especially Pam Doss.  Memorials may be made to Serenity Hospice of Texarkana, 4508 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas 75503.  Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, at the Beech Creek Cemetery in Cass County with Steve McIntosh officiating.

 

Pink Hines Jr.                            

Funeral arrangements are pending with Coleman Atlanta Funeral Home for Pink Hines Jr. who passed away on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006.

 

Sunday, January 7, 2007

 

SHIRLEY CORRENE WALKER                                                

Shirley Correne Walker, 59, of Atlanta passed away Dec. 25.  Hanner Funeral Services handled the arrangements.

 

HELEN LEWIS                                Feb. 18, 1927 – Jan. 2, 2007

Graveside services for Helen Lewis, 79, of Hughes Springs were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

 

RUFUS MATHIS                             Apr. 23, 1958 – Jan. 1, 2007

Memorial services for Rufus Mathis, 48, of Lone Star will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. is handling the arrangements.

 

PHYLLIS JONES                            July 3, 1942 – Jan. 2, 2007

Funeral services for Phyllis Jones, 64, of Lone Star will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. is handling the arrangements.

 

PINK HINES, JR.                            Feb. 9, 1907 – Dec. 30, 2006

Funeral services for Pink Hines, 99, of Jefferson will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6.  Services are under the direction of Coleman
Atlanta Funeral Home.

 

PAM COBB                                      Mar. 11, 1961 – Jan. 3, 2007

Funeral services for Pam Cobb, 45 of Vivian, La., will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6. Services are under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.

 

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

 

ROBERT “CHIC” MILES                         Feb. 29, 1920 – Jan. 7, 2007

Funeral services for Robert “Chic” Miles, 86, of Atlanta will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at First United Methodist Church of Atlanta with Rev. Mike Toland officiating.  Interment was in Pine Crest Cemetery in Atlanta under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Mr. Miles owned and operated Miles Drug Company for 32 years.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Atlanta, having served two terms on the Board of Stewards.  He was also a member of the Brotherhood of Sunday school class.  He served two terms on the Atlanta City Council. Chic was a proud graduate of the University of Texas and was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy.  Survivors include his wife, Louise K. Miles of Atlanta; two sons, Mike Miles and wife, Marilyn of Katy and Bruce Miles and his wife Dr. Martha of Sanford, N.C.; one brother, Dr. Charles I. Miles and his wife Katherine of Ft. Worth; and three grandchildren, Michelle Miles of Houston, Ashley L. Miles of Austin, and Kacie Miles of San Marcos.

 

LILLIE MEA WILBANKS CLAYTON                           Apr. 9, 1912 – Jan. 7, 2007

Lillie Mea Wilbanks Clayton was born April, 9, 1912 in Cass, passed away peacefully Jan. 7 in Atlanta, were she was a resident 53 years.  After rearing five children she worked for the Atlanta Independent School District for 20 years, including managing a cafeteria at the middle school.  She began teaching a Sunday school class at age 17, and taught a children’s class at First Baptist Church of Atlanta into her late 70’s until hearing loss forced her to retire.  She felt teaching was her call to serve the Lord.  She was preceded in death by Joe J. Clayton, her husband of 58 years; her parents, Thomas E. Wilbanks and E. Mea Philpott Wilbanks; one sister, Opal Wilbanks Stannley; and three brothers, Rayford Wilbanks, Willie Wilbanks, and the Rev. John D. Wilbanks.  She is survived by five children.  There are two sons, James T. Clayton and wife Faye of Atlanta and Jimmy D. Clayton and wife Sue of Newport News, Va.; three daughters, Carolyn Clayton Stuckey and Lena Clayton Meares of Plano, and Sarah Clayton Stuckey and husband J.W. of Richmond, Va., also eight grandchildren: Terri Smith Haynes, Wanda Clayton Wilkins, Rene Clayton Lee, Lori Elkins Mattocks, Leslie Stuckey Hall, Jeffery Elkins, Erica Clayton Wages, and 13 great-grandchildren.  She is survived by one brother, Price Wilbanks of Atlanta; and one sister, Daphene Wilbanks Solley of Cass, and many nieces and nephews.  The family thanks those caregivers, friends, and volunteers who took such good care of our Mom at Golden Villa Nursing Home.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at First Baptist Church of Atlanta With Rev. Joe Srygley officiating.  Interment will be at Laws Chapel Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box1089, Atlanta, Tx,75551.  The guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

 

RANDALL RAY WILLIAMS, JR.                                   Jan. 5, 2007 – Jan. 5, 2007

Graveside services for Randall Ray Williams, Jr., infant son of Randall and Jessica Williams, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6.  Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

 

ETRICE DIAL                                                                     Oct. 22, 1905 – Jan. 4, 2007

Funeral services for Etrice Dial, 101, formally of Texarkana, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7 at Hanner Funeral Chapel with interment in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Doddridge, Ark.  Mrs. Dial was born Oct. 22, 1905 in Doddridge, Ark., to Joe and Ida Mea Bryant.  She was only a few months old when her mother died.  She lived the past 34 years in Atlanta.  Mrs. Dial was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, the Rev. Victor D. Dial, Jr., her son-in-law, Leonard D. Beene, and three infant grandchildren, Victor D. Dial III, Ronald Paul Dial and Timothy Kay Dial.  The Rev. and Mrs. Dial pastured two churches in Arkansas, one twice, one in Texas, and in 1951, they pioneered Oaklawn Assembly of God Church in Texarkana.  After he retired they spent several years enjoying time on the lakes in Ark-La-Tex area.  When the Rev. Dial died in 1975, Mrs. Dial, with time on her hands, went to work for Green Thumb, part of the Community Council of Atlanta, where she worked until 1998, when she retired at the age of 93.  Her last position there was making daily calls to elderly people who were homebound.  “Mommie Dial” was an excellent cook and seamstress.  One of her many loves was designing and piecing quilts.  She and her late sister, Cortez Sexton, spent many hours laying out fabric together to get the special look they wanted.  Over the years, she gifted all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with at least one quilt each.  Her grandchildren knew they could request their favorite dish, especially chocolate and coconut pies, and she would happily prepare them, until she was no longer able.  No matter who makes the pies now, they’re still referred to as “Mommie’s pies”.  Survivors include her daughter, Evelyn Beene of Atlanta; daughter-in-law, Marie Dial of Atlanta; grandchildren, Janice Beene of the Woodlands, Elaine Thomason of Houston, Eddy Len Dial and wife, Dene of Boyd, Joy Waters and husband Kenneth of Atlanta, Vickie Davis and husband, Paul of Friendswood and Becky Ullman and husband, Paul of Katy; 11 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.  Memorials may be made to Glad Tidings or Cornerstone Assembly of God Church, or the charity of your choice.  The guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

 

ERIC SHAVER                                                                    Apr. 16, 1958 – Jan. 6, 2007

Funeral services for Eric Shaver, 48, of Atlanta were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, at West Side Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Howard officiating.  Interment followed in the Pine Crest Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Mr. Shaver was born Apr. 16, 1958 in Shreveport, La., and passed away Jan. 6.  He worked for River Valley Animal Foods in Texarkana.  He is survived by his wife, Robin Shaver of Atlanta; his father, Earl Braun of Springhill, La.; one son, Brandon Shaver of Atlanta; three daughters, Connie Shaver of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Kimberly Shaver of Atlanta, and Mary Addington and her husband Travis of Atlanta; two brothers, Johnny Durr Shaver of Minden, La., and Kevin Scott Braun of Plain Dealing, La.; one sister, Kelly Gibson of Princeton, La.; and four grandchildren, Elizabeth Goad, Wyatt Shaver, Olivia Shaver, and Morgan Shaver.  The guest book can be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

 

Sunday, January 14, 2007

 

BILLIE FLYNN (BAKER) JORDAN                               Sept. 5, 1921 – Jan. 10, 2007

Billie Flynn (Baker) Jordan was born Sept. 5, 1921 in Texarkana, Ark.  God took her hand and led her to His eternal home on Jan. 10, 2007.  During her childhood she resided in Atlanta, and also lived in Chicago and Missouri.  For 30 years she kept General Motors books.  Her sweet smile was contagious to everyone she met.  Billie lived in Athens with her husband, Ed.  He preceded her in death.  She was a member of Athens First United Methodist Church, the choir and United Methodist Women.  She loved to dance, crochet and travel.  In her final years in Lubbock, she enjoyed her daughter Jaclyn “Jackie” and son-in-law, C.W. “Pete” Harland, of Lubbock; grandsons, Sr. Airman Trent of Charleston, S.C. and Chad; great-grandsons, Thomas and Avery Harland of San Antonio; one niece and two nephews.  Her joyful life will be celebrated in a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007 in the Bowman Chapel at First United Methodist Church, Lubbock.  We thank God for our loving mother and Gran Gran.  If you wish, you may donate to the charity of your choice in her memory.  Arrangements are under the personal care of White Funeral Home of Lubbock.  Online condolences may be sent at www.whitefuneralhome.com.

 

OLIVER EDGAR BROWN                                   Nov. 14, 1919 – Jan. 10, 2007

Oliver Edgar Brown, 87, of Atlanta died Wednesday, Jan. 10, at his home.  Mr. Brown was born Nov. 14, 1919, in Eldorado, Okla.  He was the youngest of 10 children born to George and Lillie Baker Brown.  He served our country and its citizens through the U.S. Army during WW II.  He was a humble and faithful servant of our Lord and Savior and a charter member of the Atlanta Church of God.  He and his wife owned and operated Atlanta Tire Company for 52 years where they made many of their employees and customers life-long friends.  Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 66 years, Pearl Trammell Brown; three children, Louise Hamilton and her husband, George of College Station, Rodney Brown and his wife, Terri of Atlanta, and Sondra Smith and her husband Eugene, also of Atlanta; four grandchildren, Terry Morales and her husband, Jose, Shannon Carter and her husband, Chris, Kelly Brown and his wife, Pauline, and Kassie Brown; six great-grandchildren and a host of friends and a loving church family; and two very special friends, Elaine Orr and Mandy Wise.  Services were held at Atlanta Church of God on Friday, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m. with the Dr. John Conley, Bro. Chris Miller and Bro. Earl Moore officiating.  Interment was in Pine Crest Cemetery in Atlanta.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the building fund of Atlanta Church of God or Gideons International.  To sign the guestbook, please visit www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

 

ETRICE DIAL                                                                     Oct. 22, 1905 – Jan. 4, 2007

Funeral services for Etrice Dial, 101, formally of Texarkana, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7 at Hanner Funeral Chapel with interment in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Doddridge, Ark.  Mrs. Dial was born Oct. 22, 1905 in Doddridge, Ark., to Joe and Ida Mea Bryant.  She was only a few months old when her mother died.  She lived the past 34 years in Atlanta.  Mrs. Dial was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, the Rev. Victor D. Dial, Jr., her son-in-law, Leonard D. Beene, and three infant grandchildren, Victor D. Dial III, Ronald Paul Dial and Timothy Kay Dial.  The Rev. and Mrs. Dial pastured two churches in Arkansas, one twice, one in Texas, and in 1951, they pioneered Oaklawn Assembly of God Church in Texarkana.  After he retired they spent several years enjoying time on the lakes in Ark-La-Tex area.  When the Rev. Dial died in 1975, Mrs. Dial, with time on her hands, went to work for Green Thumb, part of the Community Council of Atlanta, where she worked until 1998, when she retired at the age of 93.  Her last position there was making daily calls to elderly people who were homebound.  “Mommie Dial” was an excellent cook and seamstress.  One of her many loves was designing and piecing quilts.  She and her late sister, Cortez Sexton, spent many hours laying out fabric together to get the special look they wanted.  Over the years, she gifted all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with at least one quilt each.  Her grandchildren knew they could request their favorite dish, especially chocolate and coconut pies, and she would happily prepare them, until she was no longer able.  No matter who makes the pies now, they’re still referred to as “Mommie’s pies”.  Survivors include her daughter, Evelyn Beene of Atlanta; daughter-in-law, Marie Dial of Atlanta; grandchildren, Janice Beene of the Woodlands, Elaine Thomason of Houston, Eddy Len Dial and wife, Dene of Boyd, Joy Waters and husband Kenneth of Atlanta, Vickie Davis and husband, Paul of Friendswood and Becky Ullman and husband, Paul of Katy; 11 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.  Memorials may be made to Glad Tidings or Cornerstone Assembly of God Church, or the charity of your choice.  The guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

 

LORENE COCKRILL                                Dec. 16, 1910 – Jan. 10, 2007

Funeral services for Lorene Cockrill, 96, of Hughes Springs were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11. Services were under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home, Inc. 

 

ELLA WHISENHUNT                                May 12, 1936 – Jan. 10, 2007

Graveside services for Ella Whisenhunt, 70, of Ore City will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13.  Services are under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.

 

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

 

JIMMY BOYCE COX                                 Oct. 20, 1934 – Jan. 15, 2007

Jimmy Boyce Cox, 72, of Linden died Jan. 15, at his residence in Linden.  He was born Oct. 20, 1934 in Red Hill, Texas.  He worked as a pipe inspector for Lone Star Steel Company, and was a member of Linden United Methodist Church.  Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, at Linden United Methodist Church with Bro. Mark McClanahan officiating.  Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery at Red Hill.  Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Janet Cox of Wake Village; and a daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Joe Watson of Linden; five brothers, Richard Cox of Linden, Freddie Cox of Texarkana, Ark., Harvey Cox of Texarkana, Phillip Cox of Atlanta, and Larry Cox of Queen City; one sister, Ima Jean Jester of Queen City, two grandsons, and a granddaughter-in-law, Matthew Cox of Wake Village, and Wes and Michelle Buckland of Meridian, Miss.; a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Kelly and Chance Haley of Linden; and four great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Jeanne Cox and his parents, Bert and Ouida Lee Cox.  Online guestbook may be signed at www.ReededDavis.com. (pd)

 

DARRELL ZWICK                                     Jan. 13, 1934 – Jan. 11, 2007

Memorial services for Darrell Zwick, 72, of Atlanta, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Hanner Funeral Chapel of Atlanta with Rev. Chris Cowan officiating.  Mr. Zwick was born Jan. 11, 1934 in Harris County, Texas.  He retired as a forester for International Paper Company, and was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War.  He was also a Shriner.  Darrell enjoyed hunting and was a Baptist.  Survivors include his wife, Judy Zwick of Atlanta; one daughter, Peggy Darlene Cullins and her husband Johnny of Atlanta; and one grandchild, Jacie Katherine Cullins of Queen City. The guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

 

TROY LEE CAMBELL                            

Funeral arrangements are pending for Troy Lee Campbell, 57, who died on Sunday, Jan. 14, at his residence.  Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Sunday, January 21, 2007

 

LUCILLE THOMPSON                             Jan. 24, 1917 – Jan. 16, 2007

Funeral services for Lucille Thompson, 89, of Brownfield were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at Calvary Baptist Church.  Services were under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. 

 

TROY LEE CAMPBELL                           Aug. 29, 1949 – Jan. 14, 2007

Funeral services for Troy Lee Campbell, 57, of Atlanta were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Enon First Baptist Church.  Services were under the direction of Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home.

 

CHRIS GLASGOW                                     Jan. 31, 1977 – Jan. 14, 2007

Funeral services for Chris Glasgow, 29, of Hughes Springs were held 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at First United Methodist Church.  Services were under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.

 

ELOUISE JOHNSON                                  Apr. 5, 1919 – Jan. 15, 2007

Funeral services for Elouise Johnson, 87, of Atlanta were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at Smyrna Baptist Church.  Services were under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.

 

JAMES R. “NYE” DUFF                            Apr. 4, 1945 – Jan. 12, 2007

Funeral services for James R. “Nye” Duff, 61, of Linden, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at Reeder-Davis Chapel.  Services were under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.

 

JARRICE JACKSON                                

Funeral services for Jerrice Jackson, of Linden, who died Thursday, Jan. 18 are pending with Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home.

 

JOE MELVIN “J.M.” LAFAYETTE        May 5, 1934 – Jan. 15, 2007

Funeral services for Joe Melvin “J.M.” Lafayette, 72 of Cason, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Shady Grove Baptist Church.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. is handling the arrangements. 

 

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

 

CHARLES W. NEVILLE                           Sept. 16, 1939 – Jan. 20, 2007

Funeral services for Charles W. Neville. 67, of Linden were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry McKeller and Bro. James Knight officiating.  Burial was held in the Linden Cemetery.  Services were under the direction of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home.  Neville died at his residence.  He was born in Linden and was a security guard at Wadley Regional Medical Center.  He was a Mason and a member of the Douglasville Lodge.  Also, he was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Linden.  Survivors include his wife, Mary Ruth Neville of Linden; one daughter, and son-in-law, Carla and Doug Surratt of Linden; one son, Randy Foster of Minden, La.; two grandchildren, Tina Fleming and husband Scott of College Station, and Cody Surratt of Linden; and a friend, Billy McIntyre of Linden.  The guest book may be signed at www.reederdavis.com. (pd)

 

OLIN HARGETT                                        May 4, 1953 – Jan. 20, 2007

Funeral services for Olin Hargett, 53, of Hughes Springs are being held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Cornett United Methodist Church in Naples.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

 

 LESSIE BELL THOMAS                         

Funeral arrangements are pending at Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home for Lessie Bell Thomas, 79, of Linden.  Thomas died Jan. 20 at home.

 

ELMER DANIEL “PETE” McKINNEY             Feb. 3, 1941 – Jan. 19, 2007

Funeral services for Elmer Daniel “Pete” McKinney, 65, of Avinger were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at First Baptist Church of Avenger.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements. 

 

JARRICE JACKSON                                 Mar. 16, 1951 – Jan. 18, 2007

Funeral services for Jerrice Jackson, 55, of Linden are being held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.  Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 

 

 

                                                                                                                        Sunday, January 28, 2007

 

 

 

Lessie Bell Thomas                           November 5, 1927 – January 20, 2007

 

Funeral services for Lessie Bell Thomas, 79, of Linden are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 27, at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Linden. Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

 

 

Sandra Ann Fitts                                December 2, 1941 – January 22, 2007

 

Funeral services for Sandra Ann Fitts, 65, of Linden were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 25, at Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home Chapel in Linden. Services were under the direction of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home.

 

 

Lynn “Wheaton” Blake                              July 10, 1938 – January 24, 2007

 

Graveside services for Lynn “Wheaton” Blake, 68, of Gilmer were held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 26 at Alamance Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.

 

 

Huelene O’Quinn                                 October 25, 1921 – January 20, 2007

 

Funeral services for Huelene O’Quinn, 85, of Hughes Springs are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 27 at Love Chapel Baptist Church in Hughes Springs. Reeder-Davis Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

 

 

Dewayne Dickerson

 

Funeral services for Dewayne Dickerson, 56, of Linden are pending with Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home. Dickerson died Thursday, January 25, at Christus St. Michael Health System.

 

 

 

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

 

 

 

Sunday, February 4, 2007

 

 

Hugh Bob Fuller, Sr.                                    October 17, 1924 – January 30, 2007

 

Funeral services for Hugh Bob Fuller Sr., 82, of Waco were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 1, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Father Isadore Rozycki officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Hugh Bob was born October 17, 1924 in Rogers to Omar Frank and Nell Fuller. He graduated from Waco High School and attended Tarelton State and Baylor University. He served in the 69th Infantry Division in the U.S. Army and participated in battle in Europe between 1943 and 1946, and was wounded during the Battle of the Bulge.  After returning to Waco he joined the family business, Fuller Auto Parts, and was owner/operator at the time it was sold. After selling the business, he dedicated himself to performing “TAPS” at the veterans funerals all over the state of Texas and was featured in Southern Living Magazine and the television series, Texas Country Reporter for his dedication. He led the Waco Veteran’s Day Parade for many years. Mr. Fuller was a member of First Baptist Chapel of Waco.  He was preceded if death by his parents and his son, Andrew. He is survived by daughter Mary Nell Dowd and husband Don of Linden; one son, Hugh Bob Fuller Jr. and wife, Terryca, of Helotes; two sisters, Joan Hudson and husband, Gay, of Houston and Oma Nell Nemmer and husband, Richard, of DeSoto; and his grandchildren, Hugh Bob Fuller III and wife, Millisa, Justin Millar Fuller, Kacy Tillman and husband, Andrew; and a host of nieces and nephews.  Pallbearers were Justin Fuller, Bill Buzze Jr., Mr. Pettigo, Leonard Simpson, Tom Fuller and Donnie Collins. Honorary pallbearers were members of the VFW Post 4819 of West.  Memorial donations may be made to Shriner Crippled Children’s Hospital of Galveston. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at. (pd)

 

 

Dewayne Dickerson                         June 15, 1950 – January 25, 2007

 

Funeral services for Dewayne Dickerson, 56, of Douglassville will be held Saturday, February 3, at the Gum Springs CME. Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

 

 

Linda Burns

 

Funeral arrangements for Linda Burns, 48, are pending with Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home. Burns died Wednesday, January 31, at Marshall Regional Center.

 

 

Diane Garrett Brem                                    September 7, 1953 – January 21, 2007

 

Funeral services for Diane Garrett Brem, 53, of Augusta, Ga., were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 25, at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Pastor Jeff Miller officiating assisted by Rev. Bill Burch. Interment was held at the Alleluea Community Cemetery in Dearing Ga., under the direction of Elliott Sons Funeral Home of Augusta, Ga.  She graduated from Linden-Kildare High School then attended Southwest Texas State University of San Marcos, there receiving her degree in education. She later completed her masters in education at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. Diane taught special education, first and second grades in Texas and later in Georgia at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Augusta. She also studied at Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, where she served as assistant Dean of Women. She was a covenant member of the Alleluia Community in Augusta, Ga., and a member of Vineyard Community Church where she used her beautiful voice to praise her beloved Lord.  She is survived by one daughter, Marki Lynn Burm of Augusta, Ga.; her mother, Marilyn Garrett; brothers and sister-in-law, Bob and Sue Garrett and Patt Garrett, all of Augusta, Ga.; one sister and brother-in-law Amanda and Jim Early of Asheville, N.C.  She was “Auntie Di” to and dearly loved by her nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her father, Harry W. Garrett Jr., M.D.  Memorials may be made to the Marki Brem Education Fund, c/o Alleluia Community Office, P.O. Box 6805, Augusta, Ga. 30916-06805. (pd)

 

 

Addine Jones Mays                             November 22, 1913 – February 1, 2007

 

Funeral services for Addine Jones Mays, 93, of Atlanta will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 3, at Hanner Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gene Parker officiating. Interment will be held at Smyrna Cemetery in Smyrna. Mrs. Mays was preceded in death by her son, Harold Jones.  Mrs. Mays was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.  Survivors include sons. George Jones and wife, Bernece, of Atlanta and John Jones and his wife, Loras, of Katy; daughter, Elaine Wall and her husband, Donald, of Atlanta; one brother, Conley Burton and wife, Judy, of Atlanta; and a sister-in-law, Mary Burton of Fort Gibson, Okla. Mrs. Mays is also survived by seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. (pd)

 

 

Edward E. “Bucko” Burlingame                                   February 9, 1942 – January 30, 2007

 

Edward E. “Bucko” Burlingame, 64, of West 48th Street, Ashtabula, Ohio, died early Tuesday morning at the Ashtabula County Medical Center surrounded by his family.  He was born Febuary 9, 1942, in Ashtabula, Ohio to Louis E. and Margaret McMillan Burlingame and has resided in Ashtabula, Ohio all of his life, spending many winters in Texas. He was a member of the last graduating class from Austinburg High School in 1961. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Serving with the Aviation Ordinance during the Vietnam Era, taking honorable discharge in 1966.  Mr. Burlingame worked more than 18 years at Rockwell Brake Plant, owned the Hunter’s Inn from 1972 until 1977, was an auctioneer and long-time concessionaire. He was a member of Triandria Lodge 780 F. and A.M., Jefferson Eagles, Aerie Lodge 3881, the East Ashtabula Club, the Northend Club and VFW Post 943. He enjoyed visiting the clubs daily for their drawings and playing Texas Hold’em and chasing after the big one. He enjoyed playing cards, the demolition derbies, fishing, dancing, being with his family and he loved children.  Survivors include three children, Jack (Kelly) Burlingame of Andover, Ohio, Robin (Scott Hall) Burlingame and Libby (Brian Jenkins) Davis both of Ashtabula, Ohio; six grandchildren, Mitchell, Jackie, Christopher, Alan, Dustin, and Cody; three great-grandchildren, Heaven, Navian and Craden; the mother of his children, Judy Burlingame of Astinburg, Ohio, one sister, Margaret “Margie” (Richard) Calvert of N. Kingsville; and a brother, Louis (Bev) Burlingame of Jefferson, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Carrie Lee Burlingame; a brother, Harry “Gumpy” Burlingame; and four sisters, Waneta Yuhas, Doris Hoskins, Beverly Brigham and Sue Haskinen.  A farewell celebration will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, February 3, at the Ashtabula Home of the Fleming and Billman Funeral Directors, 526 West Prospect Road in Ashtabula, Ohio with the Rev. Fred Grimm of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church officiating. Cremation will follow at the Family Care Group Cremation Center. Private burial of ashes will be in Oakdale Cemetery with Geneva Post 6846 providing full military honors.  Contributions may be made to Jefferson Area Girls Softball (JAGS), c/o Jerry March, 376 East Beech Street, Jefferson, Ohio 44047 or to Girl Scout Troop 369, c/o Tracy Beckwith, 1060 Lennox-New Lyme Road, Jefferson, Ohio 44047. (Envelopes will be at the funeral home.) Guest book and obituary registration can be found on-line a. “Bucko” wants everyone to know, “the free rides are over, so call a cab.” (pd)

 

                                                           

Wednesday, February 7, 2007

 

 

Rev. Roy Shelton, Jr.                                    November 3, 1925 – February 5, 2007

 

Funeral services for the Rev. Roy Shelton Jr. of Shreveport, La. will be held at the Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport on Thursday, February 8, at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery. Officiating will be his son, the Rev. David Shelton of Loganville, Ga., the Rev. Murray Hodge of Summer Grove Baptist Church and Dr. Cliff Estes of Waller Baptist. Friends will be received at Rose-Neath Southside Funeral Home on February 7 at 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. then again at 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.  Roy was born on November 3, 1925 in Shreveport, La., to Roy Sr. and Aline Bryan Shelton and passed away February 5 from complications of Alzheimer’s.   Roy was a graduate of Fair Park High School and East Texas Baptist University. He served his country during WWII as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard. He was also a Shreveport, La. fireman for several years while in school. He was ordained to the gospel ministry by the Queensborogh Baptist Church in 1950. In 1963 he began a ministry of interim and supply preaching that lasted over three decades. Many of the churches he served were in Cass County.  From 1966 until 1991 Roy served as director of human resources–rehabilitation and personnel for North West Louisiana Goodwill Industries. In 1978 he was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree from Baptist Christian College for his work with the physical and mentally challenged.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Nancy Shelton Willis.  Roy never meet a stranger of anyone he could not talk with and come to love. He always saw and found the good in everyone. His sweet spirit and loving nature will sustain his memory for his family and friends.   He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pat Rowland Shelton; and four children, Debbie Melton and husband Ronnie of Atlanta, Denny Shelton and wife, Jane of Plano, Dee Dutoit and husband Jim of Canby, Ore., and David Shelton and wife, Donna of Loganville, Ga. He was known as “Pops” by his grandchildren whom he adored. He is survived by grandchildren, Chad and Julie Melton of Ora Valley, Ariz., Cody and Mindy Melton of Coppell, Cale and Kelly Melton of Atlanta, Jennie and Jeff Kinnaman of Tualatin, Ore., Christina Sustrik of Canby, Ore., Jake Shelton of New York, N.Y., Jared Shelton of Winston Salem, N.C., Tyler Shelton of Plano, Haley Shelton and Bryce Shelton of Loganville, Ga. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Ashton and Addison Melton and Kiersten Kinnaman, and a great host of extended family and friends.  The grandsons will serve as pallbearers.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to SGBC, Cottages at the Glen and Grace Home. (pd)

 

 

Ethel Hill                                   April 12, 1911 – February 1, 2007

 

Funeral services for Ethel Hill, 95, of Bivins were held Sunday, February 4, at Hanner Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Clayton Sheets officiating. Interment was held at Bethsaida “Y” Cemetery directed by Hanner Funeral Service.              Mrs. Hill was born on April 12, 1911 in Bivins. She was a member of the Bathsaida “Y” Baptist Church where she was in the Joy Sunday School Class for many years. She was a member of the Oak Grove Quilting Club and a homemaker.  Mrs. Hill is survived by two sons Glen Hill of Atlanta and Robert G. Hill of Plano daughter, Gwenn Hill Johnson of Atlanta; and a sister, Gladys Chapman of Texarkana.  She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by her husband, R.C. Hill; six brothers and one sister. (pd)

 

 

Mattie “Marie” Black                                 April 11, 1927 – February 1, 2007

 

Funeral services for Mattie “Marie” Black, 79, of Leesburg were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 4, at Harris Chapel United Methodist Church in Hughes Springs. Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

 

 

 

Linda Sue Burns                                   January 11, 1959 – January 31, 2007

 

Funeral services for Linda Sue Burns, 48, of Jefferson were held at 12 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, at Judea Baptist Church in Jefferson. Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

 

 

 

Kristen Hacker                                   September 19, 1972 – February 1, 2007

 

Funeral services for Kristen Hacker, 34, of Texarkana were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 3, at Cornerstone Assembly of God in Atlanta. Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

 

 

 

James Otwell                           August 14, 1925 – February 2, 2007

 

Funeral services for James Otwell, 81, of Atlanta were held Monday, February 5, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Tabernacle in Queen City. Interment was held at Queen City Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service. Mr. Otwell was a member of the Mercy Ministries Church and lived to please God. He taught Sunday school and shared the word of God with anyone who would listen. He enjoyed gardening and loved watching his birds. He was a printer’s pressman for Ragland Office and Equipment Printing Company for 27 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Ethel Otwell and one brother, Parchal Otwell.  He I survived by his wif, Opal Harper Otwell of Queen City; four daughters, Judy Ballard and husband Johnny of Nunnelly, Tenn., Rhonda Elliott and her husband Rick, and Darla McCasland and her husband Michael, all of Atlanta, Tammy Green and her husband Chevis of Huffines; three brothers, J.C. Otwell and his wife, Christine, Elve Otwell,

 

 

 

Sunday, February 11, 2007

 

 

Euleta “Peggy” Johnson                           April 14, 1914 – February 5, 2007

 

Funeral services for Euleta “Peggy” Johnson, 92, of Jefferson were held Friday, February 9, in the Haggard-Heaster Chapel. Arrangements were made under the direction of Haggard-Heaster Funeral Home.

 

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

 

LOIS HAYNES                     Aug. 7, 1917 – Feb. 8, 2007

 

Lois Reba Glass Haynes, 89, of Bloomburg died.  Mrs. Haynes was born Aug. 7, 1917 in Smyrna.  Lois Glass graduated from Atlanta High School in 1935.  While working at Endsley Grocery in Bloomburg, Lois met and then married her husband Horace L. Haynes, Jan. 1, 1944.  Lois was a devoted wife and mother, a talented seamstress, as well as a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Bloomburg.  She retired from Bloomburg State Bank in 1984, as vice president and cashier.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Haynes, in 1988 and brothers Velmer Glass, Norris Haynes, and Edward Glass.  Survivors include a daughter, Eileen Haynes Collins and son-in-law, Jerry Collins of Bloomburg; grandchildren Jeffery and Ann Collins of Redwater, Mitchell and Lauri Collins of Holly Lake Ranch, and Robin and Jim Russell of Kaufman; great-grandchildren Christian Collins, Sydney Collins, Gracie Collins, Carter Collins, Jacob Collins, Lindsay Collins, and Avery Russell.  She is also survived by two sisters, Ruth Woods of Sulphur Springs and Helen Woods of Atlanta; a brother-in-law E.B. Woods of Atlanta; and sisters-in-law Genice Glass of Atlanta and Evelyn Haynes of Bloomburg.  Services for Mrs. Haynes were held at 2:30, Sunday, Feb. 11 at the First Baptist Church in Bloomburg and burial was held at the Smyrna Cemetery.  The Rev. Tim Reed conducted the services.

 

IRVIN “RED” LYNCH JR.                        April 3, 1937 – Feb. 9, 2007

 

Graveside services for Irvin “Red” Lynch, 69, 69, of Atlanta were held Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. at Huffines Cemetery.  Hanner Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

 

LUVENIA CARR RENFRO                      Dec. 3, 1947 – Feb. 9, 2007

 

Funeral services for Luvenia Carr Renfro, 59, of Rowlett will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at First Baptist Church of Maud.  Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

 

ASA LEE DAVIS                 Feb. 1, 1924 – Feb. 3, 2007

 

Funeral services for Asa Lee Davis, 83, of Cason were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at Shady Gove Christian Church in Cason.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

 

Sunday, February 18, 2007

 

VALERIA STONE SKELTON                  Dec. 22, 1912 – Feb. 11, 2007

 

Margaret Valerie Stone Skelton, 94, of Augusta, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007.  Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16 at First Southern Baptist Church in Augusta, Kan.  A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, and funeral services will also be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at New Colony Baptist Church in Linden.  Interment will be held at the New Colony Cemetery in Linden under the direction of Reeder-Davis Schindler Funeral Home.  Mrs. Skelton was born in Cass County on Dec. 22, 1912, the daughter of the late Charles Clem and Hettie Minnie Frazier Stone.  On Dec. 25, 1935, she married James Robert Skelton, now deceased, in Linden.  She was a teacher in Cass County rural schools in the 1930s, and joined Delta Kappa Gamma Society and Alpha Upsilon Chapter in December 1936.  She is survived by daughter Carolyn Mikish and her husband, Richard of Augusta Kan.; sister Charlie Dell Stone Whatley of Linden; sister-in-law Althara Skelton McDuffie of Linden; brother-in-law John Harold Skelton of Linden; granddaughters Melynnie Williams and husband Tom of Newton, Kan., and Cathy Ryan of Andover, Kan.; great-grandchildren, Zach Boucher and his wife Michelle, and Chelsea, Caitlyn and Chandler Williams; one great-great-grandson, Dylan Scott Boucher; and a host of nieces and nephews.  Memorials may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church in Augusta, Kan. or New Colony Cemetery in Linden.  The online guest book can be signed at Reeder-Davis.com. (pd)

 

MARILYN MORRIS COPELAND                       Dec. 16, 1958 – Feb. 13, 2007

 

Funeral services for Marilyn Morris Copeland, 48, of Queen City will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Cornerstone Assembly of God in Atlanta.  The Rev. Don Brankel and the Rev. Fred Calhoun will be officiating.  Interment will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery in Atlanta.  Hanner Funeral Service is handling the arrangements.  Mrs. Copeland was born in Lake Charles, La., and was preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. W.L. and Mary Sue Morris.  Mrs. Copeland was a member of the Faith Assembly of God in Texarkana, Ark.  She enjoyed sewing and crafting, was a loving mother and grandmother, and had a deep love for God.  She miss be missed.  Mrs. Copeland is survived by her husband, Ray Copeland of Queen City; three sons, Chad Chiles and Cody Chiles of Queen City, and Rusty Chiles and wife Jessica of Tyler; a stepdaughter, Raynelle Copeland of Arp; a stepson, Ray Copeland Jr. of Henderson; sister Martha Nichols and husband James of Queen City; one grandson, Austin Chiles of Tyler; and several step-grandchildren.  (pd)

 

AUDREY L. NICKLEBERRY GASTON                        May 15, 1941 – Feb. 10, 2007

 

Funeral services for Audrey L. Nickleberry Gaston, 65, of Marietta will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Marietta.  Linden Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

 

POLLY STEWARD MORRISON             Dec. 23, 1953 – Feb. 13, 2007

 

Funeral services for Polly Steward Morrison, 53, of Longview will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at Reeder-Davis Chapel.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

 

 

Wednesday, February 22, 2007

 

RUTH S. PATTILLO                                  May 6, 1927 – Feb. 16, 2007

 

Memorial services for Ruth S. Pattillo, 79, of Texarkana, formerly of Atlanta, were held Sunday, Feb. 18 at Hanner Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Story officiating.  Mrs. Pattillo was born in Faulkner County, Ark.  She was a member of Christian Fellowship Church of Queen City and had been a resident of Texarkana the last few years.  Mrs. Pattillo is survived by one son, Raymond L. Pattillo and his wife, Sheryl, of McLeod; and grandsons Dr. Christopher Pattillo and his wife, Freda, of Oil City, La., Benjamine Pattillo and his wife, Suzanne, of McLeod, and Matthew Pattillo and wife, Jennifer, of Little Rock, Ark.  She was also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.  The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Serenity Hospice of Texarkana.  (pd)

 

 

REV. VIRGIL A. GROVES                                   Sept. 22, 1926 – Feb. 15, 2007

 

Funeral services for the Rev. Virgil A. Groves, 80 of Minden, La., were held Saturday, Feb. 17, at Rose-Neath Minden Chapel in Minden, La., with the Rev. Ben Jordan and the Rev. Ronnie Whitlock officiating.  Interment was held at the Gardens of Memory in Minden, La.  The Rev. Groves was born in Vanceville, La.  He served as a guest pastor at churches in this area.  The Rev. Groves is survived by his wife of 59 years, Georgia Groves; son Daniel Groves and wife, Kathy; daughter, Janet Shows and husband Charles; sisters Margaret Hill and Doris Addison; grandchildren, Jeff, David, and Eric Cobb, Brian Groves and wife, Alyse, Rebecca Aragon and husband, Jason, and Michelle Shows; and 11 great-grandchildren.  The Rev. Groves was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Groves; daughter, Karen Groves Cobb; and siblings Edward, Earl, John, Mary Alice, Jewel, Audrey and Lois. (pd)

 

 

MARVIN MIKEHAEL “MIKE” WARREN                   May 2, 1945 – Feb. 18, 2007

 

Marvin Mikehael “Mike” Warren died Sunday, Feb. 18 at his home. He was born May 2, 1945 in Atlanta.  Mike was retired from International Paper Company and was a former U.S. Marine.  He was a member of the Queen City First Baptist Church.  Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Ruby Warren, and one brother, Charles Warren.  He is survived by his wife Fonda Warren of Linden; one son, Mikehael Warren and wife, Anna of Houston; two daughters, Colette Roberts and husband, Jimmy of Linden and Tammy Strutton and husband Daren of Houston; four stepsons, Bobby Robertson and wife, Kim, Ty Robertson, Mikey Robertson and Christopher Robertson, all of Ozark, Mo,; 12 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two brothers, Roger Warren and wife, Glenda and Tim Warren and wife, Debbie of Linden; and one sister, Dean Rich of Greenwood, La.  Services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the First Baptist Church of Queen City.  Online condolences can be made at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

 

 

RITA YDROGO                                           Aug. 30, 1908 – Feb. 18, 2007

 

Graveside services for Rita Ydrogo, 98, of Linden will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 22 at Flat Creek Cemetery.  Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

 

 

ALTA GIBSON WELLBORN                   Aug. 9, 1916 – Feb. 15, 2007

 

Funeral services for Alta Gibson Wellborn, 90, of Naples, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 at Reeder-Davis Chapel.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

 

Sunday, February 25, 2007

 

NANCY SWINT                   May 16, 1946 – Feb. 20, 2007

 

Memorial services for Nancy Swint, 60, of Douglassville, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at Douglassville Baptist Church will the Rev. Rod LaGrone and the Rev. Danny Mayton officiating.  Services were under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  She was preceded in death by her father, Alton Holley.  Mrs. Swint was a board member of the American Cancer Society, a member of the Douglassville Cemetery Association, unit coordinator for Reach-T-Recovery, and a faithful Sunday school teacher.  Mrs. Swint is survived her by husband Jim Swint of Douglassville of Douglassville; her mother Lucille Holley of Hamilton; one stepson, Kevin Swint and wife Julie of San Francisco, Calif.; one step-daughter, Sadie Rademacher and husband Gary of Hurst; three brothers, Ronald Holley and wife JoAnn of Greenville, Arnold Holley and wife Mickey of Canyon and David Holley and Helen of Hamilton; three sister-in-law Sharon Jones and husband W.R. of Edcouch; three grandchildren, Kathryn Swint, Emily Swint and Kaylee Rademacher; and two grandsons, David Rademacher and Henry Swint,  The guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservices.com.  (pd)

 

ROY PEACOCK                  Feb. 19, 2007 – Feb. 19, 2007

 

Funeral service for Roy Peacock, 66, of Huffines were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at Huffines Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Markel and the Rev. J.W. Crow officiating.  Interment was at Huffines Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.  Peacock is preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Evelyn Peacock; one brother, L.E. Peacock; one sister, Sue Simmons; and one nephew, Marcus Peacock.  He was a member of the Westside Baptist Church in Atlanta, a member of the FFA, a Cass County foster parent and a veteran of the United States Army.  He was a former member of the Huffines Owis basketball team.  He owned and operated Peacock Grocery for many years.  He was a generous man, often helping those in need with groceries and giving out candy to the children who frequented his store.  He will be deeply  missed.  He is survived by daughters, Monica Peacock and Heather Peacock, both of Huffines; three brothers, Charles Peacock of Huffines, Kenneth Peacock and wife Della, and Neal Peacock and wife Kathy, all of Atlanta; three sisters, Claudean Prater of Huffines, Jean Klaus and husband Fred of Commerce, and Una Waites and husband James of Huffines; a special nephew, Brandon Cook; eight nieces and five other nephews.  He is also survived by numerous great-nieces and nephews.  The guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

 

OMER DEMENT                 Nov. 28, 1919 – Feb. 18, 2007

 

Funeral services for Omer Dement, 87, of Hughes Springs, formerly of Dallas, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the LaPrada Church of Christ of Mesquite.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

 

GENEVA NEWBY              Aug. 8, 1915 – Feb. 20, 2007

 

Funeral services for Geneva Newby, 91, of Hughes Springs were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at Reeder-Davis Chapel.  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

 

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

 

MARGARET KLOPFER                           May 20, 1959 – Feb. 16, 2007

Margaret Klopher, 47, of Cody, Wyo., died Feb. 16, at West Park Hospital following a long battle with cancer.  She was born May 20, 1959, in Dallas, to Bobby Wilder and Marsha Campbell.  She was raised by her parents, Bobby and Annette Wilder.  She married the love of her life, Ralf Klopfer, in Cody, Wyo., on Feb. 26, 1995.  She worked in the kitchen dietary department at West Park Hospital for eight years until she was no longer to work.  She loved being outdoor, hiking and fishing.  She had a deep love for animals, especially her dogs Willy and Tiffany, two cats and horse, Misty.  She loved to sing and put her faith, love and trust in the Lord her savior.  She loved to sing in the choir at church.  In 1968, she was diagnosed with cancer, and courageously and gallantly fought the battle, always with a smile.  She said, “I can face anything because I have the Lord with me always.”  She is survived by her husband, Ralph Klopfer of Cody, Wyo.; her parents Bobby and Annette Wilder of Linden; four brothers, Cole Dwyer of Linden, Steve Dwyer of Fouke, Ark., Robert Wilder of Ft. Smith, Ark., and Glenn Zenitti of Seattle, Wash.; three sisters, Judy Harrod of Greenville, N.C., Sheila Parrish of Trinidad, Colo., and Debbie Wilder of Seattle, Wash.; nine nieces, 12 nephews and numerous family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Josephine Wilder and Earlton and Louise Harrod; her mother, Marsha Campbell; and a niece, Cassy Dwyer.  Funeral services were held Feb. 21 in Cody, Wyo.  Ralf’s family held a memorial on the 22nd in honor of Margaret in Mannheim, Germany.  She loved Ralph’s family.  Memorial services for Margaret Klopfer, 47, of   Cody, Wyo. Will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, at New Colony Baptist Church with the Brother Richard officiating.  Margaret will be laid to rest at The New Colony Cemetery in New Colony.  Thanks to TEC Inc (Tatum Excavating Company) of Texarkana for their donation toward her tombstone. (pd)

 

RAYMOND THOMAS JR.                         July 31, 1935 – Feb. 25, 2007

Graveside services for Raymond Thomas Jr., 71, of Huffines will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Huffines Cemetery with the Rev. J. W. Crow officiating.  Hanner Funeral Service is handling the arrangements.  Mr. Thomas was a Baptist and a Christian.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Lee Thomas Sr. and Arie Elizabeth Claghorn Thomas; his sister, Jane Golden; and his nephew, Donald Joe Golden.  Mr. Thomas is survived by one brother, Charlie Thomas and wife Beth of Azie; three sisters, Ida Farve and husband Bily and Tomie Skinner and her husband Ray, all of Atlanta, and Eleanora Richie Shreveport, La.; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and great-great-nephews, as well as other relatives and friends.  The guestbook may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. (pd)

 

CHARLES “CHUCK” WALTER                         Aug. 9, 1922 – Feb. 24, 2007